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Islamic school in Hyderabad delivering the message of unity in diversity

Hyderabad, Nov 04 (ANI): "Education is the movement from darkness to light", the famous quote signifies that proper education can shape the future of a nation. Taking education to all the seekers, a Islamic Education centre in the city of Hyderabad is not only teaching different languages like Urdu, Hindi, Sanskrit and host of other languages to students but also instilling in them a feeling of secularism using language as a tool. Regardless of their religion and castes, students here are provided with free lodging and meals along with free education.

Instructed traffic police, DGP to implement odd-even in UP: State Environment Minister

Lucknow (UP), Nov 04 (ANI): The pollution has taken a toll on the environment in Delhi and neighbouring states. While talking about the implementation of odd-even scheme in Uttar Pradesh, Environment Minister Dara Singh Chauhan said that the instructions has been given to traffic police and DGP to implement the odd-even scheme. Now police department can tell us that from when it can be implemented".

Amit Shah inaugurates SCO Joint Exercise on urban earthquake rescue

New Delhi, Nov 04 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Joint Exercise on Urban Earthquake Search and Rescue-2019 in November 04. The inauguration ceremony was held at Ambedkar International Centre in Delhi's Janpath. The exercise was hosted by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) to rehearse disaster response mechanisms and share knowledge, experience and technology. The main focus of the joint exercise was to test the region's preparedness to activate intergovernmental interaction for an immediate response. "We are working in that matter from the last 1 year. India is in touch with SCO from very long time," Shah said at the event.

Tis Hazari Court incident: Lawyers from different states join protest

New Delhi/ Kanpur (UP)/ Coimbatore (TN), Nov 04 (ANI): In the latest development in the Tis Hazari Court incident, the lawyers from different states came in support of the lawyers of Tis Hazari Court. Lawyers from Kanpur to Coimbatore came on roads and protested against the Delhi Police. Lawyers from Kanpur city vandalised police van during their protest. Several vehicles were set ablaze during the scuffle. Building has also been damaged in premises of Tis Hazari Court. A police van was also set to fire. According to police officials, scuffle between police and lawyers was over parking. Recently, lawyers protested outside the Supreme Court, demanding the enforcement of Lawyers Protection Act in the wake of a clash that erupted between lawyers and police at Tis Hazari Court on November 02.

Watch: Policeman gets thrashed by protesting lawyer in Delhi's Saket

New Delhi, Nov 04 (ANI): After the violent clashes between lawyers and police officials at the Tis Hazari Court in Delhi on Nov 02, a video has surfaced showing one of the protesting lawyers thrashing a police official in the Saket area of the national capital. In the incident which was shot on mobile from a distance, a person dressed in civil attire could be seen slapping and abusing a policeman on his bike. Some lawyers and officials of Delhi Police got into a scuffle over parking issue in which around 20 people including both lawyers and policemen were injured.

Dushyant Chautala takes charge as Haryana Deputy CM

Chandigarh, Nov 04 (ANI): Dushyant Chautala took charge as a Deputy Chief Minister of Haryana on November 04 in Chandigarh. Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar was also there to give him a warm welcome. After taking the charge, Chautala spoke to media and told them that Haryana Ggovernment has requested the Centre to call for a joint meeting over Delhi Pollution. He also informed that he wrote a letter to PM over the pollution issue.

Tis Hazari Court incident: SC lawyers protest at India Gate, demands enforcement of Lawyers Protection Act

New Delhi, Nov 04 (ANI): Lawyers of Supreme Court on November 04 also raised their voices against the Delhi Police over attack on lawyers at Tis Hazari Court. Lawyers demanded enforcement of Lawyers Protection Act and arrest of police officials who were indulged in the scuffle. Scuffle broke out between Delhi Police and lawyers at Tis Hazari Court on November 02. Several vehicles were set ablaze during the scuffle. Building has also been damaged in premises of Tis Hazari Court. A police van was also set on fire. According to police officials, scuffle between police and lawyers was over parking.

Stubble burning continues in Ludhiana despite air quality in 'severe' category

Ludhiana (Punjab), Nov 04 (ANI): The stubble burning continued in Punjab's Ludhiana despite having massive level of air pollution in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR). Even after state government's ban, farmers burnt crops in Ludhiana on November 04. Farmers continued burning stubble in Kotmana village of Ludhiana. Issue of stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana has become a major cause of air pollution not only for their states but also for Delhi-NCR region. On November 01, the Supreme Court-mandated Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) declared public health emergency in Delhi due to rising air pollution levels. Earlier, farmers who were identified for burning stubbles had been sent legal notices to stop the practice.

Delhi Police issues 'challan' to Vijay Goel for violating odd-even scheme

New Delhi, Nov 04 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) senior leader Vijay Goel left from his house in an odd numbered car in order to protest against odd-even scheme in the national capital on November 04. Later, he has been issued a challan for violation of the odd-even scheme. The odd-even scheme is currently in operation in Delhi. In order to curb air pollution, the Arvind Kejriwal led-government has announced the implementation of the odd-even scheme from November 04-15. While speaking to media, Vijay Goel said, "This scheme is just a gimmick, they (Delhi Government) themselves say pollution is due to stubble burning and then how does this scheme help? I am ready to pay the fine for violation."

Rajiv Gandhi was 2nd 'karsevak' of Ram Janmabhoomi movement: Former Home Secretary

Pune (Maharashtra), Nov 04 (ANI): Former union home secretary and author Madhav Godbole has written a book on the demolition of Babri Masjid. In an exclusive interview with ANI, Godbole talked about former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi's role in the aftermaths of Babri Masjid demolition. He said, "If Rajiv Gandhi had acted, a solution could have been found because political positions had not fortified on both sides, there was a possibility of give and take and a solution could have been acceptable." He further said, "Rajiv Gandhi went to extent of opening locks of Babri masjid and permitted 'shilaanyaas', the ceremony for laying the foundation stone of temple and that was done during his time as Prime Minsiter, therefore I have called him 2nd Kar Sevak of the movement, first was the District Magistrate who allowed all this to begin."

PM Modi attends 'East Asia Summit' in Bangkok

Bangkok (Thailand), Nov 04 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the East Asia Summit in Bangkok on Nov 04. Other Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders were also present during the summit. The East Asia Summit is a regional forum held annually by ASEAN leaders. PM Modi is currently on a 3-day visit to Thailand.

We made contingency plan to save Babri Masjid, but PV Narasimha Rao was doubtful: Former Home Secretary

Pune (Mahrashtra), Nov 04 (ANI): Former union home secretary and author Madhav Godbole wrote a book on demolition of Babri Masjid. In an exclusive interview with ANI, Godbole dedicated his books to all the unsung heroes of home secretary who had toiled for weeks to gather complete secrecy of demolition. He said, "We had made a proposal to invoke Article 355, by which central forces could have been sent to Uttar Pradesh to protect the mosque, and then impose President's rule." He further said, "I have dedicated my book to all the unsung heroes of home secretary who had toiled for weeks to gather complete secrecy. The whole success of demolition plan was its secrecy." Godbole said, "We had made a huge contingency plan because state government was not going to be cooperative. Narasimha Rao (Prime Minister in 1992) was doubtful if he had powers under the constitution to impose President's rule in this situation."

We are continuously working to curb the pollution: CM Khattar

Chandigarh, Nov 04 (ANI): Stubble burning continues in Punjab and Haryana despite air quality dips to 'severe' category. Chief Minister of Haryana Manohar Lal Khattar said that several steps have been taken to curb the pollution. He said, "Government of Haryana, Administration and farmers are continuously supporting. They are doing their part and because of that a lot of improvement has happened. We will take further steps to improve the situation and to save the environment and to curb the pollution. We are continuously working towards it and will do it future as well." He further said, "Save Environment, save future."

Govt will soon be formed in Maharashtra: Devendra Fadnavis

New Delhi, Nov 04 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday said that he is confident that the government will be formed soon in Maharashtra. He said, "I don't want to comment on anything anyone is saying regarding the government formation. All I want to say is that the govt will be formed soon, I am confident." Earlier in the day, Fadnavis met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the national capital.

15 injured in grenade attack in Srinagar

Srinagar (J-K), Nov 04 (ANI): At least 15 people were injured in a grenade attack in Srinagar on November 04. The attack took place in a market on Maulana Azad Road. Furthers details are awaited.

Lawyers stage protest outside Supreme Court over different issues

New Delhi, Nov 04 (ANI): Lawyers staged protest outside Supreme Court over different issues on Nov 04. They demanded Rs 10 lakh compensation each to the lawyers who were injured in clash with police at Tis Hazari court. Lawyers clashed with police at Tis Hazari court on Nov 02.

CM Kejriwal congratulates Delhiites for supporting 'odd-even scheme'

New Delhi, Nov 04 (ANI): Odd-even scheme came into force in Delhi on Nov 04. Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal along with Minister for Employment, Development, Labour Gopal Rai and Health Minister, Satyendar Jain left for work in an even-numbered vehicle on Nov 04. The trio did carpooling today. Speaking on odd-even scheme, CM Kejriwal said, "We are very concerned about pollution in Delhi. We are trying our best to curb the pollution. However, the pollution that is coming from other states is not in our hands. We have enforced the odd-even and because of which today around 15 lakh cars won't be seen on the road and that will definitely contribute to curb the pollution. Everybody is supporting the movement and I would like to congratulate to the people of Delhi for their support. We fought against dengue successfully and we will fight back the issue of pollution as well. "

PM Modi meets his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe in Bangkok

Bangkok (Thailand), Nov 04 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe in Bangkok on Nov 04. He is currently on a 3-day visit to Thailand. PM Modi will also attend Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit.

Are women's hygiene products true to their purpose?

New Delhi, Nov 4 (ANI): 'Hygiene is two-thirds of health' is a well-known proverb and when it comes to female hygiene it becomes a serious concern. Feminine hygiene products have no doubt become a must-have for several women today, but have you ever spared a thought if they are really true to their purpose? If not, here's the answer! Women's feminine hygiene practices particularly vaginal douching and use of feminine powder - may be associated with higher levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in their blood, according to a new study published in the Journal of Women's Healthy. The study used biomarkers to link the use of feminine hygiene products to VOC exposure. Feminine hygiene products also included tampons, sanitary napkins, sprays, wipes, and other products. Moreover, researchers showed that black women used vaginal douching significantly more and had significantly higher whole blood concentrations of 1,4-dichlorobenzene (DCB). The use of feminine powder was significantly as

Odd-even scheme invokes mixed reactions among citizens in Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 04 (ANI): To combat air pollution in Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal-led government launched Odd-Even scheme on Nov 03. Citizens gave mixed reactions over the scheme. One of the commuters said, "Definitely it (Odd-Even scheme) will make a difference. But it would be better if the government takes effective measures to stop the stubble burning. Most of the pollution is because of that, what will these 15 days of odd-even scheme will do?" Odd-even scheme will continue till Nov 15.