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JandK has never seen defeat, it's invincible: PM Modi in Rajouri

Rajouri (JandK), Oct 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the festival of Diwali in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district with Army Personnel on October 27. Addressing the troops, PM Modi said, "There are many border areas but this region where you are, is unique. Be it war, insurgency, infiltration - this has had to suffer all of it and it has come out of that every time. It's a region which has never seen defeat. It's not only victorious but also invincible."

1600-kg bull center of attraction at Buffalo festival in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Oct 27 (ANI): A Haryana-based champion bull 'Sartaj' has become the center of attraction of buffalo carnival titled 'Sadar' in Hyderabad. The total weight of the champion bull is 15-16 quintal. He is seven feet tall and 15 feet wide in size. By now 'Sartaj' has won several prizes and last year in the same competition, he had won Rs 1,25,000. He has won awards and prizes around 25 times. Last year 'Yuvraj', 'Shehanshah' and 'Dara' also participated in this festival. The festival is taking place in Narayanguda area of Hyderabad.

MP Minister Jitu Patwari organises lunch for underprivileged children in Indore

Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Oct 27 (ANI): The Minister of Higher Education in Madhya Pradesh's Government, Jitu Patwari organised a lunch for underprivileged children in Indore on October 27. He has organised lunch party on the occasion of Diwali festival at a five star hotel. Diwali is celebrated across the nation which marks return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana.

PM Modi celebrates Diwali with Indian Army personnel in J-K's Rajouri

Rajouri (J-K), OCT 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the festival of Diwali in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district. He celebrated Diwali with the Indian Army personnel on October 27. Diwali is celebrated across the nation which marks return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana. PM Modi visited J-K for the first time after abrogation of Article 370.

BJP member dies after party's clash with TMC workers in WB's Hoogly

Hoogly (WB), Oct 27 (ANI): One BJP worker died, in a clash broke out between the members of Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) and All India Trinamool Congress in West Bengal's Hoogly. The local BJP leaders protested by blocking the roads at Kalipur. Later, Rapid Action Force arrived at the spot to take control of the situation.

Yogi Adityanath visits forest villages in Gorakhpur on Diwali

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 27 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited forest villages in Gorakhpur on occasion of Diwali. Adityanath said his government has brought actual diwali for the people living in these areas by recognising 38 of the villages as 'revenue villages', thus providing them basic necessities such as electricity, water, roads and medical services.

Prez Kovind pays tributes to former President KR Narayanan on his birth anniversary

New Delhi, Oct 27 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind paid floral tributes to former President KR Narayanan on the occasion of his birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Kocheril Raman Narayanan was the 10th President of India from 1997 to 2002. He was the first person from the Dalit community to hold the highest office in the country. The President also tweeted greetings to fellow Indians on the auspicious day of Diwali. He called on citizens to share the happiness and spirit of this day to those who are less fortunate and needy.

Very severe cyclone 'Kyarr' intensifies into super cyclone, minimal impact on Goa: IMD

Panaji (Goa), Oct 27 (ANI): Rahul M, Scientist from India Meteorological Department (IMD) Goa said that very severe cyclone Kyarr has intensified into super cyclone but its impact on Goa would be minimal. Rahul said, "Very severe cyclone Kyarr has further intensified into super cyclone. Now it is over east central Arabian Sea, approx 650 km away from Goa. Even though the system is very severe over east central Arabian Sea, it is going to have very minimal impact on Goa." He further added, "As on today there are no heavy rainfall warnings for coming 5 days. Fishermen are advised not to venture into the sea for 24 more hours. After 24 hours they should not venture into east central Arabian Sea where this system is persisting."

JJP- BJP govt to stay afloat for 5 years in Haryana: Ajay Singh Chautala

Chandigarh, Oct 27 (ANI): Ajay Singh Chautala, father of Dushyant Chautala, said in Chandigarh that JJP-BJP government will work together for next five years. He attended the oath ceremony in Chandigarh. Ajay Chautala came out of Tihar Jail on furlough for two weeks on October 27. "What can be a better occasion for a father, than this? Congress can say anything they want to but this govt will go on for 5 years and work for the development of Haryana. There could not have been a better Diwali than this," Ajay told ANI.

BJP-JJP government is based on selfishness: BS Hooda

Chandigarh, Oct 27 (ANI): Former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda reacted on JJP- BJP alliance government and said that JJP disrespected people's mandate, and the coalition government was based on selfishness. "Alliance has been forged in manner of 'vote kisi ki, support kisi ko'. This government is based on selfishness. JJP disrespected people's mandate. We had less time after changes in our org.Had the changes been made earlier, results would've been different," he further added. Jannayak Janta Party's Dushyant Chautala gave his support (10 MLAs) to BJP to form government in Haryana. Manohar Lal Khattar took oath as Haryana Chief Minister in Chandigarh on October 27. Jannayak Janta Party's (JJP) Dushyant Chautala also took oath as the Deputy Chief Minister.

Raipur women earn livelihood by making eco-friendly diyas from cow dung

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Oct 27 (ANI): A group of women are preparing eco-friendly diyas with cow dung under 'Narwa Garwa Ghurwa Badi Scheme' in Chhattisgarh's Raipur. Zila Panchayat CEO said, "Every woman makes around 300 'diyas' every day. It'll boost village economy and empower women".

Watch: Students write exam in open in over-crowded college in Bihar's Bettiah

Bettiah (Bihar), Oct 27 (ANI): Students wrote their examination in open in Bihar's RLSY College. Over 5000 students were allotted the college as exam center, which has a capacity of 2000. Examination In-Charge said, "Capacity of college is about 2000, but over 5000 students have been allotted exam centre here. We've requested concerned authorities to build exam hall in campus."

'Congress majboor thi, mazboot nahi': JJP leader Digvijay Chautala

Chandigarh, Oct 27 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Chandigarh on October 27, Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) leader Digvijay Singh Chautala said, "Until yesterday, they (Congress) were saying that it (BJP-JJP alliance) is against people's mandate. We have come after winning against them too. Congress could not gather the numbers." "They were helpless and not strong enough ('Majboor thi mazboot nahi')," he added.

ML Khattar, Dushyant Chautala take oath as CM and Deputy CM of Haryana

Chandigarh, Oct 27 (ANI): Manohar Lal Khattar took oath as Haryana Chief Minister in Chandigarh on October 27. He took oath at the Raj Bhawan in Chandigarh. Jannayak Janta Party's (JJP) Dushyant Chautala also took oath as the Deputy Chief Minister. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) working president JP Nadda attended the oath ceremony. Several political leaders arrived at the venue to attend the ceremony.

Diwali: Artist Sudarsan Pattnaik creates sand art with a message

Puri (Odisha), Oct 27 (ANI): Renowned Sand Artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a sand art of 'diya' on the occasion of Diwali in Odisha's Puri on October 27. The sand art is 60-feet long and 30-feet wide in size. He wrote a message on his sand art-'Let's Celebrate Green Diwali' to spread awareness about the environment. Diwali is celebrated across the nation which marks return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana.

Everyone should visit 'Statue of Unity' as it's pride of India: Manoj Tiwari

New Delhi, Oct 27 (ANI): Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Manoj Tiwari on Prime Minister mentioning 'Statue of Unity' during 'Mann Ki Baat' said that it is one of the biggest tourist hubs of the country and everyone should visit onece to adore its beauty.

NCP's Nawab Malik alleges delay in inauguration of Mumbai bridge, threatens to open it himself

Mumbai, Oct 27 (ANI): Nawab Malik, the Mumbai president of Nationalist Congress President (NCP), on October 27 protested by standing atop of a JCB machine near the under-constructed Chunabhatti-BKC flyover, and alleged intentional delay in the inauguration of the bridge, and said that he will himself open the flyover for public use. Later, Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority and police officials too stood on top a JCB machine, and convinced him to come down. After ending his brief protest, Malik said the officials have assured him that the bridge will be opened in a week's time after completion of some signal work.

Watch: IAF chopper evacuates private crashed aircraft in Kedarnath

Kedarnath (Uttarakhand), Oct 26 (ANI): Mi 17 V5 helicopters of Indian Air Force evacuated a crashed aircraft of UTair Pvt limited at 11500 feet at Kedarnath helipad on October 26. The helicopter was flown to Sahastradhara near Dehradun.

Rajinikanth greets fans on Diwali outside his residence in Chennai

Chennai, Oct 27 (ANI): Superstar and politician Rajinikanth met his fans outside his residence, in Chennai, to extend wishes on the occasion of Diwali. While speaking to ANI, Rajinikanth said, "I extend my Diwali wishes to all. I also pray wholeheartedly for the safe return of Sujith, 2-yr-old boy who fell into a borewell in Nadukattupatti, who is stuck. Though various machines are trying to rescue him, I think precautionary measures should have been taken."

Dushyant Chautala meets his supporters ahead of oath ceremony

Chandigarh, Oct 27 (ANI): Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) chief Dushyant Chautala today met his supporters ahead of oath taking ceremony. Dushyant will take oath as the Deputy Chief Minister of the state. Manohar Lal Khattar will take oath as the Chief Minister. BJP stitched post poll alliance with JJP in Haryana to form Government.