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Bihar Assembly elections: 2nd phase of voting begins

Patna (Bihar)/ Vaishali (Bihar)/ Hajipur (Bihar), Nov 03 (ANI): The voting began for 2nd phase of Bihar Assembly polls on Nov 03. 1463 candidates, including RJD leaders Tejashwi Yadav and Tej Pratap Yadav are in fray for 94 seats across 17 districts of Bihar. The polling booths were sanitized in wake of COVID-19 and social distancing norms were also followed. Locals came in to vote today.

BSF organises medical camp for locals in Poonch

Poonch (J-K), Nov 03 (ANI): Border Security Force (BSF) organised a free medical camp in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district. Medical camp was organised under their civic action plan. It was held on November 02 in Basoni Village area. People in large numbers visited the medical camp for free health check up. Free medicines were also provided by the doctors to them.

Bihar polls phase 2: 'People will vote for change,' says Tejashwi Yadav

Raghopur/ Patna (Bihar), Nov 03 (ANI): As Bihar goes to polls in second phase on November 3, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav while talking to ANI said that people of "Bihar will vote for change". Yadav said, "In this tsunami of change people of Bihar will vote on agenda of 'Padhai, Kamai, Dawai, Sichai, Mehengai'. I am sure they will vote for us as they want achange in state, they want proactive and progressive government. People of Bihar will vote for change." "It will be clear, first phase has already given an indication," he added. Voting will also be held in Raghopur, from where Tejashwi has filed his nomination.

All 'Aahar Centres' in Bhubaneswar now operational

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Nov 03 (ANI): All 'Aahar Centres' in Odisha's Bhubaneswar became operational from November 02. Centres run by Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) serve food at nominal cost of Rs 5. Speaking to ANI, BMC Deputy Commissioner Suvendu Kumar Sahoo said, "There are 12 'Aahar Centres' under BMC of which only five were operating and all of them are functional now."

Construction of swimming pool with Olympic standards underway in Kashmir

Srinagar (J-K), Nov 03 (ANI): In order to promote water sports activities in Jammu and Kashmir, government is constructing first-of-its-kind swimming pool with Olympic standards. The new infrastructure will promote swimming activities amongst youth. The swimming pool in the UT will aim to bring a revolution in the water sports activities. Kashmir Valley has a good number of water bodies holding a great potential of sports tourism. The total budget of the swimming pool construction is Rs 20 crore.

Bike-borne men allegedly attack BJP MLA in Bihar's Gopalganj

Gopalganj (Bihar), Nov 03 (ANI): Bike-borne men allegedly attacked Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA from Bihar's Baikunthpur, Mithilesh Kumar Tiwari on November 02. He staged a sit-in protest outside police station alleging that attackers were supporters of independent candidate Manjeet Singh. He also accused police of inaction. Speaking to media, Mithilesh Kumar Tiwari said, "There were reports that Independent candidate Manjeet Singh's men are distributing money and sarees among people. I was talking to my workers about this when around 50 bike-borne men-supporters of Manjeet Singh came and attacked me." "I will sit here until their arrest," said MLA as he sat on protest outside police station.

Google Meet desktop users can now customise backgrounds on video calls

New Delhi, Nov 03 (ANI): Tech giant Google is introducing custom backgrounds for its Meet video-conferencing platform, the company announced in a blog post. According to The Verge, if the user makes use of Meet in Google's Chrome browser, then he/she should be able to access the feature in Chrome OS as well as on Windows and Mac laptops and desktops. The feature is "coming soon" to mobile, Google said. However, no browser extension is needed to activate custom backgrounds; and the user should be able to add a background image from his/her own photo collection or from a library of images provided by Google. The library includes landscapes, abstract art and offices. As reported by The Verge, it may take up to a week before all Google Meet users can access the new custom background option, the company said. Google integrated Meet into Gmail in May, adding a sidebar link and making meetings of up to 100 people with no time limits available to anyone with a Google account.

Pak trying to create divisions among religious communities: First Secy of India's Permanent Mission at UN

New York (USA), Nov 03 (ANI): While interacting with Special Rapporteur on contemporary forms of racism, xenophobia, related intolerance, First Secretary of India's permanent mission at UN, Ashish Sharma said, "While world has come to a standstill due to COVID, Pakistan has enhanced support to cross border terrorism taking advantage of it. Pakistan is trying to create divisions among our religious communities as well. Fortunately, their provocation is falling on deaf ears since India has had a tradition of pluralism and co-existence where all communities live in harmony under a democratic framework."

Wadakkanchery Life Mission scam: 'Link between CM, Principal Secretary, crime proved,' says V Muraleedharan

New Delhi, Nov 02 (ANI): Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan on the former principal secretary of Kerala CMO M Sivasankar's connection with Wadakkanchery Life Mission scam case said that the relationship between the CM, Principal Secretary and the crime has been proved. V Muraleedharan said, "The findings of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau reaffirm the fact that M Sivasankar, former Principal Secretary of Kerala CMO, is supposed to be a culprit. So the relationship between Chief Minister, Principal Secretary, and the crime has been proved." Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau named M Sivasankar, former Principal Secretary of Kerala CMO, as the 5th accused in the Wadakkanchery Life Mission scam case. Bureau has submitted a report in the Special Vigilance Court in Thiruvananthapuram on November 02.

3 illegal Bangladeshi immigrants arrested in Mumbai with forgery material

Mumbai, Nov 02 (ANI): Three illegal Bangladeshi immigrants and 2 agents were caught in Mumbai on November 02. The accused were caught in Mayanagri's Sakinaka area. Indian passports, Aadhar cards, stamps were also recovered from them. Mumbai Police official said, "Police here caught 3 Bangladeshi citizens. Interrogation led to 2 agents who were arrested with various forgery materials like Indian passports. FIR has been lodged under Passport act, forgery and various other acts."

Bihar polls: 'Salaries of CM, MLAs, ministers will be cut to give jobs,' says Tejashwi Yadav

Patna (Bihar), Nov 02 (ANI): RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav attended "yuva naukri samvad" program on November 02 ahead of second round of voting for state assembly elections. In the event, Tejashwi Yadav promised to give jobs to 10 lakh people even if that required cutting of salaries of CM, ministers and MLAs. He said, "To give jobs to 10 lakh people, even if the salaries of the chief minister, ministers and MLAs need to be cut, then it will be done and jobs will be given."

'Terrorists use social media to attract youth,' says Ganderbal SSP

Srinagar (JandK), Nov 02 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Police, Ganderbal SSP K Poswal while speaking to ANI informed that the terrorists used mobile apps and social media to approach youth and drag them down the lane of terrorism. K Poswal said, "These are terrorist associates who are a part of a criminal conspiracy. They attacked BJP's vice president. We have alerted the people who were in their target and have also provided them protection. And we will try to nail the whole system. They used a mobile apps and social media to approach youth to join terrorism. Probe revealed more attacks were being planned and they were in touch with their associates in Pakistan. We've recovered 2 pistols, magazines and ammunition, detonators and Pakistani flag."

Bengal BJP organises 'thana gherao' to protest against killing of party workers

Siliguri/ Bankura (West Bengal), Nov 02 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) organised 'thana gherao' programme against killing of party's workers. They were protesting over the killings of party workers in the state. BJP blamed All India Trinamool Congress for killings of party's leaders.

Will make law against 'Love-Jihad' after discussion with all: Haryana Minister Anil Vij

Chandigarh, Nov 02 (ANI): Home Minister of Haryana, Anil Vij on November 02 stated that the state government will make a law against 'Love-Jihad' after discussion with the coalition partners and other states like Uttar Pradesh. He said, "In the Ballabhgarh incident, the girl's parents have alleged that their daughter ran into an instance of 'Love-Jihad'. Other cases like this have intermittently surfaced too. I have also instructed the SIT to look into an angle of 'Love-Jihad'." "We are also deliberating on whether to bring in any law in this regard with our coalition partners and other states like UP. We are a democratic country and problems are only solved with laws, not sticks. So we'll make this law having discussed it with all," he added. The statement comes after a 21-year-old woman, was shot in broad daylight outside her college in Faridabad.

Gutka worth Rs 13 lakh seized in AP

Krishna District (AP), Nov 02 (ANI): Police seized gutka worth Rs 13 lakh in Andhra Pradesh's Krishna District on November 02. A case has been filed against 4 people. Other than gutka, khaini and ganja were also seized. The recovery was made from raids conducted in two houses of the district.

Bihar polls: JP Nadda holds massive roadshow in Bihar's Darbhanga

Darbhanga (Bihar), Nov 02 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president JP Nadda held a massive roadshow in Bihar's Darbhanga on November 02. COVID-19 norms were flouted during the political rally. The first phase of the Bihar Assembly polls concluded on October 28, while the remaining two phases of voting are scheduled to be held on November 3 and 7. The counting of votes will take place on Nov 10.

Interstate syndicate of drugs peddlers busted

New Delhi, November 2 (ANI): North District of Delhi Police has busted a syndicate of Interstate drug peddlers active in Delhi. The gang members used to hire truck to smuggle drugs from Malkangiri, Odisha to Raipur, Chhattisgarh and further sale/supply the drugs through small vehicles in Delhi and UP. An input regarding supply of Cannabis/Ganja from Malkangiri, Odisha via Raipur Chhattisgarh was received by the police team. During continuous intelligence gathering, police team received secret information that 03 persons would come near Wazirabad Flyover in a taxi to supply contraband Cannabis/Ganja. The police team laid a trap near the place of information and at about 5:00 pm, one taxi was parked on the spot with two persons sitting inside. After waiting for some time, they were intercepted and search of both persons and two plastic bags kept in the vehicle was conducted. Total 51 kg of Cannabis/Ganja were recovered on the spot from taxi.

Members of Gurjar community continue protest demanding reservation in Bharatpur

Bharatpur (Rajasthan), Nov 02 (ANI): Members of Gurjar community continued their protest demanding reservation in Rajasthan's Bharatpur on November 02. They are demanding reservation in jobs and education. "We will continue our agitation till our demands are met. The government should accept our demands as early as possible," said Gurjar leader Kirori Singh Bainsla to ANI.

CM Yogi announces Ram-Janki Marg, will connect Ayodhya with Sitamarhi

Sitamarhi (Bihar), Nov 02 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on November 02 informed that under construction road connecting Ayodhya and Sitamarhi is named Ram-Janki Marg. "A road is being constructed to connect Ayodhya and Sitamarhi which is named Ram-Janki Marg and can be travelled in 5-6 hours. I have especially come to congratulate and greet you all on the construction of Ram Mandir," said Yogi.

No manufacturing activity will be allowed in any new industrial area in Delhi: Kejriwal

New Delhi, Nov 02 (ANI): Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on November 02 informed that no manufacturing activity will be allowed in any new industrial area in Delhi, only hi-tech and service industries will be permitted. He said, "No manufacturing activity will be allowed in any new industrial area in Delhi; only hi-tech and service industries will be permitted."