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Narmada River swells following heavy rainfall, water enters residential areas

Bharuch (Gujarat), Sep 12 (ANI): Several parts of Gujarat's Bharuch district are facing a flood-like situation as the water-level of river Narmada has swollen due to heavy rainfall. While talking about the situation and rescue operation, Bharuch District Collector MD Modiya informed that around 4,000 people from 23 villages have been rescued. He said, "The river is flowing at 31.85 metres which is much higher than the danger level. Situation is stable. 2 NDRF and 1 SDRF teams are on standby in Bharuch".

Puducherry CM Narayanasamy attends workshop on disaster vulnerability

Puducherry, Sep 12 (ANI): Puducherry Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy attended one day thematic workshop on 'Vulnerability Atlas of India and Disaster Resistant Design and Construction Program'. The workshop was conducted by Government of Puducherry Town and Country Planning Authority. CM Narayanasamy also held a meeting with Secretary of Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Durga Shanker Mishra on September 11.

DRDO successfully test-fires indigenous anti-tank missile for Army

Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh), Sep 12 (ANI): In a major boost to the indigenous missile development programme, India on September 11 successfully test-fired the Man Portable Anti Tank Guided Missile (MP-ATGM) from a firing range in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool. This was the third successful test-firing of the 100 percent indigenous ATGM, which is being developed for the infantry battalions of the Indian Army, who would use them for taking out the enemy tank and other armoured vehicles during war times. Currently, the Indian Army uses the imported Milan 2T and Konkurs Russian anti-tank missile in the infantry but they are vintage missiles and the force is looking for a third-generation ATGM.

This is how Facebook will 'curate' news for you

New Delhi, Sep 12 (ANI): Facebook is working on a dedicated news tab which will bring authentic information to users from verified sources. Now, it appears, the company is keen on controlling how this news flows to the users. Based on an internal memo acquired by The Information, Facebook is looking at having human editors establishing editorial guidelines, Mashable reports. This essentially means the news fed to the users would be largely censored based on what Facebook wants its users to read. It also appears that both local news outlets and stories with on-the-record sources will be prioritised.

Activist tells tales of human right violations in Balochistan

VO: Baloch National Movement Activist Younas Baloch on September 11 narrated the atrocities in Balochistan by the Pakistan. Activist who belonged to Makran region said that people reside near China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project route are being tortured by Pakistan army. He further asserted that Pakistan army also torturing the family of Baloch people who go to foreign countries.

Abrogation of Article 370 will facilitate links between Kashmir and rest of India: Henri Molosse

Geneva (Switzerland), Sep 12 (ANI): Chairman of Brussels based think tank 'Vocal Europe', Henri Molosse supported abrogation of Article 370 and it will facilitate links between Kashmir and rest of India. Molosse said, "Abrogation of Article 370 is an internal matter of India. When you see what happened in Kashmir in last few years and recent terrorist attack which killed 40 Indian military officers, you see India continues to be under threat. This decision will improve security in this region. It is a good solution and with this decision there will be no major incident in Kashmir. We hope that after new mechanism, new election will be organised soon and it will facilitate links between Kashmir and rest of India."

President Kovind remembers victims of 9/11 terror attack

Reykjavik (Iceland), Sep 12 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind remembered the victims of 9/11 terror attack and called on the world community to take steps to stop inhuman forces from destroying the peace and harmony. "Let me begin by remembering the victims of the 9/11 terror attack in the US. On the occasion, let us once again resolve not to allow these inhuman forces to destroy our peace and harmony," Kovind said during his address at the India-Iceland Business Forum. The president said that India's growth and Iceland's niche capacities complement each other. The latter could look at sourcing manufactured goods, fruits and vegetables, textiles, chemicals and engineering goods from India, while Indian pharma Industry can offer much to Iceland. "There is a lot that can happen between India and Iceland in the pharma, healthcare and biotech space. Finance, hospitality and tourism services also present significant opportunities," said Kovind. "The food industry is another potential area of

Pakistan 'breeding ground' of terrorism: Baloch HRC Secretary-General

VO: Baloch Human Rights Council Secretary-General Samad Baloch on September 11 slammed Pakistan by saying that it is breeding several terrorist groups and sending them across the borders of the world. He also asserted that Pak is looting the natural resources of Balochistan. "Pakistan is also a breeding ground for terrorism, you name any terrorist group they are all well nourished, well trained, equipped and sent across the borders to the rest of the world," said Baloch.

Major burglary attempt in gold finance company foiled by Delhi Police

New Delhi, 11 Sep, (ANI): Delhi Police have arrested four criminals who had conspired to commit major burglary in the premises of "Manappuram Finance Ltd" by digging a manhole in the wall to commit the crime.Regular verification drives are conducted in the north-west district in areas occupied by tenants and resettlement colonies to keep a check on anti-social elements. During one such exercise in Shalimar Bagh area, the local police received information from sources about suspicious activities by people who had recently moved into the area. The alert police team investigated the information discreetly and successfully arrested four criminals who possessed gas cutter, cylinder, tools, and one country-made pistol. The criminals had conspired to commit major burglary in the premises of the gold finance company and had created a manhole in the wall to get access to the building.

Suspicious teenager carrying Pak currency apprehended in Rajasthan's Barmer

Barmer (Rajasthan), Sep 11 (ANI): A suspicious teenager was apprehended from border area of Rajasthan's Barmer by Border Security Force (BSF). He was carrying Pakistani rupees. BSF official claim that man has entered India by crossing border illegally. A joint interrogation will be held by security intelligence. ASP Barmer, Khiv Singh Bhati said, "BSF has handed over a teenager at Gadra Road Police Station. His name is said to be Bhag Chand. He is 16-17 year old. BSP officers informed that they have apprehended him as he crossed border. Security intelligence will hold a joint interrogation. All the facts will be clear only after the interrogation."

Liquor smuggler and his family members attack cop in Delhi

New Delhi, Sep 11 (ANI): A police constable was attacked by a liquor smuggler and two others in Delhi. The other two accused were identified by Police as liquor smuggler's mother and sister. The incident took place in Delhi's Rohini area. FIR has been registered. All the three accused have been arrested.

Motor Vehicles Act is not revenue income scheme: Nitin Gadkari

New Delhi, Sep 11 (ANI): Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari responded to revised traffic fines in country. He said, "This isn't a revenue income scheme, are you not worried about deaths of 1,50,000 people? If the state governments want to reduce this, it is not true that people neither recognise law nor have fear of it." Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act 2019 was implemented on September 01, which enforces stricter penalties on violation of traffic rules.

Cow is sacred animal for Hindus but Constitution gives right to life to humans: Owaisi

Hyderabad, Sep 11 (ANI): All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his statement that word 'cow' and 'om' shocks many. He said, "Cow is a sacred animal for our Hindu brothers but in Constitution right to life and equality has been given to humans, I hope PM will keep it in mind"

Traffic police aware commuters about new rules in JandK's Poonch

Poonch (JandK), Sep 11 (ANI): The traffic police team in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch educated and made commuters aware about new Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act 2019. The traffic police fined the commuters as well as made them aware about the new traffic rules. The people also supported move of traffic police and assure them to follow the traffic rules. Amendments to the Motor Vehicle Act were passed by the Parliament recently and came into effect from September 01. The transport ministry issued a notification on August 28, listing out all the laws that have come into effect from September 01.

Dinakar condemns attack on BJP workers by YSRCP in AP's Palnadu

Hyderabad, Sep 11 (ANI): Accusing the ruling YSR Congress Party of attacking BJP workers in Andhra Pardesh's Palnadu, Lanka Dinakar on Wednesday said that the Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy must take strict action against his party workers for carrying out such attacks in the region. "Unfortunately, in the state of Andhra Pradesh, the ruling government led by Jagan Mohan Reddy is carrying out physical attacks on the political opponents, most particularly in Palnadu region. Such kind of politics should not be allowed. The Chief Minister must take stringent action against his party workers. BJP condemns these attacks," he said while speaking to ANI in Hyderabad.

Religious fervour seen in Urs of Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah

Rajouri (JandK), Sep 11 (ANI): Shrine of Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah poured with devotees on the occasion of Urs. The shrine is situated in lush green surroundings of Shahdara Sharif village in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. Scores of people flocked to the shrine and offered prayers to Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah. The shrine of Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah is hundreds of years old and people, irrespective of their caste and creed came here and offered their prayers. It is believed that no one leave empty handed from the shrine Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah fulfilled everyone's wish. Devotees offered prayers for peace, prosperity and brotherhood in the state. Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah University which is running on saint's name is also educating hundreds of students. Significance of this shrine is that shrine offers feast to the pilgrims.

PM Modi appeals people to join campaign against single-use plastic

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a campaign against single-use plastic products on September 11. While addressing the public rally, PM Modi said, "We need to make efforts to rid our homes, offices, and workplaces of single-use plastic by October 02, 2019. I appeal to self help groups, civil society, individuals and others to join this mission." Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Mathura MP Hema Malini also present during the event.

Deep roots of global threat 'terrorism' are flourishing in our neighbourhood: PM Modi

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 11 (ANI): While addressing a public gathering in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "A century ago, Swami Vivekananda gave his historic speech at Chicago about world peace on September 11, 1983. Unfortunately, the same day also witnessed 9/11 (2001) terrorist attack in US that shook the world. Today, terrorism has become an ideology, which is not bound by national boundaries. This is a global problem. This has become a global threat whose deep roots are flourishing in our neighbourhood."

PM Modi applauds CM Yogi's work in UP

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 11 in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura, applauded the works done by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in his state. He said, "Yogi Adityanath fought all his life against encephalitis and brought it to the attention of Parliament and country. However, few vested interest groups blamed his government for deaths of children due to it but Yogi ji's spirit was not deterred and he continued his work."

Devotees celebrates Onam in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Sep 11 (ANI): The 10-day-long harvest festival, Onam was celebrated in Kerala on September 11. Onam is one of the most important religious events for Malayali Hindus spread across various parts of India. However, the celebrations are observed in full vigour in the southern Indian state of Kerala. While speaking to ANI, a devotee said, "Onam is the auspicious festival in Kerala. We visit the entire temple nearby. The festival usually falls between the months of August and September each year.