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Watch: Speaker of Odisha Assembly leaves House following uproar by MLAs

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Jul 23 (ANI): Speaker of Odisha Assembly Surya Narayan Patro left the House uproar by Congress and BJP MLAs over law and order situation in the state. MLAs came into well of the house and even tried to storm Speaker's podium.

BSF personnel pay tribute to Kargil War heroes in J-K's Budgam

Budgam (J-K), July 23 (ANI): Border Security Force (BSF) personnel paid tributes to jawans who lost their lives in Kargil War in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam. The ceremony happened at Humhama base camp. The Kargil War was an armed conflict between India and Pakistan, which took place 18 years ago between May and July 1999.

Malinga to retire from ODIs after first match against Bangladesh

New Delhi, July 23 (ANI): Sri Lankan pacer Lasith Malinga will be retiring from ODI cricket after the first game of the three-match series against Bangladesh, skipper Dimuth Karunaratne confirmed on Monday. Malinga is Sri Lanka's third-highest wicket-taker in ODI cricket and has scalped 335 wickets in the format so far. Only Muttiah Muralitharan and Chaminda Vaas have more wickets than him in ODI cricket. The 35-year-old was the team's highest wicket-taker in the recently concluded ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. He took 13 wickets in the tournament from seven innings. The pacer had retired from Test cricket in 2011, but he has continued to play other formats since then. Sri Lanka had finished at the sixth position in the World Cup as the side won three matches from nine games. The three-match ODI series is slated to begin on July 26.

We should speak in one voice on Kashmir as country's integrity is involved: VP Naidu

New Delhi, July 23 (ANI): Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President of India Venkaiah Naidu in Rajya Sabha on Tuesday told that Kashmir issue is the national issue and country's unity and integrity is involved. While addressing in the RS he said, "It is a national issue. Country's unity, integrity and national interest is involved, we should be seen speaking in one voice." His comments came after US President Trump gave a statement that PM Modi had asked Trump to 'mediate' on Kashmir issue.

India did not request Trump to 'mediate' on Kashmir, assures EAM Jaishankar in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi, July 23 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday told the Rajya Sabha that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not made any request to US President Donald Trump regarding 'mediation' with Pakistan on Kashmir issue as claimed by the US President. While addressing in the Rajya Sabha he said, "I would like to categorically assure the House that no such request has been made by PM Modi. It has been India's consistent position that all outstanding issues with Pakistan are discussed only bilaterally. Any engagement with Pakistan would require an end to cross-border terrorism."

PM Modi, HM Shah attend BJP parliamentary meeting

New Delhi, July 23 (ANI): BJP Parliamentary Party meeting underway at Parliament Library Building on Tuesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended the BJP Parliamentary meeting. Earlier, several MPs arrived for Parliamentary Party meeting at Parliament Library Building including Ravi Shankar Prasad, Pragya Singh Thakur and Kirron Kher.

ITBP organises event for Kargil War heroes in Punjab's Amritsar

Amritsar (Punjab), July 23 (ANI): Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) organised an event, 'Run for Martyr' in Punjab's Amritsar on Tuesday. The event was organised to commemorate the heroes of Kargil War. Both civilians and ITBP personnel participated in the event.

Impossible that PM Modi will ask anyone else: Shashi Tharoor on Trump's Kashmir 'mediation' offer

New Delhi, Jul 23 (ANI): Responding to United States of America president Donald Trump's 'mediation' remark on Kashmir issue, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said that Trump doesn't understand the issue. He said, "Trump doesn't know what's he saying. Maybe he didn't understand the issue or nobody briefed him. Impossible that PM Modi will ask anyone else because it's our clear policy that we don't want a 3rd party mediation. If we've to talk to Pak, we'll do that directly."

Bihar floods: Locals accuse government of inaction

Darbhanga (Bihar), July 23 (ANI): Several villages in Bihar's Darbhanga have been flooded following incessant downpour. Residents of several villages have been forced to set up temporary shelters on National Highway 57 after flood water entered their houses and farms. Locals complained of not receiving any monetary help from the state government and are facing hardships due to floods. Locals of a flood affected village in Bihar's Darbhanga said,"Our houses are flooded with water, and we don't have food to eat. We are yet to receive any help from the government.

K'taka Floor Test: BJP MLAs head to Vidhana Soudha

Bengaluru (Karnataka), July 23 (ANI): BJP MLAs left from Ramada Hotel for Vidhana Soudha in Karnataka's Bengaluru. HD Kumaraswamy government will face floor test in the Assembly today. Speaker K.R. Ramesh Kumar set 6 pm as the deadline to complete the voting on the confidence motion. The State Assembly has 225 members, including one nominated MLA. The halfway mark in the 225 member Assembly is 113.

K'taka floor test: BS Yeddyurappa and other BJP MLAs arrive at Vidhana Soudha

Bengaluru (Karnataka), July 23 (ANI): BS Yeddyurappa and other BJP MLAs arrived at Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru. HD Kumaraswamy government will face floor test in the Assembly today. Speaker K.R. Ramesh Kumar set 6 pm as the deadline to complete the voting on the confidence motion. The State Assembly has 225 members, including one nominated MLA. The halfway mark in the 225 member Assembly is 113.

Minor girl allegedly kidnapped and raped in Uttar Pradesh's Banda

Banda (UP), July 23 (ANI): A minor girl was allegedly abducted and raped by unidentified persons in Tindwari area of Banda."The complaint was registered by the girl that some persons kidnapped her from the house. Since she is a minor POCSO Act has been invoked and other relevant sections have been imposed. A case has been registered," said Raghvendra Singh, Circle Officer, Sadar. The girl has been sent for medical examination, he added.

ITBP Personnel administer oxygen to Amarnath pilgrims in J-K's Batal

Baltal (Jammu - Kashmir), July 23 (ANI): Continuing to extend a helping hand to Amarnath Yatra pilgrims, personnel of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) administered oxygen to devotees and shielded them from shooting stones. More than 161 pilgrims have been provided oxygen till now by ITBP personnel. Amarnath cave is considered as one of the holiest shrines for Hindus. ITBP is trying to provide all the possible aid to the pilgrims during their pilgrimage, to make their travel more convenient and safe. Impressed by the services provided, pilgrims were seen saluting and cheering for the personnel. In another attempt to help the devotees, ITBP troops made a human shield to protect them from getting injured by the stones falling from a mountain in Baltal. The 46-day-long yatra began on July 1, the day of Masik Shivratri, and will conclude on August 15.

Fire breaks out at chemical godown in Maharashtra's Bhiwandi

Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), July 23 (ANI): A massive fire broke out at chemical godown in Maharashtra's Bhiwandi. Four fire tenders are present at the spot to douse the flames. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. No casualties or injuries have been reported so far.

Terrorist hideout busted in J-K's Doda, arms seized

Doda (J-K), July 23 (ANI): Security forces busted a militant hideout in Jammu - Kashmir's Doda on Monday. Security forces seized a cache of arms and ammunition. A team of Rashtriya Rifles and Jammu and Kashmir police launched a joint search operation at the hideout located in the Mandhaan forest area of Gandoh in Doda district of Jammu. Eleven AK rifle magazines, four wireless sets, 581 AK 47 bullets, eight RPG rounds, five SLR magazines, one pistol magazine, one UBGL barrel, one Chinese pistol, one Desi Katta were among the items seized from the hideout.

Brothers of slain rifleman Aurangzeb join Indian Army

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir), July 23 (ANI): Mohammad Tariq and Mohammad Shabbir, brothers of slain Army rifleman, Aurangzeb on Monday joined the Indian Army during the enrolment parade of 100 new recruits here. Shabbir agreed with his brother's statements and expressed he was eager to serve the country. Both their parents were also present in the function and expressed happiness with their sons' decision. Aurangzeb was abducted from Pulwama by terrorists and later his bullet-ridden body was recovered on June 14 last year. The deceased Army man was proceeding towards his home for the festival of Eid, when he was abducted in broad daylight from a vehicle. After his abduction, the Jammu and Kashmir police had launched a massive manhunt. Aurangzeb belonged to 44 Rashtriya Rifles, and was posted in Shopian district.

Equifax to pay USD 700 million in a settlement over 2017 data breach: Report

New Delhi, July 23 (ANI): Equifax Inc is reportedly nearing a USD 700 million settlement with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over a massive data breach in 2017. The Wall Street Journal has reported that the settlement money would also resolve a nationwide consumer class-action lawsuit against Equifax. The 2017 data breach exposed nearly social security numbers and other sensitive personal information of nearly 150 million Americans.

Congressman Brad Sherman calls Trump's statement on Kashmir, 'amateurish', 'embarrassing'

New Delhi, July 23 (ANI): US Congressman Brad Sherman in a tweet said that everyone knows PM Modi would never suggest third-party mediation on Kashmir, Trump's statement is amateurish and delusional and embarrassing. "Everyone who knows anything about foreign policy in South Asia knows that India consistently opposes third-party mediation on Kashmir. Everyone knows PM Modi would never suggest such a thing. Trump's statement is amateurish and delusional and embarrassing." Sherman remarks came hours after President Trump during bilateral meeting with Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan at White House said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked him to 'mediate' on Kashmir issue.

Parents barriers to teen independence: Study

New Delhi, July 23 (ANI): Parents can act as barriers to teen independence by not giving them enough space to take up important responsibility, recent findings suggest. According to the study, nearly all parents (97 per cent) in a new national poll say they are helping their teen become more independent by using strategies like allowing them to make more choices (86 per cent), pushing them to handle things themselves (74 per cent) and no longer doing things for them (65 per cent). Despite this, one-quarter of parents surveyed say they are the main barrier to their teen's independence by not taking the time or effort to give their teen more responsibility, according to the research. "As children become teenagers, the role of parents shifts to helping them gain the knowledge and experience they will need for being independent adults," said Sarah Clark, lead author of the study. The report is based on responses from a nationally-representative sample of 877 parents of at least one child w

Rain causes waterlogging in Haldwani, triggers traffic jams

Haldwani (Uttarakhand), July 23 (ANI): Heavy rain intensified and lashed in parts of Uttarakhand's Haldwani. Due to heavy rain major roads of the city witnessed waterlogging and traffic jam situation. Today the maximum and minimum temperature of Haldwani is hovering around 27 degree Celsius and 32 degree Celsius.