August 5 became etched in the history of India, there were various other important coverage-worthy events that took place in the country. Here is an evening brief for you with important news of the day.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday laid a foundation stone for a grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya at a 'Bhumi Pujan' attended by seers and guests from across the nation. The event was broadcast by all TV channels live, with almost entire nation glued to the TV to witness the historic day.
August 5 became etched in the history of India, there were various other important coverage-worthy events that took place in the country. Here is an evening brief for you with important news of the day if you missed it.
1. Sushant Singh Rajput death: Centre accepts Bihar govt''s request for CBI probe
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The central government submitted before the Supreme Court on Wednesday that it has accepted the request of Bihar government recommending a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the case related to the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the central government, submitted before a single-judge bench of Justice Hrishikesh Roy that the Centre has accepted Bihar government`s request recommending a CBI inquiry into the Sushant Singh Rajput death case.
The apex court was hearing a petition filed by actor Rhea Chakraborty seeking directions to transfer the case registered regarding the late actor`s death in Bihar`s Patna to Mumbai.
Senior lawyer Shyam Divan, appearing for Chakraborty, said that Rajput died on June 14 and the Mumbai police had already started its investigation in the case.
"There are 56 witnesses. Everything has happened at Mumbai," Divan said, after which Justice Roy observed that the fundamental issue here is about jurisdiction.
"In a matter like this, very unfortunate situations happen. There is criminality or any situation, the matter has to be investigated properly. Everybody has an opinion in the matter," Justice Roy noted, following which Divan sought protection in the case. Eventually, it is good for everybody`s interest that the truth should come out, Justice Roy observed.
2. Last absconding accused in Vikram Joshi murder case held
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The Ghaziabad police on Wednesday said they have arrested the last remaining accused in the journalist Vikram Joshi murder case. 35-year-old Joshi was shot at on the night of July 20 and succumbed to the injuries on July 22.
"Nine of the accused were arrested immediately after the incident. One accused, Akash Bihari, was absconding and searches were carried out for him. A reward of Rs 25,000 was also announced on his arrest. Akash has also been arrested early on Wednesday," Senior Superintendent of Police, Ghaziabad, Kalanidhi Naithani said.
"All accused in the case have been arrested now," he said.
3. 52,509 new COVID-19 cases, 857 deaths reported
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With the single-day spike of 52,509 cases India`s COVID-19 tally crossed the 19 lakh mark on Wednesday, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW).
This includes 5,86,244 active cases, 12,82,216 cured, discharged and migrated cases.
With 857 new deaths being reported from the country on Tuesday, the toll due to the infection stands at 39,795.
Maharashtra continues to be the worst-affected state as it has a total of 1,42,458 active cases and 16,142 deaths.
4. Gold prices breach Rs 55,000-mark, touch new high
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Continuing the upward trend, Gold prices on Wednesday breached the Rs 55,000-mark. Gold futures on MCX touched Rs 55,223 per 10 gram.
Similarly, Silver neared the Rs 70,000 level with September Future being traded at Rs 72,176 per kg.
5. 'Bangas Awaam Mela' held in J-K's Handwara to celebrate one year of Art 370 abrogation
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Locals in Handwara town celebrated the first year of abrogation of Article 370 by organising a two-day festival 'Bangas Awaam Mela'.
"Soundly rejecting the efforts of Pakistan to create a false narrative around the first Anniversary of Abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, Kashmiris on Tuesday celebrated the event by holding the Bangus Awaam Mela in District Handwara with great fanfare," according to local administration officials.
My heart gets filled with joy to see the locals of Kashmir celebrating their Indian hood. This celebration held at Handwara on the anniversary of ammendment of Articles 370 and 35A is the picture of the new #Kashmir which celebrates being Indian and lives life happily. pic.twitter.com/CsMTnmiGpj
— Mir Junaid (@MirJunaidJKWP) August 5, 2020
The Annual Festival saw the participation of hundreds of Gujjars, Bakarwals and other Kashmiri sightseers from Kupwara, Tangdhar and Handwara.
The Mela was conducted over two days commencing on August 3 with the grand finale on August 4, as per the officials.
