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Never expected CM Nitish Kumar to stoop so low: Chirag Paswan on his viral video

Patna (Bihar), Oct 27 (ANI): National president Lok Janshakti Party Chirag Paswan reacted on his video him instructing on how to shoot his video in front of his father's photo. He said that he didn't expect Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to do such low-level politics. "He's scared he'll go to jail in my government," said Paswan. "Don't know with what motive the clip (of Chirag Paswan shooting campaign video in front of his father's photo) is being spread. I need to prove I'm sad on my father's death? Didn't expect CM to do such low-level politics. He's scared he'll go to jail in my government," said Paswan.

Fighting corruption is collective responsibility: PM Modi

New Delhi, Oct 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part in the inauguration ceremony of the National Conference on Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, via video conferencing. He said that corruption not only impacted development of the nation but also destroyed the social balance. He added that fighting corruption is only a responsibility of an agency or an institution rather it's a collective responsibility. The theme of this year's conference is - Satark Bharat, Samruddha Bharat.

COVID-19: Super-spreading event must be avoided, says NITI Aayog

New Delhi, Oct 27 (ANI): During press conference held on October 27, NITI Aayog member Dr VK Paul said, "Even countries of much greater economic capability, per capita income and good health system can succumb to a huge second peak is a lesson for all of us. We are very fortunate that our trend is in the opposite direction." He further said, "Looking for a super-spreading event in the case of an individual positive case is an important area of our work. Super-spreading events happen when we are together not only in very large numbers but also in medium numbers. So, super-spreading event must be avoided."

Covaxin got approval for phase-III trials: DG ICMR

New Delhi, Oct 27 (ANI): During press conference held on October 27, ICMR DG Balram Bhargava said, "Kawasaki disease is an auto-immune disease that affects children who are less than 5 years of age. It is less common in India. I don't think we have had any experience of Kawasaki with COVID-19 in India so far, that's a very rare condition. Overall the figure in India is that below the age of 17 years, only 8% are COVID-19 positive, and below the age of 5 years, that figure would be much less." He further said, "Three vaccine candidates in different stages of clinical testing- Covaxin has got approval for phase III trials, Cadila also progressing with phase-II trials and Serum is completing phase 2b trial and has an ongoing trial in Brazil, South Africa and US."

COVID-19 recovery rate at 90.62% in country: Health Ministry

New Delhi, Oct 27 (ANI): During press conference held on October 27, Secretary of Health Ministry, Rajesh Bhushan said, "Number of recovered cases has exceeded 72 lakh now. We have tested more than 10 crores samples till now. The recovery rate is now at 90.62% in the country, it is constantly increasing which is a good sign."

COVID-19: 78% of active cases present in 10 states, UTs, informs Health Ministry

New Delhi, Oct 27 (ANI): During press conference held on October 27, Secretary of Health Ministry, Rajesh Bhushan said, "78 per cent of active cases are present in 10 states and UTs. 58% of new deaths reported in five States and Union Territories (Maharashtra, West Bengal, Delhi, Chhattisgarh and Karnataka), in the last 24 hours. During the festival season, cases have increased in Kerala, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Delhi."

Wearing face masks to be made mandatory in Rajasthan: CM Gehlot

Jaipur (Rajasthan) October 27 (ANI): To prevent the spread of corona infection, the state government is considering making it mandatory to wear masks in the state. Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot announced this while having a dialogue with District Collectors, college principals, Municipal Corporation, Municipal council officials and others on the success of the ongoing campaign 'No Mask-No -Entry-Public Movement against Corona' in the state. For this, the bill will be brought in the upcoming assembly session. The CM Gehlot said that COVID-19 can be prevented only by adopting measures such as wearing masks, maintaining a distance of two yard and washing hands repeatedly until the vaccine comes. During the dialogue, CM Gehlot urged that every section of the society should join the government with full commitment to make this campaign successful of the state. He said that this campaign will not be fully successful in its purpose until there is awareness among the public that if th

US will stand with India as they confront threats to their sovereignty, liberty: Mike Pompeo

New Delhi, Oct 27 (ANI): US State Secretary Mike Pompeo after attending 2+2 India-US Ministerial Dialogue on October 27 in Delhi said that US will stand with India as they confront threats to their sovereignty, liberty. He said, "US and India are taking steps to strengthen our cooperation against all manner of threats and not just those posed by Chinese Communist Party. Last year, we've expanded our cooperation on cyber issues, our navies have held joint exercises in Indian ocean." "We visited National War Memorial to honour brave men and women of Indian armed forces who sacrificed for the world's largest democracy, including 20 killed by PLA in Galwan Valley. US will stand with India as they confront threats to their sovereignty, liberty" he added.

Centre owes Rs 12,000 crore to MCD: CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, Oct 27 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal reacted over doctors and health workers' protest and said that Centre Government needs to give Rs 12,000 crore to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi for its past 10 years work. He further requested people in Municipal Corporation to run the organisation properly without practicing corruption. Arvind Kejriwal said, "Some of Municipal doctors are sitting on strike, they've not been paid for months. This is a matter of shame for all of us. There should be no politics in this matter. Why is there so much scarcity in Municipal Corporation to pay salaries to employees? Central government is giving a grant to all the municipal corporations in the country, except Delhi. The Centre needs to give Rs 12,000 crore to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi for its past 10 years work. I request my brothers in Municipal Corporation to run it properly."

PM Modi meets Mike Pompeo, Mark Esper

New Delhi, Oct 27 (ANI): US State Secretary Mike Pompeo and US Defence Secretary Mark Esper met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 27. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval were also present in the meeting. Both Mike Pompeo and Mark Esper are in India for third India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue.

'We stand shoulder-to-shoulder in support of free, open Indo-Pacific for all': Mark Esper

New Delhi, Oct 27 (ANI): US Secretary of Defence, Mark Esper after attending 2+2 India-US Ministerial Dialogue on October 27 in Delhi said that they stand shoulder-to-shoulder in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific for all. He said, "As the world confronts a global pandemic and growing security challenges, the India-US partnership is more important than ever to ensure security, stability and prosperity of the region and the world." "Based on our shared values and common interests, we stand shoulder-to-shoulder in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific for all, particularly in light of increasing aggression and destabilizing activities by China," he added.

Chinar Corps celebrates 74th Infantry Day in J and K's Srinagar

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), Oct 27 (ANI): Chinar Corps celebrated the 74th Infantry Day at Badamibagh Cantonment in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar on October 27. Several Army officials paid tribute to slain soldiers. Infantry Day is observed as a remembrance of the first military event of independent India, when the Indian Army repelled the first attack on the Indian soil on October 27, 1947, in the Kashmir Valley. While speaking to ANI, Lt. General BS Raju, GOC Chinar Corps said, "I congratulate infantry jawans deployed in tough terrains and hinterlands, they can reach where no one can reach. Situation has improved (in Kashmir), youth should use it. Young ones should focus on studies, others should work and not choose wrong path. It's my appeal- If you've picked up arms and shot a video, doesn't mean you are a terrorist, you can come back."

'Corruption has major obstacles to economic, social progress of our country': Gen Bipin Rawat

New Delhi, Oct 27 (ANI): Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat addressed a vigilance awareness week programme in Delhi on October 27. "Corruption has been one of the major obstacles to the economic, political and social progress of our country. I believe that all stakeholders need to work together to eradicate corruption," CDS said.

Delhi Police busts interstate racket of drug peddlers

New Delhi, October 27(ANI): With the arrest of accused persons, north district of Delhi Police busted an interstate racket of drug peddlers. The gang members used to hire ambulances to smuggle the drugs. One of the members pretended as a patient to evade their arrest. The district police are constantly working to curb drug trafficking in the area. As a result of continuous intelligence gathering, the police team received secret information that drug peddlers are coming to Mori Gate to supply drugs to local distributors. On this information, the police teams laid a trap near the place of information and accused were found at the spot with some plastic bags. After that, the police team intercepted them and arrested all the accused. During the interrogation, a total of 181kg cannabis were recovered from their possession.

Our military to military cooperation is progressing well: Rajnath after 2+2 India-US Ministerial Dialogue

New Delhi, Oct 27 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh after attending 2+2 India-US Ministerial Dialogue on October 27 in Delhi said that their military to military cooperation is progressing very well. He said, "Our military to military cooperation is progressing very well. In two days meeting, we also explored probable capacity building and other joint cooperation activities in third countries including our neighbourhood and beyond." "We also agreed that upholding rules-based international order respecting rule of law and freedom of navigation in the international sea and uploading territorial integrity and sovereignty of all states are essential," he added.

'Control on language is important,' says Chirag Paswan over Sanjay Jha's 'jamura' remark

Patna (Bihar), Oct 27 (ANI): Lok Janshakti Party leader Chirag Paswan questioned over JD(U) leader Sanjay Jha's 'jamura' remark and asked then who is the Madari? He further said that it is important to keep a control on language. Chirag Paswan said, "Who is Madari here? Is he calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi, madari because they have only said that I work on his direction. Today if they are calling me 'Jamura' so tell this also that on whose direction is this 'Jamura' working. It is very important to keep a control on your language. You have problem with Chirag Paswan because he talks about sending you behind the bars, so you are so frustrated from that, you end up insulting the Prime Minister."

India, US economies suffered losses, trying to revive industries: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, Oct 27 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and US Secretary of Defence Mark Esper attended India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in the national capital on October 27 at Hyderabad House. While addressing the India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in the national capital, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "Our economies have suffered losses. We are trying to revive industries and services sectors. Our partnership becomes more important in view of current challenges which we are facing. We both believe in rule-based order and democracy." "We are happy that we have completed the Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA), which will open new avenues in the information sharing. We are eager to discuss further issues with US," Defence Minister added.

Strengthened our defence, security partnership over past year: Defence Secy Mark Esper

New Delhi, Oct 27 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and US Secretary of Defence Mark Esper attended India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in the national capital on October 27 at Hyderabad House. While addressing the India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in the national capital, US Secretary of Defence Mark Esper said, "We have strengthened our defence and security partnership especially over past year during which we advanced our regional security and information sharing." "Our cooperation meets the challenges of the day and principles of a free and open Indo-Pacific," he added.

Tejashwi Yadav hits back on Nitish Kumar's '8-9 children' jibe

Patna (Bihar), Oct 27 (ANI): RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav took a jibe on Nitish Kumar's comment on Rabri Devi and said that by commenting on his family, Nitish Kumar is targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he also has 6 siblings. Tejashwi Yadav said, "By commenting on my family, Nitish Kumar is targeting PM Modi as he also has 6 siblings. Using such language, Nitish Kumar has insulted women and my mother's sentiments. They don't speak on main issues including inflation, corruption, unemployment etc."

India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue underway at Delhi's Hyderabad House

New Delhi, Oct 27 (ANI): US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and US Secretary of Defence Mark Esper met Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar at Hyderabad House. They met in the national capital on October 27. India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue is underway at Hyderabad House. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and US Secretary of Defence Mark Esper are attending it. While addressing the India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in the national capital, EAM S Jaishankar said, "Over the last two decades, our bilateral relationship has grown steadily in its substance, facets and significance. Accompanying comfort levels today enable us to engage much more intensively on matters of national security. At a time when it is particularly important to uphold the rules-based international order, together we can make a real difference when it comes to regional and global challenges." "At a