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Fest showcasing Australia's indigenous culture, history culminates after 20 cities India run

New Delhi, Mar 31 (ANI): A performance by acclaimed Australian soprano and composer Deborah Cheetham marked the culmination of the Australia Fest in Delhi on Saturday that put the spotlight on the country's indigenous culture and history and had been showcased in over 20 Indian cities since September 2018. Cheetham shared her unique life story and the journey she has taken to discover her belonging by presenting 'Songs of Belonging' featuring Australian and Indian performers-pianist Toni Lalich, tabla master Pandit Ashish Sengupta and the members of Rubiks Collective, one of Australia's most dynamic contemporary art music ensembles. Australian Fest was organised by the Australian High Commission in more than 20 Indian states to celebrate the ancient song-line of Australia's Indigenous people. Speaking to ANI at the concluding ceremony, Australia's High Commissioner to India, Harinder Sidhu said, "Over the past six months, we have presented over 100 events across 20 Indian cities to sho

Man gives triple talaq to wife over phone in UP's Kannauj

Kannauj (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 31 (ANI): A woman from Uttar Pradesh's Kannauj has filed a police complaint alleging that her husband gave her 'triple talaq' because she had failed to provide him with a son. The mother of two girls has alleged that her husband had given her 'triple talaq' over phone. The woman alleged that her husband was unhappy with the situation and had gone to Saudi Arabia to seek employment. He pronounced 'triple talaq' to her over phone from that country. The woman told ANI, "My husband is in Saubi Arabia. He called me up and gave triple talaq to me. He always taunted me for giving birth to two girls. I want justice and an action to be taken against my husband." In-laws of the woman, she alleges, have also supported the man and asked her to leave the house. A case has been registered in this regard. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of Kannauj, Vinod Kumar said, "We have received a complaint from the victim. A case has been registered in connection with the case

'Mai Bhi Chowkidar Hoon' rally organised in Mumbai

Mumbai, Mar 31 (ANI): A large number of people gathered in Mumbai to support the campaign 'Mai Bhi Chowkidar Hoon'. A car rally was organised to spread the message about the campaign on the roads of Mumbai. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had launched 'Mai Bhi Chowkidar Hoon' campaign to counter Congress president Rahul Gandhi's 'Chowkidar Chor Hai' jibe. PM Modi will hold a mega session with people across the nation through video-conferencing as a part of his 'Mai Bhi Chowkidar' campaign. The event will be held at Talkatora Stadium in Delhi at 5:00 pm. It will be shown live at 500 different locations across the country.

1 civilian injured in Pakistan shelling at J-K s Poonch

Poonch (J-K), Mar 31 (ANI): Pakistan shelled in Mendhar tehsil of Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir today. One civilian was injured in this incident. He was admitted to hospital for medical treatment.

4 arrested after police busted 2 manufacturing units of illegal arms in UP's Sambhal

Agra (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 31 (ANI): Ram Prasad, a 107-year-old man from Agra, is set to cast his vote yet again for Lok Sabha 2019, on April 18. He is determined to vote for upcoming Lok Sabha elections. He reads newspaper to be updated about current affairs. He urges his family and visitors to vote. Agra will vote in second phase on April 18.

Construction project on mega drainage system underway in Srinagar

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), Mar 31 (ANI): A mega drainage system is being constructed in Srinagar by Jammu and Kashmir Economic Reconstruction Agency (JKERA). This project is done under the drainage sub-sector of urban component of its ongoing Asian Development Bank (ADB) funded Multi-sector Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project (MIRP).Local residents hailed this step taken by the authorities and they hope that this drainage project will be completed soon and their problems will be solved.

107-year-old voter determined to cast vote again

Agra (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 31 (ANI): Ram Prasad, a 107-year-old man from Agra, is set to cast his vote yet again for Lok Sabha 2019, on April 18. He is determined to vote for upcoming Lok Sabha elections. He reads newspaper to be updated about current affairs. He urges his family and visitors to vote. Agra will vote in second phase on April 18.

Arvind Kumar Shukla takes oath as Chief Information Commissioner of Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Mar 31 (ANI): Arvind Kumar Shukla took oath as the Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) of Madhya Pradesh yesterday. The ceremony was conducted in Bhopal. Governor of MP, Anandiben Patel was also present at the occassion.

CRPF organises blood donation camp to honour lives lost in Pulwama attack

Srinagar (JandK), Mar 31 (ANI): Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) organised a blood donation camp yesterday in collaboration with Indian Red Cross Society in Srinagar to honour the CRPF personnel who lost their lives in Pulwama terror attack on February 14. At least 40 CRPF personnel lost their lives in IED attack.

Woman climbes on water tank demanding FIR against in-laws over dowry

Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 31 (ANI): A woman in Saharanpur climbed on water tank along with her brother alleging harassment and dowry demand by her in-laws. She demanded FIR against her in-laws. Her father alleged that Police didn't take any action at their complaint. Police arrived at the spot.

Vice President addresses at 125 anniversary celebrations of Visakhapatnam District Court Bar Association

Visakhapatnam (AP), Mar 31 (ANI): Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu attended the 125th anniversary celebrations of Visakhapatnam District Court Bar Association in Visakhapatnam. He was the Chief Guest at the event. Speaking at the event he remembered his time spent in Vishakhapatnam Jail during Emergency. He said, "During the dark days of Emergency, I was arrested and detained in the Central Jail, Visakhapatnam where I had the fortune of interacting with some of your members, notable among them was late Rachakonda Viswanadha Sastry. I also remember to have interacted with several others in this city, including late Tata Sreerama Murthy."

TV actor will pay maintenance money to wife with Rahul Gandhi's NYAY scheme in Indore

Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Mar 30 (ANI): A struggling television actor has told a local family court in Madhya Pradesh's Indore that he will pay maintenance to his estranged wife and daughter with the money he gets from the Congress party proposed minimum income guarantee scheme, Nyuntam Aay Yojana (NYAY). The family court had ordered TV actor Anand Sharma to pay an interim monthly maintenance amount of Rs 4,500 to his wife who have been living separately for some time now. A dispute between the couple is pending in court. He performs small roles in TV serials and earns Rs 5,000-Rs 6,000 per month. He told the court his financial condition is not such that he could make regular payments to his wife. He said he will do it after getting benefits under Congress's NYAY scheme.

BJP has planned this to stop and frighten us: Hardik Patel on getting barred from Lok Sabha polls

New Delhi, Mar 30 (ANI): Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, while speaking to ANI on various political matters, Congress leader Hardik Patel said, "There is nothing to worry for me on getting barred from Lok Sabha election. I am just 25-years-old so, I am not in a hurry to contest polls. Whatever decision comes from High Court I respect that and I have the right to go to the Supreme Court but we have not decided anything yet and will decide it by tomorrow." "BJP has planned this to stop and frighten us. I am not upset regarding 2019 elections because I know if I would have contested in election then I would have definitely won, he added.

Congress, BJP have always made false promises: Shivpal Yadav

Firozabad (UP), Mar 30 (ANI): Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party (Lohia) (PSPL) president Shivpal Singh Yadav on Saturday filed nomination from Firozabad Lok Sabha constituency. While speaking to mediapersons he said, "The BJP led central government had made big announcements before the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, but they have not fulfilled even one of their promises, weather Congress or BJP they have always made false promises. The people of India and Uttar Pradesh now only trust us."

Fire breaks out at a chemical factory in Jodhpur

Jodhpur (Rajasthan), Mar 30 (ANI): A massive fire broke out at a chemical factory in Rajasthan's Jodhpur today. This incident took place in Basni Industrial Area of Jodhpur. Fire fighting operation is underway. Police and fire tenders immediately rushed to the spot. More details are awaited in this incident.

Stage collapses at Jitan Ram Manjhi's rally in Bihar's Gaya

Gaya (Bihar), Mar 30 (ANI): Several persons got injured after the stage collapsed during Jitan Ram Manjhi's rally in Bihar's Gaya district today. Former Bihar chief minister and Hindustani Awam Morcha national president Jitan Ram Manjhi was addressing the election rally in Belaganj area when this incident took place. The incident, which was caught on camera, occurred as several people took to the stage during the event.

BJD leader Arjun Charan Sethi joins BJP

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) Mar 30 (ANI): Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Arjun Charan Sethi resigned from BJD and joined Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in presence of Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday. As India heads towards LS Polls, several prominent faces join different parties.

Delhi witnesses light showers, more rain likely to occur in next few days

New Delhi, Mar 30 (ANI): Parts of Delhi received light rainfall making it pleasant for the people today. The weather department had predicted some light rain and drizzle in the coming days.

LS polls: Nishad Party will contest on its own symbol, says party chief Sanjay Nishad

New Delhi, Mar 30 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on joining National Democratic Alliance (NDA) for Lok Sabha elections, Nishad Party chief, Sanjay Nishad said, "Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath assured me on Friday (March 29) that our grievances will be heard and dealt with. Nishad Party will contest on its own symbol. NDA will decide who will contest from where."

Terrorists shot dead 1 civilian in JandK's Baramulla

Baramulla (Jammu and Kashmir), Mar 30 (ANI): Terrorists have shot dead a civilian in JandK's Baramulla today. This incident took place at Main Chowk area of Baramulla. More details are awaited in this incident. Police investigation is underway in the matter.