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Watch: Vehicles wade through water-logged roads in Patna

Patna (Bihar), Sep 28 (ANI): Heavy rains continued to batter Patna as monsoon remains active in the region. Following heavy rainfall in the region, vehicles were seen wading through water-logged road at Dak Bunglow intersection in Patna. Conditions are going worse as floodwater has entered in residential areas.

CM Yogi Adityanath interacts with J and K Students in Lucknow

Lucknow (UP), Sep 28 (ANI): UP CM Yogi Adityanath interacted with students from Jammu and Kashmir in Lucknow on September 28. "Today you are here as students, maybe tomorrow you will be part of administration in Uttar Pradesh. We live in a democratic society where communication is vital. Prosperity comes to our lives only when we develop, said CM Yogi Adityanath. He also outlined the importance of group discussion and communications in democracy society.

Exchange of fire in J and K's Ramban after suspicious individuals tried to stop civil vehicle

Ramban (J and K), Sep 28 (ANI): On the morning of September 28, two suspicious individuals tried to stop a civil vehicle at Batote in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir. The driver did not stop the vehicle and informed Army QRT (Quick Response Team). Following the incident, exchange of fire took place between terrorists and security forces. Security forces are further conducting investigation. While speaking to ANI, DIG CRPF PC Jha in Batote, Ramban said, "We have information that three men are present. Security forces are conducting an operation in the area."

P-17A warship 'Nilgiri' launched in presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Mumbai, Sep 28 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched the warship 'Nilgiri' on September 28 in Mumbai. This is the first of the Project 17 Alpha (P17A) class ships. He also commissioned the second Kalvari-class submarine INS Khanderi, earlier today.

JP Nadda performs 'Tarpan' for BJP workers killed in West Bengal

Kolkata (WB), Sep 28 (ANI): BJP's national working president JP Nadda party's general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya and West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh gathered at a ceremony in Kolkata to perform 'tarpan' for party workers killed in political violence in the state. 'Tarpan' is a ritual of paying homage to ancestors.

Pak planning another 26/11, but won't be successful: Rajnath Singh

Mumbai, Sep 28 (ANI): Attacking Pakistan without naming the country, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said there are some forces with nefarious agenda who are trying to planning another 26/11 attack in India through coastal areas, but their intentions will never be successful. "There are some forces with nefarious agenda who are trying to planning another 26/11 attack in India through coastal areas, but their intentions will never be successful," Singh said in Mumbai where he commissioned INS Khanderi, a second Kalvari-class Submarine.

Rajnath Singh commissions second Kalvari-class submarine INS Khanderi

Mumbai, Sep 28 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned the second Kalvari-class submarine INS Khanderi on September 28 in Mumbai. Khanderi is built at state-run Mazgaon Dock Limited and underwent rigorous sea trials for over two and a half years. Later, Singh also toured INS Khanderi and was accompanied by Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh.

World Tourism Day: Manipur's future lies in tourism sector, says CM Biren Singh

Noney (Manipur), Sep 28 (ANI): Locals in Manipur celebrated World Tourism Day on September 27. The event was organised by Tourism Department at Longmai Ground in Noney district. Chief Minister N Biren Singh was invited as the chief guest. Scores of people including school children, men and women clad in traditional attires stood in long lines on both sides of the road to welcome the Chief Minister and his team. Presentation of colourful cultural items was another highlight of the State level World Tourism Day celebration. Speaking at the occasion, the Chief Minister announced that a world-class tourist destination would be developed in Noney district to attract tourists from all over the world to the world's tallest girder railway bridge (141 metres) being constructed by North East Frontier Railway across the valley of river Ijai.

We're capable of giving Pak much bigger blow: Rajnath Singh at commissioning of INS Khanderi

Mumbai, Sep 28 (ANI): Pakistan should be wary of the recent additions to our naval capacity as with them we could deliver them a bigger blow, warned Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Mumbai. Singh on September 28 commissioned the second Kalvari-class Submarine INS Khanderi. While speaking at the ceremony, Defence Minister Singh said, "Pakistan should understand that today with strong resolve of our government and advancement in naval capacity with additions like INS Khanderi, we are capable of giving much bigger blow to it." He added, "I am very pleased to be present here on the occasion of the commissioning ceremony of INS Khanderi. The name Khanderi is inspired by the dreaded 'Sword Tooth Fish,'a deadly fish known to hunt whilst swimming close to the bottom of the ocean."

Pak PM's nuclear threat qualifies as brinksmanship not statesmanship: India at UNGA

New York (USA), Sep 28 (ANI): Vidisha Maitra, First Secretary MEA in New York replied to Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan's threat at UN. She said his threat of unleashing nuclear devastation qualifies as brinksmanship not statesmanship. "For someone who was once a cricketer and believed in the gentleman's game, today's speech bordered on crudeness of the variety that is reminiscent of the guns of Darra Adam Khel. Now that PM Imran Khan has invited UN observers to Pakistan to verify that there are no militant organisations in Pakistan the world will hold him to that promise," said First Secretary. Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on September 27 warned in blunt terms of possible nuclear war with India over the Kashmir issue.

UP farmers hold protest against Noida authority

Noida (UP), Sep 28 (ANI): Farmers from several villages took out a protest march against the Noida Authority. Hundreds of farmers protested against the anti-farmer policies of the authority. They are determined to go on an indefinite strike. Farmers have also complained of the Noida authority's move to demolish their constructions after declaring them illegal. Several farmer organisations of Noida and Greater Noida have come out in support of the protest march. "The farmers have taken out their protest march on several tractors which has caused a traffic jam. We have deployed our forces at the site of the demonstration," Vaibhav Krishna, Senior Superintendent of Police, Noida said.

Can Pak confirm it is home to 130 UN-designated terrorists? asks India at UNGA

New York (USA), Sep 28 (ANI): Vidisha Maitra, First Secretary MEA exercised India's right of reply to Pakistan PM Imran Khan's speech. First Secretary, MEA said, "Can Pakistan PM confirm that it is home to 130 UN designated terrorists and 25 terrorist entities listed by the UN? Will Pakistan acknowledge that it is the only govt in the world that provides pension to an individual listed by the UN in the Al-Qaeda and Daesh sanctions list?" She added, "Will Pakistan deny that Financial Action Task Force has put the country on notice for its violations of more than 20 of the 27 key parameters? And would PM Imran Khan deny to the city of New York that he was an open defender of Osama bin Laden? This a country that has shrunk the size of its minority community from 23% in 1947 to 3% today and has subjected Christians,Sikhs,Ahmadiyas,Hindus,Shias, Pashtuns, Sindhis and Balochis to draconian blasphemy laws, systemic persecution, blatant abuse and forced conversions. We would request you to ref

Fire safety for all is need of the hour, says Principal Secretary to PM

New Delhi, Sep 28 (ANI): Fire safety is a concern for everyone and that there is a need to strive towards fire safety for all, said Dr P K Mishra, Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, here on Friday. "I am happy to see the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) chose the theme of 'Fire Safety' for this year's Formation Day. At a time when the devastating forest fire in the Amazon attracted the world's attention, and the heart-rending Surat fire incident played havoc, fire safety is indeed a matter of concern," said Mishra, speaking at the 15th Foundation Day of the NDMA.

Goa Green Brigade holds protest against climate change

Panaji (Goa), Sep 28 (ANI): Tourists, environmentalists came together on streets of Goa to protest against climate change. Protest comes after United Nations summit on climate change. Protestors held placards to highlight the threat of global warming. Children also joined the cause to ensure their better future. The protest was organised by Goa-based environmental activists group Goa Green Brigade.

Uber adds new safety features to its app

New Delhi, Sep 28 (ANI): Uber announced a slew of new features to its cab-hailing app to ensure a safer ride for customers. The updated app now lets you choose to receive a four-digit PIN to verify your ride. Uber also said that it is working on new technology for a PIN-free verification using ultrasound waves, the official blog noted. Users can now also report a problem to Uber during a ride, instead of waiting for the trip to be over. A new option also lets one send a text message to emergency numbers with the cab details and location in supported regions. Uber has also improved the real-time ID check for its drivers as an additional layer of security. Bike lane alerts will be added by the end of October to tell riders when they are being dropped off near a bike lane.

NCP leaders meet Sharad Pawar at his residence in Mumbai

Mumbai, Sep 28 (ANI): Several NCP leaders met chief Sharad Pawar at his residence in Mumbai on September 28. Earlier, party leader Ajit Pawar resigned from the position of MLA. Ajit's resignation came a day after the ED registered an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) against him, Sharad Pawar and others in connection with Rs 25,000 crore bank scam case.

Population growth is like cancer, will become incurable if not controlled: Giriraj Singh

New Delhi, Sep 28 (ANI): Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Friday said that population growth is like a cancer. While addressing an event, he said, "Whenever I raise the issue of population control people bring religion into it. It (population growth) has become a cancer, if young leaders don't take it up and leaves it all to Modi then this cancer will get into 4th stage and become incurable."

Mary Kom eyeing historic seventh gold at World Championships

New Delhi, Sep 27 (ANI): Six times world champion Indian Boxer Mary Kom has is going to aim for the seventh gold. She said that as an athlete everyone wants to bag a gold medal everyone wants to be in top and she is trying her best to be seventh time world champion.

Jan Ashirwad Yatra: CM Raghubar Das informs people about Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana

Dimudih (Jharkhand), Sep 27 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das on September 27 continued his Jan Ashirwad Yatra and reached out rural communities. During his yatra, CM Das informed people about state government's Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana. This scheme is aimed at women empowerment; under this scheme a girl child will get Rs 5,000 within two years of her age. Then, state government will give Rs 5,000 when the girl enters class one and enters the sixth standard. Likewise, Rs 5,000 will be given when the girl child will pass classes 8th, 10th and 12th. Girls aged between 18 and 20 years, will receive financial assistance of Rs 10,000,"

Jan Ashirwad Yatra: CM Raghubar Das reaches to masses in rural communities

Dimudih (Jharkhand), Sep 27 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das on September 27 visited Dimudih village and paid floral tribute to statue of Birsa Munda. After that CM Das continued his Jan Ashirwad Yatra and listened to the grievances of people. Residents of Nimdih welcomed their Chief Minister in a traditional way and CM Das also appreciated their handicrafts. He also informed people about the various schemes for them.