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IIT Madras launches India's first standing wheelchair

Chennai, Nov 06 (ANI): India's one of the top colleges, IIT Madras launched first indigenously designed standing wheelchair 'Arise'. The state-of-the art wheelchair can enable specially-abled people to shift from sitting to standing position using simple lever. It was launched in presence of Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Thawarchand Gehlot. Standing wheelchairs will hit the market soon in affordable price.

Monitoring activities in JandK will now be easier, says Army Chief

New Delhi, Nov 06 (ANI): Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat asserted that as Jammu and Kashmir became a Union Territory, it will be easier to monitor activities in the region. "In the Kashmir valley, everybody is working together, Army does not work in isolation. Army is working along with the other central police forces that are there, the state police forces. Now if you see the BDC and Sarpanch elections have been held. So, we are working with everybody together," General Rawat told media. "Now what will happen is the monitoring of activities I am sure will be carried out in a better manner because they have come directly under the Centre becoming a Union Territory," he added. The Army Chief on November 05 met a group of maulvis, granthis and pundits from Rajouri and Reasi region as part of a national integration tour.

Posters of Navjot Sidhu, Imran Khan put up in Amritsar to 'thank' them for Kartarpur Corridor

Amritsar (Punjab), Nov 06 (ANI): Posters of former Punjab Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu and Pakistan PM Imran Khan were seen in Amritsar. The posters read, "Navjot Singh Sidhu and Imran Khan are the real heroes, for opening Kartarpur Corridor." Master Harpal Singh, a Councilor from Verka who put up the posters said, "We wanted to congratulate the people who made it happen, Sidhu sahab aur Imran Khan. More posters are to be put tomorrow."

'Pakistan, China releasing poisonous air into India': BJP leader on pollution

Meerut (UP), Nov 06 (ANI): In an unusual comment over current air pollution prevailing in northern states of India, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader from Meerut Vineet Agarwal Sharda claimed that neighbouring countries, mainly Pakistan and China are behind it. "Some are claiming it's because of stubble burning farmers and some others claim that it is because of industries, Farmers and businessmen go hand and hand, we should not question them, I think poisonous air is being released by 'afraid' neighbouring countries may be Pakistan or China,"he added.

Fire breaks out at godown in Mumbai's Malad

Mumbai, Nov 06 (ANI): A level-3 fire broke out in a closed godown at Mamledar Wadi in Malad West of Mumbai on Nov 5. 8 fire tenders are rushed to the spot to douse the flames. No injuries have been reported so far. Fire fighting operations are underway.

'Priyanka Gandhi is fraud's wife, her husband grabbed poor's land': UP Minister

Ballia (UP), Nov 06 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Minister AS Shukla took a sharp jibe over Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi's recent tweet on arrest of two officers in connection with alleged irregularities at DHFL. "She is a fraud's wife...Her husband had grabbed land of poor, She should first speak about her brother and mother who are on bail in National Herald case,"said AS Shukla

2 Naxals killed in encounter with DRG in Chhattisgarh

Dantewada (Chhattisgarh), Nov 06 (ANI): Two Naxals were killed in an encounter with a team of District Reserve Guard (DRG) in Dantewada district's Katekalyan on Nov 05. Arms and ammunition have been recovered from the site of encounter, said Superintendent of Police Abhishek Pallav. This comes weeks after 28 Naxals surrendered at the new police camp in the Chikpal area of Dantewada district. Before that, Police killed one Naxal deputy commander in an encounter

Watch: Crocodile being rescued from drainage in Gujarat

Vadodara (Gujarat), Nov 06 (ANI): A 6.5 feet long crocodile was rescued from a drainage line in Air Force Colony of Darjipura, Vadodara. The reptile was later handed over to the forest department.

NDRF teams arrive in Ahmedabad to fight cyclone 'Maha'

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Nov 06 (ANI): NDRF teams arrived in Ahmedabad on 5th Nov, in the light of Cyclone 'Maha'. NDRF assistant commandant Ajay Verma said, "6 teams have arrived here. They are being sent to different districts. We also have a medical officer with us. More NDRF teams are expected to arrive."

Tis Hazari Court violence: We enforce law, have to continue with our work, says Joint CP

New Delhi, Nov 05 (ANI): Amid the protest of Delhi cops, Joint Commissioner of Delhi Police, Rajesh Khurana said that we are the one who enforce the law and we have to continue with our work. Police stage protest at Police Headquarters (PHQ) in Delhi's ITO on November 05. Protest was against the clash that broke out between police and lawyers at Tis Hazari Court complex on November 02.

India has become 3rd biggest successful startup ecosystem in world: PM Modi

New Delhi, Nov 05 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 05 inaugurated fifth Indian International Science Festival in Kolkata through video conference. While addressing, he said that today, India has become third biggest successful startup ecosystem in the world. Thousands of startups have been supported through various policies and financial aids by the government and because of these efforts India has jumped from 81st rank to 52nd rank in Global Innovation Index 2019 in past three years.

Nation is above all, peace should prevail: Shia cleric after meeting with Minority Affairs Minister

New Delhi, Nov 05 (ANI): Union Minister of Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi called a meeting of minority community ahead of Ayodhya verdict at his official residence. Minority community, RSS leaders attended the meeting. After the meeting Shia cleric Maulana Syed Kalbe Jawad said that nation is above all and there should be peace whatever the judgment will come. "Whatever the decision of Ayodhya will come everyone should accept it peacefully. Nation is above all and there should be peace whatever the judgment will come," said Jawad. "Whatever decision the Supreme Court delivers, we all must respect it. We will appeal to all to propagate that peace must be maintained," added Jawad. He added that calling more Hindu parties in the meeting for the peace appeal in their areas.

Society in which scientific temper increases its strength develops equally fast: PM Modi

New Delhi, Nov 05 (ANI): The society in which the scientific temper increases its strength develops equally fast, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing a gathering in Kolkata through video conference on November 05. Scientific temper demolishes blind faith and reduces superstition and it searches reasoning in everything. The Prime Minister inaugurated fifth Indian International Science Festival.

PMC bank scam: Depositors stages protest outside RBI, several detained by police

Mumbai, Nov 05 (ANI): Depositors of Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative Bank (PMC) staged a protest outside Reserve Bank of India on November 05. They have been demanding their deposited money back and an assurance from the officials that their money is safe. Later, the protestors were etained by the police officials. In September, the RBI restricted the activities of the PMC bank for six months and asked it not to grant and renew any loans and advances, make investments or incur any liability, including borrowing of funds and acceptance of fresh deposits after an alleged fraud of Rs. 4,355 crore come to light.

FIRs filed in connection with Saket, Tis Hazari Court incident: Joint CP Devesh Srivastava

New Delhi, Nov 05 (ANI): Amid the huge protest of Delhi cops at PHQ, Joint Commissioner of Police (Southern Range), Devesh Srivastava said that FIRs has been registered in connection with Saket and Tis Hazari Court incidents. "All your demands will be accepted. FIRs have also been registered in connection with Saket and Tis Hazari Court incident," he further added. Delhi cops protested against the clash that broke out between police and lawyers at Tis Hazari Court complex on November 02.

RSS, BJP leaders hold meeting at Naqvi's residence ahead of Ayodhya verdict

New Delhi, Nov 05 (ANI): A meeting was held at Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi's residence ahead of Ayodhya verdict on November 05 in Delhi. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Shahnawaz Hussain and filmmaker Muzaffar Ali were present at the meeting. Muslim clerics and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leaders were also present. It is expected that the Ayodhya verdict will come later this month.

Watch: "Police commissioner kaisa ho, Kiran Bedi jaisa ho": Delhi cops raise slogans during protest

New Delhi, Nov 05 (ANI): "Police commissioner kaisa ho, Kiran Bedi jaisa ho," Delhi cops boo their boss Amulya Patnaik during the protest outside the Police Head Quarters (PHQ) at ITO. They were protesting against the clash that broke out between police and lawyers at Tis Hazari Court on 2nd November. Kiran Bedi is a retired Indian Police Service officer, social activist, former tennis player and politician, who is the current Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry. She is the first woman to join the Indian Police Service.

Ram Vilas Paswan positive of LJP touching new heights under Chirag's leadership

New Delhi, Nov 05 (ANI): Chirag Paswan has been appointed as the chief of Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) at the party's national executive meeting on November 05. Speaking on this, former Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief Ram Vilas Paswan said that the party will move ahead under Chirag's leadership. "I am hopeful that the party will move ahead under Chirag's leadership. The party will be strengthened further," said Ram Vilas Paswan.

Widespread protests in PoK ring alarm bells for Islamabad

Muzaffarabad, PoK, 05 Nov, 2019:- Protests in Pakistan occupied Kashmir that erupted in the wake of police crackdown on peaceful demonstrations have gathered huge momentum now. People from all sections of society are out on the streets demanding justice in the police violence on 22nd October that led to the killing on one innocent and injuries to several others. Protesters allege that this has been the modus operandi of the establishment which uses brute force to muzzle all kinds of opinions and dissents. Recalling this year's incident the leaders say that it was nothing short of the mayhem unleashed by Pakistani forces in 1947 when they invaded their territory.

National integration tour highlights how communities in Kashmir can live together: Army Chief

New Delhi, Nov 05 (ANI): Chief of Army staff General Bipin Rawat interacted with 21 religious teachers from Rajouri and Reasi, who are a part of national integration tour. While speaking to mediapersons General Rawat said, "Religious teachers who are maulvis, granthis and pandits who have gathered here as part of national integration tour, it highlights how communities in Kashmir can live together. This is a significant message which is being sent to people of Kashmir."