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Previous govt was going to shut Tejas but today it is ready to serve Air Force: PM Modi

Rewari (Haryana), Oct 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Rewari, Haryana informed that the present government has strengthened the forces, earlier the previous government was going to shut Tejas aircraft but today it is ready to serve Air Force. "After coming to power we started mission to strengthen our forces. Today, advanced submarines to advanced fighter aircraft like Rafale, they are part of our forces. Earlier, govt was going to shut Tejas aircraft in a box, today same aircraft is ready to serve Air Force," said Modi in a rally. Haryana will go to polls on October 21, while the counting of votes will take place on October 24.

EDMC sprinkles water in Laxmi Nagar area to control air pollution in Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 19 (ANI): East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC) sprinkled water on roads in the area of Laxmi Nagar. The step is taken to settle the dust as a pollution control measure. The Air Quality Index (AQI) on October 19 slightly improved from 'very poor' to 'poor' category in Delhi-NCR stated the Centre-run System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).

Specially-abled children in Shimla make candles to light up Diwali

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), Oct 18 (ANI): Specially-able children from Udaan Special School in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla are preparing candles ahead of the festival of lights 'Diwali'. Candles are being supplied to various schools for children and teachers to purchase. Principal of the school stated that the exercise is being conducted to help improve the talent of these children. This year, the festival will be celebrated on October 27.

Watch: Several dead fish found floating in backwaters in Rameswaram

Rameswaram (TN), Oct 19 (ANI): Several dead fish on October 19 were reported to be floating in the backwaters near Kothandaramaswamy Temple in Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram. Locals nearby are grumbling about the foul smell due to the dead fish.

Assailants had tea with Kamlesh Tiwari in his Lucknow's residence, later killed him: CM Yogi

Mumbai, Oct 19 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, On Kamlesh Tiwari murder case Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that assailants had tea with Kamlesh Tiwari in his Lucknow's residence and later killed him. "He was the President of Hindu Samaj Party. The assailants came to his house in Lucknow yesterday, sat and had tea with him, and later killed him after sending all security guards out to buy something from market," said UP Chief Minister.

We'll provide security to relatives of Kamlesh Tiwari: Lucknow Divisional Commissioner

Sitapur (UP), Oct 19 (ANI): Lucknow divisional commissioner Mukesh Meshram met with the family of Kamlesh Tiwari in UP's Sitapur on October 19. Speaking on this he said that relatives of Kamlesh Tiwari will be provided security, and we are recommending a government residence for them. "The demands of relatives have been taken into consideration. They will be provided security. Their meeting with the Chief Minister is being fixed. We are recommending a government residence for them," said Mukesh Meshram.

Kamlesh Tiwari murder case: Prima facie this was a radical killing, says UP DGP

Lucknow (UP), Oct 19 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Lucknow on October 19, Uttar Pradesh DGP, OP Singh on Hindu Samaj Party chief, Kamlesh Tiwari murder case said, "Prima facie this was a radical killing, these people were radicalized by the speech that he (Kamlesh Tiwari) gave in 2015, but much more can come out when we catch hold of the remaining criminals." "All the security arrangements were made, he (Kamlesh Tiwari) was given a gunner and a policeman, both were there with him. There was no laxity on the part of the police administration," he added.

Kamlesh Tiwari murder case: Joint team of UP, Gujarat Police detained 3 persons, says UP DGP

Lucknow (UP), Oct 19 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Lucknow on October 19, Uttar Pradesh DGP, OP Singh on Hindu Samaj Party chief, Kamlesh Tiwari murder case said, "A joint team of UP and Gujarat Police has detained 3 persons and interrogating them. Their names are Maulana Mohsin Sheikh, Faizan, and Khurshid Ahmed Pathan. Two other accused were also detained but released later, they are being monitored." "In the FIR, two people were named as conspirators - Maulana Anwarul Haq and Mufti Naeem Qazmi. These 2 have also been detained and they're being questioned. We'll monitor Gujarat, Bijnor, Lucknow and other places which will come up during investigation," he added.

There was continuous injustice with Jammu, Ladakh: PM Modi

Sirsa (Haryana), Oct 19 (ANI): Ahead of Haryana Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public rally in Sirsa on Oct 19. While addressing the rally, PM Modi said, "Delhi's sleeping government, kept making the situation in Kashmir worse. A part of us was snatched away - PoK was formed. Some years after, Sufi tradition was finished. Leaders in Delhi thought that if they look after 1-2 families, Kashmir will be looked after. First a part of us was given away, then Sufi culture was finished and then the system of discrimination with Jammu and Ladakh began. There was continuous injustice with Jammu, Ladakh, Kargil - lines of discrimination were drawn." He further said, "Then a move was made where Kashmiri Pandits were murdered in Kashmir, daughters were raped, and they were forced to leave Kashmir."

India-China must have timely strategic communication, not let differences evolve into disputes: Chinese envoy

New Delhi, Oct 19 (ANI): During the recently held India-China informal meeting in the coastal town of Mamallapuram in South India, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi had focused on ways to maintain peace and tranquillity on borders and agreed to work upon all differences that may lead to conflict, apart from discussing other regional and global issues. Speaking exclusively on Xi-Modi informal talks, Chinese Ambassador to India Sun Weidong said, "India and China are committed to combating terrorism in all its forms and call on all countries to strengthen international cooperation in fighting terrorism." He further added, "China always believes that China and India should correctly view their differences, and never let differences dim the overall situation of bilateral cooperation." Speaking on the ways to maintain bilateral relationship between India and China, Weidong added, "China and India should have timely strategic communication on major issues, respect

Students of Balochistan University continue to protest against campus harassment

Quetta (Pakistan), Oct 19 (ANI): Several student organisations under the banner of Students Educational Alliance continued their protests for the fourth consecutive day over alleged harassment and blackmail of students by some officials of Balochistan University. The demonstrators, who staged their protest outside the Quetta Press Club, alleged that the Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the University of Balochistan (UoB) was responsible for the entire scandal as VC was the 'head of blackmailers and saviour of the culprits'. The protesting students marched through the campus to put pressure on the officials to take action against the culprits. Earlier on Wednesday, Professor Dr Kaleem Ullah Barech, representing the Academic Staff Association, while addressing a press conference, said: "The association has raised its voice against varsity administration, including its financial and ethical corruption, for last several years." The scandal came to light about a month ago after the Balochistan High

Butterflies begin their seasonal migration to Western Ghats

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), Oct 19 (ANI): The southern state of Tamil Nadu is known for its rich natural and cultural heritage. With the onset of Northeast monsoon in Western Ghats, thousands of colorful butterflies have started migrating to state. Butterflies such as Bath White, Cabbage White, Clouded Yellow and many others have started migrating to Western Ghats foothill. These butterflies indulge in mud-puddling during the migration. They suck minerals from the wet land and fly away to lay eggs elsewhere. Locals claim that over 40 species of butterflies migrate to the state. Tamil Nadu has as many as 32 butterfly hotspots.

Congress leaders allegedly put up posters opposing Bharat Ratna to Veer Savarkar in Indore

Indore (MP), Oct 19 (ANI): A poster has been seen on the issue of BJP's proposal to award Bharat Ratna to Veer Savarkar on the road in Indore on October 19. BJP has released their party manifesto ahead of Assembly elections in Maharashtra few days back. The posters have been allegedly put up by Congress leaders Vivek Khandelwal and Girish Joshi.

PMC Bank scam: Depositors stage protest near RBI headquarters

Mumbai, Oct 19 (ANI): Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative (PMC) Bank depositors held protest on October 19. The protest was held near the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) headquarters in Mumbai. Speaking to ANI, a protestor held RBI responsible for the bank scam. So far, three people have died amid the crisis that has hit the PMC Bank.

Helplessness to watch Kartarpur Sahib through binoculars is being eliminated: PM Modi

Sirsa (Haryana), Oct 19 (ANI): Ahead of Haryana Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public rally in Sirsa on Oct 19. While addressing the rally, PM Modi said, "The central government has decided that the new National Highway built from Kapurthala to Goindwal Sahib, near Tarn Taran, will now be known as 'Guru Nanak Dev ji Marg'. The distance and the obstacles between the holy place of our Guru Nanak Dev - Kartarpur Sahib and us, is now going to be eliminated. The helplessness to watch it through a pair of binoculars, for 70 yrs, is now being eliminated." He further said, "The Kartarpur corridor is almost complete now. This opportunity has come 7 decades after independence, 70 years went by. What can be a bigger misfortune than this that we had to see a holy place from afar, through a pair of binoculars?" He further said, "Were people responsible to mark line of partition in 1947, didn't think that devotees shouldn't be kept away from Guru by 4 km? Should Congres

Car falls into canal in Telangana's Suryapet, rescue operation underway

Suryapet (Telangana), Oct 19 (ANI): Search operation underway to rescue six persons who went missing after their car fell into a water canal. The incident happened in Telangana's Suryapet on October 18. The family members of the missing persons reached the spot and are urging the authorities to escalate the rescue efforts. Further details are awaited.

Dharmendra Pradhan attends BJP's 'Gandhi Sankalp Yatra' in Odisha

Angul (Odisha), Oct 19 (ANI): Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan attended Bharatiya Janata Party's 'Gandhi Sankalp Yatra'. The yatra was held in Odisha's Angul. The nation-wide 'Gandhi Sankalp Yatra' aims to propagate ideals of Mahatma Gandhi to mark 150th birth anniversary. 'Sankalp Yatra' is a 120-day exercise and will end on January 31, 2020.

CM Devendra Fadnavis holds massive roadshow in Nagpur

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Oct 19 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis held a roadshow in Nagpur on October 19. Several BJP followers came on road to show their support to the CM. CM Fadnavis is contesting from the Nagpur South-West seat. Assembly elections in Maharashtra will held on October 21 and results will be out on October 24.

Amitabh Bachchan discharged from hospital

Mumbai, Oct 19 (ANI): Bollywood mega star, Amitabh Bachchan discharged from a hospital in Mumbai on Oct 18 after being admitted here following routine check-ups. The 77-year-old actor had gone for a routine check-up at the hospital after experiencing some health issues on Wednesday. He, however, remained in the hospital for two days before being discharged on late Friday. Big B left hospital with wife Jaya Bachchan and son Abhishek.

Air quality remains 'poor' in Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 19 (ANI): The air quality of the national capital continued to be in 'poor' category. A hazy morning was witnessed near Parliament House. According to Air Quality Index (AQI), major pollutants PM 2.5 was at 215 and PM 10 was at 221 on October 19. Earlier, CM Arvind Kejriwal had requested state governments to take measures as air quality is deteriorating day by day.