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Level-3 fire breaks out at mall in Mumbai's Nagpada area

Mumbai, Oct 23 (ANI): Fire broke out at a mall in Nagpada area of Mumbai on October 22. It has been declared as 'level-3' fire. 8 fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse of the flames. No injuries have been reported so far. Further details awaited.

65% voter turnout in Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council polls

Leh (Ladakh), Oct 22 (ANI): LAHDC, Leh Deputy Commissioner Sachin Kumar Vaishya informed about the 6th Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) election 2020 which was held today (Oct 22). He said that the voter turnout was nearly 65 percent. He also informed that out of 294 polling stations, 57 polling stations were handled by women polling staff completely and 38 polling stations had 75 per cent of women polling staff. People who are above 65 years, COVID-19 patients and specially-abled persons were provided special postal ballet facility. EVMs were used for the first time in Leh council polls.

Protests, rallies mark 22 Oct. as 'Black Day', the invasion of Kashmir by Pakistan

Muzaffarabad (PoK)/ Tokyo (Japan)/ Kathmandu (Nepal)/Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Oct 22 (ANI): Protests across illegally occupied PoK and other prominent cities around the world marked 22nd October as Black Day. This day is observed as Black Day by Kashmiris all around the globe as it was on this day in 1947 when Pakistani tribal militias invaded a portion of Kashmir. The then Kashmiri ruler Maharaja Hari Singh signed Instrument of accession with New Delhi, acceding legally to the sovereign land of India. Pakistan however never vacated the place and continues to occupy it illegally even after 73 years.

'Parties should be sensitive about public health': BJP on free vaccine promise in Bihar

Patna (Bihar), Oct 22 (ANI): Ahead of Bihar elections, BJP released its manifesto on October where they 'promised' of giving COVID-19 vaccine free to people of state once available. It brought stir among opposition parties. Bihar BJP In-charge, Bhupender Yadav said, "It is a Bihar Elections manifesto. Centre makes vaccines available at a minimum price, we promised our government in Bihar will make it free of cost. Political parties should be sensitive when it comes to public health. We will fulfil our promise. Every political party goes into the election with a manifesto. Someone talks about employment, someone talks about farm loan waiver, someone talks about pucca houses. Why is the Opposition upset if we are going with a public health issue?" On BJP's vaccine poll promise in its election manifesto, Congress leader Randeep Surjewala said, "In migrant workers crisis, Bihar Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister said they won't let Biharis enter. Prime Minister said vaccine can't pos

2+2 Meet to entail comprehensive discussion on cross-cutting bilateral issues of mutual interests: MEA

New Delhi, Oct 22 (ANI): The 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue is going to be held between United States Secretary of State Pompeo, Secretary of Defence Mark Esper and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on October 27. Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said that the third India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue will entail a comprehensive discussion on cross-cutting bilateral issues of mutual interest. "The third India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue will entail a comprehensive discussion on cross-cutting bilateral issues of mutual interest. Both sides will also exchange views on regional and international issues."

Indian Navy's 1st batch of women pilots ready for maritime missions

Kochi (Kerala), Oct 22 (ANI): The first batch of Indian Navy's women pilots has been operationalised for maritime missions on Dornier aircraft from Southern Naval Command (SNC) in Kochi on October 22. The three women pilots were part of the six pilots of 27th Dornier Operational Flying Training (DOFT) Course.

Bihar elections 2020: JD(U) releases manifesto

Patna (Bihar), Oct 22 (ANI): Janata Dal (United) released their manifesto for Bihar elections 2020 in Patna on October 22. The three-phase Bihar elections will begin on October 28. JD(U) leader Ajay Alok commented on RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav's 'promise of giving jobs' and said, "All I said to people of Bihar is that Tejashwi Yadav's family has this history of extorting land from people in pretext of giving jobs. I appeal to people of Bihar to ask him when he'll give back Mangru Yadav his land, whenever he says anything about jobs."

2 newly recruited terrorists surrender in J-K's Sopore

Sopore (J-K), Oct 22 (ANI): Two newly recruited terrorists, Merajuddin and Abid surrendered before Police and Army at Tujjar area in Sopore on October 22. An Indian Army official said, "Police and Army got information about their whereabouts and we launched the cordon here. We got to know about people who went missing last month. Merajuddin and Abid were stuck here in a house. We called their parents and appealed them to surrender. Good news is they surrendered."

No panic after loss against KXIP: Kagiso Rabada

Abu Dhabi (UAE), Oct 22 (ANI): Delhi Capitals pacer and leading wicket taker so far of this season's Indian Premier League Kagiso Rabada reacted on recent lose against Kings XI Punjab and is it a wakeup call for the tem or not. He said, 'I don't know if would call it a wakeup call, it's just a loss and losses do happen, it's not about panicking and reinvent the way we are. We need to realize what good game and what is bad game." Delhi Capitals retain the top spot in points table.

Zaheer Khan understands me, gives confidence: MI's Rahul Chahar

Abu Dhabi (UAE), Oct 22 (ANI): While addressing a pre-match press conference in Abu Dhabi on October 22, Mumbai Indians spinner Rahul Chahar spoke about his journey in the squad and performance so far in the tournament. Chahar said, "I always talk to Zaheer Khan about my problems and he understands me and keeps on providing me confidence before every match/game. When bowlers like Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah and James Pattinson are there in team then the level of pressure on me is bit lower." "My journey has been good in Mumbai Indians so far," Rahul Chahar added. Mumbai Indians are on 3rd position in the points table.

IPL 2020: 'Ball swings even without applying saliva,' says DC's Rabada

Abu Dhabi (UAE), Oct 22 (ANI): Delhi Capitals pacer and leading wicket taker so far of this season's Indian Premier League Kagiso Rabada feels that applying saliva on the ball is not important for swing. He said, "The ball has been swinging anyway, its T-20 cricket, I think swing pretty much gets negated earlier on, even though you to apply saliva towards the ball. In T-20 cricket the older the ball gets, the happier you are because it makes it softer, not as hard for the batsman to hit it." Delhi Capitals are leading the points table with 7 wins,.

CBI not 'allowed' to probe in Maharashtra Rules, row & the reason explained

The Maharashtra government on Wednesday issued on order withdrawing consent accorded to the members of the Delhi Special Police Establishment to exercise the powers and jurisdiction under an act in the state. According to reports, the move implies that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will not have general consent, accorded by the Maharashtra government by an order on February 22, 1989, to exercise its powers and jurisdiction in the state and will have to get the state governments permission to probe any matter.

Dushyant Chautala requests Punjab CM to not cheat farmers

Panchkula (Haryana), Oct 22 (ANI): Speaking to ANI in Panchkula on October 22, Deputy Chief Minister of Haryana, Dushyant Chautala spoke on Punjab government passing resolutions against Center's Farm Laws. Chautala said, "I request Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh to not cheat farmers. If they have to bring a law, then they should have brought it for crops produced at large level by farmers, which sell lower than Minimum support price (MSP) in market."

'Red Light On, Gaadi Off': Environment Marshals raise awareness to curb air pollution in Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 22 (ANI): Environment Marshals deployed at traffic signals in Delhi to raise awareness to curb air pollution on October 22. Delhi Government launched 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign to mitigate air pollution as it deteriorating day by day. The campaign inspires people to switch off vehicles' engines while halting at traffic signals. Air quality still remained unhealthy in the national capital.

IPL 2020: KKR Coach expresses disappointment over losing match to RCB by 8 wickets

Abu Dhabi (UAE), Oct 22 (ANI): Kolkata Knight Riders faced a humiliating defeat against Royal Challengers Bangalore by 8 wickets in Abu Dhabi on October 21. KKR's Coach Brendon McCullum expressed disappointment, but on a positive note he said that as long as morale of team stays high, the team has great talent to go deep in the tournament. KKR was restricted to abysmal total of 84 by RCB's bowling attack led by pacer Siraj, who clinched 3/8.

PoJK refugees observe Black Day remembering Pak-backed militia's 1947 Kashmir invasion

Jammu (JandK), Oct 22 (ANI): Pakistan Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) refugees observed Black Day on October 22 remembering Pak-backed militia's 1947 invasion of Kashmir. Rajput Sabha supporters also held protest outside UN Field Station in Jammu today. Speaking to ANI, Chairman of SOS International, Rajiv Chuni said, "PoK is ours and Pakistan can't give it to China. India should go to International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Pak for 1947 killings."

Why she never gave special state status to Bihar? Tejashwi asks Sitharaman

Patna (Bihar), Oct 22 (ANI): Speaking to media on October 22, ahead of Bihar elections, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav spoke on Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) manifesto for Bihar polls. Yadav said, "BJP doesn't have a face for Bihar polls. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had to come to release vision document. Since she is here, Sitharaman ji should first tell why she never gave a special package and special state status to Bihar," he added.

Memories of 22 Oct 1947: Wounds are fresh even after 73 years, says JandK Lt Guv

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), Oct 22 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha remembered the painful memories of 22nd October 1947 attack by Pakistan on Kashmir. "Thousands of men, women and children were mercilessly killed. Wounds are still fresh even after 73 years," said Manoj Sinha, while attending the two-day symposium' on 'Memories of 22 October 1947'.

BJP in its manifesto promises to provide free COVID vaccine to people of Bihar: Sitharaman

Patna (Bihar), Oct 22 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on October 22 said that BJP in its manifesto promises to give free COVID vaccination to the people of Bihar. "As soon as COVID-19 vaccine will be available for production at a mass scale, every person in Bihar will get free vaccination. This is the first promise mentioned in our poll manifesto," said Sitharaman at the launch of BJP Manifesto for Bihar Polls.

Issues like unemployment, migration relevant for Bihar polls: Tejashwi Yadav

Patna (Bihar), Oct 22 (ANI): Speaking to media on October 22, ahead of Bihar elections, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav spoke on being asked about Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's poll speeches in Bihar. Yadav said, "It is not important for us who comes from which state with what issues. For Bihar elections, only issues like unemployment, poverty, migration etc. related to the state are relevant." he added.