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Pakistan has pressure to deliver on FATF action plan: General Bipin Rawat

New Delhi, Oct 19 (ANI): Indian Army Chief, General Bipin Rawat flagged off the "The Ultimate Run", an event to honor the next of kin and disabled soldiers, organised by the Indian Army. Speaking on FATF's warning to Pakistan to swiftly move its action by 2020, Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat said, "There is pressure on them. They have to take action. We would like them to work towards restoring peace. To be on such a 'Grey List' is a setback for any nation." Financial Action Task Force (FATF) warned Pakistan to swiftly move its action by 2020. FATF also warned Pak of 'blacklisting', if they failed to do so. As per FATF report, "There was consensus on retaining Pakistan in 'grey list' based on its poor performance on 27-point action plan."

IndiGo inaugurates flights from Kolkata to Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam), Oct 19 (ANI): India's largest passenger carrier IndiGo on Friday commenced direct daily operations between Kolkata and Ho Chi Minh City, the commercial capital of Vietnam. While speaking to ANI, IndiGo's Associate Director, Arvind Bhandari said, "We are launching our second flight to Vietnam. Our first flight response was fantastic and today we are connecting to the second city of Vietnam. We are happy about it." At present, the airline is on a massive international expansion plan. It has already launched 4 flights in the last 5 weeks to Myanmar, China, Vietnam and Kuwait. Currently, it flies to 60 domestic and 23 international routes.

President Kovind meets Philippines counterpart Rodrigo Duterte

Manila (Philippines), Oct 19 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind met President of Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte on October 18 in Philippines's Manila. The five-day-long visit has been organised at the invitation of Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte and will carry forward the high-level engagements between the two countries. President Kovind also signed the visitor's book. India and the Philippines signed four agreements covering maritime domain, security, tourism, science and technology and culture.

Radio service started for inmates at Hamirpur District Jail

Hamirpur (UP), Oct 19 (ANI): In a first, Hamirpur District Jail authority has started radio service for inmates to promote a positive feeling among all those serving sentence for different crimes. "In morning 'bhajans' are played and in afternoon songs as per inmates' choice are played. Useful information is broadcasted in the evening." Vinay Prakash Tiwari, Jail Superintendent told ANI.

India and Philippines sign four agreements in Manila

Manila (Philippines), Oct 19 (ANI): India and Philippines signed four agreements covering maritime domain, security, tourism, science and technology and culture. President Ram Nath Kovind led the delegation level talks with President of Philippines Rodrigo Duterte in Manila. President Ram Nath Kovind in Philippines's Manila stated both the countries have been a victim of terrorism and are committed to work closely to eliminate terrorism. President Kovind along with his wife Savita Kovind is on a five-day state visit to Philippines. The visit has been organised at the invitation of Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte.

Panchayat members hope for development of rural areas after BDC election in J-K

Kathua (J-K), Oct 19 (ANI): As the state of Jammu and Kashmir is going to witness first- ever Block development Council (BDC) elections on October 24, Panchayat members hope that pace of development will further be enhanced after the polls. While speaking to ANI, Sarpanch of Panchayat Amala said, "Women are taking part in BDC election. And we can take an eye on money utilization." The BDC elections are due to be held for the first time in the history of Jammu and Kashmir on October 24.

Nobel laureate Abhijit is 'Left-leaning', India rejected his theories: Piyush Goyal

Pune (Maharashtra), Oct 19 (ANI): Union Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday (October 18) that Nobel winner Abhijit Banerjee is 'totally Left-leaning' and his theories have been rejected by the people of India "I congratulate Abhijit Banerjee the winner of Nobel prize in Economics. You all know that his thinking is totally 'Left-leaning'," said Union Minister Piyush Goyal. Abhijit Banerjee bagged Nobel Prize for Economics jointly with Esther Duflo and Michael Kremer. Banerjee has been credited by Rahul Gandhi for his inputs in Congress proposed 'NYAY' scheme during 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

Watch: Sharad Pawar continues his speech even as it rains in Maharashtra's Satara

Satara (Maharashtra), Oct 19 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party's chief Sharad Pawar continued his election speech despite heavy rains in Maharashtra's Satara. Sharad Pawar was addressing a public gathering in Satara ahead of Maharashtra assembly election. Voting in single-phase Assembly elections in Maharashtra will be held on 21 October. The counting of votes will be taken up on October 24.

Hindu Samaj leader's body brought to his native village amid tight security

Sitapur/Lucknow (UP), Oct 19 (ANI): Body of Hindu Samaj Party chief Kamlesh Tiwari, who was killed on Friday (October 18) was taken brought to his native place Mahmudabad in Sitapur from the mortuary after Post-Mortem Examination (PME) amid tight security. Tiwari was killed at Naka area of Lucknow on Friday. He was the former leader of Hindu Mahasabha and had founded the Hindu Samaj Party. After being attacked, Tiwari was immediately taken to a hospital where he succumbed to injuries. The assailants managed to flee from the spot. A revolver was also recovered from the site of the crime. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) was constituted to investigate Tiwari's murder. Earlier on Friday, Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police OP Singh had said accused knew Tiwari as they spent around 30 minutes with him on the pretext of gifting him sweets. "Before killing Kamlesh Tiwari, the alleged murderers who were known to him spent around 30 minutes with him at his home in Naka area of Lucknow.

Apple to launch new AirPods Pro by October end

New Delhi, Oct 19 (ANI): Apple is long-rumoured to be working on a new-generation wireless AirPods and if the latest reports are anything to go by, the AirPods Pro may launch at the end of this month.China Economic Daily reports that the new-generation device, dubbed Apple AirPods Pro, will boast a design upgrade with a new in-ear form factor. It will also come with a noise reduction feature. Price of the high-end AirPods Pro is likely to exceed USD 260 or 18,483 Indian Rupees.

41% milk samples of poor quality, 7 % samples unfit to consume: FSSAI survey

New Delhi, Oct 19 (ANI): In the first-ever survey on milk safety parameters, the top food regulator Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) discovered that about 41 percent samples fell short of some kind of safety parameters. Moreover, seven percent packaged milk samples contained serious health hazard. The milk survey was conducted from May 2018 to 2019, covering all States and Union Territories with the objective of monitoring the safety and quality of liquid milk in the country. About 6,432 Milk samples were taken from across the country for adulteration concern and analysis. Another issue is the presence of antibiotics in the milk. 1.2 per cent of milk samples had shown the indications of antibiotics, according to the survey. In total, seven per cent of the milk samples were found to be unsafe which contained serious health hazard.

Meet Hyderabad's first woman food delivery agent

Hyderabad, Oct 19 (ANI): Meet the first woman delivery agent who is working with online food ordering and delivery platform Swiggy in Hyderabad. While speaking to ANI, Janani Rao, said, "It's been two and a half months since I joined this service. It's very interesting since it's a different kind of experience as we get to learn a lot of life skills, we get to meet a lot of different kind of people and the customers are very appreciative they are always pleasant towards you as they say it's very nice to see a woman on this field." Being educated and hailing from a family of corporate employees, the young girl also hopes that the taboo and stigma around such jobs in our society to fade away.

Salman Khan's bodyguard Shera joins Shiv Sena

Mumbai, Oct 19 (ANI): Three days before Assembly polls in Maharashtra, Bollywood actor Salman Khan's long-time aide and bodyguard Gurmeet Singh alias Shera on Friday (October 18) joined Shiv Sena. Shiv Sena took to its official Twitter handle to make the formal announcement. He joined Shiv Sena in presence of party chief Uddhav Thackeray and Yuva Sena President, Aditya Thackeray. Maharashtra will go to polls on October 21 and the counting of votes will take place on October 2

2.6 kg gold worth Rs 1 crore seized from Chennai airport

Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Oct 18 (ANI): Around 2.6 kg gold worth Rs 1 crore was recovered by the Commissioner of Customs in Tamil Nadu's Chennai on October 17. The gold was seized at the Chennai International Airport. An unknown amount of US dollars was also seized by the customs department. Further investigation is underway.

Maharashtra polls: Sharad Pawar got cataract in greed of votes, jibes Amit Shah

Rajura (Maharashtra), Oct 18 (ANI): Ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections, while addressing a public rally in Chandrapur district's Rajura on October 18, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, "This is land of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Veer Savarkar and Bal Gangadhar Tilak. The land where fight for 'Swaraj' began and they ask about relation between Maharashtra and Article 370." "Sharad Pawar, you have got cataract in greed of votes. You can't see what people of state want," he added. Rajura is a city located in the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra.

PM Modi's goal of dallor5 trillion economy is impossible: Congress

Mumbai, Oct 18 (ANI): Congress leader Anand Sharma on October 18 slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi by saying that the latter's goal of making India a dallor 5 trillion economy by 2024 is impossible. He said, "To touch the 5 trillion dollar economy in 2024, we require minimum double digit at least 12 percent is needed which is impossible. PM Modi on October 17 said that his government was on course to make India a five-trillion-dollar economy in the next five years despite apprehensions being expressed by experts and the opposition.

Unemployment rate highest in 40 years: Rahul Gandhi targets Modi govt over jobs

Mahendragarh (Haryana), Oct 18 (ANI): Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi on October 18 held a public rally in Haryana's Mahendragarh. While addressing the gathering, he said that unemployment rate in the country is highest since 40 years. "This is not the case of one state, you go in any state and ask the youth that what they do, they say nothing there is no work. Go to small shopkeeper, small businessmen and middle size businessmen who are the backbone of the country and ask them about their work they say that their work is ruined because of GST and demonetisation," said Gandhi. Assembly Elections will be held in Maharashtra and Haryana on October 21. Results will be announced three days later.

We will win by 2/3rd majority in Maharashtra: Amit Shah

Rajura (Maharashtra), Oct 18 (ANI): Ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections, while addressing a public rally in Chandrapur district's Rajura on October 18, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, "In Maharashtra, on one side, there's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), a party of patriots led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and state Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, while on the other hand, there's a group of dynastic parties led by Rahul Gandhi and Sharad Pawar." "I am hopeful that people of Maharashtra will vote for BJP and we will win by 2/3rd majority," HM added. Rajura is a city located in the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra.

Jadavpur University deserves 'Institute of Eminence' status: WB Governor

Kolkata, Oct 18 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Kolkata on October 18, West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar said, "I came to Jadavpur University today to attend meeting of the court. I indicated to the court that Jadavpur University is a unique university and it has a global reputation." "Jadavpur University deserves the status of 'institute of eminence'," Governor Dhankhar added.

Praful Patel visits ED office after being summoned over an alleged land deal with Dawood's close aide

Mumbai, Oct 18 (ANI): Senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Praful Patel visited Enforcement Directorate (ED) office in Mumbai on October 18. He visited the ED office after being summoned over an alleged land deal with gangster Iqbal Mirchi. Iqbal Mirchi, who died in 2013, was known to be a close associate of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim. On Oct 15, Praful Patel had dismissed the reports of him being summoned by Enforcement Directorate (ED).