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Kargil Vijay Diwas: Rajnath Singh lights 'Victory Flame' in Delhi

New Delhi, Jul 14 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lit the 'Victory Flame' from National War Memorial on Sunday. The flame will traverse through 11 towns and cities to finally culminate at Drass, where the flame will be merged with the eternal flame at the 'Kargil War Memorial'.

Heavy Rain hits normal life in North Bengal

Jalpaiguri (WB) July 14 (ANI): Locals of Jalpaiguri's Netaji Para area are left at lurch after flood water entered their houses. Darjeeling, Cooch Behar and Jalpaiguri of North Bengal are heavily affected by continues rainfall. Major Rivers of the state are flowing above the danger level. Karala river, the lifeline of Jalpaiguri district also submerged many houses and temporary markets. As a result, affected people are taking shelters on the upper sides. According to the Irrigation and Waterways Department, in the past 24 hours, Jalpaiguri district have received 154.60mm, Cooch Behar 197.40mm, Siliguri 97mm of rainfall.

Watch: Behind-the-scenes of Chandrayaan-2 mission's components coming together

Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh), Jul 14 (ANI): As the countdown has begun for the launch of Chandrayaan-2, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched a behind-the-scenes footage of Chandrayaan-2 mission's various components coming together. It is India's Moon mission to the unexplored south polar region of Earth's natural satellite. With home-grown technology, Chandrayaan-2 will explore a region of Moon, where no mission has ever set foot.

Floods wreak havoc in Assam, affects normal life

Morigaon (Assam)/ Darrang (Assam), July 14 (ANI): Flood water entered houses, affecting the normal life in several parts of 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 have been damaged. Parts of roads have also been washed away as water from Brahmaputra River entered Morigaon in Assam.

'Chandrayaan 2' is India's most complex mission: Former ISRO chief

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), July 14 (ANI): India is to launch his most complex lunar mission 'Chandrayaan 2', in some hours, former chief of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) G Madhavan Nair said 'Chandrayaan 2' is India's most complex mission undertakes by the country. While taking to ANI, G Madhavan Nair said, "'Chandrayaan 2' is going to be the most complex mission that ISRO has undertaken so far. Scientifically, it is a follow up on mission to confirm data from 'Chandrayaan 1'. It is going to be a big motivator for the young scientific groups".

Kartarpur Corridor: Pakistan assured that no anti-India activity will be allowed, says SCL Das

Attari (Punjab), July 14 (ANI): Bilateral meeting between India and Pakistan on Kartarpur Corridor concluded today. While speaking on this issue, Joint secretary (Internal Security) at MHA, SCL Das said that we have several concerns regarding individual or organisation which are based in Pakistan who may try to disrupt the pilgrimage, Pakistan side has assured our delegation in response to the request made that no anti-India activity will be allowed by them. "We have assured the importance of insuring safe and secure environment for the pilgrims, we have several concerns regarding individual or organisation which are based in Pakistan who may try to disrupt the pilgrimage and misuse the opportunity to play with the sentiment of pilgrims. Pakistan side has assured our delegation in response to the request made that no anti-India activity will be allowed by them."

Kartarpur Corridor: Ind-Pak agreed to maintain channel of communication, says SCL Das

Attari (Punjab), July 14 (ANI): Bilateral meeting between India and Pakistan on Kartarpur Corridor concluded today. While speaking on this issue, Joint secretary (Internal Security) at MHA, SCL Das said that India and Pakistan agreed to maintain a channel of communication and work towards finalisation on agreement of modalities. "Both sides have agreed to maintain a channel of communication and work towards finalisation on agreement of modalities. If required, our delegations could meet in India, formally concluding the agreement."

Continuous rain leads to flood-like situation in Tripura's Agartala

Agartala (Tripura), Jul 14 (ANI): Incessant rain has created flood-like situation in Tripura's Agartala. Rain and flooded roads have hampered day-to-day activities of the locals. They are forced to wade through knee-deep water to reach to places. Movement of vehicles has also been restricted in several areas due to water-logging.

Watch: Leopard rescued from well in Pune

Pune (Maharashtra), Jul 14 (ANI): A leopard was rescued by Shirur Range Rescue team and Wildlife SOS in Maharashtra's Pune district today. The leopard fell into a well in Fakte village of Shirur Taluka. The leopard was later shifted to Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre in Junnar for treatment.

IIT Kanpur develops mapping generation software for ISRO's 'Chandrayaan- 2'

Kanpur (UP), July 14 (ANI): As the countdown has begun for 'Chandrayaan 2', the country's second Chandrayaan mission, IIT Kanpur has developed mapping generation software for Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The premier institute has developed a motion planning and mapping generation software that will help ISRO's rover in its movement and will guide its route on the lunar surface. The software has been developed by Prof Ashish Datta of the Mechanical Engineering Department and Prof KS Venkatesh of Electrical Engineering wing of IIT Kanpur. This mission will shed light on completely unexplored South Polar Region of the moon. The whole world is looking forward to this mission.

Navjot Singh Sidhu quits as Punjab Minister

New Delhi, July 14 (ANI): Today, Navjot Singh Sidhu resigned as minister from the Punjab cabinet. Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu tweeted copy of his resignation letter, states, "My letter to the Congress President Shri Rahul Gandhi Ji, submitted on 10 June 2019." Siddhu was stripped of the portfolios of local governments and tourism and culture on June 06. While speaking to ANI on this issue, BJP spokesperson Nalin Kohli said, "Sidhu was showing distrust on our Army. If Navjot Singh Sidhu has resigned, the reason should have been asked from the Congress party."

2 Naxals killed in encounter in Dantewada

Dantewada (Chhattisgarh), July 14 (ANI): Two Naxals were killed in an encounter with the paramilitary forces in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada on Saturday. Bodies were recovered along with the weapon. One Naxal has been arrested.

Massive fire engulfs Anaj Mandi in Haryana's Ambala

Ambala (Haryana), July 14 (ANI): A massive fire broke out at Anaj Mandi in Haryana's Ambala on Sunday. Fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the flames. No causalities have been reported so far. Further investigation is underway. More details are awaited.

Kartarpur Corridor: India concern about possible flooding of Dera Baba Nanak, says SCL Das

Attari (Punjab), July 14 (ANI): Bilateral meeting between India and Pakistan on Kartarpur Corridor concluded. While speaking on this issue, Joint secretary (Internal Security) at MHA, SCL Das said that India conveyed concerns regarding possible flooding of Dera Baba Nanak and the adjoining areas in India. "We conveyed concerns regarding possible flooding of Dera Baba Nanak and adjoining areas in India as result of earth filled embankment road or causeway proposed to be built by Pakistan on their side and it should not be built even in interim."

Karnataka political crisis: BS Yeddyurappa asks CM Kumaraswamy to resign immediately

Bengaluru, July 14 (ANI): Baharatiya Janata Party Karnataka chief BS Yeddyurappa had asked Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy to resign immediately on Sunday. While addressing the media in Bengaluru, BS Yeddyurappa said, "I will request CM HD Kumaraswamy to resign immediately because more than 15 MLAs from JD(S) and Congress and also two Independent ministers have resigned, they have reflected that they will support BJP". On being asked about disqualification of rebel MLAs by Speaker, BS Yeddyurappa said that he (speaker) don't have right to disqualify anybody.

Amarnath Yatra generates employment for Kashmiris

Baltal (J-K), July 14 (ANI): Rugged treks, rains, and different weather conditions en route the shrine cave, the local services providers including pony operators and porters manage to provide safe and comfortable journey to the Amarnath pilgrims. Most of them are Kashmiri Muslims, who make a major part in Amarnath Yatra. This yatra also generates seasonal employment for locals in Kashmir. Besides providing business to the locals, the AmarnathYatra also showcases the bond between Kashmiris and the pilgrims.The 46-day yatra will conclude on August 15.

OM Birla participates in 'Swachhta Abhiyan' in Parliament

New Delhi, July 14 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, BJP MPs Hans Raj Hans and Manoj Tiwari along with Union Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' took part in 'Swachhta Abhiyan' in Parliament on Sunday. A two-day long special cleanliness drive was organised in the Parliament House Estate. Addressing the dignitaries, Birla said the commencement of the 'Swachhta Abhiyan' in the Parliament House Estate is an endeavour to spread the message of 'Swachhata' envisioned by Mahatma Gandhi.

CM Raghubar Das, JP Nadda attend BJP membership drive in Ranchi

Ranchi (Jharkhand), July 14 (ANI): BJP working president JP Nadda and Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das attended membership drive program. BJP's membership drive will start from Pancha village in Jharkhand. BJP's membership drive in Jharkhand will continue till September 15. BJP started its membership drive since July 06.

Watch: Bride, groom cross flooded street on makeshift pontoon boat in Bihar's Forbesganj

Araria (Bihar), July 14 (ANI): A bride, groom and their relatives got stuck in flood in Bihar's Araria on Sunday. They crossed the flooded street in Bihar's Forbesganj on a makeshift pontoon boat made out of plastic drums.

Prakash Javadekar chairs committee meeting of IFFI in Goa

Panaji (Goa), July 14 (ANI): Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar chaired Steering Committee Meeting of International Film Festival of India (IFFI), in Goa's Panaji. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant was also present in the meeting.