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Maharashtra tussle: Prithviraj Chavan assures of complete unanimity between Congress-NCP

New Delhi, Nov 21 (ANI): Congress and NCP leaders held a meeting at NCP chief Sharad Pawar's residence on Nov 21. Speaking on this, Maharashtra former chief minister and Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan assured of complete unanimity between Congress-NCP. "Congress and NCP have completed their discussions on all issues. There is complete unanimity. Tomorrow in Mumbai, we will have meeting with our other alliance parties. Later in the day, we will have discussion with Shiv Sena."

Maharashtra tussle: Congress-NCP holds meeting at Sharad Pawar's residence in Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 21 (ANI): Congress and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leaders held meeting at NCP chief Sharad Pawar's residence on Nov 21. Congress leaders Ahmed Patel, Jairam Ramesh, Mallikarjun Kharge along with NCP leaders Praful Patel, Supriya Sule were also present. Congress, NCP are positive about forming the government in Maharashtra. Earlier, former chief minister Prithviraj Chavan said that we will give stable government to Maharashtra 'very soon'.

JNU students protest: ABVP stages protest against MHRD

New Delhi, Nov 21 (ANI): Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on November 21 held protest march to support the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students in Delhi. The protestors showed their aggression by raising slogans against MHRD and also raised placards. Recently, thousands of JNU students had marched towards Parliament demanding complete rollback of fee along with other demands. Protests had begun after the university hiked the rate of student's room rent, mess charges among others. The hike was also partially rolled back following the protests.

Vajpayee created Jharkhand and PM Modi will embellish it: Amit Shah

Lohardaga (Jharkhand), Nov 21 (ANI):Union Home Minister Amit Shah on November 21 started his party's campaign for the Jharkhand assembly polls. Lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee, he said, "Atal Bihari Vajpayee created Jharkhand and Modi will embellish and spruce it up."

Locals suffer as Yamuna River gets toxic

New Delhi, Nov 21 (ANI): With increase in air pollution, Yamuna River got intoxicated. The situation has become so grave that people living in nearby areas are suffering from it. Yamuna River provides three quarters of the capital's water needs.

Amit Shah lauds CM Raghubar Das govt for freeing Jharkhand of Naxal menace

Lohardaga (Jharkhand), Nov 21 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on November 21 visited Jharkhand's Lohardaga ahead of the state polls. While addressing a public rally he said that under state Chief Minister Raghubar Das Jharkhand freed from Naxalism.

Will break the heads, legs of those who will try to split Shiv Sena: Abdul Sattar

Mumbai, Nov 21 (ANI): Shiv Sena MLA Abdul Sattar openly threatened and asserted that it won't be good for anyone if someone tries to break Shiv Sena. Speaking to ANI, MLA Abdul Sattar said, "If anyone tries to break Shiv Sena, we will not only break his head but also his legs. Lekin dawakhane ka bhi intezam Shiv Sena karegi. Unke liye ambulance bhi tayar rahegi."

Hema Malini raises terror of Monkeys in LS, demands Monkey Safari in Mathura

New Delhi, Nov 21 (ANI): Hema Malini, BJP MP from Mathura in Lok Sabha expressed concerns over the terrors of monkeys. She demanded a Monkey Safari in Mathura to ensure safety of the monkeys. "I've demanded a Monkey Safari (in Mathura) for safety of monkeys. Also, there should be fruit bearing trees in forests. Monkeys have picked up food habits of humans, which is not healthy for them. They don't want fruits now, but samosa and fruity," said Hema Malini.

Indians account for 93% H4 visas issued by US: EAM Jaishankar

New Delhi, Nov 21 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Rajya Sabha stated that Indians today account for 93 per cent of total number of visas issued under H4 category by US. Trump administration has indicated that it will further review the programme. "Ability of spouses of H1B visa holders working in US to work was introduced in 2015. This category of visa is covered in H4 visa. Indians today account for 93% of total number of visas issued in this category. There is a court order to the effect to continue the program. Trump (US President) Administration has indicated that it may review it sometime," said EAM Jaishankar.

Amit Shah accuses Congress for delay in Ram Temple case

Latehar (Jharkhand), Nov 21 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah blamed Congress party for the delay in the Ram Temple case. "You people tell me, should a Ram Temple be built in Ayodhya or not? But the Congress party was not letting the case continue, now Supreme Court delivered a historic verdict paving way for a grand temple there." He made this statement while addressing the gathering in Jharkhand's Latehar.

There are other ways to raise issue, protest is incorrect: Sanjay Dhotre on BHU protest

New Delhi, Nov 21 (ANI): Speaking to the media, Sanjay Dhotre, Minister of State for Human Resource Development spoke on BHU protest. He asserted that protesting against the incident is not the right thing, if there is some discrepancy in system then there are other ways to raise the issue. "I sought information from Vice Chancellor. Such incidents are wrong, if there is some discrepancy in the system then there are other ways to raise it but this (protests) is wrong," said Sanjay Dhotre. Students of Banaras Hindu University (BHU) have been staging protest against the appointment of a non-Hindu professor in Sanskrit Department. The protestors are demanding the removal of 'Feroz Khan'.

There shouldn't be any politics: Ramdev on CM Banerjee won't allow NRC in WB

New Delhi, Nov 21 (ANI): Yoga guru Baba Ramdev on November 21 reacted on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's government won't allow the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in her state. Supporting the NRC, he said that if a person living in the country illegally than he is a threat to the nation. Countering CM Banerjee, he said it should not be seen politically. "NRC is not an issue of politics and community rather it's an issue of security of the country and everyone should be united on it, there shouldn't be any politics on it," said Ramdev.

Cold wave intensifies in Himachal Pradesh after fresh snowfall

Dharamshala (HP), Nov 21 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh's Dharamshala witnessed dense fog on November 21. Locals were seen sitting around bonfire during night hours as the temperature decreased. Several areas in Himachal Pradesh received heavy snowfall.

Electoral bonds were used to cover up corruption: Congress MP in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, Nov 21 (ANI): Congress MP Manish Tewari in Lok Sabha on November 21 stated that corruption has been covered up through electoral schemes. "I want to draw the attention of the House towards electoral bonds. The electoral bond scheme was limited to elections. RTI in 2018 revealed that government overruled Reserve Bank of India on electoral bonds," said Manish Tewari in Lok Sabha.

Suspicious item found in JandK's Anantnag

Anantnag (JandK), Nov 21 (ANI): A suspicious item has been detected at National Highway in Wanpoh of Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag on November 21. The security personnel are present at the spot and checking the item. Further details are awaited. Jammu and Kashmir is on high alert since Union Home Minister Amit Shah Shah announced the scrapping of Article 370 on August 05.

'What have Congress, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha done for benefit for poor', asks Amit Shah

Latehar (Jharkhand), Nov 21 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president and Union Home Minister Amit Shah hit on Opposition parties for 'not doing any development work for poor' in Jharkhand. "In the last 5 years, CM Raghubar Das ji has put Jharkhand on the path of development. What have Congress and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha done for the benefit of the poor?," said Amit Shah while addressing the gathering. He further added, "I want to ask Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, what did you do for tribals in last 70 years, do you have any facts on it? We have opened an Eklavya school in every adivasi block, a district mineral fund has also been set up by Modi ji."Legislative Assembly elections are due to be held in Jharkhand from November 30 to December 20 to elect the 81 members of Legislative Assembly. Results will be declared on December 23.The term of Jharkhand Legislative Assembly ends on December 27 this year.

Posters questioning Delhi Govt over clean water appears in city

New Delhi, Nov 21 (ANI): Posters were seen at various locations in Delhi questioning state government and Delhi Jal Board over non availability of clean water. "The Delhi Jal Board Chairman should answer how 21,88,253 cases of diarrhea were registered in Delhi in the last four years if the water is clean," read one of the posters.The quality of tap water was found to be the worst in the national capital. Union Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Minister Ram Vilas Paswan on November 16 released the much-awaited report on the study of samples of drinking water taken from 20 states across the country, including Delhi.Meanwhile, Bharatiya Janata Party leader and MP Vijay Goel criticised Delhi Government over odd- even scheme.

Something is rotten in this stage: Shashi Tharoor on electoral bonds

New Delhi, Nov 21 (ANI): Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Shashi Tharoor reacted over ongoing debates on electoral bonds. He said that something is rotten in this stage. He said, "When electoral bonds were introduced, many of us had raised serious objections about how it could easily become a way for rich corporations and individuals to influence improperly political parties, particularly the ruling party."

Snow clearance underway at Rajouri's Mughal Road

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir), Nov 21 (ANI): The snow clearance process is underway in JandK's Rajouri on Nov 21. The snow was being cleared on Mughal Road. The roads were blocked at Pir Panjal Range following heavy snowfall. Heavy snowfall affected normal lives also.

Preparations underway for 'Ram Janaki Baraat Yatra'

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 21 (ANI): The final preparations are underway for 'Ram Janaki Baraat Yatra' in UP's Ayodhya. The 'Baraat' will depart from Ayodhya's Karsewakpuram to Nepal's Janakpur. Priests, saints and devotees will take part in the 'Baraat'. Kids can be seen disguised as Ram, Laxman, Bharat and Shatrughan.