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Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi requests schools to celebrate 'Fit India Week'

New Delhi, Nov 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation through his radio program Mann Ki Baat and informed that CBSE has started an initiative named 'Fit India Week' which will be held in December. "CBSE has started an initiative 'Fit India Week'. Schools can celebrate it in Dec. It can involve several fitness-related activities, including sports, games, yoga and dance. I appeal to all the schools to celebrate it. Students, parents and teachers must take part in it," said PM Modi.

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi interacts with NCC cadets

New Delhi, Nov 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation through his radio program Mann Ki Baat and interacted with several NCC cadets and also took questions and suggestions from them. He also extended his greeting to all NCC cadets on the occasion of NCC Day.

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi appreciates people of Assam for hosting pilgrims

New Delhi, Nov 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation through his radio program Mann Ki Baat and appreciated the people of Assam for their warm hospitality to the pilgrims coming from all over the country. "I want to appreciate the people of Assam for their warm hospitality. They gave a warm welcome to pilgrims coming from all over the country. The organisers took special care of cleanliness and ensured plastic free zones," said PM Modi.

Mann ki Baat: PM Modi remembers his days as a NCC cadet

New Delhi, Nov 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation through his radio program Mann Ki Baat. He shared his experience as an NCC cadet. He also extended his greeting to all NCC cadets on the occasion of NCC day. "NCC is the largest uniformed youth organisations of the world. More so, since I too have been a cadet once, I consider myself to be one of the cadets even today," said PM Modi.

Letter of NCP MLAs was misused by Ajit Pawar: Ashok Chavan

Mumbai, Nov 24 (ANI): Congress leader Ashok Chavan accused Ajit Pawar of misusing letter of the MLAs during formation of Government by BJP. "I met Sharad Pawar. I have been told that the letter of the MLAs was misused by Ajit Pawar, the MLAs of Pawar (Sharad Pawar) have denied giving any kind of support through that letter, they say their letter was misused. Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress has the number. Many MLAs who were taken astray have come back. Rest of them will also come back. Our all 44 MLAs are safe at the right place. We need not worry about anything."

Sharad Pawar heads to meet NCP MLAs at Renaissance Hotel in Mumbai

Mumbai, Nov 24 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Chief Sharad Pawar left from his residence to meet NCP MLAs at Renaissance Hotel. The three-judge Supreme Court bench has adjourned the case for tomorrow, Nov 25. NCP MLAs were shifted to Renaissance Hotel last night. SC has also issued notice to Centre, Maharashtra Government, Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar on Congress-NCP-Shiv Sena's plea.

Devendra Fadnavis will fail to prove majority: Nawab Malik

Mumbai, Nov 24 (ANI): NCP spokesperson Nawab Malik with confidence claimed that Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis will not be able to prove majority on the floor of the House. "By this evening all the MLAs of our party will come back to us. Fadnavis will not be able to prove majority on the floor of the House, we demand him that he tenders his resignation. Ajit Pawar has committed a mistake. Efforts are being made since yesterday to make him understand, he has not given any indication so far. It will be better if he realises his mistake," said Nawab Malik.

Congress-NCP-Shiv Sena's plea: SC to pass order tomorrow

New Delhi, Nov 24 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress' plea said that appropriate orders will be passed tomorrow (Nov 25). Supreme Court has also issued notice to Centre, Maharashtra Government, Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar. Apex court asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to produce relevant documents from Maharashtra Governor's letter for inviting BJP to form government and letter of support of MLAs by 10.30 am tomorrow.

NCP-Congress-Shiv Sena will definitely form Govt in Maharashtra: Chhagan Bhujbal

Mumbai, Nov 24 (ANI): NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal while talking to media claimed that NCP has 49 to 50 MLA and he cent percent sure that Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress alliance will surely form govt in Maharashtra. "49-50 MLAs of the party are with us right now, 1-2 are coming too. All the MLAs have been kept together here. NCP-Congress-Shiv Sena government will be formed in Maharashtra, 100%," said Chhagan Bhujbal.

AIADMK to hold general body meeting after a gap of two years

Chennai (TN), Nov 24 (ANI): All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) will hold its executive council and general body meeting in Chennai on November 24. The meeting is expected to boost cadre's morale as it will be held after a gap of two long years. The meeting will be chaired by Party chairman E Madhusudanan and coordinator, Deputy CM O Panneerselvam and joint coordinator and Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami will also be present in the meeting. It will be held at a private hall in Vanagaram which is situated on the outskirts of Chennai. This year, the workers of the political party have installed tall portraits of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa and called bands to play music and a decorated elephant carrying her photo frame on its back outside the venue.

BJP now has no right to criticize Indira Gandhi's emergency: Sanjay Raut

Mumbai, Nov 24 (ANI): While addressing a press conference Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut slammed Ajit Pawar and accused him of taking false documents to Raj Bhavan. "Ajit Pawar took false documents to Raj Bhawan yesterday and governor accepted those documents. Even if today, Governor asks us to prove majority, we can do it right now. 49 NCP MLAs are with us. Now BJP has no right to call Indira Gandhi's national emergency a black day," said Raut.

Yesterday was black Saturday, an 'accidental swearing-in-ceremony': Sanjay Raut

Mumbai, Nov 24 (ANI): Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut stated that Government formation in Maharashtra by BJP with support of NCP's Ajit Pawar was a dark day in the history of the state it was an accidental oath-taking-ceremony. "Yesterday was a black Saturday in the history of Maharashtra. It was an accidental-oath-taking ceremony. People are sleeping and they are not even aware of the move," said Sanjay Raut.

BJP trapped in its own game now: Sanjay Raut

Mumbai, Nov 24 (ANI): Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut stated that BJP has got trapped in its own game now. "CBI, ED, Income Tax Department and Police are the four main party workers of BJP. Present Governor is also their worker. But BJP has got trapped in its own game now. It's beginning of their end," said Sanjay Raut.

Delhi continues to reel under 'poor' air quality

New Delhi, Nov 24 (ANI): Delhiites woke up to a smoggy morning on Nov 24. A layer of smog surrounded India Gate. The air quality dipped to 'poor' category. According to AQI at Lodhi Road, major pollutants PM 2.5 and PM 10 were at 212 and 206 respectively.

Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress has right to go to SC: Ramdas Athawale

New Delhi, Nov 24 (ANI): Supreme Court will today hear Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress plea against government formation in Maharashtra. Speaking on this, ? President of Republican Party of India, Ramdas Athawale said that Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress alliance has right to go to Supreme Court and we also have right to form the government in Maharashtra. "Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress has complete right to go to the Supreme Court, but we have also right to form the government because BJP had 120 MLA. We have to boost the pride of Maharashtra therefore we decided to form government," said Ramdas Athawale.

Mega Wall Painting to promote 'Swachhta Abhiyan' at Chennai Airport

Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Nov 24 (ANI): Airports Authority of India organised a 'Mega Wall Painting' activity as part of Swachhta Abhiyan. Artists painted wall panels at Chennai Airport. Several students also joined the move to decorate the wall. Speaking to ANI, Airport Director said, "The theme is environment and swachhta. Schools and colleges are participating."

4 arrested for running fake e-commerce website in Agra

Agra (UP), Nov 24 (ANI): Police arrested four people for duping people of lakhs of rupees by offering huge discounts on products through a fake e-commerce website in Agra. While speaking to media persons, SP (City) Agra, Botre Rohan Pramod said, "They are offering huge discounts on products through a fake e-commerce website. Four people have been arrested. Their office is in Faridabad."

CJI Bobde offers prayers at Lord Balaji Temple in Tirumala

Tirumala (Andhra Pradesh), Nov 24 (ANI): Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sharad Arvind Bobde offered prayers at Lord Balaji Temple in Tirumala on November 23. On November 18, Bobde took oath as the 47th Chief Justice of India. Bobde will retire on April 23, 2021.

High antibiotic use may elevate Parkinson's disease risk

New Delhi, Nov 24 (ANI): Too much intake of antibiotics adds up to the risk of Parkinson's disease, stated a new study. A higher exposure to commonly used oral antibiotics is linked to an increase in Parkinson's disease risk, according to the study published in the journal Movement Disorders. The strongest associations were found for broad-spectrum antibiotics and those that act against anaerobic bacteria and fungi. The timing of antibiotic exposure also seemed to matter. It suggested that excessive use of certain antibiotics can predispose to Parkinson's disease with a delay of up to 10 to 15 years. This connection may be explained by their disruptive effects on the gut microbial ecosystem. Exposure was classified based on number of purchased courses. Exposure was also examined by classifying antibiotics according to their chemical structure, antimicrobial spectrum, and mechanism of action.

Hyderabad girl sets two world records in different disciplines

Hyderabad, Nov 24 (ANI): Sahruda, an eight-year-old student has several record-breaking achievements; the girl has set two world records, approved by Elite World Records LLC, USA. They are -- the most number of Origami models (102) by an individual (minor-female) in 20 minutes, and most number of Ceramic tiles (350) broken by an individual (minor-female), in 20 minutes. The previous record in the ceramic tile category was 262, set by a North Korean record holder. Sahruda, speaking to ANI said: "I have attempted 3 world records and broke 2 world records and several national and state records. For the ceramic tile event, I practised breaking the tiles, which are 5 mm thick, with my teacher. I have also attempted to break another record in colouring and Origami models."