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Pak has no locus standi in India's internal matters: Tharoor on Pak raising JandK issue at UNHRC

New Delhi, Sep 09 (ANI): Shashi Tharoor, Congress leader on Pakistan to raise Jammu and Kashmir issue at UNHRC said Pakistan has no right to bring an action as far as India's internal matters are concerned. While speaking to the media, Tharoor said, "Pakistan has no locus standi as far as India's internal matters are concerned. We are in opposition, we can criticise the govt but outside India, we are one. We won't give even an inch to Pakistan." Pakistan Foreign Minister is likely to address the issue of Kashmir at UNHRC meeting, according to the reports by Pakistan media.

Indian Army releases video of Pak's failed BAT squad infiltration bid

Kupwara (JandK), Sep 09 (ANI): The Indian Army foiled an infiltration attempt by a Pakistani BAT (Border Action Team) squad along the Line of Control (LoC) in Keran sector of Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir. The action was performed by the Indian Army on the first week of August month. In the video taken by the Army's quadcopter, bodies of eliminated Pakistani Army regulars, terrorists along with equipment can be seen.

Unique aarti of 'Buppa' being performed in Kanpur to create traffic awareness

Kanpur (UP), Sep 09 (ANI): Amid the imposition of the Motor vehicles (Amendment) Act 2019, under which hefty challans for traffic rules violation being charged from commuters. Kanpur's Ganesh Mahotsav committee 'Jan Adhikar Association' performed a unique 'aarti' of Lord Ganesha. The association members wore helmets and held placards while performing 'aarti' of 'Buppa' to spread traffic awareness among people. The placards bearing message like 'wear helmet stay safe.' Post imposition of the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019, from September 01, hefty challans for traffic rules violations by the police have hit the headlines. Commuters are being charge hefty amount for violation of traffic rules.

Joined Congress as it believed in ideas of inclusive, progressive India: Shashi Tharoor

New Delhi, Sep 09 (ANI): Shashi Tharoor, Congress leader in New Delhi stated that he came to Congress party because he believed it is the best vehicle for advancement of the ideas of progressive India. While speaking to media, Tharoor said, "I did not come to Congress party because I had any lifelong career here, I came because I believed it is the best vehicle for advancement of the ideas of inclusive and progressive India. We cannot sacrifice those ideas merely for seats or votes."

US Embassy celebrates Indo-American cultural ties

New Delhi [India], Sept 7 (ANI): United States' Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster on Friday hosted a cultural diplomacy event celebrating Indian culture with a special Kuchipudi dance performance featuring Y. Lalitha Sindhuri. During the event, Juster welcomed Indian cultural enthusiasts to Roosevelt House, the chief diplomatic residence of the US ambassador, in the US Embassy. The programme celebrated the 230th anniversary of the Department of State in India along with 225th year of US' presence in the country. "One of the most important aspects of the relationship between India and the US is the cultural programme and what we share together. We want to highlight this evening with Lalita's performance and noteworthy is that she is a Fullbright fellow," Juster told ANI. A 2017-18 Fulbright-Nehru Doctoral Research Fellow at Barnard College in New York, Lalitha performed three dances at the event. The US Mission to India promotes cross-cultural exchanges and builds linkages between Indi

Son kills father for not allowing him to play PUBG in Karnataka

Belgaum (Karnataka), Sep 09 (ANI): Youth killed his father allegedly for disallowing him to play PUBG game. The incident took place at Siddheshwar Nagar area of Karnataka's Belgaum. The deceased has been identified as Shankar, while the accused as Raghuveer Kumbar. Deceased Shankar had retired from police service just three months ago. Further investigation is on.

All states of Northeast with NEDA: HM Amit Shah

Guwahati (Assam), Sep 09 (ANI): Home Minister Amit Shah attended North-East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) conclave in Guwahati on September 09. While addressing the conclave, he said, "Every state is an integral part of India, to spread this feeling at grass-root level it was important to make North-East 'Congress mukt'. Today, I'm delighted that all 8 states of North-East are with NEDA."

Siddaramaiah calls Nalin Kumar Kateel's allegations 'politically motivated'

Bengaluru, Sep 09 (ANI): Former Chief Minister of Karnataka and Congress leader Siddaramaiah responded to Bharatiya Janata Party Karnataka chief Nalin Kumar Kateel's remark that Siddaramaiah is the reason for the case on DK Shivakumar. Siddaramaiah said, "This is a politically motivated statement, there is no truth in that. Absolutely false! I pity on him, he has no minimum common sense." Nalin Kumar Kateel on September 08 said that Siddaramaiah is the reason for the case on DK Shivakumar. Kateel alleged that Siddaramaiah is behind DK Shivakumar's arrest because of latter's growth.

Watch: 1-yr-old child falls out of moving car in Kerala's Munnar

Munnar (Kerala), Sep 09 (ANI): A one-year-old girl child had fallen out of a moving car in Kerala's Munnar region of Idukki district on September 08. The child's parents did not know that their child was not there in the car and she had fallen. This entire incident was captured in CCTV. The girl child was later rescued and handed over to the parents.

Delhi Police solves Naraina dacoity case, arrests six robbers

New Delhi, September 9 (ANI): West District Delhi Police solved Naraina Vihar dacoity case by arresting all the six robbers. During the course of investigation CCTV Footage of the area were collected and analyzed. After the detailed analysis of CDR, CCTV footage of one of the accused namely Md Razi was identified. After sustained interrogation he disclosed that he committed this robbery along with his associates. Different teams were constituted and constant raids were conducted as a result his associates.Police recovered a country made pistol, Jewellery and one lakh cash robbers' possession.

Advisor to JandK Governor warns Pakistan, asks them to mend ways

Jammu, Sep 09 (ANI): Advisor to Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Farooq Khan warned Pakistan to mend its ways. He said, "There is still an opportunity for Pakistan to mend its ways, otherwise even this opportunity will slip away." He further added, "It is not new that Pakistan has been sending infiltrators in India for increasing terror activities. Indian Army is actively retaliating to such activities. We can never relax on such an issue."

President Kovind arrives in Iceland

Iceland, Sep 09 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind and his wife Savita Kovind arrived in Iceland on Sep 09. Ram Nath Kovind is on an 11-day visit to Iceland, Switzerland and Slovenia. This is his first visit to a Nordic country- Iceland. He will also be the first Indian President to visit Slovenia.

Agrarian festival 'Nuakhai' celebrated with traditional fervour in Odisha

Bhawanipatna (Odisha), Sep 09 (ANI): The agrarian festival of 'Nuakhai' was celebrated with traditional fervour in Odisha. This festival is a 40-day celebration which is done in four phases. 'Nuakhai' festival is mainly celebrated in parts of Western Odisha. The first phase began in three villages as per tradition of Old Kalahandi kingdom. It is believed that a tribal chief of Patharla helped the Kalahandi king in a war and after getting pleased with their service, the king wanted to reward them. Instead of asking for material gifts, the tribal chief requested the Maharaja to allow them to offer Nabanna (new rice) to their presiding deity first on Nuakhai. The king allowed them to do so as a mark of gratitude and ever since, the tribals are allowed to offer Nabanna to the deity first. Bhawanipatana was the old capital of Kalahandi Maharaja. People celebrate this festival while playing traditional drums and also perform Ghumura dance on this occasion.

Prakash Javadekar's statement on J-K indicates mega success of India's foreign policy: Defence Expert

New Delhi, Sep 09 (ANI): Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar addressed a press conference on September 08 in the national capital and on that occasion he said that the biggest decision by way of revoking Article 370 and Article 35A was to ensure that Jammu and Kashmir is no longer sequestered from rest of the country. Speaking to ANI on this matter, Defence Expert PK Sehgal said, "Prakash Javadekar's statement clearly indicates the mega success of India's foreign policy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has very successfully been able to completely sideline Pakistan and has been able to convince the world at large stage." "Kashmir is an internal issue of India and it should be resolved bilaterally and as far as abrogation of Article 370 is concerned the entire world is convinced that it is an internal matter of the government of India," Sehgal added.

PM Modi attends COP14 to United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Greater Noida

Greater Nodia, Sep 09 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 14th Conference of Parties (COP14) to United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Greater Noida. Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Ralph Gonsalves attended the event. Union Minister Prakash Javadekar was also present at the event. Over 8,000 participants from all over the world are expected to mark their presence in COP14.

Amit Shah offers prayers at Kamakhya Temple

Guwahati (Assam), Sep 09 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived at Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati on September 09. He offered prayers at the Kamakhya Temple. Shah was accompanied by Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and state minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

HM Shah meets Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi at Raj Bhavan

Guwahati (Assam), Sep 09 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah met Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi at Raj Bhavan in Guwahati on Sep 09. He was felicitated by the Governor. He was accompanied by state Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The Home Minister also met Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.

Sahara Chief Subrata Roy felicitates PV Sindhu

Mumbai, Sep 09 (ANI): A felicitation event was organised by Sahara Group for golden girl PV Sindhu on Sep 08. Sahara Group chairman Subrata Roy felicitated PV Sindhu after winning BWF World Championships 2019. Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan were also present during the event. B-town celebs attended to compliment the world champion. The badminton player Sindhu won gold at the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Championships 2019 in Basel, Switzerland.

Pregnant woman carried for 5 km in make-shift stretcher in Assam

Chirang (Assam), Sep 09 (ANI): A woman gave birth on her way to a state dispensary on a make-shift stretcher made using cot, plastic sheet and cloth, in Udalguri village of Chirang. Two people had to carry the woman on the make-shift stretcher for 5 km.

Four Bangladeshi nationals arrested with fake Saudi Arabian Riyals in Assam

Silchar (Assam), Sep 09 (ANI): Assam Police arrested four Bangladeshi nationals and seized fake Saudi Arabian Riyals. The Indian face value of the currency is worth over Rs 2 lakhs. Further investigation is underway.