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Virender Sehwag flags off colorectal cancer awareness marathon in Gurugram

Gurugram (Haryana), Mar 01 (ANI): Former Cricketer Virender Sehwag flagged off an awareness marathon against colorectal cancer in Gurugram on March 01. March is celebrated as Colorectal Cancer Month. Around 200 people participated in the awareness programme. The event was held at Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Haryana.

Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurates '44th Civil Accounts Day' in Delhi

New Delhi, March 01 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the 44th Civil Accounts Day event organised by Controller General of Accounts (CGA) on March 01. While speaking at the event, Nirmala said, "Today all over the world wherever we go, the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) and the Goods and Services Tax (GST) are being talked about as one of the silent revolutions that democracy can show off to the world."

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar visits riot-hit areas of Delhi

New Delhi, Mar 01 (ANI): Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar visited the violence affected areas of North-East district of Delhi on March 01. Speaking to mediapersons, he said, "Learn from the examples of these people, who have saved others' lives, who have stood for humanity. And we should punish those anti-social elements. It's so disturbing to see that so many people have been so badly affected. We have to relief the trauma of these people. Common people should come together to do this." More than 40 people have lost their lives in deadly violence that broke out in North-East Delhi last week. Hundreds of injured are undergoing treatment in different hospitals. Police has formed 2 SITs to investigate the case.

Work of NSG is to develop fear among those who wants to disrupt country's peace: Amit Shah

Rajarhat (West Bengal), Mar 01 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated "29 Special Composite Group" complex of National Security Guard (NSG) in West Bengal's Rajarhat on March 01. While addressing the event, he said, "It is the work of NSG to develop fear in people who think and work towards dividing and disrupting peace in our country. And if these people still don't stop, then NSG should retaliate"

Cannon balls, underground chambers found at Gandikota fort in Andhra Pradesh

Kadapa (Andhra Pradesh), Mar 01 (ANI): Two underground chambers and eight cannon balls were discovered by the Archaeological Department at the Gandikota Fort in Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh on March 01. The discoveries were made during development work initiated by the department in the monument. The development work was undertaken by the Archaeology Department at a pond inside the fort. During the work, two underground cellars, 12 feet deep each, were found. On further search, the Archaeology Department officials found 8 cannon balls. Each of these balls weighs almost 10 kg.

Amit Shah inaugurates 29 Special Composite Group complex of NSG in WB's Rajarhat

Kolkata/ Rajarhat (West Bengal), Mar 01 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated 29 Special Composite Group complex of National Security Guard (NSG) in West Bengal's Rajarhat on March 01. He will also address two public meetings in Kolkata today. The developments come ahead of municipal elections in West Bengal which are likely to be held in April. On the other side, members of Students' Federation of India and Left parties demonstrated near the airport against visit of Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Kolkata.

Nirbhaya's mother appeals to SC to reject mercy plea of all convicts

New Delhi, Mar 01 (ANI): Asha Devi, the mother of the 2012 Delhi gang-rape victim, on Sunday appealed to Supreme Court that all four convicts' petition should be rejected and should be hanged on March 3.Convicts Akshay Singh and Pawan Kumar Gupta moved a Delhi court seeking a stay on the execution of death warrants against all four, scheduled for March 3.

Rumours unleashed by political parties' added fuel to fire: Kishan Reddy on Delhi violence

Hyderabad (Telangana), Mar 01 (ANI): Union Minister of State of Home Affairs, G Kishan Reddy attended ISB policy conclave in Hyderabad on March 01. Speaking at the event, he said, "During last week, we have witnessed disturbances in Delhi. Unfortunately many innocent people lost their lives and property, including a brave constable. Rumours unleashed by a section of political parties, social media and media added fuel to fire." "PM Modi-led govt is determined to go to the bottom of the truth to unveil the conspiracy, if any, to trigger riots. I will reiterate, CAA is not to take away citizenship of any Indian but to give citizenship to persecuted religious minorities in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan," he added.

CM Yogi inspects 'Arogya Mela' in Lucknow

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Sharad Pawar attends launch of solar panel walled building at Pune university

Pune (Maharashtra), Mar 01 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar attended an event in Maharashtra's Pune on March 01. He attended the event at Savitribai Phule Pune University. The event was based on solar panel walled building inauguration inside the university campus. The solar panels will be mounted on the glass facade of building covering an area of 200 sqft.

Fire fighting operations continue at oil warehouse in Chennai

Chennai, Mar 01 (ANI): Fire fighting operations continued on day two in Chennai where a massive fire broke out at an oil warehouse. The incident happened in Madhavaram area on February 29. No injuries have been reported yet. More details are awaited.

Security beefed up as precautionary measure amid imposition of Sec 144 at Shaheen Bagh

New Delhi, Mar 01 (ANI): Heavy police have been deployed in Shaheen Bagh area of national capital on March 01. Security has been beefed up as a precautionary measure, even after Hindu Sena called off protest site clearance call on February 29. Section 144 has already been imposed in the area, keeping in mind the law and order situation of Delhi city. While speaking to ANI, the Joint Commissioner of Delhi Police, DC Srivastava said, "As a precautionary measure, there is heavy police deployment here and our aim is to maintain law and order and prevent any untoward incident from occurring."

Women with disabilities at higher risk of unintended pregnancies, says study

New Delhi, Mar 01 (ANI): A study has claimed that women with disabilities are at higher risk of unintended pregnancies as compared to normal women. The report is published in the journal "Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health". Using data from the National Survey of Family Growth, researchers at Oregon Health and Science University found that females with independent living challenges, or those who may have difficulty completing day-to-day tasks such as banking or shopping without assistance, have the highest risk for unintended pregnancy. While additional research is needed to pinpoint exact factors, Horner-Johnson believes the high proportions of unintended pregnancies among women with disabilities may be linked to societal views.

Watch: Artists perform at 4th Guwahati International Music Festival

Guwahati (Assam), Mar 01 (ANI): The fourth edition of Guwahati International Music Festival started on February 29. The event featured various artists from different countries. The international music festival will culminate on March 1.

Cortana to be disabled in Microsoft Launcher on Android

New Delhi, Mar 01 (ANI): Microsoft has announced an updated Cortana experience for the latest version of Windows 10 coming this spring, including end of service for its Launcher on Android. Cortana services in the Microsoft Launcher on Android will be turned off by the end of April, the company notes in its official Windows blog. In addition to this, Microsoft is also ending support for Cortana in older versions of Windows that have reached their end-of-service dates. The company also added a new Cortana experience with a focus on security and productivity to help you find information across Office 365. It also includes a chat-based UI for easy voice or keyboard input-based access.

Normalcy returns post deadly violence in Northeast Delhi

New Delhi, Mar 01 (ANI): Normalcy started to return in several parts of Northeast Delhi which gripped by communal clashes in last few days. Locals started to go back to their daily routine. Shops have opened and vehicles also started to run on the roads. Rapid Action Force (RAF) remained deployed in the violence-affected areas of Northeast Delhi to keep an eye on the law and order situation. Hawkers were seen on roads indicating return of normalcy in the region. Anti and pro CAA groups clashed in Northeast part of Delhi few days ago, which resulted in major loss of lives and properties. More than 40 people lost their lives in the violence.

Jeetendra with grandson Lakshya spotted at Shani temple

Mumbai, Mar 01 (ANI): Veteran actor Jeetendra spotted at Shani temple in Mumbai. He was spotted with his grandson Lakshya Kapoor. Bollywood diva Tamannaah Bhatia spotted at a salon in Mumbai. She looked stunning in a suit. She also gave her fans a selfie moment.

5 missing after boat capsizes in UP's Chandauli, rescue ops underway

Chandauli (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 01 (ANI): Around five persons including two women and three girls went missing after their boat capsized in Uttar Pradesh's Chandauli district. The incident took place in the river in Mahuji village of Chandauli. Further details are awaited and rescue operation is underway in this regard. Mahuji village is located in Sakaldiha Tehsil of Chandauli district in Uttar Pradesh. While speaking to ANI the District Magistrate (DM) and Collector of Chandauli district, Navneet Singh Chahal said, "National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team is present at the spot and rescue operation is underway."

2 mowed down at closed level crossing by Shatabdi in Ludhiana

Ludhiana (Punjab), Mar 01 (ANI): Around two persons died and three got injured after level crossing was closed in Punjab's Ludhiana on March 01. The incident took place in Giaspura area of Ludhiana around 08:00 pm. The railway officials claimed that both sides of the level crossing were closed. The injured have been admitted in Satguru Partap Singh Hospital.

Primary target is to re-establish pandits who left Kashmir under gun threat: Farooq Khan

Kevadia (Gujarat), Mar 1 (ANI): The Jammu and Kashmir administration's primary target is to re-establish pandits who had to leave Kashmir under the threat of a gun, said Farooq Khan, Advisor to J-K Lieutenant Governor GC Murmu. He was addressing the gathering at Sixth India Ideas Conclave in Gujarat's Kevadia. "First and foremost target for us is that all our Kashmiri pandit brothers and sisters who had to leave under the threat of gun, come back with full respectandenjoy their position in Kashmir without any threat or fear," said Khan.