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PM Modi departs for Thailand

New Delhi, Nov 02 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for to Thailand on November 02. He will be on 3-day visit to the country. PM Modi will participate in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), East Asia, and Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) summits, during the visit.

Rather than choosing job for money, choose it for happiness: K Sivan at IIT Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 02 (ANI): Indian Space Research Organisation Chairman, K Sivan attended the 50th convocation of IIT Delhi on November 02. "There is one life and many carrier options you all need to add in the passion and natural talent, choose your industry that reflects your passion and interest. Rather than choosing the job for money, choose it for happiness. Be good at what you do." K Sivan attended the ceremony as a chief guest here.

Indore artists create world's largest mosaic portrait using industrial nails

Indore (MP), Nov 02 (ANI): A group of artists made 'world largest mosaic art' using industrial nails in Madhya Pradesh's Indore. At least 30 girls work together to create the portrait where they showed the journey of human brain and depicted the situation of women during the wars. The artists created image of a woman, who is sitting on a vintage vehicle. They have used 20 lakh industrial nails to create the art piece.

Sara Ali Khan, Janhvi Kapoor spotted outside gym in Mumbai

Mumbai, Nov 02 (ANI): Bollywood actresses Sara Ali Khan and Janhvi Kapoor were spotted outside gym in Mumbai on November 01. They both were spotted in Khar area of Mumbai. Janhvi Kapoor was spotted carrying black sling bag in white and blue sportswear, while Sara was wearing black colour attire. Veteran actor Anil Kapoor was also spotted outside a hospital in Mumbai yesterday. He posed for the camera with a smile.

Rarest bird species 'Philippine Eagle' rescued in Odisha's Mayurbhanj

Mayurbhanj (Odisha), Nov 02 (ANI): World's rarest bird species 'Philippine Eagle' has been rescued by the forest department in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district on November 01. It is among the rarest and most powerful birds in the world. A team of Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Baripada rushed to the spot and took 'Philippine Eagle' in their custody. Later, after medical checkup, the eagle was released. 'Philippine Eagle' is having its existence in Similipal National Park of Mayurbhanj district. Due to deforestation and other environmental issues that has been affecting climate changes, 'Philippine Eagle' are not seen much in number. 'Philippine Eagle' can stretch its wings up to 6.5 feet-long. Their weight is about 17 to 20 pound.

Thick blanket of smog covers Delhi, air quality dips to 'severe' category

New Delhi, Nov 02 (ANI): The air quality of national capital took a hit due to a combination of firecracker emissions, stubble burning and unfavourable meteorological conditions in past few weeks. According to the Air Quality Index (AQI) data and System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR), major pollutants in Delhi's Lodhi Road area were PM 2.5 at 500 and PM 10 at 500 both in 'severe' category. On November 01, the Supreme Court-mandated Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) declared public health emergency in Delhi due to rising air pollution levels. Higher value of AQI indicates greater level of air pollution and health concern. Delhi residents have complained of a spike in respiratory problems, allergies and other health issues. The stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana makes the situation in Delhi more worse. To curb air pollution, the Arvind Kejriwal led-government in Delhi has announced the implementation of the odd-even scheme fro

Opposition misleading tribals against BJP: Jharkhand CM Das

Chaibasa (Jharkhand), Nov 02 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das launched scathing attack against opposition in Chaibasa and said that opposition leaders have always misled tribals by instigating them against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). "Santhal Pargana has progressed, the region is changing and mentality of people living there is also changing," said CM Das. "Whoever ruled before 2014 only betrayed the people of Santhal Pargana and claimed that BJP will seize land of tribals, but did it happen, no, it didn't," he added. Jharkhand will go to polls in five phases from November 30 and results will be declared on December 23.

Heavy smoking makes smoker look older, reveals study

New Delhi, Nov 1 (ANI): A new study has revealed another negative effect of smoking tobacco, where a person looks older than he is. Louise Millard of the University of Bristol and colleagues reported the finding in a study published in PLOS Genetics. Some people carry one or two copies of a genetic variant, which is associated with heavier tobacco use. To identify the effects of the heavier smoking, scientists can separate out the effects of the genetic variant via tobacco use from other possible effects associated with carrying that variant that is unrelated to tobacco use. To simultaneously identify these two types of effects, the researchers used a novel combination of two data analysis approaches and applied them using data from people in the UK Biobank. They separated people into two groups. The first contained people, who had never smoked and the second included current and former smokers.The researchers reasoned that the smoking group would reveal the effects of tobacco exposure

Massive fire engulfs wooden godown in UP's Hapur, fire tenders on spot

Hapur (UP), Nov 2 (ANI): Massive fire broke out at wooden godown in UP's Hapur on November 2. Three fire tenders rushed to the spot as soon as the incident was reported. No injuries have been reported so far. Further investigation is underway, more details are awaited.

2 elephants found dead in Assam's Dibrugarh

Dibrugarh (Assam), Nov 2 (ANI): Two wild female elephants were found dead in a paddy field at Sessa Nagaon village of Dibrugarh district in Assam. According to locals, the carcasses of the elephants were found by some villagers. Since the dead jumbos did not bore any injury marks, it is suspected that they might have died of electrocution. Forest officials and a team of veterinarians rushed to the site after being informed by locals about the incident.

Drone successfully traces rogue elephant which claimed 5 lives in Assam

Goalpara (Assam), Nov 2 (ANI): A drone was used for tracking an elephant which had claimed 5 human lives in a forest area in the state of Assam. Elephant had killed five people on October 29. The drone was flown in Goalpara district of Assam. The use of drone not only increases the chances of detection of an animal from the air but also significantly reduces further danger.

Watch: Heated argument between bride, groom families turns violent in Telangana

Suryapet (Telangana), Nov 1 (ANI): A brawl took place between bride and groom family members at marriage celebrations on procession issue in Telangana. A heated argument took place between the family members which turned into violence with both sides attacking each other with chairs. Immediately after receiving information police rushed to the spot. At least three people from both sides received severe injuries and were admitted to the hospital.

Devotees observe 'Chhath Puja' with fervour in Patna

Patna (Bihar), Nov 1 (ANI): Devotees in Patna gathered to perform rituals during the ongoing 'Chhath Puja'. The four-day Chhath festival began on October 31. On the last two days, devotees perform rituals and offer evening and morning 'arghyas' (offerings) to 'Sun God' by taking a dip in a river or other water bodies. The age-old festival is celebrated mostly by people from Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh. While speaking to ANI, a devotee said, "This is considered as one of the main prayers and all the wishes come true."

ASEAN-India Summit will decide on future areas of cooperation: Indian Ambassador to Thailand

Bangkok (Thailand), Nov 2 (ANI): Suchitra Durai, Indian Ambassador to Thailand stated that India is keen to have strong unified ASEAN playing a central role in emerging dynamic of Indo-pacific region. ASEAN-India Summit will help in providing the opportunity to take stock of relationship and decide on future areas of cooperation. Speaking to ANI, Suchitra Durai said, "The ASEAN-India summit which will take place on November 3rd, will provide us the opportunity to take stock of the relationship and also to decide on the future areas of cooperation." "Prime Minister is leading Indian delegation to 16th ASEAN-India summit in Thailand. ASEAN for us is very important grouping. India would like to have strong unified ASEAN playing a central role in emerging dynamic of Indo-pacific region," added Durai.

Unfortunate that on social media some opposition leaders were inciting children to burst more crackers: CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, Oct 01 (ANI): The air quality of Delhi is deteriorating and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal held a press conference on it. Arvind Kejriwal said, "This is how Delhi's sky looked on September 30 and this is how Delhi's sky looks now. So what changed in 1 month except for stubble burning?" He further said, "I went to a school today and when I asked, only 15-20% children said they burst crackers. It is extremely unfortunate that on social media some opposition leaders were inciting children to burst more crackers."

Smothering capital: Not even a single person in Delhi is feeling healthy, says Doctor

New Delhi, Nov 01 (ANI): While speaking on pollution condition in Delhi- NCR, Head of Respiratory Department at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital said that in current situation everyone is feeling unwell, we all are living in a gas chamber. "Not even one person in the city can claim that one is feeling healthy. Entire city is suffering from consequences of living in a gas chamber. This is a 'Maha collective failure'," Doctor added.

Jharkhand to go to polls in 5 phases from Nov 30: EC

New Delhi, Nov 01 (ANI): Chief Election Commissioner of India, Sunil Arora informed that Model Code of Conduct is in force in Jharkhand for the upcoming Assembly elections. He also informed that like last time, Jharkhand will go to polls in 5 phases from November 30. During the press conference, Sunil Arora said, "Phase-1: Polls on 30 November, phase 2: Polls on 7 December, phase 3: Polls on 12 December, phase 4: Polls on 16th December, phase 5: Polls on 20th December, and counting on 23rd December."

Prakash Javadekar slams Kejriwal for blame game on Delhi pollution

New Delhi, Nov 01 (ANI): Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar hits out on Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal and said that he is doing politics over pollution matter. "Chief Minister of Delhi is politicising pollution and has entered into blame game. Delhi govt didn't give Rs 3500 crores it had to, for Eastern Peripheral Expressway, that could have reduced pollution in Delhi. If we keep blaming each other, many things will come up," he said. "But providing relief to people from pollution is everyone's responsibility. I appeal that instead of blaming Haryana and Punjab and blaming each other, all 5 states should sit together and discuss ways to mitigate pollution," he further added.

All records are being made so that farmers can be financially compensated: Devendra Fadnavis

Mumbai, Nov 01 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis called a meeting for the farmers, who suffered from untimely rains in Maharashtra. While speaking to ANI on this regard, Fadnavis said, "The untimely rainy season has been widespread in Maharashtra and farmers have suffered extensively due to this. Today, I also called a meeting in this regard. All officials were present in the meeting along with the IMD officials. In the last four months, four big cyclones came here. Due to heavy rains, harvesting crops have been damaged on the large scale. The damage has been done in almost 325 tehsils. Horticulture crops have also been destroyed on a large scale. All records are being made so that farmers can be financially compensated. We have also sensitized the insurance companies. A cabinet sub-committee's meeting would be called tomorrow."

Delhi Police observes National Unity Day

New Delhi, 1 Nov (ANI): On the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) in connection with observance of birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Delhi Police organised a 'March Past' at India Gate. Amulya Patnaik, Commissioner of Police, Delhi took the salute. The parade contingent consisted of Women SWAT team, personnel from Armed Police, Parakram, Prakhar and NEAT vans, dog squad. Delhi Police band played enchanting patriotic tunes, which enthralled the spectators gathered at India Gate lawns.