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Portion of roof collapses in Bihar's Gaya, no injury reported

Gaya (Bihar), July 11 (ANI): A portion of roof of office of Gaya District Council, Secretary Laxmi Devi fell yesterday. Laxmi Devi was present in the office when this incident took place. No injuries were reported in this incident. Investigation is underway in this matter.

K'taka political crisis: DK Shivakumar accuses BJP of misusing authority

Bengaluru (Karnataka), July 11 (ANI): Amid Karnataka political crisis, while speaking to ANI, senior Congress leader and Karnataka Irrigation Minister, DK Shivakumar said, "Mumbai is known for its hospitality. I had booked a room there and was on an official visit to meet my friends and colleagues but Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and officials misused their authority. It is a matter of shame." On Wednesday, a hotel in Mumbai where Congress-JD(S) rebel MLAs are staying, cancelled DK Shivakumar booking citing 'some emergency'. Police has invoked Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) and imposed Section 144 around the hotel. DK Shivakumar arrived in Mumbai on Wednesday morning to make a last ditch attempt to pacify the rebel MLAs stationed at a luxury hotel. Meanwhile, Section 144 (prohibits assembly of more than four people in an area) imposed at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru from July 11-July 14.

10 Goa Congress MLAs arrive in Delhi to meet HM Amit Shah with CM Sawant

New Delhi, July 11 (ANI): After the political drama got underway in Goa as 10 out of 15 Congress Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) led by Leader of Opposition Chandrakant Kavlekar in the Assembly merged with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday. 10 Goa Congress MLAs that merged with BJP finally arrived in Delhi with Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today. They will meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP working president JP Nadda later today.

Premature born infants have delayed microbiome development

New Delhi, Jul 10 (ANI): While previous studies indicated that preterm birth affects an infant's future brain health, a new study has highlighted that kids who are born prematurely and have depicted a growth slower than expected, have a delayed development of their microbiome, or communities of bacteria and other micro-organisms residing in the gut. Analysis of these infants' metabolism revealed that their bodies are responding as if they were fasting, despite calorie intake similar. The study findings published in the journal 'Scientific Reports' also suggest that the unique makeup of the microbiome in infants with growth failure might contribute to their inability to properly metabolize nutrients thus affecting their overall health. The human microbiome is estimated to have over a trillion bacteria in a single person, with 10 times the number of microbial cells to every human cell. Specific microbiome characteristics play causal roles in obesity, allergy, asthma, diabetes, autoimmune

Dropbox Transfer with up to 100GB data limit goes in beta

New Delhi, Jul 11 (ANI): File sharing service Dropbox is introducing a new feature that will allow you to send more files at once. Called Dropbox Transfer, the feature is launching today in private beta. As Engadget reports, Dropbox Transfer allows you send up to 100GB of files in one go, which is significantly higher than alternative services such as WeTransfer, Hightail, and Mediafire. Some of the features of Dropbox Transfer include delivery confirmation, easy access to files stored on Dropbox, adding logo or branding to file link, and more. It is not clear what type of Dropbox account will be required to use this feature. However, it is likely users with a free account will be able to transfer a smaller file limit only.

K'taka political crisis: Can't accept resignation overnight, says Assembly Speaker

Bengaluru, Jul 10 (ANI): Karnataka Assembly Speaker K R Ramesh Kumar said that he has not accepted any resignation as yet. He said, "I have not accepted any resignation, I can't do it overnight like that. I have given them time on 17th. I'll go through the procedure and take a decision." He further added, "Today 2 more MLAs have resigned, Dr K Sudhakar and Mr MTB Nagaraj. As in the case of other MLAs, law will take its own course. The law cannot deviate from person to person, it is uniform for one and all."

Take decisions, keeping in mind the last man standing in row: CM Gehlot

Jaipur (Rajasthan), July 10 (ANI): Addressing the inaugural session of the basic training programme for the new batch of the state services officers at HCM Rajasthan State Institute of Public Administration, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said that delivery of sensitive, transparent and responsive governance is the main aim of our government. Gehlot said that once the newly recruited officers of the state services complete their training, they need to work hard and always keep in mind, the very spirit of our constitution for delivery of good governance. Chief Minister also emphasised while addressing the newly appointed officers that whenever you feel hesitation in taking decision you must think that how the decision is going to benefit the poor person sitting last in the row. He suggested the officers to go through the biography of Mahatma Gandhi. The ideals and principles of Gandhi would guide you throughout the life. The Chief Minister also planted saplings in the institute premises.

Hotel where rebel MLAs are lodged, cancels Shivakumar's booking, Section 144 imposed around hotel

Mumbai, July 10 (ANI): The Mumbai hotel where Congress -JD(S) rebel MLAs are staying, cancelled Karnataka Minister DK Shivakumar booking on Wednesday citing 'some emergency'. In response, Congress leader DK Shivakumar said, "Let them cancel. I have other rooms also." He further added, "I can't go without meeting them, I'll take them (rebel ministers) along with me. The purpose of coming there, needs to be achieved." Police has invoked Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) and imposed Section 144 around the hotel. Senior Congress leader and Karnataka Water Resources Minister DK Shivakumar arrived in Mumbai on Wednesday morning to make a last ditch attempt to pacify the rebel MLAs stationed at a luxury hotel.

Encounter breaks out between police and arms smugglers, 2 arrested

Shamli (Uttar Pradesh), Jul 10 (ANI): An encounter took place between armed smugglers and Shamli Police in Kairana area earlier today. Two arms smugglers were arrested by the police. Shamli ASP Ajay Kumar Pandey said, "we have recovered around 10 illegal guns along with live cartridges.They were also under the radar of Delhi police."

Heavy rainfall leads to water-logging in several parts of Kanpur

Kanpur (UP), July 10 (ANI): Heavy downpour led to massive water-logging in several parts of Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur today. While speaking to ANI, a local said, "Our locality is inundated due to water-logging. The situation is creating problems for our children to go to their schools." Several parts of Kanpur are deluged in water, making it more difficult for the school students and the general public to move out of their house. India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light rains showers accompanied with thunderstorm for the next four days in the city.

Karnataka Police detains Ghulam Azad, other Congress-JD(S) leaders in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, July 10 (ANI): Congress leaders including Ghulam Nabi Azad were detained while protesting near Raj Bhawan in Bengaluru on Wednesday. Reacting to the political crisis in Karnataka, senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said, "This is not the first time that BJP has toppled the opposition government in state." Congress-JD (S) leaders staged protest at Mince Square against BJP over blocking Karnataka Irrigation Minister and Congress leader DK Shivakumar and JD (S) leaders from entering Mumbai hotel.

Development Authority demolishes two hotels in UP's Lucknow

Lucknow (UP), July 10 (ANI): Anti-encroachment drive was carried out by Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) at Naka Police Station limits in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow today. Two hotels were demolished in the drive. LDA officer said, "Fire had broken out in these 2 hotels last year and order had been given by the court to demolish both of them."

Incessant rainfall triggers landslide in Darjeeling, toy train services halted

Darjeeling (WB), July 10 (ANI): Due to the incessant rains, landslide occurred in West Bengal's Darjeeling. The incident occurred at Tindharia in Darjeeling, earlier today. A house, a truck and motor bike were damaged. NH 55 has been blocked and a Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) Toy train services has been stopped. Restoration work is underway.

Coaching centre run by police officials imparts free education to needy in Chhatisgarh's Raipur

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), July 10 (ANI): Shri Prayas Education Society, a coaching centre run by Police personnel in Chhatisgarh's Raipur imparts free education to poor children along with police recruitment training. Police personnel appointed at Raipur's Tikrapara police station said, "We have around 200 children here. Along with police recruitment training, we also provide them English and computer typing classes. I started this alone now many police personnel have joined me."

SC likely to hear petition of rebel Karnataka MLAs tomorrow: Counsel Mukul Rohatgi

New Delhi, July 10 (ANI): After 10 MLAs of the Congress and JD(S) filed a petition in the Supreme Court against the 'deliberate' delay in accepting their resignations by Karnataka Speaker Ramesh Kumar, the rebel legislators' representative Mukul Rohatgi said he is expecting the top court to take up the petition tomorrow. "The petition has been filed by 10 MLAs. They have resigned voluntarily and they are complaining that Speaker is not taking immediate decision and is deliberately delaying it for various reasons. So we have asked the Court to take up the petition immediately and I expect that the petition will come up tomorrow," Rohatgi told ANI.

Tourists turn hill station into a dump yard, leave tonnes of waste behind

Manali (HP), July 10 (ANI): Tourists destination Manali has been turned into a dump yard due to tonnes of waste left behind by tourists. Thousands of tourists visit every year to one of the top destinations in India. However, the destination has been turned into a junk pile due to the waste left behind by visitors over years. The majority of garbage comprises of plastic waste affecting the environment. Municipal council has sent plastic waste to cement plant for destruction however; the site has been clogged with garbage by now.

Watch: Suspended BJP MLA Pranav Champion brandishes guns at house party

New Delhi, July 10 (ANI): Controversial Uttarakhand's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA, Pranav Singh Champion, who is currently suspended from the party for threatening a journalist, is once again in the limelight. This time he is not in the news for threatening or violence but for dancing to Bollywood item numbers, while brandishing his guns. He currently stands suspended from the party for three months. A party disciplinary committee will look into the latest indiscretion.

He is a liar, not interested in meeting: Congress rebel MLA on DK Shivakumar

Mumbai, July 10 (ANI): Reacting on meeting with DK Shivakumar, Congress' rebel MLA Ramesh Jarkiholi said "He is liar and not interested in meeting." He also said they have met him in Bengaluru and told him everything. He is doing drama for television. Ramesh Jarkiholi further added, "There is no role of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the resignation row. We are here on our own and 2-3 more people will be joining us." On the other side, rebel Congress and JD(S) leaders, who have resigned from Assembly, move to Supreme Court accusing the Speaker of abandoning his constitutional duty and deliberately delaying the acceptance of their resignations. The Supreme Court to hear the matter tomorrow.

NIA attaches properties of Kashmiri separatist leader Asiya Andrabi in Srinagar

Srinagar (J and K), July 10 (ANI): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) attached the residence of Kashmiri separatist leader Asiya Andrabi for allegedly supporting terror activities in J and K's Srinagar on Wednesday. Action against Andrabi was taken in connection with a case registered by the agency against her. Her house was attached under the provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act after specific inputs about terrorist activities being carried out from there. Now, Andrabi can't sell her house in Srinagar till the investigation agency completes its probe. NIA, which is probing the Jammu and Kashmir terror funding case on Sunday said that the Dukhtaran-e-Millat chief Asiya Andrabi has confessed during interrogation that she had been collecting funds and donations from foreign sources to organise protests by Muslim women in the state.

Over 5500 Kashmiri youth participate in Army recruitment drive in Baramulla

Baramulla (J-K), July 10 (ANI): Over 5500 Kashmiri youth took part in a recruitment drive organised by the Indian Army at Pattan in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla on Wednesday. While speaking to ANI, one of the Army aspirants said, "I am passionate to join Indian Army and it's my dream too. I cleared the first step to join the Army." "In Kashmir, we are facing lot of unemployment. I am happy and my selection also helps to support my family," another aspirant said. The recruitment rally has started today and will continue till July 16. Successful candidates will then undergo written test.