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Whole planet to be benefitted by Chandrayaan-2: Former NASA astronaut

Mumbai, Sep 05 (ANI): Former National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) astronaut Jerry M Linenger expressed confidence on India's lunar mission Chandrayaan-2 after second de-orbiting manoeuvre of Vikram lander was completed successfully. The Vikram lander is inching towards historic achievement of soft landing. Linenger said that it's a fantastic bold mission and people have not gone before to South Pole of the moon, no matter what the outcome, it's still a success for the planet and not just for India.

3-storey building collapses in Gujarat's Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Sep 05 (ANI): A three-storey building collapsed in Amraiwadi area in Gujarat's Ahmedabad. No injuries have been reported so far. Rescue team is present on the spot. Further investigation is underway.

BJP's Odisha unit holds all-party 'Shradhanjali Sabha' for its 'blue-eyed' boy Jaitley

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Sep 05 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Odisha unit held an all-party 'Shradhanjali Sabha' for one of party's blue-eyed boy late Arun Jaitley in Bhubaneswar on September 5. Dignitaries from all parties attended the ceremony. Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan, Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal and among other politicos remembered Jaitley. BJP stalwart and former finance minister took his last breath August 24 at AIIMS. He was 66. Lawyer by profession, Jaitley had been a key member of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Cabinet in the BJP government's first term. Due to health issues he refused to take any ministry in the BJP's second term.

Congress, NCP agree on seat sharing on 70 % of seats for Maharashtra elections; Ashok Chavan.

New Delhi, Sep 05 (ANI): Senior Congress leader and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan on Thursday said that Congress and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) have agreed on 70 per cent seat sharing in upcoming Assembly Elections in Maharashtra with NCP. While speaking to ANI, he said, "We had good discussion with Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) regarding seat distribution for Assembly Elections in Maharashtra. We have agreed on 70 per cent of the seats, rest will also be taken care of."

India to give line of credit worth USdollar 1 billion for Far East's development: PM Modi in Russia

Vladivostok (Russia), Sep 05 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Plenary Session 5th Eastern Economic Forum said that India will give line of credit worth USdollar 1 billion for development of Far East. PM Modi at 5th Eastern Economic Forum said, "In India also we are building a New India on the 'mantra' of 'sabka saath sabka vikas'. We are aiming to be USdollar 5 trillion economy by 2024." He also added, "The development of Far East, India will give line of credit worth USdollar 1 Billion. My government has actively engaged East Asia as part of its 'Act East' policy. This will also give a new dimension to our economic diplomacy." Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Russia as the chief guest of the 5th Eastern Economic Forum.

Russia's relationships with Asia Pacific region based on principles of honest dialogue: President Putin

Vladivostok (Russia), Sep 05 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other world leaders attended the Plenary Session of 5th Eastern Economic Forum in Russia's Vladivostok on September 05. While addressing the Forum, Russian President Vladimir Putin said, "Our relationships with India, China, Republic of Korea, Malaysia, Mongolia, Japan and other countries of Asia Pacific region are based on principles of respect and honest dialogue. I'm convinced they have great prospects which tally with the growing role that the Asia Pacific region is to play in the coming decades."

PM Modi inaugurates Indo-Russian Innovation Bridge in Russia

Vladivostok (Russia), Sep 05 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited India Business Pavilion at Eastern Economic Forum in Russia's Vladivostok. He also inaugurated Indo-Russian Innovation Bridge. Indo-Russian Innovation Bridge between Startup India and Skolkovo Foundation aims to increase existing bi-lateral trade countries. PM Modi is in Russia as the chief guest of the 5th Eastern Economic Forum.

20 students hospitalised after eating breakfast in Indore school

Indore, Sep 05 (ANI): Twenty students fell ill allegedly after consuming breakfast served by the administration of an Indore primary school on Sep 04. Parents have claimed that the children have fallen ill after eating 'Pav Bhaji' served for breakfast. They alleged that the dish was prepared by the school administration using contaminated water. All the 20 children were immediately rushed to hospital after they complained of stomach ache and vomiting.

Unemployed youth in J-K's Poonch get assistance in setting up businesses

Poonch (J-K), Sep 05 (ANI): The Jammu - Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) is assisting youth in providing self-employment opportunities to educated and unemployed youth in J-K's Poonch region.They are receiving training from JKEDI Poonch and are also helped by the organisation financially. JKEDI is working in the area from 2012. The beneficiaries expressed their gratitude to JKEDI for changing their lives. JKEDI was established by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir in March 1997 to effectively enable entrepreneurship development in the state. The institute started its regular activities from February 2004.

Teacher's Day: President Kovind confers National Awards to teachers

New Delhi, Sep 05 (ANI): On the occasion of Teacher's Day, President Ram Nath Kovind presented National Awards to teachers in Delhi. Union Minister of Human Resource Development (HRD) Ramesh Pokhriyal and Minister of State (MoS) for Human Resource Development (HRD) Sanjay Dhotre was also present at the ceremony. Awards were presented to 46 exceptional teachers for their commitment to improve the quality of school education. The award is in its 61st year having been instituted in 1958. Teacher's Day in India is celebrated in the memory of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan whose birth anniversary falls on September 5. Dr Radhakrishnan was a renowned academic and served as the President of India from 1962 to 1967.

Teachers' Day: Teachers are 'Gurus', source of illumination, says VP Naidu

New Delhi, Sep 05 (ANI): On the occasion of Teachers' Day, Vice President of India M Venkaiah Naidu interacted with students in Delhi. He met and greeted the students as well. While addressing them, Naidu said, "Ours is a country that has given a central place to teachers, we call them Gurus, the Sanskrit word that connotes the source of illumination. We are the inheritors of the system of Gurukuls. A system in which the teachers and the students lived together and pursued studies in a caring environment." Teacher's Day in India is celebrated in the memory of Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan whose birth anniversary falls on September 5. Dr Radhakrishnan was a renowned academic and served as the President of India from 1962 to 1967.

Batala firecracker factory blast: Families of victims protest against Punjab Govt

Gurdaspur (Punjab), Sep 05 (ANI): Families of the victims of Batala firecracker factory blast protested against the Punjab Government on September 5. Death toll in factory blast in Punjab's Gurdaspur rose to 23 while approximately 20 people were injured in the incident. PM Modi also expressed condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. He said, "The tragedy at a firecracker factory in Punjab is heart-wrenching. Deeply anguished due to it. My condolences to families of those who lost their lives. I hope the injured recover at the earliest. Agencies are working on rescue operations at the site of tragedy."

Automobile industry struggling because of global economy, demand and supply: Minister Gadkari

New Delhi, Sep 05 (ANI): Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari spoke on the slowdown of automobile sector and confirmed that it is facing problems and claimed that it is happening due to global economy, demand and supply. While speaking to the media, he said, "There is a fact that as far as the present economic data is concerned automobile sector is facing problem, because of global economy, demand and supply. Govt is already with the automobile industry and under the Finance Ministry we'll find out a solution.

WHO SEARO Day 4: Minister Harsh Vardhan, his Thailand counterpart visit Lodhi Garden

New Delhi, Sep 05 (ANI): Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan took part in Day 4 of 72nd session of WHO Regional Office for South-East Asia (SEARO) in Delhi on September 05. Thailand Health Minister Udomsiri Parnrat was also present. It began with an active walk and sightseeing of duck pond at Lodhi Garden. Harsh Vardhan and other delegates also indulged in physical activities such as exercise. Harsh Vardhan also distributed flower pots and caps as token of thanks to participants.

6- year-old dies after falling into open drain in Mumbai's Nalasopara

Mumbai, Sep 05 (ANI): A 6-year-old child died after he fell into an open drain in Maharashtra's Nalasopara. The incident took place on September 4 evening, while he was playing with his 3-year-old sister outside the Banarasi hotel. After search operation, child's body was found in Krishna Sagar society area.

Fire breaks out at residential area in Indore

Indore (MP), Sep 05 (ANI): A fire broke out at a residential area in Madhya Pradesh's Indore. Four people sustained burn injuries due to fire. Many vehicles also burnt off. Police rescued many people from fire. The reason behind the fire break out is said to be short circuit. Additional Superintendent of Police, Anil Patidar said, "We have rescued many people while 4 people received injuries. The reason behind the break out of fire is short circuit. There are many vehicles that are burnt off."

Minister Giriraj Singh visits Temple of Goddess Kanaka Durga in Vijayawada

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), Sep 05 (ANI): Union Minister of Animal Husbandry Giriraj Singh visited Temple of Goddess Kanaka Durga in Andhra Pradesh's Vijayawada on September 05. The temple situated on Indrakeeladri Hill and is a famous Hindu Temple of Goddess Durga.

Time should come when everyone follows traffic rules: Minister Gadkari on heavy fines

New Delhi, Sep 05 (ANI): Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on heavy fines being levied on traffic rule violators said that government is not interested in increase the fine but a time should come when everyone should start following the traffic rules.While speaking to media, he said, "Govt does not desire to raise the limits of the fine. The issue is that a time should come when no one gets penalised and everyone follows the rules."

Japanese Embassy hosts 'Sake 2019' in Delhi

New Delhi, Sep 05 (ANI): Japan's Ambassador to India Kenji Hiramatsu on Wednesday hosted 'an evening with Japanese Sake 2019' to promote the symbolic beverage among the Indian public. The Embassy of Japan in India is working to raise awareness of Japanese food and sake (rice wine) in India. This is the third edition of the event, following the previous ones held in 2017 and 2018.After Hiramatsu's opening remarks and speeches by Lakshyaraj Singh Mewar of Udaipur and Miss Sake 2019, Sae Haruta, the sake-tasting session followed. A business meeting and a lecture on sake were also held which was attended by sake brewers and Indian buyers and importers. At this event, in addition to Japanese cuisine, a collaboration between Indian cuisine and Japanese sake was proposed. The Indian guests enjoyed tasting an assortment of sake, such as sparkling, ume-shu (plum sake), ko-chu (aged sake) and ginjo that was served along with a variety of cuisine.

Kids perform gymnastic moves wearing schoolbag, video goes viral

Kolkata (West Bengal), Sep 05 (ANI): A video of Jashika Khan, 11-year-old and Mohammad Azajuddin, 12-year-old from Kolkata went viral after they performed gymnastics while carrying their schoolbags on the streets. In the TikTok video which has been viewed over 5 lakh times on Twitter, the two kids could be seen performing somersaults and cartwheels with apparent ease. The video was applauded by five-time Olympic gold medalist gymnast Nadia Comaneci. While speaking to ANI, Jashika Khan said, "I felt great joy when I came to know about it, I told my parents too and they were very happy. I have been doing it for four years." Mohammad Azajuddin said, "I want to do something to make my dance teacher proud. If I get a chance to do gymnastics in future, I will take it but I will never stop dancing."