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Watch: Patients perform 'Garba' with health workers at Mumbai's Nesco COVID-19 Center

Mumbai, Oct 20 (ANI): On the occasion of Navratri festival, patients perform 'Garba' with health workers at the Nesco COVID-19 Center in Mumbai's Goregaon on October 19. Navratri is being celebrated across country from October 17 to 25.

Watch: Morning 'aarti' performed at Jhandewalan Temple on 4th day of Navratri

New Delhi, Oct 20 (ANI): Morning 'aarti' was performed at Delhi's famous Jhandewalan Temple on October 20. It marked the fourth day of Navratri Puja. On the fourth day, devotees worship the fourth form of Goddess Parvati, Mata Kushmanda. Navratri will be celebrated across country from October 17 to 25.

Lamps made of cow dung soon to hit market ahead of festive season

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Oct 20 (ANI): Ahead of festive season, eco-friendly lamps made with cow dung are ready to hit the market. Organic Farmer Producer Association of India is providing employment to rural women by giving them opportunity to make these lamps. Around 100 women are working in this initiative. The daily produce ranges upto more than 1,000 lamps. These lamps are not just eco-friendly but will also promote Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Vocal for Local' initiative.

'Plan was to get two points,' says Steve Smith after 7-wicket triumph over CSK

Abu Dhabi (UAE), Oct 20 (ANI): After seven-wicket triumph over Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Rajasthan Royals skipper Steve Smith said that the main plan was to get the two points. With this win, Steve Smith-led Rajasthan Royals has moved to the fifth position in the Indian Premier League points table with 8 points from 10 matches. Rajasthan Royals chased down a total of 126 with seven wickets in hand and 15 balls to spare. "The main plan was to get the two points. In the last two games, we were in positions where we could have certainly won the games but we couldn't. To get the two points pretty comfortably in the end was nice. We haven't won too many games so tonight's win was a bit pleasing. Happy with the two points," said skipper.

Caught on cam: Unknown people attempt to kidnap married woman in Rajasthan's Dholpur

Dholpur (Rajasthan), Oct 20 (ANI): Few unknown people attempted to kidnap a young married woman in Rajasthan's Dholpur district on October 18. The incident was caught on the CCTV camera. Two men forcibly picked her up and pushed her into the car. People were mere spectators to the incident, unless a person operating an emitter stepped forward and saved her. The woman claimed that these men were sent by her husband whom she had abandoned due to his illegal affairs. She said that he is forcibly trying to take her back.

Guwahati's Durga puja committees reduce celebration budget amid pandemic

Guwahati (Assam), Oct 20 (ANI): Big-budget Durga puja committees in Guwahati decided to lower down the budget this year ahead of COVID-19 pandemic. Bishnupur Sarbajanin Durga Puja Committee has decided not to make a giant pandal this year. The budget of celebration this year has been reduced to Rs. 2 lakh which earlier was Rs. 25 lakh. COVID protocols issued by the government will be followed during the celebration. Around 50 people will be allowed at a time to stand in the ground, which will be regularly monitored and sanitized.

'Cannot rely on luck, have to win every game,' says RR Skipper Steve Smith

Abu Dhabi (UAE), Oct 20 (ANI): Rajasthan Royals Skipper Steve Smith praised Jos Buttler's batting and said that the main aim was to keep him on the strike. Smith said, "The wicket was a bit stoppy, so we were trying to get ourselves in and form a partnership. I know that if I am batting with Jos then he is going to be scoring, he hits the ball hard and he played some good cricket shots tonight. Main aim was to put him on strike. As we were chasing 120 or so, there was no need of taking big risks." With this win, Rajasthan Royals has moved to the fifth position in the Indian Premier League points table with 8 points from 10 matches. On the road to playoffs, skipper said that the team has to win every single game and not rely on luck. "Our equation is pretty simple, we have to play our best and try and win every game. We can't really rely on too much luck. We have to try and win every single game and give ourselves best possible chance to play in the playoffs," added skipper.

CSK's head coach Fleming praises RR's disciplined bowling

Abu Dhabi (UAE), Oct 20 (ANI): After facing seven-wicket defeat in the match against Rajasthan Royals, qualifying for playoffs has become difficult for the Chennai Super Kings. Batting first, CSK posted a total of 125/5 in the allotted twenty overs. Ravindra Jadeja scored the maximum for CSK as he played an unbeaten knock of 35 runs. Chennai Super Kings Head coach, Stephen Fleming said that both factors including the conditions and disciplined bowling performance by opposition played a role in the defeat. Fleming said, "It was a little bit slow in the start but we got good bowl. It was just a difficult inning to get underway with. We hang in there but obviously not enough. We lost wickets, so we tried to stay positive and create pressure on the run rate but we just lost wickets throughout. We struggled to get any momentum and put them under enough pressure. They bowled well and we couldn't get them away."

Apple Music launches TV channel for music videos

New Delhi, Oct 20 (ANI): Tech giant Apple has recently launched the channel Apple Music TV which is exclusively for music videos. According to The Verge, Apple Music TV is a free, curated, 24-hour live stream of popular music videos where American users can watch videos in the browse tabs of the Apple Music app and on the Apple TV app. The new channel can be seen as a direct shot at YouTube's dominance of the music video space.

'Lesser chance that we get through,' says Fleming after defeat against RR

Abu Dhabi (UAE), Oct 20 (ANI): Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming said that there is lesser chance for CSK to qualify for the playoffs. CSK is now languishing at the bottom of the Indian Premier League (IPL) points table with just six points. "The mood in the camp is pretty down. We have come close in couple of games but today we were outplayed. So we need hope and confidence moving forward and we knew it was a crucial game today. To stay real in the competition, there is lesser chance that we get through; we are relying on other results. We have to look at our next 4 encounters and make sure that we get back in the competition," said Fleming.

Schools reopen, Mumbai Metro resumes operations: Unlock 5.0 key updates

Schools in Punjab and Uttar Pradesh reopened on Monday, months after they were closed in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. UP government granted permission to open institutes outside containment zones as per the Ministry of Home Affairs guidelines. Following strict Covid-19 protocols, the schools reopened for Class 9 to 12 in parts of Ghaziabad, Moradabad, Lucknow, and Noida. Mumbai Metro too resumed its operations on Monday. The Metro, which suspended its services in March, reopened with caution putting into place a series of measures such as thermal scanners and sanitisers among others to enable commuters to adhere to social distancing protocols.

JKCA scam case: Not worried, says Farooq Abdullah on ED interrogation

Srinagar, Oct 19 (ANI): Enforcement Directorate on October 19 questioned former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah in connection with the alleged misappropriation of Rs 43 crore when he was the chairman of JandK Cricket Association. He said, "This questioning has been going on for many years, it is nothing new. I am not going to say anything. The Court will decide what is to be done. I am not worried."

Resolve for restoring Article 370 will never change even if I've to be hanged: Farooq Abdullah

Srinagar, Oct 19 (ANI): Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and JandK National Conference president Farooq Abdullah said that his fight is for restoration of Article 370 and his resolve will never change even if he is to be hanged. "We have a long way to go, a long political battle that will continue whether Farooq Abdullah is alive or dead, on the stage or not on the stage. Our fight is for restoration of Article 370 and our resolve will never change even if I've to be hanged."

Odd-even will be last resort to control air pollution: Delhi Environment Minister

New Delhi, Oct 19 (ANI): Air Quality Index (AQI) of national capital remained in poor category on October 19. Addressing a press conference on October 19, Delhi Environment Minister, Gopal Rai spoke on being asked about government's plans for Odd/Even scheme. Rai said, "We have implemented the odd-even scheme many times in Delhi. It would be our last resort and we will think about its implementation if rest of the methods to curb the air pollution fails."

Air pollution can be controlled in less than 4 years through joint efforts of all parties: Kejriwal

New Delhi, Oct 18 (ANI): Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal on October 19 said that if all concerned governments and parties come together, then air pollution in Delhi can be controlled in less than four years time. He said, "I heard Union Environment Minister, Prakash Javadekar's statement over pollution and I 100%, agree with him but don't agree with the time period of 4 years he gave to control it. I feel all governments should come together and launch a joint war against air pollution. If all governments and all parties come together leaving politics aside we can control pollution in less than 4 years time. I would like to request Union Environment Minister to hold meetings with Chief Ministers of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Punjab every month." Every year the air quality of northern India gets deteriorated in winters.

Don't know the context: Digvijaya on Kamal Nath's 'item' remark for BJP's Imarti Devi

Bhopal (MP), Oct 19 (ANI): Congress veteran leader and former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Digvijaya Singh reacted on Kamal Nath calling BJP leader Imarti Devi an "Item". Singh said he was unaware about the context in which Nath used the word. "I don't know in what context Kamal Nath Ji's said the word. I also don't know the requirement behind the 'natak' 'nautanki' BJP is doing today.... No one from Madhya Pradesh's BJP said anything on Hathras incident." Recently, Nath called Imarti Devi 'Item' during an election rally. Imarti Devi is a scheduled caste candidate of BJP.

Unlikely that Gandhi family will take action against Kamal Nath: Smriti Irani

New Delhi, Oct 19 (ANI): Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smriti Irani criticised former chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, Kamal Nath, for calling BJP's Imarti Devi as "item". Irani said, "I can't find any justification that Kamal Nath ji (former MP CM) can give for using such derogatory word against a woman political leader (referring to BJP's Imarti Devi as "item"). I can't understand why Gandhi family chooses to be absolutely silent. She further said, "I don't think Gandhi family will take action against Kamal Nath for making such a derogatory statement against a lady. Be it Kamal Nath or Digvijaya Singh, these are the people who keep fire burning in Gandhi family's kitchen." On October 18, former CM of MP and Congress leader Kamal Nath had used word 'item' for BJP leader Imarti Devi in a public rally in Gwalior.

40% COVID cases can increase during winters on daily basis in India: Cardiologist

New Delhi, Oct 19 (ANI): Air Quality Index (AQI) of national capital remained in poor condition on October 19 amid fear of coronavirus pandemic. Speaking to ANI, the Senior Director of Interventional Cardiology in Max Super Speciality Hospital (Patparganj) and Max Multi Speciality Centre in Noida, Dr Manoj Kumar said, "It has been hypothecated that in winter there is possibility that per day cases even can cross 2 lakh as per the study from MIT." "40% cases can increase on per day basis in India during winter season due to many factors," he added.

Shivraj looking for excuses, I didn't insult anyone: Kamal Nath to MP CM over his 'shameless' remark

Khandwa/ Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Oct 19 (ANI): Former chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, Kamal Nath on October 19 clarified his remarks wherein he referred BJP leader Imarti Devi as 'item' and said it wasn't to insult anyone, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is just looking for excuses. He said, "I said something, it wasn't to insult anyone... I just didn't remember the (person's) name...this list (in his hand) says item no.1, item no.2, is this an insult? Shivraj is looking for excuses, Kamal Nath doesn't insult anyone, he'll only expose you with truth." Earlier, while addressing a gathering, CM Shivraj had said that Kamal Nath has crossed limits of shamelessness. "I expected a clarification, but the statement is being shamelessly justified. You can abuse me, call me names, but such a comment about a woman is against every daughter and mother. Women have been disrespected during Navratri. He (Kamal Nath) crossed limits of shamelessness," Shivraj said.

COVID-19: Around 70% beds still available at Delhi hospitals, says Satyendar Jain

New Delhi, Oct 19 (ANI): Health Minister of Delhi, Satyendar Jain on October 19 informed that 5034 beds occupied at hospitals in Delhi, around 70% still available in wake of COVID-19. He said, "5034 beds occupied at hospitals in Delhi, around 70% still available. Situation is slightly better than what it was around 1 month back. Still, I request all to wear mask and maintain social distancing, so that COVID-19 doesn't spread again during festive season."