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Police tightens security around Mecca Masjid in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, May 30 (ANI): During the holy month of Ramadan, Hyderabad police ensured the safety and security of over one lakh visitors who pay visit to the four hundred-years-old Mecca Masjid to offer namaz. While speaking to ANI, Ambar Kishor Jha, DCP South Zone said, "Adequate arrangements done to ensure smooth traffic movement. Teams deployed to prevent pick-pocketing, bag-lifting and to round up anti-social elements". While talking about the same, Head of Mecca Masjid, Hafez Mohammed said, "This Ramadan, all arrangements have been made in the mosque. More than one lakh people visit the mosque to offer namaz on daily basis".

Congress party will attend PM's swearing-in ceremony: Ghulam Nabi Azad

New Delhi, May 30 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on attending PM's swearing-in ceremony, Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said, "Congress party will attend the oath taking ceremony for sure. Elections were a matter between two ideologies, two parties but the oath ceremony is of a Prime Minister. PM is of the entire country. We expect him to treat all people of the country equally." Prime Minister Narendra Modi's oath-taking ceremony for the second consecutive term will held on May 30, at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.

Fire breaks out in a shop at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport

Bengaluru, May 30 (ANI): A massive fire broke out in a shop at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru. The incident took place on May 29. Later, fire was brought under control by five tenders. No casualties have been reported.

Locals rely on tankers, hand pumps for water needs in Chennai

Chennai, May 30 (ANI): Locals in Chennai have to rely on tankers and hand pumps for water needs. The piped water supply has been reduced amid water crisis. Several reservoirs including Puzhal Lake that supplies water to the city have almost dried up, causing water scarcity in the state capital.

Jagan Mohan Reddy's swearing-in preparation gets affected after rain lashes Vijayawada

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), May 30 (ANI): Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds lashed Andhra Pradesh's Vijayawada. The arrival of rainfall lowered the temperature to 28 degree Celsius, giving a sigh of relief to the residents. YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy will take oath as the new Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh in Vijayawada today. The preparations at the venue got affected due to sudden change in weather.

12-year-old girl takes 'diksha' to become Jain monk in Surat

Surat (Gujarat) May 30 (ANI): When at the age of 12, children like to play and spend time with their friends, Khushi takes 'diksha' and feels like leading a simple life as a saint. Khushi, today became a Jain monk, renouncing all the worldly pleasures and embracing monkhood. She put off studies last year in November as she was keen on taking diksha. She was studying in 7th standard, when she made her mind to finally take diksha. Her family completely backed her decision.

Villagers demand 100 days job from new govt in WB's Bankura

Bankura (WB), May 30 (ANI): In West Bengal's Bankura district, life of most of the people depend on forest land demand 100 days job from the new government. Most of the villagers are living near forest areas, collect sal tree seeds and sell it to the buyers for further processing. It is a two to three months job and they can earn up to Rs 100 to 150 and that amount is not enough to maintain their daily life and family.

Uber may soon allow you to mark 'favourite' drivers

New Delhi, May 30 (ANI): Uber is reportedly testing a new feature that would allow you mark a driver as a favourite. The option, spotted by Jane Manchun Wong, is available on the app after a ride has ended. You can 'Add as favourite' a driver to have a ride with the same driver in the future. The purposed feature may help build confidence among riders and make them feel safe. It is unclear when the feature would be rolled out to the public.

TMC MLA Manirul Islam, leaders join BJP

New Delhi, May 29 (ANI): Trinamool Congress MLA Manirul Islam on Wednesday joined Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the national capital. The TMC MLA and leaders joined BJP in front of National Spokesperson Mukul Roy, senior leader Anil Baluni and party's National General Secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya. TMC's Birbhum youth wing chief Gadadhar Hazra, general secretary Mohd Asif Iqbal and worker Nimai Das also joined the BJP. On May 28, over 50 councillors and two TMC MLAs joined BJP party.

Jagan Mohan Reddy offers prayers at Kanaka Durga Temple ahead of swearing-in ceremony

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), May 29 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh's Chief Minister-elect YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday visited the Kanaka Durga Temple in Vijayawada ahead of his swearing-in ceremony. The YSRCP president offered prayers at the temple. Jagan Mohan had wrested Andhra Pradesh from TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu, and swept the state by bagging 151 out of 175 assembly seats, and winning 22 of the 25 Lok Sabha seats in the bifurcated Andhra Pradesh.

Will meet top Congress leaders to introspect 'unexpected' results: Tejashwi Yadav

Patna (Bihar), May 29 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Wednesday said his party will meet top Congress leaders to introspect the "unexpected" results of the Lok Sabha elections in which they both faced a drubbing. "Congress party has invited us for the meeting in Delhi, where election results will be discussed. We are in touch with Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, Ahmed Patel and others. We will participate in the meeting there," Tejashwi told media in Patna. RJD which had stitched a grand alliance in Bihar against BJP-JDU-LJP combine faced a humiliating defeat as the party could not even open its account.

Pakistan again violates ceasefire in J-K's Poonch

Poonch (J-K), May 29 (ANI): Pakistan again violated ceasefire along the Line of Control this morning, in Shahpur sector of Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir. Indian Army strongly retaliated to the intermittent firing. As per latest information, no injury or damage has been reported so far in the ceasefire violation. On Tuesday also, Pakistan had violated ceasefire in Shahpur sector of Poonch.

TN Congress holds rally, demands Rahul Gandhi to continue as party president

Chennai, May 29 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Congress have organised a rally in Chennai demanding party president Rahul Gandhi to continue as party president. The protestors walked on the road peacefully holding placards and Congress' flags. After the LoK Sabha elections' results on May 23 in which BJP got marvelous victory, Rahul proposed his resignation at Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting on May 25, which was unanimously declined by the CWC members.

Siddaramaiah, KC Venugopal arrive for Congress CLP amid rebellion reports

Bengaluru (Karnataka), May 29 (ANI): Top Karnataka Congress leaders including former chief minister Siddaramaiah, K.C. Venugopal, D.K. Suresh arrived for the Congress Legislative Party (CLP) meeting in Bengaluru. Rumours have been rife of some party MLAs rebelling against Congress as many in the party are unhappy over Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy's leadership. The Congress has time and again accused the BJP of trying to poach its MLAs.

Fire breaks out at factory in Kanpur's Dada Nagar, 2 fire tenders on spot

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), May 29 (ANI): A fire broke out at a factory in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur. Two fire tenders were at the spot to douse the flames. The fire which took place in the Dada Nagar area is said to have erupted due to a short circuit. No casualties have been reported so far. More details are awaited.

'Don't resign, otherwise it will cause us pain': Sheila Dikshit conveys message to Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, May 29 (ANI): Amid the ongoing tussle over resignation of Congress president Rahul Gandhi from his post, Delhi former chief minister Sheila Dikshit on Wednesday reached Rahul Gandhi's residence to talk to him. After the meeting, Dikshit asserted that she urged the Congress president not to resign. "We want him to continue on his post; otherwise it will cause us pain. We have conveyed that to him," said Dikshit. After the LoK Sabha elections' results on May 23 in which BJP got marvelous victory, Rahul Gandhi proposed his resignation at Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting on May 25, which was unanimously declined by the CWC members.

'Chor ki dhadi me tinka': Kailash Vijayvargiya on Mamata backing out from PM's swearing-in

New Delhi, May 29 (ANI): After West Bengal Chief Minister cancelled her plan to attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi's swearing-in-ceremony citing 'untrue' allegations of political violence in her state, BJP's national general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya described the former's situation as "chor ki dhaadi me tinka", and said the TMC supremo was unnecessarily politicising a constitutional event. Earlier in the day, Banerjee decided to not attend PM Modi's swearing-in-ceremony on May 30 after the BJP invited members of party workers who were killed in political violence in West Bengal.

Watch: Newly-wed bride thrashed mercilessly by in-laws over dowry

Faridabad (Haryana), May 29 (ANI): A newly-wed was beaten up mercilessly by her in-laws in Faridabad allegedly over dowry demands. The video of the brutal incident went viral. Police have taken cognizance of the case and ordered probe. "It's a personal dispute between husband and wife. Orders have been given to register a case and investigate the matter," said DCP Vikram Kapoor.

Arun Jaitley requests PM Modi to not include him in new cabinet

New Delhi, May 29 (ANI): Citing health reasons, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to not include him in the new cabinet, and said he wants "reasonable" time for his treatment. "I am writing to you to formally request you that I should be allowed a reasonable time for myself, my treatment and my health, and, therefore, not be a part of any responsibility, for the present, in the new Government," Jaitley said in a letter to PM Modi. Jaitley, however, added that since he would have a lot of time with him during his break, he would informally support the government or the party.

Nothing is decided about the cabinet in centre yet: CM Nitish Kumar

New Delhi, May 29 (ANI): Chief Minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar arrived at the residence of Bharatiya Janata party (BJP) President Amit Shah in Delhi today. While talking to media he said, "First we will take decision to join the central government, nothing is decided about the cabinet in the centre yet."The BJP-led NDA (National Democratic Alliance) won a thumping victory in Bihar getting 39 of the 40 Lok Sabha seats.