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Siddaramaiah accuses Devegowda of BJP coming into power in Karnataka

Bengaluru, Aug 23 (ANI): Former chief minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah on Friday said that former prime minister HD Devegowda is responsible for BJP to come in power again in Karnataka. He also said that HD Kumaraswamy and Gowda were responsible for the defeat of Congress in Karnataka. Earlier, devegowda had held Siddaramaiah responsible for the collapse of the Congress- Janata Dal (Secular) coalition government in the state.

INX media scam: Tejashwi Yadav accuses CBI, ED for 'working like BJP cell'

Patna (Bihar), Aug 23 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav spoke to media persons on former finance minister P Chidambaram's involvement in INX Media scam. Yadav said, "For a long time we have been saying that CBI and ED are working like BJP's party cell. Opposition leaders are being targeted. This is all political vendetta and they are targeting all the Opposition leaders. We trust our judiciary and I am sure justice will be done. It is really sad to see how BJP started negative politics."

Onions, tomatoes price surge after flood situation in Maharashtra

Nashik (Maharashtra), Aug 23 (ANI): With Maharashtra districts of Kolhapur, Sangli and Satara reeling under floods, Nashik vegetable markets have been witnessing onions and tomatoes price hike. Onions and tomatoes soaring prices as the produce has been damaged in the floods or a number of trucks and tempos are stuck in disaster-affected areas. Several states of the country are facing flood situation and it's after effects.

Article 370: Opposition protests outside Kejriwal's office, demands congratulatory resolution

New Delhi, Aug 23 (ANI): BJP-Akali Dal MLAs staged protest outside Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal's office on August 23. They sat on 'dharna' outside the office. These MLAs wanted introduce congratulatory resolution on revocation of Article 370 but were not allowed. While speaking to ANI, one of the Opposition leaders said, "We wanted to introduce congratulatory resolution on revocation of Article 370, we weren't allowed to do so. I have been suspended for entire session and MS Sirsa was marshalled out."

Current global GDP growth is 3.2%, probably going to revised downwards: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, Aug 23 (ANI): While addressing the press conference in Delhi on current global economic situation, Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman said, "Just to give you briefly a picture of what is happening globally. The current projected global GDP growth is of about 3.2 % and probably is going to be even revised downwards." Over the last few weeks, the Finance Minister had chaired a series of meeting with the industry leaders, bank representatives, ministry officials and PSU chiefs to understand the issues affecting the economy.

I stand with Prime Minister on decision of revoking Article 370: Isha Koppikar

Mumbai, Aug 23 (ANI): Bollywood actress, Isha Koppikar said the decision to revoke Article 370 was great and she stands with Prime Minister on this decision. While speaking to ANI, "I stand with the PM on this decision. I am feeling proud about abrogation of Article 370. Prime Minister has thought a lot about it and then has taken the decision." She also added, "I am with every citizen of India. I am against every person who stands against India."

For me 'INFRA' means alliance between India, France: PM Modi

Paris (France), Aug 23 (ANI): While addressing Indian community at UNESCO, headquarters in Paris, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Today in the 21st century, we talk of INFRA. I would like to say that for me it is IN+FRA, which means the alliance between India and France."

Massive fire engulfs Ludhiana's cycle market

Ludhiana (Punjab), Aug 23 (ANI): A massive fire broke out at a cycle market area in Punjab's Ludhiana on August 23. Fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the flames. No casualties have been reported so far. Further investigation is underway. More details are awaited.

In last 5 years, we set goals which were earlier considered impossible to fulfill: PM Modi

Paris (France), Aug 23 (ANI): While addressing Indian community at UNESCO, headquarters in Paris, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "I have come to a nation of football lovers, you very well know the importance of a goal, that is the ultimate achievement. In last 5 years, we set goals which were earlier considered impossible to fulfill."

Flower business affected due to flood-situation in Assam

Guwahati (Assam), Aug 23 (ANI): Flood-situation in Assam affected the festive season in the state. The flower market is also facing the drawback of flood. People usually decorate their houses with colourful flowers and also use them in rituals. Flower business in Assam blooms during rainy season and flower merchants earn good amount but this year flowers are lying unsold. Markets in the state seem to be less crowded this year.

6 dead after wall of Loknath Temple collapses in Kolkata

North 24 Parganas (West Bengal), Aug 23 (ANI): At least 6 people died after a wall of Loknath Temple collapsed in West Bengal on August 23. The incident took place in Kachua, North 24 Parganas in Kolkata, where people gathered to celebrate Janmashtami. Several people were injured in the incident. The injured people have been shifted at a local hospital. Furthers details are awaited.

Took strong decisions within 75 days of forming new Govt: PM Modi

Paris (France), Aug 23 (ANI): PM Narendra Modi informed within 75 days of the new government coming to power all important and strong decisions were taken including terrorism, corruption and many more. PM Modi while addressing the Indian community at UNESCO HQ in Paris said, "In new India, the way in which action is being taken against corruption, nepotism, loot of people's money, terrorism, this has never happened before. Within 75 days of the new Government coming to power, we took many strong decisions." Prime Minister Modi is on his first leg of a three-nation tour to France, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain.

4 dead, 27 injured after wall collapses at Loknath Temple in Kolkata

North 24 Parganas (West Bengal), Aug 23 (ANI): Atleast four people died while twenty seven others sustained injuries after a portion of a wall of Loknath Temple collapsed on August 23. The incident took place in Kachua, North 24 Parganas in Kolkata, where people gathered to celebrate Janmashtami. The injured people have been shifted at a local hospital in the district. Furthers details are awaited.

PM Modi meets his French counterpart Edouard Charles Philippe in Paris

Paris (France), Aug 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met France Prime Minister Edouard Charles Philippe on August 23 in Paris. He is on his first leg of the three-nation tour to France, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain. PM Modi is also scheduled to address the Indian diaspora in Paris and inaugurate a memorial for the Indian victims of the Air India crashes at Nid D'Aigle.

Manmohan Singh takes oath as Rajya Sabha member from Rajasthan

New Delhi, Aug 23 (ANI): Former prime minister and Congress leader Dr Manmohan Singh took oath as Rajya Sabha member from Rajasthan on August 23 in Delhi. Top Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul, Ghulam Nabi Azad and Anand Sharma were among those, who were present during the oath taking ceremony in the chairman's chamber. The oath was administered by Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu. Singh returned to the Rajya Sabha after a brief gap since his retirement from the Upper House on June 14 this year.

Investor confidence is at historic high: Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy

Gorakhpur (UP), Aug 23 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, CM Yogi Adityanath and industrialist NR Narayana Murthy attended the convocation ceremony of Madan Mohan Malaviya University of Technology in Gorakhpur. Speaking at the event, Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy said, "Our economy is growing at 6 to 7 percent this year. India has become the software development centre of the world. Our foreign exchange reserve has crossed 400 billion dollars. Investor confidence is at a historic high.

Rajnath Singh pays tribute to jawans at War Memorial in Lucknow

Lucknow (UP), Aug 23 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited Lucknow's War Memorial on August 23. He paid tribute to jawans, who laid down their lives for the country post-Independence. Singh also signed visitor's dairy and gave his remark on it. Defense Minister is on a three-day visit in Lucknow. During his stay at Lucknow, the local MPs will participate in various programmes of BJP cadre and other social activities.

After first 10 yrs under globalised Indian context, we're looking at new economy: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, Aug 23 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman attended an event to celebrate 10 yrs of Competition Law Enforcement in Delhi on August 23. While addressing the people there, Sitharaman said, "After first 10 years under the globalised Indian context, you're looking at new economy and therefore, from today I would think Competition Commissioners getting it to CCI 2.0."

Several leaders pay tribute to former LS speaker Balram Jakhar on his birth anniversary

New Delhi, Aug 23 (ANI): Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla paid floral tribute to former Lok Sabha speaker Balram Jakhar on August 23 in Parliament. Today is the birth anniversary of Jakhar. Congress leaders Ghulam Nabi Azad and Sunil Kumar Jakhar also paid tribute to him. Indira Gandhi-led Congress party nominated Balram Jakhar, a debutante Lok Sabha MP, the Speaker in 1980. Jakhar remained the Speaker for two terms-from 1980 to 1984 and again from 1984 to 1989. He was a two-term Punjab Assembly member before he was elected to the Lok Sabha in 1980.

Devotees throng Krishna Mandir to celebrate 'Janmashtami'

Lalitpur (Nepal), Aug 23 (ANI): Devotees thronged Krishna Mandir at Patan Durbar Square in Nepal's Lalitpur on the occasion of Janmashtami on August 23. 'Janmashtami' is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the 8th avatar of Lord Vishnu.