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Country that loses its language, can't preserve its culture: Amit Shah

New Delhi, Sep 14 (ANI): Home Minister Amit Shah said that the country that leaves its language loses its existence too. While speaking on a event on the occasion of Hindi Diwas, Amit Shah said, "There are many countries in this world whose languages have become extinct. The country that loses its language can't preserve its culture."

Fire breaks out on skywalk of Cotton Green Railway Station in Mumbai

Mumbai, Sep 14 (ANI): A massive fire broke out on the skywalk of Cotton Green Railway Station in Mumbai on September 14. Fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the flame. Reason behind the fire is yet to be ascertained. No casualties have been reported yet. Further details are awaited.

Dialogues, punches entertain audience in 'Dream Girl'

Mumbai, Sep 14 (ANI): 'Dream Girl' stars Ayushmann Khurrana, Nushrat Bharucha and Annu Kapoor in lead roles. The movie was released in theatres on September 13 and witnessed a good opening day. While speaking to media, one of the moviegoer said, "I liked the movie very much and the best part was its dialogues and punches. The songs of movie were very average but I loved the light hearted film." Meanwhile, another moviegoer added, "The comedy in the movie is really fantastic. Situation, dialogue and one line punches were all good. All the actors have performed phenomenally in the movie." The movie is directed by Raaj Shaandilyaa in which Ayushmann is playing the role of a guy who can talk in woman's voice.

People queued up at RTO in Noida after implementation of Motor Vehicles Act

Noida (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 14 (ANI): Long queues were seen at the Region Transport Office (RTO) in Uttar Pradesh's Noida on September 13. Queues were seen after implementation of new Motor Vehicles Act. While speaking to ANI, RTO officer said, "Earlier, people used to get a time slot for the driving license after 4-5 days. Now, they are getting it after a month." From higher penalties for driving errors to imprisonment up to one month for racing, speeding and up to six months for offences relating to accidents the new act is bringing back things in order by instilling fear.

Mahatma Gandhi statue vandalised in UP's Jalaun

Jalaun (UP), Sep 14 (ANI): A statue of Mahatma Gandhi was found decapitated on September 13, the statue was installed at Sri Gandhi Inter College in Uttar Pradesh's Jalaun. While speaking about the incident Additional SP Awadhesh Singh said, "The statue has been reinstalled. FIR will be registered and action will be taken. Investigation will be done."

Pak Army shows white flag to recover bodies of soldiers killed by Indian Army in retaliatory firing

Hajipur (J-K), Sep 14 (ANI): Pakistan violated ceasefire in J-K's Hajipur on September 10. Indian Army killed two Pakistani soldiers in retaliation to ceasefire violation. Pakistani soldiers approached with a white flag to take over the bodies.

NCP leader Udaynaraje Bhonsle joins BJP

New Delhi, Sep 14 (ANI): NCP's Lok Sabha MP and a descendant of Shivaji Maharaja Udayanraje Bhosale joined BJP in the presence of party president Amit Shah and Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis. Udayanaraje Bhosale said Prime Minister Narendra Modi strengthen India with the decision of abrogation of Article 370. Udayanaraje's decision is yet another setback to NCP whose many prominent leaders, including some former ministers, have quit the party to join the BJP and Shiv Sena ahead of next month's state Assembly elections.

Nepal celebrates 'Indra Jatra' festival with much fervour and gaiety

Kathmandu (Nepal), Sep 14 (ANI): Thousands of people gathered in Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu on September 12 to mark the 'Indra Jatra' festival with much fervour and gaiety. Devotees pulled a chariot of living Goddess Kumari. Thousands of people lined up in the streets to get a glimpse and receive blessings from the Goddess. The eight-day festival, known as Yenya in Nepalese, is celebrated to honour Indra, the king of heaven and god of rain and harvest, as per the Hindu mythology. It is also known as the festival of deities and demons.

'Seva Saptah' campaign: Amit Shah, JP Nadda gift fruits to children admitted in AIIMS

New Delhi, Sep 14 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) working president JP Nadda met children admitted in Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on September 14. They also gifted fruits to children as part of the party's 'Seva Saptah' campaign. 'Seva Saptah' campaign is launched by the party to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday. PM Modi's birthday is on September 17.

'Seva Saptah' campaign: Amit Shah, JP Nadda sweeps floor in AIIMS

New Delhi, Sep 14 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah along with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) working president JP Nadda and leaders Vijay Goel and Vijender Gupta swept the floor in AIIMS on September 14. Earlier, they met children admitted in AIIMS and gifted them fruits. This comes as a part of the party's 'Seva Saptah' campaign which is launched to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday. While addressing the media in the national capital, Amit Shah said, "BJP workers across the country will begin celebrating 'Seva Saptah' today. Our PM has dedicated his entire life to serve the nation and worked for the poor. So, it is appropriate that we celebrate his birthday week as 'Seva Saptah'." PM Modi's birthday is on September 17.

'Seva Saptah' campaign: Delhi BJP MPs meet, distribute gifts among patients at AIIMS

New Delhi, Sep 14 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliaments (MPs) from Delhi Gautam Gambhir, Vijay Goel, Hansraj Hans and Meenakashi Lekhi participated in the 'Seva Saptah' campaign. They met patients admitted in Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on September 14. They also gifted fruits to patients as part of the party's 'Seva Saptah' campaign. 'Seva Saptah' campaign is launched by the party to celebrate Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday. PM Modi's birthday is on September 17. East Delhi BJP MP Gautam Gambhir distributed bags with a message written on it-'Say No To Plastic'. Delhi BJP chief and MP of Delhi's North East area Manoj Tiwari, BJP MP from Rohini Vijender Gupta were also present on this occasion.

Water enters inside Maharaja Yeshwantrao Hospital in Indore following incessant rainfall

Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Sep 14 (ANI): The water has entered inside Maharaja Yeshwantrao Hospital in Madhya Pradesh's Indore following incessant rainfall in the state. Health Minister of Madhya Pradesh Tulsiram Silawat visited the hospital on September 13. While speaking to ANI, State Health Minister Tulsiram Silawat said, "I talked to the Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Commissioner and District Collector that the water should be immediately pumped out of the hospital."

Imran Khan should hand over PoK to India if thinks of Pak's interest: Ramdas Athawale

Chandigarh, Sep 14 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Chandigarh on September 13, Minister of State (MoS) for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale said, "If Pakistan wants good for itself, it should hand over Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) to us. If they don't want a war and Imran Khan thinks of Pakistan's interest then he should hand over PoK to us." "Reports are coming in that people in PoK don't want to be with Pakistan and want to join India. Since 70 years Pakistan has had one third of our Kashmir captured. It is a serious matter," Athawale added.

Security tightens up in UP's Rampur ahead of Akhilesh Yadav's visit

Rampur (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 14 (ANI): Security has been tightened up ahead of Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav's visit in Uttar Pradesh's Rampur. With Section 144 imposed in the region, SP workers reached here in disguise to support Yadav and Azam Khan. While speaking to ANI, one of the party workers who was dressed as a groom said, "There is no other way left to enter Rampur. It was not good, but I did not have any other option other than this. We, SP workers, are here to support Akhilesh Yadav and Azam Khan." Akhilesh Yadav's visit gains significance in the backdrop of the fact that as many as 80 cases have been registered against SP leader and Rampur MP Azam Khan. This tour can be seen as an endeavour by the party chief to lend his support to Khan and his son, who have been embroiled in controversies from past few months. Multiple cases have been registered against Khan, including that of land grabbing and criminal intimidation. A case against his wife and two sons for alle

Construction of India's 1st detention centre in full-swing

Goalpara (Assam), Sep 14 (ANI): India's first detention centre is being built in Assam's Goalpara district. The construction work is in full swing at first detention centre in Goalpara district's West Matia area of Assam. There will be 15 four-storey buildings in the detention centre for those who do not qualify as Indian citizens. While speaking to ANI, Junior Engineer (JE) Rabin Das said, "The work on this project started in December 2018, our target is to complete it by December 2019. It is being done at an expense of around Rs 46 crore." "15 four-storey buildings is being built-13 for men and two for women. It will have separate toilets, hospital, kitchen, dining area, recreational area and school," he added. "There will be buildings for officers and grade 4 staff. It will have two security barracks. Water system will have capacity of 50,000 litres," he further stated. In the final list of National Register of Citizens (NRC) published on August 31, more than 19 lakh people were exc

Greatest mistake in modern India was the 'partition': MoS Jitendra Singh

New Delhi, Sep 14 (ANI): Minister of State for PMO Jitendra Singh attended an event in Delhi and addressed the public there. He said, "The greatest mistake in modern India was the partition. Gandhi ji had said that if a partition takes place, it will happen only over his dead body. He was disappointed and left for Bengal on the occasion of the first Independence Day. Had we understood that the partition took place only due to the ambitions of a few people, then the discussions on Jammu and Kashmir happening today would not have taken place. There would have neither been Article 370 nor the issue of its abrogation."He further said, "You can see how forward or backward we went, with one accident in the history. The two-nation theory, on the basis of which partition was done, proved to be meaningless the day Bangladesh was formed. "

River Ganga crosses danger mark in UP's Varanasi

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 14 (ANI): River Ganga has started flowing above danger mark in UP's Varanasi. Locals started shifting to safer places. Incessant rains led to overflow of River Ganga. Water of River Ganga also crossed danger mark at 294.450 metres in Haridwar.

3 injured as overspeeding car hits divider in Delhi's Mayur Vihar

New Delhi, Sep 14 (ANI): 3 people got seriously injured when they lost control of their overspeeding car in Delhi. They also collided with a road divider and street light on Mayur Vihar Flyover. They've been admitted to hospital. Liquor bottles recovered from the car. Police reached at the spot

Pak should manage its own affairs rather interfering in its neighbour's affair: Mehran Marri

London (United Kingdom), Sep 14 (ANI): Baloch leader Mehran Marri slammed Pakistan and said, "Today in Geneva, the Baloch Human Rights Organisation have set up a camp and held a demonstration. It demonstrates suggesting to the world that Pakistan should be harnessed, should be controlled and should be held accountable for the human rights violations in Balochistan. Pakistan crying out loud for what's happening in Kashmir and well it is not its business and is India's internal affairs. I think International community should make Pakistan understand the point that Pakistan should manage its own affairs rather interfering in its neighbour's affairs. "

VP Naidu expresses need of well informed and well-intentioned legislators

New Delhi, Sep 14 (ANI): Speaking after launching the book 'Rethinking Good Governance', authored by former Comptroller Auditor General (CAG), Vinod Rai, Naidu also called for the expansion of Supreme Court and the establishment of more benches in different parts of the country. Naidu said, "We need legislators who are well informed and well-intentioned and capable of articulating a well-presented viewpoint, not those who are eager to rush to the well of the House." The Vice President asked political parties to adopt a code of conduct for their legislators and contribute to policymaking through informed decisions. He also asked the political parties to carefully choose candidates based upon their capacity, calibre, and good conduct and said that they must rise above the narrow considerations of caste and religion that seek to divide the society.