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Security tightened up at Kerala's Guruvayur ahead of PM Modi's temple visit

Guruvayur (Kerala), June 08 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will offer prayers at Kerala's Guruvayur temple today. The security has been tightened up at Sri Krishna Temple in Guruvayur of Thrissur district. PM Modi will also address the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers for the first time in Kerala after the poll win. PM's visit comes at the same time when Congress president Rahul Gandhi is on a three-day visit to his parliamentary constituency of Wayanad. In Kerala, the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) bagged 19 out of the 20 seats while the BJP drew a blank in the Lok Sabha polls.

Encounter underway between terrorists and security forces in JandK's Anantnag

Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir), June 08 (ANI): An exchange of fire is underway between terrorists and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district today. The incident took place at Verinag area in Anantnag district. One terrorist has been neutralised in the exchange of fire between terrorists and security forces. On Friday, four suspected Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists were killed in an encounter in Panjran's litter area in Pulwama which erupted after the security forces launched a cordon and search operation following which the terrorists who were hiding in the area, started firing on the forces. Search operation is underway and more details are awaited in this regard.

382 officers join Indian Army after passing out parade from IMA

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), June 08 (ANI): As many as 382 officers joined the Indian Army today after a passing out parade was organised at the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Uttarakhand's Dehradun. Lieutenant General Cherish Mathson, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South Western Command, took the salute as a reviewing officer. In total, 459 officers took part in the parade including 77 foreign cadets from friendly nations. IMA now holds the record for giving 61,536 churning out.

Apple iOS 13 uses Siri to silence spam calls

New Delhi, June 08 (ANI): At the recently concluded WWDC 2019, Apple announced its latest iOS 13 for iPhone and iPad. The new software includes a range of updates and enhancements, including a smarter Siri. In iOS 13, Apple has added a new setting in the Phone app that uses Siri intelligence to prevent spam callers from bothering you. As explained on the iOS 13 preview page, when enabled, only those calls will ring which are from numbers in Contacts, Mail, and Messages. All other calls will be automatically sent to voicemail.

Giriraj Singh slams CM Mamata Banerjee, compares her with North Korea's Kim Jong Un

Patna (Bihar), Jun 08 (ANI): While talking to media, Union Minister of Animal Husbandry Giriraj Singh slammed Mamata Banerjee and said, "The way, in which Mamata Banerjee is governing, it seems she doesn't believe in Constitution. She doesn't consider the Prime Minister as PM. She doesn't want to come in the system. The people have decided that her countdown has begun now, people want development". He further added, "She plays the role of Kim Jong Un, that those who raise voices will be killed and no one will be allowed to take out a 'Vijay Yatra'. Janta unka ulti Ganga ka julus nikaal degi, unke shraadh ka julus nikaal degi".

Man allegedly attacks people over water dispute in Ranchi, 4 injured

Ranchi (Jharkhand), June 08 (ANI): At least 4 people were injured after a man allegedly attacked them with a knife over a dispute regarding Municipal Corporation water on June 07. The incident took place at Ranchi's Kishoreganj. A case has been registered in this regard. While speaking to ANI, Jharkhand Urban Development Minister CP Singh says, "Everyone needs water but they shouldn't fight. Government is working to provide water to every household"

Mosque in Hyderabad opens for all communities for a day to spread harmony

Hyderabad, Jun 08 (ANI): In order to promote communal harmony and brotherhood, a mosque in Hyderabad has been opened for people from all section of society. The aim is to reduce the gap between different communities. The initiative is called as 'Bust My Mosque'. While talking about the initiative, Organiser Syed Mohsin Ali said, "The objective of this initiative is to invite other communities to our mosque and we will let them understand how our religious activities take place in mosque. Muslims who come here will also interact with the other community people". A visitor at the mosque said, "This is my first visit to mosque and we thought that normally they don't allow us into a mosque. But the mosque management has allowed and for the first time inside the mosque. We witnessed how the prayers are conducted inside the mosque and we also got to know many things about Islam and it was very interesting".

Man ruthlessly beaten for eloping with woman

Rampur (UP), June 08 (ANI): A man was ruthlessly beaten up for eloping with a woman in Uttar Pradesh's Rampur on Friday. In the video, a group of persons were seen thrashing the victim while some people stood there as mute spectators. Case has been registered against both in this regard. Arun Kumar Singh, Additional Superintendent of Police Rampur said, "The man had eloped with a woman and her family beat him up. Cases registered against both, the man and the family of woman."

PM Modi arrives at Kochi airport in Kerala

Kochi (Kerala), June 08 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the Kochi airport. He will be embarking on a two-day official visit to the Maldives and Sri Lanka today. This would be his first visit abroad after he re-elected as a Prime Minister.

E-cigarette vaping harms mucus clearance, study suggests

New Delhi, June 08 (ANI): Today, people are highly resorting to the use of e-cigarettes to quit smoking. But e-cigarette vaping does more harm than good. A new study highlights that it hampers the cleaning of mucus from the airways. The study published in the Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine also stated that a single session of vaping can deliver more nicotine to the airways than smoking one cigarette. Researchers report that exposing human airway cells to e-cigarette vapour containing nicotine in culture resulted in a decreased ability to move mucus or phlegm across the surface. This phenomenon is called "mucociliary dysfunction." Mucociliary dysfunction is a feature of many lung diseases, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and cystic fibrosis. "This study grew out of our team's research on the influence of tobacco smoke on mucus clearance from the airways," said senior author Matthias Salathe, University of Kansas Medical Center. Salathe

Rahul Gandhi begins his 3-day visit to Kerala from Kalikavu

Kalikavu (Kerala), Jun 07 (ANI): Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday arrived at Kalikavu in Malappuram district in Kerala. He begins his three-day visit to the state after Lok Sabha elections. Scores of workers walked along, holding banners that read "We are with you, Rahul." This is Rahul's first trip to the hill town since he won the general elections from there and his party's disastrous performance in most parts of the country. He lost the other seat he contested, Amethi in Uttar Pradesh.

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.