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Terrorism can be curbed only when Kashmiri youth refrain from militancy: J-K DGP

Srinagar (J-K), Oct 23 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Srinagar on October 23, Director General of Police (DGP) of J-K Dilbag Singh said, "We will be successful in our efforts to curb terrorism only when the local youth of Kashmir do not take the path of militancy and choose the path of peace."

Pakistan Army, ISI pushing maximum militants towards Indian side: DGP Dilbag Singh

Srinagar (J-K), Oct 23 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Srinagar on October 23, Director General of Police (DGP) of J-K Dilbag Singh said, "Ansar Ghazwat-ul Hind group (AGH) has been wiped out." "Through launching pads near Line of Control (LoC), Pakistan Army and ISI are involved in pushing in maximum number of militants towards Indian side," J-K DGP added.

Militants killed in Tral were associated with Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind: J-K DGP

Srinagar (J-K), Oct 23 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Srinagar on October 23, Director General of Police (DGP) of J-K Dilbag Singh said, "In Tral, three local militants associated Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind were killed yesterday (October 22). Before that, in an operation in Anantnag, three militants were also neutralized."

Watch: Two bike borne men snatch chain from woman in Delhi, culprits arrested

New Delhi, Oct 23 (ANI): Two bike borne men snatched chain from a woman in Delhi. The incident took place in Delhi's Rohini on 21st October. The occurrence was captured in a CCTV camera. A case was registered and the accused were later arrested.

Watch: Police personnel fail to fire tear gas during mock drill in UP's Ballia

Ballia (UP), Oct 23 (ANI): Police failed to fire tear gas during mock drill to train about 100 police personnel in UP's Ballia on October 22. The drill was to teach police officers how to maintain law and order during protest. Policemen informed that the moisture was stuck in the shells due to which firing did not take place.

Doda police announces 15 lakh bounty on heads of two most-wanted terrorist

Doda (Jammu and Kashmir), Oct 23 (ANI): Doda district police has put up posters announcing cash reward on information leading to arrest of two most-wanted terrorists. Cash reward of Rs 15 lakhs will be given to the informant. The poster was put up outside State Bank of India Branch.

Surge in sale of precious metals ahead of 'Dhanteras'

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh)/ Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Oct 23 (ANI): Preparations for the festival of Dhanteras are on full swing. Buyers are rushing to the market to purchase precious metals. People consider the day auspicious to purchase gold and silver. From ornaments to jewellery and coins, people purchase gold and silver items in varied forms. The sellers believe that the sale of ornaments has increased compared to previous year.

Delhi police recover around 700 kg of illegal firecrackers

New Delhi, Oct 23 (ANI): Delhi police seized around 700 kilograms illegal firecrackers at Jagat Puri area of national capital. Prime accused has been arrested while the further investigation is on. Speaking to mediapersons, a police official said, "Yesterday police received some information regarding the selling of illegal crackers. The police confirmed the area. After the raid police recovered huge amount of crackers."

Fancy clay 'diyas' in demand ahead of Diwali

Hyderabad, Oct 23 (ANI): As the festival of Diwali is around the corner, shopping extravaganza has begun. Demand of fancy earthen pots has increased. Various kinds of clay items are used to decorate the house. Buyers are choosing fancy 'diyas' this season. People are also going for clay 'diyas' as they are environment-friendly. Diwali will be celebrated on October 27 this year.

Two bird smugglers arrested in Ghaziabad, 5 owls recovered

Ghaziabad (UP), Oct 23 (ANI): Ghaziabad Police arrested two bird smugglers and recovered five owls of rare species from their possession. Acting on a tip-off, the duo was nabbed before they could sell owls to a buyer who was planning to sacrifice owls in the name of social malpractice. SP Ghaziabad City, Manish Mishra said, "We got the information about two people who are involved in bird smuggling. We have arrested them and seized five owls of rare species from them. There is social malpractice in which owls are sacrificed on Diwali by exorcists. They were arrested before they could deliver owls to a buyer. We are tracing the buyer." Later, the police handed over owls to the Forest Department officials.

TikTok surpasses Facebook, Instagram in app downloads

New Delhi, Oct 23 (ANI): Video creating and sharing app, TikTok, has surpassed top social networking apps including Instagram, Snapchat, Helo, and Twitter, in terms of downloads on the Google Play Store. The Sensor Tower Report 2019 ranked TikTok as the most downloaded social media app worldwide for September 2019 with close to 60 million installs, with downloads from India constituting 44 per cent of its total downloads, the official blog notes. Facebook was the second most installed app, with the highest installs from India at 23 per cent. Instagram, Likee, Snapchat were among the top five apps in terms of overall downloads.

Kamlesh Tiwari murder case: Both main accused arrested by Gujarat ATS

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Oct 23 (ANI): In the latest development in Kamlesh Tiwari murder case, Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) nabbed two main accused. The accused persons have been identified as Ashfaq Hussain Jakirhussain Shaikh (34) and Moinuddin Khurshid Pathan (27). They both were arrested by Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) from the Gujarat Rajasthan border. Giving the information Gujarat ATS, DIG Himanshu Shukla said that Ashfaqhussain Jakirhussain Shaikh (34) and Moinuddin Khurshid Pathan (27) - were the main accused in the murder of Tiwari. On October 18, Kamlesh Tiwari was shot at the Naka area of Lucknow and succumbed to his injuries at a hospital during the treatment.

Savarkar was the one who put forward proposal to divide country: Bhupesh Baghel

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Oct 23 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said that Vinayak Damodar Savarkar was the one who put forward the proposal to divide the country and he was arrested as one of the conspirators in Gandhi ji's murder. "Savarkar was a revolutionary till 1911, after being jailed he sought forgiveness from British many times. He was the one who put forward the proposal to divide the country, he was arrested as one of the conspirators in Gandhi ji's murder," said Baghel.

Watch: Savadatti Yellamma flooded after heavy rains

Saundatti-Yellamma (Karnataka), Oct 23 (ANI): Savadatti (Saundatti) Yellamma Temple flooded following heavy rainfall in the Belgaum district. The temple is situated on top of the hill in Savadatti, which is about 5km from Savadatti Taluk and nearly 70km from Belgaum. Savadatti (Saundatti) Yellamma is an ancient temple dedicated to goddess Renuka Yellamma Devi. Especially for North Karnataka people, Yellamma Temple is the major pilgrimage centre in Karnataka.

UP police will take transit remand of key accused: DGP OP Singh

Lucknow (UP), Oct 23 (ANI): Director-General of Police (DGP) Uttar Pradesh, Om Prakash Singh said that two key accused arrested in Kamlesh Tiwari murder case will be taken into transit remand by state police and the investigation in the case is going in the right direction."Our teams were looking for them based on the evidence against them. All police teams including Gujarat Police, Maharashtra Police and Uttar Pradesh police coordinated with each other. Our investigation is in the right direction and there are good chances of conviction. We will take them into transit remand and will bring them to Lucknow as soon as possible," he said. Recently, Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) nabbed two main accused. The accused persons have been identified as Ashfaq Hussain Jakirhussain Shaikh (34) and Moinuddin Khurshid Pathan (27). They both were arrested by Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) from the Gujarat Rajasthan border.

Watch: Elephants playing football at Dubare Elephant Camp

Kodagu (Karnataka),Oct 23 (ANI): Elephants who took part in the parade during Mysore Dasara festival were seen playing football. The jumbos practiced their football skills after they were shifted to Dubare Elephant Camp in Kodagu district. The Elephants for the famous Mysore Dasara were trained at Dubare elephant camp. Dubare Elephant Camp is a project undertaken by Forest Department and Jungle Lodges and Resorts Ltd.

Karnataka local body elections: No question of any alliance with anybody, says HD Devegowda

Bengaluru, Oct 22 (ANI): Former Prime Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) chief HD Devegowda said on October 22 that they will contest Karnataka's local bodies election on their own. While talking to ANI, Devegowda said, "We are going to contest on our own. There is no question of any alliance with anybody."

People-to-people contact should be done more in diplomacy: Afghanistan's Charge d'Affaires

Amritsar (Punjab), Oct 22 (ANI): Tahir Qadiry, Afghanistan's Charge d'Affaires in Amritsar stated that the visit was very fantastic and emphasised on people-to-people contact. 'I think it was fantastic, I had heard about Amritsar, specially, in Bollywood movies but to visit and learn lessons about sharing and caring was really good. The people-to-people contact is something that should be done more in diplomacy,' said Tahir Qadiry.

Police thrashes demonstrators commemorating 'black day' in PoK

Muzaffarabad, PoK, Oct 22, 2019: - At least two people died and many others sustained injuries as police unleashed a heavy hand on locals carrying out a peaceful demonstration in Muzaffarabad city to mark 22nd October as Black Day. Police used tear-gas shells and thrashed people indiscriminately to keep demonstrators at bay. Although the police conduct wasn't unprecedented, two deaths have rocked the region.

BSP national coordinator's face blackened by workers, paraded on donkey in Jaipur

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Oct 22 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) workers blackened faces of party's national coordinator Ramji Gautam and former BSP state in-charge Sitaram and paraded them on donkeys, in Rajasthan's Jaipur. The workers also garlanded them with shoes and alleged that these leaders were indulging in anti-party activities.