News in Pics: May 1, 2019

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News in Pics: May 1, 2019

Democrats Strike Deal With Trump on $2 Trillion US Infrastructure Package — Democrats Strike Deal With Trump on $2 Trillion US Infrastructure Package

Democratic congressional leaders — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer — said they have agreed to seek a deal with President Donald Trump on a 2-trillion-US-dollar infrastructure package. “We agreed on a number, which was very, very good, 2 trillion dollars for infrastructure,” Xinhua quoted Schumer as saying to reporters on Tuesday. “This was a very, very good start …We hope it will go to a constructive conclusion.” Pelosi said both sides had “come to one agreement: that the agreement would be big and bold.” However, they said the Democrats and the White House have not yet agreed on how to pay for the 2-trillion-dollar package to revive the country’s infrastructure, including roads, bridges, waterways and broadband.

Hockey India Recommend P.R. Sreejesh For Khel Ratna — Hockey India Recommend P.R. Sreejesh For Khel Ratna

Indian shooter Hockey India has recommended goalkeeper P.R. Sreejesh for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award while the experienced duo of Chinglensana Singh Kangujam and Akashdeep Singh and women’s team player Deepika have been recommended for the Arjuna Award. Hockey India has also recommended R.P. Singh and Sandeep Kaur for the Major Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement while coaches Baljeet Singh, B.S. Chauhan, and Romesh Pathania have been recommended for the Dronacharya Award. Speaking on the recommendations, HI General Secretary Rajinder Singh said: “We are happy to endorse these current and former hockey players for the National Awards 2019.

Cyclone Fani: Odisha Govt Asks Educational Institutions to Declare Holidays From May 2, Tourists Advised to Leave State by Then — Cyclone Fani: Odisha Govt Asks Educational Institutions to Declare Holidays From May 2, Tourists Advised to Leave State by Then

Cyclone Fani would cross Balukhanda in Puri on May 3 afternoon. With this announcement, the Odisha Government has instructed all educational institutions in the state to declare holidays from May 2 until further orders. All the examinations should be rescheduled, said the state government. All state universities and colleges coming under administrative control of Higher Education Department and located in Ganjam, Gajapati, Puri, Khordha, Nayagarh, Cuttack, Jajpur, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Balasore and Mayurbhanj districts will remain closed from May 2 to May 4.

10 Security Personnel Injured in IED Blast, Exchange of Fire Underway Between Police, Naxals — 10 Security Personnel Injured in IED Blast, Exchange of Fire Underway Between Police, Naxals

At least 10 security personnel were injured in an IED blast by Naxals in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli. Naxals also allegedly set ablaze over 50 machines and vehicles at a road construction site. The incident took place at Danapur area in Kurkheda Taluka of the district late on Tuesday. Exchange of fire is underway between Police and Naxals at the site of the blast. As per reports, a road construction and repair work was taking place for which a JCB machine and cement laden trucks were parked on the roadside. Besides attacking the vehicles, Naxals also bombed a coal tar plant in the Dadapur area.

Jet Airways: Delhi HC Postpones Hearing on Plea Seeking Refund of Airfare to Passengers — Jet Airways: Delhi HC Postpones Hearing on Plea Seeking Refund of Airfare to Passengers

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday fixed July 16 as the next date of hearing on a plea which sought a full refund of airfare to passengers affected by the suspension of Jet Airways services. In this regard, the court has also sought a reply from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and Ministry of Civil Aviation. As per the plea, Jet Airways should either refund the airfare or provide an alternative travel mode for passengers who have booked tickets with Jet Airways (India) Ltd., which has temporarily suspended its domestic and international flights. The plea was filed by activist Bejon Kumar Misra.

No Chaiwala Wants His Child to Become a Chaiwala; BJP Working For Upliftment of Poor: PM Modi in Ayodhya — No Chaiwala Wants His Child to Become a Chaiwala; BJP Working For Upliftment of Poor: PM Modi in Ayodhya

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya after a hiatus of five years. Speaking about the development strides made by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state, he spoke about how the saffron party has worked for the upliftment of the poor. Stating that the poor also want to thrive and grow, PM Modi said, “No chaiwala wants his child to become a chaiwala.” He went on to add, “Koi gareeb apne bachche ko gareeb nahi dekhna chahta. Koi chaiwala ye nahi sochta ki uska bachcha bada ho kar chaiwala bane. Koi rehdiwala ye nahi sochta ki uska bachha bada hokar rehdi chalaye. Koi sabzi bechne wali ye nahi sochti ki uska bachha bada hokar sabzi beche. (No poor wants or thinks that his child should sell tea, vegetables or become a vendor when he/she comes of age).” He added, “I understand the pain of the poor people, I understand their illness. To fight this, I have introduced the Ayushman Scheme.”

IOC Hikes LPG Price, Cylinder Without Subsidy at Rs 712.50 in Delhi, Rs 684.50 in Mumbai — IOC Hikes LPG Price, Cylinder Without Subsidy at Rs 712.50 in Delhi, Rs 684.50 in Mumbai

Government-owned Indian Oil Corporation has increased price of a subsidised liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) 14.2 kg cylinder by 28 paise in New Delhi and 29 paise in Mumbai from Wednesday. The non-subsidised rates have been increased by Rs 6 per cylinder in both metros. A non-subsidised LPG cylinder will now cost Rs 712.50 in New Delhi, Rs 684.50 in Mumbai, Rs 738.50 in Kolkata and Rs 728 in Chennai. Subsidised LPG rates now stand at Rs 496.14 per cylinder in New Delhi, Rs 499.29 in Kolkata, Rs 493.86 in Mumbai and Rs 484.02 in Chennai.

Two Injured After Handling Explosive Substance by Mistake in J&K’s Kulgam — Two Injured After Handling Explosive Substance by Mistake in J&K’s Kulgam

Two individuals reportedly sustained minor injuries on Wednesday when some substance they were fiddling with exploded. The incident occurred in their neighbourhood at Damhal area of Kulgam. Both were shifted to hospital for treatment. Shahid and Ikhlaq are stated to be stable. Ikhlaq was discharged after preliminary medical treatment while Shahid is undergoing treatment. Police have taken cognizance of the incident and are probing the circumstances of the blast. Earlier in February, two boys were injured when a grenade they were toying with went off in Pulwama district of South Kashmir.

Short-circuit Sparks Massive Fire, Kills Five of Family in Lucknow’s Indiranagar — Short-circuit Sparks Massive Fire, Kills Five of Family in Lucknow’s Indiranagar

A huge fire in a house in Mayawati Colony of Indiranagar has killed five, including a child. Speaking about the accident that occurred on Tuesday evening, Indiranagar Police Station Officer-in-charge Amarnath Vishkarma said, “A fire broke out due to a short circuit in the gas stove godown in a house in Ram Vihar Phase II of Indiranagar, in which five people including a child were killed. ”

Not All Burqa-clad Women Are Terrorists: Athawale Slams Sena’s Burqa Ban Proposal — Not All Burqa-clad Women Are Terrorists: Athawale Slams Sena’s Burqa Ban Proposal

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale has hit back at Shiv Sena for its proposal to ban the burqa in public places. Athawale said, “Not all women who wear the burqa are terrorists. If they are terrorists their burqa should be removed. It’s a tradition and they have the right to wear it, there shouldn’t be a ban on the burqa in India.” Notably, the Hindu Sena had also written to the Home Ministry demanding a complete ban on burqa at public places and government and private institutions after the Sri Lankan government proposed a burqa ban to prevent terror attacks like the Easter Sunday blasts. In a letter to Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba, Hindu Sena national president Vishnu Gupta said intelligence failures in Sri Lanka led to synchronized suicide bombings by terrorists in churches in the island nation recently, resulting in more than 250 deaths.

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