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King of Netherlands meets PM Modi in Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 14 (ANI): King of Netherlands Willem-Alexander met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 14 in the national capital. The King of Netherlands is on five-day visit to India and had arrived in New Delhi on late night of October 13. He also received a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in presence of President Ram Nath Kovind. Willem-Alexander is also accompanied by Queen Maxima.

'Sikhs for Justice' trying to radicalise Sikh youth through social media: NIA IG

New Delhi, Oct 14 (ANI): National Investigation Agency's (NIA) national conference of Chiefs of Anti-Terrorism Squad/ Special Task Force took place in Delhi's Vigyan Bhawan on October 14. While addressing the event, NIA IG Alok Mittal said, "Registered fresh case based on anti-India activities of 'Sikhs for Justice'. They are running a campaign on social media, and trying to radicalise Sikh youth. 5 arrested in UP's Shamli last year admitted they were radicalised through 'Referendum 2020' propaganda."

Urged FM Sitharaman to include aviation fuel, natural gas in GST ambit: Dharmendra Pradhan

New Delhi, Oct 14 (ANI): The government is mulling to include aviation turbine fuel and natural gas in the ambit of Goods and Services Tax (GST). Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan on October 14 said that his ministry has appealed to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to take cognizance of the appeal. The Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister also showed his confidence that the Finance Minister will be able to convince the GST Council to take the 'progressive decision.' "We've appealed to Finance Minister that at least aviation turbine fuel and natural gas should come in the ambit of GST. I'm confident that at an appropriate time she will be able to convince GST Council to take this progressive decision," Pradhan told reporters in the national capital.

Man-eating tiger captured in Karnataka's Chamarajanagar

Chamarajanagar (Karnataka), Oct 14 (ANI): A man-eating tiger was captured by forest department from Bandipore forest of Karnataka. The man-hunter tiger had killed two people and several animals in a span of 3 months. The forest department was searching for the tiger for last one week. The 4-year-old tiger was captured successfully after being tranquilized, and will be sent to the rescue center in Mysore.

This bird lover in Bhubaneswar turned his house into a museum

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Oct 14 (ANI): A bird lover has turned his entire house into a foreign birds' museum over the period of 40 years. Artist by profession, Saroj Rath has designed the entire house of parrots and other foreign birds. Special cages have been designed keeping the comfort of the birds in mind. The top floor of house has a lot of greenery to give natural environment for the birds. Each bird has been named like a family member. The museum is visited by many enthusiasts.

King, Queen of Netherlands pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat

New Delhi, Oct 14 (ANI): King of Netherlands, Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat on October 14. King of Netherlands, Willem-Alexander received a ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan on their arrival. He was received by President Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Later King of Netherlands and Queen Maxima met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other dignitaries at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Mortal remains of Naik Subash Thapa brought to his residence in WB's Bagdogra

Bagdogra (West Bengal), Oct 14 (ANI): Mortal remains of Naik Subash Thapa were brought to his residence in Upper Bagdogra on Oct 14. Naik Subhash Thapa had lost his life in ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Nowshera sector of Rajouri district on October 11. Pakistan has intensified border firing after the abrogation of Article 370.

King of Netherlands receives ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Mau (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 14 (ANI): 7 dead and 15 injured after a two-storey building collapsed following a cylinder blast at a home in Uttar Pradesh's Mau. Several feared trapped in this incident. More details in this regard are awaited.

4 national-level hockey players killed in road accident in MP's Hoshangabad

Hoshangabad (Madhya Pradesh), Oct 14 (ANI): Four national level hockey players died in a car accident in the wee hours of October 14. The accident took place in MP's Hoshangabad. Three people have been injured in the accident. Further details are awaited.

7 dead, 15 injured in cylinder blast in UP's Mau

Mau (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 14 (ANI): 7 dead and 15 injured after a two-storey building collapsed following a cylinder blast at a home in Uttar Pradesh's Mau. Several feared trapped in this incident. More details in this regard are awaited.

5-day long Multi-Class National Ranking sailing event concludes in Goa's Panaji

Panaji (Goa), Oct 14 (ANI): A five-day long Multi-Class National Ranking event in sailing concluded in Goa's Panaji on October 13. The event took place at Dolphin Adventure Sports in Hawaii Beach, Dona Paula. The event was kick-started on October 09 and was hosted by the Goa Yachting Association for the first time. The event comprised of sailing in the RS: X Olympic class, RS: One and Techno 293, Laser Radial and Laser 4.7 class, and 470 class. Team Razorbill from Ocean Sailing Node was skippered by Captain AS Patankar and Crew Captain Donde. Commodore Abhilash Tomy and Mohan dominated the days sailing in the Masters Seabirds class and took the guns in both the races. They are now leading with 3 wins followed by Team Kittywake. While speaking to ANI, Indian Navy officer Commander Abhilash Tomy said, "Sports can help expose people to the state's unexplored coastline." "The time was ideal to have such a race in Goa because the sea is flat and the breeze is adequate," he added. The event

RTC staffs carry out candlelight march in memory of Srinivas Reddy who immolated self

Hyderabad, Oct 14 (ANI): Road Transport Corporation (RTC) employees carried out a candlelight march in Hyderabad on October 13 in remembrance of driver Srinivas Reddy. Reddy died after immolating himself during a protest. While speaking to ANI, Indian Federation of Trade Unions Vice-President (Telangana) SL Padma said, "An RTC driver died today after he immolated himself during a protest in the city on Saturday. It is tragic news for the RTC workers. We urge the striking protesters not to commit suicide." RTC employees from various depots carried out a candlelight march, which started from Musheerabad RTC depot and ended at Ram Nagar Circle. Speaking to ANI, an RTC employee said, "We are not receiving our salaries. We have repeatedly sent notice to the state government but they have forced us to strike during this festive season." Srinivas Reddy had on October 13 succumbed to his injuries at a Hyderabad hospital after receiving 80 per cent burns. He had immolated himself on October 12

Maha assembly elections: Rahul Gandhi's presence confirms defeat of Congress and NCP, says CM Yogi

Yavatmal (Maharashtra), Oct 14 (ANI): While addressing a public gathering ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections in Yavatmal, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, "Rahul Gandhi's involvement in Maharashtra Assembly elections means Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is going to win the elections 100%." "Defeat is certain for the party that Rahul Gandhi will support and Rahul's presence has confirmed the defeat of Congress and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)," CM Yogi added.

MoS V Muraleedharan meets Pope Francis in Vatican City

New Delhi, Oct 14 (ANI): The Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs V Muraleedharan met Pope Francis in Italy's Vatican City on October 13. He presented him the 'The Bhagavad Gita According to Gandhi' and 'Caparisoned Elephant' of Kerala temple festivals. Meanwhile, he also met Archbishop Paul R Gallagher. V Muraleedharan is currently on a two-day visit to the Vatican City in Rome to attend the Canonisation ceremony of Sister Mariam Thresia. He is accompanied by a group of delegation. On July 1, Pope Francis had formally approved his canonisation at an ordinary public consistory of cardinals on causes of canonisation at the Vatican.

Antibody-based eye drop may treat dry eye disease: Study

New Delhi, Oct 14 (ANI): Study found that patients suffering from dry eye can be cured with a new eye drop made from human antibodies. Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago are the first to identify the presence of a specific type of antibody, called anti-citrullinated protein autoantibodies, or ACPAs, in human tear fluid. They are also the first to demonstrate that patients with dry eye disease experienced reduced signs and symptoms of the condition in response to a new eye drop treatment -- made from human pooled antibodies -- that targets ACPAs. The findings from their early-stage clinical trial are reported in the journal -- The Ocular Surface. Dry eye disease is caused by abnormalities in the tear fluid and results in dry areas over the cornea, the transparent outer layer of the eye, which can lead to disabling eye pain and sensitivity to light in severe cases. It was discovered that strands of DNA extrude from neutrophils, a type of white blood cell, to form webs o

Jaipur man recreates Rajput tradition by designing 24-carat gold 'Safa'

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Oct 14 (ANI): 'Safas' decorated with threads of precious metals like silver and gold were said to have been last worn by the Rajputs around 80 years ago. But a Jaipur-based designer has recreated the signature apparel. The designer named Bhupendra Singh Shekhawat spent around four years experimenting with several metals to be able to make a 24-carat gold 'Safa', a traditional turban worn by men in the state. The 'Safa', made by Shekhawat, costs around Rs 22 lakh, weighs around 530 grams and is nine meters long. Speaking to ANI, Bhupendra Shekhawat said, "I wanted to make gold 'Safa'. So, I checked on the internet if anyone made such 'Safas', but I couldn't find anyone. So, I decided to make it myself. After being rejected by over a hundred people, some people finally agreed to help me in making a 'Safa' with threads of pure gold." "They ran out of practice for some reason, be it due to the high price or effort. It was not made anywhere in the country anymore. It use

Environmentalists pay tributes to trees cut in Mumbai's Aarey Colony

Mumbai, Oct 14 (ANI): Several environmentalists paid tributes to the trees on October 13 which were cut in Aarey colony by the authorities to construct a car shed for Mumbai Metro. They lighted candles at the spot where around 2000 trees were cut by the authorities earlier this month. On October 7, the Supreme Court (SC) had ordered Maharashtra government not to axe any more trees in Mumbai's Aarey colony and maintain status quo till further orders. Prior to this, the Bombay High Court had upheld the permission granted to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) authority to axe tree to make a metro-car shed. The metro corporation said that on October 4 and 5, it axed over 2,185 trees in the area in concurrence with the order of the High Court. Earlier, a protest broke out in the area after the Bombay High Court dismissed all the petitions challenging the felling of trees. This led police to issue prohibitory orders, thereby banning unlawful assembly. Following the imposition of

8 dead after vehicle falls into Kail River in Uttarakhand's Chamoli

Chamoli (Uttarakhand), Oct 14 (ANI): At least eight people were killed and five others got injured after a vehicle fell into the Kail River in Dewal region of Uttarakhand's Chamoli. According to a State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) official, one person is still missing as rescue operation is underway.

Netherlands King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima arrive in Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 14 (ANI): King of The Netherlands, Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima arrived in the national capital on October 13. They have arrived for a five-day visit to India. Willem-Alexander's trip would be his first state visit to India, following his ascension to the throne in 2013. The King and Queen will visit New Delhi, Mumbai and Kerala during their trip. The Dutch royals will meet President Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 14.

I'm a refugee but enjoy India's freedom: Dalai Lama

Una (Himachal Pradesh), Oct 14 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Himachal Pradesh's Una district on October 13, Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama spoke about freedom. He said, "We enjoy freedom living in India, in one way I am a refugee but I enjoy India's freedom." Dalai Lama is the 14th spiritual leader of Tibetans.