Latest News: Sena backs Jaya; India's COVID cases cross 5 mn; Suga elected as Japan PM

Shiva Sena backs Jaya Bachchan

Shiv Sena backed Samajwi Party MP Jaya Bachchan, saying those who are calling Bollywood a “gutter” should "first sniff ir own breath.” Veteran actor Jaya Bachchan on September 15 told parliament that film industry was being defamed, ding that people who are indulging in controversy are biting hand that feeds m. In editorial in its mouthpiece Saamana, Shiv Sena heaped praises on Jaya Bachchan and said, "What Jaya Bachchan has said is true and she should be praised for what she said. She has always expressed her views on political and social issues."

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India slams Pakistan, Turkey and OIC

India lambasted Pakistan, Turkey and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) at 46th session of Human Rights Council for ir comments on India's internal affairs. Responding to reference me by Turkey on Jammu and Kashmir, India vised Turkey to refrain from commenting on internal affairs of India and develop a better understanding of democratic practices. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is widely accused of cementing his power as a result of fixed elections and a clampdown on opposition and even witnessing a failed coup just a few years ago.

“ OIC has allowed itself to be misused by Pakistan to subvert its own nda. It's for members of OIC to decide if it is in ir interests to allow Pakistan to do so," Pawan Bhe, First Secretary, Permanent Mission of India in Geneva, delivered India's right to reply.

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India reports over 5 million coronavirus cases; record surge in death toll 

India reported a single-day surge of 90,123 new COVID-19 cases with 1,290 related deaths on September 15. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare said that total number of coronavirus cases w stands at 50,20,359, including 9,95,933 active cases. ministry said that 39,42,360 COVID-19 patients have been cured/discharged/migrated so far and 82,066 infected people lost ir lives. India remains second worst-hit nation in terms of coronavirus cases and related deaths.

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Disha Salian's fiance may be summoned by CBI

After BJP MLA Nitesh Rane's claims about Disha Salian case raised suspicions about alleged suicide, Republic Media Network gared ar crucial testimony. Republic Media Network's Senior Associate Editor Shawan Sen spoke to Disha's self-claimed "very close friend" and actor Rashami Desai who revealed that she spoke to Sushant Singh Rajput's former manr just a day before her death on June 8. In ir entirety and pegged against one ar, however, Rashami's statements appeared inconsistent on multiple fronts.

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Yoshihide Suga elected as Japan's new PM

Japan’s parliament elected Yoshihide Suga as country’s new Prime Minister on September 16, with ruling party president securing an easy win. According to local media reports, re won’t be a drastic change in new cabinet under leership of Suga as Abe’s successor has pledged to carry on many of current programmes, including “Abemics”. Finance Minister Taro Aso, Minister of Foreign Affairs Toshimitsu Motegi and Olympics Minister Seiko Hashimoto and Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi are expected to retain ir portfolio. Yasutoshi Nishimura could be reappointed as ecomy minister and Tre and Industry Minister Hiroshi Kajiyama is expected to retain his post.

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