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No civilian causality in J-K, confirms J-K Governor

Srinagar (J-K), Aug 28 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Governor, Satya Pal Malik said that there is no civilian causality reported till date after the abrogation of Article 370. "Every Kashmiri life is valuable to us, we don't want loss of even a single life. There has been no civilian casualty, only the few who got violent are injured, they also have below the waist injuries," said Satya Pal Malik, while giving previous data of killings in J-K at a press conference in Srinagar.

Mobile connectivity resumed in Kupwara, Handwara districts: Satya Pal Malik

Srinagar (J-K), Aug 28 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on Wednesday announced that the government was reopening mobile phone connections in Kashmir's Kupwara and Handwara districts, and would extend it to other districts soon. "The medium of phone and internet is used less by us and mostly by terrorists and Pakistanis as well as for mobilisation and indoctrination. It is a kind of weapon used against us so we have stopped it. Services will be resumed gradually," said J-K Governor in a press conference.

Think before giving statements as it could be used by Indian enemies: BJP on Rahul's tweet row

New Delhi, Aug 28 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Nalin Kohli slammed Congress former president Rahul Gandhi over his tweet. He said that when it comes to national and strategic issues Rahul Gandhi should think before giving a statement because that could be used by those who are not India's friend (Pakistan). He also asserted that the recent tweets of Gandhi shows his anxiety and shows that he is coming backward. Recently Rahul Gandhi's tweets on Kashmir situation used by Pakistan media and he was also mentioned in a letter sent by Pakistan's Minister for Human Rights Shireen Mazari on Monday to bolster Islamabad's stand at the United Nations.

Randeep Surjewala calls Javadekar 'misinformation minister' for twisting Rahul Gandhi's statement on J-K

New Delhi, Aug 28 (ANI): Congress party defended themselves and hit back on Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Union Information - Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar over his statement on Rahul Gandhi on August 28. "The 'misinformation minister' of BJP government Prakash Javadekar has lost his political balance. It is tragic that he is twisting statement made by Rahul Gandhi," said Congress party's communications in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala in a press conference. Earlier, Prakash Javadekar said, "Rahul Gandhi's statement on Kashmir is nothing but his vote bank politics."

Smriti Irani inaugurates first 'Nand Ghar' in UP's Amethi

Amethi (UP), Aug 28 (ANI): Union Minister Smriti Irani on August inaugurated 'Nand Ghar' in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi. It is the 1000th 'Nand Ghar', an ultramodern Anganwari center, and first in her Amethi Parliamentary constituency. The 'Nand Ghar' is equipped with television for e-learning, solar panels for reliable power, clean water, etc.

Rahul Gandhi's clarification on J-K needs introspection within Congress: Baijayant Panda

New Delhi, Aug 28 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Baijayant Panda on August 28 said the Congress needs to introspect the clarification of party leader Rahul Gandhi on Jammu and Kashmir, adding that a number of statements of Congress leaders have been celebrated in Pakistan. Earlier in the day, Gandhi tweeted that Kashmir is India's internal issue and there was no room for interference for Pakistan, which Gandhi termed as "prime supporter" of terrorism across the world. Gandhi was forced to issue a clarification after Pakistan quoted him in their letter to United Nations (UN) over the issue of abrogation of Article 370 from J-K. Gandhi, who attempted to visit J-K, had said that people were dying in J-K.

Bihar Minister claims Lord Shiva from 'Bind' caste

Kaimur (Bihar), Aug 28 (ANI): Bihar Minister for Mines and Geology, Braj Kishore Bind called Lord Shiva from 'Bind' caste in an event happened in Patna to welcome the governor. While speaking to ANI on the matter, Kishore said, "It is mentioned in Shiva Puran that Lord Shiva was from 'Bind' caste. When Lord Krishna can be a 'Gwala' (a shepherd), Lord Ram can be a 'Kshatriya', then, why can't Lord Shiva be a 'Bind'."

NCP MLA Dilip Sopal, former Congress MLA Dileep Mane join Shiv Sena in Mumbai

Mumbai, Aug 28 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) Dilip Sopal and former Congress MLA Dileep Mane joined Shiv Sena in Mumbai on August 28. They have joined Shiv Sena in the presence of party chief Uddhav Thackeray. Uddhav Thackeray tied thread on their wrists at his residence while they joined Shiv Sena in the presence of other party ministers.

Rahul Gandhi's statement on J-K is shameful: Prakash Javadekar

New Delhi, Aug 28 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Prakash Javadekar said Rahul Gandhi's statement on Kashmir is nothing but his vote bank politics. "The way Rahul Gandhi made comments about Jammu and Kashmir is condemnable," Prakash Javadekar further added while addressing a press conference in New Delhi on August 28.

Watch: Rahul Gandhi gets kissed by man during his Kerala's Wayanad visit

Wayanad (Kerala), Aug 28 (ANI): Congress leader and Member of Parliament (MP) from Wayanad parliamentary constituency Rahul Gandhi was kissed on the cheek by a man. The incident took place during his visit to Wayanad constituency. Rahul Gandhi was sitting on the passenger seat of his car and greeting people out of the car window. The man was later being pulled away by a person who is out of the video's frame. This is not the first time Rahul Gandhi has found himself the subject of some public affection. Rahul Gandhi is visiting Wayanad to monitor flood relief work in his constituency. Wayanad was hit by several landslides during this year's monsoon.

Russia prefers more dialogue between India-Pak over abrogation of Article 370

New Delhi, Aug 28 (ANI): On being asked about Russia's stand over the abrogation of Article 370, Russian Ambassador to India, Roman Babushkin said, "Decision by the Indian government belongs to bilateral dimension. We would prefer more dialogue between the two countries (India and Pakistan). Both will hear the Shimla agreement and Lahore declaration".

Before J-K, visit WB and Kerala where innocents are being killed: Ravinder Raina tells Sitaram Yechury

Jammu, Aug 28 (ANI): After the Supreme Court allowed Communist Party of India (Marxist) CPI(M) leader Sitaram Yechury to visit Jammu and Kashmir (J-K), state BJP president Ravinder Raina urged the Left leader to first visit West Bengal and Kerala to see situation in both the states where, Raina claimed that innocent people were dying. Speaking on the controversy around Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who was quoted by Pakistan in their letter to United Nations over abrogation of Article 370 from J-K, Raina said Opposition leaders like Gandhi and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury were speaking the language of Pakistan and ISI.

Pakistan trying to execute its nefarious agenda through Rahul Gandhi's statement: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

New Delhi, Aug 28 (ANI): After Congress leader Rahul Gandhi came under fire for being mentioned in Pakistan's letter to United Nations over abrogation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir (JandK), senior party leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said Pakistan is trying to execute its nefarious agenda through former Congress president's statement, and cautioned ruling BJP to not get trapped in the propaganda of Pakistan. Chowdhury also urged BJP to not politicise the matter, and weaken India's position just to criticise Rahul.

Don't want others to interfere in our internal affairs as Kashmir is integral part of India: Venkaiah Naidu

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Aug 28 (ANI): While addressing a public gathering in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam on August 28, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said, "One of our neighbours is aiding, funding and training terrorists continuously, without realising the damage they are doing to the humanity and also the damage they are going to inflict on themselves in the coming future, they should understand that." "We don't want to interfere in anybody's internal affairs. But, we don't want others also to interfere in our internal affairs by talking about Kashmir. Kashmir is an integral part of India," VP Naidu added.

Bengaluru's civic body goes tough on single-use plastic, says even consumers will be fined

Bengaluru, Aug 28 (ANI): Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), the civic administration body of Karnataka capital, will intensify its effort in implementing the state-wide ban on single-use plastic, and besides small and big manufacturers, it will even penalise users for using single-use plastic. "In 2016, there was a statewide ban on single-use plastic by state government which is applicable to BBMP limits also. Implementation has not been in top gear," BBMP's Special Commissioner D Randeep said. "Now, we are ensuring that any user of plastic, be it domestic or big eateries or manufacturers, all this should completely cease. Even the user will be fined," he added.

13 people injured in acid attack in Bihar's Vaishali, 5 arrested

Vaishali (Bihar), Aug 28 (ANI): 13 people including 3 women attacked with acid in Bihar's Vaishali on August 28. The attack happened after a fight erupted between two groups in Daudnagar. Police have arrested 5 people in this matter. Further probe is underway. While speaking to ANI, one of the police officials said, "People of one group attacked the other with acid. The injured are being treated at a local hospital. 5 people arrested and probe is underway."

Watch: Ramesh Pokhriyal gives classic example of 'Rama Setu' to budding engineers of IIT Kharagpur

Kharagpur (WB), Aug 28 (ANI): Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal attended the 65th convocation of IIT Kharagpur, where he addressed the engineering students. He gave the classic example of 'Rama Setu' to the budding engineers. He said, "When we talk about Rama Setu, was it built by engineers from US, Britain

'Will make efforts to perform well in Olympics': Wrestler Pooja Dhanda on receiving Arjuna Award

New Delhi, Aug 28 (ANI): Indian wrestler Pooja Dhanda is all set to receive the Arjuna Award on August 29. The accolade is an honour bestowed by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in order to recognise the achievement of athletes. While speaking to ANI, Pooja Dhanda said, "It is dream of every player to receive Arjuna Award. When we perform extraordinarily then nation give us something in return and Arjuna Award is one such reward. It is a huge responsibility and by respecting this we have to win many more medals for the country." "Day after day, the competition is getting high and accordingly, we are doing our preparations. Indian wrestling is doing better now and we will make efforts to perform well in the coming Olympics," she added.

If anyone tries to attack us, will give them a befitting reply: M Venkaiah Naidu

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Aug 28 (ANI): While addressing a public gathering in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam on August 28, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said, "One of our neighbours is aiding, funding and training terrorists continuously, without realising the damage they are doing to the humanity and also the damage they are going to inflict on themselves in the coming future, they should understand that." "We don't want to interfere in anybody's internal affairs. But, we don't want others also to interfere in our internal affairs by talking about Kashmir. Kashmir is an integral part of India," VP Naidu added.

Hansraj Ahir slams Rahul Gandhi, says he speaks Pak's language

Patna (Bihar), Aug 28 (ANI): Former Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Hansraj Ahir on August 28 lambasted at Congress former president Rahul Gandhi over his stand on Jammu and Kashmir situation. He said that the language that Rahul speaks is the same language that Pakistan speaks. He added that Gandhi can't oppose everything just because he is in Opposition party.