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Himachal Pradesh turns white after fresh snowfall

Lahaul Spiti/ Billing village (Himachal Pradesh), Oct 31 (ANI): Various parts of Himachal Pradesh received fresh snowfall on October 31. Muling village in Lahaul Spiti was covered in white sheet. Meanwhile, Billing village near Keylong witnessed a dip in temperature following snowfall.

'Padhai, Kamayi, Sichai, Dawai' are real issues of Bihar: Tejashwi Yadav

Patna (Bihar), Oct 31 (ANI): On October 31, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav said that 'Padhai, Kamayi, Sichai, Dawai' are the real issues of Bihar. Tejashwi Yadav said, "'Padhai, Kamayi, Sichai, Dawai' are the real issues of Bihar on which CM Nitish Kumar never speaks. We are thinking of making present and future better but Chief Minister Nitish Kumar wants to keep referring to the past. BJP president JP Nadda should tell us why he didn't give special status to Bihar and why he never took a review of Bihar floods. We are ready for an open debate with Nadda Ji also."

Watch: Partially damaged Durgapur barrage release huge quantity of water in WB

Durgapur (West Bengal), Oct 31 (ANI): A portion of locked gate no. 31 of Durgapur barrage partially damaged in West Bengal, which resulted in continuous release of huge quantity of water from the barrage. According to reports, it might become reason of flood-like situation in the area.

Be aware of 'Gappu, Pappu and Lappu': MoS Choubey hits at Congress, RJD

Patna (Bihar), Oct 31 (ANI): Minister of State (MoS) for Health and Family Welfare, Ashwini Kumar Choubey hit at Congress and RJD and asked to be aware of 'Gappu, Pappu and Lappu'. He said, "One who couldn't even pass 10th standard is commenting on Nitish Kumar who had been an engineer. These Congress and RJD people wrote the story of corruption. So, be aware of these Gappu, Pappu and Lappu."

India's first-ever seaplane service launched from Ahmedabad to Kevadia

Kevadia, Gujarat (ANI) October 31: India's first-ever seaplane services have been launched from Ahmedabad's Sabarmati riverfront to Statue of Unity in Kevadia on the 145th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. It aims to revolutionise the country's regional connectivity scheme. Water aerodromes at both these locations are being developed with aviation expertise of Airports Authority of India in cooperation with Gujarat Government. The project is funded by the Ministry of Civil Aviation under its RCS-UDAN scheme. There are plans to develop 12 such sea plane routes in the country with an aim to boost tourism and generate employment.

'Nation is establishing new dimensions of unity,' says PM Modi

Kevadia (Gujarat), Oct 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his address in Gujarat's Kevadia said nation is establishing new dimensions of unity. "Today, Kashmir has moved on a new path of development...Whether it is restoration of peace in the Northeast, or the steps being taken for development there, today the country is establishing new dimensions of unity," said PM in Gujarat on birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

PM Modi hails corona warriors on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's birth anniversary

Kevadia (Gujarat), Oct 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised country's fight against COVID-19 during his address at Gujarat's Kevadia on October 31. "130 crore Indians together honoured the COVID-19 warriors in their fight against this pandemic. The way the country has proved its collective potential during this time is unprecedented," said PM Modi. PM Modi is on a two-day visit to Gujarat, to celebrate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

Seaplane service to boost tourism in Kevadia: PM Modi

Kevadia (Gujarat), Oct 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a gathering at 'Statue of Unity' in Gujarat's Kevadia. He hailed the seaplane service from Sabarmati riverfront to Kevadia that will start from today. He said, "Today, a seaplane service from Sabarmati riverfront to Kevadia will be started. This will help boost tourism in this area." PM Modi is on a two-day visit to Gujarat, to celebrate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

Arogya Van, Nutri Train and Jungle Safari Park: PM Modi's Gujarat tour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day Gujarat trip during which he is scheduled to launch a host of projects, including a seaplane service between Kevadiya and Ahmedabad, and visit the Statue of Unity. Modi inaugurated 'Arogya Van', a garden housing medicinal plants and herbs, near the Statue of Unity in Kevadiya village of Gujarats Narmada district. The PM would then reach Kevadiya in Narmada district to inaugurate various tourism projects near the Statue of Unity, a monument dedicated to Sardar Patel. On Saturday, he would inaugurate a seaplane service connecting Kevadiya with Ahmedabad.

Dharavi awaits 'Achhe Din': Makeover delayed, yet again!

In a significant development, the Maharashtra cabinet, presided over by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, on Thursday decided to scrap the tendering process for the ambitious redevelopment of Dharavi -- the slum area situated in heart of Mumbai and Asia's largest -- and invite fresh bids. With this, the earlier process of inviting global tenders in October 2018 for the multi-thousand crore project stands cancelled, as per a decision of a Committee of Secretaries, and the subsequent opinion of the state Advocate General. Since 1972, several projects have been undertaken to transform Dharavi - spread across 2.25 square km and housing nearly 1 million people and thousands of business units. But there is yet no end to the sufferings of the residents with the delay of the renovation project now.

How 'normal' is 'Jannat' Kashmir? Watch the video to decide for yourself

Water sports, cultural activities, exhibitions and businesses reopening - are these signs of normalcy in Kashmir? Well, we can say that the 'heaven of the world' is taking baby steps towards business as usual, after a difficult phase that witnessed protests over scrapping of Article 370 and shutdowns due to coronavirus pandemic. Watch this video and decide yourself whether these are signs of normal days ahead.

'Even if we have to vote for BJP...' Mayawati's big announcement on SP

Amid speculation that some of her party MLAs could switch sides in Uttar Pradesh, BSP leader Mayawati on Thursday said to ensure defeat of Samajwadi Party candidates in future elections, including those of MLC and Rajya Sabha, her party will vote for BJP or any other party's candidate. The former UP chief minister said her party will leave no stone unturned to defeat SP candidates even if it means voting for candidates of BJP or any other party. >

'India will attack, Bajwa was shaking': Pak MP recounts Abhinandan Varthaman release

Pakistan Army Chief Qamar Javed Bajwa's "legs were shaking" while Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi told the meeting of parliamentary leaders that India was about to attack their country, said a Pakistani lawmaker as he recounted the events of February 2019 meeting during which Imran Khan government decided to release Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan Varthaman.

'Traitor' to 'item' jibe: Scindia, Kamal Nath locked in battle of prestige

BJP leader Jyotiraditya Scindia has accused former chief ministers Kamal Nath and Digvijaya Singh of being the "biggest traitors" in Madhya Pradesh. He said they betrayed voters' trust by running a "corrupt" government and he had to leave the Congress after people's issues raised by him were not addressed despite approaching "every port of call". He also expressed confidence that the BJP will "win a majority", if not all, of the 28 assembly seats where bypolls will be held on November 3. Talking about Kamal Nath's 'item' jibe at BJP candidate Imarti Devi, the 49-year-old leader said public figures must adhere to certain values and morals and set an example.

FM outlines Modi govt's top priorities: Sitharaman's interview highlights

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said there were visible signs of revival in the economy but the GDP growth may be in the negative zone or near zero in the current fiscal. She said the economy saw a contraction in the April-June quarter, but demand has picked up in the festival season. Speaking at the India Energy Forum of CERAWeek, she said infrastructure, fintech and all employment generating and asset creating industries would be priority sectors for the government.

India's first-ever seaplane service: Ticket price, route & other details

A seaplane from Maldives arrived in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad on October 26. The seaplane will connect Sabarmati riverfront in Ahmedabad to Statue of Unity in Kevadia, Narmada district. On 31 October, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the service to mark the 146th birth anniversary of Sardar Patel.

Watch: Growing India-US relations has a message for China and PLA

In a provocative message to Beijing, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that Washington will provide any support to India as "deterrence" against China. Pompeo's statement to a TV channel is likely to ruffle the feathers in Beijing whose troops have been locked in a stand-off with the Indian Army along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh.

2 terrorists killed in encounter in JandK's Budgam

Budgam (JandK), Oct 28 (ANI): Two unidentified terrorists were killed during an ongoing encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district. The encounter broke out at Aribagh Mouchwa area of Budgam on October 27. Police and security forces are on the job. More details are awaited in this regard.

Bihar polls: Tejashwi Yadav urges people to 'vote for change'

Patna (Bihar), Oct 28 (ANI): As voting of first phase commenced on 71 seats in Bihar, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav urged people to excise their voting rights keeping in mind the issues that the state is facing. He further said that people should vote for a change. Tejashwi Yadav said, "It is a festival of democracy. I just want to urge people of Bihar to excise their voting right in order to see a change. For 15 years, this government has kept the youth unemployed, turned away from daily wage workers, poverty did not end, famine did not end and instead both health and education got adversely affected. Therefore, people who are excising vote should vote on issues. And today, unemployment is the biggest issue in Bihar. And please vote to see a change."

'Election is biggest festival of democracy,' says Giriraj Singh

Lakhisarai (Bihar), Oct 28 (ANI): Union Minister and Member of Parliament Giriraj Singh visited a temple in Lakhisarai's Barahiya to seek blessings ahead of Bihar's first phase of voting. Giriraj Singh called election as the biggest festival of democracy. Total of 1,066 candidates are in fray for 71 seats in Bihar. Amid pandemic, it is first of its kind voting. Giriraj Singh said, "Election is the biggest festival of democracy. Everyone has the right to vote. I appeal to everyone to exercise their right to vote."