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NIA raids Muhammad Sheikh Maiden's residence in TN's Madurai

Madurai (TN), July 20 (ANI): National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out raids in the residence of Muhammad Sheikh Maiden on Saturday. Raids are underway in Narimadu, Madurai in connection with Ansarulla terror group. Further details are awaited.

Newborn baby found from sewage in Haryana's Kaithal

Kaithal (Haryana), July 20 (ANI): A newborn baby girl was wrapped up into polythene and thrown into sewage in Haryana's Kaithal on Friday. The incident took place in Dogra gate area of Kaithal at around 4:00 am. Police reached on the spot while dogs were attacking the infant. She was later admitted into civil hospital. Girl's life is out of danger and her medical treatment is going on.

School children struggle to cross river through broken bridge in MP's Umaria

Umaria (Madhya Pradesh), July 20 (ANI): Children of Dadraudi, Kodar, Bartarai and other villages in Madhya Pradesh's Umaria struggle to cross a river through a damaged bridge to reach their school. "The bridge broke last year. People had put soil there which got washed away in the flood this year. When it rains we cannot go to school," said one of the children. However, not only children but even the villagers including women have been risking their lives by crossing the small river through the damaged pull. The District Education Officer (DEO) maintained that if the bridge is broken he will inform the concerned agency or department about it. While speaking to ANI on this matter, DEO Umesh Dhurve said, "If the bridge is broken, I will inform the concerned agency or department about it. As far as the children coming to school are concerned, I will talk to the principal and ask him if there is an alternate route to school." He further added that if there is any other alternate route to s

Mob lynching incidents: It's punishment Muslims are getting after 1947, says Azam Khan

New Delhi, July 20 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on mob lynching incidents Samajwadi Party (SP) leader and Rampur Member of Parliament (MP) Azam Khan said, "It's the punishment Muslims are getting after 1947. Muslims will face it whatever may it be. Why didn't our ancestors go to Pakistan? Ask this to Maulana Azad, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Patel and Bapu. They had made promises to Muslims."

Man thrashed, set ablaze by locals in UP's Barabanki, 2 arrested

Barabanki (Uttar Pradesh), July 20 (ANI): A man, Sujit Kumar, was thrashed and set ablaze by locals in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki on Friday. The incident took place in Raghopur village of Barabanki. This mishappening occurred after he was mistaken to be a thief when he hid in a house after being chased by dogs. He is now being admitted in a hospital. Two people have been arrested in this case. Sujit was on his way to in-laws house. While speaking to ANI on this matter, Superintendent of Police (SP) of Barabanki Akash Tomar said, "He was mistaken as a thief when he hid in a house after being chased by dogs. People thrashed him and tried to set him ablaze. Case of 'attempt to murder' has been registered and two were arrested. He is been referred to hospital in Lucknow and is stable now. We will arrest other accused too."

Forest dept rescues 10-feet long king cobra in Assam's Cachar

Cachar (Assam)/ Mangaluru (Karnataka), Jul 20 (ANI): A 10-feet long king cobra was rescued from Chotajalenga village in Assam's Cachar district yesterday. The snake was later released in Borail Wildlife Sanctuary. Meanwhile, a 9-feet long rock python was rescued from a house in Nanthoor area of Karnataka's Mangaluru.

India would need 450 MMTPA of refining capacity to start importing refined products: Dharmendra Pradhan

New Delhi, July 20 (ANI): While addressing a gathering at the Council on Energy, Environment and Water Energy Horizons 2019 in the national capital on Friday, Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan said, "In India, we have current domestic refining capacity of 250 MMTPA (Mn Metric Ton Per Annum). Recent studies have pointed out that even with an aggressive EV (electric vehicle) roll out plan, India would need 450 MMTPA of refining capacity." "Unless we pay attention to this demand growth, in another few years, we will have to start importing refined products along with crude. Anyone investing in the refinery would need reasonable assurance that there will be demand for the economic life of the investment," he added.

Cow shelter housing over 500 cows flooded in Bihar's Madhubani

Madhubani (Bihar), Jul 20 (ANI): 'Sri Ram Janki Math Gaushala' in Madhubani's Marwa village is flooded as the calamity hit state of Bihar. Gaushala houses around 500 abandoned and rescued cows. Locals say "We spoke to Circle Officer and other officers but haven't received help. Can't take 500 cows anywhere else, it'll cause traffic congestion." Caretaker Sandeep Kr Tiwari said, "Everything is flooded here, we now get fodder at a higher price from a distant place. A good veterinary doctor is needed here to take care of cows. Administration and officers are not listening to us. We need help from the govt."

Police rebut incident of cops threatening victim, witness of 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots

Muzaffarnagar (Uttar Pradesh), Jul 20 (ANI): After police personnel are allegedly seen threatening a victim and witness of 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots, Budhana Circle Officer Vijay Prakash said, "There's a criminal, wanted under Gangster Act. We had received info that he's at a house. Police went there. People at house let him flee and began fighting with police." He further added, "A case has been registered, matter is being investigated. Police doesn't do things like these. They had gone to nab a wanted criminal. This is the case here."

Watch: Maharashtra Congress working president argues with cops to meet rebel Karnataka MLA

Mumbai, Jul 20 (ANI): An altercation took place between Maharashtra Congress working president Yashomati Thakur and Police at St George's Hospital where she tried to meet Karnataka Congress MLA Shrimant Patil. She asked hospital administration "How's he being treated for cardiac ailment when hospital doesn't have cardiac unit?"

Five, including two Afghans, held with 150 kg heroin in Delhi

New Delhi, Jul 20 (ANI): Delhi Police arrested five men and seized 150 kg of Afghan-origin Heroin worth $87 million. Delhi Police said that it was their largest haul of the drug. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Cell), Manishi Chandra said, "New Delhi range has busted an International narcotic drug syndicate. In investigation done till now, we have seized 150 kg of very high quality Afghan heroin. Five criminals have been arrested and some luxurious cars have been seized." Two of the five arrested were chemical experts from Afghanistan. Luxury cars like Toyota Camry, Honda Civic, and Corolla Altis were also seized by the police. Further investigation in the matter is currently underway.

Reduced use of AC during peak summers could help prevent premature deaths: Study

New Delhi, Jul 20 (ANI): You have heard about the excessive use of air conditioners being one of the factors influencing global warming and climate change. But did you know, use of air conditioners during peak summers is also one of the causes behind premature deaths? A new study from the University of Wisconsin-Madison analyses how out of 100,000 premature deaths in the US, nearly 500 are caused or exacerbated by air pollution which could be avoided simply by running the air conditioners a little less during the hottest months, Fast Company reports. The researchers found that with a 12 per cent reduction in the baseline electricity demand, the level of harmful pollutants such as nitrogen oxide, sulfur dioxide, and carbon dioxide can decline by up to 13 per cent each year. This would lead to lesser ambient particulate matter, preventing around 475 deaths.

New e-challan system, e-payment gateway launched for use of Delhi Traffic Police

New Delhi, Jul 20 (ANI): Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik today launched the new e-challan system. He also launched the e-payment gateway for the use of Delhi Traffic Police. The system will help in saving time and man power. Induction of new technology into traffic management will ease the system.

13-year-old boy commits suicide after losing class leader election in Telangana's Bhongir

Bhongir (Telangana), Jul 20 (ANI): A 13-year-old boy studying in class 8 allegedly committed suicide after losing the class leader election held recently at his school. The deceased has been identified as Charan and was found dead on the railway track at Ramannapet area on Friday. He went missing since Thursday evening. Narayana Reddy, DCP, Bhonghir said while speaking to ANI, "In the wee hours, we received a complaint from the parents of 13-year-old boy stating that he was missing since Thursday evening. Immediately, a missing case was registered and on Friday afternoon he was found dead on the railway track at Ramannapet area". "It is noticed that he was disturbed since last three days as he lost the class leadership elections in his school. He was studying in 8th standard and three days ago the school management had conducted elections in his class for class leader and he lost the elections against a girl student. He was disturbed following which he committed suicide," said Reddy. T

Governor Satya Pal Malik flags off electric buses in Srinagar

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), Jul 20 (ANI): Governor Satya Pal Malik flagged off 20 electric buses in Srinagar on Friday. Union Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprise, Arvind Sawant was also present at the event. The project was launched under the FAME India (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles in India) scheme Phase-II.

Locals take initiative to protect their village from flood in Bihar's Darbhanga

Darbhanga (Bihar), Jul 20 (ANI): Residents of Karjapatti village in Darbhanga district are stopping water from entering their village using bamboo stems and sand bags, on their own. Speaking to ANI, locals said, "There's utter negligence by the administration. Minister Prem Kumar had visited the area, he could see the situation but didn't inspect. Had he inspected and informed administration, we need not have done this. There are two more locations like this, we will go there too after finishing here."

Support at home helps stroke patients adjust after hospital stay: Study

New Delhi, Jul 20 (ANI): Stroke patients who come home from the hospital often feel unprepared and so are their caregivers, suggests a study. However, according to a study published in the journal 'Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes', when a home-based support network uses social work case managers and online resources, quality of life and confidence in managing one's health improves. The study began with a series of focus groups conducted before the clinical trial where researchers asked stroke patients and caregivers about what worried them most. According to Fritz, 72 per cent of stroke patients felt unprepared to go home, 91 per cent were worried about having another stroke and 82 per cent didn't fully understand their medications, such as when to take them and what dosage they needed.

Watch: DRDO successfully carries out test of 3rd Generation Anti-Tank Guided Missile

Pokhran (Rajasthan), July 19 (ANI): NAG, the DRDO's indigenously developed the 3rd Generation Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM). It has successfully undergone a series of summer trials at Rajasthan's Pokhran field firing ranges carried out by the Indian Army from 7-18 July 2019.

West Bengal primary teachers protest against the state government

Kolkata, July 19 (ANI): West Bengal Primary Teachers under the banner of (UUPTWA) Protested against state government by sitting on hunger strike in Salt Lake area. They are protesting since 12th July, demanding equivalent salary as compare to other states. According to the protesting teachers, they have failed to get any assurance from the state government despite of informing their demands several times.

Man allegedly beaten up for refusing to chant 'Jai Shri Ram' in Aurangabad

Aurangabad (Maharashtra), July 19 (ANI): A man was allegedly beaten up for refusing to chant 'Jai Shri Ram' in Maharashtra's Aurangabad. Madhukar Sawant, Police Inspector, Begampura, said, "Complaint has been received. Facts will be revealed after investigation completes."