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In a first, women officers to lead Independence Day parade in Naxal-hit Dantewada

Dantewada (Chhattisgarh), Aug 13 (ANI): In a first, the Independence Day parade in Naxal-hit Dantewada region of Chhattisgarh will be led by a female platoon of Bastariya Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and 'Danteshwari Ladake'. The parade will be led by a 30-member all women Anti-Naxal Commando Unit which also includes surrendered women Naxals. The commander of 'Danteshwari Ladake', Dineshwari Nand said the inclusion of surrendered women Naxals in the Independence Day parade is very significant and it will inspire women Naxals to be a part of mainstream.

'Dream Girl' cast launches trailer in Mumbai

Mumbai, Aug 13 (ANI): Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana's upcoming movie 'Dream Girl' trailer has been launched. In the trailer, actor is seen playing female mythological characters for local stage shows and also he picks a 'dial a friend' job where he speaks to people as Puja. Helmed by Raaj Shaandilyaa and produced by Ekta Kapoor, film promises to be a laugh riot."I always tried to choose different subject lines which were not usually discussed in India. Doing so, will bring confidence and courage of doing something out of the box", said Khurrana.Ayushmann Khurrana is currently basking in the glory of his Best Actor National Award win for 2018 film 'Andhadhun' while his film 'Badhaai Ho' was named Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment. 'Dream Girl' is slated to release on Sep13.

Tiger falls into well in MP's Kanti, rescue operation underway

Katni (Madhya Pradesh), Aug 13 (ANI): A tiger fell into a well in Madhya Pradesh's Katni on August 13. The incident took place in Pipariyakala village of Barhi area. Forest Department team is present at the spot. Rescue operation is underway.

K'taka floods: Rescue operation is underway in Hampi, informs Air Marshal SK Ghotia

Belgavi (Karnataka), Aug 13 (ANI): Speaking on Karnataka flood situation, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Training Command Air Marshal SK Ghotia informed that rescue operation is underway in Hampi since August 08. Air Marshal AK Ghotia said, "Rescue operations are underway since August 08. Currently, operations are underway in Hampi, people are being rescued and being taken to Vijayanagar. We have appointed the base commander of Belagavi Air Force camp as the task force commander."

Manmohan Singh files nomination for Rajya Sabha as Congress candidate from Jaipur

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Aug 13 (ANI): Former prime minister Manmohan Singh filed his nomination for Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan's Jaipur on August 13. He has filed his nomination as Congress candidate. Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot and other local Congress party leaders were also present.

Police should prepare themselves for changing challenges: CM Gehlot

Jaipur (Rajasthan), August 13 (ANI): In a meeting to review the law and order situation in the state, organized at Chief Minister's office in Jaipur, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said that Rajasthan Police should change its image and work with the mission to become number one police force in the country. He said that in the changing social environment the nature of crime is also changing. So it is big challenge to effectively curb these crimes. Police officer should adopt new technology and methods to increase their work efficiency. Addressing the meeting Gehlot said that Khap Panchayat, Honour Killing, Inter-Caste marriages and in other sensitive issues related with social malpractices, police can make aware and educate the society to control large number of crimes. In the meeting Chief Minister also invited suggestions in relation to improve police functioning from the police officers present at the meeting.

Full dress rehearsal held in J-K's Rajouri ahead of 73rd Independence Day

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir), Aug 13 (ANI): Various contingents of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP), National Cadet Corps (NCC) among others took part in the full dress rehearsal in Rajouri district ahead of 73rd Independence Day celebrations. The event was held at District Police Line where Additional Deputy Commissioner of Rajouri Sher Singh hoisted the flag and took salute from the contingents.

Will bring better policy to make Rajasthan a solar energy hub: CM Gehlot

Jaipur (Rajasthan), August 13 (ANI): Addressing the review meeting on development of renewable energy sector in the state organized at his office in Jaipur, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said that State Government is determined to make Rajasthan a solar hub. For this a better policy will be brought soon, which will be in the interest of the state as well as beneficial to the consumer. Chief Minister said that today Rajasthan is the leading state in the country in the field of solar and wind energy. Chief Minister also emphasised that necessary efforts will be made in coming five years to generate additional ten thousand megawatts of power from this sector. In this direction, the state government is going to bring a new solar and wind energy policy. He suggested the officials to make such provisions in the new policy, so that more solar plants should develop in the state in a short period of time and attract new investment for solar parks.

Article 370 is completely unconstitutional, says Priyanka Gandhi

Sonbhadra (UP), Aug 13 (ANI): Congress General Secretary for Uttar Pradesh (East), Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday said in the manner in which Centre has been passed the resolution of Article 370 is completely unconstitutional. "It s against all the principles of democracy and there are rules to be followed when such things are done, which were not followed by the Centre," she added.

Fake Twitter handles spreading 'disaffection' being tackled legally: JandK Govt

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), Aug 13 (ANI): Rohit Kansal, Principal Secretary of Planning Commission, Jammu and Kashmir told ANI reporter that due cognisance has been taken of all fake twitter handles which creates disaffection. While speaking to ANI, Kansal said, "Due cognisance has been taken of all the fake Twitter handles and of any items which create disaffection. It is being tackled at the appropriate level legally, procedurally and through appropriate measures."

Locals offer prayers to God Ayyanarappan in TN's Viluppuram

Viluppuram (Tamil Nadu), Aug 13 (ANI): Locals of Keezhputhupattu village in Tamil Nadu's Viluppuram offered prayers to God Ayyanarappan. They gathered at Manjaneeswarar Ayyappan Temple. This temple is believed to be 900-year-old. It is believed that after sun sets, Deity goes around the world on his white horse to protect his followers. People prayed him to get rid of bad habits and relief from diseases.

Sonbhadra massacre: Priyanka Gandhi meets kin of victims

Varanasi (UP), Aug 13 (ANI): Congress General Secretary for Uttar Pradesh (East), Priyanka Gandhi Vadra met the families of the victims in UP's Sonbhadra who were killed in firing over a land dispute on July 17. The Sonbhadra firing took place where the village head went to take possession of his land purchased two years ago. However, he met with opposition from the villagers, which triggered the firing allegedly by his aides leading to 10 deaths.

Independence Day: Javadekar releases patriotic song 'Watan'

New Delhi, Aug 13 (ANI): As Independence Day around the corner, Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar dedicated a new patriotic music video 'Watan' to the nation on August 13. Recorded in the enthralling voice of renowned Indian singer, Javed Ali, the song both lyrically and visually outlines the beauty and might of India. Speaking on the occasion, Javadekar said, "On the occasion of this August 15, the Doordarshan and Prasar Bharti have prepared this amazing song. This is a beautiful rendition by Javed Ali. People will enjoy this song during the Independence Day celebration. I am delighted to release this song today."

Maharashtra floods: Death toll mounts to 43 in 5 districts

Kolhapur/Rajapur (Maharashtra), Aug 13 (ANI): The flood situation in several districts of Maharashtra remained critical. Personnel of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) saved the life of a goat and rescued it from the flood water in Maharashtra's Kolhapur. NDRF teams are also carrying fodder with them for affected animals. Meanwhile, relief materials were distributed in flood affected areas by the rescue team in Maharashtra's Rajapur on August 12. Death toll due to flood in all five districts of Pune division including Sangli, Kolhapur, Satara, Pune and Solapur rose to 43. Three people are still missing and 4,74,226 people have been evacuated from 584 villages. 596 temporary shelter camps have been set up for evacuated people. As per the information given by Defence PRO, "Deinduction of some of the teams has started. Most are now involved in distributing relief material and medicines. 2.5 tons of rations delivered to villages of Rajapur and Rajapur Wadi. Medical camp doctors along

Jewellery worth crores robbed from bank in Haryana's Panipat

Panipat (Haryana), Aug 13 (ANI): Robbers broke into the strong room of Punjab and Sind Bank in Haryana's Panipat. They robbed the jewellery worth crores and damaged 6 lockers. Robbers entered the strong room by cutting the roof slab. Police officials reached at the site and a case has been registered.

K'taka floods: We do face difficulties but our pilots are well-trained, says Air Marshal SK Ghotia

Belgavi (Karnataka), Aug 13 (ANI): Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Training Command Air Marshal SK Ghotia informed about the difficulties that the pilots face while rescuing people from flood affected areas. While speaking to ANI, Air Marshal SK Ghotia said, "We do face difficulties but our pilots are efficient and are very well-trained. For instance, an NDRF personnel was stuck in a tree after the boat he was in capsized, we then launched a helicopter to help that single person and saved him."

Want same bonhomie we had with people in 70s-80s: Army Chief on Kashmir situation

New Delhi, Aug 13 (ANI): Army Chief General Bipin Rawat informed that if the adversary wishes to active the LoC, then it is his choice, Army is always prepared. While speaking to ANI, General Bipin Rawat said, "If the adversary wants to activate the LoC, that's his choice. Everybody does precautionary deployment; we should not get too concerned about it. As far as the Army and other services are concerned, we have to be always prepared." He added, "The bonhomie we had with people in the 70s-80s, we want the same again. We were deployed there, and we used to meet without guns, and if everything goes well, we will again meet without guns."

If in Kanpur, try these epic tricolor sweets this Independence Day

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 13 (ANI): As India is all set to commemorate its 73rd Independence Day, it is time to celebrate this occasion with full fervour on August 15. There is high demand for tricolour sweets in the market. A sweet shop in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur is selling several varieties of tricolour sweets for its customers. Desserts include Tiranga Kaju Roll, Tiranga Watermelon and others. Customers are happy and excited to celebrate this auspicious occasion with unique varieties of sweets and desserts.

7 Indian fishermen apprehended by Sri Lankan Navy

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu), Aug 13 (ANI): The Sri Lankan Navy apprehended seven Indian fishermen in Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram on August 13. They were apprehended near Delft Island and further taken to Kangesanthurai naval camp. The Sri Lankan Navy also seized one country made boat which was allegedly used for poaching in the Sri Lankan territorial waters. Straying of Indian and Sri Lankan fishermen into each other's waters is a recurrent problem as territories on the sea are not clearly demarcated. While speaking to ANI, State Secretary of Tamil Nadu Fisher Work Federation, CR Senthilvel said, "Today, seven of Indian fishermen who were undertaking fishing activity near Delft Island have been detained by the Sri Lankan Navy. They are being interrogated but we really don't know that why our innocent fishermen are being detained every often. Our fishermen are detained and this trend continued unabated."

Kerala floods: CM Vijayan chairs meeting with officials as death toll mounts to 88

Wayanad (Kerala), Aug 13 (ANI): Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan held meeting with the state ministers over flood situation in Kerala's Wayanad on August 13. Principal Secretary and other district officials were also present in the meeting. The flood situation in Kerala has worsened, with lakhs of people displaced and humans and animals have died. Around, 88 people have died in 14 districts of Kerala since August 08 due to floods. At least, 40 people are also reported missing in the state.