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TN CM, Deputy CM pay floral tribute to Muthuramalinga Thevar in Madurai

Madurai (Tamil Nadu), Oct 30 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami and Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam paid floral tribute to Muthuramalinga Thevar's statue in Madurai on October 30. The event took place at Goripalayam area in Madurai. A group of leaders from various political parties were also present on this occasion. Today is the birth anniversary and also the death anniversary of freedom fighter Muthuramalinga Thevar. The incessant rains had also dampened the Thevar Jayanthi celebrations in Madurai.

PM Modi arrives in Delhi after concluding 2-day visit

New Delhi, Oct 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the national capital on October 30. He came to Delhi after concluding his two-day visit to Saudi Arabia. PM Modi came at Delhi's Palam airbase after concluding his visit. PM reached Riyadh in Saudi Arabia on October 28 with an aim to boost bilateral ties between the two countries in key sectors, including energy and finance. PM Modi held various bilateral meetings and also delivered a keynote address at the Future Investment Initiative (FII).

Air quality plunges to 'very poor' category in Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 30 (ANI): The air quality of national capital took a hit after Diwali night due to a combination of firecracker emissions, stubble burning and unfavourable meteorological conditions. 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 (severe) and PM 10 at 379 (very poor). Pollution levels have been oscillating between the lower end and the higher end of the 'very poor' category. The higher value of AQI indicates greater level of air pollution and health concern. Delhi residents have complained of a spike in respiratory problems and allergies. 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 from November 4-November 15.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui wins big at 2019 Cardiff International Film Festival

New Delhi, Oct 30 (ANI): 'Sacred Games' actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has been bestowed with the Golden Dragon Award at this year's Cardiff International Film Festival in the UK. The actor on October 29 extended a word of thanks to UK politician and counsel general of Wales, Mick Antoniw, for presenting him with the award at this year's festival. Cardiff Festival which commenced on Thursday, October 24, and ended on Sunday, October 27, also honoured veteran Hollywood actor Judi Dench with the Lifetime Achievement Award. The 'Gangs of Wasseypur' actor also congratulated Dench writing, "Congratulations #DameJudiDench on receiving the Lifetime Achievement award." Moreover, the actor was also part of the festival's official jury along with Indian TV actor Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya among others. On the work front, he has recently appeared in the Netflix series 'Sacred Games' opposite Saif Ali Khan. Meanwhile, the actor is also awaiting the release of his forthcoming quirky comedy 'Motichoor Cha

Microsoft Word, PowerPoint now have access to Adobe Creative Cloud Libraries

New Delhi, Oct 29 (ANI): You can now source relevant images from Adobe Creative Cloud Libraries for your presentation on Microsoft Word or PowerPoint. As Engadget notes, MS Word and PowerPoint now have direct access to Adobe's Libraries that have images from company logos to font styles. Designers can create an updated logo in Adobe's tools for immediate access to everyone. The support is aimed at streamlining designing work.

Watch: Locals gather to witness 'Hori Habba' in Karnataka's Shivamogga

Shivamogga (Karnataka), Oct 30 (ANI): Locals gathered in Karnataka's Shivamogga to witness 'Hori Habba', a popular bull-catching event. 'Hori Habba' is held during the harvest season. In this rural sport bulls are made to run through crowd. Bulls that reach the post without being caught are declared as the winners.

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju inaugurates hockey turf in Chennai

Chennai (TN), Oct 30 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju inaugurarted a new hockey turf at the premises of Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research on October 29. Sports Minister also tweeted, "I'm very impressed with the sports facilities at Shri Ramachndra Institute of Higher Education and Research at Chennai. The young players are very committed and determined to play for India and bring laurels for India."

EU Parliament delegation meets Lt General KJS Dhillon in Srinagar

Srinagar (J-K), Oct 29 (ANI): Delegation of European Union Parliament members met GoC 15 Corps, Lt General KJS Dhillon in Srinagar on October 29. They also visited Dal Lake. Parliament delegation is on J-K visit after the abrogation of Article 370. Earlier, European delegation also met the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi.

EU Parliament delegation visiting J-K is not official delegation: Owaisi

New Delhi, Oct 29 (ANI): All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday said that European Parliament members who are visiting Jammu and Kashmir is not an official delegation of EU Parliament. He said some NGOs called that members and BJP take them to visit the valley.

Sirsa family awaits bull to excrete after it consumes gold

Sirsa (Haryana), Oct 29 (ANI): In a strange turn of incidents, a stray bull has consumed around 40 gm of gold along with kitchen waste in Haryana's Sirsa. The incident took place last week. The family is taking care of the bull so that they can retrieve their gold from bull's excrete. The family is feeding fruits and grains to the animal. The incident took place after a woman in family threw gold along with kitchen waste by mistake. The waste was later eaten by the bull but it was too late. Since then bull is staying with the family. A family member said, "We will keep taking care of the bull. Even if the process is not successful, we will send him to the animal shelter, won't abandon him."

Sisters queue up outside Agra Jail to celebrate 'Bhai Dooj' with convict brothers

Agra (UP): Oct 29 (ANI): The whole nation is celebrating 'Bhai Dooj' with great fervour. Several women queued up outside Agra Jail to meet their brothers and celebrate the festival with them. Prison authorities arranged brief meeting of these women with jail inmates on the occasion. 'Bhai Dooj' is a Hindu festival that celebrates the beautiful relationship of brother and sister. On this day, sisters usually perform 'tilak' of their brothers and pray for their well-being.

Several districts in Tamil Nadu to receive isolated heavy rainfall in next 24 hours: IMD Chennai

Chennai, Oct 29 (ANI): Scientist of Indian Meteorological Department, Chennai, S Balachandran said that north Tamil Nadu is expected to receive moderate rainfall in next 24 hours. He said, "In next 24 hours, widespread moderate rainfall is expected to occur over north Tamil Nadu. Isolated heavy rainfall is expected to occur in 1-2 places in 16 districts including Kanyakumari and Madurai."

Nusrat Jahan, Mimi Chakraborty celebrate 'Bhai Phonta' at Kolkata's old age home

Kolkata, Oct 29 (ANI): Kolkata celebrated 'Bhai Phonta' with great fervour on October 29. All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Nusrat Jahan participated in 'Bhai Phonta' celebration at an old age home along with TMC MP Mimi Chakraborty. 'Bhai Phonta' is a Bengali Hindu festival that is usually celebrated two days after 'Kali Puja'. On this day, sisters apply sandalwood 'tilak' on their brothers' forehead and pray for their safety, well-being and success.

CM Fadnavis himself had uttered the '50-50 forumula': Sanjay Raut

Mumbai, Oct 29 (ANI): As tussle continues between Shiv Sena and Bharatiya Janata Party over sharing Chief Minister post's tenure, Shive Sena's Sanjay Raut claimed that CM Devendra Fadnavis himself had uttered the '50-50 forumula'. Raut responded fiercely to CM Fadnavis' earlier comments where he said, "No decision was taken on it in front of me. Any discussion on it between Amit Shah and Uddhav is known only to them and only they can decide on it". "I don't know what the CM has said. If he is saying that the '50-50 formula' was never discussed, then I think we need to change the definition of truth. What was discussed, regarding the issue the CM is talking about, is known by all. The media was there," said Raut. "CM himself had uttered the '50-50 forumula', Uddhav ji had spoken about it too. It happened before Amit Shah. 'Agar ab ye kehte hain ki aisi koi baat hui nahi to main pranaam karta hoon aisi baaton ko'. He is denying what he had said before the camera," he added.

UP govt planning to install prepaid smart electricity meters from Nov 15: Shrikant Sharma

Mathura (UP), Oct 29 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Energy Minister Shrikant Sharma on October 29 said the state government is planning to install prepaid smart meters for electricity consumption from November 15. He also said, "We will begin this from residence of officials, elected representatives and Ministers. Our intention is to make electricity affordable for everyone."

Devotees take holy dip in Yamuna on occasion of 'Yama Dwitiya' in Prayagraj

Prayagraj (UP), Oct 29 (ANI): Devotees celebrated 'Yama Dwitiya' festival with great pomp and show in UP's Prayagraj on Oct 29. They took holy dip in the Yamuna to mark the festival. On this day, sisters worship 'Yama' and seek blessings of a long life for their brother. Sisters perform 'tilak' to their brothers and celebrate the festival. 'Yama Dwitiya' festival is also known as 'Bhai Dooj' in several parts of the country.

Not opposing EU delegation's J-K visit, but why MPs not allowed: GN Azad

New Delhi, Oct 29 (ANI): Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said that the Centre has insulted the political representatives of the country by allowing European Union delegation to visit Jammu and Kashmir. He said, "I don't have an objection to the European Union Parliament delegation visiting Jammu and Kashmir. What I object to, is that the MPs of this country are not being allowed to go to Jammu and Kashmir. It's a conducted tour."

MK Stalin visits family of toddler died in Tamil Nadu borewell

Trichy (Tamil Nadu), Oct 29 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) chief MK Stalin met the family of deceased Sujith Wilson who lost his life after falling in a borewell in Tamil Nadu's Trichy. He met 2-year-old boy's mother at the residence. Minor's body was retrieved in the wee hours of October 29. The body of the child was taken to his residence in Nadukattupatti for cremation.

45 Shiv Sena MLAs in touch with CM, want alliance govt to be formed: BJP MP

Pune (Maharashtra), Oct 29 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on Tuesday in Pune, BJP MP Sanjay Kakade on BJP alliance with Shiv Sena in Maharashtra said, "45 newly elected MLAs in Shiv Sena are in touch with Chief Minister and want alliance government to be formed. I think few of these 45 MLAs will convince Uddhav Thackeray and form government with Devendra Fadnavis as CM. I don't think there is any other option." In Maharashtra Assembly elections, BJP won 105 seats in the 288-member Maharashtra Assembly and the Shiv Sena ended up with 56.

JNU students protest against new hostel rules

New Delhi, Oct 29 (ANI): JNU students staged protested outside Inter-Hostel Administration (IHA) meeting venue, in Jawaharlal Nehru University. They staged protest over various issues such as hostel fee hike, mess bill, electricity charges and water charges including draft hostel manual.