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Amit Shah attends 'Shabad Anahad Kirtan' programme in Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 13 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the 'Shabad Anahad Kirtan' programme in the national capital on October 12. The programme was organised by Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) in Delhi. The event took place at India Gate lawn. President of DSGMC Manjinder Singh Sirsa was also present on the occasion. Large number of people marked their presence to attend several cultural event at the 'Shabad Anahad Kirtan' programme.

Police find minor's body from drain in UP's Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 12 (ANI): Police recovered body of a minor from a drain. Police were looking for two brothers who were missing from UP's Shahpur since September 27. Gorakhpur SP, Kaustubh said, "Police was looking for two missing brothers. During the search, police found body of a 7-8 years old boy from the drain which was in disintegrated condition."

VP Venkaiah Naidu emplanes for Sierra Leone's Free Town

Moroni (Comoros), Oct 12 (ANI): Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on October 12 emplaned for Sierra Leone's Free Town from Moroni. Comoros President Azali Assoumani came to the airport to see off VP Naidu. Comoros was Naidu's first ever high-level visit. VP Naidu is on a five-day-visit to Comoros and Sierra Leone. The Vice President's visit to African continent aims to intensify India's bilateral ties. VP Naidu is accompanied by a high-level delegation and other government officials.

With no other option, farmers start stubble burning in Punjab

Amritsar (Punjab), Oct 12 (ANI): Farmers in Punjab started burning the residue after harvesting paddy in the autumn to clear the fields as they don't have any other option. A farmer from Punjab's Amritsar said, "Punjab government does not give them any option by which they can clear the agricultural crop residues." 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.

Gujarati women perform Garba with snakes in hand, case registered

Junagadh (Gujarat), Oct 12 (ANI): Case has been registered against two women and a juvenile girl, who were seen in the video holding snakes on hands while performing Garba in Junagadh. Two more persons have been booked by the police in connection with the case. The case has been book under Wildlife (Protection) Act. According to Sunil Berwal, Deputy Conservator of Forest (Wildlife), Junagarh,"Case has been registered against 5 persons in connection with a viral video in which young girls were seen performing Garba holding cobras at an event on Oct 06. 5 accused, including a 12-yr-old girl, produced in court". The video gone viral on social media shows two women and a juvenile girl holding snakes while performing Garba during Navratri festival.

Slain Naik Subhash Thapa's wreath laying ceremony performed in Jammu

Jammu, Oct 12 (ANI): The wreath laying ceremony of slain soldier Naik Subhash Thapa took place in Jammu on October 12. Naik Subhash Thapa had lost his life in ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Naushera sector of Rajouri district. Indian Army and officials paid their respect to slain Naik Subhash Thapa. Pakistan has intensified border firing after the abrogation of Article 370.

Several injured in grenade attack in Srinagar

Srinagar (J-K), Oct 12 (ANI): Six to seven people got injured in grenade attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar on October 12. "It seems there is a grenade throwing incident, we are investigating. Nobody is seriously injured," said CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) Inspector General, Ravideep Sahai. However, search operation is underway.

Transgender community members open fashion week, create history

Mumbai, Oct 12 (ANI): Fashion weeks are all about designer haute couture, out-of-the-box creativity and over the top make-ups. But this time, a fashion week happening in Mumbai created history for bringing a member of transgender community to open the show. Laxmi Narayan Tripathi became the showstopper for designer Archana Kochhar. Laxmi wore saree, in dazzling gold, with studs all over. Looking like a perfect vision in gold, Laxmi definitely owned the outfit and the ramp. After Laxmi, models glided on the runway displaying a set of hues - black, greys, reds.

No relief for privately owned CNG vehicles under odd-even scheme: CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, Oct 12 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that this year no relief would be extended to privately owned CNG vehicles under the odd-even scheme, though women would be exempted from the scheme. The odd-even scheme will come into effect in Delhi from November 04-15 as the government looks to measures to combat high-level of air pollution caused due to stubble burning in neighbouring states during winters.

Murshidabad triple murder case: CBI reaches spot

Murshidabad (UP), Oct 12 (ANI): In the latest development on Murshidabad triple murder case, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team reached victim's residence where the heinous murder took place. The CBI officials inspected the house and searched for clues during their investigation. However, the CID restricted didn't reveal anything related to the case. On October 08, a teacher, his pregnant wife and minor son were brutally killed at their residence at Murshidabad district. Police have also detained two people in connection with the murders.

Shiv Sena releases its manifesto, electricity rate, farmers' issues on priority

Mumbai, Oct 12 (ANI): The Shiv Sena released its manifesto 'Vachannama 2019' ahead of Maharashtra assembly elections. The manifesto was released by the party chief Uddhav Thackeray and Yuva Sena chief Aaditya Thackeray.

President Jinping invited PM Modi to China for next summit: Vijay Gokhale

Vadanemmeli (Tamil Nadu), Oct 12 (ANI): Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale held a press conference on Chinese President Xi Jinping's two-day visit to India. Briefing on President's Jinping visit, "The two leaders today had a conversation for almost 90 minutes, followed by delegation level talks and then lunch was hosted by PM Modi. A total of 6 hours of one to one meeting was held between the two leaders during this summit." He further added, "A new mechanism will be established to discuss trade, investment and services, at an elevated level. From China it will be the Vice Premier, Hu Chunhua and from India it will be FM Nirmala Sitharaman." Vijay Gokhale also announced that President Xi Jinping has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to China for the next summit. PM Modi has accepted the invitation. Dates haven't been decided for the summit.

Will take further Dr Lohia's dream to uplift deprived: Akhilesh Yadav

Lucknow (UP), Oct 12 (ANI): Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on October 12 remembered Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia on his death anniversary in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow. While interacting with the mediapersons, he said that society and country will be benefitted by following Dr. Lohia's ideology. Yadav further asserted that Samajwadi Party will take further Dr. Lohia's dream of uplift poor. Yadav was at a park dedicated to Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia in Lucknow, where he paid floral tribute to his statue.

Mulayam Singh Yadav pays tribute to Ram Manohar Lohia on his death anniversary

Lucknow (UP), Oct 12 (ANI): Samajwadi Party patriarch and former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh Mulayam Singh Yadav on October 12 remembered Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia on his death anniversary in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow. He paid floral tribute to the statue of Dr. Lohia at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia park. Remembering Dr. Lohia, Mulayam Singh said that Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia was a very intellectual man and in his last time he was thinking for farmers, youths and the businessmen. He asserted that his party will take Dr. Lohia's ideology in front of the people.

Army holds recruitment drive in South Kashmir

Srinagar (JandK), Oct 12 (ANI): India Army continued recruitment drives in Kashmir valley for the youths of Kashmir. Army held recruitment rally in Srinagar for youth of South Kashmir on October 12 (Saturday). Where large number of youths participated in the drive. "In next three days army will cover all the districts of south Kashmir as well as districts of north Kashmir through recruitment drive," Said Commanding officer 162 Territorial Army, R.R. Singh.

Congress will win Jhabua bye-election by huge mandate, says CM Kamal Nath

Bhopal (MP), Oct 12 (ANI): Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Kamal Nath said on October 12 that Congress will win the Jhabua bye-election by huge number of votes. Congress has fielded Kantilal Bhuria from Jhabua District. On the other side BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) put up Bhanu Bhuria. Scheduled to be held on 21 October, the bye-election to Jabhua (reserved under Scheduled Tribe category) has been necessitated by the resignation of MLA Guman Singh Damor from the BJP after he was elected to the Lok Sabha from Ratlam-Jhabua parliamentary seat. Kamal Nath also replied on his own party member's question over farmer loan. He said, "We will waive off Rs 50,000 in first installment. Next we will waive off upto Rs 2 lakh. I agree that it was a promise of Rs 2 lakh." Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia said on October 11 that the Kamal Nath government has not given loan waiver of the promised amount of Rs 2 lakh to the farmers in Madhya Pradesh.

PM Modi, President Xi hold talks in Kovalam

Kovalam (Tamil Nadu), Oct 12 (ANI): After informal summit in Mamallapuram, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping in Kovalam. Leaders held one-on-one talk in coastal city. They will also hold delegation level talks. Chinese President and PM Modi arrived in Kovalam earlier today. President Xi is on a two-day visit.

RTI Act is a milestone in India's democratic journey: Amit Shah

New Delhi, Oct 12 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday that the RTI Act was a big milestone in country's journey of democracy and has helped bridge the gap between the people and administration. Addressing the 14th annual convention of the Central Information Commission (CIC) here, Shah said the Right to Information Act has also instilled confidence among people. "I feel that in our democratic journey, RTI is a big milestone. We can provide good administration on the basis of transparency and accountability. RTI has helped a lot in giving a boost to transparency and accountability," Shah said. He said the RTI Act has helped to bridge the gap between the people and the administration in the last 14 years. "It has also increased the confidence of people towards administration," he said. Shah said that RTI Act has achieved its goals and instilled the confidence among the citizens.

Watch: PM Modi goes plogging at Mamallapuram beach

Mamallapuram (Tamil Nadu), Oct 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi became a 'plogger' at Mamallapuram beach on Oct 12 morning .The 'plogging' session lasted for 30 minutes. He later handed over the 'collection' to a hotel staff where he is staying. 'Plogging' is a combination of jogging with picking up litter. PM Modi is in Mamallapuram for the second informal meet with Chinese President Xi. Both leaders will visit Kovalam later today.

PM Modi welcomes Chinese Prez Xi Jinping in Kovalam

Kovalam (Tamil Nadu), Oct 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Chinese President Xi in Tamil Nadu's Kovalam on Oct 12. The duo met at Taj Fisherman's Cove Hotel. The two leaders are slated to hold one-on-one as well as delegation level talks in the historic coastal city. President Xi Jinping is on 2-day visit to India.