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Farm laws: 'Rail Roko' agitation enters 18th day, protest extended till Oct 14

Amritsar (Punjab), Oct 11 (ANI): On October 11, 'Rail Roko' agitation entered 18th day in Amritsar. The protest is led by Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee against new farm laws. "The protest has extended till October 14 and we will continue it," State Secretary of Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, Sarvan Singh Pandher said to ANI. Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee has extended the protest till October 14.

Heroic sacrifice! Ambulance driver, who ferried COVID victims, dies of corona

New Delhi, Oct 11 (ANI): An ambulance driver who served COVID-19 patients by carrying their corpses to crematorium died of coronavirus. Arif Khan resiliently redeemed his duties and carried bodies of COVID-19 patients to crematorium got infected from the invisible enemy and succumbed to the virus. In COVID times, several family members unfortunately didn't accept bodies of their loved ones, who died from the virus but Arif carried the bodies and performed their last rites with his fellow drivers of Shaheed Bhagat Singh Sewa Dal. Arif got infected from the virus on October 1 and was admitted to hospital after testing positive of COVID-19. He came home but again admitted to hospital and succumbed to virus on October 10. Arif will be remembered as a true COVID warrior in memories of people to whom he served.

J-K police organise 'Pedal for Peace' cycle race in Srinagar

Srinagar (J-K), Oct 11 (ANI): People in large numbers participated in the 'Pedal for Peace' cycle race organized by J-K's police in Srinagar on October 11. The Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Khan and IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar flagged off sub junior boys/girls and veteran men categories in Nehru Park. People in large numbers came out of their cosy beds to participate in the race. Locals lauded administration's initiative to organize cycle race. Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha also graced the event with his presence. Lt Governor presented prizes to the winners.

Ram Vilas Paswan: Tributes pour in for Bihar's foremost Dalit leader

Ram Vilas Paswan, a Dalit leader who was part of several governments headed by disparate parties, died on Thursday at 74. He was the founder of the Lok Janshakti Party and Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution. He had recently undergone a heart operation. President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Paswan at his residence on Friday.

Kamala Harris vs Mike Pence: US Elections 2020 Debate Face-Off

Democratic vice president nominee Kamala Harris described the Trump administration's handling of the coronavirus pandemic as the "greatest failure of any presidential administration in the history" of the US. Her response came at the only vice presidential debate with a sharp attack on Vice President Mike Pence, who leads the president's coronavirus task force. Watch this video to know about claims and counter claims by both the leaders.

Watch: Trump surprises supporters; Indian-Americans hold prayer vigil

President Donald Trump briefly left the hospital on Sunday in his car to wave to supporters gathered outside. The president's visit came shortly after he promised his supporters a surprise in a video posted a video on social media. Earlier in the day, Trump's doctor said he continued to improve and suggested he could be discharged as early as Monday. Watch Indian Americans supporting the President in large numbers, in the video.

Business Standard Views of the Week: From labour reforms to India-China border dispute

From Vodafone’s victory in international arbitration in the Netherlands in the retrospective taxation matter to the Union government introducing sweeping changes to labour laws in the country; this week saw major developments in India and the world. From a special court in Uttar Pradesh delivering its verdict in the Babri Masjid Demolition Case to a delay in appointing members to the Monetary Policy Committee of the Reserve Bank of India, it was an action packed week. Here's a snapshot of Business Standard's Views of the Week.

Watch: Rahul Gandhi 'lathicharged', pushed, stopped' on way to Hathras

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday proceeded on foot towards Hathras to meet the family of the Dalit gang-rape victim after their convoy was stopped in Greater Noida by the UP Police. Rahul Gandhi alleged that he was lathicharged and pushed to the ground by the Uttar Pradesh police. A large number of Congress workers from Uttar Pradesh accompanied the two leaders on their march towards Hathras. They also raised slogans against the UP government. Watch this video to know how the whole incident unfolded.

Watch: Trump evacuated from presser after shooting outside White House

US President Donald Trump was abruptly escorted by a US Secret Service agent out of a live press briefing on coronavirus as a precautionary measure, after a shooting incident outside the White House Watch to know more

18 people including 2 pilots dead in Kozhikode plane crash: Hardeep Puri

Delhi/Karipur, Aug 08 (ANI): Death toll in the Air India Express flight crash incident in Kozhikode rose to 18. Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Khozikode plane crash said, "18 people including 2 pilots have died in the incident so far. Under the Vande Bharat Mission, the flight was coming from Dubai carrying 190 passengers. Pilot must have tried to bring the flight to the end of tabletop airport's runway where it skidded due to slippery conditions owing to monsoon."

Kozhikode plane crash: 'Aircraft skidded due to hard landing,' says MoS Muraleedharan

New Delhi, Aug 07 (ANI): Minister of State for Minister of External Affairs V Muraleedharan on August 07 expressed his grieved after Air India plane crashed in Kozhikode and said due to hard landing aircraft skidded off beyond runway. "It's a sad and unfortunate incident. Perhaps, because of heavy rain in Calicut, it seems the pilot could not land and then in second attempt he landed but there was hard landing, after which aircraft skid off beyond runway," said MoS MEA Muraleedharan

Kozhikode plane crash: Relative of victim meets at hospital

Kozhikode (Kerala), Aug 12 (ANI): Saifudheen and his family were on the way to their home land, in Kozhikode. Saifudheen, aged 40, is a businessman in Dubai. Saifudheen, his wife Fasalunnisa travelled with their children Muhammad Shahil, Fathima Sana and Aysha Shanza to India. They travelled in the Air India flight which unfortunately crashed on the night of August 07. Saifudheen's Nephew informed that all the family members are safe.

Kozhikode plane crash incident: Death toll rises to 16, Civil Aviation Minister forms investigation teams

Kozhikode (Kerala), Aug 08 (ANI): Death toll in the Air India Express flight crash incident at Kozhikode rose to 16, informed the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Meanwhile, Kerala Minister AC Moideen reached at spot. Kozhikode Sub Collector, K Gopalakrishnan informed that rescue operations at site have been completed. All injured have been transferred to hospitals in Malappuram and Kozhikode. Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri informed that two investigation teams of professionals from Air India, Airports Authority of India and Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) will leave for Kozhikode at 02.00 hrs and 05.00 hrs.

OnePlus confirms Nord to have ultra-wide selfie camera

New Delhi, Jul 14 (ANI): OnePlus has confirmed that the new smartphone OnePlus Nord will have a selfie camera with an ultra-wide 105-degree field of view. According to The Verge, the smartphone manufacturer confirmed the news in a video posted to the Nord's Instagram page. However, it didn't confirm the resolution of the camera. A previous report from Android Central said that the phone will have two selfie cameras: one 8-megapixel wide-angle camera and a main 32-megapixel selfie camera. OnePlus has previously shown a prototype device with dual selfie cameras during a documentary about the Nord. In the feature's announcement video, the mobile company positioned the ultra-wide selfie camera as an alternative to using a selfie stick. It means that the feature should be helpful for taking selfies of groups, or just of yourself alongside more of your environment. Although, ultra-wide selfie cameras aren't an entirely new feature on phones. For example, 2018's Pixel 3, included a second 8-m

Sachin Pilot's office releases video of Rajasthan MLAs supporting him

Manesar (Gurugram), Jul 14 (ANI): Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Sachin Pilot's Office on July 13 released a video of MLAs sitting together. Pilot, who has openly rebelled against his party, claimed he has the support of 30 MLAs and that the Ashok Gehlot-led government is in minority. Rajasthan Congress MLAs Inder Raj Gurjar, PR Meena, GR Khatana, and Harish Meena among other MLAs were present at a hotel in Manesar.

Sachin Pilot is one of the most talented in Congress, party is willing to listen to him: Singhvi

Amid political tussle between Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot, Congress National Spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi on July 14 said that he considered Sachin Pilot one of the most talented, competent and impressive in the Congress party. He further stated, "We all value him in the party. He should come and air his grievances, floor is open. All people are prepared to listen to him." "He may have genuine grievances but where I draw a red flag is that if you try to topple a govt or hurt your own Congress party. I think everything except that red flag is accepted in party. It's a capacious party. I urge, request, beg him to exercise that right." Singhvi added.

Watch: Rajasthan ministers, MLAs who attended CLP meeting resides at Jaipur hotel

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Jul 14 (ANI): Amid Rajasthan political crisis, a video has been released showing state ministers, MLAs, who attended the Congress Legislative Party (CLP) meeting at Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's residence on July 13. Earlier, these ministers and MLAs arrived at Hotel Fairmont after attending the meeting. State Ministers Pratap Singh Khachariyawas, Raghu Sharma, Govind Singh Dotasra, along with MLAs Sanyam Lodha and Amin Kagzi present at Fairmont Hotel in Jaipur. Around 107 MLAs attended the Congress Legislative Party meeting.

Asthma doesn't seem to increase COVID-19 risk: Study pta raise Coronavirus awareness on streets of Raipur

New Delhi, Jul 12 (ANI): According to a new study by the team of researchers from Rutgers, asthma does not appear to increase the risk for a person contracting COVID-19 or influence its severity. The recent research was published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. According to Reynold A Panettieri Jr, a pulmonary critical care physician and director of the Rutgers Institute for Translational Medicine and Science and co-author of the paper, Panettieri discusses what we know about asthma and inflammation and the important questions that still need to be answered. Since the news has focused our attention on the effects of COVID-19 on people in vulnerable populations, those with asthma may become hyper-vigilant about personal hygiene and social distancing. Social distancing could improve asthma control since people who are self-quarantined are also not as exposed to seasonal triggers that include allergens or respiratory viruses. There is also evidence that people are being

Watch: Swarms of locust hit UP's Bahraich

Bahraich (Uttar Pradesh), July 11 (ANI): Fear of locusts has grown wider in the country. Swarms of locust hit Bahraich in Uttar Pradesh and have caused severe damage to the crops. Locals started beating utensils to fear the locusts.

PM Modi reviews COVID situation

New Delhi, July 11 (ANI): On July 11, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed COVID-19 situation in the country in a meeting attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, Member of NITI Aayog, Cabinet Secretary and other senior officials of the central government. PM directed that awareness about COVID should be disseminated widely.