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BJP youth leader accused of killing wife over dowry in UP's Barabanki

Barabanki (Uttar Pradesh), Jul 07 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) youth leader Rahul Singh has been accused of killing his wife over dowry issue in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki. Victim's father Ram Kumar Singh told ANI that the two got married on January 27 this year, and her daughter, who was a teacher at a medical college, was often pressurised by her in-laws who demanded a car from her. Singh claimed that her daughter was killed by his husband. Barabanki's Superintendent of Police (SP) Akash Tomar said prima facie the incident looks like a family feud, and police is collecting the evidences to investigate the matter.

Don't blame BJP for your own faults: Nalin Kohli's message to Congress

New Delhi, Jul 07 (ANI): After Congress blamed BJP for the resignations of 11 Congress-JD(S) MLAs resigned, BJP's national spokesperson Nalin Kohli advised the Congress to stop finding faults in other when the problems are in "your home". Kohli added that the Congress and JD(S) came together to form an 'opportunistic' alliance in Karnataka to keep BJP away from power, and that Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy himself admitted to be in a position worse than a 'clerk'.

Rain lashes UP's capital, brings respite from scorching heat

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Jul 07 (ANI): Rain lashed capital of Uttar Pradesh on Sunday afternoon. As a result, maximum temperature came down. Rainfall is expected to continue for next two days according to state Meteorological Department. It has been drizzling in the city since July 05.

14-ft-long king cobra spotted in Assam, rescued

Nagaon (Assam), July 07 (ANI): A 14-feet-long king cobra spotted at Jiajuri Tea Estate area of Assam's Nagaon district. The locals panicked after they spotted a huge poisonous snake. Villagers called a snake rescuer who captured the snake and later released it to the Suwang Reserve Forest nearby.

Centre should use opportunity if Hurriyat is ready for talks: Mehbooba Mufti

Anantnag (J-K), July 07 (ANI): While speaking to mediapersons, former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir and PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday said, "It is being said by the moderate faction of Hurriyat, that they are ready to talk. If Hurriyat is ready today to talk then Central government should use this opportunity and must initiate to have a dialogue with Hurriyat."

Patna: Junior doctors continue protest at PMCH demanding re-evaluation of exams

Patna (Bihar), Jul 07 (ANI): Health services took a hit at Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH) as junior doctors are on strike for last three days to demand re-evaluation of exam results, and the sacking of a senior doctor, Dr. Vijay Kumar, who has been accused by junior doctors of failing those who did not recommend names of a certain brand. "Dr Vijay Kumar should be transferred as he has failed in exam junior doctors who did not recommend names of medicines of a particular brand," said Dr Saurabh, one of the protesters.

Special screening of MS Dhoni's biopic organised in Chennai to celebrate his birthday

Chennai, July 07 (ANI): Special screening of movie 'M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story' has been organised at Vettri Theatre in Chennai today, to celebrate birthday of cricketer MS Dhoni. Dhoni turned 38 today. While speaking to ANI, a fan said, "We are going to celebrate MS Dhoni birthday. First time the cricket movie is going to be celebrated in a grand way." Fans from India as well as across the Nation also wished the legend MS Dhoni.

Congress responsible for their own defeat: Shivraj Chouhan on Karnataka politics crisis

New Delhi, July 07 (ANI): Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh and Bharatiya Janata Party leader (BJP) Shivraj Singh Chouhan hit back on Congress party allegations over Karnataka political crisis. While giving reference of former congress party president Rahul Gandhi, Shivraj said, "When senior leaders are leaving party then why others will wants stay in this (Congress) defeated party," He added "Congress is responsible of their own defeat." Shivraj singh also took a jibe at Congress leader Digvijaya Singh statement over mob lynching. Former Madhya Pradesh CM and senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh targeted Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for mob lynching incident nationwide in his recent reaction.

BJP MLC Prasad spotted outside hotel where Congress-JD(S) MLAs are staying

Mumbai, July 07 (ANI): Amid the 'Nataka' of Karnataka, Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Member of Legislative Council of Maharashtra, Prasad Lad visited at Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) hotel in Mumbai, where Karnataka MLAs are staying. On being asked about the political situation in Karnataka, Prasad Lad said, "I know about it only through media. I am busy with the party membership drive." It is said that the MLAs flew to Mumbai by coalition strategists in a bid to convince them to reconsider their decision.

Beggars in Lucknow to get fresh start in life

Lucknow (UP), July 07 (ANI): In a fresh move, begging bowls of beggars will be replaced by job application in Lucknow. Lucknow Municipal Corporation started surveying of beggars. After collecting basic information, the beggars will be given work according to their qualifications. Due to financial constraints and conditions, the people engaged in the begging are themselves contacting the Municipal Corporation. Based on qualification of beggars, the Municipal Corporation has started the scheme to give them work.

Confident that MLAs will come back: DK Shivakumar

Bengaluru, July 07 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on Sunday, Congress leader DK Shivakumar said, "They've (JDS) called a meeting of their party leaders. We'll also call our party leaders and sort out this issue. I'm confident things will cool down immediately. In interest of nation and both parties we've to run government smoothly. I'm confident MLAs will come back." Karnataka coalition government of Janata Dal (Secular) and Congress on Saturday slumped into crisis following the resignation of their MLAs from the membership of the state Assembly.

Udhampur-based pageant runner-up has message for today's youth

Udhampur (J-K), July 07 (ANI): Abbas Ashraf, who hails from Rakh Badali village of Udhampur district, made his state proud as he became the first youth from Jammu and Kashmir to clinch the Best International Look award at the Mr Asia contest held recently. Ashraf was also declared as the first runner up in the competition that was held in Goa. Speaking to ANI, Ashraf said, "I feel really sorry for today's youth as I find them moving towards the wrong direction and falling into the trap of drugs. They should focus on their career rather than falling prey to such addictions. In the competition, which was held on June 18 in Goa, Ashraf said he managed to defeat several participants form other Asian countries to reach the top."

Vadodara-based tech company develops air-to-water machine

Vadodara (Gujarat), July 07 (ANI): Vadodara-based DNI Global tech company has claimed that they have developed a machine that can make water from air. These machines work like AC, it makes water by absorbing moisture from surroundings. Israel has already achieved the success to create water through this technology. The machine has been developed under Make in India initiative.

Streets of Valsad water-logged following heavy rainfall

Valsad (Gujarat), July 07(ANI): Valsad district in Gujarat was heavily water logged in parts of the city due to rains. Water reached to knee-level on some of the streets. Water entered temples and the shops forcing them to shut down. According to IMD the rain shower will continue for next 48 hours.

Congress party trying to throw out CM Kumaraswamy and family: Pralhad Joshi

Hubli (Karnataka), July 07 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on Sunday, Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on political situation in Karnataka said, "Congress party as a whole is trying to throw out HD Kumaraswamy. Congress party's game plan is to out HD Deve Gowda and family. Siddaramaiah is responsible; also some senior Congress leaders are involved in it." Earlier, Congress leader Siddaramaiah held a meeting with the party MLAs where he is believed to have discussed among other things the current political situation in the state. The strength of the ruling coalition in Karnataka has come down to 105, which is eight short of the half-way-mark of 113.

LS speaker Om Birla visits Rajasthan Assembly to attend seminar for MLAs

Jaipur (Rajasthan), July 07 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla today arrived at Rajasthan Assembly. He arrived at Assembly to attend a day-long seminar for MLAs. Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot and BJP leader Gulab Chand Kataria were also present at assembly.

Tribal women in Chhattisgarh's Balrampur earning money through organic farming

Balrampur (Chhattisgarh), Jul 07 (ANI): Backed by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister, self-help groups of tribal women are moving towards organic farming which is also helping them earn decent money. Around 96,000 women are linked with the government scheme where they have been trained to use bio-organic fertilizers in farms. Balrampur's District Collector Sanjeev Kumar Jha said, "This will not only reduce the use of chemical fertilizers but will also help in saving money."

BJP holds high-level meeting with office bearers of all wings

New Delhi, Jul 07 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held a high-level meeting with office bearers of all party wings in Delhi where working president JP Nadda was present. Nadda, who was the Union Health Minister in the previous BJP government, was made the working president of party as current president Amit Shah is holding the Home Affairs portfolio. BJP is currently running its membership drive across the country, after which a full-time president will be elected.

Missing anti-Sterlite activist detained in Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh), Jul 07 (ANI): T Mugilan, a Tamil Nadu-based environmental activist who was missing for six months, was detained by Andhra Pradesh Police at a railway station in Tirupati. Mugilan was later handed over to Tamil Nadu Police. Mugilan had alleged police complicity in the Tuticorin police firing last year in which 13 people were killed during protesting against Vedanta's Sterlite Copper Plant.

Haryanavi dancer Sapna Chaudhary joins BJP

New Delhi, July 07 (ANI): Haryanavi dancer Sapna Chaudhary joined Bharatiya Janata Party today. BJP today continued party's membership drive program in the national capital. She joined BJP in the presence of president of BJP Membership Committee Shivraj Singh Chouhan and BJP Delhi's president Manoj Tiwari. On Saturday Prime Minister Narendra Modi kick started BJP's membership drive across India from Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi.