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Lahaul-Spiti, Badrinath receive fresh snowfall

Lahaul-Spiti (Himachal Pradesh)/ Badrinath (Uttarakhand), Nov 27 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul-Spiti received fresh snowfall on November 27. Normal life got affected following the snowfall. Vehicular movement was partially disrupted. Uttarkhand's Badrinath also received heavy snowfall. Snow covered the entire landscape. The all time famous Badrinath Temple was also seen draped in sheet of snow.

Preparations underway ahead of Uddhav Thackeray swearing-in-ceremony in Mumbai

Mumbai, Nov 27 (ANI): Preparations are underway at Shivaji Park, ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of Uddhav Thackeray as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra on November 28. Ajit Pawar after attending meeting of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MLAs in Mumbai stated that Uddhav Thackeray will take oath as Chief Minister of Maharashtra on November 28 and he has informed MLAs about the programme. "Chief Minister will take oath tomorrow, I informed our MLAs about that programme and told them that all of us have to be there,"said Ajit Pawar.

Steel industry slowdown: Situation progressing slowly, says Dharmendra Pradhan in RS

New Delhi, Nov 27 (ANI): Union Minister of Steel Dharmendra Pradhan on November 27 reacted on steel industry slowdown in the Rajya Sabha. Accepting the slowdown in the steel industry, he said that the industry became hostage of US-China trade dispute. He also informed the House that the condition of midsized steel mills are improving because of the demand in market. He also highlighted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision against joining the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership also give direct relief to steel industry and asserted that the situation is now progressing slowly.

BJP releases its manifesto for upcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Nov 27 (ANI): Ahead of Jharkhand Assembly elections, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released its manifesto on November 27 in Ranchi. Chief Minister Raghubar Das, Union Ministers Ravi Shankar Prasad and Arjun Munda were also present. Jharkhand Assembly elections will be held in five phases in the state.

'If we don't privatise Air India, it will be difficult to function': HS Puri

New Delhi, Nov 27 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Delhi, Union Civil Aviation Minister, Hardeep Singh Puri on Air India said, "If we don't privatise Air India, where will we get the money from to operate it? Right now, Air India is a first class asset and we will get bidders if we sell it. And if we take ideological positions then it will be difficult to run it."

Want to serve people of state: Aaditya Thackeray after taking oath as MLA

Mumbai, Nov 27 (ANI): First session of the new assembly in Maharashtra begun after a long political drama. Shiv Sena MLA Aaditya Thackeray on November 27 said that he want to serve the people of the state. "We are committed to making a new Maharashtra. There are several first time MLAs and we all felt proud, while taking oath. Want to serve the people of the state," said Aaditya Thackeray.

Siddaramaiah slams BJP, says whatever happened in Maharashtra is a slap on their face

Davanagere (Karnataka), Nov 27 (ANI): Former chief minister of Karnataka and senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Wednesday slammed BJP, and said whatever happened in Maharashtra is a 'slap on the face of BJP'. "How could Fadnavis take oath knowing he did not have majority? It was a violation of the Constitution," he further added. His comment came after a day, when Devendra Fadnavis resigned from the post of Chief Minister of Maharashtra.

Onion prices resume upward trend, touch Rs 100/kg mark in vegetable markets

Nagpur (Maharashtra) / Kolkata (West Bengal), Nov 27 (ANI): The onion prices are skyrocketing due to unseasonal rains in producing states. Onions are being sold at Rs 80 per kilogram in Nagpur market. The price touched Rs 100 in Kolkata market. Soaring prices of onions across nation are burning holes in household budgets. One of the buyers said, "Upper level should look to it. It is a staple vegetable in the household."

No surprise if Shiv Sena finds its place at Centre soon: Sanjay Raut

Mumbai, Nov 27 (ANI): While addressing the press conference Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut hinted at forming the alliance at the national level. Sanjay Raut, Leader of Shiv Sena said, "Maine kaha tha,'hamara surya yaan mantrale ke chhate manjil par safely land karega', tab sab hass rahe the. Lekin hamare surya yaan ka safe landing hogaya. Aane wale samay mein, agar ye surya yaan Delhi mein bhi utre toh aapko aashcharya nahi hoga."

Congress files petition seeking disqualification of MLA Aditi Singh: Aradhana Misra

Lucknow (UP), Nov 27 (ANI): After showing the door to 10 senior leaders of the party, the Congress has now filed a petition seeking disqualification of its Raebareli legislator Aditi Singh. The petition has been filed by Congress Legislature Party leader Aradhana Misra before the Speaker of Vidhan Sabha. "Party has filed a petition before state Assembly Speaker seeking disqualification of Rae Bareli Sadar MLA Aditi Singh, for defying party whip of boycotting special session of state Assembly on October 2, organized by government," Aradhana Misra added.

No horse trading should happen: BJP's Babanrao B Pachpute on Fadnavis' resignation

Mumbai, Nov 27 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis's resignation, BJP's Babanrao B Pachpute said, "Everything changed after the Supreme Court decision came and then Ajit dada resigned due to his personal reasons. We had a BJP Core Committee meeting right after Pawar's resignation and we decided that we don't have the numbers and Devendra Fadnavis should resign and we should not indulge in horse trading." He further said, "In this entire scenario, BJP understood the matter so well. No horse trading should happen." Speaking on alliance with Ajit Pawar, Babanrao said, "Ajit dada came and met us. He had 54 MLAs. If he came with us, we would not have any problem. But things changed later. Let them form the government. "

Party should not have taken support of Ajit Pawar: BJP's Eknath Khadse on Maha political drama

Mumbai, Nov 27 (ANI): After the BJP government had fallen down to form the government in Maharashtra, senior BJP leader Eknath Khadse comes with his personal opinion infront of the mediapersons and said that the party should not have taken the support of Ajit Pawar. He said, "My personal opinion is that BJP should not have taken support of Ajit Dada Pawar. He is an accused in the massive irrigation scam and faces many allegations, so we should not have allied with him."

Cartosat-3 spacecraft, 13 commercial satellites placed into their orbits: ISRO Chief

Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh), Nov 27 (ANI): The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on November 27 injected Cartosat-3 spacecraft and 13 commercial satellites successfully into their designated orbits. While speaking after the launch of PSLV-C47, ISRO chief, Dr K Sivan said, "I am happy that PSLV-C47 injected precisely in the orbit with 13 other satellites. Cartosat-3 is highest resolution civilian satellite, we have 13 missions up to March- 6 large vehicle missions and 7 satellite missions."

Ajit Pawar admits his mistake, his position in party has not changed: Nawab Malik

Mumbai, Nov 27 (ANI): Speaking on Ajit Pawar, NCP leader Nawab Malik said that Sharad Pawar has forgiven him and his position in the party has not changed. "In the end, he admitted his mistake. It is a family matter and Pawar Sahib has forgiven him. He is very much in the party and his position in the party has not changed," said Nawab Malik.

Watch: 5 men commit robbery at builder's residence in Indore

Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Nov 27 (ANI): In a recent incident, five men robbed at a builder's residence, keeping the guard at gunpoint. The crime took place in Indore's Lasudia area on November 26. The complete incident was recorded on the CCTV camera. Speaking in the matter, police official said that the investigation is underway.

Let bygones be bygones, we are optimistic: Shiv Sena's Neelam Gorhe on Maha political drama

Mumbai, Nov 27 (ANI): Ahead of the first session of the new assembly in Maharashtra and long political drama in Maharashtra Shiv Sena MLA Neelam Gorhe said that they are optimistic. "We are happy that finally the dream of Balasaheb ji Thackeray is being fulfilled. 'Maha Vikas Aghadi' will be led by Uddhav Thackeray, guided by Sharad Pawar and Sonia Gandhi. They have made immense contribution to it, so we will do great work for Maharashtra," said Shiv Sena's Neelam Gorhe.

Watch: ISRO launches PSLV-C47 carrying Cartosat-3 and 13 nano-satellites from Sriharikota

Sriharikota (AP), Nov 27 (ANI): Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched PSLV-C47 carrying Cartosat-3 and 13 nano-satellites from Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota.

Uddhav Thackeray meets Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari

Mumbai, Nov 27 (ANI): Shiv Sena Chief and 'Maha Vikas Aghadi' (NCP-Congress-Shiv Sena alliance) Chief Minister candidate, Uddhav Thackeray reached Raj Bhawan in Mumbai on Nov 27. His wife Rashmi also accompanied him. They met Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari.

Aaditya Thackeray offers prayers at Siddhivinayak Temple ahead of first session of new assembly

Mumbai, Nov 27 (ANI): Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray offered prayers at Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai on Nov 27. He visited the temple ahead of the first session of new assembly today. The oath will be administered to the MLAs in the assembly today.

Air quality of Delhi remains 'poor'

New Delhi, Nov 27 (ANI): A thick layer of smog blankets Delhi on November 27. Additionally, the air quality of national capital also took a major hit due to a combination of firecracker emissions, stubble burning and unfavourable meteorological conditions in past one month. According to the Air Quality Index (AQI) data, major pollutants at Lodhi road area were PM 2.5 at 205 in 'poor' category and PM 10 at 210, also in 'poor' category. In Delhi, public health emergency has been declared by EPCA. To curb air pollution, Delhi govt had earlier implemented odd-even scheme from Nov 04-15.