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'NRC wasn't inclusive for transgenders': Petitioner on exclusion of transgenders from NRC list

Guwahati (Assam), Sep 18 (ANI): National Register of Citizens (NRC) of Assam excluded around 2,000 transgenders from its list. Assam's first transgender Judge and petitioner, Swati Bidhan Baruah spoke to ANI on the matter of the exclusion of transgenders from the list and said, "Most transgenders were abandoned, they don't have documents pertaining to before 1971. Objection applications didn't contain 'others' as gender category. NRC wasn't inclusive for transgenders and forced them to accept male or female as their gender. We're hoping SC will take into consideration our petition."

India will always remain in my heart, says outgoing Kazakh envoy

New Delhi, Sep 18 (ANI): Fondly remembering his tenure as an envoy, outgoing Kazakhstan Ambassador Bulat Sarsenbayev on Tuesday said that memories of India will always remain in his heart. "As an ambassador, I am more or less satisfied with what I have achieved here. India will always be in my heart. I have spent five years with my family here. Diplomats used to say that they cry twice in India, once upon arrival and the second time while leaving. So, it's true that India is a very incredible country," Sarsenbayev told ANI here. The outgoing envoy highlighted that countries will benefit from cooperation with India as it has a big market. Speaking on the influence of Bollywood in Kazakhstan, Sarsenbayev said, "Indian movies are famous in Kazakhstan. I remember the old movies I used to watch during my school days. For us, it was important to develop this relationship. I remember Raj Kapoor and Nargis and so many movies. We want to see these classical movies from time to time." "I hope In

Hope India, Pak resolve Kashmir issue bilaterally, says outgoing Kazakh envoy

New Delhi, Sep 18 (ANI): Outgoing Kazakhstan Ambassador to India, Bulat Sarsenbayev on September 17 expressed hope that India and Pakistan would bilaterally iron out their differences over Kashmir issue. "We are monitoring the situation between India and Pakistan. For us, both countries are close countries. We are next to each other. Both countries should find some solutions. They have to agree on some issues," he told ANI here. Sarsenbayev also said that leaders from India and Pakistan should discuss and sort out the issue bilaterally. Islamabad has downgraded its diplomatic ties and suspended bilateral trade with India to protest against the government's decision to abrogate Article 370. India has maintained that its move on Kashmir is an 'internal matter' -- a stance that has been supported by many countries -- and asked Pakistan to review these decisions so that normal channels for diplomatic communications are preserved. On August 5, the Central government repealed the special sta

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

Shimla (HP), Sep 18 (ANI): The protest by students of National Law University (NLU) over the exponential rise in college fee has entered day two here. At least 400 students took part in the protest. Students have decided to continue the strike until their demands are met.

Study says anaemia may contribute to spread of dengue

New Delhi, Sep 18 (ANI): As mosquitoes mostly spread dengue virus while feeding on iron deficit blood, researchers suggest consuming iron-rich food if dealing with iron deficiency, anaemia or dengue fever. Dengue is most commonly acquired in urban environments, and the expansion of cities in the tropics has been accompanied by an expansion in dengue infections. The reason has to do with the mosquitoes' own immune systems. Cells in a mosquito's gut take up iron in the blood and use it to produce reactive oxygen. Reactive oxygen kills the dengue virus. In any case, Wang said, understanding how dengue is transmitted will help public health authorities and scientists develop new ways to control the disease, and hopefully similar viruses such as Zika and West Nile virus as well.

Ahead of assembly elections, CM Fadnavis holds public rally in Maharashtra's Kolhapur

Kolhapur (Maharashtra), Sep 18 (ANI): Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis held a public rally in Maharashtra's Kolhapur on September 17. The rally started from Tararani Chowk to Radhanagari. Thousands of supporters participated in the rally. The rally was held ahead of the assembly elections and aimed to seek votes and present the performance report of the state government.

Junior student thrashed by seniors, police register case in Odisha's Sambalpur

Sambalpur (Odisha), Sep 18 (ANI): A class 11 student of private college was allegedly thrashed by four seniors in Odisha's Sambalpur on September 14. Police has registered the case and the investigation is underway. While speaking to ANI, SP of Sambalpur, Kanwar Vishal Singh said, "Prima facie it doesn't seem like a case of ragging. Action will be taken as per the law."

Baloch hold anti-Pakistan protest, demands UN intervention

Geneva (Switzerland), Sep 17 (ANI): The Baloch Voice Association organised a protest at Broken Chair, in front of the UN office in Geneva to demand its intervention to stop human rights violations in Balochistan. They shouted slogans against Pakistan Army and spy agency, the ISI, for kidnappings, torture and killing of human rights activists and intellectuals from Balochistan. Thousands of Baloch are disappears and the families are unable to trace their whereabouts. They allegedly to be kidnapped by Pakistan's security agencies. The Baloch demand independence from Pakistan as it was an independent nation before 1947 and was forcibly occupied. The Baloch were joined by activists from Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK).

India-US relations in very good health: EAM Jaishankar

New Delhi, Sep 17 (ANI): While addressing a press conference, after completing first 100 days of his ministry in the national capital, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said, "India-US relations have come a long way. I assure you that relations are in very good health. As the relationship grows there will be issues. We have been talking to the US, my expectation is that the sharper edges will be addressed in the not too distant future."

India aspires to be $10 trillion economy till 2030-32, contribution of defence sector crucial: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, Sep 17 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) Programme in Delhi on September 17. He said, "India aspires to be USD 10 trillion economy till 2030-32 for which the contribution of defence sector is crucial.""He further added, "Performance of Indian defence industry has not been commensurate with its potential in past. A country with such size and global prominence cannot rely on imports for arms. Investment of USD 10 billion and creation of 2.3 million employment opportunities is envisaged."

Today, Indian views are heard much more clearly at multilateral forums: EAM Jaishankar

New Delhi, Sep 17 (ANI): While addressing a press conference after completing first 100 days of his ministry in the national capital, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that today Indian views are heard much more clearly at international forums. "There is a strong link between domestic and foreign policy. The co-relation between our national policy goals and foreign policy goals has become stronger. I think today if you look at the big debates at multilateral forums - G20, BRICS, you will see that the Indian voice, Indian views are today heard much more clearly."

People wearing saffron clothes committing rapes, defaming our religion: Digvijaya Singh

Bhopal (MP), Sep 17 (ANI): Congress leader Digvijaya Singh went all guns blazing against saffron brigade and spark controversy by saying that God will never forgive rapists in saffron clothes. "oday, people are wearing saffron clothes and raping, rapes are happening inside temples, is this religion? Those who have defamed our 'Sanatan Dharma', not even god will forgive them."

Flood water enters temple premise in AP's Kurnool

Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh), Sep 17 (ANI): Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh is drenched in water after heavy rainfall since September 15. Flood entered the premise of Mahanandiswara Swamy Temple due to heavy rainfall. 'Darshan' was cancelled by administration for the day. Kundu River in Kurnool is overflowing with flood water.

GB activists expose Pakistani atrocities at United Nations

Geneva, Switzerland, September 17, 2019:- Pakistan's double standards at global platform were exposed when a conference, held on the sidelines of the 42nd session of United Nations Human Rights Council, apprised media and audience of the status quo of the region. Various exiled GB leaders living in different parts of the globe gathered to educate people about the massive human rights violations being carried out with impunity by army and other state agencies of Pakistan. Activists accused Pakistan of illegally occupying the region for seven decades and misruling the people through different ways and means. They said the human rights situation in Gilgit Baltistan was grim and was constantly deteriorating with time. They however expressed their happiness with the decision of the Indian government who they said was truly working in the welfare of the citizens of Jammu and Kashmir unlike Pakistan whose words were shallow and sympathy was synthetic. They categorically said that Gilgit Balti

Yudh Abhyas 2019: Indian, US troops train jointly in US

JMcChord Air Force Base (USA), Sep 17 (ANI): Indian Army and American Army are training together at United State's McChord Air Force Base. Soldiers of both countries are participating in Yudh Abhyas 2019. Both the troops practiced firing different weapons and performed combat exercise during the 'Yudh Abhyas 2019.' Yudh Abhyas 2019 started on September 5 and will conclude on September 18. It is a part of ongoing Indo-US joint cooperation. This is the 15th edition of the exercise hosted alternately by the two countries.

Didn't put pressure on BSP MLAs to join Congress: CM Ashok Gehlot

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Sep 17 (ANI): While speaking to media in Jaipur on September 17, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot spoke on Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Chief Mayawati's comment that 'Congress is deceitful and they broke six Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) from BSP'. He said, "MLAs considered the situation in state and feelings of the people and that is why they joined us. We did not put any pressure on them," Gehlot added.

Defence Minister to spend day with Indian Navy on Sep 28: VC of Naval Staff

New Delhi, Sep 17 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Delhi, Vice Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral G Ashok Kumar on Tuesday said Defence Minister will be in Mumbai on 28th of September to spend a day with Indian Navy. "Commissioning of P-75 submarine INS Khanderi, P-17 Alpha ship Nilgiri and largest aircraft carrier drydock of Indian Navy are planned for day," he added.

Dharmendra Pradhan meets Russian oil giant Rosneft's CEO in Delhi

New Delhi, Sep 17 (ANI): Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan met Russian Oil Company Rosneft's Chief Executive Officer, Igor Ivanovich Sechin, on September 17. While speaking on India and Russia partnership Pradhan said, "Four Indian companies are planning to increase investment in Russian oil field Eastern cluster. The framework for this will be ready before PM Modi's visit to Russia. We discussed enhancing crude oil import from current 2-2.5 MMT."

BJP destroyed future of India's economy, it started with demonetisation: Kapil Sibal

New Delhi, Sep 17 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on current Indian economy, veteran Congress leader Kapil Sibal said, "The first thing that BJP government must do is to recognise where the problem lies. Unless you recognise where the problem lies you will not be able to find out the solution." "This problem started with demonetisation and BJP destroyed the future of economy in India," he added.

BJP workers offer 69 kg 'ladoo' to Lord Hanuman on PM Modi's birthday in Bhopal

Patna (Bihar)/ Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Sep 17 (ANI): The workers of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) offered 69 kg 'ladoo' to Lord Hanuman in a temple in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal on September 17. They offered 'ladoo' on occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday. PM Modi is celebrating his 69th birthday today. Meanwhile, the supporters pour milk on cut-out of PM Modi in Bihar's Patna. They also chanted 'mantras' for long life of PM Modi. There was a message written on the cut-out reading-'We want PoK as return gifts'.