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10 dead, 1 injured in accident in Haryana

Jind (Haryana), Sept 25(ANI): At least 10 people died and 1 other was injured in a road accident at Jind road on Tuesday night. The youths were returning to their home after participating in an Army recruitment rally when an oil tanker ran over their auto near Ramrai village about 10:30 PM. They took the auto from Jind city and met with the fateful incident after barely travelling eight kilometres on Jind Hansi road. "Two of three people have been identified. We have found documents from their bags and intimated their family members to verify their identity," a police official said. The deceased include five from a single village. The injured were admitted to a nearby hospital where they are undergoing treatment.

Google to launch Pixelbook Go with 4K display: Report

New Delhi, Sep 25 (ANI): In addition to its Pixel 4 lineup, Google is also expected to introduce its new laptop series and if the latest reports are anything to go by, the Pixelbook Go may make its debut at the October 15 event. According to Cnet, the Pixelbook Go is likely to feature a 13.3-inch, 16:9 screen, and come in 1080p and 4K models. The 4K model will be high-end and will come with the 'Molecular Display' branding as seen on the Google Pixel Slate tablet. Configurations are likely to include Intel Core m3, i5 or i7 processors, up to 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.

Leopard skin seized, six arrested in Odisha's Deogarh

Deogarh (Odisha), Sep 25 (ANI): Odisha's forest department officials on Tuesday arrested six persons from Chatibaraghata village here for allegedly possessing leopard skin worth Rs 2 lakh. Acting on a tip-off, a team of the department raided a village and seized the animal skin. The accused have been identified as Satyaranian, Bimbadhar, Rajesh, Debendra Ranachuria of Tileibani block and Sanatan Luhura of Barkote block of the district. According to the officials, the accused were planning to sell off the skin. Raids were conducted at several other places in the area to ascertain the involvement of others in the offence. "The investigation is underway to arrest others who are involved in the skin trade," an official, Debgarh Kshma Sarangi told ANI.

It's 'historic' that UN celebrated Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary by planting 150 trees: Prakash Javadekar

New York, Sep 25 (ANI): Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Prakash Javadekar attended United Nations Climate Summit and spoke to ANI. He said, "It was a historic moment that the United Nations commemorated 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi by planting 150 trees and India erected 195 solar panels on terrace of UN. Non-violence and peace are the values cherished by Mahatma Gandhi will be remembered."

Minor girl allegedly gang-raped in UP's Kaushambi

Kaushambi (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 24 (ANI): A minor girl was allegedly gang-raped by three men in Uttar Pradesh's Kaushambi district on September 22. The victim was collecting fodder at a neighbouring village for her livestock when the three men attacked her. People protested in large numbers outside the police station in Kaushambi on September 23. While speaking to ANI, a police official said, "One accused has been arrested and search is on for others. The girl has been sent to a hospital for medical check-up." "Investigation is underway in the case," he added. Later, one of the accused in the case was cornered by villagers at a paddy field and beaten up.

South Asia Democratic Forum supports revocation of Article 370

Geneva (Switzerland), Sep 24 (ANI): South Asia Democratic Forum Executive Director Paulo Casaca on September 24 shared his views on revocation of Article 370 by BJP-led government. He said the way Indian government is handling the Jammu and Kashmir is necessary. "Jammu and Kashmir needs a bigger involvement of central authorities of India if it wants to stop the Jihadi stretch that unfortunately unfolding in the territory," said Casaca. Supporting Indian government's move on Kashmir, he said India can't rely on defence mechanism. "India can't only rely on defence mechanism it must go on the education, it must go on word of ideas of showing how detrimental to humanity is this jihadist ideology and it is necessary to do something like was done," added Casaca. He also highlighted that this just the beginning of the process.

Imagining Afghanistan without India is impossible: Afghan Envoy

New Delhi, Sep 24 (ANI): Charge d'Affaires of Afghanistan to India, Tahir Qadiry spoke on India-Afghanistan relationship at 3rd annual India Afghan Trade Show. He said, "Imagining Afghanistan without India and India without Afghanistan is impossible. The relationship has always been cherished and it goes deep, from cultural relationship to trade relationship and from people to people connect." He further added, "We've got many trade relationships with India. The biggest one I can name is the free air corridor. We export fresh food, saffron, carpets and many other things to India. Chabahar is another milestone for connecting Afghanistan to India."

Tremors felt in north India with epicentre around Pakistan-India border

Mirpur (Pakistan), New Delhi, Sep 24 (ANI): Tremors were felt in several states of north India today. Several people were injured and there were casualties reported in parts of Pakistan. Mirpur in Pakistan was jolted by 5.8 magnitude earthquake. Director (operations) of National Centre for Seismology, J L Gautam spoke on the tremor felt in several part of northern India. JL Gautam said, "The epicentre of the earthquake was around Pakistan-India (JandK) border. It measured 6.3 on the Richter Scale. We felt it in Delhi too. Tremors were felt in Punjab, Rajasthan, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir too."

Vinesh Phogat to settle scores in Tokyo Olympics

New Delhi, Sep 24 (ANI): Keeping alive her hopes of Olympic medal after career-threatening injury in 2016 Rio Olympics, World Championships bronze medalist and prime medal contender wrestler Vinesh Phogat said she has unfinished business to attend to in 2020 Tokyo. She said she wants to flush out the sad memories of 2016 Rio Olympics by completing her six minutes on the matt. "When I got the injury then I have only one focus that I want to go back to the Olympics, my dream got its shine back when my Olympic was confirmed, I have started my practice to do well on the matt in Olympics," said Phogat.

Pak should talk about PoK before considering negotiation with India: South Asia Democratic Forum

Geneva (Switzerland), Sep 24 (ANI): South Asia Democratic Forum Executive Director Paulo Casaca on September 24 reacted on Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan to raise Kashmir issue. He said, "Pakistan that never thought of coinciding any sort of autonomy the parts of Jammu and Kashmir that it is actually controlling, whenever there where elections in JandK they would try to make their best to disrupt them by bombardment, they suddenly become defenders of Jammu and Kashmir on autonomy. It is an unsubstantiated claim and Pakistan should rather look at the first step of UN to take out the illegal occupation and then after the step to consider negotiation with Indian authorities."

'Bhojan Bank', unique initiative by Kanpur locals to provide free meal to destitute

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 24 (ANI): In India around 200 million people are undernourished who comprise of almost 15 per cent of country's total population. To combat this issue on a small but significant level, a unique initiative 'Bhojan Bank' has started in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur. 'Bhojan Bank Seva Samiti' promotes donating 'roti' or bread to poor people instead of giving money. This organisation collects money, grains and other items through which poor people are provided with nutritious food. Locals of Kanpur have joined the cause to provide food to beggars. Organisation is taking up this social work on a weekly basis for now but they soon want to make it a daily service.

Case to be solved soon: Delhi Police over woman journalist phone snatching case

New Delhi, Sep 24 (ANI): Delhi Police PRO, MS Randhawa spoke on the case where a woman journalist was attacked by chain snatchers in CR Park area of national capital on Sept 23. MS Randhawa said, "We've formed teams and recovered some CCTV footage. Accused will be arrested soon. Some snatchers are being rounded up. Dossiers are being shown to complainant. Case will be solved soon."

President Trump, first lady of US arrive at UNGA

New York (USA), Sep 24 (ANI): President Donald Trump accompanied by wife and first lady of US Melania Trump arrived at United Nations General Assembly in New York. US President addressed media upon his arrival. President Trump will later today hold bi-lateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Delhi couple alleges police inaction in chain snatching case

New Delhi, Sep 24 (ANI): A couple in Delhi on Tuesday alleged police inaction in a chain snatching case. The chain snatching incident happened on 20 September in Delhi's Connaught Place (CP). While speaking to ANI, The complainant, Amrita said, "It was horrifying night for me. We still not find any result in that case. Police is not taking any action in the matter." "The incident happened in CP. We gave us our gold chain still they chased us. No CCTV cameras were there no bike patrolling were there," said complainant's husband, Vinod Singh Bhandari told to ANI.

Bajrang Punia eyeing for Olympics after controversial semi-final defeat at World Championships

New Delhi, Sep 24 (ANI): Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia had to settle for bronze after debatable judgment in semi finals by referee in 2019 World Wrestling Championships. Punia said that he is happy that he bagged a bronze medal but there is a sorrow as well of not grabbing gold medal. Talking about the decision of his duel against Kazakh opponent Daulet Niyazbekov, he said that he can't change the decision of the referee. "Referees should consider that it is the question of athlete's career, in wrestling we sacrifice many things, and referees should not do injustice with anyone," he added. Replying on question asked on Olympics, the ace wrestler said that he will try for gold in Olympic 2020.

Pak has no 'democratic credentials' to raise Kashmir issue in UNGA: Exiled PoK Leader

Geneva (Switzerland), Sep 24 (ANI): United Kashmir People's National Party Chairman Shaukat Ali Kashmiri on September 24 reacted on Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan to raise Kashmir issue in United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). He said that Pakistan has always been treated as an illegal occupier of area near Kashmir. "India and Pakistan has nuclear deterrence and it is a threat to the world and UNGA is more concerned about that and Imran Khan's speech can't impress them," said Kashmiri. UKPNP Chairman added that there should be some democratic credentials to raise the any issue in UNGA and Pak doesn't have any democratic credentials. "No one in Security Council will listen to the nation (Pakistan) whose economy is going on a bankruptcy and witch-hunting is going on with the political leadership. To talk on Security Council there should be some credentials, this nation doesn't has any democratic credentials," said Kashmiri.

PM Modi received rockstar-like welcome at 'Howdy, Modi!' event: Anupam Kher

New York (USA), Sep 24 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on Prime Minister Narendra Modi US visit, Bollywood actor Anupam Kher said, "The kind of welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received in the 'Howdy, Modi!' event is simply unimaginable. Such type of reaction is usually received either by a rockstar or a pop star." "In past few years, the image and overall scenario of our country has changed and this event has worked as a 'cherry on cake'," Kher added.

288 seats distribution in Maharashtra is more frightful than division of Ind-Pak: Sanjay Raut

Mumbai, Sep 24 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on seat sharing issue in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena veteran leader Sanjay Raut said, "Maharashtra is quite a big state so distribution of around 288 seats is more frightful than division of India-Pakistan (Itna bada Maharashtra hai, ye jo 288 seats ka bantwara hai ye Bharat-Pakistan ke bantware se bhi bhayankar hai)." "Had we sat in Opposition instead of being in government, the picture today would have been different. Whatever we decide on seats, we'll let you know," Raut added.

Corporate tax cut is a positive step, will impact good on overall economy: Shaktikanta Das

New Delhi, Sep 24 (ANI): While speaking to mediapersons, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor, Shaktikanta Das on Corporate tax cut said, "It's a positive step. India's corporate tax now becomes very competitive compared to other emerging market economies in ASEAN and other parts of Asia. So far as international investors are concerned, so far as FDI is concerned, I think, India stands definitely in a very competitive position, and should be able to attract higher investments." "So far as domestic investors are concerned, with lower tax, domestic companies now have more cash left with themselves. They'll be able to undertake more capital expenditure, some of them can deleverage liabilities, which will add strength to their balance sheets," he added.

Apple has started production in India in an effective way: Ravi Shankar Prasad

New Delhi, Sep 24 (ANI): Union minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ravi Shankar Prasad on Tuesday that Apple Inc has started production in India in a very effective way. It comes after the Silicon Valley giant is looking to begin export of 'Made in India' iPhones across the world to meet the demand for its products in global markets.