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Silverware, electronic appliances in high demand on 'Dhanteras'

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Oct 25 (ANI): As Diwali is around the corner, people are celebrating 'Dhanteras' on Oct 25 Shops were jam-packed on the auspicious occasion in Bhopal. Shoppers were seen buying silverware. The sales of electronic appliances and utensils increase on this day. 'Dhanteras' is the first day that marks the festival of Diwali in India. As per Hindu mythology, 'Dhanteras' is considered auspicious to buy precious metals, utensils on this day.

Momentum Jharkhand: Govt made good policies in every sector, says CM Das

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Oct 25 (ANI): Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Raghubar Das attended the event called "Momentum Jharkhand" in Ranchi on October 25. While addressing the event, he said, "Investors only go in those states in which the policy is good. We have made good policies in every sector in Jharkhand." Jharkhand is expected to go to polls by the end of this year.

Preparations underway in Ayodhya ahead of 'Deepotsav'

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 25 (ANI): Ahead of 'Deepotsav', the preparations are in full swing at Ram Ki Paudi in Ayodhya. Tourists are flocking in large numbers to witness the grand Diwali celebration. The banks of river Saryu have been illuminated with colourful lights. Ayodhya is famous for 'Deepotsav' as the whole city illuminates with diyas on 'Festival of Lights'. Diwali is a Hindu festival that symbolises spiritual 'victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance'.

Shefali Udgata from Odisha becomes 2nd runner-up at 'Miss British Empire 2019'

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Oct 25 (ANI): Shefali Udgata from Odisha shone brightly at a beauty pageant titled, 'Miss British Empire 2019'. The event was held in Sri Lanka. Shefali arrived to her hometown after bagging the third position in the beauty contest. Shefali hails from Balangir and is also the proud winner of the title of 'Supermodel Odisha'.

PoK is terrorist controlled part of Pakistan: Gen Bipin Rawat

New Delhi, Oct 25 (ANI): Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat said that Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) is actually a terrorist terrorist controlled part of Pakistan."The territory which has been illegally occupied by Pakistan is not controlled by the Pakistani establishment, it is controlled by terrorists," he further added. "When we say Jammu and Kashmir, the complete state of Jammu and Kashmir includes PoK and Gilgit Baltistan. Therefore PoK and Gilgit Baltistan become an occupied territory - a territory which has been illegally occupied by our western neighbour," said General Bipin Rawat while giving a speech at Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi.

Will stand with somebody who is strong and stable: Dushyant Chautala

New Delhi, Oct 25 (ANI): Jannayak Janata Party chief, Dushyant Chautala said his party (JJP) will stand with somebody who is strong and stable. "The party which will agree to our Common Minimum Program under which we had taken the resolution of 75% jobs reservation, JJP will give its support to that party." Haryana on Thursday (October 24) ended up with a hung assembly with the ruling BJP emerging as the largest party with 40 seats, but still six short of the halfway mark needed to form the next government. The Congress won 31 seats, the Jannayak Janta Party 10, the Indian National Lok Dal and Haryana Lokhit Party one each. Haryana Assembly Election 2019 took place on October 21.

India's agreement to RCEP will be big jolt to our economy: Jairam Ramesh

New Delhi, Oct 25 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Delhi on Friday, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's next month visit in Bangkok to sign Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement, said, "After demonetisation and GST it will be the third big jolt to our economy when the Prime Minister will go to Bangkok the next month and express India's agreement to Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) - a pact among 16 countries." "RCEP will result in liberalisation in imports from China. We don't know what was discussed in Wuhan or Mahabalipuram but we can see the results, there'll be liberalisation in imports from China. 'Made in India' is not mentioned now. It'll encourage 'Made in China'," he added.

We are open to Dushyant Chautala's suggestions: BS Hooda

New Delhi, Oct 25 (ANI): Former chief minister of Haryana and senior leader of Congress, BS Hooda spoke to ANI after Jannayak Janata Party (JJP) chief Dushyant Chautala held a press conference and said that JJP will give its support to that party which will agree to Common Minimum Program. Speaking on it, Hooda said, "Dushyant ji stated a few points in his press conference. As far as Common Minimum Program is concerned, it's already provided in our manifesto-be it old age pension or 75% job reservation for Haryanvis. If he has other suggestions, we're open to that. Now it's up to him."

'Party high command will take decision': Maharashtra Congress on supporting Shiv Sena, NCP

Mumbai, Oct 25 (ANI): President of Maharashtra Congress, Balasaheb Thorat reacted on the questions over supporting Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and Shiv Sena to form a government in Maharashtra. Balasaheb Thorat said, "We have not received any proposal from Shiv Sena yet. But if anything comes from them, we will get in touch with the party high command in Delhi and see what can be worked out." The BJP-Sena alliance won 162 seats to win the Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2019. Maharashtra Assembly Election 2019 took place on October 21.

Supporters of DK Shivakumar offer 108 coconuts at a temple in Shivamogga

Shivamogga (Karnataka), Oct 25 (ANI): The supporters of Congress leader DK Shivakumar offered 108 coconuts in Karnataka's Shivamogga on Oct 25. They gathered at Ramanna Shreshti Park Ganesha Temple. DK Shivakumar was granted bail by Delhi High Court on October 23 in connection with a money laundering case. Shivakumar was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on September 03 in the money laundering case.

Independent winning candidates from Haryana's Dadri, Pundri extend support to BJP

New Delhi, Oct 25 (ANI): Haryana's Independent Winning Candidate, Randhir Golan on Friday said that he was BJP worker from 30 years and BJP is his 'mother'. He will support the party. Another independent winning Candidate from Haryana's Dadri constituency, Somvir Sangwan said that he have already given his support to BJP. BJP has won 40 seats in the 90-member Haryana assembly and needs the support of six MLAs to cross the half-way mark to retain power in the state.

Vijay fans vandalise property over delay in special screening of 'Bigil'

Krishnagiri (Tamil Nadu), Oct 25 (ANI): Angry over the time change of the movie 'Bigil' due to technical issues, fans vandalised property in Tamil Nadu's Krishnagiri district. Police personnel were deployed to bring the situation under control. A case was registered and 30 people were detained. Government had initially refused to allow early special shows but later paved way and issued a stipulation that the theatre will charge the fee set by government.

Watch: Forest Dept rescues 15-ft-long python from UP's Hapur

Hapur (UP), Oct 25 (ANI): A 15-foot-long python was spotted by the locals in Uttar Pradesh's Hapur. The python weighed around 70 kilograms. Forest Department team rushed to the spot after they received the information. Team later released python to its natural habitat.

People flock to jewellery shops on 'Dhanteras' in Mumbai

Mumbai, Oct 25 (ANI): People across the nation are celebrating the auspicious occasion of 'Dhanteras'. People flocked to market to buy gold and other jewellery items in Mumbai. As per Hindu mythology, it is considered auspicious to buy precious metals like gold on this day.

Independent winner candidate from Haryana's Prithala extends support to BJP

New Delhi, Oct 25 (ANI): Independent candidate who won from Haryana's Prithala assembly constituency, Nayan Pal Rawat on Friday said that he will support Bharatiya Jananta Party (BJP). He also met BJP working president JP Nadda. BJP has won 40 seats in the 90-member Haryana assembly and needs the support of six MLAs to cross the half-way mark to retain power in the state.

All independent candidates extended support to BJP: MLA Gopal Kanda

Gurugram (Haryana), Oct 25 (ANI): Haryana Lokhit Party leader Gopal Kanda, winning candidate from Sirsa (Haryana) assembly constituency stated that all independent candidates have extended their unconditional support to BJP. "All independent candidates have extended their unconditional support to BJP. My father was associated with RSS since 1926, fought 1st general elections of the country after independence on Jan Sangh ticket," said Gopal Kanda. BJP has won 40 seats in the 90-member Haryana assembly and needs the support of six MLAs to cross the half-way mark to retain power in the state.

We must remember Court did not pronounce Savarkar innocent: Tushar Gandhi

Kochi (Kerala), Oct 25 (ANI): Great grandson of Mahatma Gandhi gave remarks on Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, who is being considered to be awarded with Bharat Ratna. Tushar Gandhi said, "It is important that we understand the real objective and conspiracy behind Bapu's murder, at a time when the patron of Bapu's murder is considered to be given Bharat Ratna." He further said, "Savarkar may have been acquitted in the case, but Court did not pronounce him innocent. The court only said that we have not had enough evidence presented to us to prove his guilt beyond doubt. We must remember this while 'Sanghis' contemplate giving him Bharat Ratna."

CM Adityanath launches 'Mukhya Mantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana'

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 25 (ANI): Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath launched 'Mukhya Mantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana' in Lucknow on Oct 25. Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smriti Irani and Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Anandiben Patel were also present. The program aims at empowering the girl child. An amount of Rs 15,000 will be provided to every family in which a girl child takes birth under the scheme.

Tomorrow we'll meet Governor to stake claims to form govt in Haryana: Anil Jain

New Delhi, Oct 25 (ANI): BJP Haryana in-charge Anil Jain on Friday said that tomorrow party will meet Governor to stake claims to form government in Haryana. He said, "There will be a meeting of legislative party tomorrow at 11 am in Chandigarh. FM Sitharaman and General Secy Arun Singh will be there as Observers. Leader of legislative party will be elected tomorrow." BJP has won 40 seats in the 90-member Haryana assembly and needs the support of six MLAs to cross the half-way mark to retain power in the state.

Jharkhand CM Das reviews development projects in state

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Oct 25 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das on October 24 held a meeting with government officials to review the progress of development projects in the state. CM Das also held a discussion called 'Seedhi Baat' where he listened to the complaints of the poor to resolve their grievances.