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Slain Naik Subhash Thapa's wreath laying ceremony performed in Jammu

Jammu, Oct 12 (ANI): The wreath laying ceremony of slain soldier Naik Subhash Thapa took place in Jammu on October 12. Naik Subhash Thapa had lost his life in ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Naushera sector of Rajouri district. Indian Army and officials paid their respect to slain Naik Subhash Thapa. Pakistan has intensified border firing after the abrogation of Article 370.

Several injured in grenade attack in Srinagar

Srinagar (J-K), Oct 12 (ANI): Six to seven people got injured in grenade attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar on October 12. "It seems there is a grenade throwing incident, we are investigating. Nobody is seriously injured," said CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) Inspector General, Ravideep Sahai. However, search operation is underway.

Transgender community members open fashion week, create history

Mumbai, Oct 12 (ANI): Fashion weeks are all about designer haute couture, out-of-the-box creativity and over the top make-ups. But this time, a fashion week happening in Mumbai created history for bringing a member of transgender community to open the show. Laxmi Narayan Tripathi became the showstopper for designer Archana Kochhar. Laxmi wore saree, in dazzling gold, with studs all over. Looking like a perfect vision in gold, Laxmi definitely owned the outfit and the ramp. After Laxmi, models glided on the runway displaying a set of hues - black, greys, reds.

No relief for privately owned CNG vehicles under odd-even scheme: CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, Oct 12 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that this year no relief would be extended to privately owned CNG vehicles under the odd-even scheme, though women would be exempted from the scheme. The odd-even scheme will come into effect in Delhi from November 04-15 as the government looks to measures to combat high-level of air pollution caused due to stubble burning in neighbouring states during winters.

Murshidabad triple murder case: CBI reaches spot

Murshidabad (UP), Oct 12 (ANI): In the latest development on Murshidabad triple murder case, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team reached victim's residence where the heinous murder took place. The CBI officials inspected the house and searched for clues during their investigation. However, the CID restricted didn't reveal anything related to the case. On October 08, a teacher, his pregnant wife and minor son were brutally killed at their residence at Murshidabad district. Police have also detained two people in connection with the murders.

Shiv Sena releases its manifesto, electricity rate, farmers' issues on priority

Mumbai, Oct 12 (ANI): The Shiv Sena released its manifesto 'Vachannama 2019' ahead of Maharashtra assembly elections. The manifesto was released by the party chief Uddhav Thackeray and Yuva Sena chief Aaditya Thackeray.

President Jinping invited PM Modi to China for next summit: Vijay Gokhale

Vadanemmeli (Tamil Nadu), Oct 12 (ANI): Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale held a press conference on Chinese President Xi Jinping's two-day visit to India. Briefing on President's Jinping visit, "The two leaders today had a conversation for almost 90 minutes, followed by delegation level talks and then lunch was hosted by PM Modi. A total of 6 hours of one to one meeting was held between the two leaders during this summit." He further added, "A new mechanism will be established to discuss trade, investment and services, at an elevated level. From China it will be the Vice Premier, Hu Chunhua and from India it will be FM Nirmala Sitharaman." Vijay Gokhale also announced that President Xi Jinping has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to China for the next summit. PM Modi has accepted the invitation. Dates haven't been decided for the summit.

Will take further Dr Lohia's dream to uplift deprived: Akhilesh Yadav

Lucknow (UP), Oct 12 (ANI): Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on October 12 remembered Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia on his death anniversary in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow. While interacting with the mediapersons, he said that society and country will be benefitted by following Dr. Lohia's ideology. Yadav further asserted that Samajwadi Party will take further Dr. Lohia's dream of uplift poor. Yadav was at a park dedicated to Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia in Lucknow, where he paid floral tribute to his statue.

Mulayam Singh Yadav pays tribute to Ram Manohar Lohia on his death anniversary

Lucknow (UP), Oct 12 (ANI): Samajwadi Party patriarch and former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh Mulayam Singh Yadav on October 12 remembered Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia on his death anniversary in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow. He paid floral tribute to the statue of Dr. Lohia at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia park. Remembering Dr. Lohia, Mulayam Singh said that Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia was a very intellectual man and in his last time he was thinking for farmers, youths and the businessmen. He asserted that his party will take Dr. Lohia's ideology in front of the people.

Army holds recruitment drive in South Kashmir

Srinagar (JandK), Oct 12 (ANI): India Army continued recruitment drives in Kashmir valley for the youths of Kashmir. Army held recruitment rally in Srinagar for youth of South Kashmir on October 12 (Saturday). Where large number of youths participated in the drive. "In next three days army will cover all the districts of south Kashmir as well as districts of north Kashmir through recruitment drive," Said Commanding officer 162 Territorial Army, R.R. Singh.

Congress will win Jhabua bye-election by huge mandate, says CM Kamal Nath

Bhopal (MP), Oct 12 (ANI): Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Kamal Nath said on October 12 that Congress will win the Jhabua bye-election by huge number of votes. Congress has fielded Kantilal Bhuria from Jhabua District. On the other side BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) put up Bhanu Bhuria. Scheduled to be held on 21 October, the bye-election to Jabhua (reserved under Scheduled Tribe category) has been necessitated by the resignation of MLA Guman Singh Damor from the BJP after he was elected to the Lok Sabha from Ratlam-Jhabua parliamentary seat. Kamal Nath also replied on his own party member's question over farmer loan. He said, "We will waive off Rs 50,000 in first installment. Next we will waive off upto Rs 2 lakh. I agree that it was a promise of Rs 2 lakh." Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia said on October 11 that the Kamal Nath government has not given loan waiver of the promised amount of Rs 2 lakh to the farmers in Madhya Pradesh.

PM Modi, President Xi hold talks in Kovalam

Kovalam (Tamil Nadu), Oct 12 (ANI): After informal summit in Mamallapuram, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping in Kovalam. Leaders held one-on-one talk in coastal city. They will also hold delegation level talks. Chinese President and PM Modi arrived in Kovalam earlier today. President Xi is on a two-day visit.

RTI Act is a milestone in India's democratic journey: Amit Shah

New Delhi, Oct 12 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday that the RTI Act was a big milestone in country's journey of democracy and has helped bridge the gap between the people and administration. Addressing the 14th annual convention of the Central Information Commission (CIC) here, Shah said the Right to Information Act has also instilled confidence among people. "I feel that in our democratic journey, RTI is a big milestone. We can provide good administration on the basis of transparency and accountability. RTI has helped a lot in giving a boost to transparency and accountability," Shah said. He said the RTI Act has helped to bridge the gap between the people and the administration in the last 14 years. "It has also increased the confidence of people towards administration," he said. Shah said that RTI Act has achieved its goals and instilled the confidence among the citizens.

Watch: PM Modi goes plogging at Mamallapuram beach

Mamallapuram (Tamil Nadu), Oct 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi became a 'plogger' at Mamallapuram beach on Oct 12 morning .The 'plogging' session lasted for 30 minutes. He later handed over the 'collection' to a hotel staff where he is staying. 'Plogging' is a combination of jogging with picking up litter. PM Modi is in Mamallapuram for the second informal meet with Chinese President Xi. Both leaders will visit Kovalam later today.

PM Modi welcomes Chinese Prez Xi Jinping in Kovalam

Kovalam (Tamil Nadu), Oct 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Chinese President Xi in Tamil Nadu's Kovalam on Oct 12. The duo met at Taj Fisherman's Cove Hotel. The two leaders are slated to hold one-on-one as well as delegation level talks in the historic coastal city. President Xi Jinping is on 2-day visit to India.

Pink vehicles launched for women and girls in Rajouri

Rajouri (JandK), Oct 12 (ANI): In a bid to provide safe and dignified travel option to women and girls, the district administration here in association with the Motor Vehicle Department launched six pink vehicles to mark the International Girl Child Day, 2019. The Mahindra Supro Exclusive women pink vehicles were launched on Friday by the District Development Commissioner (DDC), Rajouri, Mohammad Aijaz Asad, in the presence of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Yougal Manhas, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADP) Rajouri, Sher Singh among other officials. A total of six eight-seater pink vehicles will ply between Old Bus stand to GMC and AH, New Bus stand to GMC and AH and Old Bus stand to Khandli. The service will be available from 8:00 am to 8:30 pm every day. On the occasion, a mega awareness rally was organised which started from PWD Dak Bungalow Rajouri and culminated at Government Girls Model Higher Secondary School, Rajouri.

Bengaluru-based journalism student becomes British Deputy High Commissioner for a day

Bengaluru, Oct 12 (ANI): A journalism student, Ambika from Bengaluru got the rare opportunity of becoming British Deputy High Commissioner for a day and getting to learn about UK-India's diplomatic ties. She took over the role of British Deputy High Commissioner, Bengaluru, from Jeremy Pilmore Bedford for a day on Friday and oversaw UK's third-largest post in India by chairing briefing sessions, holding meetings with the government and business stakeholders on the occasion of the UN-declared 'International Day of the Girl Child'.

Chinese diaspora gather outside ITC Grand Chola Hotel to greet President Xi in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Oct 12 (ANI): The members of the Chinese diaspora gathered outside ITC Grand Chola Hotel in Chennai on Oct 12. Chinese President Xi Jinping is staying at ITC Grand Chola Hotel. He will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi later today in Kovalam. President Xi Jinping is on 2-day visit to India.

Kovalam is all decked up to welcome Chinese President Xi

Kovalam (Tamil Nadu), Oct 12 (ANI): Kovalam is all set to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping. Locals held placards with pictures of PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping to hail latter's visit. Traditional folk musicians also performed at the streets of Kovalam. Meanwhile, security is also tightened ahead of President Xi's visit. Both the leaders will meet here later today. President Xi Jinping is on 2-day visit to India.

PM Modi, President Jinping spent quality time, most of it was one-on-one: Vijay Gokhale

Mahabalipuram (Tamil Nadu), Oct 12 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Tamil Nadu's Mahabalipuram on October 11, Foreign Secretary of Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Vijay Gokhale said, "There has been nearly five hours of quality time and discussion that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping of China have spent together. Most of it was one to one." The two leaders will hold one-on-one talks at the Fisherman's Cove resort on October 12. This will be followed up by delegation-level talks. After the talks, Modi will host a lunch for Chinese President Xi Jinping.