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Man gets over Rs 1 billion electricity bill in UP's Hapur

Hapur (Uttar Pradesh), Jul 21 (ANI): In another case of sheer negligence of electricity department, a man got the electricity bill of over Rs one billion 28 crores in Uttar Pradesh's Hapur district. The consumer has a residential 2 kilowatt connection. The family is running back and forth to electricity department to get the bill fixed. However, electricity officers are calling it technical glitch.

Bring calm in your life with this ancient martial art form

Puducherry, Jul 21 (ANI): A centre in Puducherry is teaching ancient art of Kalaripayattu. Kalaripayattu is considered among the oldest scientific martial arts in the world. Ambience of centre will take you back in another age. Kalaripayattu is a wholesome combination of martial art, yoga and fitness. The physical activity is known for its contribution to a balanced body and mind.

Instagram is testing hiding likes, views

New Delhi, Jul 21 (ANI): Instagram is running a limited test in certain markets that hides the total number of likes and video views. In a tweet, Instagram announced that users in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Ireland, Italy, Japan, and New Zealand are part of the test. The purpose behind the test is to make users focus on the content rather than feel pressurised by seeing the number of likes by other users. However, users are divided on the need for the test. While some say it will help reduce the influence of Instagram on peoples' lives, others are asking the company to instead focus on bringing the chronological feed.

Locals abandon submerged village as flood situation worsens in Bihar's Dharbhanga

Dharbhanga (Bihar), Jul 21 (ANI): Residents of Dhadhiya village have lost everything in recent flood in Bihar's Dharbhanga district. Entire village is forced to move to safe place with their belongings. Many people have lost their houses, cattles and other possessions. They are using temporary arrangements to keep their family and cattles safe. Floods in Bihar have, reportedly, killed more than 90 people and displaced 11.5 million people. The state government has said that the relief and rehabilitation program is in full swing. The monsoon brings heavy rains to South Asia between June and October, often triggering floods later in the season.

LS Speaker Om Birla pays tribute to Sheila Dikshit

New Delhi, Jul 20 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid tribute to former Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit who passed away today at Fortis hospital in the national capital. Dikshit served the national capital as its chief minister for 15 straight years. Political leaders across party lines remembered Dikshit for her contribution to Delhi's development.

Sheila Dikshit's demise has created vacuum in Delhi politics: CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, July 20 (ANI): Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy CM Manish Sisodia paid tribute to Sheila Dikshit, who passed away today, due to cardiac arrest. She was admitted to Fortis Escorts Heart Institute in critical condition on Friday. She was the longest serving chief minister of Delhi. She also had a brief stint as Governor of Kerala in 2004. While speaking to ANI, CM Arvind Kejriwal said, "People of Delhi will miss her. She worked hard for Delhi. I pray to God to give the soul peace and support to the family."

Sheila Dikshit changed the face of Delhi: Kiran Bedi

New Delhi, Jul 20 (ANI): Reacting to the demise of former Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit, Pudducherry's Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi said the late senior Congress leader had changed the face of the national capital during her 15-year rule in Delhi. Bedi added that she personally saw the amount of development which happened in Delhi during Dikshit's tenure. Bedi called the three-time Delhi CM a cultural and polite woman.

Congress lost an experienced leader: Mallikarjun Kharge on Sheila Dikshit's demise

Bengaluru, Jul 20 (ANI): Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge said the party lost an experienced leader following the demise of former Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit, adding that an able woman leader has gone away from Congress. Kharge prayed for Dikshit's family to give them strength to bear the loss of the three-time Delhi chief minister.

12- year-old dies after falling into drain in Ghaziabad

Ghaziabad (UP), July 20 (ANI): A 12-year-old child died after he fell into an open drain in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad today. Rescue team was present at the spot. Further investigation is underway. More details are awaited.

CPI (M) politicos express grief on Sheila Dikshit's demise

New Delhi, Jul 20 (ANI): Former Chief Minister of Delhi and veteran Congress leader Sheila Dikshit passed away on Saturday. CPI (M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury said that she was a Congress senior leader and 3 time chief minister of Delhi and her work is still remembered by the people. "Her demise is a loss for Congress." said Yechury. Leader Brinda Karat also expressed her grief on her demise. The three-time Delhi chief minister was 81-year-old.

Sonia Gandhi pays tribute to Sheila Dikshit

New Delhi, July 20 (ANI): UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi paid tribute to former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit at her residence in Nizamuddin. Jyotiraditya Scindia also arrived at her residence to pay condolences. Former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit passed away at the age of 81 today. She was admitted to Fortis Escorts Heart Institute in critical condition on Friday. She was the longest serving chief minister of Delhi. She also had a brief stint as Governor of Kerala in 2004.

Sheila Dikshit will be remembered for her historic contribution to Delhi's development: Anand Sharma

New Delhi, Jul 20 (ANI): Reacting to the sudden demise of three-time Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, Congress leader Anand Sharma said the former will be remembered for the historic contribution for the development of the national capital. Sharma added that Dikshit's spirit was indomitable and she never said no to any task given by Congress party.

PM Modi pays tribute to former Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit

New Delhi, Jul 20 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit who passed away today at the age of 81 at Fortis hospital in the national capital. Dikshit served the national capital as its chief minister for 15 straight years. Political leaders across party lines remembered Dikshit for her contribution to Delhi's development.

Iranian coaches introduce new martial art form 'Hanguldo' in J-K

Srinagar (J-K), July 20 (ANI): Iranian coaches have introduced new martial art form namely 'Hanguldo' in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar, and its gaining good response. Two Iranian coaches started special training camp at Sher-I-Kashmir indoor stadium aimed to train the energetic and talented youth of the Valley. During this training camp, the coaches gave live demonstration. Hanguldo, is a Korean combat style, which is very popular in other countries as per the self defense point of view. "

Deeply saddened by demise of Sheila didi: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Patna (Bihar), July 20 (ANI): Former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit passed away at the age of 81 today. She was admitted to Fortis Escorts Heart Institute in critical condition on Friday. She was the longest serving chief minister of Delhi. She also had a brief stint as Governor of Kerala in 2004.While speaking to ANI, Shivraj Singh Chouhan said, "Deeply saddened by the demise of Sheila Didi. I pray to God to give the soul peace and support to the family."

Delhi Govt to declare 2-day state mourning over Sheila Dikshit's demise: Manish Sisodia

New Delhi, Jul 20 (ANI): Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia termed three-time Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit's death as very saddening, and said the Delhi Government will declare a two-day mourning to observe her demise. Sisodia also said that the people of the national capital gave her much respect, and will remember her for her tenure as chief minister of Delhi for 15 years.

Mortal remains of Sheila Dikshit brought to her residence in Delhi's Nizamuddin

New Delhi, July 20 (ANI): Mortal remains of Former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit were brought to her residence in Delhi's Nizamuddin. Sheila Dikshit passed away at the age of 81 today. She was admitted to Fortis Escorts Heart Institute in critical condition on Friday. She was the longest serving chief minister of Delhi. She also had a brief stint as Governor of Kerala in 2004.

IMA ponzi scam: Accused Mansoor Khan sent to ED custody till July 23

Bengaluru, July 20 (ANI): A Special PMLA Court in Bengaluru on Saturday sent founder-owner and main accused in the multi-crore IMA ponzi scam Mahammed Mansoor Khan to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody till July 23. He was produced before the special court where the agency sought his custodial remand. Earlier, in a separate video, he had said he would return to India and cooperate in the investigation and added that he had faith in the judiciary.

Bihar floods: Tejashwi Yadav requests Centre to sanction Rs 10,000 Crore for relief

Ranchi (Jharkhand), July 20 (ANI): Flood has made life miserable for people residing in Bihar. Speaking about the same, Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav said, "We request Modi government to declare flood and drought in Bihar a national calamity and sanction a package of Rs 10,000 Crore for the state as soon as possible."

Sheila Dikshit fought till her last breath, it is a great loss: Ahmed Patel

New Delhi, July 20 (ANI): Former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit passed away at the age of 81 today. She was admitted to Fortis Escorts Heart Institute in critical condition on Friday. She was the longest serving chief minister of Delhi. She also had a brief stint as Governor of Kerala in 2004.While speaking to ANI, Senior Congress Leader, Ahmed Patel said, "She was a fighter; her work will always be remembered. She fought till her last breath."He also added, "I think her mortal remains will be taken to their home in 1-1:30 hours, then it will be decided tomorrow morning when to take it to Congress headquarters, then it will be taken to Nigam Bodh Ghat."