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Patriotic Rakhis by Muslim man create a buzz in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Aug 12 (ANI): Decked up with a range of colourful rakhis, the shop of Behlim Iqbal has created a buzz in Ahmedabad. Selling rakhis with beautiful messages invoking patriotism scribbled on their covers, the shop is catching the attention of many buyers. As this year Raksha Bandhan and Independence Day are falling on the same day after a period of fifteen years, Iqbal has given his creativity on rakhis a touch of patriotism and communal harmony.Though Raksha Bandhan is a prominent Hindu festival on which sisters tie rakhis on their brother's wrist and wish for their wellbeing and prosperity, Iqbal being a Muslim never fails to reach upto the expectations of his buyers, who really admire the uniqueness of his rakhis. Besides the scribbles on patriotism, Iqbal's Rakhis also carry the message on drug de addiction. It is these small efforts by ordinary people like Iqbal that make a huge difference in future and contribute to strengthening the secular fabric of our countr

Mukesh Ambani announces biggest foreign investment in history of Reliance

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, "I am delighted to announce the biggest foreign investment in the history of Reliance-Saudi Aramco and Reliance have agreed to form a long-term partnership in our Oils to Chemicals (O2C) division."

Maharashtra floods: NH 4 re-opens for vehicular movement in Kolhapur

Kolhapur (Maharashtra), Aug 12 (ANI): The flood situation in Kolhapur district of Maharashtra remained critical. The flood-affected National Highway (NH) 4 re-opened for heavy vehicles and Sport utility vehicle (SUV) at Kolhapur-Sangli Phata on August 12. Earlier, the truck drivers were stuck on road in Maharashtra's Karad for many days due to flood situation in Kolhapur. Around 1,000-2,000 trucks were stuck on the National Highway. The incessant rains have damaged several properties in Kolhapur. Teams from Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and Coast Guard along with the local authorities are still continuing extensive relief efforts in the affected areas. Relief and rescue operations are underway.

Eid-ul-Adha: People throng at mosques to offer 'namaz' in Srinagar amid tight security

Srinagar (JandK), Aug 12 (ANI): More than hundreds of people offered 'namaz' in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar in the morning at Mohalla mosques 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 festival. Leverage has been given in curfew for the festival. Jammu and Kashmir police officials greeted people outside mosque. People across the nation are celebrating the festival with great zeal.

1 dead, several injured in stampede at Ashokdham Temple in Bihar

Lakhisarai (Bihar), Aug 12 (ANI): At least one person died, while several were injured in stampede due to overcrowding at Ashokdham Temple on August 12. The temple is located in Lakhisarai district of Bihar. Police and medical teams rushed to the spot. Further investigation is underway. More details are awaited.

Manipur hosts State-level Judo Championship 2019

Imphal (Manipur), Aug 12 (ANI): Manipur Judo Championship organised State-level Sub- Junior and Cadet Judo Championship. It was a two-day event and was organised at Khuman Lampak Sports Complex. It will also serve as trial selection for National Sub-Junior and Cadet Judo Championship that will also held in Manipur. Around 154 participants including 82 boys participated from all over the state in the championship. It also provided opportunities to budding Judokas to showcase their talent.

Manipur hosts 2nd State Level Invitation Gymnastics Championship 2019

Imphal (Manipur), Aug 12 (ANI): Manipur Gymnastics Association organised 2nd State Level Invitation Gymnastics Championship 2019 in Imphal. It was a two-day event. The aim of the championship was to encourage young aspiring gymnasts. The event saw participation of various neighboring state, including Assam and a total 66 young gymnasts showed their active participation. The championship was organised with motive to develop interest among youth towards gymnastics in Manipur at par with the National and International standard.

Center should act thoughtfully else Kashmir will slip out of our hands: Digvijaya Singh

Sehore (MP), Aug 12 (ANI): Asserting that saving Kashmir is their prime focus, senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh has appealed Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval to act "thoughtfully" or else "Kashmir will slip out of our hands". Referring to an International media report, Singh said, "See what is happening in Kashmir. They've (Government) burnt their hands in fire, saving Kashmir is our primary focus. I appeal to Modi, Amit Shah and Ajit Doval to be careful otherwise we will lose Kashmir."

Eid-ul-Adha: Drones used to keep tab on security in UP's Aligarh

Aligarh (UP), Aug 12 (ANI): The whole nation is celebrating Eid-ul-Adha on August 12. Meanwhile, devotees thronged at Shah Jamal Eidgah in UP's Aligarh to offer 'namaz'. To keep a tab on the security scenario of the devotees, security personnel were deployed and drones were also used for security surveillance at Shah Jamal Eidgah.

Karnataka flood aftermath: Several houses destroyed in Shivamogga

Shivamogga (Karnataka), Aug 12 (ANI): In the wake of incessant rains and overflowing of Tunga River in the state, hundreds of houses were damaged at Rajiv Gandhi Extension and Vidyanagar areas of Karnataka's Shivamogga district. While speaking to ANI, a local said, "No leader has come to see us, neither the CM nor anyone from the Opposition. Though we're getting food, there is no water. Houses are damaged." Around 1,024 villages in 80 talukas of 17 districts have been affected due to the floods caused by incessant rains in the state. 20 National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) teams, 10 Army teams, five Navy teams and two State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) teams are engaged in rescue operations in the state.

Dipped in festive mood, people across country celebrate 'Eid-ul-Adha'

New Delhi/Mumbai/Ajmer (Rajasthan)/Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Aug 12 (ANI): Devotees thronged at mosques to offer prayers on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha. People were seen offering 'namaz' at Delhi's Jama Masjid on August 12. People celebrated Eid-ul-Adha with great zest and zeal in various parts of the country. On this auspicious occasion, Muslims offer prayers at the mosque, sacrifice goats, wear new clothes and greet each other. Later, the Muslim families feast on the goat's meat and also distribute it to the poor and needy people. Eid-al-Adha feast dishes include mutton biryani, mutton keema and bhuni kaleji. Among the desserts there are sheer kurma and kheer.

Politicos celebrate 'Eid-ul-Adha' with full fervor

Bhopal (MP)/ New Delhi/ Rampur (UP), Aug 12 (ANI): Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan and his son Abdullah Azam Khan offered 'namaz' at Idgah in UP's Rampur on August 12. Former vice president Mohammad Hamid Ansari was also seen on his way to offer 'namaz' on the auspicious occasion. Congress leader and former chief minister of Madhya Pradesh Digvijaya Singh met people and greeted them on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha in Bhopal. People across the nation are celebrating the festival with great zeal.

Devotees throng at Lord Shiva temples on last Monday of 'sawan' month

Gorakhpur (UP), Aug 12 (ANI): Devotees offered prayers at Lord Shiva temples in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur on the last Monday of 'sawan' month on August 12. Pilgrims were seen offering milk, belpatra, water and ghee to Lord Shiva. Devotees also offered special puja, jal abhishek on the auspicious occasion of 'sawan'. While speaking to ANI, a devotee said, "On the last day of 'sawan', there is lot of rush in the temple. We feel very nice." Devotees observe fast on Mondays of 'sawan'.

Eid-ul-Adha: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi offers 'namaz'

New Delhi, Aug 12 (ANI): Union Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi offered 'namaz' at Panja Sharif Dargah at Kashmiri Gate on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha on Monday. Eid-ul-Adha also called the 'festival of sacrifice', is the second of two Islamic holidays celebrated worldwide each year. People across the nation are celebrating the festival with great zeal. People dressed in traditional finery and celebrated the festival which symbolises peace and brotherhood. Muslims offer Eid-al-Adha prayers at the mosque, sacrifice goats, wear new clothes and greet each other.

Mentally unstable father held for killing 6-year-old son in UP's Agra

Agra (UP), Aug 12 (ANI): A mentally unstable father allegedly killed his 6-year-old son in Uttar Pradesh's Agra on Saturday morning. The incident occurred when the father was going to drop the child off at school. The relatives alleged that the accused used to indulge in occultist activities. The body of the child has been sent for the post mortem and accused has been taken into custody. Further investigation is underway.

Abrogation of Article 370 is in interest of nation, says Vice President Naidu

Chennai, Aug 12 (ANI): Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday said that the abrogation of Article 370 is in the interest of the nation. While addressing the function in Chennai, he said, "We must always remember the history, analyse what happened, what not happened and then move forward. Abrogation of Article 370 is in interest of the nation, its future, security, safety. I can say as the Vice President that we should all think in terms of national interest rather than party's interest. Article 370 should not be treated as a political issue, it should be treated as a national issue." "Kashmir is an integral part of India. Whatever problems are there we should all stand by the people of Kashmir and see to it that steps are taken to restore normalcy and implementing developmental and welfare agenda at the earliest," he added.

Women tie 'rakhis' to Army personnel, Navy and Police officials in Maharashtra's Sangli

Sangli (Maharashtra), Aug 12 (ANI): Ahead of the Hindu festival Rakshabandhan, women in Maharashtra's Sangli district were seen tying 'rakhis' on the wrist of Indian Army personnel, Navy and Police officials. The women expressed their gratitude to the soldiers for rescue operations in the flood-hit region. The soldiers in response expressed their gratitude for sharing the celebrations with them. They were also singing a song for them and chanted 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'.

Youth arrested for performing misadventures on railway tracks in AP's Tirupati

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh), Aug 11 (ANI): A youth named Ramireddy was arrested by Railway Protection Force (RPF) in Renigunta town of Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati for performing misadventures on railway tracks. Ramireddy used to put toys, crackers, and cylinders on railway track and upload videos of trains crushing these on YouTube.

Adequate stock of food, essential items available in Kashmir: Divisional Commissioner

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), Aug 11 (ANI): Divisional Commissioner of Kashmir, Baseer Khan asserted that adequate stocks of food and essential commodities are available in the Valley. He said, "In last 3-4 days we had made some commitments that we will ensure that adequate stocks of food and essential commodities will be available all around in the Valley and that commitment has been fulfilled." He further added, "All ration outlets in the valley were open and people were purchasing rations from different locations. Today and yesterday in many areas restrictions were lifted and people were allowed to move and make purchases for Eid which falls tomorrow."

PM Modi, Amit Shah like Krishna-Arjuna combination: Rajnikanth on Article 370

Chennai, Aug 11 (ANI): Actor-turned politician Rajnikanth attended a book launch event on the two year tenure of Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on August 11. Home Minister Amit Shah was also present during the book launch. Speaking at the event Rajnikanth said, "My heartfelt congratulations to Amit Shah for Mission Kashmir operation. The way you conducted it, especially the speech you delivered in Parliament was fantastic. Amit Shah ji and Modi ji are like Krishna-Arjuna combination."