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Mother alleges daughter held captive by husband in Indonesia, urges EAM to rescue her

Hyderabad (Telangana), Sep 13 (ANI): A woman, Nazma Begum, has alleged that her son-in-law took her daughter to Indonesia on the pretext of vacation and did not return while claiming that her daughter has been held captive for three years. While speaking to ANI, Heena's mother Nazma Begum said, "Four years ago my daughter Heena, married Fazul and they resided here for two years after their marriage. Soon they were blessed with a baby boy. Later, my son-in-law took my daughter and her son to Indonesia on the pretext of a vacation for one month. It's been three years now, he didn't come back neither he sent my daughter and held her captive there illegally." "I have written a letter to the External Affairs Minister (EAM), S Jaishankar and Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao and appealed them to rescue my daughter and bring her back," she added. Nazma has alleged that his son-in-law consistently tortures Heena both physically and mentally. She further said that her daughter cannot come back

Tripura artist is turning tree leaves into an astonishing art

Agartala (Tripura), Sep 13 (ANI): Art inspired by nature is always beautiful and fascinating. The experience becomes more enchanting when an artist carves out a master piece from nature. Subham Saha, an ITI pass out, now a budding artist turn simple leaves into art with the help of a blade and a pen. While speaking to ANI, Subham's mother Suchitra Saha said, "Since childhood, Subham was never interested in playing games. He always used to sit and do colouring. Art is his only passion. We supported him in every manner we can. For us what is more important is that he enjoys his work." Subham has carved images of several famous personalities on leaves, including former President of India Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and Bharat Ratna awardee Lata Mangeshkar. If one looks closely, with the growing concerns over climate change and pollution across the globe, ecological art has become a contemporary form of art. In India, there are several artists who have come out with their art pieces to spread

Former BJP MP Chinmayanand's lawyer denies ashram sealing

Shahjahanpur (UP), Sep 13 (ANI): Former BJP MP Chinmayanand's lawyer said on September 13 that ashram has been not sealed by SIT (Special Investigation Team). "The news that Swami ji's ashram has been sealed is wrong, however, as a part of investigation a room was sealed by Special Investigation Team (SIT). Yesterday, he was questioned by SIT from 6 pm to 1 am," said Om Singh, Swami Chinmayanand's lawyer on September 13.

Will do as party says: Babita Phogat on Haryana election polls

Rohtak (Haryana), Sep 13 (ANI): International wrestler and recent Bharat Janata Party joinee Babita Phogat has resigned from Haryana Police as the state nears elections. She has resigned from her post as an inspector on August 13, a day after joining the BJP.Speculations are rife that Babita Phogat will be contesting on a BJP ticket in the upcoming Haryana polls. She is expected to stand from either the Barda or the Charkhi Dadri seat. However, she haven't clarified. Babita Phogat and her father Mahavir Phogat had joined the BJP on August 12. They joined the party in the presence of Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju. "I want to work for women and Sports, she futher added.

College bans entry of girl students wearing 'burqa' in UP's Firozabad

Firozabad (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 13 (ANI): A college in Uttar Pradesh's Firozabad district has banned entry of girl students wearing Islamic hijab or burqa. The decision came in the wake of a clash between two student groups. Some students were allegedly denied entry to SRK College because they were wearing burqa. The management of SRK College has justified the ban saying anti-social elements freely enter the college premises and create trouble. The college administration has also set a dress code for students. While speaking to media, Principal of SRK College said, "It is an old order that students have to wear uniform and carry ID card. Burqa isn't included in uniform. Now, this order is being implemented."

Money laundering case: DK Shivakumar leaves from Tughlak Road Police Station to ED office

New Delhi, Sep 13 (ANI): Delhi Police took Congress leader DK Shivakumar to Enforcement Directorate office on September 13. Shivakumar is in ED's custody since September 03 in connection with money laundering case. Earlier, special court had refused to increase the time allotted to him, who is in ED custody till September 13.

CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy felicitates PV Sindhu

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh), Sep 13 (ANI): Shuttler PV Sindhu met Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy in Amaravati on September 13. CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy felicitated PV Sindhu after winning BWF World Championships. Sindhu won a gold medal at the BWF World Championships on August 25.

Man beaten black and blue on the road over Challan by UP Police in Siddharthnagar

Siddharthnagar (UP), Sep 13 (ANI): Man thrashed by two police personnel in Uttar Pradesh's Siddharthnagar over alleged traffic violation on September 13. The incident has gone viral on social media. Uttar Pradesh Police have taken cognisance of the incident and suspended the two police personnel.

Nation bids farewell to 'Lord Ganesh' with religious fervour

Mumbai/ Indore (Madhya Pradesh)/ Vadodara (Gujarat), Sep 13 (ANI): Amid pomp and gaiety, nation bid a peaceful farewell to the elephant God on September 12. Thousands of devotees were seen waving flags on the streets across the country. The immersion of Ganesh idols was done with a mammoth procession in Mumbai amid tight security. Procession of Mumbai's most popular 'Lalbaugcha Raja' was being taken out during rainfall. Meanwhile, the procession ('Shobha yatra') was also being taken out under heavy security in Madhya Pradesh's Indore. On the other side, a unique initiative was taken by people in Gujarat's Vadodara to immerse idol of Lord Ganesh in an artificial water tank. The idol was immersed in an eco-friendly manner with rose petals and flowery decorations. Police have made additional security arrangements in view of Ganesh idol procession in several states.

Spraying Cypermethrin to control outbreak of Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever: Rajasthan Health minister

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Sep 13 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF), Health Minister of Rajasthan, Raghu Sharma said, "Two casualties were reported in which one is from Jaisalmer and other one is from Jodhpur. Mainly, the western part of state is affected. We have sent team to monitor situation and spraying Cypermethrin to control outbreak."

Odd- even scheme to be back from 4 to 15 Nov: CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, Sep 13 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Friday that odd- even vehicle scheme will be implemented from 4 to 15 November. While addressing a press conference in New Delhi on September 13, Arvind Kejriwal said that to curb pollution level in the state, they came out with seven action level. Which included odd and even vehicle scheme. "According to different studies on odd- even helped to decrease the pollution level by 10 to3 percent," CM further added.

Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli steal romantic moments at event in Delhi

New Delhi, Sep 13 (ANI): Looks like Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli cannot get enough of each other! The duo's no-holds-barred display of affection is no secret with the couple frequently sharing drool-worthy pictures on social media. During an event in Delhi, Anushka was seen kissing the hand of her hubby. Virat reciprocated by holding her hand affectionately. A stand was unveiled after Kohli's name in the Feroz Shah Kotla stadium which is now renamed as Arun Jaitley stadium. Anushka looked ethereal in traditional purple coloured ensemble paired with a matching golden bordered dupatta. Virat was seen in a Nehru jacket that he paired with a white shirt and dark coloured trousers.

Ganesh immersion incident: Orders for magisterial inquiry have been given, says CM Kamal Nath

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Sep 13 (ANI): At least 11 bodies were recovered while five people have been rescued in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal on September 13. The incident took place at Khatlapura Ghat in Bhopal after the boat they were in capsized during Lord Ganesh immersion. The search operation is underway. While speaking to ANI on 11 dead after boat capsized in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath said, "We have decided to increase the compensation for families of deceased to Rs 11 lakh. Orders for magisterial inquiry have been given."

Ganesh immersion incident: Compensation amount should be increased to Rs 25 lakh, says Shivraj Chouhan

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Sep 13 (ANI): At least 11 bodies were recovered while five people have been rescued in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal on September 13. The incident took place at Khatlapura Ghat in Bhopal after the boat they were in capsized during Lord Ganesh immersion. The search operation is underway. While speaking to ANI, former Chief minister of Madhya Pradesh Shivraj Singh Chouhan said, "This is a very sad and unfortunate incident. 11 youngsters died in this incident. We are standing with the families of the deceased. Question is raised over the appropriate caution which was not taken during the event. There should have been limit to the people riding the boat, life jacket availability and required number of divers were present or not." "If there would have been required arrangements then youngsters could have been saved from sinking. Investigation should be concluded in time bound manner and action should be taken on those who are responsible for this negligence. We should mak

Humans have individualised response to high-fat food: Study

New Delhi, Sep 13 (ANI): A recent study has found that people have very individualised responses called inflammatory response when it comes to digesting high-fat food. Inflammation is a group of responses by the body telling white blood cells how much to react. It is a normal reaction to eating a meal, especially ones with high amounts of fat. The study was published in the 'Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry'. Each volunteer in the study had both a unique amount of inflammatory response and a unique amount of time for when the responses peaked, up to 6 hours after eating (8 or more hours is considered fasting by nutritionists). The researchers used a very sensitive test to look at whether any genes in the human genome were turned off or on in order to define a volunteer's reactions. Responses by more than 13,000 genes differed between subjects. The test meal was equivalent to someone having a small hamburger, small fries, and a small ice cream shake with fruit, according to the scien

'Asking cadres not to put up banners that are against law': AIADMK Spokesperson on death of 22-year-old girl

Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Sep 13 (ANI): A 22-year-old girl Subashree died in Chennai allegedly after All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) banner fell on her on September 12. While speaking to ANI on death of 22-year-old girl, Spokesperson of AIADMK Kovai Sathyan said, "The banner put up by party functionary for his family function has cost a life. Time and again, our leaders have sent out messages asking cadres not to put up banners that are against law." Her mortal remains have been taken to her residence from Chennai's General Hospital, Chromepet.

11 dead, 5 rescued during Lord Ganesh immersion in Bhopal

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Sep 13 (ANI): At least 11 bodies were recovered while five people have been rescued in Madhya Pradesh

Portion of 600-year-old Kadavumbagam Synagogue collapses in Kochi due to rain

Kochi (Kerala), Sep 13 (ANI): A portion of over 600-year-old Kadavumbagam Synagogue collapsed in Kerala's Kochi on September 10. Kadavumbagam Synagogue was collapsed in Kochi's Mattancherry area after it was damaged due to rain. The structure had been in dilapidated condition for the past few years.

'Memories' is Google Photos' new stories-style feature

New Delhi, Sep 13 (ANI): Google Photos app has been updated with a new feature that brings up your favourite photos in the popular social media-style stories format. Called Memories, the feature shows photos from your past which are presented privately, Engadget reports. To sort the best photos for this format, Google uses machine learning. It also allows you to hide specific time periods or people which you don't want to revisit.

UNPO hopes that EU will recognise Pak as huge violator of international religious freedom standards: Ralph Bunche

Geneva (Switzerland), Sep 13 (ANI): Secretary General of Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organisation (UNPO), Ralph Bunche said that UNPO hopes that European Union will follow the lead of United States and recognise Pakistan as huge violator of international religious freedom standards. Bunche said, "Today I was speaking about religious freedom in Pakistan, especially Sindh. I highlighted that there has been very significant and long going issue of freedom of religion in Pakistan. Last November, US Dept of State designated Pakistan as a country of particular concern under International Religious Freedom Acts which puts Pakistan in company of some horrible states in terms of religious freedom and says you can