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Telangana rape-murder accused killed: 'My daughter's soul must be at peace now', says victim's father

Hyderabad, Dec 06 (ANI): After all four accused were killed in police encounter in Telangana's woman veterinarian rape and murder case, father of victim said that his daughter's soul must be at peace now. "It has been 10 days to the day my daughter died. I express my gratitude towards the police and government for this. My daughter's soul must be at peace now," said rape victim's Father.

Newborn baby found dead in duct under suspicious condition in Mumbai

Mumbai, Dec 06 (ANI): Body of a newborn baby was found in a duct of Kandivali's Jaybharat Society in Mumbai on Dec 05. Police get to know about the incident after they were alerted by locals. Police has registered a case of accidental death and the body has been sent for postmortem. The mother of the baby has been taken into custody for questioning.

Telangana rape-murder accused encounter: 'No action should be taken against police,' says Nirbhaya's mother

New Delhi, Dec 06 (ANI): Nirbhaya's mother, Asha Devi expressed happiness over encounter of all four accused in Telangana's woman veterinarian rape-murder case. "I am extremely happy with this punishment. Police has done a great job and I demand that no action should be taken against the police personnel," said Asha Devi.

Telangana rape-murder accused killed: Nirbhaya's father thanks police

New Delhi, Dec 06 (ANI): In the wee hour, Telangana Police killed all four people accused in the rape and murder of woman veterinarian in an encounter in Telangana on Dec 06. Speaking on this, Nirbhaya's father said, "I am very happy. Even after 7 years we die every day that's why the situation in which we are going through at least they will not suffer. I thank Hyderabad Police."

Telangana rape-murder case: Accused killed in encounter with police

Hyderabad, Dec 06 (ANI): All four people accused in the rape and murder of woman veterinarian in Telangana has been killed in an encounter with the police. Senior Police officials arrive at the site of the encounter. Further details awaited. Veterinarian was gang-raped and killed by four persons and her body was burnt by rapists in Telangana's Ranga Reddy. Hyderabad police had arrested four accused involved in the brutal crime on Nov 29.

Swedish King, Queen inaugurate sewage treatment plant in Uttarakhand

Haridwar (Uttarakhand), Dec 06 (ANI): King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden inaugurated a 14 million litres per day (MLD) Sarai Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) here on Thursday. The Swedish royal couple jointly inaugurated the STP in the presence of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat, state Tourism Minister Satpal Maharaj and Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. The STP has been constructed at a cost of Rs 41.40 crore under the Centre's Namami Gange programme. The Swedish King and Queen arrived in the state earlier in the day for a visit to Ram Jhula Bridge in Rishikesh and Bathing Ghat in Haridwar. The royal couple, who are on a five-day visit to India to strengthen bilateral ties, was received by the state Protocol Minister Dhan Singh Rawat at the Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun.

Exercising key to increase oxygen in the brain: Study

New Delhi, Dec 06 (ANI): Researchers have come up with a study focusing on the only way to get more oxygen to the brain which is to get more blood to the brain by increasing blood flow. The researchers were interested in seeing how brain oxygen levels were affected by natural behaviours, specifically exercise. Researchers have revealed a truth applicable to all mammals that states: On contrary to accepted knowledge, blood can bring more oxygen to mice brains when they exercise because of the increased respiration packs more oxygen into the haemoglobin. The researchers reported the study in the Journal of Nature Communications. The only way that could happen would be if exercise was causing the blood to carry more oxygen, he explained, which would mean that the blood was not normally completely saturated with oxygen. They conclude that "respiration provides a dynamic pathway for modulating cerebral oxygenation.

Merger of MSC and PMC banks will give relief to latter's depositors: Jayant Patil

Mumbai, Dec 06 (ANI): Speaking on the issue of PMC bank depositors, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Jayant Patil said, "Depositors of Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative (PMC) Bank will get relief if the bank is merged with Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank. We are working on it. If need arises, we will write to Reserve Bank of India to merge the banks."

Can't demand to hang rape accused in public, govt operates in purview of law: KTR on rape-murder of vet doctor

Hyderabad, Dec 06 (ANI): Rape and murder case of 26-year-old woman veterinary doctor shook the whole nation and brought rage among everyone including politicians. Speaking on it, Telangana Minister of IT and Industries Minister, KT Rama Rao said, "You may have seen the seething rage of the nation. They want instant results, instant capital punishment. You have seen some members of Parliament speaking in the House, asking for them (accused) to be lynched. While their fury is justified, the fact is, to be able to get that done legally there are a lot of things that come into way. A lot of times, even though you want instant results the laws, Acts might come in the way that might frustrate you." He further said, "I'm as much passionate as anyone else to see the end of those four fellows. But being in government, I can't be saying hang them in public or shoot them on sight. That's not how system works. You've to brace yourself for reality, to operate within purview of Constitution."

Swedish royal couple visits Jim Corbett National Park

Jim Corbett (Uttarakhand), Dec 06 (ANI): Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf Folke Hubertus visited Jim Corbett National Park. Queen Silvia Renate Sommerlath also accompanied him. The Swedish royal couple is on a five-day official visit to India.

Watch: Panchayat workers dump waste in water body in TN

Cuddalore (TN), Dec 05 (ANI): In a shocking incident, tonnes of waste was dumped by workers of a town panchayat in a river in Tamil Nadu. Waste was dumped near Thittakudi in Cuddalore district on December 04.

Even Lord Ram can't guarantee 100% crime-free state: UP Minister

Barabanki (UP), Dec 05 (ANI): UP Minister, Ranvendra Pratap Singh stated that even Lord Ram can't guarantee a 100% crime-free state in today's time, after a gruesome incident where a rape survivor was set ablaze in Unnao."Even Lord Ram cannot guarantee a 100% crime-free state in today's time. However, it is sure if a crime is committed, the culprit will go to the jail," said Ranvendra Pratap Singh.

Operation underway to rescue 4-year-old who fell into borewell in Rajasthan

Sirohi (Rajasthan), Dec 05 (ANI): A four-year-old child fell into a borewell in Rajasthan's Sirohi. Administration rushed to the spot after knowing the incident and started rescue work. The child is stuck at approx 15.5 feet. A team of doctors is present at the spot and water and oxygen are being supplied to the child. Rescue operation is underway. Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Bhagirath Chowdhary said, "The child is stuck at 15 feet. Water and oxygen have been supplied to the child. A team of doctors is present at the spot; rescue operation underway, a team of SDRF is on its way to the spot."

Horrific incident occurred as no security was provided to Unnao rape survivor: NCW Chairperson

New Delhi, Dec 05 (ANI): Rekha Sharma, Chairperson of National Commission for Women, on woman who was set ablaze in Bihar area of Uttar Pradesh's Unnao, asserted that the incident happened as she was neither provided security nor the bail of the accused was opposed in the court. "She was set ablaze on the way to court. This has happened as she was neither provided security nor his court bail was opposed to the accused who raped her. I've written to UP DGP seeking details,"said Rekha Sharma.

AIADMK workers distribute food on 3rd death anniversary of Jayalalitha

Coimbatore (TN), Dec 05 (ANI): On the third death anniversary of former chief minister of Tamil Nadu, Jayalalitha, workers of AIADMK party distributed food to people in Coimbatore. Jayalalitha passed away on December 05, 2016. The reason of her death was cardiac arrest. She was fondly referred to as 'Puratchi Thalaivi' (revolutionary leader).

Modi put a Finance Minister who has no idea about economics: Rahul Gandhi

Mukkam (Kerala), Dec 05 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on December 05 lambasted at Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman over country's falling economic growth. He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi put a Finance Minister who has no idea about country's economics. He said, "Finance Minister's job is not to tell India what she eats. And the fact of the matter is that she has no idea on what is going on. Basically she is incompetent. UPA believed in putting competent people in charge of the economy."

Sensex slips 71 points as RBI holds repo rate, lowers FY20 growth forecast to 5 pc

New Delhi, Dec 05 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices witnessed volatile session and ended lower on December 05 after RBI surprised by keeping its interest rates unchanged. The RBI at its fifth bi-monthly monetary policy meet of the year kept repo rate unchanged at 5.15 percent and lowered its GDP forecast for 2019-20 to 5 percent due to weak domestic and global demand. Nifty metal slipped by 2.3 percent, PSU bank 1.8 percent, pharma by 0.8 percent and auto by 0.6 percent.

CCTVs, panic buttons to be installed in 5,500 DTC, cluster buses: CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, Dec 05 (ANI): While addressing a press conference, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal informed that CCTVs will be installed in 5,500 DTC and cluster buses, 3 in each. "CCTV will be installed in 5,500 DTC and cluster buses, 3 in each. 10 panic buttons and automatic vehicle location system will be set up in each bus. A command centre will be set up for all buses. It'll be helpful in maintaining security of women," said Delhi CM.

Never tasted an onion, won't know the situation: Ashwini Choubey on price rise

New Delhi, Dec 05 (ANI): After Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in Lok Sabha, said she comes from a family who doesn't have much to do with onions, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Ashwini Choubey, said he has never tasted an onion in his life, and therefore, he wouldn't know about the situation of prices of the bulb. "I am a vegetarian. I have never tasted an onion. So, how will a person like me know about the situation (market prices) of onions," Choubey told ANI. Onion prices in many parts of the country have breached the Rs 100/kg ceiling due to unseasonal rains in producing states.

Jaya Bachchan expresses anguish on Unnao rape survivor burnt alive

New Delhi, Dec 05 (ANI): Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan on crimes against women expressed anguish over the incident that took place in Unnao and asserted that they are not being able to raise the issue in the house; discussion is not being allowed on it. "A very shameful incident took place in Unnao. We are not able to raise it in House. Discussion is not being allowed on it. What is happening? If we use harsh words, we are told not to use them. Right now I feel so angry that I don't end up beating you (reporters). There is no safety in UP. There is no law and order situation in the state of UP," said Jaya Bachchan