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Roads in MP are like Vijayvargiya cheeks, will make them like Hema Malini's cheeks: State Minister PC Sharma

Bhopal (MP), Oct 16 (ANI): Cabinet Minister PC Sharma compared condition of roads in Madhya Pradesh to "cheeks" of BJP general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya and added that Congress government will make them like "cheeks" of Lok Sabha MP Hema Malini. The minister gave the statement at the time he was inspecting Habibganj area along with Public Works Development (PWD) minister Sajjan Verma. "Roads in Madhya Pradesh were built like that of Washington. What has happened to these roads now? After heavy rain, there are potholes everywhere. Presently, the condition of roads is like stains of smallpox. It seems that the condition of the roads has become like the cheeks of Kailash Vijayvargiya," Sharma told reporters here. "These roads will be repaired within 15 days on the orders of Chief Minister Kamal Nath. Very soon we will make these roads like cheeks of Hema Malini," he said.

Vegetable prices soar in UP's Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur (UP), Oct 16 (ANI): Amid the festivals and wedding season, vegetable prices hiked in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur. As a result, it disturbed monthly budget of common people and forced people to cut down dishes on dining table.

No official decision has been taken yet, says Chetan Chauhan on 25,000 Home Guards termination

Lucknow (UP), Oct 16 (ANI): The Uttar Pradesh is having a rethink on its decision to terminate the services of 25,000 home guards attached with police stations and engaged in traffic duty after an uproar over the move. Home Guard Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Chetan Chauhan said, "The decision has not been taken yet, this matter is still under process." "No home guard will be removed. They might reduce their working day," he further added. Last week, the state police headquarters had issued orders to all districts Superintendent of Police (SP) to terminate the services of 25,000 Home Guards.

Google Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL: Improved camera, Motion Sense support, and more

New Delhi, Oct 16 (ANI): After months of anticipation, Google finally launched its next-in-line Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL flagship smartphones at its Made by Google event. Google Pixel 4 and 4 XL boast the company's largest camera upgrade yet, featuring two rear cameras including a telephoto lens. Enhancing the camera output is the Super Res Zoom software for improved long shots and Night Sight for better images in low-light or dark settings. The Motion Sense feature in the new Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL uses a miniature radar sensor to detect users' movements. It can sense when you are reaching for the phone and intuitively initiate face unlock. Further, new Quick Gestures let you control music, snooze alarms, silence phone ringer, and more. Other specifications include 6GB of RAM, 90hz display, Pixel Neural Core, Titan M security chip, and Android 10 in-the-box. Available for pre-order starting, Pixel 4 is priced at USD 799 and the Pixel 4 XL costs USD 899. The phones will start shipping on

Praful Patel dismisses his alleged links with Dawood Ibrahim's aide

Mumbai, Oct 15 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Praful Patel on October 15 dismissed reports of him being summoned by Enforcement Directorate (ED) on October 18 in a land deal related to gangster Iqbal Mirchi, a close aide of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim. He said that he has not received any notice or summons. If received notice, he would go to ED himself. While addressing mediapersons on his reports of his name appearing in a land deal related to gangster Iqbal Mirchi, Patel said, "There are speculative views and documents which may have been leaked to media. Obviously, you all are in possession of some papers which may have never been brought to my attention. At this stage everything is with court receiver of the High Court of Mumbai."

Haryana jumped to 3rd rank from 14th in 'Ease of Doing Business' during BJP's regime: PM Modi

Kurukshetra (Haryana), Oct 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 15 continued his public rallies in Haryana ahead of the state assembly elections. While addressing a public rally in Kurukshetra, he said that Haryana jumped to third rank in Ease of Doing Business from the 14th spot since 2014, and that the state received highest investment in the last five years. Assembly elections will be held in Haryana and Maharashtra on October 21 and the results will be announced on October 24.

Abdul Kalam's brother pays tribute to 'missile man' on his 88th birth anniversary

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu), Oct 15 (ANI): Mohamed Muthu Meera Maraikayar, elder brother of former president Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, paid tribute to the 'missile man' on his 88th birth anniversary in Rameswaram on October 15. The former President suffered a cardiac arrest on July 27, 2015, and passed away while giving a lecture at the Indian Institute of Management, Shillong. In 2002, Dr Kalam became the 11th President of India and famously became the 'People's President' for his friendly nature to one and all. In 2010, the United Nations decided to recognise October 15 as World Students' Day in honour of the former president. He always referred to himself as a teacher first.

Article 370 revocation: NIT Srinagar reopens after 70 days

Srinagar, Oct 15 (ANI): National Institute of Technology (NIT) reopened in Srinagar on October 15. In the wake of Jammu and Kashmir's situation after abrogation of Article 370 and security and communications lockdown, the classes were suspended at the college. NIT has opened after almost 70 days of shutdown. Mobile postpaid services also resumed in the Valley on October 14. The central government had scrapped provisions of Article 370 that used to give special status to Jammu and Kashmir as a state on August 05.

Elections come and go, but national security remains top priority: PM Modi

Kurukshetra (Haryana), Oct 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 15 said that elections will come and go but national security remains the top priority of his government. He was addressing a gathering in Kurukshetra. "Politics continues, elections come and go, victoryand loss happens, but national security remains top priority," said PM Modi. He slammed Congress and also touched people's sentiments by saying, "We see a mother from Kashmir performing 'namaaz' 5 times a day and bowing her head before 'Allah', to call back her son from joining terrorism. I want to ask Congress leaders, should not such mothers get their sons back?" Assembly elections will be held in Haryana and Maharashtra on October 21 and the results will be announced on October 24.

Whenever country is happy, Congress turns negative: PM Modi on Rafale handover

Kurukshetra (Haryana), Oct 15 (ANI): Ahead of the assembly elections in Haryana, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 15 continued his public rallies in the state, and while addressing a public rally in Kurukshetra city, he took a pot shot at the Congress party over the Rafale planes by saying that the handing over of first Rafale fighter jet to India brought happiness to countrymen but Congress turned negative on it, "The main opposition party turns negative whenever the entire country is happy," PM said. "On Dussehra, 1st Rafale fighter jet was handed over to India in France. Didn't it bring happiness to you? We are proud and happy that our country is becoming stronger but I don't know why Congress turns negative whenever the entire country is happy," said PM Modi. Assembly elections will be held in Haryana and Maharashtra on October 21 and the results will be announced on October 24.

Fortunate to fix 7-decade-old political failure: PM Modi on Kartarpur Corridor

Kurukshetra (Haryana), Oct 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 15 showed his satisfaction on the progress of Kartarpur Corridor project which is about to be completed. He said, "I am happy that Kartarpur Corridor project is about to be completed. We are fortunate that we have got the chance to fix the political and strategic failure that happened seven decades ago, to some extent."

This 12-year-old 'journalist' from Haryana has done over 100 interviews

Jind (Haryana), Oct 15 (ANI): Gurmeet Goyat aka Goldy Goyat has become a social media sensation in poll-bound Haryana with his interviews on political stalwarts, both within and from outside the state. Goyat who boasts of his own YouTube channel has over lakhs of views on interviews conducted by him. The one where he has interviewed Dushyant Chautala has close to 2 lakh views. Proximity to the political class has its impact too as Goyat, a student of class nine, dreams of making it big in politics too. "It was my grandfather's dream to see me make a name for myself in the society, he has passed away now, I regret he could not see me doing it. I want to pursue journalism till 2034 and contest elections after that, I will contest as an independent candidate," Goyat told ANI. The young social media star, who is critical of the Khattar government, has interviewed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, JJP leaders Dushyant Chautala and Naina Chautala apart from others and while at it, he doe

NSG celebrates 35th Foundation Day in Haryana's Manesar

Manesar (Haryana), Oct 15 (ANI): National Security Guard (NSG) celebrated its Foundation Day at Manesar in Haryana on October 15. Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the celebrations. Security forces exhibited jaw-dropping actions. The enactment of warfare left all the audience in awe. NSG is celebrating 35th Foundation Day this year.

Delhi Police felicitate staff of PCR for good works

New Delhi, Oct 15 (ANI): PCR of Delhi Police is the first responder to the caller in distress. To felicitate the staff of PCR who had performed the good works, Special Commissioner of Delhi Police Muktesh Chander and Joint Commissioner of Police K Jegadesan distributed commendation certificates. 100 best ones of various ranks were given commendation certificates amongst more than 700 PCR awardees staff present in a ceremony organized at Shah Auditorium, Civil Lines. The rewards were distributed to PCR personnel who had performed excellent detection work in apprehending the criminals and also displayed humane face by rescuing minors in illegal captivity, persons from burning vehicles and buildings and assisting women in labor pain by timely intervention. The staff of PCR was highly motivated and vouched in unison to continue and increase the action against criminals in days to come.

Haryana made 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' campaign a success: PM Modi

Charkhi Dadri (Haryana), Oct 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 15 addressed a public rally in Haryana's Charkhi Dadri. While addressing the gathering he hailed the villagers of the state by saying that if villages of Haryana not stepped forward then Centre's Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme would not have been so widespread and fruitful. "Had the villages of Haryana not stepped forward then 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' would not have been so widespread, effective and fruitful. Every person in Haryana says 'Mhari chhoriyaan chhoron se kam hain ke?" said PM Modi. He also repeated Dangal movie famous dialogue 'Mhari chhoriyaan chhoron se kam hain ke?' Movie Dangal based on a former wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat and his daughters life, how he trained his daughters for the Commonwealth Games despite the existing social stigmas.

Assured of India's security because of NSG: Amit Shah

Manesar (Haryana), Oct 15 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended 35th Foundation Day of (NSG) celebration on October 15 in Haryana's Manesar. Speaking at the event, Home Minister Shah said, "Terrorism is a bane for any society. Our country has suffered the plight of terrorism more than any other country in world. We're committed to zero-tolerance policy on terrorism. Today, I'm assured of our security because of NSG".

Police detains Farooq Abdullah's sister, daughter during protest in Srinagar

Srinagar, Oct 15 (ANI): Former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Farooq Abdullah's sister Suraiya and daughter Safiya were detained by police in Srinagar on October 15 for protesting against abrogation of Article 370. They also staged protest against bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two union territories. Several other women activists were also detained during the protest. Several political leaders of Jammu and Kashmir, including former chief ministers Farooq Abdullah, his son Omar Abdullah, as well as former CM Mehbooba Mufti have been placed under detention since August. Central Government scrapped Article 370 that used to give special status to J-K as a state on August 05.

WB Governor 'hurt and disturbed' on being sidelined by state govt during Durga Puja

Kolkata, Oct 15 (ANI): West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar opened up on the reports that he was sidelined by state government at a Durga Puja event on October 11 and called it 'an insult to culture of West Bengal'. While speaking to mediapersons, Dhankhar said, "I appreciate this lack of integrity, discourteous approach by government for the first servant. I am sure they will do soul searching, will think within and then make amends. We are part of one state. This bad taste in my mouth has been created by people who perhaps do not have the mindset and the large heart that people of West Bengal have. I am deeply hurt and disturbed. Insult was not to me, insult was to the culture of West Bengal."

Hindu-Muslim together organize Durga Puja in Baripada

Baripada (Odisha), Oct 15 (ANI): India is a country where people from different faiths have been coming together in spirit of humanity to celebrate its rich heritage and diversity from the time immemorial. A glimpse of it was seen at a pandal in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha where both Hindus and Muslims came together to perform the rituals of Durga Pooja.

Territorial Army recruitment drive underway in Srinagar

Srinagar, Oct 15 (ANI): The recruitment drive for Territorial Army is underway in Srinagar. Almost 6500 youths appeared for screening and physicals, this time. Approximately 550 of the participants got shortlisted. After all examinations, shortlisted ones will be inducted into 162 Territorial Army. The drive witnessed the enthusiasm of Valley's youngsters to join the Army.