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Watch: PM Modi shares stage with world leaders for group photograph at SCO Summit

Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), Jun 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared stage with leaders of member states of the multilateral conference for a group photograph. After the plenary session of SCO Summit in Bishkek where all the leaders of member states addressed each other on wide range of issues, all the heads of the member countries signed documents. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also signed documents at the plenary session.

For a change, Thor picks up a guitar instead of his signature hammer

New Delhi, June 14 (ANI): Chris Hemsworth, popularly known by his character Thor, replaced his hammer for a guitar. The superhero recently posted a video of him singing, on his social media account. Chris had a funny take on his video as is implied by his caption- "Not sure why everyone's so worried about Thor, he's fine guys". In the video we can see him playing an acoustic version of the Johnny Cash's song 'Hurt'. In last edition of Avengers, Hemsworth's superhero character is featured as a person who is depressed by the loss of his friends and family. Being into depression, he drinks heavily and gains considerable amount of weight. In the video Chris is seen singing with tears trickling down his face. Explaining the song, Chris stated that he was playing the song to get into Thor's character and as per him "It's the saddest song in the world". The actor also mentioned himself as a terrible singer and guitarist. The actor recently featured in a talk show to promote his latest film '

Harsh Vardhan urges CM Mamata to not make doctors' strike prestige issue

New Delhi, June 14 (ANI): After West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee gave an ultimatum to protesting junior doctors to withdraw their strike, Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan appealed the former to make the doctors' strike a "prestige issue", and said as a result of her ultimatum, the doctors got angry and went on strike. "I appeal to West Bengal Chief minister to not make this an issue of prestige. She gave the doctors an ultimatum; as a result they got angry and went on strike. Today, I will write to Mamata Banerjee and will also try to speak to her on this issue," Dr Harsh Vardhan told ANI. The Health Minister had also met the Resident Doctors Association of AIIMS, and appealed them to hold only symbolic protests, and said that government is committed towards their safety. The junior doctors have been on strike since Tuesday over violence against their colleagues in West Bengal.

CM Gehlot launches MSME web portal to attract more investment

Jaipur (Rajasthan), June 14 (ANI): In a bid to attract investment in the state, Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot recently launched MSME web portal in capital Jaipur. While addressing the gathering, CM asserted that various steps were being taken to make Rajasthan an investor-friendly state. He dubbed Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (Facilitation of Establishment and Operation) Ordinance, brought in March 2019 and newly launched MSME web portal as revolutionary steps in the direction of achieving the mission. The Chief Minister also claimed that Rajasthan is the first state in the country to implement such a historical ordinance. He also said that MSME entrepreneurs will not be requiring any kind of approval for three years to invest in the state. Filling the self-declaration form on this web portal will ease the process for budding MSME entrepreneurs. He also underlined that a significant number of jobs will be created in the process.

FM Nirmala Sitharaman chairs Pre-Budget meeting

New Delhi, Jun 14 (ANI): Union Minister of Finance Nirmala Sitharaman chaired Pre-Budget meeting in Delhi on Friday. The consultation meeting was with social sector official and experts. FM Sitharaman will present her first Union Budget for FY 2019-20 on July 05.

SCO Summit: PM Modi proposes 'international conference' to tackle issue of terrorism

Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), Jun 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his address at the plenary session of SCO Summit in Bishkek, while urging all humanitarian powers to come together against the menace of terrorism, invoked the need for an "international conference" to tackle the issue of terrorism. PM Modi also demanded that countries which are encouraging and financing terrorism must be held accountable. "To tackle the danger of terrorism, all humanitarian powers should come forward together. Countries that provide encouragement, support, and finances to terrorism must be held accountable," said PM Modi.

Cyclone Vayu will not hit Gujarat, state is safe now, says CM Vijay Rupani

Gandhinagar (Gujarat), Jun 14 (ANI): While addressing a press conference, Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupanion on Friday said cyclonic storm Vayu no longer posed any threat to the state as it had moved away westward. He said, "It has become clear that Cyclone Vayu will not hit Gujarat, the state is safe now. Government has decided to call back all senior ministers and officials that were sent to tackle the situation in 10 areas that were expected to be affected." It was predicted earlier that the cyclone would make landfall on Gujarat coast Thursday afternoon, leading the government to prepare for possible damage.

Watch: ITBP personnel perform yoga in cold desert at altitude of 18,000 ft

Ladakh (J-K), Jun 14 (ANI): Ahead of International Yoga Day on June 21, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) performed 'Yoga' at an altitude of 18,000 feet in Jammu and Kashmir's Ladakh on Friday. In the backdrop of snow-covered Himalayas, the security personnel performed several Yoga asanas, including 'Surya Namaskar'.

Last rites of CRPF Constable Mahesh Kumar Kushwaha performed in UP's Ghazipur

Ghazipur (UP), Jun 14 (ANI): Last rites of Mahesh Kumar Kushwaha, CRPF Constable who lost his life in Anantnag terror attack, were performed in UP's Ghazipur on Friday. He lost his life in Anantnag terror attack that happened on June 12 in Jammu and Kashmir. Large number of people came forward to pay their last tribute to the slain soldier. 5 personnel of CRPF lost their lives, a police officer and a civilian got injured in terrorist attack.

2 terrorists killed by security forces during encounter in JandK's Awantipora

Awantipora (JandK), Jun 14 (ANI): Two terrorists were killed by security forces in an exchange of fire that broke out in Braw Bandina area of Awantipora in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. Their arms and ammunition were also recovered. Identities and affiliations of the killed terrorists are being ascertained.

Anantnag terror attack: Mortal remains of slain soldiers brought to their residence

Shamli (UP) / Dewas (MP), Jun 14 (ANI): Mortal remains of CRPF Constable Sandeep Yadav brought to his residence in MP's Dewas. Meanwhile, mortal remains of CRPF Constable Satendra Kumar also brought to his residence in UP's Shamli. They lost their life in Anantnag terror attack that happened on June 12 in Jammu and Kashmir. 5 personnel of CRPF lost their lives, a police officer and a civilian got injured in terrorist attack.

Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan offers prayers at Tirupati Temple in Andhra Pradesh

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh), Jun 14 (ANI): Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ram Vilas Paswan on Thursday offered prayers to Lord Venkateswara here after the NDA was re-elected for the second term at the Centre. "It was very nice to visit the temple. I along with my wife had visited the temple long ago. Everyone comes here with a wish and those wishes are fulfilled," Paswan told reporters here. Pawan took oath as Union Minister on May 30 along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other ministers. Paswan's Lok Janshakti Party (LJP), an NDA ally, won six parliamentary seats in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections. On June 9, Modi also came to Tirupati to seek blessings of Lord Venkateswara after he successfully secured the second term as the Prime Minister.

2 local RJD leaders shot at in Bihar's Muzaffarpur

Muzaffarpur (Bihar), Jun 14 (ANI): Two local Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leaders were shot at by unknown assailants in Bihar's Muzaffarpur. Incident happened at Kanti area. Both the injured have been admitted to a hospital. Further investigation is underway. While speaking to ANI, Muzaffarpur DSP Mukul Ranjan said, "Both the injured are in a stable condition now, investigation underway."

Patients face difficulties due to resident doctors strike at AIIMS Delhi

New Delhi, Jun 14 (ANI): In Delhi, patients are facing difficulties as Resident Doctors Association (RDA) of AIIMS is on strike today over violence against doctors in West Bengal. While speaking to ANI, Relative of a patient said, "My mother's dialysis was scheduled for today, we were told to go and get it done from somewhere else." The Indian Medical Association (IMA) is on a nationwide protest today. Following an incident of mobs chasing and attacking junior doctors at medical colleges in West Bengal, a number of doctors have taken part in strikes to condemn such incidents and demand safe work place for them. One of the junior doctors suffered head injuries due to the attack.

Doctors protest nationwide over assault on Kolkata junior doctor

Siliguri (West Bengal) /Kolkata / Hyderabad, Jun 14 (ANI): Coming out in support of growing violent incidents against junior doctors at multiple hospitals in West Bengal, doctors at North Bengal Medical College in Siliguri observed strike on Friday. Students of NRS Medical College and Hospital where incident happened also sat on the protest over the violence. Meanwhile, doctors of Hyderabad's Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences staged protest march over the violence. Doctors from all over the country are on strike today against the violence on a doctor who was allegedly attacked by the family of a patient, who died on June 10.

Man arrested for raping a minor girl in Rajasthan's Alwar

Alwar (Rajasthan), Jun 14 (ANI): A man was arrested for raping a 13-year-old minor girl in Rajasthan's Alwar on Thursday. A case has been registered under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The man is a resident of Uttar Pradesh's Firozpur. Further investigation is underway.

30 students visit USS John Murtha from AP's Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Jun 14 (ANI): As many as 30 students of St Joseph's College for Women from Visakhapatnam visited USS John P Murtha on Thursday. The students are the beneficiaries of the English Access Microscholarship Program by US Consulate General. The program provides a foundation of English language skills to bright and economically weak students. USS John P Murtha (LPD26), American Navy's San Antonio Class Landing Platform Dock (LPD) arrived at Visakhapatnam for a four-day port visit on Tuesday. The LPD ship was given a traditional welcome with Eastern Naval Command (ENC) band in attendance. The ship commanded by Captain Kevin Lane belongs to the US Navy's Boxer Amphibious Ready Group. During the ship's four-day stay at Visakhapatnam, professional interaction in the form of Subject Matter Expert Exchanges, cross deck visits and informal engagements during social functions and sports fixtures are planned in addition to official calls on senior ENC officers. The ship

Enormous fire engulfs at hosiery cloth factories in Punjab's Ludhiana

Ludhiana (Punjab), Jun 14 (ANI): A massive fire broke out at hosiery cloth factories in Punjab's Ludhiana on Friday. The incident happened at Noorwala Road. Fire tenders reached at the spot and started fire fighting operations. No injuries have been reported.

Low levels of circulating Vitamin K linked to mobility limitation in older adults: Study

New Delhi, June 14 (ANI): Scientists have found that a low level of circulating vitamin K is associated with restricted mobility and disability in older adults. According to the study, this newly identified factor can be considered to maintain mobility and independence in old people. The study was published in the 'Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences'. Low vitamin K status has been associated with the onset of chronic diseases that lead to disability, but the work to understand this connection is in its infancy. Using participant data from the Health, Aging, and Body Composition Study (Health ABC), the study found that older adults with low levels of circulating vitamin K were more likely to develop mobility limitation and disability. Older adults with low circulating vitamin K levels were nearly 1.5 times more likely to develop mobility limitation and nearly twice as likely to develop mobility disability compared to those with sufficient levels. This was true for both men and wom

Mortal remains of CRPF Constable Mahesh Kushwaha brought to his residence in UP's Ghazipur

Ghazipur (Uttar Pradesh), June 14 (ANI): The mortal remains of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Constable Mahesh Kumar Kushwaha were brought to his residence in Uttar Pradesh's Ghazipur. Mortal remains of Mahesh Kumar Kushwaha reached at his native village Jaitpura. Mahesh Kushwaha lost his life in the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag on June 12. Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Manoj Sinha also met family members of slain soldier Mahesh Kushwaha. Around five CRPF personnel were killed in this attack in South Kashmir's Anantnag.