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Kullu bus accident: Death toll rises to 44

Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), Jun 21 (ANI): At least 44 people have died in a bus accident on Thursday in Kullu district in Himachal Pradesh. The bus fell into a deep gorge near Banjar area of Kullu. It was carrying around 50 passengers was on its way from Banjar to Gadagushani area. More details are awaited.

NIA raids LJP leader Sunil Pandey's brother's residence in Patna

Patna (Bihar), Jun 21 (ANI): National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted raids at the residence of Santosh Pandey on Thursday. He is brother of Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) leader Sunil Pandey. More details are awaited.

BJP MLA, locals stage protest over electricity bills in MP's Bhopal

Bhopal (MP), Jun 21 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from Huzur, Rameshwar Sharma staged protest against Madhya Pradesh government on Thursday. Locals accompanied him in large numbers. The protest was staged against hike in electricity bills and power cuts in MP.

Indian Army performs yoga on sand dunes of Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer (Rajasthan), Jun 21 (ANI): A yoga event was organised at the golden sand dunes in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer on Thursday. Named 'Yoga in Dunes', event was conducted by Desert Charger Brigade of Battle Axe Division of Indian Army. The event was held to celebrate International Yoga Day.

Stray dog menace on rise in Punjab's Ludhiana

Ludhiana (Punjab), Jun 21 (ANI): Senior medical officer of Ludhiana Civil Hospital, Dr Geeta said that stray dogs have become a menace in Ludhiana. Speaking to ANI, she said, "There has been minor increase in dog bite cases. There are many reasons of it, not just one. Injections are available in the hospital. Dog homes should be built for stray dogs, it has now become a menace, no doubt about it."

District administration organised Sarpanch conclave in J-K's Rajouri

Rajouri (J-K), Jun 20 (ANI): The district administration of Rajouri organised a Sarpanch conclave cum workshop for the sarpanches to sensitize them about the programme on Wednesday. For the successful conduct of the ambitious and unique programme 'Back to Village', district administration of Rajouri organised a Sarpanch conclave. The conclave was inaugurated by the District Development Commissioner (DDC) of Rajouri Mohd Aijaz Asad. DDC was accompanied by the Assistant Development Commissioner of Rajouri Akhtar Qazi, District Panchayat Officer, Abdul Khabir. This was a one day workshop on 'Back to Village' programme. DDC highlighted on the objectives of programme and the activities which was organised during the programme. It is kind of public outreach programme to give a feeling of good governance to the people of the state for the successful conduct of the programme. DDC appealed the sarpanches to aware the public for mass participations during the Gram Sabha.

We have told Antigua authorities about urgency: MEA on Mehul Choksi's extradition

New Delhi, June 20 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in the national capital today, Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Raveesh Kumar spoke on extradition request for Mehul Choksi. He said, "We have told them (Antigua) about the urgency. There is a certain process that has to be followed. What we were told is that the extradition request still remains under the consideration of Antigua and Barbuda authorities."

Engagement with Mike Pompeo to be 1st high-level engagement after elections: MEA

New Delhi, June 20 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in the national capital today, Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Raveesh Kumar spoke on United States (US) Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visit to India from June 25-27. He said, "It will be first high-level engagement with United States after elections in India. During his visit, he will hold talks with the External Affairs Minister (EAM) and he will also call on other dignitaries in the Government of India."

Watch: Two-year-old kid attacked by stray dogs in UP's Mathura

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh), Jun 20 (ANI): Although a dog is believed to be a man's best friend, but in UP's Mathura, a pack of wild canines attacked a two and a half-year-old child outside the kid's house in the Shiv Bala Nath Nagar area. The incident has been captured in the CCTV. The kid was playing outside his house when 5-6 stray dogs surrounded him and bit him at several places on his body. Some labourers who were near the spot of incident heard the kid crying and came to his rescue. The kid was immediately admitted to a nearby hospital where he survived the injuries. The victim's father, Amit Mittal, told ANI that his locality is facing major issue of stray dogs and even 8-9 years kids also avoid stepping out of the house alone due to the terror created by the wild canines. Mittal also complained of repeated negligence by local administration to get rid of the stray dogs. Rajesh Gupta, a BJP leader, took note of the incident and assured of swift action to wipe out the problems of st

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar meet heatwaves affected patients in Gaya

Gaya (Bihar), Jun 20 (ANI): The Chief Minister of Bihar Nitish Kumar met heatwaves affected patients at Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College and Hospital in Gaya. The death toll due to extreme heatwaves is increasing by each passing day.Bihar has been caught in the grip of a raging heatwaves since mid June. Earlier, Nitish Kumar cancelled aerial inspection of heatwaves affected areas in Aurangabad, Gaya and Nawada.

MEA slams Pak media for claiming India is interested in holding talks

New Delhi, June 20 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in the national capital today, Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Raveesh Kumar spoke on Pakistan media that claimed that India is ready for talks. He said, "There is no change in our position. We wrote a letter under established democratic protocol of replying to congratulatory messages. Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan was also given a reply. Our EAM also replied to his counterpart." "We have seen the mentality of distorting facts in Pakistan media in this case, like how they distorted this simple straight-forward letter. Letter says that India wants to maintain cooperative relation with all nations in South Asia," Kumar added. "The letter said that a terror and violence free environment is necessary for normal and cooperative relation with the countries. We only reiterated our stand in the letter. There was nothing in that letter that spoke about "talks" (between India and Pakistan). I think

Indian army renames Army Goodwill School after valiant soldier in J-K

Anantnag (J-K), Jun 20 (ANI): Indian Army renamed Army Goodwill School (AGS) as 'Shaheed Lance Naik Nazir Ahmed Wani, Ashok Chakra, Sena Medal, Army Goodwill School'. A 38-year-old soldier lost his life in a counter-terror operation against six terrorists in Hirapur village in Kashmir. Lance Naik Nazir Ahmad Wani succumbed to his wounds after being hit multiple times including his head. Wani was awarded Ashok Chakra for his role in the operation. He thus became the first person in the Valley to be awarded the highest peace time gallantry award of the country.

India committed for early operationalisation of Kartarpur Corridor: Raveesh Kumar

New Delhi, June 20 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in the national capital today, Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Raveesh Kumar spoke on Kartarpur Corridor and said, "In the letter that Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote to Pakistan PM Imran Khan had mentioned about Kartarpur Corridor as well. It was written that, "We will continue to work for early operationalisation of Kartarpur Corridor, functional all year round."

15 dead, 25 injured as bus falls into deep gorge in HP's Kullu

Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), Jun 20 (ANI): At least 15 people died after a private bus fell into a deep gorge near Banjar area of Kullu district in Himachal Pradesh. Around 25 people were injured. Rescue operation is underway. The bus carrying around 50 passengers was on its way from Banjar to Gadagushani area. More details are awaited.

Shillong-based physics teacher receives prestigious fellowship in Geneva

Shillong (Meghalaya) 20 June (ANI): : Bringing laurels to the country, a Shillong-based physics teacher is all geared up to participate and show his talent at a training programme at Geneva this July. Meet Rahul S Chatterjee who has been awarded the prestigious 'International High School Teacher Programme' fellowship that involves a two-week training programme at CERN (European Centre for Nuclear Research) in Switzerland's Geneva.It may be mentioned that Chatterjee is the only teacher from India selected for the prestigious fellowship in Geneva.

Govt is rapidly taking forward work of Army's modernisation: President Kovind

New Delhi, Jun 20 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the joint session of the Parliament today and said that the present government is rapidly taking forward the work of modernisation of the armed forces, adding that the country will receive the first batch of Rafale fighter jets and Apache helicopters really soon. President also said the government is also working for the domestic manufacturing of defence equipments under the 'Make in India' initiative for which upcoming defence corridors in Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu will play a major role.

Woman's beheaded body found near Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam), Jun 20 (ANI): The beheaded body of a woman was found in Assam's Guwahati on Wednesday. This incident took place near Kamakhya Temple at the Nilachal hills in Guwahati. While speaking to media, Joint CP of Assam Police Debaraj Upadhaya said, "We are investigating the case and this was done by someone superstitious. There is no need for people to be scared."

President Kovind repeated PM Modi's statements in Parliament: Anand Sharma

New Delhi, June 20 (ANI): Congress party's senior leader Anand Sharma held a press conference with other leaders, after the President Ram Nath Kovind delivered speech at Parliament today. He said, "It was just a repeat of statements made by PM. It doesn't give account of unfulfilled promises of last 5 years, to our youth, to our farmers. It didn't include anything on unemployment."

Guwahati all set to turn into a festive ground for 'Ambubachi Mela'

Guwahati (Assam) 20 June (ANI): The Kamakhya temple set atop the Nilachal hills in Assam's Guwahati is all set to celebrate the revered festival of Ambubachi Mela. The temple is all decked up with lights and this time, more than 25 lakh visitors and devotees from all across the country and abroad are expected to visit the temple.Security has been beefed up and special arrangements have been made for rest rooms, toilets, bathrooms and proper railings on all the three roads leading to the sanctum sanctorum.

1984 riot case: SIT to reopen case against Kamal Nath, says Manjinder Sirsa

New Delhi, Jun 20 (ANI): Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) MLA Manjinder Sirsa today met chairman of State Investigation Team (SIT) formed to investigate 1984 anti-Sikh riot case. "We met the Chairman of SIT (1984 anti-Sikh riots) and told him to register deposition of 2 of our witnesses and reopen the case against Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath. He assured us that they are reopening the case and the primary focus of probe will be the role of Kamal Nath," said Sirsa. Thousands were killed in pogrom that was triggered after assassination of the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.