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Sheila Dikshit's demise is loss to Indian politics: Shahnawaz Hussain

New Delhi, Jul 20 (ANI): Former Chief Minister of Delhi and veteran Congress leader Sheila Dikshit passed away on Saturday. BJP's national spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain expressed his grief on her demise by saying that her death was a loss to Indian politics. Dikshit added that he learned a lot from her and she loved him like a son. The three-time Delhi chief minister was 81-year-old.

Country will never forget Sheila Dikshit: Priyanka Gandhi

Varanasi (UP), July 20 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi reacted on sudden demise of former chief minister of Delhi and Congress leader Sheila Dikshit. She said, "Deeply saddened by the demise of Sheila Dikshit Ji. She loved me, whatever she did for Delhi and the country, people will remember it. She was a big leader of the party, her (Sheila Dikshit) contribution towards party, politics of Nation and especially to Delhi, is immense."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.

BJP politicos express grief on Sheila Dikshit's demise

New Delhi, July 20 (ANI): Former Chief Minister of Delhi and veteran Congress leader Sheila Dikshit passed away on Saturday. The three-time Delhi chief minister was 81-year-old. BJP politicos and Ministers also expressed their sorrow on her demise. Union Minister of Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that Sheila Dikshit worked for public welfare. Delhi President Manoj Tiwari said, "I had met her recently, it is a big shock. I remember how she welcomed me like a mother. Delhi will miss her. May God give her family and her closed ones the strength to bear this loss." Dikshit was admitted to Fortis Hospital in critical condition.

Devotees offer 'bael' fruit at 'Mahaliamman Temple' to pray for monsoon in Coimbatore

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), Jul 20 (ANI): This year's monsoon has left many states including Bihar and Assam flooded, but Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore is still waiting for its share of rainfall. Devotees are offering 'bael' fruit at the 'Mahaliamman Temple' to pray for good monsoon in Coimbatore. People in Tamil Nadu are observing 'Aadi' month-the fourth month of Tamil calendar-during which devotees believe they receive whatever they wish for.

Part of 18th-century gateway collapses in Delhi, crushes car

New Delhi, Jul 20 (ANI): A part of 18th-century gateway collapsed in East of Kailash's Garhi village of national capital on July 18th. The gateway was collapsed on a car that was parked underneath. No casualties have been reported. According to Resident Welfare Association (RWA) president M Pal, "People use this gateway a lot, had it collapsed in daytime, it could have could have resulted in a big incident." Pal also said that he approached MP of the area Meenakshi Lekhi in 2016, she wrote to officials of Delhi Development Authority (DDA), then they wrote to Archaeological Survey of India but nothing has happened to repair the structure.

Delhi Congress in deep sorrow on Sheila Dikshit's demise, says Hasan Ahmed

New Delhi, Jul 20 (ANI): Former Chief Minister of Delhi and veteran Congress leader Sheila Dikshit passed away on Saturday. The three-time Delhi chief minister was 81-year-old. Showing sorrow on her demise, Congress leader Hasan Ahmed said, "Sheila Dikshit was a veteran politician and she was like our mother. Her death is a shock for us. Delhi congressmen are in deep sorrow." Dikshit was admitted to Fortis Hospital.

Sheila Dikshit passes away at 81

New Delhi, Jul 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.

J-K's problems will be solved; no power in the world can stop it: Rajnath Singh

Kathua (J-K), July 20 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh firmly said that problems of the valley will be resolved and nobody in the world can stop it. He said, "People who are running a movement in Kashmir, if they want a solution through it, I appeal to them to at least sit and talk once, to understand what is the issue, what are the problems, so they could be solved together." He added, "Problem of Kashmir will get solved, no power in the world can stop it. If somebody does not want a solution through talks, then we know very well how a solution can be found." Earlier today, Defence Minister visited the Kargil War Memorial and paid tribute to soldiers who laid down their lives in 1999 war with Pakistan. Rajnath Singh is on a day-long visit ahead of 'Kargil Vijay Diwas'.

Construction work of Mughal road underway

Rajouri (J-K), July 20 (ANI): Historical Mughal Road construction work has started for the first time after 2012. Mughal Road in Rajouri connects Kashmir valley with the rest of the country. The condition of Mughal Road turned bad due to avalanches and heavy snowfall. Now, the government has taken a big step for Mughal Road. Maximum tourists from across the nation travel to the Valley via Mughal Road.

Bihar floods result of excess rainfall in Nepal: State Minister Sanjay Jha

Darbhanga (Bihar), Jul 20 (ANI): Bihar's Water Resources Minister Sanjay Jha on Saturday said the flash floods which caused havoc in the state are a result of the excessive rainfall in Nepal. "The problem has not been created in Bihar. The problem is excess rainfall in Nepal. Our target is to repair dams that have been damaged," said Jha who was speaking on the prevalent situation in the state. The flash floods in Bihar have claimed the lives of around 30 people in the state in the last few days.

Chadwick Boseman on intense chase in '21 Bridges' trailer

New Delhi, July 20 (ANI): Comic-Con 2019 brought in a lot of surprises, one of which was the second trailer of 'Avengers' directors Russo brothers upcoming production '21 Bridges'. The thrilling trailer features an NYPD detective played by Chadwick Boseman, who sets out to hunt for a pair of cop killers unfolds a huge and surprising conspiracy. Determined to chase and find the killers, the detective goes to extreme measures and orders shut down of all possible avenues to leave the city. He shuts down '21 bridges', closes tunnels, seals off rivers, and eventually locks down the whole island of Manhattan. No one has a way in or out of the island which might either help or hurt this intense chase. Russo brothers sharing the trailer on their official twitter handle. Boseman who also starred in 'Black Panther' has teamed up with the 'Avengers' team for the upcoming thriller. The cast also includes big names like Sienna Miller, Stephan James, Keith David, Taylor Kitsch and academy-award winn

Patkura by-polls BJP candidate Bijoy Mohapatra cast his votepolice

Kendrapara (Odisha), July 20 (ANI): BJP candidate Bijoy Mohapatra cast his vote at polling booth today. BJD and BJP have carried out elaborate campaigns in the Patkura Vidhan Sabha constituency. Patkura by-polls is seen as prestige battle between CM Naveen Patnaik and Mohapatra.

Sonbhadra incident: TMC delegation sits on 'dharna' at Varanasi airport after getting stopped by police

Varanasi (UP), July 20 (ANI): All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) delegation sat on a 'dharna' at Varanasi airport, after they were stopped by police there. They were on their way to meet the victims of Sonbhadra's firing case. While speaking on this issue, TMC leader Derek O'Brien said, "ADM and SP have told us that we have been detained. We have told them that it can't be Sec-144 (prohibits assembly of more than 4 people) as only 3 of us are here. We intend to proceed to BHU Trauma Centre to meet the injured and then go to Sonbhadra."

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visits Kargil War Memorial in JandK

Dras (JandK), July 20 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited the Kargil War Memorial in Jammu and Kashmir's Dras. He also paid tributes to Indian soldiers who lost their lives during the Kargil war. Rajnath Singh is visiting Kargil as the Indian Army will celebrate the 20th anniversary of Operation Vijay. Indian Army successfully fought against the intrusion of militias as well as regular troops of Pakistan in Kargil in 1999.

Sonbhadra incident: Congress delegation meets Governor Ram Naik in Lucknow

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), July 20 (ANI): Congress delegation led by Pramod Tiwari met Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik in Lucknow today. They met him over Sonbhadra firing incident that claimed lives of 10 people. While speaking to ANI on the issue, Congress leader Pramod Tiwari said, "This government doesn't want that someone should wipe off victims' tears. Whatever has happened is unconstitutional and undemocratic and it seems as if Uttar Pradesh government has implemented undeclared emergency to hide its sins and short comings."

Sonbhadra firing case: Victim's family members meet Priyanka Gandhi in UP's Mirzapur

Mirzapur (UP), July 20 (ANI): Congress General Secretary of Uttar Pradesh (East), Priyanka Gandhi Vadra continued with her 'dharna' at Chunar Guest House in Mirzapur. Meanwhile, family members of the victims of Sonbhadra's firing case came to meet Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. Priyanka Gandhi said, "Government is stopping families of victims at guest house gate" The Sonbhadra firing incident took place in Ubbha village of Ghorawal where the village pradhan (head) went to take possession of his land he had purchased two years ago. However, he met with strong opposition from the villagers which triggered the firing allegedly by his aides leading to the death of 10 people.theft.

Chhapra mob lynching: Last rites of deceased performed

Chhapra (Bihar), July 20 (ANI): Three people who were beaten to death by locals in Bihar's Chhapra on July 20 were cremated today. The incident took place in Baniapur Tehsil of Saran district. The family and friends mourned the loss of their lives. Earlier, 3 people were beaten to death on suspicion of cattle theft.

Kashmiri entrepreneur starts 'Jhelum Cafe Fine Dine' to generate employment in Valley

Srinagar (JandK), July 20 (ANI): A young Kashmiri entrepreneur Adil Farooq Khan has started 'Jhelum Cafe Fine Dine' to generate employment in Srinagar. Adil hails from Srinagar and did his schooling from Burn Hall School. Adil later went to Delhi and completed his MBA from Delhi University (DU). He also did job in some private company in Delhi for around two years. Since childhood, he wanted to do something for his own people. He left the job and returned back to Valley to fulfill his dream. He started a food cafe to generate employment for others. He said Kashmiri youths have lot of talent and they have passion to do anything. They should come forward to start their business ventures as it will help the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The employees working in his business venture said that such types of outlets help them in giving employment opportunities.

Sonbhadra incident: Arjun Munda promises 'unbiased investigation' by state govt

New Delhi, July 20 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on the firing incident that took place in Uttar Pradesh's Sonbhadra and claimed 10 lives, Union Minister of Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda today said, "The incident is unfortunate. As per the information that I have received, state government is taking action. I think state government will do unbiased investigation and culprits will be punished."

Water enters at Sree Madanantheswara Sidhivinayaka Temple in Kerala's Kasaragod

Kasaragod (Kerala), July 20 (ANI): Heavy rain intensified and lashed in parts of Kerala. Water entered at Sree Madanantheswara Sidhivinayaka Temple in Kasaragod. Traffic congestion occurred in Kasaragod district due to flood in the area following heavy rainfall.