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People of Raipur face acute water crisis due to groundwater depletion

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), May 27 (ANI): Chhattisgarh's capital Raipur is facing acute water crisis for last 3 years. As temperature is rising in the scorching heat, the situation is becoming worse day by day. Fed up of travelling kilometres for fetching water, residents of Raipur came out on roads and protested by breaking the water pots. Raipur Municipal Corporation's Commissioner told ANI, "Drop in ground water level is the main cause of water crisis in the city. We are focusing on groundwater recharging and rain water harvesting to reduce the crisis."

Modi govt's education agenda: 10 universities, Rs 100 cr each

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said it was a "blot" that Indian universities do not figure among the top 500 of the world and noted that the government has decided to give autonomy and Rs 10,000 crore to top 10 public and private universities over the next five years to make them world-class

Khalistan movement suffers setback; NIA chargesheet 3 militants

New Delhi/ Mumbai (Maharashtra), May 27: In a major blow to the secessionists dreaming for a separate homeland in India, three of the Khalistan accused apprehended in separate incidents, earlier this year and in 2018 were chargesheeted by National Investigation Agency (or NIA) in a special court in Mumbai. Harpal Singh, Mohiuddin Siddiqui and Gurjeet Singh Nijjar - have been charged under sections of the Indian Penal Code, as well as sections of the Bombay/Maharashtra Police Act and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. Although the police had arrested them at different time in different locations, they were being instructed by a single operative who was working at the behest of his masters in Canada, United Kingdom and Pakistan. Experts say that the movement doesn't garner any support in India. The secessionists, experts say have lost all the traction amongst the mass especially the youth of Punjab, whom they consider their prime target. Islamabad, the perpetrator of terror, has bee

Karnataka Deputy CM inspects rain affected areas in Bengaluru

Bengaluru (Karnataka), May 27 (ANI): G Parameshwara, Deputy Chief Ministry of Karnataka inspected rain affected areas after several trees were uprooted in Bengaluru city of Karnataka due to heavy rainfall on Monday. While speaking to ANI, G Parameshwara informed that the concerned department will take of the damages. "Lots of trees have fallen; BBMP and BESCOM have taken immediate steps. There is no loss of life. We will further take care," he added. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted thunderstorm and lightning accompanied with gusty winds in some parts of the city.

PM Modi credits BJP workers for ensuring 'relaxed' victory in Varanasi

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), May 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers in Varanasi on Monday. He expressed his gratitude towards each and every worker of the party. He said, "I had spoken to workers of Varanasi. All of you had ordered me that I can't set foot in Varanasi for a month. The nation might have elected me as the PM, but for you, I am a worker. For me, your order was the priority." He further added, "After the campaign, I used to think of coming here but I used to recall your orders. Rarely is a candidate so relaxed, as I was during elections and the results. Your hard work was the reason behind it. I was relaxed so I went to Kedarnath." PM Modi won the second consecutive term from Varanasi with a massive margin in recently-concluded LS polls.

Assam Congress president offers resignation

Guwahati (Assam), May 27 (ANI): Congress leader and Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president Ripun Bora submitted his resignation to Congress president Rahul Gandhi after the 'humiliating defeat' of the party in the recently held Lok Sabha elections. Speaking to ANI, he said, "Taking moral responsibility, I have asked for permission from Congress president Rahul Gandhi to give resignation. The Lok Sabha result in Assam was not as per our expectation. There is a disaster in Congress all over the country." Out of the total 14 Lok Sabha seats in Assam, Congress only managed to win three, while the BJP bagged nine of them and two went to others.

Oil tanker catches fire in Mumbai

Mumbai, May 27 (ANI): An oil tanker caught fire in Mumbai on Monday. The incident happened at Goregaon Bridge. No injured have been reported. Traffic on both sides of the flyover was stopped. More details awaited.

Surendra Singh's murder should not be politicised, says Pramod Tiwari

New Delhi, May 27 (ANI): Congress leader Pramod Tiwari on Monday said that the murder of Surendra Singh, ex-pradhan of Amethi and Smriti Irani's close aide should not be politicised and the killers should be arrested as soon as possible. Speaking to ANI, Tiwari said, "The murder of BJP worker Surendra Singh in Amethi is a very sad and unfortunate incident. It should not be equated with politics as the person who died had visited a stage of Samajwadi Party (SP) and Congress before. He had also welcomed Congress president Rahul Gandhi in Amethi before." Everyone has the right to pay homage to the deceased but the politicisation of the issue should be avoided, said Tiwari citing BJP leader Smriti Irani's visit to Amethi where she participated in the funeral procession of Singh to pay her tributes. Surendra Singh was shot dead by unidentified assailants when he was sleeping in the verandah of his house at around 3 am on Sunday. He was rushed to a trauma centre in Lucknow where he succumbe

Air Chief Marshal remembers war hero Sqn Ldr Ajay Ahuja

Bathinda (Punjab), May 27 (ANI): Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa remembered Squadron leader Ajay Ahuja who lost his life in action during operation Safed Sagar (Kargil 1999). While speaking to ANI, Dhanoa said, "We have a feeling of nostalgia. We remember him, we remember Ajay Ahuja. He was my fight commander and not only that this was his third posting with me. We had served together. So every year, we pay homage to him." Earlier, he led a 'Missing Man' formation flypast of MiG-21 aircraft on Monday morning to pay his tribute to Squadron leader Ajay Ahuja.

Five members of family die in accident in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, May 27 (ANI): Five members of a family died earlier this morning after their vehicle met with an accident on Airport Road in Bengaluru. The incident happened when family was en route to drop a family member to the Airport. An ambulance was also badly damaged in the accident.

Indian Army destroys IED on Jammu-Poonch highway

Rajouri (JandK), May 27 (ANI): Indian Army recovered Improvised Explosive Device (IED) from Jammu-Poonch highway near Kallar chowk on Monday preventing a possible attack. The explosive material was successfully diffused by army's bomb disposal squad. Investigation into the matter has been started.

Several trees uprooted due to heavy rainfall in Bengaluru

Bengaluru (Karnataka), May 27 (ANI): Several trees were uprooted in the city due to heavy rainfall in Karnataka's Bengaluru on Monday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted thunderstorm and lightning accompanied with gusty winds in Karnataka on Monday.

Watch: PM Narendra Modi offers prayers at Kashi Vishwanath temple

Varanasi (UP), May 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi today visited Kashi Vishwanath temple to offer prayers in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi. PM Modi is in Varanasi to express gratitude to people for reposing their faith in him. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah was also present during the ceremony. He secured his second consecutive term as Lok Sabha MP from Varanasi with massive margin.

Man shot dead by unknown assailants in Bihar's Patna

Patna (Bihar), May 27 (ANI): A man shot dead by unknown assailants in Bihar's Patna on Monday. The incident happened in Kidwaipuri area. The body has been sent for postmortem. Local police is reached to the spot. Further investigation is underway.

Watch: Air Chief Marshal flies MiG-21 to honour Kargil martyr

Bathinda (Punjab), May 27 (ANI): IAF Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa led a 'Missing Man' formation flypast of MiG-21 aircraft in Punjab's Bathinda. He flew it to pay his tribute to Squadron leader Ajay Ahuja who was killed in action during operation Safed Sagar (Kargil 1999). The 'Missing Man' formation was carried out from Bhisiana IAF station. Air Marshal R Nambiar also took part in the event.

We don't know Indian cinema, it's not completely our fault: Academy president John Bailey

Mumbai, May 27 (ANI): John Bailey, president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, on Sunday said India needs to promote more of those films that 'tell the world' about its culture. "I think that Indian cinema is one of the richest in the world because you have so many cultures, so many languages and mythologies. But most of us know Indian films from the fantasy of Bollywood musicals. They do not tell us any deep understanding of your culture and your values," said Bailey, who is in Mumbai along with his wife Carol Littleton. "All I can say is that no we do not know Indian cinema and it's not completely our fault because I think India needs to do more to make the films that tell the world who you are. Make sure those are the films that get seen around the world," he added. On Saturday, Bailey had encouraged the idea of representation of Indian cinema in the new Academy museum in Los Angeles. He also stated that opening an office in India is an "excellent idea."

K Chandrashekhar Rao visits Lord Balaji temple in AP's Tirumala

Tirumala (Andhra Pradesh), May 27 (ANI): Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao visited Lord Balaji temple in AP's Tirumala on Monday. He offered prayers along with his family. In the recently-concluded polls, Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) won nine parliamentary seats in Telangana.

Watch: Artists perform folk dance in Varanasi to welcome PM Modi

Varanasi (UP), May 27 (ANI): Artists performed folk dance ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit in UP's Varanasi. The city is all decked up to welcome Narendra Modi. He secured his second consecutive term as Lok Sabha MP from Varanasi. PM will visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple.

Narendra Modi arrives in Varanasi

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), May 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi on Monday. He is in Varanasi to express gratitude to people for reposing their faith in him. He was welcomed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. He will offer prayers at the Kashi Vishwanath temple today and hold meeting with party workers later today.

Youth allegedly assaulted over wearing skull cap in Gurugram

Gurugram (Haryana), May 27 (ANI): A youth alleged that he was assaulted in Gurugram's Sadar Bazar by 5-6 youths for wearing traditional skull cap on Saturday evening. He said, "One of them threatened me, saying wearing cap was not allowed in the area. I said I am coming back after offering Namaz. They removed my cap and slapped me." "They said they would make me eat pork and chant Jai Shri Ram and Bharat Mata ki Jai. They tore my kurta when I was trying to escape," he said further. Police termed the incident as a 'minor altercation' and an FIR was registered. "Accused was reportedly drunk. It was a minor altercation," said a police official.