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Facebook injected more ads on Instagram

New Delhi, Aug 24 (ANI): If you have been seeing more ads on Instagram this year, you are not alone. Parent company Facebook reportedly instructed Instagram to increase the number of ads in the app towards the end of 2019. According to The Information, Facebook exerted more control over Instagram over the last two years, including the move to rename the app, Mashable reports. Facebook plans to bring Instagram's revenue number closer to its own app, and will heavily rely on commerce to achieve that. Meanwhile, Instagram has been experimenting with in-app shopping features and a standalone shopping app as well.

GST refunds to MSMEs will be paid within 60 days: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

New Delhi, Aug 23 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman informed that all pending GST refunds due to MSMEs till now shall be paid within 30 days from August 23 and in future, the GST refunds to MSMEs will be paid within 60 days. She was addressing a press conference in New Delhi on India's current economy.

CSR violations will not be treated as criminal offence but civil liabilities: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, Aug 23 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that from now onwards, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) violations will not be treated as a criminal offence but as civil liabilities. "CSR violations will not be treated as a criminal offence and instead be as civil liabilities. On or after October 01, 2019 all the Income-tax orders, notices, summons, letters, etc. shall be issued through a centralised computer system", said Nirmala Sitharaman while addressing a press conference in New Delhi.

AAP MLA Alka Lamba marshaled out of Delhi Assembly

New Delhi, Aug 23 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party's MLA, Alka Lamba claimed that she was marshaled from assembly session after putting questions on Delhi's government free health treatment scheme. "Despite Delhi government's claims of 'muft jaanch, muft dawaien' I placed the evidence that medicines are prescribed from outside and people are taking loans to purchase medicines. I only wanted assurance from the health minister that government will bear the expense of the medicines. But I was marshaled out of the Assembly," Alka Lamba told the media.

PETA comes in support of giant tuskers, holds protest against elephant rides in Jaipur

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Aug 23 (ANI): Animal rights organisation People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) workers on August 23 held a protest at pink city Jaipur to stop abuse on elephants. To convey their message to people, workers of PETA put elephant mask and held placards with 'Beaten and abused, say no to elephant rides.' PETA chose Jaipur for the protest as Jaipur is famous for its elephant rides. Thousands of tourists flock to the pink city to see the old forts. In the name of rides, mahouts beat and abuse the giant tuskers many times.

Baba Ramdev's Acharya Bal Krishna close aide admitted to AIIMS in Rishikesh

Rishikesh (Uttarakhand), Aug 23 (ANI): Yoga guru Ramdev's close aide Acharya Bal Krishna was admitted to AIIMS in Uttarakhand's Rishikesh on August 23. "Acharya Bal Krishna got unconscious after eating 'Parshad' that is given to him by someone," Yoga guru Ramdev told ANI.

BJP slams Jagan govt over ad of Jerusalem on Tirupati bus tickets

New Delhi, Aug 23 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) slammed the Jaganmohan Reddy government for appeasement politics on advertisements of Jerusalem on Tirupati bus tickets. "Printing of Jerusalem advertisement at back of Tirupati Bus Sewa ticket is unacceptable to secular people. If these appeasement policies of Jagan government for Christians continues, time isn't far when the people of Andhra Pradesh will send CM and his family to Jerusalem," BJP's Andhra Pradesh co-in-charge, Sunil Deodhar said. He further added, "This is anti - secularism."

Rajnath Singh applauds party workers, says they added new chapter in Indian political history

Lucknow (UP), Aug 23 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday hailed the party workers for the mammoth win of BJP in Lok Sabha elections. Applauding the party workers, he said that they added a new chapter in Indian political history. "BJP won 303 seats alone and you know how powerful is '3 Nought 3', it means God has given an indication. I am Defence Minister, that's why remembering weapons," said Singh.

Neither I nor my father is corrupt: Karti Chidambaram

New Delhi, Aug 23 (ANI): Former finance minister P Chidambaram's son Karti Chidambaram met his father on Friday. After meeting, Karti informed that he didn't discussed anything related to court's proceedings. Karti reacted on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement in France that no corrupt man will be spared and said that neither him nor his father is corrupt.

Siddaramaiah accuses Devegowda of BJP coming into power in Karnataka

Bengaluru, Aug 23 (ANI): Former chief minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah on Friday said that former prime minister HD Devegowda is responsible for BJP to come in power again in Karnataka. He also said that HD Kumaraswamy and Gowda were responsible for the defeat of Congress in Karnataka. Earlier, devegowda had held Siddaramaiah responsible for the collapse of the Congress- Janata Dal (Secular) coalition government in the state.

INX media scam: Tejashwi Yadav accuses CBI, ED for 'working like BJP cell'

Patna (Bihar), Aug 23 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav spoke to media persons on former finance minister P Chidambaram's involvement in INX Media scam. Yadav said, "For a long time we have been saying that CBI and ED are working like BJP's party cell. Opposition leaders are being targeted. This is all political vendetta and they are targeting all the Opposition leaders. We trust our judiciary and I am sure justice will be done. It is really sad to see how BJP started negative politics."

Onions, tomatoes price surge after flood situation in Maharashtra

Nashik (Maharashtra), Aug 23 (ANI): With Maharashtra districts of Kolhapur, Sangli and Satara reeling under floods, Nashik vegetable markets have been witnessing onions and tomatoes price hike. Onions and tomatoes soaring prices as the produce has been damaged in the floods or a number of trucks and tempos are stuck in disaster-affected areas. Several states of the country are facing flood situation and it's after effects.

Article 370: Opposition protests outside Kejriwal's office, demands congratulatory resolution

New Delhi, Aug 23 (ANI): BJP-Akali Dal MLAs staged protest outside Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal's office on August 23. They sat on 'dharna' outside the office. These MLAs wanted introduce congratulatory resolution on revocation of Article 370 but were not allowed. While speaking to ANI, one of the Opposition leaders said, "We wanted to introduce congratulatory resolution on revocation of Article 370, we weren't allowed to do so. I have been suspended for entire session and MS Sirsa was marshalled out."

Current global GDP growth is 3.2%, probably going to revised downwards: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, Aug 23 (ANI): While addressing the press conference in Delhi on current global economic situation, Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman said, "Just to give you briefly a picture of what is happening globally. The current projected global GDP growth is of about 3.2 % and probably is going to be even revised downwards." Over the last few weeks, the Finance Minister had chaired a series of meeting with the industry leaders, bank representatives, ministry officials and PSU chiefs to understand the issues affecting the economy.

I stand with Prime Minister on decision of revoking Article 370: Isha Koppikar

Mumbai, Aug 23 (ANI): Bollywood actress, Isha Koppikar said the decision to revoke Article 370 was great and she stands with Prime Minister on this decision. While speaking to ANI, "I stand with the PM on this decision. I am feeling proud about abrogation of Article 370. Prime Minister has thought a lot about it and then has taken the decision." She also added, "I am with every citizen of India. I am against every person who stands against India."

For me 'INFRA' means alliance between India, France: PM Modi

Paris (France), Aug 23 (ANI): While addressing Indian community at UNESCO, headquarters in Paris, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Today in the 21st century, we talk of INFRA. I would like to say that for me it is IN+FRA, which means the alliance between India and France."

Massive fire engulfs Ludhiana's cycle market

Ludhiana (Punjab), Aug 23 (ANI): A massive fire broke out at a cycle market area in Punjab's Ludhiana on August 23. Fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the flames. No casualties have been reported so far. Further investigation is underway. More details are awaited.

In last 5 years, we set goals which were earlier considered impossible to fulfill: PM Modi

Paris (France), Aug 23 (ANI): While addressing Indian community at UNESCO, headquarters in Paris, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "I have come to a nation of football lovers, you very well know the importance of a goal, that is the ultimate achievement. In last 5 years, we set goals which were earlier considered impossible to fulfill."

Flower business affected due to flood-situation in Assam

Guwahati (Assam), Aug 23 (ANI): Flood-situation in Assam affected the festive season in the state. The flower market is also facing the drawback of flood. People usually decorate their houses with colourful flowers and also use them in rituals. Flower business in Assam blooms during rainy season and flower merchants earn good amount but this year flowers are lying unsold. Markets in the state seem to be less crowded this year.

6 dead after wall of Loknath Temple collapses in Kolkata

North 24 Parganas (West Bengal), Aug 23 (ANI): At least 6 people died after a wall of Loknath Temple collapsed in West Bengal on August 23. The incident took place in Kachua, North 24 Parganas in Kolkata, where people gathered to celebrate Janmashtami. Several people were injured in the incident. The injured people have been shifted at a local hospital. Furthers details are awaited.