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CM Yogi pays homage to UP Minister Neelkanth Tiwari's mother in Varanasi

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Sep 29 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid homage to Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Tourism Neelkanth Tiwari's mother Lali Devi, in Varanasi on September 29. He reached at Tiwari's residence in Sudamapur and paid tribute to his mother. Devi passed away on September 24 and was suffering from brain tumour. Several other officials were also present along with CM Yogi to pay tribute to her.

Navratri festival Day 1: Devotees throng Vaishno Devi to offer prayers

Katra (J-K), Sep 29 (ANI): Devotees thronged at Vaishno Devi temple to offer prayers on the first day of Navratri in Jammu and Kashmir's Katra on September 29. Devotees seek blessings of the almighty on the auspicious occasion. The temple of Vaishno Devi was decked up in flowers as people gathered in large numbers to attend the nine-day-long festivities. During these nine days, devotees observe fast and perform 'pooja'.

'Mysuru Dasara' festival kicks off to colourful start in Karnataka

Mysuru (Karnataka), Sep 29 (ANI): 10-day long 'Mysuru Dasara' festival began in Karnataka's Mysuru. The festival will be celebrated till October 8. Vintage car rally was flagged off from Raj Bhavan in Bengaluru. The cars are moving towards Mysuru to participate in the 'Royal Classic Dasara Drive'.

PM Modi urges people to 'deliver out' excess items from homes this festive season

New Delhi, Sep 29 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed fourth edition of 'Mann Ki Baat' on September 29. He asked the citizens to also 'deliver out' the goods and happiness while receiving goodies during upcoming festival season. "On one hand, when we experience the 'Delivery In' of sweets, and gifts, let us think for a moment on the process of 'Delivery Out'. At least in our homes, items that are in excess and thus, not required anymore, could be allocated for 'Delivery Out, said PM Modi in 'Mann Ki Baat'.

10-day 'Langur Mela' begins in Punjab's Amritsar

Amritsar (Punjab), Sep 29 (ANI): The 10-day 'Langur Mela' began at Bada Hanuman Mandir in Amritsar. Devotees in a large number gathered at the mandir to offer prayers. It is believed that parents wish for a child and vow to dress them as langurs once their wish is granted.

Locals forced to carry body in cart due to incessant rainfall in Patna

Patna (Bihar), Sep 29 (ANI): Around 24 districts of Bihar including Patna were badly hit after incessant rains lashed the state on September 28. The locals are forced to carry body in a cart due to incessant rainfall in Alamganj area of Patna. The body was being taken in a cart to the hospital for postmortem. Locals are facing several problems in the low-lying areas due to continuous rainfall. Heavy rain lashed wide areas of Patna causing water-logging problem. Patna remained the worst affected after several localities in the city were left water-logged after the rains. Normal life was thrown out of gear after rainwater entered in the residential areas and houses were submerged under knee-deep water. The team of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is rescuing the people and animals from low-lying areas of the city.

Maradu flat owners protest, sit on hunger strike in Kerala's Kochi

Kochi (Kerala), Sep 29 (ANI): The Supreme Court on September 27 directed demolition of flats built on the coastal zone of Kochi's Maradu within 138 days. SC also asked the Kerala government to pay Rs 25 lakh interim compensation to each flat owner within the time frame of four-weeks. The owners of flat protested and sat on hunger strike in Kerala's Kochi on September 29. They will also meet the District Collector to get their voices heard. The apex court also ordered setting up of a one-member committee of retired high court judge to oversee the demolition and assess total compensation. Court also fixed the matter for further hearing on October 25.

Narada Sting Case: CBI reaches BJP leader Mukul Roy's residence for interrogation

Kochi (Kerala), Sep 29 (ANI): The Supreme Court on September 27 directed demolition of flats built on the coastal zone of Kochi's Maradu within 138 days. SC also asked the Kerala government to pay Rs 25 lakh interim compensation to each flat owner within the time frame of four-weeks. The owners of flat protested and sat on hunger strike in Kerala's Kochi on September 29. They will also meet the District Collector to get their voices heard. The apex court also ordered setting up of a one-member committee of retired high court judge to oversee the demolition and assess total compensation. Court also fixed the matter for further hearing on October 25.

Watch: Rajnath Singh practices yoga with security personnel onboard INS Vikramaditya

Onboard, Sep 29 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh practiced yoga with security personnel onboard INS Vikramaditya. Rajnath Singh commissioned the second Kalvari-class submarine INS Khanderi on September 28 in Mumbai. Khanderi is built at state-run Mazgaon Dock Limited and underwent rigorous sea trials for over two and a half years. He also launched the warship 'Nilgiri', the first of the Project 17 Alpha (P17A) class ships.

'Garba' organisers need to check Aadhaar to allow 'Non-Hindus': Bajrang Dal

Hyderabad, Sep 29 (ANI): The Bajrang Dal has urged all 'Garba' and 'Dandiya' organisers to make Aadhar Card mandatory at entry points of the events in order to identify people of 'non-Hindus' communities.We have asked the event organisers to mandate Aadhar Cards at the entry spot to identify non-Hindus entering the venues and also to avoid employing Non-Hindus as bouncers for these events," said S Kailash, Media Convener, Bajrang Dal. "Also, the event managers are hiring non-Hindu bouncers which seem to be a main cause for these miscreants to enter the events. Another major lapse is lack of monitoring and control on who enters the events," he said.

Celebrities attend GQ Men of the Year awards in Mumbai

Mumbai, Sep 29 (ANI): The GQ Men of the Year awards 2019 was held in Mumbai last night (September 28) and Bollywood celebrities had brought their A-Game of fashion to the red carpet. The event was attended by several Bollywood celebrities. Kalki Koechlin opted for a white shirt teamed up with a black blazer, short skirt and tie. Mandira Bedi and Aahana Kumra was seen wearing gown.

Telangana's floral festival Bathukamma off to a colourful start

Hyderabad (Telangana), Sep 29 (ANI): Women celebrated the nine-day floral festival, Bathukamma in Telangana. This year the festival is being celebrated from September 28 to October 6. Bathukamma is a festival celebrated by the women on a grand scale. Alike Durga Pooja, devotees perform rituals and worship Hindu deity Gauri Devi in the form of Bathukamma. For nine days, different names are given to the Hindu deity. The festival commences with Engili Pula Bathukamma and culminates with Saddula Bathukamma on the last day. "We celebrate Bathukamma year with the same zeal and happiness. I come here every year with my family members. We exchange gifts with each other and we do participate and dance to celebrate. This is a nine-day festival and we celebrate the ninth day on a greater scale," a local named Varsha said. Several seasonal flowers having medicinal values are used to make the idols. On the last day of the festival, devotees immerse the idol in Bathukamma Ghat at Tank Bund lake.

Indian Navy, Coast Guard always on alert: Rajnath Singh

Onboard, Sep 29 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh onboard INS Vikramaditya said it is hard to forget 26/11 however it can't be repeated. He confirmed that our Navy and Coast Guard are always on alert. While speaking to ANI, Singh said, "We know it very well that Pakistan uses terrorism as a tool to destabilise India. We cannot forget 26/11 and if there was a lapse then it can't be repeated. Our Navy and Coast Guard are always on alert."

Locals enjoy display of mouth-watering apples in Shimla

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), Sep 29 (ANI): Two day apple festival kicked off in Shimla. It started on September 27. Hundred of tourists gathered to enjoy the varieties of apples in the heart of the city. With an objective to promote tourism and to introduce apple varieties to the farmers at a single platform the Tourism and Horticulture departments jointly organized the apple festival. Over 50 varieties of apples and apple made products are also being displayed. To draw the tourist attention cultural dances are being performed.

Tibetans in-exile organise special prayers for Guru Padmasambhava in Dharamshala

Dharamshala (HP), Sep 29 (ANI): Tibetans in-exile organized a special prayer service for Guru Padmasabhava and for the long life of the Dalai Lama. The five-day prayer ceremony concluded on September 28. Guru Padmasambhava also known as Guru Rinpoche is a revered Buddhist figure.

Elephant dies due to electrocution after getting tangled in fencing in Tamil Nadu

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), Sep 29 (ANI): A 5-year-old male elephant was found dead on Saturday after getting it got trapped in solar power fencing at a farm in Kalkothi here. Officials from the forest department rushed to the spot to remove the elephant's body and are in the process of tracing the owner of the farm, who has been identified as Thangavelu. The body of the elephant has been sent for a post mortem.

Devotees throng temples on first day of Navratri

New Delhi, Mumbai Sep 29 (ANI): On the first day of Navratri on Septmber 29, devotees thronged temples in the national capital to seek blessings of the almighty on the auspicious occasion. Jhandewalan temple was decked up in flowers as people gathered to attend the first 'Aarti' of the nine-day-long festivities. During these nine days, devotees observe fast and perform puja. "We are feeling happy from inside that first day of Navratri arrived. We take blessings form Mata Rani," a devotee told ANI.

High Court bans animal sacrifice in temples of Tripura

Agartala (Tripura), Sep 29 (ANI): The Tripura High Court on September 27 ordered a ban on animal sacrifice in temples in the state. High Court gave the verdict in response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Subhash Bhattacharjee, a retired judge. According to the petitioner, animal sacrifice is a practice of cruelty against animals. "It is very good step taken by High Court. I hope it is the step in right direction," a local told to ANI. "If we can't create a life then we don't have right to destroy it," another local said to ANI.

Giriraj Singh warns Imran Khan to keep his eyes off Kashmir

Haridwar (Uttarakhand), Sep 29 (ANI): Union Minister Giriraj Singh slammed Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan over his UNGA speech and said that he has accepted that they protect terrorism in his country. He also said that whatever talks will happen on the Kashmir, Imran should stop keeping his eyes on it and PoK will be ours.

Cobra gets stuck in beer can, rescued by locals in Odisha's Mayurbhanj

Mayurbhanj (Odisha), Sep 29 (ANI): Littering alcohol bottles has consequences for both humans and animals. Cobra snake was finding its way around dumped liquor bottles forest area Odisha's Mayurbhanj. It got stuck in a can. Locals came to its rescue. Reptile was later released safely into forest.