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Mumbai school girls to participate in 'First Global Challenge 2019' in Dubai

Mumbai, Oct 10 (ANI): Five girls from different schools of Mumbai will represent India in a robotics competition. All girls are between 14-18 years of age. They will participate in a robotics competition, 'First Global Challenge 2019'. It will be held in Dubai from 24-27 October. The theme of robotics competition is 'Ocean Opportunities' and challenge for participants is to build robots to clean up oceans. While speaking to ANI, one of the team members, Aarushi Shah said, "We have to design build and program a robot from scratch that completes that challenge. Every team receives the same kinds and number of parts.""What is important is thinking out of the box and innovating. Our wish is to make our country proud,"Aarushi added. Students from 193 countries from around the world are going to participate in the competition.

Forest Department rescues crocodile in Gujarat's Vadodara

Vadodara (Gujarat), Oct 10 (ANI): A crocodile was rescued by the Forest Department in Gujarat's Vadodara on October 09. It was rescued from the Vadodara-Anand national highway. Crocodile will be later released in the nearby jungle by the team.

Amazon rolls out multilingual mode for Alexa

New Delhi, Oct 10 (ANI): Amazon has rolled out a new multilingual mode for its Alexa digital assistant which allows users to switch between languages easily. Now when users talk to Alexa, they will be able to seamlessly switch between English and Hindi, without having to manually change the language settings, the official press release notes. For instance, if a query is made in Hindi, Alexa will respond in the same language. The feature is primarily aimed at Indian households where both languages are used interchangeably.

Jitendra Singh releases book on Article 370 written by 14-year-old girl

New Delhi, Oct 10 (ANI): The Minister of State (MoS) in Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Dr Jitendra Singh released a book on Article 370 in the national capital on October 09. The book was written by a 14-year-old school girl. While speaking to ANI, Ayanna Kohli said, "In last two months, I have travelled across the country, I can say the decision to abrogate Article 370 has been celebrated by each Indian." The book offers an account of the sacrifices made by Indian soldiers in the service of Kashmir and seeks to draw the inference that it was necessary to revoke Article 370 in order to bring lasting peace in Kashmir.

Congress needs to do self introspection: Jyotiraditya Scindia on Salman Khurshid's remark

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh), Oct 10 (ANI): While speaking to media in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior on October 09, Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia spoke on Salman Khurshid's remark. He said, "I would not like to react on someone else's comment but yes no doubt that the Congress needs to do self introspection." Earlier, veteran party leader Salman Khurshid said, "I have very deep pain and concern about where we are today as a party. No matter what happens we won't leave the party, we aren't like those who got everything from the party and when the chips were down, things were difficult they left the party and walked away."

Andhra Pradesh govt to give plots to Imams working in mosques

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), Oct 10 (ANI): The Andhra Pradesh government is planning to provide house plots to Imams working in mosques. Imams having white ration cards (proof of BPL family) are only eligible for the scheme. While speaking to ANI, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Andhra Pradesh State Waqf Board Syed Shabbar Basha said, "The Andhra Pradesh State Waqf Board has written to all the lesser income masjids to avail the scheme. The Imams who want to get a housing plot should apply with their Aadhar card and ration card." "The scheme is for Imams who don't have a house. They can submit their application to village volunteers, panchayat or ward secretaries," he added. Over 5000 imams of lesser income mosques across the state will get this benefit under the state housing scheme. The application for this housing scheme will be submitted through the volunteer's or panchayat secretaries to inspectors address and it will be forwarded to the MRO.

Maintaining weight loss beneficial for diabetic patients: Study

New Delhi, Oct 10 (ANI): A recent study found that diabetic patients, who regain weight, lose out on the initial benefits of reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases compared to those who maintain their weight. Regaining weight previously lost is common and can deteriorate the initial benefits of lowered heart disease or stroke risks. Few studies have directly compared cardiometabolic risk between people who successfully lost weight and maintained the weight loss to those who regained weight, particularly among people with Type 2 diabetes. Researchers analysed data from nearly 1,600 participants with Type 2 diabetes in an intensive weight loss study who lost at least 3 per cent of their initial body weight. The researchers used data from the Look AHEAD study, which assessed a year-long intensive lifestyle intervention program to promote weight loss, compared to standard care for heart disease and stroke risk, among people diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and who were overweight. The inten

Alwar Police arrests accused of minor girl rape case

Alwar (Rajasthan), Oct 10 (ANI): A minor girl was allegedly raped in Rajasthan's Alwar on October 06. The accused of this case has been arrested by Alwar Police on October 09. While speaking to ANI, Superintendent of Police (SP) of Alwar Deshmukh Paris Anil said, "On the basis of CCTV footage, the accused was identified and arrested." "Case has been registered and further investigation is underway in this regard."

1 dead after tree falls on bus following heavy rains in Pune

Pune (Maharashtra), Oct 10 (ANI): One person died after a tree fell on a service bus belonging to the Municipal Corporation in Maharashtra's Pune on October 09. The incident took place following heavy rainfall in city. Speaking to media, the fire brigade department said, "One person died due to falling of a tree near Grahak Peth area on Tilak road due to heavy rain in the city. A tree had fallen on a moving service bus of Municipal Corporation in which the driver of the bus was trapped inside the vehicle." According to Pune District Magistrate, "More than 60 incidents of tree uprooting were reported in last three hours due to heavy rainfall in the city. Some vehicles also reported damages." "A total of 310 people have been shifted to a safe place due to water-logging in the houses after heavy rains in the city," the statement added.

Rafale aircraft's 'Shastra Puja' is 'tamasha', says Mallikarjun Kharge

New Delhi, Oct 09 (ANI): Senior leader Mallikarjun Khage took a jibe on Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for performing 'Shastra Puja' of Rafale aircraft. He said Bharatiya Janata Party is doing 'tamasha'. "There is no need to do such 'tamasha' (drama). When we bought weapons-like the Bofors gun previously, no one went and brought them while showing off," he further added.

9 accused in Khalistan Zindabad Force terror module sent to custody till Oct 11

Amritsar (Punjab), Oct 09 (ANI): A local court in Amritsar on Wednesday sent nine accused, arrested in the Khalistan Zindabad Force module, till October 11. Punjab police had busted the module on Sep 22 with the arrest of four of its members and recovered huge cache of arms. The other accused were arrested later on. The state government has decided to handover further investigation in the case to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in a bid to ensure that the entire conspiracy is unraveled. Police had suspected that the weapons were delivered across the Indo-Pak border from Pakistan using drones launched by the ISI and state-sponsored 'Jihadi' and pro-Khalistani terrorist outfits working under its command.

Ancient 'Pacche Linga' put out for darshan in Bandagadde Math in Karnataka

Shivamogga (Karnataka), Oct 09 (ANI): The ancient Pacche Linga (Shiv Linga) has been put out for devotees to pay obeisance in Bandagadde Math in Kaladi village near Sagara city of Shivamogga. Bandagadde Math's ancestors got rare emerald Linga 'Pacche Linga' from queen Chennamma. Bandagadde Math's history dates back to at least 500 years.

Bridge littered with puja materials, plastic waste in Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 9 (ANI): Right after conclusion of Durga Puja festivities, bridge in Kalindi Kunj area in Delhi was littered with plastic waste and puja materials. Artificial ponds, spots were created for immersion idols by Delhi Government. Every year, idol immersion in Yamuna increases pollution in river manifold.

BJP's Sudhanshu Trivedi elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha in by-poll from UP

Lucknow (UP), Oct 09 (ANI): BJP national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi has been elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha in a by-election from Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday. While speaking to ANI, Trivedi said, "Party gives responsibility to the workers time to time. I also did my responsibility according to the party." The seat had fallen vacant after the demise of former union minister Arun Jaitley. Trivedi had filed his nomination on Friday in the presence of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Deputy Chief Minister Dinesh Sharma and other senior leaders of the party. The BJP leader, a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, has been working for the party for a long time. He was a part of the four-member committee which was responsible for the party's campaign during 2014 Lok Sabha polls in Uttar Pradesh.

Haryana polls: Amit Shah praises Indian Army while addressing public rally Kaithal

Kaithal (Haryana), Oct 9 (ANI): BJP President Amit Shah in Kaithal, Haryana proudly said that our jawans killed Pakistani terrorists and took revenge for those jawans who had sacrificed their lives. While addressing the rally, Amit Shah said, "Our jawans carried out a surgical strike in Balakot, killed Pakistani terrorists and came back without a single of our jawan being harmed. They took revenge for those jawans who had sacrificed their lives." Haryana will go to polls on October 21.

PMC bank account holders protest outside Mumbai's Esplanade Court

Mumbai, Oct 9 (ANI): Scores of Punjab and Maharashtra Corporative bank account holders on Wednesday staged a protest here. The protestors demanded imprisonment for Housing Development Infrastructure Limited (HDIL) Directors, Sarang Wadhawan and Rakesh Wadhwan, in the hearing scheduled for today in the court. "We paid our taxes we still paying our taxes why government is doing with us. We request to the government please resolve this issue as soon as possible," a protestors told ANI. "I invested my whole life money in this bank. I invested in the bank for the trust of RBI," another protester told ANI.

Aadhaar seeding date under PM-Kisan scheme relaxed till Nov 30: Prakash Javadekar

New Delhi, Oct 9 (ANI): Union Minister Prakash Javadekar while briefing the press in New Delhi informed that cabinet has decided to relax the mandatory requirement of Aadhaar seeding under PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi till 30 November. Prakash Javadekar said, "Cabinet has decided to relax till 30th November 2019, the mandatory requirement of Aadhaar seeding for release of benefits under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi after 1st August, 2019," he added.

Amit Shah questions Rahul Gandhi's abroad trip during election time

Bhiwani (Haryana), Oct 09 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Haryana's Bhiwani, Union Home Minister Amit Shah questioned Rahul Gandhi for his long sabbatical. "At the time of assembly elections in Haryana and Maharashtra, Rahul Gandhi has gone on a holiday. The Congress party has opposed abrogation of Article 370 from J-K," Shah said.

Asaduddin Owaisi slams Mohan Bhagwat over his statement on mob lynching

Beed (Maharashtra), Oct 09 (ANI): AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi hit out at Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat for his statement that mob lynching was a western concept and it should not be used to defame India. Reacting sharply to Bhagwat's statement, Owaisi said Muslims, Dalits and even Hindus have been victims of incidents of mob lynching in the country.

Sec 144 imposed in Rajasthan's Tonk after clashes during Dussehra procession

Tonk (Rajasthan), Oct 09 (ANI): Section 144 has been imposed in Malpura area of Tonk, Rajasthan after clashes between two communities during Dussehra procession. Security has also been beefed up in the area. While speaking to ANI, Sukhbir Singh Jaunapuria, BJP MP, Tonk said, "I am completely against it, I want the accused to clarify their stand. They are just creating hurdles in our festivals."