New Delhi, Nov 06 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs Joint Secretary (Europe West) Sandeep Chakravorty informed about India-Italy bilateral summit, which was held between PM Narendra Modi and his Italian counterpart Giuseppe Conte. He said that both noted sustained progress in the bilateral relationship between the two countries. "Entire gamut of bilateral relationship was discussed along with regional and multilateral issues. The objective of the meeting was to build on a strong political understanding and foundations that the two countries enjoy and build economic and bilateral infrastructure of ties between the two countries. Both sides decided to work closely on concluding at the earliest the migration and mobility partnership agreement."
New Delhi, Nov 06 (ANI): After registering a complaint against YouTuber Gaurav Wasan, who highlighted the poor condition of his eatery joint through a YouTube video, an Octogenarian Kanta Prasad demands fair investigation. Prasad filed complaint against Gaurav Wasan for allegedly misappropriating the money he later received in donation.
New Delhi, Nov 06 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava informed that India's Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla will visit Maldives from November 9-10. He said, "India's Foreign Secy will visit Maldives from Nov 9-10 and this visit will be 1st high-level interaction between 2 sides since disruption caused by COVID-19 pandemic. Foreign Secretary is scheduled to call on President Soli and hold discussions with other Ministers."
Mumbai, Nov 06 (ANI): A level-2 fire broke out in a godown in Triveni Nagar of Malad in Mumbai on November 06. Seven fire engines, four jumbo water tankers and an ambulance were rushed to the spot. No injuries or casualties have been reported so far. More details are awaited.
New Delhi, Nov 06 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava cleared India's stand on Pakistan PM Imran Khan accusing India of being fascist. He said, "We should ignore such irresponsible statements. It is an attempt to distract international and domestic attention from the enormous socio-economic and political problems that Pakistan faces."
Jammu, Nov 06 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir National Conference president Farooq Abdullah lambasted at BJP by saying that if people of Jammu and Kashmir wanted to go to Pakistan, they would have done so in 1947 but its Sheikh Abdullah, who stopped them and said to the people that our nation is Mahatma Gandhi's India not BJP's India. He said, "If Jammu - Kashmir wanted to go to Pakistan, they would have done so in 1947. No one could have stopped it. But our nation is Mahatma Gandhi's India."
Kolkata, Nov 06 (ANI): Home Minister Amit Shah on November 06 appealed to the people of West Bengal to give a chance to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, and will make 'Sonar Bangla' within five years ahead of state Legislative Assembly elections. He said, "In 2010, West Bengal gave reigns of the state to Mamata Banerjee. But 10 years down the line, their promises have been proved to be hollow and hopes of people have turned into despair. Give a chance to Narendra Modi's leadership, we will make 'Sonar Bangla' within five years. Our aim is the development of West Bengal." HM is on a two-day visit to WB, and today is the last day of his visit in the state.
Kolkata, Nov 06 (ANI): Home Minister Amit Shah on November 06 slammed Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee by saying All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief didn't shy away from corruption even during COVID-19 and flood relief work in the state. He said, "Trinamool didn't shy away from corruption even during COVID-19 and flood relief work... They have made three sets of laws in the state - one for the nephew (of Mamata Banerjee), one for their vote bank, and one for the common Bengali." "West Bengal leads in the country when it comes to the killing of political workers. In last one year, 100 BJP workers have been killed, but what action has been taken?" he asked. HM is on a two-day visit to WB, and today is the last day of his visit in the state.
New Delhi, Nov 06 (ANI): Pakistan diplomat arrived at South Block in Delhi after being summoned by Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) over the transfer of management and maintenance of Gurudwara Kartarpur Sahib on November 06. Earlier, Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee delegation led by President Manjinder Singh Sirsa MEA Joint Secretary (PAI) met JP Singh over the issue. Pakistan government took away the rights of management of Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur from Pakistan Gurdwara Committee and handed it over to Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB). More details are awaited in the matter.
Jammu, Nov 06 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah slammed Centre over abrogation of article 370 while delivering a speech in Jammu. He said that after the abrogation of Article 370, the people are even more alienated than before rather assimilating into the rest of the country. "They said that by the abrogation, the people who were distraught with the administration of Hindustan would completely be assimilated into the rest of the country. But I'd like to say with conviction that by this these people are even more alienated than before," he said.
Jaipur (Rajasthan) November 06(ANI): Rajasthan government is working closely to ensure quick completion of construction work of a petroleum refinery in Barmer. State's economic development will touch new heights with the new refinery plant. The state government is committed to complete the project on time. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot informed this in a review meeting of HPCL Rajasthan Refinery, a joint venture of HPCL and Government of Rajasthan, in Pachpadra. He directed the officials to work closely with the project partner company HPCL at all levels to expedite the construction work of the project. CM said that all requirements of HPCL company will be fulfilled by various departments of the state government. He also informed that regular monitoring of the project will be done at Chief Minister's Office level. The step will lead to better coordination between various departments of the government regarding refinery as well as quick resolution of interdepartmental issues.
Bengaluru, Nov 06 (ANI): After Delhi government, Karnataka followed suit in banning firecrackers in his state, citing COVID-19 as the reason. Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on November 06 announced the decision in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. "We have taken a decision not to allow bursting of firecrackers in the state, in wake of COVID-19 pandemic. The order will be released soon," said Yediyurappa.
Kolkata, Nov 06 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah met Padma Bhushan Pt Ajoy Chakrabarty in Kolkata on November 06. He enjoyed cultural program during the interaction session. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders including Kailash Vijayvargiya were present at the meet and greet. HM Amit Shah is on a two-day visit to West Bengal.
New Delhi, Nov 06 (ANI): The decision of banning firecrackers in Delhi has left shopkeepers in trouble in the national capital. Shopkeepers claimed that the ban imposed by government on all types of crackers will cause them a huge loss. "We bought stock of green crackers for sale following Supreme Court's order but now CM banned them too. We will stage protest against the ban," said a seller. Vendors requested government to permit the sale of green crackers till Diwali.
Faridabad (Haryana), Nov 06 (ANI): Faridabad Police has filed a 600-page charge sheet at a district court in the city in connection with the Ballabgarh murder case in record 11 days. The Ballabgarh case refers to the murder of 21-year-old Nikita Tomar, who was shot dead by a man on October 25. "Faridabad Police has filed the charge sheet in the Nikita Tomar murder case in record 11 days. The 600-page charge sheet has around 60 witnesses. Faridabad Police has conducted the investigation on scientific grounds in which forensic and digital evidences were collected," said Adarshdeep Singh, ACP, Faridabad.
This video has three news items. First is about Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) conducting a joint services exercise ‘Bull Strike’, involving the three Services components of ANC, elements of Indian Army's Parachute Brigade, MARCOS & Special Forces from 3rd to November 5 at Teressa Island. The second part shows - Indian Navy warship INS Shakti replenishes American and Japanese warships during the ongoing Malabar-2020 exercise in the Bay of Bengal. And the third is about ITBP getting 17 new warriors for its K9 Team as mothers Olga and Oleshya gave birth to 17 Malinois pups at ITBP's elite National Training Centre for Dogs in Panchkula, Haryana. Malinois breed was used by United States in the operation to eliminate terrorist Osama Bin Laden.
New Delhi, Nov 06 (ANI): Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat on November 06 stated categorically that India's posturing is, unambiguous-status quo has to be restored and the country will not accept any shifting of LAC. "Situation along LAC in Eastern Ladakh remains tense, People's Liberation Army (PLA) is facing unanticipated consequences of its misadventure in Ladakh because of Indian Army's firm and strong response. Our posturing is unambiguous-status quo has to be restored and we will not accept any shifting of LAC. A full-scale conflict with China is low on probability, but border confrontations and unprovoked tactical military acts spiralling into larger conflict can't be discounted," said CDS Rawat
New Delhi, Nov 06 (ANI): Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat on November 06 said that Pakistan Army and its intelligence agency ISI are propagating false communal narrative to create social disharmony within India. "Pakistan has continued to remain the epicentre of armed Islamic insurgency and terrorism. For three decades now, Pakistan army and its intelligence agency ISI have been waging a proxy war in JandK have now increasingly resorting to non-kinetic means by launching vicious anti-India rhetoric on social media and propagating false communal narrative to create social disharmony within India," said Rawat.
Lucknow (UP), Nov 06 (ANI): The trend of eco-friendly 'diyas' is growing in the country as the festival of Diwali approaches. In another unique example, over 1 lakh diyas and idols are being prepared using cow dung under an initiative by Municipal Corporation in Lucknow. "Plant seeds have been put in these eco-friendly diyas and idols so that a plant grows out of them if dumped in soil after use," said Ajay Kumar Dwivedi, Municipal Commissioner, Lucknow.
New Delhi, Nov 06 (ANI): Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat on November 06 said that Indian defence industry is growing exponentially and will deliver state-of-art weapons and equipment fully made in India. "In the coming years, we will see our defence industry growing exponentially and contributing to the overall defence preparedness and deliver us state-of-art weapons and equipment fully made in India," said Rawat.