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Hope PM Modi will declare India open defecation free on Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary: Gajendra Shekhawat

New Delhi, Sep 27 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Union Minister for Jal Shakti Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said, "We have constructed more than 10 crore toilets and our efforts towards freedom from open defecation are worth emulating." "I hope, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will declare India open defecation free on 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi," Shekhawat added.

Sharad Pawar cancels plan to visit ED office, cites law and order situation

Mumbai, Sep 27 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party Chief Sharad Pawar said that he will not visit the Enforcement Directorate office for now. In a letter just hours before Pawar's expected visit, the Enforcement Directorate wrote to him that "there is no need for him" to come. It also said if there was any requirement in future, "we will inform you". "I decided not to go in the interest of law and order," said NCP Chief Sharad Pawar. On Wednesday (September 25), he had said he would go to the probe agency himself to clarify his position as a "responsible citizen" before getting busy with next month's elections in the state.

CM Yogi blames Mughals, Britishers for weakening Indian economy

Mumbai, Sep 27 (ANI): Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath said on Friday (September 27) that Mughals and Britishers attacked Indian economy by weakening our cultural system. He made this statement at an event 'World Hindu Economy Form' in Mumbai.

Inter-state arms trafficking racket busted by Delhi Police

New Delhi, Sep 27 (ANI): Special Cell of Delhi Police has busted an interstate gang involved in illicit arms trafficking and arrested two accused Jitendra and Raj Bahadur. During the investigation of various heinous cases, police has noted that criminals of Delhi-NCR are using illegal firearms that are frequently being supplied to them by the illegal arms traffickers. In order to check the supply of illegal fire arms in NCR, a special drive is being carried out by the Special Cell against illegal firearms traffickers. Specific information was received by Special Cell that both the accused will be coming in the evening near crematorium, Ghazipur Road, in a car for delivering the illicit weapons. In the evening, team of Special Cell spotted the alleged car and signaled it to stop but it fled away. The other team deployed at a distance swiftly used barricades and forced it to stop and overpowered the occupants of the car. During the search of their vehicle, two plastic cans of Vanaspati

Foreigners perform 'Tarpan' during 'Pitru Paksha' in Gaya

Gaya (Bihar), Sep 27 (ANI): Gaya of Bihar is known as 'Mokshabhoomi'. It is said that by offering 'pind daan' to ancestors, they attain salvation. This is the reason why devotees from different parts of the country and abroad are reaching Gaya to pray for the salvation of their ancestors. On Thursday (September 26), six pilgrims from three different countries arrived to offer 'pind daan'.

SC directed govt to pay compensation to flat owners: Maradu Housing Protection Committee Chairman

Kochi (Kerala), Sep 27 (ANI): The Supreme Court on September 27 directed demolition of flats built on the coastal zone of Kochi's Maradu within 138 days and asked the Kerala government to pay Rs 25 lakh interim compensation to each flat owner within four weeks. While speaking to ANI, Chairman of Maradu Housing Protection Committee, Shamsudeen Karunagapally said, "We see some relief for the flat owners. Today, SC identified flat owners' rights and SC directed government to pay compensation to flat owners." "It is a good decision, but how to implement this decision, it's not very clear," he added. The top 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.

Babri Masjid demolition case: BJP's Kalyan Singh to appear before court

Lucknow (UP), Sep 27 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kalyan Singh will appear before Special CBI Court in Lucknow in connection with Babri Masjid demolition case. Last week, the court had directed CBI to produce Singh on September 27. On September 9, Singh had rejoined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after completing his term as the Governor of Rajasthan, a post which had accorded him immunity. Singh was the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, when the 16th-century Babri Masjid was razed on December 6 in 1992. Besides Kalyan Singh, LK Advani, Uma Bharti, and Murli Manohar Joshi are accused in the case.

Tripura bye-polls: Counting of votes underway in Badharghat

Badharghat (Tripura), Sep 27 (ANI): The counting of votes is underway for bye-polls held in Tripura's Badharghat on September 27. The voting held in Badharghat on September 23. The early trends of the Badharghat assembly bye-poll results indicate that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Mini Majumder is leading. BJP leader Mini Majumder and Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Bulti Biswas are the main contenders of the seat.

MP sex racket: Congress blames unmarried RSS leaders, suggests Mohan Bhagwat to get married

Bhopal (MP), Sep 27 (ANI): Manak Agarwal, Congress leader on honey trapping issue in Madhya Pradesh said SIT is doing the investigation. He claimed that more number of BJP leaders are involved in the case. While speaking to ANI, Manak Agarwal said, "SIT is doing the investigation. It all started since the times of Shivraj ji. More number of BJP leaders are involved in this. It has spread across 5-6 states now." "One of the biggest reasons for this is that RSS people do not marry. RSS people should get married. Mohan Bhagwat should also get married."

NCP workers raise slogans in support of Sharad Pawar ahead of his visit to ED office

Mumbai, Sep 27 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) workers assembled outside party office in Mumbai on September 27. They raised slogans in support of party Chief Sharad Pawar ahead of his visit to Enforcement Directorate office. Pawar will visit Enforcement Directorate office for investigation in money laundering case. Sharad Pawar along with his nephew Ajit Pawar and others were named in Enforcement Case Information Report in Rs 5,000 crore Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank (MSCB) scam case.

ED says Sharad Pawar is not required to visit office but he is firm to go: NCP leader

Mumbai, Sep 27 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Nawab Malik spoke to mediapersons on Sharad Pawar's visit to Enforcement Directorate office. Malik said, "Enforcement Directorate (ED) has sent an e-mail stating that Sharad Pawar is not required to visit the office today. When required, ED will intimate him. But, Sharad Pawar is firm to go to ED office."

2 years after Gorakhpur hospital tragedy, Dr Kafeel Khan gets clean chit

New Delhi, Sep 27 (ANI): A departmental inquiry has absolved pediatrician Dr Kafeel Khan of the charges of medical negligence, corruption and dereliction of duty on the day more than 60 children died at Gorakhpur's BRD Medical College due to oxygen shortage in August 2017. Inquiry Officer has admitted that 'Dr. Kafeel brought 500 oxygen cylinders in 54 hours. He hasn't committed any negligence. All the allegations levelled against him are irrelevant and without any substance.' The report comes two years after Khan was suspended from the hospital and spent nine months in jail for the charges that he has now been cleared of. The doctor, who is out on bail, continues to be suspended from the BRD Medical College. He has demanded a CBI probe into the tragedy.

Rain lashes in parts of country, brings respite to scorching heat

Lucknow (UP) / Chandigarh / Hyderabad, Sep 27 (ANI): Rain lashed in different parts of the country. Lucknow received rainfall on September 27. The city is receiving rainfall for last three days. Chandigarh also received shower in the morning. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall led to water-logging in parts of Hyderabad. Downpour also helped to beat the scorching heat.

'Global Climate' protest organised in Odisha

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Sep 27 (ANI): A city based foundation organised 'Global Climate' protest to sensitise people about climate change in Odisha's Bhubaneswar on September 27. Several people including children joined the protest. Main objective was to take urgent action against climate change and its impacts.

Chandrayaan-2 may be hiding in shadows, says NASA after capturing landing site

New Delhi, Sep 27 (ANI): National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on Friday released high-resolution images of the lunar region where Chandrayaan-2 lander, Vikram had attempted a soft landing earlier this month. The images were taken by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, however, owing to dusk the lander could not be located. The US space agency also issued a statement saying it is possible that the Vikram lander is hiding in a shadow. The US space agency also stated that another attempt to locate lander will be made in October when the lighting is favourable. Earlier this month, the Chandryaan-2 orbiter had also clicked a thermal image of Vikram Lander. The Lander Vikram was scheduled to make a soft-landing near the south pole of the moon on September 7. However, minutes before its scheduled soft-landing, the communication with Vikram Lander was lost. The Vikram Lander had successfully separated from Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter on September 2. After revolving around the Earth'

NCP leaders, police arrive at NCP chief Sharad Pawar's residence

Mumbai, Sep 27 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leaders arrived at Sharad Pawar's residence in Mumbai. Joint CP Vinay Choubey along with a team of police officers arrived at Pawar's residence. NCP leader Nawab Malik claimed that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government is misusing Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with Sharad Pawar's name in Rs 5,000 crore Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank (MSCB) scam case. While speaking to mediapersons, Malik said, "Police is detaining NCP workers in Mumbai and in other parts of the state, which is not right. Sharad Pawar will definitely go to ED office at 2 pm today. BJP government is misusing Enforcement Directorate."

1 dead after fire breaks out at hospital in West Bengal

Siliguri (West Bengal), Sep 27 (ANI): At least one patient died after fire broke out at CCU (Coronary Care Unit) in North Bengal Medical College and Hospital in WB's Siliguri on September 27. Fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the flames. Nine patients have been shifted to a private hospital. Further investigation is underway.

Watch: Man sustains injuries after he was shot in Delhi

New Delhi, Sep 27 (ANI): One person sustained injuries after he was shot in national capital. The incident occurred in Shahdara's New Usmanpur area on September 26. Case has been registered. Further investigation is underway.

Sec 144 imposed in South Mumbai ahead of Sharad Pawar's visit to ED Office

Mumbai, Sep 27 (ANI): Sec 144 CrPC has been imposed in Mumbai's Ballard Estate, where the office of Enforcement Directorate is situated. NCP Chief Sharad Pawar will visit ED office on September 27. The agency will conduct investigation in money laundering case in which he has been named. NCP workers had earlier staged protests after Sharad Pawar along with party leader Ajit Pawar and others were named in Enforcement Case Information Report in Rs 5,000 crore Maharashtra State Co-operative Bank (MSCB) scam case.

Transgender community banned from entering Surat market

Surat (Gujarat), Sep 27 (ANI): Members of the transgender community were banned from entering a market in Gujarat's Surat after a man was allegedly beaten to death by a transgender. A notice was also pasted in the market banning the community from entering it. The members of the transgender community, however, said that they should not be punished because of the crime committed by another person."We are distressed by this ban. The money that we get from these markets on special occasions helps us sustain. It is unfair," said Payal Kuar, a member of the transgender community.