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Government is focusing on higher quality education: CM Gehlot

Jaipur (Rajasthan), August 20 (ANI): In a meeting to review the status of higher education in the state, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said that the state government is committed to provide good quality of higher education to the students. 50 new Colleges have been announced in this year's budget so that students can get higher education at their nearest places. Gehlot directed the officials to complete the construction of college buildings in one year time frame, so the students can get the benefit of these colleges soon. He stressed that government will provide every necessary resource to these colleges. Gehlot added that, "Expansion of quality education and health services are aspects on which government has the main focus."

Houses submerged in parts of Delhi due to overflow of Yamuna River

New Delhi, Aug 20 (ANI): Houses at Kisan colony and Yamuna Khadar near ISBT Kashmere Gate submerged in water from overflowing Yamuna River. Normal lives affected due to overflowing water. Water level of Yamuna River crossed 'danger mark' on Aug 20.

HP Minister RL Markanda airlift from Kaza to Shimla after 3 days

Shimla (HP), Aug 20 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh's Agriculture Minister RL Markanda airlifted from Kaza to Shimla on August 20. He was stuck in Kaza for the last 3 days as roads were closed due to snowfall and heavy rainfall. While speaking to ANI, he said, "I was stuck in Kaza, Spiti for last 3 days as roads were closed due to rainfall. 127 people were also stuck in Chandratal due to snowfall, who have been rescued."

Karan Johar attends book launch event in Mumbai

Mumbai, Aug 20 (ANI): Filmmaker Karan Johar attended a book launch event in Mumbai. He was seen in black from head to toe. KJo last directed and produced Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan starrer 'Kalank' and Tiger Shroff starrer 'Student of the Year 2.'

Officials rescue fishermen after they stuck in water stream in Bhopal

Bhopal (MP), Aug 20 (ANI): After a water-level suddenly rose in a water stream, following the opening of Kerwa Dam's gates in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal on August 20. Two fishermen have been rescued by a team of Municipal Corporation and Fire Brigade. Rescue operations are underway.

CM Fadnavis pays tribute to Rajiv Gandhi on his 75th birth anniversary

Mumbai, Aug 20 (ANI): Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis paid tribute to former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi on August 20. Today is Rajiv Gandhi's 75th birth anniversary. Rajiv Gandhi was the youngest Indian Prime Minister, who took the oath at the age of 40. He took office after the 1984 assassination of his mother Indira Gandhi.

Several leaders pay homage to former PM Rajiv Gandhi in Parliament

New Delhi, Aug 20 (ANI): Congress Interim president Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi paid tribute to former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi in the Parliament on August 20. Meanwhile, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and LK Advani paid the tribute to former prime minister. Several other leaders were also present to pay homage. Today is 75th birth anniversary of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi.

Congress workers remember Rajiv Gandhi on his 75th birth anniversary in Tripura's Agartala

Agartala (Tripura), Aug 20 (ANI): Congress workers remembered late Rajiv Gandhi on Aug 20 in Tripura's Agartala. Today is his 75th birth anniversary. Rajiv Gandhi was the former prime minister of India. He was the youngest Indian Prime Minister, who took the oath at the age of 40.

Water level in Yamuna crosses 'danger mark' in Delhi

New Delhi, Aug 20 (ANI): Water level in the Yamuna River on August 20 morning crossed "danger mark" as Haryana released more water from Hathni Kund barrage. The river was flowing at 205.94 meters, 0.61 meters above the "danger mark" of 205.33 meters. The water level is expected to rise further as Haryana released 1.43 lakh cusec water on Monday evening. The Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had chaired a high-level meeting of Cabinet ministers and officers of concerned departments to take stock of preparedness for any situation arising out of incoming excess water in the river. After meeting, he urged the people living on the Yamuna floodplains and low-lying areas to move to safer places. As a precautionary measure, vehicular movement on 'Loha Pul', an old iron bridge over the river connecting East Delhi to Old Delhi, was closed in view of the increasing water level. The Yamuna level is expectedly going to rise to 207 metres due to the latest discharge from the barrage as the highest amou

Lander of Chandrayaan-2 will land on moon on September 7 at 1:55 am: ISRO

Bengaluru (Karnataka), Aug 20 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Bengaluru, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chief K Sivan said, "Next major event will happen on 2nd September, when the lander will be separated from the orbiter. On 3rd September, we will have a small maneuver for about 3 seconds to ensure that the systems of the lander are running normally. On 7th September, at 1:55 am, lander will land on the moon." Earlier in the day, Chandrayaan-2 was successfully placed in the moon's orbit.

Unique collection of rare currencies, stamps showcased in TN's Coimbatore

Coimbatore (TN), Aug 20 (ANI): An exhibition was organised to display unique collection of rare currencies and stamps in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore. Antiquarian Jayesh Kumar had displayed his collection through the exhibition. He is collecting these items for past 10 years. It also showcased 65-million-year-old egg fossil of dinosaur. There were ancient weapons such as swords, shields and hand cuffs. Visitors flocked to the exhibition in a large number. The aim of the exhibition was to aware people about the ancient India.

Watch: Joint mountaineering expedition 'Pulkit' climbs towards summit of Mt Khangchengyao

Kangchenjunga (Sikkim), Aug 20 (ANI): The joint mountaineering expedition 'Pulkit' of Eastern and North Eastern Frontiers ITBP climbed towards the summit of Mt Khangchengyao (6889 M) in North Sikkim, on August 14. The 32-member team was led by Digvijay Singh, DC.

B Sriramulu, KS Eshwarappa and others BJP leaders take oath as K'taka Cabinet Ministers

Bengaluru (Karnataka), Aug 20 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa expanded his ministry on August 20 by inducting 17 ministers in the first phase. CN Ashwath Narayan and Govind M Karjol took oath as Karnataka Cabinet Ministers in Bengaluru. Meanwhile, KS Eshwarappa and B Sriramulu also took oath as Karnataka Cabinet Minister. They all took oath in the presence of Governor Vajubhai Vala and CM Yediyurappa. This will be the first-ever expansion of Yediyurappa's ministry after he assumed office on July 26 and proved his government's majority on the floor of the Assembly on July 29.

CM Kamal Nath pays tribute to former PM Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary

Bhopal (MP), Aug 20 (ANI): Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Kamal Nath paid tribute to former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi on August 20. Today is 75th birth anniversary of former PM Rajiv Gandhi. While speaking to mediapersons, he said, "On the birth anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi, we all remember him because he gave a new direction to India."

We are replacing our high-end obsolete weapons with indigenously developed ones: BS Dhanoa

New Delhi, Aug 20 (ANI): IAF Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa attended a seminar in Delhi on August 20, where he said that soon indigenous technology will replace obsolete war fighting equipments. Dhanoa said, "We cannot wait for indigenous technology to replace obsolete war-fighting equipments, neither it will be prudent to import every defence equipment from abroad. What we are doing is replacing our high-end obsolete weapons with indigenously developed ones. This will boost our in-house defence manufacturing. However, to win the war, we also need some high-end, high-tech items, which we have to import. This gives us balanced air force with a long term ability to develop and manufacture straight of war air-craft and systems."

Recent offensive strike against terrorist outfits speaks volumes about reach of Indian Armed Forces: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, Aug 20 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended a seminar in Delhi on August 20, where he spoke about the need of advancement in technology for Indian Air Force. Rajnath Singh said, "Indian Air Force is a technologically advanced and extremely potent force, the recent offensive strike against terrorist outfits in our neighbourhood speaks volumes about the reach and lethality of the formidable arm of the Indian Armed Forces. Indian Air Force needs to keep pace with the advancement in technology for enhancing operational capabilities.". He also said, "On Kargil War Diwas, our honorable Prime Minister also emphasised on the modernization of armed forces."

We approve the proposal for providing test facilities of govt entities to private defence sector: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, Aug 20 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended a seminar in Delhi on August 20, where he announced that Ministry of Defence has approved the proposal for providing test facilities of government entities to the private defence sector. Rajnath said, "I am happy to share that we have just approved the proposal for providing test facilities of government entities to the private defence sector. A formal government order is to be issued, this has removed various bottlenecks which used to come in way of using test facilities by private entities." He also said, "Easy access to these test facilities to the private sector will go a long way in helping the industry."

Incessant rain leads to flood in Punjab's Anandpur Sahib, crops damaged

Anandpur Sahib (Punjab), Aug 20 (ANI): Incessant rain led to flood in Lodhipur village of Punjab's Anandpur Sahib on August 19. The crops were damaged due to heavy downpour. Houses in the low lying areas of the village have also been flooded. Normal lives have also been affected. Several parts of the country including Kerala, Bihar and Gujarat are submerged due to heavy rainfall.

CM Baghel flags off 'Sadbhavna run' on the occasion of birth anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Aug 20 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel paid tribute to former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi on August 20. Later, he flagged off and participated in 'Sadbhavna run' on the occasion of 75th birth anniversary of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi. Congress leader PL Punia along with school children also participated in the 'Sadbhavna run' event.

Crocodile rescued by forest officials in Gujarat's Vadodara

Vadodara (Gujarat), Aug 20 (ANI): Yet another crocodile was found in Gujarat's Vadodara. Forest Department reached at the spot to rescue the crocodile. Several crocodiles have been rescued from various states during the flood. There is a possibility of more crocodiles in the region.