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P Chidambaram sent in CBI custody till Aug 26

New Delhi, Aug 22 (ANI): Special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Court sent former union finance minister P Chidambaram to CBI custody till August 26 in INX Media Case. Supreme Court will hear P Chidambaram's petition against CBI on August 23. His petition against Enforcement Directorate (ED) will be heard in SC on August 27. CBI Court has permitted Chidambaram to meet family members and lawyers for 30 minutes a day. P Chidambaram was arrested by CBI on late evening of August 21 in relation with INX Media Case.

Country gripped in financial crisis, there's fall in every sector: CM Baghel

New Delhi, Aug 22 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Thursday said that country is gripped in financial crisis. Explaining his statement, he added "There is a fall in every sector, including the automobile industry, where employee strength is being cut and numerous plants are being shut. The situation is bad in the government sector as well."

Chhattisgarh CM terms Chidambaram's arrest as 'action of revenge'

New Delhi, Aug 22 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Thursday reacted on former finance minister and veteran Congress leader P Chidambaram's arrested by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Backing Chidambaram, he said that Centre is unable to handle such criticism, hence they are taking the revenge. P Chidambaram was arrested by CBI on late evening of August 21 in relation with INX Media Case.

CM Gehlot inaugurates 8th Asian Women's Youth Handball Championship

Jaipur (Rajasthan), August 22 (ANI): Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot inaugurated the 8th Asian woman-Youth Handball championship-2019 at Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium in Jaipur. Chief Minister also met the captains of the participating teams and wished them all the luck. Apart from India, teams from South Korea, China, Japan, Chinese Taipei, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Bangladesh and Nepal are participating in the Championship. Defending champion South Korea will lock horns with other team to save its title. The previous edition of championship was held in 2017 at Jakarta in Indonesia.

'People's wall' in Karnataka's Shivamogga provides basic necessities to needy

Shivamogga (Karnataka), Aug 22 (ANI): A number of people are affected in Karnataka after flood hit at least 22 districts of state. A petrol pump owner in Shivamogga has created 'people's wall' to avail needy individuals. The wall has clothes, shoes, food items and other amenities for needful. The 'people's wall' is a unique initiative of exchanging goods as social contribution. Donors contribute relief material to help the needy. Poor people pick essentials and food items from the same place.

J-K's sensitive area Tral shows sign of normalcy

Tral (J-K), Aug 22 (ANI): With normalcy returning to parts of Jammu and Kashmir, Pulwama's Tral is also looking positive, weeks after scraping of Article 370, which gave special status to J-K. Youth played cricket in the beautiful weather, while shepherds were seen grazing their sheep. A local in Tral said, "There should be places for our children to play, schools should improve, there should be a husbandry in our village, and quality of food should improve in anganwadi centers. I've full faith in government, Narendra Modi is a good man, and he will work for us." Restoration of normalcy in Tral plays a key role, as its one of the most sensitive areas. Terrorists like Burhan Wani belonged to Tral. Security was beefed up in the region after the abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of the state into two Union Territories - Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh on August 5.

Phase 2 of 'Maha Janadesh Yatra' begins, CM Fadnavis holds rally

Dhule (Maharashtra), Aug 22 (ANI): The second phase of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) 'Maha Janadesh Yatra Phase 2', led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis begun in Maharashtra's Dhule district on August 22. Earlier, the CM had to abandon his yatra midway, when floods unleashed several districts of the state. The first phase of yatra was conducted from August 01 to August 09.

CM Raghubar Das launches 16 BPO companies to boost employment

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Aug 22 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das on August 22 launched 16 Business Processing Outsourcing (BPO) companies in the state. The state govt also signed MoUs with three BPO companies. The companies are expected to generate employment in the state. "Jharkhand is a state full of opportunities and there are several sectors where people can invest and generate employment," said CM Das.

Five sanitation workers died while cleaning a sewer in Ghaziabad

Ghaziabad, Aug 22 (ANI): Five sanitation workers died while cleaning sewer in Ghaziabad's Nandgram area on August 22. Police and Municipal Corporation officials arrived at the spot following tragic incident. Bodies of sanitation workers were taken to hospital with help of locals. A worker went unconscious after inhaling poisonous gas, after which other sanitation workers jumped to save him, however, they also lost their lives in rescue attempt, according to a local. Further details are awaited.

Preparations for 'Mysuru Dasara' begins

Mysuru (Karnataka), Aug 22 (ANI): People of Karnataka's Mysuru started preparations for its 10-day festival 'Mysuru Dasara' from August 22. The festival starts with Navaratri and the lasts till Vijayadashami. The Mysuru Dasara is a tradition that Raja Wadiyar I, the ninth ruler of the Mysuru kingdom, is believed to have started in 1610. The festival attracts visitors from all over the world. The festival is observed on the tenth day in the Hindu calendar month of Ashvin, which typically falls in the Gregorian months of September and October.

Way P Chidambaram's matter is being handled is depressing: Mamata Banerjee

East Midnapore (West Bengal), Aug 22 (ANI): Speaking on P Chidambaram arrest, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said, "Sometimes the process in incorrect, I am not talking about legality, but Chidambaram is a senior politician, he is a former finance minister and home minister. The way his matter has been handled, that is very depressing, that's very bad and sad as well"

Congress workers protest against P Chidambaram's arrest

Coimbatore/ Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Bhopal (MP), Aug 22 (ANI): Congress workers protested in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore and Chennai against the arrest of Congress Leader P Chidambaram by CBI. Congress workers protest outside CBI Office of Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal. Senior Congress leader and former Finance Minister P Chidambaram was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) last night. P Chidambaram is facing investigations by the ED and CBI in connection with the INX Media case. He is accused of misusing his position as India's finance minister to benefit INX Media.

P Chidambaram produced in CBI court

New Delhi, Aug 22 (ANI): Former finance minister and Congress leader P Chidambaram was brought to CBI court for hearing in INX Media Case in Delhi on August 22. Congress lawyers Kapil Sibal and Abhishek Manu Singhvi are accompanying him. Heavy security has been deployed outside the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) office. P Chidambaram was arrested by the CBI in the INX media scam case on August 21.

Prisoners show their devotional side, make Ganesha idols in prison

Indore (MP), Aug 22 (ANI): Showing their devotional side, prisoners of Madhya Pradesh's Indore jail made Lord Ganesha idols. Using clay and vibrant colors, prisoners made the idols, a month prior to Ganesha Chaturthi. The festival marks the birth of Lord Ganesha and falls in the month of August or September. Ganesha Chaturthi is a prime festival of Marathi people.

Haryana CM Khattar reaches Kurukshetra amid 'Jan Ashirwad Yatra'

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

DMK, politicos protest at Jantar Mantar demanding release of leaders detained in J-K

New Delhi, Aug 22 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) led all-party demonstration at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on August 22. They were demanding the "release of leaders detained in Jammu - Kashmir". Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, RJD leader Manoj Jha also participated in the protest. CPI (M) leaders Sitaram Yechury and Brinda Karat, and Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Ram Gopal Yadav were also present.

Will give evidence when Indian Army constitutes inquiry: Shehla Rashid on her remarks on J-K's situation

New Delhi, Aug 22 (ANI): Speaking to mediapersons, Activist Shehla Rashid on her remarks on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir said, "I will give the evidence when the Indian Army constitutes an inquiry, I will give the evidence then." Earlier, Rashid alleged in a tweet that Indian Army tortured four men in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Raj Thackeray leaves for ED office in Mumbai

Mumbai, Aug 22 (ANI): Maharashtra NavNirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray left for Enforcement Directorate's office from his residence in Mumbai on August 22. He was summoned by the Enforcement Directorate to appear before the agency, today. Raj Thackeray was allegedly involved in connection with its probe in IL-FS case.

Chidambaram was arrested by CBI and brought to same compound which he inaugurated in 2011

New Delhi, Aug 22 (ANI): The then Home Minister P Chidambaram inaugurated Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) headquarters in Delhi on June 30, 2011. He was the then HM in UPA II regime. On August 21, he was arrested and brought to the same compound for interrogation in INX media scam case.

PM Modi embarks on three-nation tour to France, UAE and Bahrain

New Delhi, Aug 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a three-nation tour to France, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain on August 22, 2019. He will hold the bilateral meetings with President of France Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Edouard Philippe. The visit to Bahrain is significant as it will be the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister to the country. In UAE, PM Modi will indulge in comprehensive talks with His Highness the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.