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Farooq Abdullah congratulates Rahul Gandhi for abiding by decision to resign as Congress chief

New Delhi, Jul 03 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) chief Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday congratulated Rahul Gandhi for standing firm on his ground to leave the Congress party's president post, and said the Gandhi scion will work towards rebuilding the party and could become Congress chief in future. "Congratulations to him that he stood by his decision. He is young; he can become president again in future. He had always wanted someone else in that position, I can't say that defeat did this. I think he'll now work towards building the party," the Kashmiri leader told ANI. Gandhi today in a statement announced that he is no longer the president of Congress, and urged the Congress Working Committee to convene a meeting at the earliest to decide on the next party chief. Gandhi also removed 'Congress President' from his Twitter bio, and also took responsibility for party's dismal performance in the Lok Sabha elections.

Locals protest against cut money in WB's Durgapur

Durgapur (West Bengal), July 03 (ANI): The locals protested against cut money in West Bengal's Durgapur today. The cut money was allegedly taken by Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mahabir Singh. More details are awaited.

Politicos react to Rahul Gandhi resigning as Congress president

New Delhi, Jul 03 (ANI): After Rahul Gandhi finally quit as Congress president today, senior party leader Salman Khurshid said that the Gandhi scion won't cease to be "our leader", similarly like Sonia Gandhi is no more Congress president but she is still "our leader". "He left office of party president; he doesn't cease to be our leader. Sonia Gandhi isn't president anymore but she remains our leader. By way of natural standing they'll continue to have admiration, affection, confidence of party workers in them," Khurshid told ANI. Whereas Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) national spokesperson Nalin Kohli took a dig at Congress for being 'family driven', and said it is up to Rahul Gandhi to resign or continue, and that BJP has no role in internal affairs of Congress.

Bihar govt distributes mangoes in Assembly, faces flak from opposition

Patna (Bihar), Jul 03 (ANI): Bihar government on Wednesday distributed mangoes and mango saplings to state MLAs and MLCs. According to them, the move to plant more trees was taken to save the environment. However, in the backdrop of over 150 deaths due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) outbreak in Muzaffarpur, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has criticised the move and said while children are dying, the state government is distributing mangoes. "The BJP people should eat those mangoes. While poor people are dying, they are thinking of mangoes. The central and state governments should feel ashamed," said RJD leader Rabri Devi. After the distribution of mangoes and mango saplings, state Industry Minister Shyam Rajak said, "The environment is in danger these days. Mango saplings are a way to ask people to plant more trees so that the problem can be solved."

Bodies of 7 climbers killed in Nanda Devi avalanche airlifted by ITBP

Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand), Jul 03 (ANI): Bodies of seven climbers, who were killed after being hit by an avalanche near Nanda Devi in May this year, have been airlifted by Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) to Pithoragarh and have been handed over to District Administration in Uttarakhand. Eight mountaineers - four from Britain, two from United States, and one each from Australia and India went missing on May 31, after the climbers failed to return to their base camp. Body of one climber has not been found.

Special coaching classes will be organised for students in Bhopal

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), July 03 (ANI): The special coaching classes will be organised for students in 17 government schools from July 9 in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal. Students will be taught by senior government officials in these classes. While speaking to ANI on this matter, District Education Officer (DEO) of Bhopal Dharmendra Kumar Sharma said, "Bhopal Collector Tarun Pithode took this initiative. Maths, Science and English will be taught to them."

KSU stages protest against implementation of Khader Committee report

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), July 03 (ANI): Kerala Students' Union (KSU) held protest against Kerala government's decision to implement recommendations of the Khader Committee report. The Khader Committee report proposes single directorate for the education sector. To control the crowd, police resorted to baton-charge. Last month, the Kerala High Court had stayed the state government's decision to implement the report.

Dog finds new home at police station after accused family goes to jail

Sagar (Madhya Pradesh), Jul 03 (ANI): Staff of Bajaria police post has got a four-legged friend in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar district. 'Sultan' was given guardianship after its entire family went to prison in a murder case. Entire 6 members of a family have been locked up in prison for allegedly killing 5 persons of a family, who were their relatives, over a land dispute on June 21. The friendly dog is adored by the police post staff.

Trailer of 'Knives Out' features a lot of pretty faces who might be murderers!

New Delhi, July 03 (ANI): The trailer of the multi-starrer 'Knives Out', starring Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, among many others is finally out! The trailer, which has all the elements - thrill, drama, humour, and suspense, promises to be a murder mystery. The director of the movie, Rian Johnson shared the intriguing trailer on his Twitter handle. The film is slated to hit the theatres on November 27, this year. This will be the second flick in recent times about a murder mystery after Kenneth Branagh's 'Murder on the Orient Express'.

Airport has not been shut: Civil Aviation Minister on Mumbai rains

New Delhi, July 03 (ANI): While speaking to mediapersons on Mumbai airport issue, Union Civil Aviation Minister (Independent Charge) Hardeep Singh Puri said, "Mumbai airport has not been shut. One of the runways which used to take 45 flights per hour, is now taking 36 flights. So, there has been some dislocation. It will be sorted out very quickly."

Miranda Lambert returns to work after taking her longest break

New Delhi, July 03, ANI: Singer-songwriter Miranda Lambert is back to work after taking a long hiatus in 17 years. After her wedding to the NYPD officer Brendan McLoughlin, the 35-year-old singer cracked a joke about how she tends to go off the rails whenever she has some time off from her hectic schedule. She has also said that she loved taking some time off to enjoy her marriage. Lambert also revealed that her team was very eager for her return to work. "They're not going to let me have eight months off ever again because I get married and do weird s**t. I had the longest break I've ever had in 17 years, this year, and the last year, so I'm a little nervous to be back," Lambert said during an interview with the Chicago radio station US99 as cited by Fox News. The singer is also enjoying her new role as a stepmother. McLoughlin has an 8-month-old son from his previous relationship with Kaihla Rettinger. Lambert and McLoughlin met in November. The two-time Grammy award winner secretly

Devotees throng temple to get glimpse of Lord Athi Varadar in TN's Kanchipuram

Kanchipuram (TN), Jul 03 (ANI): Devotees thronged the temple of Lord Athi Varadar in Kanchipuram on occasion of Kanchi Athi Varadar festival. Lord Athi Varadar is taken out once in 40 years from the temple's pond. Last time, the idol was taken out in 1979. Idol made from fig tree is placed outside for public darshan for 48 days. Floral offerings of devotees are accepted by priests. Various arrangements have been made in the temple to make the visit convenient for devotees.

Things are normal in Hauz Qazi area, 4 arrested: Delhi Police

New Delhi, July 03 (ANI): The Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik met Union Home Minister Amit Shah over Chandni Chowk incident today. After the meeting, he said, "I have briefed Amit Shah about the situation here. Things are now normal in the Hauz Qazi area. Around four people have been arrested in the case."

12-year-old budding wrestler shot dead by coach in Haryana's Sonipat

Sonipat (Haryana), July 03 (ANI): A 12-year-old budding wrestler was shot dead by his wrestling coach in Haryana's Sonipat. He was murdered at his residence on June 1. The incident took place in Palri Kalan Village of Sonipat district. The police probe is underway in the case. The accused was identified as Som Prakash Bhardwaj, who worked as a wrestling coach. The police have booked him for murder under section of Indian Penal Code (IPC) and a case under Arms Act has also been registered at Rai police station. The deceased had been learning wrestling with the same coach from February 2018.

Farmers protest over release of water from KRS Dam, halted traffic movement too

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), July 03 (ANI): Students-Parent Forum of Shimla schools staged protest outside Deputy Commissioner's office. They demanded the implementation of rules for the safety and security of students as per the guidelines of Supreme Court and Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). They raised slogans against the state government.

Gujarat Congress MLAs to hold 1 day 'shivir' in Mount Abu

Gandhinagar (Gujarat), July 03 (ANI): While addressing the mediapersons on Wednesday, Gujarat Congress MLA Ashwin Kotwal and other Gujarat Congress MLAs had requested for a 'shivir' during mini-vacation of the assembly session. He said, "Gujarat Congress MLAs had requested for a 'shivir' during mini-vacation of the assembly session. So we're holding a one-day 'shivir' for which all of us are going to Mount Abu."

Have taken suo-moto action: Punjab Women Commission Chairperson on notice sent to Honey Singh

Chandigarh, July 03 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on notice sent to singer Honey Singh over his song 'Makhna', Chairperson of Punjab Women Commission Manisha Gulati said, "Vulgar language has been used in song for women. We have taken suo-moto action. First Information Report (FIR) will be registered soon. I hope state government will also take action against him."

Locals face acute water scarcity in TN's Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu), July 03 (ANI): Locals continue to face acute water crisis in Tamil Nadu's Chennai on Wednesday. They were forced to buy drinking water. Insufficient supply of water created ruckus among the residents. State government has not taken any proper action towards it yet. Earlier, various opposition leaders also staged protest against ruling government due to water scarcity

RJD MLAs hold protest against deaths due to AES in Patna

Patna (Bihar), July 03 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) protested against the deaths due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) in Bihar's Patna. They protested outside the Bihar assembly. Rabri Devi was also present during the protest.

Prayers held at Delhi's Hauz Qazi vendalised temple

New Delhi, July 03 (ANI): Prayers were being offered at the temple in Delhi's Hauz Qazi area. It was vandalised on June 30 after a clash broke out between two groups over parking in the locality. Local shops which were closed due to clash are now reopened. Union Minister for Health -Family Welfare and BJP MP from Chandni Chowk, Harsh Vardhan also visited the temple on Tuesday -appealed residents to maintain harmony.