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Today, Indian views are heard much more clearly at multilateral forums: EAM Jaishankar

New Delhi, Sep 17 (ANI): While addressing a press conference after completing first 100 days of his ministry in the national capital, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that today Indian views are heard much more clearly at international forums. "There is a strong link between domestic and foreign policy. The co-relation between our national policy goals and foreign policy goals has become stronger. I think today if you look at the big debates at multilateral forums - G20, BRICS, you will see that the Indian voice, Indian views are today heard much more clearly."

People wearing saffron clothes committing rapes, defaming our religion: Digvijaya Singh

Bhopal (MP), Sep 17 (ANI): Congress leader Digvijaya Singh went all guns blazing against saffron brigade and spark controversy by saying that God will never forgive rapists in saffron clothes. "oday, people are wearing saffron clothes and raping, rapes are happening inside temples, is this religion? Those who have defamed our 'Sanatan Dharma', not even god will forgive them."

Flood water enters temple premise in AP's Kurnool

Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh), Sep 17 (ANI): Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh is drenched in water after heavy rainfall since September 15. Flood entered the premise of Mahanandiswara Swamy Temple due to heavy rainfall. 'Darshan' was cancelled by administration for the day. Kundu River in Kurnool is overflowing with flood water.

GB activists expose Pakistani atrocities at United Nations

Geneva, Switzerland, September 17, 2019:- Pakistan's double standards at global platform were exposed when a conference, held on the sidelines of the 42nd session of United Nations Human Rights Council, apprised media and audience of the status quo of the region. Various exiled GB leaders living in different parts of the globe gathered to educate people about the massive human rights violations being carried out with impunity by army and other state agencies of Pakistan. Activists accused Pakistan of illegally occupying the region for seven decades and misruling the people through different ways and means. They said the human rights situation in Gilgit Baltistan was grim and was constantly deteriorating with time. They however expressed their happiness with the decision of the Indian government who they said was truly working in the welfare of the citizens of Jammu and Kashmir unlike Pakistan whose words were shallow and sympathy was synthetic. They categorically said that Gilgit Balti

Yudh Abhyas 2019: Indian, US troops train jointly in US

JMcChord Air Force Base (USA), Sep 17 (ANI): Indian Army and American Army are training together at United State's McChord Air Force Base. Soldiers of both countries are participating in Yudh Abhyas 2019. Both the troops practiced firing different weapons and performed combat exercise during the 'Yudh Abhyas 2019.' Yudh Abhyas 2019 started on September 5 and will conclude on September 18. It is a part of ongoing Indo-US joint cooperation. This is the 15th edition of the exercise hosted alternately by the two countries.

Didn't put pressure on BSP MLAs to join Congress: CM Ashok Gehlot

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Sep 17 (ANI): While speaking to media in Jaipur on September 17, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot spoke on Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Chief Mayawati's comment that 'Congress is deceitful and they broke six Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) from BSP'. He said, "MLAs considered the situation in state and feelings of the people and that is why they joined us. We did not put any pressure on them," Gehlot added.

Defence Minister to spend day with Indian Navy on Sep 28: VC of Naval Staff

New Delhi, Sep 17 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Delhi, Vice Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral G Ashok Kumar on Tuesday said Defence Minister will be in Mumbai on 28th of September to spend a day with Indian Navy. "Commissioning of P-75 submarine INS Khanderi, P-17 Alpha ship Nilgiri and largest aircraft carrier drydock of Indian Navy are planned for day," he added.

Dharmendra Pradhan meets Russian oil giant Rosneft's CEO in Delhi

New Delhi, Sep 17 (ANI): Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan met Russian Oil Company Rosneft's Chief Executive Officer, Igor Ivanovich Sechin, on September 17. While speaking on India and Russia partnership Pradhan said, "Four Indian companies are planning to increase investment in Russian oil field Eastern cluster. The framework for this will be ready before PM Modi's visit to Russia. We discussed enhancing crude oil import from current 2-2.5 MMT."

BJP destroyed future of India's economy, it started with demonetisation: Kapil Sibal

New Delhi, Sep 17 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on current Indian economy, veteran Congress leader Kapil Sibal said, "The first thing that BJP government must do is to recognise where the problem lies. Unless you recognise where the problem lies you will not be able to find out the solution." "This problem started with demonetisation and BJP destroyed the future of economy in India," he added.

BJP workers offer 69 kg 'ladoo' to Lord Hanuman on PM Modi's birthday in Bhopal

Patna (Bihar)/ Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Sep 17 (ANI): The workers of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) offered 69 kg 'ladoo' to Lord Hanuman in a temple in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal on September 17. They offered 'ladoo' on occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday. PM Modi is celebrating his 69th birthday today. Meanwhile, the supporters pour milk on cut-out of PM Modi in Bihar's Patna. They also chanted 'mantras' for long life of PM Modi. There was a message written on the cut-out reading-'We want PoK as return gifts'.

Sonam Kapoor hosts screening of 'The Zoya Factor'

Mumbai, Sep 17 (ANI): Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor host screening of her upcoming film 'The Zoya Factor' in Mumbai. Cricketer Zaheer Khan came with his wife and actress Sagarika Ghatke. Star cast Sanjay Kapoor, Angad Bedi and Sikander Kher attended the screening. Former Cricketer Ajit Agarkar along with his wife Fatima Ghadially also attended the screening. Sonam looked amazing as she opted for a red coloured pantsuit. While speaking to media, Sonam Kapoor said, "My husband is my lucky mascot." The movie has been directed by Abhishek Sharma and is scheduled to be released on September 20.

Watch: Woman crosses river on foot to provide healthcare services to locals in Chhattisgarh

Balrampur (Chhattisgarh), Sep 17 (ANI): A female health worker crosses a river on foot to provide healthcare services to villagers in Chhattisgarh's Balrampur. While speaking to ANI, she said, "I visit this village after crossing a river as it's surrounded by water on all sides. I feel scared, but I come here to provide medical aid to the villagers"

PM Modi's whole life is dedicated to service of the people: Prakash Javadekar

New Delhi, Sep 17 (ANI): Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Tuesday on PM Modi's 69th birthday said that former's whole life is dedicated to the country and service of the people. He said, "We celebrate his birthday as 'seva saptah'. We will work for poor and every section of the society during this week. We should work for the country tirelessly. Narendra Modi is source of inspiration for us. He is the leader who is taking the country to greater height."

Reservation alone cannot ensure complete progress of community: Nitin Gadkari

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Sep 17 (ANI): Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari recently expressed his opinion on Reservation and said that it is important for people coming from economically weaker section of the society; however quota system cannot ensure their complete development. While speaking at the event, Nitin Gadkari said, "Reservation is important for progress of members of socially and economically backward of the society, however reservation cannot ensure complete development. The community which got maximum reservations has progressed-this is also not true."

PM Modi offers prayers at Garudeshwar Dutt Temple on his birthday

Narmada (Gujarat), Sep 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at Garudeshwar Dutt Temple in Gujarat's Narmada district on September 17. He performed 'pooja' and 'aarti'. PM Modi was being given 'shawl' by the priest in the temple. Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel were also present on this occasion. PM Modi is celebrating his 69th birthday today.

Watch: PM Modi enjoys picturesque view of Sardar Sarovar Dam

Narmada (Gujarat), Sep 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the Sardar Sarovar Dam site in Gujarat. Modi also visited the butterfly garden. Prime Minister also tried his hands at making handicraft. He tweeted a video of Statue of Unity after reaching Kevadiya in Narmada district. Modi is on a two day visit to his home state.

Children celebrate PM Modi's birthday in WB's Siliguri

Siliguri (WB), Sep 17 (ANI): Children celebrated Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 69th birthday at a school in West Bengal's Siliguri on September 17. Children and teacher celebrated PM's birthday by cutting cake a cake. Students cheered on the special occasion wearing Modi masks. While speaking to ANI, a teacher said, "Today we are celebrating PM Modi birthday. We are doing his to make our children enlightened about what he has done for our country."

Watch: Sardar Sarovar Dam lit up ahead of PM Modi's visit

Vadodara (Gujarat), Sep 17 (ANI): Sardar Sarovar Dam illuminated ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the site in Gujarat's Vadodara. PM Modi turned 69 on Sep 17 and would start his day by taking blessings of his mother Heeraben Modi.

DRDO's unmanned aerial vehicle crashes in Chitradurga

Chitradurga (Karnataka), Sep 17 (ANI): One TAPAS Experimental Unmanned Aerial Vehicle belonging to Defence Research Development Organization (DRDO) crashed on September 17. The incident took place 17 km from Karnataka's Chitradurga test range. The UAV was airborne for one of its initial development flights and was undergoing a test when it crashed.

Civilians hail effort of army unit in eradicating terrorism in J-K's Poonch

Poonch (J-K), Sep 17 (ANI): Officials of Rashtriya Rifles unit and locals of the area came together to celebrate the silver jubilee of 6 sectors headquarter force on September 16. The locals appreciated the efforts of Romeo Force of Indian Army's Rashtriya Rifles in eradiating militancy from the area in the last 25 years. Several programmes were held on the occasion in which children sang and danced on patriotic songs. They were also given prizes and gifts by the army. While speaking to ANI, a local said, "We are living in peace as militancy was eradicated from our region by the Army. We are united here."