New Delhi, Nov 15 (ANI): Congress on November 15 again raised questions on the current situation of Jammu and Kashmir. Indian National Congress National Spokesperson Pawan Khera lambasted at Centre by asking, if everything is fine in Jammu then why Farooq, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti are under house arrest.
New Delhi, Nov 15 (ANI): The pollution level of Delhi and neighboring states has deteriorated. Speaking on it, Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Prakash Javadekar said, "We are very serious on the issue of pollution. I started in 2015, for the first time, to recognize the concept of air-shade. It is not Delhi geographical boundary but is the air-shade which is impacted and for that cooperation of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi government, three MCDs, NDMC, DDA, involve of all agencies is required. So, we started the joint action plan which is short term, medium term and long term and the progress has been done." He further said, "I have always said that this is not the blame game but actually, a joint cooperation of all agencies is needed."
New Delhi, Nov 15 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on November 25 said that if the air quality in Delhi doesn't improve in next 2-3 days then the state government will take decision on extending Odd-Even vehicle scheme on November 18. "As per weather forecast, air quality in Delhi to improve in the next 2-3 days. If the air quality doesn't improve, we will take a decision on extending Odd-Even vehicle scheme on November 18," said Kejriwal. Odd-Even scheme was initially implemented from November 4 to November 15.
New Delhi, Nov 15 (ANI): Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister, Prakash Javadekar said that the government is withdrawing the 'draft' prepared for amendments to the Indian Forest Act, 1927. He said, "Modi government for the last 5 years has always worked in the interest of tribals and forest dwellers. We have not only supported their finances but also ensured MSP (Minimum Support Price) for their forest produced. Therefore, our action speaks loudly than whatever is written anywhere and therefore, Modi government is known as tribal's friend." He further said, "Therefore, we have taken the decision that not to give any space to misgiving, we are completely withdrawing the so-called 'draft.'"
Jajpur (Odisha), Nov 15 (ANI): A 29-year old woman travelling by Guwahati Express train from Bengaluru gave birth to three premature babies at Jajpur Keonjhar Road railway station on November 15. The mother along with the babies was shifted to district hospital inn Bhadrak.
New Delhi, Nov 15 (ANI): All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary Mallikarjun Kharge on November 15 reacted on disqualified Karnataka MLAs joining BJP. He said that BJP is using every tactics to take MLAs to their side. He also claimed that BJP is also violating the Constitution of India. Recently, 15 disqualified rebel Congress and JD(S) MLAs of the Karnataka Assembly joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in presence of Karnataka CM.
Chennai, Nov 15 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) students' wing on November 15 held a protest outside IIT Madras over suicide of a student. 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.
Mumbai, Nov 15 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) national spokesperson Nawab Malik said on November 15 that Chief Minister of Maharashtra will be from Shiv Sena. "The conflict took place between BJP and Shiv Sena because the Chief Minister's post only, so it is obvious that Chief Minister will be from Shiv Sena only. We are hopeful that Congress will join the alliance," he further added.
Mumbai, Nov 15 (ANI): Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on November 15 said that his party wants that the Chief Minister of Maharashtra should be of Shiv Sena for the next 25 years. He gave the statement while answering to question that 'if Shiv Sena CM will be for 5 years or CM will be for 2.5 years each from NCP and Shiv Sena?'
Mumbai, Nov 15 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party Chief, Sharad Pawar said on November 15 amid prevailing political situation in Maharashtra said, "The process to form government has begun, the government will run for full 5 years." "We all will stay focused," he further added. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress leaders asked time from Governor for a meeting tomorrow, to discuss farmers' issues.
New Delhi, Nov 15 (ANI): Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students put posters reading 'No to fee hike' against the drafted hostel manual. Students also defaced walls with slogans 'Reject Hostel Manual' at Jawaharlal Nehru University's Administration block. JNU students are protesting against hostel fee hike from last two weeks.
Amritsar (Punjab), Nov 15 (ANI): Power couple Deepika, Ranveer today visited Golden Temple to offer prayers. Duo wore traditional attires. Their Amritsar visit comes a day after their 1st wedding anniversary. Deep-Veer on Nov 14 visited Tirumala to offer prayers on the special occasion. They tied knot last year at picturesque Lake Como.
Dudu (Rajasthan), Nov 15 (ANI): After the postmortem of birds that were mysteriously found dead at Sambhar Lake, Professor from Apex Centre for Animal Disease, AK Katariya said, "Symptom of paralyses in wings suggests death of birds could be due to Avian Botulism." The area around the Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan turned into a graveyard for over a thousand birds including migratory birds on November 12.
Gurugram (Haryana), Nov 15 (ANI): Pollution levels in Gurugram have been steadily rising and the situation has deteriorated. Visibility on the Delhi-Jaipur Expressway has also reduced. People are refraining from moving out of their houses due to pollution.
Ghaziabad / Noida (UP), Nov 15 (ANI): People of Ghaziabad and Noida are battling severe air pollution due to thick toxic smog in the region. The condition has gone so worse that it is hampering their morning exercise. It has been difficult for sports enthusiasts to maintain certain stamina and routine exercises.
Varanasi (UP), Nov 15 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Police caught 15 non hostellers from Banaras Hindu University (BHU) on November 14. The search operation was conducted after violence took place between two groups. Police took out 15 non hostellers from the university. They also found illegal weapon from the hostel.
New Delhi, Nov 15 (ANI): National Capital's air pollution is going worse day by day. According to Central Pollution Control Board at ITO major pollutant PM 2.5 was 521 and PM 10 reached at 556 in the morning. On the other hand, major pollutant PM 2.5 and PM 10 was reached at 500 according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) at Lodhi Road.
Bengaluru, Nov 15 (ANI): Indian Air force Chief, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria inaugurated three days annual conference of the Indian Society of Aerospace Medicine (ISAM) on Nov 14. The theme for the 58th Annual Conference was "Changing Paradigms in Aerospace Healthcare".
Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), Nov 15 (ANI): Snow clearance operation is underway following snowfall at Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh. Due to snow, vehicles got struck on the highway. This caused traffic in the area. It connects Kullu with Lahaul-Spiti and is one of the most famous tourist attractions in India.
New Delhi, Nov 15 (ANI): Apple Music has been added with a new feature that takes on rival Spotify's Wrapped year-end review. Called Apple Music Replay, the new feature allows subscribers to take a look back at their favourite music from 2019, TechCrunch notes.