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Dalit groom stopped from entering temple in MP's Burhanpur

Burhanpur (Madhya Pradesh), Nov 22 (ANI): In a shameful act, a Dalit groom was allegedly stopped from entering a temple by few people whom he visited just before his wedding to seek divine blessings. The incident took place at Biroda village in Burhanpur district when the groom was on his way to worship just before the departure of his 'baraat'. While speaking to media persons, SDM, Kashiram Badole said, "A complaint was received that miscreants did not allow Dalit families to enter, appropriate action will be taken against them."

Maharashtra tussle: Uddhav meets Sharad Pawar ahead of Cong-NCP-Shiv Sena talks

Mumbai, Nov 22 (ANI): Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, his son Aaditya Thackeray and party leader Sanjay Raut on November 22 met Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar at latter's residence in Mumbai. Shiv Sena, Congress and Shiv Sena are scheduled to meet on Friday to discuss the modalities of government formation in Maharashtra. Both Congress and NCP have held several rounds of meeting in Delhi after which former Maharashtra chief minister and Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan said both the parties had unanimity on all issues.

'We are neither here, nor there': Puducherry CM compares UT's condition with transgenders

Puducherry, Nov 22 (ANI): Chief Minister of Puducherry, V Narayanasamy, on Thursday said that the government of India treats the Union Territory as per their convenience, comparing the region's condition with transgenders by saying that "we are neither here, nor there". He said, "Government of India whenever it suits them... they treat us for their convenience as a state. I call them at least declare us as transgender also. We are neither here nor there. This is our position."

BJP dismisses fresh criticism of electoral bonds, says new mechanism brought transparency

New Delhi, Nov 22 (ANI): Dismissing the resurgent criticism of electoral bonds - introduced by the Modi government in its first term - the ruling BJP said the new political funding mechanism has brought in "transparency and accountability", adding that it is in same trajectory of electoral reforms to bring transparency and remove black money from the system. "Electoral bonds have brought transparency and accountability to the system. It's in same trajectory of electoral reforms to bring transparency and remove black money from system. Electoral bonds have a KYC mechanism while old system had no way to assess donor credentials," Union Railways Minister Piyush Goyal told reporters in Delhi. Congress is leading the criticism of electoral bonds as several party leaders including Manish Tewari and Shashi Tharoor who have said that it has the potential of influencing the ruling party through big corporations.

Chhattisgarh's state song will play after Vande Mataram before every assembly session: Ravindra Choubey

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Nov 22 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Agriculture Minister Ravindra Choubey on Thursday said that before every session of the state, the state song (Arpa pairy ke dhar) will also be sung after national song Vande Mataram. He said, "A decision was taken during the cabinet meeting today, before every session of the state Assembly, state song (Arpa pairy ke dhar) will also be sung after national song Vande Mataram."

'Love marriage unacceptable, will never allow it': Khap leader Naresh Tikait

Baghpat (UP), Nov 22 (ANI): The self-styled guardians of morality and social values in India are getting more brazen day-by-day. The leader of Balian Khap Choudhary, Naresh Tikait, on Thursday in Baghpat gave a bizarre statement on love marriage. He said, "We spent Rs 20-30 lakh on our girl child's studies, we brought up them and they marry by their own will and choice. Love marriage is unacceptable. We will never allow it."

Legumes-rich diet lowers cardiovascular disease risk, improves heart health

New Delhi, Nov 22 (ANI): A diet rich in beans, lentils, peas and other legumes lessens the risk of cardiovascular, coronary heart disease and high blood pressure, stated a new study. Published in the journal Advances in Nutrition, researchers in this study reviewed prospective cohort studies that assessed consumption of legumes on the risk for cardiometabolic diseases and related markers. They found that those who consumed the most legumes reduced incidence rates for cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, and hypertension by as much as 10 per cent when compared to those with the lowest intakes.

Apple to make iOS updates less buggy: Report

New Delhi, Nov 22 (ANI): Apple is reportedly working on making its iOS updates less buggy by making it easier to spot problems early. According to Bloomberg, the iPhone maker is working on adding 'Flags' to features in test versions of iOS. The new process and settings menu is aimed at helping developers selectively enable those features to analyse the impact of each. The Flags-based process will be used for the development and testing of iOS 14.

CAG plays an important role in govt's decision making: PM Modi

New Delhi, Nov 21 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Accountants General and Deputy Accountants General Conclave in Delhi stated that CAG plays a very important role in the efficiency of government's decision making. PM Modi said, "CAG plays a very important role, it will directly be affect the efficiency of government in decision making." "Today all stake holders want accurate audits, so that they can execute their plans properly, but they also don't want the audit process to take a lot of time," said PM Modi.

Informed Pak officials, no response yet: MEA on 2 Indians arrested in Pakistan

New Delhi, Nov 21 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar held a weekly press conference in the national capital on November 21. During which he reacted on whether Pakistan acknowledged the arrest of two Indians. He said that India has informed Pakistani officials and since then Indian authorities didn't get any response. "The sudden announcement of arrests is a matter of surprise to us," said Kumar. "Seen reports that two Indian nationals inadvertently crossed over to Pakistan sometime in 2016-17. We had informed the Pakistan officials about it. Since then, we didn't get any response from their end," added Kumar.

CAG should come forward as catalyst for good governance: PM Modi

New Delhi, Nov 21 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Accountants General and Deputy Accountants General Conclave in Delhi stated that CAG cannot remain limited to data and procedures but it should come forward as a catalyst for good governance. "Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) cannot remain limited to data and procedures but should come forward as a catalyst for good governance. I am pleased that you're committed to making CAG as CAG plus," said PM Modi.

Four men posing as cops extort money from locals in MP's Gwalior

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh), Nov 21 (ANI): An unusual incident has come to light from the Gwalior - Chambal region, where four men posed as police officials, extorted money from the locals. These four men dressed up in khaki uniform were extorting money from locals, vegetable vendors and truck drivers. On receiving complaints, police started the investigation. "Investigation is underway", said Gwalior's ASP Crime Pankaj Pandey.

PM Modi unveils statue of Mahatma Gandhi at CAG office in Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 21 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a statue of Mahatma Gandhi at the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) office premises on November 21. He also addressed the conclave of Accountants General in Delhi.

Sheikh Hasina on one-day visit to Kolkata to witness historic IND-BAN day-night Test: MEA

New Delhi, Nov 21 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar held a weekly press conference in the national capital on November 21. He informed that Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina will be visiting Kolkata on November 22 at the request of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to witness the historic IND-BAN day-night Test match. "We felt that it was most appropriate that the first day-night test match in India should be inaugurated by a good friend of India that is the reason she is visiting Kolkata," said Kumar.

Maharashtra tussle: Prithviraj Chavan assures of complete unanimity between Congress-NCP

New Delhi, Nov 21 (ANI): Congress and NCP leaders held a meeting at NCP chief Sharad Pawar's residence on Nov 21. Speaking on this, Maharashtra former chief minister and Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan assured of complete unanimity between Congress-NCP. "Congress and NCP have completed their discussions on all issues. There is complete unanimity. Tomorrow in Mumbai, we will have meeting with our other alliance parties. Later in the day, we will have discussion with Shiv Sena."

Maharashtra tussle: Congress-NCP holds meeting at Sharad Pawar's residence in Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 21 (ANI): Congress and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leaders held meeting at NCP chief Sharad Pawar's residence on Nov 21. Congress leaders Ahmed Patel, Jairam Ramesh, Mallikarjun Kharge along with NCP leaders Praful Patel, Supriya Sule were also present. Congress, NCP are positive about forming the government in Maharashtra. Earlier, former chief minister Prithviraj Chavan said that we will give stable government to Maharashtra 'very soon'.

JNU students protest: ABVP stages protest against MHRD

New Delhi, Nov 21 (ANI): Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on November 21 held protest march to support the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students in Delhi. The protestors showed their aggression by raising slogans against MHRD and also raised placards. Recently, thousands of JNU students had marched towards Parliament demanding complete rollback of fee along with other demands. Protests had begun after the university hiked the rate of student's room rent, mess charges among others. The hike was also partially rolled back following the protests.

Vajpayee created Jharkhand and PM Modi will embellish it: Amit Shah

Lohardaga (Jharkhand), Nov 21 (ANI):Union Home Minister Amit Shah on November 21 started his party's campaign for the Jharkhand assembly polls. Lauding Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee, he said, "Atal Bihari Vajpayee created Jharkhand and Modi will embellish and spruce it up."

Locals suffer as Yamuna River gets toxic

New Delhi, Nov 21 (ANI): With increase in air pollution, Yamuna River got intoxicated. The situation has become so grave that people living in nearby areas are suffering from it. Yamuna River provides three quarters of the capital's water needs.

Amit Shah lauds CM Raghubar Das govt for freeing Jharkhand of Naxal menace

Lohardaga (Jharkhand), Nov 21 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on November 21 visited Jharkhand's Lohardaga ahead of the state polls. While addressing a public rally he said that under state Chief Minister Raghubar Das Jharkhand freed from Naxalism.