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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."

Harsh Vardhan takes charge of Ministry of Science and Technology

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.

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.