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PM Modi meets Mongolian President Battulga Khaltmaa in Russia

Vladivostok (Russia), Sep 05 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President of Mongolia, Battulga Khaltmaa in Russia's Vladivostok. Both the leaders held a meeting to further strengthen the relationship. Prime Minister is engaging with several world leaders during his visit. He is on two-day visit to Russia to attend 5th Eastern Economic Forum.

Japanese PM Abe to visit India in December: Foreign Secy Vijay Gokhale

Vladivostok (Russia), Sep 05 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe in Russia's Vladivostok. Foreign Secretary of India, Vijay Gokhale gave a brief about the meeting to mediapersons. Gokhale said, "As you know, besides we have very cordial relationship with Japan over the years, the two Prime Ministers are also very good friends and know each other for a very long time. So, it was very cordial and warm discussion. A lot of discussion was on bilateral relationship with particular emphasis on the forthcoming visit of Japanese Prime Minister to India for the Annual Summit that would take place sometime in December. The dates will be negotiated and announced in due course. Both leaders have agreed that the first 2+2 Ministerial meeting i.e. the Foreign and Defence Ministers of the two countries will have a meeting preferably before this Annual Summit. On Indo-Pacific issue, Gokhale said, "It's (Indo-Pacific) an issue on which Japan-India share similar

PM Modi meets Maldivian counterpart Mahathir Mohamad in Russia

Vladivostok (Russia), Sep 05 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Prime Minister of Malaysia Mahathir Mohamad in Russia's Vladivostok. Both the leaders held a meeting to further strengthen the relationship. PM Modi is on two-day visit to Russia to attend 5th Eastern Economic Forum.

PM Modi meets Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe in Russia

Vladivostok (Russia), Sep 05 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe in Russia's Vladivostok. Both the leaders held a meeting to further strengthen the relationship. PM Modi is on two-day visit to Russia to attend 5th Eastern Economic Forum.

30-feet-tall Lord Ganesha idol made with 2 lakh bangles in Chittoor

Chittoor (Andhra Pradesh), Sep 05 (ANI): As the country is dipped in the festivity mood, artists round the country are showcasing their talents by coming up with different ideas of making eco-friendly idols of Lord Ganesha. A 30-feet-tall idol of Lord Ganesha has been made with 2 lakh bangles in Thummalagunta village of Andhra Pradesh's Chittoor. After the festival, the idol won't be immersed, instead the bangles will be distributed among women in the neighbourhood as 'prasad'. The step has been taken to avoid water pollution.

Auto-rickshaw driver fined Rs 47,500 for drunk driving, not carrying required documents in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Sep 05 (ANI): An auto-rickshaw driver was fined with Rs 47,500 for drunk driving and not carrying required documents. He said, "I was charged for several things like fitness, permit, driving license." Regional Transport Office (RTO) said, ''The provision is for any vehicle that violates law, it doesn't matter whether the vehicle was bought for Rs 62,000 or Rs 2000".

Gurdaspur cracker factory fire: Death toll mounts to 23

Gurdaspur (Punjab), Sep 05 (ANI): The death rose to 23 and several people got injured after a fire broke out at a cracker factory in Punjab's Gurdaspur. Several fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the flames. Several people are still trapped inside the factory. Rescue operation still underway.

India taking care of ISIS threat: Ram Madhav

Male (Maldives), Sep 05 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national general secretary Ram Madhav attended Indian Ocean Conference in Maldives's Male. After attending the conference, he talked about challenges and problem related to ISIS terror group that West Asia is dealing with. He said, "ISIS terror group which was hitherto challenge and a problem in West Asia, has slowly started expanding its tentacles into the Indian Ocean region. Certain countries have already become target of its terror activities". While talking about India and the terror organisation, he said that India doesn't provide space for any such organisation. He said, "As far as India is concerned, India is conscious of the threats and challenges that emanate from West Asia. We are taking necessary precautions. Indian government is taking full care that India doesn't provide space for any such organisation".

Not genetics, lifestyle leads to most premature heart diseases

New Delhi, Sep 05 (ANI): Physical inactivity, smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol play a greater role than genetics in many young patients with heart diseases, suggests a new study. The research presented at 'ESC Congress 2019' showed that healthy behaviours should be a top priority for reducing heart disease even in those with a family history of early-onset. The study enrolled 1,075 patients under 50, of whom 555 had coronary artery disease (known as premature CAD). Specific conditions included stable angina, heart attack, and unstable angina. Five modifiable risk factors were assessed: physical inactivity, smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol. Nearly three-quarters (73 per cent) of patients had at least three of these risk factors compared to 31 per cent of controls. In both groups, the likelihood of developing CAD increased exponentially with each additional risk factor. The probability of CAD was 3, 7, and 24 times higher with 1, 2,

Fire breaks out in coach of Bihar Sampark Kranti Superfast Express

Darbhanga (Bihar), Sep 05 (ANI): Massive fire engulfed S6 coach of Bihar Sampark Kranti Superfast Express. The train runs between Darbhanga and New Delhi. Fire has been doused. No casualties have been reported. Prima facie cause of fire appears to be miscreant activity. A probe at Joint-Secretary level has been ordered to ascertain the cause of fire.

Maharashtra rains: Private bus services resume after water recedes in Dadar

Mumbai, Sep 05 (ANI): Private bus services resumed after water receded in Dadar, following heavy rainfall. Bus stop witnessed huge crowd of passengers on early morning of September 05. Schools, junior colleges will remain closed in Mumbai on September 05. Wadala Station was also submerged after Maharashtra received heavy rainfall.

Strict action should be taken against those who don't obey the CM: MP Congress leader

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Sep 05 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Congress MLA, Adal Singh Kansana said that action will be taken against state ministers who are making comments about party leadership. He said, "Some of the state ministers are making comments and several of our MLAs are saddened by it. I have talked to around 40 MLAs, these MLAs do not belong to a single group, there are different groups in all parties." He further added, "Be it a minister from Kamal Nath ji's group, Digvijaya ji's group, Scindia ji's group or someone else's, stringent action should be taken against those who don't obey the CM and make comments that are different from the party line."

Gmail now lets you block auto-download of images on iPhone

New Delhi, Sep 05 (ANI): In its latest update for iOS, Gmail now allows users to block images from displaying automatically. As described on the Apple App Store, with the version 6.0.190811 Gmail for iOS, users can choose to be asked before external images are displayed automatically. To enable the setting for new incoming messages, head to Settings > choose the account > Images and select Ask before displaying external images. The feature is helpful when you are on a weaker connection.

16 dead after fire breaks out at cracker factory in Punjab's Gurdaspur

Gurdaspur (Punjab), Sep 04 (ANI): At least 16 people died and another 10 people were injured after a fire broke out at a cracker factory in Punjab's Gurdaspur, according to Deepak Bhatia, Sub-Divisional Magistrate of Gurdaspur. Soon after the blaze at the fire cracker factory, several fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the flames.

Agreement on Kartarpur fell short of finalization because of Pakistan's inflexibility: MHA Joint Secy

Attari-Wagah Border Sep 04 (ANI): The Pakistani team returned to their side after India-Pakistan's third meeting regarding Kartarpur corridor, held at Attari-Wagah Border on September 04. Talking to media, S C L Das, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs on India-Pak's 3rd meeting on Kartarpur corridor said, "Owing to certain differences on a few issues, the agreement couldn't be finalised. Pakistan has insisted on charging a service fee for allowing pilgrims to visit Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib, which is not agreeable in spirit." He added, "Pakistan has also shown its unwillingness to allow the presence of Indian Consular or Protocol officials at the Gurdwara premises. Pakistan side was urged to reconsider its position."

'Kashmir is a volcano which is waiting to explode': Congress

New Delhi, Sep 04 (ANI): Indian National Congress (INC) spokesperson Manish Tewari took a potshot at NDA government over the current situation of Jammu and Kashmir situation after abrogation of article 370 in the state. He said that there has been a complete shutdown in the valley and it is in an undeclared emergency where civic right of the people is seized to exist. He defined Kashmir situation as a volcano which is waiting to explode "For the last one month there has been a complete shutdown in Kashmir. Jammu and Kashmir is in undeclared emergency where civil rights have seized to exist. Kashmir is a volcano which is waiting to explode," said Tewari. "Coercion, intimidation, retention has no other policy as to how to deal with this manmade disaster which they have created," he added. The resolution was moved and passed first in the Rajya Sabha on August 05. Union Home Minister Amit Shah proposed the resolution in the house. Article 370 of the Indian Constitution gave special status

BJP MP claims Chinese incursion in Arunachal

New Delhi, Sep 04 (ANI): After purported video of log wooden bridge being constructed by Chinese Army near Chaglagam area in Arunachal Pradeshm, BJP MP Tapir Gao said that If China makes a bridge at a distance of 25 km from Chaglagam that implies China is already 60-70 km into our territory. "McMahon line is at a distance of approximately 100 km from Chaglagam, now if China makes a bridge at a distance of 25 km from Chaglagam that implies China is already 60-70 km into our territory. I do not blame Army or those who are patrolling the area; there are no roads how they can possibly access the area. I'm confident of the government. I want government to look into it, I will also look into this. Roads need to be built."

Youth Congress stages protest over DK Shivakumar's arrest

New Delhi, Sep 04 (ANI): Congress youth wing on September 4 held a massive protest in the national capital's Raisina Road. The protest turned violent after police intervention. The Youth Congress protested over the arrest of DK Shivakumar on September 3 by the Enforcement Directorate. ED arrested Shivakumar after four days of questioning over money-laundering allegations. Protest broke out in several parts of Karnataka following the arrest. The main opposition party, Congress has termed Shivakumar's arrest as vendetta politics and accused the BJP of using the ED to intimidate the Opposition. Later, the protestors were detained by the police.

Watch: Indian Army releases confession video of 2 Pakistani nationals associated with LeT

Srinagar, Sep 04 (ANI): Indian Army released confession video of two Pakistani nationals, who are associated with terrorist outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba, and were apprehended on August 21. Lt General KJS Dhillon spoke on the issue of terrorism in the country and said Pakistan is desperate to infiltrate maximum terrorists into Kashmir valley.

Chandrayaan-2: Soft landing to be next milestone after successful de-orbiting maneuver, says scientist Annadurai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Sep 04 (ANI): The second de-orbiting maneuver for Chandrayaan spacecraft was performed successfully on September 04. Director of Chandrayaan-1, Mylswamy Annadurai spoke to mediapersons on the accomplishment and said, "Chandrayaan -1 has discovered water on the moon and considering that there is a big campaign going on internationally as we are back to the moon that is nearly after 50 years. After giving the soft landing of Chandrayaan-2, technically we will give the next milestone and subsequent things will happen internationally. Everyone is looking for the outcome of Chandrayaan-2's soft landing near the South Pole. The whole world is waiting for that so it's a great milestone not only for India but for International planetary missionaries as well. So, I think successful second de-orbiting maneuver for Chandrayaan-2 is a big milestone."