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Children will become cannibalistic if eat eggs: Gopal Bhargava on MP govt's egg distribution plan

Bhopal (MP), Oct 31 (ANI): BJP leader Gopal Bhargava on October 30 reacted on MP government's scheme of eggs in diet of children at anganwadis. Reacting to which, he gave a statement which rolled eyeballs of many politicos. He said, "In sanatan sanskriti eating non-vegetarian food is prohibited and if we eat it from childhood, then we will become a cannibalistic after growing up."

PM Modi visits Police Technology Exhibition in Gujarat's Kevadia

Kevadia (Gujarat), Oct 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited a technology demonstration site in Gujarat's Kevadia on October 31. He also interacted with civil service probationers in Police Technology Exhibition. Various tech gadgets were demonstrated at the site. To count on the new era of Cyber and Internal security, lot of digital initiative were on display.

Fire breaks out in Tezgam express train in Pakistan, death toll reaches to 16

Liaquatpur (Pakistan), Oct 31 (ANI): Massive fire broke out in Tezgam express train on October 31. The train runs between Karachi and Rawalpindi. The incident took place in Liaqatpur near Rahim Yar Khan. The death toll has reached to 16. Fire fighting operations are underway. Further details are awaited.

Watch: Soldiers showcase daredevilry stunts at Statue of Unity

Kevadia (Gujarat), Oct 31 (ANI): On the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Celebrations were held at Statue of Unity in Gujarat's Kevadia. Trained personnel of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), National Security Guard (NSG) performed various demonstrations. On the other hand National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) demonstrated rescued operations.

India is known for 'unity in diversity': PM Modi

Kevadia (Gujarat), Oct 31 (ANI): While speaking at Statue of Unity in Gujarat's Kevadia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India is known for 'unity in diversity'. "'Run for Unity' program is being held in different cities and villages across the country today. I thank every citizen for participating in the program. India is known for 'unity in diversity', it is our pride and our identity."

Article 370 only gave separatism, terrorism to J-K: PM Modi

Kevadia (Gujarat), Oct 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Article 370 only gave separatism and terrorism to Jammu and Kashmir. He made this statement after paying tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat's Kevadia on his birth anniversary. "Article 370 only gave separatism and terrorism to J-K. It was the only place in the country where Article 370 was present, where in last 3 decades, over 40,000 people got killed and several mothers lost their sons due to terrorism. Now, this wall of Article 370 has been demolished", said PM Modi.

Watch: Celebrations underway at majestic Statue of Unity

Kevadia (Gujarat), Oct 31 (ANI): Celebrations are underway at Statue of Unity in Gujarat's Kevadia on the 144th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on October 31. Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the celebrations. PM Modi also took salute during the parade by security forces. The country observes his birth anniversary, October 31, as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas.

Sonia Gandhi, Manmohan Singh pay tribute to former PM Indira Gandhi at Indira Gandhi Memorial

New Delhi, Oct 31 (ANI): Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi and Former PM Manmohan Singh paid tribute to former PM Indira Gandhi at Indira Gandhi Memorial on her death anniversary on October 31. Hamid Ansari and several other Congress leaders were also present. Today marks her 35th death anniversary of the late PM. She was assassinated on October 31, 1984. She was shot dead by one of her bodyguards. She served as Prime Minister of India from January 1966 to March 1977 and again from January 1980 until her assassination in October 1984.

PM Modi pays floral tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at Statue of Unity

Kevadia (Gujarat), Oct 31 (ANI): On the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tributes at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat's Kevadia. Since 2014, October 31 is observed as National Unity Day and people from all walks of life participate in the 'Run For Unity' across the country. This year too, the tradition follows. Also known as the 'Iron Man of India', Sardar Patel united 562 princely states in the country. The country observes his birth anniversary, October 31, as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas.

CM Khattar participates in 'Run For Unity'

Panchkula (Haryana), Oct 31 (ANI): Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar participated in 'Run For Unity' in Haryana's Panchkula on Oct 31. 'Run For Unity' is organised by the Centre across the country to mark birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Also known as the 'Iron Man of India', Sardar Patel united 562 princely states in the country. The country observes his birth anniversary, October 31, as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas.

Rashtriya Ekta Diwas: Maharashtra Governor, CM flag off 'Run for Unity'

Mumbai, Oct 31(ANI): Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis flagged off 'Run for Unity' to mark 144th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on October 31. 'Run For Unity' is organised by the Centre across the country to mark birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Also known as the 'Iron Man of India', Sardar Patel united 562 princely states in the country. The country observes his birth anniversary, October 31, as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas.

RK Mathur swear-in as 1st Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh

Leh (Ladakh), Oct 31 (ANI): Radha Krishna Mathur takes oath as the first Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh on October 31. The announcement of 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..

Rashtriya Ekta Diwas: Amit Shah flags off 'Run For Unity' in Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 31 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off 'Run For Unity' at national stadium in New Delhi on the occasion of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas. 'Run For Unity' is organised by the Centre across the country to mark birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Also known as the 'Iron Man of India', Sardar Patel united 562 princely states in the country. The country observes his birth anniversary, October 31, as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas. In 2014, the government declared his birthday, October 31, as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day).

Sonia, Manmohan Singh pay tribute to Indira Gandhi on death anniversary

New Delhi, Oct 31 (ANI): Congress leaders paid tribute to former prime minister Indira Gandhi on October 31. Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi, former PM Manmohan Singh, former VP Hamid Ansari paid floral tribute to late Indira Gandhi. Today marks her 35th death anniversary of the late PM. She was assassinated on October 31, 1984. She was shot dead by one of her bodyguards. She served as Prime Minister of India from January 1966 to March 1977 and again from January 1980 until her assassination in October 1984.

Dharmendra Pradhan participates in 'Run For Unity' in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Oct 31 (ANI): Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan participated in 'Run For Unity' in Odisha's Bhubaneswar. 'Run For Unity' is organised by the Centre across the country to mark birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Also known as the 'Iron Man of India', Sardar Patel united 562 princely states in the country. The country observes his birth anniversary, October 31, as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas.

President Kovind, HM Shah pay tribute to Sardar Patel on birth anniversary

New Delhi, Oct 31 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind, Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was given the mammoth task of the political integration of India and is responsible for unifying 562 princely states in the country. This earned him the title of 'Iron Man of India'. In 2014, the government declared his birthday, October 31, as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day).

Blackbucks to be shifted to Etawah Safari Park from Akbar's Tomb in Agra

Agra (UP), Oct 31 (ANI): Around 75-80 blackbucks living near Akbar's Tomb in Agra will be shifted to Etawah Lion Safari Park. According to forest officials, area surrounding Akbar's Tomb is not natural habitat for blackbucks. Population of blackbucks has also decreased over years due to disease outbreak in the region.

IRS officers are going to be guardians of our economic frontiers: President Kovind

New Delhi, Oct 31 (ANI): President of India, Ram Nath Kovind met group of probationers of 69th batch of Indian Revenue Service at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi. "Boundaries of nations are opening to great economic cooperation. On the other hand, economic challenges are also making boundaries more crucial. IRS officers are going to be the guardians of our economic frontiers," said President Kovind while addressing the probationers.

Hyderabad professor provides free education, food and shelter to underprivileged children

Hyderabad (Telangana), Oct 31 (ANI): A professor in Hyderabad is offering free education, food and shelter to more than 200 children from weaker section of the society. He has been providing resources to students since last 10 years. Professor, Jahangir, speaking to ANI said, "Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family. In this growing world, where education is deemed as business, I believe that weaker sections have more necessity of the right to quality education." Prof Dr Syed Jahangir teaches different languages to children.

Railways to offer surplus land to state govts for faster economic growth: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, Oct 31 (ANI): Railways Minister Piyush Goyal on October 30 stated that Indian Railways is willing to offer surplus land to the state governments for setting up industries in order to help the economy grow faster. "Railways has huge amount of land and we are willing to offer it to governments for faster economic growth," said Piyush Goyal. Piyush Goyal attended a conference organised by the commerce ministry and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on October 30 in Delhi.