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Indian Navy thwarted 44 piracy attempts, apprehended 120 pirates: Chief Admiral Karambir

New Delhi, Dec 03 (ANI): On the occasion of Navy Day, Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh held a press conference in New Delhi. While taking about maritime security, Navy Chief Admiral said, "Indian Navy has thwarted 44 piracy attempts and apprehended 120 pirates during its anti-piracy operations".

Gandhi family needs SPG cover for security due to high threat: Robert Vadra

New Delhi, Dec 03 (ANI): Business tycoon Robert Vadra on security breach at his wife Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's residence said, "Gandhi family needs SPG cover due to high threat perception." He further said, "We first have to think about security of women in the country. I would lay most importance on this. We have to see that people have fear of the law, and there should be speedy judgement. Our security comes after security of women in the country."

People in Jharkhand trust BJP and lotus symbol: PM Modi

Khunti (Jharkhand), Dec 03 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Jharkhand's Khunti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 03 said, "It has been made clear after the voting in first phase of election concluded that the people of Jharkhand have a feeling of trust towards BJP and the lotus symbol."

Meet Chennai astronomer who helped NASA locate Vikram Lander

Chennai, Dec 03 (ANI): Shanmuga Subramanian, an amateur astronomer from Chennai helped National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) located Chandrayaan-2's Vikram Lander on surface of the moon. NASA shared this information on its twitter handle. The picture indicated the impact spot of the Lander and associated debris field created by the crash with blue and green dots. While speaking to ANI he said, "I was able to find something out of the ordinary in a particular spot, so, I thought this must be the debris. I got confirmation from NASA on Dec 03."

AAP leaders protest over onion price surge

New Delhi, Dec 03 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MPs Sanjay Singh and Sushil Gupta hold protest in Parliament premises in front of Mahatma Gandhi's statue on Dec 03. The protested against rise in onion prices. MP Sanjay Singh said, "32000 ton onions rotted away, why Centre didn't take action? You can let onions rot away but cannot sell it at lower prices?"

Going through phase of responding to challenges being faced by industries: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, Dec 03 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today addressed India-Sweden Business Summit. She said, "We are going through a phase of responding to challenges Indian industries are facing." FM Sitharaman further supported government's fiscal steps taken between budgets during India-Sweden business summit on December 03. "Before budget 2020, we took a call that fiscal rewarding step we had to project didn't have to wait. Therefore, corporate tax cut was taken between two budgets. This step has made the Indian industry understand that this government commitment towards reform is very clearly laid out," she further added. India-Sweden business summit was inaugurated in the presence of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.

Keep Telangana rape culprits in jail permanently: Hema Malini

New Delhi, Dec 03 (ANI): On being asked on rape and murder of woman veterinarian in Telangana, BJP MP from Mathura, Hema Malini said, "Everyday we are hearing these things happening to women, women being harassed. My suggestion is to keep the culprits in jail permanently, once they go in jail they should not be released at all."

Swati Maliwal sits on indefinite hunger strike against rape incidents at Jantar Mantar

New Delhi, Dec 03 (ANI): Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) Chairperson Swati Maliwal began her indefinite hunger strike against rising incidents of rape in India at Jantar Mantar on December 03. Maliwal is on hunger strike until she gets assurance from Centre that rapists will be served death penalty within 6 months. Several rape incidents have been reported lately from different parts of the country.

Price of jasmine surges due to incessant rains in Madurai

Madurai (TN), Dec 03 (ANI): Due to rains, price of jasmine in Madurai has gone up in Madurai. Jasmine flower is cultivated in parts of Tamil Nadu. Price of kilo of jasmine is fetching Rs 3000-3500 in the market. Madurai jasmine flowers are exported to many countries, especially Singapore, Malaysia and Dubai.

Leh shivers as mercury dips to -13 degrees

Leh (Ladakh), Dec 03 (ANI): Due to dip in mercury, cold wave intensified in Leh. Temperature decreased to as low as -13 degree Celsius. Locals are keeping themselves warm by lighting up bonfires.

Fire engulfs JSR Castle building in Chennai

Chennai, Dec 03 (ANI): A fire broke out at JSR Castle building in Chennai on December 03. Eight fire tenders reached to the spot and doused the flames. No injuries and casualties have been reported.

Locals in Rameswaram suffer after heavy downpour

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu), Dec 03 (ANI): Incessant rain has brought hardship to locals in Tamil Nadu. Daily lives have been hit. According to Indian Meteorological Department heavy rainfall is expected to continue for next 24 hours.

Swati Maliwal visits Raj Ghat ahead of indefinite hunger against rape incidents

New Delhi, Dec 03 (ANI): Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) Chairperson Swati Maliwal visited Raj Ghat on December 3 ahead of her indefinite hunger strike against rising incidents of rape. She paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. Maliwal will sit on hunger strike until she gets assurance from Centre that rapists will be served death penalty within 6 months. "I will continue my hunger strike until the government made the strong laws. Many laws are made but now the time has come to implement it," Maliwal told to ANI.

Minor girl allegedly raped in MP's Mandsaur

Mandsaur (MP), Dec 03 (ANI): A 17-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a man in Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur on December 02. A local police lodged an FIR against a man based on written complaint filed by the girl. The accused has been booked under the charges of rape and POCSO Act. Speaking to media persons, a police official said, "A thorough investigation is underway".

Couple kills children, commits suicide allegedly due to 'economic slowdown'

Ghaziabad (UP), Dec 03 (ANI): A couple allegedly committed suicide due to 'economic slowdown' in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad. They jumped off from 8th floor of the building in Indirapuram. Later, police also found dead body of two children from their room. Police said the family was facing loss in business due to 'economic slowdown'.

Skill development centre opened for specially-abled in J and K's Rajouri

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir), Dec 03 (ANI): A 'Skill Development Centre for Specially Abled Persons' was inaugurated in JandK's Rajouri on Dec 02. The motive is to boost employment opportunities among the persons with disabilities. The institute will impart skill training under various trades like LED light, mobile phone hardware repair and technician etc. certificate will be issued to those candidates who will qualify in the final test after undergoing the course. The trainee will be provided with a stipend of Rs 4,600 per month.

8-foot-long python rescued from truck in Odisha's Kalahandi

Kalahandi (Odisha), Dec 03 (ANI): An around 8-foot-long python was rescued in Odisha's Kalahandi on Dec 02. The python slithered into a truck. Later, the forest personnel released python into nearby forest.

Cold wave grips Jammu

Jammu, Dec 03 (ANI): Several parts of north India are facing cold wave. Early morning temperature dipped to 11 degree Celsius in Jammu on Dec 03. Locals and tourists are sitting near fire to keep themselves warm.

Strict action will be taken against whoever responsible for Sarkeguda encounter: CM Baghel

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Dec 03 (ANI): At least 17 villagers were killed in Sarkeguda area of Bijapur district in Chhattisgarh about seven year ago and the judicial commission report has come out to the media. The reports say there is no evidence that the 17 people killed were Maoists and it has detected manipulation in probe after the killings. Speaking on the matter Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said, "Strict action will be taken against whoever is responsible for this. The procedure is to table it (judicial commission report) before the assembly and then it is examined by the law department." "After that a committee is constituted and which will decide what actions should be taken against whom. There is no question of sparing anyone in this case," he added.

Delhiites wake up to smoggy morning

New Delhi, Dec 03 (ANI): The air quality dipped further as national capital observed a smoggy morning. A thick layer of smog enveloped India Gate. Air Quality Index (AQI) data, as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), this morning major pollutant PM 2.5 stands at 205 'Poor' category at Lodhi Road.