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Watch: The naval drill in Bay of Bengal that's making China 'nervous'

The navies of India, the US, Japan and Australia on Tuesday held a series of complex manoeuvres in the Bay of Bengal, kick-starting the four-day-long first phase of the Malabar naval exercise, seen as a prelude to future military cooperation among the member nations of the Quad or Quadrilateral Coalition. The mega exercise is taking place at a time India and China are locked in a nearly six-month-long bitter border standoff in eastern Ladakh. Japan, Australia and the US --the three other participants of the exercise-- too are having fractious ties with China in the last few months over a range of contentious issues. China hoped that the quadrilateral Malabar exercises involving navies of India, the US, Japan and Australia would be conducive to the regional peace and stability instead of the contrary.

Delhi Air Pollution: Itchy throat, watery eyes & a gas chamber, yet again!

A layer of haze lingered over the national capital and its suburbs on Thursday morning, with raging farm fires and a fall in the wind speed and temperatures pushing air quality to the worst levels in around a year. As the skies hung heavy and acrid over the region, people complained of itchy throat and watery eyes. PM10 levels in Delhi-NCR stood at 561 microgram per cubic meter (g/m3) at 8 am -- the highest since November 15 last year, when it was 637 g/m3, according to CPCB data. PM10 levels below 100 g/m3 are considered safe in India.

Snapchat introduces new feature to allow creators to showcase subscriber count

New Delhi, Nov 05 (ANI): Multimedia messaging app Snapchat has come out with a new feature where creators will now be able to publicise the number of subscribers they have. Mashable quoted a report by Tubefilter, which stated that the users will have the option to display their subscriber counts. A Snapchat spokesperson told Tubefilter, "we've listened to feedback from our creator community and many of them expressed interest in having the option to show that their community on Snapchat is growing". The spokesperson added that "..we are giving creators the option to make subscriber counts visible on their public profiles...We understand not every creator wants to have public metrics visible to their fans. Therefore, creators can choose to toggle this metric on and off as needed in their settings".As reported by Mashable, Snapchat has been releasing new features to make its platform a lot more fun and interactive for users. Last month, Snapchat launched a new feature called Sounds that

Amit Shah arrives in Kolkata for 2-day visit

Kolkata (WB), Nov 05 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Kolkata on November 4 for a two-day visit. Home Minister came along with BJP's National General Secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya. HM Shah was welcomed by several party workers. Amit Shah met the family of BJP worker Madan Ghorai in Kolkata. Ghorai was arrested in Patashpur, East Midnapore District on September 26 in connection with a kidnapping case and allegedly died in judicial custody.

'Worked on fitness during lockdown': Velocity's Ekta Bisht on her performance

Sharjah (UAE), Nov 05 (ANI): Velocity beat Supernovas by 5 wickets in Match 1 of Women's T20 Challenge at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on November 4. The Women's T20 Challenge began on November 4 and will continue till November 9 in Sharjah. Left-arm spinner Velocity, Ekta Bisht took 3 wickets for the team. On her performance, Ekta said, "Things went as per my plans in today's game. I have worked on my fitness amid coronavirus induced lockdown and have also focused on my small mistakes in bowling." "I felt good playing in today's match after a long time," he added.

Women's T20 Challenge: Supernovas' Chamari pins hopes on bowlers for next games

Sharjah (UAE), Nov 05 (ANI): Velocity beat Supernovas by 5 wickets in Match 1 of Women's T20 Challenge at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on November 4. The Women's T20 Challenge began on November 4 and will continue till November 9 in UAE's Sharjah. Three teams- Trailblazers, Velocity and Supernovas are clashing in the T20 Challenge. Addressing the post-match press conference, opening batswoman of Supernovas, Chamari Athapaththu said, "We have good experienced bowling line-up like- Poonam Yadav and Shashikala but Velocity batters played really good cricket today." "Hope our bowlers will do good in next coning games," she added.

40,000 stubble burning incidents reported in 2020: Punjab Pollution Control Board

Ludhiana (Punjab), Nov 05 (ANI): Speaking to ANI in Ludhiana, Environmental Engineer of Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB), GS Gill said that 40,000 incidents (of stubble burning) reported so far this year. He said, "As per data by Punjab Remote Sensing Centre (PRSC), around 40,000 incidents (of stubble burning) reported so far this year. It was 25,000 last year. Incidents reported mainly in Sangrur, Bathinda and Tarn Taran districts." "Around 20 FIRs have been registered and 49 cases are before the court," Gill added.

Women's T20 Challenge: 'Players bonding quite good in team', says Velocity's Ekta

Sharjah (UAE), Nov 05 (ANI): Velocity beat Supernovas by 5 wickets in Match 1 of Women's T20 Challenge at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on November 04. The Women's T20 Challenge began on November 04 and will continue till November 09 in Sharjah. Three teams- Trailblazers, Velocity and Supernovas are clashing in the T20 Challenge. Addressing the post-match press conference, left-arm spinner of Velocity, Ekta Bisht spoke about team strategy that led to team's victory in opening game. "It was a bit difficult to score 50 runs in last 5 overs but our batswomen played very well. We were thinking to bring the match close till the last over." "Bonding of players in our team is quite good," Ekta added.

Arnab Goswami sent to 14-day judicial custody by court

Mumbai, Nov 5 (ANI): Republic TV Editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami and two others Feroz Shaikh and Nitesh Sarda have been sent to 14-day judicial custody by Alibag District Magistrate Court. Goswami was arrested in early morning of November 4 from his residence in connection with a 2018 suicide case. Speaking to ANI, Arnab Goswami's lawyer, Gaurav Parker said, "It is a big victory for us. MCR (magisterial custody remand) is granted on the very first day. Police custody refused and magistrate custody granted." "We have filed our bail application and it has been kept for arguments. It will be decided tomorrow," he added.

'Worked hard in nets, hope to play good cricket': Supernovas' Chamari

Sharjah (UAE), Nov 05 (ANI): Velocity beat Supernovas by 5 wickets in Match 1 of Women's T20 Challenge at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on November 4. The Women's T20 Challenge began on November 4 and will continue till November 9 in UAE's Sharjah. Three teams- Trailblazers, Velocity and Supernovas are clashing in the T20 Challenge. Addressing the post-match press conference, opening batswoman of Supernovas, Chamari Athapaththu spoke about her performance and today's defeat against Velocity. "I worked hard in the nets and I am really happy about my performance. Hopefully, we can play good cricket in next few couple of days."

Anvay Naik's wife welcomes Arnab Goswami's arrest

Mumbai, Nov 04 (ANI): Wife of late Anvay Naik, Akshita Naik on Arnab Goswami's arrest thanked Maharashtra police for bringing in this day. Akshita Naik said, "I really want to thank Maharashtra police that this day has come in my life. I kept a lot of patience. Although my husband and mother-in-law will not come back with this but they are still alive for me." Editor-in-Chief of Republic TV, Arnab Goswami was detained by Mumbai Police on the morning of November 04 for allegedly abetting the suicide of a 53-year-old interior designer Anvay Naik.

'Quad' alliance starts 'Malabar' naval exercise in Bay of Bengal

Off The Coast (Bay of Bengal), Nov 04 (ANI): India along with US, Japan and Australia started the 'Malabar' naval exercise in Bay of Bengal. Navies of all four countries carried out anti-submarine warfare operations and naval maneuver at sea. Indian Navy's Ranvijay, Shivalik, Shakti, Sukanya and submarine Sindhuraj are exercising these operations with USS John S McCain, HMAS Ballarat and JMSDF Ship JS Onami. India, US, Japan and Australia are a part of 'Quad' alliance.

Bihar polls: 'PoK belongs to India,' says Rajnath Singh at Muzaffarpur rally

Muzaffarpur (Bihar), Nov 04 (ANI): Ahead of final round of voting for Bihar's state assembly, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a rally in Bihar's Muzaffarpur. While addressing the rally, Rajnath Singh said that PoK belongs to India and we consider it as a part of us. He called it as 'our parliament's resolution.' Rajnath Singh said, "No power can capture an inch of India's land. And we will neither let anyone capture an inch of our land nor will we capture an inch land of another country. Pakistan should understand one thing clearly that entire PoK belonged to India and today also we consider PoK as part of India. In future also, it will remain with India. This is our parliament's resolution."

Arnab Goswami shows injury marks, says "I've been assaulted"

Raigad (Maharashtra), Nov 04 (ANI): Republic TV Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami showed injury marks on his hand and said that he was assaulted. "Policemen surrounded me, held me by the scruff of my neck, and pushed me. I am here without shoes, I have been assaulted," said Goswami. Goswami was arrested by the Mumbai Police in two-year old suicide case.

Massive explosion in Ahmedabad's chemical factory leaves 9 dead, rescue operation underway

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Nov 04 (ANI): 9 workers died after a massive explosion ripped apart a chemical godown in Ahmedabad. The godown was located in the industrial belt on Pirana- Piplaj road. Injured workers have been admitted in the hospital for treatment. Rescue operation is underway. Heavy machines are being used to clear the debris.

Visibility decreases as dense layer of smog engulfs national capital

New Delhi, Nov 03 (ANI): Dense layer of smog engulfed parts of the national capital. According to Central Pollution Control Board, the air quality index stood in 'poor' category. The visibility decreased in multiple areas of Delhi. Anand Vihar railway track was barely visible as layer of smog enveloped the tracks. Smog reduced the visibility of Akshardham temple. Delhi Chief Minister has taken up multiple steps to curb the air pollution but the condition seems to have deteriorated with passing days.

'Maharashtra CM brought defame to country,' says Assam Health Minister over Arnab's arrest

Guwahati (Assam), Nov 04 (ANI): Editor-in-Chief of Republic TV, Arnab Goswami was detained by Mumbai Police on the morning of November 04. Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reacted over Arnab Goswami's arrest and said that Maharashtra Chief Minister has brought defame to his late father, state and the country. Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "I had heard that Mumbai Police Commissioner was a strong officer but just to arrest Arnab Goswami he had to deploy cops with AK-47 that means he is the most coward officer in entire India. Maharashtra Chief Minister has betrayed the trust of the nation, completely unworthy son of Balasaheb Thackeray. He has brought defame to his late father, Maharashtra and the country."

Gurjar protest: Administration should restore internet services, will not create any trouble, says Bainsla

Bharatpur (Rajasthan), Nov 04 (ANI): Kirori Singh Bainsla during ongoing protest demanding reservation for his community, said that administration should restore internet services, Gurjar Community will not create any trouble. "Administration should re-start internet services, we will not create any trouble. Fulfil our demands and we will move from here," said Bainsla.

In Bihar rallies, social distancing is voted out: Pandemic gets the majority?

Holding elections at a time when the whole world is fighting to get rid of this deadly virus that crucial? Were there no substitutes for holding rallies, which could be a breeding ground for this virus? Watch the video to understand this argument and more.

Does age contribute to Covid-19 susceptibility? Five studies, five findings

From Covid-19 anxiety could be leading to rise in body image issue, cognitive disorders linked to severe Covid-19 risk and Covid-19 rate among dentists is less than 1% - here are the findings of five key studies conducted in different countries across the globe.