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I hope Uddhav Thackeray works for betterment of Maharashtra: Jaya Bachchan

New Delhi, Nov 28 (ANI): Samajwadi Party leader Jaya Bachchan on Wednesday congratulated Shiv Sena chief, Uddhav Thackeray as he is about to take oath as Chief Minister of Maharashtra. She said, "Thackeray family and we share a deep and old relationship. My heartiest congratulations to Uddhav on becoming Chief Minister. I sincerely hope he works towards the betterment of Maharashtra, provides relief to farmers and gives youth employment." Thackeray will be sworn-in as the 18th Chief Minister of Maharashtra in a grand ceremony at Shivaji Park on Thursday evening.

BIC Camera stores at Haneda airport and other prime locations attracts visitors

Tokyo (Japan), Nov 28 (ANI): Haneda International Airport in Tokyo acts as an entry point for many tourists in Japan. On the upper floor of its departure area, Japanese souvenir shops and restaurants draw a lot of attention. Bic Camera's consumer electronics store called "Air Bic Camera", which is located at popular places in Japan, attracts many foreign consumers. Bic Camera store at the airport makes it easy for foreign tourists to find many products at the airport. Travelers can buy travel goods, SIM cards, small electric appliances, watches and more. The original sticker of the Bic Camera is attached to "Made in Japan" product. A Bic Camera store is also located at the arrival area of Haneda Airport. Visitors can buy products like medicines, cosmetics and sweets right after their arrival in Japan. Through the service of "Bic Camera", foreign tourists can receive Japanese hospitality and convenient service from their arrival until leaving.

JCB, BCA target Indonesian market with new credit card

Jakarta (Indonesia), Nov 28 (ANI): Dancers wearing Japanese kimono and Indonesian traditional costumes performed at the launched of JCB-BCA joint venture to launch a credit card. BCA or Bank Central Asia is the leading financial company in Indonesia. It has not only contributed to economic development but has also raised people's living standard in Indonesia. Officers of both companies exchanged costumes for each other at the launching ceremony. Jahja Setiaatmadja, President and Director of BCA and Kimihisa Imada, President of JCB International exchanged dolls for Japan and Indonesia to symbolize JCB0-BCA black credit card. Many guests also wore traditional costumes including the Indonesian people who wore kimonos. Japanese wore Indonesian style costumes. The display shows the fusion and exchange between Japan and Indonesia. Many tourists from Southeast Asia visit Japan. Fusion of shopping tools and collaboration of Japanese and Southeast Asian countries make shopping and travelling mo

Honey cubes will generate money for tribals and farmers: Nitin Gadkari in LS

New Delhi, Nov 28 (ANI): Union Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Minister Nitin Gadkari on November 28 said that the government is planning to increase job opportunities for farmers and tribal people by introduction honey cubes, which will be emerge as a healthier alternative of sugar. He informed in Lok Sabha that Khadi Gramodyog is about to launch honey cubes in two three months span and this scheme will provide jobs to farmers and tribal people and will generate money for them. Gadkari also informed that Government is taking every measure to increase the production of honey and for that the budget of honey has increased ten times.

BSNL, MTNL strategic assets for country, we have decided to revive them: RS Prasad

New Delhi, Nov 28 (ANI): BSNL and MTNL are strategic assets for the country, therefore the Central Government has decided to revive them, said Union Minister for Communications, Ravi Shankar Prasad on Thursday in Rajya Sabha. He said, "BSNL and MTNL are strategic assets for the country, therefore we have decided to revive them. The employee cost of BSNL was 75.06 per cent of revenue, MTNL was 87.15 per cent, Airtel was just 2.95 per cent, Vodafone-Idea 5.59 per cent and Jio 4.27 per cent." "This load had to be revived by proper Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) package and we have given a very attractive VRS package, they are coming," he further added.

Will House stay silent on this?, asks AR Chowdhury in Lok Sabha on Pragya Thakur's Godse remark

New Delhi, Nov 28 (ANI): Congress MP AR Chowdhury on Lok Sabha raised his voice against BJP MP Pragya Thakur's statement on Mahatma Gandhi's killer Nathuram Godse. He said, "Congress was called a terrorist party (by BJP MP Pragya Thakur), the party from which thousands of leaders made sacrifices for freedom of nation. What's happening? Will the House stay silent on this? Mahatma Gandhi's killer was called 'deshbhakt'."

Two from each party will take oath today: Praful Patel ahead of swearing-in ceremony in Maharashtra

Mumbai, Nov 28 (ANI): Shiv Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray will sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Nov 28. Speaking on this, NCP leader Praful Patel said that two from each party (NCP-Congress-Shiv Sena) will take oath today. "State Cabinet Ministers will be announced in the coming days. Total six leaders, two from each party, will take oath today," said Praful Patel.

Onion prices make 'aam aadmi' cry as prices plunge in parts of country

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala)/Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 28 (ANI): Onion prices continue to rise in several parts of the country. To control the prices, the Centre is constantly in touch with the state governments to access the demands and requirements along with the supply. The prices of the onion have reached Rs 80-90/kg. While speaking to ANI, a vendor in Prayagraj said, "Onion used to cost Rs 15-20/kg earlier, now the prices have reached Rs 80-90/kg. We are also getting it at a higher price from the wholesaler, that's why we have to pass on the increased prices."

We will demand censure motion over Pragya Thakur's Godse remark: Shashi Tharoor

New Delhi, Nov 28 (ANI): BJP MP Pragya Thakur called Nathuram Godse, who killed Mahatma Gandhi, a 'deshbhakt'. The statement also triggered the Opposition members in the Parliament. Speaking about Pragya's statement, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said, "They (BJP) gave her ticket and brought her to the Parliament, what will happen by not allowing her in parliamentary party meetings? She should not be allowed to sit in Parliament until she apologizes, we will demand a censure motion."

73,187 toilets were built in Chatra assembly: Amit Shah

Chatra (Jharkhand), Nov 28 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Jharkhand's Chatra, Home Minister Amit Shah said, "The people of this country, the people of Jharkhand elected a Prime Minister, who is a son of a tea-seller. He understood the pain of the mothers and sisters and built 73,187 toilets in Chatra assembly constituency alone."

We've invited all big leaders from Centre including PM Modi: Eknath Shinde

Mumbai, Nov 28 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde said that we've invited all big leaders from the Centre including the Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "We've invited all big leaders from the Centre including the prime minister. Aaditya Thackeray himself went to invite Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi. We've also invited former Maharashtra CM and Raj Thackeray. Everyone should witness the historic day," said Eknath Shinde.

Condemn philosophy which describes Godse as patriot: Rajnath in LS on Pragya Thakur's Godse remark

New Delhi, Nov 28 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on November 28 reacted on BJP MP Pragya Thakur's remark on Mahatma Gandhi's killer Nathuram Godse. He said that the party condemns the statement and Gandhi is an idol for all of us, he was our guiding light and will always remain so.

Tehseen Poonawalla stages protest demanding action against BJP MP Pragya Thakur

New Delhi, Nov 28 (ANI): Political analyst Tehseen Poonawalla staged protest at Delhi's Vijay Chowk on November 28 demanding action against BJP MP Pragya Thakur's comment. He was later detained by police. In Parliament, Pragya Thakur referred to Nathuram Godse as a 'deshbhakt' on November 27.

Watch: Congress MPs stage walkout from LS on Pragya Thakur's Godse remark

New Delhi, Nov 28 (ANI): Congress MPs staged walkout from Lok Sabha after Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh condemned Pragya Thakur's remark on Mahatma Gandhi's killer Nathuram Godse. On November 27, BJP Lok Sabha MP Pragya Thakur called Mahatma Gandhi's assassin Nathuram Godse as a 'deshbhakt.' She called Godse a patriot during a debate in Lok Sabha, it also triggered a protest by Opposition members.

Pragya Thakur will be removed from consultative committee of defence: JP Nadda

New Delhi, Nov 28 (ANI): BJP working president JP Nadda on Wednesday condemned Pragya Thakur's statement referring to Nathuram Godse as 'deshbhakt' in Lok Sabha. He further said she will be removed from the consultative committee of defence. Earlier, in the Lok Sabha, Pragya referred to Mahatma Gandhi's assassin Nathuram Godse as a "deshbhakt" (patriot), triggering a protest by opposition members.

Chandrababu Naidu slams CM Jagan, says he destroyed the concept of Amaravati

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh), Nov 28 (ANI): Former chief minister of Andhra Pradesh and TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu visited the site of the construction work in Amaravati on Nov 28. While speaking to ANI, Chandrababu Naidu slammed Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy and said that he destroyed the concept of Amaravati and now he wanted to destroy the Andhra Pradesh. He said, "I had given vision 2020 to achieve a developed Hyderabad and today it's rated as one of the most livable cities. With that experience I planned Amaravati, but this man (Jagan Mohan Reddy) has destroyed its concept." Meanwhile, few protesters hurled stones and slippers at Chandrababu Naidu's convoy during his tour to Amaravati.

MK Stalin arrives in Mumbai ahead of Uddhav Thackeray's swearing-in ceremony

Mumbai, Nov 28 (ANI): DMK president MK Stalin arrived in Mumbai on November 28. He will attend the swearing-in ceremony of the new government of the state led by Shiv Sena chief and 'Maha Vikas Aghadi' Uddhav Thackeray as the Chief Minister today. The swearing-in ceremony will be held at Shivaji Park.

Jharkhand was formed when BJP came to power, says Amit Shah

Chatra (Jharkhand), Nov 28 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Jharkhand's Chatra, Home Minister Amit Shah said, "Where was Congress when the youth were sacrificing their lives and fighting for formation of Jharkhand state? Jharkhand didn't come into existence as long as there was Congress government. It was formed when BJP came to power." "Atal ji ne Jharkhand ko banaya aur Modi ji-Raghubar Das ji ne isko sanwaarne ka kaam kiya hai," he added.

Uttarakhand's Tehri receives its first snowfall

Tehri (Uttarakhand), Nov 28 (ANI): Uttarakhand's Tehri received its first snowfall on November 28. Normal life got affected following the snowfall. Vehicular movement was partially disrupted. Snow covered the entire landscape. The temperature of Tehri is 11 Degree Celsius.

Owaisi calls Pragya Thakur 'an enemy of Gandhi and supporter of his killers'

New Delhi, Nov 28 (ANI): AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on BJP's Pragya Thakur's statement in Lok Sabha (referring to Nathuram Godse as 'deshbhakt') said that it's not the first time that she has said something like that. "It's not the first time she said something like that. It shows she's an enemy of Gandhi and a supporter of his killers. I have given Privilege Motion to Speaker, let's see what happens," said Owaisi.