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Man allegedly dies of starvation in Jharkhand's Latehar

Latehar (Jharkhand), Jun 07 (ANI): 65-year-old Ramcharan Munda allegedly died from starvation in Jharkhand's Latehar yesterday. The deceased family alleged that they could not get ration because the electronic machine used for biometric-based ration delivery wasn't working due to a network issue.Speaking to ANI, Munda's daughter said, ''We haven't received ration since past 3 months. He hadn't eaten anything in the last 3 days." However, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Sudhir Kumar has rejected the charges. He said, "It hasn't yet been proved that he died from starvation. He was provided all benefits like Ayushman Bharat Yojana, Ration card, pension. There is no internet connection here, so we are now working on offline distribution."

PM Modi's visit to Sri Lanka is a proud moment: Sri Lankan HC to India

New Delhi, Jun 07 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India, Austin Fernando said, "Prime Minister Modi is visiting Sri Lanka on June 09. India is the closest ally of Sri Lanka and therefore, head of the government visiting Sri Lanka is a proud moment". He added, "His visit to Sri Lanka after the April 21 bombings sends a message internationally. Domestically, when we look at it, it gives a message that here is a head of a government who is visiting to show solidarity".

Congress alleges usage of 'money power' after their MLAs seek merger with TRS in Telangana

New Delhi, June 07 (ANI): While reacting on a question over Congress MLAs request of merger with the TRS, Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi said that whatever happened in Telangana was possible due to money power and the party condemn it. He said, "A political policy has been followed in Telangana since past one year of direct purchase. It's an unfortunate context but if there's such commercialisation, it's the negative aspect of it. All that happened in Telangana was possible due to money power. We condemn it but it is the reality of the new pattern brought in by the ruling party and the Chief Minister there."A group of 12 Congress MLAs gave Telangana Assembly Speaker a representation to merge Congress Legislature Party (CLP) with Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS).

Committed to defend people who are under attack by Mr Modi's policies: Rahul Gandhi

Nilambur (Kerala), Jun 07 (ANI): While addressing a gathering in Kerala's Nilambur, Congress president Rahul Gandhi said that as Opposition, Congress is ready to defend people who are under attack by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's policies. He said, "We're committed to defending space of Opposition, defending weak people in this country, defending people who are under attack by Mr Modi's policies and Mr Modi himself. I look forward to representing you and working with you to build a better Wayanad". He further added, "The current government and Mr Narendra Modi spread hatred in the country and the Congress party knows and understands that the only way to combat hatred is through love and affection".

11 Electric Cars that are Expected To launch in India in 2019

India aims to have at least 15 per cent of the vehicles on its roads to be electric in five years, an official said, signalling the government's wish to join a long list of countries around the world that are already seeking to cut fossil fuels aggressively.

CRPF personnel carry sick boy on cot for 8 km for treatment

Sukma (Chhattisgarh), Jun 07 (ANI): While patrolling on June 06, troops of 231 Battalion CRPF found a severely ill boy in Gumodi village in Chhattisgarh. The troops carried the 13-year-old boy on a cot for 8 km and got him treated in their camp Kondasavli in Sukma. He was found to be suffering from jaundice. The minor is in a stable condition now.

Terrorists hurl grenade at police station in Sopore, two injured

Sopore (JandK), Jun 07 (ANI): Two policemen sustained injuries after terrorists allegedly lobbed a grenade at a police station in Sopore area of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district, today. The area has been cordoned off after the incident. More details are awaited.

Dhoni's sporting 'balidan' badge has been blown out of proportion: Lt Gen (Retd) Vinod Bhatia

New Delhi, Jun 07 (ANI): Indian wicket keeper MS Dhoni sported a pair of wicket keeping gloves with regimental dagger insignia of the Indian Para Special Force during India's World Cup 2019 opener against South Africa in Southampton. While speaking to ANI, Lieutenant General (Retd) Vinod Bhatia said, "What MS Dhoni has done by supporting 'balidan' on his gloves, is being blown out of proportion. There's nothing political or religious or commercial about it". He added, "There are many instances earlier when sportspersons have supported a cause. Pakistan team themselves in 2016, when they played at Lord's, they dedicated it to Pak Army. When Dhoni wears a badge, Pakistan has a problem, some of us within India have a problem, ICC has a problem".

CM Yogi unveils 7-ft tall statue of Lord Rama in Ayodhya

Ayodhya (UP), June 07 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath unveiled a seven-feet tall statue of Lord Rama at the 'Shodh Sansthan' museum in Ayodhya. This statue is fashioned out of a single rosewood block and is from Karnataka. The statue depicts Kodamb Ram, which depicts phase of Rama's life. His visit to Ayodhya was announced a day after the Shiv Sena's media cell stated on June 05 that the party's chief, Uddhav Thackeray will visit Ayodhya later this month.

JandK police, Army recover cache of ammunition from cowshed in Doda

Doda (JandK), June 07 (ANI): Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday have recovered huge cache of ammunition in Bhalessa area in Doda district. The Army and police personnel recovered cache of ammunition form a cowshed of a house during a search operation. One person has been apprehended by the police and case has been registered under Arms Act. Further investigation by police is on.

4 injured in police firing and baton charge in MP's Morena

Morena (MP), June 07 (ANI): At least Four people got injured in police firing and baton charge in Madhya Pradesh's Morena today. The injured were admitted to district hospital including three women and one old man. The incident took place when police went to a village to conduct raid. Further details are awaited.

BJP workers hold protest over water crisis outside CM Kejriwal's residence

New Delhi, Jun 07 (ANI): BJP workers held a protest outside Delhi's Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence over water crisis, today. Several areas in the national capital are going through severe water crisis. The workers raised slogans against CM Kejriwal. One of the BJP workers said, "AAP government have been saying areas like Sangam Vihar will get water however nothing has been done so far."

CM Gehlot directs officials to ensure safe drinking water to all

New Delhi, June 7 (ANI): Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot recently chaired the Public Health Engineering Department's (PHED) review meeting in Jaipur. In the meeting CM instructed the weekly review of drinking water arrangement, electricity supply and prevention of seasonal diseases at chief Secretary level.In the meeting Chief Minister directed immediate disposal of complaints related to water shortage received on helpline 181 and also the high level monitoring of it. He also instructed the officials to keep all RO plants and solar energy based De-fluoridation plants operational with high priority to fluoride affected areas.

CM Gehlot committed on providing one lakh Agri connection

New Delhi, June 7 (ANI): A high level meeting was recently organised by Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot at his residence in Jaipur to review the status of distribution of agriculture electricity connection to the farmers.CM Gehlot instructed the electricity companies to provide one lakh new agriculture electricity connection in the stipulated time period. It was revealed in the meeting that out of the target of one lakh connections, 65 thousands connections have already been provided.In the meeting, CM directed the officials to provide three phase and single phase power to the rural and urban consumers according to the need, during the summer season. To ensure an uninterrupted supply of electricity, Chief Minister instructed the authority to expedite the work of improving power lines, changing transformers and feeder repair work. He also emphasized at the adequate supply of power for drinking water projects so that availability of water in summer does not get affected.

Former IPL Chairman backs MS Dhoni over Army crest on gloves

New Delhi, Jun 07 (ANI): MS Dhoni sported a pair of wicket keeping gloves with regimental dagger insignia of the Indian Para Special Force during India's World Cup 2019 opener against South Africa in Southampton. While speaking to ANI, Former IPL Chairman Rajeev Shukla backed Dhoni by saying, "It is neither a religious thing or nor a political thing. I don't think ICC should object this. ICC should reconsider it and should not put a ban. Dhoni has not violated any code of conduct".

UP Thunderstorm: 19 people dead, says Relief Commissioner

Lucknow (UP), Jun 07 (ANI): At least 19 people lost their lives while as many as 48 people got injured in the dust storm and lightening that struck several parts of Uttar Pradesh on June 06. While speaking to ANI, GS Priyadarshi, Relief Commissioner said that as per the data collected, 19 casualties from 12 district and 48 injuries have been reported due to thunderstorm yesterday. He added, "I have spoken to Collectors, ADMs and they have been told to compensate the affected as soon as possible."

MS Dhoni gloves row: Prestige of the nation has to be kept in mind, says Kiren Rijiju

New Delhi, June 07 (ANI): Amid the controversy over former captain of Indian cricket team, Mahendra Singh Dhoni's Army insignia gloves, Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju said 'Prestige of the nation has to be kept in mind.'Kiren Rijiju said, "The government do not intervene in the affairs of the sports bodies, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) or any sports federation they are autonomous. But when team play for the country, then prestige of the nation has to be kept in mind."He further added, "I would like to request BCCI to take up the matter with International Cricket Council (ICC), if necessary inform the government accordingly." ICC had asked BCCI to get Indian Army symbol removed from MS Dhoni's gloves.

Aligarh minor murder case: SIT formed, investigation to be fast-tracked, informs DG

Lucknow (UP), Jun 07 (ANI): Lucknow Director General of Police (ADGP) (Law and Order) Anand Kumar on Friday informed about the actions which are being taken on the brutal Aligarh child murder. Addressing the media, he informed that Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed under Superintendent of Police rural area. "Forensic science team, Special Operation Group (SOG) and team of experts also in the SIT to conduct investigation on a fast track basis. POCSO Act will also be there in the case," he added.

Traffic movement hampered due to BJP MLA's protest over illegal mining and water crisis in UP's Banda

Banda (Uttar Pradesh), June 07 (ANI): The traffic movement was hampered for over 10 hours in Mawai. The traffic was put at halt due to Uttar Pradesh's Tindwari Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Brijesh Prajapati's protest over illegal mining and water crisis. While speaking to ANI, Circle Officer of Banda Rajeev Pratap Singh said, "He had blocked the traffic since 11:00 pm, he had a few demands regarding illegal sand mining. The roads are now opened."

Official accused of demanding chicken and liquor, transferred

Guna (MP), June 07 (ANI): An Additional District Magistrate (ADM) posted in Madhya Pradesh's Guna district was transferred on Thursday after he was accused of habitually demanding chicken and liquor from village-level officials.A woman official had posted a stern message on a WhatsApp group of Patwaris some time ago, saying that ADM Dilip Mandavi's such demands should not be entertained.