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PMC Bank depositors hold protest outside RBI office in Mumbai

Mumbai, Oct 29 (ANI): PMC (Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative) Bank depositors staged protest outside the RBI (Reserve Bank of India) office at BKC in Mumbai. The protestors raised slogans and held placards which read 'punish the culprits, give our deposits' and 'we want justice'. Last month, the RBI restricted the activities of the PMC Bank for six months and asked it not to grant or renew any loans and advances, make any investment or incur any liability, including borrowing of funds and acceptance of fresh deposits after an alleged fraud of Rs 4,355 crore came to light.

BJP will take appropriate steps in consultation with others in Maharashtra: GVL Rao

New Delhi, Oct 29 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on Tuesday in Delhi, BJP's national spokesperson GVL Narasimha Rao on BJP alliance with Shiv Sena in Maharashtra said, "People of Maharashtra has given a resounding mandate in favour of BJP-led alliance in the state. BJP will elect its party legislative leader tomorrow. BJP will take all appropriate steps in consultation with others and soon we will have government in Maharashtra." In last week's Maharashtra election, the BJP won 105 seats in the 288-member Maharashtra assembly and the Shiv Sena ended up with 56. With the BJP's tally dipping from 122 in 2014, the Sena believes it has enough leverage to insist on an equal share. Together, the two have 161 seats, way past the half-way mark of 144.

Watch: President Kovind, FM Sitharaman inquire about woman officer who collapsed during event

New Delhi, Oct 29 (ANI): A woman security personnel deputed at National Corporate Social Responsibility Awards event collapsed during playing of National Anthem on October 29. President Ram Nath Kovind, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and MoS Finance Anurag Thakur came down the stage to inquire about her health. President Kovind was there to attend the first ever National Corporate Social Responsibility Awards.

EU Parliament delegation arrives in Srinagar, will assess ground situation

Srinagar (J-K), Oct 29 (ANI): A European Parliament Delegation arrived in Srinagar on October 29. The delegation of 27 EU MPs is scheduled to visit Kashmir today. The visit comes on the heels of a US Congressional meeting in Washington, where a group of lawmakers expressed concern about the situation in J-K following the Centre's move to end the state's special granted under the Constitution and bifurcate it into two union territories. Their visit will give them a clear view of the development and governance priorities of the J-K region.

It's a mockery of Indian democracy: Anand Sharma on EU delegation's J-K visit

New Delhi, Oct 29 (ANI): Senior Congress leader Anand Sharma stated that inviting European Parliament delegation to Jammu and Kashmir is a "mockery of Indian democracy". He said, "It's a mockery of Indian democracy. There was no need for the government to embarrass the country. By inviting highly controversial group of European Union (EU) MPs, who do not represent the mainstream ideologies and political parties in their own countries, by denying your own parliamentarian privileges and rights, the government has insulted the Parliament of India."

Daughter of truck driver killed in Anantnag demands strict action against terrorists

Katra/ Anantnag (J-K), Oct 29 (ANI): Another truck driver in Jammu and Kashmir was shot dead by terrorists in Bijbehara town of Anantnag district. The incident took place late on Monday evening. The slain driver has been identified as Narayan Dutt of Katra in Jammu. This was fourth such incident in the Valley this month. Deceased's daughter demanded strong action against the culprit.

Watch: Pak-sponsored terrorist lobs grenade near bus stand in J-K's Sopore

Sopore (J-K), Oct 29 (ANI): Pakistan-sponsored terrorist lobbed grenade near a bus stand in Jammu and Kashmir's Sopore on October 28. The attack came ahead of a visit to Kashmir by a delegation of members of European Parliament. The terror attack was captured on a CCTV camera in which around 19 people were injured. Sponsored terrorists of Pakistan are trying to disrupt return of normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir.

Such statements don't add to Sanjay ji's stature: Chautala on Raut's 'no Dushyant here' jibe

New Delhi, Oct 29 (ANI): Newly appointed Deputy Chief Minister of Haryana, Dushyant Chautala, retorted to Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut's jibe on him. Chautala said, "It means he knows who Dushyant Chautala is. My father is in jail since 6yrs, he never asked about his well being. Ajay Chautala ji has not come out without completing his term. Such statements don't add to Sanjay ji's stature." When asked about delay in formation of government in Maharashtra, Raut said, "There is no Dushyant here whose father is in jail."

Indefinite strike of govt doctors in Tamil Nadu enters 5th day

Chennai, Oct 29 (ANI): Tamil Nadu's government doctors' indefinite strike entered its fifth day. Among other demands, protesters are demanding periodic salary raise and appointment of more doctors. Nearly 17,000 government doctors across Tamil Nadu launched an indefinite strike on October 25. The doctors belong to various groups under the Federation of Government Doctors Association (FOGDA) in the state.

Watch: Terrorist lobs grenade near bus stand in J-K's Sopore

Sopore (J-K), Oct 29 (ANI): A terrorist lobbed grenade near a bus stand in Jammu and Kashmir's Sopore on October 28. Around 19 people were injured in the grenade attack. The incident was captured in a CCTV camera. Sopore is a town located in the Baramulla district of J-K.

Famous 'Hingot War' celebrated in MP's Depalpur

Depalpur (MP), Oct 29 (ANI): 'Hingot War', an age old tradition of throwing fire balls on each other was celebrated by the people of Depalpur in Madhya Pradesh. 'Hingot War' is organised a day after Diwali on Dhok Padwa. In this event, two groups - Turra of Gautampura and Kalgi of Rungi village- attacked each other with burning hingots.

Haryana CM Khattar meets VP Naidu in Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 29 (ANI): Chief Minister of Haryana, Manohar Lal Khattar, met Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on October 29. On being asked about his action plan for next 5 years, CM said, "We are looking forward to make a common committee over our and theirs (JJP) manifesto to form a program, later we'll present the report in cabinet." Manohar Lal Khattar took oath as Haryana Chief Minister on October 27, while JJP founder Dushyant Chautala took oath as his deputy.

Uddhav ji said we have other options, but don't want to commit sin: Sanjay Raut's message to BJP

Mumbai, Oct 29 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on BJP-Shiv Sena alliance, party veteran leader Sanjay Raut said, Uddhav Thackeray has said that we have other options too but we don't want to do the sin of accepting that alternative. Shiv Sena has always done politics of truth and we are not hungry for power.

'There's no Dushyant here whose father is in jail': Sanjay Raut on forming govt in Maharashtra

Mumbai, Oct 29 (ANI): On being asked 'why it is taking so much of time to form government despite pre-poll alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)', speaking to ANI, Shiv Sena veteran leader Sanjay Raut said, "There is no Dushyant here whose father is in jail. Here it's us who do politics of 'dharma and satya' (truth and religion)." "NCP Chief Sharad Pawar created an environment against BJP, and Congress who will never go with BJP," Raut added.

Kali Idol made with wires attracts visitors in Assam's Dibrugarh

Dibrugarh (Assam), Oct 29 (ANI): A Kali Idol became a center of attraction for visitors in Assam's Dibrugarh. The Kali Idol was prepared with several kinds of flexible wires. It took 15 days to prepare the idol of Goddess Kali. Different coloured wires were used in order to prepare the idol. The idol is placed at Santipara Kalibadi Committee in Barbaruah Purnananda Ward of Dibrugarh.

No 'good air' in national capital, PM 2.5 at 376 in Lodhi Road

New Delhi, Oct 29 (ANI): The last week of October is becoming worst in terms of air quality in Capital New Delhi. According to centre-run System of Air Quality Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) at Lodhi Road, major pollutants PM 2.5 reached 376 'Very Poor', while PM 10 was 'Poor' which is at 278.

Watch: Man brandishes gun during event in Bihar's Gaya

Gaya (Bihar), Oct 29 (ANI): A video of a man has gone viral after he brandished a gun during an event in Bihar's Gaya on October 28. The incident took place in Kajoor village of Gaya district. The man brandished the gun on the occasion of Laxmi Puja in an orchestra programme. While speaking to ANI, the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of Gaya, Rajeev Mishra, said, "We will take strict action against the person who was visible brandishing gun in the video. Police will also try to seize the weapon from his custody."

Congress leader Tariq Anwar puts question mark on EU delegation's visit to JandK

New Delhi, Oct 29 (ANI): Congress leader Tariq Anwar put question marks on European Union delegation to visit in Jammu and Kashmir. "One side government didn't give permission to members of Parliament to visit Jammu and Kashmir and on the other side they let European Union delegation to go there," said Anwar. Nearly three months after the scrapping of Jammu and Kashmir's special status, the government on Monday (October 28) allowed a group of 27 European lawmakers to travel there on Tuesday to assess the ground situation. This would be the first visit to the state by a foreign delegation since the nullification of Article 370.

PM Modi arrives in Saudi Arabia for 2-day visit

Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), Oct 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on October 29. He will hold bilateral meeting with Saudi Arabia King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. He will also attend the third session of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Forum.

European Union delegation to leave for JandK from Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 29 (ANI): A delegation of European Union (EU) parliamentarians will soon leave for visiting Jammu and Kashmir from the national capital on October 29. The delegation of 27 EU MPs is scheduled to visit Kashmir today. The visit comes on the heels of a US Congressional meeting in Washington, where a group of lawmakers expressed concern about the situation in JandK following the Centre's move to end the state's special granted under the Constitution and bifurcate it into two union territories. Their visit will give them a clear view of the development and governance priorities of the JandK region. This is the first visit by an international group in Jammu and Kashmir since the Centre's move.