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Woman burnt alive over land dispute in MP's Satna

Satna (Madhya Pradesh), Jul 23 (ANI): A woman was burnt alive in the Satna district of Madhya Pradesh over the issue of land dispute. She belonged to a Dalit community. The incident took place after a government official was inspecting the disputed place, and a quarrel between the two parties led to the unfortunate incident. Police has registered the case and has initiated enquiry into the incident.

Watch: Clash erupts between groups of college students in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu), July 23 (ANI): A massive clash erupted between two groups of college students in Chennai. The incident took place in Arumbakkam area of Chennai. During the incident students were seen brandishing sickles. More details are awaited in this regard.

Preparations in full swing at Drass War Memorial to celebrate 20th Kargil Vijay Diwas

Drass (J-K), Jul 23 (ANI): Preparations are in full swing to celebrate the anniversary of the 20th Kargil Vijay Diwas on July 26. Located on the Srinagar-Leh national highway, the Drass War Memorial was built in 2014 by the Indian Army to commemorate the sacrifices of the soldiers who fought the Kargil war. On July 26 1999, India successfully took command of the high outposts in Kargil which had been captured by Pakistani intruders. Memorial is situated at a staggering altitude of 15,000 feet above sea level.

'It is a matter of happiness': Farooq Abdullah on President Trump's claims on Kashmir mediation

Ajmer (Rajasthan), July 23 (ANI): Former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday congratulated PM Modi after Donald Trump claimed that PM Modi asked the former to mediate Kashmir issue and said, "It is a matter of happiness that when PM Modi talked to Trump, he had told him that Kashmir issue is complex and if there can be some help it would be good. I congratulate Modi, he too wants to use everything to solve this issue that is creating tensions between India and Pakistan."

Fake narratives being peddled to incite Sikhs in UK - Canada, says army veteran

Ludhiana (Punjab), July 23 (ANI): Lies and fake narratives are being peddled amongst Sikh diaspora of the United Kingdom and Canada to incite Sikhs against India by the Khalistani extremists, an army veteran has asserted. Brigadier (Retd.) D.S. Dhillon said that Indian Sikhs, who have been living there for past many years and have little idea of the ground situation in India, are consistently being fed with anti-India propaganda. He accused Pakistan of constantly hatching plots to malign India. The Khalistani extremists, with the man and material support of Pakistan, have been using social media platforms to spew anti-India venom. In fact some of their accounts are running within the coordinates of Pakistan. A number of accounts with "Referendum 2020" and Khalistan flag as their display picture on Facebook and Twitter are actively maligning India. Falsehoods and distortions of news are their forte. They have also been inviting youths in different parts of UK and Canada to demonstrat

Drones shower seeds in Gurugram

Gurugram(Haryana), July 23 (ANI): Bharat Vikas Parishad used drones to scatter and palnt abour 1 crore seeds in Aravalli region of Gurugram. The initiative promotes environmental awareness in south Haryana. Seeds of trees like Neem, Peepal, Jaanum and Rosewood were spread through drones, kites and the catapult for the first time in Aravalli hills. The seeds were spread. Intitiatives's success could set an example for other states.

Houses crumble in Bihar's Madhubani due to flood

Madhubani (Bihar), July 23 (ANI): Several people are badly affected by the floods in the state of Bihar. Houses in Naruar village of Bihar's Madhubani district faced wrath of flood. Villages in Bihar have been flooded following incessant downpour since weeks. Meanwhile, priest of a temple drowned in order to protect idol of god in flood water. The flood situation in Bihar has worsened, with lakhs of people displaced and many humans and animals are dead. Districts reporting maximum casualties are Madhubani, Araria, Sheohar and Darbhanga. While speaking to ANI, one of the student Jairam Yadav said, "All my books were swept away by water, I was preparing for exams but I don't have any books left now. My house has been collapsed and I don't know how I will be able to study now."

Water level recedes in Brahmaputra

Guwahati (Assam), July 23 (ANI): Water level has started receding in Brahmaputra. Water earlier reached danger level mark in Brahmaputra due to incessant rains. As per Assam State Disaster Management Authority, a total of 18 districts are suffering from flood waters. It has affected daily life and claimed several lives in Assam.

Indian Medical Association members protest against NMC bill outside AIIMS

New Delhi, Jul 23 (ANI): Student network of Indian Medical Association staged protest outside All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) over National Medical Commission (NMC) bill. The bill was introduced in Lok Sabha on Monday. Protestors called the bill 'anti-student' and 'anti-poor'. NMC bill seeks to replace Medical Council of India (MCI) to reform medical sector in India.

Woman throws 3-month-old son from hospital's 4th floor in Lucknow

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Jul 23 (ANI): A woman threw her 3-month-old son from the fourth floor of hospital resulting in the death of the child. Reportedly, she was tired of her child's illness. An FIR has been registered against the woman by her husband. Police official said, "A woman threw her son from the fourth floor resulting in the death of the child. We are evaluating the CCTV footage. Investigation in the matter is underway. The husband has registered an FIR against the woman."

DU students, teachers protest against alleged RSS interference in varsity's syllabus

New Delhi, Jul 23 (ANI): A number of students' unions including the All India Students Association (AISA) and Students' Federation of India (SFI) today took out a march to the premises of Delhi University to protest against the alleged interference of RSS in the varsity's syllabus. The protesting students, who were accompanied by the DU Teachers Association, called their march an attempt to save academic freedom. "ABVP and RSS want to color the syllabus of DU with their ideology. They don't want the students to learn different things and question what they study. We are saying that a university is a place where students should get space to learn different ideologies and get to debate, and if such space doesn't exist, you're attacking on the minds of the students," said Deepak who studies at DU. ABVP has called the march unfortunate.

50-wagon train carrying 5 MLD water from Vellore reaches Chennai

Chennai, July 23(ANI): A 50-wagon train carrying 5 MLD (Millions of Liters Per Day) water from Jolarpet in Vellore reached in Chennai on Tuesday. The state government had announced to bring in water from Vellore by rail wagon as Chennai is facing acute water crisis. As per the announcement by Tamil Naidu CM, logistics and ground check have been done to bring water from Jolarpet to Chennai by train.

Watch: Tej Pratap Yadav offers prayers being dressed as Lord Shiva

Patna (Bihar), July 23 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tej Pratap Yadav offered prayers being dressed as Lord Shiva in Bihar's Patna on Tuesday. He also offered prayers at a temple. He is the elder son of Lalu Prasad Yadav. According to the tradition, it is believed that worshipping Lord Shiva during the 'Sawan' keeps people blessed with wealth and prosperity. Many devotees observe fasts on all the Mondays of 'Sawan' month.

PM Modi should debunk President Trump's claims on Kashmir 'mediation': Manish Tewari

New Delhi, July 23 (ANI): Congress leader Manish Tewari in Lok Sabha said when PM Modi met President Trump in Osaka, he invited Trump to intervene in Kashmir issue. While speaking in Lok Sabha on Tuesday, Tewari said, "President Trump had said that when they (PM Modi-President Trump) met in Osaka, PM asked him why you don't mediate in Kashmir? He said PM invited him to intervene." "We would like to demand that the PM comes to the House and clarifies if such a conversation took place between the two. If it didn't, he should say that the US President is giving false statements and is lying about Kashmir." He added.

4 arrested in Jharkhand's Giridih for practicing witchcraft

Giridih (Jharkhand), Jul 23 (ANI): Jharkhand Police arrested four people on the charges of forcing two men and a woman consuming urine in the name of witchcraft in Giridh district. One accused is still on the run. The arrested include two man and two women while one man is still to be arrested, and all five are accused of beating the three victims, whom the accused termed demons, and making them drink urine and human feces in Jhanjhri Mohalla.

Vande Bharat Express' trial underway on Delhi-Katra route

Ludhiana (Punjab), July 23 (ANI): A trial run of Vande Bharat Express on Delhi-Katra route is being conducted by Indian Railways' Northern Railway zone. The train which started from New Delhi railway station yesterday will return to the station today. Vande Bharat is expected to reduce travel time between Delhi-Katra from 12 hours to 8 hours.

LK Advani, Om Birla pay tribute to Bal Gangadhar Tilak on his birth anniversary

New Delhi, July 23 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Lal Krishna Advani paid tribute to Bal Gangadhar Tilak on the occasion of his birth anniversary on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla also paid his tribute to Tilak in the Central Hall of Parliament House. Bal Gangadhar Tilak was the first leader of Indian Independence Movement. British also called him 'Father of Indian unrest'.

CM Capt Amarinder Singh conducts aerial survey of flood-affected areas in Punjab

Punjab, July 23 (ANI): Punjab's Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh conducted aerial survey of flood affected areas in Patiala and Sangrur today. The survey was conducted to assess the damage to crops and other assets due to flooding caused by a breach in Ghaggar river, following torrential rains.

K'taka crisis: SC optimistic that Speaker will hold floor test today, says rebel MLAs' lawyer

New Delhi, Jul 23 (ANI): Representing the case on behalf of Karnataka rebel MLAs, senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi said that Supreme Court has passed an order that Speaker will hold the floor test today. He said, "SC has passed an order saying that Court is optimistic that Speaker will hold floor test today; has kept the matter for tomorrow. I hope the Speaker realizes what his position is, what Constitution obliges him to do." Karnataka rebel MLAs have filed a plea against Karnataka Assembly Speaker Ramesh Kumar for keeping their resignation on hold.

Delegation of young Chinese Parliamentarians meets Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman

New Delhi, July 23 (ANI): A delegation of young Parliamentarians of China met Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Harivansh Narayan Singh on Tuesday in Delhi. The China delegation is here to strengthen parliamentary exchanges, economic and strategic relations. They took group photo with Deputy Chairman of RS and they also gifted a shield to him.