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Watch: Shimla covered in thick layer of snow

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), Nov 16 (ANI): Temperature dropped significantly in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla on November 16. Popular hill station was covered in white layer after fresh snowfall. Roads were being cleared off to welcome visitors at the famous tourist destination.

Mangal Pandey, Amarendra Pratap take oath as Bihar Cabinet Ministers

Patna (Bihar), Nov 16 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders Mangal Pandey and Amarendra Pratap Singh take oath as Bihar Cabinet Ministers. Pandey was the Health Minister in the earlier cabinet. Earlier, Nitish Kumar took oath as Chief Minister. NDA had won majority in Assembly elections by securing 125 seats.

NEP 2020 is holistic, comprehensive and meaningful: VP Naidu

Hyderabad, Nov 16 (ANI): Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated the new amenities building at the University of Hyderabad on November 16. Speaking at the inaugural function Vice President said that National Education Policy NEP 2020 is holistic, comprehensive and meaningful. "NEP 2020 is holistic, comprehensive and meaningful. It aims to develop students' scientific temper and lead to application-based learning. Universities like you have to play a leading role in fostering innovation," said VP Naidu.

Watch: BJP leaders Tarkishore Prasad, Renu Devi take oath as Bihar Dy CMs

Patna (Bihar), Nov 16 (ANI): BJP leader Tarkishore Prasad and Renu Devi took oath as Deputy Chief Ministers of Bihar at Raj Bhavan on November 16. This time the state government will have 2 Deputy CMs.

Hyderabad Police rescue abducted toddler within 20 hours

Hyderabad, Nov 16 (ANI): Hyderabad City Police solved a child-kidnapping case within 20 hours. "A three-year-old child was kidnapped from MGBS and rescued by Hyderabad City Police. The complaints on Nov 14, said that they were at a bus stand and were going to a village in Karnataka, while they were sitting with their cousins in the bus and having a conversation, a few denied to go and got down from the bus. When they boarded the bus again they found their child missing. Within 20 hours the case was solved and child was rescued," informed Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad City, Anjani Kumar. Two accused in the case were arrested.

'BJP raped and robbed mandate, Nitish result of that': RJD's Jagdanand Singh

Patna (Bihar), Nov 16 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal decided to boycott chief minister swearing-in ceremony, speaking on this Bihar RJD president Jagdanand Singh in a scathing remark said, "Bharatiya Janata Party raped and robbed mandate of people of Bihar and Nitish Kumar is result of that".

Watch: Nitish Kumar takes oath as Bihar CM for 7th time

Nitish Kumar took oath as Bihar Chief Minister for the seventh time on November 16. NDA had won majority in Bihar assembly elections 2020 by securing 125 seats.

Delhi govt launches 2nd phase of 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign

New Delhi, Nov 16 (ANI): Second phase of 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign kicked off on November 16 in Delhi. The drive is aimed to combat pollution in national capital. "We successfully asked people to switch off cars at red lights. 15 days of Ist phase have gone well. Now we're launching IInd phase," said Deputy CM Manish Sisodia. Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai was also present at the launch.

Tariq Anwar backs Kapil Sibal's tweet on Congress' performance in Bihar

New Delhi, Nov 16 (ANI): Congress leader Tariq Anwar on November 16 blamed state leadership "for not using the opportunity properly" over Congress' performance in Bihar. "We need to discuss our performance in Bihar. Although, it is not party's national issue but of Bihar alone. As far as central leadership is concerned, they supported us. It is Bihar leadership's fault for not using opportunity properly," said Anwar after Kapil Sibal tweeted, "maybe Congress leadership thinks it should be business as usual."

HM Shah to attend swearing-in ceremony of CM-designate Nitish Kumar

Patna (Bihar), Nov 16 (ANI): Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah arrived at party office in Patna on Nov 16. He will the swearing-in ceremony of CM-designate Nitish Kumar. Nitish Kumar will take oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the fourth straight term after NDA won majority in closely-fought legislative assembly elections in Bihar.

PAGD leaders don't want Prevention of Corruption Act in JandK: RS Prasad

New Delhi, Nov 16 (ANI): Union Law and Justice Minister RS Prasad on November 16 said People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) has declared restoration of Article 370 as its agenda and they do not want certain laws. He said, "People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration has declared restoration of Article 370 as its agenda... They do not want certain laws including the Prevention of Corruption Act in Jammu and Kashmir so that they can continue with corruption."

Freedom of the press is soul of our Democracy: Prakash Javadekar

New Delhi, Nov 16 (ANI): On National Press Day, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar addressed the nation via video-conferencing. Prakash Javadekar said, "On occasion of Press Day, I would like to congratulate editors, journalists and friends. I can never forget 25 June 1975, after 27 years of independence when emergency happened and police asked editors and journalists to print news after their permission. That's why freedom of press is important. Freedom of the press is the cornerstone of our Democracy, but at the same time stressed that it is a responsible freedom."

'Big responsibility': Renu Devi on being asked if she will take oath as Bihar's Deputy CM

Patna (Bihar), Nov 16 (ANI): There are indications that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders Renu Devi and Tarkishore Prasad will take oath as Deputy Chief Ministers of Bihar on November 16. "It is a big responsibility. If people have elected us and trusted the NDA, we will work to meet their expectations," said Renu on being asked if she will take oath as Deputy CM of Bihar later today. Nitish Kumar is scheduled to take oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the fourth straight term this afternoon after closely fought Legislative Assembly elections in the state.

Hyderabad man becomes 'messiah' for hungry, poor people

Hyderabad, Nov 16 (ANI): Hunger has no religion and this Hyderabad man proved it by feeding poor people every day. Mohd Asif Hussain Sohail is feeding poor people for past 10 years and is continued to do so. His NGO, Sakina Foundation organised kitchens for free food setup in different areas of the city where lunch is provided. "This initiative was started in 2010 in memory of my daughter and my father. I was providing food for a longer time but on regular basis I have started for last 10 years. Earlier, my wife and my mother used to cook food to serve but now we have expanded it and are serving food to 1000 people. We have organised kitchens for free food setup in different areas of the city where lunch is provided," Mohd Asif Hussain Sohail told ANI. Indeed, Asif is a 'messiah' for person in need.

Watch: Thick layer of toxic foam floats on surface of river Yamuna in Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 16 (ANI): Thick layer of toxic foam was seen floating on the surface of river Yamuna in Delhi. Pollution has taken over skies as well as river in the national capital. Attributed to the high phosphate content of the water, the thick foam is also caused due to the dumping of waste. Delhiites are facing problem due to increase in pollution level.

Clash erupt between two groups in Kanpur, 1 dead: Additional SP

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 16 (ANI): One person was killed in Kanpur after a clash erupted between two groups over a minor issue, informed ASP Raj Kumar. He said, "Foot of victim fell on a water pouch lying on road and it's water spilled on another youth, resulting in clashes. 4 people have been arrested so far."

Tarkishore Prasad indicates Renu Devi, himself to take oath as Bihar's Deputy CMs

Patna (Bihar), Nov 16 (ANI): CM-designated Nitish Kumar will take oath today along with other ministers. Bihar BJP legislature party leader Tarkishore Prasad indicated that he and party leader Renu Devi will take oath as Deputy CM of the state today. "There are indications that Renu ji (BJP leader Renu Devi) and I will take oath as Deputy Chief Ministers of Bihar today. This is a good step towards women empowerment. This is a very big responsibility and party has kept their belief in me and I'll try to work upon it. Everything is good in NDA. We already had decided our Chief Minister. We are working for development of Bihar," said Tarkishore Prasad to ANI.

Watch: COVID-19 patients, doctors celebrated Diwali at Vadodara hospital

Vadodara (Gujarat), Nov 15 (ANI): COVID-19 patients and doctors celebrated Diwali at SSG Hospital in Gujarat's Vadodara on November 14. They were seen dancing, sharing sweets, and lighting 'diyas' on the occasion. Nation celebrated 'Festival of lights' Diwali yesterday. Gujarat has 12,389 active cases of coronavirus as of now.

Air quality severe in Delhi post Diwali

New Delhi, Nov 15 (ANI): Air quality in the national capital deteriorated post Diwali. Delhiites woke up to smoggy morning on November 15. Air Quality Index (AQI) touched as high as 500 in Jahangirpuri. Locals burst firecrackers despite the ban on Diwali.

Air pollution level deteriorates in Delhi on Diwali night

New Delhi, Nov 15 (ANI): The nation celebrated Diwali on November 14. Delhiites burst firecrackers on the festival despite of the ban. Air pollution level got increased in the national capital on the Diwali night. According to Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) data, air pollution level is in 'severe' category in parts of the national capital.