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NCP, Congress had pre-poll alliance, final decision will be collective: Kharge

New Delhi, Nov 12 (ANI): Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday said that the NCP and Congress had pre-poll alliance and final decision will be a collective decision of forming the government in Maharashtra. He also said, "Our talks with NCP are on, and we will only move forward once discussions with them are done." Kharge and Ahmed Patel will meet NCP leaders in Mumbai on November12.

Shivraj Chouhan visits Gurudwara Sahib to celebrate Guru Nanak Jayanti

Bhopal (MP), Nov 12 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh former chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan visited Gurudwara Sahib in Bhopal on November 12. Today marks the 550th birth anniversary of founder of Sikhism Guru Nanak Dev. Guru Nanak Jayanti is celebrated across the country on Nov 12.

Sharad Pawar, Uddhav Thackeray visit Lilavati Hospital to meet Sanjay Raut

Mumbai, Nov 12 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Chief Sharad Pawar on November 12 arrived at Lilavati Hospital to meet Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut. Raut was admitted to hospital on November 11 after he complained of chest pain. Raut's brother, Sunil Raut said that that he was admitted after the complaint of chest pain and now he is there as a part of routine check-up. Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray also visited the hospital to meet party leader.

'All this is just a game', says Owaisi on Maharashtra scenario

Hyderabad, Nov 12 (ANI): Asaduddin Owaisi, AIMIM stated that all this is just a game being asked, if there is a scenario of NCP Chief Minister in Maharashtra then what will be your party's stand. Speaking to ANI, Owaisi said, "'Pehle nikaah hoga, uske baad sochenge ki beta hoga ya beti hogi. Abhi toh nikaah hi nahi hua.' Nothing to consider, all this is a game."

1000 birds die mysteriously in Rajasthan

Dudu (Rajasthan), Nov 12 (ANI): Around 1000 birds including of migratory species found dead around Jaipur's Sambhar Lake. Carcasses were found at Sambhar Lake which is India's largest inland salt lake. It is a recognized wetland of international importance, and hosts thousands of migratory birds during winters. Officials are yet to ascertain the cause of the deaths.

We neither support BJP nor Shiv Sena led Govt: Owaisi

Hyderabad, Nov 12 (ANI): Asaduddin Owaisi, AIMIM in Hyderabad commented on the Maharashtra's political situation and said that his party neither supports a BJP led Govt nor a Shiv Sena led Govt. Speaking to ANI, Owaisi said, "We will neither support a BJP led Govt nor a Shiv Sena led Govt, we reiterate our stand. I am happy now if Congress and NCP are supporting Shiv Sena, people will know who was cutting whose votes and who was colluding with whom." AIMIM won two seats in Maharashtra Assembly elections.

Devotees offer prayers at Gurudwara Patna Sahib on 'Guru Nanak Jayanti'

Patna (Bihar), Nov 12 (ANI): The whole nation is celebrating Guru Nanak Jayanti on Nov 12. Devotees thronged to Gurudwara Patna Sahib on auspicious occasion of 'Guru Purab'. They offered prayers. Today marks the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev. Guru Nanak Dev was the founder of Sikhism.

One terrorist killed in encounter with security forces in J-K's Ganderbal

Ganderbal (J-K), Nov 12 (ANI): One terrorist was killed in an encounter that broke out between terrorists and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal on Nov 12. The encounter happened in Gund area of Ganderbal. Arms and ammunition were recovered from terrorist's possession. It comes after two terrorists, linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), were neutralised in an encounter with security forces in Bandipora on Nov 11.

FM Sitharaman offers prayers at Bangla Sahib on Guru Nanak Jayanti

New Delhi, Nov 12 (ANI): Devotees thronged to Gurudwara Bangla Sahib on occasion of 'Guru Purab' on Nov 12. Meanwhile, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also visited the Gurudwara on the auspicious occasion. The whole nation is celebrating the 550th birth anniversary of founder of Sikhism Guru Nanak Dev today.

Convict in Rajiv Gandhi assassination case walks out of prison on parole

Vellore (Tamil Nadu), Nov 12 (ANI): Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convict AG Perarivalan was released on parole from Vellore Central Prison on Nov 12. He is released for 30 days from the prison due to his father's poor health. This is the second time Perarivalan is out of the prison. Last time, he was released on his mother's request in 2017. In May 1991, former prime minister of India Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated by a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suicide bomber during an election rally in Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu. The attack also left 14 other people dead.

People suffer in NCR due to 'severe' air quality

Mumbai, Nov 12 (ANI): On being asked if there is a delay on part of Congress on forming government in Maharashtra, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar said, "NCP and Congress have fought election together and should take all decision together too. Whatever decision will be taken will be taken collectively, so we were waiting for Congress response yesterday but it didn't come, we can't decide it alone. There is no misunderstanding, we contested together and are together. Congress has to come to provide stability to the government. There is no delay from our side. We have called our MLAs for meeting to take decision and similar meeting should be taken by Congress too." After BJP-Shiv Sena tussle over forming government in Maharashtra, latter is in talks with NCP and Congress.

NCP, Congress fought election together and should take decision together: Ajit Pawar

umbai, Nov 12 (ANI): On being asked if there is a delay on part of Congress on forming government in Maharashtra, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar said, "NCP and Congress have fought election together and should take all decision together too. Whatever decision will be taken will be taken collectively, so we were waiting for Congress response yesterday but it didn't come, we can't decide it alone. There is no misunderstanding, we contested together and are together. Congress has to come to provide stability to the government. There is no delay from our side. We have called our MLAs for meeting to take decision and similar meeting should be taken by Congress too." After BJP-Shiv Sena tussle over forming government in Maharashtra, latter is in talks with NCP and Congress.

Shiv Sena leader will be new CM of Maharashtra: Congress MLA

New Delhi, Nov 12 (ANI): As Shiv Sena is in talks with NCP and Congress to form Government in Maharashtra after parting ways from ally Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress MLA from Maharashtra, Kagda Chandya Padvi said, "The process is still underway but the end result will be positive. Personally, I think the three (Shiv Sena, Congress and NCP) parties will form the government and a Shiv Sena leader will be the new chief minister."

3 people including 2 children drown while taking holy dip on 'Kartik Poornima' in Bihar's Nawada

Nawada (Bihar), Nov 12 (ANI): Three people including two children drowned in a pond in Nawada in Bihar on November 12. The incident happened near Surya Temple. They drowned while taking holy dip on the occasion of 'Kartik Poornima'.

Devotees take holy dip at Golden Temple on Guru Nanak Jayanti

Amritsar (Punjab), Nov 12 (ANI): Guru Nanak Jayanti will be celebrated across the country today (Nov 12). Devotees thronged to Golden Temple in Amritsar to offer prayers. They also took a holy dip in the 'Sarovar' at the gurudwara. Today marks the 550th birth anniversary of founder of Sikhism Guru Nanak Dev.

Smog canopies Delhi, air quality remains 'Hazardous'

New Delhi, Nov 12 (ANI): A layer of thick smog blankets the national capital on November 12. There is no respite for people as air quality remains 'Hazardous'. According to Air Quality Index (AQI), major pollutants in Delhi's Lodhi Road, PM 2.5 stood at 456, which means 'severe' and PM 10 at 287, which means 'poor'. To curb air pollution, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal-led government in Delhi has announced implementation of odd-even scheme from Nov 04-15.

People celebrate 'Boita Bandana' with great pomp and show in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Nov 12 (ANI): People celebrated the boat festival in Odisha's Bhubaneswar on Nov 12. The festival is known as 'Boita Bandana'. People set afloat miniature boats to mark the festival. 'Boita Bandana' is a commemoration of the maritime glory of Odisha and is observed on 'Kartik Poornima'.

Devotees offer prayers at Gurdwara Bangla Sahib on Guru Nanak Dev's 550th birth anniversary

New Delhi, Nov 12 (ANI): Devotees gathered at Gurdwara Bangla Sahib for the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev on November 12. They offered prayers on the occasion. Gurdwara was illuminated to mark birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev.

Dev Deepawali: Devotees take holy bath at Naya Ghat in Ayodhya

Ayodhya/ Varanasi (UP), Nov 12 (ANI): Devotees took holy bath at the Naya Ghat in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya on Nov 12. 'Dev Deepawali' is the festival of Kartik Poornima that falls on full moon, 15 days after Deepawali. Devotees were also seen taking holy dip at the Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi.

2 arrested with cash over 1 lakh USD, Rs 26,000 in WB's Siliguri

Siliguri (West Bengal), Nov 12 (ANI): Siliguri Customs Departments seized around USD 1,38,000 and Rs 26,000 from Kanchanjunga Express at Jalpaiguri Railway Station on Nov 11. Two persons were arrested in the operation. Further investigations are underway.