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Kamlesh Tiwari murder case: Will demand death sentence for killers, says UP Law Minister

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 22 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on Kamlesh Tiwari murder case in Lucknow on October 22, Uttar Pradesh's Law Minister Brajesh Pathak said, "We stand in support with Kamlesh Tiwari's family and the culprits will be caught soon. We will take the case to a fast-track court." "We will demand death sentence for the killers," he added. The former leader of Hindu Mahasabha was killed after being shot dead in Lucknow on October 18.

PM joked about how media trying to trap me into saying anti-Modi things: Abhijit Banerjee

New Delhi, Oct 22 (ANI): After meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Nobel Laureate Abhijit Banerjee said that the PM cracked a joke about how media is trying to trap him (Banerjee) into saying anti-Modi things. "Prime Minister started by cracking a joke about how the media is trying to trap me into saying anti-Modi things. He has been watching TV, he has been watching you guys, and he knows what you are trying to do."

Fresh incidents of stubble burning reported from Punjab

Rajpura (Punjab), Oct 22 (ANI): Farmers continued to burn stubble in Uksi Jattan village in Rajpura from Punjab. Despite Punjab government's ban, burning of farm residue continued in several areas of Punjab due to lack of alternatives. Over 100 cases of stubble burning have been reported so far. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has claimed that stubble burning in neighbouring states is one of the main causes of air pollution in the national capital.

Nobel Laureate Abhijit Banerjee meets PM Modi, calls it 'unique experience'

New Delhi, Oct 22 (ANI): Nobel Laureate Abhijit Banerjee met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital on October 22. Indian-American Abhijit Banerjee and his wife Esther Duflo had won the 2019 Nobel Prize in Economics. PM Modi congratulated Banerjee for his outstanding achievement. Speaking on his meeting with the Prime Minister, Nobel Laureate said it was a "unique experience" for him.

Hurriyat leaders show people dreams of paradise and kill them eventually: Satya Pal Malik

Katra (J-K), Oct 22 (ANI): While addressing the convocation ceremony of a university in Katra on October 22, J-K Governor Satya Pal Malik said, "In J-K, there are persons of certain religion, community and society who are known as mainstream and Hurriyat leaders. They are involved in killing of people but in all these incidents you will never see their kids dying or going into terrorism or related activities. Their kids are studying outside and are well settled." "They try to show others the way of paradise and then kill them eventually. This is happening for a long time," Governor Malik added.

Delhi roads to be redesigned, 9 stretches will be completed in a year: CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, Oct 22 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, while briefing the press, stated that Delhi roads will be redesigned and the work will be completed within a year. "There are 9 stretches, almost 45 km long. All these roads will be redesigned. We are doing this on a pilot basis and the work will be completed in a year," said CM Kejriwal.

Heads of Foreign Missions in India visit Golden Temple

Amritsar (Punjab), Oct 22 (ANI): Heads of foreign missions in India visited the Golden Temple in Punjab's Amritsar. They will take part in the celebrations of the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev. After their visit to the Golden Temple, the delegation will attend a cultural event where Gidda and Bhangra will be performed. The visit is organised by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) in collaboration with the state govt of Punjab and the Shiromani Gurudwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC)

Public sector bank employees stage mass protest against merger of PSUs

Kolkata/New Delhi/Bengaluru, Oct 22 (ANI): Members of All India Bank Employees Association (AIBEA) and Bank Employees Federation (BEF) of India staged protest against the merger of 10 public sector banks on Oct 22 in many parts of the country. Protesters were of the view that country needs good bank not big banks. The central government announced the merger of 10 public sector banks on August 30. After this, the total number of PSBs will come down to 12 from 27 banks.

Pakistan violates ceasefire in Mendhar sector of Poonch district

Mendhar (J-K), Oct 22 (ANI): Pakistan violated ceasefire along the Line of Control in Mendhar sector of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir on October 22. The Indian Army is retaliating befittingly. Earlier, on late night of October 19, Pakistan had initiated unprovoked firing in Hiranagar sector of Kathua district, following which Indian Army destroyed three terror camps and killed 6-10 Pakistani soldiers in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK)

Watch: Indian Army destroys 3 mortar shells of Pakistan Army

Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir), Oct 22 (ANI): Indian Army on October 21 destroyed 3 mortar shells of Pakistan Army. The mortar shells were found after the recent ceasefire violation in Karmara village of Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir. The mortar shells had calibre of 120 mm each. Pakistan on October 21 violated ceasefire in Qasba and Kirni sectors of Poonch.

Hardeep Singh Puri accompanies heads of foreign missions for Golden Temple visit

New Delhi, Oct 22 (ANI): Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs (Independent Charge) Hardeep Singh Puri accompanied heads of foreign missions to a visit to the Golden Temple in Amritsar. The delegation will take part in celebrations related to the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev. Hardeep Singh Puri also met the delegation prior to accompanying them in their visit.

India never attacked any country, but Armed Forces have capability to give befitting reply: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, Oct 22 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed Navy Commanders' Conference on October 22. Addressing the conference, Rajnath Singh said, "India has never been offensive, India has never attacked any country of the world, India has never even acquired even an inch of land by force, but our Armed Forces have the capability to give befitting reply to those who try to cast their evil eye on India."

Shahjahanpur case: Gangster Act should be invoked against woman's father in extortion case, says Chinmayanand's lawyer

Shahjahanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 22 (ANI): Former union minister Chinmayanand's lawyer, Pooja Singh said that the Gangster Act should be invoked against law student's father in relation with extortion case. She said, "An application has been filed in the Court of Judicial Magistrate stating that the Gangster Act should also be invoked against the four accused persons, including the woman's father in extortion case." The girl is accused of demanding extortion money to the tune of Rs 5 crore from Chinmayanand. She was also sent to judicial custody in a case of extortion registered against her in the matter.

TV sets worth Rs 50 lakh looted by 4 armed assailants in Patna

Patna (Bihar), Oct 22 (ANI): Four armed assailants looted television sets from a godown in Bihar's Patna on October 20. The stolen television sets worth Rs 50 lakh. The incident took place in Mehndiganj area of Patna. The entire loot was captured on CCTV camera.

District Food and Supplies Dept seized 'Paneer' worth Rs 10 lakh from 4 vehicles in Greater Noida

Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 22 (ANI): The festive season poses a problem for the Health Department across nation. The District Food and Supplies Department has seized four vehicles with adulterated food items in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida on October 21. Adulterated 'Paneer' worth Rs 10 lakh was seized from four vehicles. The quantity of the paneer was around 4000 kg. The entire operation was conducted under the supervision of SDM Dadri and District Administrator of GautamBuddha Nagar. While speaking to ANI, the Food Safety Officer Rakesh Kumar said, "There were four vehicles in which we have seized around 4000 kg of 'paneer'. The amount of 'paneer' is worth Rs 10 Lakh. The seize operation was conducted under the supervision of SDM Dadri and District Administrator of Gautambuddha Nagar." "We have taken the samples and will send it into laboratories for check-up. Further, on the basis of report we will take action on this matter," he added. The adulterated food was being taken

Buyers invest in unique items ahead of Dhanteras

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 22 (ANI): Ahead of the festival of Dhanteras, special currency is being sold in the market. Customers purchase precious metals on Dhanteras with the belief that it will bring prosperity. A huge variety of silver items is available in the market to be purchased by the customers. Except utensils, silver notes are also available in the market. These precious metals are used for gifting purpose and for investment. One of the shopkeepers said, "People have increasingly started purchasing silver after government regulated hallmark rule."

Painting exhibition held in Delhi on 'Glory of Guru Nanak'

New Delhi, Oct 22 (ANI): A painting exhibition was held in national capital on the life of Guru Nanak Dev. The exhibition was held on the theme of 'Glory of Guru Nanak'. The exhibition was inaugurated by Union Minister Prahlad Singh Patel. 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak is being celebrated this year worldwide.

I am no subordinate to state govt: WB Governor lashes out after being denied permission to meet officials

Kolkata, Oct 22 (ANI): Governor of West Bengal Jagdeep Dhankhar tirade his guns at the state government after his meeting with state officials was cancelled citing the absence of permission from state government. Dhankhar said, "Is it an appropriate step to be taken, that when the government of that state wants to meet someone there has to be censorship? There has to be approval? There is permission from the state government? I am no subordinate to the state government." Jagdeep Dhankhar had called for a meeting on October 22 with state officials such as Member of Parliaments (MP) and District Magistrate (DM). His meeting could not be arranged without the permission of state government.

'Khadi' fashion show organised in Mangaluru to mark 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi

Mangaluru (Karnataka), Oct 22 (ANI): As the entire world is celebrating Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary, a unique initiative was taken in Mangaluru to mark the special occasion. A 'Khadi' fashion show was organised in the city which was appropriately named 'Desi Walk'. Promoting the handloom, models walked the ramp in different ethnic outfits. The highlight of the show was a ramp walk by kids. The show was held with the intention of promoting homemade products.

Trees painted with colours as part of beautification drive in Lucknow

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 22 (ANI): In a unique initiative, trees in Gomti Nagar's Rajiv Gandhi ward are being painted with different colours as part of the beautification drive. Artists also drew cartoon characters, yoga poses and social messages like 'Save Trees'. It is ensured that the colours being used won't cause any harm to the trees. Some walls in the area have also been painted with street art showcasing the culture of Lucknow. The beautification drive is also spreading the message of cleanliness.