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It is Govt's responsibility to listen to opposition: Adhir Chowdhury

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Leader of Congress in Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan replied to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal for winter session of parliament. "We also expect from the Prime Minister that all the issues concerning to the interest of the common people must be allowed to be discussed inside the Parliament. Parliament is meant for discussion, debate and dialogues," said Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury.He further added, "It is incumbent upon the government to run the House smoothly so that opposition parties will be able to express their views, articulate their opinion in an appropriate manner. This is the essence of Parliamentary democracy." Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on November 18 that 'everyone should contribute to enrich discussions in Parliament'.

JNUSU to march to parliament, security tightens outside university campus

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Security tightened up outside Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on November 18. Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union to march to the Parliament over their demand of complete roll back of hike in fees. Students are on protest from last 2 week.

This is 250th Parliament session of Rajya Sabha: PM Modi

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Winter session of Parliament began on November 18. While addressing the mediapersons, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "This is the last Parliament session of 2019. It is very important because this is the 250th Parliament session of the Rajya Sabha. During this session, on 26th, we will observe the Constitution Day - when our Constitution completes its 70 years. The Constitution is the symbol of nation's unity, integrity and its diversity."

Everyone should contribute to enrich discussions in Parliament: PM Modi

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Winter session of Parliament began on November 18. While addressing the mediapersons, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "In the past few days, I had the opportunity to meet leaders of almost all political parties. The last session was phenomenal due to the support and active participation all MPs, which is an achievement of not only the government or the treasury bench, but is of the entire Parliament." He further said, "We want frank discussions on all matter. It is important that there should be quality debates, there should be dialogues and discussions and everyone should contribute to enrich the discussions in the Parliament."

Working towards achieving US$ 26 billion Defence Industry by 2025: Rajnath Singh

Bangkok, Nov 18 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that government of India is committed to work towards achieving a US$ 26 billion Defence Industry by 2025."The draft Defence Production Policy 2018 had set a target of US$ 5 billion in defence exports by 2025. While the target is ambitious, it's encouraging to know that India's defence exports grew nearly 6 times in over the past 2 years," Rajnath Singh said while addressing a gathering in Bangkok.

Many parties making mind to get apart from NDA: Nawab Malik

Mumbai, Nov 18 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party leader Nawab Malik reacted on ongoing tussle between the parties of National Democratic Alliance (NDA). "Many of the parties in NDA are not comfortable with the style of functioning of Bharatiya Janata party (BJP), we are very much worry in future what will be happening, we hope many of the party are making their mind to apart from the NDA, said NCP leader Nawab Malik. On the other side, Congress party's interim President Sonia Gandhi and NCP chief Sharad Pawar will hold a meeting today (November 18) to form government in Maharashtra.

NDA is no one's property: Sanjay Raut

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Amid the Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said on November 18 that National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is no one's property. He said, "We are one of the founders of NDA, Shiv Sena made NDA. We are also the one who saved NDA. Now, if someone think he is God and can do anything and throw Shiv Sena out of NDA, you are not God, the real God is voters." He also said that NDA is no one's property.

Rajnath Singh attends opening ceremony of Defense and Security 2019 in Bangkok

Bangkok, Nov 18 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended opening ceremony of Defense and Security 2019 in Bangkok. Defence Minister is in Thailand to participate in ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus). Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also attended Australia-India bilateral meeting in Bangkok on November 17. Rajnath Singh held talks with several world leaders during his visit.

Bill Gates meets Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

Patna (Bihar), Nov (ANI): Microsoft Corporation co-founder Bill Gates met CM Nitish Kumar in Patna. They discussed the state's health and education agendas. Bill Gates is also the co-chair and trustee of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is one of the largest philanthropic organizations in history.

Watch: Sharad Arvind Bobde takes oath as 47th CJI

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Sharad Arvind Bobde took oath as the 47th Chief Justice of India on November 18. The oath was administered by President Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. His name was recommended by then CJI Ranjan Gogoi. Bobde will retire on April 23, 2021.

Watch: Man attacks Congress MLA Tanveer Sait with sharp knife in Mysuru

Mysuru (Karnataka), Nov 18 (ANI): Congress MLA Tanveer Sait was attacked with a sharp knife by a man during an event in Karnataka's Mysuru on November 17. The MLA was admitted to a hospital and the attacker was taken into police custody. The reason behind the attack is yet to be ascertained. Police investigation is underway.

Air quality in Delhi improves a bit due to strong winds

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Odd-even scheme came to end in national capital. Even though air quality in Delhi improved significantly due to strong winds, a layer of smog was observed at ITO area on Nov 18. As per the Air Quality Index (AQI) data by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), air quality at ITO was recorded at 215, which is in 'Poor' category this morning. Though, according to Air Quality Index (AQI), major pollutants in Delhi's Lodhi Road were PM 2.5 at 188 in 'moderate' category and PM 10 at 174 in 'moderate' category. Meanwhile, schools in Delhi-NCR also reopened today. All schools in Delhi-NCR were closed on Nov 14-15 due to rise in pollution levels.

Indonesian Ambassador Sidharto Reza Suryodipuro visits Statue of Unity

Lahaul-Spiti (Himachal Pradesh), Nov 18 (ANI): The snow clearance operation is underway in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul-Spiti. It is continued on Manali-Leh Road between Kokasar and Rohtang. Life has been affected and roads are blocked due to heavy snowfall. Lahaul-Spiti recorded minimum temperature of -14 degree Celsius.

Devotees, prayers, Sabarimala Temple, Mandala Pooja festival, Sannidhanam, Kerala

Sannidhanam (Kerala), Nov 18 (ANI): Devotees thronged to Sabarimala Temple in Kerala on Nov 18. Thousands of devotees came in to offer prayers in the temple. The Sabarimala Temple was opened on November 16 for annual 'Mandala Pooja' festival. 'Mandala Pooja' festival is a 41-day long celebrations.

Locals protest killing of Dalit man in Punjab's Sangrur

Sangrur (Punjab), Nov 18 (ANI): A group of locals staged a protest against the killing of a Dalit man Jagmail Singh, who was allegedly beaten up and forced to drink urine in Punjab's Sangrur. Protesters demanded compensation for his family. While speaking to media, AAP MLA Harpal Singh Cheema said that compensation of Rs. 50 lakh must be given to the deceased's family. "He (Dalit man Jagmail Singh) died after he was forced to drink urine and was thrashed mercilessly. A compensation of Rs. 50 lakh must be given to the family of the deceased and also, a family member should be given a government job," Cheema told reporters.

Last rites of Goa DGP Pranab Nanda performed in Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Last rites of Goa Director General of Police (DGP) Pranab Nanda were performed in Delhi on Nov 17. His body was kept for last darshan for his well wishers. National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and Delhi's Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal also paid their last respects. Nanda had died due to cardiac arrest on Nov 16. Nanda was on a visit to Delhi after attending official functions in Goa on Nov 15.

Devotees throng Sabarimala Temple for 'Mandala Pooja' festival

Sannidhanam (Kerala), Nov 18 (ANI): Devotees thronged the Sabarimala Temple to offer prayers on November 18. The shrine was opened on Nov 16 evening for the 'Mandala Pooja' festival. One of the priests opened the sanctum sanctorum of the temple, marking the beginning of 41-day long pooja session.

Urban naxals, anarchists going to Sabarimala in guise of devotees: V Muraleedharan

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan on November 17 said "urban naxals, anarchists and atheists" are going to the Sabarimala temple in guise of devotees, just to prove they have visited the temple, and called for the examination of such people. "The people who are going to temple now, are urban naxals, anarchists and atheists. I don't think they're devotees. They want to prove that 'we have gone to Sabrimala Temple. Whether they're really devotees, it should be examined," Muraleedharan told ANI.

People of Assam run special drive against drug traffickers

Chirang (Assam), Nov 18 (ANI): The people of Assam launched a campaign against drug peddlers. Parents with united efforts caught drug traffickers who used to influence their children for drugs. Later, Police reached the spot and took the peddlers into custody.

Pune sanitation worker goes viral for his unique initiative on cleanliness

Pune (Maharashtra), Nov 18 (ANI): A sanitation worker from Maharashtra's Pune is doing the rounds on social media for his unique initiative of creating awareness about cleanliness. Mahadev Jadhav, who is working at the Pune Muncipal Corporation (PMC) for around 25 years, sings while doing his job to alert people about the need to keep their surroundings clean. Through his songs, he also requests people to segregate solid and liquid waste.