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Fathima suicide case: IIT students continue protest for fair investigation

Chennai, Nov 19 (ANI): More IIT students joined the protest ad raised their voice, demanding justice in Fathima Lateef suicide case. 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). Police began preliminary investigation. The first year student of an integrated MA programme in the humanities was found dead in her hostel room. Two IIT students also began hunger strike demanding fair investigation into the case.

Need to rise above politics to combat climate change: TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh

New Delhi, Nov 19 (ANI): The winter session of Parliament began on November 18. On Day 2, TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar arrived at the Parliament wearing mask, considering the increased level of pollution in the national capital. While speaking to ANI on it, Ghosh said, "There is a need to think about the increasing levels of air pollution in the national capital. We need to find solution to save even animals and aquatic animals. We need to rise above politics and come together to find a solution. We need to find a way to fight climate change."

BJP youth wing protests against CM Kejriwal over unsafe tap water

New Delhi, Nov 19 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Yuva Morcha protested against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. They held protest over unsafe tap water quality of Delhi, according to Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). Protestors were holding 'Missing' posters with Delhi CM's picture. CM Kejriwal has refuted to claim of BIS.

Telecom stocks gain as equity indices remain flat, Vodafone up by 18 pc

New Delhi, Nov 19 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices gained marginally during early hours on Tuesday as investors remained cautious in the absence of any major positive triggers on the domestic and global front. At 10:15 am, the BSE S and P Sensex was up by 52 points at 40,336 while the Nifty 50 edged higher by 11 points to 11,895. Sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were mixed with Nifty auto, financial service, FMCG, metal, PSU bank and realty in the red. But Nifty pharma, IT and private bank were in the positive zone. Among stocks, telecom majors continued their northward journey after announcing tariff hikes from next month. Vodafone India gained by 18.12 per cent to Rs 5.28 per share while Bharti Airtel was up by 4.4 per cent and Bharti Infratel by 5.6 per cent. The other prominent gainers were Cipla, Axis Bank, Reliance Industries, Grasim and Larsen and Toubro.

Devotees trek Sabarimala to offer prayers to Lord Ayyappa

Pamba (Kerala), Nov 19 (ANI): Devotees at Pamba to trek Sabarimala to offer prayers to Lord Ayyappa at the temple on November 19. Devotees in large number are reaching at the temple for Mandala Puja. The Sabarimala Temple opened for annual pilgrimage season on November 16.

Hyderabad man allegedly gives triple talaq to wife for not giving birth to boy

Hyderabad, Nov 19 (ANI): Despite the fact that Triple Talaq is banned in India, another incident came in light from Hyderabad. A man allegedly gave triple talaq to his wife for not giving birth to a boy and he also married another woman. Though, a case is registered against him. While speaking to ANI on the matter, the victim said, "His husband allegedly gave triple talaq to her for not giving birth to a boy and also married another woman. I hope I will be given justice and my husband will be punished for his actions."

Not need any mediation: Shiv Sena on Ramdas Athawale's 3+2 years govt-formation formula

New Delhi, Nov 19 (ANI): Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on November 19 said that his party doesn't need mediation from Union minister and Republican Party of India (Athawale) (RPI (A)) chief Ramdas Athawale in forming a government. He reacted on Athawale's 3+2 years govt-formation formula.

Maharashtra political tussle: Every party wants to end President's Rule at earliest, says Raut

New Delhi, Nov 19 (ANI): Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on November 19 said that NCP chief Sharad Pawar also wants that President's Rule should end soon so that the issues of Maharashtra could end. He also asserted that every party wants that President's Rule should end as soon as possible and talks are underway.

Sonia Gandhi, Manmohan Singh pay tributes to Indira Gandhi at Indira Gandhi Memorial

New Delhi, Nov 19 (ANI): Former prime minister Manmohan Singh and Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi paid tributes to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 102nd birth anniversary at the Indira Gandhi Memorial on November 19. Indira Gandhi was given the title of 'Iron Lady'. She was assassinated on October 31, 1984. She was shot dead by one of her bodyguards. She served as Prime Minister of India from January 1966 to March 1977 and again from January 1980 until her assassination in October 1984.

Leaders pay tribute to Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary at Parliament

New Delhi, Nov 19 (ANI): Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi, former prime minister Manmohan Singh paid tribute to late prime minister Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary at Parliament on November 19. Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla and other leaders also paid tributes to the former PM Indira Gandhi. She was given the title of 'Iron Lady'. She was assassinated on October 31, 1984. She was shot dead by one of her bodyguards. She served as Prime Minister of India from January 1966 to March 1977 and again from January 1980 until her assassination in October 1984.

Soon best ideal govt will be form in Maha under helm of Shiv Sena: Sanjay Raut

New Delhi, Nov 19 (ANI): Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on November 19 held a press conference in the national capital. Showing confidence in forming the government in Maharashtra, he said that soon government will be form in Maharashtra under the helm of Shiv Sena which will be strong, stable and the best ideal government ever in the state.

India was introspective earlier, it's voice heard much widely today: Tony Abbott

New Delhi, Nov 19 (ANI): Former Australian prime minister Tony Abbott said that India has come a long way from being introspective to having its voice heard much widely on the world stage today under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. Being asked about his views on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, Tony Abbott said, "I think it is a long time since India has been effective at world stage as it is currently under Prime Minister Modi. I think for a long time, India was fairly introspective. Yes, it was colossus of subcontinent, but beyond it's own region, India tended to take a pretty low key approach to things. I think in an uplifting, decent and humane way, PM Modi is making India's voice much more widely felt around the world". Abbott also said that India has all the credentials to be permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

Delhi's air quality remains 'unhealthy'

New Delhi, Nov 19 (ANI): The air quality of Delhi remains in 'unhealthy' category on November 19. The Air Quality Index (AQI) at the Lodhi Road area showed no improvement in the air quality. The PM 2.5 was recorded at 135 while PM 10 was at 145 which fall into unhealthy category. Hazy sky was witnessed in several parts of the national capital.

Snow-clearance operation underway in HP's Rohtang Pass

Rohtang Pass (Himachal Pradesh), Nov 19 (ANI): The snow-clearance operation is underway in Himachal Pradesh's Rohtang Pass. The roads were blocked due to heavy snowfall. Normal lives have been affected due to it. Rohtang Pass recorded minimum temperature of -2 degree Celsius

Fed up from unemployment, Roorkee man put up 'BJP leaders stay away' poster

Roorkee (Uttarakhand), Nov 19 (ANI): In an unusual incident in Uttarakhand's Roorkee, a man put a poster saying 'BJP leaders stay away' outside his house. It came in light during the local body election. This man used to call him 'chowkidaar' of Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier but due to unemployment and no help from the government, he took this step.

Sonia Gandhi, Manmohan Singh pay tribute to late PM Indira Gandhi

New Delhi, Nov 19 (ANI): Congress leaders paid tribute to former prime minister Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary on November 19. Today marks 102nd birth anniversary of late Indira Gandhi. She was given the title of 'Iron Lady'. Congress president Sonia Gandhi paid tribute to her. Digvijay Singh, Hamid Ansari were few of the prominent leaders to late Indira Gandhi. Former PM Manmohan Singh and former president Pranab Mukherjee also came in at 'Shanti Sthal'. She was assassinated on October 31, 1984. She was shot dead by one of her bodyguards. She served as Prime Minister of India from January 1966 to March 1977 and again from January 1980 until her assassination in October 1984.

I dismiss the charge of running parallel govt in WB: Governor

Siliguri (WB), Nov 19 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Siliguri, West Bengal, Governor Jagdeep refuted the charges by the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) that he was running a parallel government in West Bengal, and said, "Some kind of statement has been made, that I am running a parallel government in the state. If I was running a parallel government, then from the airport to circuit house (in Siliguri), I have seen huge cutouts of the chief minister; cutouts would have been mine. I dismiss the charge.

Gay couple in West Bengal seeks police protection over death threats from family

Kolkata, Nov 19 (ANI): Even though the Supreme Court passed the historic decision of decriminalising Section 377, a gay couple in Barasat region of West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district is apparently receiving death threats from their family members and have sought police protection. "When I informed my family members that I am gay, they started beating me up and forced me to get married to a girl. But I didn't want to do it. My father threatened us... They even took me to a psychiatrist. When the psychiatrist said that I am gay, still they did not believe him," the male victim said.

New roads being built under PMGSY in Rajouri district

Rajouri (J-K), Nov 19 (ANI): Construction work of roads has started in Jammu and Kashmir's Darhal of Rajouri district. The roads are being constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). The roads will provide connectivity in far-flung areas. Several villages in Rajouri district will be connected with highways. "We are happy to see the constriction of road is underway. Road will reduce our time and will also help in our business," a local told ANI.

BJP MLA accuses MP minister of threatening him for suggesting Gandhi's name for medical college

Shivpuri (Madhya Pradesh), Nov 19 (ANI): BJP MLA Birendra Raghuvanshi from Madhya Pradesh on November 18 accused state's Law Minister Pradhuman Singh Tomar of threatening him during a meeting after the former suggested that a medical college be named after Mahatma Gandhi instead of late Madhavrao Scindia, in Shivpuri. "I will write to Amit Shah ji asking for security. I was threatened, 'dekh loonga, zaban band karle'; ye bhasha mujhse boli gai, and only because I suggested Mahatma Gandhi ji's name. Only Pradhuman Tomar will be responsible for any danger to my family and me," Raghuvanshi told reporters. However, the accused MLA Tomar responded by saying, "I am not aware of any such incident. The decision to name the medical college after late Madhavrao Scindia was taken with consensus."