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Nehru's decision to take Kashmir issue to UN was Himalayan mistake: Amit Shah

New Delhi, Sep 29 (ANI): Attacking former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru for taking the Kashmir issue to United Nations, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, "Jawaharlal Nehru's declaration of untimely ceasefire led to creation of PoK. His decision to move the United Nations in 1948 was a Himalayan mistake, a mistake greater than Himalaya. He made another mistake by selecting wrong charter to refer matter to UN."

Bihar Flood: All administration efforts on to help people, says Nitish Kumar

Patna (Bihar), Sep 29 (ANI): While speaking on the flood situation in parts of Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said, "There has been heavy rainfall in some areas since yesterday and water in Ganga River is rising constantly. But there are proper arrangements and administration is at the spot and making all the efforts to help people. Arrangements are being done to provide drinking water to all. Also, arrangements are being made for community kitchens for the flood-affected people"

Time has come to write correct history: Amit Shah on Article 370 revocation

New Delhi, Sep 29 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended a discussion programme on "National Security Perspective of Security" at Indraprastha Vishwa Samvad Kendra at Teen Murti Bhawan on September 29. While addressing the event, Shah said that the responsibility of writing history was in the hands of the same people who had committed mistakes, so as a result, true facts were hidden. "Even today there are many rumours doing rounds about Article 370 and Kashmir. It is important to clarify them. We know that since 1947, Kashmir has been a matter of discussion and controversy but distorted history was presented before people. Since the responsibility of writing history was in the hands of the same people who had committed mistakes, so as a result, true facts were hidden. I think time has come that correct history is written and presented before people." Shah added.

20 schoolchildren escaped from flooded road in Rajasthan's Dungarpur

Dungarpur (Rajasthan), Sep 29 (ANI): Around 20 schoolchildren were escaped in Rajasthan's Dungarpur district on September 28. They were stuck after the truck they were travelling in veered off in the flooded road. The mishappening occurred while the driver was carrying dozen of schoolchildren in a truck.

E-cigarettes banned to prevent youth from new way of intoxication: PM Modi

New Delhi, Sep 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (September 29) said e-cigarettes were banned to prevent the youth from falling into the new way of intoxication. He also said there are several misconceptions being spread about use of e cigarettes, including the one which says that it is not harmful for health. In the latest edition of his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' radio address Modi said several harmful chemicals are added to e cigarettes which have a bad effect on health. Urging people to shun tobacco, the prime minister warned that e-cigarettes, which are used as a "fashion statement", are a new way of getting addicted to nicotine. There is very little awareness among people about e-cigarettes. They are completely unaware of its danger and for this reason sometimes e-cigarettes find their way into homes out of curiosity.

CM Yogi conducts door-to-door campaign in Varanasi

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 29 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath conducted door-to-door campaign in Varanasi on September 29. CM Yogi reached at residence of several people in the city during the campaign. He was also accompanied by other officials of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on this occasion. CM Yogi was being felicitated by one of the family during his door-to-door campaign.

Sister Mariam Thresia, to be declared a Saint on October 13, gets special mention in 'Mann ki Baat'

New Delhi, Sep 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to sister Mariam Thresia. While speaking on 'Mann Ki Baat' programme. He said that it was matter of pride for every India that she will be canonised in the Vatican City by Pope Francis, adding that she had dedicated her life for the betterment of people and humanity and has set an example for the world. Sister Mariam will be canonised in the Vatican City by Pope Francis on October 13, where the founder of Congregation of the Sisters of Holy Family will be pronounced a saint.

3 dead after wall collapsed due to heavy rain in Bihar's Bhagalpur

Bhagalpur (Bihar), Sep 29 (ANI): At least three people died after a wall collapsed in Bihar. The incident occurred in Bhagalpur following heavy rain in the region. More people are feared trapped under the debris. Rescue teams rushed to the spot immediately after the incident was reported.

Free India from the menace of single-use plastic, urges PM Modi

New Delhi, Sep 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to join the exercise (plogging) to ban on single-use plastic on October 2, Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary on October 2.He made this statement while addressing the nation through his monthly radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday (September 29). Earlier this week, PM Modi received the Global Goalkeeper award by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for his government's Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.

Intermittent showers worsen water-logging woes in UP's Varanasi

Varanasi (UP), Sep 29 (ANI): Heavy rains in Varanasi have thrown normal life out of gear as water-logging was witnessed in several parts of UP's Varanasi. Relentless rains in the district has led to administration ordering the closure of all the schools and colleges. Commuters are also facing problems due to the prevailing situation.

CM Yogi pays homage to UP Minister Neelkanth Tiwari's mother in Varanasi

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 29 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid homage to Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Tourism Neelkanth Tiwari's mother Lali Devi, in Varanasi on September 29. He reached at Tiwari's residence in Sudamapur and paid tribute to his mother. Devi passed away on September 24 and was suffering from brain tumour. Several other officials were also present along with CM Yogi to pay tribute to her.

Navratri festival Day 1: Devotees throng Vaishno Devi to offer prayers

Katra (J-K), Sep 29 (ANI): Devotees thronged at Vaishno Devi temple to offer prayers on the first day of Navratri in Jammu and Kashmir's Katra on September 29. Devotees seek blessings of the almighty on the auspicious occasion. The temple of Vaishno Devi was decked up in flowers as people gathered in large numbers to attend the nine-day-long festivities. During these nine days, devotees observe fast and perform 'pooja'.

'Mysuru Dasara' festival kicks off to colourful start in Karnataka

Mysuru (Karnataka), Sep 29 (ANI): 10-day long 'Mysuru Dasara' festival began in Karnataka's Mysuru. The festival will be celebrated till October 8. Vintage car rally was flagged off from Raj Bhavan in Bengaluru. The cars are moving towards Mysuru to participate in the 'Royal Classic Dasara Drive'.

PM Modi urges people to 'deliver out' excess items from homes this festive season

New Delhi, Sep 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed fourth edition of 'Mann Ki Baat' on September 29. He asked the citizens to also 'deliver out' the goods and happiness while receiving goodies during upcoming festival season. "On one hand, when we experience the 'Delivery In' of sweets, and gifts, let us think for a moment on the process of 'Delivery Out'. At least in our homes, items that are in excess and thus, not required anymore, could be allocated for 'Delivery Out, said PM Modi in 'Mann Ki Baat'.

10-day 'Langur Mela' begins in Punjab's Amritsar

Amritsar (Punjab), Sep 29 (ANI): The 10-day 'Langur Mela' began at Bada Hanuman Mandir in Amritsar. Devotees in a large number gathered at the mandir to offer prayers. It is believed that parents wish for a child and vow to dress them as langurs once their wish is granted.

Locals forced to carry body in cart due to incessant rainfall in Patna

Patna (Bihar), Sep 29 (ANI): Around 24 districts of Bihar including Patna were badly hit after incessant rains lashed the state on September 28. The locals are forced to carry body in a cart due to incessant rainfall in Alamganj area of Patna. The body was being taken in a cart to the hospital for postmortem. Locals are facing several problems in the low-lying areas due to continuous rainfall. Heavy rain lashed wide areas of Patna causing water-logging problem. Patna remained the worst affected after several localities in the city were left water-logged after the rains. Normal life was thrown out of gear after rainwater entered in the residential areas and houses were submerged under knee-deep water. The team of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is rescuing the people and animals from low-lying areas of the city.

Maradu flat owners protest, sit on hunger strike in Kerala's Kochi

Kochi (Kerala), Sep 29 (ANI): The Supreme Court on September 27 directed demolition of flats built on the coastal zone of Kochi's Maradu within 138 days. SC also asked the Kerala government to pay Rs 25 lakh interim compensation to each flat owner within the time frame of four-weeks. The owners of flat protested and sat on hunger strike in Kerala's Kochi on September 29. They will also meet the District Collector to get their voices heard. The apex court also ordered setting up of a one-member committee of retired high court judge to oversee the demolition and assess total compensation. Court also fixed the matter for further hearing on October 25.

Narada Sting Case: CBI reaches BJP leader Mukul Roy's residence for interrogation

Kochi (Kerala), Sep 29 (ANI): The Supreme Court on September 27 directed demolition of flats built on the coastal zone of Kochi's Maradu within 138 days. SC also asked the Kerala government to pay Rs 25 lakh interim compensation to each flat owner within the time frame of four-weeks. The owners of flat protested and sat on hunger strike in Kerala's Kochi on September 29. They will also meet the District Collector to get their voices heard. The apex court also ordered setting up of a one-member committee of retired high court judge to oversee the demolition and assess total compensation. Court also fixed the matter for further hearing on October 25.

Watch: Rajnath Singh practices yoga with security personnel onboard INS Vikramaditya

Onboard, Sep 29 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh practiced yoga with security personnel onboard INS Vikramaditya. Rajnath Singh commissioned the second Kalvari-class submarine INS Khanderi on September 28 in Mumbai. Khanderi is built at state-run Mazgaon Dock Limited and underwent rigorous sea trials for over two and a half years. He also launched the warship 'Nilgiri', the first of the Project 17 Alpha (P17A) class ships.

'Garba' organisers need to check Aadhaar to allow 'Non-Hindus': Bajrang Dal

Hyderabad, Sep 29 (ANI): The Bajrang Dal has urged all 'Garba' and 'Dandiya' organisers to make Aadhar Card mandatory at entry points of the events in order to identify people of 'non-Hindus' communities.We have asked the event organisers to mandate Aadhar Cards at the entry spot to identify non-Hindus entering the venues and also to avoid employing Non-Hindus as bouncers for these events," said S Kailash, Media Convener, Bajrang Dal. "Also, the event managers are hiring non-Hindu bouncers which seem to be a main cause for these miscreants to enter the events. Another major lapse is lack of monitoring and control on who enters the events," he said.