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Watch: Priests in Hyderabad offer special prayers with cows to prevent rapes

Hyderabad, Jun 23 (ANI): A special prayer was organised at Chilkoor Balaji Temple in Hyderabad's Gandipet with three cows today to prevent rapes. Priest Ranga Rajan said,"3 cows will do 3 Pradakshina around Balaji temple sanctum to prevent evil thoughts, deeds like rapes. Three Pradakshinams represent words, deeds and thoughts."

Smriti Irani distributes laptops to 240 Lekhpals in Amethi

Amethi (UP), June 23 (ANI): Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party's Member of Parliament from Uttar Pradesh's Amethi district, Smriti Irani distributed laptops to 240 Lekhpals, to connect people with digital programmes and schemes. She also attended 'Annaprashna-god bharai' an event for mass baby shower which was organized by district administration. She held a meeting with officials on the women security issue.

14 people dead after 'pandaal' collapses in Rajasthan's Barmer

Barmer (Rajasthan), Jun 23 (ANI): At least 14 people died and around 24 injured after a 'pandaal' collapsed in Rajasthan's Barmer. Injured persons have been admitted to a hospital. Investigation is underway.

Watch: Forest Department rescues crocodile from pond in Gujarat's Vadodara

Vadodara (Gujarat), Jun 23 (ANI): A 13 feet long crocodile was rescued from a pond by the Forest Department in Gardhia village, nearly 80 km away from Vadodara, today. While speaking to ANI, Nitin Patel, Forest Department official said, "We have rescued a 13 feet long crocodile weighing 400 kg, we will release him later."

Trafficked woman rescued by Indian Embassy in Kuwait

Hyderabad (Telangana), June 23 (ANI): Rehana Begum from Hyderabad, who was allegedly trafficked to Kuwait by an agent has been rescued, speaking to ANI, she said "Earlier an agent has approached me and offered a beautician job in Kuwait. After going there five months ago they employed me as house maid and started torturing me."She further added, "Finally I was rescued from Kuwait with the help of Indian embassy and returned back to India. I would like to thank Indian Embassy and central government for rescuing me from the hell." Cases of duping people on the pretext of offering jobs in Middle Eastern countries are on the rise.

Part of roof collapses outside SKMCH's ICU

Muzaffarpur (Bihar), June 23 (ANI): A part of roof collapsed outside the ICU of Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital (SKMCH) in Bihar's Muzaffarpur. No injuries have been reported. 109 people have died due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) at the hospital.

AES deaths: LJP MP Pashupati Paras distributes medicines in Bihar's Vaishali

Vaishali (Bihar), Jun 23 (ANI): Lok Jan Shakti Party (LJP) MP Pashupati Kumar Paras from Hajipur reached Bihar's Harivanshpur village today and distributed medicines. Families who lost their children to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) were compensated with Rs 5000 each. Villagers on 22 June put up 'missing' banners of Union Minister of Consumer Affairs Ram Vilas Paswan and MP Pashupati Kumar Paras in Harivanshpur village. The posters read 'Whosoever will find Ram Vilas Paswan will get Rs 15,000.'

4 terrorists killed in Shopian encounter: JandK Police

Srinagar (JandK), Jun 23 (ANI): At least terrorists were killed in an operation by security forces in Kashmir's Shopian district today morning. While speaking to ANI, Dilbagh Singh, DGP, Jammu and Kashmir Police on today's Shopian encounter said, "It was a successful operation in which 4 militants were neutralised. All of them were sort of IS inspired militants who were commanded by Shaukat Ahmed Butt of the same area. They were wanted in many terror-related crimes." The police have registered a case and requested citizens not to venture inside the encounter zone since such an area can prove dangerous due to stray explosive materials.

Rain lashes parts of Indore, brings respite from scorching heat

Indore (MP), June 23 (ANI): With temperatures soaring and heat waves being declared in various states in the past, rain lashed parts of Indore. Rain brought respite from sweltering heat for the people of Indore. Monsoon rains have started in South India, while there is still more time left for the monsoon to reach North India.

Madurai Corporation distributes RO water to ration card holders in Iravathanallur village

Madurai (Tamil Nadu), Jun 23 (ANI): Madurai Corporation is providing RO water 6-days a week to the residents of Madurai's Iravathanallur village. The corporation has issued one coupon per ration card for the distribution of water. Tamil Nadu has been reeling under water crisis in the recent time. Scorching heat and delayed monsoon have further exacerbated the situation.

AES deaths: RJD student wing takes out protest march against health situation in state

Patna (Bihar), Jun 23 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) student wing marched to Raj Bhavan, Patna, in protest against state government over health situation in state. Protesters demanded resignation of state Health Minister Mangal Pandey. They also demanded formation of committee to investigate the situation due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) and compensation for affected families. The death toll due to AES in Bihar rose to 125 on Sunday. AES is a viral disease that causes flu-like symptoms such as high fever, vomiting and in extreme cases, brain dysfunction, seizure and inflammation of heart and kidney.

Mayawati holds meeting at residence, leaders deposit belongings outside

Lucknow (UP), June 23 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party's (BSP) Chief Mayawati chaired a meeting with party leaders at her residence in UP's Lucknow. Mobile phones and other belongings of the leaders were not allowed in the meeting. Members of Parliament were also present in the meeting.

Woman, 3-yr-old child locked in hospital for hours in Muzaffarnagar, one suspended

Muzaffarnagar (UP), June 23 (ANI): A woman was locked with her 3-year-old daughter in health centre for five hours in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar. One person has been suspended for negligence and other doctors and pharmacists have been transferred. Speaking to media persons, Chief Medical Officer PS Mishra said, "Staff said it totally slipped out of their minds that there was a patient inside and they locked the doors. One person has been suspended for negligence and other doctors and pharmacists have been transferred."

3 lakh CCTV cameras to be installed across Delhi in 50 days: Manish Sisodia

New Delhi, June 23 (ANI): With less than a year to go for the Assembly polls, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Sunday kick-started AAP's government CCTV cameras installation project in the national capital. The leader asserted that three lakh CCTV cameras will be installed across the national capital in 50 days. While speaking to mediapersons, Sisodia said, "With the increase in crime in Delhi especially against women our government has decided to install CCTV cameras across the city. Project of installing 3 lakh cameras has started."

Shivraj Chouhan, Thawarchand Gehlot pay tribute to Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his death anniversary

Bhopal (MP), June 23 (ANI): Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan paid tribute to Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his death anniversary in Bhopal on Sunday. Union Minister Thawarchand Gehlot, Rakesh Singh and other BJP leaders were also present. Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee founded Bharatiya Jana Sangh that later emerged as Bharatiya Janata Party.

Thousands gather in Antananarivo to mark 5th International yoga Day

Antananarivo (Madagascar), June 23 (ANI): Thousands of Yoga enthusiasts rolled out their mats to participate in yoga sessions in Antananarivo city on Friday to mark the 5th International Day of Yoga. In a worldwide event celebrated by the people of all countries through practicing yoga, meditation, debates, meetings, discussions and variety of cultural performances. The theme for this year's International Yoga Day was "Climate Action". Yoga enthusiasts of various nationalities took part in the event. It embodies unity of mind and body, thought and action, restrain and fulfilment, harmony between man and nature and a holistic approach to health and well-being. Madagaskar has also registered its name in one among those countries which participate in Yoga international day every year as they take vows to keep themselves fit through the practice of Yoga. To mark the importance and significance of yoga in one's life, June 21 is observed as International Day of Yoga every year since the U

Devotees offer special prayers for rain across country

Mumbai/ Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), Jun 23 (ANI): As the delayed monsoon is affecting various parts of country, devotees across the country offered special prayers for rain. Tamil Nadu Minister SP Velumani and other devotees offered prayers for rains at a Dargah and a Church in the Coimbatore city. Special prayers for monsoon were also organised at Sri Sankara Mattham in Mumbai's Matunga.

Mamata Banerjee politics is one which divides nation, says Kailash Vijayvargiya

Indore (MP), June 23 (ANI): While speaking to mediapersons on Sunday, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya on Mamata Banerjee government celebrating Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee death anniversary in WB said, "Observing the death anniversary and following his thinking are 2 different things. Mamata ji is observing his death anniversary, I thank her. But she should also follow his thinking so that violence, especially political violence, ends in WB. The manner, in which she is getting BJP workers killed for vendetta, is not in line with Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee's thinking. His politics was one which unites the nation. Mamata ji's politics is one which divides the nation."

Man climbs electric pole after police calls him for investigation in Telangana'

Hyderabad, June (ANI): In a peculiar but life-threatening act, a man from Telangana climbed an electric pole on Saturday after police brought him to Bachupally police station area to investigate him pertaining to a case of a missing person. The man threatened to commit suicide by hanging from the extra high tension pole. The police managed to deal with the issue and brought him down. He was later handed over to Andhra police.

3 found murdered in Delhi's Vasant Enclave

New Delhi, June 23 (ANI): An elderly couple and their domestic help were found murdered at their residence in Vasant Enclave in Delhi on Sunday. The deceased elderly couple was identified as Vishnu and Shashi Mathur and the domestic help as Khushboo. The police have reached the spot and further investigation is underway. While speaking to ANI, DCP South West, Devendra Arya said, "Prima facie it seems nothing has been looted and it looks like it was friendly entry into the house. Bodies sent for post mortem. Probe is on."