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87th IAF Day: Indian Air Force organises air show at Hindon Air Base

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 08 (ANI): Indian Air Force celebrated the 87th IAF Day at Hindon Air Base in Ghaziabad. Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman led a 'MiG formation' and flew a MiG Bison Aircraft during the event. IAF officers who participated in Balakot airstrike, flew 3 Mirage 2000 aircraft and 2 Su-30MKI fighter aircraft in 'Avenger formation'. Three Chinook transport helicopters flew in 'Chinook formation' on Indian Air Force Day. IAF was founded on Oct 8, 1932 and force participated in several crucial wars and landmark missions.

Plogger Ripu Daman Bevli commences 'plogging' run in Kolkata

Kolkata, Oct 08 (ANI): India's first plogger, Ripu Daman Bevli commenced his run in Kolkata under 'Run To Make India Litter Free' on Oct 08. Locals also took part in the initiative along with Ripu. Under 'Run To Make India Litter Free', Ripu will be running and cleaning up 50 cities across India. Plogging is a combination of jogging with picking up litter. While speaking to ANI, Ripu Daman said, "We had decided to come here during Durga Puja, to clean pandals. Our run will culminate in Delhi on November 3. We don't want people to clean up, we want people to be so responsible that they stop littering. Let's not crib, we are also responsible for the litter."

Service Chiefs attend 87th IAF Day celebration at Hindon Air Base in Ghaziabad

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 08 (ANI): Indian Air Force celebrated the 87th IAF Day at Hindon Air Base in Ghaziabad. IAF Chief, Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria was present at the ceremony. Army Chief General Bipin Rawat and Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Karambir Singh were also marked their presence. IAF was founded on Oct 8, 1932 and force participated in several crucial wars and landmark missions. During the ceremony, Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria said, "Indian Air Force is grateful for nation's trust and confidence in us and the support provided. On behalf of all the air warriors, I assure the nation of our sacred resolve, defending the sovereignty of our skies and safeguarding our national interest at all cost."

Article 370: Govt has courage to respect people's sentiments, says Mohan Bhagwat

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Oct 08 (ANI): While addressing the gathering at the foundation day event of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on occasion of Vijaya Dashami in Nagpur, Chief Mohan Bhagwat said, "The move of the re-elected regime to nullify Article 370 has once again proved that it has courage to fulfill those expectations and respect people's sentiments and wishes in interest of the country."

RTA officials paste stickers on autos hailing Jagan Reddy for Vahana Mitra scheme

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), Oct 08 (ANI): The officials of Andhra Pradesh Road and Transport Authority (RTA) were seen pasting stickers of Cheif Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy on autos here on Tuesday, claiming that the drivers want to thank the YSRCP chief for introducing Vahana Mitra scheme. Motor vehicles inspectors and constables of the RTA pasted stickers this morning, who said that auto drivers want to thank the Chief Minister for extending a helping hand through the newly launched scheme. The Vahana Mitra scheme was introduced on October 4 to provide financial aid of Rs 10,000 per annum to auto drivers for maintenance expenses. The period of applying for the scheme has been extended till the end of October. The scheme is applicable for the owners of vehicles and not for those who drive rented autos.

Navratri: Students, teachers perform 'Garba' holding sanitary napkins in Surat

Surat (Gujarat), Oct 08 (ANI): The students and teachers have performed 'Garba' dance holding sanitary napkins in their hands in Gujarat's Surat on October 07. Students and teachers of Institute of Design and Technology (IDT) have performed 'Garba' holding sanitary napkins to create awareness about women's hygiene. While speaking to ANI, one of the student said, "We want to create awareness about the importance of using sanitary napkins. Even though people in some parts of the country are comfortable with the issue, it is still a taboo in several rural regions." "A lot of people shy away from talking about this issue. We feel proud of being a woman and this is part of it," she added. Over 150 students of the institute performed 'garba' with sanitary napkins in their hands. Boys also participated in the event to spread the message of women's hygiene as they are also aware of the gravity of this issue.

RSS don't get involved in social violence rather they try to stop it: Mohan Bhagwat

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Oct 08 (ANI): While addressing the gathering at the foundation day event of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on occasion of Vijaya Dashami in Nagpur, Chief Mohan Bhagwat said, "Branding some incidents of social violence as lynching are actually meant to defame our country, Hindu society and create fear among some communities." "In such incidents, RSS members do not get involved rather they try to stop it," he added.

'Wasn't involved in incident for which I'm framed': BJP MLA on FIR against him for rash driving

Tikamgarh (Madhya Pradesh), Oct 08 (ANI): An FIR has been registered against BJP MLA from Kharagpur, Rahul Singh Lodhi after three people died upon being allegedly hit by his car in MP's Tikamgarh on Oct 07. While speaking medipersons, Lodhi denied being involved in the case. He said, "My car wasn't involved in the incident, I was in Phuter the entire day. I had called my driver there. He told me about the accident that he witnessed involving 2 autos and a bike. I'd informed the Thana Incharge too. They're people (deceased) of my constituency, I'll meet them tomorrow. I'm being framed for an incident in which neither I nor my vehicle was involved. Police should investigate the auto-rickshaws involved." Though, investigation is underway.

Locals celebrate 'Vidyarambham' ceremony on occasion of Vijaya Dashami in Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Oct 08 (ANI): Locals celebrated 'Vidyarambham' ceremony in Thiruvananthapuram on ocaasion of Vijaya Dashami. Parents with their children gathered at Thunchan Smarakam to celebrate the ceremony. 'Vidyarambham' is a tradition where children are introduced to reading and writing.

Vijaya Dashami: Devotees offer prayers at 'Dashanan Temple' in Kanpur

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 08 (ANI): Several devotees offered prayers at the Dashanan Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur on October 08. They offered prayers on the occasion of Vijaya Dashami. Dashanan Temple where people worshipped the demon king opens only once a year on the occasion of Vijaya Dashami. When the effigies of Ravana are burnt, the doors of this temple will be closed till next Dussehra.

Vijaya Dashami: Women participate in 'Sindur Khela' at Delhi's CR Park puja pandal

New Delhi, Oct 08 (ANI): Several women participated in 'Sindur Khela' ceremony on the occasion of Vijaya Dashami in the national capital on October 08. The event took place at a puja pandal in Delhi's Chittaranjan Park. Vijaya Dashami marks the day when one bids adieu to Goddess Durga. With a heavy heart, Bengali community immerses the clay idol of the goddess on this day. 'Sindur Khela' is a process in which ladies offer sweets, sindur and other items to the idol. It is a purely function of married ladies. The women, who take part in the 'Sindur Khela' apply vermillion on the idol's face and feet with betel leaf, offer sweets and smear each other with sindur.

Air Force Day 2019: Service Chiefs pay floral tributes at National War Memorial in Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 08 (ANI): The Chiefs of three services, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat, Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief, RKS Bhadauria and Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Karambir Singh paid tributes at the National War Memorial in the national capital on October 08. They paid floral tributes on the occasion of Air Indian Force Day. IAF was founded on October 8, 1932, and the force participated in several crucial wars and landmark missions. The Indian Air Force Day is celebrated to mark its anniversary. This year, the IAF Day is special as the first of 36 long-awaited Rafale fighter jets will be received by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in France.

Vijaya Dashami: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat attends 'RSS-Path Sanchalan March' in Nagpur

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Oct 08 (ANI): The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat attended 'RSS-Path Sanchalan March' in Maharashtra's Nagpur on October 08. Mohan Bhagwat attended the march on the occasion of Vijaya Dashami. Today is also the foundation day of the right wing outfit. Several RSS workers have marked their presence in the 'RSS-Path Sanchalan March' in Nagpur.

HCL founder Shiv Nadar attends foundation day event of RSS as chief guest in Nagpur

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Oct 08 (ANI): The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat attended foundation day event of right wing outfit in Maharashtra's Nagpur on October 08. Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari and Retired General VK Singh also attended the event. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also marked his presence on the occasion of Vijaya Dashami. HCL founder Shiv Nadar is the chief guest at the event. He is the founder and Chairman of HCL and the Shiv Nadar Foundation. It is the largest annual event of RSS which is celebrated with full fanfare. Today is also the foundation day of the right wing outfit.

3 arrested in murder case of local BJP leader, his family in Maharashtra's Jalgaon

Jalgaon (Maharashtra), Oct 08 (ANI): Police have arrested three persons in connection with the murder of local Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ravindra Kharat, three of his family members and one of his son's friend in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district on October 07. While speaking to ANI, Superintendent of Police (SP) of Bhusawal Panjabrao Ugale said, "Three people have been arrested in connection with case wherein BJP leader Ravindra Kharat, three members of his family and his son's friend, were killed by unidentified miscreants in Bhusawal on October 06." Five persons had died after some unidentified persons opened fire at a local BJP leader and his family members at their residence in Bhusawal city around 9:30 pm. According to the police, the assailants had used guns and knives in the attack and then fled the spot. The police had detained the accused persons in the matter the same day. A case has been registered and further investigations are on.

BJP to stay in power in UP for next 50 years: Keshav Prasad Maurya

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 08 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will continue to stay in power in the state for the next 50 years. The Deputy Chief Minister's comments come days after Samajwadi Party (SP) chief and former chief minister Akhilesh Yadav said that he will form the government in the state in the year 2022. While speaking to media in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj on October 07, Keshav Prasad Maurya said, "In Uttar Pradesh and the centre, there is a government which works for the people of the country. This government will continue to stay in power for the next 50 years. So if Akhilesh Yadav wants to form the government, he would have to do that after 50 years." On October 6, Akhilesh Yadav said, "In the coming times, we will fight the elections together. The SP family has grown and we will surely form the government in the state in 2022." Maurya also unveiled a magazine of Ramleela committee at an even

Candle march organised to remember Amritsar train accident victims

Amritsar (Punjab), Oct 08 (ANI): A candle march was organised for the victims of train accident which took place on October 19, last year. SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia participated in the rally along with the kin of victims. While taking part in the candle march, Bikram Singh said, "Be it poor or rich all are same. I am with them in their candle march as they have not been given justice. The Congress government failed to give them jobs that it promised. It also failed on its promise to adopt the children who lost their parents in the tragic accident." At least 60 people were killed at the Dhobi Ghat ground in Choura Bazar near Jhoda Phatak area in Amritsar on October 19 last year after a speeding train ran over a crowd of Dussehra revellers, which had spilled into the railway tracks, while watching the burning of a Ravana effigy.

Aspirin might decrease harm caused by air pollution

New Delhi, Oct 08 (ANI): In a new study, it has been found that aspirin might be capable of reducing the adverse effects of air pollution. The findings published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine highlight that nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like aspirin may lessen the effects of air pollution exposure on lung function. Researchers analyzed a subset of data collected from a cohort of 2,280 male veterans from the greater Boston area who were given tests to determine their lung function. The average age of participants was 73 years.

CM Raghubar Das visits puja pandal on Maha Navami in Jamshedpur

Jamshedpur (Jharkhand), Oct 08 (ANI): Chief Minister Raghubar Das visited Puja Pandal at Bhalubasa area of Jharkhand's Jamshedpur. CM Das attended the cultural programme at pandal which was hosted on the occasion of Maha Navami. Several cultural dance forms of Jharkhand were performed at the occasion.

Watch: People perform garba at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Oct 08 (ANI): Staff of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport performed garba at the airport terminal in Ahmedabad. They were joined by staff of various airlines and passengers. The event was organised by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport administration. Garba was performed on the occasion of ninth day of Navratri.