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No sewer connection charges till March 31, move will help to clean Yamuna: CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on November 18 informed that the state government will not charge development and charges on sewer connection from the people till March 31. He said that people who didn't take sewer connection from where the sewer lines have been installed, state government will not charge any connection till March 31. This move will help to clean Yamuna River.

Train service resumes between Srinagar-Banihal

Banihal (Jammu and Kashmir), Nov 18 (ANI): The train service between Srinagar and Banihal has resumed on Nov 18. The service is resumed almost after 104 days. Passengers hailed the resumed service. The train service in Kashmir was suspended on August 05 following the abrogation of Article 370 and 35A. Article 370 and 35A used to give special status to Jammu and Kashmir as a state.

Ground work on pollution more important than meetings: Gautam Gambhir

New Delhi, Nov18 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament and former cricketer Gautam Gambhir gave an explanation on his absence during Parliamentary Standing Committee of Urban Development meeting, over air pollution in Delhi on November 15, Former Indian opener said that he was contractually bound for commentary and informed the committee about this. Gambhir also gave an account of his work he undertook as an MP.

Winter Session: MPs protest over several issues at Parliament on Day 1

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Rajya Sabha MPs Nazir Ahmad Laway and Mir Mohammed Fayaz protested in Parliament premises over Jammu and Kashmir issue. TMC has given adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha over detention of National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah. Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi protested in front of Mahatma Gandhi statue against rising air pollution levels.

JNU students march to Parliament stopped at Ber Sarai

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Security personnel stopped Jawaharlal Nehru University students at Ber Sarai road in New Delhi. Students were marching towards Parliament over their demand of complete roll back of fee hike. Hundreds of students took part in the protest march. Students are on protest from over two weeks. Section 144 has been imposed near the Parliament and security has been tightened.

All you need to know about banking frauds

For the record, Rs 71,500 crore worth of frauds involving 6,801 cases were detected in financial year 2019 — little more than what the government of India wants to spend on the merger of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd as well as the latest recapitalisation package for public sector banks (PSBs). Incidentally, at least 92 per cent of these frauds in value involved the PSBs that have around 55 per cent share in the volume of such frauds.

BJP MPs arrive at Parliament on bicycle

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): The winter session began in Parliament on Nov 18. BJP MP Manoj Tiwari arrived in Parliament, riding a bicycle. He came by bicycle to protest against the increasing level of pollution in national capital. Meanwhile, BJP MP Mansukh Mandaviya also reached the Parliament riding a bicycle.

Prakash Javadekar arrives at Parliament in electric car

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Winter session of Parliament began on November 18. Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Prakash Javadekar arrived at Parliament in an electric car today. Speaking on his electric car, Javadekar said, "Government is gradually switching to electric cars as they are pollution-free. I appeal to people to contribute to fight pollution- start using public transport, electric vehicles etc."

Story of a stray dog on 'pilgrimage' to Sabarimala Temple

Chikkamagaluru (Karnataka), Nov 18 (ANI): Ayyappa devotees witnessed a unique experience during pilgrimage to Kerala's prominent Sabarimala Temple. During their devotional journey, the devotees found that a stray dog is following them. The group of 13 devotees considered it a devotional sign and started offering the dog food that they prepare for themselves. The Ayyappa devotees didn't notice the dog at first but during their journey the dog kept showing behind them. The devotees perform Sabarimala pilgrimage every year but this is one of a kind of experience for them. They started from Andhra Pradesh's Tirumala on October 31 and have reached Chikkamagaluru district's Kottigehara now. The devotees have walked 480 km so far. The dog sustained injuries on its paws a couple of times and was treated by local veterinarians. According to a devotee, "We didn't notice the dog at first. But as we continued, it kept showing up behind us every now and then. We offer it the food we prepare for our

JNUSU begins protest march to Parliament

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union began their march to Parliament over their demand of complete roll back of fee hike. Hundreds of students took part in the protest march. Students are on protest from over two weeks. Section 144 has been imposed near the Parliament and security has been tightened.

Shiv Sena MPs stage protest at Parliament premise

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Shiv Sena MPs staged protest at Parliament premise demanding to declare unseasonal rains in Maharashtra as natural calamity. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena has given adjournment motion notice in the Lok Sabha.

Bill Gates hails 'National Nutrition Mission' scheme

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates on November 18 praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'National Nutrition Mission' scheme. He said, "Malnourished persons never achieves their full potential, it's very impressive how this problem is getting priority. Many governments don't talk about nutrition, in India the National Nutrition Mission is bringing new energy and new ideas in solving this problem," said Gates.

It is Govt's responsibility to listen to opposition: Adhir Chowdhury

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan replied to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for winter session of parliament. "We also expect from the Prime Minister that all the issues concerning to the interest of the common people must be allowed to be discussed inside the Parliament. Parliament is meant for discussion, debate and dialogues," said Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury.He further added, "It is incumbent upon the government to run the House smoothly so that opposition parties will be able to express their views, articulate their opinion in an appropriate manner. This is the essence of Parliamentary democracy." Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on November 18 that 'everyone should contribute to enrich discussions in Parliament'.

JNUSU to march to parliament, security tightens outside university campus

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Security tightened up outside Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on November 18. Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union to march to the Parliament over their demand of complete roll back of hike in fees. Students are on protest from last 2 week.

This is 250th Parliament session of Rajya Sabha: PM Modi

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Winter session of Parliament began on November 18. While addressing the mediapersons, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "This is the last Parliament session of 2019. It is very important because this is the 250th Parliament session of the Rajya Sabha. During this session, on 26th, we will observe the Constitution Day - when our Constitution completes its 70 years. The Constitution is the symbol of nation's unity, integrity and its diversity."

Everyone should contribute to enrich discussions in Parliament: PM Modi

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Winter session of Parliament began on November 18. While addressing the mediapersons, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "In the past few days, I had the opportunity to meet leaders of almost all political parties. The last session was phenomenal due to the support and active participation all MPs, which is an achievement of not only the government or the treasury bench, but is of the entire Parliament." He further said, "We want frank discussions on all matter. It is important that there should be quality debates, there should be dialogues and discussions and everyone should contribute to enrich the discussions in the Parliament."

Working towards achieving US$ 26 billion Defence Industry by 2025: Rajnath Singh

Bangkok, Nov 18 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that government of India is committed to work towards achieving a US$ 26 billion Defence Industry by 2025."The draft Defence Production Policy 2018 had set a target of US$ 5 billion in defence exports by 2025. While the target is ambitious, it's encouraging to know that India's defence exports grew nearly 6 times in over the past 2 years," Rajnath Singh said while addressing a gathering in Bangkok.

Many parties making mind to get apart from NDA: Nawab Malik

Mumbai, Nov 18 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party leader Nawab Malik reacted on ongoing tussle between the parties of National Democratic Alliance (NDA). "Many of the parties in NDA are not comfortable with the style of functioning of Bharatiya Janata party (BJP), we are very much worry in future what will be happening, we hope many of the party are making their mind to apart from the NDA, said NCP leader Nawab Malik. On the other side, Congress party's interim President Sonia Gandhi and NCP chief Sharad Pawar will hold a meeting today (November 18) to form government in Maharashtra.

NDA is no one's property: Sanjay Raut

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Amid the Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said on November 18 that National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is no one's property. He said, "We are one of the founders of NDA, Shiv Sena made NDA. We are also the one who saved NDA. Now, if someone think he is God and can do anything and throw Shiv Sena out of NDA, you are not God, the real God is voters." He also said that NDA is no one's property.

Rajnath Singh attends opening ceremony of Defense and Security 2019 in Bangkok

Bangkok, Nov 18 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended opening ceremony of Defense and Security 2019 in Bangkok. Defence Minister is in Thailand to participate in ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus). Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also attended Australia-India bilateral meeting in Bangkok on November 17. Rajnath Singh held talks with several world leaders during his visit.