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Fire engulfs JSR Castle building in Chennai

Chennai, Dec 03 (ANI): A fire broke out at JSR Castle building in Chennai on December 03. Eight fire tenders reached to the spot and doused the flames. No injuries and casualties have been reported.

Locals in Rameswaram suffer after heavy downpour

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu), Dec 03 (ANI): Incessant rain has brought hardship to locals in Tamil Nadu. Daily lives have been hit. According to Indian Meteorological Department heavy rainfall is expected to continue for next 24 hours.

Swati Maliwal visits Raj Ghat ahead of indefinite hunger against rape incidents

New Delhi, Dec 03 (ANI): Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) Chairperson Swati Maliwal visited Raj Ghat on December 3 ahead of her indefinite hunger strike against rising incidents of rape. She paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. Maliwal will sit on hunger strike until she gets assurance from Centre that rapists will be served death penalty within 6 months. "I will continue my hunger strike until the government made the strong laws. Many laws are made but now the time has come to implement it," Maliwal told to ANI.

Minor girl allegedly raped in MP's Mandsaur

Mandsaur (MP), Dec 03 (ANI): A 17-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a man in Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur on December 02. A local police lodged an FIR against a man based on written complaint filed by the girl. The accused has been booked under the charges of rape and POCSO Act. Speaking to media persons, a police official said, "A thorough investigation is underway".

Couple kills children, commits suicide allegedly due to 'economic slowdown'

Ghaziabad (UP), Dec 03 (ANI): A couple allegedly committed suicide due to 'economic slowdown' in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad. They jumped off from 8th floor of the building in Indirapuram. Later, police also found dead body of two children from their room. Police said the family was facing loss in business due to 'economic slowdown'.

Skill development centre opened for specially-abled in J and K's Rajouri

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir), Dec 03 (ANI): A 'Skill Development Centre for Specially Abled Persons' was inaugurated in JandK's Rajouri on Dec 02. The motive is to boost employment opportunities among the persons with disabilities. The institute will impart skill training under various trades like LED light, mobile phone hardware repair and technician etc. certificate will be issued to those candidates who will qualify in the final test after undergoing the course. The trainee will be provided with a stipend of Rs 4,600 per month.

8-foot-long python rescued from truck in Odisha's Kalahandi

Kalahandi (Odisha), Dec 03 (ANI): An around 8-foot-long python was rescued in Odisha's Kalahandi on Dec 02. The python slithered into a truck. Later, the forest personnel released python into nearby forest.

Cold wave grips Jammu

Jammu, Dec 03 (ANI): Several parts of north India are facing cold wave. Early morning temperature dipped to 11 degree Celsius in Jammu on Dec 03. Locals and tourists are sitting near fire to keep themselves warm.

Strict action will be taken against whoever responsible for Sarkeguda encounter: CM Baghel

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Dec 03 (ANI): At least 17 villagers were killed in Sarkeguda area of Bijapur district in Chhattisgarh about seven year ago and the judicial commission report has come out to the media. The reports say there is no evidence that the 17 people killed were Maoists and it has detected manipulation in probe after the killings. Speaking on the matter Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said, "Strict action will be taken against whoever is responsible for this. The procedure is to table it (judicial commission report) before the assembly and then it is examined by the law department." "After that a committee is constituted and which will decide what actions should be taken against whom. There is no question of sparing anyone in this case," he added.

Delhiites wake up to smoggy morning

New Delhi, Dec 03 (ANI): The air quality dipped further as national capital observed a smoggy morning. A thick layer of smog enveloped India Gate. Air Quality Index (AQI) data, as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), this morning major pollutant PM 2.5 stands at 205 'Poor' category at Lodhi Road.

Kerala nun pens autobiography, outlines 'sexual abuse, harassment by bishops'

Wayanad (Kerala), Dec 03 (ANI): Sister Lucy Kalappura, one of the nuns who protested against rape-accused Bishop Franco Mulakkal, on Monday said that her autobiography titled 'Karthaavinte Naamathil' (in the name of the Lord) also states the sexual abuses from priests and bishops -- a fact which everybody knows but is silent about. Speaking to ANI about the book, she said, "It is about life experiences and sexual abuse and harassment of nuns by priests and bishops -- a fact which everybody knows but is silent about." "I had started writing it in 2004-05 because during the period of 2000-03 I had a bitter experience - mental torture from the congregation. I thought it will be better to keep a record of all that. So I started to write little by little," Sister Lucy said. In January this year, she was served the first warning letter by the Superior General of the Congregation, followed by two more in February and March for violating the vow of obedience. Bishop Mulakkal, a senior member o

Farmer paints his dog as tiger to scare away monkeys in Shivamogga

Shivamogga (Karnataka), Dec 03 (ANI): A farmer painted his dog to make it look like a tiger at Nallur village in Karnataka's Shivamogga. He took the step to scare away the monkeys. The monkeys used to destroy the crops. His idea took a storm and everyone in the village is now replicating the idea.

Facebook's new tool lets you move your pictures to Google Photos

New Delhi, Dec 03 (ANI): Facebook has launched a new data portability tool that allows you to move your data between services. In its official blog, Facebook notes that the first tool from its Data Transfer Project is a photo transfer tool that will allow Facebook users to transfer their photos and videos on the platform directly to other services. The photo transfer tool will come with support for Google Photos in its initial phase. It is rolling out today and will be first available to people in Ireland, with worldwide availability in the first half of 2020.

NSG Mumbai carries out mock drill near Shirdi Saibaba Temple

Shirdi (Maharashtra), Dec 03 (ANI): The National Security Guard (NSG) of Mumbai conducted mock drill near Shirdi Saibaba Temple. The mock drill was conducted at a hotel. The drill lasted for an hour and a total of 40 commandos took part in it. The aim of the drill was to prepare commandos at foiling a terror attack. The commandos performed various operations, including securing the hotel from four 'terrorists', and any attempt at possible destruction or taking hostages.

Brush your teeth for a healthy heart: Study

New Delhi, Dec 03 (ANI): Brushing teeth daily not only helps in maintaining good dental health but is also beneficial for the heart, says a recent study. Brushing teeth frequently is linked with lower risks of atrial fibrillation and heart failure, according to a study published today in the -- European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. Previous research suggests that poor oral hygiene leads to bacteria in the blood, causing inflammation in the body. Inflammation increases the risks of atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat) and heart failure (the heart's ability to pump blood or relax and fill with blood is impaired). This study examined the connection between oral hygiene and the occurrence of these two conditions. The retrospective cohort study enrolled 161,286 participants of the Korean National Health Insurance System aged 40 to 79 with no history of atrial fibrillation or heart failure. Participants underwent a routine medical examination between 2003 and 2004. Information was

Intense cold condition in HP's Lahaul-Spiti, water bodies freeze

Lahaul -Spiti (Himachal Pradesh), Dec 03 (ANI): Due to continuous snowfall, temperature in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul-Spiti has dropped down. The water bodies get frozen due to temperature near sub zero in many areas. Lahaul-Spiti continued to be the coldest place of the state with temperature of -23 degree Celsius as of Dec 03.

Ahead of Navy Day, rehearsals of operational demonstration organised in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Dec 03 (ANI): The rehearsals of operational demonstration were conducted at RK Beach in Visakhapatnam ahead of Navy Day. The Navy Day operational demonstration gives opportunity to public to have closer glimpse at activities of Indian Navy. It also showcases the challenges, which naval personnel experience at sea. Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy will be the chief guest for the Navy Day, this year. The Navy Day is celebrated on December 04, every year.

Sushil Kumar demands removal of 'objectionable' scene from 'Commando 3'

New Delhi, Dec 02 (ANI): Ace wrestler Sushil Kumar on December 2 expressed his disapproval on a particular scene in the movie 'Commando 3' in which schoolgirls get molested near 'akhada' by wrestlers. Condemning portrayal of wrestlers in movie, he said that the wrestlers are decent and disciplined. "The filmmakers haven't done research on how wrestlers conduct themselves," said Sushil Kumar.

Hyderabad rape-murder case: Doctors hold protest in Patna

Patna (Bihar), Dec 02 (ANI): Doctors held a protest against the rape and murder of a woman veterinarian in Bihar's Patna on December 02. They demanded capital punishment for the rapists. Several protests are being held across the country against the rape case. Recently, burnt body of a doctor was found at Shadnagar outskirts in the Telangana's Ranga Reddy district. As per the preliminary probe, the police suspect that the veterinary doctor was sexually assaulted.

It was necessary to take call in reducing corporate tax for companies looking beyond China: FM

New Delhi, Dec 02 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Lok Sabha on reduction in corporate tax stated that it was necessary to quickly take a call in reducing corporate tax for companies looking beyond China."Keeping in mind the trade war between USA and China, with indications that many of these corporate and multinational companies would want to get out of China, we thought it was necessary to quickly take a call in reducing the corporate tax," said FM Sitharaman.