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Manoj Jha spills the beans on 'whereabouts' of Tejashwi Yadav amid Bihar encephalitis outbreak

New Delhi, Jun 20 (ANI): Amid Bihar encephalitis outbreak, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Rajya Sabha MP, Manoj Jha spilled the beans on the whereabouts of former deputy chief minister of Bihar Tejashwi Yadav. Jha defended Yadav and said, "He (Tejashwi Yadav) has not gone to England to watch cricket World Cup, right now he is in Delhi."He further added that Tejashwi Yadav is closely monitoring the situation in Muzaffarpur. Earlier on Wednesday, senior RJD leader Raghuvansh Prasad Singh said that Tejashwi Yadav might be in England watching the cricket World Cup.

Sedition charges against singer Hard Kaur over posts on CM Yogi, Mohan Bhagwat

Varanasi (UP), Jun 20 (ANI): Rapper Hard Kaur has been booked for sedition charges for her social media comments on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat. The FIR has been registered under sections 124a (sedition), 153a, 500, 505 of the Indian penal code and section 66 of IT act after a Varanasi-based lawyer Shashank Shekhar filed a complaint against the Punjabi singer. On June 17, Kaur had written against Bhagwat on her Facebook page. Alongside a photograph of the RSS chief, she put remarks saying," In history Mahatma Gandhi and Mahavir fought against Brahminical caste system. You are not a nationalist."A day later, on June 18, Kaur wrote objectionable comments against Adityanath. Hard Kaur has worked in movies like 'OK Jaanu', 'Patiala House' and 'Ugly Aur Pagli'.

J-K: Massive fire breaks out in Doongi and Keri forest

Rajouri (J-K), June 20 (ANI): A massive fire broke out in Doongi and Keri forest area of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir. officials claim that soaring temperatures and lack of rainfall are leading to incidents of forest fire in the area. Thousands of new generation plants caught fire. The forest department force controlled forest fire after long time operation.

President Kovind hails citizens for record voter turnout in LS polls

New Delhi, Jun 20 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind, addressing the joint Parliament session, on Thursday hailed citizens of the country for turning out in huge numbers for the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections, and said this has strengthen India's democracy globally. Kovind noted that people queued up in scorching heat to exercise their franchise. He appreciated women for coming out in bigger numbers than before and for participating almost equal to men. Kovind added that the youth of the country has played an important role in nation building.

We'll see if we've to react or not: Raveesh Kumar on if FATF will blacklist Pakistan

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 if Financial Action Task Force (FATF) will blacklist Pakistan. He said, "We wouldn't like to say anything. It's a sensitive matter. It's a matter on which decision has been taken by FATF members. Once they issue a press release, whatever decision is there, we will see if we have to react or not."

Devendra Fadnavis will be Maharashtra's CM again: BJP's Ram Kadam

Mumbai, Jun 20 (ANI): Reacting on reports that political party Shiv Sena, is aiming to have their own chief minister in Maharashtra, Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) MLA Ram Kadam said that Devendra Fadnavis will hold the chief minister's position again. He said, "Devendra Fadnavis is appreciated by all and he will be the CM again with everyone's support. Shiv Sena is our ally, leaders of Opposition are of the opinion that Devendra Fadnavis should be the CM."Both Shiv Sena and BJP have continued to harbour differences over seat sharing and Ram Temple issue in Ayodhya, but have always brokered a deal on amicable terms just before elections.

142 Encephalitis patients discharged from SKMCH: Superintendent Sunil Shahi

Muzaffarpur (Bihar), Jun 20 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Superintendent of Sri Krishna Medical College (SKMCH) Dr Sunil Shahi on AES cases said, "142 patients have been discharged from this hospital. Minimum 35 will be discharged today. In total 398 children have been admitted to the hospital. Today, two children died due to the syndrome." Earlier today former Member of Parliament Sharad Yadav visited the hospital where several children died due to AES in Bihar's Muzaffarpur on Thursday. Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) is a viral disease that causes flu like symptoms such as high fever, and headache and in extreme cases can lead to coma, brain dysfunction.

Bihar encephalitis outbreak: Prisoners' ward converted into 'PICU' in Muzaffarpur

Muzaffarpur (Bihar), June 20 (ANI): Muzaffarpur administration of Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital (SKMCH) converted prisoners' ward into Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) due to the crisis of ICU beds in the hospital.The outbreak of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) in Bihar so far killed more than 100 children. SKMCH's Manager Sanjay Kumar Shah told ANI, "We have converted prisoners' ward into PICU and after that, we have installed 19 more beds, monitors and 8 ACs in this ward."

Watch: Tourists enjoy snow during summer vacations in Kullu

Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), Jun 20 (ANI): The effect of summer has not yet touched Kullu's Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh. The fresh snow cheered the tourists, adding more to the fun. The whole country is scorching from heat and people are visiting hill stations to get rid of it.

Will support 'One Nation, One Election' if it will not affect federal structure: Farooq Abdullah

New Delhi, Jun 20 (ANI): While speaking to mediapersons on Thursday in Delhi, former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah on 'One Nation, One Election' said, "I would say that a committee should be formed on this subject who will examine it so that it won't affect the federal structure. This is the reason because of which there are differences on this subject so that there shouldn't be any possibility of bulldozing the Constitution. People are worried about the government's intentions. If the subject doesn't affect the federal structure, then we will support it and if it will affect the federal structure, then we won't." Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday informed that a committee will be set up to explore the possibility of holding simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly polls.

International Yoga Day: Over 35,000 people to participate in Yoga event with PM, says Raghubar Das

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Jun 20 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on Thursday in Ranchi, Chief Minister of Jharkhand Raghubar Das said, "PM Narendra Modi will be in Ranchi for the Yoga Day tomorrow. Over 35,000 people will be present at the venue where PM will perform Yoga. PM wanted it to be a 'jan andolan' and in Jharkhand and across the globe, it will turn into a 'jan andolan' tomorrow." International Day of Yoga is celebrated annually since its inception by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2015. PM Modi will be joining the programme to be held here in Jharkhand on Friday. The program will be organised at Prabhat Tara ground.

'Triple Talaq', 'Nikah-Halala' should be done away with: President Kovind

New Delhi, Jun 20 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday addressed the joint session of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha in the Parliament. While addressing the session, President Ram Nath Kovind asserted that there is need to do away with practices like instant 'triple talaq' and 'nikah halala'. President said, "To ensure equal rights to every sister and daughter in the country, it is necessary to eliminate bad practices like instant 'triple talaq' and 'nikah halala'. I appeal to all members to contribute towards making the lives of our sisters and daughters honourable and better".

Everyone should do Yoga as it helps in mental, physical fitness: Hema Malini

New Delhi, Jun 20 (ANI): While speaking to mediapersons on Thursday in Delhi, former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah on 'One Nation, One Election' said, "I would say that a committee should be formed on this subject who will examine it so that it won't affect the federal structure. This is the reason because of which there are differences on this subject so that there shouldn't be any possibility of bulldozing the Constitution. People are worried about the government's intentions. If the subject doesn't affect the federal structure, then we will support it and if it will affect the federal structure, then we won't." Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday informed that a committee will be set up to explore the possibility of holding simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly polls.

We've to conserve water for our future generations: President Kovind

New Delhi, Jun 20 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. During the speech, President centred water crisis issue in the country. President said, "We have to conserve water for our future generations. In this direction, creation of Jal Shakti Ministry is a decisive step."

Watch:World's shortest woman Jyoti Amge practices Yoga in Nagpur

New Delhi, Jun 20 (ANI): Ahead of International Yoga Day, world's shortest woman Jyoti Amge practiced Yoga in Maharashtra's Nagpur on Thursday. In the video, Jyoti was seen practicing Yoga with women trainers as well as children. Her name is also registered in the Guinness Book of World Records. Jyoti was born on December 16, 1993. She had won the title of being the world's shortest woman at the age of eighteen. International Yoga Day is celebrated on June 21.

Water crisis hits hospital in Karnataka's Kalaburagi

Kalaburagi (Karnataka), Jun 20 (ANI): Gulbarga Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS), hospital in Karnataka's Kalaburagi is facing shortage of water and nursing staff. There is shortage of water in the hospital for the last 8-10 months. While speaking to ANI, Medical Superintendent Shivakumar said, "We've been facing water scarcity since last August-September. We've started rationing water supply to wards; we release water for just 4-5 hours a day." Along with the scarcity of water, there is shortage of nursing staff in GIMS hospital. The state of Karnataka is facing severe water crisis ever since the beginning of the summer. Locals have been struggling to meet their water demands. This is the fourth consecutive drought year in Karnataka.

'New India' will follow ideals of Rabindranath Tagore: President Kovind

New Delhi, Jun 20 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind, addressing the joint session of Parliament, said the "new India" will follow the ideals of Rabindranath Tagore to form a country where people can live with dignity and free of fear. Kovind added that in the new India, all the systems will be transparent, and honest person's integrity will further strengthen.

Who said you can't say 'Vande Mataram', 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' in LS? asks Om Birla

New Delhi, June 20 (ANI): Reacting on the question over slogans raised by members in Lok Sabha during oath taking ceremony, newly-elected LS speaker Om Birla said, "Who said you cannot say 'Vande Mataram' and 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' in Lok Sabha? "There is no challenge in running the house. We will run the house by keeping every party leader and political parties into complete confidence", he further added. On the second day of oath-taking by the newly-elected members of the Lok Sabha saw heated exchanges and tit-for-tat slogans shouting as some of the senior-most opposition leaders including Sonia Gandhi, Mulayam Singh and Akhilesh Yadav took oath as MPs.

Our mantra is 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' with 'Sabka Vishwas': Arjun Ram Meghwal

New Delhi, June 20 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on Thursday in Delhi, Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on slogans raised by members during oath-ceremony in Lok Sabha said, "Protem Speaker is running the House well. Slogans were raised in some emotions. Our mantra is 'sabka saath, sabka vikas' with 'sabka vishwas', we want to win everyone's trust." Many newly-elected members on Tuesday raised slogans after concluding their oath in Lok Sabha.

Teacher thrashes students for coming 10 mins late in class in J and K's Doda

Doda (J and K), June 20 (ANI): Students were beaten up by a teacher allegedly for turning up 10 minutes late for class in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda. They were from Gujjar and Bakerwal Hostel. Speaking on the incident, Coordinator of Child Line Department, Minakshi Raina said, "Teacher has made the confession and has been asked to appear before Child Welfare Committee or else strict action will be taken."