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Will visit Sabarimala Temple on Constitution Day: Trupti Desai

Kochi (Kerala), Nov 26 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Kerala's Kochi on November 26, women's right activist and Bhumata Brigade founder Trupti Desai said, "We will visit Sabarimala temple today on Constitution Day. Neither state government nor police can stop us from visiting the temple." "Whether we get security or not we will visit the temple today," she added.

Air quality remains 'poor', layer of smog blankets Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 26 (ANI): A thick layer of smog blankets Delhi on November 26. Additionally, the air quality of national capital also took a major hit due to a combination of firecracker emissions, stubble burning and unfavourable meteorological conditions in past one month. According to the Air Quality Index (AQI) data and System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR), major pollutants in Delhi's Lodhi Road area were PM 2.5 at 215 and PM 10 at 203 both in 'poor' category. Higher value of AQI indicates greater level of air pollution and health concern. Residents have complained of a spike in respiratory problems, allergies and other health issues. On November 01, the Supreme Court-mandated Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) declared public health emergency in Delhi due to rising air pollution levels. To curb air pollution, the Arvind Kejriwal led-government had earlier implemented the odd-even scheme in Delhi from November 04-November 15

Hyderabad Commissioner's Task Force seized 4.23 kg of opium, 1 arrested

Hyderabad (Telangana), Nov 26 (ANI): The Central Zone Team of Hyderabad Commissioner's Task Force has arrested one drug peddler on November 25. They have seized 4.23 kg of opium from his possession. Further probe is underway in this regard.

Security forces destroy live mortal shells after ceasefire violation by Pakistan

Rajouri (JandK), Nov 26 (ANI): The security forces destroyed several live mortal shells in Nowshera sector of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir. The live mortar shells are result of ceasefire violation by Pakistan which fires mortar shells across the Line of Control (LoC). Even presently, Pakistan violated ceasefire by firing of small arms and shelling with mortars in Akhnoor sector. Indian Army retaliated strongly to the unprovoked border firing.

Govt converting education into privilege: Sitaram Yechury on JNU protests

New Delhi, Nov 26 (ANI): Communist Party of India (Marxist) general secretary Sitaram Yechury reacted to Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students protest row. He said the central government is converting education more into privilege than a right. "The struggle going on in JNU is part of larger struggle in order to protect public funding education in India. These attacks on higher education are coming in the background where this government is carrying out a program of converting education more into privilege than a 'right'."

BJP doesn't have CM candidate in Delhi: Sanjay Singh

New Delhi, Nov 26 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh took a dig at Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Delhi president Manoj Tiwari over his reported Chief Minister candidateship for upcoming elections in Delhi. AAP leader said that the BJP doesn't have any face for Chief Minister in Delhi. He further added that AAP will come back with sweeping majority after 2020 Delhi assembly election in leadership of Arvind Kejriwal.

Malnutrition being problem of only poor a myth: Smriti Irani

New Delhi, Nov 26 (ANI): Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani said attribution of malnutrition to poor people is one of the greatest myths in India, adding that it malnutrition was more than just quantity of food or one being sickly thin. "I think one of the greatest myths we have in our country about malnutrition is that it's a problem of the poor... it is a problem only limited to or restricted to children who are sickly thin, it is problem with regards to quantity of food," Irani said at an event titled 'Towards a Malnutrition Free India' in Delhi on November 25.

Primary school in UP's Siddarthnagar lacks basic amenities

Siddarthnagar (UP), Nov 26 (ANI): A government primary school in Uttar Pradesh's Siddarthnagar is lacking almost all of the basic amenities and infrastructure for students. The school was built 10-12 years ago, but no toilets have been made till date. Moreover, the roof of the school leaks during rainy season. "Under Operation 'Kayakalp' we are surveying the schools that don't have toilets and boundary wall. It is our target to provide basic amenities to all schools in next 6 months. I hope in coming days we will be able to solve all such issues," said Siddharthnagar District Magistrate Deepak Meena.

Researchers using MRI reveals brain damage in obese teens

New Delhi, Nov 26 (ANI): According to a study being presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, Researchers using MRI have found signs of damage that may be related to inflammation in the brains of obese adolescents. Obesity in young people has become a significant public health problem. In the U.S., the percentage of children and adolescents affected by obesity has more than tripled since the 1970s, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Data from the World Health Organization indicates that the number of overweight or obese infants and young children ages five years or younger increased from 32 million globally in 1990 to 41 million in 2016. While obesity is primarily associated with weight gain, recent evidence suggests that the disease triggers inflammation in the nervous system that could damage important regions of the brain.

Meet 12-year-old Data Scientist from Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana), Nov 26 (ANI): A 12-year-old boy has set a new benchmark by getting selected for the post of a data scientist at a software company in Hyderabad. Siddharth Srivastav, a class 7 student, was selected for the position at a software company in Hyderabad. "My biggest inspiration for joining a software company is Tanmay Bakshi because he got a job in Google at a very young age as a developer and is helping the world understand how beautiful the Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution is," Siddharth told ANI.

Patna floods not natural disaster, but Bihar govt's failure: RJD's Ramchandra Purvey

Patna (Bihar), Nov 26 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Ramchandra Purvey hit out at Bihar government by holding Chief Minister Nitish Kumar administration responsible for the devastated floods the capital city Patna witnessed in September-October this year. He said it was not natural disaster, but was a total failure of the state government. During the floods, Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Modi was rescued from his residence as he was stranded due to flooding in Patna.

Meet Cocoon, the private Facebook for your family

New Delhi, Nov 26 (ANI): Former Facebook employees are building a new type of social networking platform that will not be meant for the world but your own private world of your family. Called Cocoon, the new social network had been under development with select families and is now open to everyone starting today on Apple iOS, Quartz reports. Users can post updates, emoji, and notifications. Each person using the platform can pick up to a dozen people to join their group or cocoon, including parents or even college roommates. Cocoon is free for now, but the company plans to switch to paid subscriptions

Terror attack averted! Delhi Police Special Cell recovers IED, 1 kg explosives, raw materials

New Delhi, Nov 25 (ANI): Police Special Cell DCP Pramod Kushwaha on November 25 informed that police have recovered complete IED, 1 kg explosives and IED raw materials from apprehended persons who were planning to attack an IED blast at a local fair in Assam's Goalpara. They were also planning to replicate it in Delhi."We have recovered a complete IED, 1 kg explosives and IED raw materials. They learnt to make IED by watching DIY videos," said Pramod Kushwaha, DCP.

This year's mobiles and components export is 1.6 billion dollar: RS Prasad

New Delhi, Nov 25 (ANI): Union Communications, Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on November 25 informed that for the year 2019, the export of mobile phones and components is 1.6 billion dollars each. "It's a very welcome development, our consistent efforts for the last three years are getting good results," he said.

Salcomp to bring to life to defunct Nokia handset factory: RS Prasad

New Delhi, Nov 25 (ANI): Union Communications, Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on November 25 informed that Salcomp, which is world's largest mobile phone charger making company, to revive the defunct Nokia handset factory in Chennai. This development will also give jobs to thousands of people.

Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha proceedings adjourned till 2 pm tomorrow

New Delhi, Nov 25 (ANI): The proceeding of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2 pm on November26 after continued uproar over the formation of the government in Maharashtra. The Lok Sabha saw two adjournments earlier over the unruly scenes in the morning during which Congress members clashed with marshals.

9 dead in bus-truck collision in UP's Banda

Banda (UP), Nov 25 (ANI): At least 9 people died in a bus-truck collision in Uttar Pradesh on November 25. Accident took place in Banda. Several passengers were injured in the accident. They were moved to the nearby hospital. which Congress members clashed with marshals.

Indian manufactured Apple iPhones will be used domestically and abroad as well: RS Prasad

New Delhi, Nov 25 (ANI): Union Communications, Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on November 25 informed that the American multinational technology company Apple smart phones will be assembled and manufactured in India. The apple phones are designed in California and earlier assembled in China. He said that all the Apple products manufactured in India will be used for domestic markets and abroad as well.

Hong Kong's Causeway Bay to Delhi's Khan Market, world's most expensive retail locations

Delhi's upscale Khan Market has moved up one position to become the world's 20th most expensive retail location, according to global property consultant Cushman & Wakefield. Watch the video to know if your favourite shopping places made it to the list...

Delhi Police Special Cell busts ISIS inspired module, 3 arrested

New Delhi, Nov 25 (ANI): Delhi Police Special Cell DCP Pramod Kushwaha on November 25 held a press conference in the national capital. While addressing the media, he informed that police apprehended three persons inspired by ISIS module from Assam's Goalpara. The apprehended persons were planning to attack an IED blast a local fair in Goalpara and they were also planning to replicate it in Delhi also."The three arrested persons were from an ISIS inspired module and were planning to attack using an IED blast a local fair in Goalpara (Assam). They were planning to replicate it in Delhi," said DCP Kushwaha.