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Taking every measure to counter IED threats: CRPF IG

Srinagar, Nov 26 (ANI): CRPF Inspector General Ravideep Singh Sahi on November 26 reacted on improvised explosive device (IED) blast threat in Jammu and Kashmir. He said that the security forces are aware of it and they are taking every measure to counter the IED threats. "We are aware of these threat and we have taken all the counter measures which are required to counter these threat," said Shahi. Earlier in the day, two people were injured in a grenade blast near Kashmir University gate in Srinagar on Tuesday afternoon. Investigation is underway.

Maharashtra tussle: LoP including Sonia Gandhi, Manmohan Singh hold protest in Parliament

New Delhi, Nov 26 (ANI): Leaders of Opposition parties held a protest infront of the Ambedkar Statue in Parliament on November 26. Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi, former prime minister Manmohan Singh and Shiv Sena leader Arvind Sawant were present during the protest. They opposed the government formation in Maharashtra by BJP. Meanwhile, Sonia Gandhi read a copy of Indian Constitution infront of the Ambedkar Statue on the Constitution Day.

President Kovind greets nation on 70th anniversary of Constitution Day

New Delhi, Nov 26 (ANI): While addressing in the Parliament on November 26, President Ram Nath Kovind conveyed his warm greeting on the occasion of 70th anniversary of the adoption of the 'Constitution of India'. He wished all citizens of India and abroad on that occasion. He said, "I convey my warm greetings on the occasion of 70th anniversary of the adoption of the 'Constitution of India', to all of you, and to all our fellow citizens in India and abroad."

All BJP MLAs will meet tonight at Garware Club in Mumbai: Raosaheb Danve

Mumbai, Nov 26 (ANI): BJP leader Raosaheb Danve on Tuesday welcomed Supreme Court order on Maharashtra politics. He said, "Tonight at 9 pm, all BJP MLAs will meet at Garware Club in Mumbai." The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered that a floor test will be held in the Maharashtra Assembly before 5 pm on November 27. The top court also ordered for the floor test to be telecast live.

Maharashtra floor test to be telecast live, no secret ballot: Lawyer Kamat

Mumbai, Nov 26 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered that a floor test will be held in the Maharashtra Assembly before 5 pm on November 27. Senior Advocate Devadutt Kamat for Congress-NCP-Shiv Sena said, "SC has directed Floor Test tomorrow at 5pm, to be conducted by Pro-tem Speaker. During Floor Test, there will be no secret ballot and proceedings will be telecast live."

Manmohan Singh hopes NCP-Shiv Sena-Congress to form govt in Maharashtra

New Delhi, Nov 26 (ANI): On being asked if NCP-Shiv Sena-Congress will be able to form a government in Maharashtra, former prime minster Dr. Manmohan Singh said, "I hope they will. We all respect the Supreme Court, we should respect its judgement." On Opposition boycotting joint session of Parliament on Constitution Day, he said, "It is not a disservice to the Constitution. It's reminder to everyone that the constitutional norms are being violated by the present establishment."

Constitution of India highlights both rights and duties of citizens: PM Modi

New Delhi, Nov 26 (ANI): While addressing in the Parliament on November 26, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Today, November 26 marks the historic day. 70 years ago, we made our Constitution. First of all, I pay tribute to all those who lost their lives in the 26/11 terror attack in Mumbai. The Constitution of India highlights both rights and duties of citizens. This is a special aspect of our Constitution."

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Maharashtra tussle: BJP has killed country's slogan 'Satyamev Jayate,' says Sanjay Raut

Mumbai, Nov 26 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Mumbai, Shiv Sena Leader Sanjay Raut on Tuesday said that the country's slogan is 'Satyamev Jayate' but BJP has killed that slogan in Maharashtra. He further said, "We want to show the people of the country, people of the Maharashtra that BJP has killed the constitution of the country."

Two terrorists killed in fire exchange in J-K's Pulwama

Pulwama (J-K), Nov 26 (ANI): Two terrorists were killed in an exchange of fire with security forces at Tachwara village in Pulwama. The encounter happened on Nov 25. One terrorist was killed on Nov 25, while the other was killed on Nov 26. The terrorists have been identified as Irfan Ahmed and Irfan Sheikh, police said. Irfan Ahmed was a listed and a wanted Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist. Earlier today, police arrested a terrorist in Baramulla district and recovered a hand grenade from his possession.

Today's verdict of SC is milestone in Indian democracy: Nawab Malik

Mumbai, Nov 26 (ANI): Supreme Court ordered Floor Test in the Maharashtra assembly, which would be held on November 27 before 5 pm. Speaking on it, NCP leader Nawab Malik said, "Today's verdict of the SC is a milestone in Indian democracy. Before 5 pm tomorrow, it will be clear that BJP's game is over. In a few days, there will a government of Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress in Maharashtra."

Congress, NCP and Shiv Sena satisfied with SC order: Prithviraj Chavan

Mumbai, Nov 26 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered that a floor test will be held in the Maharashtra Assembly before 5 pm on November 27. Speaking in the matter after the top Court verdict, former chief minister Prithviraj Chavan welcomed Supreme Court decision. He further said, "Tomorrow, at 11 am, members to take oath and at 5pm Pro-tem Speaker to hold Floor Test in Maharashtra Assembly. All 3 parties (Congress-NCP-Shiv Sena) are satisfied with the Supreme Court order. Devendra Fadnavis should resign today." The top court also ordered for the floor test to be telecast live.

Migratory birds flock to bird sanctuary of Kanpur Zoo

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 26 (ANI): Several migratory Siberian birds were spotted in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur. Siberian birds have reached at zoo of Kanpur bird sanctuary with the onset of winter. These birds flock in during the winter season particularly. They make the place as their home and settle here until the winter season ends. They have become an attraction for many visitors in bird sanctuary. These birds from Siberia and Central Asia use wetlands as their transitory camps, which play a vital role in sustaining a large population of the breeding birds.

We'll be operating with obsolete equipment, if we don't improve procurement cycles: Gen Bipin Rawat

New Delhi, Nov 26 (ANI): While addressing at the DEFCOM in Delhi on November 26, the Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat said, "Technology is fast changing, if we don't improve procurement cycles, we will always be operating with obsolete equipment." "Instead of having procurement procedures in concentric circles, we need to go into cyclical form so that simultaneous procurement processes can happen," Indian Army Chief added.

RTC workers detained by police in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Nov 26 (ANI): Road Transport Corporation workers, who were ready to join back services, were detained by police on Nov 26. Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) employees were on strike since October 05, demanding the merger of the TSRTC with the state government. Road Transport Corporation-Joint Action Committee (RTC-JAC) had issued an order on Nov 25 to call off the strike and had asked employees to join back services.

Maha tussle: Legislature Secretariat has received letter but decision will be taken by Speaker, says Rajendra Bhagwat

Mumbai, Nov 26 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Maharashtra Legislature Secretary Rajendra Bhagwat said that Legislature Secretariat has received a letter claiming that Jayant Patil is the Legislative Party Leader for NCP but the decision has not been taken by the Speaker yet. He said, "The Legislature Secretariat has received a letter claiming that Jayant Patil is the leader. We have received the letter but cannot decide on it as decision has to be taken by the Speaker. As of today, it has not been decided." He further said, "Confirmation of factual position is different than that of decision. Legislature Secretariat cannot decide it but Legislature Secretariat can only confirm the factual position."

12 injured after a bus rammed into a lorry in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Nov 26 (ANI): A bus rammed into lorry in Hyderabad on November 26. 12 persons were injured in the incident. They were immediately taken to a nearby hospital. A case has been registered and further investigation is underway.

Mumbai Terror Attack anniversary: CM Fadnavis, Guv Koshyari pay tribute at Police Memorial

Mumbai, Nov 26 (ANI): Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis and Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari paid tribute at Police Memorial in Mumbai's Marine Drive on Nov 26. Today is the 11th anniversary of 26/11 Mumbai Terror Attack. 2008 Mumbai attacks were a series of terrorist attacks that took place in Nov 2008 and bombing and shooting lasted for 4 days.

Sabarimala case: Man allegedly sprayed chilli powder at a social activist in Ernakulam

Ernakulam (Kerala), Nov 26 (ANI): Chilli and pepper powder was allegedly sprayed at a social activist in Kerala's Ernakulam on Nov 26. The incident happened outside Ernakulam city police commissioner's office today morning. Bindu Ammini is one of the two women, who first entered the Sabarimala Temple in January, this year. Speaking about the incident, Bindu Ammini said, "A man sprayed chilli and pepper at my face." Recently, Supreme Court allowed women to enter the Sabarimala temple while Kerala government denied any sort of protection to the women.

Snow clearance operations underway following fresh snowfall in J-K's Rajouri

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir), Nov 26 (ANI): The snow clearing operations are underway in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri on November 26. The clearance operation is underway at Mughal Road by the authority following fresh snowfall. Temperature has dropped down further following the snowfall. Snow-capped landscapes have become a common sight in Northern hill states of India.