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Watch: Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria operates training aircraft HTT 40

Bengaluru, Nov 14 (ANI): Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria on November 14 flew HTT 40 from the HAL airport. He tested its flying capabilities for one hour.

Rafale verdict: Today isn't day to beat party drums, rather seriously accepting inquiry, Congress to BJP

New Delhi, Nov 14 (ANI): Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala on November 14 slammed Centre over Rafale verdict. He attacked on BJP by saying the verdict on the review petition by the Supreme Court proved that it has opened the way to criminal investigation. "Respected leaders of the BJP today is not the day to beat party drums rather seriously accepting the inquiry on Rafale case," said Surjewala.

Maharashtra farmers protest in Mumbai, demand reimbursement of crop loss

Mumbai, Nov 14 (ANI): Maharashtra farmers staged protest in Mumbai on Nov 14. They staged the protest against the crop loss due to untimely rains. They are also demanding reimbursement for their loss. They were later detained by police while marching towards the Raj Bhavan.

BJP demands Rahul Gandhi's apology after SC rejects Rafale review petitions

New Delhi, Nov 14 (ANI): Union Law and Justice Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on November 14 lambasted at Congress party after Supreme Court's rejected the review petitions challenging its 2018 order giving a clean chit to the Centre. He also demanded an apology from Rahul Gandhi over the issue.

10 Ministers take oath in Haryana cabinet

Chandigarh, Nov 14 (ANI): The first cabinet expansion of the 14th Assembly of Haryana took place in Chandigarh on November 14. Anil Vij, Kanwar Pal, Sandeep Singh were among Ministers who took oath. Governor Satyadev Narayan Arya administered the oath to all new Ministers. The BJP, which won 40 seats in the assembly elections, formed the government with the support of 10-seat JJP and 7 independents. The Haryana polls were held on 21 October and results declared on 24 October. A day before, Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala was allocated 11 departments.

Parliamentarians pay tribute to Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary

New Delhi, Nov 14 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker, Om Birla, senior BJP leader LK Advani paid tribute to India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary at Parliament House in Delhi on November 14. Other Parliamentarians also paid tribute to Pandit Nehru. Jawaharlal Nehru laid the foundation of independent India as sovereign, socialist, secular and a democratic republic. His birth anniversary is also celebrated as Children's Day.

Renowned mathematician Vashishtha Narayan passes away

Patna (Bihar), Nov 14 (ANI): Renowned mathematician Vashishtha Narayan passed away at the age of 74 today at Patna Medical College and Hospital. He was suffering from mental disorder Schizophrenia since he was 40. CM Nitish Kumar visited his residence to pay tribute. Vashishtha Narayan Singh was known for challenging theories of Albert Einstein. Vashishtha Narayan passed away at the age of 74 at Patna Medical College and Hospital

Swami Vivekananda's statue vandalized by miscreants inside JNU

New Delhi, Nov 14 (ANI): A statue of Swami Vivekananda inside Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) was vandalized by miscreants on November 14 in Delhi. The incident comes amid protests by students over several issues including fee hike.

Rafale case: Rahul used Reliance, Dassault and French President in his lies, says BJP

New Delhi, Nov 14 (ANI): Union Law and Justice Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on November 14 lambasted at Congress party after Supreme Court's today rejected the Rafale review petitions. He said, "Earlier he (Rahul Gandhi) created furore saying that PM Modi gave the deal to Reliance, and then Dassault said that decision is taken by them not Indian Govt. His next lie was former French President, Francois Hollande has called PM a thief, which Hollande denied," said Prasad. "Rahul Gandhi lied in the Parliament that France President Emmanuel Macron told him that the deal can be disclosed. Rahul Gandhi not only used Reliance and Dassault in his lies but also the current and former Presidents of France," he added.

Students participate in race in Delhi on Children's Day amid toxic air quality

New Delhi, Nov 14 (ANI): On the occasion of Children's Day, a race for little ones was organised in the national capital on November 14. 'Run for Children' race was organised by an NGO 'Prayas'. On November 13, The Supreme Court-mandated anti-pollution authority EPCA ordered closure of schools in the national capital and NCR for the next two days as pollution in the region as air quality is hovering close to emergency levels. Delhi government announced the closure of the school in Delhi on November 14-15, the NGO organised a race for the little ones in the toxic air quality. The air these days is so toxic that the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) advised people to avoid outdoor exposure and work from home. 'Everyone should avoid all outdoor exertion,' warns US-EPA. Health alert has also been issued.

Better methodology of doing politics should prevail: Meenakashi Lekhi on Rahul Gandhi contempt case

New Delhi, Nov 14 (ANI: BJP National Spokesperson Meenakashi Lekhi on November 14 reacted on Rahul Gandhi contempt case. She said that better methodology of doing politics should prevail. Lekhi also lambasted at Congress by saying that the main opposition party should know how not to be intolerant of others who are doing better than them. SC today closed the contempt proceedings against Rahul Gandhi over his 'chowkidar chor hai' remark. He faced contempt charges for wrongly attributing the 'chowkidar chow hai' remark to the Supreme Court. Rahul Gandhi had later apologised to the court. The Supreme Court accepted Rahul's 'unconditional apology' and closed the contempt proceedings against him.

'I hope matter is now laid to rest': Former IAF Chief Dhanoa on SC verdict in Rafale case

New Delhi, Nov 14 (ANI): Former Indian Air Force Chief, BS Dhanoa on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court's decision of dismissing the review petitions challenging its verdict in the Rafale case. He said, "I think we have been vindicated. In December 2018 I had issued a statement that Supreme Court has given a fine judgement and at that time some people said that I was being political, which was incorrect." "I hope the matter is now laid to rest. Raking up such issues to get political gains, putting the interest of your armed forces behind, I think is not right." he added.

Sabarimala verdict: We will resist any intrusion into temple by feminist groups, says Rahul Easwar

New Delhi, Nov 14 (ANI): Social activist Rahul Easwar on November 14 reacted on Supreme Court's decision on Sabarimala Temple case review petition. He said that the apex court's decision of referring review petition to larger bench is positive and it's a victory for the believers. "It's a very positive verdict and it's a victory for the believers. It has empowered article 25, this is a historic day, we have come to understand that there is no stay but we will continue all the prayer meetings and we will resist any feminist from intruding or invading into Sabrimala Temple, we will resist all kind of trespassing. We would request Kerala government and all the young feminist groups not to try to trespass and intrude into temple," said Easwar. The verdict has been reviewed that means that the previous order was wrong and we won the review. So, the review should be respected. A five-judge bench of the Supreme Court referred review pleas in the Sabarimala temple issue to a larger seven-membe

Amit Shah knows how to break and unite political parties: Kapil Sibal

New Delhi, Nov 14 (ANI): Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Thursday hit back at Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on President's Rule in Maharashtra and said that he is experienced as far as these matters are concerned. He further said that Shah knows how to break and how to unite political parties and we have seen glimpses of it in several states - be it in Goa or Karnataka. Earlier, Home Minister criticised Sibal's arguments. Sibal said, "We were denied a chance to form the Government in Maharashtra". Shah called him 'childish' for his comments.

Rajnath Singh welcomes SC judgement on Rafale, says its vindication our govt's stand

New Delhi, Nov 14 (ANI): Former Indian Air Force Chief, BS Dhanoa on Thursday welcomed the Supreme Court's decision of dismissing the review petitions challenging its verdict in the Rafale case. He said, "I think we have been vindicated. In December 2018 I had issued a statement that Supreme Court has given a fine judgement and at that time some people said that I was being political, which was incorrect." "I hope the matter is now laid to rest. Raking up such issues to get political gains, putting the interest of your armed forces behind, I think is not right." he added.

JNU students continue protest, not satisfied with partial roll back in fee

New Delhi, Nov 14 (ANI): Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students continued to protest on Nov 14. They staged protest alleging that only a partial roll back in the fee was done. JNU admin building was blocked due to the continuous protest. JNU decided to partially roll-back hike proposed in hostel fees on Nov 13. "Timing clause will also be excluded from hostel manual," said JNU VC.

Sharad Pawar visits rain affected agricultural areas in Nagpur

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Nov 14 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar visited rain affected agricultural areas of Nagpur district on November 14. One of the farmers said that no official visited them to witness the situation. "People are fighting to form government but no one is giving any focus on their situation. The unseasonal rainfall washed away farmers' hope of earning good penny," said the farmer. Sharad Pawar's visit took place amid tumbling political situation in the state.

15 rebel Karnataka MLAs join BJP

Bengaluru, Nov 14 (ANI): 15 rebel Karnataka MLAs of Congress and JD(S) joined BJP on Nov 14. They joined the party in the presence of Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa. Earlier, 17 MLAs were disqualified by the state assembly speaker KR Ramesh Kumar. Their disqualification was upheld by the Supreme Court, yesterday. These MLAs can contest upcoming by-elections on December 05. Speaking on it, CM BS Yediyurappa said, "We have promised those MLAs that we will provide ministry to them as well. They will win and we will support them."

SC dismisses contempt plea against Rahul Gandhi for attributing 'chowkidar chor hai' to court

New Delhi, Nov 14 (ANI): Supreme Court dismissed a contempt plea filed by BJP MP Meenakashi Lekhi against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for wrongly attributing to the court his "chowkidar chor hai" slogan against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Rafale case. The Supreme Court said "Mr Rahul Gandhi needs to be more careful in future" for attributing to the court his remarks.

Vijay Goel protests against odd-even scheme

New Delhi, Nov 14 (ANI): BJP leader Vijay Goel once again staged protest against 'odd-even scheme' on Nov 14. He was accompanied by other party workers and they held placards against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. To curb air pollution, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal-led government in Delhi has announced implementation of odd-even scheme from Nov 04-15. He also said that the scheme's duration could be stretched if required.