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Furious mob vandalises school in Pakistan's Sindh after Hindu Principal charged with blasphemy

Sindh (Pakistan), Sep 16 (ANI): Furious mob vandalised a school in Sindh's Ghotki of Pakistan after its Hindu principal was booked on charges of alleged blasphemy. An FIR was filed against the principal, who belongs to a Hindu minority community in the country. Furious mob also staged a protest against the principal.

Anna Hazare pitches for 'party-less democracy' in India

New Delhi, Sep 16 (ANI): After helming several anti-corruption movements including the influential 'India Against Corruption' campaign in 2011-12, social activist Anna Hazare is now batting for "party-less democracy" in India. Hazare reasoned that groups or organisation cannot contest elections and only individuals can stand in elections, and when there was people's rule implemented in the country on 26 January 1950, the political parties should have been dissolved then and there, and even Mahatma Gandhi had urged the Congress to do the same. Hazare made the comments during 'India For Party-less Democracy' event in the national capital, where he put forward his views on democracy.

6-year-old minor girl's throat slit in Lucknow, condition critical

Lucknow (UP), Sep 16 (ANI): A six-year-old girl's throat was slit in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow. Police found the minor girl in a pool of blood at her father's colleagues' house in Baba Hazara Ka Bagh area. The girl has been admitted to hospital and her condition is critical. Police have lodged a complaint and investigating the matter. The victim is a resident of Saadatganj.

Yudh Abhyas 2019: Indian, American soldiers train together in US

McChord Air Force Base (US), Sep 16 (ANI): Exercise 'Yudh Abhyas' being carried out between India and United States soldiers at Joint Base Lewis, McChord. Both Indian and American troops sweat out and performed various physical drills together during the exercise. The training organised as part of Indo-US defence cooperation, it is being conducted from September 5 to 18. Yudh Abhyas is one of the largest joint running military training and defence corporation endeavours between both the countries.

30 young guns participate in off-road hill bicycle race in Shimla

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), Sep 16 (ANI): One day off-road hill cycling race was organised in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla. Over 30 enthusiastic participants joined the bicycle race which started from Mashobra. The event was organised by Himalayan Adventure Sports and Tourism Promotion Association (HASTPA). The aim of this event to select the cyclists for the upcoming 15th annual MTB Himalaya which is begins by the end of this month. Another aim of this event was to encourage youth for cycling and to preserve environment. HASTPA has been organizing MTB Himalaya for nearly 15 years.

Learning different languages good for brain's cognitive development: Doctors

New Delhi, Sep 16 (ANI): Doctors from leading medical institutes have opined that learning different languages is helpful for the brain's cognitive development. Health experts said that if a person knows more than two languages, different parts of the brain get activated which helps in better concentration and development of brainpower. In fact, doctors from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) have urged the government to take strict efforts in banning internet gaming, PUBG and other social media apps which are actually a threat for children. Earlier in May, the draft of the new National Education Policy, proposed by the panel constituted in the previous Modi government, had suggested teaching of Hindi in non-Hindi speaking States. However, this was opposed by many non-Hindi teaching states, especially Tamil Nadu.

Imphal celebrates 'Where Have All The Flowers Gone?' festival

Imphal (Manipur), Sep 16 (ANI): The 6th edition of 'Where Have All The Flowers Gone?' was celebrated at Imphal's Konsang Lampak, Phayeng. 'Where Have All The Flowers Gone?' is an annual festival of music and art on environment. This festival is one of its kind in the state as it is funded by the crowed. Apart from spreading environmental awareness among people, 'Where Have All The Flowers Gone?' Festival also focuses on bridging the gap between rural and urban life. It also provided platform to youths. Painting competition for children, bicycle rally, tree plantation, are also the major attractions of this festival apart from music performances and art by various performers. Amongst 10 bands, Indus Creed from Mumbai, Ambush from Assam, Ditty from Goa and Hanuba from Sylhet, Bangladesh among other local artists and musicians performed during the festival.

Defence expert supports India's concerns on unprovoked ceasefire violations by Pak

New Delhi, Sep 16 (ANI): Defence expert Ranjit Bhavnani Rai on September 16 reacted on over 2050 incidents of unprovoked ceasefire violation by Pakistan in 2019 in which 21 civilians were killed. Rai supported the India's assertion calling Pakistani administration to adhere to the 2003 ceasefire agreement and said that Pakistan was the one who broke the 2003 ceasefire understanding.

Pak's only objective is to infiltrate terrorists in India: Defence Expert on 2050 ceasefire violations in 2019

New Delhi, Sep 16 (ANI): Defence expert SP Sinha on September 16 shared his views on over 2050 incidents of unprovoked ceasefire violation by Pakistan in 2019 in which 21 Indians lost their lives. He said that Pakistan is totally obsessed with India and Jihad and infiltrating terrorists inside India is its only objective. He added that the Indian Army and security forces are capable enough to neutralise any infiltrator. Recently, Ministry of External Affairs highlighted the concerns of 'unprovoked ceasefire violation,' 'cross border infiltration' and 'targeting of Indian civilians.'

Watch: Chaos breaks out to meet Akhilesh Yadav in UP's Pilibhit, 2 injured

Pilibhit (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 15 (ANI): Two Samajwadi Party (SP) workers were injured after chaos broke out on September 15. Violence took place after workers jostled to meet SP leader Akhilesh Yadav after his press conference. A glass was also broken during the violence.

It's on humanitarian ground, nothing to do with politics: Ghulam Nabi Azad on his petition in SC

New Delhi, Sep 15 (ANI): Supreme Court will hear the petition filed by senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Article 370 on September 16. Speaking on his petition in SC on Article 370, Ghulam Nabi Azad said, "The petition is in my personal capacity, as a residence and as a Member of Parliament from Jammu and Kashmir. I would like to know the plight of those lakhs of people, it is on humanitarian basis, nothing to do with politics."

Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convict Nalini sent back to prison after parole ends

Chennai, Sep 15 (ANI): Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convict, Nalini was sent back to women's prison in Vellore, on September 15. Nalini was out on parole for 51 days. Madras High Court had granted her parole to make arrangements for her daughter's marriage.

INLD, independent leaders join Congress

New Delhi, Sep 15 (ANI): Several political leaders joined Congress on September 15. Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) leaders Ashok Arora, Subhash Goyal, Pradeep Chaudhary, Gaganjit Sandhu and Haryana independent MLA Jai Prakash, joined Congress. AICC General Secretary Ghulam Nabi Azad and Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee President Kumari Selja were also present at the event.

There will be delimitation before election in JandK: JP Nadda

Thane (Maharashtra), Sep 15 (ANI): While addressing a public meeting on the abrogation of Article 370 in Maharashtra's Thane BJP working president JP Nadda said that there will be delimitation before election in Jammu and Kashmir. "JandK has been made a Union Territory but they have been given the powers of a legislature. There will be elections, but before that there will be delimitation, ST seats will be reserved for Gujjars and Bakarwals in both Valley and Jammu."

House collapses near River Ganga in UP's Ballia due to increase in water level

Ballia (UP), Sep 15 (ANI): Rising water level in River Ganga hit the normal life out of order. A house in Keharpur village of Bairia Tehsil, collapsed on September 15 following heavy downpour. No casualties have been reported.

We'll implement NRC in Haryana: CM Khattar

Panchkula (Haryana), Sep 15 (ANI): After Assam Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on September 15 announced that National Register of Citizens will be implemented in the state. "They are working on the NRC and we are also planning to enforce the NRC. They also suggested enforcing the law commission in Haryana."

Watch: Leopard enters house, takes away owner's dog in Karnataka's Shivamogga

Shivamogga (Karnataka), Sep 15 (ANI): A CCTV camera showed a leopard entering in the residential area. The leopard entered a house and took away the owner's dog in Thirthahalli of Karnataka's Shivamogga district, on September 15.

11 dead after boat capsizes in AP's Godavari River, rescue operation underway

Godavri (AP), Sep 15 (ANI): In a major tragedy, 11 people died on Sunday afternoon when a tourist boat carrying 61 persons onboard capsized in the Godavari River near Devipatnam in Andhra Pradesh, the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) said. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy has announced Rs 10 lakh ex-gratia for bereaved families. According to an official statement, Reddy has directed National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Navy and ONGC helicopters to carry out the rescue operations on a war-footing. He has also ordered the ministers in the district to supervise the rescue works. District officials have been directed to suspend all the boating services in the region immediately and check for the license of the boats. The Chief Minister has also asked for a complete report on the incident.

Alipore Jail is painted in TMC colours to host entire TMC leadership: Babul Supriyo

New Delhi, Sep 15 (ANI): Union Minister Babul Supriyo took a dig at Trinamool Congress chief and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee saying that Alipore Central Jail in Kolkata has been specially painted by her to host the entire TMC leadership which is going to land behind bars very soon for their crimes. "I was travelling through Alipore area. Ironically, Didi has painted the Alipore prison in blue and white as she has a fondness of painting everything in her party's colour. We are suspecting that she has premonition that Alipur prison is going to be the official Karyalaya (party office) of TMC. They all are going to shift in the prison," said Supriyo while commenting on Banerjee's alleged protection to IPS officer, former Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajiv Kumar.

Watch: Police Constable saves life of 2 children in Rajasthan's Kota

Kota (Rajasthan), Sep 15 (ANI): A Police Constable saved life of two children from flood-affected area in Rajasthan's Kota. He saved their life through tyre tube. While speaking to media persons, he said, "I saved children through tube."