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'Bhojan Bank', unique initiative by Kanpur locals to provide free meal to destitute

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 24 (ANI): In India around 200 million people are undernourished who comprise of almost 15 per cent of country's total population. To combat this issue on a small but significant level, a unique initiative 'Bhojan Bank' has started in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur. 'Bhojan Bank Seva Samiti' promotes donating 'roti' or bread to poor people instead of giving money. This organisation collects money, grains and other items through which poor people are provided with nutritious food. Locals of Kanpur have joined the cause to provide food to beggars. Organisation is taking up this social work on a weekly basis for now but they soon want to make it a daily service.

Case to be solved soon: Delhi Police over woman journalist phone snatching case

New Delhi, Sep 24 (ANI): Delhi Police PRO, MS Randhawa spoke on the case where a woman journalist was attacked by chain snatchers in CR Park area of national capital on Sept 23. MS Randhawa said, "We've formed teams and recovered some CCTV footage. Accused will be arrested soon. Some snatchers are being rounded up. Dossiers are being shown to complainant. Case will be solved soon."

President Trump, first lady of US arrive at UNGA

New York (USA), Sep 24 (ANI): President Donald Trump accompanied by wife and first lady of US Melania Trump arrived at United Nations General Assembly in New York. US President addressed media upon his arrival. President Trump will later today hold bi-lateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Delhi couple alleges police inaction in chain snatching case

New Delhi, Sep 24 (ANI): A couple in Delhi on Tuesday alleged police inaction in a chain snatching case. The chain snatching incident happened on 20 September in Delhi's Connaught Place (CP). While speaking to ANI, The complainant, Amrita said, "It was horrifying night for me. We still not find any result in that case. Police is not taking any action in the matter." "The incident happened in CP. We gave us our gold chain still they chased us. No CCTV cameras were there no bike patrolling were there," said complainant's husband, Vinod Singh Bhandari told to ANI.

Bajrang Punia eyeing for Olympics after controversial semi-final defeat at World Championships

New Delhi, Sep 24 (ANI): Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia had to settle for bronze after debatable judgment in semi finals by referee in 2019 World Wrestling Championships. Punia said that he is happy that he bagged a bronze medal but there is a sorrow as well of not grabbing gold medal. Talking about the decision of his duel against Kazakh opponent Daulet Niyazbekov, he said that he can't change the decision of the referee. "Referees should consider that it is the question of athlete's career, in wrestling we sacrifice many things, and referees should not do injustice with anyone," he added. Replying on question asked on Olympics, the ace wrestler said that he will try for gold in Olympic 2020.

Pak has no 'democratic credentials' to raise Kashmir issue in UNGA: Exiled PoK Leader

Geneva (Switzerland), Sep 24 (ANI): United Kashmir People's National Party Chairman Shaukat Ali Kashmiri on September 24 reacted on Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan to raise Kashmir issue in United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). He said that Pakistan has always been treated as an illegal occupier of area near Kashmir. "India and Pakistan has nuclear deterrence and it is a threat to the world and UNGA is more concerned about that and Imran Khan's speech can't impress them," said Kashmiri. UKPNP Chairman added that there should be some democratic credentials to raise the any issue in UNGA and Pak doesn't have any democratic credentials. "No one in Security Council will listen to the nation (Pakistan) whose economy is going on a bankruptcy and witch-hunting is going on with the political leadership. To talk on Security Council there should be some credentials, this nation doesn't has any democratic credentials," said Kashmiri.

PM Modi received rockstar-like welcome at 'Howdy, Modi!' event: Anupam Kher

New York (USA), Sep 24 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on Prime Minister Narendra Modi US visit, Bollywood actor Anupam Kher said, "The kind of welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received in the 'Howdy, Modi!' event is simply unimaginable. Such type of reaction is usually received either by a rockstar or a pop star." "In past few years, the image and overall scenario of our country has changed and this event has worked as a 'cherry on cake'," Kher added.

288 seats distribution in Maharashtra is more frightful than division of Ind-Pak: Sanjay Raut

Mumbai, Sep 24 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on seat sharing issue in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena veteran leader Sanjay Raut said, "Maharashtra is quite a big state so distribution of around 288 seats is more frightful than division of India-Pakistan (Itna bada Maharashtra hai, ye jo 288 seats ka bantwara hai ye Bharat-Pakistan ke bantware se bhi bhayankar hai)." "Had we sat in Opposition instead of being in government, the picture today would have been different. Whatever we decide on seats, we'll let you know," Raut added.

Corporate tax cut is a positive step, will impact good on overall economy: Shaktikanta Das

New Delhi, Sep 24 (ANI): While speaking to mediapersons, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor, Shaktikanta Das on Corporate tax cut said, "It's a positive step. India's corporate tax now becomes very competitive compared to other emerging market economies in ASEAN and other parts of Asia. So far as international investors are concerned, so far as FDI is concerned, I think, India stands definitely in a very competitive position, and should be able to attract higher investments." "So far as domestic investors are concerned, with lower tax, domestic companies now have more cash left with themselves. They'll be able to undertake more capital expenditure, some of them can deleverage liabilities, which will add strength to their balance sheets," he added.

Apple has started production in India in an effective way: Ravi Shankar Prasad

New Delhi, Sep 24 (ANI): Union minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ravi Shankar Prasad on Tuesday that Apple Inc has started production in India in a very effective way. It comes after the Silicon Valley giant is looking to begin export of 'Made in India' iPhones across the world to meet the demand for its products in global markets.

Shraddha Kapoor celebrates success of 'Saaho', 'Chhichhore' with her fans in Mumbai

Mumbai, Sep 24 (ANI): Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor took some time off from her busy schedule to meet and greet her fans and celebrated the success of her recent back to back releases, 'Saaho' and 'Chhichhore' in Mumbai. For the occasion, the actress wore a white tank top and blue loose denims, paired with Kolhapuri chappals. The actress looked absolutely pretty and flashed her million-dollar smile for the paparazzi. Shraddha interacted with her fans and also had a cake cutting session. Meanwhile, on the work front, Shraddha will be next seen in Remo D'Souza's 'Street Dancer' alongside Varun Dhawan.

HM Amit Shah launches portal for private security agency licencing

New Delhi, Sep 24 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a government web portal to help private security agencies get the licence at a function here on Tuesday. 'Private Security Agency Licensing Portal' will help private agencies in police verification of security guards, expand their business across the country apart from providing other facilities. Speaking at the launch event at Ambedkar International Centre, Shah said the portal will reduce formalities to get the licence and expand the business. "It will help you expand your business. I believe this portal will help you in a great way and give multi-dimensional speed to the industry," he said. The portal, Shah said, will be available in several Indian languages within 90 days and more facilities will be added to it on a later stage. Private Security Agency Licensing Portal has police data of all state and cover over 90 per cent police stations, he said.

Govt still has 35,000 ton of onion in buffers stock: Ram Vilas Paswan

New Delhi, Sep 24 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in the national capital on September 24, Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ram Vilas Paswan said, "You have seen the situation due to floods in several parts of country like in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh etc, the transportation is disturbed, that is also one of the reasons." "We have kept 50,000 ton onion in buffer stock," he added. His comments came amid surging price of onions in the market due to floods in several parts of country.

B-Town celebs congratulate 'Gully Boy' team for making official entry in Oscars

Mumbai, Sep 24 (ANI): Starring actors Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, the Hindi film 'Gully Boy' follows the journey of an aspiring rapper from the Dharavi slums of Mumbai, fighting against the odds. This Bollywood film has made an official entry to the 92nd Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category. While speaking to media, Bollywood Actress Radhika Apte said, "I think it is such a good film and I am very much excited and also hope that they get nominations in Oscars." Meanwhile, actor Rajkummar Rao said, "I am very proud of it and also a big fan of film 'Gully Boy'. When it came out, I saw the trailer and it really touched me somewhere so I saw the film twice." While actor Aparshakti Khurana added, "The movie 'Gully Boy' is one of the best films of this year. It's an apt choice to send to the Oscars and I have a half musician in me and I really cried while watching the film." Speaking to media persons, Anupria Goenka said, "I am a huge fan of 'Gully Boy' and also o

Taapsee Pannu, Bhumi Pednekar made musical entry during trailer launch of 'Saand Ki Aankh'

Mumbai, Sep 24 (ANI): The trailer of much awaited movie 'Saand Ki Aankh' was launched in Mumbai on September 23. Bollywood actress Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar were present during the trailer launch. The film showcases life of Haryana-based sharpshooters, Chandro and Prakashi Tomar, played by Bhumi and Taapsee respectively. Before the trailer launch, Bhumi and Taapsee made a musical entry on a tractor. Taapsee was looking gorgeous wearing a floral print shirt with high waist pant, while Bhumi was seen wearing a multi-coloured suit. To get into her character of Prakashi, Taapsee lived with Chandro and Prakashi at their residence in Haryana. 'Saand Ki Aankh' also stars Viineet Kumar Singh and Shaad Randhawa. The movie is scheduled to hit the theatres, this Diwali. 'Saand Ki Aankh' is directed by Tushar Hiranandani.

Bigg Boss 13: Ameesha Patel confirms being a part of the show

Mumbai, Sep 24 (ANI): Bollywood Actor Salman Khan made a grand entry at the press conference of Bigg Boss season 13. The actor was accompanied by Ameesha Patel on the stage. She confirmed that she'll be a part of the season. The grand premiere of the show will be aired on September 29. This time, there will be no space for commoners and the show will feature only celebrity contestants.

President Kovind inaugurates India Water Week-2019

New Delhi, Sep 24 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the 'India Water Week-2019' at Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi on September 24. While addressing the event, Kovind said, "When child is born, the parent starts planning his or her future. But does the parent think that their child would need fresh and clean water for survival? We should save water for our future generations on priority." Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat was also present at the event.

Not right to call someone 'gunda': Ashwini Choubey on threatening police personnel for registering case against BJP worker

Buxar (Bihar), Sep 24 (ANI): While holding a 'Janta Darbar' in Bihar's Buxar on September 23, the Minister of State (MoS) for Health and Family Welfare Ashwini Choubey threatened police personnel for registering a case against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker. Ashwini Choubey said, "Who told you to call him (BJP worker) a 'gunda' (hooligan) and why you gave him a notice?" Later, he clarified his statement and told media persons, "Some BJP workers and workers of other political parties, who protested against corruption and crime in 2003 were called 'gunda' by the present administration." "I told the police personnel it is not right to call someone a 'gunda'," Choubey added.

Bigg Boss 13: Contestants learn how to conduct themselves outside the house, says Salman Khan

Mumbai, Sep 24 (ANI): Superstar Salman Khan made a grand entry in a metro train named 'Bigg Boss Celebrity Express' at the press conference. Dressed in casual attire, the actor danced on the beat of the drums. While speaking to the media, actor said, "I have not met anyone so far, who has come out of the house and has not grown. They've really got to know the meaning of how to behave, how to conduct themselves outside. They have grown as people." The grand premiere of the show will be aired on September 29. This time there will be no space for commoners and show will feature only celebrity contestants.

Madurai Corporation seizes plastic bags from flower market, fines 2 shop owners

Madurai (Tamil Nadu), Sep 24 (ANI): The Madurai Corporation has conducted a surprise check at a flower market in the city on September 24. They have seized around 100 kg of plastic bags from the flower market. The surprise check was conducted near MGR bus stand in Madurai. Fine of Rs 25000 each has been imposed on two shop owners of the market. Single-use plastics are often referred to as disposal items that are used for packaging and include items intended for use only once. The Centre gave advisory to the states to ban production of certain kinds of articles of single-use plastic before October 02. The deadline was set by the Prime Minister for the citizens to give up the single-use plastic. The most common single-use plastics found are carry bags, drinking bottles, plastic bottle caps, food wrappers, plastic grocery bags, plastic sachets etc.