Top 5 news at 1pm on Sept 5: Rajnath on Kashmir; India in G20; new RBI Gov and more

Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday addressed a press conference in Srinagar to talk over all-party parliamentary delegation's second day visit. In strong words, Rajnath Singh claimed that India has been an integral part of India and will always be. Chinese official media has said that it is high time India showed it means “business” in limiting climate change effects. Urjit Patel has assumed charge as the 24th Governor of Reserve Bank, succeeding Raghuram Rajan whose three-year controversy-ridden tenure ended on Sunday. Here are the top 5 news of the hour: 

1. Rajnath hits out at Kashmiri separatists, says they don't believe in 'insaniyat, Kashmiriyat, jamhuriyat'

Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday addressed a press conference in Srinagar to talk over all-party parliamentary delegation's second day visit. In strong words, Rajnath Singh claimed that India has been an integral part of India and will always be. There are no two ways to it. He also took a jibe at separatists taking a tough call of not being a part of talks to improve situation in the valley.

2. India should follow US, China and ratify Paris climate deal: Chinese media

As India resisted pressure from the US and China, who are responsible for around 40 per cent of the world’s carbon emissions, to ratify the Paris climate deal this year, Chinese official media said it is high time India showed it means “business” in limiting climate change effects. The US and China’s ratification of the Paris climate deal have set an example for “other emerging and industrialised economies”, an oped article in the state-run Global Times on Monday said.

3. Urjit Patel takes over from Raghuram Rajan as RBI Governor

Urjit Patel has assumed charge as the 24th Governor of Reserve Bank, succeeding Raghuram Rajan whose three-year controversy-ridden tenure ended on Sunday. Patel has assumed charge effective September 4, 2016, after serving as deputy governor since January 2013, RBI said in a statement on Monday. He was reappointed as deputy governor on January 11, 2016, after the completion of his first three-year term in office.

4. Amitabh Bachchan's emotional letter to grandchildren: Don't worry about Log Kya Kahenge

Amitabh Bachchan has penned his thoughts on how his children should not worry about "Log Kya Kahenge" over the legacy of the grand sir name. His letter filled of emotions was posted on a news daily. Have a look...

5. Ganesha Chaturthi: From Amitabh Bachchan to CM Fadnavis, Mumbai welcomes Lord Ganesha

Mumbaikars on Monday welcomed the God of good luck and prosperity—Lord Ganesha—into their homes and community pandals, kick-starting 10-day-long Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations with zeal and fervour. The festival commenced with devotees installing colourfully-crafted idols of their most beloved and venerated deity, Ganesha, in their homes and beautifully decorated pandals across the city.