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BJP-ruled state govts protecting mob lynching accused: Asaduddin Owaisi

Hyderabad, Sep 10 (ANI): All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi accused Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led state governments of diluting case against mob lynching cases accused. Speaking to mediapersons Owaisi said, "It is a clear cut fact that the BJP-led Jharkhand government is ensuring that all the cases that have been booked against the accused is diluted. There is a consistent pattern that wherever BJP is in power, the accused are being protected. The criminal cases of mob lynching against them are diluted. This is again a consistent behaviour of BJP ruled states to protect the accused who have beaten Muslims or Dalits which subsequently led to their death."

Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh terrorist arrested in Chennai

Chennai, Sep 10 (ANI): A suspected Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) terrorist was arrested on September 10. Terrorist named Asadullah Sheikh was arrested from Chennai. The arrest was made by National Investigation Agency (NIA) and Chennai Police.

Wheelchair-bound woman allegedly asked to stand for security check at Delhi Airport

Mumbai, Sep 10 (ANI): Virali Modi, a wheelchair-bound woman was allegedly asked to stand up from her wheelchair for security check at Delhi airport despite her declaring that she can't stand due to a spinal injury she suffered in 2006. While speaking to ANI, Virali Modi said, "I've sent email to CISF HQ. I also called them up and registered complaint. Sr Commander, Delhi called me up and apologised. But that isn't enough, something more should be done. More training should be given to them. They need to be more empathetic. Want a written apology."

Centre flexing muscles to pass bill, doing nothing for plight of citizens: Kapil Sibal

New Delhi, Sep 10 (ANI): Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal attacked on BJP-led Central government over current economic challenges in country. Sibal said, "Between June and July, FDI's have taken back 10 billion dollars in the two months alone. The rupee which was 69 is now 72. The unemployment rate is 8.2 percent. The revenue collection, despite the broadening of revenue base is not enough to take care of expenditure and the outlays in the budget. What is the great achievement that this government is talking about?" Criticising the government over its recent two big decisions- namely abrogation of Section 370 and National Register of Citizens (NRC), Sibal added, "They are only flexing their muscles and going to the northeast and saying that we are going to pass the citizen's bill. You may pass the citizen's bill but do something for the citizens and its plight that they are not willing to do. They are 'tom-tomming' about 370. They may 'tom tom' about it politically, but what's on the

VP Naidu meets delegation of J-K Sarpanchs

New Delhi, Sep 09 (ANI): Vice President Venkaiah Naidu met a delegation of Jammu and Kashmir village heads in New Delhi. VP Naidu heard the grievances of grass root-level through village heads. A lot of doubts regarding Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act were also discussed with Vice President. Village heads also discussed the handling of upcoming fruit season in Jammu and Kashmir.

CM Gehlot appeals for additional financial support from 15th Central Finance Commission

Jaipur (Rajasthan), September 10 (ANI): In a meeting with 15th Central Finance Commission in Jaipur, Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Ashok Gehlot urged the commission to provide adequate financial support to the state in view of contrasted geographical and social situation, limited resources and future requirements. Chief Minister requested to allocate additional resources for the drinking water and irrigation, health, education, roads, energy, information technology and also for development of tourism in the state. In the meeting CM Gehlot also underlined that despite of increased pressure on treasury due to social security schemes, seventh pay scale, UDAY scheme and debt waiver, the state government has substantially complied with the FRBM Act, which shows the efficient financial management of the Government. CM strongly advocated the interests of the state and hoped that the commission would recommend substantial increase in the resources after assessing the special circumstances of th

Former Pakistan MLA gives Kartarpur Sahib's example to explain minority discrimination

Khanna (Punjab), Sep 10 (ANI): Former MLA from Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Baldev Kumar, who is seeking Indian Government's assistance to get asylum on September 10, reacted on minority discrimination in the neighbouring country. He said that people who works for Pakistani agency gets special attention in respected Gurdwaras and other shrines there. Giving an example of Kartarpur Sahib, he said that the batch of Sikh pilgrims which went to Pakistan to visit the shrine didn't get rooms there, only Pakistani people got the rooms. He added that there are many incidents which can tell the tale of minority discrimination in Pakistan. The 42-year-old former MLA from Pakistan's Barikot who earlier held seat in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province is seeking Political asylum in India as minorities are being persecuted in Pakistan. He is presently in India on a three-month Visa.

Advisor to J-K Governor inaugurates POSHAN Maah-2019 in Jammu

Jammu, Sep 10 (ANI): As part of Jan Andolan under POSHAN Abhiyaan in Jammu, POSHAN Maah-2019 was inaugurated on September 09. The event took place at the Convention Centre in Jammu. While addressing the event Advisor to Governor Farooq Khan said, "It is very unfortunate that even after 70 years of independence, children are malnourished. This is happening because children are not properly fed and the pregnant mothers are not taking a proper diet during pregnancy. These children are directly connected with the future of the country. We must all make efforts to combat the crisis." During the program, the participants were also made aware of the issues such as optimal breastfeeding, anemia prevention in children, adolescent girls, food fortification and micronutrients. The other speakers also talked about the issues such as hygiene sanitation, safe drinking water, diarrhea management, full immunization. POSHAN Abhiyaan (National Nutrition Mission) was launched by the government on March 8

Statue of BR Ambedkar vandalised in UP's Saharanpur

Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 10 (ANI): A statue of Dr BR Ambedkar was found vandalised in UP's Saharanpur. Incident took place at Ghunna village. People staged protest against the incident. Police force has been deployed in the area.

Most bank fraud cases are related to SBI: RTI activist

Neemuch (Madhya Pradesh), Sep 10 (ANI): While speaking to ANI about the details of bank fraud cases which were registered in the first quarter of this financial year, an RTI activist from Madhya Pradesh's Neemuch, Chandra Shekhar Gaur said, "I had filed a Right to Information (RTI) at RBI, seeking details of bank fraud cases registered in first quarter of this financial year and amount involved. As per Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) data 2480 cases registered, as far as 18 public sector banks are concerned. Rs 31,898.63 Crore is involved." "Most cases are related to State Bank of India (SBI)-1197 where Rs 12,012.77 Crore is involved. Allahabad Bank comes 2nd with 381 cases where Rs 2855.45 Crore involved. PNB comes 3rd-99 cases with Rs 2526.55 Crore involved. RBI said data on extent of loss is not available with them," he added.

Anupriya Lakra becomes first woman pilot from Odisha's Naxal-hit region

Malkangiri (Odisha), Sep 10 (ANI): Hailing from Odisha's Naxal-affected Malkangiri district, 27-year-old Anupriya Lakra has scripted history by becoming the first female pilot from the backward region. Lakra, who will soon join a private airline as a co-pilot, has achieved this feat after years of hard work. At 23, she decided to quit engineering and join the aviation academy to fulfil her dream of becoming a pilot. Extending good wishes on her remarkable achievement, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik had said in a tweet that Lakra has become an inspiration by setting an example for others to emulate. While speaking to media, Anupriya Lakra's mother said, "People used to say she will not be able to do it as we belong to a backward village. But she has proved them wrong. We feel very proud of her."

Grab SP, collector's collar to become big political leader: Chhattisgarh Minister

Sukma (Chhattisgarh), Sep 10 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Commerce and Industry Minister, Kawasi Lakhma in a video which went viral, said that he advised a student to grab collector and SP by their collars, if he wants to become a big political leader. However, later he said that his statement has been misconstrued. Minister clarified by saying, "I ask children what do they aspire to be. Some say they want to become leaders and ask me how did I become one? I'd told them to serve people if they want to be leaders, fight for them at Collector offices for. My statement has been misconstrued."

PM Modi's birthday to be celebrated as 'Sewa Saptah': Minister Arjun Meghwal

New Delhi, Sep 10 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday week will be celebrated as 'Sewa Saptah', said Union Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal. "We'll observe 'Sewa Saptah' from 14-20 September. Our focus will be on distributing useful articles in hospitals, taking responsibility of minimum10 differently-abled persons in each district and spreading awareness about not using single use plastic," said Union Minister.

PM Modi and Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli jointly inaugurate cross-border petroleum products pipeline

New Delhi, Sep 10 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli jointly inaugurated the first ever cross-border petroleum products pipeline in Nepal. Both the leaders inaugurated the petroleum products pipeline via video conferencing. While speaking at the joint inauguration of Motihari-Amlekhganj (Nepal) petroleum product pipeline, Prime Minister said, "It is a matter of great satisfaction that the first cross-border petroleum pipeline of South Asia has been completed in record time. It was ready in half the time than expected. The credit for this goes to your leadership, the support of the Government of Nepal and our joint efforts."

Looking forward to strengthen and deepen Indo-Nepal relationship: PM Modi

New Delhi, Sep 10 (ANI): While speaking at the joint inauguration of Motihari-Amlekhganj (Nepal) petroleum product pipeline, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he is looking forward to strengthen and deepen our bi-lateral relationship. "After the devastating earthquake in 2015 when Nepal took up the reconstruction, India extended its hand for cooperation as a neighbour and a close friend. I am happy that due to our joint cooperation houses have been built again in Gorkha and Nuwakot districts of Nepal, PM Modi further added.

Differently-abled man earns livelihood with his pottery skills in Madurai

Madurai (Tamil Nadu), Sep 10 (ANI): Velmurugan, a resident of Madurai who lost one of his wrists in an accident earns his living by making pots. While speaking to ANI, he said," The company I worked with didn't give me any compensation. After selling my wife's jewellery I started this business. It would be helpful if I get a govt job."

LK Advani, Rajnath Singh pay tribute to Govind Ballabh Pant on his birth anniversary

New Delhi, Sep 10 (ANI): BJP senior leader LK Advani paid tribute to freedom fighter and first Chief Minister of UP Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant on his birth anniversary in New Delhi. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also attended his birth anniversary. Pant was awarded India's highest civilian award, Bharat Ratna in 1957.

Locals celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, observe Muharram under one roof in Karnataka

Hubli (Karnataka) Sep 10 (ANI): In yet another example of communal harmony, people in Hubli came together to celebrate the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi and Muharram. Both Hindus and Muslims gathered at the same place, where arrangements were made for Ganesh Chaturthi and Muharram. According to the locals, people in the village celebrate all the festivals together, be it Holi, Diwali or Eid.

Imran Khan's former party MLA seeks political asylum in India

Khanna (Punjab), Sep 10 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, the former Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) party, Baldev Kumar said, "Not only minorities but even Muslims are not safe there (Pakistan). We are surviving in Pakistan with lot of difficulties." "I request Indian government to give me asylum here. I will not go back," he added. "Indian Government should announce a package so that the Hindu and Sikh families staying in Pakistan can come here. I want Modi Sahab (Prime Minister Narendra Modi) do something for them. They are tortured there," he further stated.

Smart classes held in government school in J and K's Poonch

Poonch (J and K), Sep 10 (ANI): The smart classes are the latest and modern part of education for the students in today's time. Smart classes are being held in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district. The classes are being held at the Government Girls Higher Secondary School in Poonch. Students are getting education of several fields in the smart classes. While speaking to ANI, one of the school teacher Bhoopinder Singh said, "Students take more interest in classes because they are able to see images and that makes things easier for them to understand." With the help of projector, the students in school are getting better knowledge and facilities.