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'Kullu Dussehra' begins in Himachal Pradesh with great pomp and show

Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), Oct 09 (ANI): The week long 'Kullu Dussehra' celebrations began with great fervour in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu on October 08. A procession of Lord Raghunath on chariot was taken out from Sultanpur to Dhalpur ground. Hundreds of people participated in the festivity and were seen wearing traditional attire. Himachal Pradesh Governor Bandaru Dattatreya also participated in the procession. Kullu Dussehra will conclude on October 14.

Before final settlement of boundary question, need to jointly maintain peace in border areas: Chinese Envoy

New Delhi, Oct 09 (ANI): On border area question, Chinese envoy to India said that India and China need to maintain peace and tranquility along the boundary before the final settlement of the issue. "The China-India boundary question is a complex and sensitive issue left over from history. Since the establishment of the Special Representatives meeting on the boundary question in 2003, the two sides have held 21 rounds of meetings, which have played an important role in promoting the settlement of the boundary question and maintaining peace and tranquility in the border areas," Chinese Ambassador to India, Sun Weidong told ANI. "At present, following the important consensus of our leaders to properly handle boundary question and promote the growth of bilateral relations, and with their political guidance, the two sides has been pushing forward the Special Representatives; meeting process bearing in mind the overall bilateral ties and people's well-being, and striving to seek a fair, rea

Trade imbalance between China, India largely due to differences in industrial structures: Chinese Envoy

New Delhi, Oct 09 (ANI): When asked by ANI as to how Beijing is planning to tackle the growing trade imbalance, Chinese Ambassador to India, Sun Weidong said, "With rising uncertainties in the external environment, China and India, as major emerging and developing countries should uphold free trade and jointly speak out against trade protectionism and unilateralism. The two sides can strengthen cooperation under the WTO framework, jointly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of developing countries and play their due roles in safeguarding the multilateral trading system and advancing the WTO reforms towards the right direction." Sun also said, "China has never pursued a trade surplus, and the trade imbalance between China and India is largely the result of differences in their industrial structures." "China has taken active measures to increase imports from India, including lowering tariffs on some Indian imports to China, sending purchasing delegations to India, and assisting

Navratri celebrations conclude at Kanaka Durga temple with boat ride in Vijayawada

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), Oct 09 (ANI): Marking an end to Dussehra celebrations, idols of Goddess Kanakadurga and Lord Malleswara were taken on the boat in river Krishna here in the evening. Thousands of devotees gathered on the banks of river Krishna to take a glimpse of the God and Goddess. The boat was decorated with colorful lights. During the Navratri period, the Goddess is decorated in nine different attires each day. On the tenth day of 'Vijayadashmi' after 'Purnahuti, the 10-day-long celebrations are concluded. In the evening, Goddess Kanaka Durga and Lord Malleswara were shifted on to the 'Hamsa Vahana' amid Vedic chants and traditional music.

Mutual trust, friendship between PM Modi, President Xi being extended to all sectors: Chinese Envoy

New Delhi, Oct 09 (ANI): Enumerating the outcomes of last year's landmark informal summit in Wuhan, the Chinese Ambassador to India Sun Weidong said that the mutual trust and friendship between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is now being extended to all sectors, localities and peoples of the two countries. Speaking to ANI in the run-up to the second informal summit between the two leaders in Tamil Nadu, the Ambassador said, "Over the past year, after the Wuhan Summit, the two sides have actively implemented the important consensus reached by the two leaders, and we are upgrading and improving the quality of China-India relations, which embarked on the track of sound and stable development. The positive effect of the Wuhan Summit now is constantly unfolding." "The mutual trust and friendship between the two leaders are being now extended to all sectors, localities and peoples of the two countries and translated into tangible achievements," he added. After

This is how Bhubaneswar celebrated pollution free Vijaya Dashami

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Oct 08 (ANI): With a thought to save environment from getting polluted on Vijaya Dashami, people came up with a unique idea. They celebrated the festival by putting up a 40-feet Ravana poster instead of an effigy. The poster was put up at Nayapalli area of Odisha's Bhubaneswar. A man later climbed up and tore it instead of burning it. Traditionally, Ravana effigy is burnt to mark the victory of good over evil on the occasion. The festival of Dusshera was celebrated across the country on October 08.

Instagram gets Dark Mode for iOS 13 and Android 10

New Delhi, Oct 09 (ANI): Scrolling endlessly through the night on Instagram will be less stressful for your eyes as the Dark Mode is now supported on the app. Apple added system-wide dark mode in iOS 13 while Google offered it in Android 10. Now, Instagram is offering a dark mode in its app for both operating systems, Engadget reports. For instance, if you have enabled dark mode on your device, Instagram will auto-switch to a black background with white text.

Caught on cam: 8-month-old stolen at bus stand in UP's Moradabad

Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 09 (ANI): A woman and a man stole an 8-month-old baby in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad. The baby was sleeping next to her mother at a Roadways Bus stand in Galshaheed area on October 07. Superintendent of Police (city), Moradabad, Ankit Mittal said, "A case has been registered, we went through the CCTV footage, their identities have been established. Search is on for the accused."

Dusshera celebrated with full fervour across country

New Delhi, Lucknow(UP)/ Bhopal (MP), Guwahati (Assam), Oct 09 (ANI): Festival of Dusshera was celebrated all over the country with full fervour. Enthusiasts came to witness torching of Ravana effigy. The celebration began with actors performing Ramleela. Festival marks victory of good over evil. Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu along with former prime minister Manmohan Singh took part in Dusshera celebration in Delhi earlier today.

CM Raghubar Das attends Dusshera celebration in Ranchi

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Oct 09 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das attended Dusshera celebration in Ranchi on October 08. Effigy of Ravana was burnt during the celebration. Enthusiasts gathered in large numbers to witness Ramleela performance. Dusshera marks the victory of good over evil, triumph of Lord Rama over demon Ravana.

Several people drown during Durga idol immersion in Rajasthan's Dholpur

Dholpur (Rajasthan), Oct 09 (ANI): Several people drowned during the immersion of Durga idol in Parbati River in Rajsthan's Dholpur. Victims will receive Rs. 1 lakh from Chief Minister's Relief Fund. Speaking to ANI, District Collector Rakesh Jaiswal said, "4-5 people have drowned in the river. 4 people have been confirmed, while the death of fifth one is not confirmed yet. 2 dead bodies have been retried so far."

Watch: Monuments in Delhi light up on Dusshera

New Delhi, Oct 09 (ANI): Monuments in the national capital were illuminated on the occasion of Dusshera on October 08. People across the country celebrated the festival of Dusshera with much fervour and gaiety. Effigy of Ravana was burnt to mark the victory of good over evil.

1 dead, 2 injured after getting hit by car in Gaya

Gaya (Bihar), Oct 09 (ANI): One person died and two people were injured after a car hit them near Gaya Junction on October 08. Police is present at the spot to investigate the matter. Police official said, "The driver of the car has been arrested and injured have been admitted to hospital." Further details are awaited.

Watch: 108 women play veena on Vijaya Dashami in Madurai

Madurai (Tamil Nadu), Oct 09 (ANI): As many as 108 women of different ages played veena at Meenakshi Amman Temple in Tamil Nadu's Madurai. The event took place to celebrate Vijaya Dashami. The festival of Dusshera was celebrated across the country on October 08.

BS VI fuel will be available in country from April 1 next year: Javadekar

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Oct 08 (ANI): Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Tuesday said that the Bharat Stage (BS) VI fuel will be made available in the country from April 1 next year. "The BS-VI fuel will be made available from April 1 in the country. The BS-VI compliant vehicles will also be made available from next year. This initiative will reduce pollution in the air by 80-90 per cent," Javadekar said while speaking to media. Javadekar was in Jaipur to participate in a tree plantation event at the Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT) here on the occasion of Vijaya Dashami.

Watch: Rajnath Singh receives 1st of 36 Rafale fighter jets in France

Bordeaux (France), Oct 08 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on October 8 took 'delivery' of the first of the 36 Rafale fighter jets during a Rafale handing over ceremony. The fighter jets acquired from Dassault Aviation for the Indian Air Force in Bordeaux. After the ceremony, the Defence Minister will also take a sortie in the fighter jet. Singh is on a three-day visit to France, and his visit is aimed at 'expanding the strategic partnership' between India and France.

From Sachin Tendulkar to Bajrang Punia, sports fraternity extends wishes on Dussehra

New Delhi, Oct 08 (ANI): With the entire nation immersed in the festivities of Dussehra, several sports personalities took to social media to extend wishes to their fans on the occasion. Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar wished his fans on Dussehra and wrote, "Wishing everyone a very Happy Dussehra. May this festival bring the best of health, happiness and success in our lives." "May the spirit of Dushhera bring in courage, hope and many auspicious beginnings in your life #HappyDussehra," wished former cricketer Virender Sehwag on Twitter. Cricketer-turned-politician Gautam Gambhir wished his fans a Happy Dussehra and emphasized on women's security on the auspicious occasion. Men's cricket team coach Ravi Shastri wished his followers a Happy Dussehra and wrote, "Enjoy the victory of good over the evil. May you have a fun-filled and blissful." Harbhajan Singh also took to social media account to wish his fans on the auspicious occasion of Vijay Dashmi. "May the good in you always emerge v

NMCG organizes 'Ganga Calling' expedition from Devprayag to Ganga Sagar

New Delhi, Oct 10, 2019 (ANI): Union Cabinet Minister of Ministry of Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Monday announced that a month-long river rafting expedition between Devprayag in Uttarakhand to Ganga Sagar in West Bengal will be held between October 10 and November 12. A nine-member team of swimmers and rafters from the three Services of the armed forces, led by acclaimed international open-water swimmer Wing Commander Paramvir Singh will take part in the expedition.The team would be joined by three members from NDRF and two members each from Wildlife Institute of India and Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR- IITR), according to Jal Shakti ministry. This is the first-ever effort by National Mission for Clean Ganga to raft across the entire stretch of the river and also the longest ever social campaign undertaken through an adventure sporting activity to raise awareness about the ecological problems in Ganga. The expedition will be supported by all the stakeholders

Rajnath Singh arrives in Paris to receive first Rafale combat aircraft

Paris (France) / Bordeaux (France), Oct 08 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh landed at Bordeaux-Merignac Airport in Paris on October 08. He was welcomed by Dassault Aviation CEO Eric Trappier. Singh will receive the first Rafale combat aircraft out of 36 later today. Soon Singh landed, he also visited the Dassualt assembly line facility in Merignac. Rajnath Singh is on a three-day visit to France.

From Akshay Kumar to Taapsee Pannu, celebs extend wishes on Dussehra

New Delhi, Oct 08 (ANI): With the entire nation immersed in the festivities of Dussehra, several B-town celebrities took to social media to extend wishes to their fans on the occasion. Taapsee Pannu, who is awaiting the release of her upcoming film 'Saand Ki Aankh' wished her followers on Dussehra and wrote, "Keep the celebrations on!" She tweeted, "Every end marks an opportunity to begin something new..Culminating the colourful Navratras with the culmination of the evil tonight." "Love, light and the glorious triumph of goodness and humanity over all forms of evil," wished filmmaker Karan Johar on Twitter. Akshay Kumar wished his followers a happy Dussehra and also prayed that the festival season brings a lot of prosperity and joy to all. "#HappyDussehra everyone. Hope this festive season brings lots of prosperity and joy to all of you," the actor tweeted. Anupam Kher also took to social media account to wish his followers on the auspicious occasion of Vijay Dashmi. "Greetings to you