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CM Naveen Patnaik inaugurates 7-day long National Tribal Craft Mela 2019

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Nov 24 (ANI): Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik inaugurated National Tribal Craft Mela-2019 in Bhubaneswar on November 23. The 7-day long 8th National Tribal Crafts Mela has been organised with the objective of promotion and popularisation of traditional tribal arts and crafts. Tribal artisans will showcase handicraft items, handloom products, iron, bamboo products, puppets, siali crafts, tribal textiles and embroidery work, tribal paintings and many more tribal products.

Appointment of Jayant Patil as legislative party leader invalid: BJP's Ashish Shelar

Mumbai, Nov 24 (ANI): As the NCP sacked Ajit Pawar and appointed party state president Jayant Patil as its legislative party chief, BJP leader Ashish Shelar on Saturday slammed the decision terming the appointment 'invalid'. "BJP is of the view that Ajit Pawar's appointment as NCP legislative party leader was valid and appointment of Jayant Patil in his place today is invalid," said Shelar. In a major twist, Ajit Pawar pulled off a political coup in Maharashtra by joining hands with the BJP and taking oath as Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis's deputy, following which he was expelled as the legislative party leader of his party. In a surprise development, Devendra Fadnavis took oath as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Saturday morning for a second term.

2 under trial prisoners escape from police van in UP's Aligarh

Aligarh (UP), Nov 24 (ANI): Two under trial prisoners escaped from the police van in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh on November 23. The prisoners were identified as Mukesh and Sugeet both ran away while going towards court for hearing. While speaking to media persons, a police official said, "Both prisoners have the criminal record and they ran away while going towards court for hearing." Police investigation is underway in the matter.

OnePlus reveals third-party accessed users' data

New Delhi, Nov 24 (ANI): OnePlus has found itself in another embarrassing spot after it found that its users' information was accessed by unauthorised third-party. In an official blog, the company revealed that its security team discovered that some of its users' order information including name, contact number, email, and shipping address may have been exposed. While OnePlus has taken steps to reinforce security, the impacted users are likely to receive spam and phishing emails as a result of unauthorised access. All payment information, passwords, and accounts are safe, the company confirmed.

Maharashtra Govt formation: No questions over Governor's intentions, says Rajnath Singh

Lucknow, Nov 23 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reacted over Maharashtra government formation. He said that there is no question over Governor's intentions. "When a Governor is satisfied that parties have numbers to form government, then only he invites them. Let's see what happens in floor test but I believe that they must have had required numbers, that's why they were invited," said Rajnath Singh.

Dreaded gangster 'Budda' taken to Mohali from Delhi

Mohali (Punjab), Nov 23 (ANI): The Punjab Police reached Mohali with gangster Sukhpreet Singh Dhaliwal. Police arrested wanted notorious gangster Sukhpreet Singh Dhaliwal alias 'Budda' from IGI airport in Delhi after he was deported from Armenia. 'Budda' was facing the law in more than 15 criminal cases of murder, attempt to murder, extortion, Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) etc. He had also recently come to notice for his contacts with pro-Khalistan elements.

Stubble burning continues along Ludhiana highway in Punjab

Ludhiana (Punjab), Nov 23 (ANI): Despite the ban, stubble burning continued along Ludhiana highway in Punjab. The latest footage came from Malerkotla road near Paliwal village. From September to November each year, farmers burn tons of crop waste from their paddy fields after harvesting, as a low-cost straw-disposal practice to reduce the turnaround time between harvesting and sowing for the second (winter) crop. It is said that stubble burning is main cause of increasing air pollution in Delhi-NCR.

Dhananjay Munde arrives at YB Chavan Center to meet Sharad Pawar

Mumbai, Nov 23 (ANI): MLA Dhananjay Munde arrived at YB Chavan Center to meet National Congress Party (NCP) leader Sharad Pawar in Mumbai. Several other MLAs also arrived at YB Chavan Center for meeting. MLA Atul Benke said, "I am with Sharad Pawar. We all are together." MLA Hasan Mushrif, who earlier met Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, also arrived for the meeting.

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar holds meeting with NCP leaders

Mumbai, Nov 23 (ANI): Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar held a meeting with NCP MP Sunil Tatkare in Mumbai on November 23. NCP MLAs Dilip Walse Patil and Hasan Mushrif were also present in the meeting. The meeting was held at his brother Sriniwas Pawar's residence. Security has been heightened outside the residence of Sriniwas Pawar.

West Bengal college appoints Muslim Sanskrit professor

Howrah (West Bengal), Nov 23 (ANI): Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira at Belur Math in Howrah has appointed Ramzan Ali as Sanskrit professor. Speaking to ANI, Ali said, "Language has nothing to do with any religion, everyone should learn Sanskrit." Recently in Banaras Hindu University (BHU), students were seen protesting against the appointment of Non-Hindu teacher in Sanskrit Department.

NCP-Shiv Sena-Congress conspired to control Mumbai through backdoor: RS Prasad

New Delhi, Nov 23 (ANI): Law Minister, Ravi Shankar Prasad said that NCP-Shiv Sena-Congress conspired to control financial capital of India, Mumbai. "Mumbai is the financial capital of India and Maharashtra is a big state. It was a conspiracy (by NCP-Shiv Sena-Congress) to control Mumbai through the backdoor," said Ravi Shankar Prasad while addressing a press conference.

Scores of women participate in BSF recruitment drive in Jammu

Jammu, Nov 23 (ANI): Several women gathered to take part in Border Security Force (BSF) recruitment drive organised in Jammu on November 23. It is a part of first phase of recruitment drive organised by BSF in J-K after it became a Union Territory. "I want that girls should be given equal status that is why I am participating in this," said a participant in Jammu. Speaking to ANI, another participant said, "I am feeling very happy to be at BSF recruitment drive, earlier girls were not allowed to participate. But it can be seen a lot of girls are participating in this drive."

Ravi Shankar Prasad hits out at Shiv Sena

New Delhi, Nov 23 (ANI): After BJP formed Government in Maharashtra with support of National Congress Party's (NCP) Ajit Pawar and several party MLAs, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Law Minister, Ravi Shankar Prasad hit out at Shiv Sena. He said that throughout the election campaign, Devendra Fadnavis' name was projected as the Maharashtra Chief Minister. "Support base of BJP and the prospect of Devendra Fadnavis becoming Chief Minister, played a crucial role in success of Shiv Sena candidates," Ravi Shankar Prasad further added. He made this statement while addressing a press conference in New Delhi.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis arrives at state BJP office

Mumbai, Nov 23 (ANI); Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis arrived at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state office in Mumbai. He received a grand welcome by BJP workers who were celebrating. Devendra Fandnavis took oath as the Chief Minister for the second term today early morning and NCP's Ajit Pawar took oath as Deputy Chief Minister in a surprise move a day after it was predicted that Uddhav Thackeray will become Chief Minister of the state in Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress alliance forming the Government in the state.

Today was a black spot in the history of Maharashtra: Ahmed Patel

Mumbai, Nov 23 (ANI): Ahmed Patel, Congress stated that today was a black spot in the history of Maharashtra and a shameful act. "Today was a black spot in the history of Maharashtra. Everything was done in a hushed manner and early morning. Something is wrong somewhere. Nothing can be more shameful than this," said Ahmed Patel. After long political crisis in Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis took oath as Maharashtra Chief Minister on November 23. NCP's Ajit Pawar took oath as Deputy CM of the state.

Sanjay Raut accuses Ajit Pawar of kidnapping NCP MLAs

Mumbai, Nov 23 (ANI): Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut alleged that only 5 out of 8 MLAs who had gone with Ajit Pawar came back, they were sort of abducted. He also dared him to prove majority. "Of the 8 MLAs who had gone with Ajit Pawar, 5 of them have come back. They were lied to, put in a car, and sort of kidnapped. 'Agar himmat hai to vidhaan sabha mein majority saabit kar ke dikhaye'," said Sanjay Raut. He added, "We are in touch with Dhananjay Munde and there is a possibility of even Ajit Pawar coming back. Ajit has been blackmailed; it will be exposed who is behind this, in Saamna newspaper soon." After long political crisis in Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis took oath as Maharashtra Chief Minister on November 23. NCP's Ajit Pawar took oath as Deputy CM of the state.

Congress-NCP-Shiv Sena is confident enough to defeat BJP in trust vote: Ahmed Patel

Mumbai, Nov 23 (ANI): Devendra Fadnavis took oath as Maharashtra Chief Minister and NCP's Ajit Pawar took oath as Deputy CM on November 23. While addressing a press conference, Congress leader Ahmed Patel said that Congress-NCP-Shiv Sena is confident enough to defeat BJP in trust vote. "All the three (Congress-NCP-Shiv Sena) parties are together in this and I am confident we will defeat BJP in the trust vote. All Congress MLAs are present here except two who are right now in their village, but they too are with us," said Ahmed Patel

BJP's Girish Mahajan slams Sanjay Raut, says 'got verbal diarrhoea'

Mumbai, Nov 23 (ANI): Devendra Fadnavis took oath as Maharashtra Chief Minister and NCP's Ajit Pawar took oath as Deputy CM on November 23. While speaking on the political twist, Maharashtra BJP leader Girish Mahajan slams Sanjay Raut and said that verbal diarrhoea will be the right phrase to use for him. He said, 'Verbal diarrhoea will be the right phrase to use for him. Even many Shiv Sena MLAs are frustrated with him and they may also think of going with us'. He further added, 'We will prove our majority with support of over 170 MLAs. Ajit Pawar has given a letter to Governor about support of his MLAs and as he is legislative party leader of NCP, which means all NCP MLAs have supported us'.

Let them try and break Shiv Sena MLAs, Maharashtra will not stay asleep: Uddhav Thackeray

Mumbai, Nov 23 (ANI): A joint press conference held by NCP-Shiv Sena after Devendra Fadnavis took oath as Maharashtra Chief Minister and NCP's Ajit Pawar took oath as Deputy CM on November 23. Speaking at press conference, Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray said, "Earlier, EVM khel was going on and now this is new khel. From here onwards I don't think elections are even needed. Everyone knows what Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj did when betrayed and attacked from the back."

This is making mockery of constitution: Digvijaya Singh on BJP-NCP forming govt in Maha

Bhopal (MP), Nov 23 (ANI): While talking to ANI on BJP-NCP forming government in Maharashtra, Congress leader Digvijaya Singh said, "This is making mockery of constitution, BJP did the same in Goa, Meghalaya and other states. No MLA of the NCP will support this, Ajit Pawar has gone with them alone". BJP's Devendra Fadanavis and NCP's Ajit Pawar took oath as Maharashtra Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister respectively.