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Swedish King, Queen visit Jama Masjid in Delhi

New Delhi, Dec 02 (ANI): Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf Folke Hubertus and Queen Silvia Renate Sommerlath visited Jama Masjid in the national capital on December 02. Shahi Imam Syed Shaban Bukhari welcomed the royal couple in Jama Masjid. Swedish royal couple is on a five-day visit to India. Earlier in the day, they also received ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan by President Ram Nath Kovind and first lady Savita Kovind.

Delhi govt recommended Prez not to show any leniency to culprits: CM Kejriwal on rape cases

New Delhi, Dec 02 (ANI): While speaking to media in the national capital on December 02, the Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal spoke on crimes against women in the country. He said, "Whole country came out on streets in Nirbhaya case, many years have passed now. We believe culprits should get such stringent punishment that people think 10 times before committing such crimes." "Delhi government has recommended the President to not show any leniency to culprits," CM added. "It is a failure of law and order, and enforcement. I believe the society should introspect from within," he further stated.

'Act has brought shame to entire country': Rajnath Singh on Hyderabad rape-murder case

New Delhi, Dec 02 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Lok Sabha on rape and murder of woman veterinary doctor asserted that the act has brought shame to the entire country; accused must be given most stringent punishment. "This act has brought shame to the entire country. It has hurt everyone. The accused must be given the most stringent punishment for their crime," said Singh."To control and eliminate such crimes against women, we are ready to make the kind of law which the entire House agrees to," he added.

Political will, change of mindset needed to kill social evil: VP Naidu in RS

New Delhi, Dec 2 (ANI): Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu on recent crimes against women, asserted that new bill won't help much and there is a requirement of political will, change of mindset to curb such issues. "What is required is not a new bill. What is required is political will, administrative skill, change of mindset and then go for kill of the social evil," said Rajya Sabha Chairman Naidu. Several horrific crimes against women from various areas in the country have been reported lately.

Sad if former CM Fadnavis returned funds back to Centre that Maharashtra got: Abdul Sattar

Mumbai, Dec 02 (ANI): BJP leader Anantkumar Hegde made an explosive statement about recent events in Maharashtra claiming 'Devendra Fadnavis became CM for short-time to prevent misuse of Rs 40,000 crore by Shiv Sena alliance.' Speaking on this, Shiv Sena MLA Abdul Sattar stated that it is sad if then-CM Fadnavis returned funds back to Centre that Maharashtra had got. He said, "It's sad if, then-CM Fadnavis returned funds that Maharashtra got, back to Centre. We'll take this matter up in Nagpur session."

Jharkhand polls: Rahul Gandhi promises waive off farm loans, employment

Simdega (Jharkhand), : Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on December 02 held a public rally in Jharkhand's Simdega. While addressing the gathering, he promised people of the state to waive off the loans of farmers. He also promised that the party will also work to generate employment to youths.

Watch: Tiger chases tourist vehicle in Rajasthan's Sawai Madhopur

Sawai Madhopur (Rajasthan), Dec 02 (ANI): A tiger chased a tourist vehicle in Rajasthan's Sawai Madhopur on December 01. The incident took place at Ranthambore National Park. Ranthambore National Park is one of the biggest and most renowned national parks in Northern India.

78% depositors of PMC Bank can withdraw their entire account balance: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, Dec 02 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Lok Sabha on Punjab and Maharashtra Corporation bank scam stated that now nearly 78% of depositors of PMC bank are allowed to withdraw their entire balance. "Nearly 78% of depositors of this bank are now allowed to withdraw their entire account balance," said FM Nirmala. "As regard to promoters, we have ensured that the attached properties of the promoters can be given to RBI under certain conditions, so those properties can be auctioned out and the money can be given to depositors," she further added.

Bharti Airtel's hiked tariffs to be effective from Dec 3

New Delhi, Dec 02 (ANI): Bharti Airtel on Sunday hiked tariff rate in the range of 50 paise per day to Rs 2.85 per day, effective from December 3. The company announced new plans, which will affect the Airtel pre-paid customers who avail the plans provided by the company under its "unlimited" category, among others. "Our new mobile plans offer tremendous value to our customers and are backed by a superior network experience on Airtel's nationwide 4G network. Airtel will continue to make large investments in emerging technologies and digital platforms to deliver world-class experiences to our customers," said Shashwat Sharma, Chief Marketing Officer, Bharti Airtel according to a release. According to the release, Airtel's new plans will offer "exclusive benefits as part of the Airtel Thanks platform" to its customers.

Here's what consumers say about telecom tariff hike

New Delhi, Dec 02 (ANI): Major players in telecom sector announced hike in tariff this month which will affect nearly millions of wireless phone subscribers in the country. The subscribers have to pay 40 percent or more to make calls and use data from this month. The consumers showed their dissatisfaction over the announcement and said this will burn hole their pocket.

'This problem can't be solved by just making laws': GN Azad on Hyderabad Rape-Murder case

New Delhi, Dec 02 (ANI): Ghulam Nabi Azad, Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, on rape and murder of veterinary doctor, asserted that such problems can't be solved by just making laws. "No government or leader would want that such incident occurs in their state. This problem can't be solved by just making laws. To eradicate such acts, there's a need that we take a stand together against such crimes," said GN Azad.

Rajya Sabha MPs demand quick action in Hyderabad rape-murder case

New Delhi, Dec 02 (ANI): Vijila Sathyananth, AIADMK MP, Congress' Amee Yajnik expressed their anger over the recent crimes against women across India. "The country is not safe for children and women. 4 people who committed this crime should be hanged till death before Dec 31. A fast track court should be set up. Justice delayed is justice denied," said Vijila Sathyananth. Congress' Amee Yajnik added, "I request all the systems, judiciary, legislative, executive and other systems to come together to see that a social reformation takes place. This should be on emergency basis."

Jharkhand Govt uprooted Naxalism and cleared path for development: Amit Shah

West Singhbhum (Jharkhand), Dec 02 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Jharkhand, Home Minister Amit Shah on December 02 said, "In the last 5 years, Narendra Modi government and Raghubar Das Government uprooted Naxalism from Jharkhand and cleared the path for development."

Sub Lieutenant Shivangi becomes Navy's first woman pilot

Kochi (Kerala), Dec 02 (ANI): Sub Lieutenant Shivangi became the first woman pilot for the Indian Navy on Dec 02. Sub Lieutenant Shivangi joined operational duties at the Kochi naval base. Speaking on the achievement, she said that she have been craving to become naval woman pilot since years. "I have been craving for this since a very long time and finally it is here, so it's a great feeling. I am looking forward to complete my 3rd stage of training," said Sub Lieutenant Shivangi.

RS MP Sonal Mansingh questions system for lack of concern over brutal rape incidents

New Delhi, Dec 02 (ANI): After the brutal rape and murder of woman veterinary doctor in Hyderabad, Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament Sonal Mansingh questioned system for lack of concern over brutal rape, murder incident."While I am ashamed and shocked, I'm also disappointed that such incidents are reported from across country. Why there is govt, Police, civil society apathy? Each time there are candle marches and rallies then, why is it continuing?" questioned RS MP Sonal Mansingh.

Rapists should be lynched in public: Jaya Bachchan in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi, Dec 2 (ANI): Rajya Sabha MP Jaya Bachchan expressed anguish over the ecent heinous Hyderabad rape-murder case. She asserted that rapists should be brought out in public and lynched. "People now want Government to give a definite answer. Such people (the accused in rape case) need to be brought out in public and lynched," said Jaya Bachchan.

Indore's development above politics for me: Sumitra Mahajan

Indore (MP), Nov 02 (ANI): Former speaker of the Lok Sabha Sumitra Mahajan said that sometimes she urged Congress leaders to raise their voice on issues related to Indore when Shivraj Singh Chouhan was chief minister of Madhya Pradesh. She gave the statement while addressing a gathering in Madhya Pradesh's Indore.

Swedish King, Queen meet PM Modi in Delhi

New Delhi, Dec 02 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf in Delhi on December 02. He also met his wife Queen Silvia. They are on a five-day-long visit to India. An India-Sweden high-level dialogue on innovation policy will also be held during the royal couple's visit.

Swedish King, Queen accorded ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan

New Delhi, Dec 02 (ANI): Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf Folke Hubertus and Queen Silvia Renate Sommerlath were accorded a ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 02. Swedish royal couple was received by President Ram Nath Kovind and first lady Savita Kovind. "I am very glad to be back in India. I am here with a queen," Carl XVI Gustaf told media persons. Swedish royal couple is on a five-day-long visit to India.

'Allow criticism': Kapil Sibal to Nirmala Sitharaman

New Delhi, Dec 02 (ANI): Congress leader Kapil Sibal on December 2 reacted on Finance Minister Sitharaman's statement on chairman of Bajaj Group Rahul Bajaj. Backing Bajaj's remarks, he said that the Finance Minister should allow criticism and should learn from it. "Take action, concentrate on your ministry and don't play politics," said Sibal. Recently, the Finance Minister said the statement by Rahul Bajaj that India was afraid of criticising the Narendra Modi government "can hurt national interest, if it gains traction".