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5,161 people were arrested preventively on Aug 5: MoS G Kishan Reddy

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): While speaking during the winter session in Rajya Sabha on November 20, Minister of State (MoS) in Home Affairs, G Kishan Reddy spoke on matter of preventive custody in Jammu and Kashmir post abrogation of Article 370. He said, "Right now, only 609 people are in jail. We have released the rest. Total 5,161 people including stone-pelters, separatists and some political leaders were arrested preventively on August 5." "Time to time some measures have to be taken in the interest of the nation. During emergency 36 Member of Parliaments (MPs) were arrested to save the chair of one person, while we are working keeping law and order in mind," he added.

Amit Shah challenges GN Azad to counter his facts on JandK in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): While speaking during the winter session of Rajya Sabha on November 20, the Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, "Availability of medicines is adequate, there is no problem. Mobile medicine vans have also started. The administration has taken care of health services." "Availability of petrol, diesel, kerosene, LPG and rice is adequate. 22 lakh metric ton apples are expected to be produced. All landlines are open," he added. "I challenge Ghulam Nabi Azad to counter these facts which I presented, why don't you object to these figures on record? I am willing to discuss this issue for even an hour," Home Minister said further.

Karnataka school introduces 'water bell' to create awareness about drinking water

Dakshina Kannada (Karnataka), Nov 20 (ANI): The Indraprastha Vidyalaya in Uppinangady town of Dakshina Kannada district has introduced a separate 'water bell' to create awareness about drinking water among the students. The objective is to make students drink enough water every day. Speaking to ANI, Jose MJ, Principal of Indraprastha Vidyalaya, said, "It has been observed that as the temperature of the environment rises, so do several health complications like stomach pain and drowsiness." He further stated that parents had been complaining for a long time that students were returning home with full water bottles and suffering from various health problems. The water bell rings thrice in a day, at 10:35 AM in the morning, at noon, and at 2 PM in the afternoon.

8 dead in car-truck collision in Assam's Udalguri

Udalguri (Assam), Nov 20 (ANI): At least eight persons died in a road accident in Assam's Udalguri district on Nov 20. A car hit a stationary truck from the back on National Highway 15 in Orang area. The deceased persons were returning from a wedding party in the car.

Watch: Miscreants attack shop owners in MP's Indore

Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Nov 20 (ANI): Several miscreants attacked shops located in MP's Indore on November 19. The miscreants brandishing sharp knives were captured in CCTV. A case has been registered. Further investigation is underway. More details are awaited.

JNU visually-impaired students' forum going for demonstration, detained by police

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): Group of Jawaharlal Nehru University's (JNU) visually-impaired students, who called for a demonstration in front of Delhi Police Headquarters against 'the lathi charge of Delhi Police on the students of the university and demand for justice for persons with disabilities,' were taken to Vasant Kunj police station by police. Later they were taken to Police headquarters in ITO. The demonstration is scheduled in the front of the Police Headquarters on Jai Singh Road near the Parliament. On November 18, Delhi Police had denied allegations of lathi-charge leveled by some students during the protest organised to demand complete fee rollback. The forum demanded delegation-level talks with the Chief Commissioner of Delhi Police and full protection of persons with disabilities anywhere in the national capital with an immediate effect.

Hema Malini reacts on Parliamentarians skipping meeting on air pollution

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): Actress-turned-politician and BJP MP from Mathura Hema Malini on November 20 reacted on the issue of political leaders missing the meeting on Delhi air pollution. She said that the parliamentarians should attend the debate and they should get serious on the issue to rectify it.

Sharad Pawar will meet PM Modi to brief ongoing farmers' crisis: Sanjay Raut

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on November 20 reacted on NCP chief Sharad Pawar to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said that the NCP chief will meet PM Modi to brief him about the ongoing farmers crisis and seek aid on the same. "PM is for the entire nation, farmers are facing problems in Maharashtra. Pawar sa'ab and Uddhav sa'ab always think about farmers." If Uddhav Thackeray comes to Delhi regarding farmers issue, and all MPs meet PM. Be it inside the Parliament or outside it, anyone can meet the PM. Pawar sa'ab is very well known in agricultural arena, he knows the situation in the state," said Raut.

Maharashtra political tussle: Process to form govt will complete in next 5-6 days, says Sanjay Raut

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on November 20 said that the process to form the government will complete in next five to six days. He said that a popular and strong government will be formed in Maharashtra before December.

Sharad Pawar to meet PM Modi over financial aid for rain-hit farmers: Nawab Malik

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): NCP chief spokesperson Nawab Malik on November 20 reacted on party supremo Sharad Pawar to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said that Pawar to discuss and seek financial relief to farmers whose crop was damages due to unseasonal rains.

Family never demanded Bharat Ratna for Savarkar: Grandson

Mumbai, Nov 20 (ANI): Vinayak Damodar Savarkar's grandson Ranjit reacted on giving Bharat Ratna to his grandfather. He said that as a family, we didn't demand for it. He asserted that Shiv Sena earlier, and BJP raised the issue during elections and if they want to fulfill the promise they made to the people of the country then they can give Bharat Ratna to Savarkar. Ranjit also cleared that Savarkar's family don't have any role in it as they don't believe in asking for the award. The Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award of India.

Youths arrested for making TikTok video using pistol

Mandsaur (MP), Nov 20 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Police have apprehended two youths for using illegal pistol for making TikTok video. Youths identified as Rahul Gairi and Kanhaiya Lal brandished illegal pistol while riding a bike on a highway for making TikTok video. Police have lodged the case against both the youths under Arms Act.

Delhi's air quality dips to 'moderate' category

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): The air quality of national capital dipped to 'moderate' category on Nov 20. According to AQI at Lodhi Road, major pollutants PM 2.5 and PM 10 were at 210 and 205 respectively. It lies under 'moderate' category. Smoggy sky was witnessed near Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and several other parts of Delhi.

Sanitary pads mandatory in factories, industries: Assam Industry Minister

Guwahati (Assam), Nov 20 (ANI): Assam's Minister for Transport, Industry and Commerce, Chandra Mohan Patowary announced that sanitary pads are mandatory in all factories and industries. Speaking on it, Chandra Mohan Patowary said, "Government has made it mandatory for all factories and industries in the state to keep sanitary pads for the welfare of the working women in the factories."

Delhi Police busts gang for manufacturing fake cumin

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): Police busted a gang which used to manufacture fake cumin in Bawana. The cumin wasn't even adulterated and was entirely fake. Speaking on it, DCP of Outer North Delhi, Gaurav Sharma told, "Police busted a gang which used to manufacture fake cumin in Bawana, the cumin wasn't even adulterated, it was entirely fake. They used grass, stone powder and sheera (jaggery residue) for making it."

Banned tobacco worth Rs 10 lakh seized in Andhra Pradesh

Krishna district (Andhra Pradesh), Nov 20 (ANI): Kanchikacherla Police seized banned tobacco from two cars in Andhra Pradesh's Krishna district on November 19. Police seized tobacco worth over Rs 10 lakh. Eight people have been detained in the case. An FIR has been registered.

Bhutan Foreign Minister visits Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya

Gaya (Bihar), Nov 20 (ANI): Bhutan's Foreign Minister Tandi Dorji visited the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya in Bihar on November 19. Dorji had arrived in India on November 17 for a five-day visit. He has also met Union External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar to boost bilateral relations between India and Bhutan.

Apple introduces dedicated app for its developer community

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): Apple is introducing a new app for its developer community, called Apple Developer mobile app. As an expansion of Apple's existing WWDC conference, the app will also include technical and design articles, developer news and updates, videos and more, TechCrunch notes. It will further allow developers to sign up for the Apple Developer program and maintain their membership. The app is being soft-launched today in all worldwide markets, but membership management tools are only available in the US. It is available on iOS, including Apple Watch and iMessage.

Delhi's water quality cannot be judged on basis of 11 samples: Delhi Jal Board

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Delhi Jal Board Vice-Chairman Dinesh Mohaniya on Tuesday said that the 11 samples are not enough to decide whether the water is clean or dirty in Delhi. He said, "We will now collect over 3000 samples and will pick at least 5 samples from each ward for laboratory tests and results will be put out in public domain." Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan on November 16 said that tap water in Delhi and several other cities did not comply with the requirements according to a study conducted by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

Kamal Haasan receives honorary doctorate from Odisha's Centurion University

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Nov 20 (ANI): Veteran actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam chief Kamal Haasan was conferred an honorary doctorate for his contribution to cinema, on November 19 in Bhubaneswar. Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik, presented the doctorate degree to Haasan at an event. The event was organised by Odisha's Centurion University of Technology and Management. "I am very honoured that they have chosen me. I am made of various skills that my Guru taught me," Hassan told media persons.