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Watch: TN's Mahabalipuram braves strong winds as cyclone Nivar makes landfall

Mahabalipuram (TN), Nov 26 (ANI): Strong wind blew in Mahabalipuram in wee hours of November 26 as the landfall process of Cyclone Nivar continued. Centre of the very severe cyclonic storm Nivar to cross the coast near Puducherry around 3 AM with wind speed of 120-130 kmph gusting to 145 kmph, as per the IMD.

'Delhi Chalo' protest: Heavy security at Haryana border to stop agitating farmers

Singhu Border, Nov 26 (ANI): In the wake of farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' protest march, heavy security has been deployed at Singhu border (Haryana-Delhi border) to stop the agitating farmers. Proper barricading is also being done and police are ready to stop the farmers from entering the national capital. Delhi Police have rejected all requests from various farmers' organisations to hold protest in the national capital on November 26 and 27. Meanwhile, Haryana Police will deploy more than 1,500 security personnel at the Faridabad-Delhi borders. Farmers coming from Ludhiana and other parts of Punjab to Delhi under the banner of Bharatiya Kisan Union are carrying months' rations with them. Farmers in Punjab have been staging several protests against the three new farm laws, passed by the central government in September this year. Parliament had passed the three agriculture Bills--The Farmers' and Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020, The Farmers (Empowerment and P

Landfall process of cyclone Nivar commenced: IMD Chennai

Chennai, Nov 26 (ANI): The landfall process of severe cyclonic storm Nivar has started, informed S Balachandran, Head of IMD (Indian Meteorological Department) Chennai, on night of November 25. "Very severe cyclonic storm Nivar now lies about 50 km east-southeast of Cuddalore, about 40 km east southeast of Puducherry. Landfall process commences. Centre of Nivar Cyclone to cross coast near Puducherry within next 3 hours," IMD has stated.

Mortal remains of Ahmed Patel brought to hometown Bharuch

Bharuch (Gujarat), Nov 26 (ANI): The mortal remains of senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel were brought to Sardar Patel Hospital in his hometown of Bharuch in Gujarat on November 25. His last rites will likely be performed on November 26 in his native place. The veteran Congress leader, a confidante of party's interim president Sonia Gandhi, passed away in the wee hours of November 25, his son Faisal Patel confirmed on Twitter. Ahmed Patel had tested positive for coronavirus around a month back, and was undergoing treatment at a Gurugram hospital. The seasoned leader died due to multi-organ failure. From Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Sonia Gandhi, almost every political leader condoled Ahmed Patel's death. PM Modi called him a person with "sharp mind" and someone who "strengthened" the Congress party. Whereas Sonia Gandhi said she has lost an "irreplaceable comrade" in Ahmed Patel.

Watch: JandK's Doda dons snowy blanket

Doda (JandK), Nov 26 (ANI): Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir region received fresh spell of snowfall and rain which have triggered cold wave conditions in the region. The snowfall led to closure of several roads connecting remote villages in the area. In view of heavy snowfall in the higher reaches of the valley, a 'low danger' avalanche warning was issued for Poonch, Rajouri, Ramban, Doda, Anantnag, Kulgam, Baramulla, and Ganderbal.

Watch: BrahMos missile hits target over 250 km with 'pinpoint accuracy'

Andaman Nicobar Island, Nov 26 (ANI): The Indian Army on November 25 successfully test-fired the BrahMos missile in the Bay of Bengal. The missile, developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation, hit the designated target at over 250 km with pinpoint accuracy, the Indian Army said. This missile firing was in continuation with earlier launches of the BrahMos missile.

Study sheds light on danger of Z-drugs for dementia patients

New Delhi, Nov 26 (ANI): Strong sleeping pills known as 'Z-drugs' are linked with an increased risk of falls, fractures, and stroke among people with dementia - according to research from the University of East Anglia. Sleep disturbance is common among people with dementia and the impact for patients and their families is significant. The study was published in the journal BMC Medicine. But a new study reveals that stronger doses of these drugs are linked with an increased risk of adverse effects. These adverse effects were found to be similar or greater than those for higher dose benzodiazepines or 'benzos' - which are also used to treat sleep disturbance, and are known to have several adverse effects. The team said that patients already taking higher doses of Z-drugs should not stop taking their medication suddenly. However, they should seek a review with their GP. Those on lower doses(?3.75mg zopiclone or equivalent), however were not found to have an increased risk of adverse out

Chennai witnesses rain, strong winds as cyclone Nivar makes landfall

Chennai, Nov 26 (ANI): Cyclone Nivar made landfall in Chennai and Puducherry on late night of November 26 with both the cities witnessing rainfall and strong winds. The Marina beach area in Chennai was almost deserted in view of the cyclone. More than 1 lakh people have been evacuated across Tamil Nadu, whereas Puducherry evacuated over 1000 people. The centre of cyclone will cross coast near Puducherry around 3 AM.

Hundreds of people pay homage to former CM Tarun Gogoi in Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam), Nov 25 (ANI): Hundreds of people paid homage to former Assam CM Tarun Gogoi at Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra in Guwahati. Former Assam CM Tarun Gogoi passed away at age of 86. Gogoi had tested positive for COVID in August.

BSF rescues scarlet birds while being smuggled from Bangladesh to India

North 24 Parganas (WB), Nov 25 (ANI): Troops of Border Security Force (BSF) of South Bengal Frontier rescued scarlet birds. These were being smuggled from Bangladesh to India. The scarlet birds were being smuggled by smugglers through the location of Border Out Post Tetulberia.

Watch: Auli hills covered in white sheet after fresh snowfall

Auli (Uttarakhand), Nov 25 (ANI): Fresh snowfall covered the mountains in Uttarakhand's Auli on November 25. Dipped temperature left tourists in chills. Auli artificial lake also froze as temperature dropped. Higher altitude is famous for snowboarding competitions.

Cyclone Nivar: Over 1 lakh people evacuated across Tamil Nadu

New Delhi, Nov 25 (ANI): Updating about the situation of Cyclone Nivar, NDRF Director-General, SN Pradhan informed that over one lakh people have been evacuated across Tamil Nadu. "Cyclone Nivar may make landfall around 2 am- 3 am on November 26. Over one lakh people have been evacuated across Tamil Nadu and more than 1,000 people have been evacuated in Puducherry," said SN Pradhan.

Axis Bank felicitates Delhi Police ASI Seema Dhaka on her stupendous achievement

New Delhi, November 25 (ANI): The management of Axis Bank felicitated ASI Seema Dhaka on her stupendous achievement of tracing and reuniting 76 missing or lost children with their families, which earned her Out of Turn Promotion. Sanjay Singh, Special CP, law and order, graced the occasion with his presence and thanked Axis Bank for this gesture. On this occasion, Tanu Malhotra, Sr Vice President, Rajeev Chawla, Vice President and other senior officials of Axis Bank presented a memento and shawl to Seema Dhaka as a token of appreciation. They also wished her success in future endeavours.

Cyclone Nivar: Fishermen protest at Puducherry beach demanding safety for boats

Puducherry, Nov 25 (ANI): Several fishermen staged a protest at a beach near Nadukuppam village in Puducherry on November 25. They alleged lack of proper management to keep boats safe ahead of Cyclone Nivar's landfall. Cyclone is likely to intensify into 'very severe cyclonic storm' and cross between Karaikal and Mamallapuram, in wee hours of November 26.

Will not allow 'Love Jihad' on soil of Madhya Pradesh at any cost: CM Shivraj Chouhan

Umaria (Madhya Pradesh), Nov 25 (ANI): Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan addressed a public rally in Umaria on November 25. He said, "I will not let anyone to exploit tribal community. I will not allow 'Love Jihad' on the soil of Madhya Pradesh at any cost. One needs to stay aware from such people.

Traction Substation installed in Khurja-Bhaupur Section of Easter Dedicated Freight Corridor

Biruni (Uttar Pradesh) November 25 (ANI): India's first Traction Substation (TSS) of 2x25 KV system has been installed at Biruni in Khurja-Bhaupur Section of Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC). Traction Substation is an electrical substation where power supply from 132 KV/220 KV is converted to 2x 25 KV. This 2x25 KV is fed to Over Head Equipment (OHE) for running the trains. Total 55 TSS are planned along the entire length of the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC). The Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (from Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust in Mumbai to Dadri) will have 25 TSS and Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (from Ludhiana to Son Nagar) will have 30 TSS. The Over Head Equipment (OHE) in WDFC is of 7.4 meter height and in EDFC it is 5.8 meter in contrast to the existing Indian Railways (IR) OHE of 5.5 meter. This will facilitate double stack container movement on flat wagons in WDFC. DFC has a provision of 2 x 25 KV OHE to undertake higher haulage at greater speeds while India

India's first High speed Crossover introduced by DFCCIL

Tundla (Uttar Pradesh) November 25 (ANI): First time in the history of Indian Railways, High speed turnout, on which trains can move at the speed of 55 kmph, has been introduced by Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL). When a train moves from Main Line to Loop line, it has to negotiate a crossover. For this purpose, turnouts/crossovers are laid. Trains used to slow down to negotiate crossovers and turnouts. In Indian Railways, the speed of trains on crossovers is generally 15 kmph and on some of the routes it is 30 kmph. However on DFCCIL, these crossovers are fit for a designed speed of 55 kmph. The total number of turnouts on DFCCIL is 1500. DFCCIL is committed for targeted commissioning of the section and till date 500 km stretch are being used by running trains. By March 2021, it will increase to 992 km. Remaining all 1700 km route, i.e. 60% project will be completed by June 2022.

PM Modi suggests courses related to branding and marketing of local products, skill development

New Delhi, Nov 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended celebration of Centennial Foundation Day of University of Lucknow via video conferencing on November 25 where he suggested introduction of courses related to local products at the university. "Why should not the university do an analysis of local skills, courses related to local products, and skill development in districts that fall under its academic limits? The university can do research on local products and modern solutions needed for value addition. Branding, marketing, and strategies related to the management of the local products can be part of your course," said PM Modi.

'Dilli Chalo' protest: 'Will sleep in trolleys, carrying month's ration', says protestor

Ludhiana (Punjab)/ Kurukshetra (Haryana), Nov 25 (ANI): Farmer groups are heading towards Delhi to protest against amended farm laws on November 25. Group of farmers reached Ludhiana's Ladhowal Toll Plaza. "We're against recent farm laws. Our slogan is 'ghera dalo, dera dalo' which is what we'll do in Delhi. We've water tankers, will sleep in trolleys, also carrying a month's ration," said a protestor. Meanwhile, Police used water cannon to disperse farmers who have gathered in Kurukshetra to proceed to Delhi to stage a demonstration.

PM Modi releases special stamp, Rs 100 coin at Lucknow University Foundation Day celebrations

New Delhi, Nov 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended celebration of Centennial Foundation Day of University of Lucknow via video conferencing on November 25. At the event, PM Modi released special stamp and Rs 100 coin to commemorate the foundation day.