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2,700 Assam villages hit by flood

Guwahati (Assam), July 26 (ANI): Over 2,700 villages in 18 districts of Assam have been adversely affected due to floods caused by the rise in water levels in various rives following heavy rainfall. A large scale flood relief operation by the Army troops is underway in flood-hit areas of lower Assam since June 11 after the torrential rain hit the region. The intensified downpour triggered deluge in all districts of the region, disrupting the normal life. A total of 488 civilians were evacuated along with relief to 450 civilians in the past week. On July 18, the Forest Department in a statement had said that over 50 animals, including five rhinos, died in Kaziranga National Park in Assam floods.

Water enters police station, hospital due to incessant rains in Rajasthan's Tonk

Tonk (Rajasthan), July 26 (ANI): Heavy showers lashed many parts of Rajasthan bringing a sigh of relief for the state. Rajasthan was reeling under intense heat while other parts of the state which were facing a drought-like situation are likely to get showers in the coming days. The incessant rains affected train services and disrupted road traffic. Heavy rainfall caused water logging in the police station and government hospital in Rajasthan's Tonk. Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has warned of cloudy sky with thunderstorms and moderate to heavy rainfall in many parts of the state including Jaipur in the next 24 hours.

Jaipur Hospital allegedly asks for patients' religion before admission

Jaipur (Rajasthan), July 26 (ANI): Patients registering for treatment at SMS Medical College and several hospitals attached to it in Jaipur are allegedly being asked to state their caste and religion to avail treatment and other services at the hospital. While speaking to ANI on this matter in Rajasthan's Jaipur today, Medical Superintendent of Sawai Mansingh (SMS) Hospital Dr DS Meena said, "This information is essential for clinical studies related to specific diseases. This helps in planning at every level for research and treatment as well."

Intellectuals have 'selective memory': Sonal Mansingh on celebrities' 'intolerance' letter to PM Modi

New Delhi, July 26 (ANI): Bollywood artists including Kangana Ranaut, Vivek Agnihotri and Madhur Bhandarkar have written counter letter after group of celebrities wrote letter to PM Modi over 'rising' incidents of mob violence incidents. Sonal Mansingh is also among signatories who wrote counter 'intolerance' letter. While speaking to ANI on this matter, classical dancer and nominated Member of Parliament (MP) in Rajya Sabha, Sonal Mansingh said, "The problem of intellectuals is that they have very 'selective memory'. We are short-sighted people are they are quite intelligent. Such incidents are not happening for the first time. Those intellectuals should stop writing such things and what they are portraying is not an honest picture." "The kind of image they are trying to showcase is not acceptable," Mansingh added. Letter penned by celebrities is against 'selective outrage and false narratives'.

JP Nadda hits back at Omar Abdullah on his remark over JandK elections

New Delhi, July 26 (ANI): Hours after National Conference leader Omar Abdullah made a remark on elections in Jammu and Kashmir, Bharatiya Janata Party's working president JP Nadda said he (Omar Abdullah) is doing this only for politics. "Stance of these parties is more concerned with their politics rather than country, it changes from time to time. It's same party that said they will boycott Panchayat elections and then took part," JP Nadda said in a press conference. While addressing a public gathering in Srinagar on Thursday, former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah said, "There is a danger in boycotting polls. If there is a boycott, then like what happened in parliamentary polls will also happen in assembly polls too, there will be a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Tral from where Burhan Wani and Zakir Musa belonged. They (BJP) have their eyes on some constituencies here."

Ravi Shankar Prasad demands suspension of Azam Khan in LS

New Delhi, July 26 (ANI): Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad demanded suspension of Azam Khan in Lok Sabha over his 'inappropriate' comments on BJP MP Rama Devi, who was sitting in chair at that time. "Azam Khan should apologize or else he should be suspended from Lok Sabha, this is our demand," said Ravi Shankar Prasad in Lok Sabha.

Watch: Bear enters Maharashtra village

Buldhana (Maharashtra), July 26 (ANI): A bear entered Girda village in Maharashtra's Buldhana on Thursday. The village is situated near Ajanta hills range and those hills are surrounded by dense jungle, where many wildlife animals are inhabited. Later, the bear escaped to the forest after being chased away by villagers.

BJP promises 1.95 crore houses with clean drinking water facility by 2022

New Delhi, July 26 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) working president JP Nadda on Friday presented a report card of Modi 2.0 government and said its first 50 days have been exemplary and promised to taken several steps to improve the lives of people by building nearly 2 crore houses. "There is a tradition that report card is released after 100 days but Modi ji has decided to put forth the 50 day report card before the country. Most important decision is that by 2024, 1.95 crore houses will be built with pure drinking water facility," JP Nadda said in a press conference.

BS Yediyurappa takes oath as Karnataka CM

Bengaluru, July 26 (ANI): BS Yediyurappa took oath as Chief Minister of Karnataka today. He reached Raj Bhavan in Bengaluru before taking his oath as CM of the state. BS Yediyurappa also offered prayers at Kadu Malleshwara temple in Bengaluru before taking oath. Karnataka BJP General Secretary Shobha Karandlaje, Jagadish Shettar and several other leaders were also present while he took oath. Earlier, the Congress-JD(S) government failed the floor test in Karnataka Assembly on July 23 where the ruling coalition got only 99 votes against 105 of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the 224-member house.

FM Sitharaman thanks MPs for standing in solidarity against Azam Khan's comments

New Delhi, July 26 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday in Lok Sabha condemned Azam Khan's 'inappropriate' remark on BJP MP Rama Devi. While speaking in LS, she said, "It is very encouraging to see everyone standing up and speaking in once voice condemning what happened yesterday. We look towards you (LS Speaker) for an exemplary action against him. To politicize an issue related to women is outrageous, we have to stand together so why the hesitation in some? Why the dilemma?"

Congress can never tolerate women's disrespect: Adhir Chowdhury in LS

New Delhi, July 26 (ANI): Reacting on Samajwadi MP Azam Khan's 'inappropriate' comment, Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said that their party is against disrespect of women. "There have been incidents when Sonia Gandhi Ji was called 'Italy ki," he said further.

BJP have their eyes on some constituencies of JandK: Omar Abdullah

Srinagar (JandK), July 26 (ANI): While addressing a public gathering in Srinagar on Thursday, former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah said, "There is a danger in boycotting polls. If there is a boycott, then like what happened in parliamentary polls will also happen in assembly polls too, there will be a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Tral from where Burhan Wani and Zakir Musa belonged. They (BJP) have their eyes on some constituencies here."

Kargil hero and Vir Chakra manages traffic in Punjab's small town

Sangrur (Punjab), Jul 26 (ANI): As India celebrates gallantry of armed forces on Vijay Diwas, a Kargil War Vir Chakra awardee is silently controlling traffic in Punjab's Bhawanigarh. Satpal Singh's uniform with badges tells his tale of bravery. He fought with valour during Kargil War on Tiger Hill as a sepoy and killed a Pakistani Captain. Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh today promoted him from senior constable to assistant sub inspector. Satpal Singh said he joined traffic police as it was his need.

Rebel MLAs will never go back to Congress: Shobha Karandlaje

New Delhi, July 26 (ANI): After BJP's BS Yeddyurappa on Thursday announced that he will take oath as the Chief Minister today at 6pm around BJP MP Shobha Karandlaje welcomed his decision. While speaking to ANI, she said, "Today BS Yeddyurappa has staked claim to form government, party high command has supported him. Numbers in assembly are not a problem, also the rebel MLAs is firm on their stand as they are upset with Congress JD(S) leadership."

RPF gets segways at Visakhapatnam railway station

Visakhapatnam, Jul 26 (ANI): In a bid to improve patrolling, segways have been introduced at Visakhapatnam railway station. Self-balancing transporter is expected to help the force in controlling the crowd efficiently. RPF personnel can cruise up to the speed of 8-10 km/hr on latest segways. "It is useful equipment and we have been issued two segways at Visakhapatnam railway station, it has increased the staff visibility," said RPF Constable Rupali Rani.

Rain lashes Delhi-NCR

New Delhi, Jul 26 (ANI): Rainfall lashed parts of Delhi and National Capital Region on Friday. Rain showers brought pleasant weather back to national capital. Minimum temperature will go down to 26 degree Celsius today, according to India Meteorological Department. Cloudy weather with moderate rain is expected to follow.

1 dead, 10 injured after explosion at factory in Punjab's Ludhiana

Ludhiana (Punjab), July 26 (ANI): One person died after an explosion occurred in a factory in Punjab's Ludhiana today. The mishappening took place in Mundian Kalan area of Ludhiana. Around ten people go injured in the incident. More details are awaited in this regard.

Houses in Uttarakhand's Haldwani partially damaged due to overflowing Kalsiya Nallah

Haldwani (Uttarakhand), July 26 (ANI): Several houses in Uttarakhand's Haldwani got partially damaged today. They were damaged due to overflowing Kalsiya Nallah and silt deposit. While speaking to media on the matter, Additional District Magistrate (ADM) of Haldwani Vivek Rai said, "The families were shifted to a school last night. Inspection was conducted in the area and action needs to be taken." "Walls of 7-8 houses are damaged. We have appealed to the families to not stay in the damaged houses as it could be dangerous. A meeting headed by the Patwari was also organised in the local area," Rai added.

61 celebrities pen down counter 'intolerance' letter to PM Modi

New Delhi/ Mumbai, July 26 (ANI): 61 Bollywood artists including Kangana Ranaut, Prasoon Joshi, Vivek Agnihotri and Madhur Bhandarkar have written counter letter after group of celebrities wrote letter to PM Modi over 'rising' incidents of mob violence incidents. Letter penned by celebrities is against 'selective outrage and false narratives'. While speaking to ANI on this matter, Film maker Madhur Bhandarkar said, "When people are jailed for saying 'Jai Sri Ram' or when a temple is attacked in Delhi they (49 people who wrote to PM Modi) don't say anything. Selective outrage is going on."

Fire breaks out in a building in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), July 26 (ANI): A massive fire broke out in a building in Ahmedabad today. Fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the flames. Fire fighting operation is underway and further details are awaited in this regard. While speaking to media, the fire official said, "Fire broke out on 5th-6th floor of the building. All people have been safely rescued, two were in serious condition and their status will be updated by the hospital soon."