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New security lack kind of training that SPG had: Robert Vadra

Ajmer (Rajasthan), Dec 03 (ANI): While speaking on SPG security to Gandhi families, Priyanka Gandhi's husband and business tycoon Robert Vadra said that giving security is not a fad, it is given on threat perception. "7 people came in that day, asked for selfies. New security lack the kind of training that SPG had. When we asked our security officers, blame game started." He made this statement during his visit to Dargah Ajmer Sharif in Rajasthan.

Navy budget declined from 18% to 13%: Chief Admiral Karambir Singh

New Delhi, Dec 03 (ANI): Indian Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh admitted that their defence budget has declined in recent years. "Navy's share in defence budget has declined in the last few years. From 18% it has come to 13% in recent years, said Admiral Karambir. Later, while replying on China's presence in Indian Ocean, Admiral Karambir Singh said, "we are constantly watching it."

Jharkhand CMs were changed at pace with which not even state's weather changed: PM Modi

Jamshedpur (Jharkhand), Dec 03 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Jamshedpur stated that Chief Ministers in Jharkhand were changed at a pace with which not even weather of the state changed. "Chief Ministers were changed in Jharkhand at a pace with which not even weather of Jharkhand changed. Selfish interests of Congress and JMM leaders were reason behind this. BJP put a halt to the era of instability and gave a full term Chief Minister to the state," said PM Modi.

We're sustainable when it comes to investment in new technology: Swedish Minister Ibrahim Baylan

New Delhi, Dec 03 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on December 03, the Minister for Business, Industry and Innovation in Sweden, Ibrahim Baylan spoke on India-Sweden collaboration to combat climate change and future area of collaboration with India. Ibrahim Baylan said, "I think it is a perfect match as Sweden is a highly innovative country and also at number one according to European Commission and India with great aspirations and ambitions are at very positive development, but we know that this is something that both have also highlighted." "We need to change our way of doing things and I think combating climate change and at the same time develop economy and creating new jobs, I think this is the an area where Indians will have a lots to gain by this corporation," he added. "There are wide ranges of areas like in industry and we also have close partnership with the UN framework. It could be innovation as we have innovation partnership which was signed by Prime Mi

Meeting is being held to repay debt burden of over 6 lakh crore: Jayant Patil

Mumbai, Dec 03 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Mumbai on December 03, the president of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in Maharashtra, Jayant Patil said, "Maharashtra has Rs 6 lakh 71 thousand crore of debt burden, a meeting is being held to review our ability to repay it, what is the speed of the projects currently underway and how can these projects be completed as quickly as possible."

Ram became 'Maryada Purushottam' as he spent time with tribals: PM Modi in Jharkhand

Khunti (Jharkhand), Dec 03 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Jharkhand's Khunti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 03 said, "A prince leaves from Ayodhya and after 14 years of 'vanvaas', on his return, he becomes 'Maryada Purushottam Ram' because Prince Ram spent those years with 'adivasis'."

Trupti Desai disagrees with Jaya Bachchan's 'lynch rape culprits' comments

Pune (Maharashtra), Dec 03 (ANI): Women activist Trupti Desai expressed anguish over the Hyderabad rape-murder case and asserted that the main problem is the mindset of the people. She also mentioned that Jaya Bachchan being a responsible Member of Parliament should not have said the rapists should be lynched instead should have made statements about introducing new laws. "Jaya Bachchan made a statement but she is a responsible minister. She should have made statements about introducing new law and acting upon cases. Many cases like that of Hyderabad take place, the mindset of the people the problem," said women activist.

We find solutions for peace and social harmony in country: PM Modi

Khunti (Jharkhand), Dec 03 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Jharkhand's Khunti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 03 said, "Things that were deliberately kept stuck for a long time, and which people motivated by political interests tried to block, we tried to find solutions to these problems for the peace and social harmony in the country."

Man tries to stop Rajnath Singh's convoy near Parliament

New Delhi, Dec 03 (ANI): A man came in front of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's convoy near Parliament on December 03. He claimed that he wanted to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He was later detained by the police.

Important to set harsh example to create fear among rapists: Jaya Bachchan

New Delhi, Dec 03 (ANI): Samajwadi Party (SP) Jaya Bachchan on her statement in Rajya Sabha over rape cases, asserted that it is important to set a harsh example to create fear among rapists. "It is important to set an example, government made all efforts, law made all efforts, but until there's a step which is very harsh maybe it can develop fear inside people," said Jaya Bachchan. "The solution starts from home, education system. I think these people should be publically humiliated. Pictures of police, who deny reporting the incident, should be displayed out in public," she further added.

Indian Navy thwarted 44 piracy attempts, apprehended 120 pirates: Chief Admiral Karambir

New Delhi, Dec 03 (ANI): On the occasion of Navy Day, Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh held a press conference in New Delhi. While taking about maritime security, Navy Chief Admiral said, "Indian Navy has thwarted 44 piracy attempts and apprehended 120 pirates during its anti-piracy operations".

Gandhi family needs SPG cover for security due to high threat: Robert Vadra

New Delhi, Dec 03 (ANI): Business tycoon Robert Vadra on security breach at his wife Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's residence said, "Gandhi family needs SPG cover due to high threat perception." He further said, "We first have to think about security of women in the country. I would lay most importance on this. We have to see that people have fear of the law, and there should be speedy judgement. Our security comes after security of women in the country."

People in Jharkhand trust BJP and lotus symbol: PM Modi

Khunti (Jharkhand), Dec 03 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Jharkhand's Khunti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 03 said, "It has been made clear after the voting in first phase of election concluded that the people of Jharkhand have a feeling of trust towards BJP and the lotus symbol."

Meet Chennai astronomer who helped NASA locate Vikram Lander

Chennai, Dec 03 (ANI): Shanmuga Subramanian, an amateur astronomer from Chennai helped National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) located Chandrayaan-2's Vikram Lander on surface of the moon. NASA shared this information on its twitter handle. The picture indicated the impact spot of the Lander and associated debris field created by the crash with blue and green dots. While speaking to ANI he said, "I was able to find something out of the ordinary in a particular spot, so, I thought this must be the debris. I got confirmation from NASA on Dec 03."

AAP leaders protest over onion price surge

New Delhi, Dec 03 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MPs Sanjay Singh and Sushil Gupta hold protest in Parliament premises in front of Mahatma Gandhi's statue on Dec 03. The protested against rise in onion prices. MP Sanjay Singh said, "32000 ton onions rotted away, why Centre didn't take action? You can let onions rot away but cannot sell it at lower prices?"

Going through phase of responding to challenges being faced by industries: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, Dec 03 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today addressed India-Sweden Business Summit. She said, "We are going through a phase of responding to challenges Indian industries are facing." FM Sitharaman further supported government's fiscal steps taken between budgets during India-Sweden business summit on December 03. "Before budget 2020, we took a call that fiscal rewarding step we had to project didn't have to wait. Therefore, corporate tax cut was taken between two budgets. This step has made the Indian industry understand that this government commitment towards reform is very clearly laid out," she further added. India-Sweden business summit was inaugurated in the presence of King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.

Keep Telangana rape culprits in jail permanently: Hema Malini

New Delhi, Dec 03 (ANI): On being asked on rape and murder of woman veterinarian in Telangana, BJP MP from Mathura, Hema Malini said, "Everyday we are hearing these things happening to women, women being harassed. My suggestion is to keep the culprits in jail permanently, once they go in jail they should not be released at all."

Swati Maliwal sits on indefinite hunger strike against rape incidents at Jantar Mantar

New Delhi, Dec 03 (ANI): Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) Chairperson Swati Maliwal began her indefinite hunger strike against rising incidents of rape in India at Jantar Mantar on December 03. Maliwal is on hunger strike until she gets assurance from Centre that rapists will be served death penalty within 6 months. Several rape incidents have been reported lately from different parts of the country.

Price of jasmine surges due to incessant rains in Madurai

Madurai (TN), Dec 03 (ANI): Due to rains, price of jasmine in Madurai has gone up in Madurai. Jasmine flower is cultivated in parts of Tamil Nadu. Price of kilo of jasmine is fetching Rs 3000-3500 in the market. Madurai jasmine flowers are exported to many countries, especially Singapore, Malaysia and Dubai.

Leh shivers as mercury dips to -13 degrees

Leh (Ladakh), Dec 03 (ANI): Due to dip in mercury, cold wave intensified in Leh. Temperature decreased to as low as -13 degree Celsius. Locals are keeping themselves warm by lighting up bonfires.