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Sports federations should have transparency: Kiren Rijiju on implementing RTI in BCCI

New Delhi, Sep 30 (ANI): Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports with independent charge, Kiren Rijiju reacted on the ongoing speculations that BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) will come under RTI (Right to Information Act, 2005). Rijiju said, "There should be transparency in every sports organization and federation." On being asked whether RTI would be the next step for BCCI after the sports body came under National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) ambit. He said, "Whatever public money we have or whatever fund we organise or arrange needs to be managed in proper manner." He also talked about adoption of SAI centers saying, "Sports centers can be taken over by security forces (BSF, CRPF, Assam Rifles, ITBP). The security forces, they have some discipline in their culture, so they can create better sports culture there. My only objective is to increase the sports facilities, sports culture and performance," Rijiju further added.

We want to make women power a force of state: CM Raghubar Das

Chandil (Jharkhand), Sep 30 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das reached Chandil during his Jan Ashirwad Yatra to connect to the people and inform them about the various central and state-run public welfare schemes. While addressing the people, he praised women for their sacrifice and tremendous work by saying that women are the centralized force of every family, and that women work shoulder to shoulder with men. The Chief Minister asserted that state government wants to make women which are a centralized force of every family the force of the state.

PM Modi requests students to keep in mind the needs of Motherland, India

Chennai, Sep 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 56th convocation ceremony of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras. Union HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami and Dy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam also present. While addressing the convocation ceremony Prime Minister said, "I have a request to make to all of you. No matter where you work, no matter where you live, do keep in mind the needs of your Motherland, India"

Locals celebrate 'Mera Chaorel Houba' festival with great fervour in Manipur

Imphal (Manipur), Sep 30 (ANI): Locals of Manipur celebrated 'Mera Chaorel Houba' festival with great fervour. It began on September 20 and will continue till October 06. The inaugural function of the festival was organized by the Lainingthou Sanamahi Temple Board. Devotees took out a rally from Lainingthou Sanamahi Shanglen to the sacred Kangla holding 7 coloured flag in their hands. 'Mera Chaorel Houba' is a traditional festival of Manipur which signifies unity and integrity of the people.

Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria pays tribute at National War Memorial post taking charge as IAF Chief

New Delhi, Sep 30 (ANI): Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria paid tribute at the National War Memorial in Delhi on Sep 30. He took charge as IAF Chief today. Bhadauria is the 26th Chief of the Air Staff of IAF. He succeeded Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa. While speaking to ANI on Rafal, Bhadauria said, "Rafale is a very capable aircraft. It will be a game changer in our operational capability. It will give India an edge over Pakistan and China."

Bihar flood: Disaster Management asks for high-power intensity pumping machines from Coal India

Patna (Bihar), Sep 30 (ANI): Heavy rainfall led to flood-like situation in Patna. According to Bihar State Disaster Management Authority, at least 29 people have died due to rainfall. Principal Secretary Disaster Management of Bihar, Pratyaya Amrit gave deets on the measure for controlling flood. He said, "We're working to fulfill demand of drinking water in flood-affected areas. We're trying to restore power supply in affected areas. Also, we've asked for 2 high-power intensity pumping machines from Coal India to pump out flood water." Bihar government also has asked Indian Air Force for two helicopters for lifting and airdropping food packets and medicines in the flood-affected areas of Patna.

Watch: Local becomes superhero for 4-year-old, saves from drowning in manhole

Jodhpur (Rajasthan), Sep 30 (ANI): The life of a 4-year-old girl child was miraculously saved by a local in Rajasthan's Jodhpur on September 29. He safeguard the girl while she was about to drown in the manhole chamber. The lid of the manhole chamber was open in the area while this incident occurred. For more than a week, the lid of manhole chamber is open and locals are complaining about it to the administration. While speaking to ANI, one of the local said, "This is hometown of Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot but the situation over here is worst." "So, we request to the local administration that the pending work should be done as soon as possible so that no such incident will get repeated in the future," he added.

PM Modi takes stock of exhibition at IIT-Madras research park startups

Chennai, Sep 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended Singapore-India Hackathon 2019 at Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) in Chennai on September 30. The Prime Minister did a walkthrough of the exhibition of IIT-Madras research park startups here. He reviewed the gadgets at the exhibitions and understands its uses. Prime Minister also took part in virtual paintings during the exhibition.

Ready to face any challenge: Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria on Pak PM's nuclear war threat

New Delhi, Sep 30 (ANI): IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria took charges as Chief of Air Staff on September 30. On being asked if IAF is better prepared to carry out another Balakot like strike in future, RKS Bhadauria said, "We were prepared then, we will be prepared next time. We will be ready to face any challenge, any threat." On reports of Pakistan reactivating Balakot terror camps, he said, "We are aware of the reports and we will take necessary action as and when required." On being asked about Pakistan PM Imran Khan's warning of nuclear war with India, Bhadauria said, "That is their understanding of nuclear aspects. We have our own understanding, our own analysis. We will be ready to face any challenge."

Singapore-India Hackathon 2019: PM Modi congratulates students for winning awards

Chennai, Sep 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended Singapore-India Hackathon 2019 at Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) in Chennai on September 30. PM Modi facilitated students and given award to the winners. While addressing the event, the Prime Minister congratulated the students those who won the prize for Singapore-India Hackathon 2019. He said, "I congratulate the winners of the Hackathon and each and every young friend assembled here. Your willingness to confront challenges and find workable solutions is of much great value than just winning a competition."

Mt Hanuman Tibba near Manali receives fresh snowfall

Manali (Himachal Pradesh), Sep 30 (ANI): High mountains at Hanuman Tibba near Himachal Pradesh's Manali were all white due to fresh snowfall. Parts of the state also witnessed rainfall on September 29. Friendship peak, Ladaki peak and Manali peak were also covered in fresh snow during the past 24 hours. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall at places across the state till October 03. Snowfall is one of the major attractions for the tourists coming to the state.

PM Modi hails students for their efforts at Singapore-India Hackathon 2019

Chennai, Sep 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended Singapore-India Hackathon 2019 at Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) in Chennai on September 30. PM Modi facilitated students and gave awards to the winners. While addressing the event, PM Modi said, "Friends you have been working for the last 36 hours to solve challenging problems. Hats off to you and your energy and I don't see fatigue. I see satisfaction of a task well accomplished."

Congress' Jitin Prasada under preventive custody in Shahjahanpur

Shahjahanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 30 (ANI): Congress leader Jitin Prasada has put under preventive custody in UP's Shahjahanpur. Congress wanted to hold a march to highlight the plight of the Shahjahnpur rape victim but administration didn't allow. Prasada said, "Congress today wanted to hold a march to highlight the plight of the Shahjahanpur rape victim but the local administration is not allowing it. Tell me how is it a violation of law? It's unfortunate."

Camera to detect who is paying attention will be useful in Parliament: PM Modi

Chennai, Sep 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended Singapore-India Hackathon 2019 at Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) in Chennai on September 30. PM Modi facilitated students and given award to the winners. While addressing the event, Prime Minister said, "My young friends here solved many problems today. I especially like the solution about camera to detect who is paying attention. I will talk to my Speaker in the Parliament. I am sure it will be very useful to Parliament", says PM at Singapore-India Hackathon at IIT-Madras."

Amit Shah attends 27th Raising Day event of RAF in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Sep 30 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the 27th Raising Day event of the Rapid Action Force (RAF) in Gujarat's Ahmedabad on September 30. He reviewed the anniversary parade of RAF in Ahmedabad. While addressing the gathering, Amit Shah said, "Just the news of arrival of Rapid Action Force leads to dispersal of rioters. The presence of RAF eliminates any possibility of riots taking place".

Watch: BJP MP Janardan Mishra threatens to 'bury' IAS Officer

Rewa (Madhya Pradesh), Sep 30 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party MP from Rewa Janardan Mishra threatened an IAS Officer in a gathering held in MP's Rewa. Mishra blamed the officer for corruption. This was not the first time that Janardan Mishra gave any controversial comment or speech.

Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria takes charge as Chief of Air Staff after Air Chief Marshal Dhanoa demits office

New Delhi, Sep 30 (ANI): Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa demitted office of the Chief of Air Staff on superannuation in Delhi. Air Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria took charge as the Chief of the Indian Air Force. Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria is the 26th Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force. BS Dhanoa was the 25th Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force. Dhanoa took over the charge of IAF Chief on January 01, 2017.

Bihar flood: Death toll mounts to 29

Patna (Bihar), Sep 30 (ANI): Heavy rainfall led to water-logging in several parts of Patna. According to Bihar State Disaster Management Authority, at least 29 people have died due to rainfall. Bihar government also has asked Indian Air Force for two helicopters for lifting and airdropping food packets and medicines in the flood-affected areas of Patna.

9-day long car festival of Goddess Biraja commences in Odisha's Jajpur

Jajpur (Odisha), Sep 30 (ANI): A nine-day long car festival of Goddess Biraja began in a decorated chariot in Odisha's Jajpur district on September 29. Biraja Temple is the only 'Shakti Peeth' in India where Goddess Biraja moves for nine-days in a chariot. The chariot procession commences during 'Shardiya Durga Puja' which makes it unique and different among all the 'Shakti Peeths' in India. This amazing festival attracts devotees, spectators, pilgrims from across the nation. As per experts of 'shastras', Devi Sati's navel region is said to have been fallen here in the bank of river Baitarani of Jajpur. The Chariot of Goddess Biraja moves around the temple compound continuously for nine-days. An idol of Goddess Biraja which is made up of brass sits in the chariot during car festival. The brass idol is known as 'Chalanti Pratima'.

PM Modi arrives in Chennai to participate in prize distribution ceremony of Singapore-India Hackathon

Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Sep 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tamil Nadu's Chennai on September 30. He was received by state Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami and Deputy Chief Minister Ottakarathevar Panneerselvam at the airport. He will participate in the prize distribution ceremony of Singapore-India Hackathon and will watch the exhibition on IIT-Madras research park start-ups. While addressing the gathering, PM Modi said, "I am always delighted to be back in Chennai. After 2019 elections, it is my first visit to the state. I am really thankful to all of you for such a warm welcome." PM Modi will also be the chief guest at 56th convocation of IIT-Madras today.