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NDA will work together and serve people: CM Nitish after taking oath

Patna (Bihar), Nov 16 (ANI): After taking oath as Bihar Chief Minister for the seventh time, Nitish Kumar on November 16 said that NDA will work together and serve the people. "Based on the public's decision, NDA has once again formed the government in the state. We will work together and serve the people. It is the decision of the BJP to not field Sushil Modi as the Deputy Chief Minister. They should be asked about this," said CM Kumar. CM Nitish took oath for the 7th time after he was chosen leader by NDA following victory in Bihar polls.

NDA govt will complete tenure and will take Bihar forward: Devendra Fadnavis

Patna (Bihar), Nov 16 (ANI): Bihar BJP election in-charge Devendra Fadnavis on November 16 said that Bihar's newly elected government will complete its tenure years and will take state forward. "We are very happy. NDA got an amazing victory in Bihar. This government will run for the next 5 years and will take Bihar forward," said Fadnavis. Earlier, Nitish Kumar took oath as Chief Minister.

Bengaluru colleges gear up to reopen

Bengaluru, Nov 16 (ANI): The department of higher education has formulated SOPs (standardized operating procedure) as per the UGC guidelines amid COVID-19 pandemic, in view of the opening of colleges and higher education institutions in the Karnataka from November 17. "Feel excited and nervous at the same time due to the ongoing pandemic," said a student of St. Joseph's College.

Watch: Season's first snowfall, rain, thundershower in parts of north India

Fresh spell of snowfall lashed Badrinath temple in Chamoli district on Monday and the devotees were seen enjoying the chilly weather. The Badrinath shrine and houses of locals were seen covered with a thin layer of snow. Many parts of Delhi, Haryana, Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir have witnessed sudden change in weather and dip in temperature. Watch the video.

VIP's Mukesh Sahni, Jitan Manjhi's son take oath as Bihar Cabinet Ministers

Patna (Bihar), Nov 16 (ANI): Santosh Kumar Suman, son of NDA allies Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) chief Jitan Ram Manjhi and Mukesh Sahni of Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) took oath as a Cabinet Ministers of Bihar. NDA allies bagged 4 seats each in Bihar elections. NDA had won majority in Assembly elections by securing 125 seats.

Watch: Shimla covered in thick layer of snow

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), Nov 16 (ANI): Temperature dropped significantly in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla on November 16. Popular hill station was covered in white layer after fresh snowfall. Roads were being cleared off to welcome visitors at the famous tourist destination.

Mangal Pandey, Amarendra Pratap take oath as Bihar Cabinet Ministers

Patna (Bihar), Nov 16 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders Mangal Pandey and Amarendra Pratap Singh take oath as Bihar Cabinet Ministers. Pandey was the Health Minister in the earlier cabinet. Earlier, Nitish Kumar took oath as Chief Minister. NDA had won majority in Assembly elections by securing 125 seats.

Watch: SpaceX, Nasa launch first operational mission to space

A SpaceX spacecraft carrying four astronauts soared into outer space on Sunday. NASA astronauts Michael Hopkins, Victor Glover, Shannon Walker, and Soichi Noguchi, an astronaut with Japan's space agency, are now in orbit, riding aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule that is expected to dock with the ISS on Monday at 11 pm ET (9:30 am IST, Tuesday), reported CNN. This is a landmark mission for NASA and the company because it is the first fully operational crewed mission for SpaceX, following up a test mission in May that carried NASA astronauts Douglas Hurley and Robert Behnken, both test pilots, to the space station.

NEP 2020 is holistic, comprehensive and meaningful: VP Naidu

Hyderabad, Nov 16 (ANI): Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated the new amenities building at the University of Hyderabad on November 16. Speaking at the inaugural function Vice President said that National Education Policy NEP 2020 is holistic, comprehensive and meaningful. "NEP 2020 is holistic, comprehensive and meaningful. It aims to develop students' scientific temper and lead to application-based learning. Universities like you have to play a leading role in fostering innovation," said VP Naidu.

Watch: BJP leaders Tarkishore Prasad, Renu Devi take oath as Bihar Dy CMs

Patna (Bihar), Nov 16 (ANI): BJP leader Tarkishore Prasad and Renu Devi took oath as Deputy Chief Ministers of Bihar at Raj Bhavan on November 16. This time the state government will have 2 Deputy CMs.

Hyderabad Police rescue abducted toddler within 20 hours

Hyderabad, Nov 16 (ANI): Hyderabad City Police solved a child-kidnapping case within 20 hours. "A three-year-old child was kidnapped from MGBS and rescued by Hyderabad City Police. The complaints on Nov 14, said that they were at a bus stand and were going to a village in Karnataka, while they were sitting with their cousins in the bus and having a conversation, a few denied to go and got down from the bus. When they boarded the bus again they found their child missing. Within 20 hours the case was solved and child was rescued," informed Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad City, Anjani Kumar. Two accused in the case were arrested.

'BJP raped and robbed mandate, Nitish result of that': RJD's Jagdanand Singh

Patna (Bihar), Nov 16 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal decided to boycott chief minister swearing-in ceremony, speaking on this Bihar RJD president Jagdanand Singh in a scathing remark said, "Bharatiya Janata Party raped and robbed mandate of people of Bihar and Nitish Kumar is result of that".

Watch: Nitish Kumar takes oath as Bihar CM for 7th time

Nitish Kumar took oath as Bihar Chief Minister for the seventh time on November 16. NDA had won majority in Bihar assembly elections 2020 by securing 125 seats.

Delhi govt launches 2nd phase of 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign

New Delhi, Nov 16 (ANI): Second phase of 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign kicked off on November 16 in Delhi. The drive is aimed to combat pollution in national capital. "We successfully asked people to switch off cars at red lights. 15 days of Ist phase have gone well. Now we're launching IInd phase," said Deputy CM Manish Sisodia. Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai was also present at the launch.

Tariq Anwar backs Kapil Sibal's tweet on Congress' performance in Bihar

New Delhi, Nov 16 (ANI): Congress leader Tariq Anwar on November 16 blamed state leadership "for not using the opportunity properly" over Congress' performance in Bihar. "We need to discuss our performance in Bihar. Although, it is not party's national issue but of Bihar alone. As far as central leadership is concerned, they supported us. It is Bihar leadership's fault for not using opportunity properly," said Anwar after Kapil Sibal tweeted, "maybe Congress leadership thinks it should be business as usual."

HM Shah to attend swearing-in ceremony of CM-designate Nitish Kumar

Patna (Bihar), Nov 16 (ANI): Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah arrived at party office in Patna on Nov 16. He will the swearing-in ceremony of CM-designate Nitish Kumar. Nitish Kumar will take oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the fourth straight term after NDA won majority in closely-fought legislative assembly elections in Bihar.

PAGD leaders don't want Prevention of Corruption Act in JandK: RS Prasad

New Delhi, Nov 16 (ANI): Union Law and Justice Minister RS Prasad on November 16 said People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) has declared restoration of Article 370 as its agenda and they do not want certain laws. He said, "People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration has declared restoration of Article 370 as its agenda... They do not want certain laws including the Prevention of Corruption Act in Jammu and Kashmir so that they can continue with corruption."

Freedom of the press is soul of our Democracy: Prakash Javadekar

New Delhi, Nov 16 (ANI): On National Press Day, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar addressed the nation via video-conferencing. Prakash Javadekar said, "On occasion of Press Day, I would like to congratulate editors, journalists and friends. I can never forget 25 June 1975, after 27 years of independence when emergency happened and police asked editors and journalists to print news after their permission. That's why freedom of press is important. Freedom of the press is the cornerstone of our Democracy, but at the same time stressed that it is a responsible freedom."

'Big responsibility': Renu Devi on being asked if she will take oath as Bihar's Deputy CM

Patna (Bihar), Nov 16 (ANI): There are indications that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders Renu Devi and Tarkishore Prasad will take oath as Deputy Chief Ministers of Bihar on November 16. "It is a big responsibility. If people have elected us and trusted the NDA, we will work to meet their expectations," said Renu on being asked if she will take oath as Deputy CM of Bihar later today. Nitish Kumar is scheduled to take oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the fourth straight term this afternoon after closely fought Legislative Assembly elections in the state.

Hyderabad man becomes 'messiah' for hungry, poor people

Hyderabad, Nov 16 (ANI): Hunger has no religion and this Hyderabad man proved it by feeding poor people every day. Mohd Asif Hussain Sohail is feeding poor people for past 10 years and is continued to do so. His NGO, Sakina Foundation organised kitchens for free food setup in different areas of the city where lunch is provided. "This initiative was started in 2010 in memory of my daughter and my father. I was providing food for a longer time but on regular basis I have started for last 10 years. Earlier, my wife and my mother used to cook food to serve but now we have expanded it and are serving food to 1000 people. We have organised kitchens for free food setup in different areas of the city where lunch is provided," Mohd Asif Hussain Sohail told ANI. Indeed, Asif is a 'messiah' for person in need.