Khunti (Jharkhand), Dec 03 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Jharkhand's Khunti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 03 said, "Things that were deliberately kept stuck for a long time, and which people motivated by political interests tried to block, we tried to find solutions to these problems for the peace and social harmony in the country."
New Delhi, Dec 03 (ANI): A man came in front of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's convoy near Parliament on December 03. He claimed that he wanted to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He was later detained by the police.
New Delhi, Dec 03 (ANI): Samajwadi Party (SP) Jaya Bachchan on her statement in Rajya Sabha over rape cases, asserted that it is important to set a harsh example to create fear among rapists. "It is important to set an example, government made all efforts, law made all efforts, but until there's a step which is very harsh maybe it can develop fear inside people," said Jaya Bachchan. "The solution starts from home, education system. I think these people should be publically humiliated. Pictures of police, who deny reporting the incident, should be displayed out in public," she further added.
New Delhi, Dec 03 (ANI): On the occasion of Navy Day, Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh held a press conference in New Delhi. While taking about maritime security, Navy Chief Admiral said, "Indian Navy has thwarted 44 piracy attempts and apprehended 120 pirates during its anti-piracy operations".
New Delhi, Dec 03 (ANI): Business tycoon Robert Vadra on security breach at his wife Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's residence said, "Gandhi family needs SPG cover due to high threat perception." He further said, "We first have to think about security of women in the country. I would lay most importance on this. We have to see that people have fear of the law, and there should be speedy judgement. Our security comes after security of women in the country."
Khunti (Jharkhand), Dec 03 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Jharkhand's Khunti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 03 said, "It has been made clear after the voting in first phase of election concluded that the people of Jharkhand have a feeling of trust towards BJP and the lotus symbol."
Chennai, Dec 03 (ANI): Shanmuga Subramanian, an amateur astronomer from Chennai helped National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) located Chandrayaan-2's Vikram Lander on surface of the moon. NASA shared this information on its twitter handle. The picture indicated the impact spot of the Lander and associated debris field created by the crash with blue and green dots. While speaking to ANI he said, "I was able to find something out of the ordinary in a particular spot, so, I thought this must be the debris. I got confirmation from NASA on Dec 03."
New Delhi, Dec 03 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MPs Sanjay Singh and Sushil Gupta hold protest in Parliament premises in front of Mahatma Gandhi's statue on Dec 03. The protested against rise in onion prices. MP Sanjay Singh said, "32000 ton onions rotted away, why Centre didn't take action? You can let onions rot away but cannot sell it at lower prices?"
New Delhi, Dec 03 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today addressed India-Sweden Business Summit. She said, "We are going through a phase of responding to challenges Indian industries are facing." FM Sitharaman further supported government's fiscal steps taken between budgets during India-Sweden business summit on December 03. "Before budget 2020, we took a call that fiscal rewarding step we had to project didn't have to wait. Therefore, corporate tax cut was taken between two budgets. This step has made the Indian industry understand that this government commitment towards reform is very clearly laid out," she further added. India-Sweden business summit was inaugurated in the presence of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.
New Delhi, Dec 03 (ANI): On being asked on rape and murder of woman veterinarian in Telangana, BJP MP from Mathura, Hema Malini said, "Everyday we are hearing these things happening to women, women being harassed. My suggestion is to keep the culprits in jail permanently, once they go in jail they should not be released at all."
New Delhi, Dec 03 (ANI): Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) Chairperson Swati Maliwal began her indefinite hunger strike against rising incidents of rape in India at Jantar Mantar on December 03. Maliwal is on hunger strike until she gets assurance from Centre that rapists will be served death penalty within 6 months. Several rape incidents have been reported lately from different parts of the country.
Madurai (TN), Dec 03 (ANI): Due to rains, price of jasmine in Madurai has gone up in Madurai. Jasmine flower is cultivated in parts of Tamil Nadu. Price of kilo of jasmine is fetching Rs 3000-3500 in the market. Madurai jasmine flowers are exported to many countries, especially Singapore, Malaysia and Dubai.
Leh (Ladakh), Dec 03 (ANI): Due to dip in mercury, cold wave intensified in Leh. Temperature decreased to as low as -13 degree Celsius. Locals are keeping themselves warm by lighting up bonfires.
Chennai, Dec 03 (ANI): A fire broke out at JSR Castle building in Chennai on December 03. Eight fire tenders reached to the spot and doused the flames. No injuries and casualties have been reported.
Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu), Dec 03 (ANI): Incessant rain has brought hardship to locals in Tamil Nadu. Daily lives have been hit. According to Indian Meteorological Department heavy rainfall is expected to continue for next 24 hours.
New Delhi, Dec 03 (ANI): Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) Chairperson Swati Maliwal visited Raj Ghat on December 3 ahead of her indefinite hunger strike against rising incidents of rape. She paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. Maliwal will sit on hunger strike until she gets assurance from Centre that rapists will be served death penalty within 6 months. "I will continue my hunger strike until the government made the strong laws. Many laws are made but now the time has come to implement it," Maliwal told to ANI.
Mandsaur (MP), Dec 03 (ANI): A 17-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a man in Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur on December 02. A local police lodged an FIR against a man based on written complaint filed by the girl. The accused has been booked under the charges of rape and POCSO Act. Speaking to media persons, a police official said, "A thorough investigation is underway".
Ghaziabad (UP), Dec 03 (ANI): A couple allegedly committed suicide due to 'economic slowdown' in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad. They jumped off from 8th floor of the building in Indirapuram. Later, police also found dead body of two children from their room. Police said the family was facing loss in business due to 'economic slowdown'.
Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir), Dec 03 (ANI): A 'Skill Development Centre for Specially Abled Persons' was inaugurated in JandK's Rajouri on Dec 02. The motive is to boost employment opportunities among the persons with disabilities. The institute will impart skill training under various trades like LED light, mobile phone hardware repair and technician etc. certificate will be issued to those candidates who will qualify in the final test after undergoing the course. The trainee will be provided with a stipend of Rs 4,600 per month.
Kalahandi (Odisha), Dec 03 (ANI): An around 8-foot-long python was rescued in Odisha's Kalahandi on Dec 02. The python slithered into a truck. Later, the forest personnel released python into nearby forest.