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Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami conferred doctorate by university in Chennai

Chennai (TN), Oct 20 (ANI): Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Edappadi K Palaniswami on October 20 received honorary doctorate (Doctor of Letters) from Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute. This is the first honorary doctorate received by Palaniswami, who became the Chief Minister in 2017.

Haryana polls: Officers leave for their polling booths ahead of voting

Ambala (Haryana), Oct 20 (ANI): The polling officers in Haryana left for their respective polling booths in Ambala ahead of state assembly elections on October 21. The election campaign in Haryana ended on October 19. Security arrangements have been made at all the polling stations in state. The assembly polls in Haryana will take place on October 21 and results of the same will be declared on October 24.

Under Modi govt, pattern of surgical strikes forming before elections: Congress leader

Patna (Bihar), Oct 20 (ANI): Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi government, pattern of surgical strikes is being formed whenever there election in a big state, claimed Congress leader Akhilesh Singh after the Indian Army destroyed four terror launch pads in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK). He also stated that politics will be done on surgical strike to divert attention from real issues. Indian Army launched a military offensive as it destroyed four terror launch pads in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) on October 20. The terror launch pads were situated in PoK's Neelam Valley.

India gave befitting reply to Pakistan which is home to terrorism: MoS Home Affairs

North 24 Parganas (WB), Oct 20 (ANI): Indian Army destroyed four terror launch pads in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) on October 20. The terror launch pads were situated in PoK's Neelam valley. Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said that the world knows that Pakistan protects terrorists and it's the home of terrorism and Indian Army is giving befitting reply to the country. BJP's state president, Dilip Ghosh and Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai participated in the party's "Gandhi Sankalp Yatra", in Belgharia of North 24 Parganas district.

2 dead in Vadodara building collapse, rescue operation still on

Vadodara (Gujarat), Oct 19 (ANI): At least 2 people died after a building collapsed while work to demolish the structure was underway in Chhani Jakatnaka area of Vadodara in Gujarat on October 19. Fire tenders rushed to the spot for rescue operation and douse possible fire. Search and rescue operation is underway. Fire officer Om Jadeja said,"10 people were involved in demolition work, 5 of them managed to save themselves;2 casualties reported. Rescue operation on"

Security forces capable of tackling any situation: Ram Madhav on Army action in PoK

Srinagar (JandK), Oct 20 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) national general secretary Ram Madhav on October 20 reacted on Indian Army's retaliatory measures in Pakistan occupied Kashmir after Pakistan violated ceasefire in J-K's Tangdhar sector in which two Indian soldiers lost their lives. He said, "Our security forces are capable of tackling any kind of situation and will give befitting reply." Two Indian soldiers lost their lives in a ceasefire violation from Pakistan along the Line of Control (LoC) in Tangdhar sector of Kupwara, sources in the Army said on Sunday.

'This is just a start': GD Bakshi on Indian Army's action in PoK

Gurugram (Haryana), Oct 20 (ANI): After the Indian Army destroyed four terror launch pads in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) in response to the ceasefire violations by Pakistan through which the Pakistan Army was trying to push terrorists in Kashmir, defence expert GD Bakshi said the Indian Army's action in PoK was just a start, and peace could be established if Pakistan stops now. The former Army man added that Pakistan will not be able to escape even after pushing infiltrators into Indian territory, and will be punished severely.

Maharashtra polls: Mumbai group raps to spread awareness about voting

Mumbai, Oct 20 (ANI): A group in Mumbai has composed a rap to spread awareness about voting ahead of Maharashtra Assembly Polls. The group has made four rap songs in three languages including English, Hindi and Marathi. While speaking to ANI, group member Raj Shinde said, "Music is always very appealing and has a wide reach. He also added I felt that some voters don't want to hear the truth. Despite corruption cases on some politicians, they are elected." He further added, "Through my song, I wanted to spread the message that it is our responsibility to ensure we only vote for those who have worked well."

Watch: Child falls off building, lands on passing rickshaw in MP's Tikamgarh

Tikamgarh (MP), Oct 20 (ANI): A child fell from a building in Madhya Pradesh's Tikamgarh, but fortunately landed on a rickshaw that was passing on road below. Child's father Ashish Jain said, "He was playing on 2nd floor with family members. He fell from railing after he lost his balance. He was examined at a hospital and is safe."

Kamlesh Tiwari murder case: Police receives input of 2 suspects in Lucknow hotel

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 20 (ANI): Lucknow Police has received inputs of about two suspects in the murder of former Hindu Mahasabha leader Kamlesh Tiwari, on October 20. The two suspects were identified as Sheikh Ashfaq Hussain and Pathan Moinuddin Ahmed who were staying at Hotel Khalsa Inn in UP's Lucknow. A saffron-coloured garment and a towel with blood stains were found in their hotel room. While speaking to ANI on the matter, the Hotel Manager Arvind Chaurasia said, "After seeing the footage on TV, we checked IDs and informed police about the same." Kamlesh Tiwari was killed after being shot at in Lucknow on October 18.

Effective security arrangements in place to ensure peaceful voting: Haryana DGP

Panchkula (Haryana), Oct 20 (ANI): Director General of Police (DGP) of Haryana Manoj Yadav informed about the security arrangements in poll-bound Haryana. He said that over 40,000 police personnel, 13,000 Para military and over 20,000 home guards and special police officers have been deployed in the state with only one mission of ensuring peaceful polls. "We have made effective, strong and comprehensive security arrangements as well as law and order arrangements to ensure free, fare and peaceful voting on 21st October. We have deployed large number of police mobile vehicle which are constantly carrying out patrolling in their assigned places," said Yadav. "Para military forces have also been deployed to 2800 vulnerable polling booths. He also said that police have covered all the 19,500 polling booths with the deployment of at least one constable and home guard," Yadav added.

Culprits should be hanged: Kamlesh Tiwari's wife after meeting CM Yogi

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 20 (ANI): After meeting with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, wife of Kamlesh Tiwari, who was killed at his office in Lucknow after being shot at by armed assailants, demanded capital punishment for the culprits, adding that the Chief Minister has assured them full support. "He (UP CM) assured us that justice will be done. We demanded capital punishment for the murderers. He assured us that they will be punished," Kiran Tiwari told ANI. Three people were detained by Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad on October 19 in connection with the murder.

Defence Experts hail Indian Army's action to destroy 4 terror launch pads in PoK

New Delhi/ Nagpur (Maharashtra), Oct 20 (ANI): Indian Army destroyed four terror launch pads in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) on October 20. The terror launch pads were situated in PoK's Neelam valley. Reacting to the action taken by the Indian Army, defence experts hailed the brave soldiers in one voice. Defence expert PK Sehgal said, "Everyday Pakistan has been doing ceasefire on daily basis, yesterday also Pakistan tried ceasefire in Tangdhar, and it tried to infiltrate infiltrators by doing unprovoked firing in which two civilians and soldiers lost their lives. Today the whole world is with us, whenever Pakistan does this kind of incidents, we should take actions like Israel so that Pak think 10 times before attacking on us," said Sehgal. Another defence expert Shivali Deshpande said, "This is a very good action being taken, we should stick to the strategy, we need to be offensive."

Leaders across political parties praise Indian Army for destroying terror launch pads in PoK

New Delhi, Oct 20 (ANI): Indian Army destroyed four terror launch pads in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) on October 20. The terror launch pads were situated in PoK's Neelam valley. Politicos also hailed the action in one voice. Congress leader KTS Tulsi said, "This is a good step because now the roots which are taken by them for infiltrating into India are well known." BJP Delhi president Manoj Tiwari said, "The action taken by the Indian Army should be continued." Communist Party of India (CPI) General Secretary D Raja said, "This is a retaliation on Pakistan. Pakistan is encouraging terror groups and violating ceasefire agreement but both countries should understand the serious situation that is there on the border."

Indian Army destroyed terrorist camps in PoK: Ravinder Raina

Jammu, Oct 20 (ANI): Indian Army has launched attacks on terrorist camps situated inside PoK opposite Tangdhar Sector. Speaking on this BJP leader Ravinder Raina said, "Many civilians are killed by Pakistan. Pakistan is targeting common people. They are constantly trying to infiltrate terrorists. So, that the situation of Kashmir can be disturbed. Pakistan is trying to attack on India. Indian Army has destroyed the camps of the terrorists and many terrorists were killed. This is a great attempt by the Indian Security force."

Maharashtra polls: Polling parties leave for their polling booths ahead of voting

Mumbai, Oct 20 (ANI): Polling parties left for their respective polling booths, ahead of Maharashtra Assembly polls. Security has also been beefed up in the state. The campaign for assembly polls in Maharashtra ended on October 19 with political leaders criss-crossing to woo voters and boost poll prospects of their parties. The assembly polls in Maharashtra will take place on October 21 and results of the same will be declared on October 24.

CM Yogi meets family of Kamlesh Tiwari in Lucknow

Lucknow (UP), Oct 20 (ANI): Family of Kamlesh Tiwari met Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at his residence on Oct 20. CM Yogi interacted with the family members and assured them full government support. Kamlesh Tiwari was shot dead in Lucknow on October 18. 3 people were detained in connection with Kamlesh Tiwari murder case on Oct 19. The family members wants NIA probe in the whole incident.

Amritsar witnesses continued stubble burning despite ban

Amritsar (Punjab), Oct 20 (ANI): Despite Punjab government's ban, stubble burning continued in Punjab's Amritsar on October 20 due to lack of alternatives. Over 90 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. Meanwhile, air quality remained poor for several consecutive days in the national capital and the NCR region.

Heavy shelling by Pakistan damaged houses of Manyari village in Kathua district

Kathua (J-K), Oct 20 (ANI): Heavy shelling by Pakistan in Hiranagar sector of Kathua district has damaged houses of Manyari village on Oct 20. Ceasefire violations by Pakistan have increased in the last few months in the wake of tension between Ind and Pak. While speaking to ANI, one of the Local said, "We are lucky children weren't sleeping inside. We request the Prime Minister to give befitting reply to Pakistan. We have already suffered losses due to firing by Pakistan"

Family members of KamleshTiwari leave for Lucknow to meet CM Yogi

Sitapur (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 20 (ANI): Family members of KamleshTiwari left for Lucknow to meet Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on October 20. Kamlesh Tiwari was shot dead in Lucknow on October 18. 3 people were detained in connection with Kamlesh Tiwari murder case on Oct 19. The family members wants NIA probe in the whole incident.