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India's first hospital train 'Lifeline Express' arrives at Mumbai's CSMT

Mumbai, Aug 30 (ANI): Lifeline Express (LLE), India's first hospital train, arrived at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and was inaugurated for its new set of trips. Lifeline Express has provided medical treatment to around 12 lakh patients in remote locations across the nation till now.

HM Amit Shah holds meeting at his LS constituency in Gujarat

Gandhinagar (Gujarat), Aug 29 (ANI): Union Home Minister, Amit Shah chaired a meeting with District Collector and MLAs of Gandhinagar and Kalol in Gujarat. Home Minister Amit Shah, who is also Member of Parliament from Gandhinagar arrived at Ahmedabad on August 28. He was received by CM Vijay Rupani and Deputy CM Nitin Patel.

Ganesh Chaturthi: Demand soars for different models of Lord Ganesha idols

Hyderabad, Aug 29 (ANI): As the city gears up for the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi festival, the demand for various models of Lord Ganesha idols increased in Hyderabad. A vendor Naveen Jaiswal, on Thursday, told ANI, "We have different kinds of Ganesh models like Shivaji Ganesh, Saukar Ganesh, Dagdu Ganesh and I bring all these models from Mumbai. The models are available from Rs 500 to Rs 40,000. Due to heavy rains, there is an increase in the price of the models this year". Jaiswal added, "We are seeing demand for models made up of black and white marble this year". Talking about eco-friendly Ganesh models he said, "This time we have less number of models which are eco-friendly but for coming years we are planning to increase that number and keep it safe for the environment". A regular customer, Bitu present at the shop told ANI, "From last five years I have been coming here to buy Ganesh Idols and will further continue that. The varieties always surprise me". The entire country is gear

Letter is not even worth paper on which it was written: MEA on Pak Minister's letter to UN

New Delhi, Aug 29 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs Official Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar cleared India's stand on letter by Pakistan Minister Shireen Mazari to the United Nations. He said that the letter is not even worth the paper on which it was written. "Don't want to give credence to it by reacting," said Kumar. Pakistan's Federal Minister for Human Rights Shireen Mazari, in a letter on the withdrawal of Articles 35A and 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, addressed to multiple UN officials. He quoted Rahul Gandhi as saying that people were "dying" in Jammu and Kashmir.

UP minister accuses Mayawati for death of BSP founder Kanshi Ram

Agra (UP), Aug 29 (ANI): While addressing a press conference, Uttar Pradesh Minister Giriraj Singh Dharmesh said, "Kanshi Ram (BSP founder) didn't die naturally, he died in suspicious circumstances, and he was being treated under Mayawati's watch. Kanshi Ram's sister is saying Mayawati murdered him, I will appeal to the Chief Minister to get it investigated by CBI."

Royal house of Sirohi claims lineage to Lord Rama

Sirohi (Rajasthan), Aug 29 (ANI): A royal house of Sirohi has claimed that they are descendants of Lord Rama's bloodline. According to pre-emperor of Sirohi, Raghuveer Singh Devda, he is the descendant of Lord Rama's brother Laxman. Devda is not the only one who is claiming that he is the descendant of Lord Rama, earlier BJP lawmaker Diya Kumari, the former Mewar royal family also claimed that they are descendants of Lord Rama. Congress leader and Rajasthan Transport Minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas has also made a similar claim recently.

Mayawati is like naked live wire, whoever touches her will die: UP minister Giriraj Singh Dharmesh

Agra (UP), Aug 29 (ANI): While addressing a press conference, Uttar Pradesh Minister Giriraj Singh Dharmesh said, "Mayawati is like a naked live wire, whoever touches her will die. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) made her Chief Minister thrice, saved her life but she betrayed us."

India condemns Pakistani leadership statements on Kashmir, it's irresponsible: MEA

New Delhi, Aug 29 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs Official Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar briefed about India's stand on getting reactions from Pakistani leaders on Kashmir issue. Terming the statements by the Pakistani leaders 'highly irresponsible,' Kumar condemned the statements and cleared that Kashmir issue is an internal matter to India. "These statements including the references to Jihad and to incite violence in India this is intended to project an alarming situation in India, which is far from the ground reality. Pakistan needs to understand that the world has seen through their provocative and unsubstantial rhetoric which is based on lies and deceit," said Raveesh Kumar.

Gautam Gambhir lashes out at Shahid Afridi over his tweet on Kashmir

New Delhi, Aug 29 (ANI): Former Pakistani cricketer, Shahid Afridi tweeted on Kashmir issue on August 29 and wrote, "Let's respond to PM call for Kashmir Hour as a nation. I will be at Mazar e Quaid at 12 pm on Friday. Join me to express solidarity with our Kashmiri brethren. On Sep 6, I will visit home of a Shaheed. I will soon be visiting LOC." Soon after the tweet, BJP MP and former cricketer Gautam Gambhir lashed out at Shahid Afridi and said, "Some people never grow up, they play cricket but they never age, their brains don't grow either."

Subhash Chandra Bose's family wants investigation on his mysterious death

Kolkata, Aug 29 (ANI): Kin of Subhash Chandra Bose, Chandra Kumar Bose on August 29 said that he and Bose's family wants a complete investigation of his mysterious death. He also informed that Bose's daughter Anita Bose Pfaff has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting him to conduct a DNA test of Bose's remains kept at a temple in Japan which would give a clear picture as to what happen to Subhash Chandra Bose after August 18, 1945. He also demands a special investigation team to be formed to analyze the documents which has been declassified by the NDA government. "Similarly, a special investigation team must be formed and this team must revisit the documents which has been declassified by the NDA government, they have to analyze the document, what we feel that proper analysis has not been done of the documents which have been released," said Bose. "Japan is holding three critical files pertaining to the disappearance angle of Netaji. These three files must be declassified

MEA debunks shortage of medicines rumour in J-K

New Delhi, Aug 29 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs Official Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar debunked reports of shortage of drugs in Jammu and Kashmir Valley. "Not even in one incident any hospital has reported shortage of drug or of any disposable item. Not a single life has been lost, not a single bullet has been fired. There has been gradual but positive improvement in situation on ground," said Kumar.

Sky cycling park to open soon in Manali

Manali (HP), Aug 29 (ANI): To give tourists a whole new experience, Forest Department and Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports has joined hands and developed sky cycling park in Manali's Gulaba area. Surrounded by lush greenery and mesmerising landscape, this sky cycling path is at a height of 9,000 ft. This cycling path will be made open to public by mid of September. Manali is one of the prime tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh.

Govt determined to privatise Air India, people interested in acquiring it: Hardeep Puri

New Delhi, Aug 29 (ANI): While addressing a press conference, Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Puri said that people are very much interested in acquiring Air India, whoever acquires Air India will be very fortunate and will be able to run it according to strong private sector principles. "The government's determination to privatise Air India is a given. We have to get the best possible deal and get it in the shortest time available. People are very much interested in acquiring Air India. Whoever acquires Air India will be very fortunate and will be able to run it according to strong private sector principles."

Constitution runs country not individual: Muslim Personal Law Board over BJP minister's statement

Lucknow (UP), Aug 29 (ANI): All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), reacted on Uttar Pradesh Minister's statement over rebuilding Ram Temple. Member of AIMPLB Khalid Rasheed Firangi Mahali said, "The whole country knows this matter is very sensitive, but there are some people who made irresponsible comment which is not correct. Constitution runs our country not on mine or yours power." On August 29, MoS of Uttar Pradesh Government, Pandit Sunil Bharala had said, "Temple of Lord Rama will definitely be built during the tenure of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. He is a decisive man, and will be the one to build the temple with his own hands."

Pak should start behaving like normal neighbor rather pushing terrorists into neighbouring country: MEA

New Delhi, Aug 29 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs Official Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar reacted on information of Pakistan pushing terrorist into different states of India. He said "It is important for them (Pakistan) to now start behaving like a normal neighbour. What do normal neighbours do? You don't push terrorists into a neighbouring country. You do normal talk, normal trade. This is not something which is happening from Pakistan."

J-K not acceptable as UT: JD(U) state president

Srinagar (J-K), Aug 29 (ANI): Janata Dal (United) (JDU) state president of Jammu and Kashmir, GM Shaheen said that people doesn't accept the status of union territory. "Central government should review their decision of making the Jammu and Kashmir a Union territory," GM Shaheen further added. On August 05, the resolution which divided Jammu and Kashmir into two union territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh was passed in the Parliament.

Sportspersons receive Arjuna Awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan

New Delhi, Aug 29 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind conferred National Sports Awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan on August 29. 19 sportspersons including Asian Games Gold medalist Swapna Barman, Shuttler Sai Praneet and Equestrian Fouaad Mirza received Arjuna Award.

Rijiju expresses happiness over Fit India Movement's launch on Dhyan Chand's birth anniversary

New Delhi, Aug 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched 'Fit India Movement' at the Indira Gandhi Stadium on the occasion of National Sports Day on August 29. While addressing the event, Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju said, "I am happy that we are launching Fit India Movement on the birth anniversary of Major Dyan Chand. We will make efforts to take this programme to new heights. Every Indian should be mentally and physically fit in order to take the country forward."

Caught on cam: Toll plaza employee thrashed by car driver

Gurugram (Haryana), Aug 29 (ANI): A toll plaza female employee slapped by a car driver on August 29, following some argument over toll charges. The incident took place at Kherki Daula toll plaza in Gurugram. The whole incident captured in CCTV camera.

Watch: Artists enthrall audience at Fit India Movement launch

New Delhi, Aug 29 (ANI): Mesmerizing performances were presented at the launch of Fit India Movement in New Delhi on August 29. The performance illustrated how fitness has been a part of our routine over the years. Yoga, dance and various physical activities were performed on stage by artists. Games like 'Kho-Kho', 'Kanche' 'Dangal' and 'Kabaddi' were also performed by young performers to demonstrate fitness. Artists also performed traditional sport Mallakhamba. The event celebrated the birth anniversary of Major Dhayan Chand. The day is celebrated as National Sports Day in India.