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Mob thrashes man over allegedly molesting girl

Meerut (UP), Aug 26 (ANI): A man was brutally thrashed by furious mob over molestation charges in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut. The incident took place when the man allegedly molested a girl in a moving bus. When the bus stopped at a bus stop, victim girl told the incident to her family members, who later started thrashing the man. Police arrested the person and is investigating the matter. The video of thrashing went viral.

Cleaning work underway at 'ghats' in Varanasi

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 26 (ANI): The water level of river Ganga has decreased in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi bringing relief from floods. The cleaning work by several teams is underway at various 'ghats' of Varanasi. Earlier, Ganga River had swelled due to heavy rains and had burst into villages across several districts of Uttar Pradesh. Teams of NDRF, SDRF and flood unit carried out relief and rescue operations to combat with the situation.

India going through tough, sensitive phase: Akhilesh Yadav

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 26 (ANI): While addressing the press conference in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow on August 26, Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief Akhilesh Yadav said, "The whole country and state of Uttar Pradesh are going through a tough and sensitive phase. Farmer's suicides are increasing day after day everywhere. The law and order situation in UP is completely failed." "Cases of murder, dacoity, rape and fake encounters are also increasing in the state. Now, it seems that Uttar Pradesh has become 'Hatya Pradesh'," he added. Today, Samajwadi Party has also dissolved the Delhi unit of the party with immediate effect.

Late Arun Jaitley's ashes immersed in Ganga at Haridwar

Haridwar (Uttarakhand), Aug 26 (ANI): The ashes of former union finance minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Arun Jaitley was immersed in Uttarakhand's Haridwar on August 26. His ashes were immersed in river Ganga by his son Rohan in the presence of several senior leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat and Union Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' were also present. He passed away in the national capital on August 24 at the age of 66. The veteran leader was cremated on afternoon of August 25 with full state honours in the presence of his family members and leaders from across the political spectrum at Delhi's Nigambodh Ghat.

Don't care about these allegations: JandK Governor on Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's remark

New Delhi, Aug 26 (ANI): JandK Governor Satya Pal Malik on Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's remark 'Governor should be made JandK BJP chief': "By saying what he said in the Parliament, he buried his party in the grave. What do I say on his knowledge? I'm doing my work with utmost devotion, I don't care about these allegations." Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said that Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik should be made BJP president for JandK. He said, "I think the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir should be made the BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) president for JandK because his behaviour as well as his statements is more like that of a BJP leader."

Newborn baby girl found in drain, saved by UP Police

Budaun (UP), Aug 26 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Police's dial 100 service saved life of a newborn in Budaun. Police saved the newborn baby girl from a drain, which was backside of a primary school in police line area. Locals informed the police after listening her crying. After treatment, the newborn was handed over to the child care.

Pragya Thakur accuses Opposition of using 'marak shakti' against BJP

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Aug 26 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP) Pragya Thakur blamed Opposition for demise of party's senior leaders. While addressing the media in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal on August 25, Pragya Thakur said, "Once a Maharaj ji told me that bad times are upon us and Opposition is up to something, using some 'marak shakti' against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)." "I later forgot what he said, but now when I see our top leaders leaving us one by one, I am forced to think, wasn't Maharaj ji right?," she added.

Rahul Gandhi has made my invitation an unending business: Jammu and Kashmir Governor

New Delhi, Aug 26 (ANI): After former Congress president Rahul Gandhi including other party leaders were sent back to Delhi on their arrival in Jammu and Kashmir's capital city Srinagar on August 24. Speaking on this issue Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Satya Pal Malik said, "Rahul Gandhi has made my invitation an unending business. I had said if you don't believe us then come and visit, later he said I will meet people under house arrest, will meet Army. I said I can't accept these conditions and leave it to administration."

BJP has nothing to do with supporters welcoming someone: KP Maurya on welcome of Bulandshahr violence accused

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 26 (ANI): Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Keshav Prasad Maurya spoke on the matter of 6 accused of Bulandshahr violence who were garlanded after being released. He said, "If supporters of someone who have been released from jail welcome them, the government and BJP has nothing to do with it. Opposition must not make a mountain out of a molehill."

'We will make Kashmir ideal place to live,' Jammu and Kashmir Governor

New Delhi, Aug 26 (ANI): Speaking on the abrogation of article 370 of the Indian constitution, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, and normalcy in the Valley, Governor of Jammu and Kashmir SP Malik said, "We have abrogated article 370, and you will see in the coming days, we will work so much for the people of Kashmir, and create such circumstances, that people of PoK will start saying- see, that (Jammu and Kashmir) is the ideal place to live."

Man found snake inside parcel in Odisha's Mayurbhanj

Mayurbhanj (Odisha), Aug 26 (ANI): A person found a poisonous snake inside a courier parcel while unpacking it in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district. Locals got panicked after seeing snake in the parcel. The person, who received the parcel, informed the Forest Department for rescue of the serpent.

Team of Ministry, Secretary will visit Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh to explore progress possibilities: MA Naqvi

New Delhi, Aug 26 (ANI): Union Minister of Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi along with the delegation will visit to Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The delegation will be in Srinagar on August 27 and 28. "A high-level team of the Ministry, including Secretary, will visit Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Team will be in Srinagar on 27 and 28 August, from there the team will also visit Kargil, Leh and Jammu. It will explore areas where development has not reached."

NH-5 blocked after heavy rainfall in HP's Shimla

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), Aug 26 (ANI): National Highway-5 has been blocked in Badhal village of Himachal Pradesh's Shimla district due to heavy rainfall. Heavy rainfall took place after cloud burst in the region. Several roads, houses and vehicles have been damaged. Police official said, "I inspected the area, there is a lot of damage, due to which NH is completely blocked. People are stuck on both sides."

Amit Shah holds inter-state council meeting on anti-Maoist operations

New Delhi, Aug 26 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah held an inter-state council meeting on anti-Maoist operations on August 26. Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel, Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath, UP CM Yogi Adityanath, Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik, and Jharkhand CM Raghubhar Das were present at the meeting. These states are highly affected with left-wing extremism.

J-K Governor should be made BJP state president: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

New Delhi, Aug 26 (ANI): Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said that Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik should be made BJP president for J-K. He said, "I think the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir should be made the BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) president for J-K because his behaviour as well as his statements are more like that of a BJP leader."

Mother Teresa birth anniversary: Peace prayers held at Mother House in Kolkata

Kolkata, Aug 26 (ANI): Peace prayers were performed on the birth anniversary of Mother Teresa in Kolkata's Mother House in memory of the social worker. August 26 is Mother Teresa's 109th birth anniversary. She received the Bharat Ratna in 1980 for her work for destitute.

Protest staged by TMC workers in WB's Asansol over killing of councillor

Asansol (West Bengal), Aug 26 (ANI): Protests were held by Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers on August 25 after Khalid Khan, a TMC councilor from Manbedia area of Kulti, was shot dead by bike-borne miscreants on the night of August 24. No arrests have been made yet. Police is investigation underway.

Encounter breaks out between police and criminals in UP's Baghpat

Baghpat (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 26 (ANI): An encounter broke out between policemen and criminals in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat. All injured are being treated at Community Health Centre, Baghpat. Arms and ammunition has been recovered by police. Baghpat SP said, "One policeman received injury in the clash. In retaliation fire, 4 criminals were injured. 2 criminals were nabbed while 1 managed to flee."

Village girl from J-K's Rajouri cracks AIIMS entrance

Rajouri (J-K), Aug 26 (ANI): In a major first, Irmm Shamim, a resident of Dhanore village in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir (J-K) has cracked the entrance exam of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), despite living in an environment which is not conducive to studies. Shamim said she never thought of qualifying for the AIIMS exam, but was sure of getting good results of her hard work. Shamim gave out a message to other youngsters that nothing is impossible, and one only needs hard work to achieve their goals.

Jharkhand woman allegedly tonsured on suspicion of having illicit relationship with nephew

Koderma (Jharkhand), Aug 26 (ANI): A woman in Dengodih village of Jharkhand's Koderma was allegedly stripped and her hair was chopped off on the decision of panchayat on suspicion of her having an illicit relationship with her nephew. The alleged incident took place a day after she filed a complaint against her 22-year-old nephew for taking advantage of her. While speaking to ANI, police official said, "A total of 11 accused have been identified in this case and a case has been registered against them. No person has been arrested so far. Investigation is underway."