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Apple Pulls Down Vaping-related Apps from App Store: Report

New Delhi, Nov 16 (ANI): Apple is reportedly removing vaping-related apps from its official App Store amid growing health concerns over e-cigarettes.According to a report on Axios, the iPhone maker is planning to remove all 181 vaping-related apps. The move comes after CDC reported at least 42 people dying from lung illness related to vaping. While there had been no direct sales of vaping products from the Apple App Store, companion apps, which allow people to control the temperature and lighting of their vape pens, had been available. Apple stopped accepting new apps since June.

Art exhibition 'Game of Lights' organised in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Nov 16 (ANI): A 'Game of Lights' art exhibition was organised in Gujarat's Ahmedabad on Nov 16. The art work showcased a unique concept of an artist to give the message of light over darkness.

Scientists reveal white noise improves hearing

New Delhi, Nov 16 (ANI): Cochlear implants could be stimulated with an effect similar to white noise in order to improve hearing of their users, according to a new study. With a background of continuous white noise, hearing pure sounds becomes even more precise, researchers have shown. Researchers led by Prof. Dr Tania Rinaldi Barkat from the Department of Biomedicine at the University of Basel have investigated the neuronal foundation of sound perception and sound discrimination in a challenging sound environment.

Cherry Blossom Festival attracts tourists in Shillong

Shillong (Meghalaya), Nov 16 (ANI): Celebration of the autumn flowering of Himalayan cherry blossoms has begun in Meghalaya's Shillong. The 4th edition of the India International Cherry Blossom Festival 2019 is attracting tourists from several parts of the country. The festival celebrates annual blooming of the pink cherry trees.

Siliguri people celebrate 'Rosogulla Divas' with great enthusiasm

Siliguri (WB), Nov 16 (ANI): Rosogolla Divas was celebrated with great enthusiasm in West Bengal's Siliguri to mark the second anniversary of the state winning the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. West Bengal was in bitter sweet battle with Odisha to get GI tag on the sweet dish. West Bengal won the battle and got the GI tag for Bengal Rosogulla in the year 2017. Taking part in the celebrations, people were seen enjoying rosogulla at different part of the city.

Few know that Savarkar started powerful social reform movements against untouchability: VP Naidu

New Delhi, Nov 16 (ANI): Vice President Venkaiah Naidu released the book 'Savarkar- Echoes from a Forgotten Past' written by Dr Vikram Sampath in the national capital. While speaking about Veer Savarkar's personality, the Vice President said, "Very few in India know that Veer Savarkar started one of the most powerful social reform movements against untouchability in India. He built 'Patit Pavan Mandir' in the Ratnagiri district to allow entry to all Hindus, including dalits."

Consumer spending falls for the first time in more than 4 decades: Survey

The survey — Key Indicators: Household Consumer Expenditure in India — shows the average amount of money spent by a person in a month fell by 3.7 per cent to Rs 1,446 in 2017-18 from Rs 1,501 in 2011-12. The figures for monthly per capita consumption expenditure (MPCE) are in real terms, meaning these have been adjusted for inflation, keeping 2009-10 as ... To know more, watch the video

Shiv Sena will change Congress' stance on Hindutva: Veer Savarkar's Grandson

Mumbai, Nov 15 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Mumbai on Shiv Sena joining hands with Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)- Congress, Veer Savarkar's grandson Ranjeet Savarkar said, "As far as I know, Uddhav Thackeray won't ever leave his Hindutva ideology and back off from demand of Bharat Ratna to Veer Savarkar for power." "I am confident that Shiv Sena will change Congress' stance on Hindutva," Ranjeet Savarkar added.

Ranjan Gogoi gets farewell at SC premises

New Delhi, Nov 15 (ANI): Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi was given farewell at the Supreme Court premises on November 15 in Delhi. Today is CJI Gogoi's last working day at Supreme Court. He is slated to retire on November 17. The 64-year-old 46th CJI of India is the son of former Assam chief minister Kesab Chandra Gogoi and was born in Dibrugarh. Justice SA Bobde will take over as CJI after Gogoi demits office.

CBI raids Amnesty International's office over alleged FCRA violations

Bengaluru, Nov 15 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team conducted a raid at Amnesty International Group's office in Bengaluru on November 15. Raid was conducted over alleged Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) violations. Amnesty International is international human rights NGO.

TRAI holds Open House Discussion on 'Review of Interconnection Usage Charges' in Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 15 (ANI): Odd-even scheme came to an end on Nov 15. The pollution level of Delhi is still under 'severe' category. As per the Air Quality Index (AQI) data by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), PM 2.5 is at 456. During a recent interview, CM Kejriwal said "Odd-even scheme will be extended, if needed". One of the commuters said, "It is a nice concept. One's life is above anything else. It indeed brought easiness in commuting from one place to another. It also reduces noise pollution. It should be extended. "Another commuter said, "Pollution is reducing because of odd-even and even the crowd on the roads also reduced. It should extend" Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal-led government in Delhi has announced implementation of odd-even scheme from Nov 04-15.

Gambhir busy eating 'poha', 'jalebis', not concerned about pollution: Raghav Chadha

New Delhi, Nov 15 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP) and former cricketer Gautam Gambhir over his absence in Parliamentary Standing Committee of Urban Development on air pollution in Delhi, National Spokesperson and National Executive Member of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Raghav Chadha said, "Today, a very important meeting of Parliamentary Standing Committee was called by the Lok Sabha secretariat in which 29 MPs were invited to participate. Some senior bureaucrats in the Government of India, in MCD and Delhi Development Authority (DDA) were also invited in the meeting." "It is extremely shocking to know that out of 29 MPs only 4 MPs participated in the meeting. Around 25 MPs were absconded from the meeting. Every now and then you see Gautam Gambhir releasing video and today he was eating 'poha' and 'jalebis' in Indore while participating in an ongoing cricket match," Chadha added. "He did not think appropriate to

Delhi BJP stages protest outside AICC office over Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Rafale verdict

New Delhi, Nov 15 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held a massive protest outside All India Congress Committee (AICC) office in the national capital on November 15. They demanded an apology from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remark on Rafale verdict. The protest was led by Delhi BJP president Manoj Tiwari. He was accompanied by BJP senior leader Vijay Goel, Leader of Opposition in Delhi and MLA from Rohini assembly constituency Vijender Gupta. Several women workers of BJP also took part in the protest.

Parrot smuggling gang busted in Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur (UP), Nov 15 (ANI): Wildlife Crime Control Bureau along with the help of Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) busted a gang who were smuggling endangered parrots. Six persons including a woman have been apprehended. The gang was smuggling the parrots from Bahraich to Gorakhpur. Around 500 parrots have been seized.

Student set himself ablaze in school washroom in Navi Mumbai

Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra), Nov 15 (ANI): A class 11th student set himself ablaze in school washroom using kerosene on November 15. He was taken to National Burns Centre, Airoli for treatment. The reason behind the extreme step has not been ascertained yet.

CJI Ranjan Gogoi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat

New Delhi, Nov 15 (ANI): Chief Justice of India, Ranjan Gogoi arrived at Raj Ghat to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on November 15. Today is CJI Gogoi's last working day at Supreme Court. He is slated to retire on November 17. Justice Ranjan Gogoi was appointed as the CJI on October 03, 2018. Justice SA Bobde will take over as CJI after Gogoi demits office.

Sushant Rajput's 'Dil Bechara' gets new release date

New Delhi, Nov 15 (ANI): The release date of Sushant Singh Rajput-starrer 'Dil Bechara' has been pushed forward to May 8, next year. The film, based on the novel 'The Fault in Our Stars', was earlier scheduled to release on November 29, this year. Ace music director, A R Rahman announced the new release date of the flick taking to his Twitter handle. 'Dil Bechara' also features 'Rockstar' fame Sanjana Sanghi. The upcoming film which is being directed by Mukesh Chhabra was earlier titled as 'Kizzie Aur Manny'. Back in July, on the occasion of the 5th anniversary of popular Hollywood comedy-drama flick 'The Fault in Our Stars', a new motion poster of its Hindi remake, 'Dil Bechara' was dropped.

Delhi Govt will carry out cleaning of septic tanks for free: Kejriwal

New Delhi, Nov 15 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on November 15 said that his government has started a scheme in which it will carry out cleaning of septic tanks for free. Giving details of the scheme he asserted, "We are launching Mukhya Mantri septic tank safai yojana. Tendering will be done by next month. The government will carry out the cleaning of septic tanks for free. DJB trucks will be deployed for this purpose."

Heated argument breaks out between protestors and Ashwini Choubey in Bihar

Buxar (Bihar), Nov 15 (ANI): A heated argument broke out between MoS for Health and Family Welfare, Ashwini Choubey and the people who had gathered outside the guest house he was staying in, to stage a protest against defunct ultrasound machine at district hospital, in Bihar's Buxar. Speaking to ANI, a protestor said, "Since last 10 months ultrasound machine is lying defunct in the district hospital even after assurance from minister. We came to protest, minister got angry and started pushing us."

Undisclosed assets worth Rs 4.15 crore found in raid at engineer's residence

Anantapur (Andhra Pradesh), Nov 15 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) conducted raid at the house of an assistant executive engineer of Panchayati Raj Department in Anantapur on November 15. The raid was conducted in connection with disproportionate assets case. Undisclosed assets worth Rs 4.15 crore were seized during the raid