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Women should get reservation in Parliament too: VP Naidu

Mumbai, July 27 (ANI): Vice President of India attended an event in Mumbai on Saturday where he addressed the attendees. Naidu said, "We call 'Mother India', we don't call 'Father India.' That's the importance given to women. They are 50% of the population. Women should get reservation in Parliament too and after giving reservation, give them funds, functions and functionaries."

5 dead in car, truck collision in TN's Sulur

Sulur (Tamil Nadu), July 27 (ANI): Around five people died after a car and a truck collided in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore today. The incident took place near Sulur taluk. More details are awaited in this regard.

Watch: Mahalaxmi Express held up between Badlapur, Vangani due to heavy rains

Onboard, July 27 (ANI): Mahalaxmi Express held up between Badlapur and Vangani due to heavy rainfall on Saturday morning. Around 700 passengers stuck in the train. Railway Protection Force and police have reached the site where the train is held up. A team of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) arrived at the location as well. Naval helicopter also came for patrolling.

CID, UNICEF organise training session for Odisha Police on 'Cyber Crime and Forensics'

SBhubaneswar (Odisha), July 27 (ANI): A training session on 'Cyber Crime and Forensics' was organised in Odisha's Bhubaneswar on Friday. The training session was conducted with special emphasis on offences against children for Odisha Police. The training session was conducted by CID-Crime Branch of Odisha and United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).

Shopian encounter: JeM commander Munna Lahori killed

Shopian (J-K), July 27 (ANI): Two terrorists were neutralised after exchange of fire took place between terrorists and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian today. The incident took place at Bona Bazaar area. Weapons and war like stores were recovered from the spot. The top most Jaish commander of South Kashmir Munna Lahori (Bihari) from Pakistan was killed along with his local associate after a night long operation of Shopian. More details are awaited in this regard.

Intoxicated 'Kanwariya' climbed atop cable bridge, daredevil Sub-Inspector saves him

Haridwar (Uttarakhand), July 27 (ANI): An intoxicated 'Kanwariya' climbed atop cable bridge in Uttarakhand's Haridwar. A Sub-Inspector in City Patrol Unit of Uttarakhand Police, Amit Kumar Chauhan saved him. Chauhan didn't wait for the rescue team to arrive and rescued that person himself. While speaking to ANI on the incident, Chauhan said, "The man was intoxicated, had he fallen he would have died. Without waiting for the rescue team to arrive I myself rescued him."

FM Sitharaman holds GST Council meet at Ministry of Finance

New Delhi, Jul 27 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held GST Council meeting through video conferencing at Ministry of Finance in the national capital today. Minister of State (Finance) Anurag Thakur was also present at the meet.

Primary school students study under thatched roof in MP's Sehore

Sehore (Madhya Pradesh), July 27 (ANI): Students of a primary school in Madhya Pradesh's Sehore district are studying under a thatched roof. The primary school is located in Navalgaon Pipliya village of Sehore district. While speaking to ANI on this matter, Block Education Officer of Sehore said, "The school is being run since 2013 and we have written to department for construction of a building."

Will request LS Speaker to take action against Azam Khan: Bihar Women Commission Chairperson

Patna (Bihar), July 27 (ANI): After Samajwadi Party (SP) Member of Parliament (MP) Azam Khan on July 25 made a sexist remark against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Rama Devi while she was chairing the Lok Sabha session. While speaking to ANI on Azam Khan's statement, Chairperson of Bihar State Women Commission Dilmani Mishra said, "We have taken cognizance of the incident. We will request the Lok Sabha Speaker to take action against him. A member of parliament who can't respect women is not worthy of being in the Parliament."

Exchange of fire underway between terrorists, security forces in J-K's Shopian

Shopian (J-K), July 27 (ANI): An exchange of fire is underway between terrorists and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian today. The incident took place at Bona Bazaar area. More details are awaited in this regard.

India continue to work closely with BRICS partners in spirit of mutual trust, transparency: VK Singh

Rio De Janeiro (Brazil), July 27 (ANI): Minister of State (MoS) for Road Transport and Highways and retired General VK Singh met with Brazilian Foreign Minister Ernesto Araujo on Friday. Both the leaders held a bilateral meeting on sidelines of BRICS summit. While addressing at the BRICS foreign ministers meet in Brazil, VK Singh said, "India attaches great importance to BRICS and we continue to work closely with BRICS partners in spirit of mutual trust, respect and transparency to further strengthen our bonds."

Chenab River flows above danger mark in J-K's Doda

Doda (J-K), Jul 27 (ANI): Chenab River is flowing above danger mark in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda. Incessant rainfall has led to flood-like situation in the area. According to weather forecast, there is risk of thunderstorm in Doda.

General govt debt of advanced economies has surpassed 100% GDP: RBI Governor

New Delhi, July 27 (ANI): While addressing at a book launch on 'India's Relations with International Monetary Fund,' in the national capital on Friday, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das said, "Solutions are turning difficult to come by as global economy seems to be moving into new and unsettling phase in environment of stressed trade negotiations, rising geopolitical confrontation and limited policy space and high debt levels in several economies". "General government debt of advanced economies as a group has surpassed 100 per cent of Gross domestic product (GDP). Fiscal space is also constrained in many of the advanced economies," he added. "It is important, in the backdrop of slowing global growth, that policies of monetary and fiscal authorities are well-calibrated so they support growth without further build-up of leverage and asset price bubbles. Prudent policies are critical to growth with macroeconomic stability," Das further stated.

Golden Temple witness fireworks on the birth anniversary of Guru Harkrishan Sahib

Amritsar (Punjab), July 27 (ANI): On the auspicious day of birthday of Guru Harkrishan Sahib, Amritsar's Golden Temple was spectacularly lit up. The flamed temple witnessed huge rush of devotees, who gathered in droves to witness the fireworks. Security was tightened around the temple and 'Langars' were organised for the visitors.

AAI's role needs to be redefined in wake of privatisation efforts: Chairman Guruprasad Mohapatra

New Delhi, July 27 (ANI): Airport Authority of India (AAI) Chairman Guruprasad Mohapatra said "In the wake of privatisation effort, the role of AAI needs to be redefined. The government will take the final call AAI need not be there, where there is a private operator who can operate, but we certainly need to look up to those area where private sector will not come. Whatever money we get form the private sector disinvestment that we have done in the favour of the private sector is the money we need to plough back into these unviable places."

India, Brazil hold bilateral talks on BRICS summit sidelines

Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), July 27 (ANI): Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways VK Singh met with Brazilian foreign minister HE Ernesto Araujo on Friday. Both leaders held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of BRICS summit. Earlier, VK Singh arrived in Brazil for BRICS ministerial meeting on July 25.

Motorola releases budget Moto E6

New Delhi, July 27 (ANI): Motorola has released a new budget Chicago phone. As The Verge reports, the new Moto E6 features a similar design as the E5 from last year, albeit with a smaller 5.5-inch display. It is powered by a 3,000mAh removable battery, 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, and Snapdragon 435 SoC under the hood. The Moto E6 boasts a water repellant design and features a 13-megapixel camera with spot colour and portrait modes. It will be available in the US and Canada at USD 149.

Brilliant couple achieved success in Chhattisgarh PSC examination

Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh), July 27 (ANI): Husband and wife have simultaneously achieved success in the Chhattisgarh Public Service Commission examination. Couples had an endlessly struggle during the course of his journey. During the preparation of the exam, both of them get full support from their family. Husband and wife secured first and second rank in CPSC examination.

Waterlogging hits normal life in Mumbai

Mumbai, July 27 (ANI): Normal life in several parts of Mumbai has been hit due to waterlogging caused by continuous rainfall. Knee-deep water has been flowing on the roads in Matunga area. Due to flash flood people are facing lot of problem in commuting.

698 old silver coins recovered from labourer

Moradabad (UP), July 27 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad police have recovered 698 antique silver coins weighing 7.9 kilograms. The recovery has been made from an individual, named, Ghulam Nabi who works as a labourer. The coins have some Arabic inscription over them and the exact period that they belong to couldn't be ascertained. Speaking to ANI, on this issue, Circle Officer Lallan Singh said, "Ghulam Nabi had gone to Shimla for working as a labourer. While digging a road they got hold of these coins. A fight erupted between labors regarding the division of the coins. After this, we got to learn about the incident and sent a police team. The coins were confiscated and will be deposited in the treasury."