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Bachchan reciprocates with gratitude to Lata Mangeshkar for her congratulatory wishes

New Delhi, Sep 27 (ANI): After Bollywood's nightingale Lata Mangeshkar congratulated legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan for prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the actor took to social media to express his gratitude. "Adarnia Lata Ji, in what words should I appreciate your feelings? I am unable to. Gratitude, gratefulness, and thanks seem so small. Seeking your blessings, significant and humble, Amitabh Bachchan" the 76-year-old actor tweeted. On Tuesday, the ace singer, who has sung several songs for Bachchan's films like 'Abhimaan,' 'Zanjeer', wished him by penning a sweet message. "Namaskar Amitji. I am very happy to hear that you're receiving Dadasaheb Phalke's. I congratulate you very much. It is a historical event in itself to receive the award of the name of the father of the Indian pictorial creation to the great hero of Indian cinema. @SrBachchan," she wrote on Twitter. Amitabh Bachchan, who was selected for prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award on Tuesday, has been bombarded with

New research enables more heart donations

New Delhi, Sep 27 (ANI): Many hearts are declared unfit for donation due to stress-induced heart failure. But a recent study found that this condition has no bearing on the outcome of a transplant further opening path for up to 30 per cent more heart transplants. The study, published in 'The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery,' is based on particulars of 641 potential heart donors in Sweden in the years 2006-2016. Either these people, who had been declared brain-dead, had said yes to donation during their lives or their survivors had given the go-ahead. As many as 24 per cent of potential donors had acute stress-induced cardiomyopathy, or broken heart syndrome, in which cardiac function is impaired in one part of the heart, while the other parts beat normally. This condition is caused by the massive surge in stress hormones observed in the course of brain death. The functional impairment appears to be transient: Within a few hours or days, the heart recovers. Nevertheless,

OnePlus TV with QLED 4K display launches in India

New Delhi, Sep 26 (ANI): On the sidelines of the OnePlus 7T launch, OnePlus also introduced its OnePlus TV at an event today in India. The OnePlus TV features a 55-inch QLED 4K display, sleek design and Dolby ATMOS speakers. It comes with a voice-enabled remote that supports Google Assistant, the company announced during the event. OnePlus TV will be available in two models: Q1 priced at Rs 69,900 and Q1 Pro at 99,900 on Amazon India starting September 28.

Sukhoi-30 MKI dazzles at air show in Assam's Tezpur

Tezpur (Assam), Sep 27 (ANI): On the birth centenary of Air Chief Marshal Arjan Singh, an air show was organised with dazzling flying display of military aircraft at the Indian Air Force's Tezpur base. The twinjet multirole air superiority Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jet also took part in the aerial show. It was the display of Sukhoi-30 MKI aerobatics. A military exercise was also held at the Tezpur airbase.

Honey-trapping issue 'serious', affected state treasury: MP Minister Jitu Patwari

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Sep 26 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, on honey trapping case in which several civil servants and bureaucrats in Madhya Pradesh were involved in running a sex-racket across the state, Madhya Pradesh Sports Minister Jitu Patwari termed it a "serious issue" which has affected state treasury, and said Chief Minister Kamal Nath has formed an SIT to investigate the matter, and assured that culprits will not be spared. "It is a serious issue. State treasury has been affected by it. Chief Minister Kamal Nath is serious. He has formed an SIT. Chief Minister and the government are clear that the culprits will not be spared."

Olympic medalist Yogeshwar Dutt, former hockey captain Sandeep Singh join BJP

New Delhi, Sep 26 (ANI): Olympic medalist Yogeshwar Dutt joined BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party), in presence of Haryana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Chief Subhash Barala. Meanwhile, Former Indian Hockey captain Sandeep Singh joined BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party), in presence of Haryana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Chief Subhash Barala on Thursday (September 26). Polling for 90 seats of Haryana will take place on October 21, while results will be out on October 24.

Police detains BJP workers for protesting against CM Kejriwal over his remark on 'NRC'

New Delhi, Sep 26 (ANI): BJP's Purvanchal Morcha staged protest against Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal on September 26. They were protesting against Kejriwal's remark on "if NRC is implemented in Delhi, then Manoj Tiwari (BJP MP) will be the first one, who will have to leave Delhi". Later, police detained members of BJP's Purvanchal Morcha.

12 dead as intense rains, flood wreak havoc in Pune

Pune (Maharashtra), Sep 26 (ANI): At least 12 people died due to the floods in Maharashtra's Pune. Heavy rains and flood has disrupted the normal life in Pune. Pune District Collector Naval Kishore Ram has declared holiday in all schools and colleges of Purandar, Baramati, Bhor and Haveli tehsil of the district. Almost 150 houses have been damaged due to heavy rainfall. IMD has forecasted severe thunderstorm in Mumbai and adjoining regions of Maharashtra.

"PM Modi, Haryana CM doing a lot for youth: Sandeep Singh after joining BJP

New Delhi, Sep 26 (ANI): Former Indian Hockey captain, Sandeep Singh who recently joined Bharatiya Janata Party said, "I have joined politics as I am impressed with PM Modi. His honesty drew me to the party. Both PM and Haryana CM are doing a lot for the youth. If the party considers me capable of contesting elections then I surely will." Former Indian Hockey captain Sandeep Singh joined BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party), in presence of Haryana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Chief Subhash Barala on Thursday (September 26). Polling for 90 seats of Haryana will take place on October 21, while results will be out on October 24.

CM Gehlot directs officials to work effectively on projects for farmers' welfare

Jaipur (Rajasthan), September 26 (ANI): Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot recently chaired the Agriculture Department meeting to review the various schemes of the department. In the meeting, CM said that the welfare of farmers is the top priority of the state government. Every effort should be made to increase the income of farmers, providing them necessary facilities and resources for advanced agriculture along with promoting agriculture processing. He also instructed the officials to work efficiently on the announcements made in the budget and effectively implement various welfare schemes for the farmers. Chief Minister stressed to promote good quality of seed production in the state, so that farmers do not have to buy seeds from outside at expensive prices. In the meeting, Gehlot also directed the officials to ensure the sowing targets for the Rabi crop, timely availability of fertilizers as per the demand and geographical requirements of the farmers.

CA students' protest: ICAI president clarifies on exams evaluation

New Delhi, Sep 26 (ANI): The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India President Prafulla P Chhajed on September 26 clarified institute's stand after students and candidates who appeared for the exams protested in front of its headquarters in Delhi earlier this week. They were demanding transparency in paper checking, Re-Correction, Penalize Paper Checkers for alleged wrong checking and Centralised Evaluation. ICAI president said that they have taken every measures make ensure transparency in its exams. He backed the examiners by saying that they have to appear for an online examination after clearing the exam ICAI chooses them. Clarifying the coding system, he asserted that under the system nobody can identify which answer paper belongs to whom and the coding system is 100 percent human untouched system. "Under coding system, nobody can identify which answer paper belongs to whom. It is absolutely human untouched system." Said Chhajed "10% of papers are reviewed to ensure quality ch

Wishes pour in for Manmohan Singh as he turns 87

New Delhi, Sep 26 (ANI): Wishes pour in on social media for former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh as he turned 87 on Thursday. Several political party leaders came forward to extend their wishes to the former prime minister. Many hailed him for his achievements. Taking to Twitter, former Congress president Rahul Gandhi acknowledged Singh's "selfless service, dedication and incredible contribution" in developing the country and prayed for his good health. Former JD (U) president and NDA convener Sharad Yadav wished the former prime minister on his birthday and tweeted, "Wishing a happy birthday to #ManmohanSingh. Persons like Dr. Manmohan Singh are rarely born. Pray for his good health and long life." Janata Dal (United) president and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar in a press statement prayed for Singh's long life and extended warm wishes to him on the occasion. P Chidambaram, the former finance minister under Dr. Manmohan Singh's regime, also wished him birthday on the micro-blog

Artist sets Guinness record by painting Pulwama attack bravehearts while walking on treadmill

Hyderabad, Sep 26 (ANI): An artist from Hyderabad has made it to the Guinness Book of World Records by painting the soldiers, who sacrificed their lives in the Pulwama attack while walking on a treadmill. "I made the portrait of the bravehearts, who sacrificed their lives in the Pulwama attack. This was done while walking on a treadmill for 45 minutes. My name has been recorded in the Indian Book of Record, Limca Book and Guinness Book of Records," Samudrala Harsha told ANI on Wednesday. He was recently invited as a guest on the Dubai National day and made the King's live portrait for which he received Indian fastest artists award. "In January this year, I completed my Doctorate in Celebrity live Sketches. First time I made it to the Guinness book of records and Indian Book of Record in 2012 when I attempted to paint 507 portraits in 24 hours nonstop without a break of a single minute for washroom or food," he said. Now Samudrala Harsha is preparing for another record by drawing portra

Bike-borne robbers snatch phone from woman in Delhi's Okhla

New Delhi, Sep 26 (ANI): The national capital yet again recorded another phone snatching incident in Okhla area within a week of phone snatching incident in CR Park of ANI journalist. Two bike-borne robbers snatched a phone from a woman on September 25. In CCTV footage a woman was seen walking on a road when two bike-borne men approached her from behind and snatched her phone. The woman tried to get hold of them but they managed to escape. Victim named Radhika blamed Delhi Police and state government for the negligence. Recently, a woman journalist from ANI suffered injuries when two-bike borne robbers dragged her out of an auto-rickshaw and snatched her phone in south Delhi's CR Park area.

Amit Shah chairs BJP's core group meeting in Delhi

New Delhi, Sep 26 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on September 26 chaired Bharatiya Janata Party's core group meeting in the national capital. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, BJP National Working President JP Nadda, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari among other dignitaries were present in the meeting. The crucial meeting of top party leaders is expected to decide on the vexed issue of stitching an alliance for contesting the upcoming assembly election in two states - Haryana and Maharashtra. The meeting had been called ahead of the Central Election Committee (CEC) meeting which is likely to be held on Sunday.

Ministry of Jal Shakti organizes exhibition under 6th edition of India Water Week

New Delhi, September 25, 2019: The Ministry of Jal Shakti organized an exhibition under its 6th edition of India Water Week in the capital New Delhi. The exhibition was inaugurated by the Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. Emphasizing on the theme of the event "Water cooperation to cope with 21st century challenges" the minister outlined the purpose of organizing India Water Week and highlighted various stakeholders taking part in the event. While speaking to news agency ANI, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said that "India water week has been organized in India for the 6th time. Various technology providers, innovators and individuals associated with start-ups from across the world and apart from them different institutions in Indian Union Government and States who are working for the cause of water conservation are doing a phenomenal job and every year they gather here to discuss the issue". The exhibition showcased technologies, latest developments and available so

At least 6 died in wall collapse following heavy rains in Pune

Pune (Maharashtra), Sep 26 (ANI): The sudden flow of water from upstream with full force led to heavy damage in Pune. At least 6 died in an incident of wall collapse near Tangewala Aranyeshwar Colony in Sahakar Nagar. Almost 150 houses are damaged due to heavy rainfall. NDRF teams are deployed in the area and rescue operation is underway. IMD had forecasted severe thunderstorm in Mumbai and adjoining regions of Maharashtra.

UNESCO delegation visits Ramappa Temple in Telangana

Mulugu (Telangana), Sep 26 (ANI): United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) expert from Thailand visited Ramappa Temple in Telangana. He came to assess its claims for inclusion in the World Heritage site list. He was accompanied by Joint Director General of Archaeological Society of India (ASI) Thanwiz Sharma, World Heritage director Daljeet Singh, State ASI director Dinakar Babu, District Collector C. Narayana Reddy, Kakatiya Heritage Trust office bearers - B. V. Papa Rao, M. Panduranga Rao, Choodamani Nandagopal and G. S.V. Suryanarayana Murthy. The security cover was formed around the temple with the help of CRPF teams. According to the inscriptions found on the Ramappa Temple, it was built in the year 1213 CE.

Congress leaders arrive Tihar jail to meet DK Shivakumar

New Delhi, Sep 26 (ANI): Congress leaders Ahmed Patel and Anand Sharma arrived at Tihar jail to meet DK Shivakumar on September 26. Congress leader DK Suresh also accompanied them. Congress leader DK Shivakumar is currently lodged in the jail under judicial custody of the Enforcement Directorate over a money laundering case.

Archaeology has potential to reconstruct, re-correct history: M Venkaiah Naidu

Pune (Maharashtra), Sep 26 (ANI): Vice President of India, M Venkaiah Naidu in Pune stated that there has been a lot of distortion in our history because of colonial past and archaeology has the potential to reconstruct and re-correct history. While speaking at the event, he said, "I believe archaeology has tremendous potential to reconstruct and re-correct history. There is so much distortion in our history because of colonial past. India was once known as 'Vishwa Guru'. People say that our GDP used to be around 20% but India never attacked any country." "But history is not properly projected, lot of distortions have been made by colonial rulers to show us in poor light. To kill our spirit, this happened intentionally. People who came, attacked, ruled, ruined, looted, cheated us, we're taught they're great people. But there is not much about Shivaji Maharaj, Basaveshwara, Gyaneshwar, Rani Laxmi Bai, Shankaracharya. That is why, I say that we have to present the real history to the peo