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Tusker dies due to cardiac arrest at Shivamogga's Sakrebailu Elephant Camp

Shivamogga (Karnataka), Oct 21 (ANI): An elephant died at Shivamogga's Sakrebailu Elephant Camp due to cardiac arrest. Ekadanta, who was 35-year-old was brought in the camp two years back. Sakrebailu Elephant Camp is famous for taming tuskers located at the distance of 20 kms from city. Following the death, there are 23 elephants left in the camp.

Jio, Qualcomm align efforts on 5G, achieve over 1Gbps speed in trials in US

New Delhi, Oct 21 (ANI): Qualcomm Technologies and Reliance Jio on October 21 announced they achieved over a 1 Gbps milestone speed on the Jio 5GNR solution, leveraging the Qualcomm 5G RAN Platforms. Qualcomm and Jio along with its wholly-owned subsidiary Radisys Corporation today announced their expanded efforts to develop open and interoperable interface compliant architecture based 5G solutions with a virtualized RAN. This work is intended to fast track the development and roll-out of indigenous 5G network infrastructure and services in India. This achievement not only supports Jio's 5G credentials but also signifies the entry of Jio and India into the Gigabit 5G NR product portfolio. Speaking about the initiative Mathew Oommen, President, Reliance Jio Infocomm, said, "We are excited about working with Qualcomm Technologies in developing new generation cloud native 5G RAN technology that is truly open and software defined. The development of secure RAN solutions with Qualcomm Techno

This Hyderabad man has performed last rites of 13, 000 unclaimed bodies

Hyderabad (Telangana), Oct 21 (ANI): A man in Hyderabad runs a foundation for doing pioneering service by performing the last rites of unclaimed and unidentified bodies. K Rajeshwar Rao, the founder of Satya Harishchandra Foundation started photographing unknown bodies soon after they were sent to the morgue. Satya Harishchandra Foundation stands as a repository of information about unknown bodies and unknown patients. The foundation preserves the data of unclaimed bodies even after the cremation. Rao started a website to make the data easily available for anyone and everyone. The website is www.unknownbodies.org. So far, Rao has cremated 13, 000 unclaimed bodies.

Two coaches of train derailed in Muzaffarpur, no casualties reported

Muzaffarpur (Bihar), Oct 21 (ANI): Two coaches of a train were derailed in Muzaffarpur on October 21. The Gorakhpur-Kolkata Puja Special train was derailed between Silaut and Siho stations. No casualties have been reported so far.

Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates 1st hydrogen blended CNG plant in Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 20 (ANI): Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan on October 20 launched the 1st hydrogen blended CNG plant in Delhi. This CNG plant is a joint venture of Centre and Delhi government. "I'm confident it will create new model for cleaner fuel," said Pradhan. Union Territory's Transport and Environment Minister Kailash Gahlot was also present during the event.

Watch: Slippers tossed at Tejashwi Yadav during rally in Aurangabad

Aurangabad (Bihar), Oct 20 (ANI): A pair of slippers was hurled at RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav at a public rally in Bihar on October 20 in Aurangabad. He went to address the rally ahead of Bihar elections. The elections will be held in three phases Oct 28, Nov 3 and Nov 7 in the state and the results will be declared on Nov 10.

Nitish Kumar meets Chirag Paswan at Ram Vilas Paswan's 'Brahmbhoj' ceremony

Patna (Bihar), Oct 20 (ANI): Chief Minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar attended late Ram Vilas Paswan's 'Brahmbhoj' ceremony. Nitish Kumar also met Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief Chirag Paswan during the ritual at LJP office in Patna on October 20. Ram Vilas Paswan had died on October 08.

JP Nadda misleading people of West Bengal over CAA: Adhir Chowdhury

Murshidabad (WB), Oct 20 (ANI): Congress leader Adhir Chowdhury slammed BJP government on Citizenship (Amendment) Act. He said, "A year has passed but you've not been able to frame rules for implementation of CAA. You're trying to mislead people of West Bengal and it will only remain politics, Nadda Sahab. It proves your government has failed."

CM Amarinder Singh submits resolution against farm laws to Punjab Governor

Chandigarh, Oct 20 (ANI): Chief Minister of Punjab, Captain Amarinder Singh, and other MLAs met Governor VP Singh Badnore at Raj Bhavan in Chandigarh on October 20. They submitted a resolution against the farm laws passed in Vidhan Sabha, to the Governor. After meeting, Captain Amarinder Singh said, "Vidhan Sabha unanimously rejected Farm Acts. We've adopted a resolution and have come here together. We gave copies of the resolution to the Governor and requested him to approve it. It first goes to Governor, then to President. If it doesn't happen then we have legal methods too. I hope the Governor approves it because it is unanimous. I have also sought an appointment from President between Nov 2-5. Entire Vidhan Sabha will go to him."

Such incidents expose Congress's ugly truth: Irani on Kamal Nath's 'item' remark

Amethi (UP), Oct 20 (ANI): Speaking to media on October 20, Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani spoke on former Madhya Pradesh chief minister and Congress leader Kamal Nath's 'item' remark on BJP leader Imarti Devi. Irani said, "Not only Kamal Nath's comment but also the way a female Congress worker was recently beaten up in public all these things show how their party treats women workers." "One after the other, these incidents expose the ugly truth of Congress," she added.

Working to ensure COVID vaccine access to every Indian once it's available: PM Modi

New Delhi, Oct 20 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 20 said that preparations are being made to avail COVID-19 vaccine to every Indian as soon as its available. PM Modi said, "We should not loosen our fight with coronavirus till the time we have its vaccine. All countries are working on a war-footing for making COVID-19 vaccine. Government is preparing for making the vaccine accessible to every Indian as soon as it is made available."

Possibility of COVID re-infection if antibodies reduce in 5 months: ICMR DG

New Delhi, Oct 20 (ANI): While addressing the media amid coronavirus pandemic on October 20, Director General (DG) of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Professor Balram Bhargava, said, "If antibodies reduce in any person in five months, then there is a possibility of re-infection (of COVID-19). That is why it is important to wear mask and take precautions even if one was infected earlier."

COVID drugs commissioned under WHO solidarity trial not performing as expected: ICMR

New Delhi, Oct 20 (ANI): While addressing the media on October 20, Director General (DG) of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Professor Balram Bhargava said, "WHO solidarity trial is a 30-country trial in which India has been a participant and interim results of this have been put on website, which has not yet been peer-reviewed." "However, we find that these drugs are not performing as good as it was expected," ICMR DG added.

Nitish Kumar will never become CM again: Chirag Paswan

Patna (Bihar), Oct 20 (ANI): Ahead of Bihar elections, Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief Chirag Paswan on October 20 resolved that present Chief Minister (Nitish Kumar) will never become CM again in Bihar. Chirag Paswan said, "LJP is contesting on more seats than JDU and we will certainly win more seats than them. Now I am free from all rituals (after Ram Vilas Paswan's death) so I'll be among people from tomorrow with the resolve that present Chief Minister never becomes CM again." Bihar elections will be held in three phases- Oct 28, Nov 3 and Nov 7 and the results will be declared on Nov 10.

Lockdown gone, but COVID still around: PM Modi advises caution in address to nation

New Delhi, Oct 20 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on October 20 and urged the citizens to not show any carelessness against coronavirus. PM Modi said, "In this festive season, markets are bright again but we need to remember that the lockdown might have ended but COVID-19 still persists. With efforts of every Indian over last 7-8 months, India is in a stable situation we must not let it deteriorate." He further said, "This is not the right time to show carelessness. Recently, we saw many photos and videos where it is clearly seen that people are not careful anymore. This isn't right. If you step out without mask, you put your families at risk. We must remember - whether it is America or Europe, cases declined and then there was sudden spike".

Youth Congress protests over 'negligence' in death of COVID patient in Kochi

Kochi (Kerala), Oct 20 (ANI): Youth Congress workers protested in front of Government Medical College, Ernakulam alleging negligence in death of a COVID-19 patient. They protested in Kerala's Kochi outside Govt Medical College on October 20. Youth Congress workers also carried placards while protesting in Kochi.

Durga Puja: 'No Entry' boards put up outside puja pandal in WB's Birbhum

Birbhum (West Bengal), Oct 20 (ANI): 'No Entry' boards have been placed outside a puja pandal in Police Line area of Birbhum. This comes after Calcutta High Court's order. All Durga Puja pandals in West Bengal have been declared no-entry zones by Calcutta High Court. Only organizers can enter the pandals. Every year Durga Puja is celebrated with full fervour but this year, due to COVID-19 pandemic, there will be restrictions in celebrations.

'Bharat tere tukde honge' slogan can't be raised in JNU now: Yogi Adityanath

Rohtas (Bihar), Oct 20 (ANI): Ahead of Bihar election, BJP has deployed its star campaigners in the state like RS Prasad, Yogi Adityanath and Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a public rally in Karakat, in which he said that 'Bharat tere tukde honge' slogan cannot be raised in JNU now, the only slogan being raised in the country is 'Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat'. "Pakistan supported terrorists cannot enter Kashmir and attack jawans... 'Bharat tere tukde honge' slogan cannot be raised in JNU now; the only slogan being raised in the country is 'Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat'," said Adityanath.

Nearly 10 crore COVID-19 tests conducted in India so far: Health Ministry

New Delhi, Oct 20 (ANI): Union Health Ministry on October 20, informed that the country has largest COVID-19 recovered cases in the world. Secretary in Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry, Rajesh Bhushan said, "We have the largest number of COVID-19 recovered cases in the world and till today we have conducted 9.60 crore tests and we stand second in terms of number of tests conducted in any country. The cumulative positive rate of the country is 7.90%." He further said, "While many countries have reported a surge, India has recorded 310 cases per million in the last seven days, which is among the lowest globally."

64% active COVID cases concentrated in just 6 states: Health Ministry

New Delhi, Oct 20 (ANI): On October 20, Union Health Ministry informed that six states including Maharashtra, Kerala, West Bengal account for 64% of the country's total active COVID-19 cases. Secretary in Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry, Rajesh Bhushan said, "The six states - Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal - account for 64% of the country's total active cases and rest has 35.75% cases."