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Maharashtra Police International Marathon flagged off in Mumbai

Mumbai, Feb 09 (ANI): The international marathon of Maharashtra Police was flagged off in Mumbai on February 09. Marathon was flagged off from Bandra-Worli Sea Link to Gateway of India. Bollywood actors Farhan Akhtar and Suniel Shetty were also present. Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh also marked his presence in the marathon. The 16-km marathon started from Toll Plaza, Rajiv Gandhi Sea Link which will reach at Gateway of India. The full marathon for the international elite was flagged off from Gateway of India at 05:00 am and full marathon for the Indian athletes was flagged off at 05:10 am. Around 6000 police staff and 17,000 other people participated in the marathon.

Devotees take holy dip in Ganga on Maghi Purnima

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 09 (ANI): Devotees took a holy dip in river Ganga on the auspicious occasion of Maghi Purnima. They took holy dip in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi on February 09. Maghi Purnima is celebrated on the full moon day in the month of 'Magha' as per Hindu calendar. The day usually falls in the month of January or February. People take a holy bath in rivers on this day and offer prayers. The day is considered auspicious by Hindus.

Ahmedabad hosts Heritage Car Show

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Feb 09 (ANI): A Heritage Car Show was orgainsed in Gujarat's Ahmedabad. At least 80 vintage cars and 20 motorcycles participated in the show. The two-day show was organised by Gujarat Vintage and Classic Car Club. This is the fifth edition of Heritage Car Show. The aim behind the car show is to preserve the vintage cars and to create awareness among the coming generation about the age old vehicles.

Fire breaks out at Thane factory

Thane (Maharashtra), Feb 09 (ANI): Fire broke out at a factory in Morivali Industrial Area in Ambernath. Fire tenders are present at the spot. Fire-fighting operation is underway. More details are awaited.

Google Chrome will block non-secure file downloads on HTTPS pages

New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): Google Chrome has announced that it will now ensure that secure pages only download secure files by blocking mixed content downloads or non-HTTPS downloads, which start on secure pages. The move is to ensure that only secure content is downloaded through secure pages because Chrome currently does not give any indication to the user if their privacy is at stake. Eventually, Chrome plans to remove support for insecure downloads, the official blog notes. Starting with Chrome 81, Chrome will begin gradually addressing the issue in the form of warnings and blocking of mixed content downloads. By October, when it releases Chrome 86, it will block all mixed content downloads. Mobile platforms will have a delayed rollout by one release.

Delhi polls: Cash, liquor and jewellery worth approx Rs 57 crore seized, says EC

New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI): While addressing a press conference, Delhi Chief Electoral Officer Ranbir Singh informed that law enforcement seizes cash, liquor and jewellery worth approx Rs 57 crore. "Law enforcement seized more than 12 crore 33 lakh as cash and liquor seizer in terms of Rupees value has been 2 crore 83 lakh other seizers include narcotics, jewellery worth approx 42.32 crore," said CEO Ranbir Singh.

DefExpo2020: CM Yogi proves that UP is state of 'unlimited potential', says Rajnath Singh

Lucknow (UP), Feb 08 (ANI): While addressing at the concluding ceremony of Defence Expo 2020 in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow on February 08, the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has proved that 'UP' is not a normal state but it is a state of 'unlimited potential'. Lucknow has achieved success almost in all the fields' including-culture, literature, history and education etc." The 11th edition of DefExpo 2020 concluded today in Lucknow. It was a flagship biennial event of the Ministry of Defence which emerged as one of the largest gatherings of defence exhibitors and delegates, particularly in the aerospace sector.

MoS Railways inaugurates electrification of Chunar-Chopan railway line

Bengaluru, Feb 08 (ANI): The Union Minister of State (MoS) for Railways Suresh Angadi inaugurated electrification of Chunar-Chopan railway line section of North Central Railways via video conferencing. He inaugurated the railway line section on February 08 in Bengaluru. PM Modi-led Govt aims at 100% electrification of approximately 65000 route km.

'PM ko danda maroge to hum anda marenge': Ramdas Athawale on Rahul's remark

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Feb 08 (ANI): Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale on February 8 slammed Congress' Rahul Gandhi on his 'danda' comment for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said that if he hits PM Modi with stick then he will face eggs.

Voting for Delhi polls concludes

New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI): Voting for Delhi polls concluded at 6 pm on February 8. Delhi recorded 54.65% turnout. Fate of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress candidates who contested for 70 assembly seats will be now revealed on counting day February 11.

AAP putting allegations to raise 'Bihari vs non-Bihari' issue: Giriraj Singh

Patna (Bihar), Feb 08 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Bihar's Patna on February 08, the Union Minister for Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, Giriraj Singh spoke on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) alleging that he distributed money to influence voters. He said, "I had just gone to the shop to buy some stuff. The shopkeeper is a known person." "It has been done to raise an issue of Bihari vs non-Bihari," Giriraj Singh added.

CM Kejriwal should focus on higher education if he is concerned: Haryana DY CM

Rohtak (Haryana), Feb 08 (ANI): Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala slammed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on issue of education and development. He said that if Kejriwal is that much concern for education system then he should have also focused on higher education not only on primary. He also said that Kejriwal government has obstructed several things in development works.

3 dead in explosion during Nagar Kirtan in Punjab's Tarn Taran

Tarn Taran (Punjab), Feb 08 (ANI): At least three people died in explosion during Nagar Kirtan in Punjab's Tarn Taran. 15-20 people also got injured. Incident took place when procession was enroute Chohla Sahib. Firecrackers burst is said to be reason behind the explosion.

Watch: Politicos ink finger with color of democracy

New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI): Delhiites exercised their exercised their franchise by voting for assembly elections on February 08. Leaders of different political parties also participated in democracy's biggest festival. Political leaders from three major parties AAP, Congress and BJP cast their votes along with their family members. Election on all 70 seats in Delhi is being held today, while the results will be declared on February 11.

People celebrate 'Float Festival' at Madurai's Sri Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple

Madurai (Tamil Nadu), Feb 08 (ANI): The Float Festival of Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple is being celebrated in Tamil Nadu's Madurai on February 8. In this festival, the water tank is brimming with water. The water tank is filled through traditional supply channels in this festival. During this occasion, idols of Meenakshi Devi and Sundareswarar are taken in separate vehicles through the streets of the temple. On the tenth day of the festival the deities are brought to ponds. Deities are usually put up on 12-ft-tall pedestal which is decorated with flowers.

BJP felicitates Mumbai cab driver who took passenger to cops over anti-CAA chat

Mumbai, Feb 08 (ANI): Mumbai Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Mangal Prabhat Lodha felicitated an Uber driver Rohit Singh who took his passenger at Santa Cruz Police Station instead of the destination after he overheard him chatting against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) on phone. The incident took place on February 05. He was given 'Alert Citizen Award' by Mumbai BJP. Police had recorded statements of both but found nothing suspicious.

Jharkhand CM offers prayer at 'Maa Vindhyavasini Temple' in UP's Mirzapur

Mirzapur (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 08 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren visited 'Maa Vindhyavasini Temple' in Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur on February 08. He attended puja and offered special prayers along with his wife Kalpana Soren and children. CM Soren celebrated his 14th marriage anniversary on February 07.

Former president Pranab Mukherjee casts his vote

New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI): Former President Pranab Mukherjee cast his vote at a polling station at Delhi's Kamraj lane Constituency. 30.2% voter turnout was recorded till 3:19 pm. The counting of the vote will take place on February 11.

Three-storey building collapses in Mohali

Mohali (Punjab), Feb 08 (ANI): A three-storey building collapses in Punjab's Mohali on February 08. Several people feared trapped under debris. NDRF team rushed to the spot. Rescue operation underway.

DefExpo 2020: Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd CMD meets CM Yogi Adityanath

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 08 (ANI): Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) R Madhavan met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow on February 08. They met on sidelines of DefExpo 2020. The Additional Chief Secretary and Principal Secretary (Home) of Uttar Pradesh Awanish Kumar Awasthi was also present in the meeting. While speaking to ANI, R Madhavan said, "We would like to thank the state government of Uttar Pradesh for their full support in DefExpo 2020." The 11th edition of DefExpo 2020 will conclude today in Lucknow. It was a flagship biennial event of the Ministry of Defence which has emerged as one of the largest gatherings of defence exhibitors and delegates, particularly in the aerospace sector.