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Except few people in ruling party, no one is happy in Jammu and Kashmir: GN Azad

Jammu, Sep 25 (ANI): Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said that Jammu is as much in despair as Kashmir. He said, "Except few people in ruling party, no one is happy. Small scale businessmen, general store owners, people who have their businesses related to transport are so upset that everyone said they have only option left which is to commit suicide." He said that there is no democracy in Jammu and Kashmir. GN Azad went to Jammu and Kashmir after Supreme Court allowed him to visit Srinagar, Jammu, Baramulla and Anantnag to meet people.

Youth Congress protests outside Nitin Gadkari's residence over amended MV Act

New Delhi, Sep 25 (ANI): The members of Indian Youth Congress organised a symbolic protest in the national capital on September 25. They protested outside the residence of Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari over higher penalties and to get their voices heard. They also conveyed a message of 'Challan Kam Karo' through their protest. The amended Motor Vehicles Act came into effect from September 01. Now motorists have to face stricter punishment for violation of traffic regulations. According to the Act, driving without a seat belt, drunk driving, jumping traffic signals, speeding, driving without insurance and overloading vehicles will attract heftier fines. Driving under the influence of alcohol, not giving way to ambulances or fire brigade will attract a penalty of Rs 10,000 or imprisonment under the Act.

Bhupesh Baghel meets Ram Vilas Paswan in Delhi, demands increase in states' rice procurement limit

New York (USA), Sep 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the former Mayor of New York City and philanthropist Michael Bloomberg in New York. Later, he will deliver keynote address at Bloomberg Global Business Forum. PM Modi is on the second leg of his ongoing US visit. Bloomberg is one of the richest business tycoons in the world.

State Govt has no role in investigation of MSCB scam case: CM Devendra Fadnavis

Mumbai, Sep 25 (ANI): State government has no role in the investigation of MSCB scam case said Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis. The ED has filed a money laundering case against NCP chief Sharad Pawar, his nephew Ajit Pawar and others in alleged connection with the MSCB scam case. An Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR), equivalent to a police FIR, has been registered by the central agency under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The case is based on a Mumbai Police FIR which had named former chairmen of the bank, ex-deputy chief minister of Maharashtra Ajit Pawar and 70 former functionaries of the cooperative bank. The registration of the case comes ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly polls scheduled to be held on October 21.

Kejriwal has lost his mental stability: Manoj Tiwari on Delhi CM's comments on NRC

New Delhi, Sep 25 (ANI): BJP state president Manoj Tiwari hit back on Delhi CM's remark over NRC (National Register of Citizens). "I would like to ask if he wants to say that a person who comes from Purvanchal is an illegal infiltrator, whom he wants to chase out of Delhi." He further added, "People who have migrated from other states are considered as foreigners by you (Delhi CM)? You want to chase them out from Delhi, you're one among them. If this is his intention then I think he has lost his mental stability. How does an IRS officer not know what NRC is?" Earlier, CM Kejriwal had said that Manoj Tiwari would be first one to leave Delhi if NRC is implemented.

Asaduddin Owaisi calls President Trump 'illiterate' over 'Modi is father of nation' remark

Hyderabad, Sep 25 (ANI): All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president, Asaduddin Owaisi called United States President Trump an 'illiterate' man over latter's remark that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is 'father of nation'. Slamming US president for his comment, Owaisi said, "Donald Trump is an illiterate man. He is not very educated. Neither he knows anything about India, he is unaware about Mahatma Gandhi. If he had known then he would not have done this 'jumlebazi'. Mahatma Gandhi received the title of 'Father of the Nation' because he earned it."

Trapped leopard rescued by forest dept from Pilibhit Tiger Reserve

Pilibhit (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 25 (ANI): A leopard was trapped in a tiger reserve of Uttar Pradesh's Pilibhit district on September 24. Later, team of forest department rescued the wild cat from the spot. As per the information given by Divisional Forest Officer, the leopard will be returned in the jungle after the medical examination.

'Will fully support the investigation agency', says Sharad Pawar on Bank scam case

Mumbai, Sep 25 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) President Sharad Pawar said on Wednesday that he will fully support the investigation agency in the Cooperative bank scam case. While addressing a press conference in Mumbai, Sharad Pawar said, "I will myself go to Enforcement Directorate on 27 September to give all information what I have with me about this case (a money laundering case)." The Enforcement Directorate has registered a money laundering case purportedly involving NCP chief Sharad Pawar, his nephew Ajit Pawar and about 70 former functionaries of the Maharashtra State Cooperative Bank (MSCB) to probe an alleged 25,000-crore scam.

Indian Army conducts search operation in Jammu's Trikuta Nagar

Jammu, Sep 25 (ANI): The Indian Army conducted a search operation in Jammu's Trikuta Nagar area on September 25. The search operation was held over suspicion of hiding terrorists in the area. An army camp is located in Trikuta Nagar area. Security personnel have been deployed in large numbers to monitor the situation.

Naga Students Federation demonstrates in Delhi over several demands

New Delhi, Sep 25 (ANI): The Naga Students Federation (NSF) demonstrated in the national capital on September 25 over several demand. The rally was taken out under the theme-'Implement the Principles of Framework Agreement'. Protest comes amid series of talks between Centre and NSCN-IM. The protest was organised by NSF in collaboration with Naga Student Union Daily (NSUD). They began their protest from Mandi House. Security personnel have been deployed in large numbers to control the law and order situation. While speaking to ANI, one of the protestor said, "Our demand is that in the final solution of Nagas the principle of framework that has been signed between the Government of India and the Naga negotiators should be the guiding principle for the final solution of us." They conveyed a message of 'Respect The Naga National Rights' through protest.

Chinmayanand case: Victim admits to charges of extortion, says SIT

Shahjahanpur (UP), Sep 25 (ANI): A Special Investigation Team (SIT) which is probing allegations of harassment leveled by a law student against former Union Minister Swami Chinmayanand, on September 25 held a press conference in Shahjahanpur. Member of SIT team, IPS officer Bharti Singh, clarified SIT's stand on victim's father allegation of leaking evidence against Chinmayanand. Debunking the allegation she said that SIT has followed every legal procedures. "The allegation raised by victim's father is absolutely baseless, we have followed all the legal procedures the allegation put by him (victim's father) is wrong," said Singh.

Swami Chinmayanand case: SIT arrests victim for trying to extort money

Shahjahanpur (UP), Sep 25 (ANI): Former union minister Swami Chinmayanand sexual harassment case took another turn. The victim was allegedly accused for trying to extort money from him. She was arrested by SIT team in Shahjahanpur. Lawyer of Swami Chinmayanand, Manendra Singh spoke to ANI on the matter and said, "The court has sent the girl to 14-day judicial custody. A bail application was moved by her lawyer, which was rejected by the court as it was not maintainable. If hearing on the bail application is taken up again, it'll be done at 1 pm."

Vadodara house-wife crowned Mrs India 2019

Vadodara (Gujarat), Sep 25 (ANI): "It looks easy but they actually grill you," Pooja Desai, who bagged the title of "Mrs India- Pride of the Nation", said on Tuesday. "During the competition, we had to report at 7.30 am in the morning. We were trained throughout the day and used to walk on the ramp till 2 am. It was difficult but a life-changing process,' Desai told ANI. Desai, a housewife, emerged victorious after competing with over 4, 500 participants across the country. On being asked how she maintained a balance between work and her personal life, she said, "If a woman has aspiration, time management becomes easy for her. After the marriage, we often forget our identity because of our children and in-laws. It is pertinent to come out of it." 'Mrs. India Pride of Nation' is a beauty pageant for married women that celebrates and admires the accomplishments and achievements of a wife, daughter and a mother. It empowers married Indian women to showcase their real beauty, strength and

CM Yogi meets triple talaq victims in Lucknow

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 25 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met victims of triple talaq in Lucknow on September 25. All victims from across the state have been called to gather in Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Lucknow. The Muslim women thanked CM Yogi Adityanath and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for enacting a law on triple talaq. The law of triple talaq came into effect from August 01, 2019. The Supreme Court (SC) had made triple talaq unconstitutional in 2017 but earlier this year, the Centre criminalised it by passing a Bill in Parliament. BJP has also made criminalisation of triple talaq a promise ahead of the Lok Sabha polls.

Amit Shah pays tribute to Deen Dayal Upadhyay on his birth anniversary

New Delhi, Sep 25 (ANI): Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay on his birth anniversary at BJP Headquarters in Delhi on September 25. He also paid tribute to Syama Prasad Mookerjee at party Headquarters. BJP working president JP Nadda along with several party workers of BJP paid homage to the great leader.

NCP stages protest in Mumbai after ED files money laundering case against Sharad Pawar, nephew

Mumbai, Sep 25 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) staged a protest outside Enforcement Directorate (ED) office in Mumbai on September 25. They protested after NCP Chief Sharad Pawar and his nephew Ajit Pawar have been named in the money laundering case. The investigation has been initiated based on FIR registered by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Mumbai Police following directions from the Bombay High Court.

Kapil Sibal takes dig at Donald Trump, says he looks India through eyes of PM Modi

New Delhi, Sep 25 (ANI): Congress leader and senior lawyer Kapil Sibal on Wednesday (September 25) reacted on United States President Donald Trump's statement over Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where he called Modi, father of the India. 'I am glad that trump considers Modi to be Elvis. He was very popular in terms of music and PM Modi is very popular in terms of extravaganza. So, I think that comparison may be okay. But millions of people in India are fatherless, our farmers, traders people in slum are fatherless, said Congress leader Kapil Sibal. Trump looks at India through eyes of Modi, he further added.

Triple Talaq victims should be given Rs 6,000 per annum till they get justice: CM Yogi

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 25 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met victims of triple talaq in Lucknow on September 25. All victims from across the state have been called to gather in Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Lucknow. While addressing the gathering in Lucknow on September 25, CM Yogi Adityanath said, "A new scheme should be introduced under which victims of triple talaq as well as women who have been left by their husbands should be identified and given Rs 6,000 per annum." "They will be given this money till they get justice," Yogi added.

Pro-Kannada activists organise protest with dogs in Bengaluru against politicians' fights

Bengaluru (Karnataka), Sep 25 (ANI): The pro-Kannada activists organised a unique protest in Bengaluru against politicians' fights on September 25. The protest was unique in a way as dogs were part of it. Kannada Chaluvali Vatal Paksha regional outfit leader Vatal Nagaraj was present during the protest. The protest was organised at BMTC Bus Station in Bengaluru. While speaking to media, Vatal Nagaraj said, "Dogs are unhappy as politicians are barking more than them and they are trying to capture dogs place. Moral of politics has died as the old age politics doesn't exist anywhere anymore." "Politicians are barking and fighting with each other and that is why we are trying to show the real faces of politicians through this protest," he added.

Those not proud of Trump calling PM Modi as 'Father of India'don't consider themselves Indians: Jitendra Singh

New Delhi, Sep 25 (ANI): Minister of State to PMO Jitendra Singh on September 25 supported United States President Donald Trump's 'Father of India' remark for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said that countrymen should feel proud if an impartial view comes from outside, irrespective of their political affiliation. "If a frank and impartial view comes from outside, from the US President then I think all Indian citizens should feel proud of it, irrespective of their political affiliation," said Singh. Slamming the opposition parties, who are reacting over Trump's statement, Singh asserted that for the first time the US President has used such words of appreciation for any Prime Minister and if someone is not proud of it then maybe that persons don't consider him an Indian. "For the first time the US President has used such words of appreciation for any PM. If someone is not proud of it then maybe that person doesn't consider himself an Indian," Singh added. US Pres on September 24 terme