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Tribal entrepreneur sets up her own pizza centre in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Nov 29 (ANI): A tribal entrepreneur has realised her dream of setting up a pizza centre named as 'Cheesiano Pizza' in Hyderabad. She was graduated under first batch of Chief Minister Scheduled Tribe Entrepreneurship and Innovation Scheme (CMSTEI) scheme in Hyderabad. Under the CMSTEI, Indian School of Business welcomed 100 youngsters from some of the most backward tribes like Andh, Chenchu, Pardhan, Koya, Thoti and Yerukula and from different districts of Telangana.

Uddhav Thackeray mentions Constitution when asked about Shiv Sena turning secular

Mumbai, Nov 29 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray reacted to questions of secularism. On being asked whether the Shiv Sena was becoming secular since the party has forged alliance with the Congress and NCP, Thackeray replied, "First you tell me what is the meaning of secular. (Secular is) whatever there is in the Constitution." He made this statement while addressing his first press conference after taking oath as Chief Minister of Maharashtra. However, he also shared his concern over farmers issue in the state asked for immediate enquiry.

Software engineer fights against use of single-use plastic, gives plants in exchange

Hyderabad, Nov 28 (ANI): A software engineer from Hyderabad, Ram Dosapati has started a unique campaign to spread awareness against use of single-use plastic among people. He started 'avoid single use plastic' campaign in which he asks people to bring plastic bags and bottles to him and take away beautiful plants in exchange. It is not his first campaign against single use plastic bags, he started his first campaign in 2017 in which he got appreciation from people. Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also started a nationwide campaign against single-use plastic, he also urged countrymen to join this fight.

Digvijaya Singh demands JPC in Rajya Sabha over WhatsApp privacy breach issue

New Delhi, Nov 28 (ANI): Congress leader Digvijaya Singh in Rajya Sabha demanded Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on WhatsApp privacy breach issue. He said, "I appeal to all the parties to constitute a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) and investigate this sensitive issue as it is connected to our fundamental rights and national security."

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray offers prayers at Siddhivinayak Temple

Mumbai, Nov 28 (ANI): Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray, along with his wife Rashmi and their son Aaditya Thackeray offered prayers at Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai on November 28. Uddhav Thackeray was sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra on November 28.

Women cops of Delhi Police get fleet of pink scooters

New Delhi, Nov 28 (ANI): Delhi Police formed a special patrolling team of 16 women constables in the North-East district. The women constables have been given eight pink coloured two-wheelers. The team will patrol streets in shifts (11am-1pm and 5pm-7pm). A woman constable said, "Aim behind choosing pink color is to build confidence in women so that they can approach us without hesitation. Women feel happy seeing us. Public-police interaction has increased after this. We are given chilli powder, spy camera, pepper spray, weapon.

Shiv Sena, NCP leaders sworn-in as Ministers in Mumbai

Mumbai, Nov 28 (ANI): Shiv Sena leaders Eknath Shinde and Subhash Desai took oath as Ministers at Mumbai's Shivaji Park. NCP leader Jayant Rajaram Patil, Nationalist Congress Party leader Chhagan Bhujbal also took oath as Ministers. A month long turmoil over Government formation in Maharashtra came to an end as Uddhav Thackeray took oath as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra on November 28.

'Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi' will work according to Constitutional values: Eknath Shinde

Mumbai, Nov 28 (ANI): Just before the oath taking ceremony of Shiv Sena's Uddhav Thackeray as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, NCP, Congress and Shiv Sena alliance 'Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi' held a press conference in Mumbai. Eknath Shinde said that said that 'Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi' will work according to the Indian Constitution's elements and values. "This government will work for people irrespective of their cast and creed and there won't be any discrimination," said Shinde.

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrives in India

New Delhi, Nov 28 (ANI): Newly-elected Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrived in India on November 28. He is on a three-day visit to the country. Sri Lankan President was received by Union Minister VK Singh. This is Rajapaksa's maiden foreign trip after becoming the island nation's president. He will also be accorded a ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan and he will lay a wreath at Rajghat.

I hope Uddhav Thackeray works for betterment of Maharashtra: Jaya Bachchan

New Delhi, Nov 28 (ANI): Samajwadi Party leader Jaya Bachchan on Wednesday congratulated Shiv Sena chief, Uddhav Thackeray as he is about to take oath as Chief Minister of Maharashtra. She said, "Thackeray family and we share a deep and old relationship. My heartiest congratulations to Uddhav on becoming Chief Minister. I sincerely hope he works towards the betterment of Maharashtra, provides relief to farmers and gives youth employment." Thackeray will be sworn-in as the 18th Chief Minister of Maharashtra in a grand ceremony at Shivaji Park on Thursday evening.

BIC Camera stores at Haneda airport and other prime locations attracts visitors

Tokyo (Japan), Nov 28 (ANI): Haneda International Airport in Tokyo acts as an entry point for many tourists in Japan. On the upper floor of its departure area, Japanese souvenir shops and restaurants draw a lot of attention. Bic Camera's consumer electronics store called "Air Bic Camera", which is located at popular places in Japan, attracts many foreign consumers. Bic Camera store at the airport makes it easy for foreign tourists to find many products at the airport. Travelers can buy travel goods, SIM cards, small electric appliances, watches and more. The original sticker of the Bic Camera is attached to "Made in Japan" product. A Bic Camera store is also located at the arrival area of Haneda Airport. Visitors can buy products like medicines, cosmetics and sweets right after their arrival in Japan. Through the service of "Bic Camera", foreign tourists can receive Japanese hospitality and convenient service from their arrival until leaving.

JCB, BCA target Indonesian market with new credit card

Jakarta (Indonesia), Nov 28 (ANI): Dancers wearing Japanese kimono and Indonesian traditional costumes performed at the launched of JCB-BCA joint venture to launch a credit card. BCA or Bank Central Asia is the leading financial company in Indonesia. It has not only contributed to economic development but has also raised people's living standard in Indonesia. Officers of both companies exchanged costumes for each other at the launching ceremony. Jahja Setiaatmadja, President and Director of BCA and Kimihisa Imada, President of JCB International exchanged dolls for Japan and Indonesia to symbolize JCB0-BCA black credit card. Many guests also wore traditional costumes including the Indonesian people who wore kimonos. Japanese wore Indonesian style costumes. The display shows the fusion and exchange between Japan and Indonesia. Many tourists from Southeast Asia visit Japan. Fusion of shopping tools and collaboration of Japanese and Southeast Asian countries make shopping and travelling mo

Honey cubes will generate money for tribals and farmers: Nitin Gadkari in LS

New Delhi, Nov 28 (ANI): Union Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Minister Nitin Gadkari on November 28 said that the government is planning to increase job opportunities for farmers and tribal people by introduction honey cubes, which will be emerge as a healthier alternative of sugar. He informed in Lok Sabha that Khadi Gramodyog is about to launch honey cubes in two three months span and this scheme will provide jobs to farmers and tribal people and will generate money for them. Gadkari also informed that Government is taking every measure to increase the production of honey and for that the budget of honey has increased ten times.

BSNL, MTNL strategic assets for country, we have decided to revive them: RS Prasad

New Delhi, Nov 28 (ANI): BSNL and MTNL are strategic assets for the country, therefore the Central Government has decided to revive them, said Union Minister for Communications, Ravi Shankar Prasad on Thursday in Rajya Sabha. He said, "BSNL and MTNL are strategic assets for the country, therefore we have decided to revive them. The employee cost of BSNL was 75.06 per cent of revenue, MTNL was 87.15 per cent, Airtel was just 2.95 per cent, Vodafone-Idea 5.59 per cent and Jio 4.27 per cent." "This load had to be revived by proper Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) package and we have given a very attractive VRS package, they are coming," he further added.

Will House stay silent on this?, asks AR Chowdhury in Lok Sabha on Pragya Thakur's Godse remark

New Delhi, Nov 28 (ANI): Congress MP AR Chowdhury on Lok Sabha raised his voice against BJP MP Pragya Thakur's statement on Mahatma Gandhi's killer Nathuram Godse. He said, "Congress was called a terrorist party (by BJP MP Pragya Thakur), the party from which thousands of leaders made sacrifices for freedom of nation. What's happening? Will the House stay silent on this? Mahatma Gandhi's killer was called 'deshbhakt'."

Two from each party will take oath today: Praful Patel ahead of swearing-in ceremony in Maharashtra

Mumbai, Nov 28 (ANI): Shiv Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray will sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Nov 28. Speaking on this, NCP leader Praful Patel said that two from each party (NCP-Congress-Shiv Sena) will take oath today. "State Cabinet Ministers will be announced in the coming days. Total six leaders, two from each party, will take oath today," said Praful Patel.

Onion prices make 'aam aadmi' cry as prices plunge in parts of country

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala)/Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 28 (ANI): Onion prices continue to rise in several parts of the country. To control the prices, the Centre is constantly in touch with the state governments to access the demands and requirements along with the supply. The prices of the onion have reached Rs 80-90/kg. While speaking to ANI, a vendor in Prayagraj said, "Onion used to cost Rs 15-20/kg earlier, now the prices have reached Rs 80-90/kg. We are also getting it at a higher price from the wholesaler, that's why we have to pass on the increased prices."

We will demand censure motion over Pragya Thakur's Godse remark: Shashi Tharoor

New Delhi, Nov 28 (ANI): BJP MP Pragya Thakur called Nathuram Godse, who killed Mahatma Gandhi, a 'deshbhakt'. The statement also triggered the Opposition members in the Parliament. Speaking about Pragya's statement, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said, "They (BJP) gave her ticket and brought her to the Parliament, what will happen by not allowing her in parliamentary party meetings? She should not be allowed to sit in Parliament until she apologizes, we will demand a censure motion."

73,187 toilets were built in Chatra assembly: Amit Shah

Chatra (Jharkhand), Nov 28 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Jharkhand's Chatra, Home Minister Amit Shah said, "The people of this country, the people of Jharkhand elected a Prime Minister, who is a son of a tea-seller. He understood the pain of the mothers and sisters and built 73,187 toilets in Chatra assembly constituency alone."

We've invited all big leaders from Centre including PM Modi: Eknath Shinde

Mumbai, Nov 28 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde said that we've invited all big leaders from the Centre including the Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "We've invited all big leaders from the Centre including the prime minister. Aaditya Thackeray himself went to invite Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi. We've also invited former Maharashtra CM and Raj Thackeray. Everyone should witness the historic day," said Eknath Shinde.