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I dismiss the charge of running parallel govt in WB: Governor

Siliguri (WB), Nov 19 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Siliguri, West Bengal, Governor Jagdeep refuted the charges by the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) that he was running a parallel government in West Bengal, and said, "Some kind of statement has been made, that I am running a parallel government in the state. If I was running a parallel government, then from the airport to circuit house (in Siliguri), I have seen huge cutouts of the chief minister; cutouts would have been mine. I dismiss the charge.

Gay couple in West Bengal seeks police protection over death threats from family

Kolkata, Nov 19 (ANI): Even though the Supreme Court passed the historic decision of decriminalising Section 377, a gay couple in Barasat region of West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district is apparently receiving death threats from their family members and have sought police protection. "When I informed my family members that I am gay, they started beating me up and forced me to get married to a girl. But I didn't want to do it. My father threatened us... They even took me to a psychiatrist. When the psychiatrist said that I am gay, still they did not believe him," the male victim said.

New roads being built under PMGSY in Rajouri district

Rajouri (J-K), Nov 19 (ANI): Construction work of roads has started in Jammu and Kashmir's Darhal of Rajouri district. The roads are being constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). The roads will provide connectivity in far-flung areas. Several villages in Rajouri district will be connected with highways. "We are happy to see the constriction of road is underway. Road will reduce our time and will also help in our business," a local told ANI.

BJP MLA accuses MP minister of threatening him for suggesting Gandhi's name for medical college

Shivpuri (Madhya Pradesh), Nov 19 (ANI): BJP MLA Birendra Raghuvanshi from Madhya Pradesh on November 18 accused state's Law Minister Pradhuman Singh Tomar of threatening him during a meeting after the former suggested that a medical college be named after Mahatma Gandhi instead of late Madhavrao Scindia, in Shivpuri. "I will write to Amit Shah ji asking for security. I was threatened, 'dekh loonga, zaban band karle'; ye bhasha mujhse boli gai, and only because I suggested Mahatma Gandhi ji's name. Only Pradhuman Tomar will be responsible for any danger to my family and me," Raghuvanshi told reporters. However, the accused MLA Tomar responded by saying, "I am not aware of any such incident. The decision to name the medical college after late Madhavrao Scindia was taken with consensus."

YouTube unveils prepaid plans for Premium, Music Premium versions in India

New Delhi, Nov 19 (ANI): YouTube has announced prepaid plans for its music services in India. Users will be able to purchase one-month or three-month prepaid plans for YouTube Premium and Music Premium in India, the official blog notes. To sign-up for a prepaid plan, one can follow the sign-up instructions for a YouTube Premium or YouTube Music Premium membership, and select the required plan. The users will also be able to purchase additional top-ups for their membership.

Study finds how fibrosis progresses in the human lung

New Delhi, Nov 19 (ANI): As the researchers have discovered how the lung disease idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) progresses, they will now be able to provide a method to discover new treatment targets for the disease. In the study, researchers examined differentially affected regions in the lungs obtained from individuals with IPF and found that what looks like normal lung is already undergoing changes in specific genes. Fifty per cent of patients with IPF will die in three to five years following diagnosis, and the cause of IPF is unknown. The two FDA-approved drugs to treat IPF slow the progress of the disease, but do not reverse it.

4 soldiers, 2 porters dead after avalanche hits Army positions in Siachen Glacier

New Delhi, Nov 19 (ANI): Six persons including four soldiers and two porters were killed in avalanche in the Siachen Glacier on November 18. An avalanche hit Army positions in the Siachen Glacier after which eight personnel were stuck under the snow. Seven individuals who were critically injured accompanied by medical teams were evacuated by helicopters to nearest Military Hospital. Six people who died in the avalanche succumbed to extreme hypothermia. Altitude in the northern glaciers is of around 19,000 feet and above.

Rajya Sabha is far-sighted house: PM Modi

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Rajya Sabha during discussion on 250th session of the House stated that the house has seen many historic moments ranging from Triple Talaq bill to GST. Speaking in Upper House, PM Modi said, "This house has seen many historic moments, it has made history also and has seen history being made as well. It is a far-sighted house. The Rajya Sabha gives an opportunity to people away from electoral politics to contribute to the country and its development." "Whenever it has been about good of the nation, Rajya Sabha has risen to the occasion. It was widely believed that Triple Talaq bill would not pass here but it did. Even GST became a reality after it was passed in this house."

PM Modi praises NCP, BJD during Rajya Sabha's 250th session

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Rajya Sabha during discussion on 250th session of the House appreciated the two parties Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik-led Biju Janata Dal (BJD).PM Modi at RS said, "Today I want to appreciate two parties, NCP and BJD. These parties have strictly adhered to parliamentary norms. They have never gone into the well. Yet, they have raised their points very effectively. Other parties including mine can learn from them." The winter session of Parliament commenced on November 18 and will continue till December 13. A total number of 20 sittings will be provided in a span of 26 days, including four Private Members' day.

Fathima suicide case: Students sit on hunger strike, seek justice

Chennai, Nov 18 (ANI): In the latest development in the Fathima Lateef suicide case, two IIT students began hunger strike demanding fair investigation into the 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 for her death. 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 last week.

Convincing JNU protestors not to take law in hands: Delhi Police

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Several students of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) are marching towards Parliament in the national capital on November 18 over demand of complete roll back of fee hike. They were later stopped by police near Delhi's Safdarjung Tomb area. While speaking to ANI, Public Relations Office (PRO) of Delhi Police, Mandeep Singh Randhawa said, "We are trying to talk to the students about their demands and convince them to not take law in their hands. Regarding the allegation of lathi charge, we will inquire into it." Due to the protest, Section 144 has also been imposed near the Parliament and security has been beefed up.

Rajya Sabha must be active supportive house for national development: PM Modi

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Rajya Sabha during discussion on 250th session of the Upper House stated that Rajya Sabha should be an active supportive house not a secondary house. "In 2003, Atal ji had remarked that Rajya Sabha may be the second house but it should not be called a secondary house. Today, I agree with the thoughts of Atal ji and add that the Rajya Sabha must be an active supportive house for national development," said PM Modi. The winter session of Parliament commenced on November 18 and will continue till December 13. A total number of 20 sittings will be provided in a span of 26 days, including four Private Members' day.

Bill Gates meets PM Modi in Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Earlier today, Bill Gates attended the launch function of book 'Health System for a New India: Building Blocks'. He also hailed Indian Health System for improving significantly over last decade.

Sky is clear, no need for odd-even scheme extension: Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on November 18 cleared the suspense of odd-even scheme. On being asked implementing odd-even scheme once again, he said that the sky is clear now, so there is no need of it.

Arun Jaitley was an ocean of knowledge: Tiruchi Siva

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): DMK leader Tiruchi Siva and BJP working president JP Nadda remembered Arun Jaitley in Rajya Sabha. "Arun Jaitley was an ocean of knowledge, a master of vocabulary, a person of integrity. His performance on both the sides of this House is still remembered. He was so magnanimous in waiving off GST on sanitary napkins, considering the woes of poor women," said Tiruchi Siva. JP Nadda in RS said, "I pay tribute to Arun Jaitley. He was a multiphasic personality." The winter session of Parliament commenced on November 18 and will continue till December 13. A total number of 20 sittings will be provided in a span of 26 days, including four Private Members' day.

Arun Jaitley was good orator and leader: Ghulam Nabi Azad

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Ghulam Nabi Azad, Congress in Rajya Sabha stated that Arun Jaitley is not a loss to the party alone but entire country. He was a good student, good orator and a good leader. "People like Jaitley ji are not a loss to a party alone but the entire country. I pray that his soul rests in peace," said GN Azad. "I had known Arun Jaitley personally. The rare political sourness between us used to turn into sweetness due to our personal relations. From his student life till his death, his life remained very active. He was a good orator and a good leader," he added. The winter session of Parliament commenced on November 18 and will continue till December 13. A total number of 20 sittings will be provided in a span of 26 days, including four Private Members' day.

6 children die after truck trolley overturns in Bihar's Gopalganj

Gopalganj (Bihar), Nov 18 (ANI): At least six minor girls died after a tractor trolley overturned in Bihar's Gopalganj. Several children also got injured in the accident. Truck was carrying marbles. Children were grazing their goats when the incident took place.

Rajya Sabha remembers Arun Jaitley, Ram Jethmalani, Jagannath Mishra

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Rajya Sabha remembered Jagannath Mishra, Arun Jaitley, Sukhdev Singh Libra, Ram Jethmalani, Gurudas Dasupta former and sitting members of the Upper House who passed away. The winter session of Parliament commenced on November 18 and will continue till December 13. A total number of 20 sittings will be provided in a span of 26 days, including four Private Members' day.

Amit Shah meets Bhutan Foreign Affairs Minister

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on November 18 met Bhutan Minister of Foreign Affairs Tandi Dorji in the national capital. Tandi Dorji arrived in Delhi on Nov 17. He is on a 5-day visit to India from November 17-23.

Opposition had to raise voice because opportunity were not given: Tharoor on Farooq Abdullah

New Delhi, Nov18 (ANI): Congress veteran leader Shashi Tharoor on November 18 reacted on Winter Session. After attending the first day of the Winter Session, he said that the opposition was even given the opportunity to raise the issues like home arrest of Farooq Abdullah then they have to raise voice He said that his party doesn't want to create any disruption on the ongoing issues rather they want debate. "When Opposition tried to raise the issue that we're starting the Parliament Session even when one of us, Farooq Abdullah isn't even there because he has been arrested, we weren't even given the opportunity to raise the issue. So we had to raise our voice," said Tharoor.