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DK Shivakumar admitted in RML, Congress leaders allege 'mental harassment'

New Delhi, Sep 04 (ANI): Speaking on the arrest of Congress leader DK Shivakumar, Karnataka Congress, MLC, Rizwan Arshad said, "ED officials have brought him here. His medical examination is underway. Probably doctors have adviced to bring his BP in control, that's why he has been temporarily admitted in hospital. Whenever doctors declare him fit, he will leave with ED officials." Youth Congress president, Sriniwas said, "His health has gotten worse because of the harassment he has been subjected to. These people have done it deliberately with political intent. Doctors have adviced him to stay here in hospital" Congress Leader DK Shivakumar got arrested on September 03 by Enforcement Directorate (ED). He has been arrested by the agency under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

PM Modi arrives in Russia for 3-day visit

Vladivostok (Russia), Sep 04 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Russia his 3-day visit. He received guard of honour at Vladivostok International Airport. PM Modi will be addressing the 5th Eastern Economic Forum on September 05 as its chief guest. He will also hold a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Mob thrashes 9 labourers over suspicion of child-lifting in UP's Amethir

Amethi (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 04 (ANI): 9 labourers were thrashed by locals in Lodipur village of UP's Amethi on September 03, on suspicion of child-lifting. Amethi SP Khyati Garg said, "They were brought to hospital. 5 people arrested, rest will also be arrested. Strict action will be taken against those who spread rumours."

Carpenter crafts 19.5 ft long wooden pen as reminiscence of fountain pen era

Shivamogga (Karnataka), Sep 04 (ANI): As the era of fountain pens is quickly disappearing, a carpenter from Avinahalli village of Karnataka's Shivamogga has crafted a 19.5 ft long wooden pen. It is Krishnamurthy Achar's tribute to the era of fountain pens. Kept on an elevated stand, the pen is a unique piece of art. He has sent information to Guinness World Records team.

Blueberry consumption good for heart: Study

New Delhi, Sep 04 (ANI): Eating 150 grams of blueberries daily reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by up to 15 per cent, claim researchers. The research team from UEA's Department of Nutrition and Preventive Medicine, Norwich Medical School, said that blueberries and other berries should be included in dietary strategies to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease - particularly among at-risk groups. It's widely recognised that lifestyle changes, including making simple changes to food choices, can also help, reported the study published in the journal, 'The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.' This may be because blueberries are high in naturally occurring compounds called anthocyanins, which are the flavonoids responsible for the red and blue colour in fruits. The team investigated the effects of eating blueberries daily in 138 overweight and obese people, aged between 50 and 75, with Metabolic Syndrome. The six-month study was the longest trial of its kind. They looked a

Amit Shah, Venkaiah Naidu pay tribute to late Arun Jaitley at condolence meeting

New Delhi, Sep 03 (ANI): Home Minister Amit Shah along with Vice President Venkaiah Naidu paid tribute to late Arun Jaitley at condolence meeting on September 01. BJP leader Murli Manohar and several others BJP leader also paid tribute to late Jaitley at condolence meeting. The former finance minister and a stalwart of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) passed away on August 24 at AIIMS hospital in New Delhi. He was 66-years-old.

With Lord 'Buppa' imprints in his heart, blindfolded man sketches Ganpati

Varanasi (UP), Sep 03 (ANI): Known as the city of Lord Shiva, Varanasi is welcoming 'Buppa' with full religious fervour and gaiety. People of Varanasi are also welcoming their beloved Lord Ganesha in different idols avatar. An artist from Varanasi also showed his love for 'Buppa' by sketching Lord Ganesha by blindfolding himself. The festival celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha. The festival is celebrated with immense religious fervour and gaiety in many parts of the country. Devotees offer 'modak' to Lord Ganesha whom they lovingly call 'Bappa'.

Man pays Rs 23,000 challan to Gurugram Traffic Police

New Delhi, Sep 03 (ANI): Dinesh Madan has been charged with Rs 23,000 as challan by Gurugram Traffic Police. He said, "I wasn't wearing helmet and didn't have Registration Certificate (RC).Traffic Police asked me to give him my scooty's key but I denied. Immediately he printed a challan of Rs 23,000 and seized my vehicle. Value of my scooty is around Rs. 15,000. I even got a copy of RC on Whatsapp from home but by then he had printed challan. The amount could have been less if he would have waited for a while. I want that fine should be relaxed. From now on, I will always carry my documents." Earlier, the Ministry of Road Transport notified the provisions of the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act 2019. The MVAwas implemented from September 01.

14 Eklavya schools to be launch in Jharkhand: Raghubar Das

Gumla (Jharkhand), Sep 03 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das inaugurated Kaushal Nursing College in Jharkhand. While addressing the event, Raghubar Das said Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting the state and 14 Eklavya schools will be launched. He said, "Jharkhand is getting the benefit of double engine government, 14 Eklavya schools will be launched in the state by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Tribal society should develop rapidly, new generation should be educated, and this is our endeavor."

Arrest warrant issued against Mohammed Shami, wife Hasin Jahan thanks judiciary

Kolkata, Sep 03 (ANI): After an arrest warrant was issued against cricketer Mohammed Shami in a domestic violence case. His estranged wife Hasin Jahan reacted on court's order and thanked the almighty and Indian judiciary for giving her justice. "I am thankful to Allah and the Indian Judiciary, which proved that law is same for all. I have been fighting for over 1.5 years, I got disappointed some times," said Jahan. Jahan also urged the court to consider her alimony so that she can live her life easily with her child. An arrest warrant was issued on September 3 against cricketer Mohammed Shami in a domestic violence case registered against him by his estranged wife. He has 15 days to surrender, according to a court in Kolkata's Alipore.

151-kg 'modak' offered to lord Ganesha in Pune

Pune (Maharashtra), Sep 03 (ANI): A devotee offered massive 151-kg 'modak' to lord Ganesha in Pune. City is dipped in festive mood of Ganesh Chaturthi. Sweet shops are stacked with varieties of modaks. Modaks in chocolate, pista, blueberry, malai flavours are attracting devotees this year. Modak are available in different sizes ranging from 25 gm to 150 kg. While speaking to ANI, owner of a sweet shop said, "We have prepared 11 to 12 types of Modak. We have different types of modak to sell our customers. People demand mawa modak more." The annual festival, which marks the birthday of Lord Ganesha is celebrated with much fervour across western and southern India.

Last rites of Grenadier Hemraj Jat performed with military honours in Rajasthan's Kishangarh

Ajmer (Rajasthan), Sep 03 (ANI): Last rites of Grenadier Hemraj Jat were performed with full military honours in Rajasthan's Kishangarh on September 03. He lost his life in ceasefire violation by the Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch sector on September 01. Army officials paid homage to the departed soldier.

Ajit Jogi blames Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel for his son's arrest

Gurugram (Haryana),Sep 03 (ANI): Former Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh Ajit Jogi slammed state Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel over his son Amit Jogi's arrest over allegation of cheating. Lambasting Baghel he alleged that the Chhattisgarh CM is using law and order into his hands. "Bhupesh Baghel has lost his composure, he thinks that Chhattisgarh police is above the judiciary. Three months back, Chhattisgarh High Court debunked all the allegations on Amit Jogi." He said. "Baghel is scared that my participant is submitting his nomination from Dantewada and he is going to lose the election from there," Jogi added. Amit Jogi has been accused of lying on his election affidavit about his birthplace. Amit Jogi was arrested from his house in Bilaspur today.

Kanpur Man collects 700 idols of Lord Ganesha from different parts of country

Kanpur (UP), Sep 03 (ANI): Vikas Srivastava, a coaching institute director in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur has a collection of over 700 idols of Lord Ganesha. He has been collecting the idols since his childhood. While speaking to ANI, he said, "I have been collecting these idols since I was a kid. I buy one idol in the first week of every month; I have collected idols from all over the country."

JP Nadda meets New Zealand's LoP Simon Bridges in Delhi

New Delhi, Sep 03 (ANI): New Zealand's Leader of Opposition, Simon Bridges met JP Nadda, National Working President of BJP, at BJP office in New Delhi on September 03. The meeting is being held to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries.

Ex-CM Ajit Jogi's son arrested by police in cheating case

Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh), Sep 03 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Police on Tuesday arrested Amit Jogi from his residence in Bilaspur. Amit Jogi is the son of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Ajit Jogi. Police arrested him in a case of alleged cheating and furnishing false details in his affidavit in the 2013 assembly election. Further details are awaited. While speaking to mediapersons, a police official said, "It is the matter of 2013 assembly election. For the time of nomination he filled false details in his affidavit."

Delhi Police Commissioner inaugurates state-of-the-art outer north office

New Delhi, Sep 03 (ANI): Delhi Commissioner of Police Amulya Patnaik inaugurated DCP Office Complex, Outer-North District at PS Samaypur Badli. The complex will house all modern facilities including visitor's lounge and a conference hall with equipments like PA system and projector. There are also mess and canteen facilities for the staff. Speaking on the occasion, Delhi CP said that the purpose of establishing outer-north district was to enhance police strength and visibility in this strategically significant area. It has yielded desired results as crime graph has gone down. He appreciated public cooperation through Prahari, Police Mitra and other community policing initiatives, which work as force multipliers. Mobile Picketing Van was also launched on this occasion.

Doctors of Guwahati Medical College Hospital hold protest against Jorhat incident

Guwahati (Assam), Sep 03 (ANI): Teachers and junior doctors of Guwahati Medical College Hospital staged a protest against the killing of 73-year-old Dr Deben Dutta in Teok tea garden in Jorhat district. Several medical services have been put at halt. Dr Dutta was allegedly beaten to death by a tea garden worker's family along with some others after the worker died during treatment at a hospital in Teok Tea Garden.

JD(U)-RJD on poster war ahead of Bihar assembly polls

Bihar (Patna), Sep 03 (ANI): A new poster was spotted outside Janata Dal (United) JD(U) office in Patna on September 03. A hoarding was put up by JDU which boldly states 'Kyun kare vichar, thike to hai Nitish Kumar' (Why give a second thought, Nitish Kumar is perfect). While speaking to ANI, JDU leader Sanjay Singh said, "The slogan represented the voice of 12 crore residents of Bihar, there is no vacancy for the post of Chief Minister in the state." Meanwhile, a new hoarding was also put outside Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) office in Patna. In the poster they have written "Kyun na kare vichar, Bihar joh hai bimar'.

B-town celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai

Mumbai, Sep 03 (ANI): Bollywood actors Vivek Oberoi and Sonu Sood along with their family members celebrated the holy festival of Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai. With complete enthusiasm, Bollywood actor Govinda along with his family members also celebrated the occasion at his residence. The 10-day annual festival, which marks the birthday of Lord Ganesha, is celebrated with much fervour across the country. This year, Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations began on September 2. Visarjan will take place on September 12.