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Jagan seeks blessing of Swami Swaroopanandendra Saraswati in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Jun 04 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy visited Sarada Peetham today and sought the blessings of Swami Swaroopanandendra Saraswati. This was his first visit to Visakhapatnam after his oath as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. He also offered prayers at Rajashyamala temple in Sharada Peetham. YSRCP followers welcomed Jagan Mohan Reddy at airport along with district officials and leaders.

It has to be the fate of selfishness alliance: Mahendra Pandey over SP-BSP breakup

New Delhi, June 04 (ANI): Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Mahendra Nath Pandey on Tuesday reacted on breaking of Samajwadi Party and Bahujan Samaj Party alliance. He said that SP-BSP alliance didn't have ethics and moral and it had no common minimum program. "SP, BSP tried to alliance caste politics for their benefits but even from that people have chose Prime Minister Narendra Modi," he said.

Harsimrat Kaur Badal takes charge of Food Processing Ministry

New Delhi, June 04 (ANI): Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Tuesday took the charge of Ministry of Food Processing in the national capital. Officials greeted their minister by flowers and sweets. After taking the charge she emphasized on employment generation especially in rural areas. It is the second time that Badal is taking charge of Food Processing Ministry in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's cabinet.

HM Amit Shah holds meeting with Cabinet Ministers

New Delhi, June 04 (ANI): The newly appointed Union Home Minister Amit Shah called meeting with several Cabinet Ministers in Delhi today. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and BJP leader Uma Bharati arrived at the Ministry of Home Affairs to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Raman Singh slams Chhattisgarh Govt over ex-AG Kanak Tiwari's resignation issue

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), June 04 (ANI): Former Chhattisgarh chief minster Raman Singh on Tuesday raised questions on CM Bhupesh Baghel on Kanak Tiwari resignation issue. He said it the right of the state government to appoint the officials, but the way is not right. He also highlighted the questions that Tiwari has raised and demanded their answers.

Over 8 Congress MLAs are in touch with BJP, says expelled leader Abdul Sattar

Mumbai, Jun 04 (ANI): Senior Maharashtra Congress leader R Vikhe Patil today resigned from the party and former MoS, expelled Congress leader Abdul Sattar claimed that over eight Congress MLAs are in touch with BJP. "8 to 10 Congress MLAs are in touch with BJP. Disappointment with Congress leadership in state and their way of functioning are the reason behind our decision. State leadership is destroying the party here," Sattar told to ANI.

Monsoon likely to onset over Kerala during next 96 hours: MeT

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Jun 04 (ANI): Director of Bhubaneswar's Meteorological Department, HR Biswas on Tuesday informed that monsoon likely to onset over Kerala during next 96 hours. "After onset of Monsoon in Kerala, we will tell about Odisha advancement," he added. Biswas also said that in next 24 hours, there will be thunderstorm activities in isolated places in North and South Odisha.

Congress MLA Roshan Baig questions Karnataka's state leadership, calls Siddaramaiah arrogant

Karnataka, Jun 04 (ANI): The coalition government in Karnataka continues to face trouble after the Lok Sabha elections. Roshan Baig, Karnataka Congress MLA said," I'm a disciplined soldier of Congress. I spoke against state leadership of the party, didn't utter a word against central leadership. We can't be mute spectators to what's happening here. Senior leaders like Ramalinga Reddy and I are being sidelined". He also added, "The behaviour of Siddaramaiah is arrogant. I have condemned the statement of the state leadership. I am disappointed by the behaviour of state leadership."

'Ayushman Bharat scheme is a fraud', says Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain

New Delhi, June 04 (ANI): After the surprise visit in Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain critisiced Central Government's Ayushman Bharat scheme. "Will not implement Ayushman Bharat scheme in Delhi, Ayushman Bharat scheme is a fraud," said Jain. "First Central government needs to provide the benefits of Ayushman Bharat Yojana in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. Around 70 per cent of patients are coming here from Uttar Pradesh. 'Modi ji' did nothing there. We will not differentiate between rich and poor. We will not allow this yojana as government hospitals and medical check-ups are for all," Health Minister added. Ayushman Bharat Yojana is a centrally sponsored scheme launched in 2018, which aims to address healthcare issues by providing coverage up to Rs 5 lakh to the needy.

Maharashtra Congress leader Vikhe Patil resigns as MLA

Mumbai (Maharashtra), Jun 04 (ANI): Congress leader Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil resigned as Congress MLA in Maharashtra on Tuesday. While speaking to ANI, he said, "I didn't even campaign for the party during Lok Sabha elections. I don't doubt High Command; they had given me an opportunity by making me the Leader of Opposition. I tried to do good work but the situation made me resign."

Para-teacher attempts self-immolation in Dhanbad

Dhanbad (Jharkhand), June 04 (ANI): Jharkhand Police foiled a self-immolation attempt by a para-teacher in Dhanbad. Mohammed S Sheikh poured kerosene on himself outside the office of the Deputy Commissioner. Sheikh took the decision allegedly over the delay in salary payment. Sheikh said that para-teachers in Jharkhand had remained unpaid for several months despite an agreement between the state government and DDPTA over payment.

Locals face acute water crisis in MP's Damoh

Damoh (Madhya Pradesh), Jun 04 (ANI): Locals are facing water scarcity issue in MP's Damoh. The incident is from Bundelkhand area. With soaring high temperature and depleting water level, locals are bound to migrate. Locals have to wait for tankers to get drinking water. Government has not taken any proper action yet.

Shiv Sena MP Arvind Sawant takes charge of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprise Ministry

New Delhi, Jun 04 (ANI): Shiv Sena MP Arvind Sawant on Tuesday took charge of Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprise. He was greeted by his staff members and other officials. After taking the charge, Sawant said that he wants to solve the problem of unemployment by reviving some industries.

People want to eliminate violence from WB, only BJP can do that: Kailash Vijayvargiya

Kolkata, Jun 04 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, National General Secretary of BJP Kailash Vijayvargiya criticised Mamata Banerjee for losing her calm over the recent chants of 'Jai Shri Ram' in the state. He added, "We also said 'Jai Bangla' and 'Jai Hind' as we don't have any problem with it. It is all same for us. Mamata Banerjee became the Chief Minister because of EVMs only. When she wins then EVMs are good but when she loses then she starts claiming that EVMs have been tampered. She has never fulfilled promises made to the state. She said she will send people behind chit fund scam to jail but in reality did nothing. People want to eliminate violence from West Bengal and only BJP can do that".

Thawarchand Gehlot takes charge of Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry

New Delhi, Jun 04 (ANI): Thawarchand Gehlot on Tuesday took charge of Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in the national capital. He was accompanied by Union Minister Ramdas Athawale and other officials. Officials greeted their minister by flowers and sweets. Gehlot has made his way to the Narendra Modi cabinet for a second consecutive time. Gehlot was appointed as the Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment during the Modi government's first stint in 2014.

SP will also fight on all 11 seats alone: Akhilesh Yadav

Ghazipur (UP), Jun 04 (ANI): Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav reacted on Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati's confirmation of the speculations of BSP fighting by-elections alone. Yadav said, "If the coalition has broken, I will reflect deeply on it and if the coalition isn't there in the by-elections, then Samajwadi Party will prepare for the elections. SP will also fight on all 11 seats alone."

Rough sea conditions in Gulf of Mannar ahead of Monsoon arrival

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu), Jun 04 (ANI): Sea conditions in Gulf of Mannar were rough ahead of monsoon arrival. Southwest monsoon is very active in the region. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea due to rough tides. Strong wind with speed reaching 35-40 kmph was predicted to prevail over northeast Arabian Sea of North Gujarat coast by India Meteorological Department (IMD) last week.

Government launches 'selfie with sapling' program to celebrate World Environment Day

New Delhi, June 04 (ANI): A day before World Environment Day, Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Prakash Javadekar launched selfie with sapling program.Prakash Javadekar said, "We have launched a program for people to plant a sapling and click a selfie with it and post it as hastag 'selfie with sapling'. I'm sure people of India will celebrate Global Environment Day with lot of enthusiasm". Former captain of Indian Cricket team Kapil Dev and Bollywood Actor Jackie Shroff will also participate in the program at Paryavaran Bhawan on Environment Day in New Delhi.

Markets boost as Eid preparations begin across India

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir)/Siliguri (WB), Jun 04 (ANI): As the month of Ramadan is reaching to its culmination, people across the country have started preparing for Eid-ul-fitr. The festival begins with sighting the moon of next Islamic month. Markets are crowded with people buying clothes, food items, and other festive items. Businesses boost as people can be seen lined up at bakery and sweet shops. The festival is celebrated where Muslims pray to God, wear new clothes and make dishes.

Tension increases in UP's Baghpat after recovery of animal carcass

Baghpat (Uttar Pradesh), Jun 04 (ANI): Members of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) and Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) protested after animal carcass was recovered in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat. They claimed that the activity is undergoing in connivance of the police. However, police has claimed that the carcass was months old. ASP, Baghpat Ranvijay Singh said, "A group of people claiming to be part of an organisation informed police of presence of animal carcass in Bhaghpat. Police immediately reached the spot, however, the carcass seemed to be months old. Further investigation will be done."