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Economy is in dire stage: Kapil Sibal

New Delhi, Aug 23 (ANI): Targeting the central government over the slow down economic situation of the country, Congress Leader, Kapil Sibal said, "We have been telling them the economy is in dire stage, actually bringing in the GST without understanding. The consequences are going to be of uniform rate but they put up the multiple rates which brought down the revenues that are to be collected through GST. Base may have increased but the revenues have come down. Industries are in trouble, private sector is crying and automobile sector is finished. Which sector is doing well in this country?"

'We have to shun jingoism,' says 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 government has to become more citizen-friendly and remove obstacles to entrepreneurs to create larger and larger number of jobs. Our economic policies have to be less populist and more based on expertise. We have to shun jingoism. While it's easy to drape ourselves in our national flag and shout 'Mera Bharat Mahan' or 'Jai Ho', it is difficult to practice values."

Haryana Assembly polls: CM Khattar holds roadshow in Panipat

Panipat (Haryana), Aug 23 (ANI): Chief Minister of Haryana Manohar Lal Khattar held a roadshow in Haryana's Panipat on August 23. Ahead of Haryana Assembly polls 2019, Khattar kicked off his 'Jan Ashirwad Yatra' from Panchkula's Kalka on August 18. Haryana Assembly polls will be held in November 2019. He is targeting to cover 90 assemblies of the state during his 22-day journey till September 8 to seek blessings from the people.

I'll surrender before court, not police: Mokama MLA Anant Singh

Bihar, Aug 23 (ANI): Independent MLA from Mokama, Anant Singh, who has been absconding after police seized an AK-47 rifle and hand grenade from his residence on August 16 said that he will surrender himself before the Court not police. "I will not surrender before the police, I will surrender the court. I trust the judiciary."

Officials set up health camp for Baiga tribals in Chhattisgarh's Kawardha

Kawardha (Chhattisgarh), Aug 23 (ANI): Health Department officials set up health camp for Baiga tribals living on mountains situated in jungle of Chhattisgarh's Kawardha district. 33 patients have been treated at the camp till now. While speaking to ANI, Collector of Kawardha District, Awanish Kumar Sharan said, "Village is based in such a terrain that villagers have no access to health services, so health camp was set up there by officials of Health Department to lend medical aid to villagers. We'll try to construct roads for the villagers."

Unprecedented situation for govt in 70 years: Niti Aayog VC on liquidity crisis

New Delhi, Aug 23 (ANI): In an interactive session of 'Mindmine Summit 2019,' Vice Chairman of National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog Rajiv Kumar said, "If government recognises problem is in the financial sector, this is unprecedented situation for government from last 70 years have not faced this sort of liquidity situation where entire financial sector is in churn and nobody trusts anybody else."

Police seizes cigarettes worth Rs 10 lakh being sold illegally in AP's Vijayawada

Vijayawada (AP), Aug 23 (ANI): Cigarettes worth Rs 10 lakh were seized during search operations by taskforce police on Aug 22 in Vijayawada within the purview city police commissionerate. The cigarettes were being sold illegally, without necessary permissions.

This Gujarat's university asks students to plant saplings as 'punishment'

Surat (Gujarat), Aug 23 (ANI): This Gujarat's university came up with a unique kind of punishment for its students. They asked students to plant saplings as punishment. This kind of practice indeed is good for environment. One of the professors of the university said, "Due to some reason or the other, students do get punished. So, we thought instead of a punishment, students must be asked to plant saplings. It'll be good for the environment."

US Envoy at UN meeting slams Pakistan, China for discriminating against religious freedom

New York, Aug 23 (ANI): United Nation met on safety of religious minorities' on August 23 slammed China and Pakistan for discrimination against religious minorities. US Envoy for International Religious Freedom Sam Brownback said, "In Pakistan, religious minorities continue to suffer from prosecution either at hands of non-state elements or through discriminatory laws and practices. We remain deeply concerned about the Chinese government escalating widespread and undue restrictions on religious freedom in China. We urge the Chinese government to respect the human rights and fundamental freedoms of everyone in that nation."

Devotees offer prayers on the occasion of 'Janmashtami'

Bengaluru (Karnataka) / Mathura (UP), Aug 23 (ANI): 'Krishna Janmashtami' celebrated across the nation on August 23. Devotees flocked to ISKCON temple to offer prayers in Bengaluru. Meanwhile, temples in Mathura illuminated on the special occasion. 'Janmashtami' is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the 8th avatar of Lord Vishnu.

Hyderabad's 12-year-old prodigy develops smart dustbin after getting inspiration from 'Swachh Bharat Mission'

Hyderabad (Telangana), Aug 23 (ANI): A 12-year-old prodigy has developed a smart dustbin after getting inspired by the 'Swachh Bharat Mission' program in Hyderabad. While the 12-year-old Mohd Hasan himself is an eighth standard student, he takes classes for Civil, Mechanical and Electronic engineering students of Masters and Bachelor levels. While speaking to ANI, Mohd Hasan said, "One day I was watching the 'Swachh Bharat' campaign program and inspired by that I made a Smart Dustbin. Whenever the dustbin gets filled, the display outside will show and when the dustbin gets totally filled up then it will send a message to the Municipal Corporation to come and pick up the dustbin," Speaking more about the dustbin, Hasan added, "This dustbin has a Wi-Fi module, ultrasonic sensors, servo motor, an LCD, sensor and buzzer." The ultrasonic sensors measure the amount of garbage in the dustbin while the LCD displays the quantity to the owners. The Wi-Fi module comes into use when the dustbin is

Antibiotics may increase risk of colon cancer: Study

New Delhi, Aug 23 (ANI): Popping even a single course of antibiotics might increase, though slightly, the risk of developing colon cancer a new study suggests. The study was published in the journal 'Gut' highlighted the need for judicious use of this broad category of drugs, which are frequently improperly or overprescribed. "The primary message of this study is the importance of antibiotic stewardship: not treating common viral infections with antibiotics, using them for the shortest time period possible, and using targeted antibiotics rather than broad-spectrum ones," said study leader Cynthia L. Sears, Bloomberg Kimmel Professor of Cancer Immunotherapy at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. The researchers found that those who developed colon cancer were slightly more likely to have been exposed to antibiotics (71.3 per cent compared to 69.1 per cent). Further investigation showed that antibiotic exposure was only associated with increased risk of approximately 15 per cent for

'Public toilet' becomes home, source of livelihood for 65-year-old women in Madurai

Madurai (Tamil Nadu), Aug 23 (ANI): A 65-year-old lady has been living in a public toilet for past 19 years in Tamil Nadu's Madurai. Karuppayi has been living in a public toilet in Ramnad area of Madurai. She is earning her livelihood by cleaning the toilets and charging a meager amount from public for using it. While speaking to ANI, Karuppayi said, "I applied for senior citizen pension but didn't get it. I approached many officers in Collector's office but nothing materialised." "I don't have any other source of income. So, I live here in this public toilet. I earn Rs 70-80 per day. I have one daughter who never visits me," old lady added.

5,000 cylinders, 6,000 regulators recovered from rural LPG agency in UP's Balrampur

Balrampur (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 23 (ANI): Around 5,000 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders and over 6,000 regulators were recovered from a rural LPG agency in Uttar Pradesh's Balrampur district on August 22. The incident took place in Pachperwa town of Balrampur district. Cylinders and regulators were hidden in bushes, godowns and other places of the gas agency. The gas agency naming Bhargav Indian Rural Distributor has been sealed in this regard by the concerned authority of Balrampur.

Spotify Premium free trial extends to 3 months

New Delhi, Aug 23 (ANI): Spotify has announced a limited time extension to the free trial of its Spotify Premium subscription for three months. Starting today, eligible users will receive the first three months for free when they sign up for any plan, the official blog notes. Spotify Premium offers access to ad-free music, download feature, easy toogle between output devices and more. The extended free trial offer is for individual and student plans, and to users who haven't already tried Premium.

Rajiv Gandhi never used powers to create atmosphere of fear: Sonia Gandhi

New Delhi, Aug 22 (ANI): Addressing at the 75th birth anniversary celebration of late Rajiv Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi said that former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi never used his power to put democracy in danger. She said, "Rajiv Gandhi came to power in 1984 but he never used powers to create an atmosphere of fear or to destroy the freedom and liberty of the people. He never used his power to put the principles of democracy in danger."

'Rider Krishna' spreading traffic awareness in Varanasi ahead of Janmashtami

Varanasi (UP), Aug 22 (ANI): Ahead of Janmashtami this year, unique avatar of Krishna is spreading traffic rules awareness in Varanasi. Although, markets are ready with different kinds of Krishna's statue, but 'Rider Krishna' attracting people. According to the Hindu calendar this religious festival is celebrated on the Ashtami of Krishna Paksh or the 8th day of the dark fortnight in the month of Bhadon.

Roti, salt served to students for mid-day meal in UP's Mirzapur

Mirzapur (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 22 (ANI): Another incident has come in light narrating the lapse of administration in providing mid-day meal to the students. Students are aimed to be provided 'nutritious meal' through mid-day meal. On contrary, students of a primary school in UP's Mirzapur were seen eating 'roti' with salt in mid-day meal. The negligent teacher has been suspended. Mirzapur District Magistrate (DM) Anurag Patel said, "Negligence happened at teacher and supervisor's level. The teacher has been suspended. A response has been sought from supervisor."

2 tuskers die after accident with truck in Odisha's Keonjhar

Keonjhar (Odisha), Aug 22 (ANI): Two elephants died after collision with a truck in Odisha's Keonjhar. One tusker was severely injured in the accident. Injured elephant was taken by forest officials for medical assistance.

Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh inspects relief operations in flood-affected areas

Shahkot (Punjab), Aug 22 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh inspected rescue operations in flood-affected area in Punjab's Shahkot. He announced that government would canalise all the rivers of the state, taking technical support from World Bank (WB) and Asian Development Bank (ADB). Punjab CM also announced to the villagers that relief teams in flood-affected areas in Sultanpur Lodhi (Kapurthala district) and Jalandhar. Each team will comprise officers of health, civil supply and animal husbandry department that will ensure timely supply of food, medicines and fodder for affected families.