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No horse trading should happen: BJP's Babanrao B Pachpute on Fadnavis' resignation

Mumbai, Nov 27 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis's resignation, BJP's Babanrao B Pachpute said, "Everything changed after the Supreme Court decision came and then Ajit dada resigned due to his personal reasons. We had a BJP Core Committee meeting right after Pawar's resignation and we decided that we don't have the numbers and Devendra Fadnavis should resign and we should not indulge in horse trading." He further said, "In this entire scenario, BJP understood the matter so well. No horse trading should happen." Speaking on alliance with Ajit Pawar, Babanrao said, "Ajit dada came and met us. He had 54 MLAs. If he came with us, we would not have any problem. But things changed later. Let them form the government. "

Party should not have taken support of Ajit Pawar: BJP's Eknath Khadse on Maha political drama

Mumbai, Nov 27 (ANI): After the BJP government had fallen down to form the government in Maharashtra, senior BJP leader Eknath Khadse comes with his personal opinion infront of the mediapersons and said that the party should not have taken the support of Ajit Pawar. He said, "My personal opinion is that BJP should not have taken support of Ajit Dada Pawar. He is an accused in the massive irrigation scam and faces many allegations, so we should not have allied with him."

Cartosat-3 spacecraft, 13 commercial satellites placed into their orbits: ISRO Chief

Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh), Nov 27 (ANI): The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on November 27 injected Cartosat-3 spacecraft and 13 commercial satellites successfully into their designated orbits. While speaking after the launch of PSLV-C47, ISRO chief, Dr K Sivan said, "I am happy that PSLV-C47 injected precisely in the orbit with 13 other satellites. Cartosat-3 is highest resolution civilian satellite, we have 13 missions up to March- 6 large vehicle missions and 7 satellite missions."

Ajit Pawar admits his mistake, his position in party has not changed: Nawab Malik

Mumbai, Nov 27 (ANI): Speaking on Ajit Pawar, NCP leader Nawab Malik said that Sharad Pawar has forgiven him and his position in the party has not changed. "In the end, he admitted his mistake. It is a family matter and Pawar Sahib has forgiven him. He is very much in the party and his position in the party has not changed," said Nawab Malik.

Watch: 5 men commit robbery at builder's residence in Indore

Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Nov 27 (ANI): In a recent incident, five men robbed at a builder's residence, keeping the guard at gunpoint. The crime took place in Indore's Lasudia area on November 26. The complete incident was recorded on the CCTV camera. Speaking in the matter, police official said that the investigation is underway.

Let bygones be bygones, we are optimistic: Shiv Sena's Neelam Gorhe on Maha political drama

Mumbai, Nov 27 (ANI): Ahead of the first session of the new assembly in Maharashtra and long political drama in Maharashtra Shiv Sena MLA Neelam Gorhe said that they are optimistic. "We are happy that finally the dream of Balasaheb ji Thackeray is being fulfilled. 'Maha Vikas Aghadi' will be led by Uddhav Thackeray, guided by Sharad Pawar and Sonia Gandhi. They have made immense contribution to it, so we will do great work for Maharashtra," said Shiv Sena's Neelam Gorhe.

Watch: ISRO launches PSLV-C47 carrying Cartosat-3 and 13 nano-satellites from Sriharikota

Sriharikota (AP), Nov 27 (ANI): Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched PSLV-C47 carrying Cartosat-3 and 13 nano-satellites from Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota.

Uddhav Thackeray meets Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari

Mumbai, Nov 27 (ANI): Shiv Sena Chief and 'Maha Vikas Aghadi' (NCP-Congress-Shiv Sena alliance) Chief Minister candidate, Uddhav Thackeray reached Raj Bhawan in Mumbai on Nov 27. His wife Rashmi also accompanied him. They met Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari.

Aaditya Thackeray offers prayers at Siddhivinayak Temple ahead of first session of new assembly

Mumbai, Nov 27 (ANI): Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray offered prayers at Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai on Nov 27. He visited the temple ahead of the first session of new assembly today. The oath will be administered to the MLAs in the assembly today.

Air quality of Delhi remains 'poor'

New Delhi, Nov 27 (ANI): A thick layer of smog blankets Delhi on November 27. Additionally, the air quality of national capital also took a major hit due to a combination of firecracker emissions, stubble burning and unfavourable meteorological conditions in past one month. According to the Air Quality Index (AQI) data, major pollutants at Lodhi road area were PM 2.5 at 205 in 'poor' category and PM 10 at 210, also in 'poor' category. In Delhi, public health emergency has been declared by EPCA. To curb air pollution, Delhi govt had earlier implemented odd-even scheme from Nov 04-15.

Devendra Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar arrive at assembly ahead of its first session

Mumbai, Nov 27 (ANI): The MLAs arrived at the assembly, ahead of the first session of the new assembly on Nov 27. NCP's Supriya Sule received the MLAs. NCP's Ajit Pawar and Jayant Patil arrived at the assembly. BJP's Devendra Fadnavis was also present. The oath will be administered to the MLAs in the assembly today.

Ajit Pawar is part of NCP, will work under his guidance: Sharad Pawar's Grand Nephew

Mumbai, Nov 24 (ANI): NCP MLA Rohit Pawar and grand nephew of NCP Chief Sharad Pawar said, he is happy that Ajit Pawar has come back as he is a part of NCP and would work under his guidance. "We are happy that Ajit Pawar has come back. He is also here today. He is a part of NCP. Going forward, we would work under his guidance," said Rohit Pawar.

ISRO'S PSLV C-47 carrying Cartosat-3 satellite is set to launch from Sriharikota

Sriharikota (AP), Nov 27 (ANI): The countdown for the launch of PSLV-C47 carrying Cartosat-3 commenced on Nov 27. The launch is scheduled at 09:28 am. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to launch PSLV-C47 carrying Cartosat-3 and 13 nano-satellites from Satish Dhawan Space Centre Shar at Sriharikota on Nov 27. The satellite will be placed in an orbit of 509 kms at an inclination of 97.5 degrees.

Rain lashes parts of Puducherry

Puducherry, Nov 27 (ANI): Rain lashed in parts of Puducherry on November 27. The steady showers helped in dipping the temperature in the Union Territory. The Indian Meteorological Department on November 26 issued heavy rain alert over neighbouring Tamil Nadu.

Contaminated water becoming 'silent killer' in this Jharkhand village

Palamu (Jharkhand), Nov 27 (ANI): Consumption of contaminated water in Jharkhand's Chukru village resulted in many people being disabled. Hundreds are suffering from fluorosis. Nearly half the residents have gnarled bones, stooped backs and deformed teeth. It is a major cause of physical disabilities since decades.Millions of people in rural India drink from pumps that draw water from deep below ground, where it often absorbs hazardous levels of the chemical from fluoride-bearing rocks.

Will provide stable government to Maharashtra: Aaditya Thackeray

Mumbai, Nov 27 (ANI): After meeting Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray said that the Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress alliance will provide a stable government to the state. Earlier, 'Maha Vikas Aghadi' MLAs submitted letter to Governor Koshyari declaring Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray as their leader. Later, Koshyari wrote to Uddhav Thackeray that he will be sworn-in as Chief Minister of Maharashtra on November 28 at Shivaji Park in Dadar, Mumbai.

Increase in air pollution linked to higher glaucoma risks

New Delhi, Nov 27 (ANI): In a recent study, it has been found that people residing in places with higher amounts of fine particulate matter pollution were 6 per cent more likely to suffer from glaucoma than those in the least polluted areas. The study was published in the journal, 'Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science, 2019.' Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness and affects over 60 million people worldwide. It most commonly results from a build-up of pressure from fluid in the eye, causing damage to the optic nerve that connects the eye to the brain. Glaucoma is a neurodegenerative disease.

Gujarat HC directs police to trace women missing from Nithyananda Ashram

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Nov 27 (ANI): The Gujarat High Court on Tuesday (November 26) directed the state police administration to trace the two missing women, believed to be abroad, in Nithyananda case, and produce them before court, even as the next hearing in the case has been allotted for December 10. Advocate Pritesh Shah said, "This writ will be alive till they appear in court." The habeas corpus petition was moved by a Bengaluru-based couple who claimed their daughters are being 'illegally confined' by Nithyananda's acolytes in his ashram.

Alcohol ban changed people's life in Bihar: Nitish Kumar

Patna (Bihar), Nov 27 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar addressed a public gathering in Patna on Liquor Prohibition. He said the ban in state has changed people's life in Bihar. While admitting obvious loopholes in the liquor ban, Kumar said continuous efforts are needed to implement the policy strictly. On 26 November 2015, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced that alcohol would be banned in the state from 1 April 2016. Kumar officially declared the total ban on 5 April 2016.

Startups equipping Small and Medium Enterprises with new-age tools

New Delhi, Nov 27 (ANI): The Indian markets are flooded with unprecedented smartphone adoption as these smart little devices empower every person with round-the-clock internet connectivity after all. These devices are also driving the markets closer to digital services and as a result the digital payments in India are expected to increase to USD132.2 billion by 2023, or more than double its market value of USD63.8 in 2019.As we know, credit and business go hand in hand. This is why Indian retailers can be seen updating their 'udhaar bahikhaata' or the credit book every day. And modernizing these credit books into a new age, the digital avatar is OKCredit. The bookkeeping application makes it easier for retailers to manage their credit by making this process digital. As an added benefit, the approach ensures that they are not on the receiving end of 'wear and tear' of their credit book which can result in a significant financial loss.