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CM Nitish Kumar elected as JD(U) national president again

New Delhi, Oct 06 (ANI): Chief Minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar was elected unopposed as the JD(U) national president for the second consecutive time on October 06. While speaking to ANI, JDU's national election officer, Anil Hegde said, "On 4th October, Nitish Kumar submitted his nomination for the national president's post. Today, I declare him as the party's national president. He has been elected unopposed as the president for a period of 3 years."

'Wrong people' coming forward in Congress, says Prahlad Singh Sahni after joining AAP

New Delhi, Oct 06 (ANI): AAP Leader Prahlad Singh Sahni joined Aam Aadmi Party said that 'wrong people' are coming forward. Senior Congress leader and former MLA from Chandni Chowk, Parlad Singh Sawhney joined Aam Aadmi Party on October 06. Parlad Singh Sawhney was four time MLA from Chandni Chowk. He Joined the AAP in presence of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

Watch: dazzling flying display of Sukhoi 30MKI aircraft carry out vertical Charlie maneuver

Ghaziabad (UP), Oct 06 (ANI): Ahead of Indian Air Force day, Sukhoi 30MKI aircraft carry out vertical Charlie maneuver as an aerial salute to the Chief of Air Staff during full dress rehearsal at Hindon Air Base in Ghaziabad. Indian Air Force day celebrated on October 08.

Wife of slain IAF Squadron leader Nirmal Khanna thanks Govt to include his name on the NWM

Jammu, Oct 06 (ANI): Wife of slain IAF Squadron Leader Ravi Khanna, Nirmal Khanna thanked central government to include his name on the National War Memorial in New Delhi. Indian Air Force (IAF) approved the case to include the name of Squadron Leader Ravi Khanna on the National War Memorial in New Delhi. "What else can a soldier long for? When a soldier wears uniform, he knows it's a coffin. I am thankful to Indian Air Force and central government," said wife of Squadron Leader Ravi Khanna.The Squadron Leader, along with three IAF personnel, were killed on January 25, 1990, in a terror attack by the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF). It is alleged that separatist leader Yasin Malik had killed Ravi Khanna in the terror attack.

Jackie Shroff, Johnny Lever attend prayer meet of veteran artist Viju Khote

Mumbai, Oct 06 (ANI): Veteran theatre and film actor Viju Khote passed away at the age of 77 in Mumbai on September 30. The actor is best known for the role of Kalia in 'Sholay' and Robert in 'Andaz Apna Apna'. Several Bollywood celebrities attended the prayer meet of Viju Khote in Mumbai on October 05. Veteran actor Satish Shah, popular comedian Johnny Lever and Jackie Shroff paid their condolence to him. Actor Shreyas Talpade and Sachin Pilgaonkar also marked their presence.

Four-time MP from Azamgarh Ramakant Yadav joins Samajwadi Party

Lucknow (UP), Oct 06 (ANI): Four-time MP from Azamgarh Ramakant Yadav joined the Samajwadi Party in the presence of former CM Akhilesh Yadav on October 06. Meanwhile, Rukamani Devi Nishad, sister of slain Phoolan Devi joined the Samajwadi Party on the same stage. "People are joining the party and we will ensure that our Samajwadi Party will grow and uproot the BJP government from power in 2022," Akhilesh Yadav said.

Congress leader Parlad Singh Sawhney joins Aam Aadmi Party in Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 06 (ANI): Senior Congress leader and former MLA from Chandni Chowk, Parlad Singh Sawhney joined Aam Aadmi Party on October 06 in the national capital. Parlad Singh Sawhney was four time MLA from Chandni Chowk. He Joined the AAP in presence of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

Mainstream leaders should be released to start political process: Devender Rana after meeting Farooq Abdullah

Srinagar, Oct 06 (ANI): After meeting National Conference (NC) party president Farooq Abdullah, Devender Rana said that if the political process has to start then mainstream leaders have to be released. "We are happy that they are both well and in high spirits, of course they are pained and anguished about the developments, particularly the lockdown for the people in the state, If the political process has to start then mainstream leaders have to be released" he further added. The National Conference will continue to strive for welfare of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and shall continue to work for communal harmony," he further added.

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina meets Sonia Gandhi in Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 06 (ANI): Congress President Sonia Gandhi former prime minister Manmohan Singh met Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Oct 06. Meanwhile, Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi and Anand Sharma were also present during the meeting. Prime Minister Hasina is on a 4-day visit to India.

Durga Ashtami: CM Nitish Kumar offers prayers at 'Shitla Mata Temple' in Patna

Patna (Bihar), Oct 06 (ANI): Navratri is a Hindu festival where nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar offered prayers at the Shitla Mata Temple in Patna on October 06. He performed 'aarti' on this occasion. The festival celebrates Goddess Durga's triumph over 'Asura'.

Nora Fatehi walks the ramp at fashion week in Mumbai

Mumbai, Oct 06 (ANI): Several B-town celebs graced the ramp at a fashion week in Mumbai on October 06. Bollywood actress and popular dancer Nora Fatehi walked the ramp in a glittery avatar for a designer. She was looking ravishing in glittery Indian attire. On work front, she will be next seen in 'Street Dancer'.

Double Decker train coaches derailed in UP's Moradabad

Moradabad (UP), Oct 06 (ANI): Two coaches of Lucknow-Anand Vihar (Delhi) double decker train derailed near Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad on Oct 06. No casualties have been reported in the incident. The derailment of the coaches is yet to be ascertained. Restoration work on the track is underway.

NC delegation meets Farooq Abdullah at his residence in Srinagar

Srinagar, Oct 06 (ANI): National Conference (NC) delegation met party president Farooq Abdullah at his residence in Srinagar on October 06 (Sunday). Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik has granted permission to party's 15-member delegation to meet top leaders - Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah - who are currently under house arrest in Srinagar. The centre's decision to put leaders inside the house had come when it was about to strike off the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and split the state into two union territories on Aug 05.

Durga Ashtami: Nusrat Jahan offer prayers at Suruchi Sangha Pandal in Kolkata

Kolkata, Oct 06 (ANI): Trinamool Congress MP Nusrat Jahan offered prayers at Suruchi Sangha Pandal in Kolkata on Oct 06. She was accompanied by her husband Nikhil Jain. After the prayer she played 'dhaak' and showed her drumming skills on full display. Meanwhile, devotees also offered prayer to Maa Durga on Durga Ashtami.

Patna floods: JD(U) seeks clarification from BJP after Giriraj Singh accuses CM Nitish of mismanagement

Patna (Bihar), Oct 6 (ANI): Janata Dal (United) on Sunday sought clarification from its ally BJP after Union Minister Giriraj Singh alleged mismanagement by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar in the wake of Patna floods. Speaking to ANI, JDU General Secretary and National Spokesperson Pavan Verma said, "Whether Giriraj Singh's periodic rants against Nitish Kumar and the NDA government are emanating from the frustration of the individual or he is merely voicing the opinion of the mainstream BJP, must be clarified by the BJP. this kind of personalised attack on the Chief Minister are "unacceptable" and must be stopped by the BJP as they both are the alliance partners."

Durga Puja: Surgical Strike themed tableau made at pandal in Bhopal

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Oct 06 (ANI): A large-size tableau is being presented at a Durga Puja pandal in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal. It has the theme of surgical strike along with Balakot airstrike and Pulwama terrorist attack. In the tableau, mannequins of terrorists and Indian Army soldiers can be seen firing their guns at each other. Some terrorists dressed in black clothes are depicted to be attacking the soldiers. The terrorists are eventually killed in the tableau after a soldier aboard a helicopter kills the terrorists through an 'airstrike'. While speaking to ANI, Sarvajanik Durga Utsav Samiti organiser Inderjeet Kapoor said, "Our 40 soldiers were martyred in a terrorist attack in Pulwama. Indian forces had carried out a surgical strike and airstrike in Pakistan. This tableau is a tribute to our forces."

Gujaratis organise Garba nights to celebrate Navaratri in Madagascar

Antananarivo (Madagascar), Oct 06 (ANI): Navaratri festival is being celebrated with great fervour in Madagascar. Dressed in typical Gujarati sarees or 'Chaniya Choli' the members are putting their best foot forward to show their skills. Significant number of Gujarati diaspora has been living since over a century. Garba and Dandiya fever gripped everyone during Navratri celebrations. During these nine days, devotees observe fast and perform puja. Indian diaspora, mostly from Gujarat, occupies a significant place in the society and economy of Madagascar. They are mostly engaged in trading, construction and energy sectors of the economy.

50th International Film Festival: More than 200 films from different countries will be showcased, says Javadekar

New Delhi, Oct 06 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar informed that More than 200 films from different countries will be showcased during 50th International Film Festival in Goa. "50th International Film Festival will be held in Goa from 20th-28th November. More than 200 films from different countries, 26 feature films in various Indian languages and films that were released 50 yrs ago will be showcased."

Pakistani woman gets Indian citizenship after 35 years of marriage

Muzaffarnagar (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 06 (ANI): A woman hailing from Pakistan and married to an Indian citizen was granted Indian citizenship after 35 years of her marriage. Zubaida Begum was granted Indian citizenship last week. While speaking to ANI, Zubaida Begum said, "We ran from pillar to post, in Lucknow and Delhi. Now, I feel good. I should have been granted this earlier. Meanwhile, Inspector of Local Intelligence Unit (LIU), Naresh Kumar said, "She got married in 1985 and applied for Indian nationality in 1994. When she completed seven years on the basis of her LTV (Long Term Visa), the process began. On the basis of her conduct, she was granted Indian citizenship last week."

Chhattisgarh Police caught 4 robbers with SBI cash van carrying Rs 1 crore

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Oct 06 (ANI): With the help of locals, Chhattisgarh's Bemetara Police caught four robbers with a cash van of the State Bank of India (SBI) carrying Rs 1 crore, within a few hours of the crime. While addressing a press conference in Chhattisgarh's Raipur on October 05, Director General of Police (DGP) of Chhattisgarh DM Awasthi said, "Within 15 minutes of the crime police blockade was done and police was posted at all dist related to spot of crime. Under our 'janmitra yojana' we have connected people to all police stations via WhatsApp." "The details of vehicle was also sent to all people," DGP added.