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Indefinite strike by TN govt doctors enters day 3

Chennai, Oct 27 (ANI): Indefinite strike of Federation of Government Doctors' Association entered third day. They are demanding appointment of more doctors, among other demands. Protesting doctors, including five doctors who are on a fast to death, are also seeking an increase in salaries, quota in medical education and appointment of more doctors among other demands.

Cleanliness drive underway after 'Deeptosav' celebration in Ayodhya

Ayodhya (UP), Oct 27 (ANI): Cleanliness drive is underway in UP's Ayodhya after the 'Deeptosav' celebration in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya. UP government on October 26 broke its own Guinness World Record for the largest display of oil lamps by lighting a total of 5.5 lakh diyas or earthen lamps in Ayodhya as part of the grand celebration. The Guinness World Record termed the event as "amazing". Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on October 26 also laid the foundation stone and inaugurated development projects worth Rs 226 crores in the temple town. Diwali is celebrated to mark the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile.

PM Modi recalls peace gesture by all stakeholders post Ayodhya verdict in 2010

New Delhi, Oct 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Diwali through his radio program 'Mann Ki Baat' on October 27. On 58th episode of the program, PM Modi said, "In Sept 2010 when Allahabad HC gave its verdict on Ram Janmabhoomi, what was the situation? Different types of people came to the ground, different interest groups tried to exploit the situation to their own advantage, what all things were said then. With the intention to hog limelight, some outspoken people said irresponsible things. But it continued for only 5-10 days. But as soon as the decision came, the nation experienced a welcome change. One hand everything happened for 2 weeks to make the situation tense." "But when decision came on Ram Janmbhoomi, government, political parties, civil societies, representatives of all communities, saints gave balanced statements and tried to reduce tension. When I recall that day, I feel happy that judiciary was respected and tension was not allowed," he added

Congress leaders meet DK Shivakumar in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Oct 27 (ANI): Congress leaders Siddaramaiah along with G Parameshwara and others met DK Shivakumar at the latter's residence in Bengaluru on October 27. Shivakumar was granted bail by Delhi High Court on 23rd October in connection with a money laundering case. Earlier on Saturday, Shivakumar arrived in Bengaluru where he got a warm welcome from his supporters.

Traders affected badly this Diwali due to economic slowdown: AAP's Sanjay Singh

New Delhi, Oct 27 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader today claimed that traders are unhappy this Diwali as there no buyers in comparison to last year. "During Diwali, traders business used to reach its peak, however, they are sitting idle and market is barren due to economic slowdown," said Sanjay Singh while talking to ANI.

Mann Ki Baat: 'Statue of Unity' fills every Indian with pride, says PM Modi

New Delhi, Oct 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Diwali through his radio program 'Mann Ki Baat' on October 27. On 58th episode of the program, PM Modi said, "On 31st Oct 2018, 'Statue of Unity', made in the memory of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, was dedicated to the nation and world. It's the tallest statue of world, twice the height of 'Statue of Liberty'. The tallest statue of the world fills every Indian with pride."

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi lauds 'Clean Siachen' drive by Indian Army

New Delhi, Oct 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Diwali through his radio program 'Mann Ki Baat' on October 27. On 58th episode of the program, PM Modi said, "Our soldiers at Siachen Glacier are not only protecting the borders but also conducting the 'Clean Siachen' drive. For this commitment, I salute the Indian Army. In such conditions to segregate garbage and ensure its management is a very important work in itself."

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi extends Diwali wishes to citizens

New Delhi, Oct 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Diwali through his radio program 'Mann Ki Baat' on October 27. On 58th episode of the program, PM Modi said, "Diwali is celebrated in many parts of the world today. Not only the Indian community but also the government of many countries, their citizens and the social orgs there also participate in these celebrations enthusiastically. In a way they make a 'Bharat' there." "India is a country of festivals, there is a lot of scope of festival tourism here. Be it Holi, Diwali, Onam, Pongal or Bihu - we should make an effort to publicise such festivals and include other states, other countries in the celebrations," he added. This episode comes after the BJP's victory in the Maharashtra and Haryana Assembly elections.

Ajay Chautala out of Tihar jail on 14 days furlough

New Delhi, Oct 27 (ANI): Jannayak Janata Party (JJP) Chief Dushyant Chautala's father Ajay Chautala was released from Tihar Jail on October 27 after being granted furlough for 14 days on October 26. While speaking to ANI, he said, "Workers tried so well that today their hard work is paying off. I congratulate them and give them good wishes."

Air quality remains 'poor' on Diwali morning in Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 27 (ANI): The air quality in the national capital continued to be in 'poor' category. According to Air Quality Index (AQI), major pollutants PM 2.5 was at 266 and PM 10 was at 234 on October 27. Smog was also seen in the skies of the national capital today. The Delhi cabinet has cleared a proposal to carry out awareness campaign against air pollution.

Army Chief lays wreath at National War Memorial on Infantry Day

New Delhi, Oct 27 (ANI): Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat laid wreath at the National War Memorial on Infantry Day in Delhi on October 27. He also paid tribute to the brave soldiers who lost their life for the country. Rawat took group photo along with other Army officers. Indian Army Chief also signed the visitor's dairy.

BSF personnel celebrate Diwali in Poonch

Poonch (J-K), Oct 27 (ANI): Border Security Force (BSF) personnel of 72nd Battalion lit earthen lamps on the eve of Diwali in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch. The BSF soldiers danced with their fellow soldiers. They also offered sweets and exchanged greetings with each other. Diwali is the festival of lights is one of the most awaited festivals, associated with the Legend of Lord Ram symbolizing the victory of righteousness and the lifting of spiritual darkness. This year Diwali will be celebrated on Sunday, October 27, 2019.

Watch: RPF personnel saves passenger who slipped from moving train

Coimbatore (TN), Oct 27 (ANI): Another example of Railway Protect Force (RPF) personnel's alertness was seen at Coimbatore railway station. An alert RPF personnel saved a person, who slipped while attempting to board a moving train in the railway station. CCTV footage shows man entered into moving train lost his balance and slipped. An on duty RPF personnel, who was just five feet away from the train swung into action and pushed the passenger inside the coach. If a RPF personnel wasn't there, the man would have fallen down through the gap of train and platform.

Mumbai bedecked with lights to celebrate Diwali

Mumbai, Oct 27 (ANI): Mumbai lights up to welcome one of the biggest festival of the country, Diwali. Almost all prominent buildings and historical monuments are decked up with Diwali-themed lighting. Diwali is the festival of lights is one of the most awaited festivals, associated with the Legend of Lord Ram symbolizing the victory of righteousness and the lifting of spiritual darkness. This year Diwali will be celebrated on Sunday, October 27, 2019.

Watch: RPF jawan saves woman from getting crushed by train in Mumbai

Mumbai, Oct 27 (ANI): A woman was rescued from getting crushed by a train at Dadar railway station by a jawan of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) staff. As per CCTV footage, the woman intended to alight a moving train but he fell in the process and before she would have fallen into the gap between the platform and the train, a RPF Jawan Kumar held the woman and pushed her back.

Watch: Lighting display at Gandhinagar's Akshardham Temple

Gandhinagar (Gujarat), Oct 27 (ANI): The Akshardham Temple in Gujarat's Gandhinagar saw a spectacular lightning display. The Temple which is also a prime tourist attraction of Gujarat witnessed it's compound being lit-up by several earthen lamps. Diwali is one of the most significant festivals in Indian culture. The festival celebrates new beginnings and signifies light over darkness.

Study reveals potatoes boost athletic's performance

New Delhi, Oct 27 (ANI): A new research reveals that consuming potato puree instead of commercial carbohydrate gel gives the same result to athletes for sustaining blood glucose levels during long workout sessions. Nicholas Burd, professor of kinesiology and community health at the University of Illinois, US, said: "Our study's aim was to expand and diversify race-fuelling options for athletes and offset flavour fatigue." The scientists recruited 12 participants, who were healthy and devoted to their sport, averaging 165 miles (267 kilometres) per week on their bicycles. All had been training for years. To qualify for the trials, the cyclists had to reach a specific threshold for aerobic fitness and complete a 120-minute cycling challenge followed by a time trial. Participants were randomly assigned to one of three conditions during the experiments -- they would consume either water alone, a commercially available carbohydrate gel or an equivalent amount of carbohydrates obtained from

Microsoft Windows 10X leaks reveal support for laptops

New Delhi, Oct 27 (ANI): Details about Microsoft's next-in-line Windows 10X have accidentally leaked an official internal design document, highlighting it will be available on foldable, dual-screen devices, as well as traditional clamshell laptops. As The Verge notes, the upcoming version will feature the Start Menu renamed as the Launcher which will focus on local search, integrated with web results, available apps, and specific files on the device. It will further have a faster Windows Hello facial recognition, a Modern File Explorer, a simplified Action Center and quick settings, and more. Microsoft Windows 10X is expected to ship on the Surface Neo for holiday 2020.

Efforts underway to rescue two-year-old who fell in 25-foot deep borewell

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu), Oct 26 (ANI): Two-year-old boy identified as Sujith Wilson fell into 25-foot deep borewell in Nadukattupatti of Tiruchirappalli district in Tamil Nadu. Rescue teams from NDRF and SDRF are putting their efforts to bring the boy out. Sujith is stuck in narrow borewell since yesterday. He fell while he was playing near his house.

Fire breaks out in cracker market in Agra

Agra (UP), Oct 26 (ANI): Ahead of Diwali, fire broke out in a cracker market in Agra's Sultanpur area. The market was up in fumes as crackers started bursting one after another. No casualties have been reported. Further details are awaited.