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BSF organises COVID awareness camp in Srinagar

Srinagar (JandK), Nov 20 (ANI): The 33rd Battalion of the Border Security Force (BSF) organised a COVID-19 awareness program in Srinagar. The awareness program was held in association with central government's AYUSH Department at Srinagar's Pantha Chowk area. The camp saw free distribution of immunity boosting medicines to the local population and aware the people about best practices needed to tackle the pandemic. BSF's initiative got a good response as people from different parts of the region attended the camp.

Microsoft Teams now offers 24-hour video calls for free

New Delhi, Nov 21 (ANI): Microsoft is now rolling out an all-day video calling option that will let Microsoft Teams users use the calls free for 24 hours. According to Mashable, this new feature supports up to 300 participants and can be the perfect way for a large crowd together this season without further spreading COVID-19. At a time when most video streaming services have a time limit, Microsoft intends to put no limits on family calls this holiday season. As per Mashable, to start a video call with Microsoft Teams, the host will need a Microsoft account. Once logged in, the host can simply share the meeting link to friends and family who can then join the meeting via the Web for free without even needing a Microsoft account.

Terrorist safe havens, sanctuaries operating across Durand Line must end for peace in Afghanistan: India

New York (USA), Nov 21 (ANI): India on November 20 at the United Nations (UN) said that as peace process and violence cannot go together, therefore for durable peace in Afghanistan there must be "an end to terrorist safe havens and sanctuaries operating across the Durand Line". While speaking during Arria Formula Meeting at the UN on the theme "What can the Security Council do to support the peace process in Afghanistan", TS Tirumurti, Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations urged the Security Council to speak "unequivocally against violence and terrorist forces" and act against the terrorist sanctuaries and safe-havens. He said, "Even as we meet today, fighting continues in Afghanistan in several areas across the country. Reports are coming in of civilians, including children and women, killed or injured in the violence. Terrorist attacks continue to target innocents and institutions of learning." "It is our view that peace process and violence cannot go hand in hand,

Hyderabad boy completes graduation at age of 14

Hyderabad, Nov 20 (ANI): A boy from Hyderabad completed his graduation at the age of 14 years. Agastya Jaiswal made his parents proud by completing his graduation at a very small age. Not only that, Agastya is a multi-talented boy, he is a national player of table tennis and can write from both the hands at the same time. Agastya is giving his parents many reasons to be proud of him. Agastya said that every kid can achieve what he has achieved and every kid has the same talent like him, they just need good training and right guidance from their parents.

All Haryana schools to remain shut till Nov 30

Karnal (Haryana), Nov 20 (ANI): Haryana government on November 20 announced the decision to shut schools in state till Nov 30 after several cases of coronavirus were reported following the reopening. Haryana Education Minister Kanwar Pal confirmed the news. "We have found positive cases in schools, so we have closed schools for next 15 days," he said. Later he clarified that initially schools will remain closed till November 30.

Watch: Kolkata's Howrah Bridge lit up on World Children's Day

Kolkata (West Bengal), Nov 20 (ANI): To commemorate World Children's Day and to spread awareness of children's rights, Howrah Bridge has been illuminated. The day is celebrated every year to promote children's welfare and boost international togetherness.

Watch: Iconic buildings in Delhi illuminated on World Children's Day

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): To commemorate World Children's Day and to spread awareness on children's rights, several monuments and iconic buildings were illuminated. Rashtrapati Bhavan, India Gate and Parliament were twinkling with colourful lights on the special occasion. The day is celebrated every year to improve children's welfare.

Indian Navy Marine Commandos conducted combat free-fall exercise in Andaman and Nicobar

Port Blair, Nov 20 (ANI): Indian Navy Marine Commandos conducted combat free-fall exercise. The exercise was conducted at all airfields of Andaman and Nicobar Islands on November 17 and Nov 18.

Prepared to defeat every threat of terrorism at sea or from sea: Indian Navy Dy Chief

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): Ahead of 12th anniversary of 26/11 terrorist attacks in Mumbai, Deputy Chief of Indian Navy, Vice Admiral MS Pawar on November 20 assured the country that Indian Navy is prepared to defeat every threat of terrorism at sea or from sea. He said, "In next 5 days it'll be 12 yrs since the cowardly terrorist attacks of 26/11 in Mumbai. I want to assure the country that Indian Navy together with all stakeholders is prepared to defeat every threat of terrorism at sea or from sea."

4 kg gold worth Rs 2.06 cr seized at Chennai International Airport

Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Nov 20 (ANI): Customs at Chennai International Airport seized 4 kg gold worth Rs 2.06 crore from 6 passengers who arrived from Dubai on 19 and 20 November. Two persons have been arrested.

CM Nitish Kumar celebrates Chhath Puja at his residence

Patna (Bihar), Nov 20 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar took part in Chhath Puja celebrations at his residence in Patna. Devotees across country flocked to ghats to offer prayers on 3rd day of Chhath Puja.

Watch: This is how India is preparing for vaccine against coronavirus

Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij was on Friday administered a trial dose of potential coronavirus vaccine Covaxin, becoming the first volunteer in the state for the third phase trial of the vaccine. The third phase trial of Bharat Biotech's Covaxin began in the state on Friday and the 67-year old senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader was administered the trial dose at the Civil Hospital at Ambala Cantt. Covaxin is being developed indigenously by Bharat Biotech in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). Meanwhile, Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan has said he was confident that Covid-19 vaccine would be ready in the next three-four months and added that the priority to provide the same to 1.3 billion Indians would be based on scientific evaluation.

Chhath Puja celebrated in Kolkata, CM Mamata visits Takta Ghat

Kolkata (WB), Nov 20 (ANI): Devotees on day third of Chhath Puja gathered at Takta Ghat in Kolkata. CM Mamata Banerjee also attended the Puja. Rituals were performed, and prayers were offered to sun god. Devotees took holy dip on the auspicious day. Restrictions have been imposed this year in several cities due to extant COVID situation.

Chhath Puja: Devotees flock to ghats to perform rituals

Patna (Bihar)/ Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh)/ Guwahati (Assam), Nov 20 (ANI): On Day 3 of Chhath Puja, devotees across the country offered prayers to sun god. Rituals were performed at crowded Patna College Ghat. Devotees at Assi Ghat in Varanasi took holy dip in Ganga on the auspicious day. People also offered prayer at ghats in Guwahati. Restrictions have been imposed this year in several cities due to extant COVID situation.

COVID-19: Mumbai beaches deserted this Chhath Puja

Mumbai, Nov 20 (ANI): Chhath Puja, this year is being observed across nation under restrictions due to COVID rise. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) restricted celebrations of Chhath Puja on Mumbai beaches. "There's usually a lot of crowd here on Chhath Puja but because of COVID-19 we're going to celebrate it at home. We support govt's decision," said a local at Juhu beach.

PUBG returns to India with a twist: Popular game's comeback story explained

PUBG is set to make a comeback in the Indian market with PUBG Corporation announcing that it is preparing to launch a new game, PUBG MOBILE INDIA. In September, the government had blocked 118 mobile applications, including PUBG, terming them prejudicial to the sovereignty, integrity and defence of the nation. Following the ban, PUBG Corporation had said China's Tencent Games would no longer be authorised to distribute the PUBG MOBILE franchise in India. At that time, PUBG Corporation had said it will take on all publishing responsibilities within India. PUBG Corporation, creator of PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS (PUBG) and a subsidiary of South Korea's KRAFTON, Inc, said the new game has been created specifically for the Indian market. Watch the video to know all the details about relaunch in India.

'Climate change is real challenge, urgent action needed': VP Naidu

Chennai, Nov 20 (ANI): While addressing an awareness campaign in Chennai, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on November 20 stated that climate change is a real challenge and everyone should take urgent action. He said, "Climate change is a real challenge. We're rather reckless in our rush for so-called development. We have ignored need to preserve nature and continuous pumping of billions of tonnes of greenhouse gases since industrial revolution has done great damage." "As a consequence, we are now to cope with the massive challenge of the very existence of humanity. It is a challenge across the globe," he added.

Watch: Sex racket accused Pyare Miyan's 'illegal' Indore house demolished

Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Nov 20 (ANI): Illegal construction at Indore premises of Pyare Miyan was demolished by Municipal Corporation on November 20. Pyare Miyan was arrested in July for allegedly running a sex racket. Earlier, Indore DIG informed that illegal encroachments of people who are involved in criminal activities will be demolished.

Schools in Mumbai to remain shut till Dec 31: Maharashtra minister

Mumbai, Nov 20 (ANI): Maharashtra government on November 20 announced the decision to extend closure of schools in Mumbai till December 31 as COVID cases in the city are on rise. Maharashtra's School Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad confirmed the news. "Maharashtra government has decided to keep schools shut till December 31," she said. Schools in state that were shut due to COVID pandemic, were set to reopen on Nov 23.

COVID-19: '1,76,36,904 samples tested in UP, highest in country'

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 20 (ANI): Principal Health Secretary of Uttar Pradesh, Amit Mohan Prasad on November 20 said that 1,61,888 COVID-19 samples were tested yesterday, which takes the total number of testing in the state at 1,76,36,904, highest number of testing from other states.