Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Jun 26 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from Indore-3 assembly and senior party leader Kailash Vijayvargiya's son, Akash Vijayvargiya, who beat up a civic officer with bat in Indore, defended his action by saying that Congress leaders in collusion with Municipal Corporation are buying decayed houses, and added that the civic officials were forcibly evicting people from their houses who are living there for 40-50 years. Akash further said that if things will continue in the same manner, then he will again take bat in his hand to end the corruption, and called "avedan, niveden aur fir dana dan"his line of action.
Chandigarh, Jun 26 (ANI): In yet another case of road rage, a girl attacked a man with a rod near Chandigarh's Tribune Chowk. The incident took place after their cars rammed into each other. She was later arrested and produced before a court after a case was registered against her under multiple sections of the IPC.
Mandya (Karnataka), Jun 26 (ANI): Farmers demonstrated inside the campus of Water Management Board in Maddur, Mandya district demanding drinking water and water for irrigation. They had brought their cattle with them. They raised slogans against state government and Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy.
Madurai (Tamil Nadu), Jun 26 (ANI): At least 3 students got injured after the balcony of a school collapsed in Tamil Nadu earlier today. The incident took place in Ayira Vysya Higher Secondary School in Madurai. Police is present at the spot for investigation. Injured students have been admitted to the hospital.
Mumbai (Maharashtra), June 26, ANI: Tamannaah Bhatia, popularly known as 'Milky Beauty', is shooting for a new digital series called 'Vanity Diaries'. She was seen wearing a floral bell-sleeved pink dress with a silver belt around her waist. While speaking to the media houses, the actor said that the show discloses what actually happens behind the closed doors of vanity vans. The show will decode celebrity's lifestyle, skincare and beauty routines. "It primarily shows what circumstance an actor goes through to achieve different looks, and how we've learnt certain beauty hacks and tips from our makeup artists." On being asked who is her girl crush from Bollywood? Without even thinking for a second, Tamannaah replied with Priyanka Chopra. 'Vanity Diaries' will be hosted by Lekha Gupta, a professional makeup artist who has worked with every Bollywood actor.
New Delhi, Jun 26 (ANI): Home Minister Amit Shah left for Srinagar from the national capital today. He is on 2-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir. He will review overall security situation in the state and will also discuss security arrangements for Amarnath Yatra.
Ludhiana (Punjab), Jun 26 (ANI): Unique findings were recovered during an excavation in an archaic temple in Punjab's Ludhiana. Several ancient coins, 2 alive serpents, 5 shivlings and several other items were found during the excavation. Devotees lined to get a glimpse of these unique findings. The coins belong to colonial era.
New Delhi, June 26 (ANI): US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met EAM S Jaishankar at Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan today. Both the leaders discussed Indo-US bilateral and regional issues of mutual interest. Earlier, Pompeo met PM Narendra Modi at his residence. Pompeo arrived in India for a two day visit on Tuesday.
Ambala (Haryana), June 26 (ANI): After wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat's tweet regarding prize money and promises by Haryana government, while speaking to ANI, Haryana Sports Minister Anil Vij said that if there is any discrepancy they can speak to concern department. "We never humiliate and we always give highest prize money in India", he added. Vij further said, "On the basis of sports policy prize money has been distributed. If there is some discrepancy they can speak to the department. We have never disrespected our sportspersons."
Bareilly (UP), Jun 26 (ANI): Uttarakhand Minister Arvind Pandey's son Ankur Pandey died in an accident early morning today. The car in which he was travelling collided with a truck on NH 24 in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly. Two others also died and one got injured in the accident. They were going to Gorakhpur to attend a wedding.
New Delhi, Jun 26 (ANI): All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi referring his mention of Shah Bano in Lok Sabha. Owaisi said, "PM remembers Shah Bano. Didn't he remember Tabrez Ansari, Akhlaq, Pehlu Khan? Didn't he remember that his minister had garlanded the murderers of Alimuddin Ansari? If someone is making the 'gutter' comment, then why do you not give Muslims reservation?" He further added, "No Muslim MP from your party comes. Who is keeping them behind? You. There's a difference between their words and ideology. Narasimha Rao was responsible for Babri Masjid demolition, despite being PM he couldn't do anything. Now, there's PM Modi who wants to work on his ideology."
New Delhi, Jun 26 (ANI): US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg on Wednesday morning. He is also slated to meet Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar to discuss Indo-US bilateral and regional issues of mutual interest. He arrived in India for a two day visit.
Hyderabad, Jun 26 (ANI): Electronics and Mechanical Engineering (EME) Sailing Club is set to organise the biggest sailing event of India, Senior Nationals Sailing Competitions, commencing from July 12 to July 8 in Tank Bund, Hyderabad. Telangana Sports Authority is supporting Hyderabad based EME to organise this event. EME is also training students from various schools in Telangana. International sailors will also be taking part in this event. Participants are undergoing training sessions in Tank Bund since last one month and they aspire to win titles in the upcoming senior nations.
Mandya (Karnataka), Jun 26 (ANI): Farmers continued to protest for 6th day in Karnataka's Mandya. They protested over demand of Cauvery and Hemavati waters to canals for saving standing crops. The protest has been organised by the Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha (KRRS). The farmers are demanding the government to release water from the Cauvery basin to their paddy fields.
Pulwama (J and K), Jun 26 (ANI): An encounter broke out on Tuesday between terrorists and security forces in forests of Tral area of Pulwama district. The operation is still underway. Troops of 42 Rashtriya Rifles with Special Operations Group, Tral were carrying out a cordon and search operation during which the encounter broke out. On receipt of information, troops of 180 Bn CRPF rushed to the spot for reinforcement. Further details are awaited.
Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu), Jun 26 (ANI): Members of Communist Party of India (Marxist) CPI (M) staged protest against water scarcity in Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram. The state is suffering from acute water crisis due to delayed monsoon and extreme heatwaves. Farmers in Karnataka are also protesting for water scarcity.
Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh), Jun 26 (ANI): Bilaspur Collector brought joy to jail inmate's daughter's life by sending her to school. Her father is in the jail and her mother is no more so she was being taken care there. She is admitted to a school by Bilaspur Collector Sanjay Alang, jail administration and local administration. Children, of inmates of Bilaspur Central Jail, residing in the jail premises have now been admitted to schools. While speaking to media personnel, Bilaspur Collector Sanjay Alang said, "We were on annual inspection to the jail. We saw her and inquired about her. Her father is lodged there, she didn't have a mother so she was being taken care there. We're trying to give all children like her a better future with help of various organisations."
Kolasib (Mizoram), Jun 26 (ANI): 19-year-old Lalremsiami who is a part of Indian women's hockey team received a heartwarming welcome in Mizoram's Kolasib district on Tuesday. The team won FIH Series Finals hockey tournament in Hiroshima on June 23. Lalremsiami lost her father to heart attack on Friday, June 21 but stayed with her team to play finals on Sunday.
Ghaziabad (UP), Jun 26 (ANI): Some youths in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad attacked security guards after being denied entry in the residential society. The incident took place on June 23. The offenders also vandalised the vicinity. 2 people have been arrested. Further investigation is underway.
Howrah (West Bengal), Jun 26 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) workers recited Hanuman Chalisa in West Bengal's Howrah. They sat on the road near Bally Khal and recited Hanuman Chalisa. It affected the traffic movement. BJYM president of Howrah, OP Singh said, "GT Road is blocked to offer Friday namaz. Patients die, people can't reach office on time. As long as it continues, we'll recite Hanuman Chalisa on Tuesdays at all main roads near Hanuman Temples."