Gurdaspur (Punjab), Nov 09 (ANI): Preparations are underway as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Integrated Check Post of the Kartarpur Corridor in Gurdaspur's Dera Baba Nanak. The Prime Minister will also attend a public meeting at Dera Baba Nanak The inauguration of the ICP will facilitate Indian pilgrims to visit Gurdwara Kartapur Sahib in Pakistan. Meanwhile, security was beefed up at Gurdaspur's Dera Baba Nanak.
Nagpur (Maharashtra)/New Delhi Nov 09 (ANI): Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari urged people to maintain peace over Supreme Court's verdict on Ram Janmbhoomi-Babri Masjid case. "We have full faith in our judiciary. I appeal to all to accept Supreme Court's verdict and maintain peace, said Gadkari. The Supreme Court verdict in Ram Janmbhoomi-Babri Masjid title suit is set to be announced on November 09.
Aligarh (UP), Nov 09 (ANI): Ahead of Supreme Court verdict on Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute, Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh District Magistrate Chandra Bhushan Singh said that internet services have been suspended for 24 hours starting 12 AM on November 09. "We have suspended internet services for 24 hours starting 12 AM on Nov 09. Further decision regarding this will be taken based on the situation. Security forces have been deployed. All schools, colleges and educational institutions remain closed for 3 days. Police forces will be deployed everywhere. One company of RAF (Rapid Action Force) is here, we have asked for one more company from the govt. All of us are on alert."
Moradabad (UP), Nov 09 (ANI): Ahead of Supreme Court verdict on Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute, Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad Range IG, Ramit Sharma said that action can be taken against anyone spreading rumours or hurting people's sentiments. "Everything is normal. We instructed security forces and departments to stay alert in morning. We expect everything to be normal. We are monitoring social media so that action can be taken against anyone spreading rumours or hurting people's sentiments," said, IG Moradabad Range.
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh), Nov 09 (ANI): Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal attended Global Investors' Meet in Himachal Pradesh's Dharamshala. During his addressing at the business event, Goyal said that today the money is spend by government with particular outcome with the focus that the outcome should impact the lives of 1.3 billion people in the country."Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, we run a government which had an unblemished track record, a zero tolerance for corruption. It is not important what you spend it is important what is the outcome of your spending. Every rupee that is spent by the government today is spent with a particular outcome in mind with the focus that the outcome should impact the lives of 1.3 billion people in the country," said, Piyush Goyal
Bengaluru, Nov 09 (ANI): While addressing the press conference the Karnataka ADGP (Law and Order) Amar Kr Pandey said that Karnataka Police is at maximum alert and maximum 'bandobast' ahead of special judgment. "This is a very unique situation where we have Eid Milad, issue of celebration of Tipu Jayanti and the very special judgment which is expected tomorrow. Keeping that in mind, Karnataka police is at maximum alert and maximum 'bandobast'" Supreme Court is likely to pronounce its verdict in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute.
New Delhi, Nov 09 (ANI): Apple Arcade, the iPhone maker's game subscription service has reached a milestone of 100 games available to play. As Engadget notes, the latest addition to the offering is six games including Sociable Soccer, UFO on Tape: First Contact, Takeshi and Hiroshi, Guildlings, Discolored, and Marble It Up: Mayhem. Apple Arcade launched alongside the iPhone 11 on September 19. The all-in-one subscription provides access to games with no ads or additional purchases. Up to six family members can play from a single subscription.
New Delhi, Nov 09 (ANI): A new study conducted by Neuroscientists has identified a mechanism that may help build memories during deep sleep. This study centred on the role of the nucleus reuniens, an area that connects two other brain structures involved in creating memories - the prefrontal cortex and the hippocampus -- and may coordinate their activity during slow-wave sleep. "Before this study, we did not know what was responsible for connecting the prefrontal cortex and the hippocampus," added Hauer, who researched under the supervision of Clay Dickson, a professor in the Department of Psychology and Silvia Pagliardini, associate professor in the Department of Physiology.
Ramban (J-K), Nov 09 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir's Ramban received season's first snowfall on November 08. The place was seen covered in the blanket of white snow. The temperature in Ramban was recorded at 12'C.
Mumbai, Nov 09 (ANI): Supreme Court to give verdict on Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute on November 09. Security has been beefed up in Mumbai. Vehicle checking is being done by police as a part of their security measure.
New Delhi, Nov 08 (ANI): Congress on November 08 slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah over withdrawal of SPG cover of Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi. Senior congressman KC Venugopal said that PM Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have been blinded by personal revenge and political vendetta. "PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah have been blinded by personal revenge and political vendetta. This is proved by unceremonious withdrawal of SPG cover of ma'am Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi," said Venugopal.
Mumbai, Nov 08 (ANI): Reacting to Devendra Fadnavis's claims that rotational chief minister post agreement was never decided in Maharashtra, Sanjay Raut said that party chief Uddhav Thackeray had told him that the 50:50 formula was decided between the two parties before the elections. Asked about pointed statements by Shiv Sena leaders against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other BJP leaders, Raut refuted the claim, and said that no personal attacks were made against the PM by the party.
New Delhi, Nov 08 (ANI): DCP North Delhi, Monika Bhardwaj, who was allegedly mobbed by lawyers at the Tis Hazari Court when the scuffle took place on November 02 between police officials and lawyers, said that she will give her version during judicial inquiry. She also thanked for the sympathy she got on social media. "It (clash between police and lawyers on November 2) was a crowd control situation. I went there as the district DCP. Judicial inquiry has already been ordered. I will give my version during judicial inquiry. Thank you for all the sympathy for me," said Bhardwaj.
New Delhi, Nov 08 (ANI): Youth Congress workers were detained by the police while they were protesting on the third anniversary of demonetisation. Youth Congress workers first gathered near the RBI office and tried to barge the police barricading. The police then used excessive force to stop the workers from entering into the RBI office. On November 8, 2016, the Centre had invalidated Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes and introduced new Rs 500 and Rs 2,000 notes, with an aim to tackle money laundering and terror funding.
Mumbai, Nov 08 (ANI): Amid the Maharashtra power tussle, BJP leader and state's Finance Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar hit back at Congress party's allegations of buying their MLAs. "Congress and NCP have made allegations of horse trading against us, they should prove this charge within 48 hours or apologize to the people of Maharashtra," said Sudhir Mungantiwar.
New Delhi, Nov 08 (ANI): Congress workers protested outside the residence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah after the central government removed SPG cover of Gandhi family. The Youth Congress workers tried to jump barricades outside Shah's residence, and showed their anger by raising slogans against the Home Minister and BJP government. The centre on November 08 downgraded the security cover of Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to Z+ security under which CRPF men will protect the Gandhi family.
Patna (Bihar), Nov 08 (ANI): Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) president Jitan Ram Manjhi on November 8 announced that the party will contest Jharkhand Assembly elections independently without any alliance. "I believe in Mahagatbandhan (in Bihar) we were ignored so we have decided to contest 2020 Bihar Assembly elections also independently," said Manjhi.
Mumbai, Nov 08 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, and other state ministers on November 08 met Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai, to discuss political stalemate in the Western state. BJP with 105 seats in the 288-member assembly in Maharashtra is the single largest party in the state with ally Shiv Sena with 56 seats, being adamant to not give support to the former unless the rotational chief ministership agreement is implemented.
Dera Baba Nanak (Punjab), Nov 08 (ANI): Security arrangements have been put in place a day ahead of the inauguration of Kartarpur Corridor on November 09. Police personnel have been put on alert and security has also been beefed up to stop any untoward activity. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the Kartarpur Corridor linking the Dera Baba Nanak shrine in Punjab's Gurdaspur district with the Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara in Pakistan on November 09, while Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan will declare it open from the other end. The corridor aims to create a pilgrimage link between the Dera Baba Nanak shrine in Gurdaspur district and Pakistan's Darbar Sahib. India and Pakistan had signed an agreement to open the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor for Indian pilgrims on October 24, ahead of the 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak.
New Delhi, Nov 08 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on November 8 informed that the state government has decided not to impose odd-even scheme on November 11-12. The decision has been taken by the Delhi government in light of Guru Nanak Jayanti celebrations.