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Indonesian Ambassador Sidharto Reza Suryodipuro visits Statue of Unity

Lahaul-Spiti (Himachal Pradesh), Nov 18 (ANI): The snow clearance operation is underway in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul-Spiti. It is continued on Manali-Leh Road between Kokasar and Rohtang. Life has been affected and roads are blocked due to heavy snowfall. Lahaul-Spiti recorded minimum temperature of -14 degree Celsius.

Devotees, prayers, Sabarimala Temple, Mandala Pooja festival, Sannidhanam, Kerala

Sannidhanam (Kerala), Nov 18 (ANI): Devotees thronged to Sabarimala Temple in Kerala on Nov 18. Thousands of devotees came in to offer prayers in the temple. The Sabarimala Temple was opened on November 16 for annual 'Mandala Pooja' festival. 'Mandala Pooja' festival is a 41-day long celebrations.

Locals protest killing of Dalit man in Punjab's Sangrur

Sangrur (Punjab), Nov 18 (ANI): A group of locals staged a protest against the killing of a Dalit man Jagmail Singh, who was allegedly beaten up and forced to drink urine in Punjab's Sangrur. Protesters demanded compensation for his family. While speaking to media, AAP MLA Harpal Singh Cheema said that compensation of Rs. 50 lakh must be given to the deceased's family. "He (Dalit man Jagmail Singh) died after he was forced to drink urine and was thrashed mercilessly. A compensation of Rs. 50 lakh must be given to the family of the deceased and also, a family member should be given a government job," Cheema told reporters.

Last rites of Goa DGP Pranab Nanda performed in Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Last rites of Goa Director General of Police (DGP) Pranab Nanda were performed in Delhi on Nov 17. His body was kept for last darshan for his well wishers. National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and Delhi's Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal also paid their last respects. Nanda had died due to cardiac arrest on Nov 16. Nanda was on a visit to Delhi after attending official functions in Goa on Nov 15.

Devotees throng Sabarimala Temple for 'Mandala Pooja' festival

Sannidhanam (Kerala), Nov 18 (ANI): Devotees thronged the Sabarimala Temple to offer prayers on November 18. The shrine was opened on Nov 16 evening for the 'Mandala Pooja' festival. One of the priests opened the sanctum sanctorum of the temple, marking the beginning of 41-day long pooja session.

Urban naxals, anarchists going to Sabarimala in guise of devotees: V Muraleedharan

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan on November 17 said "urban naxals, anarchists and atheists" are going to the Sabarimala temple in guise of devotees, just to prove they have visited the temple, and called for the examination of such people. "The people who are going to temple now, are urban naxals, anarchists and atheists. I don't think they're devotees. They want to prove that 'we have gone to Sabrimala Temple. Whether they're really devotees, it should be examined," Muraleedharan told ANI.

People of Assam run special drive against drug traffickers

Chirang (Assam), Nov 18 (ANI): The people of Assam launched a campaign against drug peddlers. Parents with united efforts caught drug traffickers who used to influence their children for drugs. Later, Police reached the spot and took the peddlers into custody.

Pune sanitation worker goes viral for his unique initiative on cleanliness

Pune (Maharashtra), Nov 18 (ANI): A sanitation worker from Maharashtra's Pune is doing the rounds on social media for his unique initiative of creating awareness about cleanliness. Mahadev Jadhav, who is working at the Pune Muncipal Corporation (PMC) for around 25 years, sings while doing his job to alert people about the need to keep their surroundings clean. Through his songs, he also requests people to segregate solid and liquid waste.

BJP to stage 'sadak bandh' throughout Telangana over RTC issue: K Laxman

Hyderabad (Telangana), Nov 18 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party on November 19 will stage a 'sadak bandh' throughout the state of Telangana against ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), announced BJP's Telangana president Dr K Laxman. The strike will be against the acts of some of the officials in the state government who are acting like "agents of the ruling TRS" by going against those sided with the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) employees, Laxman told ANI. The employees of the TSRTC are on strike for over 40 days demanding merger of RTC with the government.

Researchers say running lowers death risk

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Running can reduce the probability of death from any cause, says a new study. If more people take up running and they don't have to run far or fast, there is likely to be substantial improvement in population health and longevity. It's not clear how good running is for staving off the risk of death from any cause and particularly from cardiovascular disease and cancer.

TikTok crosses 1.5 billion download mark

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Viral video app, TikTok, has crossed 1.5 billion downloads worldwide on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, according to the latest Sensor Tower report. TikTok ranks at number three when it comes to the most downloaded non-gaming app of the year. WhatsApp continues to be the top app, followed by Messenger, Facebook, and Instagram at second, fourth, and fifth spot respectively.

MS Dhoni decodes dilemma of batting at no. 06

Gurugram (Haryana), Nov 18 (ANI): Former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on November 17 attended a promotional event in Harayana's Gurugram where he said that if he is playing on no. 06, and he knows that he won't be able to get past 30 runs, then he would try for 30 runs only. Dhoni also said that he had never planned to play for India, but cleared that he looks to contribute irrespective of the organisation he is representing.

Illicit liquor cartons worth Rs 50 lakh seized in Ghaziabad

Ghaziabad (UP), Nov 17 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Police recovered illicit liquor of around Rs 50 lakh in Ghaziabad. The liquor was being brought from Haryana. Senior Superintendent of Police, Sudhir Kumar Singh said, "Police team has recovered 570 cartons of liquor. We have arrested one accused."

You don't need equipment to workout, bodyweight is enough for exercise: Salman Khan

Mumbai, Nov 17 (ANI): Bollywood Actor Salman Khan at the preview of Being Strong Fitness Equipment stated that you do not need equipment to workout, bodyweight is enough for exercise. "Whenever I get time I prefer working out. Wherever and whenever I get time, I try to workout. You need equipments for working out but even if they are not available your body is the best weight to do. "

India, Bangladesh practice with pink ball ahead of Day-Night Test

Kolkata, Nov 17 (ANI): India will lock horns with Bangladesh in Day-Night Test at Eden Gardens. Players are practicing for their first ever Test in day-night format. Match will be played with pink ball instead of red. India decimated Bangladesh in Indore Test by an inning and 130 runs. 2nd Test will start on November 22.

Alternative government should be formed in Maharashtra as soon as possible: Nawab Malik

Pune (Maharashtra), Nov 17 (ANI): NCP leader Nawab Malik said that president rule should end in Maharashtra as soon as possible and an alternative government should be formed. "After the meeting, we have arrived at a conclusion that President's Rule should end in Maharashtra and an alternative government should be formed." "We have decided that next decision will be taken only after discussion with Congress. Tomorrow Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Pawar Sahab will hold a meeting and day after tomorrow leaders of both the parties will meet," He further added.

Steroids are being misused, should be avoided: Salman Khan

Mumbai, Nov 17 (ANI): Bollywood Actor Salman Khan at the preview of Being Strong Fitness Equipment stated that steroids are being misused, which is really bad for the health. "Steroids should not be used by anyone. They are being misused which is really bad for health. The steroids are harmful for kidney, heart. It is not a good thing to do."

Amit Shah assures of BJP, Shiv Sena coming together: Ramdas Athawale

New Delhi, Nov 17 (ANI): While BJP and Shiv Sena are at an impasse over power sharing in Maharashtra, Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment and Republican Party of India Chief, Ramdas Athawale in New Delhi stated that HM Shah assured that BJP and Shiv Sena will come together to form government in Maharashtra. "I told Amit bhai (BJP President Amit Shah) that if he mediates then a way can be found out to which he (Amit Shah) replied don't worry, everything will be fine. BJP and Shiv Sena will come together to form government," said Ramdas Athawale

Katy Perry thanks Karan Johar for warm welcome

New Delhi, Nov 17 (ANI): American pop sensation Katy Perry thanked Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar for the "warm welcome" and a grand party he hosted at his residence in Mumbai on the night of November 14. Katy Perry got a warm welcome from Bollywood. Karan Johar organised a special party for the singer. Alia Bhatt, Jacqueline Fernandez, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Kajol, Malaika Arora, Ananya Panday, Kunal Kemmu and many others were in the attendance. Katy Perry was on a recent trip to India to perform at a music festival in Mumbai. She came after a long gap of seven years. Apart from the party, the singer roamed around on the streets of Mumbai and shared the same on social media.

LJP demands NDA committee for better coordination between alliance partners

New Delhi, Nov 17 (ANI): Lok Janshakti Party's national president Chirag Paswan reacted on NDA meeting ahead of winter session of parliament. He said, "We missed Shiv Sena's presence in the meeting."He also said that LJP has requested Prime Minister to make a coordination committee or appoint a convener from NDA to make better coordination between alliance partners.He further added that it's a matter of concern that one by one alliance partners breaking from National Democratic Alliance.