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Watch: Heated argument between bride, groom families turns violent in Telangana

Suryapet (Telangana), Nov 1 (ANI): A brawl took place between bride and groom family members at marriage celebrations on procession issue in Telangana. A heated argument took place between the family members which turned into violence with both sides attacking each other with chairs. Immediately after receiving information police rushed to the spot. At least three people from both sides received severe injuries and were admitted to the hospital.

Devotees observe 'Chhath Puja' with fervour in Patna

Patna (Bihar), Nov 1 (ANI): Devotees in Patna gathered to perform rituals during the ongoing 'Chhath Puja'. The four-day Chhath festival began on October 31. On the last two days, devotees perform rituals and offer evening and morning 'arghyas' (offerings) to 'Sun God' by taking a dip in a river or other water bodies. The age-old festival is celebrated mostly by people from Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh. While speaking to ANI, a devotee said, "This is considered as one of the main prayers and all the wishes come true."

ASEAN-India Summit will decide on future areas of cooperation: Indian Ambassador to Thailand

Bangkok (Thailand), Nov 2 (ANI): Suchitra Durai, Indian Ambassador to Thailand stated that India is keen to have strong unified ASEAN playing a central role in emerging dynamic of Indo-pacific region. ASEAN-India Summit will help in providing the opportunity to take stock of relationship and decide on future areas of cooperation. Speaking to ANI, Suchitra Durai said, "The ASEAN-India summit which will take place on November 3rd, will provide us the opportunity to take stock of the relationship and also to decide on the future areas of cooperation." "Prime Minister is leading Indian delegation to 16th ASEAN-India summit in Thailand. ASEAN for us is very important grouping. India would like to have strong unified ASEAN playing a central role in emerging dynamic of Indo-pacific region," added Durai.

Unfortunate that on social media some opposition leaders were inciting children to burst more crackers: CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, Oct 01 (ANI): The air quality of Delhi is deteriorating and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal held a press conference on it. Arvind Kejriwal said, "This is how Delhi's sky looked on September 30 and this is how Delhi's sky looks now. So what changed in 1 month except for stubble burning?" He further said, "I went to a school today and when I asked, only 15-20% children said they burst crackers. It is extremely unfortunate that on social media some opposition leaders were inciting children to burst more crackers."

Smothering capital: Not even a single person in Delhi is feeling healthy, says Doctor

New Delhi, Nov 01 (ANI): While speaking on pollution condition in Delhi- NCR, Head of Respiratory Department at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital said that in current situation everyone is feeling unwell, we all are living in a gas chamber. "Not even one person in the city can claim that one is feeling healthy. Entire city is suffering from consequences of living in a gas chamber. This is a 'Maha collective failure'," Doctor added.

Jharkhand to go to polls in 5 phases from Nov 30: EC

New Delhi, Nov 01 (ANI): Chief Election Commissioner of India, Sunil Arora informed that Model Code of Conduct is in force in Jharkhand for the upcoming Assembly elections. He also informed that like last time, Jharkhand will go to polls in 5 phases from November 30. During the press conference, Sunil Arora said, "Phase-1: Polls on 30 November, phase 2: Polls on 7 December, phase 3: Polls on 12 December, phase 4: Polls on 16th December, phase 5: Polls on 20th December, and counting on 23rd December."

Prakash Javadekar slams Kejriwal for blame game on Delhi pollution

New Delhi, Nov 01 (ANI): Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar hits out on Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal and said that he is doing politics over pollution matter. "Chief Minister of Delhi is politicising pollution and has entered into blame game. Delhi govt didn't give Rs 3500 crores it had to, for Eastern Peripheral Expressway, that could have reduced pollution in Delhi. If we keep blaming each other, many things will come up," he said. "But providing relief to people from pollution is everyone's responsibility. I appeal that instead of blaming Haryana and Punjab and blaming each other, all 5 states should sit together and discuss ways to mitigate pollution," he further added.

All records are being made so that farmers can be financially compensated: Devendra Fadnavis

Mumbai, Nov 01 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis called a meeting for the farmers, who suffered from untimely rains in Maharashtra. While speaking to ANI on this regard, Fadnavis said, "The untimely rainy season has been widespread in Maharashtra and farmers have suffered extensively due to this. Today, I also called a meeting in this regard. All officials were present in the meeting along with the IMD officials. In the last four months, four big cyclones came here. Due to heavy rains, harvesting crops have been damaged on the large scale. The damage has been done in almost 325 tehsils. Horticulture crops have also been destroyed on a large scale. All records are being made so that farmers can be financially compensated. We have also sensitized the insurance companies. A cabinet sub-committee's meeting would be called tomorrow."

Delhi Police observes National Unity Day

New Delhi, 1 Nov (ANI): On the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) in connection with observance of birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Delhi Police organised a 'March Past' at India Gate. Amulya Patnaik, Commissioner of Police, Delhi took the salute. The parade contingent consisted of Women SWAT team, personnel from Armed Police, Parakram, Prakhar and NEAT vans, dog squad. Delhi Police band played enchanting patriotic tunes, which enthralled the spectators gathered at India Gate lawns.

BJP failed to keep its promises to allies: Congress leader Ashok Chavan

New Delhi, Nov 01 (ANI): Former chief minister of Maharashtra and Congress leader, Ashok Chavan said that state's political crisis increased due to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). "BJP failed to keep its promises to allies and which is what led to the political crisis in Maharashtra. We are waiting and watching the situation, and we will take a decision at the right time," said Ashok Chavan. He made this statement after meeting with senior party leader KC Venugopal in New Delhi.

Germany-India exchange agreements on green mobility, artificial intelligence

New Delhi, Nov 01 (ANI): Germany and India exchanged five agreements during the joint statement in presence of German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 01. The agreements included Indo-German partnership for green mobility. Others agreements were exchanged on prevention of marine liquor and artificial intelligence. Angela Merkel is in India for the 5th India-Germany Inter Governmental Consultation. Merkel, who is on two-day visit to India, arrived on October 31.

Will work with India on sustainable development, climate protection: Angela Merkel

New Delhi, Nov 01 (ANI): German Chancellor Angela Merkel said that they intend to work very closely on sustainable development and climate protection with India. "We want to bring people together. Germany can learn a lot about Indian culture. It is not very prominent in Germany. In the economic sector, we both want to benefit from each other", said Angela Merkel in joint statement with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Angela Merkel is in India for a two-day visit.

BJP- Shiv Sena form govt, prove majority: NCP's Nawab Malik

Mumbai, Nov 01 (ANI): National Spokesperson of NCP (National Congress Party), Nawab Malik said on November 01 that BJP and Shiv Sena alliance should form government in Maharashtra. "BJP-Shiv-Sena have got people's mandate to form a stable govt in Maharashtra. We want them to form govt and prove majority on the floor of the house. If they are not able to prove majority, then, we will certainly try to form government in Maharashtra," NCP leader further added.

Watch: 2nd edition bilateral annual military exercise between Indian, Japanese Army

Vairengte (Mizoram), Nov 01 (ANI): Indian Army released a video of Indian and Japanese Army contingents jointly practising several team-building exercises in Mizoram's Vairengte town. The second edition of bilateral annual military exercise Dharma Guardian - 2019 between Indian and Japanese Army commenced on October 19 at Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School (CIJWS) in Vairengte.

Shakib's absence will give opportunity to younger players: Bangladesh head coach

New Delhi, Nov 01 (ANI): Bangladesh cricket team held a pre-match press conference in the national capital, ahead of their match with Team India. Addressing the media, team's head coach Russell Domingo said that loosing players like Tamim Iqbal Khan and Shakib Al Hasan during India tour is a big loss but it also gives opportunity to team's young players to shine. "Sakib is a fantastic cricketer, leading all down in world cricket, the players look up to him and obviously he's a big loss for us, there's no doubt about it," said Domingo. "We got the group of 15 players and we have confidence in each and every one of them," Domingo added.

India, Germany to focus on advanced technology, cyber security: PM Modi

New Delhi, Nov 01 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on November 01, that India is focusing on cyber security with the cooperation of Germany. "India and Germany to focus on enhancing cooperation in the areas of new and advanced technology, artificial intelligence, skills, education, cyber security, said PM Modi in a joint press statement with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel meets PM Modi

New Delhi, Nov 01 (ANI): German Chancellor Angela Merkel met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on November 01. India -Germany delegation level talks were held in the presence of both the leaders. Angela Merkel is in India for the 5th India-Germany Inter Governmental Consultation. Merkel, who is on two-day visit to India, arrived on October 31.

Panther causes panic among locals in UP's Bahraich

Bahraich (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 01 (ANI): The presence of a panther caused environment of fear in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich district on November 01. The incident took place in Motipur village of Bahraich district. The team of forest department reached at spot to catch the panther. Several people gathered to have a glimpse of the cat family member. More details are awaited in this regard.

Different dog breeds to be inducted in CRPF's canine squad

Bengaluru, Nov 01 (ANI): The Central Reserve Police Force's (CRPF) Dog Breeding and Training School is training dogs of various breeds in Karnataka's Bengaluru. Dog Breeding and Training School is located in Taralu village of Bengaluru rural area. They train dogs of various breeds such as Malinois, German Shepherd and Labradors. These dogs will be inducted into the force's canine squad. While speaking to ANI, Principal of Dog Breeding and Training School DIG Ravindra ML said, "Till 2011, our main breeds were German Shepherds and Labradors. But, these breeds are not very rugged so we thought we should go for a breed which is rugged and we chose Malinois." "Initially we imported 15 dogs from Belgium and then started breeding, training them," he added. Speaking to ANI on the same subject, the Vice Principal of Dog Breeding and Training School, Commandant P Manoj Kumar said, "The reason to choose Malinois breed of dogs was that they have sleek body and can walk up to 20-30 kms. Jawans have

Bangladesh cricketers wear pollution mask during practice session in Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 01 (ANI): Taken aback by the poor air quality in New Delhi, Bangladesh cricketers were seen wearing pollution mask during practice session. The first T20I of the three-match series between India and Bangladesh is scheduled to be played at Arun Jaitley Stadium on November 03. A thick blanket of smog covered the national capital on Thursday and it has been the case ever since the last Diwali Sunday.