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Article 370 gave special status to JandK is historical lie: JP Nadda

Bengaluru, Sep 22 (ANI): While addressing a event in Bengaluru, BJP working president JP Nadda on September 22 said, "That Article 370 gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir is a historical lie. There were no takers of this Article in the Constituent Assembly. Nobody wanted to consider this idea. When PM Nehru asked Sheikh Abdullah to convince the then Law Minister BR Ambedkar about Article 370, Ambedkar told him, 'You want us to protect your borders, provide food and connectivity but you do not want citizenship rights for Indians in JandK. This is unacceptable to me'."

Nepal remembers Mahatma Gandhi on 150th year of birth

Kathmandu (Nepal), Sep 22 (ANI): Consulate General of India celebrated the 150th year of birth of Mahatma Gandhi with a Khadi Fashion Show in Birgunj town of Nepal. The event was held at Hotel Vishwa for the first time. Around 13 students from different schools participated in the event and the winners of the show were presented with awards. India and all the Gandhi-followers worldwide celebrate Bapu's birth anniversary on 2nd October, which is also known as Gandhi Jayanti. Born in 1869, in Gujarat's Porbandar, Mahatma Gandhi had his early political training in South Africa while working among the local Indian community facing discrimination and oppression.

Abrogation of Article 370 is part of our goal to keep 'Bharat Maa' undivided: Amit Shah

Mumbai, Sep 22 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed seminar in Mumbai on abrogation of Article 370 in JandK on September 22. While addressing the seminar, he said, "I congratulate Prime Minsiter Modi's bravery and grit. He removed Article 370 and 35A in the very first session of the Parliament as soon as we formed the government for the second time with 305 seats." "Rahul Gandhi says Article 370 is a political issue. Rahul Baba you have come into politics now, but 3 generations of BJP have given their life for Kashmir, for abrogation of Article 370. It's not a political matter for us, its part of our goal to keep Bharat Maa undivided," he added.

Odisha Women's Adventure Club organises bike rally to spread awareness about traffic rules

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Sep 22 (ANI): A women's bike rally was conducted in Odisha's Bhubaneswar on September 22. The Odisha Women's Adventure Club (OWAC) held this bike rally to spread awareness among people about new traffic and road safety rules. The main aim behind conducting bike rally was to create alertness about wearing helmets while driving. While speaking to ANI, DCP (Traffic) of Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Sagarika Nath said, "The aim is propagate the idea of pillion riders wearing helmets and if there is a triple riding." "Children should also be wearing a helmet," she added.

It's insult to Lord Rama that people being killed under his name: Shashi Tharoor

Pune (Maharashtra), Sep 22 (ANI): While addressing an event in Pune, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on September 22 slammed Modi government over mob lynching from the last six year in his tenure. He said, "Is this our Bharat? Is this what Hindu Dharam says? I am a Hindu but not of this kind. Also, while killing people, they are asked to say 'Jai Sri Ram'. It is an insult to Hindu Dharma. It is an insult to Lord Ram that people is being killed using his name."

Prayagraj flood: Houses submerged, rescue operation on

Prayagraj (UP), Sep 22 (ANI): Flood-like situation continues in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj after water level of Yamuna and Ganga rivers continued to rise due to heavy rainfall in the area over the past few days. Relentless rains have led to flood-like situation in the region with the villages near the banks of rivers being partially submerged in water. While some areas due to presence of plastic and silt in the drain, stagnant water has become a breeding ground for dengue mosquitoes. As many as 210 people were moved in to relief camps near Ganganagar village in the district last week.

Shashi Tharoor slams Modi govt over mob lynching

Pune (Maharashtra), Sep 22 (ANI): Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on September 22 attended a program on 'Beyond Politics' in Pune. While addressing the event, Tharoor slammed and criticised the Modi government. He said, "What have we seen in last 6 years? It started with the killing of Mohsin Shaikh in Pune. Then, Mohd Akhlaq was killed saying he is carrying beef. But it was reported later that it was not beef. Even if it was beef, who gave anyone right to kill a person?" "Also, Pehlu Khan had license to carry cow in lorry for dairy farming, but he was also lynched to death. One election result gave so much power to such people that they do anything and kill anyone", he added.

YouTube makes a U-turn after verification policy change sparks uproar

New Delhi, Sep 22 (ANI): A day after announcing changes to its verification policy for creators, YouTube is rethinking its own decision. As Mashable reports, YouTube previously announced that it was removing the checkmarks and notifying many users that they were no longer eligible for verification. The company has now clarified that creators who already have the verification badge will keep it and don't have to appeal and those over 1,00,000 subscribers will still be eligible to apply. The application process will reopen by the end of October.

PM Modi to inaugurate solar panels installed on roof of UN HQ

New York (USA), Sep 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate solar panels installed on roof of UN headquarters on September 23. India has funded solar project at UN Headquarters to reduce carbon footprint and promote sustainable energy.

6 dead in explosion at firecracker factory in UP's Etah

Etah (UP), Sep 21 (ANI): At least six people died and more than four were injured after an explosion in a fire-cracker factory in Uttar Pradesh's Etah. The incident took place in Mirehchi on September 21. Further investigation is underway. More details are awaited.

Assembly election: BJP's election campaign will revolve around Article 370, not on real issues, says Kapil Sibal

New Delhi, Sep 21 (ANI): After the announcement of assembly election dates for the states of Maharashtra and Haryana, Congress leader Kapil Sibal took a jibe at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) by saying that BJP's election campaign will revolve around revocation of Article 370. Sibal said, "BJP will talk about Article 370 and their strong government but will not talk on the issues of public importance like farmers, unemployment." Maharashtra and Haryana will have single-phase election on October 21, and the counting of the votes will take place on October 24.

Watch: Several dead fish found floating in Bengaluru's Sheelavantanakere lake

Nallurahalli (Bengaluru), Sep 21 (ANI): Several dead fish on September 21 were reported to be floating in the Sheelavantanakere lake in Nallurahalli, Bengaluru. Many more fish are on a verge of dying due to the contaminated water which has devastated the marine ecosystem lies in the heart of Whitefield area. Fishermen have cleared several tonnes of dead fish in three days and residents across the lake say they have been witnessing this phenomenon for the last four days.

Jharkhand CM Raghubar Das urges people of Pakur to educate their children

Pakur (Jharkhand), Sep 21 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das on September 21 attended a public rally in Pakur. While addressing the gathering he urged people of Pakur to educate their children and send them to school. He emphasised that if people want to improve and uplift their lives then they should educate children.

Those who vote have moral right to question govt: CM Devendra Fadnavis

Mumbai, Sep 21 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on Maharashtra elections, state chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said, "Election Commission (EC) has declared dates for largest festival of democracy. I appeal to all to cast their votes." "In democracy, people question government and have expectations from government, but only those who vote have moral right to do so," he added.

International Coastal Cleanup Day: Vidyut Jammwal, Nandita Das participate in beach cleaning drive

Puri (Odisha), Sep 21 (ANI): Thousands of volunteers from across the nation gathered in Odisha's Puri to participate in the massive beach cleanup drive on the occasion of International Coastal Cleanup Day (ICCD) on September 21. Bollywood actor Vidyut Jammwal and actress Nandita Das also participated in the campaign. The students also joined to clean beaches in large numbers near Konark and Astaranga area along coastline across the district. The cleanup is a part of 'Mo Beach' cleaning programme which is introduced by the district administration to carry out beach cleanups around the city. The word 'Mo' in Oriya means 'my' and this campaign was started to make the shoreline clean and beautiful. Sand sculptor Sudarshan Pattnaik is the brand ambassador of 'Mo Beach' cleaning campaign.

Haryana, Maharashtra 5yr Legislative Assembly term expires on Nov 02, 09: Sunil Arora

New Delhi, Sep 21 (ANI): Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora on September 21 held press briefing in the national capital. He briefed media on Maharashtra and Haryana state Assembly elections. Arora said that the five years terms of the Legislative Assemblies of Haryana and Maharashtra expires on November 02 and November 09. "Haryana has 1.82 crore registered voters and Maharashtra has 8.94 crore voters," said Arora.

ISRO's next highest priority is 'Gaganyaan mission': K Sivan

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Sep 21 (ANI): Ahead of attending an event in Odisha's Bhubaneswar, while speaking to media on September 21, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chief K Sivan said, "Chandrayaan-2 orbiter is doing very well. There are eight instruments in the orbiter and each instrument is doing exactly what it meant to do." "Regarding the lander, we have not been able to establish communication with it. Our next priority is 'Gaganyaan mission'," Sivan added.

Air India all set to mark 'World Tourism Day' in unique way

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Sep 21 (ANI): National carrier Air India (AI) is all set to celebrate the World Tourism Day which is on September 27. To celebrate the day, under 'Celebrating India' theme, Air India is decorating its Boeing B-777 with India's World Heritage photos. Mesmerising pictures of India's historical monuments and wildlife have been used to decorate the Air India's Boeing B-777 aircraft. The aircraft is being getting the makeover at AI, Maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), Nagpur in Maharashtra. The aim is to spread information about India's historical monuments, wildlife and culture to the world. This is the first time that any aircraft in India has used these gigantium pictures on aircraft. Air India has their traditional culture to put name of the every aircraft, interestingly the above aircraft of Boeing B-777 which is being under decoration is known as Jammu and Kashmir aircraft, said aircraft is decorated with selected photos of world heritage, the above photos w

CM Khattar hails FM Sitharaman for slashing corporate tax, MAT rates

Chandigarh, Sep 21 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on September 21 hailed and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister N Sitharaman for cutting in corporation tax among a series of announcements. He said that the announcements made by the Finance Minister will ultimately increase the job opportunity in the country. On September 20, the Finance Minister made several announcements for the corporate sector in a press briefing. She announced cuts in corporation tax among a series of announcements. Sitharaman said the total revenue forgone on account of today's measures would be Rs 1.45 trillion per year.

Coordinating with UP Police, 500 farmers on their way: Delhi Joint CP, Eastern Range

New Delhi, Sep 21 (ANI): Hundreds of Uttar Pradesh farmers are marching to Delhi's Kisan Ghat on September 21. They are marching to Delhi to show their aggressing over payment of sugarcane crop dues and full loan waiver among others. The farmers of Uttar Pradesh began their march from Noida Sector-69 and will go to Delhi's Kisan Ghat. They are marching over their demands of payment of sugarcane crop dues, full loan waiver and making electricity used in farming free among others. Meanwhile, several security personnel have been deployed in large numbers at the border areas of Uttar Pradesh and near Delhi border to control the situation of law and order.