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Gridlocks leave tourists stranded for hours at Manali-Rohtang highway

Kullu (HP), June 27 (ANI): The Marhi area on Manali-Rohtang highway witnessed a heavy jam of vehicles due to tourist season. Vehicles were seen standing stationary on the route with people stepping out of their vehicles and waiting from them to inch ahead. With temperature crossing 45 degrees Celsius in parts of the country, including North India and summer vacations in schools, a lot of people are making their way to the mountains seeking for some relief. Manali is a snow-capped mountain pass and a tourist spot offering exciting adventure sports.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, CM Yogi pay tribute to Padma Bhushan Satyamitranand Giri

Haridwar (Uttarakhand), Jun 26 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat paid last respects to spiritual guru and Padma Bhushan recipient Swami Satyamitranand Giri in Uttarakhand's Haridwar. He passed away yesterday morning.

Bihar: 39 villagers booked for protesting against AES, police reach to re-investigate the case

Vaishali (Bihar), Jun 26 (ANI): A unit of police today arrived to re-investigate a case in Bihar's Vaishali. An FIR was lodged against 39 people in Harivanshpur village, Vaishali district of Bihar after they protested over lack of water supply and death of several children due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) in the area. The death toll due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) mounted to 132 in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district today. The fear of AES has forced people to leave their homes and shift to other places. AES is a viral disease that causes flu like symptoms such as high fever, vomiting, and in extreme cases brain dysfunction.

AmarnathYatra: Amit Shah holds review meeting over security arrangements

Srinagar (JandK), June 26 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired review meeting on security arrangements for upcoming AmarnathYatra at Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC). Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik also present in the meeting.

Kailash Vijayvargiya son Akash taken to court for thrashing municipal employee

Indore (MP), June 26 (ANI): Son of Bharatiya Janata party's senior leader Kailash Vijayvargiya, Akash was taken to court in Indore. Akash Vijayvargiya is also a party MLA from Madhya Pradesh's Indore. He has been arrested for assaulting a municipal corporation officer by cricket bat on Wednesday.

US-India partnership reaching new heights: Mike Pompeo

New Delhi, June 26 (ANI): United States and India's partnership is beginning to reach new heights, including our defence corporation and our common vision for free and open Indo-Pacific, said United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at a press conference in Delhi. He further added, "We can see each other (US and India) not just as bilateral partners, but something much bigger than that, so that we can help each other all around the world."

BJP taking country on path of 'saffronisation': Cong MLA on Indian team's orange jersey

Mumbai, Jun 26 (ANI): Congress MLA MA Khan on Wednesday sparked controversy and accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government of giving a political colour to the Indian cricket team's orange jersey in their upcoming match against England on June 30. The 'men in blue' will be wearing orange coloured jerseys for their WC match against England. Khan said the BJP government is trying to take the country on the path of saffronisation which, the Congress leader said is dangerous for country's unity.

Highlights from PM Modi's First LS Address in Second Term

While replying to ‘Motion Of Thanks On the President's Address', in Lok Sabha, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacked Congress by questioning their regard towards former leaders of the country. PM Modi said, “We do not waste time shortening someone else’s route. We will spend our life in lengthening our route. Keep your height to yourself.”

Indian people have suffered due to terrorism, Iran is biggest sponsor: Mike Pompeo

New Delhi, Jun 26 (ANI): US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said, "We all know that Iran is world's largest state sponsor of terror and Indian people have suffered from terror around the world. We've a shared understanding of threat and a common purpose to ensure that we can keep energy at right prices and deter this threat." External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on 'US-Iran tensions' said, "We discussed the situation in the Gulf, I shared our interests and concerns with Secretary Pompeo, energy security is part of it but there are other concerns as well about diaspora, regional security, and trade." He also added, "We have a certain perspective on Iran, obviously from where we are based. US Secretary of State shared with me the American concerns on Iran. Both of us certainly came out much better informed of each other's concerns in that regard." United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived in New Delhi yesterday. He was received by US Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster. Secret

Police recover mobile phones, knives, iron bars and marijuana in Kerala's jail

Kannur (Kerala), Jun 26 (ANI): Kerala jail department conducted raids in Kannur and Viyyur central prisons on June 22. After the raid, case was registered against four inmates including TP Chandrasekharan murder accused Kodi Suni. During the raid, police recovered mobile phones, chargers, knife, iron bars and ganja were seized from inmates.

Indo-Pacific relationship is for peace, security, stability and prosperity: EAM Jaishankar

New Delhi, Jun 26 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in today's meeting with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said, "I made the point that Indo-Pacific is for something, not against somebody and that something is peace, security, stability, and prosperity. We are looking at a landscape where a number of independent players work together for what they believe to be global good." United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived in New Delhi yesterday. He was received by US Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster. Secretary Pompeo met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar today.

Gut bacteria based therapy may help reverse food allergies

New Delhi, June 26 (ANI): Scientists have identified a species of bacteria in the human infant gut that protects against food allergies and may be used in therapies to reverse the condition. In preclinical studies in a mouse model of food allergy, it was founded that giving an enriched oral formulation of five or six species of bacteria found in the human gut protected against food allergies and reversed established disease by reinforcing tolerance of food allergens. The team repeatedly collected faecal samples every four to six months from 56 infants who developed food allergies, finding many differences when comparing their microbiota to 98 infants who did not develop food allergies. Faecal microbiota samples from infants with or without food allergies were transplanted into mice that were sensitised to eggs. Mice who received microbiota from healthy controls were more protected against egg allergy than those who received microbiota from the infants with food allergies. Two separate

BMW to launch 25 new EVs by 2023

New Delhi, Jun 26 (ANI): Advancing the auto industry's move towards electronic vehicles, luxury car maker BMW has announced that it 25 would launch new electrified models by 2023. As Cnet reports, 12 models will be full EVs. Harald Kruger, BMW's chairman of the board of management, had earlier announced the release year to be 2025. However, now the cars will be launching sooner than expected. The company will be releasing its next full EV, the iX3 SUV, in 2020. In addition to the BMW brand, Mini will also be introducing electrified versions with the 2020 Cooper SE arriving later this year.

Leopard dies after being hit by vehicle in Gujarats Vadodara

Vadodara (Gujarat), Jun 26 (ANI): A four-year-old leopard died after he was hit by a vehicle in Gujarat's Vadodara. The male leopard was crossing the road on the Halol Highway when a moving vehicle hit him, resulting in the on spot death of the wild beast. Wildlife Rescue Trust president Arvind Pawar, along with forest officials, had gone on the spot after receiving information of the dead leopard, told ANI that the wild beast met with the accident while he was roaming in search of a prey. Pawar expressed disappointment over the rapid deforestation which, he said, is forcing the wild animals to move towards cities.

India, US partnership has strengthened significantly over years: EAM Jaishankar

New Delhi, Jun 26 (ANI): Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in a meeting with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said, "India and the United States have a strategic partnership and that is actually based on deep and broad convergence which has been steadily growing over last many years."He also added, "We discussed a number of bilateral and global issues, on terrorism, I took the opportunity to express our appreciation for the strong support that we have received from the Trump administration, what we say is really zero tolerance for cross border terrorism."United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived in New Delhi yesterday. He was received by US Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster. Secretary Pompeo met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar today.

Medical apathy! Boy's left hand plastered instead of right

Darbhanga (Bihar), June 26 (ANI): A case of complete negligence has emerged in a Bihar hospital on June 25. A boy, Faizan's right hand was plastered at Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) instead of his left hand which has a fracture. Victim's mother said, "This is utter negligence. We were not even provided a single tablet by hospital. Investigation should be done." While speaking on the negligence of the doctor, medical Superintendent Dr Raj Ranjan Prasad said that I condemn the incident and trying to fix the issue those who are involved in this incidence will be punished. "Health Minister has asked me to investigate the matter and seek clarification from the concerned team regarding this negligence. I condemn this incident and I am trying to fix the issue. People involved in the incident will be punished."

Home Minister Amit Shah arrives in Srinagar

Srinagarn (J and K), June 26 (ANI): Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Srinagar on Wednesday. Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik received Home Minister at airport. Amit shah is on a 2-day visit to the state, where he will review overall security situation. He will also discuss security arrangements for Amarnath Yatra.

CM Mamata Banerjee pays tribute to Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay at Assembly

Kolkata, Jun 26 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee paid homage to 'Sahitya Smarat'Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay at the Assembly in Kolkata. Chattopadhyay was an Indian writer, poet and journalist. He wrote our national song 'Vande Mataram'. On June 27, nation will celebrate his 181th birth anniversary.

Indian Youth Congress members demonstrate outside Rahul Gandhi's residence, urge him to take back resignation

New Delhi, Jun 26 (ANI): Members of Indian Youth Congress and workers of the party demonstrated outside the residence of Congress president Rahul Gandhi. They were urging Rahul Gandhi to take back his resignation and continue as the party president. As per the sources, Sonia Gandhi also chaired Congress Parliamentary Party meeting today in regard to the matter.

Watch: Kailash Vijayvargiya's son thrashes Municipal Corporation officer with bat

Indore (MP), June 26 (ANI): Akash Vijayvargiya, BJP MLA and son of senior BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya, thrashed a Municipal Corporation officer with a cricket bat. The incident took place in Madhya Pradesh's Indore. Supporters of Akash Vijayvargiya also thrashed officer. The officers were in the area for an anti-encroachment drive.