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India must move out of threat of sanctions to meet its military requirements: CDS Rawat

New Delhi, Nov 06 (ANI): Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat on November 06 said that India must move out of the constant threat of sanctions or dependency on individual nations for country's military requirements. "As India grows in stature, security challenges will rise proportionately. We must move out of the constant threat of sanctions or dependency on individual nations for our military requirements and invest in building long-term indigenous capability for strategic independence and application of decisive military power to squarely meet present and emerging challenges," said Rawat.

Delhi Air Pollution: Itchy throat, watery eyes & a gas chamber, yet again!

A layer of haze lingered over the national capital and its suburbs on Thursday morning, with raging farm fires and a fall in the wind speed and temperatures pushing air quality to the worst levels in around a year. As the skies hung heavy and acrid over the region, people complained of itchy throat and watery eyes. PM10 levels in Delhi-NCR stood at 561 microgram per cubic meter (g/m3) at 8 am -- the highest since November 15 last year, when it was 637 g/m3, according to CPCB data. PM10 levels below 100 g/m3 are considered safe in India.

Snapchat introduces new feature to allow creators to showcase subscriber count

New Delhi, Nov 05 (ANI): Multimedia messaging app Snapchat has come out with a new feature where creators will now be able to publicise the number of subscribers they have. Mashable quoted a report by Tubefilter, which stated that the users will have the option to display their subscriber counts. A Snapchat spokesperson told Tubefilter, "we've listened to feedback from our creator community and many of them expressed interest in having the option to show that their community on Snapchat is growing". The spokesperson added that "..we are giving creators the option to make subscriber counts visible on their public profiles...We understand not every creator wants to have public metrics visible to their fans. Therefore, creators can choose to toggle this metric on and off as needed in their settings".As reported by Mashable, Snapchat has been releasing new features to make its platform a lot more fun and interactive for users. Last month, Snapchat launched a new feature called Sounds that

Amit Shah arrives in Kolkata for 2-day visit

Kolkata (WB), Nov 05 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Kolkata on November 4 for a two-day visit. Home Minister came along with BJP's National General Secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya. HM Shah was welcomed by several party workers. Amit Shah met the family of BJP worker Madan Ghorai in Kolkata. Ghorai was arrested in Patashpur, East Midnapore District on September 26 in connection with a kidnapping case and allegedly died in judicial custody.

40,000 stubble burning incidents reported in 2020: Punjab Pollution Control Board

Ludhiana (Punjab), Nov 05 (ANI): Speaking to ANI in Ludhiana, Environmental Engineer of Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB), GS Gill said that 40,000 incidents (of stubble burning) reported so far this year. He said, "As per data by Punjab Remote Sensing Centre (PRSC), around 40,000 incidents (of stubble burning) reported so far this year. It was 25,000 last year. Incidents reported mainly in Sangrur, Bathinda and Tarn Taran districts." "Around 20 FIRs have been registered and 49 cases are before the court," Gill added.

Arnab Goswami sent to 14-day judicial custody by court

Mumbai, Nov 5 (ANI): Republic TV Editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami and two others Feroz Shaikh and Nitesh Sarda have been sent to 14-day judicial custody by Alibag District Magistrate Court. Goswami was arrested in early morning of November 4 from his residence in connection with a 2018 suicide case. Speaking to ANI, Arnab Goswami's lawyer, Gaurav Parker said, "It is a big victory for us. MCR (magisterial custody remand) is granted on the very first day. Police custody refused and magistrate custody granted." "We have filed our bail application and it has been kept for arguments. It will be decided tomorrow," he added.

Anvay Naik's wife welcomes Arnab Goswami's arrest

Mumbai, Nov 04 (ANI): Wife of late Anvay Naik, Akshita Naik on Arnab Goswami's arrest thanked Maharashtra police for bringing in this day. Akshita Naik said, "I really want to thank Maharashtra police that this day has come in my life. I kept a lot of patience. Although my husband and mother-in-law will not come back with this but they are still alive for me." Editor-in-Chief of Republic TV, Arnab Goswami was detained by Mumbai Police on the morning of November 04 for allegedly abetting the suicide of a 53-year-old interior designer Anvay Naik.

'Quad' alliance starts 'Malabar' naval exercise in Bay of Bengal

Off The Coast (Bay of Bengal), Nov 04 (ANI): India along with US, Japan and Australia started the 'Malabar' naval exercise in Bay of Bengal. Navies of all four countries carried out anti-submarine warfare operations and naval maneuver at sea. Indian Navy's Ranvijay, Shivalik, Shakti, Sukanya and submarine Sindhuraj are exercising these operations with USS John S McCain, HMAS Ballarat and JMSDF Ship JS Onami. India, US, Japan and Australia are a part of 'Quad' alliance.

Bihar polls: 'PoK belongs to India,' says Rajnath Singh at Muzaffarpur rally

Muzaffarpur (Bihar), Nov 04 (ANI): Ahead of final round of voting for Bihar's state assembly, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a rally in Bihar's Muzaffarpur. While addressing the rally, Rajnath Singh said that PoK belongs to India and we consider it as a part of us. He called it as 'our parliament's resolution.' Rajnath Singh said, "No power can capture an inch of India's land. And we will neither let anyone capture an inch of our land nor will we capture an inch land of another country. Pakistan should understand one thing clearly that entire PoK belonged to India and today also we consider PoK as part of India. In future also, it will remain with India. This is our parliament's resolution."

Arnab Goswami shows injury marks, says "I've been assaulted"

Raigad (Maharashtra), Nov 04 (ANI): Republic TV Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami showed injury marks on his hand and said that he was assaulted. "Policemen surrounded me, held me by the scruff of my neck, and pushed me. I am here without shoes, I have been assaulted," said Goswami. Goswami was arrested by the Mumbai Police in two-year old suicide case.

Massive explosion in Ahmedabad's chemical factory leaves 9 dead, rescue operation underway

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Nov 04 (ANI): 9 workers died after a massive explosion ripped apart a chemical godown in Ahmedabad. The godown was located in the industrial belt on Pirana- Piplaj road. Injured workers have been admitted in the hospital for treatment. Rescue operation is underway. Heavy machines are being used to clear the debris.

Visibility decreases as dense layer of smog engulfs national capital

New Delhi, Nov 03 (ANI): Dense layer of smog engulfed parts of the national capital. According to Central Pollution Control Board, the air quality index stood in 'poor' category. The visibility decreased in multiple areas of Delhi. Anand Vihar railway track was barely visible as layer of smog enveloped the tracks. Smog reduced the visibility of Akshardham temple. Delhi Chief Minister has taken up multiple steps to curb the air pollution but the condition seems to have deteriorated with passing days.

'Maharashtra CM brought defame to country,' says Assam Health Minister over Arnab's arrest

Guwahati (Assam), Nov 04 (ANI): Editor-in-Chief of Republic TV, Arnab Goswami was detained by Mumbai Police on the morning of November 04. Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reacted over Arnab Goswami's arrest and said that Maharashtra Chief Minister has brought defame to his late father, state and the country. Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "I had heard that Mumbai Police Commissioner was a strong officer but just to arrest Arnab Goswami he had to deploy cops with AK-47 that means he is the most coward officer in entire India. Maharashtra Chief Minister has betrayed the trust of the nation, completely unworthy son of Balasaheb Thackeray. He has brought defame to his late father, Maharashtra and the country."

Gurjar protest: Administration should restore internet services, will not create any trouble, says Bainsla

Bharatpur (Rajasthan), Nov 04 (ANI): Kirori Singh Bainsla during ongoing protest demanding reservation for his community, said that administration should restore internet services, Gurjar Community will not create any trouble. "Administration should re-start internet services, we will not create any trouble. Fulfil our demands and we will move from here," said Bainsla.

Does age contribute to Covid-19 susceptibility? Five studies, five findings

From Covid-19 anxiety could be leading to rise in body image issue, cognitive disorders linked to severe Covid-19 risk and Covid-19 rate among dentists is less than 1% - here are the findings of five key studies conducted in different countries across the globe.

MP by-polls: BJP candidate Imarti Devi casts her vote

Gwalior (MP), Nov 03 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh by-polls elections are underway on Nov 03. BJP candidate for Dabra constituency, Imarti Devi visited temple before casting her vote. She cast her vote today at the polling booth number 219. Voting is being held held on 28 Assembly seats of the state.

Bihar Assembly elections: Deputy CM Sushil Modi, Chirag Paswan cast their votes

Patna (Bihar) / Khagaria (Bihar), Nov 03 (ANI): As second phase of Bihar Assembly elections are underway, Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Modi came to vote today in Patna's Rajendra Nagar. He said, "I appeal to the people to step out of their homes, cast their vote, maintain social distancing and keep wearing mask." Governor Phagu Chauhan also cast his vote for at polling booth in Patna's Digha and said, "I appeal to the people to participate in election in large numbers. I hope that voting percentage will be more than previous time." Meanwhile, LJP president Chirag Paswan cast his vote at polling booth in Khagaria in 2nd phase of Bihar elections. 1463 candidates are in fray for 94 seats across 17 districts of Bihar.

Bihar Assembly elections: First time voter arrives with her grandmother on cycle to cast vote

Patna (Bihar), Nov 03 (ANI): A girl arrived at polling booth in Patna with her grandmother on cycle to cast vote on Nov 03 for the 2nd phase of Bihar elections. She said, "I've come here with my grandmother. I'll be voting for the first time. I hope we'll have more employment opportunities for youth now." Voting for the 2nd phase of Bihar Assembly elections is underway today.

Voting begins for by-polls in 54 Assembly seats across 10 states

Deoria (UP)/ Surat (Gujarat)/ Bengaluru/ Sonipat (Haryana), Nov 03 (ANI): Voting began for by-polls in 54 Assembly seats across 10 states on November 03. A total of 28 seats in Madhya Pradesh, 8 in Gujarat, 7 in Uttar Pradesh, 2 each in Odisha, Nagaland, Karnataka and Jharkhand, and one seat each in Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Haryana going to polls today. The counting of votes for the by-polls will be on November 10.

MP by-polls: Voters queue up at polling booth in Gwalior

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh), Nov 03 (ANI): Voters arrived at a polling booth on November 03 in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior to cast their vote for the by-elections of the state Assembly constituency. Voting will be held on 28 Assembly seats of the state. The BJP currently has 107 MLAs, while the Congress has 87 legislators in the House. The counting of votes for the by-polls will be on November 10.