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Bilateral trade between India, Estonia growing and stands at US$172 million: Venkaiah Naidu

Tallinn (Estonia), Aug 22 (ANI): While addressing at India-Estonia Business Forum in Estonia's Tallinn, Vice President Venkaiah Naidu said, "The bilateral trade between India and Estonia is growing and stands at US$172 million at present. Bilateral investments are however at a nascent level. There is great scope for deepening our engagement across sectors and for enhancing trade and investment in both directions. We encourage Indian companies to establish operations in Estonia, taking advantage of technology, cyber security and e-governance expertise. We encourage Indian companies to consider Estonia as a launch pad for European and Nordic-Baltic markets". Earlier, Naidu was accorded with Guard of Honour upon his arrival in Estonia's Tallinn on August 21.

Photography exhibition teaches power of lens to slum youth in Mumbai

Mumbai, Aug 22 (ANI): The power of lens has opened up several new opportunities for youngsters of slum areas in Mumbai. A photo exhibition was held at Shari Academy of Professional Photography in Mumbai on August 21. The exhibition featured mesmerising photographs clicked by students of Salaam Bombay Media Academy. From a little child peeking out of a blue window to a statuesque vintage car, from a sepia tinted labyrinth of stairs to an electric blue winding stairway, these images depict a city that is larger than life. The photo exhibition will continue till August 23. The images in exhibition were captured by youngsters who are residents of Mumbai's slum areas and studying in BMC schools. Surrounded by multiple challenges, they lack the financial support and skill training to pursue passion like photography. A group of students from Salaam Bombay Media Academy are getting training under expert photographers from Shari Academy. The exhibition has provided students a platform of expres

'Phir milengey!' says outgoing French envoy to India Alexandre Ziegler in Delhi

New Delhi, Aug 22 (ANI): Outgoing French Ambassador to India Alexandre Ziegler hosted a tight-knit farewell reception in the national capital on August 21 wherein he outlined that India and France have accomplished good work together. In his farewell speech at the French Embassy Alexandre Ziegler said, "Beyond diplomatic slogans, I would also like to say how deeply I believe in the almost existential nature of our Indo-French relationship. Of course, there are economic and strategic interests for France in this country and they are huge." "But there's far more than this. If we are friends, I was going to say allies and not just partners, it is because we share the same vision of the world," he added. "The markers on which we had built our international system over 70 years are falling apart before our very eyes or are deeply challenged-values like democracy, adherence to international law, multilateralism, desire to cooperate together when we need to face the new challenges of world,

Family history of diabetes associated with increased bone mineral density: Study

New Delhi, Aug 22 (ANI): The history of first-degree family members with diabetes is linked to increased bone mineral density (BMD) as well as to insulin resistance, suggests a study. The study was published in Menopause-the journal of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS). "This study shows an association between a family history of diabetes and increased bone density in postmenopausal women. This finding may be related to higher insulin levels in these women with a hereditary predisposition to diabetes because insulin has a bone-building effect," says Dr Stephanie Faubion, NAMS medical director. Because patients with Type 2 diabetes are at an increased risk of fracture, understanding the early pathophysiology of altered BMD could be critical in the development of preventive strategies for diabetic osteoporosis. Although strong evidence has revealed normal to high BMD in most patients with Type 2 diabetes, no data have been published, to date, that demonstrate whether BMD is alt

Will fight my father's case both politically and legally: P Chidambaram's son Karti

Chennai, Aug 22 (ANI): Alleging ruling party's hand in the arrest of his father and former union finance minister P Chidambaram, Karti Chidambaram on August 22 said, "This has been done only to create a spectacle on TV and to tarnish the image of Congress party and the former finance and home minister. This is completely trumped-up case in which he has absolutely no connection. We will fight this out politically and legally. "This is a totally vindictive and malicious act, done by a pliant agency. This is only done to settle political scores. There was absolutely no necessity to have done this," Karti told ANI.

Google Docs gets live edits feature for visually impaired users

New Delhi, Aug 22 (ANI): Google Docs is making it easier for the visually impaired to keep track of real-time updates made by collaborators in a given document with a new feature. A 'Live edits' feature allows users to view a periodically updated summary of changes in a convenient sidebar, according to the official blog. To enable the feature, open the Accessibility settings and check 'Turn on screen reader support' and then select 'Show live edits'.

Security tightens outside ED's Mumbai office ahead of Raj Thackeray's questioning

Mumbai, Aug 22 (ANI): Security has been beefed up outside the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office in Mumbai's Ballard Estate area. Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) Supremo Raj Thackeray will be present for questioning at ED office on August 22. Similar arrangement of security has been made at Shivaji Park near Raj Thackeray's residence to maintain law and order situation. Raj Thackeray has been summoned by the ED in connection with the irregularities in awarding loans. Raj Thackeray was served summons on August 16 to appear at the ED office on August 22. Mumbai Police has barricaded the area near ED office in Ballard Estate.

CM Mamata Banerjee interacts with locals over tea in WB's East Medinipur

East Medinipur (West Bengal), Aug 22 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee made and shared tea with the locals in the East Medinipur district on August 21. She shared the tea with locals at a stall in Duttapur village of East Medinipur's Digha town. Mamata Banerjee can be seen surrounded by several locals as she makes tea for them. She also tweeted about the event and wrote, "Sometimes the little joys in life can make us happy. Making and sharing some nice tea (cha/chai) is one of them. Today, in Duttapur, Digha" In another video shared by her, she can be seen interacting with locals in the area. "Spent some time today interacting with residents of Duttapur village in Digha," Mamata wrote.

Baramulla encounter: Indian Army pays tribute to SPO Billal Ahmad

Baramulla (JandK), Aug 22 (ANI): The Indian Army paid tribute to Special Police Officer (SPO) Billal Ahmad in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on August 21. Billal Ahmad lost his life in an encounter which took place in North Kashmir's Baramulla district. The encounter began at around 7:30 pm on August 20 and continued till next day. Heavy stone-pelting also ensued in the area when the encounter was on. This is the first security operation undertaken by teams of the Indian Army, JandK Police and the CRPF since August 05.

Mika Singh apologises to the country for his performance in Pakistan

Mumbai, Aug 21 (ANI): Bollywood singer Mika Singh said apologised to the country for performing in Pakistan. He said,"It wasn't that I was adamant on performing there, it was a coincidence that I went there and Article370 happened. If I made a mistake, I apologise to the federation and the nation".Earlier, the All India Cine Workers Association (AICWA) issued an official notice seeking a ban on singer Mika Singh after his performance in Pakistan amidst ongoing Indo-Pak tension.

Schools in Jammu are functioning normally: JandK official

Srinagar (JandK), Aug (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir's Information and Public Relations' director, Syed Sehrish Asgar said that all schools in Jammu are functioning normally. "In Valley, attendance in schools ranges from 2-3% in some areas in south and upto 50% in certain areas in north. Some private schools in Srinagar have started their primary classes, all schools in Jammu are functioning normally", said SS Asgar in press conference in Srinagar. She further added that hospitals and banks are functioning normally in all districts of Jammu and Kashmir.

Govt working on diverting Indian share of water flowing to Pakistan

New Delhi, Aug 21 (ANI): Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on August 21 said that Government is prioritizing on diverting Indian share of water flowing to Pakistan to benefit farmers, people and industries. Beyond the Indus Water Treaty a large part of India's share of water goes to Pakistan. "We're working on priority to work out how our share of water that flows to Pakistan can be diverted, for use by our farmers, industries and people," said Minister Shekhawat while talking to ANI.

Several Madrasas reopen in Jammu after revocation of Article 370

Jammu (JandK), Aug 21 (ANI): Several Madrasas were reopened in Jammu after revocation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir. Many students attended the classes. "Things will take some time but we are trying are best come back on track, teachers are trying there best to complete the syllabus" said the student. On August 05, the government passed a resolution in Upper house to remove provisions of Article 370, which provided special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

Revocation of Article 370 will help players in JandK to get facilities from Centre: Mary Kom

New Delhi, Aug 21 (ANI): India's ace boxer and Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament Mary Kom on August 21 commented on abrogation of Article 370. The pugilist feels that the move will help Centre in facilitating sportspersons in the state. "Any athlete from Jammu and Kashmir will get good facility from Centre now. Players will be benefited more and they will perform better for the country. I believe that Centre will provide good infrastructure to them now," said Mary Kom.

Woman behind the wheel creates ruckus in Pune, damages cars

Pune (Maharashtra), Aug 21 (ANI): A woman created ruckus in Pune's Ramnagar Society on early morning of August 20. She hit 3 cars with her vehicle. Police is yet to confirm if the woman was intoxicated. Case is registered against the woman. ACP Pimpri-Chinchwad Ramnath Pokle said, "Today around 6 AM, a woman rammed her vehicle into 3 cars. Cars were damaged. She also misbehaved with locals and police. A case is being registered against her."

Police constable saves man who tried to commit suicide by giving him CPR

Hardoi (UP), Aug 21 (ANI): A police constable in Hardoi saved a man who had tried to commit suicide, by giving him Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).S Kumar, Constable said,"When we reached he had stopped breathing, we gave him CPR due to which he started breathing again. He was taken to a hospital later". Police received a distress call in which a wife stated that her husband locked himself in the room and hanged himself with the ceiling fan.

There is no charge sheet filed by ED or CBI before a competent court: P Chidambaram

New Delhi, Aug 21 (ANI): Congress leader P Chidambaram arrived at All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters in Delhi to address a press conference over his pursuit by CBI and ED in INX Media case. Addressing the media, he said, "I believe that the foundation of a democracy is liberty, most precious article of the constitution is Article 21 that guarantees life and liberty. If I'm asked to choose between life and liberty, I will choose liberty." He further added, "In last 24hrs much has happened, that has caused concern to some and confusion to many. In INX Media case, I've not been accused of any offence nor anyone else including any member of my family. There is no charge sheet filed by either ED or CBI before a competent court." "I was aghast that I was accused of hiding from the law, on the contrary, I was seeking protection of law. My lawyers tell that cases will be listed on Friday. I bow down to orders of SC. I respect law even if it is applied with an unequal hand by prob

No major law and order situation, minor incidents of stone pelting reported in JandK

Srinagar (JandK), Aug 21 (ANI): DIG of Central Kashmir, VK Birdi informed that no major law and order incident was observed in Jammu and Kashmir on August 21. He said, "No major law and order incident observed today. All those areas where relaxation was extended, they also behaved normally. In some pockets, there were stray incidents of stone pelting."

Mortal remains of former Madhya Pradesh CM Gaur reach BJP office

Bhopal (MP), Aug 21 (ANI): Mortal remains of former Chief Minister and senior BJP leader, Babulal Gaur reached BJP party office in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal. He passed away at the age of 89 on August 21. He was admitted to the hospital in a critical condition after his blood pressure dropped. Gaur served as the chief minister of Madhya Pradesh from August 2004 to November 2005. Madhya Pradesh Government has announced 3-day mourning following his demise.

Congress workers hold protest against fuel price hike in Lucknow

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 21 (ANI): Congress workers staged protest in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow over hike in fuel prices in the state. Police detained some protestors to control the agitated crowd. Petrol and diesel got costlier in Uttar Pradesh after state government increased Value Added Tax (VAT).