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Shiv Sena delegation including Aditya Thackeray meets Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari

Mumbai, Oct 31 (ANI): A delegation from Shiv Sena met Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari at Raj Bhavan on October 31. The delegation included Aditya Thackeray, Ramdas Kadam and Eknath Shinde. They met the Governor seeking prompt financial aid for farmers hit by untimely rains. Speaking on the meeting, Thackeray said, "We requested Governor to provide assistance to farmers and fishermen who suffered damages due to recent rains. He has assured us that he himself will talk to the Centre."

History is being imposed along with falsehood and unscientific ideas: Sonia Gandhi

New Delhi, Oct 31 (ANI): While addressing an event in Delhi on October 31, Congress Interim President, Sonia Gandhi said, "Today we see rising intolerance, violence, a skewed vision of our history and society is being imposed along with falsehood and unscientific ideas. All this is antithesis of liberal, secular and democratic foundations of our country."

Chhath 'Mahaparv': Arrangements will be made for safety and protection of devotees, says Nitish Kumar

Patna (Bihar), Oct 31 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on October 31 inspected the different ghats in the wake of upcoming Chhath 'Mahaparv.' He said that the preparations are almost done but he also added that people shouldn't expect the ghats like previous year. However, the Bihar Chief Minister asserted that state government is taking every measure to ensure the security arrangements during the Mahaparv.

Total 2, 160 doctors have returned to work till now, informs TN Health Minister C Vijayabaskar

Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Oct 31 (ANI): Government doctors have continued their strike in Tamil Nadu. They are demanding an increase in their salaries and post-graduate admission quota in medical education. Speaking on doctors' strike, Health Minister of Tamil Nadu, C Vijayabaskar said, "In Tamil Nadu's government service, 16,475 doctors are in position. So far, our honorable Chief Minister had given them the invitation to drop the strike and kindly join the service. After the announcement, total 2, 160 doctors have returned to work till now." He further said, "Definitely, we will consider them. Definitely, doctors should be patient-friendly and government should be doctor-friendly."

It is our responsibility to provide 'ease of living' for natives of India: PM Modi

Kevadia (Gujarat), Oct 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with IAS officers on occasion of birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on Oct 31. The interactive session happened at IAS Probationers Event in Gujarat's Kevadia. While addressing the event, PM Modi stressed upon 'ease of living' for the natives of India. He said, "Hamari zimmedari banti hai ki hum deshvasiyon ki 'Ease of Living' ko badhaaein. Iske liye Hamein proactively kaam karna hoga. Hamein iss baat ko sunischit karna hoga ki saamanya maanav ko rozmarra ki zindagi mein sarkar se joojhna na pade. Hamein ye dhyaan rakhna hoga ki samanya maanav ki zindagi sarkar ke prabhaav mein dab na jaaye. Aur gareeb ki zindagi sarkar ke abhaav mein dam na tod de."

'One district, one problem, total solution', suggests PM Modi to IAS officers in Gujarat's Kevadia

Kevadia (Gujarat), Oct 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with IAS officers on occasion of birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on Oct 31. The interactive session happened at IAS Probationers Event in Gujarat's Kevadia. While addressing the event, PM Modi said, "Sardar Patel had shown that to bring a significant change in the life of common man, there should always be the presence of a strong willpower." PM Modi also suggested the IAS officers to deal with one big problem at a time. He said, "I suggest you to deal with one big problem of your area of posting at one time and try to solve it completely - this means 'One district, one problem and total solution."

Justice delivery system is good, might require some minor changes: CJI Designate Bobde

New Delhi, Oct 31 (ANI): Chief Justice of India (CJI) designate Sharad Arvind Bobde on Thursday said that the justice delivery system is good in India, it might require some minor changes, including the use of technology like artificial intelligence. He said, "It's a good system, you need to use some other things. There are long term measures and short term measures. Long term measures are legal education, and short term measures are better staffing, better arrangements." Justice Bobde, will become the 47th CJI on November 18 succeeding Justice Ranjan Gogoi.

Internal security is top priority of PM Modi-led govt: Amit Shah

New Delhi, Oct 31 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on October 31 inaugurated the new headquarters of Delhi police. While addressing the gathering, he said that internal security is top priority of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government.

Girish Chandra Murmu takes oath as 1st Lt Governor of UT of JandK

Srinagar (JandK), Oct 31 (ANI): Girish Chandra Murmu takes oath as the first Lt. Governor of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir in Srinagar on October 31. The oath was administered by Chief Justice of JandK High Court, Gita Mittal. The announcement of the abrogation of the Jammu and Kashmir's special status and its bifurcation was made on August 05. The state of Jammu and Kashmir was bifurcated into two parts- Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

'Khaki Files' a book by Neeraj Kumar, Former Delhi Police Chief released

New Delhi, Oct 31 (ANI): The author of the bestselling book 'Dial D for Don: Inside Stories of CBI Missions' has yet come up with his second book 'Khaki Files-Inside Stories of Police Investigations.' The former Justice of Supreme Court Madan B. Lokur released this book in a programme organized at Constitutional Club at New Delhi. The book is the compilation of many high-profile cases of his career as an IPS officer. He also revisited many more cases which includes December 13 2001 Attack on Indian Parliament and a case of 23-year-old Physiotherapist who was brutally gang-raped in the moving bus in Delhi in December 16 2012.

Development is composite: RK Mathur after taking oath as 1st Lt Governor of Ladakh

Leh (JandK), Oct 31 (ANI): Radha Krishna Mathur took the oath as the first first Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh. After taking the oath, he said that efforts will be made to carry out development work in all areas of the Union Territory. "Development is composite, efforts will be made to carry out development work in all areas. A development package will be made, and education and health will play an important role in it."

Ramdas Athawale extends support to Devendra Fadnavis as CM of Maharashtra

Mumbai, Oct 31 (ANI): Republican Party leader, Ramdas Athawale said that Devendra Fadnavis will be the chief minister of Maharashtra. He also said that for now, there is no point of electing chief minister from Shiv Sena. "The 'mahayuti' (BJP-Shiv Sena alliance) has got a clear majority. Yesterday Devendra Fadnavis was elected BJP legislative leader. We have decided to support his name for chief minister as he is the only front runner for us," said Ramdas Athawale.

Nirmala Sitharaman wades through waterlogged street during walkathon in Chennai

Chennai, Oct 31 (ANI): On the occasion of 144th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman waded through waterlogged street in during the walkathon in Chennai. The walkathon also included celebrations over 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, where FM Nirmala Sitharaman was seen holding tricolour in her hand.

Sardar Patel known for his work, not for speeches: Amit Shah

New Delhi, Oct 31 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on October 31 said that Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is known for his work not for his speeches. He said that Patel lived his life with simplicity but when he became deputy prime minister and home minister then world saw his whole new form. Shah inaugurated new police headquarters in Jai Singh Marg.

Will continue to move forward with our demand: Sanjay Raut

Mumbai, Oct 31 (ANI): Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Thursday said that the party will not step back from the stand on 50-50 formula for government formation in Maharashtra. He said, "If anyone has gone back on their promise, it is our ally. We will continue to move forward with our demand." In last week's Maharashtra elections, the BJP won 105 seats in the 288-member Maharashtra Assembly and the Shiv Sena ended up with 56. With the BJP's tally dipping from 122 in 2014, the Shiv Sena believes it has enough leverage to insist on an equal share. Together, the two have 161 seats, way past the half-way mark of 144.

More youths know Sardar Patel, more they know about nation: Amit Shah

New Delhi, Oct 31 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on October 31 said that the more the youth of the country know Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel the more they know the nation. "The more youths know Sardar Patel the more they know the nation and the more they incorporate Sardar, the more they move forward the nation," said Shah. Shah inaugurated new police headquarters in Jai Singh Marg.

Sikh pilgrims leave for Nankana Sahib

Attari (Punjab), Oct 31 (ANI): Sikh pilgrims started their spiritual journey as part of their religious procession to Nankana Sahib, which is situated in Pakistan. The pilgrims are going to Nankana Sahib for the 550th birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev ji. Nankana Sahib is a birth place of Guru Nanak Dev ji.

CM Mamata Banerjee condemns killing of 5 labourers in J-K

Kolkata (West Bengal), Oct 31 (ANI): Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee condemned the killing of 5 labourers in Jammu and Kashmir by terrorists and placed question mark over the security measures of the state. She said, "Now, entire J-K administration is in the hands of central government. With all the precautions in place, when EU parliamentarians were visiting Kashmir, how were the labourers killed?" She also urged to central government to take strong action against the culprits.

Ananya Panday celebrates birthday with media

Mumbai, Oct 31 (ANI): Bollywood beauty Ananya Panday celebrated her birthday with media and paparazzi in Mumbai. She turned 21 on October 30. She cut the cake with media at her residence. On work front, Ananya will be next seen in 'Pati, Patni aur Woh' with co-actors Kartik Aaryan and Bhumi Pednekar.

Watch: Raid on Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's compound by US troops

Washington (US), Oct 31 (ANI): The United States Military has released a video of raid in Northern Syria in which the Islamic State (IS) group leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was nutralised. The video shows the troops firing at militants on the ground as they flew towards the compound in which the IS leader was hiding. After the raid, the compound was destroyed with munitions. The head of US Central Command, Gen Kenneth McKenzie briefed the media about the whole operation by showing the video.