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Watch: Panchayat workers dump waste in water body in TN

Cuddalore (TN), Dec 05 (ANI): In a shocking incident, tonnes of waste was dumped by workers of a town panchayat in a river in Tamil Nadu. Waste was dumped near Thittakudi in Cuddalore district on December 04.

Even Lord Ram can't guarantee 100% crime-free state: UP Minister

Barabanki (UP), Dec 05 (ANI): UP Minister, Ranvendra Pratap Singh stated that even Lord Ram can't guarantee a 100% crime-free state in today's time, after a gruesome incident where a rape survivor was set ablaze in Unnao."Even Lord Ram cannot guarantee a 100% crime-free state in today's time. However, it is sure if a crime is committed, the culprit will go to the jail," said Ranvendra Pratap Singh.

Operation underway to rescue 4-year-old who fell into borewell in Rajasthan

Sirohi (Rajasthan), Dec 05 (ANI): A four-year-old child fell into a borewell in Rajasthan's Sirohi. Administration rushed to the spot after knowing the incident and started rescue work. The child is stuck at approx 15.5 feet. A team of doctors is present at the spot and water and oxygen are being supplied to the child. Rescue operation is underway. Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Bhagirath Chowdhary said, "The child is stuck at 15 feet. Water and oxygen have been supplied to the child. A team of doctors is present at the spot; rescue operation underway, a team of SDRF is on its way to the spot."

Horrific incident occurred as no security was provided to Unnao rape survivor: NCW Chairperson

New Delhi, Dec 05 (ANI): Rekha Sharma, Chairperson of National Commission for Women, on woman who was set ablaze in Bihar area of Uttar Pradesh's Unnao, asserted that the incident happened as she was neither provided security nor the bail of the accused was opposed in the court. "She was set ablaze on the way to court. This has happened as she was neither provided security nor his court bail was opposed to the accused who raped her. I've written to UP DGP seeking details,"said Rekha Sharma.

AIADMK workers distribute food on 3rd death anniversary of Jayalalitha

Coimbatore (TN), Dec 05 (ANI): On the third death anniversary of former chief minister of Tamil Nadu, Jayalalitha, workers of AIADMK party distributed food to people in Coimbatore. Jayalalitha passed away on December 05, 2016. The reason of her death was cardiac arrest. She was fondly referred to as 'Puratchi Thalaivi' (revolutionary leader).

Modi put a Finance Minister who has no idea about economics: Rahul Gandhi

Mukkam (Kerala), Dec 05 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on December 05 lambasted at Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman over country's falling economic growth. He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi put a Finance Minister who has no idea about country's economics. He said, "Finance Minister's job is not to tell India what she eats. And the fact of the matter is that she has no idea on what is going on. Basically she is incompetent. UPA believed in putting competent people in charge of the economy."

Sensex slips 71 points as RBI holds repo rate, lowers FY20 growth forecast to 5 pc

New Delhi, Dec 05 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices witnessed volatile session and ended lower on December 05 after RBI surprised by keeping its interest rates unchanged. The RBI at its fifth bi-monthly monetary policy meet of the year kept repo rate unchanged at 5.15 percent and lowered its GDP forecast for 2019-20 to 5 percent due to weak domestic and global demand. Nifty metal slipped by 2.3 percent, PSU bank 1.8 percent, pharma by 0.8 percent and auto by 0.6 percent.

CCTVs, panic buttons to be installed in 5,500 DTC, cluster buses: CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, Dec 05 (ANI): While addressing a press conference, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal informed that CCTVs will be installed in 5,500 DTC and cluster buses, 3 in each. "CCTV will be installed in 5,500 DTC and cluster buses, 3 in each. 10 panic buttons and automatic vehicle location system will be set up in each bus. A command centre will be set up for all buses. It'll be helpful in maintaining security of women," said Delhi CM.

Never tasted an onion, won't know the situation: Ashwini Choubey on price rise

New Delhi, Dec 05 (ANI): After Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in Lok Sabha, said she comes from a family who doesn't have much to do with onions, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Ashwini Choubey, said he has never tasted an onion in his life, and therefore, he wouldn't know about the situation of prices of the bulb. "I am a vegetarian. I have never tasted an onion. So, how will a person like me know about the situation (market prices) of onions," Choubey told ANI. Onion prices in many parts of the country have breached the Rs 100/kg ceiling due to unseasonal rains in producing states.

Jaya Bachchan expresses anguish on Unnao rape survivor burnt alive

New Delhi, Dec 05 (ANI): Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan on crimes against women expressed anguish over the incident that took place in Unnao and asserted that they are not being able to raise the issue in the house; discussion is not being allowed on it. "A very shameful incident took place in Unnao. We are not able to raise it in House. Discussion is not being allowed on it. What is happening? If we use harsh words, we are told not to use them. Right now I feel so angry that I don't end up beating you (reporters). There is no safety in UP. There is no law and order situation in the state of UP," said Jaya Bachchan

Woman charred to death in Malda

Malda (WB), Dec 05 (ANI): When news of a rape victim in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao being set on fire by the accused shocked the nation, a similar heinous incident came into surface from West Bengal's Malda where a woman was charred to death at a mango garden in her village. Police have lodged a case and sent the body for the post mortem. Preliminary investigation suggests that the accused used kerosene to set the victim on fire. The victim had filed a rape case against men from her village. Earlier today, a rape survivor was set on fire by the accused and other men in Unnao when she was heading to a local court.

Youth should adopt Khadi: CM Gehlot

Jaipur (Rajasthan), December 5 (ANI): Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot recently inaugurated the newly-constructed building of Khadi Gramodyog Bhawan in Jaipur. He also unveiled a statue of the 'Father of Nation' Mahatma Gandhi on the campus and visited the Khadi exhibition.During the programme Chief Minister Gehlot has said that promotion of Khadi institutes and the rural industries is a priority of the State Government. Government has decided to give 50% rebate on Khadi products on the occasion of 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi with the idea of establishing a kind of bond or association of new generation with Khadi.He also called upon the youth to adopt Khadi clothes as it would empower and promote Khadi weavers, knitters, craftsmen and rural industry workers On this occasion, the Chief Minister also awarded the workers and other stakeholders associated with Khadi industry for their good performance.

Jaya Bachchan expresses anguish on Unnao rape survivor's murder

New Delhi, Dec 05 (ANI): Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan on crimes against women expressed anguish over the incident that took place in Unnao and asserted that they are not being able to raise the issue in the house; discussion is not being allowed on it. "A very shameful incident took place in Unnao. We are not able to raise it in House. Discussion is not being allowed on it. What is happening? If we use harsh words, we are told not to use them. Right now I feel so angry that I don't end up beating you (reporters). There is no safety in UP. There is no law and order situation in the state of UP," said Jaya Bachchan

P Chidambaram violated bail conditions: Prakash Javadekar

New Delhi, Dec 05 (ANI): Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar criticized Congress party's leader P Chidambaram claiming that he violated bail conditions. "P Chidambaram has violated his bail conditions on the very first day. The court had asked him to not give any public statement on the case as a condition for bail but Chidambaram today said that his record as a minster was very clear," said Prakash Javadekar.

DUTA continues protest outside VC's office

New Delhi, Dec 05 (ANI): Delhi University Teachers' Association (DUTA) continued their protest outside University Vice-Chancellor's office demanding rollback of August 28 circular which stops the appointment of ad-hoc teachers. However, Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) has called DUTA at 4'O clock today for discussion.

HS Phoolka backs Manmohan Singh's statement on Narasimha Rao

New Delhi, Dec 05 (ANI): Senior advocate of the Supreme Court HS Phoolka supported former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's statement on Narasimha Rao. "Manmohan Singh has said a right thing. IK Gujral had said to Narasimha Rao that time to deploy the army. However Army was not deployed. If Army has been deployed then, the massacre could have been averted. Around 2000 lives could have been saved," said HS Phoolka. Speaking at an event to remember Former PM IK Gujral, Dr Manmohan Singh stated that if then Home Minister Narasimha Rao had heeded to the advice of Inder Kumar Gujral, 1984 massacre could have avoided.

Govt turned out to be 'incompetent manager' of economy: P Chidambaram

New Delhi, Dec 05 (ANI): Congress leader P Chidambaram hit out on Centre over current economic situation of the nation. "Prime Minister has been unusually silent on the economy. He has left it to his ministers to indulge in bluff and bluster. The net result, as the Economist put it, is that the government has turned out to be an 'incompetent manager' of the economy," said P Chidambaram during a press conference.

Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi over economic slowdown

Malappuram (Kerala), Dec 05 (ANI): Speaking on India's economic situation, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for dip in GDP. "Amit Shah and Narendra Modi live in their own imagination, they have no contact with the outside world. They live in their own world and they fantasize about things that's why the country is in such trouble," said Rahul Gandhi

Hatred and anger are biggest destroyers of scientific nature: Rahul Gandhi

Malappuram (Kerala), Dec 05 (ANI): While speaking at a school in Kerala's Malappuram, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that hatred and anger are biggest destroyers of scientific nature. "Hatred and anger are biggest destroyers of scientific nature, heart of scientific nature is curiosity and question. In science, continuously asking questions is more important than answer. There is nothing like a stupid or foolish question," said Rahul Gandhi.

Women set-ablaze in UP's Unnao

Unnao (UP), Dec 05 (ANI): A woman was set-ablaze in Bihar area of Unnao. Victim referred to hospital in Lucknow. Out of five, police rounded up four accused. Victim had earlier filed a rape case against one of the accused. Further investigations are underway.