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Over 2 lakh below poverty line people get free ration in Poonch

Poonch (JandK), June 30 (ANI): With the gradual easing of restrictions, more than two lakh people below poverty line got two months free ration through public distribution system in JandK's Poonch. Amid COVID lockdown poor people are finding it difficult to earn their livelihood. People thanked government for supporting them in the hard time. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 07 announced free ration to 800 million people till Diwali.

IAF's helicopters battle to douse flames in JandK's Hijwa village

Thane (Maharashtra), June 30 (ANI): A fire that broke out in residential area in JandK's Ramban on June 29 has been doused. Indian Air Force Mi-17 V5 helicopters equipped with Bambi buckets were launched to facilitate firefighting operations. The fire has been successfully extinguished. 12 houses have been gutted in the fire and almost 32 families affected. No casualties have been reported. Reason behind the fire is yet to be ascertained.

Mamata's 'Hawala' for Dhankhar: Bengal CM vs Governor reaches a flash point

The war of words between West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar reached a flash-point after the CM alleged that the Governor was named in the 1996 Hawala Jain case. Strongly refuting the charges, Dhankhar said that he did not expect the Chief Minister to engage in "sensation premised on misrepresentation and untruth". Watch the video to see how the drama unfolded and what Jain Hawala case is.

Bad at saving money, have huge credit card bills? This video is for you

Managing your budget is a good habit to inculcate. But what’s crucial to know is how you should manage your expenses, especially during your 20’s, when you begin with your first job and have a list of items ready to spend on. In this video we will decode a 50-30-20 approach of tracking expenses and eliminating frivolous ones. If you think you’re bad at savings, and rely extremely on credit cards, please don’t skip the video. Watch it.

Are vaccines effective against Delta Plus? What should India do to stop it?

In India, Covid-19 cases with variants of concern rose from 10.31% of total infections in May to 51% till June 20. And it includes the Alpha, Beta, Gamma and Delta variants. These variants have been traced in 174 districts of 35 states and Union Territories, with the maximum reported from Maharashtra, Delhi, Punjab, Telangana, West Bengal and Gujarat. According to the details shared by officials with the parliamentarians, coronavirus' variants of concern led to increased transmissibility, change in virulence and effect on diagnostics, drugs and vaccines. The parliament panel was also informed that a similar study on evaluating the efficacy of both these vaccines against the latest variant of concern -- Delta plus -- is being conducted and will be completed within the next two weeks. Let's understand the level of threat from Delta Virus from World Health Organisation (WHO) Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan.

A train with a view: Mumbai-Pune journey gets more scenic, memorable

The Indian Railways on June 26 launched a Vistadome coach service on the Mumbai-Pune Deccan Express Special train, which ran full house. At present, the Vistadome coach service is operational in the Mumbai-Madgaon Jan Shadabdi Special train. The Railways had launched the newly-designed Vistadome coaches last year. So, what makes this train and the Mumbai-Pune journey special? Watch the video.

What is Delta variant of Covid and which group is most at risk?

The highly contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus is the 'greatest threat' to world's attempt to eradicate the Covid-19 pandemic, leading health experts have predicted. White House Chief Medical Advisor Dr Anthony Fauci has warned that the variant, which was first detected in India, is more contagious and causes more severe disease than other circulating variants. Watch the video to understand Delta variant of Covid and whether it could trigger third wave in India.

AIMIM announces alliance with OP Rajbhar, no tie-up with BSP in UP

Hyderabad, June 28 (ANI): AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi broke his silence on his party tie-up with Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP). He said that there is no tie-up of AIMIM with BSP. Owaisi added that his party has joined hands with OP Rajbhar for the upcoming polls in UP. "AIMIM is not tie-up with anyone and yet only standing with OP Rajbhar. We also announced to contest on 100 seats of Uttar Pradesh in upcoming elections. We already started receiving applications for election contest and promoting our party. Our any party leader didn't talked with any other party leaders," he said.

Minor fire breaks out at emergency ward of Delhi's AIIMS

New Delhi, June 28 (ANI): A minor fire broke out on wee hours of June 28 at an emergency ward of Delhi AIIMS building. Seven Fire tenders rushed to the spot and extinguished the fire. All patients were evacuated from the affected area. Cause of fire yet to be ascertained. No casualty reported. More details are awaited.

Former special police officer of JandK Police, wife shot dead by terrorists in Pulwama

Pulwama (JandK), June 28 (ANI): Terrorists shot dead a former special police officer (SPO) of Jammu and Kashmir Police and his wife at their home at Hariparigam village in Pulwama district, as per the Kashmir Police on June 27. A tweet by the Kashmir Zone Police read, "#Terrorists barged into the house of SPO Fayaz Ahmad of Hariparigam Awantipora and fired #indiscriminately. In this #terror incident, he along with his wife and daughter received #critical gunshot injuries. Fayaz Ahmad #succumbed to his injuries. Area cordoned off. Search going on." "#AwantiporaTerrorIncidentUpdate: #Martyred Fayaz Ahmad's wife also #succumbed to her injuries at the hospital. Further details shall follow", tweeted the Kashmir Zone Police. Further probe in the matter is underway.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 leaked renders show four color choices

New Delhi, June 28 (ANI): The recently leaked renders of the Galaxy Buds 2 suggest that the next iteration of Samsung's earbuds will look pretty similar to Google's Pixel Buds. According to The Verge, a May filing with the FCC showed the earbuds would come in a white case with rounded edges. The new images confirm previous reports that the buds will come in four different colors black, green, purple, and white. The cases in the new renders show each one will have a white exterior, while the internal color will match the buds. There aren't a lot of other details available yet, including price, but the new renders show that the Galaxy Buds will have two microphones for improved noise reduction, and their in-ear design will include silicon tips, much like the Galaxy Buds Pro. The Galaxy Buds 2 aren't expected to have active noise cancellation but will have active noise reduction. The FCC filing showed the Buds 2 with a charging case that holds a 500mAh battery, and each earbud will have a

AIMIM to contest on 100 seats in upcoming UP elections

Hyderabad, June 27 (ANI): All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on June 27 said that his party will be contesting on 100 seats in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections scheduled to be held next year. AIMIM has also begun the selection process of candidates. "We've decided to contest on 100 seats in the upcoming UP election. Party has begun the selection process of candidates. We are in alliance with Om Prakash Rajbhar's Bhagidari Sankalp Morcha and nobody else," said Owaisi.

Did Delhi govt actually inflate its oxygen need? AIIMS chief responds

In an affidavit filed by the Centre in the Supreme Court (SC), an interim report submitted by a sub-group of the SC-appointed oxygen audit panel alleged that the Delhi administration had exaggerated its need for the life-saving gas by four times.

Former ICMR chief scientist explains why Delta Plus is a variant of concern

The former chief of Indian Council of Medical Research, Dr Raman Gangakhedkar, on Saturday said that Delta Plus is a low transmissible strain and if it continues to remain so, then it will not replace the Delta variant, which is the predominant one now.

BS Views of the Week: India in a changing world and govt's strategic shift

From what the changing world order means for India to how and why the government's strategic outlook has shifted, here's what Business Standard columnists and editorials had to say this week >

No fresh approach from Delimitation Commission to NC: Omar Abdullah

Srinagar, June 26 (ANI): While briefing a press conference in Srinagar post PM's all party meeting National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah on June 26 clarified on party's stance on Delimitation Commission. "As far as Delimitation Commission is concerned, the party has made it very clear - they have authorised Doctor sa'ab (Farooq Abdullah) to take a view as and when necessary. There has been no fresh approach to the National Conference from the Delimitation Commission," said former JandK chief minister.

'We said nothing outside Gupkar Alliance's agenda at all-party meet': Omar Abdullah

Srinagar, June 26 (ANI): While briefing a press conference in Srinagar post PM's all party meeting of different political parties of JandK, vice president of National Conference Omar Abdullah on June 26 clarified that they were not called at PM's meeting as a Gupkar Alliance. "We were not called there (at PM's all party meet) as an alliance. Had that been the case, only one person from the alliance would have been invited...We did not say anything at the meet that is outside agenda of Gupkar Alliance. Not only Mehbooba Mufti but Farooq sa'ab also said that it took 70 years for BJP to succeed in their agenda of abrogation of Article 370. We won't back off from our mission, even if it takes us 70 weeks or 70 months or more time," said former JandK chief minister.

PM Modi reviews Ayodhya's development projects

New Delhi, June 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the future plans of Ayodhya's development projects on June 26. UP CM Yogi virtually apprised the PM of projects' status. Vision includes modernisation, infrastructure, railway station, airport and other pending projects.

'No need to panic': Indian vaccines will work against Delta Plus variant, says health expert

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), June 26 (ANI): "No need to panic", said Bhubaneswar-based health expert Dr Niroj Mishra over rising cases of Delta Plus variant of coronavirus as she cited a news report of latest study in UK 'suggests' that "2 vaccines (Covaxin and Covishield) are going to work against Delta Plus variant." "A news report from the UK says that a new study tells that the 2 vaccines that India is presently using are going to work against (Delta Plus) variant. There is no need to panic. We need good public health measures," said Dr Mishra.

Farmers begin rally against farm laws in Panchkula

Panchkula (Haryana), June 26 (ANI): Ahead of tractor rally, farmers gathered near Gurudwara Nada Sahib in Panchkula on June 26. Farmers will head towards the Governor's residence to submit a memorandum to seek repealing of Centre's farm laws. Panchkula DCP Mohit Handa expressed hope that rally will be conducted without hassle. "We have enough force to tackle any situation. We will try to deal with the situation peacefully. We hope that all the programs today will be conducted without any (violation of) law and order situation," said Panchkula DCP. In continuity of protests against Centre's agriculture laws farmers have planned another tractor rally on June 26 to mark completion of 7 months of their agitation.