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Routine testing for COVID-19 can make surgery safer: Study

New Delhi, Nov 13 (ANI): Routine testing patients for COVID-19 before major surgery could reduce the risk of respiratory complications and save lives, a new study revealed. Researchers working together around the world found that using a nasal swab test to confirm that asymptomatic patient was not infected with SARS-CoV-2 was associated with a lower rate of postoperative complications. The main benefit was seen before major surgery and areas with a higher rate of COVID-19. Swab testing gave an opportunity for surgeons to identify asymptomatic infected patients and postpone their operation, avoiding the severe risk of COVID-19 complications after surgery. Routine testing also helped to prevent cross-infection from patients with no symptoms to other elective surgical patients upon admission to hospital. The COVIDSurg toolkit will support individual hospitals, regions, and countries during a major global reorganisation of surgical services during the pandemic and beyond.

Bhubaneswar-based NGO runs campaign to celebrate an eco-friendly Diwali

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Nov 13 (ANI): Diwali is around the corner. Meanwhile, Bhubaneswar-based NGO ran a campaign to motivate people to gift plants on the festival. The volunteers of Bakul Foundation have come up with an attractive packaging for plants in cane baskets and jute bags. One can choose from flowering plants, medicinal plants, tree growing plants etc as per their choice. Volunteers also painted 'diyas' to compliment the hamper and offer it to the buyers. Gifting plants to celebrate eco-friendly Diwali is definitely a must try!

Huge crowd flout social distancing norms in TN's Madurai as Diwali nears

Madurai (Tamil Nadu), Nov 13 (ANI): This is the season of festival in India and people are rushing to the markets in Tamil Nadu's Madurai. Ahead of Diwali, a huge crowd was seen at Vilakkuthoon area. People thronged markets to make purchases for the festival. Social distancing norms were flouted as people came out for Diwali shopping. As per MoHFW, Tamil Nadu reported over 2,000 cases on Nov 12.

Fire breaks out at 3-storey building in Delhi's Gandhi Nagar area

New Delhi, Nov 13 (ANI): A fire broke out inside a shop at a three-storey building in Delhi's Gandhi Nagar area on night of November 12. Over 20 fire tenders were present at the spot to douse the flames. Fire fighting operation is underway. More details are awaited.

Watch: Ayodhya bathes in glee, lights ahead of 'Deepotsav'

Ayodhya (UP), Nov 12 (ANI): Preparations for the 'Deepotsav' is underway in Ayodhaya. The city bathed in lights, festivities and glee for the upcoming Diwali celebrations. Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department aims to beat their own record of lighting the maximum numbers of earthen lamps. Over 5 lakh earthen lamps are likely to be lit in this year's Deepotsav. It will be the first since the verdict in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute came.

Bengal needs change in govt to stop political violence: Dilip Ghosh on convoy attack

Siliguri (WB), Nov 12 (ANI): West Bengal BJP chief Dilip Ghosh's convoy was attacked near Alipurduar on November 12. Dilip Ghosh said that it's nothing new as he has been attacked many times. He further said that BJP is only gaining from these attacks. Dilip Ghosh said, "It's nothing new, I have been attacked many times earlier. As BJP is gaining popularity in the state so these attacks are being carried out by TMC as they are frustrated. We need change in Bengal to stop political violence. We had given a slogan, '19 mai half, 21 mai saaf,' people have reduced them to half and in 2021 TMC will be removed. Bengal needs a change to stop politically motivated violence."

Federal Investigation Agency?s list proves that Pakistan has evidence on conspirators of 26/11 attacks: MEA

New Delhi, Nov 12 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava informed that Pakistan?s Federal Investigation Agency releasing an updated book on most wanted, high profile terrorists, listing several Pakistani nationals involved in the 26/11 Mumbai Attacks. ?The list makes it clear those Pak posses all the necessary information and evidence on the conspirators and facilitators of the Mumbai terror attack based in Pakistan,? he said.

Reflects state of minorities in Pakistan: MEA on Ahmadiyya man?s killing in Peshawar

New Delhi, Nov 12 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava reacted on media reports on killing of an 82-year-old Ahmadiyya man in Peshawar. Clarifying India?s stand on the incident, he said, ?This is sadly reflecting on state of minorities in Pakistan. Their condition remains deplorable. We have been consistently raising this issue with Pakistan.? Reacting on disengagement talks with China, he said that discussions are ongoing and China has also agreed to have another round of talk.

Prima facie it's a case of suicide: Kangra SSP on actor Asif Basra's death

Dharamshala (HP), Nov 12 (ANI): Bollywood actor Asif Basra was found dead at a private complex in Mcleodganj on November 12. Kangra SSP Vimukt Ranjan said, "53-year-old Asif Basra hanged himself, he was living here from sometime on lease. We are investigating the matter. The body is being sent for post-mortem and accordingly whatever findings will come we will investigate. Prima facie it is a case of suicide." The 53-year-old actor has given numerous hits including 'Black Friday,' 'Jab We Met,' and 'Kai Po Che.' He was last seen in Hostages.

Keeping ideology above country has harmed democracy: PM Modi at JNU event

New Delhi, Nov 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a statue of Swami Vivekananda at the JNU campus on November 12 via video conferencing. After unveiling the statue, PM Modi said that priority to one's own ideology than interest of nation has harmed the democratic setup. PM Modi said, ?One thing that has harmed a lot to democratic set up of our country is giving more priority to one's own ideology than the interest of nation.?

India to host SCO Council Summit on Nov 30: MEA

New Delhi, Nov 12 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava on November 12 informed that India will be hosting the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) heads of government. The Summit will be held in a virtual format on November 30th. ?We have accordingly informed all 8 SCO members state, 4 observer states, SCO secretary general and Director of SCO,? said Srivastava

India is providing food aid to African countries amid COVID-19: MEA

New Delhi, Nov 12 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said that India is providing humanitarian aid to African countries. He said that India has decided to provide humanitarian assistance to Sudan, South Sudan, Djibouti and Eritrea in the form of food aid which is of 270 metric tons to people affected by natural calamities and COVID-19 pandemic.

I made no claim for CM chair, NDA to take decision: Nitish Kumar

Patna (Bihar), Nov 12 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said that people have given the mandate to NDA and it will form government. He also clarified that he does not claim Chief Minister?s chair and the decision will be taken by the NDA. ?I have made no claim, the decision will be taken by NDA,? he said.

Date for oath ceremony not yet decided: CM Nitish Kumar

Patna (Bihar), Nov 12 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar held a press conference in Patna and said that it is not decided yet when the oath ceremony will take place, whether after Diwali or Chhath. ?We are analysing the results of this election. Members of all four parties will meet tomorrow,? he said.

Rahul Gandhi slams Modi govt for ?recession?, Anurag Thakur tells him to focus on Congress

New Delhi, Nov 12 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Anurag Thakur on November 12 reacted on Rahul Gandhi?s recent tweet which he made on country?s economic situation. Thakur said that Gandhi must focus on his party; there is discontent brewing against him in the Congress. ?He must retrospect to understand the reasons for the reducing vote bank, and why Congress numbers have dwindled in the Lok Sabha,? he said. Rahul Gandhi recently tweeted quoting a new paper with heading, ?Recession: July-Sept GDP to contract 8.6%, estimates RBI? he also wrote that, ?India has entered into recession for the first time in history. Mr Modi?s actions have turned India?s strength into its weakness.?

PM Modi unveils Swami Vivekananda's statue at JNU campus

New Delhi, Nov 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a statue of Swami Vivekananda at the JNU campus on November 12 via video conferencing. Education Minister Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal was also present during the virtual unveiling ceremony. PM Modi during the ceremony said, ?I wish that this statue inspires everyone, gives courage, compassion and teaches us dedication and intense love for our country.?

FM Sitharaman announces additional Rs 10,000 crore for Garib Kalyan Rojgar Yojana

New Delhi, Nov 12 (ANI): Addressing a joint press conference in the national capital on November 12, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman spoke on Prime Minister Garib Kalyan Rojgar Yojana (PMGKRY). She said, "An additional outlay of Rs 10,000 crores will be provided for Prime Minister Garib Kalyan Rojgar Yojana in the current financial year." "It will accelerate the rural economy," the FM added.

Chief Election Commissioner explains reason behind slow counting in Bihar

New Delhi, Nov 12 (ANI): Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora on November 12 visited Rajghat after the successful bypolls conducted in Bihar. Replying on allegations of 'slow counting' during Bihar bypolls, he said that to ensure social distancing additional 33,000 polling booths were allotted for the state elections.

My govt's prime importance is to boost relations with ASEAN countries: PM Modi

New Delhi, Nov 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi co-chaired 17th ASEAN-India Summit with his Vietnamese counterpart Nguyen Xuan Phuc. While delivering his opening remarks, he said that it's prime importance of his government to improve physical, economic, societal, digital, financial and maritime connections between India and ASEAN. "We've come closer in these sectors in the last couple of years and I believe this summit will go further to bridge gaps," he said.

Gold rush: People throng markets in Delhi on Dhanteras

New Delhi, Nov 11 (ANI): As the country is celebrating Dhanteras today, people in the national capital came out to purchase gold. Making purchase on this auspicious day is an age-old tradition. One of the store owners in Karol Bagh claimed that people have anticipated, that gold prices are likely to spike in coming times, therefore they are viewing the purchase as an investment. On COVID impact, a store owner said, "After lockdown, people were a little reluctant in coming to the retail stores, because of lot of social distancing restrictions but as the time is passing by people are getting used to this new normal. 80% sales are back in the market in comparison to last year." Dhanteras marks beginning of five-day long Diwali festivities in India.