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Gambhir busy eating 'poha', 'jalebis', not concerned about pollution: Raghav Chadha

New Delhi, Nov 15 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament (MP) and former cricketer Gautam Gambhir over his absence in Parliamentary Standing Committee of Urban Development on air pollution in Delhi, National Spokesperson and National Executive Member of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Raghav Chadha said, "Today, a very important meeting of Parliamentary Standing Committee was called by the Lok Sabha secretariat in which 29 MPs were invited to participate. Some senior bureaucrats in the Government of India, in MCD and Delhi Development Authority (DDA) were also invited in the meeting." "It is extremely shocking to know that out of 29 MPs only 4 MPs participated in the meeting. Around 25 MPs were absconded from the meeting. Every now and then you see Gautam Gambhir releasing video and today he was eating 'poha' and 'jalebis' in Indore while participating in an ongoing cricket match," Chadha added. "He did not think appropriate to

Delhi BJP stages protest outside AICC office over Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Rafale verdict

New Delhi, Nov 15 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held a massive protest outside All India Congress Committee (AICC) office in the national capital on November 15. They demanded an apology from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remark on Rafale verdict. The protest was led by Delhi BJP president Manoj Tiwari. He was accompanied by BJP senior leader Vijay Goel, Leader of Opposition in Delhi and MLA from Rohini assembly constituency Vijender Gupta. Several women workers of BJP also took part in the protest.

Parrot smuggling gang busted in Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur (UP), Nov 15 (ANI): Wildlife Crime Control Bureau along with the help of Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) busted a gang who were smuggling endangered parrots. Six persons including a woman have been apprehended. The gang was smuggling the parrots from Bahraich to Gorakhpur. Around 500 parrots have been seized.

Student set himself ablaze in school washroom in Navi Mumbai

Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra), Nov 15 (ANI): A class 11th student set himself ablaze in school washroom using kerosene on November 15. He was taken to National Burns Centre, Airoli for treatment. The reason behind the extreme step has not been ascertained yet.

CJI Ranjan Gogoi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat

New Delhi, Nov 15 (ANI): Chief Justice of India, Ranjan Gogoi arrived at Raj Ghat to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on November 15. Today is CJI Gogoi's last working day at Supreme Court. He is slated to retire on November 17. Justice Ranjan Gogoi was appointed as the CJI on October 03, 2018. Justice SA Bobde will take over as CJI after Gogoi demits office.

Delhi Govt will carry out cleaning of septic tanks for free: Kejriwal

New Delhi, Nov 15 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on November 15 said that his government has started a scheme in which it will carry out cleaning of septic tanks for free. Giving details of the scheme he asserted, "We are launching Mukhya Mantri septic tank safai yojana. Tendering will be done by next month. The government will carry out the cleaning of septic tanks for free. DJB trucks will be deployed for this purpose."

Heated argument breaks out between protestors and Ashwini Choubey in Bihar

Buxar (Bihar), Nov 15 (ANI): A heated argument broke out between MoS for Health and Family Welfare, Ashwini Choubey and the people who had gathered outside the guest house he was staying in, to stage a protest against defunct ultrasound machine at district hospital, in Bihar's Buxar. Speaking to ANI, a protestor said, "Since last 10 months ultrasound machine is lying defunct in the district hospital even after assurance from minister. We came to protest, minister got angry and started pushing us."

Undisclosed assets worth Rs 4.15 crore found in raid at engineer's residence

Anantapur (Andhra Pradesh), Nov 15 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) conducted raid at the house of an assistant executive engineer of Panchayati Raj Department in Anantapur on November 15. The raid was conducted in connection with disproportionate assets case. Undisclosed assets worth Rs 4.15 crore were seized during the raid

If everything is fine in JandK then why Abdullah, Mufti under house arrest: Congress

New Delhi, Nov 15 (ANI): Congress on November 15 again raised questions on the current situation of Jammu and Kashmir. Indian National Congress National Spokesperson Pawan Khera lambasted at Centre by asking, if everything is fine in Jammu then why Farooq, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti are under house arrest.

'Joint cooperation of all agencies is needed': Prakash Javadekar on curbing pollution

New Delhi, Nov 15 (ANI): The pollution level of Delhi and neighboring states has deteriorated. Speaking on it, Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Prakash Javadekar said, "We are very serious on the issue of pollution. I started in 2015, for the first time, to recognize the concept of air-shade. It is not Delhi geographical boundary but is the air-shade which is impacted and for that cooperation of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi government, three MCDs, NDMC, DDA, involve of all agencies is required. So, we started the joint action plan which is short term, medium term and long term and the progress has been done." He further said, "I have always said that this is not the blame game but actually, a joint cooperation of all agencies is needed."

Odd-Even scheme will extend if air quality doesn't improve in 2-3 days: Kejriwal

New Delhi, Nov 15 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on November 25 said that if the air quality in Delhi doesn't improve in next 2-3 days then the state government will take decision on extending Odd-Even vehicle scheme on November 18. "As per weather forecast, air quality in Delhi to improve in the next 2-3 days. If the air quality doesn't improve, we will take a decision on extending Odd-Even vehicle scheme on November 18," said Kejriwal. Odd-Even scheme was initially implemented from November 4 to November 15.

We are withdrawing 'draft' prepared for amendments to Forest Act: Prakash Javadekar

New Delhi, Nov 15 (ANI): Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister, Prakash Javadekar said that the government is withdrawing the 'draft' prepared for amendments to the Indian Forest Act, 1927. He said, "Modi government for the last 5 years has always worked in the interest of tribals and forest dwellers. We have not only supported their finances but also ensured MSP (Minimum Support Price) for their forest produced. Therefore, our action speaks loudly than whatever is written anywhere and therefore, Modi government is known as tribal's friend." He further said, "Therefore, we have taken the decision that not to give any space to misgiving, we are completely withdrawing the so-called 'draft.'"

Woman passenger delivers premature triplets at Odisha's railway station

Jajpur (Odisha), Nov 15 (ANI): A 29-year old woman travelling by Guwahati Express train from Bengaluru gave birth to three premature babies at Jajpur Keonjhar Road railway station on November 15. The mother along with the babies was shifted to district hospital inn Bhadrak.

BJP using arm-twisting tactics: Mallikarjun Kharge on disqualified MLAs joining BJP

New Delhi, Nov 15 (ANI): All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary Mallikarjun Kharge on November 15 reacted on disqualified Karnataka MLAs joining BJP. He said that BJP is using every tactics to take MLAs to their side. He also claimed that BJP is also violating the Constitution of India. Recently, 15 disqualified rebel Congress and JD(S) MLAs of the Karnataka Assembly joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in presence of Karnataka CM.

Fathima suicide case: DMK holds protest outside IIT Madras

Chennai, Nov 15 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) students' wing on November 15 held a protest outside IIT Madras over suicide of a student. Fathima Lateef committed suicide allegedly over religious persecution. The deceased's parents recovered a mobile phone note that named a member of the faculty as the reason for her death. Chennai Police transferred the case to Central Crime Branch (CCB). Police began preliminary investigation. The first year student of an integrated MA programme in the humanities was found dead in her hostel room last week.

CM will be from Shiv Sena if we form alliance Government: NCP's Nawab Malik

Mumbai, Nov 15 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) national spokesperson Nawab Malik said on November 15 that Chief Minister of Maharashtra will be from Shiv Sena. "The conflict took place between BJP and Shiv Sena because the Chief Minister's post only, so it is obvious that Chief Minister will be from Shiv Sena only. We are hopeful that Congress will join the alliance," he further added.

We want Shiv Sena CM for next 25 years: Sanjay Raut

Mumbai, Nov 15 (ANI): Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on November 15 said that his party wants that the Chief Minister of Maharashtra should be of Shiv Sena for the next 25 years. He gave the statement while answering to question that 'if Shiv Sena CM will be for 5 years or CM will be for 2.5 years each from NCP and Shiv Sena?'

Process to form Govt has begun, it will run for full 5 years: Sharad Pawar

Mumbai, Nov 15 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party Chief, Sharad Pawar said on November 15 amid prevailing political situation in Maharashtra said, "The process to form government has begun, the government will run for full 5 years." "We all will stay focused," he further added. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress leaders asked time from Governor for a meeting tomorrow, to discuss farmers' issues.

'No to fee hike' posters put on walls of JNU's admin block

New Delhi, Nov 15 (ANI): Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students put posters reading 'No to fee hike' against the drafted hostel manual. Students also defaced walls with slogans 'Reject Hostel Manual' at Jawaharlal Nehru University's Administration block. JNU students are protesting against hostel fee hike from last two weeks.

Deepika, Ranveer visit Golden Temple

Amritsar (Punjab), Nov 15 (ANI): Power couple Deepika, Ranveer today visited Golden Temple to offer prayers. Duo wore traditional attires. Their Amritsar visit comes a day after their 1st wedding anniversary. Deep-Veer on Nov 14 visited Tirumala to offer prayers on the special occasion. They tied knot last year at picturesque Lake Como.