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Need India's support in Afghan peace process: Afghanistan Envoy

New Delhi, July 15 (ANI): Pakistan recently joined the US, Russia and China trilateral consultations in Afghan peace process in Beijing. Pakistan's entry in Afghan has not gone well as both India and Afghanistan have slammed Pakistan for harbouring terrorism. Speaking on Pakistan's entry in peace talks and related fears, Afghanistan Envoy Tahir Qadiry said, "We believe India being an emerging power can use power and influence at international level from different platforms to lobby to support position of Afghan government. Current Afghan government want Afghan led, Afghan controlled and Afghan run peace process." He added, "We want perhaps India should be engaging more, India must have a pro active role in current affairs of Afghanistan because both countries share common democratic values, to preserve that, best is India should have a pro active role in peace talks."

Amit Shah slams Asaduddin Owaisi in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, July 15 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah charged All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief and Member of Parliament Asaduddin Owaisi in Lok Sabha for not listening to other Parliamentarians. During the discussion on NIA Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, "Sunne ki bhi aadat daliye Owaisi Sahab, iss tarah se nahi chalega." Shah said this after Asaduddin Owaisi objected to a part of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Satya Pal Singh's speech during discussion on National Investigation Agency (NIA) Amendment Bill.

IMA scam accused Mansoor Khan releases a video, claims to return within 24 hours

Unverified location, July 15 (ANI): Mohammed Mansoor Khan, the main accused in the multicrore I Monetary Advisory (IMA) fraud, released yet another video on Monday afternoon announcing his return to Bengaluru. In the 7-minute-long video, he talked about how he has made all arrangements including the ticket to India and is expecting to reach here in the next 24 hours. He said, "God willing, I will return to India in the next 24 hours, I have full faith in Indian judiciary. First of all, leaving India was a big mistake, but circumstances were such that I had to leave. I don't even know where my family is"

SC notifies Centre on PIL seeking to decriminalise abortion

New Delhi, Jul 15 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice to the Centre after three women filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), seeking to decriminalise abortion. The petition challenges the provisions of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act which says that pregnancy, after a certain period of time, should be terminated only to save lives. The petition also wants government's say to be scrapped in first 12 weeks of pregnancy, and the woman in question should have the right to go for abortion without any approval of a medical practitioner. "The PIL challenges Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971. First, the petition wants no state role in first trimester pregnancy. Second, there should be no discrimination between married and unmarried women when it comes to unwanted pregnancy," said Sanskriti Pathak, petitioners' lawyer.

Denied stretcher, woman delivers baby outside hospital in UP's Mahoba

Mahoba (UP), July 15 (ANI): A woman delivered a baby outside district hospital in Uttar Pradesh's Mahoba today. The family alleged that hospital denied stretcher to the woman at the hospital. Newborn and the mother were later admitted to the hospital.

Railway Ministry probing corrupt officials: Piyush Goyal

London (UK), July 15 (ANI): Railway Minister Piyush Goyal is on a three day visit to the UK to attend the India day conclave. He said that his Ministry is studying profiles of corrupt officials in a bid to send 'right message' to the people. He said, "Action is being taken against officers who had integrity issues in several departments. My own Railways Ministry is now studying profiles of many officers to see if some action can be initiated to give a message to the others."

Amit Shah is just a Home Minister, not God: Asaduddin Owaisi

New Delhi, July 15 (ANI): While reacting on National Investigation Agency (Amendment) Bill 2019, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief (AIMIM) hit back on Home Minister Amit Shah and said, "He should read rules first". "Whoever doesn't support their (BJP) decisions, they call them anti-nationals. Have they opened shop of nationals and anti-nationals? Amit Shah threatens us by raising his finger but he is just a Home Minister, not God," he further added. The National Investigation Agency (Amendment) Bill, 2019, which gives the agency powers to probe cybercrimes, human trafficking and attacks on Indians on foreign soil, was passed in the Lok Sabha on Monday.

Watch: Security guard beaten up by locals for allegedly molesting minor in Mumbai

Mumbai, July 15 (ANI): A young security guard was thrashed mercilessly by locals who accused him of molesting a 10-year-old girl in Virar area of Mumbai. Locals paraded the security guard while beating him with slippers and sticks. Police took note of the incident for which a case has been registered and the investigation is underway.

Watch: CRPF personnel saves girl from drowning in JandK's Baramulla

Baramulla (JandK), July 15 (ANI): A girl was being swept away in strong river current in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla, earlier today. CRPF personnel didn't take time to realize and rescued the girl from drowning in the river.

Aligarh's Madarsa to have both temple, mosque: Hamid Ansari's Wife

Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh), July 15 (ANI): Salma Ansari, wife of former vice-president Hamid Ansari has decided to built both temple and mosque inside the 'Chacha Nehru Madarsa' run by her in Uttar Pradesh' Aligarh. Salma has taken the step to send a message of "brotherhood" between the two communities, and said it will allow the resident students to pray inside the Madarsa. Salma hopes her concept of a mosque and a temple inside the institute becomes a model for all Madarsa across India.

Aditya Thackeray's 'Jan Ashirwad Yatra' to seek people's blessings: Priyanka Chaturvedii

Mumbai, July 15 (ANI): Shiv Sena leader Priyanka Chaturvedi said that her party leader Aditya Thackeray is going to take out 'Jan Ashirwad Yatra' to thank people of Maharashtra for their support. "We got support from people of Maharashtra, we will come here to pay our gratitude to people, so that they can make Shiv Sena win again. Aditya Thackeray is to take out 'Jan Ashirwad Yatra' to thank people for their support, to seek their blessings for upcoming elections."

Want to fight terrorism with zero tolerance: MoS Kishan Reddy on NIA Bill

New Delhi, July 15 (ANI): Minister of State for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy, introduced National Investigation Agency (NIA) Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha on Monday. Reddy told the House that the new law will allow the NIA to probe cases of terrorism targeting Indians and Indian assets abroad, and also empower the agency to investigate cases of arms and human trafficking besides those linked to cyber terrorism. "We want to fight terrorism with zero tolerance and have brought this bill in national interest. I pray to all of you for its passage," he further asserted.

ABVP, BJYM protest against SFI over attack on student in Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), July 15 (ANI): Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) on Monday protested against the attack on a college student of Thiruvananthapuram University, where the final year student was allegedly stabbed by members of Student Federation of India (SFI) - the student wing of Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) on July 12. Authorities pumped water cannons on protesting members of ABVP and BJYM. Eight SFI members are accused in the stabbing of Akhil, a final year political science student. Five of the eight accused have been arrested as of now.

Water-logging hits normal life in Haryana's Ambala

Ambala (Haryana), July 15 (ANI): Heavy rainfall triggered water-logging in Haryana's Ambala on Monday. The situation is causing immense inconvenience to the residents. Commuters are also finding it difficult to travel. The situation is becoming worse as the level of water-logging is increasing on the roads.

CM Amarinder Singh denies his role in Sidhu's resignation

New Delhi, July 15 (ANI): Chief Minister of Punjab, Amarinder Singh denies his role in Cabinet Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu's resignation on Monday. While talking to mediapersons in Delhi, CM said, "I have no issues with him (Navjot Singh Sidhu), I had in fact given him a very important portfolio after the reshuffle. It was his decision to quit the Cabinet. I have been told that he has sent the letter to my office." "Will go through with the resignation letter and then see what is to be done" CM further added. On being asked about, why Navjot Singh Sidhu haven't sent the resignation letter to him? CM said, "That you must ask him (Navjot Singh Sidhu)". Navjot Singh Sidhu had sent his resignation letter to Rahul Gandhi (who had already resigned) on June 10. However, Navjot Sidhu made his resignation public after a month ago on July 14.

Assam floods: Ferry services on halt to Umananda Temple in Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam), July 15 (ANI): Ferry service to Umananda Temple has been stopped due to increasing water in river Brahmaputra caused by heavy rainfall in Assam's Guwahati. Heavy rainfall led to flood in Assam. Due to incessant rainfall, several districts in Assam are affected. Situation is causing immense inconvenience to residents in the area. Commuters are finding it difficult to travel as some of the roads are damaged.

BJD MP Achyuta Samanta welcomes Sprinter Dutee Chand on her arrival in Delhi

New Delhi, July 15 (ANI): The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MP Achyuta Samanta welcomed Sprinter Dutee Chand on her arrival in Delhi on Monday. While speaking to ANI, Dutee said, "I thank everyone who supported me and prayed for me. It was not easy to achieve that kind of medal in the level. I was nervous that time but I had received 2 medals in Asian level and I played 5-6 international matches so that kind of experience boosted me. I am happy that I got the medal." Dutee, has become the fastest woman of India, completed the 100-metre race in 11.32 seconds at the World University Games. The athlete has bagged the 100m gold medal and she is now the first ever Indian to win the award at the Summer Universiade. She has now become the second Indian sprinter to win gold in a global event after Hima Das, who clinched the top spot in 400m in the World Junior Athletics Championships last year.

Harsh Vardhan, Suresh Angadi flag off vinyl poster wrapped trains depicting saga of Kargil War

New Delhi, July 15 (ANI): In a new initiative by Indian Railways, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Dr Harsh Vardhan along with Minister of State (MoS) for Railways Suresh Angadi flagged off vinyl poster wrapped trains on Monday at New Delhi Railway Station to honour and remember the sacrifices laid down by the soldiers during the Kargil war. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Meenakashi Lekhi was also present on the occasion.

Watch: Delhi tastes rain after long spell of hot weather

New Delhi, July 15 (ANI): Rains lashed the parts of national capital, brining a respite to Delhites. The weather had remained cloudy since the morning, and the people finally witnessed the showers in the afternoon. Many neighbouring states of Delhi are facing water-logged roads due to continuous rainfall.

Students forced to cross flooded road to reach their school in Thane

Thane (Maharashtra), July 15 (ANI): Several parts of Maharashtra continue to reel under flood-like situation from the past few days. Children are forced to cross the flooded road in Bangarwadi area to reach their school. Normal lives are badly affected due to continuous rain from past few days. Commuters are finding it difficult to travel as some of the roads have been damaged.