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Researchers develop technology to source electricity from clothes in IIT Kharagpur

Kharagpur (West Bengal), Nov 04 (ANI): The researchers at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur have developed a technology to source electricity from clothes drying in open space. The power which comes from electricity is changing lives of rural community. While speaking to ANI, the Professor of IIT Kharagpur, Suman Chakraborty said, "Clothes are made of cellulose fibers which have charge in their walls. If you immerse a piece of cloth in salt solution and it will flow through fibers and ionise. It generates a continuous voltage. If connected to external register and it can generate small power." "We have up-scaled this mechanism of generation of power by taking our technology to 'Dhobi Ghat' where washermen dry clothes. This power may not be good enough for large scale application but is good enough to change lives of rural community at large," professor added.

Eight of top-10 most valued firms add Rs 1.34 trillion in m-cap

Eight of the 10 most valued Indian firms together added over Rs 1.34 trillion to their market capitalisation last week, with TCS emerging as the biggest gainer. Watch the video to know more

Rohtang Pass receives fresh snowfall

Rohtang (Himachal Pradesh), Nov 4 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh's Rohtang pass witnessed snowfall. The mountains and roads turned milky white. Vehicular movement was also affected following the snowfall.

Delhi Odd-Even scheme to start today from 8 am

New Delhi, Nov 4 (ANI): Delhi Government's Odd-Even scheme will come into effect from November 4 morning and will continue till Nov 15 in a bid to control the deteriorating air quality in Delhi-NCR. The scheme will be applicable from 8 am to 8 pm. It will not be effective on Sunday, November 10. The rules will also apply to vehicles with registration numbers of other states. The violation of rules in the restricted hours will attract fine of Rs 4000. Rule will not be applicable for women drivers who will steer the vehicle alone or with other women on-board or with a child less than 12 years of age.

Massive fire engulfs shoe factory in Delhi's Peeragarhi

New Delhi, Nov 04 (ANI): A massive fire broke out at a 4-storey shoe factory in Delhi's Peeragarhi area on wee hours of Monday. 28 fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the flames. Three fire fighters have been injured during operations. Fire also spread to nearby building. Further details are awaited.

3-day long event showcasing Indian pets concludes in Hyderabad

Hyderabad (Telangana), Nov 4 (ANI): A three-day long event to showcased 'India's best pets', including dogs, cats, birds and fish, concluded on 3rd November in Hyderabad. The event also showcased some rare breeds of these animals and birds. The event 'Petex India 2019' saw a large number of people participating in the event.

Delhi's pollution is approaching Jaipur, permanent solution needed: CM Ashok Gehlot

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Nov 04 (ANI): While speaking to the media, Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot expressed his concern over pollution in Delhi and stated that a permanent solution is required as the pollution is spreading towards Jaipur. "Delhi has become a gas chamber; the whole country is worried about it. The situation is extremely tensed. I have seen the pollution is approaching Jaipur. Instead of finding temporary solutions like closing of schools and factories, permanent solution should be figured out," said CM Gehlot.

Tis Hazari scuffle was unfortunate, says CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, Nov 03 (ANI): Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal arrived at St Stephen's Hospital to meet the lawyers, who were injured in November 02 clash between police and lawyers at Tis Hazari Court in Delhi. While speaking to ANI, Kejriwal said, "Yesterday's incident was unfortunate, the way lawyers were fired at, I condemn it. I met the two persons who were injured in firing, they are stable now. All of their medical expenses will be covered by Delhi government."

I feel that I'd be spending much peaceful time in Goa: Newly-elected Governor Satya Pal Malik

Panaji (Goa), Nov 03 (ANI): Satya Pal Malik took oath as the Governor of Goa on Nov 03. After taking oath, he spoke to mediapersons and said, "After successfully dealing with the issues of Jammu and Kashmir, a place which is known to be very problematic, I'm here at a peaceful and a progressive place. So, I feel that I would be spending time here in a much peaceful manner." Earlier, Malik was the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir.

Rajnath Singh invites Uzbekistan forces to India for 2020 joint military exercises

Tashkent (Uzbekistan), Nov 03 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended Uzbekistan's Armed Forces Academy on November 03. While addressing the Indian Army as well as Uzbekistan Army, he invited Uzbek Armed Forces for the 2020 joint military exercises in India.

WhatsApp snooping: Priyanka Gandhi's phone was also hacked, says Congress

New Delhi, Nov 03 (ANI): Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala on November 3 held a press conference in the national capital. While addressing the mediapersons, he said that when WhatsApp sent messages to all those whose phones were hacked, one such message was also received by Congress' Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. He also blamed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for using Pegasus software to spy on politicians and journalists' cell phones.

Committed to help Uzbekistan in setting up of IT Complex at Tashkent's Armed Forces Academy: Rajnath

Tashkent (Uzbekistan), Nov 03 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended Uzbekistan's Armed Forces Academy on November 11. While addressing the gathering, he said that Indian government is committed to help Uzbekistan in setting up of a state-of-the-art IT Complex at the Armed Forces Academy in Tashkent. "We are committed to help Uzbekistan in setting up of a state-of-the-art IT Complex at the Armed Forces Academy in Tashkent and also assist by placing a set of IT experts and English Language instructors," said Singh.

Even as air quality dips in national capital, Punjab farmers continue to burn stubble

Ludhiana (Punjab), Nov 03 (ANI): Farmers in Punjab continued to burn stubble even as the air quality in the national capital and its adjoining areas dipped to 'Hazardous' category on Sunday. According to the Punjab Remote Sensing Centre (PRSC), incidents of straw burning have increased this year. The district administration on November 2 had penalised 133 farmers for resorting to stubble burning with the minimum fine of Rs 2,500. Earlier today, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal sought the Central government's assistance to combat air pollution caused by stubble burning in neighbouring states.

DPCC stages protest against Kejriwal-led govt in Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 03 (ANI): Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee (DPCC) leaders staged a protest against Delhi government over the ongoing air pollution row. Congress leaders like Ajay Maken and Arvinder Singh Lovely among others participated in the protest. The national capital and NCR's pollution levels shot up again with the air quality bordering 'severe plus' category at several places. Recently, Delhi CM Kejriwal blamed Haryana and Punjab governments for worsening the air quality of Delhi-NCR.

Satya Pal Malik takes oath as Governor of Goa

Panaji (Goa), Nov 03 (ANI): Satya Pal Malik takes oath as the Governor of the Goa on November 03. The oath was administered by Chief Justice of Bombay High Court Justice Pradeep Nandrajog at Raj Bhavan. Malik was the former governor of Jammu and Kashmir. Satya Pal replaced Mridula Sinha, the first woman governor of Goa.

Uttarakhand has potential to leave Switzerland far behind: Yogi Adityanath

Tehri (Uttarakhand), Nov 03 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addressed a gathering in Uttarakhand's Tehri. Hailing Uttarakhand government's work, he said that Uttarakhand has great potential as a tourism destination. He added that if with proper efforts towards promotion and branding of Tehri Lake, it can overtake Dal Lake of Jammu and Kashmir. "Uttarakhand has the potential to leave even Switzerland far behind.' said Yogi.

In BJP-Shiv Sena tug of war, NCP's Ajit Pawar 'receives' Sanjay Raut's message

Mumbai, Nov 03 (ANI): In the middle of Shiv Sena-BJP conflict over forming government in Maharashtra, Nationalist Congress Party's Ajit Pawar claimed that he received Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut's message on Nov 03. Speaking on it, Pawar said, "I received a message from Sanjay Raut a while ago, I was in a meeting so couldn't respond. This is the first time after elections that he has contacted me. I don't know why he has messaged me. I will call him in a while." In the recent concluded Maharashtra Assembly elections, BJP won 105 seats while Shiv Sena got 56 seats.

Our country is safe: Army Chief Bipin Rawat on frequent terror attacks in J-K

Tehri (Uttarakhand), Nov 03 (ANI): Chief of Indian Army, General Bipin Rawat attended 'Call to Uttarakhand: Come Back to Roots' event in Tehri on Nov 03. He felicitated families of slain soldiers along with Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath. Being asked about the frequent terror incidents happening in Jammu and Kashmir by Pakistan, Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat said, "The investigation is on and there is no need to comment on this matter. We are continuously investigating in this matter. There is no point of commenting on it time and again. But one thing I want to say that country is safe, our Army is stationed at the borders. Even in the interior regions, we, along with administrations are investigating."

CJI Ranjan Gogoi advocates for NRC, calls it 'base document for future'

New Delhi, Nov 03 (ANI): Chief Justice of India, Ranjan Gogoi launched the book called 'Post Colonial Assam' in Delhi on November 03. While addressing the event, he said, "This is an occasion to put things in proper perspective, National Register of Citizens (NRC), as it may finally emerge, is not a document of the moment. 19 lakhs or 40 lakhs is not the point. It's base document for future." "Irresponsible reporting by a few media outlets only worsened the situation. There was an urgent need to ascertain with some degree of certainty the number of illegal migrants, which is what the current exercise of NRC had attempted, nothing more nothing less," he added.

Incessant rains damage crops in Maharashtra's Aurangabad

Aurangabad (Maharashtra), Nov 03 (ANI): Incessant rains have damaged crops in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra. Damaged crops included corn and other agricultural produce. Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray who is fighting power battle with the BJP post the state polls, also visited the district to meet the farmers who suffered losses due to heavy rains.