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British High Commissioner to India Sir Dominic Asquith lays wreath at Jallianwala Bagh memorial in Amritsar

Amritsar (Punjab), Apr 13 (ANI): The British High Commissioner to India Sir Dominic Asquith laid wreath at Jallianwala Bagh memorial on commemoration of 100 years of the massacre in Amritsar today. Sir Dominic Asquith's also wrote message in the visitor's book at Jallianwala Bagh memorial. Jallianwala Bagh massacre is considered as one of the deadliest attacks in the history of the world. It led to the deaths of several unarmed Indians by the soldiers of the British Indian Army in Amritsar.

India's first nocturnal zoo marks more than 3 crore annually

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) Apr 13 (ANI): Kankaria zoo, India's first two-floor zoo is designed to create Night environment in the day time and vice versa. It was built in December 2017 especially for nocturnal animals such as Hedgehog, jungle cat, striped hyena, common palm civet, porcupine etc, who are active in dark. Zoo also telecasts an informative 7 minutes movie to educate visitors about these animals. It has a geothermal system for aeration introduced first time in India for animals as well as visitors. Every bulletproof glass room has connected enclosure heading towards open-air room for natural sunlight and air. Waterlog is also there for animals. The whole property has given a real jungle look with local stone, wooden doors, dustbins, benches to sit.

Chronic diseases, reason for declining mobility of old people: Study

New Delhi, Apr 13 (ANI): Chronic diseases are a key factor behind the declining mobility of old people, a new study suggests. The study incorporated 779 twins aged between 71-75 years who were currently living at homes. The study brought out that chronic diseases were behind the significant decrease in the measured amount of mobility without the research subjects noticing it. For individuals without diseases, the accrued number of steps per day was on average almost 7,000. In turn, those who reported at least three diseases moved less than 4,000 steps per day. Being physically active in younger adulthood or early middle age did not affect the results," Professor Kujala explained.

Vadra sure of Rahul, Sonia's victory from Rai Bareli, Amethi

New Delhi, Apr 13 (ANI): The business men Robert Vadra celebrated his birthday with students of 'Bal Sahyog School' in Connaught Circus in New Delhi. During the celebration he himself served food to kids. While speaking to ANI he said, "I think people of Amethi and Rae Bareli feel very happy that the family is with them and have been with them forever and the development is always on our minds. We always reach out and meet everyone. We will do all we can to further develop both Amethi and Rae Bareli." Vadra made these comments during a function organised here as part of his pre-birthday celebrations.

This robot can automatically sort recyclable materials by just touching them

New Delhi, Apr 13 (ANI): Even as there are global standards of keeping recyclable and non-recyclable waste separate, waste handlers spend a lot of time sorting the pile of waste to ensure the right material is sent for recycling. Now, MIT researchers have invented a robot in order to cut down on the time consumed in sorting. Called RoCycle, the robotic system is capable of automatically identifying and sorting recyclable materials using pressure sensors, Mashable reported. The sensors identify the materials based on the amount of pressure exerted on them. There are chances of human error when it comes to identifying materials, however, RoCycle is able to differentiate between paper, metal, and plastic with 85 percent accuracy just by touching them. After identifying the material, it automatically drops them in the right bin.

Service voters vote for Tripura-East parliamentary constituency

Agartala (Tripura) Apr 13 (ANI): Although the polling for the Tripura East parliamentary constituency will take place on April 18, but the casting of vote has already started here with service voters casting their votes in postal ballots. All total 1000 service voters, most of whom are security personnel and those who will remain engaged with the polling process, cast their votes at various polling centres, specially arranged for them.

PM Modi's look-alike Abhinandan Pathak files nomination from Lucknow

Lucknow (UP) Apr 13 (ANI): PM Modi's look-alike Abhinandan Pathak filed his nomination from Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow on Friday as an independent candidate for the Lok Sabha polls. He is going to file his nomination from Varanasi on April 26. Varanasi will go to polls on May 19 in the last of the seven-phase. While speaking to ANI he said, "I will also file nomination from Varanasi on 26. I am not a dummy candidate. I am not against anyone but 'jumla'. After winning, I will support Rahul ji's PM candidature."

IPL 2019: We bowled exceptionally well to win the game says Sourav Ganguly

Kolkata, Apr 13 (ANI): While addressing mediapersons, after Delhi Capitals beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 7 wickets, Delhi Capitals advisor Sourav Ganguly said, "It's a great win actually, very satisfied with today's performance. This is the best ground in the country we bowled exceptionally well to restrict them to 178, this was actually was 200 pitch and we chased it down easily, it's always great winning here."

Shah Rukh Khan mourns Colonel Raj Kumar Kapoor's demise

Mumbai, Apr 13 (ANI): Shah Rukh Khan on Friday expressed his grief over the demise of his debut television series 'Fauji' director, Colonel Raj Kumar Kapoor. Colonel Raj Kumar Kapoor passed away at the age of 87, on Wednesday night at Ritambhara's hospital, due to age-related issues; a family member informed the media. Shah Rukh Khan took to his Twitter handle to offer his condolences and wrote, "He loved me so much. Encouraged me. And today if I am used to being mollycoddled on sets it's because of this man who made a 'Fauji' out of a boy, like his own. Will miss you Sir...always. May u find peace in ur new mission." Bollywood filmmaker Shekhar Kapur responded to Shah Rukh Khan by tweeting, "Yes, I remember well the day the 'Colonel' brought you to my house during Faujj. 'Watch this young man' He said. And he was so right. What a wonderful compassionate man" Fauji was Director Colonel Raj Kumar Kapoor's earnest effort. In 1989, Fauji happened to be one of the most popular and unique s

Amit Shah should apologise to people for communal remark: Mehbooba Mufti

Ganderbal (J and K) Apr 13 (ANI): While addressing mediapersons on Amit Shah's statement 'We will ensure implementation of National Register of Citizens (NRC) in country. We will remove every single infiltrator from country except Buddhist, Hindus and Sikhs' former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti said, "Language being used by Amit Shah and his men for votes in this election is not right. India is a secular country. JammuandKashmir had decided to join India keeping in mind its secular culture. I think Amit Shah should apologise to people of this country because the foundation of this country has been laid on secularism. It's not only for Hindu, Sikh or Muslim, the country is for everyone"

Shehnai maestro Bismillah Khan's grandson wishes to be part of PM's nomination team

New Delhi, Apr 12 (ANI): Shehnai maestro late Ustad Bismillah Khan's grandson Ustad Nasir Abbas has written a letter to the Prime Minister expressing his wish to be present when Narendra Modi files his nomination for the Varanasi parliamentary constituency in the ensuing Lok Sabha polls. "In 2014, we received an invite from the Bharatiya Janata Party but we had no knowledge about politics at that time as we are musicians. Also, some members from the Congress had brainwashed us and asked us not to join Prime Minister Modi's nomination team. Due to this, my family had rejected the invitation. Later, we regretted the decision as we had refused the honour given to us by the Prime Minister of this country," Abbas said while speaking to ANI. He added, "If he (Prime Minister) will allow and offer us to come and be a part of his nomination, we will be more than happy to accept it."

Jet Airways crisis: Employees demand release of salaries

Mumbai, Apr 12 (ANI): Several employees of debt-ridden Jet Airways staged a protest at the Mumbai Airport on Friday. The employees were demanding release of their salaries. "We are not holding a protest, we just want to know about our salaries. We have not received our salary. We're facing a lot of problem in our day to day life. We want clarity as to what is happening in the management," said protestor. Jet Airways has been facing a tough time to pay salaries of its employees, as rising debts and operational losses are pushing the airline to the brink. Earlier, the airline company was forced to cancel several flights, citing operational reasons. Many of Jet Airways' international flights had also been cancelled. On March 25, Jet Airways chairman Naresh Goyal and his wife Anita Goyal had resigned from the board of directors, following pressure from its lenders as the debt burden mounted to Rs 8,000 crore.

Rahul Gandhi slams BJP over giving power in hands of one man

Madurai (Tamil Nadu), Apr 12 (ANI): While addressing a public rally Gandhi in Tamil Nadu's Madurai on Friday, Congress president Rahul Gandhi said, "Election of 2019 is a clash between 2 different visions of our country. Congress says all different ideas, perspectives, languages, histories, cultures must live happily together. All voices must be heard. RSS-BJP say only one idea should govern India. We say power must be in the hands of the people, they say power must be in the hand of one man."

Piyush Goyal slams Congress, DMK on Tamil Nadu's water issue

Chennai, Apr 12 (ANI): Union Minister of Railways and Coal Piyush Goyal on Friday took a pot shot at Congress party on Tamil Nadu's water issues. He said that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is committed to setup an authority which will implement the interlinking of rivers in the state. Slamming the opposition party, Railways Minister said that no work had been done in 10 years from 2004-2014 in Congress and DMK were in power. "Bharatiya Janata Party and the National Democratic Alliance in Tamil Nadu is committed to setup an authority which will implement the interlinking of rivers started by former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee, but for that 10 years 2004-2014 when the Congress and DMK were in power at that time no work was done on the interlinking of rivers," said Goyal. He added that the party will also be forming a ministry of water for unifying all the water management functions and approaching the problems of the water. This ministry will look after all round development of the issues o

Sukhbir Singh Badal calls Paramjit Sarna 'ISI agent' for hosting reception for outgoing Pak High Commissioner

New Delhi/Ludhiana, Apr 12 (ANI): Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Friday termed his party's splinter group Shiromani Akali Dal (Delhi) (SAD(D)) leader Paramjit Singh Sarna an "ISI agent" for hosting a farewell reception for outgoing Pakistan High Commissioner Sohail Mahmood, and added that his "links with Pakistan" must be investigated. Sarna today hosted a reception for Sohail Mahmood who is relinquishing from his post in Pakistan High Commission. Earlier, when an ANI reporter tried to ask him about the farewell reception, Sarna's brother manhandled the journalist and cameraman.

Police baton charge on protesting students in Haryana's Karnal

Karnal (Haryana), Apr 12 (ANI): Angry over the death of an ITI student who was rammed by a roadways bus here on Thursday, scores of his fellow students on Friday staged a protest that turned violent. As per reports, a section of students blocked the highway and did not allow the police to take the body for postmortem. While the protesting students pelted stones on the police, the cops resorted to lathi charge and fired tear gas shells to disperse the crowd. Both, police as well as students were injured. Superintendent of Police (SP) Surender Bhoria said, "Yesterday a student had died in an accident in Karnal. Students gathered today to protest over his death. But there were some mischievous elements that provoked students to jam roads and spread lawlessness. Several police personnel injured in the incident." The protesting students were demanding action against the driver of the bus and were expressing their displeasure over the attitude of the roadways bus drivers in general allegedly

Maneka Gandhi defends her remarks on Muslim voters, says she loves the community

Sultanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 12 (ANI): Facing uproar over her apparent 'distasteful' remarks on Muslim voters in her constituency, Union Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi said that her comments were twisted and that she loves the community. Gandhi clarified that she was the one who had organised the BJP's minority cell meeting, and has only said that if Muslims would vote in large numbers for her then it would be like "Daal pe Chaunka". Gandhi in her public meeting had said that she was winning again from Pilibhit, however, if Muslims wouldn't vote for her in large numbers then she would also hesitate in working for the community after the elections.

PM Modi slams HD Kumaraswamy over his alleged remarks on armed forces

Koppal (Karnataka), Apr 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday slammed Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy over his alleged 'distasteful' statement on the armed forces, and asked the latter whether he would get votes through such statements. The BJP on Thursday tweeted a video in which Kumaraswamy was purportedly saying that those who do not have food to eat join the armed forces.

AAP will defeat Congress in all 7 seats in Delhi: Gopal Rai

New Delhi, Apr 12 (ANI): While addressing a press conference, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Gopal Rai on Friday said, "33 seats hai, 3 nahi. Modi aur BJP se desh ko mukt karana hai, 33 seats pe ladna padega. Punjab mein Congress BJP ko harane mein saksham hai, usse zyada mazboot Delhi mein AAP hai. 7 seats pe hum akele haraenge, Congress ki yahan zamanat jabt hogi har seat pe." Today AAP and Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) have entered into an alliance in Haryana for Lok Sabha elections. JJP will contest on 7 seats and AAP will contest on 3 seats in Haryana.

Congress wants people of Tamil Nadu to control this state: Rahul Gandhi

Madurai (Tamil Nadu), Apr 12 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Tamil Nadu's Madurai on Friday, Congress president Rahul Gandhi said, "Mr Narendra Modi feels that just because he can control the chief minister, he controls this state. We don't want to control this state; we want people of Tamil Nadu to control this state."