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Durga Puja: Devotees offer prayers on 'Maha Saptami' in Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal), Oct 05 (ANI): Durga Puja celebrations run parallel with Navratri, a Hindu festival where nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped. The festival celebrates Goddess Durga's triumph over 'Asura'. Prayers were being offered by devotees on 'Maha Saptami Puja' at Padatik Club in West Bengal's Kolkata on October 05. For Durga Puja celebrations, huge pandals with idols of Goddess Durga are set-up and devotees come in large numbers to offer prayers to the goddess. 'Maha Ashtami' is the most important day of Durga Puja festival. The day begins with 'pushpanjali' and 'aarti' in Durga Puja pandals.

BJP's Nalin Kohli urges Aarey protestors to not indulge in any 'untoward incident'

New Delhi, Oct 05 (ANI): BJP's Nalin Kohli appealed for no untoward incidents in Aarey's matter. "People do have a right to have a point of view to protest on it on a peaceful manner but it should lead to untoward incidents that would not be in the interest of all." he further said. Earlier, Several people gathered at Mumbai's Aarey Forest to protest against the felling of trees on October 05. Bombay High Court has dismissed all petitions against Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) decision which allowed felling of more than 2700 trees there, for metro car shed. Tree felling started at Aarey after Bombay HC throws out Public Interest Litigations (PILs).

Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina meets PM Narendra Modi in Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 05 (ANI): Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 05 in Delhi. Sheikh Hasina is on her 4-day visit to India. She is here to strengthen bilateral ties between both the countries. Modi and Hasina had previously met each other on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly in New York last month.

Aarey Forest protest: Police detains Shiv Sena leader Priyanka Chaturvedi

Mumbai, Oct 05 (ANI): After the Bombay High Court has dismissed all petitions against Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) decision which allowed felling of more than 2700 trees there, for metro car shed, Shiv Sena leader Priyanka Chaturvedi was detained by police following protests in Aarey Forest. Meanwhile, the entry into forest from Marol Maroshi Road has been restricted after Section 144 was imposed in the affected area in Mumbai. Section 144 is imposed after several people were gathered at Aarey Forest to protest against felling of trees. Trees felling started at Aarey after Bombay HC throws out Public Interest Litigations (PILs).

Venkaiah Naidu meets HP's Governor Bandaru Dattatreya in Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 05 (ANI): Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu met Himachal Pradesh Governor, Bandaru Dattatreya on October 05 in Delhi. Dattatreya gifted 'shawl' to Vice President Naidu. Bandaru Dattatreya was sworn-in as HP's Governor on September 11.

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina meets EAM S Jaishankar

New Delhi, Oct 05 (ANI): Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina met Union Minister of External Affairs, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on October 05. Sheikh Hasina is on her 4-day visit to India. She is here to strengthen bilateral ties between both the countries. This is her first visit to India after completion of elections in Bangladesh and India.

Section 144 imposed near metro-rail project site in Aarey Forest

Mumbai, Oct 05 (ANI): Entry into Aarey from Marol Maroshi Road restricted after Section 144 has been imposed in the area in Mumbai. Section 144 imposed after several people gathered at Aarey Forest to protest against felling of trees. Bombay High Court dismissed all petitions against BMC decision which allowed felling of over 2700 trees for metro car shed.

TSRTC employees' indefinite strike commences over several demands

Hyderabad, Oct 05 (ANI): The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) employees went on indefinite strike in Hyderabad on October 05. Their protest is over demand for the merger of TSRTC with the government. Around 54, 000 TSRTC employees are doing indefinite strike from today. The development comes after talks between the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of TSRTC employees and a government panel for third successive day yielded no results. Nearly 10 employee unions comprising TSRTC Staff and Workers Federation, RTC Telangana Mazdoor Union (TMU), TSRTC National Mazdoor Union and TSRTC Employees Union have decided to observe the strike. The unions claim to represent nearly one lakh employees, half of which work on a contract basis.

People wear PM Modi masks while performing garba in Gujarat's Surat

Surat (Gujarat), Oct 05 (ANI): Several people were seen playing garba wearing masks of Prime Minister Narendra Modi while celebrating the Navratri festival in Gujarat's Surat on October 04. People from all walks of life were seen in colourful outfits and donning Modi masks while grooving to the musical beats. This year, the Navratri festival is being celebrated with amusing themes including performing garba on roller skates by children, women wearing helmets and body paint tattoos are also in fashion. Youngsters here are aligning tradition with some edgy designs, and to make things better, they are all based on relevant social issues. Apart from visiting the temple, worshipping goddess Durga and observing fast, garba is also the part of the nine-day Navratri festival.

Paintings of 80-year-old tribal woman showcased at exhibition in Italy

Umaria (Madhya Pradesh), Oct 05 (ANI): The paintings made by an 80-year-old tribal woman are now being showcased at the ongoing exhibition in Italy. Paintings of Jodhaiya Bai Baiga are showcased at Milan which is global capital of fashion and design. She hails from Umaria district's Lorha village in Madhya Pradesh. While speaking to ANI, Jodhaiya Bai's teacher Ashish Swami said, "She has to achieve many more milestones now." "It is a little late, but better late than never. She has been coming to our centre since 2008. She now has to achieve many more milestones." "Tribal women like her have started displaying their talent only now," he added.

Bihar floods: Locals construct makeshift boat to travel through flooded streets in Patna

Patna (Bihar), Oct 05 (ANI): Many parts of Bihar including capital Patna are battling flood situation. Locals in Patna's Rajendra Nagar constructed a makeshift boat to travel through flooded streets. People in Patliputra Colony commuted to nearby areas by tractor due to flooded streets. The natural disaster has thrown normal life out of gear in Bihar. At least 73 people have died in rain-related incidents in the state.

5 spotted deer lost lives due to Pasteurella canis: IVRI Director

Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 05 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on reported death of five deer in the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) this week, Director of IVRI, Dr Raj Kumar Singh said, "Five spotted deer have lost their lives due to Pasteurella canis. This disease is found among wildlife animals." "We have taken all precautions and the disease is under control now," Singh added.

Muslim man keeps alive family tradition of making Dussehra effigies in Agra

Agra (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 05 (ANI): Ahead of Vijayadashami or Dussehra, a Muslim man is busy preparing the effigies to be used on the occasion that is majorly celebrated across India to mark the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana, the demon king of Lanka. Jafar Ali, who hails from nearby Mathura said that his family has been doing this work for the past three generations and is an example of communal harmony and brotherhood in the country. "Our family has been for generations making the Ravana effigy. We do it to show Hindu-Muslim unity. Yes, we are Muslim but we do it," Ali told ANI. This year, he is preparing a 100-foot high effigy of Ravana which will be burnt near the city's Ramlila ground. Dussehra is celebrated by conducting pujas and plays of the events of the Ramayana (Ramlila) over the nine-day Navaratri and burning effigies of Ravana, Kumbhkaran and Meghnad along with fireworks on the tenth day to commemorate the destruction of evil.

People hold protest against felling of trees in 'Aarey Forest'

Mumbai, Oct 05 (ANI): Several people gathered at Mumbai's Aarey Forest to protest against the felling of trees on October 05. Bombay High Court has dismissed all petitions against Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) decision which allowed felling of more than 2700 trees there, for metro car shed. Tree felling started at Aarey after Bombay HC throws out Public Interest Litigations (PILs). Protestors were later removed from the spot by police. Bombay HC also imposed fine of Rs 50,000 on Shiv Sena corporator Yashwant Jadhav, who had filed a plea against the tree authority's approval to cut over 2700 trees for the metro project. Jadhav was a member of the tree authority.

Principal caught consuming liquor in school in UP's Budaun

Budaun (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 05 (ANI): The principal of a primary school was caught consuming liquor within the in school premises in Uttar Pradesh's Budaun district on October 04. He was caught by villagers while consuming alcohol. While speaking to ANI, District Magistrate (DM) of Budaun district, Dinesh Kumar Singh said, "I have directed the Basic Education Officer to conduct probe immediately and take action against the said teacher. I have also given instructions to the Station House Officer (SHO) of Wazirganj." "Strict action will be taken against him, if he was found consuming alcohol," DM added.

Belgium tour: Triumphant Indian men's hockey team returns to India

New Delhi, Oct 05 (ANI): The triumphant Indian men's hockey team arrived at the Delhi airport on October 05. They returned to India after their Belgium tour. India won all five matches during the tour. They have beaten team Belgium by 2-0 in the opening match and registering 6-1 and 5-1 wins over Spain in the next two games, before finishing off their tour with two more wins. While speaking to ANI, Captain of men's hockey team, Manpreet Singh said, "We played against Belgium and Spain and won. Our confidence level is up. It will help us in qualifying rounds for Olympics. Everyone gave their best performance in this tour." "We will now focus on the qualifying rounds in November," he added.

Instagram introduces Threads to message close friends

New Delhi, Oct 05 (ANI): As part of its plans to integrate its messaging services, Facebook has introduced a new app from Instagram that makes chatting with close friends seamless. Called Threads, the standalone camera-first messaging app allows you to share photos, videos, Stories, with close friends from Instagram, the official release notes. Although Threads will be a standalone app, messages from close friends will also be visible in the main app's Direct section. Threads is available globally.

Article 370: There are issues in Kashmir, it'll be dealt with utmost sensitivity, says Ram Madhav

Hyderabad, Oct 05 (ANI): While addressing a gathering in Hyderabad on Article 370's abrogation, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National General Secretary Ram Madhav said, "Not every Kashmiri is anti-national, not every Kashmiri is a separatist. He's like you and me. We did it (Article 370's abrogation) because we wanted to give development rights, political rights and right to dignified living to all people of J and K". He further added, "Now Jammu and Kashmir has become an integral part of India. It's like any other state in the country. Two union territories have been created. Ladakhis are very happy, they're rejoicing as it had been a long pending demand for them". "In Jammu and Kashmir, Jammu region is happy that they have been finally able to fully integrate with the rest of the country. There are issues in Kashmir valley. They'll be taken care of, they'll be dealt with utmost sensitivity", concluded Madhav.

Low birth weight associated with cardiovascular risk in kids

New Delhi, Oct 05 (ANI): We all know that low birth weight leads to various health issues at birth; however, a recent study has revealed that it is associated with cardiovascular risk as well in children. In the study published in the 'Journal of Developmental Origins of Health and Disease', researcher Amna Umer explored how low birth weight correlates to cardiovascular risk factors in childhood.

Watch: Karnataka CM's son-in-law gets into argument with police

Belgaum (Karnataka), Oct 05 (ANI): An argument broke out between police and Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa's eldest son-in-law. Incident took place in Karnataka's Belgaum. Yediyurappa's son-in-law allegedly used abusive language after police asked him to slow down his car.