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Buddhists celebrate 'Kathin Chibor Dan' festival in Agartala

Agartala (Tripura), Oct 20 (ANI): Buddhists congregated in the Saddamma Bana Vihar monastery at Chanmari area on the outskirts of Agartala to participate in the 'Kathin Chibor Dan' festival. Kathin Chibor Dan - the literal meaning of which is "offering of difficult monk robe" is an annual religious festival during which Buddhist donates different items for the living of the monks including their robe made out of the cloth weaved in their own looms. Devotees donate robes to the monks which are made of cotton and weaved by devotees overnight and consider it as the biggest symbol of sacrifice, through which one can achieve salvation. On this day, devotees pray for the peace and prosperity throughout the globe. It is one of the main religious festivals of Buddhist community.

Monkey menace on the rise in Agra

Agra (UP), Oct 20 (ANI): Monkey menace has gripped parts of Agra. Reports of conflicts between humans and apes have been increasing in the city. When asked about the growing panic in the city of monkeys, the Mayor of Agra, Naveen Jain, said, "City is living in the terror of Monkeys. We are trying to deal with it. Many people have also died because of them."

Goa will drive growth of the country: Piyush Goyal

Panaji (Goa), Oct 20 (ANI): Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday (October 19) in Panaji said that Goa will drive the growth of the country. While addressing a session on "Vibrant Goa Global Expo and Summit" in Panaji, Minister Goyal said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi truly wishes to see Goa as a empowered Goa, which will drive the growth of the country the industrialization and more particularly growth in the tourism of the country." Piyush Goyal pointed out that Central government and Goa government was working like a double engine to spur the economic growth in the state.

Apple patent hints at gesture-controlled smart ring

New Delhi, Oct 20 (ANI): Apple is reportedly working on a wearable device that would fit on a finger and work as a smartwatch or health monitor. Based on the patent application filed by iphone maker with the US patent and Trademark office (USPTO), the electronic ring computing device will feature a touchscreen, wireless transceiver, processor, sensor, and a rechargeable power source. The purported smart ring will be controlled by touch and gestures such as flicking between apps and menu. The patent was originally filed in 2015 and it is unclear is this will became a commercial Apple product.

Last rites of BSF jawan Vijay Bhan Singh perform in Firozabad

Firozabad (UP), Oct 20 (ANI): Bangladeshi Border Guards performed last rites of BSF jawan Vijay Bhan Singh in Uttar Pradesh's Firozabad. Vijay Bhan Singh, constable of the Border Security Force (BSF) was allegedly shot dead by personnel of the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB). The incident took place in the bordering areas of Murshidabad district in central Bengal.

Kiren Rijiju felicitates women's boxing team for winning 4 medals at World Championships

New Delhi, Oct 19 (ANI): The Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju honoured silver medalist Manju Rani with a cash prize of Rs 14 lakh in the national capital on October 19. Meanwhile, the three bronze medalists MC Mary Kom, Lovlina Borgohain and Jamuna Boro were given Rs 8 lakh each. Kiren Rijiju also felicitated Indian women's boxing team for their performance at Women's World Boxing Championships held in Ulan-Ude, Russia. India won one silver and three bronze medals in the tournament. While speaking to media, Rijiju said, "This Women's World Boxing Championships has been the best so far. We got four medals. 4 medals is a record for India. It is a kind of revolution in the Indian boxing history. It has inspired other arena also."

Over 40,000 personnel will be deployed to ensure fair, impartial elections: Mumbai Police

Mumbai, Oct 19 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Mumbai on October 19, Public Relations Office (PRO) of Mumbai Police, Pranaya Ashok said, "To ensure safe, fair and impartial elections, more than 40,000 personnel will be deployed. Since imposition of Model Code of Conduct (MCC), 511 illegal weapons were seized." "Cash of around Rs 8,14,20,403 was also seized," PRO added.

Watch: Amit Shah offers prayers at Somnath Temple in Gujarat

Somnath (Gujarat), Oct 19 (ANI): Home Minister Amit Shah offered prayers in Gujarat's Somnath. He performed rituals at Somnath Temple located in Gir Somnath district on October 19. Shah was also accompanied by his wife.

Stubble burning continues in Amritsar despite Punjab government's ban

Amritsar (Punjab), Oct 19 (ANI): Despite Punjab government's ban, stubble burning continued in Punjab's Amritsar due to lack of alternatives. Over 100 cases of stubble burning have been reported so far. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has claimed that stubble burning in neighbouring states is one of the main causes of air pollution in the national capital. Meanwhile, air quality remained poor for four consecutive days in the national capital and the NCR region.

Terrorist attack at jewellery store in JandK's Baramulla, no casualties reported

Baramulla (Jammu and Kashmir), Oct 19 (ANI): A terror attack took place at a jewellery store in JandK's Baramulla on October 19. No casualties or injuries were reported in the aftermath of the attack. Security forces cordoned off the area and a search operation is underway. More details are awaited.

Kamlesh Tiwari's son wants NIA probe even as 3 detained in former Hindu Mahasabha leader's murder

Ahmedabad (Gujarat)/ Sitapur (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 19 (ANI): The former leader of Hindu Mahasabha, Kamlesh Tiwari, was killed after being shot at in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow on October 18. Three people were detained in connection with Kamlesh Tiwari murder case on October 19 in Gujarat's Ahmedabad by the state's Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS). The accused were identified as Maulana Mohsin Sheikh, Faizan and Rashid Ahmed. While speaking to ANI in Uttar Pradesh's Sitapur today, Kamlesh Tiwari's son Satyam Tiwari said, "We want National Investigation Agency (NIA) to investigate the case, we do not trust anyone. My father was killed although he had security guards, how can we possibly trust the administration then?"

Govinda holds roadshow for BJP candidate Chainsukh Madanlal in Maharashtra's Buldhana

Buldhana (Maharashtra), Oct 19 (ANI): Bollywood actor Govinda held a roadshow for BJP in Maharashtra's Buldhana on October 19. He campaigned for Chainsukh Madanlal Sancheti, BJP's candidate for the Malkapur Assembly constituency. Several people joined him on bikes, cars and on foot showing their support. The Assembly polls in Maharashtra will take place on October 21 and results of the same will be declared on October 24.

Those who nurture terrorism are crying in front of world: PM Modi

Rewari (Haryana), Oct 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Rewari, Haryana stated that the condition in the country has improved. He mentioned that those who nurture terrorism are now crying in front of the world. While speaking at the rally, PM Modi said, "Earlier there used to be bomb blasts in the country, did they stop or not? Now, terrorist are killed by entering their homes. Those who nurture terrorism are crying in front of the world." Haryana will go to polls on October 21, while the counting of votes will take place on October 24.

Previous govt was going to shut Tejas but today it is ready to serve Air Force: PM Modi

Rewari (Haryana), Oct 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Rewari, Haryana informed that the present government has strengthened the forces, earlier the previous government was going to shut Tejas aircraft but today it is ready to serve Air Force. "After coming to power we started mission to strengthen our forces. Today, advanced submarines to advanced fighter aircraft like Rafale, they are part of our forces. Earlier, govt was going to shut Tejas aircraft in a box, today same aircraft is ready to serve Air Force," said Modi in a rally. Haryana will go to polls on October 21, while the counting of votes will take place on October 24.

EDMC sprinkles water in Laxmi Nagar area to control air pollution in Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 19 (ANI): East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC) sprinkled water on roads in the area of Laxmi Nagar. The step is taken to settle the dust as a pollution control measure. The Air Quality Index (AQI) on October 19 slightly improved from 'very poor' to 'poor' category in Delhi-NCR stated the Centre-run System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).

Specially-abled children in Shimla make candles to light up Diwali

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), Oct 18 (ANI): Specially-able children from Udaan Special School in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla are preparing candles ahead of the festival of lights 'Diwali'. Candles are being supplied to various schools for children and teachers to purchase. Principal of the school stated that the exercise is being conducted to help improve the talent of these children. This year, the festival will be celebrated on October 27.

Watch: Several dead fish found floating in backwaters in Rameswaram

Rameswaram (TN), Oct 19 (ANI): Several dead fish on October 19 were reported to be floating in the backwaters near Kothandaramaswamy Temple in Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram. Locals nearby are grumbling about the foul smell due to the dead fish.

Assailants had tea with Kamlesh Tiwari in his Lucknow's residence, later killed him: CM Yogi

Mumbai, Oct 19 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, On Kamlesh Tiwari murder case Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that assailants had tea with Kamlesh Tiwari in his Lucknow's residence and later killed him. "He was the President of Hindu Samaj Party. The assailants came to his house in Lucknow yesterday, sat and had tea with him, and later killed him after sending all security guards out to buy something from market," said UP Chief Minister.

We'll provide security to relatives of Kamlesh Tiwari: Lucknow Divisional Commissioner

Sitapur (UP), Oct 19 (ANI): Lucknow divisional commissioner Mukesh Meshram met with the family of Kamlesh Tiwari in UP's Sitapur on October 19. Speaking on this he said that relatives of Kamlesh Tiwari will be provided security, and we are recommending a government residence for them. "The demands of relatives have been taken into consideration. They will be provided security. Their meeting with the Chief Minister is being fixed. We are recommending a government residence for them," said Mukesh Meshram.

Kamlesh Tiwari murder case: Prima facie this was a radical killing, says UP DGP

Lucknow (UP), Oct 19 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Lucknow on October 19, Uttar Pradesh DGP, OP Singh on Hindu Samaj Party chief, Kamlesh Tiwari murder case said, "Prima facie this was a radical killing, these people were radicalized by the speech that he (Kamlesh Tiwari) gave in 2015, but much more can come out when we catch hold of the remaining criminals." "All the security arrangements were made, he (Kamlesh Tiwari) was given a gunner and a policeman, both were there with him. There was no laxity on the part of the police administration," he added.