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Amit Shah arrives in Kolkata, will speak on NRC

Kolkata, Oct 01 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Kolkata on Oct 01. Shah received warm welcome by BJP workers. He will address the gathering at Netaji Indoor Stadium later today. He is likely to speak on National Register of Citizens (NRC) and Citizenship Amendment Bill.

Navratri 2019: Children perform garba on roller skates in Surat

Surat (Gujarat), Oct 01 (ANI): Around 150 children were trained to perform garba on roller skates at a dance academy in Gujarat's Surat. These children were of different age group. They were dressed in traditional attire. Garba is a form of dance which originated in the state of Gujarat in India. Garba is mostly performed during the occasion of Navratri. Navratri is celebrated with great pomp and show throughout the country.

Pakistan violates ceasefire in J-K's Poonch

Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir), Oct 1 (ANI): Pakistan again violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Shahpur and Kirni sectors of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir on October 01 at about 0745 hours. Indian army also retaliated to the unprovoked ceasefire violations. Firing continued for four hours. Further details are awaited.

Haryana CM Khattar files nomination from Karnal assembly constituency

Karnal (Haryana), Oct 01 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar filed his nomination from Karnal Assembly constituency on October 01. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was also present during the nomination. Harayana will go for polls on Oct 21. The results will be declared on October 24.

King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima attends celebration of India at Rijksmuseum

Amsterdam (Netherlands), Oct 01 (ANI): Dutch monarch king Willem-Alexander attended celebration of India at renowned Rijksmuseum on Sep 30. He was accompanied by his queen Maxima. The book titled 'India and Netherlands- Past, Present and Future' was released on September 30 in Amsterdam at a seminar attended by the King and Queen of Netherlands. The book was authored by India's envoy to Netherlands Venu Rajamony.

Punjab Artist pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi by creating oil painting

Amritsar (Punjab), Oct 01 (ANI): Ahead of Gandhi Jayanti, an artist from Punjab's Amritsar has created oil painting of 'Bapu' (Mahatma Gandhi). Fondly remembered as the 'Father of the Nation', Mahatma Gandhi is known to have inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. The oil painting is 5 feet and 7 inches in size. Jagjot Singh Rubal took 10 days to create the masterpiece. While speaking to ANI, "On the occasion of 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, I have created this painting and I wish to dedicate it to him. It took 10 days for me to create this oil painting. The size of this painting is 5 feet 7 inches." "I want to gift this painting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi so that, he can put it inside the Gandhi ashram in Gujarat. Mahatma Gandhi is 'father of the nation' and because of him our country is quite well to do," the artist added. Mahatma Gandhi's birthday on October 2 is celebrated worldwide as the International Day of Nonviolence.

Tibetan Youth Congress protests outside Chinese Embassy in Delhi on China National Day

New Delhi, Oct 01 (ANI): Tibetan Youth Congress workers held a protest outside the Embassy of China in Delhi on October 01. They staged the protest on occasion of China National Day. They also held placards against China saying 'China Stop Lying' and 'Stop Destroying Our Culture and Environment'. The protesters were later detained by the police.

India very important for Netherlands, can collaborate in agriculture, water management: Dutch King Willem-Alexander

Amsterdam (Netherlands), Oct 01 (ANI): Dutch King Willem-Alexander has said that India is very important for the Netherlands and that both countries can collaborate in various sectors including agriculture, water management and climate change. The Dutch King, who is set to visit India later this month along with his wife Queen Maxima, also described the country as an 'amazing place' to do business. "India is a very important country for the Netherlands. I am very glad that in the long tradition, my wife and I are visiting India in October. India is amazing, its hustle-bustle, they have vibrant technology, innovations and it is an amazing place to do business," Willem-Alexander, in an exclusive interview, told ANI, on Monday. We also have people who believe in a sustainable future of our planet. Indian people know from their religious side, how important the planet is. So they can also help us how to preserve this planet. We can also learn from each other in the fields of agriculture,

Bihar floods: Stranded residents rescued in NDRF boats in Patna's Rajendra Nagar

Patna (Bihar), Oct 01 (ANI): Several parts of Bihar including capital Patna are battling with heavy rain and flood. Boats are being used to rescue stranded residents in Patna's Rajendra Nagar area. NDRF personnel also rescued woman from flood-affected Rajendra Nagar area. While speaking to ANI, one of the NDRF personnel said, "Since yesterday, 6000-7000 people including the elderly and patients have been rescued from the area. We are now concentrating on distribution of relief materials." Heavy rain and flood threw normal life out of gear. Over 30 people have died due to the devastated floods in Bihar.

Rajnath Singh takes dig at Imran Khan over his 'aircraft struggle' during US visit

New Delhi, Oct 01 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed Defence personnel in the national capital on Defence Accounts Department Day. While addressing them, Singh took a dig at Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan who had to struggle to arrange an aircraft for his US visit. Singh said, "We have an example of lack of financial wisdom in our neighbourhood. Excessive focus on militarisation and wrong policies has led them to a situation where their PM has to struggle to arrange for plane to attend global events."

Viju Khote's demise is loss for film industry: Sachin Pilgaonkar

Mumbai, Oct 01 (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'. While speaking to ANI on Viju Khote's demise, actor Sachin Pilgaonkar said, "Viju Khote has contributed in Hindi as well as Marathi film industry. He has worked in several films directed by me and it's a great loss for all of us. Though, he has played different kind of negative roles but in real life he was a simple man." Meanwhile, actress Amruta Khanvilkar said, "When youngsters like us work in the industry we always think if, we can corporate even 2% of their overall work then that will be really great."

Madurai law aspirant invited to address UN forum in Geneva

Madurai (Tamil Nadu), Oct 01 (ANI): A law aspirant from Tamil Nadu's Madurai has been invited to Human Rights Council Social Forum at Geneva. The Human Rights Council Social Forum will be held in Geneva from today. Premalatha will address the forum at screening of 'A Path to Dignity: The Power of Human Rights Education', a documentary in which she was being featured in 2012. The social forum is an annual meeting convened by the Human Rights Council. While speaking to ANI, Premalatha said, "The opportunity is a pleasure for me. There are many castes in our country and we don't want these castes." "I will use this opportunity and speak to United Nations. I want to study law but I have been denied this opportunity many times. I should be given this opportunity," she added.

Newly-appointed Air Vice Chief receives guard of honour at IAF HQ

New Delhi, Oct 01 (ANI): Air Marshal Harjit Singh Arora, who has been appointed as Vice Chief of the Air Staff received guard of honour at Indian Air Force headquarters in the national capital. He succeeded Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria who is now the Chief of the Air Staff. Air Marshal HS Arora also paid his tribute at the National War Memorial. Air Marshal HS Arora was commissioned in the Indian Air Force as a fighter pilot in December 1981.

60-yr-old Mysuru woman gulps 6 idlis in 60 seconds to win competition

Mysuru (Karnataka), Oct 01 (ANI): A 60-year-old woman wolfed down six idlis in a mere minute, securing the first position in an idli eating competition in Karnataka's Mysuru. The idli eating competition was held on the occasion of Mysuru Dasara here. The competition was held especially for women in Mysuru Dasara and they had to chomp down as many idlis as they can in a minute. The elderly woman named Sarojamma is a resident of Hullahalli. Mysuru Dasara (Dussehra) is the official state festival of Karnataka and is celebrated for 10 days. It begins with Navaratri festival and concludes on Vijayadashami, the day celebrated as the victory of good over evil across the country. During the festival, the city is beautified. The famous Mysuru Palace is lit up with 100,000 light bulbs, making for a stunning sight.

Kareena Kapoor, hubby Saif Ali Khan seen outside Mehboob Studio in Mumbai

Mumbai, Oct 01 (ANI): Bollywood actress Kareena Kapoor Khan was seen outside Mehboob Studio in Mumbai on September 30. Bebo's husband and actor Saif Ali Khan was also seen outside the same film studio in Bandra West area to record for Kareena's radio show 'What Women Want'. Kareena was looking stunning in blue halter-neck top, while Saif was seen wearing blue distressed denims with black t-shirt. Kareena will soon be seen in her upcoming film 'Angrezi Medium', while Saif is working on his coming projects including-'Laal Kaptaan' and 'Dil bechara'.

Joined politics to serve people: Olympic medallist Yogeshwar Dutt

Gohana (Haryana), Oct 01 (ANI): Olympic medallist Yogeshwar Dutt, who recently joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and will be contesting the Baroda seat in Haryana Assembly polls, said that he came into politics to serve people. While speaking to ANI, Dutt said, "My intention behind joining politics is to serve people. I want to solve problems at the grassroots level and promote the participation of youth in all kinds of sports. I also had the job in police and I served there too. But with politics, I can stay more in touch with what people want."

Incessant rains cause waterlogging in WB's Malda Medical College and Hospital

Malda (West Bengal), Oct 01 (ANI): Following incessant rainfall in the region, water has entered inside West Bengal's Malda Medical College and Hospital on September 30. Rains triggered waterlogging in several wards of the hospital which mainly affected male medical, female medical, emergency service and operation theatre. The water from the drains carrying garbages are overflowing in the hospital. Hospital staff and nurses were seen providing medical services after fighting with rain-water. Many patients were also seen sharing a single bed after water entered the respective wards. Many doctors are allegedly not visiting the patients under these circumstances. While speaking to ANI, a patient said, "The rains waterlogged several wards of the hospital. Three to four patients are staying on a single bed. I have discharged myself at my own risk after facing such problems here."

Fighter planes on display at IAF's air show in Coimbatore ahead of Air Force Day

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), Oct 01 (ANI): Ahead of Air Force Day, the Indian Air Force (IAF) organised an air show and display of their fighter aircrafts in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore on September 30. IAF also displayed their helicopters and weapons at Sulur Air Force Station near Coimbatore. Air Force Day will be celebrated on October 8. The main focus of this show was to prove the aerial strength of the Air Force and to motivate the youth to join IAF.

Rahul Gandhi meets Kerala CM to discuss flood relief efforts in state

New Delhi, Oct 01 (ANI): Congress leader and Member of Parliament from Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency, Rahul Gandhi, met Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan at Cochin House in the national capital to discuss flood relief and rehabilitation efforts in the southern state. Gandhi also discussed the issue of night ban on the forest stretch of NH-766, among issues pertaining Kerala. "We discussed issues of flood relief and rehabilitation efforts and the issue of night traffic ban on the forest stretch of NH-766, along with other general issues," Gandhi told reporters after his meeting.

FIR against BJP leader for violating MCC by likening Cong candidate with Pak: Jhabua SDM

Jhabua (Madhya Pradesh), Oct 01 (ANI): While addressing the public at a nomination rally in Madhya Pradesh's Jhabua on September 30, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Gopal Bhargava allegedly violated the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) by saying that, "Kantilal Bhuria (Congress candidate for Jhabua by-poll) represents Pakistan." Speaking to ANI, Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Jhabua Abhay Kharadi said, "Gopal Bhargava was found to have violated ECI rules. He was found to have violated multiple sections of IPC, Representation of the People Act. He was also found to have violated Model Code of Conduct." "So, an FIR against him has been registered at Jhabua police station," SDM added. Bhargava added, "This is not an election between two parties but it is an election between Hindustan and Pakistan. Bhanu Bhuria represents Hindustan and Kantilal Bhuria represents Pakistan. He represents the interest of the powers who promote Pakistan. You have to tell whether you stand with India or Paki