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Chirag Paswan clears his stand over Nitish Kumar, calls him 'corrupt CM'

Patna (Bihar), Oct 26 (ANI): Lok Janshakti Party president Chirag Paswan during a rally in Bihar claimed to put Chief Minister Nitish Kumar behind the bars once his government comes to power. After the statement sparked controversy, Paswan said that he along with the people of Bihar believe that he is involved in corruption and is a corrupt CM. Paswan said, "What wrong did I say? If he is a culprit then I have said that after proper investigation then he will be sent to jail. And how is it possible that such big scams are taking place, everyone in Bihar knows about it, his own ministers have knowledge about it. So if everyone knows and the Chief Minister doesn't know, this is not possible. Therefore CM is also a part of it. And if he is not involved then it will be cleared in the investigation. I and people of Bihar believe that he is involved in corruption and is a corrupt CM."

Watch: Folk singer Malini Awasthi enthralls audience in Lucknow

Lucknow (UP), Oct 25 (ANI): On the occasion of Dussehra, folk singer Malini Awasthi performed at a cultural event 'Lok Ke Ram, Aastha Ka Mangal Gaan' in Lucknow city. The cultural event was attended by several people. Country is celebrating Dussehra by burning the effigies of Ravana. The festival marks victory of good over evil as per Hindu mythology.

WhatsApp for Business new feature to help shopping experience within chat

New Delhi, Oct 24 (ANI): Instant messaging application WhatsApp Business will soon be rolling out a new feature to let users shop for goods and services right from the chat window. The feature is currently under development. According to Mashable, as part of the new feature, all the WhatsApp business account users would be directly able to provide product catalogues to their customers from within the chat window. A shopping button will be added on WhatsApp, which will be rolled out in India soon. The shopping button will let users add items to a cart, and check out from within the WhatsApp chat.

Mumbai mall 'level-5' fire: Aaditya Thackeray takes stock of situation

Nagpada (Mumbai), Oct 24 (ANI): Maharashtra Minister Aaditya Thackeray visited the City Centre Mall in Nagpada area of Mumbai, where a fire broke out on the night of October 22. It was declared a level-5 fire. Fire fighting operation is underway.

Harsh Vardhan holds COVID-19 review meeting with UP officials

New Delhi, Oct 24 (ANI): Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan held a meeting with ministers and officials of Uttar Pradesh through video conferencing to review the COVID-19 situation in the state on October 23. "Need to be more vigilant in coming months," said Harsh Vardhan.

'India-US will ensure extraordinary importance to its relations:' Tharoor

New Delhi, Oct 24 (ANI): Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on the 7th national forum of the Public Affairs Forum of India said that India and United States have reached a level that both countries will give importance to its relations."India-US relationship has reached a level where whether it's Republican or Democratic administration in the US, or whether it's BJP or Congress government in India, both countries will give extraordinary importance to the relations," said Shashi Tharoor.

COVID-19 anxiety could be leading to rise in body image issues, study warns

New Delhi, Oct 24 (ANI): Anxiety around COVID-19 could be causing body image issues among both men and women, research suggests. Feelings of stress associated with the pandemic are associated with men having a greater desire for muscularity and women having a greater desire for thinness, according to the study led by Anglia Ruskin University. Researchers surveyed 506 adults in the UK, with an average age of 34, about stress and body image. Participants were also asked a series of questions about the impact of COVID-19 on their daily lives and to rate their anxiety caused by the pandemic on a seven-point scale. The survey results indicated that stress and anxiety related to the coronavirus are associated with more negative body image. Negative body image is one of the main causes of eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia.

EAM Jaishankar releases commemorative stamp on UN's 75th anniversary

New Delhi, Oct 23 (ANI): Minister of External Affairs, S Jaishankar released commemorative stamp on the 75th anniversary of the United Nations on October 23. S Jaishankar said, "As a founding member India's invested to UN ideals with heart and soul. It's a tribute to all those who've advanced the cause of peace and development under UN flag."

Kashmir politicians sometimes more dangerous than separatists: Jitendra Singh on Mehbooba Mufti

New Delhi, Oct 23 (ANI): Union Minister of State (Ind Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region and MoS to PMO Jitendra Singh lambasted at Mehbooba Mufti's 'tricolor' remark. He said that mainstream politician of Jammu and Kashmir have cultivated the art and craft of swearing by Mother India saying 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' when in power. "Once they are out of power they start swearing by Pakistan and questioning the integration of Jammu and Kashmir," he added. "Mehbooba Mufti claims to be a mainstream politician but she has reservations in carrying the tricolour. We've maintained for last several yrs that Kashmir's so-called politicians sometimes tend to be more dangerous than apparently identified separatists." "They have cultivated the art and craft of swearing by Mother India saying 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' when in power. Once they are out of power they start swearing by Pakistan and questioning the integration of Jammu and Kashmir," said Singh. Recently, Peoples Democratic Party pres

Tejashwi Yadav corners PM Modi over special status for Bihar

Patna (Bihar), Oct 23 (ANI): Ahead of Bihar state assembly elections, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav cornered PM Modi over demand for special status for Bihar. Tejashwi further claimed to directly give 10 lakh government jobs once his party comes in power. Tejashwi Yadav said, "For how long will the PM keep Bihar away from the special state status category. Bihar had hopes that he would speak about that. BJP talks about generating 19 lakh jobs depending on private enterprise. We will directly give 10 lakh government jobs."

Centre created buffer stock of 1 lakh metric tonnes to check rising onion prices: Consumer Affairs Department

New Delhi, Oct 23 (ANI): Addressing a press conference in the national capital on October 23, Secretary of Department of Consumer Affairs, Leena Nandan spoke on measures being taken to address surging prices of onions. Nandan said, "As a nation, we are a large consumer of onions. Proactive steps have been taken constantly to augment the production of onions. But from the 2nd week of September, there's been a steady increase in the relatively stable prices." "We have taken some steps to counter that. This is the first time when we have created a buffer stock of 1 lakh metric tonnes of onions to take care of rising price by the calibrated release of that stock," she added.

Bihar polls: 'PM Modi didn't help labourers who suffered during lockdown,' claims Rahul Gandhi

Bhagalpur (Bihar), Oct 23 (ANI): Ahead of the Bihar polls Congress leader Rahul Gandhi held a public rally in Bihar's Bhagalpur on October 23. He took a pot shot at Prime Minister Narendra Modi by saying that Labourers of Bihar were working in different parts of the country for our development just like our jawans are standing in Ladakh but Narendra Modi did not give even a single day and announced a nationwide lockdown. He said "Labourers of Bihar were working in different parts of the country for our development - be it Mumbai, Delhi or Punjab. Just like our jawans are standing in Ladakh, the labourers of Bihar were giving their blood and sweat to this nation." "Narendra Modi did not give you even a single day and announced a nationwide lockdown. He did not think for even a minute that how will the labourers of Bihar get the money? How will they get food and drinking water?" he added.

Baghjan blowout: Snubbing operation to 'kill the well' to be done soon, says OIL Spokesperson

Duliajan (Assam), Oct 23 (ANI): Speaking to ANI in Duliajan on October 23, Spokesperson of OIL, Tridiv Hazarika spoke on Baghjan blowout in Assam. Hazarika said, "Snubbing operation to 'kill the well' will be done soon. The equipment has been flown from Canada and has reached Kolkata." "It will be brought here once Customs' inspection is over. We expect it will reach here by 14 days," he added.

UP records 2,298 new COVID cases, recovery percentage improves to 92.47%

Lucknow (UP), Oct 23 (ANI): Additional Chief Secretary and Principal Secretary (Health) Amit Mohan Prasad on October 23 informed that Uttar Pradesh has recorded 2,298 cases in last 24 hours. He also said that for the past 36 days the state is recording decrease in active infection cases of COVID-19. In last 24 hours 3,025 people have been recovered from the invisible virus. The recovery percentage has been increased in Uttar Pradesh to 92.47 per cent, he added.

'Will not raise any other flag, until we get our flag back,' says Mehbooba Mufti

Srinagar (J-K), Oct 23 (ANI): J-K Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti during a press conference on October 23 said "until we get our own flag back, we won't raise any other flag...This flag forged our relationship with that flag." Mehbooba Mufti said, "My flag is this (points to the flag of J-K kept on the table in front of her). When this flag comes back, we'll raise that flag (tricolour) too. Until we get our own flag back, we won't raise any other flag. This flag forged our relationship with that flag. Our relationship with the flag of this country is not independent of this flag (Jammu and Kashmir's flag). When this flag comes in our hand, we will raise that flag too."

Bihar polls: PM Modi accuses opposition of misleading farmers on MSP

Bhagalpur (Bihar), Oct 23 (ANI): While speaking at a public rally in Bihar's Bhagalpur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the opposition of misleading the farmers on minimum support price and highlighted the NDA government's initiative towards benefiting farmers. PM Modi said, "It is the NDA government which implemented the recommendation to give MSP to farmers at one and a half times the cost. It is the NDA government that has laid great emphasis on both government procurement centres and government procurement." He further questioned, "They do not have the answer till date when they were in government then why did not they decide on MSP? Why so little grain was purchased from farmers in these times? Why these people did not care about farmers, farmers of Bihar."

'China captured 1000 sq km of our land,' claims Mehbooba Mufti

Srinagar (J-K), Oct 23 (ANI): J-K Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti claimed that "China captured 1000 sq km of India". Mehbooba Mufti said, "They've nothing to show to ask for votes. They say you can buy land in J-K, we've abrogated Article 370. Then they said they will give free vaccines. Today PM Modi had to speak of Article 370 for votes. This govt has failed to solve the issues of this nation." Mufti further said that J-K came into international view like never before after abrogation. "It's a fact that China captured 1000 sq km of our land. I think we somehow managed to get back around 40 km. China speaks of Article 370 too. They say it's disputed and ask why was J-K made UT? J-K came into international view like never before after abrogation," said PDP president.

Bihar polls: PM Modi urges people to cast vote following COVID protocols

Bhagalpur (Bihar), Oct 23 (ANI): Ahead of upcoming Bihar assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi during rally in Bhagalpur urged people in Bihar to cast vote following COVID guidelines and social distancing norms. He also requested people to 'go local' this festive season. "Each and every citizen of Bihar must cast his/her vote in the upcoming Bihar Elections, following all COVID-19 guidelines and social distancing norms. Also, I will like to appeal to all to 'Go Local' while you shop for the festivals this year, promote local artisans," said PM Modi during poll rally in Bhagalpur.

Farmers' union stops around 30 paddy trucks in Amritsar coming from UP

Amritsar (Punjab), Oct 23 (ANI): Kisan union, Azad Kisan Sangharsh Committee members held a protest near Amritsar toll plaza on October 23. They have stopped around 30 paddy trucks coming from Uttar Pradesh. Protesters are opposing the selling of these paddy trucks coming from Uttar Pradesh in Punjab. They claimed that these are not trucks of farmers but businessmen. Kisan leader, Harjeet Singh said, "This is robbery of farmers, we have stopped 30 paddy trucks here, these are not farmers' trucks but of businessmen. With this, farmers of Punjab will not get fair price of their crop." On the other side, truck drivers are facing trouble due to the protest of farmers. "What is our fault in all this? We are just doing our duty. Let us go, we have loan installments of bank to pay," pleaded a truck driver.

Parties against NDA are against growth of country: PM Modi at Bhagalpur rally

Bhagalpur (Bihar), Oct 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public rally in Bhagalpur ahead of upcoming Bihar assembly elections amid COVID-19 pandemic on October 23. Earlier he had addressed public rallies in Sasaram and Gaya also. PM Modi claimed that for faster development of the state, people of Bihar know it's important to make Nitish Kumar the Chief Minister. PM Modi said, "People of Bihar know that it is important to make Nitish Kumar the CM again for faster development of the state. The parties who are today standing against NDA are against the growth of the country. They also opposed abrogation of article 370, construction of Ram Mandir and Indian Army's action against terrorists."