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An earthquake of 5.4 magnitude on the Richter scale hit many districts of northern Bihar today morning, no casualties reported. DCGI gave nod to Serum Institute to restart COVID-19 vaccine two, three trials. 13 were killed in separate incidents of lightning strike in Uttar Pradesh. These and more, get to know the top national stories at a glance.

Top 10 News @9 AM

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Published : Sep 16, 2020, 9:15 AM IST

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Updated : Sep 16, 2020, 9:46 AM IST

1.Earthquake hits parts of Northern Bihar

An earthquake of 5.4 magnitude on the Richter scale hit many districts of northern Bihar on Wednesday morning. However, there were no reports of any casualty or damage to property.

2.DCGI gives nod to Serum Institute to restart phase 2,3 trials for COVID-19 vaccine

After the pharma major submitted the recommendations of the Data Safety Monitoring Board, The Drugs Controller General of India has given its nod to Serum Institute of India to restart its phase two and three clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccine. The DCGI has also asked SII to submit the details of the medication used as per protocol for the management of the adverse events.

3.13 killed in separate incidents of lightning strike in Uttar Pradesh

As many as 13 people lost their lives after being struck by lightning in various parts of Uttar Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed the concerned District Magistrates to provide Rs 4 lakh financial assistance to family members of those killed.

4.Bihar polls: RJD has maximum number of tainted legislators

As per a report by Association of Democratic Reforms, the Rashtriya Janata Dal has 41 per cent of leaders facing criminal charges, followed by Congress ( 40 per cent), Janata Dal-United (JDU) with 37 per cent and BJP with 35 per cent. The report is based on affidavits filed by candidates during 2015 Assembly elections.

5. Plea urges SC to take suo motu cognisance of student not allowed to appear in NEET

A petitioner-cum-lawyer, Shashwat Anand, has filed a petition before the apex court to take suo motu cognisance of a news report about a student who wasn't allowed to appear in NEET as he was 10 minutes late. The boy had reportedly travelled about 700 km to reach the examination centre.

6. India slams Pakistan, Turkey and OIC for raking up Kashmir issue at UNHRC

India has slammed Pakistan, Turkey and Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) at United Nation's Human Rights Council (UNHRC) after they raked the Kashmir matter at the Geneva-based body. Turkey in the last few years has grown closer to Pakistan and has been raking Kashmir at international forums like UN.

7. NCB summons Sushant's ex-manager Shruti, talent manager Jaya Saha

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Tuesday issued summonses to actor Sushant Singh Rajputs former manager Shruti Modi and talent manager Jaya Saha, asking them to join its investigation on Wednesday, an official said.

8. Shinzo Abe's cabinet resigns ahead of Suga becoming Japan's new PM

Yoshihide Suga, the new leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, is set to take office as Japan's Prime Minister on Wednesday, with the immediate focus on reviving a battered economy while keeping the coronavirus under control. Suga had secured 377 votes, followed by former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida with 89 votes and former Defence Minister Shigeru Ishiba with 68 votes.

9.Hizbul Mujahideen module busted in J-K's Ganderbal, 3 held

Jammu and Kashmir Police busted a Hizbul Mujahideen terror module and arrested three terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal. Incriminating materials and three hand grenades have been recovered from their possession. The police have registered a case regarding the incident.

10.Indian Army busts myth of PLA's might

Amid high tempers at the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has made it clear that India was ready to deal with "any situation." Strategic experts also acknowledge that the recent developments at the India-China border have changed the so-called 'asymmetry in power' argument.

1.Earthquake hits parts of Northern Bihar

An earthquake of 5.4 magnitude on the Richter scale hit many districts of northern Bihar on Wednesday morning. However, there were no reports of any casualty or damage to property.

2.DCGI gives nod to Serum Institute to restart phase 2,3 trials for COVID-19 vaccine

After the pharma major submitted the recommendations of the Data Safety Monitoring Board, The Drugs Controller General of India has given its nod to Serum Institute of India to restart its phase two and three clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccine. The DCGI has also asked SII to submit the details of the medication used as per protocol for the management of the adverse events.

3.13 killed in separate incidents of lightning strike in Uttar Pradesh

As many as 13 people lost their lives after being struck by lightning in various parts of Uttar Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed the concerned District Magistrates to provide Rs 4 lakh financial assistance to family members of those killed.

4.Bihar polls: RJD has maximum number of tainted legislators

As per a report by Association of Democratic Reforms, the Rashtriya Janata Dal has 41 per cent of leaders facing criminal charges, followed by Congress ( 40 per cent), Janata Dal-United (JDU) with 37 per cent and BJP with 35 per cent. The report is based on affidavits filed by candidates during 2015 Assembly elections.

5. Plea urges SC to take suo motu cognisance of student not allowed to appear in NEET

A petitioner-cum-lawyer, Shashwat Anand, has filed a petition before the apex court to take suo motu cognisance of a news report about a student who wasn't allowed to appear in NEET as he was 10 minutes late. The boy had reportedly travelled about 700 km to reach the examination centre.

6. India slams Pakistan, Turkey and OIC for raking up Kashmir issue at UNHRC

India has slammed Pakistan, Turkey and Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) at United Nation's Human Rights Council (UNHRC) after they raked the Kashmir matter at the Geneva-based body. Turkey in the last few years has grown closer to Pakistan and has been raking Kashmir at international forums like UN.

7. NCB summons Sushant's ex-manager Shruti, talent manager Jaya Saha

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Tuesday issued summonses to actor Sushant Singh Rajputs former manager Shruti Modi and talent manager Jaya Saha, asking them to join its investigation on Wednesday, an official said.

8. Shinzo Abe's cabinet resigns ahead of Suga becoming Japan's new PM

Yoshihide Suga, the new leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, is set to take office as Japan's Prime Minister on Wednesday, with the immediate focus on reviving a battered economy while keeping the coronavirus under control. Suga had secured 377 votes, followed by former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida with 89 votes and former Defence Minister Shigeru Ishiba with 68 votes.

9.Hizbul Mujahideen module busted in J-K's Ganderbal, 3 held

Jammu and Kashmir Police busted a Hizbul Mujahideen terror module and arrested three terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal. Incriminating materials and three hand grenades have been recovered from their possession. The police have registered a case regarding the incident.

10.Indian Army busts myth of PLA's might

Amid high tempers at the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has made it clear that India was ready to deal with "any situation." Strategic experts also acknowledge that the recent developments at the India-China border have changed the so-called 'asymmetry in power' argument.

Last Updated : Sep 16, 2020, 9:46 AM IST

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