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Moscow should join efforts to enhance infrastructure in Delhi: Russian Envoy

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): Russian Envoy to India, Nikolay Kudashev attended 'Days of Moscow' event in Delhi on November 20. While addressing the event, he said, "I am confident that Moscow, one of the most developed regions of Russia, should join efforts to enhance infrastructure, health care, e-governance and tourism with a dynamic and promising partner in Delhi."

Russia an important partner in India's economic progress: Dharmendra Pradhan

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan attended 'Days of Moscow' event in Delhi on November 20. While addressing the event, he said, "Russia is an important partner in our economic progress. Our bilateral relationship has matured into special and privileged strategic partnership. Lot has changed on global scene but our friendship remains steadfast." Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy CM Manish Sisodia were also present in the event.

Individuals exposed to CT scan radiation prone to thyroid cancer, leukemia

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): Individuals exposed to the radiation emanating from a CT scan are at an elevated risk of developing thyroid cancer and leukemia, a new study says. Moreover, researchers concluded that patients receiving CT scans had in general marked increases in the risk of developing thyroid cancer and leukemia, especially in female patients and patients younger than 45. The study conducted from a National Health Insurance dataset in Taiwan between 2000 and 2013 has highlighted. Results showed that patients who developed thyroid cancer and leukemia had a significantly higher likelihood of having received CT scans. In studies that combined patients across age groups, exposure to medical CT scans was not associated with increased risk for non-Hodgkin lymphoma. In older patients, the association between exposures to CT scans and non-Hodgkin lymphoma was not evident.

India, Bangladesh teams arrive in Kolkata for 2nd Test

Kolkata, Nov 19 (ANI): Indian and Bangladesh cricket teams on November 19 arrived at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata. 'Men in blue' are ready to face the 'Bangla Tigers' in 1st ever Test in day-night format. India defeated Bangladesh in the first Test handsomely by an innings and 130 runs. Pink ball will be used instead of red. 2nd match will commence on November 22.

Police detains KSU members demanding CBI inquiry in Walayar case in Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Nov 19 (ANI): Police detained several members of Kerala Students Union (KSU) in Thiruvananthapuram on November 19 who are demanding Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the Walayar case. 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. Police also used water cannons to disperse the protesters.

Watch: Rs 30 lakh robbed by suspects from Gramin Bank in Bihar's Arrah

Arrah (Bihar), Nov 19 (ANI): Around 6-7 suspects carried out robbery in South Bihar Gramin Bank of Bihar's Arrah town on November 18. The incident was captured on a CCTV camera. The suspects carried robbery of Rs 30 lakh 26 thousand from South Bihar Gramin Bank. After committing the robbery, the criminals escaped from the spot while firing in the air. Few people were injured during the incident, including the bank manager.

Mobile phone technology is a revolution, should be used positively: CM Gehlot

Ajmer (Rajasthan), November 19 (ANI): Addressing the gathering at Baal Sangam program organized for children in Ajmer, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said that mobile phone technology is a revolution in itself. Youth and students should utilise it for the betterment of the country and society. This program was a part of the series of events during Child Rights Week on the occasion of the 130th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru. During the event, CM inaugurated skill development training programs in Ajmer, Udaipur, Bikaner, and Kota. He also released skill development training modules as well as awareness mechanisms about the protection of children's rights. CM Gehlot distributed prizes to the meritorious students during the program.

Need to go through lot of processes when it comes to President's Rule: Sanjay Raut on Maha govt formation

New Delhi, Nov 19 (ANI): When being asked that 'you have given a timeline of December 1st week' for the formation of government in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena veteran leader Sanjay Raut said, "It takes time to form a government. It is not like it doesn't happen during normal course." "You need to go through a lot of processes, when it comes to President's Rule," Raut added.

Nepal stadium renovation sluggish just two weeks before South Asian Games

Kathmandu (Nepal), Nov 19 (ANI): The renovation work at the Dasarath Stadium is yet to be completed, though only two weeks are left for the opening ceremony of the 13th South Asian Games, partly owing to delay in the delivery of the required materials from China. The stadium is slated to host the opening the ceremony of the tournament on December 1 along with a majority of the games. The process of installing chairs for spectators is still underway while the construction of the VVIP block is yet to gain momentum. This is the third time Nepal is holding the games. A total of seven nations have confirmed their participation in the tournament which will be held in Kathmandu and Pokhara cities of the Himalayan nation. As many as 3,250 athletes will take part in the tournament, including 648 from Nepal, 521 from India, 612 from Sri Lanka, and 591 from Bangladesh.

RS Chairman Naidu orders review of new dress code of marshals

New Delhi, Nov 19 (ANI): Rajya Sabha Chairman on the second day of winter session stated that the dress code for the marshals will be revisited following several suggestions. Chairman Naidu in Rajya Sabha said, "Secretariat of the Rajya Sabha after considering various suggestions came out with a new dress code for the marshals. But we've received some observations by some political as well as well-meaning people. I've decided to ask Secretariat to revisit the same."

Winter Session: Opposition members protest, raise slogans in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, Nov 19 (ANI): Members of opposition raised 'Tanashahi bandh karo, bandh karo' slogans as question hour started in Lok Sabha. Speaker Om Birla asked them to take their seats saying that they were not setting a good tradition. This comes on the second day of the winter session."The house is discussing important issues concerning farmers. I will urge you to take your seats, you are not setting up a good traditional," said Om Birla.

Rajnath Singh meets INA Retd Major Ishwar Lal in Singapore

Singapore, Nov 19 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tribute at Indian National Army (INA) Memorial in Singapore on November 19. He also met former INA Major (Retd.) Ishwar Lal. Rajnath Singh is on a two-day visit to Singapore. Singh is likely to attend India-Singapore Defence Ministers' Dialogue. Erstwhile Indian National Army was led by freedon fighter Subhas Chandra Bose.

Sakhi Mandal successfully operating pay and park service in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Nov 19 (ANI): An initiative has been started by Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) to empower the women of the Sakhi Mandals. The initiative focuses for empowerment of women so they can earn money on their own. AMC has given authority to Sakhi Mandals to operate at several pay and park locations in the city. Where, the ladies of Sakhi Mandal charge people for parking place. Talking to ANI, Prabha Makwana who manages one of the pay and park facilities in the city said, "We manage parking facility under income tax bridge. When, people park their vehicle they have to pay for that. Earlier, it was quite difficult we faced problems as people would park their vehicles here and there. So, we faced difficulties in the initial days. But, now we are working efficiently and getting amount which helps us for our day to day need." The women at the facility work in 2 shifts a day. The ladies in the Sakhi Mandals are underprivileged women of the society.

PMC account holders protest outside Bombay HC

Mumbai, Nov 19 (ANI): Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative (PMC) Bank depositors staged a protest outside Bombay High Court on November 19. They demanded the money to be refunded as soon as possible. Hearing in PMC Bank matter has been adjourned till December 4 after RBI today filed a detailed affidavit regarding steps to be taken for protecting interest of customers. RBI restricted the activities of the PMC Bank for six months and asked it not to grant or renew any loans and advances, make any investment or incur any liability, including borrowing of funds and acceptance of fresh deposits after an alleged fraud of Rs 4,355 crore came to light. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized and identified movable and immovable assets worth more than Rs 3,830 crore owned by HDIL in connection with the case.

Farmers in Gilgit Baltistan lose home, livelihood

Gilgit Baltistan, 19 November 2019:- Farmers in Thor region of Gilgit Baltistan are reeling under abject poverty because of Islamabad's exploitative policies. The indigenous people in the occupied territory, whose only means of subsistence is farming, are no more in possession of any land as Pakistan is building dams on it. They were provided with alternate piece of land, which were either inhabitable or hundreds of miles away from their original homes. A meager sum of thousands has been given as compensation against the land worth lakhs.

GOI has financially supported setting up of anti-trafficking units across country: Smriti Irani

New Delhi, Nov 19 (ANI): Union Minister of Women and Child Development Smriti Irani, attended South Asia Safety Summit by Facebook and Instagram. While addressing at the event Smriti Irani stated that Government of India has supported setting up of anti-trafficking units in each district. Smriti Irani said, "Given the challenges women face with regards to safety and security, I would like here to pay my respects and grateful thanks to the home ministry for partnering with us and helping in bringing solutions to timely." "I would like to acknowledge that we have put forth a proposal to the govt agencies to ensure that we have anti trafficking units to help better in protecting the women and children of our country. The government of India has financially supported the setting up of anti trafficking units in every district of our country, the first ever such initiative in the history of our independence," she added.

Girl child stopped from entering into Sabarimala Temple

Pamba (Kerala), Nov 19 (ANI): A 12-year-old girl was stopped by Kerala Police from entering into Sabarimala Temple. The girl was stopped at a guard room during trek. She broke down in tears after being stopped. Kerala Government announced that they will not provide any special security to feminist groups after Supreme Court referred review petition to a larger bench. Last year, apex court allowed women of all age groups to enter the temple.

Situation getting better, trade and business improving in JandK: DC Baseer Khan

Srinagar (JandK), Nov 19 (ANI): Kashmir Divisional Commissioner Baseer Khan on Jammu and Kashmir's situation said that it is improving every passing day. "Traffic flow has increased, trade and business improved. Power transmission lines that were damaged in heavy snowfall have almost been restored barring couple of areas," Khan added.

I appeal CM Mamata to stop Muslim appeasement: Owaisi

New Delhi, Nov 19 (ANI): All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi hit back at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee after she charged at the party for 'dividing communities'. On this Owaisi said, "If our work is extremism according to CM Mamata, then I can't say anything, extremism is that she let BJP enter West Bengal and she is looking down to Muslims of the state as human indicators of Muslims are very low in the state". "Please stop appeasing Muslims for vote," she added.

Assam Congress MPs stage protest in Parliament premises against privatisation of Numaligarh Refinery

New Delhi, Nov 19 (ANI): Congress MPs from Assam, including Ripun Bora protested in front of Mahatma Gandhi statue in Parliament premises against the privatisation of Numaligarh Refinery on November 19. The protest was being held amid winter session.