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Neetu Chandra, Neha Bhasin celebrate Women s Day with cancer patients

Mumbai, Mar 09 (ANI): Bollywood actor Neetu Chandra and singer Neha Bhasin celebrated International Women s Day with women battling cancer. The event was organised by Cancer Patients Aid Association in Mumbai. Neha Bhasin enthralled audience with her melodious voice. The event was a lively one, with gathering laughing and dancing together.

Jabra Elite Active 75t wireless earbuds launched in India

New Delhi, Mar 09 (ANI): Jabra added new wireless earbuds, Elite Active 75t, to its portfolio. Jabra Elite Active 75t features a waterproof design which is more compact than the predecessor. Designed for health and fitness enthusiasts, the Elite Active 75t packs a battery that lasts up to 7.5 hours and extends up to 28 hours with the charging case, the official release notes. Starting Q2, 2020, the company will offer the new Jabra MySound feature that optimises audio experience. Another addition will be the Jabra MyControls that allows one to use just one earbud. The new Jabra Elite Active 75t is priced at INR 16,999 and will be available on Amazon starting March 11, 2020 in six colour choices.

National Bravery Award winner alleges humiliation by Shiv Sena leaders at Women's Day event

Mumbai, Mar 09 (ANI): Zen Sadavarte, a National Bravery Award winner of this year, alleged that she was humiliated at an International Women Day event. She said, "I was speaking about issues that are going wrong in India like mid meals not being given to children on Saturdays and Sundays." She further added, "But I don't know what happened to the respected Shiv Sena leaders who were present on the stage. They started humiliating me and told me if you want to live in India then you need to learn Marathi."

#SheInspiresUs: PM Modi hails 'Nari Shakti Puraskar' awardees

New Delhi, Mar 08 (ANI): Calling 'Nari Shakti Puraskar' awardees inspiration for others, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appreciated the talented women for their contribution towards society. "When you started your work, you must have done it as a mission or to do something valuable in life or would have just gone with the flow. It must have not been for reward but today you've become inspiration for others," said Prime Minister Modi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with 'Nari Shakti Puraskar' awardees in Delhi on the special occasion of International Women's Day.

#SheInspiresUs: Women fighter pilots elated after receiving Nari Shakti Puraskar

New Delhi, Mar 08 (ANI): On the day of International Women's Day, women in uniform shared their views after bagging Nari Shakti Puraskar from President Ram Nath Kovind. IAF officer Lt Avani Chaturvedi said, "Whatever career you select for yourself, be determined and work hard because only that will help you to clear the obstacles that may come into your way."Nari Shakti Puraskar awardee Flight Lieutenant Mohana Singh Jitarwal said, "I thank the Indian Air Force that we are now getting the opportunity to go into fighters. My message to all is that keep striving to achieve your dreams." Another awardee Flight Lieutenant Bhawana Kanth said, "Such an award is a privilege to us for all the hard work we put through. It gives a lot of motivation to the services that we are doing and to all the ladies who aspire of becoming something in the future."

Police baton-charge ETT, TET qualified unemployed teachers in Patiala

Patiala (Punjab), Mar 08 (ANI): Police baton-charged Elementary Teacher Training (ETT) and Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) qualified unemployed teachers in Punjab's Patiala. Protesters demanded government jobs for themselves. They marched from YPS Chowk to Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh's residence in Patiala. Protesters said that there were 14,000 unemployed ETT-TET passed teachers, who had already qualified the government's eligibility criteria but are jobless.

#SheInspiresUs: Women car rally arrives in Shimla to promote equality

Shimla (HP), Mar 08 (ANI): On the special occasion of Women's Day, a women car rally which started from Panipat on March 05 reached Himachal Pradesh's Shimla. The main aim of the rally is empowering women. The women in car rally are also spreading the message of 'equality'. Besides spreading awareness on empowerment, they are also spreading awareness on 'COVID-19'.

Amanatullah Khan defends Tahir Hussain, claims he is being 'framed'

New Delhi, Mar 08 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan on March 8 defended suspended AAP leader Tahir Hussain, who is accused in the recent North East Delhi violence. He said that Hussain called police to rescue him from the violence-hit area on February 24 and he was rescued and claimed that call recording also showed it. "Call recordings show Tahir Hussain (suspended AAP councillor) called police to rescue him from the violence-hit area on Feb 24 and he was rescued. Now, he is being projected as main perpetrator of Delhi violence and conspiracy is being hatched to shield culprits," said Khan.

#SheInspiresUs: Meet AnjuRani Joy, a wheelchair bound world record holder in jar lifting

Kochi (Kerala), Mar 08 (ANI): Meet Anju Rani Joy, a wheelchair bound world record holder in jar lifting from Kochi, Kerala. She has proved herself in several fields. Anju Rani lost her mobility down at birth and has been doing well in various fields for the past 13 years. Anju holds record of the Universal Records Forum for lifting 1.25 kilograms of crystal jars with thumb and index finger for one and a half minutes. Not just that, she can also write in normal and in mirror image at a same time. Anju also owns a YouTube channel called Plavila TV. Anju took part in fashion parade and is also known as a model. Anju also runs an online jewelry business. 31-year-old, Anju Rani is also a theatre and film artist. She acted in India's first wheelchair drama and in two Malayalam films, 'Oru Nalla Kottayamkaran' and 'Insha'. Insha is going to be released this year.

Syed Altaf Bukhari promises dignified return of Kashmiri Pandits in JandK

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), Mar 08 (ANI): Former Jammu and Kashmir Minister and Founder of Apni Party, Syed Altaf Bukhari promised dignified return of 'Kashmiri Pandits' in Jammu and Kashmir. While addressing the press conference at the launch of his own political party 'Apni Party', Syed Altaf Bukhari said, "Party will seek to preserve the self-respect and dignity of people of the state and dignified return of Kashmiri Pandits, empowerment of youth and women." "This party is not floated by a family and there will be total restriction that anybody who becomes president of party cannot be elected more than 2 times. It is by the commoners, for the commoners, of the commoners," Altaf Bukhari further said.

Coronavirus: 1086 patients under home surveillance in Tamil Nadu after 1st positive case

Chennai, Mar 08 (ANI): Tamil Nadu reported first case of coronavirus on March 08. While addressing the press conference Health Secretary Beela Rajesh informed that a person has been identified positive with coronavirus and is under surveillance at a hospital. Tamil Nadu Health Secretary Beela Rajesh further said, "There are 1086 patients under home surveillance, we are fully prepared." Total number of deadly virus cases in India has risen to 39 till now.

Delhi has 3 positive cases and 1 suspected case of coronavirus: CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, Mar 08 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal informed that Delhi has 3 positive cases and 1 suspected case of coronavirus. "Delhi has 3 positive cases and 1 suspected case of coronavirus. The 1st patient came in contact with 105 people, the 2nd patient came in contact with 168 people and 3rd patient came in contact with 64 people. All these people have been quarantined, their samples taken," said Kejriwal.

President Kovind confers 'Nari Shakti Puraskar'

New Delhi, Mar 08 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind conferred 'Nari Shakti Puraskar' to the women, who proved the world that being a woman is not a weakness but a superpower. IAF's women fighter pilots Mohana Jitarwal, Avani Chaturvedi and Bhawana Kanth received the 'Nari Shakti Puraskar'. 103-year-old Mann Kaur also honored by President for her achievements in athletics. Known as 'Mushroom Mahila' for popularising mushroom cultivation, Bihar's Bina Devi also received the 'Nari Shakti Puraskar'. She was 'Sarpanch' of Dhauri Panchayat, Tetiabamber block for 5 years.

Watch: AIADMK MLA Arukutty plays drum during temple fest in Coimbatore

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), Mar 08 (ANI): All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) MLA VC Arukutty played drum music and also danced during a temple fest at Idigarai village outskirts of Coimbatore on March 07. Large number of devotees also participated during the temple fest.

TMC women wing stages unique protest against CAA, NPR, NRC

Kolkata, Mar 08 (ANI): TMC women wing staged protest against Citizenship Amendment Act, NPR on March 08. They protested by carrying 'Handi' on their heads and marched on the road. Traditional dance was performed to oppose CAA, NPR in unique style. Women wing demonstrated on the occasion of International Women's Day.

International Women's Day: Indian Railways runs fully lady operated train in Uttar Pradesh

Moradabad (UP), Mar 08 (ANI): On the occasion of International Women's Day, Indian Railways kick-started fully lady operated train in Uttar Pradesh. The train is fully operated by 35 women employees, including loco pilots, ticket checker, RPF, operation staff. Women employees thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the initiative taken by Indian Railways. The train is running from Najibabad Junction to Aligarh Junction.

Former PDP leader Syed Altaf Bukhari launches his own party in Srinagar

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), Mar 08 (ANI): Former Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Syed Altaf Bukhari launched his own party in Srinagar on March 08. Syed Altaf Bukhari said, "It is a very happy occasion that finally we have come up with our party known as 'Apni Party'. It puts a lot of responsibility on us as the expectations and challenges are huge. I assure people of Jammu and Kashmir that my will is strong." Former Minister and Chairman of Democratic Party Nationalist Ghulam Hassan Mir, Former MLAs of PDP Dilawar Mir, Noor Mohd Sheikh, Ashraf Mir and Former Congress MLAs- Farooq Andrabi, Irfan Naqib and others to join Syed Altaf Bukhari's Apni Party today .

No entry fee for women at ASI monuments on International Women's Day

New Delhi, Mar 08 (ANI): Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Prahlad Singh Patel informed that today ASI monuments will allow entry of women without tickets. "To mark the occasion of #WomensDay , all the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) monuments will allow entry of women, without tickets," said Patel, while talking to ANI.

#SheInspiresUs: President Kovind to give away 'Nari Shakti Puraskar' today

New Delhi, Mar 08 (ANI): Several women will receive 'Nari Shakti Puraskar' by President Ram Nath Kovind in the national capital on March 08. The award will be distributed on the occasion of International Women's Day. Arifa Jan from Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar to be awarded the 'Nari Shakti Puraskar' today for her role in the revival of dying crafts of the state. While speaking to ANI, Arifa Jan said, "With support from my father and husband, I have been able to fight the conservative society and reach this point." A 103-year-old woman from Punjab, Mann Kaur will be awarded 'Nari Shakti Puraskar' by the President today, for her achievements in athletics. She has bagged over 30 medals in track and field events across the globe. Padala Bhudevi from Telangana will receive 'Nari Shakti Puraskar' for helping women in tribal areas. She is a role model for women farmers and rural women entrepreneurs.

#SheInspiresUs: Women give free education to underprivileged students in Prayagraj

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 08 (ANI): A group of women was seen free education to the underprivileged students in an open park. 'Cycle Wali Pathshala' initiative is being made operational by local women in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj. Large numbers of students from the slum areas come to the park to study. Their aim is to bring the students to mainstream society.