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BJP to stage 'sadak bandh' throughout Telangana over RTC issue: K Laxman

Hyderabad (Telangana), Nov 18 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party on November 19 will stage a 'sadak bandh' throughout the state of Telangana against ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), announced BJP's Telangana president Dr K Laxman. The strike will be against the acts of some of the officials in the state government who are acting like "agents of the ruling TRS" by going against those sided with the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) employees, Laxman told ANI. The employees of the TSRTC are on strike for over 40 days demanding merger of RTC with the government.

Researchers say running lowers death risk

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Running can reduce the probability of death from any cause, says a new study. If more people take up running and they don't have to run far or fast, there is likely to be substantial improvement in population health and longevity. It's not clear how good running is for staving off the risk of death from any cause and particularly from cardiovascular disease and cancer.

TikTok crosses 1.5 billion download mark

New Delhi, Nov 18 (ANI): Viral video app, TikTok, has crossed 1.5 billion downloads worldwide on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, according to the latest Sensor Tower report. TikTok ranks at number three when it comes to the most downloaded non-gaming app of the year. WhatsApp continues to be the top app, followed by Messenger, Facebook, and Instagram at second, fourth, and fifth spot respectively.

MS Dhoni decodes dilemma of batting at no. 06

Gurugram (Haryana), Nov 18 (ANI): Former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on November 17 attended a promotional event in Harayana's Gurugram where he said that if he is playing on no. 06, and he knows that he won't be able to get past 30 runs, then he would try for 30 runs only. Dhoni also said that he had never planned to play for India, but cleared that he looks to contribute irrespective of the organisation he is representing.

Illicit liquor cartons worth Rs 50 lakh seized in Ghaziabad

Ghaziabad (UP), Nov 17 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Police recovered illicit liquor of around Rs 50 lakh in Ghaziabad. The liquor was being brought from Haryana. Senior Superintendent of Police, Sudhir Kumar Singh said, "Police team has recovered 570 cartons of liquor. We have arrested one accused."

You don't need equipment to workout, bodyweight is enough for exercise: Salman Khan

Mumbai, Nov 17 (ANI): Bollywood Actor Salman Khan at the preview of Being Strong Fitness Equipment stated that you do not need equipment to workout, bodyweight is enough for exercise. "Whenever I get time I prefer working out. Wherever and whenever I get time, I try to workout. You need equipments for working out but even if they are not available your body is the best weight to do. "

India, Bangladesh practice with pink ball ahead of Day-Night Test

Kolkata, Nov 17 (ANI): India will lock horns with Bangladesh in Day-Night Test at Eden Gardens. Players are practicing for their first ever Test in day-night format. Match will be played with pink ball instead of red. India decimated Bangladesh in Indore Test by an inning and 130 runs. 2nd Test will start on November 22.

Alternative government should be formed in Maharashtra as soon as possible: Nawab Malik

Pune (Maharashtra), Nov 17 (ANI): NCP leader Nawab Malik said that president rule should end in Maharashtra as soon as possible and an alternative government should be formed. "After the meeting, we have arrived at a conclusion that President's Rule should end in Maharashtra and an alternative government should be formed." "We have decided that next decision will be taken only after discussion with Congress. Tomorrow Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Pawar Sahab will hold a meeting and day after tomorrow leaders of both the parties will meet," He further added.

Steroids are being misused, should be avoided: Salman Khan

Mumbai, Nov 17 (ANI): Bollywood Actor Salman Khan at the preview of Being Strong Fitness Equipment stated that steroids are being misused, which is really bad for the health. "Steroids should not be used by anyone. They are being misused which is really bad for health. The steroids are harmful for kidney, heart. It is not a good thing to do."

Amit Shah assures of BJP, Shiv Sena coming together: Ramdas Athawale

New Delhi, Nov 17 (ANI): While BJP and Shiv Sena are at an impasse over power sharing in Maharashtra, Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment and Republican Party of India Chief, Ramdas Athawale in New Delhi stated that HM Shah assured that BJP and Shiv Sena will come together to form government in Maharashtra. "I told Amit bhai (BJP President Amit Shah) that if he mediates then a way can be found out to which he (Amit Shah) replied don't worry, everything will be fine. BJP and Shiv Sena will come together to form government," said Ramdas Athawale

Katy Perry thanks Karan Johar for warm welcome

New Delhi, Nov 17 (ANI): American pop sensation Katy Perry thanked Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar for the "warm welcome" and a grand party he hosted at his residence in Mumbai on the night of November 14. Katy Perry got a warm welcome from Bollywood. Karan Johar organised a special party for the singer. Alia Bhatt, Jacqueline Fernandez, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Kajol, Malaika Arora, Ananya Panday, Kunal Kemmu and many others were in the attendance. Katy Perry was on a recent trip to India to perform at a music festival in Mumbai. She came after a long gap of seven years. Apart from the party, the singer roamed around on the streets of Mumbai and shared the same on social media.

LJP demands NDA committee for better coordination between alliance partners

New Delhi, Nov 17 (ANI): Lok Janshakti Party's national president Chirag Paswan reacted on NDA meeting ahead of winter session of parliament. He said, "We missed Shiv Sena's presence in the meeting."He also said that LJP has requested Prime Minister to make a coordination committee or appoint a convener from NDA to make better coordination between alliance partners.He further added that it's a matter of concern that one by one alliance partners breaking from National Democratic Alliance.

Former Australian PM Tony Abbott visits Golden Temple

Amritsar (Punjab), Nov 17 (ANI): Former Prime Minister of Australia Tony Abbott visited Golden Temple on November 17. He performed 'Kar-sewa' at Gurdwara Harmandir Sahib. Former Australian PM also participated in langar ceremony.

AIMPLB to file a review petition against SC's verdict on Ayodhya case

Lucknow, Nov 17 (ANI): The All India Muslim Personal Law Board has decided to file a review petition regarding Supreme Court's verdict on Ayodhya case on November 17. Syed Qasim Rasool Ilyas, member of All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) made this statement while addressing a press conference in Lucknow.

Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind to file review petition on SC's Ayodhya verdict

Lucknow (UP), Nov 17 (ANI): Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind will going to file a review petition on Supreme Court's recent verdict on Ayodhya, said president Maulana Arshad Madani "Despite the fact that we already know that our review petition will be dismissed 100%, we must file a review petition. It is our right, said President of Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind, Maulana Arshad Madani," said Maulana Arshad Madani in Lucknow.

Unseasonal rain lashes Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu), Nov 17 (ANI): Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram witnessed heavy unseasonal rainfall on November 17. Heavy downpour and potholes on roads partially disrupted the vehicular movement. Heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, predicts (IMD) India Meteorological Department.

We're allotting Shiv Sena seat in opposition both in LS and RS: Pralhad Joshi

New Delhi, Nov 17 (ANI): While speaking to mediapersons on Shiv Sena's stand during parliamentary meeting, Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs said, "Shiv Sena is not coming to NDA meeting. Their minister Arvind Sawant has resigned. They're trying to work with Congress, so naturally, they have opted to sit in opposition and we've agreed to that. We're allotting them seat in opposition both in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha."

Decision to build grand temple in Ayodhya is final: VHP on AIMPLB's review petition

New Delhi, Nov 17 (ANI): Vishva Hindu Parishad's (VHP) International Working President, Alok Kumar reacted on All India Muslim Personal Law Board's (AIMPLB) decision to file a review petition on Supreme Court's Ayodhya verdict. "I saw a statement from a gentleman in Hyderabad, saying that he will not accept the 5 acres of land. That gentleman is not the party to the litigation. So, therefore these are third party statesmen," said VHP leader Alok Kumar. He further added, "This is unfortunate, I feel that the decision to build a grand temple of lord at his birthplace is now final."

UP Police arrests 143 criminals in 'Operation All Out' overnight

Ghaziabad (UP), Nov 17 (ANI): Police nabbed 143 criminals in 12 hours, in an operation conducted on the night of Nov 16 in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad. Sudhir Kumar Singh, SSP Ghaziabad said, "We planned 'Operation All Out' for which a list of about 200 criminals was prepared police station wise and different teams were made for it."

Farooq Abdullah, Chidambaram should be allowed to attend winter session: GN Azad

New Delhi, Nov 17 (ANI): Senior Congress leader Farooq Abdullah said that former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah should be allowed to attend Parliament winter session. Farooq Abdullah, who is under detention since over three months, should be allowed to attend winter session of Parliament. He further said that his fellow Congress leader P Chidambaram, who has been lodged in jail, should also be allowed to attend the session. "Past precedents are such that MPs have been allowed to attend Parliament sessions even if their cases were being heard. So, P Chidambaram should also be allowed to attend the winter session," said Azad.