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Migratory birds flock to Gudavi Bird Sanctuary in Shivamogga

Shivamogga (Karnataka), Nov 21 (ANI): Migratory birds flocked to Gudavi Bird Sanctuary in Soraba Taluk of Shivamogga. They have come from different places across the globe. Every year, birds like Indian pond heron, grey heron, little grebe, white ibis, white headed crane migrate here in winters.

BIMSTEC constitutes unique link between South Asia and South-East Asia: MEA

New Delhi, Nov 21 (ANI): MEA, Secretary (East), Vijay Thakur Singh attended BIMSTEC Coastal Security workshop on November 20 in Delhi. While addressing the event, she said, "Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) constitutes a unique link between South Asia and South-East Asia. India attaches great ismportance to BIMSTEC." "It is a part of our "Neighbourhood First" Policy, and in the spirit of "Act East", we saw that leaders of BIMSTEC countries attended the swearing-in of Prime Minister during his 2nd term on 30 May this year," she further added.

This auto driver runs 'Mumbai's first home system auto-rickshaw' in city

Mumbai, Nov 21 (ANI): An auto-rickshaw driver runs 'Mumbai's first home system auto-rickshaw' providing excellent services in the city. Meet Satyawan Gite whose auto has equipped with facilities ranging from wash basin, mobile phone charging points, plants to desktop monitor etc. His motive behind this idea is to provide better and comfortable rides to passengers. While speaking to ANI, he said, "You can charge your phone in my auto, there is purified drinking water, there is wash basin. I also don't charge senior citizens for rides up to 1 km. The reason I did this is because I wanted to provide better services to passengers."

Watch: Bundles of currency notes showered from building in Kolkata during raid

Kolkata, Nov 21 (ANI): Bundles of currency notes were seen being thrown from a building at Bentinck Street in Kolkata on November 20. The incident happened when the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials were conducting a search at the office of Hoque Merchantile Pvt Ltd. In the video, bundles were seen being pushed out of a window in the sixth floor.

Uber to soon record audio during rides in the US

New Delhi, Nov 21 (ANI): As a safety measure, Uber will reportedly start recording audio during rides to identify any warning signs. The feature will be opt-in for users to activate audio recording on any trip or all trips, The Washington Post notes. Users will be able to report a safety incident along with the audio recording at the end of the trip. Uber plans to soon test the feature in the US.

5 Russian tourists detained for flying drone over Taj Mahal

Agra (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 21 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Police detained five Russian tourists in Agra on November 20 for flying a drone near Mehtab Bagh in the vicinity of Taj Mahal. "The tourists said that they weren't aware of the fact that flying drones wasn't allowed in the area. They are being interrogated. Probe is on," said Botre Rohan Pramod, Superintendent of Police (City), Agra.

Madhya Pradesh govt to legalise cannabis cultivation in state

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Nov 21 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh government has decided to legalise the cultivation of cannabis in the state for medical and industrial purpose. Madhya Pradesh's Law Minister P.C. Sharma told reporters in Bhopal that Chief Minister Kamal Nath-led government will allow the farming of hemp - a type of marijuana - which will be used for medical purposes like in the treatment of cancer. Sharma added that the cultivated hemp will not be used for consumption or trading, and said the agricultural project will need international help.

Yoga, physical therapy found to help in sleeping better

New Delhi, Nov 21 (ANI): Yoga is not only a healthy way of meditating and maintaining overall wellness but can also better an individual's sleep along with limiting their dependence on medicines for back pain and sleep disturbance. A new study has highlighted that Yoga and physical therapy (PT) are effective approaches to treating the aforementioned conditions while reducing the need for medication. Published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, the research showed significant improvements in sleep quality lasting 52 weeks after 12 weeks of yoga classes or one-on-one PT, which suggests a long-term benefit of these non-pharmacologic approaches.

Free superfast internet for 1 hr everyday across Bengaluru soon: Karnataka Dy CM

Bengaluru, Nov 21 (ANI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister CN Ashwathnarayan on Wednesday spoke about the State government's plan to provide free internet to people in Bengaluru city by installing WI-FI hotspots at different parts of the city. While speaking to media persons, he said, "Free high speed internet for one hour each day to be provided across Bengaluru. It requires 9 months for implementation of the project. Any company, interested in providing this facility of free internet, is welcome."

Congress, NCP, Shiv Sena to meet on Nov 22: Prithviraj Chavan on govt formation in Maharashtra

New Delhi, Nov 21 (ANI): Former chief minister of Maharashtra and Congress leader, Prithviraj Chavan, on Wednesday said that Congress, NCP and Shiv Sena will meet on November 22 to decide on government formation in the state. "Congress leaders and Cong-NCP will meet tomorrow. By evening we will leave for Maharashtra. Day after tomorrow all three parties (Congress-NCP-Shiv Sena) will meet," Chavan told reporters in Delhi.

Anand Sharma, JP Nadda debate on SPG cover in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): While speaking during the winter session of Rajya Sabha on November 20, the veteran Congress leader Anand Sharma raised the issue of withdrawal of Special Protection Group (SPG) cover to party leaders Sonia Gandhi, Manmohan Singh, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. He said, "We would urge the government that issues of security of our leaders have to be beyond partisan political considerations." To which working president of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) JP Nadda replied, "There is nothing political and security hasn't been withdrawn. Home Ministry has a very set pattern and there is a protocol. It is not done by a politician, it is done by the Home Ministry and according to threat perception the security is given and withdrawn."

HM Shah holds high-level talks with his Uzbek Counterpart

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): Home Minister Amit Shah attended Indo-Uzbekistan high-level bilateral meeting in New Delhi on November 20. HM Shah greeted Minister of Internal Affairs of Uzbekistan, Pulat Bobojonov. Bilateral meeting was held to strengthen ties between two friendly nations.

BJP MPs discuss compensation to people of Arunachal for Army's land acquisition

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): While speaking during the winter session of Lok Sabha on November 20, the President of Arunachal Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Tapir Gao said, "I had requested the former Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and present Defence Minister Rajnath Singh over providing compensation to the people of Arunachal Pradesh for the land of the locals that has been acquired by Army. But no compensation has been given till now." On the other side, the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman replied to Tapir Gao's question and said, "I can commit myself that I had gone there, sat with the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh and cleared many of the compensations which were due for the people of Arunachal Pradesh."

MLAs called for meeting on Nov 22: Shiv Sena's Abdul Sattar

Mumbai, Nov 20 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on current political situation in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena leader Abdul Sattar said, "All MLAs have been called for a meeting on November 22. We have been asked to bring our ID cards and clothes for five days. I think we will have to stay at a place for 2-3 days and then the next step will be decided." "Uddhav Thackeray will be Maharashtra CM for sure," Sattar added.

Nobody died by police firing in JandK after Article 370's abrogation: Amit Shah

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): While speaking during the winter session of Rajya Sabha on November 20, the Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke on current situation in Jammu and Kashmir. He furtehr said, 'After August 5 (abrogation of Article 370 in JandK) not even a single person has died in police firing. People in this house were predicting bloodshed but I am happy to inform that no one has died in police firing. Incidents of stone pelting have declined.'

105 yr-old woman sits for class 4th examination in Kerala

Kollam (Kerala), Nov 20 (ANI): 105-year old woman Bhageerathi Amma appeared for 4th standard equivalent examination conducted under Kerala State Literacy Mission. Amma had to quit her studies due to family responsibilities.

Protests likely to continue until JNU's demands are met: JNUSU

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): JNUSU General Secretary informed that their demands will be further recommended, however the protests will continue inside campus till the demands are met completely. Speaking to ANI, JNUSU General Secy said, "The meeting was between all the 4 office bearers of the JNUSU and counsellors. We briefed them about the crisis in JNU. We were told that our demands will be further recommended as soon as possible. Protest will continue inside campus until our demands are met."Earlier today, JNU visually-impaired students were detained by Delhi Police when they were going for a demonstration. They were taken to Vasant Kunj police station.

Fathima suicide case: Protest held outside University of Mumbai

Mumbai, Nov 20 (ANI): The voices students regarding the justice in the suicide case of Fathima Lateef have started coming from Mumbai also. Joint Action Committee for Social Justice held a protest seeking justice for the deceased IIT student. Students demanded caste based discrimination or any other discrimination should stop in universities and college campuses. Fathima Lateef committed suicide allegedly over religious persecution. The deceased's parents recovered a mobile phone note that named a member of the faculty as the reason behind her suicide. Chennai Police transferred the case to Central Crime Branch (CCB). The first year student of an integrated MA programme in the humanities was found dead in her hostel room.

Youth Congress holds massive protest over withdrawal of SPG cover from Gandhi family

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): Indian Youth Congress (INC) on November 20 held an aggressive protest in the national capital over withdrawal of Special Protection Group (SPG) cover from Gandhi family. The protestors showed their aggression by raising slogans against Centre. The protest intensified when protestors started burning effigy. On November 8, PM Modi-led government withdrew SPG cover from Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and instead accorded them with Z+ security.

Walayar rape-death case: KSU members continue protest in Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Nov 19 (ANI): Kerala Students Union (KSU) members continued their protest in Thiruvananthapuram's Kerala on November 20. The protestors are demanding CBI probe in alleged rape and murder of two minor girls, which took place in 2017 along with their other demands. They were also protesting against an alleged 'marks scam' in Kerala University. Police used water cannons to disperse the protesters. Police also detained several members of KSU on November 19.