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EAM Jaishankar meets Russian Deputy PM Yury Trutnev

New Delhi, June 19 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meets Deputy PM of Russia Yury Trutnev in Delhi on Wednesday. The Russian delegation includes the heads of ministries, senior officials, as well as leading business figures in the field of mining, woodworking, pulp and paper, food and beverage industries, agriculture and transport logistics. The two countries known for sharing close ties in terms of defence sector are expected to hold talks to boost bilateral trade in other avenues also.

Police recover bag containing 6 country-made bombs from WB's Bardhaman

Bardhaman (West Bengal), June 19 (ANI): The team of West Bengal's Kanksa Police recovered a bag containing six country-made bombs from WB's Bardhaman district today. They recovered bomb from the house of a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader namely Jhantu Gorai. The incident took place at Panagarh Bajar area of Burdwan District. BJP leader alleged that those bombs were planted by Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers at his residence to defame him. On the other side, TMC leaders denied all accusations of Jhantu Gorai.

AES deaths: Recovery rate is increasing, confirms SKMCH Superintendent

Muzaffarpur (Bihar), Jun 19 (ANI): Dr Sunil Kumar Shahi, Superintendent at Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital (SKMCH), Muzaffarpur on AES cases said, "68 children are in ICU, 65 are in the ward, today number of deaths is 5. Recovery rate is increasing because parents are bringing their children early." Various political parties have gathered at the Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital (SKMCH) where the mind fever has claimed over 90 lives. Earlier today, hospital's Superintendent Dr Sunil Kumar Shahi has advised the workers of all political parties, who were coming at the hospital to instead go on grounds and spread awareness about the disease, and help those affected.

Prakash Javadekar orders TV shows to desist from portraying kids in vulgar manner

New Delhi, June 19 (ANI): Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar on Wednesday informed that IandB Ministry reminded TV channels to desist from showing minor participants portrayed in a vulgar or inappropriate manner. The IandB Minister added that the decision by the Ministry was well accepted by the TV channels.

Watch: PM Modi holds all-party meeting on 'one nation, one election'

New Delhi, Jun 19 (ANI): Leaders from various political parties attended the all-party meeting on one nation one election issue, which was called by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi. Opposition leaders such as Sitaram Yechury, Farooq Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti and Sharad Pawar attended the meeting. Chief Ministers of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, Naveen Patnaik and YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, respectively attended the meeting. Congress skipped the meeting citing their opposition to the idea of holding simultaneous polls. Other leaders who chose not to be a part of the meeting were West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao, DMK president MK Stalin among other opposition parties.

Pregnant woman allegedly denied entry in hospital, delivers baby outside in Agra

Agra (Uttar Pradesh), June 19 (ANI): A woman who was allegedly denied entry in Agra's hospital, delivered baby in front of the health centre in Uttar Pradesh's Agra today. The incident took place at Sarojini Naidu Medical College in Agra. Her family members alleged that the officials denied admitting her in the hospital. The woman and her baby are safe now. Later, she was admitted to the hospital for medical treatment. While speaking to ANI, Chief Medical Officer of Agra Dr Mukesh Kumar Vatsa said, "Prima facia seems to be staff's mistake. I will seek her suspension and will transfer her soon."

Pulwama IED blast: Sushil Modi pays tribute to Havildar Amarjeet Kumar in Patna

Patna (Bihar), June 19 (ANI): Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi paid tribute to Havildar Amarjeet Kumar in Bihar's Patna today. Havildar Amarjeet Kumar lost his life on in an Improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Pulwama. This incident took place in Arihal village of Pulwama district on June 17.

Muzaffarpur deaths put spotlight on poor condition of govt hospitals across India

Amritsar (Punjab)/ Moradabad/Kanpur (UP)/, Jun 19 (ANI): The Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) outbreak in Bihar's Muzaffarpur where more than 115 children have died due to the 'Chamki', have again put the spotlight on the poor conditions of government hospitals in the country. The Guru Nanak Government Hospital in Amritsar, besides lacking the obvious infrastructure to handle patients in bulk, is suffering from poor hygiene as pile of garbage could be seen inside the hospital premises where both patients and their relatives wait. The same is true for a district hospital in Moradabad, where patients are lying on dirty bed sheets and unhygienic conditions have become an everyday's thing. At UHM government hospital in Kanpur, patients and their relatives are suffering from poor health services. A patient's relative told ANI that hospital is lacking ambulance services and didn't have adequate number of doctors.

Jai Sri Ram, Allahu Akbar, Radhe Radhe...slogan war in Indian parliament

Religious and patriotic sloganeering ruled the MP swearing-in ceremony as Members of Parliament jostled with each other in a verbal slugfest to put forth their ideological leanings

'SKMCH is hell,' no basic facilities available: Raghuvansh Prasad Singh

Muzaffarpur (UP), June 19 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Raghuvansh Prasad Singh on Wednesday reacted on Muzaffarpur children death due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES). He showed his dissatisfaction and aggression by saying that there are no basic facilities in Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital and it is like hell."Nobody can roam in the hospital without covering their nose, there is no beds, fans and water facility in the hospital, and is that a hospital?," asked Singh. Death toll due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) in Bihar's Muzaffarpur rose over to 105. As many as over 80 children have died in Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital. AES is a viral disease, which causes mild flu-like symptoms such as high fever, and headache.

No anti-national activity would be tolerated in educational institutions of country: KP Maurya

New Delhi, June 19 (ANI): Reacting on recent draft of a new ordinance cleared by Uttar Pradesh's cabinet, Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Keshav Prasad Maurya said, "No anti-national activity would be tolerated in any educational institution of the country. "He further added, "Yes, our cabinet has taken a decision that only education should be imparted in the educational institutions and no anti-national activity will be tolerated." The draft of a new ordinance cleared by Yogi Adityanath's cabinet on Tuesday mandates new and existing private universities in Uttar Pradesh to submit an undertaking that their campuses will not be allowed to be a place of 'anti-national activities in any way'.

Political workers should spread awareness about AES: SKMCH Superintendent

Muzaffarpur (Bihar), Jun 19 (ANI): As 112 children have succumbed to the deadly Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) in Bihar's Muzaffarpur, various political parties have gathered at the Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital (SKMCH) where the mind fever has claimed over 90 lives. However, hospital's Superintendent Dr Sunil Kumar Shahi has advised the workers of all political parties, who are coming at the hospital to instead go on grounds and spread awareness about the disease, and help those affected. "I humbly request all political workers to go to places from where patients are coming and spread awareness. Right now they are not needed at the hospital. I request them to go to the periphery," Dr Shahi told ANI.

8 people including 2 children killed in road accident in UP's Sambhal

Sambhal (UP), June 19 (ANI): Eight persons including two children died in a road accident in Sambhal district of Uttar Pradesh. 12 more people got injured in the road rash. The incident took place near Lahrawan village of Bahjoi area, when a speeding container truck collided with another vehicle last night.Sambhal's Superintendent of Police, Yamuna Prasad told ANI, "8 people died on the spot and 12 others got injured. Condition of some injured is reported to be critical. All injured were admitted to a nearby hospital."

DMK workers hold massive protest over water crisis in TN's Coimbatore

Coimbatore (TN), June 19 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party workers staged protest over water crisis in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore on Wednesday. They held protest in front of Coimbatore City Corporation Office demanding immediate solution for the severe water crisis in Coimbatore.Many parts of Tamil Nadu are dealing with severe water scarcity with its level in reservoirs across the state declining rapidly.

Watch: Classroom roof collapses, injuring 3 students in Maharashtra's Ulhasnagar

Ulhasnagar (Maharashtra), Jun 19 (ANI): Three students were injured after a portion of cement plaster of their classroom's roof collapsed on them in Ulhasnagar's Jhulelal School, Maharashtra yesterday. The incident took place when the students were attending their class.

'BJP MP claims mushrooming of mosques in Delhi, writes to LG for immediate action

New Delhi, June 19 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament from Delhi Parvesh Verma, wrote to Lieutenant Governor (LG) Anil Baijal against 'mushrooming of mosques'on government-owned properties in the national capital. He said,"Who gives permission for mosques and cemeteries to be built on government land? And who is giving them protection?" He further added,"I have told the LG to form a committee, this should be investigated and people should get to know the truth that more than 90% of the mosques are built on government land and 100% temples and Gurudwaras are built on DDA allotted land. Why this kind of discrimination?"

Watch: Wild bull attacks two riders in Gujarat's Rajkot

Rajkot (Gujarat), Jun 19 (ANI): In a public scare, a bull in Gujarat's Rajkot attacked two riders. The incident happened in a narrow street. The bull first attacked an elder-looking person who was riding a bicycle. Later a young man on his motorcycle, unaware about bull's intention, became the wild animal's second target.

Watch: Leaders from various political parties congratulate LS Speaker Om Birla

New Delhi, Jun 19 (ANI): Leaders from various political parties congratulated Om Birla, the newly appointed Speaker of the Lok Sabha. Birla, a BJP leader, hails Rajasthan and is a two-time MP from Kota. Birla is succeeding eight-time MP Sumitra Mahajan as the Lok Sabha speaker.

Tejashwi maybe in England for world cup: RJD leader as Bihar faces severe health issue

Muzaffarpur (UP), Jun 19 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Raghuvansh Prasad Singh on Wednesday reacted on Muzaffarpur children deaths due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES). He demanded Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's resignation on moral ground. Replying to a question on Tejashwi Yadav's no reaction on Muzaffarpur children deaths. "I don't know exactly where he is, maybe he has gone to watch the World Cup, I am not sure about it."

Fire breaks out in scrap pile under Barapullah flyover in Delhi

New Delhi, Jun 19 (ANI): A massive fire broke out in scrap pile under Barapullah flyover in Delhi today, affecting traffic movement in the area. Soon after receiving a call of fire, three fire tenders were deployed in the affected area. No injuries or casualties have been reported so far. More details are awaited.