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Rajnath Singh meets INA Retd Major Ishwar Lal in Singapore

Singapore, Nov 19 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tribute at Indian National Army (INA) Memorial in Singapore on November 19. He also met former INA Major (Retd.) Ishwar Lal. Rajnath Singh is on a two-day visit to Singapore. Singh is likely to attend India-Singapore Defence Ministers' Dialogue. Erstwhile Indian National Army was led by freedon fighter Subhas Chandra Bose.

Sakhi Mandal successfully operating pay and park service in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Nov 19 (ANI): An initiative has been started by Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) to empower the women of the Sakhi Mandals. The initiative focuses for empowerment of women so they can earn money on their own. AMC has given authority to Sakhi Mandals to operate at several pay and park locations in the city. Where, the ladies of Sakhi Mandal charge people for parking place. Talking to ANI, Prabha Makwana who manages one of the pay and park facilities in the city said, "We manage parking facility under income tax bridge. When, people park their vehicle they have to pay for that. Earlier, it was quite difficult we faced problems as people would park their vehicles here and there. So, we faced difficulties in the initial days. But, now we are working efficiently and getting amount which helps us for our day to day need." The women at the facility work in 2 shifts a day. The ladies in the Sakhi Mandals are underprivileged women of the society.

PMC account holders protest outside Bombay HC

Mumbai, Nov 19 (ANI): Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative (PMC) Bank depositors staged a protest outside Bombay High Court on November 19. They demanded the money to be refunded as soon as possible. Hearing in PMC Bank matter has been adjourned till December 4 after RBI today filed a detailed affidavit regarding steps to be taken for protecting interest of customers. RBI restricted the activities of the PMC Bank for six months and asked it not to grant or renew any loans and advances, make any investment or incur any liability, including borrowing of funds and acceptance of fresh deposits after an alleged fraud of Rs 4,355 crore came to light. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized and identified movable and immovable assets worth more than Rs 3,830 crore owned by HDIL in connection with the case.

Farmers in Gilgit Baltistan lose home, livelihood

Gilgit Baltistan, 19 November 2019:- Farmers in Thor region of Gilgit Baltistan are reeling under abject poverty because of Islamabad's exploitative policies. The indigenous people in the occupied territory, whose only means of subsistence is farming, are no more in possession of any land as Pakistan is building dams on it. They were provided with alternate piece of land, which were either inhabitable or hundreds of miles away from their original homes. A meager sum of thousands has been given as compensation against the land worth lakhs.

GOI has financially supported setting up of anti-trafficking units across country: Smriti Irani

New Delhi, Nov 19 (ANI): Union Minister of Women and Child Development Smriti Irani, attended South Asia Safety Summit by Facebook and Instagram. While addressing at the event Smriti Irani stated that Government of India has supported setting up of anti-trafficking units in each district. Smriti Irani said, "Given the challenges women face with regards to safety and security, I would like here to pay my respects and grateful thanks to the home ministry for partnering with us and helping in bringing solutions to timely." "I would like to acknowledge that we have put forth a proposal to the govt agencies to ensure that we have anti trafficking units to help better in protecting the women and children of our country. The government of India has financially supported the setting up of anti trafficking units in every district of our country, the first ever such initiative in the history of our independence," she added.

Girl child stopped from entering into Sabarimala Temple

Pamba (Kerala), Nov 19 (ANI): A 12-year-old girl was stopped by Kerala Police from entering into Sabarimala Temple. The girl was stopped at a guard room during trek. She broke down in tears after being stopped. Kerala Government announced that they will not provide any special security to feminist groups after Supreme Court referred review petition to a larger bench. Last year, apex court allowed women of all age groups to enter the temple.

Situation getting better, trade and business improving in JandK: DC Baseer Khan

Srinagar (JandK), Nov 19 (ANI): Kashmir Divisional Commissioner Baseer Khan on Jammu and Kashmir's situation said that it is improving every passing day. "Traffic flow has increased, trade and business improved. Power transmission lines that were damaged in heavy snowfall have almost been restored barring couple of areas," Khan added.

How air pollution impacts Indian economy

While gross domestic product growth slipped to a six-year low in the quarter ended June, air pollution adds another layer of challenge for the Modi government that’s taken several steps to boost the economy, although there are no signs of a quick revival so far. Watch the video to know more

I appeal CM Mamata to stop Muslim appeasement: Owaisi

New Delhi, Nov 19 (ANI): All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi hit back at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee after she charged at the party for 'dividing communities'. On this Owaisi said, "If our work is extremism according to CM Mamata, then I can't say anything, extremism is that she let BJP enter West Bengal and she is looking down to Muslims of the state as human indicators of Muslims are very low in the state". "Please stop appeasing Muslims for vote," she added.

Assam Congress MPs stage protest in Parliament premises against privatisation of Numaligarh Refinery

New Delhi, Nov 19 (ANI): Congress MPs from Assam, including Ripun Bora protested in front of Mahatma Gandhi statue in Parliament premises against the privatisation of Numaligarh Refinery on November 19. The protest was being held amid winter session.

Fathima suicide case: IIT students continue protest for fair investigation

Chennai, Nov 19 (ANI): More IIT students joined the protest ad raised their voice, demanding justice in Fathima Lateef suicide case. Fathima Lateef committed suicide allegedly over religious persecution. The deceased's parents recovered a mobile phone note that named a member of the faculty as the reason behind her suicide. Chennai Police transferred the case to Central Crime Branch (CCB). Police began preliminary investigation. The first year student of an integrated MA programme in the humanities was found dead in her hostel room. Two IIT students also began hunger strike demanding fair investigation into the case.

Need to rise above politics to combat climate change: TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh

New Delhi, Nov 19 (ANI): The winter session of Parliament began on November 18. On Day 2, TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar arrived at the Parliament wearing mask, considering the increased level of pollution in the national capital. While speaking to ANI on it, Ghosh said, "There is a need to think about the increasing levels of air pollution in the national capital. We need to find solution to save even animals and aquatic animals. We need to rise above politics and come together to find a solution. We need to find a way to fight climate change."

BJP youth wing protests against CM Kejriwal over unsafe tap water

New Delhi, Nov 19 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Yuva Morcha protested against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. They held protest over unsafe tap water quality of Delhi, according to Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). Protestors were holding 'Missing' posters with Delhi CM's picture. CM Kejriwal has refuted to claim of BIS.

Telecom stocks gain as equity indices remain flat, Vodafone up by 18 pc

New Delhi, Nov 19 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices gained marginally during early hours on Tuesday as investors remained cautious in the absence of any major positive triggers on the domestic and global front. At 10:15 am, the BSE S and P Sensex was up by 52 points at 40,336 while the Nifty 50 edged higher by 11 points to 11,895. Sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were mixed with Nifty auto, financial service, FMCG, metal, PSU bank and realty in the red. But Nifty pharma, IT and private bank were in the positive zone. Among stocks, telecom majors continued their northward journey after announcing tariff hikes from next month. Vodafone India gained by 18.12 per cent to Rs 5.28 per share while Bharti Airtel was up by 4.4 per cent and Bharti Infratel by 5.6 per cent. The other prominent gainers were Cipla, Axis Bank, Reliance Industries, Grasim and Larsen and Toubro.

Devotees trek Sabarimala to offer prayers to Lord Ayyappa

Pamba (Kerala), Nov 19 (ANI): Devotees at Pamba to trek Sabarimala to offer prayers to Lord Ayyappa at the temple on November 19. Devotees in large number are reaching at the temple for Mandala Puja. The Sabarimala Temple opened for annual pilgrimage season on November 16.

Hyderabad man allegedly gives triple talaq to wife for not giving birth to boy

Hyderabad, Nov 19 (ANI): Despite the fact that Triple Talaq is banned in India, another incident came in light from Hyderabad. A man allegedly gave triple talaq to his wife for not giving birth to a boy and he also married another woman. Though, a case is registered against him. While speaking to ANI on the matter, the victim said, "His husband allegedly gave triple talaq to her for not giving birth to a boy and also married another woman. I hope I will be given justice and my husband will be punished for his actions."

Not need any mediation: Shiv Sena on Ramdas Athawale's 3+2 years govt-formation formula

New Delhi, Nov 19 (ANI): Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on November 19 said that his party doesn't need mediation from Union minister and Republican Party of India (Athawale) (RPI (A)) chief Ramdas Athawale in forming a government. He reacted on Athawale's 3+2 years govt-formation formula.

Maharashtra political tussle: Every party wants to end President's Rule at earliest, says Raut

New Delhi, Nov 19 (ANI): Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on November 19 said that NCP chief Sharad Pawar also wants that President's Rule should end soon so that the issues of Maharashtra could end. He also asserted that every party wants that President's Rule should end as soon as possible and talks are underway.

Sonia Gandhi, Manmohan Singh pay tributes to Indira Gandhi at Indira Gandhi Memorial

New Delhi, Nov 19 (ANI): Former prime minister Manmohan Singh and Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi paid tributes to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 102nd birth anniversary at the Indira Gandhi Memorial on November 19. Indira Gandhi was given the title of 'Iron Lady'. She was assassinated on October 31, 1984. She was shot dead by one of her bodyguards. She served as Prime Minister of India from January 1966 to March 1977 and again from January 1980 until her assassination in October 1984.

Leaders pay tribute to Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary at Parliament

New Delhi, Nov 19 (ANI): Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi, former prime minister Manmohan Singh paid tribute to late prime minister Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary at Parliament on November 19. Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla and other leaders also paid tributes to the former PM Indira Gandhi. She was given the title of 'Iron Lady'. She was assassinated on October 31, 1984. She was shot dead by one of her bodyguards. She served as Prime Minister of India from January 1966 to March 1977 and again from January 1980 until her assassination in October 1984.