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Watch: Man enters lion enclosure at Delhi Zoo, later rescued

New Delhi, Oct 17 (ANI): A man entered into the enclosure of a lion at Delhi Zoo after climbing its metal grill. He was later brought out safely. DCP (Southeast) said, "He's Rehan Khan, a 28-yr-old man from Bihar. He seems to be mentally unstable. He was immediately brought out without any injury."

With growth rate declining every year, don't think economy will achieve $5trillion by 2024: Manmohan Singh

Mumbai, Oct 17 (ANI): Former prime minister Manmohan Singh attended an event in Mumbai on Indian economy on October 17. While addressing an event, he said, "I've said this publicly before that to reach a goal of $5 Tn by 2024, as against $2.7 Tn that we had in 2018, would require a growth rate of 10-12% pa. What's happening in BJP regime is that govt is faced with prospect of a declining rate of growth year after year.""IMF has come with statement that India's growth rate during current fiscal year will be only 6.1% as against 7.3% mentioned some months ago. With growth rate declining yr after yr I don't think there's any hope of economy reaching the target of $5 Trillion by 2024," he added..

I'll make arrangements: PM Modi to Congress on Kashmir visit

Beed (Maharashtra), Oct 17 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Maharashtra's Beed, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 17 said, "A Congress leader had said that had there been Hindus in Kashmir, BJP Government would have never taken this decision (abrogation of Article 370). Do you see 'Hindu-Muslim' in the unity and integrity of the country?" "A Congress leader had said, this decision will destroy the country, it's been 3 months, has the country been destroyed? Another Congress leader said that we've lost Kashmir by abrogating Article 370, have we lost Kashmir? If you want to go to Kashmir let me know, I'll make arrangements," he added. Maharashtra, which has 288-member Assembly, will go to polls on October 21, while the counting of votes will take place on October 24.

Coimbatore handloom industry reels under GST

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), Oct 17 (ANI): The handloom industry is reeling after Central Government imposed five percent Goods and Services Tax (GST) on handloom products. The industry is affected as manufacturers claim that they are unable to manage cost. Many people have left the industry. A handloom weaver said, "Currently in Tamil Nadu we are around 50 lakh weavers in Devanga community. Current issue in that this handloom textile industry is affected after GST implementation."

Piyush Goyal dares Rajasthan CM Gehlot of re-election if his govt is running smoothly

Mumbai, Oct 17 (ANI): Ahead of the Assembly Elections in Maharashtra, BJP is sending its star faces in the state for the campaign. On October 17, the ruling party's another blue-eyed boy Piyush Goyal held a press conference in Mumbai. While replying a mediaperson, he slammed Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot over Goods and Services Tax (GST). He said that during Congress' regime every tax collection was weak as the party prevailed corruption where ever it ruled. 'There is no shortfall in the revenue in BJP ruling states', Goyal clarified. He lambasted at Gehlot by saying that people of Rajasthan are upset from his governance. The Union Minister of Railways, Commerce and Industry dared Gehlot of re-election in the state if he thinks that his government is running smoothly.

Meet 8-yr-old archer from Vijayawada who is prepping up to break world record

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), Oct 17 (ANI): Meet Cherukuri Dolly Shivani, an 8-year-old archer from Vijayawada. She is prepping up to break the 'World Record', 'Asian Book of Records' and 'India Book of Record' in archery. She will participate in 15+15 meters archery on October 24. She hails from family of archers where her dad was an international archer and coach.

Much advertised double engine governance model on which BJP seeks votes has utterly failed: Manmohan Singh

Mumbai, Oct 17 (ANI): Former prime minister Manmohan Singh attended an event in Mumbai on Indian economy on October 17. He took a jibe at Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) leaders' 'double engine' statement during recent election campaigns which refers to having government both in state and Centre. Manmohan Singh said, "Much advertised double engine model of governance on which BJP seeks votes has utterly failed. Maharashtra has faced some of the worst effects of economic slowdown. Manufacturing growth rate of Maharashtra has been declining for 4th consecutive years."

Strict action will be taken if someone makes e-commerce a mode of multi-brand retail: Piyush Goyal

Mumbai, Oct 17 (ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on October 17 said that Centre has made crystal clear guidelines if someone made multi-brand retail his resource then there will be stringent action against that person. E-commerce is a platform where anybody can buy and sell the products but e-commerce companies has no right to discount the buyer's product by selling it in discounted price and damage the retail arrangements.

Piyush Goyal debunks Indian Railways privatisation rumours

Mumbai, Oct 17 (ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a press conference in Mumbai ahead of Assembly elections in Maharashtra. During the press conference he debunked the news of Indian Railways privatisation which is floating on news recently. He said, "There is no plan to privatise Indian Railways and if someone is talking about this than that is wrong publicity."

NCP's stories of corruption are legendary: Piyush Goyal

Mumbai, Oct 17 (ANI): BJP's blue-eyed boy and Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a press conference in Mumbai ahead of Assembly Elections in Maharashtra. He slammed Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and its chief and patriarch Sharad Pawar during the press conference. He said NCP's corruption stories are legendary. "Wherever the leaders put their hands on, they have seen the culmination of corruption," said Goyal. Assembly elections in Maharashtra will be held in a single phase on October 21.

Transporters go on indefinite strike against toll plaza in Jammu

Jammu, Oct 17 (ANI): All J-K Transport Welfare Association has been holding an indefinite strike from Lakhanpur to Kashmir in protest against the newly set up toll plaza at Sarore along the Jammu-Pathankot highway in Samba district. While speaking to ANI, Gurmeet Singh, President, Jammu-Kathua Bus association said, "We are demanding that the toll plaza be completely shut, we can't afford to pay the toll tax. We pay road tax and every other tax. It is not a toll tax but 'gunda tax'. We are charged Rs 225 for a single side crossing."

National book fair and literature festival of Agra enters 6th day

Agra (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 17 (ANI): The 'National book fair and literature festival' of Agra entered into its 6th day. The event is organised at the ground of Agra College. People flocked to witness different kinds of books. The hand written Bible, Bhagavad Gita and Ram Charitmanasa attracted the visitors in large numbers. The fair was started on Oct 12 and will finish on Oct 20.

Veer Savarkar was one who named 1857 rebellion as first independence struggle: HM Shah

Varanasi (UP), Oct 17 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah and UP CM Yogi Adityanath inaugurated two days international seminar 'Gupt Vansh Ka-Veer' at BHU in Varanasi on October 17. While addressing the event Home Minister Shah said, "Had it not been for Veer Savarkar, the rebellion of 1857 would not have become history, we would have seen it from the point of view of Britishers. Veer Savarkar was the one who named the 1857 rebellion as the first independence struggle."

Delhi CM, Ministers not exempted from odd-even scheme: CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, Oct 17 (ANI): Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal announced the implementation of odd-even scheme in Delhi. In a press conference, Kejriwal said, "Odd-even scheme will be implemented from November 04 to November 15. The scheme will also include vehicles coming from other states, and only be implemented on non-transport 4-wheeled vehicles, 2-wheelers will be exempted. The scheme will be applicable from 8 am to 8 pm, except on Sundays. Violating the odd-even scheme will incur a fine of Rs 4000." He also said, "President, Vice President, PM, Governors, CJI, Speaker of Lok Sabha, vehicles of union Ministers, Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha Leaders of Opposition, Vehicles of Chief Ministers of States and Union Territories, will be exempted from odd-even scheme. Delhi CM and Ministers will not be exempted."

PMC Bank scam: Expect Centre, RBI to provide credible solution, says Manmohan Singh

Mumbai, Oct 17 (ANI): Former prime minister Manmohan Singh attended an event in Mumbai on Indian economy on October 17. Speaking on the Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative (PMC) Bank scam, Singh said, "It's very unfortunate what has happened in the case of this bank. I appeal to the Maharashtra CM, the PM and the Finance Minister to look into this matter and resolve the grievances of the affected 16 Lakh people." He further added, "I expect the government of India, RBI and the government of Maharashtra to put their head together and provide a credible, pragmatic and effective solution to this case where 16 lakh depositors are trying for justice."

People who opposed revocation of Article 370 will be remembered in history: PM Modi

Beed (Maharashtra), Oct 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that people who ridiculed revocation of Article 370 will be remembered in India's history. Addressing a public rally in Maharashtra's Beed, PM Modi said, "Whenever Article 370 will be discussed in history, the decision that was taken in the interest of the country, then the people who opposed and ridiculed it, their comments will be remembered." Assembly polls will be held in Maharashtra in one phase on October 21.

Rajnath Singh takes jibe at Rahul Gandhi, asks 'what do you write in Shastra Puja if not Om'

Bhiwani (Haryana), Oct 17 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh took jibe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over Shastra Puja of Rafale in Paris. While addressing a public rally in Haryana's Bhiwani, Rajnath Singh said, "There is a tradition of Shastra Puja on Vijaydashmi. When I wrote 'Om' on Rafale fighter jet, then people asked why did I do that? I want to ask Rahul Gandhi what you write in Shastra Puja if not 'Om'. Haryana Assembly Polls will be held on October 21.

Silver screen to Railway: 'Housefull 4' is on promotional 'tracks'

Mumbai, Oct 17 (ANI): Star-cast and makers of 'Housefull 4' took a unique way to promote their film. They left the roads and went on 'tracks' to promote their upcoming venture. Actor Akshay Kumar along with other star-cast is travelling from Delhi to Mumbai for promotional event. They commenced the journey on a special promotional train wrapped with 'Housefull 4' posters. Helmed by Farhad Samji, 'Housefull 4' will hit silver screens on October 26. To increase the revenues, Indian Railways has decided to allow trains to be booked for promotional activities under a new scheme called 'Promotion on Wheels', under which special trains will be made available for promotion.

House roof collapses in Rameswaram

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu), Oct 17 (ANI): The roof of a house in Rameswaram's MK Colony collapsed due to heavy rainfall which started after the North-East monsoon hit the state. No injury or loss of life has been reported in the incident, however, all materials in the house were badly damaged.

Recreation of 1988 song 'So Gya Yeh Jahan' was 'dream come true' for Neil Nitin Mukesh

Mumbai, Oct 17 (ANI): The classic 1988 song 'So Gya Yeh Jahan', sung by Nitin Mukesh has been recreated for Neil Nitin Mukesh's upcoming movie 'Bypass Road'. Speaking on it, he said, "We were very emotional about the fact that we got this opportunity of working with papa (Nitin Mukesh) on 'So Gya'. It definitely was a dream comes true. Our souls would be crunched completely if we hadn't made papa singing in our home production but somewhere I didn't want the audience to say that 'the brothers are working together and that's why they have their father onboard'. The fact of the matter is that when I was writing the story of 'Bypass Road', any other song was not fitting with the storyline. We have recreated the song in a modern way. So, it is a new version only. We wanted the song to fit the film." 'Bypass Road' is a thriller drama and is directed by Naman Nitin Mukesh, brother of Neil. The movie will hit theaters on November 01.