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Girl goes missing days after accusing BJP's Chinmayanand of harassment in UP's Shahjahanpur

Shahjahanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 27 (ANI): The girl, who had accused former union minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Swami Chinmayanand of harassing her, has gone missing in Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur. Chinmayanand is the director of the Swami Shukdevanand Law College in Shahjahanpur, where the girl was studying. On August 23, the girl had posted a video on social media alleging that BJP leader is threatening to kill her as she has some evidence against him. Requesting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for help, the girl said, "I am a student from SS College pursuing LLM. A big leader of the saint society, who has destroyed the lives of several girls, has been threatening me with life. I have all the evidence against him."The girl has been untraceable since August 24. Her parents have filed a missing complaint with the police and have blamed the college director and BJP leader for it. Her father said that she didn't tell them

It's a month to remember forever: Sai Praneeth on winning bronze at BWF World Championships

Hyderabad, Aug 27 (ANI): Sai Praneeth won bronze medal at BWF World Championships 2019. Speaking on his achievement he said, "I am really happy. It's a month to remember forever. I got Arjuna Award right before the start of World Championships, it was one of the motivations. I am happy that I followed it by winning a Bronze."

75% subsidy to any state govt, entrepreneur for setting up food park in JandK: MoS Rameswar Teli

New Delhi, Aug 27 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, MoS for Food Processing Industry, Rameswar Teli on August 27 said, "Government will provide 75% subsidy if any state government or entrepreneur sets up a mega food park in JandK. We also want that no food produced in JandK should be wasted. We'll hold a roadshow in the state to spread awareness about government schemes."

Asaduddin Owaisi accuses Modi govt for taking 99.99% profit of RBI

Hyderabad, Aug 27 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Hyderabad on August 27, All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi said, "Modi government is the first government which is taking about 99.99% profit of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and prior to this, no other government took this much profit percentage of RBI." Further discussing about his party plans in the coming time, Owaisi added, "Definitely, I will go to Jharkhand and we have our unit working there in the state. Most probably, we will be contesting elections in Jharkhand as well. We have our alliance with Bala Saheb in Maharashtra and it will remain intact." "We haven't decided about Gujarat yet and once it will be finalised then, we will let you all know about the same," he further stated.

Rahul Gandhi visits relief camp at St Thomas Church in Wayanad

Wayanad (Kerala), Aug 27 (ANI): Wayanad MP Rahul Gandhi visited relief camp at St. Thomas Church on August 27. He was accompanied by KC Venugopal. He met flood-affected people who are residing at relief camp. He reviewed the relief measures in the flood-ravaged district.

'Section 375' movie portrays women in bad light and misinterprets court's procedure: Advocate

Pune (Maharashtra), Aug 27 (ANI): Advocate Wajed Khan Pathan filed a petition in the Pune Civil Court against the upcoming movie 'Section 375' speaking on this issue he said, "I filed a petition in the Pune Civil Court against the movie 'Section 375' and the court has issued a summon against actor Akshay Khanna and two other producers of the movie. The movie portrays women in a bad light and misinterprets court's procedure." The film also portrays Richa Chadha in a pivotal role and is scheduled to release on September 13.

Government wants to 'privatise' all sectors, bring company 'raj': Priyanka Gandhi

Raebareli (UP), Aug 27 (ANI): Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Congress General Secretary for Uttar Pradesh (East), on August 27 said that the BJP wants to bring new company 'raj', a company 'raj' in which the factories, PSU, money will give in the hand of the few people in India. Government wants to 'privatise' all the sectors. Her comments came after the workers are agitating against the 'factory's privatisation'. It was alleged that government was seeking to secretly 'privatise' Modern Coach Factory in UP's Raebareli.

Sadananda Gowda launches mobile app 'Jan Aushadhi SUGAM'

New Delhi, Aug 27 (ANI): Union Minister DV Sadananda Gowda launched mobile app 'Jan Aushadhi Sugam' on August 27. 'Jan Aushadhi SUGAM ' is a platform, where the people can look for affordable and quality generic-medicines, located nearest Jan Aushadhi Kendra. While speaking to medipersons, Gowda said, "Prime Minister has promised to the women of this country that has been fulfilled today. I hope people make use of this app and the health care system will go up again." BJP leader Mansukh Mandaviya was also present at the event.

16-ft long python kills goat in Mathura, later rescued by forest officials

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 27 (ANI): A 16-ft long python was captured from a village in UP's Mathura. Locals got to know about the python, when he hunted a goat. Locals rushed to the spot but by then the python had already killed the goat. Nobody could gather the courage to capture the python. Later, forest officials were called and the rescue operation was conducted. Python was later released in Keetham forest.

Karnataka's Deputy CM Laxman Savadi vows to make BJP stronger

Bengaluru, Aug 27 (ANI): After allotting the portfolios for the cabinet expansion in Karnataka, Laxman Savadi reserved for Deputy Chief Minister. Karnataka cabinet will have three deputies Chief Minister. While speaking to ANI, he said, "National and state leaders made me Deputy CM, they have shown faith in me. I will make the party stronger and bring good name to the government. I did not ask for this post, senior leaders gave it to me, I accepted it."

This woman carries 6.5 ft tall Lord Ganesha's idol from Mumbai to Jammu to spread harmony

Mumbai, Aug 27 (ANI): Meet Kiran Isher, a resident of Poonch, who is taking 3 idols of Lord Ganesha from Mumbai to Jammu. It included a 6.5ft tall idol called 'India-Pak Border cha Raja,' which would be placed at LoC border. The other two idols will be installed at Maratha Regiment in Poonch. She has been transporting an idol for Ganesh Chaturthi from last 10 years. While speaking to mediapersons, Kiran Isher said, "I've been doing it for last 10 yrs to boost the morale of our jawans and instill a feeling of harmony among citizens."

16 killed after truck overturns on two tempos in UP's Shahjahanpur

Shahjahanpur (UP), Aug 27 (ANI): Atleast 16 people died in Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur after a truck overturned on two tempos on August 27. The injured have been rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken the cognizance of the incident and directed the district administration to provide medical care to the injured. Directions to provide appropriate compensations were also given.

'There is no difference of opinion at all': BS Yediyurappa on portfolio allocation

Bengaluru, Aug 27 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nalin Kumar Kateel took charge as Karnataka BJP chief in Bengaluru on August 27. He was felicitated by state Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa. Speaking on this development, Yediyurappa said, "He is a hard worker, he has become a member of Lok Sabha for the 3rd time. Entire organisation is with him, we are going to win a minimum of 150 seats in next Assembly elections under his leadership. Later, when he was asked about the difference of opinion in portfolio allocation, he added, "There is no difference of opinion."

Appointing 3 Dy CMs is not Yediyurappas's decision but has come from RSS: Ivan D'Souza

Mangaluru (Karnataka), Aug 27 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa's cabinet will have three deputy chief ministers in the state. While speaking to ANI, on this issue, Congress Leader Ivan D'Souza said, "In the history of Karnataka, we have never seen 3 deputy chief ministers. This is not BS Yediyurappas's decision but the direction has come from RSS. This government is not pro people, this is the government, which has against the verdict of the people."

Kiren Rijiju meets PV Sindhu, says shuttler made India proud

New Delhi, Aug 27 (ANI): The Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Kiren Rijiju on August 27 met shuttler PV Sindhu and said the badminton star has made the nation proud by becoming the first Indian to win gold at BWF World Championships. "Honoured @Pvsindhu1 who created history and made India proud by winning the World Badminton Championship for the first time! My best wishes to her in her pursuit to bring more glory to India," Rijiju tweeted. Sindhu became the first-Indian to win a World Championships gold medal by defeating Japan's Nozomi Okuhara 21-7, 21-7 in the finals of the tournament on Sunday.

JP Nadda visits family of slain soldier Major Amit Ahuja in Ambala

Ambala (Haryana), Aug 27 (ANI): National working president of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jagat Prakash Nadda visited family of Major Amit Ahuja at their residence in Haryana's Ambala. Major Ahuja sacrificed his life during a 2001 skirmish with terrorists along the Indo-Pak border in Jammu and Kashmir. Nadda honoured the family of slain soldier.

Opposition walks out from Puducherry assembly after govt didn't consider their notice against Speaker

Puducherry, Aug 27 (ANI): Opposition leaders walked out from Puducherry assembly on August 27. They took the step after government didn't consider their 'no confidence motion' notice against Speaker VP Sivakolundhu. Leaders alleged that the speaker conducts the assembly in partisan manner.

Aircraft VT-AVV crashes at Aligarh Dhanipur airstrip, no casualty reported

Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh) Aug 27 (ANI): An aircraft VT-AVV crashed at Aligarh Dhanipur airstrip on August 27. Police officials have reached the spot. 6 people were present in the plane at the time of accident. No injuries have been reported so far.

PM Modi meets late Arun Jaitley's family

New Delhi, Aug 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the residence of late Arun Jaitley on August 27. Union Home Minister was also present. They paid tributes to Jaitley. PM Modi and HM Shah extended their condolences to the bereaved family. Senior BJP leader late Arun Jaitley was the finance minister in the first tenure of Modi-led central government.

Nalin Kumar Kateel takes charge as Karnataka BJP chief

Bengaluru (Karnataka), Aug 27 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nalin Kumar Kateel took charge as Karnataka BJP chief in Bengaluru on August 27. He was felicitated by state Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa. Nalin Kumar Kateel is a three-time MP from Dakshina Kannada. The event was held at party's state headquarters. Other BJP leaders and workers were also present at the oath-taking ceremony.