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SpiceJet flight carrying 40 passengers hits technical snag, lands soon after take-off

Renigunta (Andhra Pradesh), July 17 (ANI): A SpiceJet aircraft flying from Renigunta to Hyderabad was halted at Andhra Pradesh's Renigunta International Airport due to a technical snag today. The flight landed soon after take-off, when the pilot identified a technical snag in the aircraft, following which, the aircraft landed safely. Almost 40 passengers were onboard, when the technical snag was identified. The flight had originally travelled from Hyderabad to Tirupati International Airport. The flight was on its return journey, when the snag occurred.

Watch: Woman employee thrashed by doctor at private hospital in MP's Gwalior

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh), July 17 (ANI): A woman employee at a private hospital in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior was allegedly thrashed by a male duty doctor after an argument broke out between them. The incident which was captured in hospital's CCTV camera has gone viral on social media. In the video, duty doctor Gaurav Sharma, and Geeta Dikshit who was attending the reception desk of the hospital got into verbal argument over an issue following which Dikshit left her desk. However, Sharma followed Dikshit and started beating her, after which people present at the hospital intervened and separated the two. Police is investigating the case.

SC's verdict has given strength to democratic process: DK Shivakumar

Bengaluru, July 17 (ANI): In a major relief to the shaky Congress-JDS coalition, the Supreme Court on Wednesday said that the Karnataka Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar cannot be forced to take a decision within a time frame on the resignations of the rebel MLAs. While speaking to ANI, Congress leader DK Shivakumar said, "This landmark judgment has given strength to democratic process. Some BJP friends are trying to misguide that whip is not valid but the party can issue a whip and take necessary action as per anti-defection law."

Women organise 'Deep Hawan' for rainfall in Gujarat's Rajkot on occasion of 'Guru Purnima'

Rajkot (Gujarat), July 17(ANI): Monsoon has arrived in most of the states across the country till date, but in Gujarat's Saurashtra and Rajkot region rain is yet to come. Due to the deficiency of rainfall in some districts of Gujarat, the locals and farmers are worried about the situation. On the auspicious day of 'Guru Purnima', around 200 women of 'Patanjali Mahila Seva Samiti' organised a 'Deep Hawan' for rainfall in Rajkot.

Fire breaks out at godown in UP's Meerut

Meerut (UP), July 17 (ANI): A massive fire broke out at a godown in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut. Six fire tenders are at the spot to douse the fire. No casualties or injuries have been reported yet. Further details are awaited.

Pakistan fooling the world by arresting Hafiz Saeed: Special Public Prosecutor in 26/11 attacks

Mumbai, July 17 (ANI): Reacting to the arrest of Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed in Lahore, special prosecutor in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack case, Ujjwal Nikam, called the latest step by Pakistan as "drama", and said the country is "fooling" the world with Saeed's arrest. "Pakistan is fooling the world that they have arrested him, we have to see how they produce evidence in courts and how efforts are made to convict him, otherwise it is a drama," Nikam told ANI. Earlier in the day, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Punjab Police in Pakistan arrested Hafiz Saeed, who is the mastermind of the 26/11 attacks, and sent him to judicial custody.

ICJ verdict: 'We are hopeful, judgment will come in our favour', says Kulbhushan's Friend

Mumbai, July 17 (ANI): International Court of Justice is likely to deliver its verdict on Kulbhushan Jadhav today. Jadhav, an Indian national, has been sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court on alleged charges of espionage and terrorism. While speaking on the issue, Kulbhushan Jadhav's friend said, "Hopes are running high as the case has been taken and it has been perceived. The way Harish Salve has debated the case in ICJ, we are very positive, today is the verdict day and the judgment will come in our favour."

Madhya Pradesh gets its 1st international flight with Indore-Dubai service

Indore (Madhya Pradesh), July 17 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh's capital city Indore made it to the international aviation map with national carrier Air India launching a flight service to Dubai from the international airport. Flight AI 903 took wings from the Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar International Airport with 150 passengers after a traditional inaugural function. From Indore, Air India is operating a 162-seater A320neo aircraft, which will fly three times a week to Dubai.

CM Raghubar Das appeals everyone to maintain cleanliness during 'Shravani Mela'

Deoghar (Jharkhand), July 17 (ANI): Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Raghubar Das on Wednesday inaugurated 'Shravani Mela' in Deoghar. While speaking at the event, he said, "I appeal to the people of Deoghar to maintain the cleanliness in the mela as like 'Kumbh Mela'. Maintain the cleanliness in Deoghar so that whosoever will come to see 'Shravani Mela' will appreciate it.

SC will have to set timeline for Speakers in future: GVL Narasimha Rao on SC's verdict

New Delhi, July 17 (ANI): In a major relief to the shaky Congress-JDS coalition, the Supreme Court on Wednesday said that the Karnataka Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar cannot be forced to take a decision within a time frame on the resignations of the rebel MLAs. Speaking on this issue, BJP spokesperson GVL Narasimha Rao said, "Supreme Court in its final verdict will have to create timelines for Speakers to decide a matter be it Assembly or Parliament. If required we will look at need for amending the act so that Speakers can't go by their own whims and fancies."

Dharmendra trolls Hema Malini for sweeping outside Parliament, Twitterati go gaga over him

New Delhi, July 17 (ANI): Recently, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and MLA from Mathura, Hema Malini got trolled, when she picked up a broom and took part in a cleanliness drive at Parliament last Saturday. The latest who joined the list of trollers is none other than her husband Dharmendra. Actor Dharmendra joined the bandwagon and replied a user, when asked whether his wife had ever picked up a broom in her life. He gave the most epic comment and ended up saying he 'loves cleanliness'. Twitterati praised the actor for his candour.

CBI conducts raid at residence of former SP MP Atiq Ahmed

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), July 17 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted raid at the residence of former Samajwadi Party Member of Parliament (MP), Atiq Ahmed today in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj. Police and Rapid Action Force (RAF) team is present outside the residence of Atiq Ahmed. More details are awaited in this regard. While speaking to ANI on this matter, Lawyer of Atiq Ahmed Shaulat Hanif said, "At around 7:30 am, security forces arrived at his residence. A team of CBI is also present. The premises has been sealed, no one from outside is being allowed to go in. We don't have detailed information yet."

K'taka political crisis: 15 MLAs will not be compelled to attend the House tomorrow, says lawyer Mukul Rohatgi

New Delhi, July 17 (ANI): While speaking to media on Karnataka political crisis, lawyer representing Karnataka rebel Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) in the Supreme Court (SC), Mukul Rohatgi said, "In view of Trust Vote kept for tomorrow, SC has said two important things-15 MLAs will not be compelled to attend the House tomorrow. All 15 MLAs are given the liberty that may or may not go to the House tomorrow." "The three-line whip issued against them (rebel MLAs) to attend the House tomorrow is not operative in view of the SC judgement. Secondly, the Speaker has been given time to decide on the resignations as and when he wants to decide," lawyer added.

TMC MPs protest outside Parliament in Delhi, demand to bring Data Protection Law

New Delhi, July 17 (ANI): Trinamool Congress (TMC) Members of Parliament (MPs) protested outside the Parliament in the national capital today. They protested outside the Parliament to bring a Data Protection Law. TMC MPs Mahua Moitra and Derek O'Brien were also present in the protest at the Parliament.

Waiting for SC's decision, MLAs who resigned will not be affected, says BS Yeddyurappa

Bengaluru, July 17 (ANI): BJP leader BS Yeddyurappa offered prayers at Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple at Gavipuram in Bengaluru today. Today, Supreme Court is set to deliver its verdict on pleas of 15 rebel Congress-JD(S) MLAs. Supreme Court has said that the trust vote will take place on Thursday. While speaking on this issue, BJP leader BS Yeddyurappa said, "We are waiting for Supreme Court's decision, we are confident enough that CM will lose the mandate as he don't have the majority." "We are waiting for Supreme Court's decision, the MLAs, who have resigned will not be affected. Tomorrow, Chief Minister is going to move the confidence motion, he will lose the mandate, let us see what will happen."

Karnataka CM has lost his mandate, he must resign tomorrow: BS Yeddyurappa on SC's verdict

Bengaluru, July 17 (ANI): While addressing the mediapersons on Supreme Court's (SC) verdict in Karnataka rebel MLAs case, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran leader and former Karnataka chief minister BS Yeddyurappa said, "Karnataka CM has lost his mandate, when there is no majority he must resign tomorrow. I welcome SC's decision, it's the victory of constitution and democracy, a moral victory for rebel MLAs. It's only an interim order and SC will decide powers of Speaker in future."

Woman, man arrested for misbehaving and manhandling traffic cop in Delhi's Mayapuri

New Delhi, July 17 (ANI): A woman and a man misbehaved and manhandled a traffic police cop in Delhi's Mayapuri area. Two wheeler driver Anil Pandey and pillion rider Madhuri misbehaved with the traffic cop on being stopped for not wearing a helmet. According to the police, the two were heavily drunk. They were later arrested after the case has been registered against them on complaint of the traffic police personnel.

Exchange of fire underway between terrorists and security forces in JandK's Sopore

Sopore (JandK), July 17 (ANI): An exchange of fire is underway between terrorists and security forces in JandK's Sopore today. The incident took place in north Kashmir's Baramulla district. The area has been cordoned off. The exchange of fire began after security forces launched cordon and search operation at Gund Brath area of Sopore after inputs of presence of terrorists in the area. Further details are awaited.

40 Rashtriya Rifles summer school for children of Gujjars, Bakerwals in JandK's Dhoke

Dhoke (JandK), July 17 (ANI): A unit of the Indian Army, the 40 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) is running a summer school for children of Gujjars and Bakerwals here. "We are taught, given notebooks, textbooks, stationery and food. If someone falls ill, he is given medicines," a participating child said. Children who have been participating in the summer school have displayed enthusiasm about the initiative. "Not only us, our animals are also given medical help if they fall ill," said one of the children.

Watch: Rain lashes in Delhi, brings respite from scorching heat

New Delhi, July 17 (ANI): Rain lashed in the national capital on Wednesday morning. It brought respite from scorching heat. The weather remained rainy since early morning.