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Rainfall continue to lash flood-hit Vadodara

Vadodara (Gujarat), Aug 2(ANI): Flood has thrown life out of gear in Vadodara. City once again received rainfall on Friday. Several parts of the city are flooded due continuous rain, as waters of the Vishwamitri river started entering the city after breaching its banks.

Pakistan wants to divide Sikhs, alleges Akali leader

Ludhiana (Punjab), Aug 02 (ANI): A senior spokesperson of the Akali Dal has accused Pakistan of hatching conspiracies to create a rift between the Sikh community in both countries by floating religion-based narratives. Maheshinder Singh Grewal from the Akali Dal claimed that Pakistan's spy agency, the ISI (Inter-Services Intelligence) that has failed in all of its nefarious anti-India designs now wants to create a rift between Sikhs of India and Sikhs of Pakistan. He, however, asserted that Sikhs loved their country more than anything else. Accusing Pakistan of working at the instructions of the ISI, Grewal added that its peace gestures were merely an eyewash and Islamabad had no Sikh-welfare in mind. A large of prominent Sikh personalities have spoken incoherence against Pakistan ever since its diabolic intentions of exploiting Kartarpur Corridor were exposed by Indian intelligence agencies. Ever since Pakistan-backed militancy was defeated in Punjab in the 1990s, Pakistan has consis

Serious attempts were taken to disrupt Amarnath Yatra: ADG CRPF

Srinagar (J-K), 02 Aug (ANI): Additional Director General of Central Reserve Police Force, Zulfiquar Hasan said on Friday that there have been serious attempts to disrupt the Amarnath Yatra. "Amarnath Yatra has seen unprecedented turnout and in spite of many threats it has been peaceful, there have been serious attempts to disrupt the Yatra but were unsuccessful due to hard work of security personnel, use of technology and cooperation of people," he further added in a joint press conference of Indian Army. However, The Jammu and Kashmir home department issued an advisory to all pilgrims of the Amarnath Yatra, asking them to "return immediately," while also suspending the Yatra in the wake of heightened terror threats.

Unnao rape survivor accident: CBI recreates crime scene in Raebareli

Raebareli (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 02 (ANI): A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team conducted investigation at the accident site where Unnao rape survivor met with an accident on July 28. The crime scene was recreated by experts to begin the probe. CBI team examined the survivor's car and the truck which was involved in accident. CBI has registered a case in the accident of Unnao rape case survivor. Two people died while survivor and her lawyer suffered critical injuries in the accident.

Stone pelters taking up weapons in J-K: Lt General KJS Dhillon

Srinagar (J-K), 02 Aug (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar, the commander of the Chinar Corps Lt General KJS Dhillon said 83% of locals who pick up weapons had record of stone pelting. "We had done an in-depth analysis of terrorism in Kashmir. 83 percent of local people who pick up weapons had record of stone pelting. I request all mothers, if today your child throws stones at security forces for Rs 500 then he'll become terrorist tomorrow," KJS Dhillon further added.

President Kovind meets Guinean counterpart Alpha Conde in Conakry

Conakry (Guinea), Aug 02 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind met Guinea President Alpha Conde in Conakry on Friday. The two Presidents held delegation-level talk aimed at further deepening relations between the two countries. This is the first visit by an Indian president to Guinea. President Kovind is on a three-nation state visit to West African region.

EAM S Jaishankar meets his Canadian Counterpart Chrystia Freeland

Bangkok (Thailand), Aug 01 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar met his Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs in Bangkok today. The leaders discussed key political, economic and security issues of the Indo-Pacific region. EAM reached Thailand to attend host of engagements, including ASEAN-India Ministerial meeting.

Army recovered Pakistani weapons from Amarnath route: Lt General KJS Dhillon

Srinagar (J-K), 02 Aug (ANI): The Army on Friday said that an M-24 sniper rifle, IEDs and landmines belonging to the Pakistan Army along with a telescope were recovered from a terror cache along the Amarnath route. "A Pakistan Army landmine has also been recovered from one of the caches of terrorists. This clearly indicates that Pakistan Army is involved in terrorism in Kashmir, this will not be tolerated," said the commander of the Chinar Corps Lt General K.J.S Dhillon.

Wall collapses due to rainfall in Gurugram, several cars damaged

Gurugram (Haryana), Aug 02 (ANI): Wall of a building collapsed due to heavy rainfall in Udyog Vihar area of Gurugram. Several cars have been damaged in the incident. No injuries have been reported.

Vadodara: Water level receding in city, bridges opened for vehicular traffic, says Collector

Vadodara (Gujarat), Aug 02 (ANI): District Collector of Vadodara, Shalini Agarwal informed that the water in city is receding along with the water level going down in Vishwamitri River. She said, "Bridges have been opened for vehicular traffic. Electricity and water supply is being restored. SDRF and NDRF teams are deployed for evacuation." She further added, "Health and cleanliness campaigns are being taken up in the city. There were 4 deaths due to wall collapse and 2 due to rainfall. We have 13 teams for rescue of crocodiles, 4 were rescued today and 2 were rescued yesterday."

UAPA Bill: Amit Shah slams Congress over 'misusing' laws, says 'look at your past'

New Delhi, Aug 02 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday lashed out at Congress party over 'misusing' the laws. Giving an example of emergency, he said that "All media was banned, all opposition leaders were jailed. There was no democracy for 19 months, and you are accusing us of misusing laws? Kindly look at your past." Today, The Rajya Sabha passed the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment (UAPA) Bill.

Number of active militants in J-K has come down: DGP Dilbag Singh

Srinagar (J-K), 02 Aug (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar, Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh said, overall number of active militants in the Valley has come down. After reports of deployment of additional paramilitary forces, Indian Army addressed a joint press conference in Jammu and Kashmir along with Director General of Police Jammu and Kashmir Dilbag Singh, CRPF Additional Director General Zulfiqar Hasan, IGP Kashmir SP Pani and others.

2-day annual Phyang Monastery Festival concludes in Ladakh

Ladakh (JandK), Aug 02 (ANI): Two-day annual Phyang Monastery Festival concluded in Jammu and Kashmir's Ladakh. The annual Phyang Tsesdup was celebrated on the 28th and 29th day of the 5th month of the Tibetan lunar calendar. During the festival, monks organise special puja and perform mask dance. Large numbers of people including foreign and domestic tourists witness the festival. The Phyang Tsedup festival closes with the destruction of 'Storma' on the final day symbolizing victory of good over evil. The monastery belongs to Drikungpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism. This is the fourth monastery of Drikungpa sect in Ladakh.

Watch: Heavy rainfall triggers landslide on NH-5 in HP's Solan

Solan (Himachal Pradesh), Aug 02 (ANI): Landslide took place on National Highway-5 in Jabli area of Himachal Pradesh's Solan following heavy rainfall. Various trees were uprooted causing hindrance to local life. A school building was affected due to landslide which has already been vacated by district administration considering calamities in monsoon season.

UAPA bill: Congress never compromised on terrorism, says Digvijaya Singh

New Delhi, Aug 02 (ANI): Participating in a debate on the Unlawful Activities (prevention) amendment bill 2019 in Rajya Sabha, Congress Rajya Sabha MP Digvijaya Singh said, "We doubt their (BJP) intent. Congress never compromised on terrorism that is why we had brought this law. It is you who compromised on terror, once during release of Rubaiya Saeed ji and second by letting off Masood Azhar."

UAPA bill: We oppose mischievous amendments that empower Centre, says P Chidambaram

New Delhi, Aug 02 (ANI): Participating in a debate on the Unlawful Activities (prevention) amendment bill 2019 in Rajya Sabha, Congress Rajya Sabha MP P Chidambaram said, "If you see reasons for amendment, it says 'to empower NIA'. In passing you say 'empowers Centre to add or remove an individual's name as a terrorist', this mischief is why we are opposing this amendment, and we are not opposing Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. We are opposing mischievous amendment which empower central government."

Smriti Irani urges Parliamentarians to boost World Breastfeeding Week to curb child malnutrition

New Delhi, Aug 02 (ANI): Union Cabinet Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani on Friday raised nutritional security issue in the Lok Sabha. She urged to the Parliamentarians to boost the World Breastfeeding Week with the help of Food and Nutrition Board in their respective constituencies. "1000 days of child can save them from malnutrition. I urged all the Parliamentarians boost the breast feeding in their constituencies, so that child can have mothers' milk within an hour of birth," said Irani. World Breastfeeding Week, from August 1 to 7, is an annual celebration which is being held every year from 1 to 7 August in more than 120 countries," said Minister Irani.

Important to name terrorists individually as organizations rising up: Amit Shah on UAPA Bill

New Delhi, Aug 02 (ANI): The Rajya Sabha passed the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment (UAPA) Bill on Friday. Union Home Minister Amit Shah replied to Congress leader Chidambaram on his question, why to name an individual as a terrorist when the organisation they are affiliated to is already banned, he said that it is important to name terrorists individually as new terror organisations keep coming up after one is banned. "Chidambaram asked why to name an individual as a terrorist when the organisation they are affiliated to is already banned. It is because we ban one organisation, another one comes up by the same individuals. Till when will we keep banning organisations?"

More than 20 bills passed from both the houses: Arjun Ram Meghwal

New Delhi, Aug 02 (ANI): Speaking to media on Parliamentary proceeding, Parliament Affairs Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said, "The opposition has always requested that at least 100 days should be dedicated on political work. More than 20 bills have been passed from both the houses, 3 more bills have come and one of them is about the 10% reservation in Kashmir."

Pro Kabaddi 2019, Match 17 highlights: Bengal Warriors beat Puneri Paltan 43-23

In the Match 17 of Pro Kabaddi 2019, Bengal Warriors, led by Maninder Singh, produced a commanding performance as they defeated Puneri Paltan 43-23. Maninder Singh was the chief architect of Warriors’ win as he scored 14 raid points and got able support from Iranian Mohammed Nabibakhsh who chipped in with eight crucial raid points. Defender Rinku Narwal completed a High 5 as Bengal Warriors dominated Puneri Paltan. For Puneri Paltan, Girish Ernak scored three tackle points and Pankaj Mohite top scored with 6 points but Bengal Warriors had an answer to everything their opponents threw at them.