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3 dies in blaze at cracker shop in Chhattisgarh's Kondagaon

Kondagaon (Chhattisgarh), Oct 28 (ANI): Three people died in a fire accident in Chhattisgarh. The fire was broke out at a cracker shop in Kondagaon area late night on October 27. The flames gutted the entire store. The charred bodies were sent for post-mortem.

PM Modi explained about Kashmir situation, will see it personally: EU Parliament member

New Delhi, Oct 28 (ANI): The Members of European Parliament arrived in Delhi on October 28. They met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg in Delhi, earlier in the day. While speaking to media person, one of the EU Members, BN Dunn, said, "Yes we are going there (JandK) tomorrow. The Prime Minister explained to us about it (abrogation of article 370) but I want to see on the ground how it actually is and talk to some local people. What we all want is normalcy and peace for everyone." The European delegation will visit Jammu and Kashmir on October 29.

PM Modi meets European Parliament delegation in Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Members of European Parliament at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg in Delhi on October 28. The European delegation will visit Jammu and Kashmir on October 29. While addressing the event PM Modi said, "Urgent action must be taken against all those who support or sponsor terrorists or support such activities and organizations or use terrorism as a state policy. There should be zero tolerance for terrorism." "Early conclusion of a fair and balanced Bilateral Trade and Investment Agreement (BTIA) is a priority for my government," he added.

Locals get trampled by cows as Diwali ritual in MP's Ujjain

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh), Oct 28 (ANI): A unique tradition in Badnagar tehsil of Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain brings good luck as per the beliefs of the locals. Devotees pray to cow in the morning and later let the cows walk over them. Cows are decorated in varied colours and designs for the occasion. Locals believe that deity's blessings are showered after being trampled by cows. The century old ritual is ardently followed by devotees. The ritual is concluded with dance celebration.

Indefinite strike of govt doctors in Tamil Nadu enters 4th day

Chennai, Oct 28 (ANI): Tamil Nadu's government doctors' indefinite strike entered its fourth 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.

Minimum wage provided to labourers highest in Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi, Oct 28 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said that only the Delhi government is providing the highest minimum wage in the country. He further provided the details list of other states on minimum wage and said, "Unskilled labour getting minimum wage in Uttar Pradesh Rs 5750, in Haryana Rs 8827, in Gujarat Rs 8890, in Jharkhand Rs 6495 and in Delhi we are providing Rs 14842 per month." Earlier, Supreme Court had approved the Delhi government's plan for revised minimum wages and paved way for it to issue a fresh notification for the same.

Rescue operation in final stage for 2-yr-old stuck in borewell in Tamil Nadu

Trichy (Tamil Nadu), Oct 28 (ANI): Rescue operation is still underway for the evacuation of 2-year-old Sujith Wilson who is stuck in a borewell in Nadukattupatti area of Tamil Nadu's Trichy district. Sujith fell into the borewell on October 25. Tamil Nadu minister C. Vijayabhasker has said that the rescue operation is in the final stages. According to Revenue Department Commissioner, a pit has been dug up to 40 feet so far, near the borewell in Nadukattupatti, where operation is underway to rescue the 2-yr-old. A medical team is also providing oxygen to the boy from outside the borewell. The toddler apparently fell into the borewell while he was playing near his house.

Devendra Fadnavis meets Maharashtra Governor in Mumbai

Mumbai, Oct 28 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari in Mumbai on October 28. Just before Devendra Fadnavis, Shiv Sena leader Diwakar Raote also reached the Governor's house in Mumbai. However, he said that no political discussion held between them. "I was here to wish him (Governor) Diwali only," Diwakar Raote further added.

Prakash Javadekar distributes Diwali sweets to sanitation workers in Pune

Pune (Maharashtra), Oct 28 (ANI): Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Prakash Javadekar, celebrated Diwali festival with sanitation workers of his area in Pune. He also distributed sweets to the sanitation workers.

CM Bhupesh Baghel performs 'Govardhan Puja' at his residence in Raipur

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Oct 28 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel performed 'Govardhan Puja' at his residence in Raipur on October 28. Baghel performed Puja with his family members. Annakoot or Govardhan Puja is done on the second day of Deepawali. This is the worship of nature which was started by Shri Krishna. On this day, Govardhan is worshipped as the basis of nature, mountain and cow is worshiped as the basis of society.

Dushyant Chautala hits back at BS Hooda over 'vote kisi ko, support kisi ko' remark

Sirsa (Haryana), Oct 28 (ANI): Deputy Chief Minister of Haryana, Dushyant Chautala hit back at former chief minister and Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda's remark 'vote kisi ko, support kisi ko'. He said, "We neither asked votes for BJP nor Congress. Jannayak Janata Party (JJP) decided to provide a stable government to the state. For those who are saying 'vote kisko, support kisko', did we ask votes for them?" He made this statement after meeting with people of Sirsa district on October 28.

7-year-old dies after falling in drain in Maharashtra's Thane

Thane (Maharashtra), Oct 28 (ANI): A seven-year-old boy died after he fell into a drain on October 27. The incident happened in Maharashtra's Thane on Sunday afternoon. He was later rescued and taken to hospital where he was declared dead.

Starting tomorrow, 13,000 bus marshals will ensure women safety in Delhi: Kejriwal

New Delhi, Oct 28 (ANI): Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal announced induction of 13000 bus marshals in DTC busses on October 28 in New Delhi. "From tomorrow, there will be a bus marshal in every bus for the women safety. There will be bus marshals in the buses to stop crimes in the buses. 13000 bus marshals have been appointed. Delhi is the only city that will have bus marshals for women." He inaugurated the induction of bus marshals in DTC busses at Thyagaraj Sports Complex Stadium.

Delhi air quality post-Diwali: Better than last 3 yrs, but still very poor

Delhi had anticipated the season's worst pollution levels on the morning after Diwali, but the air quality, although "very poor", turned out better than the last three years, according to data of the government's air quality monitors. The Ministry of Earth Sciences' air quality monitoring service, SAFAR, had earlier predicted that the city's overall air quality index (AQI) would enter the "severe" category between 1 am and 6 am on Monday, primarily due to firecracker emissions, unfavourable weather and a significant spike in stubble burning.

They don't believe in diplomatic courtesies: Defence Expert on Pak denies use of its airspace to PM Modi

New Delhi, Oct 28 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on Pakistan denies use of its airspace to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Expert PK Sehgal said, "Pakistan is a rogue nation and they will continue to paddle lies. They do not believe in any diplomatic courtesies and does not adhere to any kind of rules and regulations." "It was high time that India finally exposed Pakistan. They are ought to be punished and we must continue to ask for such permissions till the time Pakistan comes to its senses," Sehgal added. Pakistan refused request due to grave rights violations in Indian-administered Kashmir.

Case registered against Goodwin Jewellers owners in Thane for alleged fraud

Thane (Maharashtra), Oct 28 (ANI): A case has been registered against the Goodwin Jewellers owners in Maharashtra's Thane on October 27. The case was registered after people protested outside Goodwin Jewellers Thane showroom. They alleged that the company's chairman and Managing Director (MD) shut down its all branches and had gone missing. While speaking to ANI, the Police Official said, "250-300 people approached us and we have sealed Goodwin Jewellers showroom."

Mumbai goes 'good' in AQI after Diwali

Mumbai, Oct 28 (ANI): The Air Quality Index (AQI) data shown 'Good' category at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminu in Mumbai. Major pollutants PM 2.5 at 11 and PM 10 reached at 24. However, on the other side, Uttar Pradesh's capital Lucknow and Ghaziabad deteriorated to the "very poor" level after Diwali celebration. People are wearing pollution mask to save themselves from bad air. Extremely poor pollution levels were predicted in Uttar Pradesh due to firecracker emissions.

Shiv Sena leader Diwakar Raote meets Governor in Mumbai

Mumbai, Oct 28 (ANI): Shiv Sena leader Diwakar Raote reached at Maharashtra's Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari house in Mumbai. However, he said that no political discussion held between them. "I was here to wish him (Governor) Diwali only," Diwakar Raote further added.

70 shops gutted in fire at vegetable market in Odisha's Sambalpur

Sambalpur (Odisha), Oct 28 (ANI): Over 70 shops were gutted in a fire that broke out at a vegetable market in Odisha's Sambalpur on October 27. The incident took place in Golebazar market of Sambalpur. Several fire tenders were rushed to the spot. Laterwards, the fire was doused. Further investigation is also underway. More details are awaited in this regard.

EDMC sprinkles water in Anand Vihar to control Delhi's air pollution

New Delhi, Oct 28 (ANI): The East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC) sprinkled water on roads in Anand Vihar area of the national capital on October 28. The step is taken to settle the dust as a pollution control measure. Anand Vihar's Air Quality Index (AQI) is presently in 'Very Poor' category at 362. The AQI in Delhi has gone worst after Diwali. Extremely poor pollution levels were previously predicted in Delhi due to firecracker emissions, unfavourable weather and a significant spike in stubble burning in the neighbouring states.