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Ex-President Pratibha Patil conferred with Mexico's highest civilian honour

Pune (Maharashtra), Jun 01 (ANI): Former President Pratibha Patil received 'Order of the Aztec Eagle', Mexico's highest civilian honour for foreigners in Maharashtra's Pune, today. The Ambassador of Mexico to India, Melba Pria, conferred the award to Pratibha Patil who created history as the country's first woman President, at a ceremony held in the MCCIA Bhavan, Pune. She becomes the second Indian head of the state to get the award. Earlier, the late President S Radhakrishna had been conferred this honour

MoS Defence Shripad Naik pays tribute at National War Memorial

New Delhi, Jun 01 (ANI): Minister of State for Defence, Shripad Yesso Naik, on Saturday paid tribute at the National War Memorial in national capital Delhi. Naik had taken oath as a minister on Thursday at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in presence of President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and was later allocated the Defence Ministry as a minister of state. Senior BJP leader Rajnath Singh will be helming the Defence Ministry. Naik has also been allocated the AYUSH Ministry with independent charge.

Some people cannot run their shops without creating negative environment: Naqvi slams Owaisi

New Delhi, June 01 (ANI): Minority Affairs Ministry Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Saturday hit out at AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi. He criticised AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi for reminding India's Muslims that if Prime Minister Narendra Modi could visit temples, then they could visit mosques, and that their rights were protected by the Constitution. "Some people have a habit to make negative atmosphere on basis of religion and cast, without this there business will not run," said Minister Naqvi.

NCP leader demands 'immediate suspension' of IAS officer over Godse tweet

Mumbai, Jun 01 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Jitendra Awhad on Saturday demanded "immediate suspension" of IAS officer Nidhi Choudhari who in a May 17 tweet had 'thanked' Nathram Godse, for the assassin of Mahatma Gandhi. "We demand immediate suspension of IAS officer Nidhi Choudhari for her derogatory tweet against Mahatma Gandhi. She glorified Nathuram Godse, this should not be tolerated," Awhad told ANI. Choudhari has since deleted her tweet and in a fresh tweet said that her earlier tweet was 'misunderstood'.

Punjab Police arrests Nigerian girl with 1 kg heroin in Jalandhar

Jalandhar (Punjab), Jun 01 (ANI): Punjab Police on Saturday apprehended a Nigerian national for the possession of heroin. The authorities seized the banned drug from her, and during interrogation found that the girl had come to India on a student visa but didn't take admission in any institute and kept staying in the country illegally after her visa expired.

J-K Governor Satya Pal Malik meets HM Amit Shah, briefs him about ground situation

New Delhi, June 01 (ANI): After meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Jammu and Kashmir's Governor Satya Pal Malik told media, "I briefed him about the ground situation in the state, the development and the circumstances."While speaking on Assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir, Satya Pal Malik said, "There was no discussion about elections and election is not my agenda."

Amit Shah knows Puducherry better than me: Kiran Bedi

New Delhi, Jun 01 (ANI): After meeting newly appointed Union Minister of Home Affairs, Amit Shah, in the national capital, Pudducherry Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi in an attempt to dismiss the doubts being raised on the former's capability to head the ministry, said the BJP president "knows more about Puducherry than me." Bedi justified her argument by saying that Shah has been to 'grass root level' and cannot compete with him in that area. On being asked about the civic elections due in Puducherry for around 10 years, Bedi said it was a 'challenge' for the administration to facilitate the local polls as even Supreme Court has also ordered to conduct the polls as soon as possible.

2 men tied to pole, beaten over theft suspicion in UP's Gautam Buddh Nagar

Gautam Buddh Nagar (Uttar Pradesh), Jun 01 (ANI): Two men, suspected of being thieves were tied to a pole and thrashed by locals in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar. Police took cognizance of the matter after a video of the incident went viral on social media. Police have identified the people who were involved in thrashing the two men and registered a case to initiate investigation. "A video has gone viral in which two men can be seen tied to a poll and being beaten up by some people. People who had tied the men have been identified and a case has been registered. Further investigation underway," said Dr Kaustubh, ASP, Gautam Buddh Nagar.

Congress' Tamil Nadu MP Jayakumar opposes Centre's triple-language policy

New Delhi, Jun 01 (ANI): Dr K Jayakumar, Congress MP from Thiruvallur commented on Centre's three language policy. While speaking to ANI, he said, "I don't understand why within 48 hours of swearing-in ceremony of the present government is going into such a delicate issue because the language policy in our country is a very delicate issue." He also added, "As far as TN is considered, for the last 40 years we are very comfortable with two language formula. If anybody needs to communicate with people of TN, it would be great they learn Tamil and communicate. As far as this announcement of draft policy is concerned, well why three languages? We can go for four languages; however no language can be forced on any people for that matter in this country."

'Foreigner' Army veteran's lawyer dismisses claims, calls investigation report 'fabricated'

Guwahati (Assam), Jun 01 (ANI): Mohammed Sanaullah a retired army officer who served Indian Army was arrested and sent to detention after Foreigner's Tribunal in Assam declared him as a 'foreigner'. The family of the retired soldier approached the Guwahati High court after he was sent to detention. While speaking to ANI lawyer of the retired army officer Md Sanaullah said, "Inquiry officer said he has never met Md Sanaullah and that he had interrogated another man of same name. We told Foreigners Tribunal that the inquiry report is fabricated." He also added, "The date on which his supposed statement was taken, he was on duty in a counter-insurgency operation in Manipur."

Four men beaten up for allegedly consuming meat inside temple in UP's Bareilly

Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh), Jun 01 (ANI): In a case of mob violence in the country, four people were beaten up for allegedly consuming meat inside a temple in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly on May 29. Police registered a case against the accused and assured the perpetrators will be arrested very soon. "A case has been registered. All accused will be arrested shortly. Locals who thrashed them said they were eating inside a religious place," said Sansar Singh, SP (rural), Bareilly.

LGBT community hoists first-ever rainbow flag in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Jun 01 (ANI): LGBT community started with hoisting of rainbow flag in their respective community offices. Rainbow flag was hoisted at LGBT Sahodaran office at Chennai's Nungambakkam. As a token of good gesture Transgender distributed free butter milk to Chennai commuters considering hot summer. 2009 was a landmark year for many in Chennai as the city witnessed their first pride march by LGBT community which raised slogans on Marina beach. While speaking to ANI, Namitha said, "Every single year on 1st of June we inaugurate pride. This is when we celebrate ourselves. This is in a hope to try and bring about revolution." She added, "Today was our first ever flag hoisting in Chennai and we thank the Supreme Court bench that read down Sec 377. I think the world should be less black and white and more rainbows."

We don't need Asaduddin Owaisi's certificate on Muslims: MoS Kishan Reddy

Rajsamand (Rajasthan), Jun 01 (ANI): Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani on Saturday visited the Shrinathji Temple in Rajasthan's Rajsamand, and offered prayers a day after she took charge of her ministry. Besides Women and Child Development portfolio, Irani was also retained the Textiles Ministry.

Home Minister Amit Shah chairs meeting with MHA officials

New Delhi, June 01 (ANI): After taking charge as Union Home Minister, Amit Shah chaired a meeting with Officials of Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Amit Shah was received at the North Block office of the Home Ministry by Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba and other senior officials. Union Home Minister Amit Shah met Joint Secretaries of the Ministry of Home Affairs. He took charge as the Union Home Minister, two days after he was sworn-in following a landslide victory of the saffron party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). Union Minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy was also present in the meeting.

Smriti Irani offers prayers at Shrinathji Temple in Rajasthan's Rajsamand

Rajsamand (Rajasthan), Jun 01 (ANI): Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani on Saturday visited the Shrinathji Temple in Rajasthan's Rajsamand, and offered prayers a day after she took charge of her ministry. Besides Women and Child Development portfolio, Irani was also retained the Textiles Ministry.

Owaisi slams MoS Kishan Reddy over his 'Hyderabad terrorists' safe zone' remarks

Hyderabad (Telangana), Jun 01 (ANI): AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi came down heavily on G Kishan Reddy who was recently appointed as MoS for Home Affairs over his remarks where he said, 'Hyderabad had become a safe zone for terror and the centre would take appropriate action.' "I'd like to ask him that in last 5 years how many times have NIA, IB and RAW gave in writing that Hyderabad is a safe zone for terror? It is unfortunate the he is saying such things," said Owaisi. He added, "Since past 5 years there is peace here, there are no communal riots, religious festivals are peacefully celebrated, it is a growing city and he is speaking like that. What enmity do they have with Telangana, Hyderabad? Do they not like that it is growing?"

Gautam Sawang takes charge as the DGP of Andhra Pradesh

Amaravati (AP), Jun 1 (ANI): 1986-batch IPS officer D Gautam Sawang today took charge as the new Director General of Police (DGP) of Andhra Pradesh. His appointment as AP Police's top cop comes after Jagan Mohan Reddy took charge as the Chief Minister of the state. He is an IPS officer of Andhra cadre and hails from Arunachal Pradesh. Among other assignments, Sawang has also served as the Commissioner for UN Police in Liberia.

Congress will not stake claim for Leader of Opposition in LS: Randeep Surjewala

New Delhi, Jun 01 (ANI): Congress lost principal opposition-status after getting less number of required seats (52) in this general election. Congress communications in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala said, "It's a fact that, it's 10% of the strength of House. Since we are 2 short officially we can't have a Leader of Opposition. However responsibility also lies at doorsteps of government whether they want to designate a party formally as principal opposition or not. We will not stake a claim to the Leader of Opposition till we have the strength of 54 and since we don't have we are not going to stake a claim."

Heat wave to continue, monsoon expected to arrive in Kerala on June 6: IMD

New Delhi, Jun 01 (ANI): Parts of country including capital Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan are reeling under severe heat wave and it people will continue to witness the harsh weather for the next two days before the intensity gradually decreases, Indian Meteorology Department (IMD) predicted. "Severe heat wave condition is persisting over many parts of Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Rajasthan, southern UP, northern MP and some parts of Jharkhand during past 3-4 days. We are expecting this to continue for next 2 days. The intensity will then decrease," M. Mohapatra, IMD Director said. IMD is also expecting the monsoon to arrive near Kerala on June 6.

Amit Shah takes charge as Union Home Minister

New Delhi, Jun 01 (ANI): Amit Shah on Saturday arrived at the North Block office of the home ministry and took charge of Union Home Ministry in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's new cabinet. MoS G Kishan Reddy and Nityanand Rai are also present. Shah on May 30 took oath as union minister at Rashtrapati Bhavan in presence of President Ram Nath Kovind.