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Guv Koshyari, CM Thackeray pay tributes to victims of 26/11 terror attacks

Mumbai, Nov 26 (ANI): Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari and Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray paid homage to victims of the 26/11 terror attacks on its 12th anniversary. The event took place at Mumbai Police Commissionerate office premises. The ghastly attacks, which began on November 26, 2008, lasted for four days, leading to the deaths of around 166 people and injuring over 300. Construction of the new memorial for 26/11 terror attacks at the Mumbai Police Commissionerate Office was completed on November 25 (Wednesday). This memorial is a replica of the existing memorial, which is located outside Police Gymkhana at Marine Drive, where underground Mumbai Coastal Road work is underway.

Left trade unions block railway track in Bengal against Centre's new labour laws

Belgharia/ Kolkata/ Jadavpur (West Bengal), Nov 26 (ANI): The members of Left trade union blocked railway track at Belgharia station in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district. They are protesting against Centre's new labour and farm laws on November 26. A demonstration was also held in Kolkata during a nationwide strike today. On the other side, Members of Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation, CPI(M) and Congress blocked railway track in Jadavpur as trade unions observed nationwide strike against new labour policies introduced by the Centre.

India reports 44,489 new COVID-19 cases

New Delhi, Nov 26 (ANI): As per the data released by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India on November 26 reported single-day spike of 44,489 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours. 524 deaths in the same period, pushing the COVID-19 toll in the country to 1,35,223. India's confirmed cases of coronavirus stand at 92,66,706 which include 4,52,344 active infections. More than 86,79,138 people have recovered from the virus with 36,367 new discharges in last 24 hours. According to Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), a total of 10,90,238 samples were tested on November 25. Cumulative samples tested for COVID-19 till November 25 are 13,59,31,545.

Cyclone Nivar: 'Chennai to have moderate rainfall till tomorrow', informs IMD

Chennai, Nov 26 (ANI): Speaking to ANI, Director of Area Cyclone Warning Centre in Chennai, Dr N Puviarasan said, "Severe cyclonic storm Nivar expected to move Northwest wards and weaken into cyclonic storm in districts of South-interior Karnataka. Fishermen are also advised not to go to sea in South-coastal Andhra Pradesh and North-coastal Tamil Nadu. Chennai to have moderate rainfall till tomorrow," he added.

Cyclone Nivar: Chennai witnesses strong winds, trees uprooted in many parts

Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Nov 26 (ANI): Chennai witnessed spell of strong winds after Cyclone Nivar made landfall near Puducherry on November 26. Water-logging was also witnessed in parts of Chennai city following overnight rainfall due to Cyclone Nivar's effect. Trees were also uprooted in many parts of the city. Chennai Corporation workers are cleaning roads near Marina Beach and Nungambakkam areas today.

2 wild elephants enter at residential area in Kerala's Munnar

Munnar (Kerala), Nov 26 (ANI): Two wild elephants got entered in a residential area in Kerala's Munnar town. They entered in Ikka Nagar, a residential area near Munnar town on November 25. Wild elephants were later sent back by the people with the help of crackers.

Protests erupt in Gilgit-Baltistan alleging rigged assembly election

Gilgit-Baltistan (PoK), Nov 26 (ANI): People protested across the region in Gilgit-Baltistan on November 25 (Wednesday). They alleged that Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly election was rigged. Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan's party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has won majority of the 23 assembly seats there.

Prized history-sheeter nabbed during encounter in Noida

Noida (UP), Nov 26 (ANI): Police have arrested a history-sheeter, with a bounty of Rs 10,000 on his head, during an encounter in Noida. The history-sheeter, identified as Shivam has dozen of crimes registered against him. His accomplice succeeded in fleeing during the encounter. Police is searching for him and further investigation is underway.

Watch: Fans gather outside residence of Maradona after his demise

Tigre (Argentina), Nov 26 (ANI): Sad day for the fans of soccer after they got the news of Argentina soccer superstar Diego Maradona's demise. After getting the news, fans started gathering outside his residence in Tigre. Maradona died of heart attack on November 25. He passed away at age of 60. He also had undergone emergency surgery for subdural hematoma several weeks ago. Diego Maradona had won the World Cup for Argentina in 1986 and is considered one of the greatest soccer players of all time.

Google Pay's old application, website to lose payment features in America in January

New Delhi, Nov 26 (ANI): Google on Tuesday (local time) said that its payments application Google Pay's iOS, and Android applications along with its website version are set to lose their payment features in America. According to the Verge, applications will only work till December and will lose their features in January in America. As per a Google support document quoted by The Verge, the old apps will not be able to send or receive payments or withdraw money soon. Alternatively, a notice on the website of the payments service also said that it will also lose the feature of sending and receiving peer-to-peer payments.

Fire breaks out at Sun Mill Compound in Mumbai

Mumbai, Nov 26 (ANI): A Fire broke out at Sun Mill Compound in a spare parts shop in Lower Parel area of Mumbai. Six fire tenders were present at the spot as fire fighting operations were underway. No injuries have been reported yet. More details are awaited.

COVID-19 test first thing for passengers arriving from Delhi, Gujarat at Pune Railway Station

Pune (Maharashtra), Nov 26 (ANI): COVID-19 tests are being done on passengers arriving from Delhi, Goa, Rajasthan and Gujarat at Pune Railway Station. A doctor said, "Passengers with high temperature are undergoing Rapid Antigen Test; if positive, being shifted to hospital. We are keeping record." The Maharashtra government on November 23 imposed restrictions on travellers who wish to come to the state from heavily coronavirus-afflicted states like Rajasthan, Delhi, Gujarat and Goa. The restrictions are imposed on both rail or air travellers. The travellers have to undergone an RT-PCR test.

Watch: TN's Mahabalipuram braves strong winds as cyclone Nivar makes landfall

Mahabalipuram (TN), Nov 26 (ANI): Strong wind blew in Mahabalipuram in wee hours of November 26 as the landfall process of Cyclone Nivar continued. Centre of the very severe cyclonic storm Nivar to cross the coast near Puducherry around 3 AM with wind speed of 120-130 kmph gusting to 145 kmph, as per the IMD.

'Delhi Chalo' protest: Heavy security at Haryana border to stop agitating farmers

Singhu Border, Nov 26 (ANI): In the wake of farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' protest march, heavy security has been deployed at Singhu border (Haryana-Delhi border) to stop the agitating farmers. Proper barricading is also being done and police are ready to stop the farmers from entering the national capital. Delhi Police have rejected all requests from various farmers' organisations to hold protest in the national capital on November 26 and 27. Meanwhile, Haryana Police will deploy more than 1,500 security personnel at the Faridabad-Delhi borders. Farmers coming from Ludhiana and other parts of Punjab to Delhi under the banner of Bharatiya Kisan Union are carrying months' rations with them. Farmers in Punjab have been staging several protests against the three new farm laws, passed by the central government in September this year. Parliament had passed the three agriculture Bills--The Farmers' and Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020, The Farmers (Empowerment and P

Landfall process of cyclone Nivar commenced: IMD Chennai

Chennai, Nov 26 (ANI): The landfall process of severe cyclonic storm Nivar has started, informed S Balachandran, Head of IMD (Indian Meteorological Department) Chennai, on night of November 25. "Very severe cyclonic storm Nivar now lies about 50 km east-southeast of Cuddalore, about 40 km east southeast of Puducherry. Landfall process commences. Centre of Nivar Cyclone to cross coast near Puducherry within next 3 hours," IMD has stated.

Mortal remains of Ahmed Patel brought to hometown Bharuch

Bharuch (Gujarat), Nov 26 (ANI): The mortal remains of senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel were brought to Sardar Patel Hospital in his hometown of Bharuch in Gujarat on November 25. His last rites will likely be performed on November 26 in his native place. The veteran Congress leader, a confidante of party's interim president Sonia Gandhi, passed away in the wee hours of November 25, his son Faisal Patel confirmed on Twitter. Ahmed Patel had tested positive for coronavirus around a month back, and was undergoing treatment at a Gurugram hospital. The seasoned leader died due to multi-organ failure. From Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Sonia Gandhi, almost every political leader condoled Ahmed Patel's death. PM Modi called him a person with "sharp mind" and someone who "strengthened" the Congress party. Whereas Sonia Gandhi said she has lost an "irreplaceable comrade" in Ahmed Patel.

Watch: JandK's Doda dons snowy blanket

Doda (JandK), Nov 26 (ANI): Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir region received fresh spell of snowfall and rain which have triggered cold wave conditions in the region. The snowfall led to closure of several roads connecting remote villages in the area. In view of heavy snowfall in the higher reaches of the valley, a 'low danger' avalanche warning was issued for Poonch, Rajouri, Ramban, Doda, Anantnag, Kulgam, Baramulla, and Ganderbal.

Watch: BrahMos missile hits target over 250 km with 'pinpoint accuracy'

Andaman Nicobar Island, Nov 26 (ANI): The Indian Army on November 25 successfully test-fired the BrahMos missile in the Bay of Bengal. The missile, developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation, hit the designated target at over 250 km with pinpoint accuracy, the Indian Army said. This missile firing was in continuation with earlier launches of the BrahMos missile.

Study sheds light on danger of Z-drugs for dementia patients

New Delhi, Nov 26 (ANI): Strong sleeping pills known as 'Z-drugs' are linked with an increased risk of falls, fractures, and stroke among people with dementia - according to research from the University of East Anglia. Sleep disturbance is common among people with dementia and the impact for patients and their families is significant. The study was published in the journal BMC Medicine. But a new study reveals that stronger doses of these drugs are linked with an increased risk of adverse effects. These adverse effects were found to be similar or greater than those for higher dose benzodiazepines or 'benzos' - which are also used to treat sleep disturbance, and are known to have several adverse effects. The team said that patients already taking higher doses of Z-drugs should not stop taking their medication suddenly. However, they should seek a review with their GP. Those on lower doses(?3.75mg zopiclone or equivalent), however were not found to have an increased risk of adverse out

Chennai witnesses rain, strong winds as cyclone Nivar makes landfall

Chennai, Nov 26 (ANI): Cyclone Nivar made landfall in Chennai and Puducherry on late night of November 26 with both the cities witnessing rainfall and strong winds. The Marina beach area in Chennai was almost deserted in view of the cyclone. More than 1 lakh people have been evacuated across Tamil Nadu, whereas Puducherry evacuated over 1000 people. The centre of cyclone will cross coast near Puducherry around 3 AM.