Dholpur (Rajasthan), Oct 20 (ANI): Few unknown people attempted to kidnap a young married woman in Rajasthan's Dholpur district on October 18. The incident was caught on the CCTV camera. Two men forcibly picked her up and pushed her into the car. People were mere spectators to the incident, unless a person operating an emitter stepped forward and saved her. The woman claimed that these men were sent by her husband whom she had abandoned due to his illegal affairs. She said that he is forcibly trying to take her back.
Guwahati (Assam), Oct 20 (ANI): Big-budget Durga puja committees in Guwahati decided to lower down the budget this year ahead of COVID-19 pandemic. Bishnupur Sarbajanin Durga Puja Committee has decided not to make a giant pandal this year. The budget of celebration this year has been reduced to Rs. 2 lakh which earlier was Rs. 25 lakh. COVID protocols issued by the government will be followed during the celebration. Around 50 people will be allowed at a time to stand in the ground, which will be regularly monitored and sanitized.
New Delhi, Oct 20 (ANI): Tech giant Apple has recently launched the channel Apple Music TV which is exclusively for music videos. According to The Verge, Apple Music TV is a free, curated, 24-hour live stream of popular music videos where American users can watch videos in the browse tabs of the Apple Music app and on the Apple TV app. The new channel can be seen as a direct shot at YouTube's dominance of the music video space.
Srinagar, Oct 19 (ANI): Enforcement Directorate on October 19 questioned former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah in connection with the alleged misappropriation of Rs 43 crore when he was the chairman of JandK Cricket Association. He said, "This questioning has been going on for many years, it is nothing new. I am not going to say anything. The Court will decide what is to be done. I am not worried."
Srinagar, Oct 19 (ANI): Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and JandK National Conference president Farooq Abdullah said that his fight is for restoration of Article 370 and his resolve will never change even if he is to be hanged. "We have a long way to go, a long political battle that will continue whether Farooq Abdullah is alive or dead, on the stage or not on the stage. Our fight is for restoration of Article 370 and our resolve will never change even if I've to be hanged."
New Delhi, Oct 19 (ANI): Air Quality Index (AQI) of national capital remained in poor category on October 19. Addressing a press conference on October 19, Delhi Environment Minister, Gopal Rai spoke on being asked about government's plans for Odd/Even scheme. Rai said, "We have implemented the odd-even scheme many times in Delhi. It would be our last resort and we will think about its implementation if rest of the methods to curb the air pollution fails."
New Delhi, Oct 18 (ANI): Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal on October 19 said that if all concerned governments and parties come together, then air pollution in Delhi can be controlled in less than four years time. He said, "I heard Union Environment Minister, Prakash Javadekar's statement over pollution and I 100%, agree with him but don't agree with the time period of 4 years he gave to control it. I feel all governments should come together and launch a joint war against air pollution. If all governments and all parties come together leaving politics aside we can control pollution in less than 4 years time. I would like to request Union Environment Minister to hold meetings with Chief Ministers of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Punjab every month." Every year the air quality of northern India gets deteriorated in winters.
Bhopal (MP), Oct 19 (ANI): Congress veteran leader and former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Digvijaya Singh reacted on Kamal Nath calling BJP leader Imarti Devi an "Item". Singh said he was unaware about the context in which Nath used the word. "I don't know in what context Kamal Nath Ji's said the word. I also don't know the requirement behind the 'natak' 'nautanki' BJP is doing today.... No one from Madhya Pradesh's BJP said anything on Hathras incident." Recently, Nath called Imarti Devi 'Item' during an election rally. Imarti Devi is a scheduled caste candidate of BJP.
New Delhi, Oct 19 (ANI): Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smriti Irani criticised former chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, Kamal Nath, for calling BJP's Imarti Devi as "item". Irani said, "I can't find any justification that Kamal Nath ji (former MP CM) can give for using such derogatory word against a woman political leader (referring to BJP's Imarti Devi as "item"). I can't understand why Gandhi family chooses to be absolutely silent. She further said, "I don't think Gandhi family will take action against Kamal Nath for making such a derogatory statement against a lady. Be it Kamal Nath or Digvijaya Singh, these are the people who keep fire burning in Gandhi family's kitchen." On October 18, former CM of MP and Congress leader Kamal Nath had used word 'item' for BJP leader Imarti Devi in a public rally in Gwalior.
New Delhi, Oct 19 (ANI): Air Quality Index (AQI) of national capital remained in poor condition on October 19 amid fear of coronavirus pandemic. Speaking to ANI, the Senior Director of Interventional Cardiology in Max Super Speciality Hospital (Patparganj) and Max Multi Speciality Centre in Noida, Dr Manoj Kumar said, "It has been hypothecated that in winter there is possibility that per day cases even can cross 2 lakh as per the study from MIT." "40% cases can increase on per day basis in India during winter season due to many factors," he added.
Khandwa/ Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Oct 19 (ANI): Former chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, Kamal Nath on October 19 clarified his remarks wherein he referred BJP leader Imarti Devi as 'item' and said it wasn't to insult anyone, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan is just looking for excuses. He said, "I said something, it wasn't to insult anyone... I just didn't remember the (person's) name...this list (in his hand) says item no.1, item no.2, is this an insult? Shivraj is looking for excuses, Kamal Nath doesn't insult anyone, he'll only expose you with truth." Earlier, while addressing a gathering, CM Shivraj had said that Kamal Nath has crossed limits of shamelessness. "I expected a clarification, but the statement is being shamelessly justified. You can abuse me, call me names, but such a comment about a woman is against every daughter and mother. Women have been disrespected during Navratri. He (Kamal Nath) crossed limits of shamelessness," Shivraj said.
New Delhi, Oct 19 (ANI): Health Minister of Delhi, Satyendar Jain on October 19 informed that 5034 beds occupied at hospitals in Delhi, around 70% still available in wake of COVID-19. He said, "5034 beds occupied at hospitals in Delhi, around 70% still available. Situation is slightly better than what it was around 1 month back. Still, I request all to wear mask and maintain social distancing, so that COVID-19 doesn't spread again during festive season."
Malappuram (Kerala), Oct 19 (ANI): Rahul Gandhi arrived at Malappuram Collectorate for a COVID-19 review meeting on October 19. He is on 3-day visit to his parliamentary constituency, Wayanad. Earlier, Congress workers welcomed Rahul Gandhi at Kozhikode International Airport.
Kanpur (UP), Oct 19 (ANI): A dalit woman was allegedly raped at gunpoint by 2 men, including a former village head in UP's Kanpur. The incident took place in Derapur town of Kanpur. Speaking to ANI, SP of Kanpur dehat, Keshav Kumar Choudhary said, "On victim's complaint, we have registered a case against 2 men belonging to same caste as her's. Teams are out to arrest the accused."
New Delhi, Oct 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the centenary convocation of University of Mysore. The event took place via video conferencing on October 19. While addressing at the centenary convocation, PM Modi said, "National Education Policy is a huge initiative to bring fundamental change in education setup of the country. To make our capable youth even more competitive, a multidimensional approach is being focused on. Effort is to make youth flexible and adaptable for changing nature of job." "Never before had there been such four-dimensional reforms in country. Earlier, when decisions were taken one sector used to benefit but others used to be left behind. In last 6 years, multiple reforms in multiple sectors were done," he added.
New Delhi, Oct 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the centenary convocation of University of Mysore. The event took place via video conferencing on October 19. While addressing at the centenary convocation, PM Modi said, "Efforts in higher education aimed not only towards opening new institutes but also to ensure governance reforms and gender, social participation." "Indian Institute of Management (IIMs) were given more power. National Medical Commission formed for transparency in education," he added at Mysore University convocation.
New Delhi, Oct 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the centenary convocation of University of Mysore. The event took place via video conferencing on October 19. While addressing at the centenary convocation, PM Modi said, "There might be restrictions due to COVID-19 but enthusiasm for celebration is still same. Heavy rain dampened it a little. I express my sympathies to affected families. Centre and state are making efforts to provide relief."
Mumbai, Oct 19 (ANI): Mumbai metro resumed its services with Standard operating procedures (SOPs) from October 19. Social distancing norms and face mask is mandatory. The metro rail will start its services from 08:30 am till 08:30 pm.
Ludhiana (Punjab)/ Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 19 (ANI): In wake of COVID-19 pandemic, schools partially reopened in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab except containment zones on October 19. However, schools have to followed proper guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The schools will run in shifts and 50% students will be called in every class on day one and the remaining 50% the next day. UP, Punjab and Sikkim has partially reopened their schools from today onwards while many states are still deciding for reopening schools amid COVID-19.
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Oct 19 (ANI): Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan observed a two-hour 'silent protest' in Bhopal on October 19. He was protesting against the former MP CM and Congress leader Kamal Nath over his remarks wherein he referred BJP leader Imarti Devi as 'item'. Other ministers of the state and leaders of the party were also present.