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'Bal Thackeray and Indira Gandhi had good relations': Balasaheb Thorat on Shiv Sena-Congress alliance

Mumbai, Nov 28 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Maharashtra Congress president Balasaheb Thorat said, "I don't know how many ministers will take oath today but chief minister and a few ministers from the three parties (Congress-NCP-Shiv Sena) will take oath at the ceremony. Balasaheb (Bal Thackeray) and Indira ji had good relations. He had supported Indira ji. Whenever it was needed, they stood by each other."

Bust of Uddhav Thackeray's mother decorated with flowers outside Shivaji Park

Mumbai, Nov 28 (ANI): Ahead of Uddhav Thackeray's swearing-in ceremony, bust of his mother Meena Thackeray was decorated with flowers. Uddhav Thackeray will take oath as Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Nov 28. The swearing-in ceremony will be held at Shivaji Park.

The City of Nawabs wake up to smoggy morning

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 28 (ANI): A thick layer of smog covered Lucknow on Nov 28. People were seen wearing pollution masks in smoggy weather. Air quality index (AQI) data, as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), was PM 2.5 at 340 (

From December 1, FASTag to be mandatory: Here's all you need to know about it

Come December 1, get ready to fish out double the toll tax if FASTag is missing from your vehicle. To prevent congestion at toll plazas, the government has made it mandatory to declare all lanes at toll fee plaza on national highways as 'FASTag lanes'. So what are FASTags, how to buy them and are they beneficial? Watch Video to get all the answers

Ahead of Uddhav Thackeray's oath ceremony, hoardings and party flags seen in Maharashtra

Mumbai, Nov 28 (ANI): Hoardings welcoming the new government were seen in Maharashtra on November 28. The party flags of Shiv Sena and Congress were also seen on the stretch from Dadar TT to Shivaji Park. The new state government will be led by Shiv Sena chief and 'Maha Vikas Aghadi' Uddhav Thackeray. Uddhav Thackeray will be the 18th Chief Minister of Maharashtra.

Uddhav Thackeray to take oath as Maha CM, preparations underway

Mumbai, Nov 28 (ANI): Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray will take oath as Chief Minister of Maharashtra in Mumbai on Nov 28. The preparations are underway for his swearing-in ceremony. The swearing-in ceremony will be held at Shivaji Park.

Rain lashes in parts of Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 28 (ANI): Rain lashed in parts of national capital on Nov 28. The downpour dropped down the temperature. Rainfall increased cold in Delhi as well. The temperature of Delhi is 17 Digree Celsius as of today.

Relief for Delhiites! Air quality dips to 'moderate' category

New Delhi, Nov 28 (ANI): The air quality of national capital improved on Nov 28. A clear sky was observed on Thursday morning. The major pollutant PM 2.5 was at 149, 'moderate' category at ITO and was at 184 'moderate' category in the area around Anand Vihar. While, according to AQI, major pollutant PM 2.5 was at 114 in 'moderate' category at Lodhi Road. To curb air pollution, Delhi government had earlier implemented odd-even scheme from Nov 04-15.

Hackers steal USD 49 million in cryptocurrency from Upbit

New Delhi, Nov 28 (ANI): South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit has confirmed hackers stole about USD 49 million worth of cryptocurrency. Upbit CEO Lee Seok-woo revealed in an official blog post that 342,000 ETH (approximately 58 billion South Korean won) were transferred from the Upbit Ethereum Hot Wallet to an unknown wallet. The company will cover the loss of its customers with its own assets. Upbit estimates it to take at least two weeks for the deposit and withdrawal to resume.

Bal Thackeray, Indira Gandhi seen together on poster near Sena Bhavan in Mumbai

Mumbai, Nov 28 (ANI): Poster featuring former prime minister Indira Gandhi with Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray was displayed near Shiv Sena Bhavan in Mumbai. Poster stated, "Balasheb Thackeray's dream fulfilled, Chief Minister from Shiv Sena." Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray will take oath as next Maharashtra Chief Minister on November 28 (Thursday). This will be the first time a Shiv Sena leader will take oath as Chief Minister of Maharashtra.

BJP should clarify if they are with Gandhi or Godse: Bhupesh Baghel

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Nov 28 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel reacted to BJP's Pragya Thakur referring to Nathuram Godse as 'deshbhakt' in Lok Sabha on November 27. He said, "Pragya Thakur always speaks in favour of Godse. BJP should clarify either they are with Gandhi or Godse."

4 dead in bus accident on Agra-Lucknow Expressway in UP's Kannauj

Kannauj (UP), Nov 28 (ANI): At least four people were killed and several others got injured after the bus they were traveling in, met with an accident on Agra-Lucknow Expressway in Uttar Pradesh's Kannauj. Later, injured persons were taken to nearby hospital. The incident took place on November 27 midnight.

Board games sharpen memory, study finds

New Delhi, Nov 28 (ANI): Playing board games is not only a great way to pass time but has been found to make an individual's memory sharper. Even more, regular players have been found to score better in memory, thinking related tests. People who play games -- such as cards and board games -- are more likely to stay mentally sharp in later life, a study published in the journal. Those who regularly played non-digital games scored better on memory and thinking tests in their 70s, the research stated along with revealing that a behaviour change in later life could still make a difference.

I meant the RSS: Advocate Rajeev Dhavan on his 'Hindus disturb peace' remark

New Delhi, Nov 28 (ANI): After creating uproar with his statement that "it is Hindus, not Muslims who disturb peace", advocate Rajeev Dhavan, who represented the Sunni Waqf Board in Ayodhya case, defended his remark saying when he spoke of Hindus, he meant the RSS. Dhavan added, "When I speak of Hindus, I am not speaking of Hindus generally. When the word Hindu is used in its context it means 'sangh parivar', in relation to Babri Masjid. In court, I told people who destroyed Babri Masjid that they were Hindu Taliban. I'm speaking of those sections of 'sangh parivar' who are dedicated to violence and lynching."

10 scholars stranded in Lahaul-Spiti due to heavy snowfall

Lahaul-Spiti (Himachal Pradesh), Nov 28 (ANI): A group of 12 people, which included 10 scholars, have been stuck in Sissu area of Lahaul-Spiti in Himachal Pradesh. The scholars had gone to Lahaul-Spiti district to study a World Bank-funded government project. These people have been deputed by the state government to study a horticulture development project from November 23-27, but due to heavy snowfall the officials have been stuck. One of the scholars, Kiran, on phone said that they had entered Lahaul-Spiti from Manali through under construction Rohtang tunnel and were supposed to come back today; however, they have been stuck here due to heavy snow and authorities are not allowing them through tunnel access.

Cows start getting jute coats in Ayodhya

Ayodhya (UP), Nov 28 (ANI): Winter is almost here, and cows are getting special jute coats in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya. The shelters also have bonfire to save cows from extreme cold. The Ayodhya Municipal Corporation has decided to buy jute coats for the cows staying in different shelters of the holy city. In Hinduism, cows are believed to be sacred, or deeply respected. They are held in high esteem and Hindus worship the sacred animal.

'Namami Gange' pavilion in Sonepur Mela educating masses on river cleanliness

Sonepur (Bihar), Nov. 27 (ANI): National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has put up a stall in the ongoing 'Sonepur Mela' to make people aware of the cleanliness of River Ganga. Multiple standees and banners aim to directly influence the locals and visitors living along the bank of the river who are largely responsible for the health of the river. The campaign has received considerable public support. Ganga is revered across the country as a symbol of spiritual purity. The river water of Ganga is indispensable to rituals and prayers of people in India. However, there are many practices which are not associated with the belief and spirituality and are polluting the river. Soap lather, plastic disposal, and sewage dumping are few among the many reasons responsible for river pollution. Government has been working to put a plug on such practices. The coordinated multi-dimensional steps have also reaped dividends. 'Sonepur Mela', the annual and the largest cattle fair held on the confluence

Kullu receives fresh snowfall

Kullu (HP), Nov 27 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh's Kullu received fresh snowfall on November 27. The town is covered with snow due to a drop in the temperature. The roofs of the houses, roads and trees are all covered in a blanket of dress, white snow. The India Meteorological Department also issued yellow weather warning for heavy rain and snowfall in eight districts --Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Solan, Kinnaur, and Lahaul-Spiti.

It's habit of Opposition to demand discussion, walk out on reply: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, Nov 27 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that it is the habit of Congress party to demand a discussion and then walk out during the reply of government. "It is the habit of Opposition since 2014 to demand a discussion and then walk out when it's govt's turn to reply. When I stand to give answers, they keep on making comments. If I continue, then they walk out. This is not good for democracy," said Sitharaman.

Ajit Pawar's supporters display hoarding claiming him as future Maha CM

Baramati (Maharashtra), Nov 27 (ANI): Poster of Ajit Pawar has been put up in Maharashtra's Baramati by Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) workers on Nov 27. Poster stated, "let us decide now what you should or should not do. Whole Maharashtra is looking towards you as a future Chief Minister". Devendra Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar resigned from their posts merely three days after they took oath in controversial turn of events. Later after the move, Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress met the Governor and staked claimed to form the government in Maharashtra. Following the incident, the Governor announced that Uddhav Thackeray will take oath on Nov 28 as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra.