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Lt Governor GC Murmu attends programme under 'Back to Village' in JandK

Katra (JandK), Nov 27 (ANI): Lieutenant Governor Girish Chandra Murmu attended a programme under 'Back to Village' scheme on November 27. While addressing the event, he said, "We're assessing how much did the schemes of central government benefit you while Article 370 was in place. I think you were deprived of many of them. Now, you have opportunity to utilise them," said Lt Governor.

Shia Central Waqf Board to build hospital if Sunni Waqf Board refuses to accept land in Ayodhya

Lucknow (UP), Nov 27 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Shia Central Waqf Board chairman, Waseem Rizvi on Wednesday offered a proposal that if the Sunni Waqf Board refuses to accept the 5 acre land in Ayodhya then they will file the petition to allot the land to them. He further said they will build a hospital on it where people from all religions will be treated free of cost. The Supreme Court directed the Central government to form a Trust within three months for the construction of a Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

India, Germany to collaborate on Mumbai metro project: German Official

New Delhi, Nov 27 (ANI): Claudia Warning, Director General of Germany's Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development stated that both the governments are very concerned about climate change. "Today, we concluded the yearly government-to-government negotiations between Germany and India on development cooperation. We've pledged 25 projects to India including Mumbai metro," said Claudia Warning

LS Speaker Birla congratulates ISRO on successful launch of PSLV-C47

New Delhi, Nov 27 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on November 27 in Lok Sabha congratulated ISRO on the successful launch of PSLV-C47. He said, "I congratulate ISRO on the successful launch of PSLV-C47 carrying indigenous Cartosat-3 satellite and over a dozen nano satellites of USA. The advanced Cartosat-3 will augment our high resolution imaging capability."

No normalcy in JandK, Centre should make statement: Congress MP S Kodikunnil

New Delhi, Nov 27 (ANI): Congress leader Suresh Kodikunnil on November 27 raised questions on the situation of Jammu and Kashmir in the Lok Sabha. He asked to the Centre that there are terrorist attacks in many parts of the JandK, where is normalcy in the state? He also alleged that the Centre is misleading the House and also asked the Centre to make a statement.

Ashok Leyland bags order for 1,750 buses from Tamil Nadu State Transport Undertakings

New Delhi, Nov 27 (ANI): Ashok Leyland, the flagship company of Hinduja Group and India's largest commercial vehicle manufacturer, said on Wednesday it has bagged an order from Tamil Nadu State Transport Undertakings (TNSTU) for 1,750 buses. The order comes close on the back of orders received from various state transport undertakings, it said without giving the value of the latest contract. Ashok Leyland's Chief Operating Officer Anuj Kathuria said the company's ability to bring value combined with superior technology and innovation will help maintain its leadership position in the market. Sanjay Saraswat, President of the company's medium and heavy commercial vehicles division, said. "Our order book for state transport undertakings has enhanced significantly. The cost of ownership and the product experience which we can deliver is the best in the industry." Ashok Leyland is currently the fourth largest manufacturer of buses in the world and India's largest bus manufacturer.

P Chidambaram accuses Governor, PM, President for Maha political turmoil

New Delhi, Nov 27 (ANI): Congress Leader P Chidambaram while being taken to jail after hearing in INX money laundering case stated that Governor, Prime Minister and President all were responsible for the Maharashtra political turmoil. Speaking to the media, P Chidambaram said, "Governor, Prime Minister and President were all responsible for that midnight affair (Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar oath). It is sad that the President is involved, deeply sad that he is woken up at 4 am in the morning." 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.

Delhi pollution: Air quality improves to 'moderate' category

New Delhi, Nov 27 (ANI): A layer of smog blankets the national capital on November 27. Air quality of Delhi took major hit due to a combination of stubble burning and firecracker emissions. According to Air Quality Index (AQI), Rajpath and India Gate stood at 130 - in 'moderate' category.

Sensex closes 199 points higher, auto and pharma stocks gain

New Delhi, Nov 27 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices scaled fresh new highs on Wednesday and ended half a per cent higher due to heavy buying in auto, metal and pharma stocks. The bull run continued amid positive underlying sentiment and optimism surrounding the signing of US-China trade deal's first phase. The BSE SandP Sensex closed 199 points higher at 41,021 while the Nifty 50 edged up by 63 points to 12,101. Most sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the green except for Nifty media and realty. Nifty auto ticked up by 1.27 per cent, PSU bank by 1.77 per cent and pharma by 0.83 per cent. But Nifty realty and media closed 0.65 per cent and 0.39 per cent lower respectively. Among stocks, Yes Bank added intraday gain of 8.31 per cent to close at Rs 68.40 per share after the private lender offloaded shares of Reliance Capital for the third consecutive session on Tuesday through an open market transaction. Besides, the bank's board of directors will meet on Friday to cons

No major terrorist activity in country except JandK in 5.5 years: Rajnath Singh in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, Nov 27 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on November 27 reacted on terrorist activities in the country. He said that there was no major terrorist activity in the country except Jammu and Kashmir in 5.5 years. He also reacted on Jammu and Kashmir situation and said, "Security forces and police are working in coordination and taking appropriate action. Terrorist incidents are close to nil in Kashmir after abrogation of Article 370. Normalcy is fast returning to JandK."

India is facing crisis in terms of statistical credibility: Tharoor in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, Nov 27 (ANI): Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on November 27 raised questions on statistical credibility during Question Hour in Lok Sabha. He said that the country is facing a crisis in terms of statistical credibility worldwide. "The fact is that we're facing a crisis in terms of statistical credibility worldwide. The constant revision of numbers by Govt-for example Government's own Chief Economic Advisor questioning revision of GDP growth from 6.7% to 8.2%," he said. "Would the Government agree to have a review by a committee of independent experts to look into the processes being followed and sources used in gathering data in our country? Our economic success depends on credible numbers," Tharoor added.

Lahaul-Spiti, Badrinath receive fresh snowfall

Lahaul-Spiti (Himachal Pradesh)/ Badrinath (Uttarakhand), Nov 27 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul-Spiti received fresh snowfall on November 27. Normal life got affected following the snowfall. Vehicular movement was partially disrupted. Uttarkhand's Badrinath also received heavy snowfall. Snow covered the entire landscape. The all time famous Badrinath Temple was also seen draped in sheet of snow.

Preparations underway ahead of Uddhav Thackeray swearing-in-ceremony in Mumbai

Mumbai, Nov 27 (ANI): Preparations are underway at Shivaji Park, ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of Uddhav Thackeray as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra on November 28. Ajit Pawar after attending meeting of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLAs in Mumbai stated that Uddhav Thackeray will take oath as Chief Minister of Maharashtra on November 28 and he has informed MLAs about the programme. "Chief Minister will take oath tomorrow, I informed our MLAs about that programme and told them that all of us have to be there,"said Ajit Pawar.

Steel industry slowdown: Situation progressing slowly, says Dharmendra Pradhan in RS

New Delhi, Nov 27 (ANI): Union Minister of Steel Dharmendra Pradhan on November 27 reacted on steel industry slowdown in the Rajya Sabha. Accepting the slowdown in the steel industry, he said that the industry became hostage of US-China trade dispute. He also informed the House that the condition of midsized steel mills are improving because of the demand in market. He also highlighted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision against joining the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership also give direct relief to steel industry and asserted that the situation is now progressing slowly.

BJP releases its manifesto for upcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Nov 27 (ANI): Ahead of Jharkhand Assembly elections, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its manifesto on November 27 in Ranchi. Chief Minister Raghubar Das, Union Ministers Ravi Shankar Prasad and Arjun Munda were also present. Jharkhand Assembly elections will be held in five phases in the state.

'If we don't privatise Air India, it will be difficult to function': HS Puri

New Delhi, Nov 27 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Delhi, Union Civil Aviation Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri on Air India said, "If we don't privatise Air India, where will we get the money from to operate it? Right now, Air India is a first class asset and we will get bidders if we sell it. And if we take ideological positions then it will be difficult to run it."

Want to serve people of state: Aaditya Thackeray after taking oath as MLA

Mumbai, Nov 27 (ANI): First session of the new assembly in Maharashtra begun after a long political drama. Shiv Sena MLA Aaditya Thackeray on November 27 said that he want to serve the people of the state. "We are committed to making a new Maharashtra. There are several first time MLAs and we all felt proud, while taking oath. Want to serve the people of the state," said Aaditya Thackeray.

PSLV-C47: ISRO launches 14 satellites, here's a quick recap

India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, PSLV-C47 has launched Cartosat-3 and 13 commercial nanosatellites into Sun Synchronous orbit from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota. This is the first commercial order to put into orbit 13 American nanosatellites for NewSpace India, which was formed only in March 2019. Watch the video to know more... Photo Source: ISRO/PTI

Siddaramaiah slams BJP, says whatever happened in Maharashtra is a slap on their face

Davanagere (Karnataka), Nov 27 (ANI): Former chief minister of Karnataka and senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Wednesday slammed BJP, and said whatever happened in Maharashtra is a 'slap on the face of BJP'. "How could Fadnavis take oath knowing he did not have majority? It was a violation of the Constitution," he further added. His comment came after a day, when Devendra Fadnavis resigned from the post of Chief Minister of Maharashtra.

Onion prices resume upward trend, touch Rs 100/kg mark in vegetable markets

Nagpur (Maharashtra) / Kolkata (West Bengal), Nov 27 (ANI): The onion prices are skyrocketing due to unseasonal rains in producing states. Onions are being sold at Rs 80 per kilogram in Nagpur market. The price touched Rs 100 in Kolkata market. Soaring prices of onions across nation are burning holes in household budgets. One of the buyers said, "Upper level should look to it. It is a staple vegetable in the household."