Gujarat (Surat), Sep 04 (ANI): At least eight people were arrested for drinking liquor at a 'pandal' during Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Mahidharpura, Surat. Police official said, "Case registered under Gujarat Prohibition Act and other relevant sections. All accused have been arrested."
London (United Kingdom), Sep 04 (ANI): Pakistani supporters staged protest outside the Indian High Commission in London on September 03. They held anti-Modi placards during the protest. They also caused damage to the premises. Pakistani supporters held protest over abrogation of Article 370 in JandK.
Kaithal (Haryana), Sep 04 (ANI): After taking as heavy as Rs 23,000 challan from a Grugram man, Kaithal traffic police slapped a challan of Rs 16,000 to a scooty driver on September 3. The offender had no documents of his scooty and that is why he was penalized with this much amount. His scooty has also been impounded. Higher penalties for traffic violations came into effect from September 01 after the implementation of provisions of the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019.
Vladivostok (Russia), Sep 04 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed by the Indian diaspora in Russia, at the Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU) in Vladivostok. Indian community expressed utmost excitement over arrival of PM Modi. PM Modi will be addressing the 5th Eastern Economic Forum on September 05 as chief guest. He will also hold a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Vladivostok (Russia), Sep 04 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin took a stroll around Zvezda ship building plant in Vladivostok. PM Narendra Modi is in Russia as the chief guest of the 5th Eastern Economic Forum. PM Modi will also take part in the 20th India-Russia Annual Summit and hold bilateral talks with President Vladimir Putin. During the visit, the Prime Minister is scheduled to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in which the two leaders will discuss bilateral, regional, and international issues of mutual interest. Following this, the two sides will sign agreements in the fields of defence, trade, investments, industrial cooperation, energy and connectivity corridors.
Gaya (Bihar), Sep 04 (ANI): Auto-rickshaw drivers held a candle light march protest demanding justice for the auto-driver who was shot dead by unknown assailants in Bihar's Gaya.
New Delhi, Sep 04 (ANI): Chinese Ambassador to India, Sun Weidong said that Hong Kong affairs are purely China's internal affairs and this is a fact recognised internationally. There is no sovereignty issue over Hong Kong at all. We will not let any external forces to interfere in Hong Kong affairs or draw parallel to other issues. "Some external forces meddled with China's internal affairs and are deliberating calling violent crimes as peaceful protest. This is an outright double standard," he further added. Sun Weidong, made this statement while addressing the public gathering in New Delhi. The 2019 Hong Kong anti-extradition bill protests are a series of demonstrations in Hong Kong and solidarity protests in other cities which began with the aim of withdrawing an extradition bill proposed by the Hong Kong government.
New Delhi, Sep 04 (ANI): A supporter of Congress leader DK Shivakumar cried and tore off his clothes outside RML Hospital where the leader has been taken for medical tests. DK Shivakumar has been arrested by Enforcement Directorate under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Earlier, supporters of Congress leader gathered outside the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office. DK Shivakumar alleged that IT and ED cases against him are politically motivated.
New Delhi, Sep 04 (ANI): After Instagram, Facebook is reportedly testing a feature that hides like counts on posts. App analyst Jane Manchun Wong wrote in her blog that Facebook has started prototyping the hidden like/reaction count feature in its Android app. The purpose behind hiding the like count is to prevent users from feeling anxious over how their posts are received. The unreleased feature hides the like/reaction count from everyone except the creator of the post, similar to how the feature works on Instagram. The likes/ reaction counts on comments are not hidden for now. However, if the feature is rolled out fully, it may also hide that count.
Alirajpur (MP), Sep 04 (ANI): A video went viral in Alirajpur district in which a group of men can be seen thrashing a woman. The woman was being made to walk down a village and was beaten up. She can be seen screaming in the viral video. However, the police said that they have not received any complaint regarding the matter and is looking out for the woman. "We got the video through WhatsApp. Some people told us that the video is from Alirajpur's Temachi village. We are looking for the victim who was seen in the video. We have not received any complaint regarding this matter. We are examining the authenticity of the video," Superintendent of Police Vipul Srivastava told reporters here.
New Delhi, Sep 04 (ANI): Speaking on the arrest of Congress leader DK Shivakumar, Karnataka Congress, MLC, Rizwan Arshad said, "ED officials have brought him here. His medical examination is underway. Probably doctors have adviced to bring his BP in control, that's why he has been temporarily admitted in hospital. Whenever doctors declare him fit, he will leave with ED officials." Youth Congress president, Sriniwas said, "His health has gotten worse because of the harassment he has been subjected to. These people have done it deliberately with political intent. Doctors have adviced him to stay here in hospital" Congress Leader DK Shivakumar got arrested on September 03 by Enforcement Directorate (ED). He has been arrested by the agency under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
Vladivostok (Russia), Sep 04 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Russia his 3-day visit. He received guard of honour at Vladivostok International Airport. PM Modi will be addressing the 5th Eastern Economic Forum on September 05 as its chief guest. He will also hold a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Amethi (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 04 (ANI): 9 labourers were thrashed by locals in Lodipur village of UP's Amethi on September 03, on suspicion of child-lifting. Amethi SP Khyati Garg said, "They were brought to hospital. 5 people arrested, rest will also be arrested. Strict action will be taken against those who spread rumours."
Shivamogga (Karnataka), Sep 04 (ANI): As the era of fountain pens is quickly disappearing, a carpenter from Avinahalli village of Karnataka's Shivamogga has crafted a 19.5 ft long wooden pen. It is Krishnamurthy Achar's tribute to the era of fountain pens. Kept on an elevated stand, the pen is a unique piece of art. He has sent information to Guinness World Records team.
New Delhi, Sep 04 (ANI): Eating 150 grams of blueberries daily reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by up to 15 per cent, claim researchers. The research team from UEA's Department of Nutrition and Preventive Medicine, Norwich Medical School, said that blueberries and other berries should be included in dietary strategies to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease - particularly among at-risk groups. It's widely recognised that lifestyle changes, including making simple changes to food choices, can also help, reported the study published in the journal, 'The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.' This may be because blueberries are high in naturally occurring compounds called anthocyanins, which are the flavonoids responsible for the red and blue colour in fruits. The team investigated the effects of eating blueberries daily in 138 overweight and obese people, aged between 50 and 75, with Metabolic Syndrome. The six-month study was the longest trial of its kind. They looked a
New Delhi, Sep 03 (ANI): Home Minister Amit Shah along with Vice President Venkaiah Naidu paid tribute to late Arun Jaitley at condolence meeting on September 01. BJP leader Murli Manohar and several others BJP leader also paid tribute to late Jaitley at condolence meeting. The former finance minister and a stalwart of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) passed away on August 24 at AIIMS hospital in New Delhi. He was 66-years-old.
Varanasi (UP), Sep 03 (ANI): Known as the city of Lord Shiva, Varanasi is welcoming 'Buppa' with full religious fervour and gaiety. People of Varanasi are also welcoming their beloved Lord Ganesha in different idols avatar. An artist from Varanasi also showed his love for 'Buppa' by sketching Lord Ganesha by blindfolding himself. The festival celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha. The festival is celebrated with immense religious fervour and gaiety in many parts of the country. Devotees offer 'modak' to Lord Ganesha whom they lovingly call 'Bappa'.
New Delhi, Sep 03 (ANI): Dinesh Madan has been charged with Rs 23,000 as challan by Gurugram Traffic Police. He said, "I wasn't wearing helmet and didn't have Registration Certificate (RC).Traffic Police asked me to give him my scooty's key but I denied. Immediately he printed a challan of Rs 23,000 and seized my vehicle. Value of my scooty is around Rs. 15,000. I even got a copy of RC on Whatsapp from home but by then he had printed challan. The amount could have been less if he would have waited for a while. I want that fine should be relaxed. From now on, I will always carry my documents." Earlier, the Ministry of Road Transport notified the provisions of the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act 2019. The MVAwas implemented from September 01.
Gumla (Jharkhand), Sep 03 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das inaugurated Kaushal Nursing College in Jharkhand. While addressing the event, Raghubar Das said Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting the state and 14 Eklavya schools will be launched. He said, "Jharkhand is getting the benefit of double engine government, 14 Eklavya schools will be launched in the state by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Tribal society should develop rapidly, new generation should be educated, and this is our endeavor."
Kolkata, Sep 03 (ANI): After an arrest warrant was issued against cricketer Mohammed Shami in a domestic violence case. His estranged wife Hasin Jahan reacted on court's order and thanked the almighty and Indian judiciary for giving her justice. "I am thankful to Allah and the Indian Judiciary, which proved that law is same for all. I have been fighting for over 1.5 years, I got disappointed some times," said Jahan. Jahan also urged the court to consider her alimony so that she can live her life easily with her child. An arrest warrant was issued on September 3 against cricketer Mohammed Shami in a domestic violence case registered against him by his estranged wife. He has 15 days to surrender, according to a court in Kolkata's Alipore.