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Congress starts jumping with pain if anyone talks of Balakot: PM Modi in Haryana

Gohana (Haryana), Oct 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Haryana's Sonipat, slammed Congress and stated that they have issues with the steps taken by the present government like Swachh Bharat. While addressing a public gathering, PM Modi said, "When we talk of Swachh Bharat or surgical strike then Congress gets stomachache, and if by chance anyone says Balakot then Congress starts jumping with pain. Pakistan uses them to strengthen their case globally, what sort of chemistry is this?" Haryana will go to polls on October 21, while the counting of votes will take place on October 24.

Free coaching will be started for poor students: CM Gehlot

Jodhpur (Rajasthan), October 18 (ANI): Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot recently inaugurated the Government Girls College and two new buildings of government schools in Jodhpur. He also visited the temporary buildings of the college and the buildings of the schools.On this occasion CM Gehlot said, "Our government is committed to give an opportunity to get higher education to all the children of the state. New colleges have been started in many places in this budget session, keeping this in mind. Now, free coaching will be arranged for poor students in colleges.The chief minister said that the arrangements are being made to construct a permanent building for the girls' college at Magra Poonjala in Jodhpur, which has been started in the temporary building. For this land has already been identified on which construction will start soon.

Sonipat means 'Kisan, Jawan aur Pehelwan': PM Modi at Gohana rally

Gohana (Haryana), Oct 18 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Haryana's Gohana on October 18, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "This region has made India proud in every field, be it fighting in the wrestling ring or fighting against terrorism. Sonipat means 'Kisan, Jawan aur Pehelwan'." Haryana will go to polls on October 21, while the counting of votes will take place on October 24.

Despite Punjab govt's ban, stubble burning continues in parts of state

Amritsar (Punjab), Oct 18 (ANI): Despite Punjab government's ban, the incidents of stubble burning is continuing in many parts of the state. Over 100 cases of stubble burning have been reported so far. An FIR has also been filed against the defaulters. 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.

Congress, NCP opposing Article 370 revocation, make your choice: Shah tells voters in Maharashtra

Aheri (Maharashtra), Oct 18 (ANI): Ahead of Maharashtra assembly elections, Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed a public rally in Aheri. While addressing the gathering, Shah said, "Congress party and Sharad Pawar are opposing the abrogation of Article 370, now you have to decide who do you want to side with, people who removed Article 370 or with people who want to continue with this Article."

Case registered against police personnel in connection with custodial death of a person

Hapur (UP), Oct 18 (ANI): A case is registered against three police personnel including a Circle Officer in connection with the custodial death of a person, Pradeep who died in UP's Hapur. Relatives protested against it and demanded strict action in this regard.

Want to revive water management systems for recycling household water by 2024: PM Modi

Hisar (Haryana), Oct 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Haryana's Hisar stated that it is extremely important that the old systems of water management should be revived so that it can be used in both recycling household water and irrigation. "It's imperative that we revive the old systems of water management which used to exist in villages. We want to create systems that can help in recycling household water and which can be used for irrigation. And I'm hopeful that the country will be successful in doing so by 2024," said PM Modi. Haryana will go to polls on October 21, while the counting of votes will take place on October 24.

Indian Navy believes in 'collective military competency': Admiral Karambir Singh

New Delhi, Oct 18 (ANI): Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh along with Army Chief General Bipin Rawat attended the launch of 'Indigenous Defence Equipment Exporters Association' at Constitution Club of India in Delhi on October 18. While addressing the event, Admiral Karambir Singh focused on 'collective military competency' and said, "We want to learn from others. There is something called 'collective military competency' and this is what Indian Navy and India believes in. It is not necessary that one nation has all the capacity or competency. We've to learn from each other. We need to learn to work together. We have got Bangladesh and Indonesia who know a lot about 'HADR', for instance. Seychelles and Mauritius are making efforts towards marine ecology and conversation. Myanmar is good example of indigenous ship building. So, we look at collective military competency. "

Watch: Dharmendra Pradhan conducts a roadshow in Odisha's Bijepur

Bijepur (Odisha), Oct 18 (ANI): Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan held a roadshow in Odisha's Bijepur, ahead of by-polls to the constituency. He took out a roadshow in the district. Hundreds of people joined him on bikes, cars and on foot showing their support.

Maharashtra polls: Congress accuses Modi, Fadnavis of running away from accountability

Mumbai, Oct 18 (ANI): Congress leader Anand Sharma on October 18 slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. He said that PM Modi and CM Fadnavis both are not ready to discuss issues related to people and they are running away from accountability.

Strictest action will be taken against culprits: MP Minister on death of 17 cows in school

Gwalior (MP), Oct 18 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Animal Husbandry Minister Lakhan Singh stated that strict action will be taken against those who locked up the 17 cows in a government school in Gwalior which later led to their death due to starvation. Speaking on the matter, Lakhan Singh said, "I have spoken to the concerned officials, police have registered an FIR. Strictest action will be taken." Carcasses of as many as 17 cows were found in a government school in Samudan village in Gwalior district of Madhya Pradesh. Incident came into light on October 16.

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"We are now gradually becoming an export oriented defence industry": Bipin Rawat

New Delhi, Oct 18 (ANI): Army Chief General Bipin Rawat along with Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh attended the launch of 'Indigenous Defence Equipment Exporters Association' at Constitution Club of India in Delhi on October 18. While addressing the event, Rawat said, "We are now gradually becoming an export oriented defence industry and our defence export which currently range in the region of just about Rs 11, 000 crores annually is set to grow to approximately Rs 35,000 crores by the year 2024."

Owaisi is such a communal man that he has forgotten his forefathers: Veer Savarkar's Grandson

Mumbai, Oct 18 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Veer Savarkar grandson of Ranjeet Savarkar slammed Asaduddin Owaisi and said that he is such a communal man that he has forgotten his forefathers. "Owaisi is such a communal man that he has forgotten his forefathers. I advise him to follow Savarkar's beliefs that keep religion in your house, when you are out in public, you are not a Hindu or a Muslim but an Indian. Savarkar expected everyone to enter Parliament by keeping caste, religion, sex etc outside. You won't find a more secular man than Savarkar," said Grandson of Veer Savarkar.

All 3 bodies recovered from coal mine in Asansol

Asansol (West Bengal), Oct 18 (ANI): National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team recovered all three bodies that got trapped in coal mine in Asansol's Kulti area. The incident occurred on October 13, when four people allegedly tried to dig the mine illegally, during which three got trapped inside it. The coal mine reportedly consists of poisonous methane gas and after getting trapped, all the 3 persons lost their consciousness due to its effect. The entrance of the mine is narrow so Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) was trying to widen the entrance to rescue them.

Air Quality plunges to 'Poor' category in Delhi, locals complain "feeling suffocated"

New Delhi, Oct 18 (ANI): Dust and smog continue to blanket the national capital, air quality recorded in 'Poor' category on October 18. According to Air Quality Index (AQI), major pollutants Particulate Matter 2.5 reached at 217 and Particulate Matter 10 at 219 both in 'Poor' category. The air quality was recorded at Lodhi Road in Delhi.

Wanted criminal with Rs 1 lakh bounty held after encounter in Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 18 (ANI): A wanted criminal who was carrying a bounty of Rs 1 lakh was arrested by Delhi Police following an encounter on Oct 18. The encounter between a Special Task Force of Delhi Police and criminal Iqbal took place near Lady Shri Ram College in Lajpat Nagar area. The police laid a trap behind the college, following a lead about the movement of the criminal. When Iqbal came in a car, he opened fire on the police team on being asked to stop. In retaliation, police also fired in which Iqbal sustained bullet injury on his leg.

Indira Gandhi honoured Veer Savarkar as she was a follower of him: Savarkar's Grandson

Mumbai, Oct 18 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, about the contribution of Veer Savarkar towards nation his grandson Ranjeet Savarkar said that Indira Gandhi honoured Veer Savarkar as she was a follower of him. "Indira Gandhi honoured Veer Savarkar, I strongly feel she was his follower because she brought Pakistan to its knees, strengthened Army and foreign relations, she also did nuclear tests. All this is against Nehru and Gandhi's philosophy," said Ranjeet Savarkar.

BILL-E robot can build structures block by block

New Delhi, Oct 18 (ANI): Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a new robot called BILL-E, named after WALL-E, which could revolutionise how the construction industry works. BILL-E (short for Bipedal Isotropic Lattice Locomoting Explorer) has small arms with tools at the end of each to clamp down on structures - called voxels. The robot and the voxel work together as a system to navigate 3D space without sensors, cameras, or algorithms, Engadget reports. Without all the complex systems, BILL-E tracks its position by counting its steps on the structure it is tasked with building. As it works together with the voxels, it is easier to fix damaged parts.

Frequent drinking more dangerous than infrequent binge drinking: Study

New Delhi, Oct 18 (ANI): Do you consume alcohol frequently, or in portions? If your answer is yes then a new study shows that drinking small amounts of alcohol frequently is linked with a higher likelihood of atrial fibrillation than infrequent binge drinking. The study was published in the journal 'EP Europace', a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). The number of drinking sessions per week was the strongest risk factor for new-onset atrial fibrillation. Compared with drinking twice per week (reference group), drinking every day was the riskiest, with a hazard ratio (HR) of 1.412, while drinking once a week was the least risky (HR 0.933). Binge drinking did not show any clear link with new-onset atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation is the most common heart rhythm disorder and raises the risk of stroke by five-fold. Symptoms include palpitations, racing or irregular pulse, shortness of breath, tiredness, chest pain and dizziness.