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Elephant safari resumes in Jaipur's Amer Fort

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Nov 27 (ANI): Elephant rides at Jaipur's Amer Fort resumed after months-long closure. The rides were prohibited due to COVID pandemic. Mahouts breathed a sigh of relief after state govt granted permission. Elephant safari is one of the key attractions at famous Amer Fort.

Father-son duo held for celebratory firing during wedding in UP

Rampur (UP), Nov 27 (ANI): A father-son duo was arrested in UP's Khairullapur for celebratory firing during a wedding. Licensed rifle and gun along with bullets seized. Police said, "They're being sent to jail and action being taken against them. Process to suspend their arms license is being initiated."

Kufri turns milky white, attracts snow lovers

Shimla (HP), Nov 27 (ANI): Kufri never disappoints when it comes to winter tourism. Snow-clad mountains add to surreal view of picturesque landscape. Tourists were seen enjoying the fresh snow spell. In winters, Kufri frequently records sub-zero temperatures.

'Delhi Chalo' march: 'Carrying blankets to brave cold,' says farmer at Panipat toll plaza

Panipat (Haryana), Nov 27 (ANI): Farmers participating in 'Delhi Chalo' protest march, stay for the night at the toll at Panipat Highway. A farmer said, "We are carrying food enough to last a month, we have stove and other kitchen items. We are also carrying blankets to brave the cold."

PM Modi to visit Serum Institute of India to review COVID vaccine production

Pune (Maharashtra), Nov 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Serum Institute of India in Pune on November 28 to review COVID vaccine production. Divisional Commissioner of Pune, Saurabh Rao said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Serum Institute of India in Pune on November 28 to review the vaccine production and distribution preparation here. Ambassadors of 100 countries are scheduled to visit Pune on December 4, they will visit Serum Institute of India and Gennova Biopharmaceuticals Limited here."

FIR filed against Lalu Prasad over his alleged phone call to BJP MLA

Patna (Bihar), Nov 26 (ANI): BJP MLA from Pirpainti, Lallan Kumar Paswan on November 26 handed over transcript of alleged phone call he received from jailed Lalu Yadav, to police. RJD chief allegedly asked him to not to vote in the election for State assembly Speaker's post. "We decided to lodge an FIR against Lalu Prasad under the Prevention of Corruption Act, based on his telephonic conversation with me, where he tried to tempt me and asked me to be absent from Bihar Assembly. This is how these people are playing with democracy," said MLA Paswan.

'Delhi Chalo' march: 'Stopping protesters is going against freedom of speech', says Punjab CM

Chandigarh, Nov 26 (ANI): Over 'Delhi Chalo' protest march over recently enacted farm laws, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on November 26 said that "Constitution offers freedom of speech and freedom of expression to everyone." "Constitution offers freedom of speech and freedom of expression. The farmers here are agitating against the bills that they (Centre) have brought. You can't stop a person going to your capital city where Parliament is and expressing their views. Why are you stopping them? Stopping farmers is going against the Constitutional spirit and freedom of speech of this country. I think the Haryana government should have allowed them to go and Delhi government should give them space to go and sit down to present their point. If you try to stop them (farmers) then every reaction has a counter reaction," said CM Captain Amarinder Singh.

PM Modi inaugurates 'Re-Invest 2020' via video-conferencing

New Delhi, Nov 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the inauguration ceremony of 3rd Global Renewable Energy Investment Meeting and Expo (Re-Invest 2020) via video-conferencing on November 26. It is organised by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and will be held from 26-28 Nov. The international delegations also attended the meet.

India's renewable power capacity is 4th largest in world: PM Modi

New Delhi, Nov 26 (ANI): India's renewable power capacity is the 4th largest in the world, and currently the renewable energy capacity of the nation is 136 Giga Watts, which is about 36% of our total capacity, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi while participating in the inauguration ceremony of 3rd Global Renewable Energy Investment Meeting and Expo (Re-Invest 2020) via video-conferencing on November 26. He added, "In the last 6 years, we increased our installed renewable energy capacity by two and half times. Even when it was not affordable, we invested in renewable energy. Now our investment and scale is bringing costs down. We are showing to the world that sound environmental policies can also be sound economics."

Tamil Nadu CM visits Cuddalore to meet people affected by cyclone 'Nivar'

Cuddalore (Tamil Nadu), Nov 26 (ANI): Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Edappadi Palaniswami visited a relief camp in Devanampattinam of Cuddalore district to meet people affected by 'Cyclone Nivar'. He also distributed relief materials among them. The cyclone 'Nivar' hit the coastal areas of Puducherry and affected Tamil Nadu on wee hours of Nov 26.

Cyclone Nivar: MK Stalin visits water-logged residential areas of Chennai

Chennai, Nov 26 (ANI):DravidaMunnetraKazhagam (DMK) president MK Stalin visited Velachery area in Chennai on Nov 26 to review the situation in water-logged residential areas that got affected due to cyclone 'Nivar'. Stalin also distributed food and clothes to the locals. The cyclone 'Nivar' hit the coastal areas of Puducherry and affected Tamil Nadu in wee hours of Nov 26.

2 jawans lost lives in terrorist attack near Srinagar

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), Nov 26 (ANI): Two jawans succumbed to injuries after terrorist attacked security personnel in HMT area near Srinagar on November 26, informed Kashmir IGP, Vijay Kumar. He said, "3 terrorists started shooting at our Army soldiers. Two jawans were critically injured and reportedly succumbed to injuries. Jaish has active movement here, by evening we'll identify the group. Terrorists fled in a car and were armed. 2 are probably Pakistani and one local."

It's responsibility of elected institutions to safeguard Constitution: OM Birla

Kevadia (Gujarat), Nov 26 (ANI): On the occasion of Constitution Day, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on November 26 said BR Ambedkar played an essential role in formation of our Constitution. He said, "BR Ambedkar played an essential role in formation of our Constitution. On National Constitution Day we pledge to protect it. It's the responsibility of elected institutions to safeguard Constitution and our duty to uplift every class keeping its spirit." On this day, in 1949, the Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly.

Puducherry CM visits cyclone 'Nivar' affected areas

Puducherry, Nov 26 (ANI): Chief Minister of Puducherry, V Narayanasamy visited 'Cyclone Nivar' affected areas in Uppalam on November 26. He also walked in heavily water-logged streets along with officials to review situation. The cyclone 'Nivar' hit the coastal areas of Puducherry and affected Tamil Nadu in wee hours of Nov 26.

Clash breaks out between BJP workers, police during protest in Kolkata

Kolkata, Nov 26 (ANI): A clash broke out between Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers and police in Kolkata on November 26 when the party workers were staging protest in Taratala area over delay in construction of Majerhat Bridge. Protestors were also lathi-charged and later detained by police.

Imphal's local football team pays homage to soccer superstar Diego Maradona

Imphal (Manipur), Nov 26 (ANI): Football fans and players across the world are deeply saddened after sudden demise of soccer superstar Diego Maradona. Local football team in Manipur's Imphal paid homage of reverence to Argentinian football legend. Maradona died due to heart attack on Nov 25 at the age of 60. While speaking to ANI, a football player said, "Yesterday was a great loss. We're greatly pained by his demise." Maradona had won the World Cup with Argentina in 1986 and is considered one of the greatest soccer players of all-time.

Union Agriculture Minister appeals to farmers to stop agitation

New Delhi, Nov 26 (ANI): Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar appealed to farmers who are carrying out "Dilli Chalo" march to stop the protest. "I want to appeal to our farmer brothers to not agitate. We're ready to talk about issues and resolve differences," said Agriculture Minister Tomar. "I'm sure that our dialogue will have a positive result," he added. Farmer associations are enroute Delhi from Haryana and Punjab to protest against recently enacted farm laws.

RBI Governor addresses 4th FEDAI Annual Day via video conferencing

Mumbai, Nov 26 (ANI): Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Shaktikanta Das addressed 4th Foreign Exchange Dealers' Association of India (FEDAI) Annual Day via video conferencing on November 26. At the event, Das said, "Inputs from market players and stakeholders helped us undertake slew of measures to contain the impact of COVID-19 on economy and financial markets."

Farmers laud new agriculture reforms

Jalandhar (Punjab), Nov 26 (ANI): Farmers of Punjab's Jalandhar have shown a full support to agriculture reform bills passed by the central government. They have welcomed the farm sector reform bills that were passed in the Rajya Sabha. According to them, the bills are advantageous for farming and will resolve the existing issues. Speaking to ANI, a farmer said, "The three agriculture bills which are passed by the PM Modi-led government are in favour of the farmers. These bills are advantageous for farming and will resolve the existing issues. Earlier, farmers were dependent on middlemen and middlemen were further dependent on the sale. Now, they all are free. The farmers could sell their harvest anywhere now. The middleman will too will be free and will not be dependent on bill owners. The farmers will be benefitted in the way that companies from far and near will participate."Another farmer added, "The effect of the bill which the government has introduced could only be seen after i

Watch: Dramatic visuals of farmer-cop clash on Haryana bridge, border

Tension spiralled at the Shambhu interstate border on Thursday as police used water cannons and teargas to disperse hundreds of farmers from Punjab who broke barricades, throwing some into the river, determined to enter the state as part of their Delhi Chalo' march against the Centre's farm laws. As farmers and police faced off at a bridge with the Ghaggar river flowing below, tractors and trucks were lined up and people could be seen waving black flags and shouting slogans.