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This Vadodara activist has helped over 10,000 poor girls get free education by raising funds

Vadodara (Gujarat), May 26 (ANI): A social activist from Gujarat's Vadodara is translating Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' slogan into reality. 26-year-old Nishita Rajput is helping poor girls get free education by crowd sourcing funds for the last eight years, and she has been successful in getting more than 10,000 underprivileged girls to school. Last year, she had raised Rs 69 lakh against her target of one crore, and even this year, she has already raised Rs 32 lakh. "I am working on the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' slogan for the last eight years, and my target last year was one crore, but I received cheques worth Rs 69 lakh. And this year too, my target was one crore, and I have already received cheques worth Rs 32 lakh. So, I am hopeful of achieving the target," Nishita told ANI. Nitisha also expressed hope of establishing a school of her own where she can provide free education to poor girl child at a bigger level.

Smriti Irani leaves for Amethi to meet family of ex-village head killed by unidentified assailants

New Delhi/Amethi (UP), May 26 (ANI): BJP leader Smriti Irani today left for Amethi to meet the family of Surendra Singh, a former village head who was shot dead by unidentified assailants on Saturday night. Singh was shot at his residence and police have taken into few suspects to investigate his murder. Singh had campaigned for Irani who wrested Amethi from Congress president Rahul Gandhi who held the seat since 2004.

Surendra Singh's son alleges involvement of Congress workers in killing of his father

Lucknow (UP), May 26 (ANI): While speaking to mediapersons, son of Surendra Singh, ex-village head of Barauli, Amethi who was shot dead yesterday said, "My father was a close aide of Smriti Irani and used to campaign 24/7. After she became MP, Vijay Yatra was carried out. I think some Congress supporters didn't like it, we have suspicions on some people."

Mortal remains of former village head Surendra Singh leave for his hometown from Lucknow

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), May 26 (ANI): The mortal remains of former village head from Baraulia, Surendra Singh left for his residence from Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow today. His mortal remains will reach to his native place in Amethi. He was shot dead by unidentified assailants at his residence. Police have taken a few suspects into custody in this case and further investigation is on.

Locals stage protest against administration over water, electricity crisis

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), May 26 (ANI): Locals of Khuldabad area in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj staged protest against administration today. They are facing issue pertaining water and electricity for more than a month. A local said, "Since last one month, neither we have water nor electricity. The weather is so hot. We are falling ill. Even the administration doesn't listen to us."

2020 iPhone may support full-screen Touch ID

New Delhi, May 26 (ANI): Apple's next-in-line iPhone which will be released in 2020 will boast significant changes, a new report has revealed. Barclays analyst reportedly met some Apple suppliers and revealed that the 2020 iPhones will have 5G support, 3D sensing through the rear camera system, and acoustic fingerprint technology that could allow Touch ID support for full-screen, MacRumours reports. Meanwhile, the iPhone SE 2 will be launched with iPhone 8 internals early 2020. As for the 2019 iPhones, the analyst indicated that Apple will eliminate 3D Touch from the device to add Haptic Touch. The iPhone XR will have 4GB of RAM.

Watch: YS Jagan Mohan Reddy meets PM Modi in Delhi

New Delhi, May 26 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister-elect and YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy today met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital. Jagan Mohan is scheduled to take oath as Andhra CM on May 30. The YSRCP chief unseated his TDP counterpart Chandrababu Naidu in the bifurcated southern state by winning 151 of the 175 Assembly seats, and bagging 22 of the 25 MP seats. Rumours are rife of Jagan Mohan joining the NDA alliance.

No place of violence in Indian democracy: Rita Bahuguna on Amethi incident

New Delhi, May 26 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on Amethi incident where a former village head was shot dead late night today, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rita Bahuguna Joshi said, "I totally condemn this act and violence is a big crime in itself. This is a heinous crime and in democracy every person has equal right to put their point in front." "Strict action should be taken against the culprits in this case as there is no place of violence in Indian democracy," Joshi added.

We are proud of honour received by Acharya Balkrishna's at UNSDG: Baba Ramdev

Haridwar (Uttarakhand), May 26 (ANI): Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev addressed media after Patanjali Ayurved Limited's Managing Director, Acharya Balkrishna received the 'UNSDG 10 Most Influential People in Healthcare Award'. Addressing the mediapersons Ramdev said, "Yesterday in Geneva, Switzerland Acharya Balkrishna was felicitated at the UN Headquarters. For the first time UNSDG felicitated renowned people from across the world in health sector. These people have given valuable contributions in health sector, globally." He further added, "Acharya Balkrishna was invited to represent India. In context of global health, how lifestyle diseases can be treated with Yoga, Ayurveda and traditional Indian methods, Patanjali has contributed towards this. So, Acharya Balkrishna was awarded by UNSDG. We're proud."

DRI seizes cannabis over 2 lakh in Vijayawada

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), May 26 (ANI): Intelligence officers of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Hyderabad Zonal Unit intercepted a vehicle and seized around 1,137 kg of cannabis in Andhra Pradesh's Vijayawada. They intercepted a vehicle at Vijayawada and seized cannabis over Rs 2 lakh which was being illegally transported under bulk cargo of Phosphogypsum. It was being transported to Hyderabad from Narsipatnam. Probe is underway in the case.

4 arrested for running fake work visa agency in Delhi's Janakpuri

New Delhi, May 26 (ANI): Four persons, including two women, were arrested by the Delhi Police in connection with running a fake work visa agency in Delhi's Janakpuri area on Saturday. They were arrested based on a complaint made by a person named Vijay from Rajasthan's Sikar, who had been defrauded of Rs 1.25 lakh from this agency. While addressing the media, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) of Delhi West Monika Bhardwaj said, "A person named Vijay from Sikar in Rajasthan reported that in B1 block in Janakpuri, an office was operating which assured people of getting work visas for abroad but in actuality, they used to defraud people." "Four accused, including two women, have been arrested and one accused is absconding," she added. "They engaged in fraud with around 200 people and defrauded about Rs 70 lakhs from them. 148 passports were seized from them," the DCP further added. About the modus operandi used by the racket, the DCP gave information that they used to contact people who

In these Gujarat tribal villages, grooms can't attend their own weddings

Chhota Udepur (Gujarat), May 26 (ANI): There are villages in Gujarat where the grooms don't participate in their own weddings, and instead, one of their unmarried sisters represents them at the marriage ceremony. Three tribal villages in Chhota Udepur - Surkheda, Sanada and Ambala - have this unique wedding ritual in which the groom's sister goes to bride's place and brings her home after exchanging vows. The reason behind the quaint tradition is the reverence for the unmarried villages' deities, and the locals want to preserve this age-old practice.

Students hold awareness rally to protect environment in Leh

Leh (J and K), May 26 (ANI): A possession was conducted by the students of various institutions to spread awareness about environment in J and K's Leh on May 24. The rally was named as 'Fridays for Future' started from NDS stadium and culminated at Main Bazaar of Leh. The aim of the rally was to demand a separate post of Executive Councillor in Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) to take care of fragile environment of Ladakh. Several students came out on the street and also gave memorandum to the government in this regard. Presidents of various organisations spoke on this occasion at Leh bazaar where the rally was concluded. Students also urged for promotion of eco-tourism and restricting limited number of tourists besides suggesting several other measures to protect the overall environment.

Minor girl allegedly raped in Rajasthan's Dungarpur

Banswara (Rajasthan), May 26 (ANI): A 12-year-old girl was allegedly raped in Rajasthan's Dungarpur on Saturday. The victim is hospitalised and is going under medical treatment. Police has taken the suspect into custody in this matter. Probe is underway and more details are awaited in this regard.

Tourism Dept organises Fun Run for Jammu women

Jammu, May 26 (ANI): Directorate of Tourism Jammu held a Run for women to promote fitness among women in Jammu. The run was flagged off by O. P. Bhagat Director Tourism Jammu. The run started from famous Mubarak Mandi complex and commenced at Golf course. Women of every age participated in the run in large number. A participant said, "Women in Jammu are becoming more and more health conscious and these kind of events help promote fitness among women."

Jagan Mohan Reddy arrives in Delhi to meet PM Modi

New Delhi, May 26 (ANI): YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy reached national capital on Sunday morning. He is to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Reddy stormed to power with a landslide victory in Andhra Pradesh in Assembly as well as General elections. In a thumping majority, Reddy's party had won 151 out of 175 Assembly seat and 22 Lok Sabha seat out of 25 in Andhra Pradesh.

Former village head shot dead in UP's Amethi

Amethi (Uttar Pradesh), May 26 (ANI): An ex-village head from Baraulia, Surendra Singh, was shot dead in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi late night today. He was shot by unidentified assailants at his residence in Amethi district. While speaking to media on the matter, Superintendent of Police (SP) of Amethi Rajesh Kumar said, "He was shot at around 3:00 am. We have taken a few suspects into custody. Investigation is on. It can be due to an old dispute or a political dispute."

Many homeless as flash flood hits Tripura

Tripura (Assam), May 26 (ANI): Heavy rains leading to flash flood have left hundreds of houses submerged in North Tripura, Unakoti and Dhalai districts of Tripura. More than 1,000 families have reportedly been affected and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team is working hard to evacuate members of these families with their belongings to safer places. The flood was mainly after the water level of river Juri and river Kakti started rising and came close to the danger level. Around nine speed boats, 40 rescue boats, many of which brought from other areas, were deployed by the state revenue department to evacuate those stuck inside their homes in submerged places. State administration arranged food, water and medicines for the flood victims and till now there is no report of any death. Officials viewed that water is receding and if there is no showers during the next 24 hours the situation will get normal.

Google makes it easier to order food online

New Delhi, May 26 (ANI): Google announced a slew of changes to its search engine earlier this week. One of the changes makes it easier for users to place food orders for home delivery. As explained on the official blog, you can now use Google Search, Maps, or Assistant to order food from services such as DoorDash, Postmates, Delivery.com, Slice, ChowNow, and more. All you need to do is look for the Order Online button in Search and Maps, to easily order your favourite dish. Alternatively, instruct Google Assistant to order from participating restaurants. You can also reorder your favourite meal from some of the restaurants by instructing the Assistant to reorder from the list of past orders. The feature is currently limited to users in the US.

Mumbaikars participate in 'Yoga by the Bay' at Marine Drive

Mumbai, May 26 (ANI): A Yoga initiative was held at Marine Drive in Mumbai on Sunday. The programme named 'Yoga by the Bay' brought hundreds of Mumbaikars together. The initiative was taken to bring awareness among people for fitness and health. Speaking to ANI, a participant said, "Whenever we participate in 'Yoga by the Bay', we get to do exercise though Yoga. It feels amazing when Yoga turns into music. It brings harmony."