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Watch: Eid-ul-Fitr preparations across the nation

Hyderabad (AP)/ Cuttack (Odisha), June 05 (ANI): People across the nation will celebrate Eid today. Markets are filled with people ahead of the auspicious occasion. People were seen busy buying new clothes and jewelry to wear during Eid celebrations. The three-day Muslim festival marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. Traditionally, Eid is celebrated for three days as an official holiday in all Muslim-majority countries. Followed by Eid prayers, people congratulate each another and greet with 'Eid Mubarak' wishes.

Rare snake rescued in Odisha's Mayurbhanj

Mayurbhanj (Odisha), June 05 (ANI): A bronzeback tree snake was rescued from a house in Uthaninuagaon village in Mayurbhanj district in Odisha. The snake had blue marks on its skin. These snakes are not found in human habitat. Later, the rare reptile has been released in the forest area by the officials.

Panic buttons to be installed in Agra for people's safety

Agra (UP), June 05 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh's Agra is a major tourist attraction place and is visited by tourists in large number. Keeping this in mind, panic buttons will be set up across the city for people's safety. 63 streets have been identified for installation of panic buttons that will give alert signals to police, when it is pressed. Panic buttons may also be used for an emergency ambulance service. While speaking to ANI, Mayor of Agra city Naveen Jain, said, "63 streets have been identified for installation of panic buttons that will alert police, when pressed."

4 arrested for circulating fake currency notes in Assam

West Karbi Anglong (Assam), June 05 (ANI): Four people have been arrested for allegedly circulating fake currency notes having face value of Rs 2.23 lakh in Assam's West Karbi Anglong on Tuesday. Police also recovered one pistol and 3 live cartridges from their possession. Further investigation is underway.

Woman allegedly gang-raped Rajasthan's Pali, 4 accused arrested

Rajasthan, Jun 04 (ANI): A 30-year-old married woman was allegedly raped by five men in Rajasthan's Pali district and the video of the crime uploaded on social media. The incident took place on 26 May. The complaint was registered by the women yesterday. Four accused were arrested till now and police is searching for the fifth accused. While speaking to ANI, a police official said, "She registered a compliant y'day. Accused identified as Jitendra, Govind, Dinesh, Mahendra and Sanjay. We'll arrest the absconding accused soon."

TMC holds protest against LPG price hike, CM attacks government

Kolkata, Jun 04 (ANI): Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee slammed Modi government for high unemployment as well as hike in cooking gas price in West Bengal. She said her party would hit the streets opposing the move. Following which, TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee today led a protest march against LPG price hike in the streets of Kolkata. While speaking to ANI, BJP President of West Bengal Dilip Ghosh said, "Modi delivered gas cylinders to 7 crore people whereas Mamata Banerjee gave nothing to the people."

Left votes in Bengal may have gone to BJP, says Sitaram Yechury

Kolkata, June 04 (ANI): Communist Party of India (Marxist) general secretary Sitaram Yechury admitted that the Left Front's vote base in West Bengal has shifted towards the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in recent concluded Lok Sabha elections .He said, "People were traditionally voted for the left but in this polarization many have voted BJP to defeat All India Trinamool Congress (TMC)". While speaking to slogans fight between BJP and TMC, Yechury said that Ultimately it's not about 'Jai Shri Ram' or 'Jai Hind' the question is about protecting India as we know which the constitution defines as a secular democratic republic.

IGI airport invites 9 year-old to celebrate his birthday as he made airport model

New Delhi, Jun 04 (ANI): A nine year old boy in Delhi, Abeer Magoo made an airport model. He has been invited by airport authorities to celebrate his 10th birthday at IGI airport. While speaking to ANI, he said, "I worked for 21 hours non-stop to make this model. The Airport CEO has invited me for a tour. I will visit each part of the airport on my birthday. I'm excited".

Rajasthan's Churu records 50 degrees Celsius as heatwave grips India

Churu (Rajasthan), Jun 04 (ANI): There was no respite from the blistering heat conditions in Rajasthan. In Rajasthan's Churu the temperature touched 50 degree Celsius on Tuesday. Empty streets can be seen during the afternoon. Churu, also known as the gateway to the Thar desert, remained the hottest place in the country. People take to consuming juice to beat the heat. According to the IMD forecast, no significant changes in maximum temperatures are likely over the next two-three days.

Assam: Two Army jawans die as vehicle overturns

Assam, June 04 (ANI): Two Army jawans lost their life after the Army vehicle carrying them overturned in Nakarahola area of Assam's Sonitpur district on Tuesday. In the incident, three jawans also sustained injuries. The injured have been shifted to Army Base Hospital in Tezpur for medical attention.

Giriraj Singh didn't even organise Holi event: Sushil Modi on Giriraj's 'iftar' tweet

Patna (Bihar), Jun 04 (ANI): Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi on Tuesday reacted on Minister of Animal Husbandry and Dairying Giriraj Singh's tweet. He said that he is proud to be a Hindu and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar organises events on Holi as well as Iftar. Deputy CM countered Giriraj Singh by saying that he didn't event organise Holi event.

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.