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Govt is taking strong actions against Pakistan Father of martyr Capt Vikram Batra

Palampur (HP), July 26 (ANI): GL Batra, father of martyr Captain Vikram Batra, who lost his life in Kargil War, said, "Government is taking strong actions against Pakistan as it continues to support infiltration and terrorism. I'd requested the government in Delhi to rename roads in Delhi after Param Vir Chakra awardees, yet to receive a response on it." Country is celebrating 20 years of Kargil War today to rekindle the proud and valour of Kargil soldiers. Kargil War was an armed conflict between India and Pakistan which took place in 1999.

Kargil Vijay Diwas: BSF personnel pay tribute to Kargil heroes at War Memorial

Drass (JandK), July 26 (ANI): BSF personnel paid tribute to Kargil heroes at War Memorial in JandK's Drass. Families of war heroes were also present at the memorial. They also paid tribute to the soldiers who took part in Operation Vijay. Country is celebrating 20 years of Kargil War to rekindle the proud and valour of the Kargil soldiers. Kargil War was an armed conflict between India and Pakistan which took place in 1999. The war memorial has around 500 tombstones with the names of the soldiers inscribed in them.

Kargil Vijay Diwas: Park dedicated to Indian soldiers constructed in Karnataka's Shivamogga

Shivamogga (Karnataka), Jul 26 (ANI): A park dedicated to Indian soldiers has been constructed in Karnataka's Shivamogga. It will be inaugurated today on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas. Country is celebrating 20 years of Kargil War to honour the bravehearts. The Kargil War was an armed conflict between India and Pakistan which took place in 1999.

BJP leader calls for chopping off Azam Khan's head for his comments on Rama Devi

Amroha (UP), Jul 26 (ANI): In a controversial statement, BJP leader Aftab Advani on Thursday called for chopping off Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan's head for his comment over MP Rama Devi. "Azam Khan's comment on woman MP Rama Devi is condemnable. We strongly condemn it and want to request the government of India that his head should be chopped off and left hanging from the door of Parliament..so that people like Azam Khan such as Asaduddin Owaisi who are there should know that what happens to those who insult women," he said in the video. "Insult to women should not be tolerated now. First, it was Jaya Prada, and now he has made lewd comments on the MP. This is condemnable. (bahut behuda bayan hai) I have earlier said this too that this old man has gone mad (ye budhha pagal ho chuka hai). It is necessary to kill him like a mad dog. He has become harmful to our country," Aftab said. Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan on Thursday stoked controversy in the Lok Sabha with his objectionab

Lenovo launches Tab V7 at Rs 12,990

New Delhi, July 26 (ANI): Lenovo has added a new tablet to its portfolio today. The Lenovo Tab V7 Android tablet is designed for entertainment on-the-go. The tablet features a 6.9-inch full HD display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 SoC, Dolby audio speakers, 4G VoLTE support, 5180mAh battery, fingerprint and facial recognition. It is equipped with a 13-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front camera. Lenovo Tab V7 is available in two configurations. The 3GB RAM+32GB internal storage model is priced at Rs 12,990, while the 4GB RAM+64GB internal storage model costs Rs 14,990. It will be available on Flipkart starting 1st August 2019.

Rajnath Singh launches Department of Defence Production Dashboard

New Delhi, July 26 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched Department of Defence Production Dashboard on Thursday. The dashboard is launched for effective monitoring of various initiatives and schemes taken up by his Ministry. The dynamic online dashboard shows all key data of the nation's defence manufacturing sector," the tweet further read. The dashboard has various categories, including export, production, Mission Raksha Gyan Shakti, Make 2 projects, startups and artificial intelligence. According to the newly created dashboard, India has exported its defence offset of 1,570 million dollars while exports worth Rs 3,323 crore. Defence production has set a target of Rs 90,000 crore for 2019-20. However, it met a target of Rs 80,502 crore in 2018-19.

VP Venkaiah Naidu releases book titled 'New-Age Technology and Industrial Revolution 4.0'

New Delhi, July 26 (ANI): Vice President Venkaiah Naidu released titled 'New-Age Technology and Industrial Revolution 4.0' book written by Rajya Sabha Member, Narendra Jadhav on Thursday. He congratulated him for giving the Book which is of great contemporary relevance. This book examines and elaborates on various dimensions of the so-called Industrial Revolution 4.0.

India deports 30 Bangladeshis from Assam

Silchar (Assam), July 26 (ANI): India has deported 30 Bangladeshis, who had illegally entered the Indian territory on Thursday. All deported Bangladeshis were lodged in detention camps in Assam after being arrested entering India without valid travel documents. They were deported to their country through Karimganj border.

Roads blocked due to heavy rainfall in Rishikesh

Rishikesh (Uttarakhand), July 26 (ANI): Road traffic came to a standstill due to heavy rainfall in Rishikesh causing roads blockade due to flash floods. Rishikesh chela Haridwar road completely blocked due to heavy rain in Rajaji National Park. The rainfall has also resulted in partial damage to many roads in the area. Due to flash flood people are facing lot of problem in commuting.

Many young drinkers are unaware of health messages on alcohol packaging: Study

New Delhi, July 26 (ANI): About 50 per cent of young drinkers are unaware of health messages on alcohol packaging, recent findings suggest. According to the latest study, just half of 11 to 19-year-old drinkers recall seeing health messages or warnings on alcohol packaging -- despite being an important target market for this information. Published in the Journal of Public Health, the research, the study investigated to what extent 11-19 year olds in the UK were aware of product information, health messaging or warnings on alcohol packaging during the previous month. The research team found that of those who identified themselves as 'current drinkers', just half had recalled seeing such information, and that fell to just one-third of the entire age group, regardless of their current drinking status. The study used data from the 2017 Youth Alcohol Policy Survey -- a cross-sectional, YouGov-conducted survey with 11 to 19-year-olds across the UK. Participants were asked whether they had se

Fake Loan Company busted, 33 nabbed

Noida (UP), July 26 (ANI): Noida Police busted a fake loan company racket on Thursday. Police arrested 33 people including 17 women who duped people in the name of providing loan at cheaper rate. According to official, a transaction of approximately Rs. one crore has been made within six months. Further investigations are underway.

Devotees from different faiths celebrate Chariot festival in Rameshwaram

Rameswaram (TN), July 26 (ANI): Devotees from different communities gathered at a church in Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram city on Wednesday to participate in a Chariot festival at Santhiyagappar Church. The festival was celebrated by a large number of people belonging to different faiths at the church on Wednesday night. A large number of people were seen cheering and enjoying with their family members during the festival.

LS Speaker should take action against Azam Khan, he should be disqualified: NCW Chief

New Delhi, July 25 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on Thursday, National Commission for Women Chief, Rekha Sharma on Azam Khan's comments on BJP MP Rama Devi in Lok Sabha said, "This is a shameful remark. Azam Khan is now doing this repeatedly. Lok Sabha Speaker should take action against him, he should be disqualified." Earlier, Samajwadi Party's MP Azam Khan's 'inappropriate' comments on BJP MP Rama Devi (who was in the Chair) sparked uproar in the house.

Triple Talaq bill's objective is to punish Muslim men: Shashi Tharoor

New Delhi, Jul 25 (ANI): As the Lok Sabha passed the The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019 also known as Triple Talaq Bill, senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said his party stands for women rights but the bill's only objective is to punish Muslim men singularly without punishing men from other communities for similar wrongdoing.

TT Championship organised in Srinagar to hunt talent in Valley

Srinagar (JandK), July 25 (ANI): Kashmir Table Tennis Association in collaboration with Jammu and Kashmir State Sports Council organized 'District Srinagar Table Tennis Championship' at Sher-e-Kashmir Indoor Sport Complex in Srinagar. The championship is being held under the age groups of 12, 14 and 17 category. The winners from the championship will be selected for state-level Table Tennis Championship and then to national level. Around 100 players from various schools and sports clubs are participating in the championship. The players who are participating in this championship appreciated this step taken by state sports council as it will help them to showcase their talent.

Ready to resign, if gave 'unparliamentary' remark: Azam Khan

New Delhi, July 25 (ANI): Samajwadi Party MP Azam Khan said on Thursday that he is ready to resign if there was any 'unparliamentary' remark made by him in Lok Sabha. Lok Sabha witnessed high drama when Azam Khan made certain remarks while responding to BJP's Rama Devi who was presiding over the proceedings, leading to uproar by MP's pressing from an apology from the Samajwadi Party leader.

India in touch with Pak seeking consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav: MEA

New Delhi, July 25 (ANI): India is in touch with Pakistan through diplomatic channels to demand consular access to Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav, facing death row there, with full compliance and conformity with ICJ judgment under the Vienna Convention, informed Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar. "We expect that full consular access should be granted to Kulbhushan Jadhav at the earliest in full compliance with the ICJ's judgment. We are in touch with Pakistani authorities in this regard and as and when there is an update we will let you know," he added.

More Muslim women will be left deserted now: Owaisi after LS passes Triple Talaq Bill

New Delhi, Jul 25 (ANI): After the Lok Sabha passed The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2019 also known as Triple Talaq Bill, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi claimed that the bill would lead to greater desertion of Muslim women. Owaisi added that if the government was so sympathetic towards Muslim women, then why it failed to convict even a single person for the rapes of Muslim women during the 2013 Muzaffarpur riots in Uttar Pradesh.

4 BJP MLAs in touch with me, claims Computer Baba in Madhya Pradesh

Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Jul 25 (ANI): A day after two BJP MLAs voted in favour of Congress Government's bill in Madhya Pradesh, Nam Das Tyagi, popularly known as Computer Baba said four BJP MLAs are in contact with him and he will present them before the public on Chief Minister Kamal Nath's order. Tyagi added that the four MLAs are not happy in the BJP and have desired to be a part of the Congress government. The two BJP MLAs, who had voted in favour of the Criminal Law (Madhya Pradesh Amendment) Bill, 2019, called their decision as "ghar wapsi" (homecoming).

AAI signs MoU with Aireon for aircraft surveillance over Indian Ocean

New Delhi (ANI) July 25, 2019: The Airports Authority of India signed MoU with Aireon, USA for implementation of Space Based Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast data (ADS-B) services for the oceanic regions of the Indian flight information regions (FIRs). The agreement was signed by Mansoor Ahmed of Airports Authority of India and Don Thoma, President and CEO, Aireon in the presence of Chairman of Airports Authority of India, Guruprasad Mohapatra in New Delhi. The ADS-B data services will provide the real time surveillance of airplanes over oceans falling in Indian Airspace. The Airports Authority of India is planning to commence trial operations of these services from January 2020 onwards. The estimated cost towards provisioning of these services is Rs.114 crores per year. With the ability to display an accurate and real-time picture of an aircraft, this technology will facilitate more efficient planning and offer a wider array of traffic control and management tools.