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Took strong decisions within 75 days of forming new Govt: PM Modi

Paris (France), Aug 23 (ANI): PM Narendra Modi informed within 75 days of the new government coming to power all important and strong decisions were taken including terrorism, corruption and many more. PM Modi while addressing the Indian community at UNESCO HQ in Paris said, "In new India, the way in which action is being taken against corruption, nepotism, loot of people's money, terrorism, this has never happened before. Within 75 days of the new Government coming to power, we took many strong decisions." Prime Minister Modi is on his first leg of a three-nation tour to France, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain.

4 dead, 27 injured after wall collapses at Loknath Temple in Kolkata

North 24 Parganas (West Bengal), Aug 23 (ANI): Atleast four people died while twenty seven others sustained injuries after a portion of a wall of Loknath Temple collapsed on August 23. The incident took place in Kachua, North 24 Parganas in Kolkata, where people gathered to celebrate Janmashtami. The injured people have been shifted at a local hospital in the district. Furthers details are awaited.

PM Modi meets his French counterpart Edouard Charles Philippe in Paris

Paris (France), Aug 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met France Prime Minister Edouard Charles Philippe on August 23 in Paris. He is on his first leg of the three-nation tour to France, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain. PM Modi is also scheduled to address the Indian diaspora in Paris and inaugurate a memorial for the Indian victims of the Air India crashes at Nid D'Aigle.

Manmohan Singh takes oath as Rajya Sabha member from Rajasthan

New Delhi, Aug 23 (ANI): Former prime minister and Congress leader Dr Manmohan Singh took oath as Rajya Sabha member from Rajasthan on August 23 in Delhi. Top Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul, Ghulam Nabi Azad and Anand Sharma were among those, who were present during the oath taking ceremony in the chairman's chamber. The oath was administered by Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu. Singh returned to the Rajya Sabha after a brief gap since his retirement from the Upper House on June 14 this year.

Investor confidence is at historic high: Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy

Gorakhpur (UP), Aug 23 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, CM Yogi Adityanath and industrialist NR Narayana Murthy attended the convocation ceremony of Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology in Gorakhpur. Speaking at the event, Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy said, "Our economy is growing at 6 to 7 percent this year. India has become the software development centre of the world. Our foreign exchange reserve has crossed 400 billion dollars. Investor confidence is at a historic high.

Rajnath Singh pays tribute to jawans at War Memorial in Lucknow

Lucknow (UP), Aug 23 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Lucknow's War Memorial on August 23. He paid tribute to jawans, who laid down their lives for the country post-Independence. Singh also signed visitor's dairy and gave his remark on it. Defense Minister is on a three-day visit in Lucknow. During his stay at Lucknow, the local MPs will participate in various programmes of BJP cadre and other social activities.

After first 10 yrs under globalised Indian context, we're looking at new economy: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, Aug 23 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman attended an event to celebrate 10 yrs of Competition Law Enforcement in Delhi on August 23. While addressing the people there, Sitharaman said, "After first 10 years under the globalised Indian context, you're looking at new economy and therefore, from today I would think Competition Commissioners getting it to CCI 2.0."

Several leaders pay tribute to former LS speaker Balram Jakhar on his birth anniversary

New Delhi, Aug 23 (ANI): Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla paid floral tribute to former Lok Sabha speaker Balram Jakhar on August 23 in Parliament. Today is the birth anniversary of Jakhar. Congress leaders Ghulam Nabi Azad and Sunil Kumar Jakhar also paid tribute to him. Indira Gandhi-led Congress party nominated Balram Jakhar, a debutante Lok Sabha MP, the Speaker in 1980. Jakhar remained the Speaker for two terms-from 1980 to 1984 and again from 1984 to 1989. He was a two-term Punjab Assembly member before he was elected to the Lok Sabha in 1980.

Devotees throng Krishna Mandir to celebrate 'Janmashtami'

Lalitpur (Nepal), Aug 23 (ANI): Devotees thronged Krishna Mandir at Patan Durbar Square in Nepal's Lalitpur on the occasion of Janmashtami on August 23. 'Janmashtami' is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the 8th avatar of Lord Vishnu.

Economy is in dire stage: Kapil Sibal

New Delhi, Aug 23 (ANI): Targeting the central government over the slow down economic situation of the country, Congress Leader, Kapil Sibal said, "We have been telling them the economy is in dire stage, actually bringing in the GST without understanding. The consequences are going to be of uniform rate but they put up the multiple rates which brought down the revenues that are to be collected through GST. Base may have increased but the revenues have come down. Industries are in trouble, private sector is crying and automobile sector is finished. Which sector is doing well in this country?"

'We have to shun jingoism,' says Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy

Gorakhpur (UP), Aug 23 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, CM Yogi Adityanath and industrialist NR Narayana Murthy attended the convocation ceremony of Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology in Gorakhpur. Speaking at the event, Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy said, "Our government has to become more citizen-friendly and remove obstacles to entrepreneurs to create larger and larger number of jobs. Our economic policies have to be less populist and more based on expertise. We have to shun jingoism. While it's easy to drape ourselves in our national flag and shout 'Mera Bharat Mahan' or 'Jai Ho', it is difficult to practice values."

Haryana Assembly polls: CM Khattar holds roadshow in Panipat

Panipat (Haryana), Aug 23 (ANI): Chief Minister of Haryana Manohar Lal Khattar held a roadshow in Haryana's Panipat on August 23. Ahead of Haryana Assembly polls 2019, Khattar kicked off his 'Jan Ashirwad Yatra' from Panchkula's Kalka on August 18. Haryana Assembly polls will be held in November 2019. He is targeting to cover 90 assemblies of the state during his 22-day journey till September 8 to seek blessings from the people.

I'll surrender before court, not police: Mokama MLA Anant Singh

Bihar, Aug 23 (ANI): Independent MLA from Mokama, Anant Singh, who has been absconding after police seized an AK-47 rifle and hand grenade from his residence on August 16 said that he will surrender himself before the Court not police. "I will not surrender before the police, I will surrender the court. I trust the judiciary."

Officials set up health camp for Baiga tribals in Chhattisgarh's Kawardha

Kawardha (Chhattisgarh), Aug 23 (ANI): Health Department officials set up health camp for Baiga tribals living on mountains situated in jungle of Chhattisgarh's Kawardha district. 33 patients have been treated at the camp till now. While speaking to ANI, Collector of Kawardha District, Awanish Kumar Sharan said, "Village is based in such a terrain that villagers have no access to health services, so health camp was set up there by officials of Health Department to lend medical aid to villagers. We'll try to construct roads for the villagers."

Unprecedented situation for govt in 70 years: Niti Aayog VC on liquidity crisis

New Delhi, Aug 23 (ANI): In an interactive session of 'Mindmine Summit 2019,' Vice Chairman of National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog Rajiv Kumar said, "If government recognises problem is in the financial sector, this is unprecedented situation for government from last 70 years have not faced this sort of liquidity situation where entire financial sector is in churn and nobody trusts anybody else."

Police seizes cigarettes worth Rs 10 lakh being sold illegally in AP's Vijayawada

Vijayawada (AP), Aug 23 (ANI): Cigarettes worth Rs 10 lakh were seized during search operations by taskforce police on Aug 22 in Vijayawada within the purview city police commissionerate. The cigarettes were being sold illegally, without necessary permissions.

This Gujarat's university asks students to plant saplings as 'punishment'

Surat (Gujarat), Aug 23 (ANI): This Gujarat's university came up with a unique kind of punishment for its students. They asked students to plant saplings as punishment. This kind of practice indeed is good for environment. One of the professors of the university said, "Due to some reason or the other, students do get punished. So, we thought instead of a punishment, students must be asked to plant saplings. It'll be good for the environment."

US Envoy at UN meeting slams Pakistan, China for discriminating against religious freedom

New York, Aug 23 (ANI): United Nation met on safety of religious minorities' on August 23 slammed China and Pakistan for discrimination against religious minorities. US Envoy for International Religious Freedom Sam Brownback said, "In Pakistan, religious minorities continue to suffer from prosecution either at hands of non-state elements or through discriminatory laws and practices. We remain deeply concerned about the Chinese government escalating widespread and undue restrictions on religious freedom in China. We urge the Chinese government to respect the human rights and fundamental freedoms of everyone in that nation."

Devotees offer prayers on the occasion of 'Janmashtami'

Bengaluru (Karnataka) / Mathura (UP), Aug 23 (ANI): 'Krishna Janmashtami' celebrated across the nation on August 23. Devotees flocked to ISKCON temple to offer prayers in Bengaluru. Meanwhile, temples in Mathura illuminated on the special occasion. 'Janmashtami' is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the 8th avatar of Lord Vishnu.

Hyderabad's 12-year-old prodigy develops smart dustbin after getting inspiration from 'Swachh Bharat Mission'

Hyderabad (Telangana), Aug 23 (ANI): A 12-year-old prodigy has developed a smart dustbin after getting inspired by the 'Swachh Bharat Mission' program in Hyderabad. While the 12-year-old Mohd Hasan himself is an eighth standard student, he takes classes for Civil, Mechanical and Electronic engineering students of Masters and Bachelor levels. While speaking to ANI, Mohd Hasan said, "One day I was watching the 'Swachh Bharat' campaign program and inspired by that I made a Smart Dustbin. Whenever the dustbin gets filled, the display outside will show and when the dustbin gets totally filled up then it will send a message to the Municipal Corporation to come and pick up the dustbin," Speaking more about the dustbin, Hasan added, "This dustbin has a Wi-Fi module, ultrasonic sensors, servo motor, an LCD, sensor and buzzer." The ultrasonic sensors measure the amount of garbage in the dustbin while the LCD displays the quantity to the owners. The Wi-Fi module comes into use when the dustbin is