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Maharashtra drought: Baba Ramdev urges people not to waste water

Mumbai, Jun 06 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev on Thursday urged people not to waste water and utilise every drop in the wake of dried water sources in Maharashtra. He said, "I request people not to waste water and also argue authorities to make arrangements." The Yoga Guru also lauded the Indian cricket team for beating South Africa in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 and advised players to practise yoga before entering the battlefield in order to improve the performance.

Ram Temple row: If we don't build it, country will stop trusting us, says Sanjay Raut

New Delhi, Jun 06 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said that he feels that the construction of Ram Temple will start. Raut said, "I feel this time Ram Temple's construction will start because if we don't, the country will stop trusting us. Now, BJP has 303 MPs, Shiv Sena has 18, NDA has more than 350, what more is needed to construct the temple?" He also said that people will hit with shoes if the matter is not solved.

Two held for cow slaughter in UP's Moradabad

Moradabad (UP), Jun 06 (ANI): Two people were held and six were booked in connection with different cases of alleged illegal slaughter of bovines in Moradabad district of Uttar Pradesh. A total of eight bovines were rescued and a vehicle along with tools used for the alleged slaughter was recovered, the police said. "Police were carrying out a drive to prevent the illegal slaughter of bovines in the wake of Eid. We have booked five to six people and many bovines have been recovered in the last two days," Deputy Superintendent of Police Vishal Yadav said. According to the police, some people were allegedly slaughtering bovines in the jungle of Ganjheda Alam village in the district. When villagers got the information about the crime, they encircled the area and nabbed two people from the spot. Remains of bovines were found on the spot. The two men were later detained by the police. One vehicle and equipment used for allegedly slaughtering the bovines were recovered. In another related ca

5 years of govt has kept alive the expectation of change in country: S Jaishankar

New Delhi, Jun 06 (ANI): While speaking at an event in Delhi on Thursday, Union External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar said, "Globalisation is under stress, many of the assumptions of the globalisation, global supply chains, mobility of talent, market access, all those are no longer assumptions we can make to the same degree, with same confidence. The five years of government has kept alive and perhaps even strengthened the expectation of change in the country."

Special 'puja' performed for rains in Karnataka's Belgaum

Belgaum (Karnataka), Jun 06 (ANI): Special 'puja' was performed for rains in Karnataka's Belgaum on Thursday. The ceremony happened in Yallamma Temple. Karnataka's Religious and Charitable Endowments Dept had announced that all temples will be performing special prayers for rains on June 06.

It is Shiv Sena's 'right' to get Deputy Speaker post in Lok Sabha: Sanjay Raut

New Delhi, Jun 06 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said that it is Shiv Sena's 'natural claim' and 'right' to get Deputy Speaker post in Lok Sabha. Raut said, "It is not our demand but our 'natural claim' and 'right'. Shiv Sena should get this post. I am hearing that few are advocating of some other party. But Shiv Sena should get.' On strategies of Assembly elections, Sanjay Raut said that we are in alliance with BJP and it will be the same.

Monsoon might reach late at some places: Skymet

New Delhi, Jun 06 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Samar Chaudhary, Meteorologist at Skymet, on Thursday said, "Normal rainfall for pre-monsoon is 131.5 mm and recorded rainfall is 99 mm. This is the second time that normal rain is less an in 2012 we have recorded 31% less rainfall than normal. Data says it is the driest year in the past 65 years. Normal dates for monsoon in Delhi and nearby regions are last week of June but it may delay by 10-15 days to reach there." He further added, "Monsoon might reach late at some places by few days".

Strawberries make early entry in market due to favourable climate in Srinagar

Srinagar (J-K), Jun 06 (ANI): Favourable climate helped growers to increase strawberry crop in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar. Early rainy season helped them to produce quality fruit with good production. It also provides employment to youth. Strawberry is the season's first fruit crop that made entry in local markets. Growers hope to earn good money through strawberry crop this year.

Special play organised to pay tribute to writer Santwana Nigam

New Delhi, June 6 (ANI): To pay tribute to writer Santwana Nigam, a Play Titled SEHAJ KA SARGAM was staged at Alliance Francaise in New Delhi. Sehaj ka Sargam, a collage of four short stories written by Santwana Nigam was staged during the event. Stories Pehali Paudi, Bas sirf Isiliye, Pankh and Sath are based on complex human relationships from women perspective. National award winner Rajinder Nath directed the play. Audience applauded the stories and performances of the artists. Play was staged by Nepathya Foundation, which is known to promote theatre, art and culture.

'Not nearly enough' progress made in immigration talks with Mexico: Trump

New Delhi, Jun 06 (ANI): Representatives of the United States and Mexico on Wednesday failed to reach an agreement on the immigration issue during high-stakes negotiations held at the White House, days before Washington would start imposing five per cent tariffs on all goods coming in from Mexico. Shortly after the meeting, US President Donald Trump took to Twitter to inform that "not nearly enough" progress has been made in the negotiations while reiterating that in case no agreement is reached between the two sides, the tariffs would begin on Monday "as per schedule." "Immigration discussions at the White House with representatives of Mexico have ended for the day. Progress is being made, but not nearly enough! Border arrests for May are at 133,000 because of Mexico and the Democrats in Congress refusing to budge on immigration reform," Trump tweeted. "Further talks with Mexico will resume tomorrow with the understanding that, if no agreement is reached, Tariffs at the 5% level will

DK Shivakumar offers special 'puja' for rain

Chikkamagaluru (Karnataka), Jun 06 (ANI): Congress leader and Karnataka Irrigation Minister DK Shivakumar offered special 'puja' for rains in Karnataka's Chikkamagaluru on Thursday. The 'puja' was performed at Sri Rishya Shringeshwara Temple. The special 'puja' for rain is called 'Parjanya Japa'.

Locals celebrates 35th anniversary of Operation Blue Star in Punjab's Amritsar

Amritsar (Punjab), Jun 06 (ANI): 35th anniversary of Operation Blue Star is celebrated in Punjab's Amritsar on Thursday. The event happened at the Golden Temple. Security has been tightened at the Golden Temple on the anniversary of Operation Blue Star. The Army had carried out Operation Blue Star in June 1984 to flush out militants hiding in the Golden Temple complex. Operation Blue Star has its own glory in the history of India.

TMC worker killed in Cooch Behar, party worker blames BJP

Cooch Behar (WB), June 06 (ANI): All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) worker, Ajijar Rahaman allegedly killed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker in West Bengal's Cooch Behar on Wednesday. The body has been taken to local government hospital for post-mortem. Further investigation is underway. A local TMC leader said, "Azhar Ali, a member of BJP and some other people beat up and killed Ajijar Rahaman."

Five killed as car jumps divider and hits tempo in Gujarat

Navsari (Gujarat), June 06 (ANI): Five persons died, when the car in which they were traveling jumped the divider and hit a tempo coming from the opposite direction near Kharel in Navsari district of Gujarat. The victims were heading for Surat, when the accident took place on the NH-48. The bodies have been sent to local government hospital for post-mortem. A case has been registered in this regard, further probe is underway. >

Congress MLA threatens police after his supporters were stopped for triple riding on bike

Jhabua (MP), June 06 (ANI): In Madhya Pradesh's Jhabua, Veer Singh Bhuria, Congress MLA from Thandla argued with a police officer allegedly after the officer asked to pay the challan for triple riding on a single bike on June 05. The incident took place, when MP police conducted an Intensive checking of the vehicles.

Personal issue was the cause, no BJP worker was involved: Nisith Pramanik on TMC worker's death

Cooch Behar (WB), June 06 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nisith Pramanik said, "A personal issue was the cause of the incident, TMC is trying to politicize it. The deceased's family itself is saying it was due to personal reason, and no BJP worker was involved le in it." On Wednesday, a TMC worker, Ajijar Rahaman was allegedly killed in West Bengal's Cooch Behar.

Tesla launches Model 3 Wireless Phone Charger

New Delhi, June 06 (ANI): Tesla quietly introduced a new and expensive wireless phone charger for its Model 3. The Model 3 Wireless Phone Charger features a non-slip, silicon surface allowing you to charge your precious Smartphone inside the premium car on-the-go. The charger allows two Qi-enabled phones to be charged at once. The charger costs USD 125 and Tesla is promising to ship the same in 2-3 weeks from the date of order.

Weak upper body strength in women associated with depression, anxiety

New Delhi, June 06 (ANI): Weak upper and lower body fitness can cause serious depression and anxiety in midlife women, a recent study suggests. Although several studies have previously linked depression in midlife women with self-reported low physical activity, this new study evaluates objective measures of physical performance in relation to depression and anxiety in premenopausal, perimenopausal, and postmenopausal women. Depression and anxiety are prevalent symptoms experienced by midlife women. This latest study of more than 1,100 women aged 45 to 69 years found, in fact, that 15 per cent of participants, especially those of younger age, reported depression and or anxiety. Findings were published in the Journal of the North American Menopause Society. Because depression can cause disability, reduced quality of life, mortality, and heart disease, researchers felt it was important to identify potentially modifiable risk factors that could reduce morbidity and mortality. The study obs

CWC 2019: Fans celebrate India's victory against South Africa in Prayagraj

Prayagraj (UP), June 06 (ANI): Fans in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj celebrated India's victory against South Africa. Team India kick-started World Cup 2019 journey by decimating South Africa by 6 wickets. Fans cheered India's victory. They applauded Rohit Sharma's centurion knock. They chanted slogans such as 'Hindustan Zindabad'. Now India will play against Australia in an on-going World Cup series on June 9 at the Oval Stadium.

Soaring mercury deter tourists from visiting Taj Mahal

Agra (UP), June 06 (ANI): Rise in mercury in Uttar Pradesh's Agra is completely visible and the impact of heat waves is certainly visible on tourists, who visit the Taj Mahal. Earlier, long queues were seen at the ticket counter but now due to scorching heat, the number of visitors has gone down.