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Uttarakhand govt showers petals on 'Kanwariyas' from helicopter in Haridwar

Haridwar (Uttarakhand), July 28 (ANI): The government of Uttarakhand showered petals on 'Kanwariyas' from helicopter in Haridwar today. The petals were showered in Har Ki Pauri, which is a famous ghat on the banks of Ganges in Haridwar. Till now, around 3 crore Kanwariyas have reached Haridwar. Tourism Minister of Uttarakhand Satpal Maharaj gave instructions to shower petals on kanwar yatris. While speaking to media, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of Haridwar Janmejay Khanduri said, "State Tourism Minister Satpal Maharaj had directed us to shower flower petals on 'Kanwariyas', it was done by the government."

Decision of handing over UP's future to Yogi Adityanath was proven right by him: Amit Shah

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Jul 28 (ANI): While addressing at the Uttar Pradesh government's 2nd ground breaking ceremony of projects, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, "At that time, only thought of Narendra Modi and me, as party president, was that someone who is determined and capable of hard work will adapt to all situations. So, we handed over Uttar Pradesh's future in hands of Yogi Adityanath. That decision was proven right by him". Amit Shah is in Lucknow to attend 2nd ground breaking ceremony of 'UP Investors Summit'.

Forest officials rescue crocodile in MP's Damoh

Damoh (Madhya Pradesh), July 28 (ANI): Crocodiles were seen in the residential areas of Madhya Pradesh's Damoh district. A team of forest officials caught a crocodile in Ghat Pipariya village of Damoh district today. The crocodile is now being released in Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary. Several rivers and lakes in MP are flooded with rain water so in result, crocodiles are entering in the residential areas to safeguard their life.

Body of BJP worker Kashinath Ghosh recovered from canal in WB's Hooghly

Hooghly (West Bengal), July 28 (ANI): Body of a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker Kashinath Ghosh was recovered from a canal in West Bengal's Hooghly district. The incident took place in Goghat village of Hooghly. Kashinath Ghosh was accused of being involved in the murder of Trinamool Congress (TMC) worker Lalchand Bagh. BJP has alleged that TMC is behind the murder of Ghosh.

Teen gang-raped in Rajasthan's Alwar

Alwar (Rajasthan), July 28 (ANI): A 14-year-old girl was allegedly raped by two men in Rajasthan's Alwar. Her nude photographs were also circulated online. Station House Officer from Alwar's Barodameo, Dinesh Meena told ANI, "An FIR was lodged by the girl's family against four people on Saturday under relevant sections. A medical examination of the girl has been conducted on Saturday and an investigation is on, accused will be caught soon."

VP Naidu pays last respect to senior Congress leader Jaipal Reddy in Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana), July 28 (ANI): Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu paid his last respect to senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Jaipal Reddy at his residence in Hyderabad today. Jaipal Reddy passed away at the age of 77 today. Meanwhile, Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) former MP and leader Kalvakuntla Kavitha also paid her last respect to Jaipal Reddy. He had been unwell for the last few days and had been undergoing medical treatment at a hospital. On Saturday night he fell ill again and was shifted to AIG hospital where he was declared dead.

Centre laid foundation to make India 5 trillion economy between 2014-2019: Amit Shah

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Jul 28 (ANI): While addressing at the Uttar Pradesh government's 2nd groundbreaking ceremony of projects, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India will be made a US$ 5 trillion economy. Remarks were made by people. But, I would like to say that between 2014-2019, central government completed the work of laying down a foundation for this." Amit Shah is in Lucknow to attend 2nd ground breaking ceremony of 'UP Investors Summit'.

'Is it sex when mother kisses her son?', asks ex-Bihar CM Manjhi defending Azam Khan's sexist remark

Nawada (Bihar), Jul 28 (ANI): Hindustani Awam Morcha leader and former Bihar chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi responded to ongoing controversy over Samajwadi Party MP Azam Khan's sexist comment on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Rama Devi. He said, "When brother sister meet they kiss, is it equal to sex? Mother kisses son, son kisses mother, is it sex? Azam Khan's remark is being misinterpreted. So he should apologize but not resign."

Karnataka Speaker KR Ramesh breaks down while remembering late Jaipal Reddy

Bengaluru, Jul 28 (ANI): Karnataka Assembly Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar broke down while speaking about senior Congress leader Jaipal Reddy. Former Union Minister Reddy passed away earlier today, at the age of 77, in Hyderabad. KR Ramesh said, "Jaipal Reddy has been my mentor in a manner. I have always given him the position of my eldest brother."

CM Yediyurappa meets BJP workers outside his residence in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Jul 27 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa met Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers outside his residence on Sunday morning. CM Yediyurappa will face floor test on Monday. Yediyurappa took charge of newly formed government on July 26 after HD Kumaraswamy's government lost floor test in Assembly.

Army organises 'Run for Fun' in JandK's Poonch

Poonch (JandK), Jul 28 (ANI): In the memory of Kargil martyrs, 'Run for Fun' was organised in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch. The event was organised by the Army. Several people including students participated in the event.

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi congratulates Meghalaya govt for becoming 1st state to have its own water-policy

New Delhi, Jul 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation through 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday. During 'Mann Ki Baat' programme, he congratulated Meghalaya government for becoming 1st state to have its own water-policy. He said, "I congratulate Meghalaya govt. In Haryana, crops that require meagre water are being encouraged. Farmers thus are saved from suffering losses".

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi requests citizens to spread message of water conservation during festival season

New Delhi, Jul 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation through 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday. During 'Mann Ki Baat' programme, he requested countrymen to spread the message of water conservation during festival season. He said, "It is the season of festivals. Many fairs are held on these occasions. Why don't we use these fairs to spread the message of water conservation?"

Watch: Huge boulder falls on tractor during landslide in Sikkim's Soreng

Soreng (Sikkim), July 28 (ANI): Nayabazar Legship NH Road has been blocked for traffic due to landslide in Sikkim's Soreng. A huge boulder fell on a tractor, on Nayabazar-Legship road near Reshikhola. No injuries or casualties have been reported so far.

Political development in Karnataka pushed me into sea of depression: Speaker Ramesh Kumar

Bengaluru, Jul 28 (ANI): Karnataka Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar adviced all the Members of Legislative Assembly (MLA) to attend Assembly session for confidence motion for newly formed Karnataka government. He said, "BS Yediyurappa has asked me to oversee vote of confidence tomorrow. Karnataka Appropriation (Vote on Account) Bill, 2019 expires by July 31. I appeal to all MLAs to appear for the session for the confidence motion." Speaking about the recent political developments in Karnataka, he added, "Where have we reached? The way I am being pressurized to deal with the situation being a speaker. All these things have pushed me into a sea of depression."

Mehbooba Mufti warns Centre against meddling with Article 35 A

Srinagar, July 28 (ANI): Former JandK CM and Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti addressed a gathering in Srinagar and warned Centre from meddling with Article 35 A. She said, "35A ke saath chhedd chhadd karna baarood ko haath lagaane ke baraabar hoga. Jo haath 35A ke saath chhedd chaadd karne ke liye uthenge wo haath hi nahi wo saara jism jal ke raakh ho jaega".

Mann Ki Baat: Chandrayaan-2 is totally 'swadeshi', home grown mission, says PM Modi

New Delhi, Jul 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation through 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday. During 'Mann Ki Baat' programme, PM Modi talked about ISRO's space mission, Chandrayaan-2 and said, "My dear countrymen, I strongly believe that you would have felt immensely proud on India's achievement beyond the skies in outer space. The successful launch by our scientists despite the early setback is unprecedented". He further added, "Chandrayaan-2 is Indian to the core. It is purely Indian in heart and spirit. It is a totally 'swadeshi' and home grown mission. We are now eagerly waiting for September, when Lander Vikram and Rover Pragyan will land on lunar surface."

Mann Ki Baat: Centre working with state govt to provide relief to flood victims, says PM Modi

New Delhi, Jul 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation through 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday. During 'Mann Ki Baat' programme, PM Modi said that the Centre is working with the state government to provide relief to flood victims. He said, "Heavy rains in different parts of country have resulted in people suffering due to floods. I assure all those affected by floods that Centre is working with state governments at lightning speed to provide relief."

BSF organises 'Run for Martyrs' in Tripura's Agartala

Agartala (Tripura), Jul 28 (ANI): As a part of week-long programme, the BSF organised 'Run for Martyrs' in Tripura's Agartala. A five-km race was organised to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 'Kargil Vijay Diwas' and to pay tributes to martyrs of the Kargil War. Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb flagged off the race. Biplab Deb initially paid tribute to the BSF martyrs from the state of Tripura and felicitated the family members of the brave hearts who sacrificed their lives while guarding the nation. Despite rain, large number of civilians and BSF personnel participated in the run.

Prakash Javadekar, Harsh Vardhan, JP Nadda listen to PM Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat'

Pune (Maharashtra)/New Delhi/Rohtak (Haryana), Jul 28 (ANI): Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar was seen listening to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday. Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Harsh Vardhan was also seen listening to PM Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' along with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers in the national capital. Meanwhile, BJP working president JP Nadda, who is in Haryana's Rohtak, also listened to PM Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat'along with party workers.