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Miffed with his transfer to another police station, cop runs 65 km non-stop

Etawah (UP), Nov 16 (ANI): After being transferred from the Police Lines police station to the one in Bithauli here, an Uttar Pradesh Police sub-inspector took unique step to protest against the "dictatorship" of his superior in a unique way on Friday. SI, Vijay Pratap, jogged nearly 65 kilometer from the Police Lines station intending to go all the way to Bithauli but fainted on the way and was later taken to nearby hospital. "I am being transferred due to the dictatorship of RI. I was asked by the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) to stay back at Police Lines but I am being transferred to Bithauli forcefully by the RI. You can call it my anger or unhappiness, but I will run and go to Bitholi," Pratap said. The sub-inspector is presently in hospital and recovering.

AQI remains under 'severe' category in NCR

Noida/ Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 16 (ANI): The air quality of National Capital Region (NCR) continues to reel. Thick layer of smog once again enveloped the sky in Noida and Ghaziabad on November 16. Residents of Ghaziabad have complained of spike in respiratory problems, allergies and other health issues. According to the National Air Quality Index (NAQI) data, major pollutants in Ghaziabad's Indirapuram area stands at 437, Loni at 440, Vasundhara at 430, all in 'severe' category. On November 01, the Supreme Court-mandated Environment Pollution Prevention and Control Authority (EPCA) declared public health emergency due to rising air pollution levels.

No respite from toxic air in Delhi as quality remains 'severe'

New Delhi, Nov 16 (ANI): The air quality of national capital took a hit due to a combination of firecracker emissions, stubble burning and unfavourable meteorological conditions in past few weeks. A thick layer of smog blankets the Rajpath area in Delhi on November 16. According to the Air Quality Index (AQI) data and System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR), major pollutants in Delhi's Lodhi Road area were PM 2.5 at 500 and PM 10 at 500 both in 'severe' category. Higher value of AQI indicates greater level of air pollution and health concern. Residents have complained of a spike in respiratory problems, allergies and other health issues. On November 01, the Supreme Court-mandated Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) declared public health emergency in Delhi due to rising air pollution levels. The stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana makes the situation in Delhi more worse. To curb air pollution, the Arvind Kejriwal led-government h

US always plays Dalai Lama card in dealing with China: Chinese Professor

New Delhi, Nov 16 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on reports that US plans to take Dalai Lama succession issue to United Nations (UN), the Director of China Institute of Fudan University (Shanghai) and Chinese Professor, Zhang Weiwei said, "USA is being naive. They have always played the Dalai Lama card in dealing with China. That also shows that they do not have strategic vision."

Cancer survivors walk on ramp to support underprivileged children in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Nov 16 (ANI): The fourth edition of 'Kiah Fashion Show' was organised to support a noble cause for underprivileged children in Odisha's Bhubaneswar on November 15. Cancer survivors walked on ramp to raise fund for children's education. Ramp walk was dedicated to cancer survivors who have fought with the illness with zeal.

To stay outside RCEP is mistake by India: Chinese Professor

New Delhi, Nov 16 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) in the national capital, the Director of China Institute in Fudan University (Shanghai) and Chinese Professor, Zhang Weiwei said, "Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is a great idea and don't need to be frightened by it. I remember when we discussed the idea why India preferred to stay outside RCEP, I think it is a mistake."

Opposition is creating issue of Indian economy to damage PM's name: MoS Railways Suresh Angadi

New Delhi, Nov 16 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in the national capital on November 15, Minister of State (MoS) Railways Suresh Angadi spoke on state of Indian economy. He said, "Airports and trains are full and if you go to a railway station you don't get tickets, nobody's wedding got stopped. Common people are happy and just to damage Prime Minister's name, opposition is creating this issue."

Apple orchards damaged due to heavy snowfall in J and K's Pulwama

Pulwama (J and K), Nov 16 (ANI): Several apple orchards in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district were damaged due to heavy snowfall in south Kashmir area of the valley. A team has been constituted to assess the damage. Similarly, apple orchards in Shopian district have also been damaged severely due to heavy snowfall. While speaking to ANI, Chief Horticulture Officer of Pulwama district, RK Kotwal said, "We have constituted a team to assess the damage and we will submit a report to government as soon as possible to provide relief to farmers."

Taj View Point from Mehtab Bagh opens for public

Agra (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 16 (ANI): Agra MLA GS Dharmesh inaugurated Taj View Point from Mehtab Bagh along with administrative officials on Nov 15. After a long wait of three years, it is open for the tourists. Taj View Point has been developed on the banks of Yamuna at Mehtab Bagh. Taj Mahal is one of the 'Seven Wonders of the World' built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. This wonder draws millions of tourists from all parts of the world.

Locals launch drive to clean Dalpat Sagar Lake in Chhattisgarh's Jagdalpur

Bastar (Chhattisgarh), Nov 16 (ANI): Residents of Chhattisgarh's Jagdalpur have launched a drive to clean the historic Dalpat Sagar Lake of the city. The historic lake is facing extreme threat of water pollution. Flora and fauna of the lake is under threat due to pollution.

Deputy Commissioner felicitates farmers for not burning stubble in Punjab's Pathankot

Pathankot (Punjab), Nov 16 (ANI): Farmers in Punjab's Pathankot were felicitated by Deputy Commissioner on November 15. They have been felicitated for not burning stubble. These farmers used stubble as fodder for their cattle. Farmers will get the sum of Rs 2,500 per acre by the government.

Apple Pulls Down Vaping-related Apps from App Store: Report

New Delhi, Nov 16 (ANI): Apple is reportedly removing vaping-related apps from its official App Store amid growing health concerns over e-cigarettes.According to a report on Axios, the iPhone maker is planning to remove all 181 vaping-related apps. The move comes after CDC reported at least 42 people dying from lung illness related to vaping. While there had been no direct sales of vaping products from the Apple App Store, companion apps, which allow people to control the temperature and lighting of their vape pens, had been available. Apple stopped accepting new apps since June.

Art exhibition 'Game of Lights' organised in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Nov 16 (ANI): A 'Game of Lights' art exhibition was organised in Gujarat's Ahmedabad on Nov 16. The art work showcased a unique concept of an artist to give the message of light over darkness.

Scientists reveal white noise improves hearing

New Delhi, Nov 16 (ANI): Cochlear implants could be stimulated with an effect similar to white noise in order to improve hearing of their users, according to a new study. With a background of continuous white noise, hearing pure sounds becomes even more precise, researchers have shown. Researchers led by Prof. Dr Tania Rinaldi Barkat from the Department of Biomedicine at the University of Basel have investigated the neuronal foundation of sound perception and sound discrimination in a challenging sound environment.

Cherry Blossom Festival attracts tourists in Shillong

Shillong (Meghalaya), Nov 16 (ANI): Celebration of the autumn flowering of Himalayan cherry blossoms has begun in Meghalaya's Shillong. The 4th edition of the India International Cherry Blossom Festival 2019 is attracting tourists from several parts of the country. The festival celebrates annual blooming of the pink cherry trees.

Siliguri people celebrate 'Rosogulla Divas' with great enthusiasm

Siliguri (WB), Nov 16 (ANI): Rosogolla Divas was celebrated with great enthusiasm in West Bengal's Siliguri to mark the second anniversary of the state winning the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. West Bengal was in bitter sweet battle with Odisha to get GI tag on the sweet dish. West Bengal won the battle and got the GI tag for Bengal Rosogulla in the year 2017. Taking part in the celebrations, people were seen enjoying rosogulla at different part of the city.

Few know that Savarkar started powerful social reform movements against untouchability: VP Naidu

New Delhi, Nov 16 (ANI): Vice President Venkaiah Naidu released the book 'Savarkar- Echoes from a Forgotten Past' written by Dr Vikram Sampath in the national capital. While speaking about Veer Savarkar's personality, the Vice President said, "Very few in India know that Veer Savarkar started one of the most powerful social reform movements against untouchability in India. He built 'Patit Pavan Mandir' in the Ratnagiri district to allow entry to all Hindus, including dalits."

Shiv Sena will change Congress' stance on Hindutva: Veer Savarkar's Grandson

Mumbai, Nov 15 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Mumbai on Shiv Sena joining hands with Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)- Congress, Veer Savarkar's grandson Ranjeet Savarkar said, "As far as I know, Uddhav Thackeray won't ever leave his Hindutva ideology and back off from demand of Bharat Ratna to Veer Savarkar for power." "I am confident that Shiv Sena will change Congress' stance on Hindutva," Ranjeet Savarkar added.

Ranjan Gogoi gets farewell at SC premises

New Delhi, Nov 15 (ANI): Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi was given farewell at the Supreme Court premises on November 15 in Delhi. Today is CJI Gogoi's last working day at Supreme Court. He is slated to retire on November 17. The 64-year-old 46th CJI of India is the son of former Assam chief minister Kesab Chandra Gogoi and was born in Dibrugarh. Justice SA Bobde will take over as CJI after Gogoi demits office.

CBI raids Amnesty International's office over alleged FCRA violations

Bengaluru, Nov 15 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) team conducted a raid at Amnesty International Group's office in Bengaluru on November 15. Raid was conducted over alleged Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) violations. Amnesty International is international human rights NGO.