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Committed to work for development of people of J-K, Ladakh: Mukesh Ambani

Mumbai, Aug 12 (ANI): While addressing at the 42nd Annual General Meeting (Post-IPO) of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) in Mumbai on August 12, Chairman and Managing Director of RIL, Mukesh Ambani said, "Responding to the call of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we stand committed to the needs of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in all their developmental needs. You will see several announcements for the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in the coming days."

Any bilateral match with Pak will have to get clearance from govt: Kiren Rijiju

New Delhi, Aug 12 (ANI): Minister of State Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju commented on the upcoming match with Pakistan in their Davis Cup tie that is scheduled to be held in Islamabad and said any bilateral match with Pak will have to get clearance from government. Indian team's Davis Cup tie is scheduled to be held in Islamabad, Pakistan on September 14 and 15. While speaking to ANI, Kiren Rijiju said, "Any bilateral match with Pak will have to get clearance from government but if it's a multilateral event organised by international bodies then we can't take our own isolated stand."

Wrestler Babita Phogat, father Mahavir Singh Phogat join BJP

New Delhi, Aug 12 (ANI): Wrestler Babita Phogat and her father Mahavir Singh Phogat joined Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on August 12. They joined BJP in the presence of Minister of State Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju. Later, they met with BJP national working president JP Nadda. While speaking to ANI, wrestler Babita Phogat said, "I am a huge fan of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and I am impressed by his work"

Eid-ul-Adha: CM Amarinder Singh hosts lunch for Kashmiri students

Chandigarh, Aug 12 (ANI): Chief Minister of Punjab, Captain Amarinder Singh hosted lunch for 80 Kashmiri students on August 12. On the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, the Chief Minister invited students from various universities of the state for lunch. People across the nation are celebrating the festival with great zeal.

Bollywood celebs enjoy football match in Mumbai

Mumbai, Aug 12 (ANI): Abhishek Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor and several Bollywood celebrities were spotted kicking off football match at Jamnabai Narsee Playground. Aparshakti Khurana and TV celebrity Karan Wahi also joined the team for a friendly football match. Stars were seen doing warm up session. Sweating it out in the sun, the boys teamed up and got cracking on the field. While the film personalities were dressed in blue, the opposite team was spotted in red.

Fire engulfed at Vessel Coastal Jaguar in Visakhapatnam

Onboard, Aug 12 (ANI): Massive fire broke out at Vessel Coastal Jaguar on August 12. 29 crew members of Offshore Support Vessel Coastal Jaguar jumped into water. At least 28 people were rescued by Indian Coast Guard. Search operation for one missing crew is underway. Cause of fire yet to be ascertained.

Eid-ul-Adha: BSF exchanges sweets with Border Guards Bangladesh

Fulbari (WB), Aug 12 (ANI): On occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, Border Security Force (BSF) exchanged sweets with Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) at Indo-Bangladesh border on August 12. People are celebrating the festival across the nation. On this auspicious occasion, Muslims offer prayers at the mosque, sacrifice goats, wear new clothes and greet each other.

1 dead, several injured after overhead water tank collapse in Gujarat's Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Aug 12 (ANI): An overhead water tank collapsed in Bopal area of Gujarat's Ahmedabad on August 12. 1 dead while several injured in the incident so far. Also, 4 people have been rescued. More details are awaited.

India-China relationship has unique place in global politics: EAM Jaishankar

Beijing (China), Aug 12 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Beijing on Monday said that India-China relationship has a unique place in global politics. While addressing the conference, he said, "India-China relationship has a unique place in global politics. Two years ago our leaders recognised that reality and reached a consensus in Astana that at a time of global uncertainty India-China relationship should be a factor of stability and to ensure that it was important that differences between us, if any, should not become disputes." EAM Jaishankar is on a three-day visit to China.

Watch: Crocodile lands on roof of house in flood-affected Karnataka

Belgaum (Karnataka), Aug 12 (ANI): A crocodile was spotted in flood-affected residential area in Karnataka's Belgaum on August 12. Animal landed on the top of a house in flood-affected Raybag taluk of Belgaum. Several crocodiles have been rescued from various states during flood. Various teams have been deployed in all flood affected areas to rescue animals stranded in flood.

Jio ready to take away cost of running start-up towards cloud, connectivity infrastructure: Mukesh Ambani

Mumbai, Aug 12 (ANI): While addressing at the 42nd Annual General Meeting (Post-IPO) of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) in Mumbai on August 12, Chairman and Managing Director of RIL, Mukesh Ambani said, "80% of the cost of running a start-up goes towards cloud and connectivity infrastructure. Jio is ready to take away that cost by making cloud and connectivity infrastructure absolutely free for start-ups. Our intention is to start this service from January 01, 2020."

'Mission Mangal' cast spotted at airport in Mumbai

Mumbai, Aug 12(ANI): The ensemble cast of 'Mission Mangal' was spotted at Mumbai airport. With just a couple of days to go for the release of 'Mission Mangal', the star cast is keeping up the enthusiasm alive for the viewers. Akshay Kumar who is playing pivotal role in the film was captured in grey outfit along with Tapsee Pannu donned her look in red floral dress.The film narrates the tale of India's first successful mars mission 'Mangalyaan'. Cast posed for the camera. Produced by Cape of Good Films, Hope Productions, and Fox Star Studios, the film is scheduled to land in theatres on August 15.

Eid-ul-Adha: It's our responsibility to facilitate people on every festival, says Rajouri SSP

Rajouri (J-K), Aug 12 (ANI): The festival of Eid-ul-Adha is being celebrated by the Muslim community around the world on August 12. They celebrate this day by sacrificing a male goat as the symbol of sacrifice. On this auspicious occasion, Muslims offered Eid-ul-Adha prayers at the mosque in J-K's Rajouri. While speaking to ANI, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of Rajouri Yougal Kumar said, "It is our responsibility to facilitate people on every festival and in last two days we eased restrictions so people could celebrate. There are no restrictions today." The Muslim families feast on the goat's meat and also distribute it to the poor and needy people.

Eid-ul-Adha: Women offer 'namaz' in Srinagar amid tensions in the state

Srinagar (JandK), Aug 12 (ANI): Several women gathered in Srinagar to offer 'namaz' on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha on August 12. Despite curfew, people are coming out of their houses to offer prayers and to celebrate the holy festival. The curfew imposed in Jammu and Kashmir has been relaxed at several places in the region. Thousands of Muslims gathered at various mosques in different states to offer prayers on the occasion.

Statement of P Chidambaram on Article 370 is provocative: RS Prasad

Patna (Bihar), Aug 12 (ANI): P Chidambaram on August 11 said that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would not have 'snatched away' the special status from Jammu and Kashmir if it had been a Hindu-dominated state. While speaking to ANI on the subject, Union law and Justice Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said, "This statement of P Chidambaram is very irresponsible as it is a very provocative statement. Isn't this a fact that in last 70 years, thousands of people have been killed in Kashmir in which Muslims are also included?" "The decision of scrapping Article 370 is in the benefit of people and development of the country," he added.

Watch: House, shop collapse as flash flood hits Uttarakhand's Chamoli

Chamoli (Uttarakhand), Aug 12 (ANI): A house collapsed as flash flood hit Lankhi village's Vikas Khand Ghat in Uttarakhand's Chamoli. Flood caused due to incessant rains in the area. Several shops also destroyed due to the flash flood. State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) team has been rushed to the spot for rescue operation.

Kerala floods: Called PM Modi, asked for support from Centre, says Rahul Gandhi

Kozhikode (Kerala), Aug 12 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and his party members met flood victims and distributed relief material to them in Kerala's Kozhikode. While addressing a gathering at a relief camp on August 12, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said, "As your Member of Parliament (MP), I called Kerala Chief Minister and requested him to help here as aggressively as possible. I also called the Prime Minister and explained to him the tragedy that has taken place here and the need for support from the Centre."

Tricolour, badges in huge demand ahead of Independence Day

Kanpur (UP), Aug 12 (ANI): Ahead of Independence Day, Indian flags, badges and other items are in huge demand. With the increase in demand, shopkeepers offered tricolour, badges for sale in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur. They also offered hair bands, t-shirts, caps and other items. The nation will celebrate its 73rd Independence Day on August 15.

Watch: People risking their lives to cross swollen stream in MP's Barwani

Barwani (MP), Aug 12 (ANI): People are risking their lives and are crossing swollen stream in Madhya Pradesh's Barwani on August 11. The stream was swollen due to incessant rains. Various parts of the country are submerged due to flood.

Reliance to launch Jio Fibre services commercially across India from Sep 05: Mukesh Ambani

Mumbai, Aug 12 (ANI): While addressing at the 42nd Annual General Meeting (Post-IPO) of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) in Mumbai on August 12, Chairman and Managing Director of RIL, Mukesh Ambani said, "From starting September 05, 2019, we are launching Jio Fibre services commercially across India." "Jio Fibre tariff plan to start from Rs 700 per month," Ambani added.