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Faridabad DCP Vikram Kapoor allegedly commits suicide

Faridabad (Haryana), Aug 14 (ANI): Faridabad Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Vikram Kapoor, allegedly committed suicide at his Government residence by shooting himself with his service rifle on August 14. Police investigation is underway. More details are awaited.

Watch: Akshay Kumar answers call on reporter's phone during 'Mission Mangal' interaction

New Delhi, Aug 14 (ANI): While interacting with media and promoting his upcoming movie 'Mission Mangal', Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar answered call on a reporter's phone that was kept in front of him for interview. While answering the call he said, "Hello, Krishna. Akshay Kumar bol rha hun. Thodi dare mein krenge." 'Mission Mangal' is all set to hit the theatres on August 15. The upcoming movie is based on the Mars Orbiter Mission, also called 'Mangalyaan', carried out by a team of scientists at the ISRO. The film stars Akshay Kumar, Vidya Balan, Taapsee Pannu, Sharman Joshi, Nithya Menon, Kirti Kulhari as ISRO scientists.

J-K ADGP Munir Khan asks Kashmiris to celebrate 15th August 'dabake'

Srinagar (J-K), Aug 14 (ANI): Ahead of Independence Day, security is tightened in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar. Security personnel have been deployed to keep a tab. Nation will celebrate 73rd Independence Day on August 15. On question about J-K Police are on preparation for Independence Day, J-K ADGP Munir Khan said, "Everything is in place." He further gave message to Kashmiris to celebrate 15th August 'dabake'.

Incessant rain leads to water-logging in MP's Mandsaur

Mandsaur (MP), Aug 14 (ANI): Heavy rainfall has led to water-logging in low-laying areas of Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur. Water has entered in houses causing difficulties to the residents. According to weather forecast, there are chances of heavy rain in the city for few days.

'Modi rakhis' on demand this Raksha Bandhan

Kanpur (UP), Aug 14 (ANI): Ahead of Raksha Bandhan, the shops offered different kinds of 'rakhis' for sale in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur. The unique designs of 'rakhis' are attracting customers in large numbers. There are cute cartoons 'rakhis' of 'Chhota Bheem' and 'Minions' and especially designed 'toy rakhis' for kids. The main highlights of the sale are 'Modi rakhis'. While speaking to ANI, one of the shopkeepers said that 'Modi rakhis', 'Amit Shah rakhis' and 'Article 370 evoked rakhis' are selling in large numbers.

Decision on Kashmir will escalate problems in Valley: Digvijaya Singh

Sehore (MP), Aug 14 (ANI): Criticising BJP ruled central government for its decision on the Kashmir issue, Congress leader and former chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, Digvijaya Singh asserted that it will further escalate the problems in the Valley. Speaking on Tuesday, Singh said, "The decision that they took without taking people of Kashmir in confidence, was not right. It will escalate problems. Don't forget there is China on one side, Pakistan on the other, there is Afghanistan too. Think what trouble have you put the nation in?" Singh further accused party ideologues of siding with Britishers during India's freedom struggle for Independence prior to 1947. "Congress has always emphasised on nationalism. Was Hyderabad integrated in India by BJP or did it or Sangh fought for the country's Independence? Did BJP or RSS had any role in making Kashmir part of India? These people in-fact before 1947 were standing with the British government."

PM Modi don't know Shyama Prasad acknowledged Article 370: Owaisi

Hyderabad, Aug 14 (ANI): Criticising the move of the central government for abrogating Article 370, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi doesn't have political wisdom like Sardar Patel and Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru had. When they took a decision on Kashmir, they did so in the interest of the nation. He is claiming that they are following Shyama Prasad, but they don't know he had acknowledged Article 370."

China sending troops to Hong Kong border according to US intelligence, says President Trump

New Delhi, Aug 14 (ANI): Amid massive protests in Honk Kong, US President Trump took to twitter and said that "our Intelligence has informed us that the Chinese Government is moving troops to the Border with Hong Kong. Everyone should be calm and safe." Anti Government protests in Hong Kong have turned violent and five protestors were arrested for 'assaulting officers'. Flights have also been delayed and cancelled at the Hong Kong airport.

Bike-borne miscreants allegedly beat up retired IPS officer, his son in Patna

Patna (Bihar), Aug 14 (ANI): A retired IPS officer Ajay Verma and his son were allegedly beaten up by bike-borne miscreants in Patna on August 13. The incident happened following an altercation when one of the bikes hit the officer's car. The miscreants also vandalised his car. An FIR is registered and police is trying to identify the accused. While speaking to ANI on the incident, retired IPS officer Ajay Verma said that I got to know that how ordinary people treated on daily basis. He further said, "If police wants to catch the miscreant, they surely will."

Students make human chain to celebrate Independence Day, Raksha Bandhan

Surat (Gujarat), Aug 14 (ANI): At least 670 students of a school came forward to show their enthusiasm for Independence Day and Raksha Bandhan in a unique way in Gujarat's Surat. They made human chain by positioning themselves to form the Tricolour and 'rakhi'. India got Independence on August 15, 1947 and will celebrate 73rd Independence Day this year. The preparations for the celebrations are on full-swing in whole country. Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival and celebrates the relationship of brother-sister. 'Raksha Bandhan' is a Sanskrit word, which translates in English to "the bond of protection, obligation, or care".

Over 35 students fall sick after consuming mid-day meal in Rajasthan's Bhilwara

Bhilwara (Rajasthan), Aug 14 (ANI): More than 35 students got hospitalised after eating mid-day meal on August 13. The mishap took place in a government school of Bhilwara district in Rajasthan. According to SDO CL Sharma, students complained about stomach ache and headache, soon after students were admitted to nearby hospital. After first aid the health situation of the students are under control.

Free Balochistan Movement marks Independence Day of Balochistan in London

London (UK), Aug 14 (ANI): Free Balochistan Movement (FBM) organised a seminar here to mark the Independence Day of Baloch. It was attended by members of several Baloch and non-Baloch political parties including Baloch Republican Party (BRP), Balochistan National Movement (Zrombesh), Balochistan People Party, Nation without states, Arab Front for The liberation of ALhwaz, Campaigning against Criminalizing Communities and 15 April Movement for Liberation Al-Ahwaz. The guest speakers included Khan of Kalat Suleman Daud, Taher Karim, FBM vice-president Dr Shahzawar Karimzadi, Rahim Bandoi Baloch, Ismail Amiri, Mohammad AlHazbawi, Desmond Fernandes, Shabir Baloch, Tahir Karim and Graham Williamson. Free Balochistan Movement thanked all the participants and speakers for attending the historic event to show their support and solidarity with the people of Balochistan.

Kelo River overflows following heavy rainfall in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh

Raigarh (Chhattisgarh), Aug 14 (ANI): Kelo River is overflowing following heavy and incessant rainfall in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh. Water has entered in the houses disrupting day-to-day life of people. Administration has issued an alert regarding heavy rainfall and has also declared holiday in schools.

Security beefed up in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch ahead of Independence Day

Poonch/ Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir), Aug 14 (ANI): Ahead of Independence day, Jammu and Kashmir police beefed up security in Poonch's border area. Additional Army force and local police deployed in the area. Superintendent of Police (SSP) Poonch, Ramesh Angral told ANI, "Additional Army force and local police deployed in the area." On the other side, Security has been tightened along the International Border in Jammu where Border Security Force (BSF) is on high alert.

Ladakh MP Jamyang Tsering inaugurates week-long film festival

Ladakh, Aug 14 (ANI): The Member of Parliament from Ladakh Lok Sabha constituency Jamyang Tsering Namgyal inaugurated week-long 'Little Tibet Film Festival' on August 13. Film festival is being organised by Tendrel in collaboration with Himalayan Film House (HFH) and Ladakh Media and Culture Society (LMCS). The festival will showcase internationally acclaimed films. "Films of Ladakh are not restricted to entertainment. They bring out the cultural essence, identity, co-existing society, fragile ecosystem and unpolluted environment of Ladakh," said MP Namgyal.

Spotify's pitch to podcasters

New Delhi, Aug 14 (ANI): Spotify for Podcasters is finally coming out of beta, the company has announced. The platform is aimed at podcasters and features a discovery and analytics dashboard, the official release notes. The platform allows podcasters to understand and track things like average listening times, episode streams, and total listeners. Podcasters can sign up on Spotify for Podcasters to access the dashboard.

Security check tightens in Delhi ahead of Independence Day

New Delhi, Aug 14 (ANI): Security has been tightened in the national capital ahead of Independence Day. A multi-layered security ring, including Army forces have been deployed in Capital. Security forces are conducting vehicular check in all the parts of Delhi-NCR. This year India will celebrate 73rd Independence Day.

Rare variety of tea in Assam fetches Rs 75,000/kg at auction

Dibrugarh (Assam), Aug 14 (ANI): Assam is known for its exclusive varieties of tea which are famous worldwide. A rare variety of tea has taken tea cultivation in the hill state a notch higher by fetching Rs 750,000 per kilogram at auction. Dikom Tea Estate has set the record straight by getting such a high bid at an auction. The Estate is known for its high quality tea since last 20 years.

Squishy Rubik's Cube can help monitor health conditions

New Delhi, Aug 14 (ANI): Researchers have designed a new type of Rubik's Cube that is not only extra fun to play with but could also help in storing and detecting information for monitoring health conditions. The squishy cube is built using self-healing coloured hydrogel blocks. Similar to the standard 3x3x3 Rubik's Cube, the squishy version can also be rotated, with the structure locking into place after 24 hours, an official release on The University of Texas at Austin notes. Researchers from the US and China who built the cube are exploring ways to encode information into the cube similar to QR codes that could help monitor patient's chemical changes in conditions such as diabetes. The squishy Rubik's Cube can form 43 quintillion configurations, enabling a vast amount of data storage.

Exam fee for SC/ST students restored to Rs 50 in Delhi: CBSE

New Delhi, Aug 14 (ANI): The Central Board for Secondary Education (CBSE) said that it has decided to restore the practice of charging exam fees of Rupees 50 from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes students Delhi government schools."We have issued a circular to the Delhi Government today that SC/ST students in Delhi will have to pay Rs 50 only for Class X and Class XII Board examinations," said Anurag Tripathi Secretary of CBSE Board. The CBSE had recently hiked the fee for all candidates for Class X and XII board examinations. The fees for SC and ST students in Delhi, who were paying only Rupees 50 while the Delhi government was giving the rest of the amount as a subsidy, was raised to Rupees 1,200.