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Anantnag terror attack: Families of slain soldiers mourn their loss

Ghazipur (Uttar Pradesh) / Nalbari (Assam), Jun 13 (ANI): Family of slain soldier Mahesh Kr Kushwaha mourned at his residence in Uttar Pradesh's Ghazipur. He lost his life in Anantnag terror attack that took place on Wednesday. 5 personnel of CRPF lost their lives, a police officer and a civilian got injured in terrorist attack. Wreath laying ceremony was held of CRPF personnel in Srinagar on Thursday. Keywords: Anantnag terror attack, slain soldier, Mahesh Kr Kushwaha, residence, UP, Ghazipur

Mac Miller's first posthumous track 'Time' released

New Delhi, June 13, ANI: Almost 9 months after Mac Miller's sudden death, his first posthumous track has been released. The song titled 'Time' which was released on Wednesday features Miller and singer Kali Uchis. The 26-year-old rapper, whose real name is Malcolm McCormick, passed away on September 07. It was later found that Miller died of mixed drug toxicity. The cause of death was found by Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner- Coroner. The drugs in Miller's system included fentanyl, cocaine, and ethanol the coroner found.

Amit Shah holds meeting with BJP's national office bearers at HQ

New Delhi, June 13 (ANI): Union Home Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah held meeting with party's national office bearers and state-heads in Delhi today. BJP leaders JP Nadda, Bhupender Yadav, Dilip Ghosh, Vasundhara Raje Scindia, and others party leaders from all-over the country attended the meeting. He is expected to discuss schedule for organizational elections in its units, membership drive and other party related issues.

PM Modi arrives in Kyrgyzstan's Bishkek to attend SCO summit

Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), Jun 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi today arrived in Kyrgyzstan's Bishkek to attend Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. He will also hold bilateral meetings with President Xi Jinping of China and President Vladimir Putin of Russia.

Anantnag terror attack: Family, friends of slain soldier mourn their loss

Ghazipur (Uttar Pradesh) / Nalbari (Assam), Jun 13 (ANI): Family of slain soldier Mahesh Kr Kushwaha mourned at his residence in Uttar Pradesh's Ghazipur. He lost his life in Anantnag terror attack that took place on Wednesday. 5 personnel of CRPF lost their lives, a police officer and a civilian got injured in terrorist attack. Wreath laying ceremony was held of CRPF personnel in Srinagar today.

Strike continues in Kolkata over assault on junior doctor

Kolkata, Jun 13 (ANI): The strike by junior doctors of NRS Medical College and Hospital continued in West Bengal's Kolkata. The doctors went on strike on Tuesday after one of their colleagues was allegedly attacked by the family of a patient who died on June 10. Patients said that they were not allowed to enter the hospital and were suffering due to lack of treatment. The junior doctors locked the hospital gates, stopped work at the outpatient department (OPD) and started a dharna in protest against the attack. Adequate security arrangements were made.

Village in Chhattisgarh's Balrampur still awaits power supply

Balrampur (Chhattisgarh), Jun 13 (ANI): No electricity supply has been provided in the Trishuli village of Chhattisgarh's Balrampur district, which has a population of nearly two hundred houses. While speaking to ANI, locals of Trishuli village in Balrampur said, "Till date electricity has not reached our village, there are around 100 houses here. Our children can't study after sun sets due to lack of electricity. We have written to the collector." The collector of the district informed that the electricity will be provided to the villagers soon.

Cyclone Vayu: Heavy rain, strong winds hit coastal parts in Gujarat

Somnath (Gujarat), Jun 13 (ANI): Severe cyclonic storm Vayu changed its trajectory overnight and moved further into the sea, bringing much-needed relief to the people in the coastal areas of Gujarat, where it was earlier predicted to make landfall on Thursday. Heavy rain and strong winds grips coastal parts of Somnath due to cyclone Vayu. Strong winds also hit Valsad region in Gujarat. Sea turned rough. As per latest update of IMD, Cyclone Vayu will not hit Gujarat, but will have effect on coastal districts.

ISIS module case: Local police conduct inquiry after NIA raids in TN's Coimbatore

Coimbatore (TN), Jun 13 (ANI): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted raids at seven locations in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore on Wednesday in connection with ISIS module case. Based on the interrogation of four persons who were arrested yesterday, the local police are conducting inquiry at three more locations in the city. More details are awaited.

Water crisis intensifies in J-K's Samba

Samba (Jammu and Kashmir), Jun 13 (ANI): Residents of Jammu and Kashmir's Samba are facing acute water scarcity due to decreasing water level. Residents of Padal in Samba informed that they are forced to use contaminated water as they have been facing acute water crisis due to depleting groundwater level. While speaking to ANI, a local said, "We don't have water to meet our basic needs. We travel through bad routes to collect water. Even supply water has been stopped."

Devotees take holy dip in river Ganga on 'Nirjala Ekadashi' in UP's Varanasi

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Jun 13 (ANI): Devotees celebrated 'Nirjala Ekadashi' in UP's Varanasi on Thursday. They took holy dip in river Ganga on the occasion. As per Hindu Puranas, it is considered to be the most austere and the most sacred of all 24 Ekadashis. It derived its name from the 'water-less' (Nir-jala) fast observed on this day.

Pragya Thakur stages protest against power cuts in MP's Bhopal

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Jun 13 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) took out a march in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal on Wednesday. They staged the protest against the power cuts in the state. BJP MP from Bhopal Pragya Singh Thakur also participated in the protest march.

Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Vayu to skit along Saurashtra Coast: IMD

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) / Porbandar (Gujarat), Jun 13 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, India Meteorological Department (IMD) scientist Manorama Mohanty on Cyclone Vayu said, "Very Severe Cyclonic Storm Vayu to skit along Saurashtra Coast this afternoon with a wind speed 135-160 kmph. Coastal districts Diu, Gir Somnath, Junagarh, Porbandar, Dwarka will be affected. Its effect will be seen on the coastal regions as there will be heavy wind speed and heavy rain as well. Landfall effect will be seen. Cyclone effect will be there till 15th June and Red alert also issued till to 15th June." Around 50 troops of NDRF team have been deployed in Gujarat. They are on alert in coastal regions of Gujarat. Six teams of NDRF are on alert in Porbandar and 30 members are on standby at Chowpatty beach.

Cyclone Vayu: Shed at Somnath Temple entrance damage due to strong winds in Gujarat

Gir Somnath (Gujarat), Jun 13 (ANI): The Shed at the entrance of Somnath Temple damaged due to strong winds in Gujarat's Gir Somnath district. India Meteorological Department has issued red alert in Gujarat's Dwarka. Around 3 lakh people are to be evacuated. 'Cyclone Vayu' will pass nearby from Veraval, Porbandar, Dwarka, as per IMD Ahmedabad.

Cyclone Vayu: Food packets are being prepared in Gujarat's Rajkot

Rajkot (Gujarat), Jun 13 (ANI): In the light of 'Cyclone Vayu', food packets were being prepared by various groups in Gujarat's Rajkot on Thursday. As per instructions by the government officials, food packets will be dispatched to the cyclone affected areas of the state. 'Cyclone Vayu' is likely hit the Gujarat coast by June 13.

PM Narendra Modi departs for Kyrgyzstan's Bishkek to attend SCO summit

New Delhi, Jun 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan where he will attend Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit on June 13-14. He will also hold bilateral meetings with President Xi Jinping of China and President Vladimir Putin of Russia.

Uber Eats to start testing drone delivery

New Delhi, June 13 (ANI): Uber is reportedly gearing up to start testing drone delivery of food orders for its Uber Eats service. According to TechCrunch, the Uber has been awarded the right to test commercial food delivery via drone. The ride-sharing service has completed the initial phase of testing at San Diego State University in partnership with McDonald's and now it plans to include other restaurant partners later this year. Uber's idea of using drones for food delivery is not exactly making drones hover at your doorstep with your favourite pizza, but bringing it at a predetermined drop-off location from where an Eats delivery driver will complete the last mile to hand-deliver the food to you.

Student visa day observed to celebrate educational exchange between India and US in Delhi

New Delhi, June 13 (ANI): United States (US) missions in India observed the fifth annual student visa day to celebrate educational ties between India and the US. The day is dedicated to help qualified Indian students who prepare for their higher studies in the United States and connect them with various educational universities. A network of US-sponsored advising centres dedicated to assisting students in finding the appropriate university was also set-up during this day. On the occasion, Charge d'Affaires MaryKay Loss Carlson in New Delhi and Consulate General throughout India congratulated the applicants as they joined the growing ranks of Indian students who choose to study in the US at the world's leading academic institutions.

Sportspersons can concentrate on game and not financial burden by giving sponsors, says gold medallist Arthi Arun

Chennai, June 13 (ANI): Asian Powerlifting Championship gold medallist Arthi Arun has expressed indignation over not being recognised in her own land for her achievements. She is a dental surgeon by profession and a mother of two. She wants that every sport should be supported equally. While speaking to ANI on this matter, gold medallist of Asian Powerlifting Championship Arthi Arun said, "I haven't received any kind of support from any Sports Authority. I have submitted a letter but did not receive any reply. All I am asking is for an appreciation letter. Is that too much to ask?" "I am waiting for sponsors, till now no one approached me. I don't know why people ask me this question 'You are a doctor why do you need a sponsor?' Do you ask that to a cricketer? Sportspersons should be encouraged by giving sponsors so that they can concentrate on game and not financial burden," Arun added.

Houses and roads damaged due to heavy rainfall in HP's Chamba

Chamba (Himachal Pradesh), June 13 (ANI): The houses and roads got damaged due to heavy rainfall and landslide in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba district on Wednesday. The houses were damaged in Bharmour area of Chamba district. They were damaged due to heavy rainfall, flash floods and hailstorm which lashed several parts of Himachal Pradesh. Around 140 sheep's are reportedly perished after this incident took place.