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Fire breaks out at Gurdwara Sri Panja Sahib in Pakistan

Nankana Sahib (Pakistan), Oct 17 (ANI): Fire engulfed at Gurdwara Sri Panja Sahib in Pakistan on October 16. People rushed to the spot to douse the flame. No injuries have been reported yet. Reason behind fire is yet to ascertain, further details are awaited.

Does Congress want to internationalise Kashmir issue, asks Rajnath Singh

Bhiwani (Haryana), Oct 17 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh took jibe at Congress on the matter of revocation of Article 370. While addressing a public rally in Haryana's Bhiwani, Rajnath Singh questioned Congress over the meeting of its UK representatives along with Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn. He said, "Jammu and Kashmir is an internal matter of India. I want to ask the Congress party, do they want to internationalise the Kashmir issue?" Haryana Assembly Polls will be held on October 21.

SC's verdict is best solution on Ayodhya issue for both minority and majority: Abhishek Singhvi

New Delhi, Oct 17 (ANI): Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi stated that the Supreme Court's verdict is the best solution to the Ayodhya debate for both minority and majority."I am a firm believer that the best solution to what is a very fractious issue in this country, the Ayodhya debate, both for minority and for the majority, is the Supreme Court's verdict," said Singhvi. "The government may try its best but even if it does a good thing, it won't be acceptable and the same goes for the Opposition as well. So, a court's verdict, either way, is an excellent idea," he added.

Shirui Lily Festival begins at Manipur's picturesque Ukhrul

Mumbai, Oct 17 (ANI): Bollywood has started the pre-Diwali festivities and to keep the essence of festival alive producer Ramesh Taurani hosted a pre-Diwali bash in Mumbai. 'Dabangg' Salman Khan attended the party in a casual black shirt and dark blue denims. He was accompanied with his 'Dabangg 3' co-star Saiee Manjrekar. She wore a black lehenga with classic nude makeup. Stunner Shilpa Shetty arrived with hubby Raj Kundra for the party. Shilpa wore a stunning pink saree with a belt and a statement neckpiece while Raj wore white kurta pajama with red jacket. 'Race 3' actor Daisy Shah was also spotted in a pistachio coloured lehenga. Actor Saqib Saleem went traditional for the festivity.

Veer Savarkar's name was registered in conspiracy behind Mahatma Gandhi's murder: Digvijaya Singh

Indore (MP), Oct 17 (ANI): Congress leader Digvijaya Singh questioned BJP's demand for Bharat Ratna for Veer Savarkar and said, "There are 2 aspects of his life, his participation in independence struggle and when he came back after seeking apology. His name was also registered in conspiracy behind Mahatma Gandhi's murder."

I and Kantilal Bhuria have reached age where we should retire from politics: Digvijaya Singh

Alirajpur (MP), Oct 17 (ANI): While addressing an event in Madhya Pradesh's Alirajpur on October 16. Congress leader Digvijaya Singh said that he and Kantilal Bhuria should retire from politics. "Both me and Kantilal Bhuria have done politics for long. We have now reached an age where we should retire. Kantilal Bhuria is contesting his last elections."

Denmark invited to discuss Delhi govt's action on air pollution, BJP didn't let me go: CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, Oct 17 (ANI): During a volunteer meet in Delhi's Dwarka, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said, "Recently, I was invited to Denmark to talk about work done by Delhi government for reducing air pollution. These (BJP) people didn't let me go. One of their ministers said it's a mayor level conference, why is Kejriwal going? What can we do if their mayor isn't invited?"

President Kovind embarks on 7-day visit to Philippines, Japan

New Delhi, Oct 17 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind embarked on a 7-day visit to Philippines and Japan on October 17. The President was accompanied by the First Lady of India, Savita Kovind. He is visiting Japan to attend the enthronement ceremony of the Emperor of Japan Naruhito.

Air Quality reaches 'Unhealthy' category in Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 17 (ANI): With a dip in mercury in the national capital, air quality recorded in 'Unhealthy' category on October 17. According to Air Quality Index (AQI), major pollutants Particulate Matter 2.5 reached at 229 and Particulate Matter 10 at 229 both in 'Unhealthy' category. The air quality was recorded at Lodhi Road in Delhi. Earlier, CM Arvind Kejriwal had requested state governments to take measures as air quality is deteriorating day by day.

Roads need to be redesigned to deal with traffic problem in Delhi: CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, Oct 17 (ANI): During a discussion of stakeholders on governance and development of Delhi, at the event 'Delhi Ki Soch' Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said, "Traffic situation in Delhi can be improved. Roads in Delhi are broader than some Western countries, but in Delhi 4-lane road converges into a 3-lane road at some distance and further expands into a six lane road, this is where the problem lies."

Ramesh Chennithala accuses Higher Education Minister KT Jaleel for corruption, nepotism

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Oct 17 (ANI): Kerala's leader of the Opposition, Ramesh Chennithala accused the Higher Education Minister, KT Jaleel for corruption and nepotism. "With the interference of the Higher Education Minister KT Jaleel, the entire university examination system has failed. It is about corruption and nepotism. I have cited so many examples." "I feel that governor will take necessary action in this regard," he further added.

Vatican launches Click-To-Pray wearable eRosary device

New Delhi, Oct 17 (ANI): To attract more youngsters, who love technology, the Vatican has launched a new wearable device that allows the ease of click-to-pray. Called Click-To-Pray eRosary, the smart bracelet consists of ten black agate and hematite rosary beads and a smart cross that stores data from the connected app. It is activated by making the sign of the cross, Vatican News reported. The device is positioned as a tool for learning how to pray the rosary for peace in the world. It is priced at 99 Euros.

Man dances with 2 guns in his hand, video goes viral

Haridwar (Uttarakhand), Oct 17 (ANI): In a recent viral video, a man was seen dancing while carrying 2 guns in his hand in Uttarakhand's Haridwar. Haridwar's Circle officer (CO) Abhay Singh said "We'll get the video verified and get the facts checked. We'll further take statutory proceedings." However, police has started their investigation in the case.

Odisha's first robot restaurant opens in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Oct 17 (ANI): Now robot will take orders and serve food replacing the waiters at a 'smart' restaurant in Odisha's Bhubaneswar. It is said to be the first restaurant in eastern India where two indigenously developed robots namely 'Champa' and 'Chameli' are engaged in serving food to the customers. They have voice operated system to greet the customers and wish them. In fact they can speak 'Odia' language too. This restaurant has been started by one Odiya Engineer. "Being inspired by the services by robots in restaurants during my visit to the US, I wanted that kind of service here in Bhubaneswar where a robot can be used in restaurants. Robo Chef is probably the first restaurant in eastern India and the first non-line follower restaurant in India," said Jeet Basha, Robo Chef Restaurant owner.

Stubble burning continues in Haryana's Kurukshetra

Kurukshetra (Haryana), Oct 17 (ANI): Nothing seems to have changed for the farmers in Haryana's Kurukshetra as almost all of them still rely on fire to get rid of the leftover stubble and loose straw after paddy is harvested. Latest visuals came from Kurukshetra's Shahabad Markanda where farmers are burning harvest remains. Every year between October and November, air quality deteriorates in Delhi and its neighbouring states, as farmers burn the residue after harvesting paddy to clear the fields and make way for the sowing of wheat, despite there being a ban on burning agricultural residue. The National Green Tribunal in the order passed on (10.12.2015), directed and prohibited agricultural residue burning in any part of the NCT of Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.

Police reaches at former PWD minister Badal Choudhury's residence to arrest him

Agartala (Tripura), Oct 17 (ANI): Police reached at Tripura former PWD minister Badal Choudhury's official residence to arrest him on October 16. Police had also searched at CPI(M) headquarters after Court has rejected the anticipatory bail of PWD Minister Badal Choudhury. Tripura's former PWD minister Badal Choudhury secured the anticipatory bail till October 16 from a local court on Monday after being booked for graft. He was booked on charge of corruption.

Provided electricity to 30 lakhs houses in Jharkhand: CM Raghubar Das

Chirkunda (Jharkhand), Oct 16 (ANI): Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Raghubar Das said on October 16 that his government provided electricity to 30 lakh houses in Jharkhand. "In 2014, there were 68 lakh families who lived in Jharkhand from which only 38 lakhs families had excess to electricity. We provided electricity to 30 lakhs houses in four and a half years after our government came into power." CM made this statement while addressing a public gathering in Chirkunda.

Exercise to be prescribed like medicine to cancer patients: Study

New Delhi, Oct 16 (ANI): Exercise not only treats and prevents many forms of heart disease but is also highly beneficial for the people living with and beyond cancer, suggests a study. To spread the message, an initiative called Moving Through Cancer -- led by Kathryn Schmitz, professor of public health sciences at Penn State College of Medicine, and an international team of health practitioners and researchers - has been initiated. According to the researchers, exercise is important for cancer prevention and can lower the risk of developing colon, breast, endometrial, kidney, bladder, esophagus and stomach cancers. Exercise during and after cancer treatment can help improve fatigue, anxiety, depression, physical function, and quality of life, and can also help improve survival after a breast, colon or prostate cancer diagnosis. Depending on the patient's activity levels and abilities, the researchers generally recommend 30 minutes of moderately intense aerobic exercise three times a w

KT Jaleel hits back at Ramesh Chennithala, calls it a 'politically motivated allegation'

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Oct 17 (ANI): Kerala's Minister for Higher Education, KT Jaleel hits back at Leader of the Opposition Ramesh Chennithala. He said that it's only a politically motivated allegation. While reacting on the Ramesh Chennithala allegations of nepotism and corruption KT Jaleel said, "Chancellor can examine the matter in detail, if I am a culprit he can definitely take a decision against me, said Higher Education Minister KT Jaleel. "It's only a politically motivated allegation. Moderation is a common phenomenon, all universities give moderation at different times. It's not the first incident in Kerala's history. This is the decision of the concerned syndicates, said he further added.

CM Mamata Banerjee meets Nobel laureate Banerjee's family in Kolkata

Kolkata, Oct 16 (ANI): Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee's family in Kolkata on October 16. Abhijit Banerjee won this year's Nobel Prize for Economics jointly with Esther Duflo and another economist Michael Kremer. They were awarded 2019 Nobel Prize "for their experimental approach to alleviating global poverty."