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'I will honour the summons', says DK Shivakumar who was summoned by ED

Bengaluru, Aug 30 (ANI): Congress leader who was summoned by the Enforcement Directorate in an alleged money laundering case on Aug 30. Speaking to mediapersons, DK Shivakumar said, "ED officials came to my home late last night and said by 1 pm tomorrow I have to be in ED office in Delhi, I told them I have Gauri puja and other family obligations, so I will come late. I am leaving for Delhi now, I will honour the summons"

Locals give palaquin ride to DM after his first visit to the Tisopi Villag

Siaha (Mizoram), Aug 30 (ANI): Villagers of Tisopi gave palaquin ride to District Magistrate (DM) Bhupesh Chaudhary. DM visited remote village for the first time on 27th August. DM Bhupesh Chaudhary went to Tisopi village of Siyaha district to see the road construction work.

BJP leader Dilip Ghosh allegedly attacked by group of people in Kolkata's Lake Town

Lake Town (Kolkata), Aug 30 (ANI): A group of people allegedly attacked Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Dilip Ghosh and BJP workers in Kolkata on August 30. Ghosh had stepped out of home for his usual morning walk and took part in Chai Pe Charcha in Lake Town. He was suddenly surrounded by a group of people who allegedly attacked him.

DK Shivakumar claims himself 'a law-abiding citizen' after ED summoned him

Bengaluru, Aug 30 (ANI): Congress leader who was summoned by the Enforcement Directorate in an alleged money laundering case on Aug 30. Speaking to mediapersons, DK Shivakumar said, "We are in public life, but fortunately the issues have been look at in a political angle. I have been a law-abiding citizen, have always respected the law. I have got notices from agencies on different issues, I will participate in the proceedings."

PV Sindhu visits Balaji Temple in AP's Tirumala

Tirumala (Andhra Pradesh), Aug 30 (ANI): Indian badminton player PV Sindhu visited Balaji Temple in AP's Tirumala on August 30. She had won gold medal at the BWF World Championships on August 25. Meanwhile, Union Minister of Law and Justice Ravi Shankar Prasad also offered prayers at the temple.

Already filed the ITR, there is no PMLA act: DK Shivakumar

Bengaluru, Aug 30 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on Friday, Congress leader DK Shivakumar on being summoned by Enforcement Directorate (ED) said, "I've requested Court that it's a simple Income Tax matter. I've already filed ITR. There's no Prevention of Money Laundering (PMLA) Act. Last night, they summoned me to come to Delhi by 1 pm. I'll respect the law. From the past two years, the entire property of my 84-year-old mother has been attached by various investigation authorities as benami property and I am the benami there. Our entire blood has already been sucked." The ED had issued fresh summons to Congress leader on Thursday and asked him to appear before it at 10.30 am on Friday. However, Shivakumar has informed the agency that he would be late and would come post noon.

Sikh priest's daughter forcibly converted to Islam in Lahore's Nankana Sahib

Lahore (Pakistan), Aug 30 (ANI): A Sikh girl, who was missing for a number of days, has surfaced on August 29 after she was forcibly converted to Islam and made to marry a Muslim man in Nankana Sahib area of Lahore. This 19-year-old girl is the daughter of a granthi (priest) of Gurudwara Tambu Sahib and was converted to Islam at a gun point. Girl's family said that they will self immolate in-front of Pakistan's Punjab governor's house if the girl was not released. The family members also pleaded before Prime Minister Imran Khan and Chief Justice of Pakistan Asif Saeed Khosla for her safe return. The members of the Sikh community in Pakistan have condemned this horrific incident and conducted a meeting at Gurudwara Nankana Sahib. They have decided to organise a protest on August 30 at Governor House while an international conference related to Kartarpur Corridor is scheduled to be held there. President of Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee (DSGMC) and Akali Dal leader Manjinder S

Not done any illegal activity, BJP trying to harass me: DK Shivakumar on ED summon

Bengaluru, Aug 30 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on Friday, Congress leader DK Shivakumar on being summoned by Enforcement Directorate (ED) said, "There are no illegal activities that I've done. BJP leaders have said it on record, they're going to harass me. But I'll participate and cooperate. I am busy till this afternoon, then I will go to Delhi." The ED had issued fresh summons to Congress leader on Thursday and asked him to appear before it at 10.30 am on Friday. However, Shivakumar has informed the agency that he would be late and would come post noon.

Hindu locals take care of mosque in Bihar's Nalanda, set perfect example of communal harmony

Nalanda (Bihar), Aug 30 (ANI): Locals set perfect example of communal harmony in Bihar's Nalanda. Hindu residents of Mari village took care of a mosque. They also played azaan with the help of pen-drive. While speaking to ANI, one of the locals said, "It is a very old mosque. There are no Muslim residents here now. So Hindus take care of the mosque. After a wedding, newly-weds come here first to take blessings."

41st edition of 'Barsha' concludes in Odisha's Bhubaneshwar

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Aug 30 (ANI): The 41st edition of 'Barsha' concluded with great pomp and show in Odisha's Bhubaneshwar on August 29. It was organised by Chinta o chetana, a Socio-Cultural Organisation of Odisha. The event was held at Rabindra Mandap. The Chief Guest on the occasion was Minister for Higher Education and Agriculture Arun Kumar Sahoo, Jnanpith awardee Prativa Ray and state secretary of Chinta O Chetana Surendra Das among others. 'Barsha' was a 3-day cultural festival. During the three-day event, the audience was held spellbound with the Odissi performances.

Road construction of Kartarpur Corridor continues smoothly in Punjab's Gurdaspur

Gurdaspur (Punjab), Aug 30 (ANI): The road construction of the Kartarpur Corridor continued smoothly in Punjab's Gurdaspur. Kartarpur Corridor is a four-lane highway linking Gurdaspur-Amritsar road to the International borders for Kartarpur Sahib Gurudwara in Pakistan. The corridor will connect the Sikh shrines of Dera Baba Nanak Sahib in Punjab and Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur in Pakistan. Central government had approved development of Kartarpur Corridor project on Nov 22, last year.

Ganesh Chaturthi: Final touch-ups being given to 61-ft tall 'Khairatabad Ganapathi' in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Aug 30 (ANI): Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, final touch-ups are being given to staggering 61-foot-tall 'Khairatabad Ganapathi' idol in Hyderabad. It is one of the tallest idols. Every year, lord Ganesha idol is built in different shapes and sizes in Hyderabad. This time, face of the idol is like sun with 12 heads, 24 hands and 7 horses in Suryudu Avatar. More than 150 artists from various states across the country joined hands to make the idol.

HP anti-drug drive: Police destroy cannabis plantation in Kullu

Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), Aug 30 (ANI): Cannabis plantation on nearly 18 Bighas of land destroyed by police team and Central Narcotics team on August 29. Cannabis plantation on 150 bighas of lands has been destroyed till now, in a campaign that was launched on August 6 and will continue till September 22.

Ganesh Chaturthi: Specially-abled women making eco-friendly idols in Mumbai

Mumbai, Aug 30 (ANI): Specially-abled women in Mumbai are making idols of Lord Ganesha as the holy festival of Ganesh Chaturthi approaches. Keeping in mind the safety of our environment, they are developing idols by placing Tulsi seeds inside them. Idols are made in such a way that they will grow into plant after they get dissolved in water.

Government aiming at new prosperous Jharkhand: CM Raghubar Das

Dumka (Jharkhand), Aug 30 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das while addressing 'Ujjawla Didi Sammelan' in Dumka said the development projects in villages is making rural areas similar to cities in the state. "If we want new Jharkhand, we need to get rid of old thinking and move forward towards new Jharkhand which is free from poverty, unemployment and illiteracy," said CM Das.

Kannada actor Huccha Venkat thrashed by mob for allegedly damaging car in Kodagu

Kodagu (Karnataka), Aug 30 (ANI): Kannada actor Huccha Venkat was thrashed by a mob near Napoklu in Karnataka for allegedly damaging a car which was parked nearby. Police has taken Venkat into custody and an enquiry is underway.

Spotify is testing 'Create podcast' button: Report

New Delhi, Aug 30 (ANI): Spotify is reportedly testing a new feature that would allow its users to easily publish their own podcasts on the audio streaming platform. App analyst Jane Manchun Wong uncovered the 'Create podcast' button in the Spotify app and shared a screenshot of the feature from her official Twitter account. The feature directs the users to Anchor, a podcast creation platform that Spotify recently acquired. With Anchor, users will have access to podcast creation tools such as recording, editing, background music, and voice messaging.

'Grateful' that KPCC president has received my explanation in right spirit: Shashi Tharoor

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Aug 30 (ANI): Facing criticism on praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said he was grateful that KPCC received his explanation in the right spirit. While speaking to ANI, Shashi Tharoor said, "I'm very grateful that Kerala Congress President has received my explanation in the right spirit and has closed the matter. I have no desire to prolong this unfortunate and unnecessary controversy." The state leadership was allegedly upset with Shashi Tharoor after he said PM Modi should be praised whenever he says or does the right thing.

Relatives of deceased patient attack resident doctors of Safdarjung hospital in Delhi

New Delhi, Aug 30 (ANI): Two resident doctors of Safdarjung hospital were injured in an attack by relatives of a patient who passed away during treatment at the hospital on August 29. Resident Doctors Association has called for an indefinite strike (including emergency services) demanding security at work place.

2 infants die, 10 hospitalised after allegedly consuming contaminated food in UP's Mathura

Mathura (UP), Aug 30 (ANI): At least 2 toddlers died while 10 are undergoing treatment at hospital, after they allegedly consumed contaminated food at Rajkiya Bal Grah (Shishu Sadan) earlier this week.