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1000 birds die mysteriously in Rajasthan

Dudu (Rajasthan), Nov 12 (ANI): Around 1000 birds including of migratory species found dead around Jaipur's Sambhar Lake. Carcasses were found at Sambhar Lake which is India's largest inland salt lake. It is a recognized wetland of international importance, and hosts thousands of migratory birds during winters. Officials are yet to ascertain the cause of the deaths.

We neither support BJP nor Shiv Sena led Govt: Owaisi

Hyderabad, Nov 12 (ANI): Asaduddin Owaisi, AIMIM in Hyderabad commented on the Maharashtra's political situation and said that his party neither supports a BJP led Govt nor a Shiv Sena led Govt. Speaking to ANI, Owaisi said, "We will neither support a BJP led Govt nor a Shiv Sena led Govt, we reiterate our stand. I am happy now if Congress and NCP are supporting Shiv Sena, people will know who was cutting whose votes and who was colluding with whom." AIMIM won two seats in Maharashtra Assembly elections.

Devotees offer prayers at Gurudwara Patna Sahib on 'Guru Nanak Jayanti'

Patna (Bihar), Nov 12 (ANI): The whole nation is celebrating Guru Nanak Jayanti on Nov 12. Devotees thronged to Gurudwara Patna Sahib on auspicious occasion of 'Guru Purab'. They offered prayers. Today marks the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev. Guru Nanak Dev was the founder of Sikhism.

One terrorist killed in encounter with security forces in J-K's Ganderbal

Ganderbal (J-K), Nov 12 (ANI): One terrorist was killed in an encounter that broke out between terrorists and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal on Nov 12. The encounter happened in Gund area of Ganderbal. Arms and ammunition were recovered from terrorist's possession. It comes after two terrorists, linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), were neutralised in an encounter with security forces in Bandipora on Nov 11.

FM Sitharaman offers prayers at Bangla Sahib on Guru Nanak Jayanti

New Delhi, Nov 12 (ANI): Devotees thronged to Gurudwara Bangla Sahib on occasion of 'Guru Purab' on Nov 12. Meanwhile, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also visited the Gurudwara on the auspicious occasion. The whole nation is celebrating the 550th birth anniversary of founder of Sikhism Guru Nanak Dev today.

Convict in Rajiv Gandhi assassination case walks out of prison on parole

Vellore (Tamil Nadu), Nov 12 (ANI): Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convict AG Perarivalan was released on parole from Vellore Central Prison on Nov 12. He is released for 30 days from the prison due to his father's poor health. This is the second time Perarivalan is out of the prison. Last time, he was released on his mother's request in 2017. In May 1991, former prime minister of India Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated by a Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) suicide bomber during an election rally in Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu. The attack also left 14 other people dead.

People suffer in NCR due to 'severe' air quality

Mumbai, Nov 12 (ANI): On being asked if there is a delay on part of Congress on forming government in Maharashtra, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar said, "NCP and Congress have fought election together and should take all decision together too. Whatever decision will be taken will be taken collectively, so we were waiting for Congress response yesterday but it didn't come, we can't decide it alone. There is no misunderstanding, we contested together and are together. Congress has to come to provide stability to the government. There is no delay from our side. We have called our MLAs for meeting to take decision and similar meeting should be taken by Congress too." After BJP-Shiv Sena tussle over forming government in Maharashtra, latter is in talks with NCP and Congress.

NCP, Congress fought election together and should take decision together: Ajit Pawar

umbai, Nov 12 (ANI): On being asked if there is a delay on part of Congress on forming government in Maharashtra, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar said, "NCP and Congress have fought election together and should take all decision together too. Whatever decision will be taken will be taken collectively, so we were waiting for Congress response yesterday but it didn't come, we can't decide it alone. There is no misunderstanding, we contested together and are together. Congress has to come to provide stability to the government. There is no delay from our side. We have called our MLAs for meeting to take decision and similar meeting should be taken by Congress too." After BJP-Shiv Sena tussle over forming government in Maharashtra, latter is in talks with NCP and Congress.

Shiv Sena leader will be new CM of Maharashtra: Congress MLA

New Delhi, Nov 12 (ANI): As Shiv Sena is in talks with NCP and Congress to form Government in Maharashtra after parting ways from ally Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Congress MLA from Maharashtra, Kagda Chandya Padvi said, "The process is still underway but the end result will be positive. Personally, I think the three (Shiv Sena, Congress and NCP) parties will form the government and a Shiv Sena leader will be the new chief minister."

3 people including 2 children drown while taking holy dip on 'Kartik Poornima' in Bihar's Nawada

Nawada (Bihar), Nov 12 (ANI): Three people including two children drowned in a pond in Nawada in Bihar on November 12. The incident happened near Surya Temple. They drowned while taking holy dip on the occasion of 'Kartik Poornima'.

Devotees take holy dip at Golden Temple on Guru Nanak Jayanti

Amritsar (Punjab), Nov 12 (ANI): Guru Nanak Jayanti will be celebrated across the country today (Nov 12). Devotees thronged to Golden Temple in Amritsar to offer prayers. They also took a holy dip in the 'Sarovar' at the gurudwara. Today marks the 550th birth anniversary of founder of Sikhism Guru Nanak Dev.

Smog canopies Delhi, air quality remains 'Hazardous'

New Delhi, Nov 12 (ANI): A layer of thick smog blankets the national capital on November 12. There is no respite for people as air quality remains 'Hazardous'. According to Air Quality Index (AQI), major pollutants in Delhi's Lodhi Road, PM 2.5 stood at 456, which means 'severe' and PM 10 at 287, which means 'poor'. To curb air pollution, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal-led government in Delhi has announced implementation of odd-even scheme from Nov 04-15.

People celebrate 'Boita Bandana' with great pomp and show in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Nov 12 (ANI): People celebrated the boat festival in Odisha's Bhubaneswar on Nov 12. The festival is known as 'Boita Bandana'. People set afloat miniature boats to mark the festival. 'Boita Bandana' is a commemoration of the maritime glory of Odisha and is observed on 'Kartik Poornima'.

Devotees offer prayers at Gurdwara Bangla Sahib on Guru Nanak Dev's 550th birth anniversary

New Delhi, Nov 12 (ANI): Devotees gathered at Gurdwara Bangla Sahib for the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev on November 12. They offered prayers on the occasion. Gurdwara was illuminated to mark birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev.

Dev Deepawali: Devotees take holy bath at Naya Ghat in Ayodhya

Ayodhya/ Varanasi (UP), Nov 12 (ANI): Devotees took holy bath at the Naya Ghat in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya on Nov 12. 'Dev Deepawali' is the festival of Kartik Poornima that falls on full moon, 15 days after Deepawali. Devotees were also seen taking holy dip at the Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi.

2 arrested with cash over 1 lakh USD, Rs 26,000 in WB's Siliguri

Siliguri (West Bengal), Nov 12 (ANI): Siliguri Customs Departments seized around USD 1,38,000 and Rs 26,000 from Kanchanjunga Express at Jalpaiguri Railway Station on Nov 11. Two persons were arrested in the operation. Further investigations are underway.

Tourists enjoy snowfall in J and K's Pahalgam

Pahalgam (J and K), Nov 12 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam witnessed its first snowfall of the season. Tourists visit Pahalgam as the region received snowfall. People were seen enjoying the snowfall.

Bengaluru man shoots stray dog with air gun, FIR registered

Bengaluru, Nov 12 (ANI): A stray dog was shot three times with an air gun by a resident of Jayanagar in Bengaluru. An FIR has been registered against the culprit. The dog is being treated at pet house.

Green corridor provided for ambulance for speedy transportation of human heart

New Delhi, Nov 12 (ANI): A green corridor was provided from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Fortis Hospital in Okhla for transportation of a human heart. Heart was brought from Andhra Pradesh's Vijayawada on November 12. A distance of 22.5 kms was covered in 19.5 minutes from airport to the hospital.

Punjab's Ber Sahib Gurdwara illuminated on eve of Prakash Parv of Guru Nanak Dev

Sultanpur Lodhi (Punjab), Nov 12 (ANI): Ber Sahib Gurdwara in Punjab's Sultanpur Lodhi illuminated ahead of Guru Nanak Dev's 550th birth anniversary on November 11. Devotees gathered at Ber Sahib Gurdwara to offer prayers on the eve of 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev. Guru Nanak Dev had spent 14 years of his early life at Sultanpur Lodhi and used to take daily bath in holy rivulet Kali Bein. Meanwhile, in Delhi, Gurdwara Bangla Sahib and Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib were also illuminated ahead of Prakash Parv.