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Hindu community protests against alleged murder of Sindhi Hindu girl in Pakistan's Karachi

Karachi (Pakistan), Sep 19 (ANI): Members of Hindu community staged protest at Teen Talwar, Karachi against the alleged murder of a Sindhi Hindu girl, Namrita Chandani. Namrita was found with a rope tied to her neck in Larkana, Sindh.

Law students' strike over fee hike enters day three in Shimla

Shimla (HP), Sep 19 (ANI): The protest by students of National Law University (NLU) over the exponential rise in college fee has entered day three. Atleast 400 students took part in the protest. Students have decided to continue the strike until their demands are met.

Pinterest will let you 'react' to pins in Group Board

New Delhi, Sep 19 (ANI): Pinterest has added a new feature to its platform, allowing users to 'react' to a pin in a Group Board. As Engadget reports, more reactions have been added to make it easier for group members to express their views on a certain idea. The reactions include a pair of clapping hands and a thumbs down option. There's also a new sorting feature that allows you to sort pins by 'Most Reactions' and 'Most Comments'.

This traffic cop fixes potholes on roads, gives major inspiration to mankind

Bathinda (Punjab), Sep 19 (ANI): Meet this inspirational Traffic police personnel, Gurbkhs Singh from Punjab's Bathinda. He fills the potholes on the roads. Singh carries mud and interlocking tiles to fill them. He believes that service to mankind is the biggest act of devotion and that's why he is doing it.

Women who suffer childhood trauma likely to deliver first baby earlier life, outside marriage

New Delhi, Sep 19 (ANI): While childhood trauma is known to have poor impact on a woman's midlife health, a new study has uncovered the reason behind it and found that these females are more likely to have their first child both earlier in life and outside of marriage - factors associated with poorer health later in life. These results suggest that early trauma - such as the death of a parent, physical abuse or emotional neglect - may affect young people's decision-making in ways that they can't entirely control. Previous research has shown that childhood trauma is strongly associated with multiple health risks, including cancer, diabetes, stroke and early death, Williams said. The researchers examined data on how old each participant was when she first gave birth and whether she was married, cohabiting or neither. Finally, participants rated their health at or near age 40. Findings showed that each additional childhood trauma experienced by the participants was associated with earlier

Transport associations in Noida to go on strike on Sep 19 over new MV act

Noida (UP), Sep 19 (ANI): Transport associations in Noida have called for a strike to protest against the steep hike in penalties for road traffic violations under the newly amended Motor Vehicles Act. Transport associations in Delhi will also go on a strike.

Voting through ballot paper is not possible, its history now: Sunil Arora

Mumbai, Sep 18 (ANI): Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora on Wednesday in Mumbai said that few political parties have asked about voting through ballot paper ahead of Maharashtra Assembly elections. We have told them it is not possible, its history now. While addressing a press conference, he said, "Some political parties have said that elections should be scheduled after Diwali. Few political parties have asked about voting through ballot paper. We have told them it is not possible, its history now. Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) cannot be tampered. EVMs can malfunction but cannot be tampered."

Discussed changing name of West Bengal to 'Bangla' with PM Modi: CM Mamata Banerjee

New Delhi, Sep 18 (ANI): West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee in Delhi said that her meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi went well. They had discussions over changing the name of 'West Bengal'. While speaking to the media, she said, "The meeting with Prime Minister was good. We discussed changing the name of West Bengal to 'Bangla'. He has promised to do something about the matter." West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 18.

Whole country wants Ayodhya case decision to come soon: Shahnawaz Hussain

New Delhi, Sep 18 (ANI): Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi on Wednesday said that submissions in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case are likely to be completed by October 18. While speaking to ANI, BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain said, "No delay will happen on Ayodhya case now. This is the time for the judgement, whole country wants this decision to come as soon as possible. The decision of the SC will be accepted by everyone."

Joint exercise on fire fighting conducted in Rajouri

Rajouri (JandK), Sep 18 (ANI): Fire and Emergency services, Jammu and Kashmir launched a joint exercise in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri. They launched an operation on fire fighting in emergency situations. It was launched by Fire and Emergency services, Jammu and Kashmir Police and Army. It was a three day joint exercise which concluded on September 18 in Rajouri.

Police arrests mother, son in rape and blackmailing case in Chhattisgarh's Baloda Bazar

Baloda Bazar (Chhattisgarh), Sep 18 (ANI): Police have arrested 2 people in connection with an incident wherein a woman was allegedly raped and later blackmailed in Chhattisgarh's Baloda Bazar. Police official said, "We received complaint on Sept 12 that Manish (accused) befriended the victim 2 years ago and called her home. His mother gave the victim drink laced with intoxicants. The accused raped her and act was filmed. After the incident, brother-in-law and mother of the accused blackmailed the woman for money." An FIR has been registered in the matter and the accused and his mother are arrested.

3-year jail, Rs 5 lakh fine for offenders of e-cigarettes ban: Health and Family Welfare Secretary

New Delhi, Sep 18 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Delhi, Secretary Health and Family Welfare, Preeti Sudan on e-cigarettes ban and its punishment proposed said, "The punishment proposed is imprisonment up to 1 year or a fine of up to Rs. 1 lakh, or both for the first offence and imprisonment of 3 years or a fine up to Rs. 5 lakhs or both, for subsequent offence. E-hookahs are also included." Today, Union Cabinet has approved to complete ban on e-cigarettes in the country.

Gilgit Baltistan Thinkers Forum slams Pak at UNHRC for misusing region

Geneva (Switzerland), Sep 18 (ANI): Gilgit Baltistan Thinkers Forum Chairman Col. (Retd.) Wajahat Hasan Mirza at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) slammed Pakistan for misusing the region. He said that Pak is building Diamer-Bhasha Dam in the disputed region due to which thousands of rock carving would be submerged. He also highlighted that building of this dam would also displaced thousands of indigenous people.

Indian Army organises medical camp in JandK's Kupwara

Kupwara (JandK), Sep 18 (ANI): The Indian Army organised medical camp in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district on September 18. A large number of people came in for check-ups. While speaking to ANI, a local said, "They are providing many facilities for us. They are giving medical and it helps us a lot." "Medical camp helps us a lot. We get the medicine easily," another local spoke to ANI. Locals expressed their gratitude towards the Army personnel and commended them for always helping them.

Missing for over two months Elephant Lakshmi rescued, mahout arrested

New Delhi, Sep 18 (ANI): Lakshmi, a 39-year-old elephant is the cynosure of all eyes at Sharkarpur police station here, where she is currently lodged after being rescued from her caretaker who had allegedly kept her hidden, for over two months, to prevent forest officials from taking her away. On Tuesday night police traced and rescued Laxmi from near east Delhi's Akshardham temple and also arrested mahout on charges of fleeing with the jumbo on July 6. Two months ago, an FIR was filed when Laxmi went missing after the caretaker allegedly spirited her away. For now, the policemen at the station are taking care of her. Laxmi is Delhi's last elephant, who was supposed to be sent by forest department officials to a rehabilitation centre. This was in accordance with a Delhi High Court order which stated that elephants in Delhi should be kept away from human habitation as it does not provide a natural habitat for these animals.

Union Cabinet gives approval to ban e-cigarettes: Nirmala Sitharaman

New Delhi, Sep 18 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday announced important decision approved after the Union Cabinet meeting. She said cabinet approved to complete ban on e-cigarettes in the country. While addressing a press conference in Delhi, she said, "The Union Cabinet has given approval to ban e-cigarettes. It means the production, manufacturing, import/export, transport, sale, distribution, storage and advertising related to e-cigarettes are banned." "Reports said that there are some who are probably getting into the habit of e-cigarettes as it seems cool. It is believed that there are more than 400 brands, none of which is manufactured yet in India. And they come in over 150 flavours," she added.

5 inmates escape juvenile detention centre in MP's Indore

Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Sep 18 (ANI): Five inmates escaped from Juvenile Detention Centre in Madhya Pradesh's Indore by breaking an old window on September 17. The five inmates who escaped from the centre have been identified as Akash, Ravi, Hrithik, Dharmendra and Arun. The incident took place at 1:30 pm in the afternoon. They were serving time at the detention centre after being charged under various sections. While Ravi was charged for murder, Dharmendra was charged for kidnapping and rape. The five escaped while inmates were playing cricket in the playground in jail premises. A search is underway in the case.

Murder of Pakistani Hindu girl sparks protest in Karachi

Karachi (Pakistan), Sep 18 (ANI): People staged protest on the streets of Karachi against the murder of a Sindhi Hindu girl. The girl, Namrita Chandani was found with a rope tied to her neck in Sindh's Larkana.Chandani was a final year student of Bibi Asifa Dental College in Pakistan. She was found dead in her hostel room.

Facebook will now let you schedule Instagram, IGTV posts

New Delhi, Sep 18 (ANI): Facebook is extending its scheduling feature to Instagram and IGTV videos. According to TechCrunch, publishers and creators will be able to schedule their Instagram Feed and IGTV content for up to six months. The feature is now open to all creators and publishers with Facebook Pages. However, scheduling a Story is not yet included. In a few months, Facebook promises to add drafting and editing feature to Instagram Feed and IGTV.

Water level of River Ganga further rises

Varanasi (UP) / Prayagraj (UP), Sep 18 (ANI): The water level of River Ganga has continued to rise in UP's Varanasi. Locals started shifting to safer places. The rise in water level also led trouble to tourists. Meanwhile, water level of River Ganga also rose in Prayagraj. Incessant rains led to overflow of River Ganga.