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Chinmayanand case: Victim admits to charges of extortion, says SIT

Shahjahanpur (UP), Sep 25 (ANI): A Special Investigation Team (SIT) which is probing allegations of harassment leveled by a law student against former Union Minister Swami Chinmayanand, on September 25 held a press conference in Shahjahanpur. Member of SIT team, IPS officer Bharti Singh, clarified SIT's stand on victim's father allegation of leaking evidence against Chinmayanand. Debunking the allegation she said that SIT has followed every legal procedures. "The allegation raised by victim's father is absolutely baseless, we have followed all the legal procedures the allegation put by him (victim's father) is wrong," said Singh.

Swami Chinmayanand case: SIT arrests victim for trying to extort money

Shahjahanpur (UP), Sep 25 (ANI): Former union minister Swami Chinmayanand sexual harassment case took another turn. The victim was allegedly accused for trying to extort money from him. She was arrested by SIT team in Shahjahanpur. Lawyer of Swami Chinmayanand, Manendra Singh spoke to ANI on the matter and said, "The court has sent the girl to 14-day judicial custody. A bail application was moved by her lawyer, which was rejected by the court as it was not maintainable. If hearing on the bail application is taken up again, it'll be done at 1 pm."

Vadodara house-wife crowned Mrs India 2019

Vadodara (Gujarat), Sep 25 (ANI): "It looks easy but they actually grill you," Pooja Desai, who bagged the title of "Mrs India- Pride of the Nation", said on Tuesday. "During the competition, we had to report at 7.30 am in the morning. We were trained throughout the day and used to walk on the ramp till 2 am. It was difficult but a life-changing process,' Desai told ANI. Desai, a housewife, emerged victorious after competing with over 4, 500 participants across the country. On being asked how she maintained a balance between work and her personal life, she said, "If a woman has aspiration, time management becomes easy for her. After the marriage, we often forget our identity because of our children and in-laws. It is pertinent to come out of it." 'Mrs. India Pride of Nation' is a beauty pageant for married women that celebrates and admires the accomplishments and achievements of a wife, daughter and a mother. It empowers married Indian women to showcase their real beauty, strength and

CM Yogi meets triple talaq victims in Lucknow

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 25 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met victims of triple talaq in Lucknow on September 25. All victims from across the state have been called to gather in Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Lucknow. The Muslim women thanked CM Yogi Adityanath and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for enacting a law on triple talaq. The law of triple talaq came into effect from August 01, 2019. The Supreme Court (SC) had made triple talaq unconstitutional in 2017 but earlier this year, the Centre criminalised it by passing a Bill in Parliament. BJP has also made criminalisation of triple talaq a promise ahead of the Lok Sabha polls.

Amit Shah pays tribute to Deen Dayal Upadhyay on his birth anniversary

New Delhi, Sep 25 (ANI): Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay on his birth anniversary at BJP Headquarters in Delhi on September 25. He also paid tribute to Syama Prasad Mookerjee at party Headquarters. BJP working president JP Nadda along with several party workers of BJP paid homage to the great leader.

NCP stages protest in Mumbai after ED files money laundering case against Sharad Pawar, nephew

Mumbai, Sep 25 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) staged a protest outside Enforcement Directorate (ED) office in Mumbai on September 25. They protested after NCP Chief Sharad Pawar and his nephew Ajit Pawar have been named in the money laundering case. The investigation has been initiated based on FIR registered by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Mumbai Police following directions from the Bombay High Court.

Kapil Sibal takes dig at Donald Trump, says he looks India through eyes of PM Modi

New Delhi, Sep 25 (ANI): Congress leader and senior lawyer Kapil Sibal on Wednesday (September 25) reacted on United States President Donald Trump's statement over Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where he called Modi, father of the India. 'I am glad that trump considers Modi to be Elvis. He was very popular in terms of music and PM Modi is very popular in terms of extravaganza. So, I think that comparison may be okay. But millions of people in India are fatherless, our farmers, traders people in slum are fatherless, said Congress leader Kapil Sibal. Trump looks at India through eyes of Modi, he further added.

Triple Talaq victims should be given Rs 6,000 per annum till they get justice: CM Yogi

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 25 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met victims of triple talaq in Lucknow on September 25. All victims from across the state have been called to gather in Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Lucknow. While addressing the gathering in Lucknow on September 25, CM Yogi Adityanath said, "A new scheme should be introduced under which victims of triple talaq as well as women who have been left by their husbands should be identified and given Rs 6,000 per annum." "They will be given this money till they get justice," Yogi added.

Pro-Kannada activists organise protest with dogs in Bengaluru against politicians' fights

Bengaluru (Karnataka), Sep 25 (ANI): The pro-Kannada activists organised a unique protest in Bengaluru against politicians' fights on September 25. The protest was unique in a way as dogs were part of it. Kannada Chaluvali Vatal Paksha regional outfit leader Vatal Nagaraj was present during the protest. The protest was organised at BMTC Bus Station in Bengaluru. While speaking to media, Vatal Nagaraj said, "Dogs are unhappy as politicians are barking more than them and they are trying to capture dogs place. Moral of politics has died as the old age politics doesn't exist anywhere anymore." "Politicians are barking and fighting with each other and that is why we are trying to show the real faces of politicians through this protest," he added.

Those not proud of Trump calling PM Modi as 'Father of India'don't consider themselves Indians: Jitendra Singh

New Delhi, Sep 25 (ANI): Minister of State to PMO Jitendra Singh on September 25 supported United States President Donald Trump's 'Father of India' remark for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said that countrymen should feel proud if an impartial view comes from outside, irrespective of their political affiliation. "If a frank and impartial view comes from outside, from the US President then I think all Indian citizens should feel proud of it, irrespective of their political affiliation," said Singh. Slamming the opposition parties, who are reacting over Trump's statement, Singh asserted that for the first time the US President has used such words of appreciation for any Prime Minister and if someone is not proud of it then maybe that persons don't consider him an Indian. "For the first time the US President has used such words of appreciation for any PM. If someone is not proud of it then maybe that person doesn't consider himself an Indian," Singh added. US Pres on September 24 terme

Kapil Sibal compares UK courts to India's, terms recent actions 'a wake-up call'

New Delhi, Sep 25 (ANI): Congress leader and senior lawyer Kapil Sibal on Wednesday alleged that there was a vast difference in the way in which courts in India and the United Kingdom functions and claimed it is the time for a 'wake up call for courts'. 'U K Supreme Court: Executive power cannot silence Legislative scrutiny. In India no scrutiny of: 1) Clearly not "Money Bills" 2) UAPA; Amending Art. 370 etc. Other ways to silence opposition: Latest: Lavasa's family; Sharad Pawar A wake-up call for Courts!" Sibal's tweet read. Yesterday, the UK Supreme Court had ruled that Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament until October 14 was "unlawful."

MiG 21 Trainer aircraft crashes in Gwalior, both pilots safe

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh), Sep 25 (ANI): MiG 21 Trainer aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed in MP's Gwalior on September 25. Both the pilots, including a Group Captain and a Squadron Leader, managed to eject safely. The aircraft was on a routine training mission from Gwalior Airbase, when it crashed near the airfield.

CM Fadnavis pays tribute to Deen Dayal Upadhyay on his birth anniversary in Mumbai

Mumbai, September 25 (ANI): Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis paid tribute to Deen Dayal Upadhyay on his birth anniversary at Girgaon in Mumbai. CM Fadnavis described Deen Dayal Upadhyay as a visionary, a great intellectual and an inspiring personality. Upadhyay was born in 1916 in Mathura.

Tenants to get separate prepaid electricity meters, announces CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, Sep 25 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Wednesday (September 25) that from now onwards tenants will get separate prepaid electricity meters. "Government has come up with a scheme for tenants 'Mukhyamantri Kirayedaar Bijli Meter Yojna' under which prepaid meters will be installed at rented accommodations, this is applicable for domestic use only." Later, CM Kejriwal hits back on BJP leader Manoj Tiwari statement over NRC, He said, "If NRC (National Register of Citizens) is implemented in Delhi then Manoj Tiwari will be the first one who will have to leave Delhi."

Congress will always support govt's decision on global level: Bhupesh Baghel

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Sep 25 (ANI): While speaking to mediapersons, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, on Pakistan PM Imran Khan quoting Congress party over Kashmir issue said, "Inside the country, we'll strongly oppose Narendra Modi. But for matters outside the country, whatever decision government takes, Congress will always support it and stand with the country." In yet another embarrassing moment for the opposition Congress, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday quoted the Indian political, while launching an attack on New Delhi over the Kashmir issue.

CM Yogi pays tribute to Deen Dayal Upadhyay on his birth anniversary in Lucknow

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 25 (ANI): Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath paid tribute to Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay on his 103rd birth anniversary in Lucknow on September 25. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain was also present. He also paid floral tribute to Pandit Deen Dayal's statue. Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay was born in the year 1916 in Mathura.

World's tallest Ravana effigy will be burnt in Chandigarh on Dussehra

Chandigarh, Sep 25 (ANI): In the wake of Dussehra festival, a Ravana effigy, 221 feet tall will be erected in Chandigarh. The effigy is being built at the cost of Rs 30 Lakh. "Our effigy will be the tallest in the world. We have been making the record from the last five years. Last year, the figurine was 210 feet tall, this time it is 11 feet taller so we are hoping to make a record again," said one of the organisers. The organizer said that the effigy weights over 70 quintals. "Ravana's sword weighs three quintals, whereas the shoes are two quintals," he added.The effigy will be unveiled on October 2 at Dhanas ground."From October 3 to 7, various cultural programmes will take place at the venue here. On the evening of October 8, it will be set on fire," said the organizer. He added that the crackers used inside the Ravana effigy are pollution-free. "They will cause 80 per cent less pollution than normal crackers.

Payal Jangid feels extremely happy after receiving 'Changemaker Award'

New York (USA), Sep 25 (ANI): The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation honored two Indians for bringing change in society. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was given the Global Goal Keepers Award, while Payal Jangid was awarded the 'Changemaker Award' for campaigning against child labor and child marriage in Rajasthan. While speaking to ANI, Payal said, "I'm extremely happy, PM also got this award. The way, I've eradicated these problems in our village, want to do same globally."

BJP leaders pay tribute to Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay on his birth anniversary

New Delhi, Sep 25 (ANI): BJP working president JP Nadda paid tribute to Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay on his birth anniversary at Deendayal Park in Delhi on September 25. Union Minister Harsh Vardhan also paid tribute to him. They also cleaned the statues of the great man under the cleanliness drive.

Self-silencing linked to heightened risk of stroke, cardiovascular diseases

New Delhi, Sept 25 (ANI): While people might think that letting out your true feelings can be good for the mental being, it is equally beneficial for your physical health. Self-silencing linked to heightened risk of stroke, cardiovascular diseases. A new study associated self-silencing (inhibiting one's self-expression) with greater carotid plaque buildup which could lead to stroke and other cardiovascular problems. Individuals engage in a range of behaviors to maintain close relationships, some of which may be costly to their own health. One such behavior is self-silencing, which is sometimes used to avoid conflict or relationship loss. Although self-silencing has been linked to worse mental and self-reported physical health in women, it has not been previously examined in relation to women's cardiovascular health. In this new study of 304 premenopausal and postmenopausal non-smoking women, researchers tested whether self-silencing was associated with carotid atherosclerosis. They fou