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Preparations underway by Odisha Fire Services to fight against 'Fani'

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), May 02 (ANI): Odisha Fire Services has started preparations in view of "extremely severe" cyclonic storm 'Fani' in Odisha's Bhubaneswar. Around 50 teams of six members each are on alert in the city. The cyclonic storm 'Fani,' which has intensified to severe cyclonic storm, is expected to hit Odisha. The sea conditions are likely to be rough along and off the Odisha Coast on May 02.

Flipkart, Amazon sale: Best deals, discounts, & more

Here is all you need to know about Flipkart's limited-period sale from May 1-3 and Amazon Summer sale scheduled to begin on May 4. It brings a host of offers and discounts on smartphones, electronics, and other categories. Don't miss it...

Blacklisting Masood Azhar as global terrorist will help to bring justice: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, May 02 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on United Nations Security Council (UNSC) listing Masood Azhar as a global terrorist, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said, "In India's fight against terrorism, this is an important achievement. For the last one decade, India was making diplomatic efforts towards this goal. It will help bring Masood Azhar and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) to justice."

Cyclone 'Fani': Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik exhorts Odisha people not to panic

Puri (Odisha), May 02 (ANI): The internationally renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik exhorted people of Odisha not to panic of cyclone 'Fani'. He urged people to stay safe and tension free through his beautiful art work in Odisha's Puri on Wednesday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in several areas of the Odisha coast while giving a yellow warning to the coastal state. Cyclone 'Fani' is heading towards the state of Odisha with heavy wind speed and is expected to make landfall on May 03.

Suicide prevention services struggle with demand after celebrity suicides: Study

New Delhi, May 02 (ANI): Suicide prevention services including hotlines and websites are considered critical resources in helping curb the rate of suicides worldwide. However, when a celebrity dies, the authorities may lack the resources needed to meet the sudden increase in demand, a recent study suggests. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for people in the US between the ages of 10 and 34, and the suicide rate continues to rise. Suicide rates generally follow predictable patterns, with increases in the spring and a second, smaller increase in early summer. But certain events, like highly-publicised celebrity suicides, can serve as "shocks" that cause a sudden spike in suicide deaths. To test the ability of crisis mental health services to meet a sudden increase in demand for help, a team of researchers in the US looked at increases in suicide rates within 30 days of Robin Williams' suicide on August 11, 2014. It also looked at changes in help- and information-seeking relat

Heat wave intensifies, temperature soars around 45 C in Telangana

Hyderabad, May 02 (ANI): The heat wave conditions are intensifying in Telangana day after day during summer season. People in Hyderabad are facing difficulties due to scorching heat. The locals are taking help of fruit juices and cold drinks to beat the heat. Scientist 'D' of Hyderabad Meteorology Department, K Nagaratna said, "Last week of April has experienced temperature of around 44-45 degree Celsius, especially in Northern Telangana districts."

Apple records Q1 revenue at USD 58 billion

New Delhi, May 02 (ANI): Apple recorded its Q1 2019 revenue of USD 58 billion, a slight decline of 5 per cent from last year. However, the company reached an all-new high in terms of services revenue. Apple posted USD 11.5 billion in services revenue, which includes Apple Music, as its installed base reached 1.4 billion active devices. In the March quarter, the company generated operating cash flow of USD 11.2 billion. The company witnessed record-setting sales in Wearables, Home and Accessories category. Apple recorded the strongest iPad growth in six years. For the next quarter, Apple estimates revenue between USD 52.5 billion and USD 54.5 billion.

Naxal incidents decreased by 50-60% in last 5 years, says Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, May 02 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on Gadchiroli Naxal attack that took place on Wednesday, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said, "I am saddened by the loss of lives of 15 Maharashtra police personnel, today. I pay tribute to them and express my condolences to their families. In the last five years, there has been a 50-60% dip in Naxal incidents in the country."

Fire breaks out after truck collides with container on Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway

Anand (Gujarat), May 02 (ANI): A massive fire broke out on Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway after collision between truck and container on Wednesday. The incident took place when both the vehicles were going from Vadodara to Ahmedabad via expressway. The traffic movement at expressway is affected since the incident occurred. Around three fire tenders reached the spot. Fire has been doused now. No casualty has been reported.

Blacklisting Azhar as global terrorist could've been done earlier but happened amid LS polls: Kamal Nath

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), May 02 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on Wednesday in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) blacklisting Masood Azhar as a global terrorist, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh Kamal Nath said, "It is good if UNSC has blacklisted Masood Azhar as global terrorist. Time will speak that what will be the impact of this. So, this decision was pending since long time. This could have been done prior but it is happening amid the Lok Sabha elections." While on the other side Congress leader Digvijaya Singh said, "Nothing happens with the declaration because if the Prime Minister (PM) of Pakistan is showing his friendship with Indian PM Narendra Modi then they should handover Dawood Ibrahim, Masood Azhar and Hafiz Saeed to India immediately."

Priyanka Gandhi holds roadshow in Amethi

Amethi (UP), May 01 (ANI): Congress General Secretary from Uttar Pradesh (East) Priyanka Gandhi on Wednesday held a roadshow in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi. Amethi has traditionally been a Congress bastion. The Lok Sabha election in Uttar Pradesh is being held in all seven phases. Voting in Uttar Pradesh will be held for 80 Lok Sabha seats. Priyanka Gandhi has intensified her campaign in Uttar Pradesh. The counting of the votes will be done collectively across the nation on May 23, 2019.

Gadchiroli Naxal attack: Local narrates horrific ordeal

Gadchiroli (Maharashtra), May 01 (ANI): 15 security personnel and their driver lost their lives in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli today after a powerful explosion, set off by Maoists, blew up their vehicle. An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast was set off on a private vehicle when a team of the C-60 Quick Response Team of the Gadchiroli police was on its way to inspect a fleet of vehicles torched by Maoists earlier in the day. A local told ANI, that it was horrible condition on the ground when he reached at the location, security personnel's body was lying on the ground and the vehicle parts were spread there for 200 meters.

Sri Lanka banned Zakir Naik after attacks, with whom 'Diggi Raja' was seen: PM Modi

Itarsi (MP), May 01 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Madhya Pradesh's Itarsi on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "One of the first things Srilankan government did after the blasts was to ban Zakir Naik's TV channel. This is the same Zakir Naik in whose 'durbar' Diggi Raja was once seen. Doob maro Congress walon!."

Temperature dips in Shimla after heavy hailstorm

Shimla (HP), May 01 (ANI): Heavy hailstorm hit parts of Shimla today. Temperature dipped drastically after fresh spell of hail. The temperature is expected to dip as low as 10 degree Celsius, according to Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).

Muslim women condemn Shiv Sena's demand to ban burqa

Mumbai, May 01 (ANI): Shiv Sena demanded for ban on burqa in an editorial piece of party's mouthpiece 'Saamana'. Several Muslim women responded to the burqa ban demand. They condemned the call for ban and termed it as a tool to divide. They expressed their displeasure over the demand. Hurriya Patel told, "Terrorism has no religion which we are all aware of because if that would have been the reason other attacks which are recent, which are being happening in New Zealand or Malegaon attack, or the lynchings, there are no muslims involved in it. These things have been planted to divide the unity."

Cyclone Fani: GoI to provide Rs 340 crore relief package for Odisha, informs Dharmendra Pradhan

New Delhi, May 01 (ANI): Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday met Cabinet Secretary Pradeep Kumar Sinha seeking relief as cyclone Fani is expected to hit Odisha's coastal area. After the meeting he informed that the Government of India has taken responsibility of providing Rs. 340 crore relief package. Pradhan also informed that GoI will also permit two helicopters and National Disaster Response Force assistance if needed. "We have met to the Cabinet Secretary regarding the cyclone Fani which is going to hit the Odisha state from tomorrow. The Government of India has taken quick action and took the responsibility of providing Rs. 340 crore relief. GOI also permitted to provide two helicopter and team of NDRF. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rain in several areas of the Odisha coast while giving a yellow warning to the coastal state".

PM Modi can suppress BSP-SP but not me: Rahul Gandhi

Barabanki (UP), May 01 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki on Wednesday, Congress President Rahul Gandhi took jibe at PM Modi and said, "Mayawati and Akhilesh Yadav's controller is in the hands of PM Modi. Modi can't suppress me, Modi can suppress BSP and SP."

Pragya Thakur backs demand for burqa ban by Shiv Sena

Bhopal (MP), May 01 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Bhopal parliamentary constituency, Pragya Thakur supported the demand for ban on Burqa in public by Shiv Sena. She said, "It must be done. If terrorists take advantage of it and it harms the country then we should keep the traditions aside. I think they will do this."

Media covered up stampede at Kumbh to shield Jawahar Lal Nehru: PM Modi

Kaushambi (UP), May 01 (ANI): While addressing public meeting in Uttar Pradesh's Kaushambi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Once Pandit Nehru came to 'Kumbh', a panic had happened due to disorder. Thousands were killed, but to save the dignity of the government, Nehru should not face any blame, so the media of that time did not show the bravery of showing it."

Gadchiroli Naxal attack: Sacrifice of jawans won't go in vain, says CM Fadnavis

Mumbai, May 01 (ANI): Maharashtra Cheif Minister Devendra Fadnavis condemned the IED blast that took place in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra earlier today. He said, "15 jawans from Gadchiroli C-60 force and driver of vehicle they were travelling in were martyred in landmine blast. I condemn this attack. Their sacrifice won't go in vain." The attack claimed lives of 15 security personnel and a driver.