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Biodegradable sanitary napkins introduced in Shillong

Shillong (Meghalaya), Nov 21 (ANI): A unique step was taken in Meghalaya's Shillong to make people aware of menstrual health. Women's College conducted a special program to make students aware about menstruation's hygiene products. As a part of the program, a vending machine for manufacturing biodegradable napkin was installed. This is for the first time that sanitary napkin vending machine was installed in the Women's College. Biodegradable napkin is made of banana stem fiber with no plastic and no chemicals.

Malaika Arora, Diana Penty seen in and around Mumbai

Mumbai, Nov 21 (ANI): Actor Malaika Arora was spotted post her yoga session in Mumbai. She posed for the shutterbugs and looked super fit. Actor Disha Patani was also spotted in the city. She will be next seen in 'Malang'. Actor Diana Penty was also spotted in the 'city of dreams'. Clad in a shirt dress, she smiled for the camera.

We'll form government before Dec 01: Sanjay Raut

New Delhi, Nov 21 (ANI): Shiv Sena is all set to form a government in Maharashtra within this month only. Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut Said on November 21 said that they will form government in Maharashtra before December 01. "The process to form government has started. It will be completed before December 01. All three parties will hold meeting in Mumbai," said Sanjay Raut. On being ask about on secularism issue and Sanjay Singh said "Balasaheb Thackeray also wanted that people should take oath of constitution rather than over any religious book in courts".

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Congress leaders arrives for CWC meeting at Sonia Gandhi's residence

New Delhi, Nov 21 (ANI): Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Ambika Soni, Jyotiraditya Scidia arrived at Congress Party's interim president Sonia Gandhi's residence at 10 Janpath in Delhi on November 21. Sonia Gandhi is scheduled to hold meeting with Congress leaders.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan celebrates 'day of smiles' in Mumbai

Mumbai, Nov 21 (ANI): Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan celebrated 'day of smiles' with a NGO in Mumbai on November 20. She was accompanied by her mother Brindya Rai and daughter Aaradhya. The organisation helps treatment of children with untreated clefts around the world. Aishwarya's father Krishnaraj Rai became a member of the NGO and through Aishwarya Rai Foundation helped in the treatment of 100 children. Every year, Aishwarya celebrates the 'Day of Smiles' on November 20 which is her father's birth anniversary.

Aligarh students make human chain in shape of Indian map

Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 21 (ANI): The students from Uttar Pardesh's Aligarh took a unique step to spread awareness about education. They made human chain and gave it a shape of Indian map. Hundreds of students participated in the human chain. These students were seen reading in the chain. The aim of the human chain was to motivate other people about the need of education.

Delhiites wake up to smoggy morning as air quality continues to deteriorate

New Delhi, Nov 21 (ANI): The air quality dipped further as national capital observed a smoggy morning. A thick layer of smog covered the India Gate. People were seen doing morning walk in the smog. Air quality index (AQI) data, as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), this morning was major pollutant PM 2.5 at 297 ('Poor' category) at Lodhi Road and at 346 ('Very Poor' category) in the area around Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The air pollution level of Delhi is worse due to stubble burning, crackers burning, etc.

Migratory birds flock to Gudavi Bird Sanctuary in Shivamogga

Shivamogga (Karnataka), Nov 21 (ANI): Migratory birds flocked to Gudavi Bird Sanctuary in Soraba Taluk of Shivamogga. They have come from different places across the globe. Every year, birds like Indian pond heron, grey heron, little grebe, white ibis, white headed crane migrate here in winters.

BIMSTEC constitutes unique link between South Asia and South-East Asia: MEA

New Delhi, Nov 21 (ANI): MEA, Secretary (East), Vijay Thakur Singh attended BIMSTEC Coastal Security workshop on November 20 in Delhi. While addressing the event, she said, "Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) constitutes a unique link between South Asia and South-East Asia. India attaches great ismportance to BIMSTEC." "It is a part of our "Neighbourhood First" Policy, and in the spirit of "Act East", we saw that leaders of BIMSTEC countries attended the swearing-in of Prime Minister during his 2nd term on 30 May this year," she further added.

This auto driver runs 'Mumbai's first home system auto-rickshaw' in city

Mumbai, Nov 21 (ANI): An auto-rickshaw driver runs 'Mumbai's first home system auto-rickshaw' providing excellent services in the city. Meet Satyawan Gite whose auto has equipped with facilities ranging from wash basin, mobile phone charging points, plants to desktop monitor etc. His motive behind this idea is to provide better and comfortable rides to passengers. While speaking to ANI, he said, "You can charge your phone in my auto, there is purified drinking water, there is wash basin. I also don't charge senior citizens for rides up to 1 km. The reason I did this is because I wanted to provide better services to passengers."

Watch: Bundles of currency notes showered from building in Kolkata during raid

Kolkata, Nov 21 (ANI): Bundles of currency notes were seen being thrown from a building at Bentinck Street in Kolkata on November 20. The incident happened when the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials were conducting a search at the office of Hoque Merchantile Pvt Ltd. In the video, bundles were seen being pushed out of a window in the sixth floor.

Uber to soon record audio during rides in the US

New Delhi, Nov 21 (ANI): As a safety measure, Uber will reportedly start recording audio during rides to identify any warning signs. The feature will be opt-in for users to activate audio recording on any trip or all trips, The Washington Post notes. Users will be able to report a safety incident along with the audio recording at the end of the trip. Uber plans to soon test the feature in the US.

5 Russian tourists detained for flying drone over Taj Mahal

Agra (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 21 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Police detained five Russian tourists in Agra on November 20 for flying a drone near Mehtab Bagh in the vicinity of Taj Mahal. "The tourists said that they weren't aware of the fact that flying drones wasn't allowed in the area. They are being interrogated. Probe is on," said Botre Rohan Pramod, Superintendent of Police (City), Agra.

Madhya Pradesh govt to legalise cannabis cultivation in state

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Nov 21 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh government has decided to legalise the cultivation of cannabis in the state for medical and industrial purpose. Madhya Pradesh's Law Minister P.C. Sharma told reporters in Bhopal that Chief Minister Kamal Nath-led government will allow the farming of hemp - a type of marijuana - which will be used for medical purposes like in the treatment of cancer. Sharma added that the cultivated hemp will not be used for consumption or trading, and said the agricultural project will need international help.

Yoga, physical therapy found to help in sleeping better

New Delhi, Nov 21 (ANI): Yoga is not only a healthy way of meditating and maintaining overall wellness but can also better an individual's sleep along with limiting their dependence on medicines for back pain and sleep disturbance. A new study has highlighted that Yoga and physical therapy (PT) are effective approaches to treating the aforementioned conditions while reducing the need for medication. Published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, the research showed significant improvements in sleep quality lasting 52 weeks after 12 weeks of yoga classes or one-on-one PT, which suggests a long-term benefit of these non-pharmacologic approaches.

Free superfast internet for 1 hr everyday across Bengaluru soon: Karnataka Dy CM

Bengaluru, Nov 21 (ANI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister CN Ashwathnarayan on Wednesday spoke about the State government's plan to provide free internet to people in Bengaluru city by installing WI-FI hotspots at different parts of the city. While speaking to media persons, he said, "Free high speed internet for one hour each day to be provided across Bengaluru. It requires 9 months for implementation of the project. Any company, interested in providing this facility of free internet, is welcome."

Congress, NCP, Shiv Sena to meet on Nov 22: Prithviraj Chavan on govt formation in Maharashtra

New Delhi, Nov 21 (ANI): Former chief minister of Maharashtra and Congress leader, Prithviraj Chavan, on Wednesday said that Congress, NCP and Shiv Sena will meet on November 22 to decide on government formation in the state. "Congress leaders and Cong-NCP will meet tomorrow. By evening we will leave for Maharashtra. Day after tomorrow all three parties (Congress-NCP-Shiv Sena) will meet," Chavan told reporters in Delhi.

Anand Sharma, JP Nadda debate on SPG cover in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): While speaking during the winter session of Rajya Sabha on November 20, the veteran Congress leader Anand Sharma raised the issue of withdrawal of Special Protection Group (SPG) cover to party leaders Sonia Gandhi, Manmohan Singh, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. He said, "We would urge the government that issues of security of our leaders have to be beyond partisan political considerations." To which working president of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) JP Nadda replied, "There is nothing political and security hasn't been withdrawn. Home Ministry has a very set pattern and there is a protocol. It is not done by a politician, it is done by the Home Ministry and according to threat perception the security is given and withdrawn."

HM Shah holds high-level talks with his Uzbek Counterpart

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): Home Minister Amit Shah attended Indo-Uzbekistan high-level bilateral meeting in New Delhi on November 20. HM Shah greeted Minister of Internal Affairs of Uzbekistan, Pulat Bobojonov. Bilateral meeting was held to strengthen ties between two friendly nations.