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Nitin Gadkari, Pratap Chandra Sarangi take charge of MSME Ministry

New Delhi, Jun 04 (ANI): Union Minister Nitin Gadkari took charge of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Ministry in Delhi on Tuesday. Pratap Chandra Sarangi took charge as the Minister of State (MoS) for MSME. They both took oath on May 30. Gadkari fought elections from Nagpur LS constituency and Sarangi was the candidate from Balasore LS constituency.

Money laundering case: Robert Vadra arrives at ED office

New Delhi, Jun 04 (ANI): Businessman and husband of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi, Robert Vadra arrived at the office of Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday in connection with money laundering case. The case involves the purchase of properties in London, Dubai, Rajasthan and the National Capital Region. ED had issued summon to Robert Vadra after moving to court in May's last week seeking cancellation of his anticipatory bail.

We've decided to fight by-elections alone: Mayawati

New Delhi, Jun 04 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati confirmed the speculations of BSP fighting by-elections alone. Addressing the mediapersons, Mayawati said, "We can't ignore political compulsions. In the results of Lok Sabha elections in UP, base vote of Samajwadi Party, the 'Yadav' community, didn't support the party. Even strong contenders of SP were defeated." She further added, "It's not a permanent break. If we feel in future that SP chief succeeds in his political work, we'll again work together. But if he doesn't succeed, it'll be good for us to work separately. So we've decided to fight the by-elections alone."

Nipah Virus: Assured Kerala govt of all possible support from the Centre, says Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi, Jun 04 (ANI): Union Minister Harsh Vardhan took charge of the Ministry of Science and Technology in Delhi on Tuesday. It is his second consecutive term as Science and Technology Minister. He took oath on May 30 along with other cabinet ministers. Harsh Vardhan fought elections from Chandni Chowk Lok Sabha constituency. New Delhi, Jun 04 (ANI): Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan spoke on Nipah Virus. He said, "Today morning, I have called a meeting at my residence with all the officers including health secretary. Yesterday, itself we had dispatched a team of six officers to Kerala. I have assured the Kerala Health Minister of all possible support from the Central government. We are also in touch with wildlife department to seek their help for subjecting the bats for testing of the virus. Everything that is need to been done is in already process."

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Speeding car runs over pedestrian in Mumbai

Mumbai, Jun 04 (ANI): A speeding car ran over a pedestrian near Mahalaxmi railway station in Mumbai on Monday night. A taxi was also damaged in the accident. Police has registered a case against the driver for reckless driving. The driver of the car has been arrested.

18 specially-abled couples tie knot in mass wedding in Vadodara

Vadodara (Gujarat), June 04 (ANI): As many as 18 specially-abled couples got married at a mass wedding organised in Gujarat's Vadodara on Monday. Brides dressed in red attires were seen performing the wedding rituals as per Hindu tradition at a ceremony. Mass marriages are a popular tradition, especially among the economically backward sections of the Indian society, as they help to reduce the financial burden on the parents or guardians of the brides and grooms.

Roads blocked for hours due to rain, thunderstorm at NH-26 in Kalahandi

Kalahandi (Odisha), June 04 (ANI): As incessant rains continued in Odisha, the National Highway 26 was blocked on Monday due to the flood-like situation in Kalahandi district. Due to thunderstorms, many trees and electric poles fell down on National Highway 26. Police along with the help of locals removed trees and debris from the streets. People of Kalahandi were suffering from heat wave recorded above 45 degree temperature from past one week.

BSP chief respects Akhilesh, no decision yet on breaking alliance: Sukhdev Rajbhar

New Delhi, June 04 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Sukhdev Rajbhar on Monday asserted that the party hasn't yet taken any decision on dissolving the SP-BSP alliance, adding that he said that his party chief Mayawati respects Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav. He said, "No decision has yet been taken on breaking the alliance. She (Mayawati) has to take the decision. She, however, said that though BSP never fights by-election, it will fight now. She also asserted that she respects Akhilesh and would continue to do so. Akhilesh also had to face loses and should also ponder whether people of his community supported him or not. In Yadav majority areas, Samajwadi people lost, this will be looked into by both SP and BSP,"

Microsoft tests new dual-screen Surface hardware

New Delhi, June 04 (ANI): Microsoft has reportedly started testing its dual-screen Surface device that has been under development from two years. According to The Verge, Microsoft held an all-hands event for its devices team where it showed a video of new Surface devices and a dual-screen prototype, codenamed Centaurus. Microsoft is long rumoured to be working on 'pocketable' hardware and the dual-screen Surface fits just right. The company may launch it in the next six months. When launched, Centaurus will also be one of the first Window Lite devices, running a lightweight version of its Windows OS.

Moradabad's engineering students invent sandal-drone security system for women safety

Moradabad (UP), June 04 (ANI): Students of an engineering college in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad claimed to have invented a sandal-drone security system equipped with GPS technology for women safety. Students also said that this sandal gives electric shock and women can use it for their self-defence. If sandal is being used in an alarming situation, it will directly send user's location to the police. While speaking to ANI, one of the students said, "This system is equipped with a sandal that gives electric shock that can be used for self-defence, it will directly send user's location to the police. Once a distress signal is sent, a drone will fly towards the user using the GPS tracker, it will sound an alarm, so that people who are in nearby, can come forward to help. The drone will also record a video that will help police in their investigation later on."

Farmers stage protest against private coconut shell ash making company in TN's Coimbatore

Coimbatore (TN), June 04 (ANI): Farmers staged silent protest holding coconut shell around their necks. They protested against a private coconut shell ash making company situated at Chettipalayam village outskirts of Coimbatore on Monday. Farmers alleged that it creates air pollution and dust pollution in and around farmlands in that area. They also alleged that this coconut shell ash making company exports shell ash to the United States and other countries. Farmers demanded the district administration's inspection in this regard and also urged them to close the factory immediately.

Melania Trump wears 'power white' to meet Queen Elizabeth

New Delhi, June 04 (ANI): The First Lady Melania Trump captured the attention at Buckingham Palace on her visit to meet the Queen. She wore an elegant white skirt suit with navy detailing as she arrived at Buckingham Palace to meet the Queen. She paired the dress with a navy blue belt and heels, as well as a wide brimmed hat, which also had a navy trim. Fashion experts termed Melania Trump's look similar to British Actress Audrey Hepburn. The President and the First Lady of the United States arrived at Buckingham Palace this morning where they were met by the Queen, Prince Charles, and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.

Army starts bakery plant in collaboration with NGO in J and K Poonch

Poonch (J and K), June 04 (ANI): The Indian Army started a bakery plant in Mangnar village of Poonch district to make bakery items. The Army and NGO named ASEEM foundation started this venture for making the bakery products. The local ladies were trained by the NGO, so they get better job opportunities. The ladies expressed their gratitude towards Army and NGO for providing them the job opportunities in this unit. This bakery unit is running under the supervision of 39 Rashtriya Rifles.

Police hold meeting with security forces in Amritsar ahead of Operation Blue Star's anniversary

Amritsar (Punjab), Jun 03 (ANI): Regarding the 35th anniversary of Operation Blue Star, a Police Department meeting was held in Amritsar, where instructions were made to ensure strict security arrangements throughout the state. This meeting was chaired by Police Commissioner SS Srivastva. While speaking to ANI, Commissioner SS Srivastava said, "We have made elaborate arrangements basically there will be multi layered security we will cover the city. We have other units to take care of the city." The state police seized two hand grenades during checking at a barricade placed near Kukranwala Adda in Ajnala sub-division on Sunday. Operation Blue Star was the codename of an Indian military action carried out in June 1984 to oust militant religious leader Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and his followers from the buildings of Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) complex in Amritsar.

Watch: Resident doctor assaults patient in Jaipur's hospital

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Jun03 (ANI): A resident doctor assaulted a patient while he was lying on hospital's bed in Jaipur. Human Rights Commission has issued notice to hospital. They seek report from hospital's superintendent by June 25.

Mamata Banerjee attends Iftar party organised by Kolkata Municipal Corp

Kolkata, Jun 03 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee attended an Iftar party organised by Kolkata Municipal Corporation in the state capital. The holy month of Ramadan will end with Eid which is expected to be celebrated on 5th or 6th of June. Earlier in the day, the TMC supremo held a meeting with all her party MLAs, MPs and Ministers.

Holy month of Ramazan unites all faiths in Aligarh and Surat

Aligarh (UP)/ Surat (Gujarat), Jun 03 (ANI): The streets of Aligarh city in Uttar Pradesh have come alive in the holy month of Ramazan with display of delicacies capturing large spaces of the market. One of these dishes is, 'soot feni', that has always been the most favorite dish of people who observe the fast or roza and witness huge demand during the month of Ramzan. Thus, workers at the sweet shops, cutting across the religious lines, contribute their best and prepare feni together boosting the spirit of the festival. While preparing these delicacies, the craftsmen take due care of cleanliness to ensure that Muslims get pure and fresh feni. It displays the spirit of communal harmony and unity between the people of different religions. Ramazan Bazar or Fair at Rander of Surat city in Gujarat is yet another example of communal harmony where people of all faiths come together to enjoy the festivities of Ramazan as streets become a thriving and bustling entity, teasing with food-gasmic

Ramdas Athawale takes charge as Union MoS for Social Justice and Empowerment

New Delhi, June 03 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) ally the Republican Party of India chief Ramdas Athawale took charge as Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment for second term on Monday. Athawale said the communities have been demanding reservation for quite some time now and he will speak to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the issue.He suggested increasing the quota for the OBCs saying the government's move to provide 10 per cent quota for the economically backward section, which has taken the total reservation to 60 per cent, establishes that parliament has the power to further expand the reservation limit.

CM Mamata Banerjee calls BJP a 'hatred political communal syndicate'

Kolkata (WB), June 03 (ANI) : West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee held a meeting with party MLAs, MPs and Ministers today. While addressing the meeting All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief called Bharatiya Janata Party a hatred political communal syndicate. She said, "BJP have thrown out the National Flag from the Government office in West Bengal, do you think they (BJP) is political party? Do you think they are moral of the country? It's a hatred political communal syndicate," she added.