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We are still the fastest growing economy in the world: CEA KV Subramanian

Hyderabad, Aug 27 (ANI): Chief Economic Advisor to Government of India, KV Subramanian said that India is the fastest growing economy in the world and it is important to focus on economic growth as well as structural reforms. While speaking to ANI, KV Subramanian said, "It's important to focus on economic growth and structural reforms. We're still the fastest growing economy in the world, we'll continue to be in that position. The govt continues to focus on investment."

Exports must constitute major chunk of economy: Pranab Mukherjee

Kolkata (WB), Aug 26 (ANI): Former President and Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee at an event in Kolkata expressed concern over the economy. He said that exports must constitute at least 1/3 of dollar 5-trillion economy. Pranab Mukherjee said, "Exports must constitute the most important segment of our economy. Exports must constitute at least 1/3 of the total worth of the economy (target of USD 5-trillion economy) must come from international trade sectors."

Villagers install CCTV cameras to get rid of molestation, theft incidents in UP's Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur (UP), Aug 27 (ANI): Locals in Gorakhpur's Chhitauna have installed CCTV cameras on the streets. The move came after numerous cases molestation and theft were registered in the area. The main aim behind the installation is to get rid of such cases.

Google Nest Hub smart display launched in India

New Delhi, Aug 27 (ANI): Google India introduced its Nest Hub smart device. With built-in Google Assistant, the device allows one to control their compatible smart appliances and apps using voice on a single dashboard. With Google Nest Hub, smart home users can make voice-controlled search, ask for directions, watch YouTube, get news, and listen to music and more. The device is priced at Rs 9,999 and is available starting today across Flipkart, Croma, Reliance, and Tata Cliq.

Raw fruit, vegetables better for mental health

New Delhi, Aug 27 (ANI): Researchers have discovered that raw fruit and vegetables may be better for your mental health than cooked, canned and processed fruit and vegetables. Dr Tamlin Conner, Psychology Senior Lecturer and lead author, said public health campaigns have historically focused on aspects of quantity for the consumption of fruit and vegetables. However, the study published in the journal, 'Frontiers in Psychology,' found that for mental health, in particular, it may also be important to consider the way in which produce was prepared and consumed. "Our research has highlighted that the consumption of fruit and vegetables in their 'unmodified' state is more strongly associated with better mental health compared to cooked/canned/processed fruit and vegetables," said Dr Tamlin Conner. She believed this could be because the cooking and processing of fruit and vegetables have the potential to diminish nutrient levels. For the study, more than 400 young adults from New Zealand a

Watch: Teachers adopt unique methods to teach students in Odisha's Korput

Koraput (Odisha), Aug 27 (ANI): Prafulla Kumar Pathi, the in-charge headmaster of Lamtaput upper primary school of Odisha's Koraput district, teaches children through songs and dance.While speaking to ANI, he said, "We've seen that the numbers of students attending schools have increased due to this method."

Nation knows about Rahul Gandhi's speaking source, says Ladakh MP on J and K sitiuation

New Delhi, Aug 26 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on Srinagar visit of opposition party, Ladakh Member of Parliament Jamyang Tsering Namgyal said, "Entire nation knows that from where Congress leader Rahul Gandhi get source to speak. If we talk about ground reality in Jammu and Kashmir, the decision taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah is to make India empowered and forceful." "It is in the benefit of the nation," he added.

Bulandshahr violence case: Subodh Singh's wife requests CM to cancel bail of accused

Noida (UP), Aug 26 (ANI): Wife of late Inspector Subodh Singh requested to Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Aditiyanath to cancel the bail of Bulandshahr violence case accused. "This judgement has saddened me. On what basis this judgement has been given. I demand from CM that their bail should be cancelled," Subodh Singh's wife Rajini Singh told ANI. Inspector Subodh Singh lost his life in during Bulandshahr mob violence case. The six accused in the Bulandshahr case were welcomed with garlands after they were released on bail on August 24. They received overwhelming support. Some group of people cheered with slogans of 'Jai Shri Ram', 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai', and 'Vande Mataram'.

Book-binder from J and K's Udhampur secures 10th rank in Kashmir Administrative Service

Udhampur (J and K), Aug 26 (ANI): A book-binder from Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur secured 10th rank in Kashmir Administrative Service. "It was long process, but I remained consistent. My father has been a great inspiration for me. It was his dream that I find a good job. So, I studied to fulfil his dream," said Suresh Singh.

We are on alert: Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh on JeM being trained underwater

Pune (Maharashtra), Aug 26 (ANI): On being asked about the terror threat and Jaish-e-Mohammed is being trained under the water, Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh on Monday said, "We have received intelligence that the underwater wing of Jaish-e-Mohammed is being trained. We are keeping a track of it and we assure you that we are fully alert."

Mob thrashes man over allegedly molesting girl

Meerut (UP), Aug 26 (ANI): A man was brutally thrashed by furious mob over molestation charges in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut. The incident took place when the man allegedly molested a girl in a moving bus. When the bus stopped at a bus stop, victim girl told the incident to her family members, who later started thrashing the man. Police arrested the person and is investigating the matter. The video of thrashing went viral.

Cleaning work underway at 'ghats' in Varanasi

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 26 (ANI): The water level of river Ganga has decreased in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi bringing relief from floods. The cleaning work by several teams is underway at various 'ghats' of Varanasi. Earlier, Ganga River had swelled due to heavy rains and had burst into villages across several districts of Uttar Pradesh. Teams of NDRF, SDRF and flood unit carried out relief and rescue operations to combat with the situation.

India going through tough, sensitive phase: Akhilesh Yadav

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 26 (ANI): While addressing the press conference in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow on August 26, Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief Akhilesh Yadav said, "The whole country and state of Uttar Pradesh are going through a tough and sensitive phase. Farmer's suicides are increasing day after day everywhere. The law and order situation in UP is completely failed." "Cases of murder, dacoity, rape and fake encounters are also increasing in the state. Now, it seems that Uttar Pradesh has become 'Hatya Pradesh'," he added. Today, Samajwadi Party has also dissolved the Delhi unit of the party with immediate effect.

Late Arun Jaitley's ashes immersed in Ganga at Haridwar

Haridwar (Uttarakhand), Aug 26 (ANI): The ashes of former union finance minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Arun Jaitley was immersed in Uttarakhand's Haridwar on August 26. His ashes were immersed in river Ganga by his son Rohan in the presence of several senior leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat and Union Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' were also present. He passed away in the national capital on August 24 at the age of 66. The veteran leader was cremated on afternoon of August 25 with full state honours in the presence of his family members and leaders from across the political spectrum at Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat.

Don't care about these allegations: JandK Governor on Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's remark

New Delhi, Aug 26 (ANI): JandK Governor Satya Pal Malik on Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's remark 'Governor should be made JandK BJP chief': "By saying what he said in the Parliament, he buried his party in the grave. What do I say on his knowledge? I'm doing my work with utmost devotion, I don't care about these allegations." Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said that Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik should be made BJP president for JandK. He said, "I think the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir should be made the BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) president for JandK because his behaviour as well as his statements is more like that of a BJP leader."

Newborn baby girl found in drain, saved by UP Police

Budaun (UP), Aug 26 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Police's dial 100 service saved life of a newborn in Budaun. Police saved the newborn baby girl from a drain, which was backside of a primary school in police line area. Locals informed the police after listening her crying. After treatment, the newborn was handed over to the child care.

Pragya Thakur accuses Opposition of using 'marak shakti' against BJP

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Aug 26 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP) Pragya Thakur blamed Opposition for demise of party's senior leaders. While addressing the media in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal on August 25, Pragya Thakur said, "Once a Maharaj ji told me that bad times are upon us and Opposition is up to something, using some 'marak shakti' against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)." "I later forgot what he said, but now when I see our top leaders leaving us one by one, I am forced to think, wasn't Maharaj ji right?," she added.

Rahul Gandhi has made my invitation an unending business: Jammu and Kashmir Governor

New Delhi, Aug 26 (ANI): After former Congress president Rahul Gandhi including other party leaders were sent back to Delhi on their arrival in Jammu and Kashmir's capital city Srinagar on August 24. Speaking on this issue Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Satya Pal Malik said, "Rahul Gandhi has made my invitation an unending business. I had said if you don't believe us then come and visit, later he said I will meet people under house arrest, will meet Army. I said I can't accept these conditions and leave it to administration."

BJP has nothing to do with supporters welcoming someone: KP Maurya on welcome of Bulandshahr violence accused

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 26 (ANI): Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Keshav Prasad Maurya spoke on the matter of 6 accused of Bulandshahr violence who were garlanded after being released. He said, "If supporters of someone who have been released from jail welcome them, the government and BJP has nothing to do with it. Opposition must not make a mountain out of a molehill."

'We will make Kashmir ideal place to live,' Jammu and Kashmir Governor

New Delhi, Aug 26 (ANI): Speaking on the abrogation of article 370 of the Indian constitution, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, and normalcy in the Valley, Governor of Jammu and Kashmir SP Malik said, "We have abrogated article 370, and you will see in the coming days, we will work so much for the people of Kashmir, and create such circumstances, that people of PoK will start saying- see, that (Jammu and Kashmir) is the ideal place to live."