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Assam flood: Indian Army conducts rescue operation in Nalbari

Nalbari (Assam), July 16 (ANI): Indian Army rescued at least 160 people during a night operation on July 15 in Assam's Nalbari district. Torrential downpour has flooded133 villages and affected approximately 1, 50,000 population. Due to incessant rainfall, several districts in Assam are affected.

French man allegedly stabbed at hotel in Ajmer

Ajmer (Rajasthan), July 16 (ANI): A French national was allegedly attacked in a hotel where he was residing today. The mishap took place in Rajasthan's Ajmer. The injured man has been admitted to Jawahar Lal Nehru Hospital for the treatment. Further investigation is underway. Ajmer SP K Rashtradeep said, "Yet to be ascertained if he was attacked. We went through CCTV footage and didn't find anyone entering or leaving hotel till 5:30 am, while he claims he was attacked around 3 to 4 AM."

Former SP leader Neeraj Shekhar joins BJP

New Delhi, July 16 (ANI): Former Samajwadi Party leader Neeraj Shekhar joined Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday in Delhi. He joined the party in presence of BJP general secretary Bhupender Yadav. He is the son of former Prime Minister Chandra Shekhar. Earlier, he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior BJP leaders.

Mumbai building collapse: Death toll rises to 4, several injured

Mumbai, July 16 (ANI): The death toll has risen to three after 4-storey building collapsed in Mumbai's Dongri, today as confirmed by Mumbai Police. At least eight people have been injured in the incident, so far. More than 40 people are feared trapped under the debris. A woman was also rescued by NDRF personnel from the debris of the building. Fire officials and a team of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) are on the rescue site. More details are awaited.

'Swarnim Bus Yatra' reaches Jammu today

Kathua (J-K), July 16 (ANI): With the message of peace, prosperity and golden India, the 'Swarnim Bus Yatra' started from Gujarat on August 13, 2017 and has reached to its 24th state of country, Jammu on July 16, 2019. Lead by Veena Didi, yatra saw the participation of around 1.5 lakh people. They were welcomed by Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwavidyalaya in Kathua. They entered to Kathua with great zeal and zest and were given rousing welcome in traditional way. The Director Social welfare Dr Bharat Bhushan and DSP KD Bhagat were also present to welcome yatris. The main aim of the yatra is to aware the youth and other people of society to adopt morale values, build good character, and abandon the social evils like drug abuse, violence etc. Yatris also took the pledge for giving up bad habits like drug addiction. While speaking to media personnel on the yatra, President of Prajapita Brahma Kumaris Ishwariya Vishwavidyalaya (North India), Arun Koshik said, "65% youth are power

Mumbai building collapse: 3 teams of NDRF engaged in rescue operations, says DG Pradhan

Mumbai, July 16 (ANI): The Deputy General of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), S N Pradhan on Mumbai building collapse said, "3 teams of NDRF are engaged in rescue operations, pathway to the collapsed building is very narrow and the vehicles with rescue equipment are unable to reach there, team is carrying equipment on foot." The death toll has risen to four and at least eight people have been injured in the incident, so far. More than 40 people are feared trapped under the debris.

Watch: Bareilly Mayor shouts at Health Officer alleging that officer is corrupt

Bareilly (UP), July 16 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly Mayor Umesh Gautam shouted at a Health Officer alleging that the officer is indulging in corruption on Monday. Gautam heckled and pushed government officers. This incident took place when the mayor came to the municipal office. A case has been registered against 50 people, including the Mayor, on the Health Officer's complaint.

CM Yogi offers prayers on occasion of 'Guru Purnima' at Gorakhnath Math

Gorakhpur (UP), July 16 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is on a-day visit to his city Gorakhpur on Tuesday. On the occasion of 'Guru Purnima,' he offered prayers to his Guru Mahant Avaidyanath. Besides being the CM of Uttar Pradesh, he is also the 'Pithalishwar' (head) of Gorakhnath Math.

Punjab will not tolerate any pro-Khalistan sloganeering

Ludhiana (Punjab), July 16 (ANI): Various organisations in Punjab have raised concerns over Pakistan's ill-fated designs to create disturbance in Punjab by giving a push to pro-Khalistan secessionist movement by a handful of people sitting offshore. They have condemned the 'Referendum 2020' by the pro-Khalistan outfit Sikhs for Justice and called for strict action against those propagating anti-India movement. During the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 matches in the UK, few Sikhs along with Pakistani fans raised pro-Khalistan slogans which saw a large scale condemnation. Countries like the UK and Canada have routinely provided support to the Khalistanis. These Sikhs are allegedly backed and financed by Pakistan's spy agency, the ISI. The intelligence agency ISI has also been blamed for promoting Khalistan agenda under the guise of Sikh pilgrimage via the Kartarpur corridor.

Hyderabad Police conducts cordon and search ops to nab illegal immigrants

Gorakhpur (UP), July 16 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is on a-day visit to his city Gorakhpur on Tuesday. On the occasion of 'Guru Purnima,' he offered prayers to his Guru Mahant Avaidyanath. Besides being the CM of Uttar Pradesh, he is also the 'Pithalishwar' (head) of Gorakhnath Math.

Watch: Indore Municipal Corporation demolishes illegal building by controlled explosion

Indore (Madhya Pradesh), July 16 (ANI): An illegal building was demolished by Municipal Corporation in Madhya Pradesh earlier today. The building was located in Indore's Kamdhenu Nagar.

26 teams of SDRF and NDRF have rescued around 1,25,000 people safely from flood affected areas: Nitish Kumar

Patna (Bihar), July 16 (ANI): While speaking in Bihar Assembly on Tuesday, Chief Minister of the state Nitish Kumar reacted on the flood-affected areas and said, "25 people have died due to floods in the state so far. Relief and rescue operations are underway. 26 teams of SDRF and NDRF have rescued around 1,25,000 people safely from flood-affected areas. 199 relief camps have been set up, 676 community kitchens have been set up, more such steps will be taken."

CM Raghubar Das urges devotees to visit Jharkhand for 'Shravani Mela'

Ranchi (Jharkhand), July 16 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das has urged devotees from all over the country to visit the state for the 'Shravani Mela' for which the government has made 'available' all the facilities in Deoghar. Das added that although the government has done all the preparations for the smooth conduct of 'Shravani Mela' for the incoming devotees, the administration will also solve people's problems through social media.

Tibetans in exile condemn Chinese statements about reincarnation of Dalai Lama

Dharamshala (HP), July 16 (ANI): China chose to ignore that appointment of the next Dalai Lama involves a certain spiritual process. Earlier, in 2011 the Chinese foreign ministry declared that only the government in Beijing can appoint the next Dalai Lama and no recognition should be given to any other succession candidate. While speaking to ANI on this matter, Speaker of Tibetan Parliament in-exile Pema Jungney said, "China is a communist country and they don't have any faith in religion whereas the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama is a matter of our religious faith. Tibet was an independent Nation before the illegal occupation by China and should reincarnation of the Dalai Lama will be decided by the office of the Dalai Lama only". To this Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche, former PM in-exile and envoy of the Dalai Lama added, "not by government of China neither the Government of India has anything to do with that and that has been made very clear by his holiness 2011 declaration that's very c

Watch: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis reacts to Dongri building collapse

Mumbai, July 16 (ANI): Reacting to the Dongri building collapse in Mumbai, where at least two people have died and over 30 are still feared trapped, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the entire focus of the administration for now is on to rescue the trapped family members. Fadnavis added that after the rescue operation, an investigation will be done to find the cause of the collapse. The four-storey collapsed building is said to be 100-year-old, and was reportedly in dilapidated condition. Five persons have been evacuated from the rescue site even as more than 30 people are still feared trapped.

PM asks MPs to ensure better reach of govt schemes

New Delhi, July 16 (ANI): Today, BJP Parliamentary Party meeting was held at Parliament Library Building. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah along with all party leaders attended the meeting. Speaking on the issue, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said that Prime Minister Modi that each district is being monitored for implementation of government schemes, MPs have to get involved with officials to take all schemes to the people. "Aspirational districts in the entire country are competing with each other over different yardsticks and the data is updated every day on websites. Each district is being monitored for implementation of government schemes and MPs have to get involved with officials to take all these schemes to people."

K'taka crisis: My resignation is not accepted, will come for floor test, says Ramalinga Reddy

Bengaluru, July 16 (ANI): In an ongoing political turmoil in Karnataka, Congress-JD(S) Government has plunged into crisis following the resignation by several MLAs from the house. Speaking on the issue, Rebel Karnataka Congress MLA Ramalinga Reddy said that his resignation was completely internal. He also said that his resignation has not been accepted yet and so he is still the member of assembly. "I went to see doctor, it got delayed. Speakers' office will call me, I will go today or tomorrow, whenever they call me. The reason of resignation was internal. I will have to come for the floor test, my resignation is not accepted," he added.

CM Kejriwal inaugurates new RTR flyover, says will ease to commute to IGI Airport

New Delhi, July 16 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal inaugurated new Rao Tula Ram (RTR) flyover on Tuesday. The newly constructed 2.7 km flyover branches out of Munirka flyover and ends before Army Research and Referral Hospital near Subroto Park close to National Highway-8.While speaking to mediapersons, Kejriwal said, "Rao Tula Ram flyover started from today onwards. People traveling towards Airport or Gurugram, can now easily travel. It also reduces the traffic congestion."

2 dead in Dongri building collapse, over 30 still trapped

Mumbai, July 16 (ANI): Atleast two people have died in Mumbai's Dongri, where a four-storey building collapsed. Five persons have been rescued during the evacuation operation, even as more than 30 people are feared trapped under the debris. Fire officials and a team of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) are on the rescue site. More details are awaited.

Several cows feared trapped after roof of cow shelter collapsed in Punjab's Bathinda

Bathinda (Punjab), July 16 (ANI): Several cows were feared trapped after roof of the cow shelter collapsed in Punjab's Bathinda today. The incident took place at Bhagta Bhai Ka area in Bathinda. The investigation is underway in this regard. More details are awaited.