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Woman Sub-Inspector found dead at police transit hostel in UP's Bareilly

Bareilly (UP), May 30 (ANI): A woman Sub-Inspector was found dead last night at a police transit hostel in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly. She was living in hostel with her son following her divorce. Police reached to the spot and the body was sent for post mortem. Further investigation is underway. Speaking on the incident, SSP Bareilly Muniraj G said, "She was strangled and then hit on her head. We are investigating. A team has been formed, matter will be solved soon."

Woman kills husband, reaches police station with his severed head

Guwahati (Assam), May 30 (ANI): In a shocking incident, a woman killed her husband and landed up at police station with her partner's severed head in Assam's Lakhimpur district. "He used to beat me up me with an axe. I thought of leaving him but didn't because of our children. I had to do it or he would've killed me," said the woman. The incident took place on Tuesday, when the woman arrived at the Dhalpur police outpost carrying her deceased husband's head in a plastic bag. Further investigation is underway, confirmed the police.

Specially designed scooters distributed to differently-abled in Udhampur

Udhampur (J-K), May 30 (ANI): As many as 15 differently-abled persons have been facilitated with specially designed scooters in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur. It was distributed by the J-K State Rehabilitation Council. The aim behind the initiative was to make people independent. While talking about the same, a beneficiary said, "Earlier I was dependent on others whenever I wanted to travel for any kind of work. I want to thank the department for providing the scooter. Now I can travel on my own". The beneficiaries were also taught how to handle the vehicle.

Family members of BJP workers killed in violence arrive in Delhi for PM Modi's oath ceremony

New Delhi, May 30 (ANI): Family members of 54 BJP workers, who were allegedly killed in political violence in West Bengal, arrived in Delhi to take part in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's oath ceremony today."My brother was murdered. I want that the murderer should be given severe punishment. We were invited by PM Modi," said a relative of a deceased. While speaking to ANI, a wife of another BJP worker who was killed said, "I am going to Narendra Modi and will ask him for justice as my deceased husband was brutally killed in political violence." PM Modi will take the oath at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the evening today.

'Freedom Prison Bazzar' provides self-employment to prisoners in TN's Coimbatore

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), May 30 (ANI): With an initiative to provide self employment to the prisoners, the prison authorities have introduced a prison bazaar in Coimbatore's central jail, where prisoners are engaged in producing various products like blankets, oil, soap powder, coconut oil, bakery items, food items, bags, mineral water bottles etc. They also prepare tea and coffee and serve it to the public. The initiative also gave an opportunity to the prisoners to earn money in the prisons.

Ramdas Athawale expresses confidence on getting ministry

New Delhi, May 30 (ANI): President of the Republican Party of India, Ramdas Athawale expressed faith in getting a ministry in cabinet of Narendra Modi. He said, "I believe that Modi Ji will consider me to be a minister. I'm hopeful of getting a phone call regarding it today. Names of Ram Vilas Paswan, Anupriya Patel and Arvind Sawant have come, I think I will also get a chance to serve the nation." Athawale served as the Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment during PM Modi's 1st tenure. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and cabinet ministry will take oath today in Rashtrapati Bhavan.

UP STF arrests interstate smugglers over possession of illegal liquor in Barabanki

Barabanki (UP), May 30 (ANI): Special Task Force of Uttar Pradesh arrested two interstate smugglers in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki last night. Police seized 300 cartons of illegal liquor from their possession. Further investigation is underway.

Just after Modi's swearing-in: Samosa, Bengali sweet, Daal Raisina & more

Nearly 8,000 guests will attend the swearing-in of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday, making it the biggest-ever event held in the historic premises. While the guests attending the event will be treated to high tea, President Ram Nath Kovind will host a private dinner for the leaders from Bimstec countries as well as Kyrgyz President Sooronbay Jeenbekov and Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth - who have all confirmed their presence. The high tea will have snacks, including samosas, and paneer items apart from sweets, while at the President's dinner, the visiting foreign dignitaries will be treated to "Dal Raisina" - a special delicacy of the Rashtrapati Bhavan that takes 48 hours to cook - among other delicacies. Watch video for more

CM Mamata spread violence, she shouldn't attend PM's swearing-in ceremony: Manoj Tiwari

New Delhi, May 30 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Manoj Tiwari took a jibe at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for not attending Prime Minister Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony. Tiwari said, "Unko aana bhi nahi chahiye. Jaise unhone loktantra mein hinsa karke khoon-kharaba kiya...unke pass nazar kahan hai ki aisi sabha mein baith kar logon se nazar milayen." Further on the question of new cabinet, Manoj Tiwari said that it is completely PM Modi's call. Earlier today, PM Narendra Modi along with several BJP leaders paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

IIT Madras students developing indigenous oil recovery method

Chennai, May 30 (ANI): Researchers at Indian Institute of Technology, Madras are developing indigenous processes for efficient recovery of oil from mature offshore wells. In collaboration with research laboratories in Australia, IIT Madras researchers are studying efficacy of an emerging enhanced oil recovery method called 'Low-Salinity Enhanced Oil Recovery' (LSEOR). While speaking on the same, Jitender Sangwai, Associate Professor (petroleum engineering program) in Department of Ocean Engineering at IIT Madras, who is heading the research said, "Our research aims to develop indigenous methods for the recovery of crude oil from geological reservoirs, which is a complex process. There is still much that needs to be understood in the use of LSEOR methods. We do evaluate salt levels in water, the acidity of crude oil, mineralogy of rock and other factors".

Shiv Sena's Arvind Sawant will take oath as minister: Sanjay Raut

New Delhi, May 30 (ANI): Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut confirmed that party spokesperson Arvind Sawant will be appointed in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ministry. Speaking to ANI, he said, "From Shiv Sena one leader will take oath as a minister. Uddhav ji has given Arvind Sawant's name, he will take oath as a minister." He further said, "It is decided that there will be one minister from each ally of BJP."

Karnataka Police constable turns fiber baton into flute

Hubli (Karnataka), May 30 (ANI): A constable posted at the Hubli Rural Police Station has converted his fibre baton into a flute, through which he belts out melodies during his time off from duty. Head Constable Chandrakant S Hutagi turned his fiber baton into a flute to fulfil a hobby. While talking to ANI, he said, "Playing the flute has been my hobby ever since I was in high school. However, due to long working hours, I could not manage time to play the flute at home. So, I decided to do something with the 'lathi' and made a flute out of it." A video of Hutagi playing the flute was shared on social media by Bhaskar Rao, the Additional Director General of Police, Bengaluru.

PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Rajghat

New Delhi, May 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Rajghat to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He was received by Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah. PM Modi will take the oath for the second consecutive term as the Prime Minister. The swearing-in ceremony will held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the evening today.

UP: Fire breaks out in a hotel in Lucknow

Lucknow (UP), May 30 (ANI): A massive fire broke out in a hotel in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow last night. Fire tenders reached to the spot and they started fire fighting operation. It is under control now. No injured have been reported.

PM Modi pays tribute to bravehearts at National War Memorial

New Delhi, May 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at National War Memorial to pay tribute to brave soldiers of country. Army Chief General Bipin Rawat, Navy Chief Admiral Sunil Lanba and Vice Chief of Air Force Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria were also present. He was accompanied by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. PM Modi will take the oath for second consecutive term as the Prime Minister. The swearing-in ceremony will be held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the evening today.

Floral tributes paid to people who lost lives in Surat fire tragedy

Surat (Gujarat), May 30 (ANI): People paid floral tributes to those who lost their lives in Surat fire tragedy in Gujarat. Thousands of people were present at the event. At least 22 persons lost their lives in a massive fire that broke out at a coaching institute. Several people got injured in the incident.

Bhutan PM Lotay Tshering arrives in Delhi for PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony

New Delhi, May 30 (ANI): Prime Minister of Bhutan Lotay Tshering arrived in New Delhi on Thursday morning. He was received by Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale. He is here to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi as the Prime Minister for second consecutive term. PM Modi will take the oath at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the evening today.

Mauritius PM Pravind Jugnauth arrives in Delhi for PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony

New Delhi, May 30 (ANI): Prime Minister of Republic of Mauritius Pravind Jugnauth arrived in New Delhi early morning. He was received by Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale. He is here to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi as the Prime Minister for second consecutive term. PM Modi will take the oath at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the evening today. >

Enormous fire engulfs forest area of Uttarkashi

Uttarkashi (Uttarakhand), May 30 (ANI): An enormous fire has engulfed the forest area of Uttarkashi in Uttarakhand. While the fire continues to spread in the forests, fire fighting operations are underway. According to forest official, "165 fire watchers have been deployed, our 250 staff is also at work. Police and Fire department are also on back up. We have controlled 25 fires at its source and have saved around 250 hectares of land".

Stress leads to Facebook addiction: Study

New Delhi, May 30 (ANI): While Facebook can act as a source of comfort during periods of stress, recent findings suggest that stressed users are at risk of developing a pathological dependence on such social media sites. As part of the study, the researchers evaluated the results from an online survey that had been taken by 309 Facebook users between the ages of 18 and 56. Findings of the study are published in the Journal of Psychiatry Research. The researchers' questions helped deduce the stress level, as well as how much social support the participants received offline and online. Moreover, the users were asked how much time they spend on Facebook daily and how they feel if they can't be online. The higher the stress level, the deeper the engagement with Facebook "Our findings have shown that there is a positive relationship between the severity of daily stress, the intensity of Facebook engagement, and the tendency to develop a pathological addiction to the social networking site,"