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Poster of Mahatma Gandhi found defaced in MP's Rewa

Rewa (MP), Oct 04 (ANI): A poster of Mahatma Gandhi, at 'Bapu Bhavan' in MP's Rewa, was found defaced on Oct 02. An urn containing his ashes was also allegedly found missing. Police said, "Poster has been repainted, FIR registered. Investigation is on. We've not received a complaint regarding the urn."

Congress MLA Amitesh Shukla walks out of Assembly in Raipur

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Oct 04 (ANI): Congress Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Chhattisgarh's Rajim Amitesh Shukla staged a walkout from the state Assembly in Raipur on October 03. He walked out from Chhattisgarh Assembly after he was not allowed time to speak on Mahatma Gandhi. A special session was organised in the Assembly to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. While speaking to ANI, MLA Amitesh Shukla said, "It's sad that I was not given time to speak. Coming from a family of freedom fighters, I wanted to say things and talk about Mahatma Gandhi but I was not given the opportunity. So, I walked out." Amitesh Shukla represents the Congress party from Rajim Assembly seat.

Meet MB Prakash who is India's only accordion tuner and composer

Bengaluru (Karnataka), Oct 4 (ANI): Meet MB Prakash from Bengaluru, a music legend. He is India's only accordion tuner and composer. His expert tuning and soulful tone has surprised and delighted listeners and seasoned musicians over the years. Prakash is a self-taught man and a true synonym to hardwork and dedication.

Puja pandals ready to amaze devotees in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Oct 04 (ANI): Odisha's capital Bhubaneswar is all set with puja pandals and artists are giving final touches to Goddess Durga idols. Various pandals in the city have social themes every year. The pandal of Rasulgarh have taken resolution of maintaining plastic free environment. Pandal has been decorated as 'Swarg Lok' where Maa Durga resides. In regards of security arrangements 16 CCTV camera have been installed and special arrangements have been made for senior citizens. Pandals of Jharpada, Nayapalli and Khandagiri have created their own identity to attract devotees in Bhubaneswar.

NSA Ajit Doval inaugurates 2-day 'Goa Maritime Conclave'

Panaji (Goa), Oct 04 (ANI): National Security Advisor Ajit Doval inaugurated two-day 'Goa Maritime Conclave' at Sinquerim in North Goa. Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh was also present during the ceremony. The event was attended by Heads of Maritime Agency of Maldives, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Indonesia, Seychelles, Mauritius Singapore and Malaysia. 'Goa Maritime Conclave' is organised in a bid to foster friendly relations with maritime neighbours. The focus of the conclave is on capacity building among Indian Ocean Region (IOR) navies to tackle emerging maritime threats, as well as discussing cooperative strategies for enhancing interoperability among partner maritime agencies. While addressing in the ceremony, NSA Doval said, "Seas are going to be the most important area of nations' mutual cooperation, economic development and tackling possible threats. We're all important stakeholders in Indian Ocean Region and Pacific as these two areas are both conte

Nepal celebrates 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi

Birgunj (Nepal), Oct 04 (ANI): Consulate General of India, Birgunj celebrated 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Several students were facilitated at the occasion. Students also enthralled audience with presentation of cultural programme. Consul (ECC), Vinod Kumar Loshali and Deputy Consul General, Ramesh P. Chaturvedi were among the dignitaries who attended the event. Born on October 02, 1869, in Porbandar town of Gujarat, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi, adopted a non-violent resistance and was at the forefront of the freedom struggle against the colonial British rule with utmost patience. Every Indian Mission around the globe has been organizing events to mark the Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi who turned 150 years.

Maharashtra polls: CM Fadnavis meets Nitin Gadkari ahead of filing nomination

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Oct 04 (ANI): Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, met Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, at latter's residence in Nagpur on October 04. Fadnavis will file his nomination later today from Nagpur South West constituency for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections. Maharashtra assembly elections will be held on October 21, and results will be declared on October 24.

NBA India Games 2019: Indiana Pacers to lock horns with Sacramento Kings

Mumbai, Oct 04 (ANI): As India gears up to witness first-ever NBA match in the country tomorrow in Mumbai, the excitement among basketball fans is jumping high. The NBA India Games 2019 will feature the Sacramento Kings and the Indiana Pacers and both teams will be playing two preseason games on Friday, October 4 and Saturday, October 5 at the Dome, NSCI, SVP Stadium in Mumbai. This will be the first time that teams from a North American sports league will play in India. Indiana Pacers head coach Nate McMillan on October 03 said Malcolm Brogdon would establish his team's offence and defence in the upcoming season. McMillan said that the game is going to be very intense as both the team want to see where they stand. He said, "I think it's going to be an intense game in the sense that ..both teams..it's their first preseason game. You know, so both teams want to see where they are and you know, what they need to work on. We'll be playing most of our guys in these two games. So it'd be a

2 arrested with 12 kg heroin in Punjab's Amritsar

Amritsar (Punjab), Oct 04 (ANI): Two persons were arrested in Punjab's Amritsar with around 12 kg of heroin by the rural police on October 03. The two accused have been identified as Gurpreet Gopi and Gurpal Singh. Police have taken them in custody for three days. While speaking to ANI, Sub Inspector of Amritsar Mohit Kumar said, "12 kg heroin has been recovered from their possession. The accused have been sent to three days police remand."

Piyush Goyal flags off 'Sarbat Da Bhalla Express' from New Delhi Railway Station

New Delhi, Oct 04 (ANI): Union Railways Minister Piyush Goyal, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Harsh Vardhan flagged off 'Sarbat Da Bhalla Express' from New Delhi railway station on October 04. Union Cabinet Minister of Food Processing Harsimrat Kaur Badal was also present on this occasion. New Delhi-Ludhiana Intercity will now be known as Sarbat Da Bhalla Express. It will ply till Lohian Khas in Punjab.

Civil bodies organise protest march against Citizenship Amendment Bill in Manipur's Imphal

Imphal (Manipur), Oct 04 (ANI): A conglomerate of several civil bodies including the Manipur People against Citizenship Amendment Bill (MANPAC) organised a protest march against the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) in Manipur's Imphal on October 03. Student bodies of Manipur also joined them in the protest. People came up in large numbers to protest on streets against the Citizenship Amendment Bill.

2 patients lose eyesight after cataract surgery in MP's Chhindwara

Chhindwara (Madhya Pradesh), Oct 3 (ANI): At least two patients allegedly lost their eyesight after undergoing cataract surgery in a district hospital in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara. While speaking to ANI, Chhindwara DM Shrinivas Sharma said, "On Sep 25, 4 persons underwent surgery, 2 of them are unable to see. The matter will be investigated by a team of doctors."

Bihar floods: Despite Orange alert, situation normal in Patna, says NDRF DG

New Delhi, Oct 03 (ANI): Heavy and continuous downpour led to dreadful flood situation in Bihar. Speaking on this issue NDRF DG, SN Pradhan said, "Orange alert (issued by IMD) is there but as the situation stands now, weather wise, it is very normal in Patna and also in 5 districts of Bihar. This is good for relief and rescue operations. NDRF teams will continue to work till life returns back to near normal."

Detained Kashmiri leaders will be released one by one: Advisor to J-K Governor

Jammu (J-K), Oct 03 (ANI): Advisor to Jammu and Kashmir Governor, Farooq Khan said Kashmiri leaders will be released from detention one by one after analysis of every individual. On being asked if after Jammu leaders, now Kashmiri leaders will be released from detention? He replied, "Yes, one by one after analysis of every individual, they will be released."

India responded positively to situation in South China Sea: Vietnam's Envoy to India

New Delhi, Oct 03 (ANI): Commending India's role in the present situation developing in South China Sea, Ambassador of Vietnam to India, Pham Sanh Chau, said, "India has responded positively to the situation (in south China sea). India has interest in peace and stability in the region and Indian companies are operating at the moment in the region,"he further added. When asked if Vietnam would raise the issue at the upcoming annual security dialogue with India, Chau said, "I think the new mechanism of security dialogue will strengthen relations between the two countries and include questions of security in Vietnam and India."

Big B along with Kriti, Sidharth attends social event in Mumbai

Mumbai, Oct 03 (ANI): Bollywood evergreen actor Amitabh Bachchan attended a social event, aimed at creating awareness about cleanliness, in Mumbai. He was accompanied by many Bollywood personalities. The event saw interaction between Kriti Sanon, Neha Dhupia among others. 'Ek Villian' actor Sidharth Malhotra also marked his presence at the event. Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray was also present.

Something brewing? Ranveer snapped outside Bhansali office

Mumbai, Oct 03 (ANI): Power-packed performer Ranveer Singh is famous for his evergreen on-screen and off-screen presence. He is also known for his out of the box fashion choices. This time, Singh was seen outside Sanjay Leela Bhansali office and left everyone thinking that is something brewing! He was seen wearing grey and white hoodie paired up with loose denims. Sporting a moustache, Ranveer's appearance was as cool as ever. He smiled and posed for the shutterbugs. Ranveer last worked with Bhansali in 'Padmaavat' as 'Sultan Alauddin Khilji'

Repeatedly told China to withdraw its vessels from our waters: Vietnam's Envoy to India

New Delhi, Oct 03 (ANI): Vietnam has repeatedly called on China to remove all its vessels out of Vietnamese waters in South China Sea, said Pham Sanh Chau, Ambassador of Vietnam to India. "The situation is serious because Chinese vessels are still in Vietnamese waters. We have repeatedly told the Chinese side to withdraw all its vessels out of Vietnamese waters in order to respect international law."

Security beefed in Delhi after intel of possible terror attack

New Delhi, Oct 3 (ANI): Special cell of Delhi Police is conducting raids at several places in the state. Security has been beefed up in the capital after receiving inputs on likely terror strike.While speaking to ANI, DCP Central Delhi MS Randhawa on police receiving inputs on likely terror strike in Delhi said, "We are on alert and taking all anti-terrorism measures. We are working on all inputs. There is nothing to worry."

Hiranagar villagers living in fear due to heavy cross border firing in Kathua

Kathua (J-K), Oct 03 (ANI): Locals from Hiranagar village of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua sector are living in constant fear due to cross border firing from last 15 days. "It is difficult to lead a normal life. We haven't received any help from local administration," Locals from Hiranagar sector in Kathua said. Hiranagar village is almost half kilometre away from Line of Control (LoC).