New Delhi, Sep 2 (PTI) Following are the top stories at 5 PM: NATION: DEL25 RIJIJU-GDP-CONGRESS (3.36 PM)

‘Is it in state of deep intoxication?’ Rijiju slams Congress for questioning GDP numbers New Delhi: Attacking the Congress for questioning India’s GDP numbers, Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday asked if the opposition party was in a “state of deep intoxication” or had become “so swayed by their blind loathing of India's growth that they lost touch with ground reality”.

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Rahul in Nashik: BJP accuses Cong of opposing women’s reservation; Chavan hits back with RSS jibe Mumbai: BJP leaders protested in Nashik on Wednesday against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi’s visit to the city, accusing his party of opposing women’s representation in Parliament and state assemblies.

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SIR aimed at helping BJP win polls, SC must stop bulk deletions: Sibal New Delhi: Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Wednesday alleged that the SIR being carried out by the Election Commission is an exercise aimed at helping the BJP win elections and urged the Supreme Court to stop the "bulk deletions" taking place under it.

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Ram temple trust set to appoint first CEO Ayodhya (UP): The Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is set to appoint the first full-time chief executive officer (CEO) of the Ram temple here from a shortlist of three candidates picked from 5,585 applications.

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BJP alleges cash-for-transfer scam in Punjab, demands Mann'€™s resignation New Delhi: The BJP on Wednesday alleged corruption in transfer and posting of officials in Punjab and demanded that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann immediately resign from his post to facilitate an impartial probe.

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TMC alleges misuse of police in West Bengal against its members New Delhi: Alleging that police were being misused in West Bengal to target her party's leaders and activists, TMC Rajya Sabha deputy leader Sagarika Ghose on Wednesday said authorities were failing to upload FIRs online and serve mandatory notices to the accused.

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AIMIM spokesperson Syed Asim Waqar joins Congress, slams Owaisi-led outfit New Delhi: Syed Asim Waqar, who rose to prominence as an AIMIM spokesperson, joined the Congress on Wednesday and took a swipe at the Asaduddin Owaisi-led party, alleging that it pays lip service to removing the BJP from power but on the ground fights those seeking to dislodge the ruling party.

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Chhattisgarh emerges from Naxal menace; witnessing new dawn of development: V-P Radhakrishnan Raipur: Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Wednesday said parts of Chhattisgarh had faced the grave challenge of Left Wing Extremism (LWE) for decades, but the state has now overcome the menace and is witnessing a new dawn of development, progress and prosperity.

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Kuki MLAs attend Manipur Assembly session for first time since ethnic strife eruption Imphal: Kuki MLAs on Wednesday attended a session of the Manipur Assembly in Imphal for the first time since ethnic strife erupted in the state over three years ago, officials said.

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Take steps on formulating SOP for arresting transgender person: HC to Centre, Delhi Police New Delhi: The high court here on Wednesday asked the Centre and Delhi Police to take appropriate steps for the formulation of an SOP on the arrest and detention of transgender persons here.

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Any policy decision by BCI to be taken in consultation with AG, Solicitor General: SC New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the Bar Council of India (BCI) has to take any policy decision in consultation with the Attorney General for India and the Solicitor General.

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Disha Salian death: Bombay HC orders CBI probe; raps police for delay in investigation Mumbai: The Bombay High Court on Wednesday ordered a CBI probe into the death of Disha Salian, former manager of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, and pulled up the city police for not registering an FIR for six years, saying their investigation "raises more questions than answers".

BUSINESS: DEL34 BIZ-FSSAI-HOTELS (4.39 PM)

Strictly follow food safety norms; zero tolerance for violations: FSSAI tells 5-star hotel operators New Delhi: Sending out a strong message after multiple violations by hotels, watchdog FSSAI has asked all leading 5-star hospitality firms in the country to strictly follow food safety norms and ensure hygiene benchmarks.

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In personal insolvency case before NCLAT, Subhash Chandra opposes formation of 5-member NCLT bench New Delhi: Essel Group Chairman Subhash Chandra on Wednesday opposed the formation of a five-member bench by the NCLT to decide his personal insolvency case, contending that the tribunal does not have the power to constitute such a bench.

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Japan's JCR upgrades India's sovereign rating to 'A-', cites solid growth, improved financial system New Delhi: Japanese credit rating agency JCR on Wednesday upgraded India's sovereign rating to 'A-' with a stable outlook, citing "solid" economic growth and improved financial parameters.

FOREIGN: FGN28 NEPAL-LD FLOODS (1.04 PM)

Nepal flash flood death toll rises to 1,127; rescuers race to reach thousands missing Kathmandu: The death toll from Nepal's devastating flash floods rose to 1,127 on Wednesday as rescuers are racing to find thousands still missing a week after the Himalayan disaster, police said. By Shirish B Pradhan

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Nepal needs to fight Bhotekoshi floods crisis with 'determination and courage': PM Shah Kathmandu: Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Wednesday briefed the House of Representatives about the devastation caused by the Bhotekoshi floods, saying that “determination and courage” are needed to fight the crisis.

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Pakistan's Punjab Assembly seeks ban on social media accounts for children under 16 Lahore: Pakistan's Punjab Assembly has passed a resolution seeking an effective legal ban on social media accounts for children under the age of 16, amid growing concerns over cyberbullying, online exploitation and the harmful effects of excessive screen time on minors. By M Zulqernain

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