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Congress celebrates 3 years of demonetisation by massive protests

New Delhi/ Pune (Maharashtra)/ Lucknow (UP), Nov 08 (ANI): Congress workers on November 8 celebrated the 3 years of demonetisation, which was implicated by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government on November 8, 2016, by protesting in different states. Youth Congress staged a protest in front of Reserve Bank of India (RBI)'s office in the national capital. The congress workers in Pune also raised slogans while staging a protest against demonetisation. In Lucknow, police have to use excessive force to control the NSUI workers during their protest. On November 8, 2016, the Centre had invalidated Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes and introduced new Rs 500 and Rs 2,000 notes, with an aim to tackle money laundering and terror funding.

'Making people empowered enough to pay the taxes', says Nirmala Sitharaman at IRS passing out parade

Faridabad (Haryana), Nov 08 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman attended the passing out ceremony of 69th batch of IRS (Customs and Central Excise) in Haryana's Faridabad. While addressing the gathering, Finance Minister said, "You all must play the role of ensuring that everyone who wants to pay the tax is facilitated by explaining the law, making them empowered enough to pay the tax."

Tis Hazari clash: We maintained patience during the incident, says Delhi Police

New Delhi, Nov 08 (ANI): While talking on the Tis Hazari clash, DCP (Railways) Harendra Singh said that they had maintained patience during the incident on November 02. Delhi Police on Thursday (November 07) transferred two senior officers- Special Commissioner Sanjay Singh (Northern Range) and Additional DCP Harendra Singh (North district), following the Delhi High Court's order. The transfer order was issued after Amulya Patnaik, the Delhi Police chief met Ministry Of Home Affairs in the national capital.

Maharashtra power tussle: Congress MLAs were offered around Rs 25 crore, claims Nitin Raut

Mumbai, Nov 08 (ANI): Maharashtra Congress leader Nitin Raut claimed that one or two of his MLAs were offered around Rs 25 crore. "There were reports that some Congress MLAs were approached by BJP leaders with money. Yesterday, (November 07) one or two of our MLAs were offered around Rs 25 crore. We will do our best to stop the horse trading pattern that started in Karnataka," he further added.

Bengaluru doctors sit on strike over alleged attack on a doctor by members of 'Karnataka Rakshana Vedike'

Bengaluru, Nov 08 (ANI): Doctors sat on a strike at Victoria Hospital in Bengaluru on Nov 08. They staged protest against alleged attack on a doctor of Minto Eye Hospital by the members of pro-Kannada organisation, 'Karnataka Rakshana Vedike'. The incident happened of October 31.

Snow-clearance operation underway in Srinagar

Srinagar (J-K), Nov 08 (ANI): The snow-clearance operation is underway in Srinagar on Nov 08. Heavy snowfall blocked the roads, which eventually affected the traffic vehicular movement. Temperature plunged down in the Valley due to snowfall. Srinagar and other north Indian regions including Kullu have received snowfall for last 3-4 days.

Locals demand better laws to protect camels in Rajasthan

Pushkar (Rajasthan), Nov 08 (ANI): Camel owners came out to protest against the state government demanding to bring the better laws in Rajasthan's Pushkar in terms of animal protection. The selling price of camels is going down year by year, currently locals are selling them from Rs 500 to Rs1500. Locals said if the situation continues, camels will be disappeared by 2023. However, State Government of Rajasthan on 30 June 2014 declared camels as the state animal. The step has been taken to check the diminishing number of camels in the state.

BJP has no objection to eggs in mid-day meals in Maharashtra, while it is politicising the issue in MP: Imarti Devi

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh), Nov 08 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh government has decided to introduce eggs in mid-day meal menu in the state. While the BJP government has opposed the decision of state government. Speaking on it, State Minister of Women and Child Development, Imarti Devi said, "We had consulted doctors before we decided to introduce eggs in midday meal menu in the state. In Maharashtra, which has a BJP govt, eggs are being served in midday meal since 2016. Their (BJP) main branch (RSS) which is headquartered in Maharashtra has not raised an issue over serving of eggs in midday meal in Maharashtra. Why are they doing politics over it issue in Madhya Pradesh."

Maintain harmony but stay alert: CM Gehlot to collectors and SPs

Jaipur (Rajasthan), November 8 (ANI): Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot recently reviewed the law and order situation in various districts of the state with Divisional Commissioners, Commissioner of Police, Range IG, District Collectors and Superintendents of Police via video conferencing.During the meeting, Chief Minister said that, "Our government is committed to maintain peace and harmony in the state. It is the collective responsibility of the District Collector and SPs to work with better coordination and stay at alert to any such event, which is expected to deteriorate the atmosphere."Chief Minister also directed the collectors and the SPs to take feedback at the lower level by video conferencing with the officers posted at the field level. He said that CCTV cameras help in security arrangements and instructed to Install CCTV cameras wherever necessary.

Amit Shah attends 10th SCO meet on urban earthquake in Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 08 (ANI): Union Minister for Home Affairs, Amit Shah attended the 10th meeting of Heads of Authorities of Member States of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Delhi. While addressing the gathering, Amit Shah said, "India is committed to enhance cooperation in disaster management globally." A four-day joint exercise on urban earthquake search and rescue of the member nations of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, organised by NDRF, concluded on November 08 in New Delhi.

Tiger Shroff, Shraddha Kapoor leave Mumbai airport for 'Baaghi 3' schedule

Mumbai, Nov 08 (ANI): Bollywood's two talented actors, Tiger Shroff and Shraddha Kapoor will be once again seen together on the silver screen with 'Baaghi 3'. Actor Tiger was seen at Mumbai Airport. Sporting an all black look, Tiger looked super hot. Actor Shraddha was also seen at the airport and she kept her look comfy. Meanwhile, 'Gully Boy' famed Vijay Verma also joined the star-cast. Vijay will be playing Tiger's ally in the film. Tiger Shroff and Shraddha Kapoor were last seen together in 'Baaghi'.

Devotees celebrate 'Dev Uthani Ekadashi' in Varanasi

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 08 (ANI): The whole nation celebrated 'Dev Uthani Ekadashi' on Nov 08. Devotees took a holy dip in River Ganga in UP's Varanasi. On this day, devotees pray for healthy and happy married life. 'Dev Uthani' translates to waking up a God, and 'Ekadashi' translates to the 11th day. So Dev Uthani Ekadashi translates to waking up a God on the 11th day, which is when Lord Vishnu is awakened.

Cyclone 'Bulbul' to cross West Bengal and Bangladesh coast during early hours of Nov 10: IMD

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu), Nov 08 (ANI): 'Pamban Port Storm Perilous Alert No. 2 Cage' mounted at Pamban Bridge in Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram on November 08. It was mounted in the view of severe cyclonic storm 'Bulbul'. According to India Meteorological Department (IMD), the severe Cyclonic Storm 'Bulbul' was intensified into 'very severe Cyclonic Storm' on Nov 08. It will cross West Bengal and Bangladesh coast across Sundarbans Delta during early hours of 10th November. Cyclone 'Bulbul' over the Bay of Bengal is set to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm, triggering heavy rain in parts of Odisha and West Bengal.

Smog canopies Delhi, air quality dips to 'poor' category

New Delhi, Nov 08 (ANI): A layer of smog blankets the national capital on November 08. Air quality of Delhi took major hit due to a combination of stubble burning and firecracker emissions. According to Air Quality Index (AQI), major pollutants in Delhi's Lodhi Road area were PM 2.5 at 241 and PM 10 at 238. To curb air pollution, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal-led government in Delhi has announced implementation of odd-even scheme from Nov 04-15.

Rain lashes parts of Mumbai

Mumbai, Nov 08 (ANI): Parts of Mumbai received downpour on Nov 08. Rainfall was received at Parel area. Heavy rainfall also led to water-logging in Malad. Traffic movement was affected due to rainfall. Local lives have also been affected due to downpour.

'Skills on Wheels' introduced to take digital education to rural AP

Amaravati (AP), Nov 08 (ANI): State Skill Development Corporation launched 'Skills on Wheels' bus from Amaravati, to provide digital education in rural areas of the state. The bus will cover six districts of the state - Guntur, Prakasam, Nellore, Chittoor, Anantapur, and Kurnool. Speaking to ANI, Andhra State Skill Development Corporation Chairman Challa Madhusudhan Reddy said, "Through this, we'll impart computer education to schoolchildren, unemployed youth and Self Help Group members. We'll also educate them about govt schemes available for them. The bus will be in each dist for 20-40 days each."

Aaditya Thackeray meets Shiv Sena MLAs staying at hotel in Mumbai

Mumbai, Nov 08 (ANI): Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray met Shiv Sena MLAs at Hotel Rangsharda to meet the Shiv Sena leaders staying there. Shiv Sena MLAs will be staying at the hotel for the next 2 days. Shiv Sena MLAs are staying at hotel amid uncertainty over the government formation owing to the differences between of alliance partners BJP and Shiv Sena which emerged victorious in the recently concluded Assembly polls.

Tis Hazari Court scuffle: Lady DCP being roughed up in clash in Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 08 (ANI): CCTV footage of DCP North Monika Bhardwaj being roughed up on November 02, when a clash between police and lawyers took place at Delhi's Tis Hazari Court came out.

Regular physical activity lowers fracture risk in older women

New Delhi, Nov 08 (ANI): Keeping the body moving through physical activity does not only ensure the overall well-being, but it also reduces the risk of hip or any other fracture in older women. The study highlighting the comprehensive evaluation of physical activity and fracture incidence in postmenopausal women was published in JAMA Network Open. To establish a relation between the two, researchers included over 77,000 participants in the Women's Health Initiative, who were followed up over 14 years. During the follow-up, 33 per cent of participants reported experiencing at least one fracture.Women who did the highest amount of physical activity which was approximately 35 minutes or more of daily recreational and household activities had an 18 per cent lower risk of hip fracture and 6 per cent lower risk of total fracture. "Modest activities, including walking, can significantly reduce the risk of fracture, which can, in turn, lower the risk of death," Wactawski-Wende suggested.

Community fridge set up to check food waste, feed needy in Mumbai

Mumbai, Nov 08 (ANI): Andheri residents have set up a community fridge to reduce food wastage and provide food to the underprivileged people. People can get food from the fridge anytime between 1 PM and 2:30 PM and 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM daily. The initiative was started by the residents of Andheri and Versova Welfare Association. The aim is to check food wastage and use the extra food to feed the needy. Speaking to ANI, Afzal Ansari, who uses the community fridge said, "We come here at 12 o'clock for food. We get it by 1 PM to 2 PM. We are happy to get food as we are jobless." The food is provided by nearby eateries, residents of the area and members of the Versova Welfare Society.