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Watch: Aerial view of Kartik Purnima Snan in Ayodhya

Ayodhya (UP), Nov 13 (ANI): Aerial view of Kartik Purnima Snan in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya on November 12. Devotees took holy bath on the occasion of 'Dev Deepawali', festival of Kartik Poornima that falls on full moon, 15 days after Deepawali.

Facebook finally lets you edit navigation bar

New Delhi, Nov 13 (ANI): Facebook app will now give you option called Shortcut Bar Settings to remove tabs from the navigation bar, such as Marketplace, Watch, Groups, Event, Profile, News Friend Requests and Gaming and Dating.

Odisha's oldest cultural festival 'Baliyatra' begins

Cuttack (Odisha), Nov 13 (ANI): On the auspicious occasion of Kartika Purnima, the oldest cultural and business trade fair 'Baliyatra' of Odisha began in Cuttack on November 12. State Assembly Speaker Surjya Narayan Patro inaugurated the festival. Indonesia Ambassador to India Sidhato Reza Suryodipuro also joined the inaugural function. The festival will continue till November 19. It is being held at the Baliyatra grounds on the bank of river Mahanadi. Around 1,000 makeshift stalls have come up for this year's festival. 'Baliyatra' is held every year to celebrate glorious maritime history of Odisha. The festival attracts thousands of visitors every year.

Fraud case registered in Home Guard deployment: Noida SSP

Noida (UP), Nov 13 (ANI): Noida Police registered a case in connection of fraud in deployment of Home Guard Jawans and salary withdrawal. "Records of 7 police station limits for May-June were checked. It was found that 50% of the salary drawn for the 2 months was done on basis of fake records. Report was sent to state govt. A 3-member probe committee has been formed. Action will be taken based on findings," said SSP Noida Vaibhav Krishna.

Smoking associated with increased number of lung cancer deaths

New Delhi, Nov 13 (ANI): November has been declared as lung cancer awareness month to educate the people who are at a higher risk of the disease. Though several reasons are associated with lung cancer, the harmful effects of smoking are linked to about 80 per cent deaths.

Watch: Youth creates high voltage drama holding overhead train wires

Gwalior (MP), Nov 13 (ANI): Government Railway Police (GRP) personnel rescued a youth who was dangling from an overhead wire on November 11. The incident took place at Dabra railway station in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior. Electricity was switched off on the route by officials to help the rescue operations.

Army officials celebrate 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev

Srinagar (J and K), Nov 13 (ANI): Army officials celebrated Prakash Parb of Guru Nanak Dev. They offered prayers at a gurdwara in Srinagar on November 12. 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev was celebrated across the country.

AQI getting worse in Delhi, again goes 'severe'

New Delhi, Nov 13 (ANI): The condition of air quality in the national capital is getting worse day by day. According to the government's air quality monitor, System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR), PM 10 is 497 and PM 2.5 reached 500 at Safdarjung Area. As the result, a thick layer of smog covered the Africa Avenue road and Vasant Vihar area in National Capital. Not just national capital Delhi, but other areas are also chocking under the bad air quality conditions, including Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida and Haryana's Faridabad.

Meet Ishana who makes reusable sanitary pads

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), Nov 13 (ANI): Ishana, an 18-year-old girl from Coimbatore is producing reusable cotton sanitary napkins. The sanitary napkin is made of layers of cotton cloth which is eco-friendly. She got inspired to produce the napkins after she faced health problems due to ordinary sanitary napkins. While speaking to ANI, she said that sanitary napkin I have developed is made of layers of cotton cloth and it is reusable and eco-friendly.

President's rule imposed in Maharashtra amid power struggle

New Delhi, Nov 12 (ANI): Amid the political tussle in Maharashtra, President's rule has been imposed in the state on November 12 after the recommendation of Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari for the same. The decision came at a time when Congress and NCP, which on November 11 received Koshyari's invitation for government formation, were discussing to chart out a plan to support the Shiv Sena in the state. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena has also knocked the doors of the Supreme Court against Koshyari's refusal to grant the party more time for government formation in the Maharashtra.

Vehicular, industrial emissions must be reduced: Dr Manoj Kumar on Delhi air pollution

New Delhi, Nov 12 (ANI): National capital seems to continue reeling with pollution as air quality slumps to 'very poor' and 'severe' levels while smog took over, forcing people to use masks. Speaking to ANI, Dr Manoj Kumar, Director of Department of Cardiology stated that air pollution increases the level of risks for patients suffering from heart diseases. "Vehicular emission is responsible for 40% of pollution and it should be reduced, secondly the production of dust from industries, constructions should be minimised to control the pollution," he said.

Congress monitoring Maharashtra situation since beginning: Sushil Shinde

Mumbai, Nov 12 (ANI): On being asked on the ongoing Maharashtra political tussle, Congress leader Sushil Kumar Shinde on Tuesday said that the party is monitoring the Maharashtra situation since beginning and there is no issue of being late in the matter. He said, "There's no issue of Congress being late, we've been alert since beginning. We had asked them (NCP) if they've sent a letter (to Governor). Things will have to be done simultaneously, they're our partner. Whatever decision is taken, it'll be done together."

Have to centralize benefits of Jharkhand people: AJSU President on seat-sharing formula

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Nov 12 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on Jharkhand Assembly poll preparations and seat-sharing formula in the state, President of All Jharkhand Students Union (AJSU) Party, Sudesh Mahto said, "We never tried crossing our boundaries and limitations and on the basis of 2014 seats, Chandankiyari and Lohardaga were seats of my party." "There should be a proper definition of alliance that how it should work and function," Mahto added. "Moreover, we have to centralize the benefits of Jharkhand people," AJSU President further stated.

BJP can't compromise on greed for power: Manoj Tiwari

New Delhi, Nov 12 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party Delhi president Manoj Tiwari on November 12 reacted on ongoing Maharashtra tussle. Seeing every development on Maharashtra, he said that BJP can't compromise on greed for power and BJP has some principles that the party workers along with leaders will always follow.

PM Modi emplanes for Brazil to attend BRICS Summit

New Delhi, Nov 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for Brazil on November 12 to attend the 11th BRICS Summit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will have bilateral meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Chinese President Xi Jinping. The theme of BRICS summit this year is 'Economic Growth for an Innovative Future'.

Arvind Kejriwal, Ramdev visit Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib

New Delhi, Nov 12 (ANI): Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal visited Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib in Delhi on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti to offer prayers on November 12. He was accompanied by Yoga guru Ramdev and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) MLA Manjinder Singh Sirsa. "Guru Nanak Dev Maharaj taught us to live in peace and spread love," Kejriwal said while talking to media persons.

NCP, Congress had pre-poll alliance, final decision will be collective: Kharge

New Delhi, Nov 12 (ANI): Senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday said that the NCP and Congress had pre-poll alliance and final decision will be a collective decision of forming the government in Maharashtra. He also said, "Our talks with NCP are on, and we will only move forward once discussions with them are done." Kharge and Ahmed Patel will meet NCP leaders in Mumbai on November12.

Shivraj Chouhan visits Gurudwara Sahib to celebrate Guru Nanak Jayanti

Bhopal (MP), Nov 12 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh former chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan visited Gurudwara Sahib in Bhopal on November 12. Today marks the 550th birth anniversary of founder of Sikhism Guru Nanak Dev. Guru Nanak Jayanti is celebrated across the country on Nov 12.

Sharad Pawar, Uddhav Thackeray visit Lilavati Hospital to meet Sanjay Raut

Mumbai, Nov 12 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Chief Sharad Pawar on November 12 arrived at Lilavati Hospital to meet Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut. Raut was admitted to hospital on November 11 after he complained of chest pain. Raut's brother, Sunil Raut said that that he was admitted after the complaint of chest pain and now he is there as a part of routine check-up. Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray also visited the hospital to meet party leader.

'All this is just a game', says Owaisi on Maharashtra scenario

Hyderabad, Nov 12 (ANI): Asaduddin Owaisi, AIMIM stated that all this is just a game being asked, if there is a scenario of NCP Chief Minister in Maharashtra then what will be your party's stand. Speaking to ANI, Owaisi said, "'Pehle nikaah hoga, uske baad sochenge ki beta hoga ya beti hogi. Abhi toh nikaah hi nahi hua.' Nothing to consider, all this is a game."