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CM Kejriwal, Hardeep Singh Puri flag off Delhi Metro's Grey line

New Delhi, Oct 04 (ANI): Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri along with Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal flagged off Delhi Metro's Grey line on October 04 at Metro Bhawan in Delhi. The corridor consists of three stations-- Dwarka (interchange with Blue Line), Nangli and Najafgarh. "I congratulate the people of Delhi and the people of Najafgarh area that today their dream will be fulfilled. Till now, DMRC has covered 377 km network," said Kejriwal while addressing the event. The over 4.2 km-long Grey Line of the Delhi Metro, which connect urban village area of Najafgarh to the rapid transit network for the first time, will open for passengers from Friday evening.

Singapore Deputy PM Heng Swee Keat meets PM Modi in Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 04 (ANI): Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Deputy PM Swee Keat is on India visit to attend two-day Summit jointly organised by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and CII.

Rajnath Singh invites private sector for 'active participation' in defence industry

New Delhi, Oct 04 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath attended 22nd India International Security Expo in Delhi. He invited private sectors to participate in defence industry to achieve the target of USD 26 billion by 2025. While speaking at the event, Defence Minister said, "I invite private sector for active participation in defence industry. Our target is to make defence industry worth USD 26 billion by 2025. We are open to new ideas and committed to explore the participation of private sector."

I was told Defence Ministry is a fort nobody wants to enter: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, Oct 04 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, while speaking at the 22nd India International Security Expo, Delhi stated that he was not afraid to take the responsibility of Defence Ministry despite the warnings he received regarding the post. While speaking at the Expo, Singh said, "When I took the responsibility of Defence Ministry, I was told that it is like a fort which nobody wants to enter. There are so many big proposals related to business, ministers should stay away from it and play safe. Rajnath Singh does not worry about such things."

Our 'double-engine government' doing development work continuously: CM Raghubar Das

Simdega (Jharkhand), Oct 04 (ANI): Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Raghubar Das, addressed a public rally in Jharkhand's Simdega. While addressing Das said, "For last 5 years, I have worked hard to bring significant development in Simdega and other areas of Jharkhand. And, it is the result of hard work that development be it roads or electricity is going on continuously in these areas. We provided homes to needy ones under 'Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana' and 'Bhimrao Ambedkar Awas Yojana'. Our double-engine government is doing developmental work here continuously. The people run the country in the democracy. And, we served you as a servant in these 5 years and in upcoming elections of 2019, if double-engine government again comes in power then we'll complete all the work."

Maharashtra polls: CM Fadnavis holds mega road show ahead of filing nomination

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Oct 04 (ANI): Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, held a massive road show in Nagpur on October 04. He organised the road show ahead of filing his nomination from Nagpur South West assembly constituency. Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, also accompanied him during the road show. Hundreds of supporters came to attend the road show of Fadnavis. Maharashtra Assembly polls will be held on October 21 and results will be declared on October 24.

Valley's 1st woman grappler participates in 'Mission Dosti Maha Dangal' competition

Katra (J-K), Oct 04 (ANI): A wrestling competition 'Mission Dosti Maha Dangal' was organised in J-K's Katra on October 03. This competition was held as a part of nine-day-long Navratri festival. The first Kashmiri woman grappler, Nahida Nabi, also participated in the competition. She had to face a lot of criticism and Nahida worked hard to become a professional wrestler in an atmosphere where girls playing sports is a taboo. While speaking to ANI, Nahida said, "If government makes adjustments for me, I can coach a team which can participate in events. Girls here don't know value of sports." "I am appealing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi 'Beti padhao, Beti Bachao, beti ko badhao, aur beti ko pehelwan banao'. I appeal the youth to come in sports," Nahida added. She urged the parents to educate their daughters and make them wrestlers. Hailing from Baramulla district of J-K, Nahida also thanked her parents for their unflinching support throughout her 'not so smooth' journey. Nahida is wre

NBA India Games 2019: Priyanka Chopra walks the red carpet in Mumbai

Mumbai, Oct 04 (ANI): Mumbai is all set to host the first ever NBA India Games 2019 from October 04. It is an initiative to foster growth of basketball in the country. Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra walked the red carpet at welcome event on October 03. Several other celebrities from different fields also came on this occasion. YouTuber Bhuvan Bam and actor Rannvijay Singha came with his wife Prianka Singha. Meanwhile, actress Tara Sharma graced the event with her hubby Roopak Saluja. Priyanka was spotted in light pink pant suit with her hair neatly tied back at the event. The first NBA match will be played between Indiana Pacers and the Sacramento Kings.

Maharashtra polls: CM Fadnavis files nomination from Nagpur South West

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Oct 04 (ANI): Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis filed his nomination from Nagpur South West Assembly constituency on October 04. He filed his nomination in presence of Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari. Maharashtra Assembly polls will be held on October 21 and results will be declared on October 24.

Watch: Property dealer has narrow escape after assailants open fire at him in Greater Noida

Greater Noida (UP), Oct 04 (ANI): A property dealer had a narrow escape after two unidentified assailants opened fire at him in Greater Noida. The incident was captured on CCTV camera. A case has been registered, and further investigation is underway.

Haryana polls: Bhupinder Singh Hooda files nomination from Garhi Sampla-Kiloi

Rohtak (Haryana), Oct 04 (ANI): Former chief minister of Haryana and Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda filed his nomination papers from Garhi Sampla-Kiloi assembly constituency on October 04. He was accompanied by Congress party workers. Earlier, Hooda also performed 'hawan' at his residence. Haryana Assembly elections to be held on Oct 21 and counting of votes will be done on Oct 24.

Rahul Gandhi joins Wayanad protestors against travel ban on NH-766

Wayanad (Kerala), Oct 04 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi joined protestors in Wayanad where the demonstrators are on hunger strike against the travel ban on National Highway-766 that links Kerala and Karnataka. The hunger strike by activists of the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI), the Youth Congress and Youth League against the ban entered the 10th day on October 04. While addressing them, Gandhi said, "This issue to be resolved in an intelligent and productive way." Rahul Gandhi is the MP from Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency.

3 dead after boat capsized in Mahananda River in WB's Malda

Malda (West Bengal), Oct 04 (ANI): The death toll rose to three after a boat carrying passengers capsized in Mahananda River. The incident took place in West Bengal's Malda district on October 03. NDRF personnel are present at the spot and conducting rescue operation. The boat was carrying people from Katihar in Bihar to Malda in West Bengal.

CM Yogi Adityanath flags off Lucknow-Delhi Tejas Express

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 04 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath flagged off Lucknow-Delhi Tejas Express from capital of Uttar Pradesh on October 04. Speaking at the flag off event, Adityanath said, "It is the first corporate train of the country. I congratulate the first batch of passengers travelling in it and hope such initiatives are taken to connect other cities also." Indian Railways' first private train Lucknow-Delhi Tejas Express will start its commercial run from October 5. The train will be entirely run by Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC). The Lucknow-Delhi Tejas Express will run six days a week, except Tuesdays.

Bihar floods: Streets flooded following fresh rains in Patna

Patna (Bihar), Oct 04 (ANI): Many parts of Bihar including capital Patna which are battling flood situation saw fresh rainfall flooding the streets again. Heavy downpour led to streets being waterlogged in several parts of Patna. Patna's Patliputra Colony and Rajendra Nagar continued to reel under impact of flood. NDRF teams continued rescue operation in the flood-affected areas of Patna, as the natural disaster threw normal life out of gear. According to reports, 73 people have died in rain-related incidents in the state till now.

Sleep hours might elevate risk of cancer, early death in adults

New Delhi, Oct 04 (ANI): What can bolster the risk of cancer and early death in mid-aged adults with high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, stroke is less sleeping hours! Yes, it has been found that these adults are at a high risk of cancer and dying early if they sleep for less than six hours a day. The findings were published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

2 drown after boat capsizes in Mahananda River

Malda (West Bengal), Oct 04 (ANI): Two people drowned after boat carrying passengers capsized in Mahananda River on October 03. According to Malda District Magistrate, Kaushik Bhattacharya, two people have died and 28 have been rescued. NDRF personnel are present at the spot. The boat was carrying people to Katihar in Bihar from Malda in West Bengal.

Difficult if father is born after child: Tharoor on Trump calling PM Modi 'father of nation'

Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Oct 04 (ANI): Congress leader Shashi Tharoor responded to US President Donald Trump's remark that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the 'father of the nation'. He said, "Maybe Mr Trump doesn't know that independent India was born in 1947 and Modi ji's birth date is either 1949 or '50. It'll be difficult if the father is born after the child." Speaking on the President Trump's mediation remark over Kashmir issue, Tharoor said, "We don't need a mediator. We've no trouble in talking to Pakistan. But we can't talk to them if they've guns in one hand and bombs in the other. They should put those down and lock up terrorists." He further added, "Congress and BJP's stand is the same - we can't negotiate with a gun pointed to our heads. It's the position of India. There's no need of a third party. We're not talking to them (Pakistan) right now because they're using terrorists and we can never accept that."

Watch: MoS Faggan Singh Kulaste plays Agastya Muni in 'Luv Kush Ramlila'

New Delhi, Oct 04 (ANI): Minister of State in the Union Ministry of Steel, Faggan Singh Kulaste, played the role of Agastya Muni in 'Luv Kush Ramlila' on October 03. The Ramlila was organised at Lal Quila Maidan in the national capital. Lav Kush Ramlila Committee is one of the oldest committees in Delhi.

Meet Uber Works, an app to find shift work

New Delhi, Oct 04 (ANI): Uber has launched a new app called Uber Works to help people find shift work in Chicago. Uber Works connects workers with businesses that need to fill available shifts during peak demands. As the official blog notes, the app shows opportunities for positions as diverse as a prep cook, warehouse worker, a commercial cleaner or event staff. Users of the app can get detailed information about their interest of shifts, details on gross pay, location, skills, and more. The app also allows for time logging and helps ensure timely payments to workers.