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Everyone will benefit irrespective of religion: PM Modi on unauthorised colonies in Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 08 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 8 met RWA office holders and members of unauthorised colonies at his official residence in Delhi. He said that every person will get the benefit of the policy irrespective of their religion. PM Modi added that his government was trying to solve the problems of RWA office holders and members of unauthorised colonies but no support was given by the state government. "We decided that we will do the work, we cannot be irresponsible if anyone don't take responsibility."

Shiv Sena talked with Congress, NCP thrice a day, didn't pick our calls: Fadnavis

Mumbai, Nov 08 (ANI): Holding the Shiv Sena responsible for the alliance talks failing in Maharashtra, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, after resigning from the CM post, said the Bal Thackeray-founded party did not engage with the BJP and instead talked with Congress and NCP, despite the 'Mahayuti' (alliance) getting people's mandate.

UP Chief Secy Rajendra Kumar Tiwari meets CJI Gogoi ahead of Ayodhya verdict

New Delhi/ Ayodhya (UP), Nov 08 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary Rajendra Kumar Tiwari reached Supreme Court along with other senior officials. They met Chief Justice of India, Ranjan Gogoi ahead of Ayodhya verdict. On the other side, security has been tightened in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya.

Even opposition didn't use words that were used by Shiv Sena against PM Modi: Fadnavis

Mumbai, Nov 08 (ANI): BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, after resigning as CM of Maharashtra on Nov 08, said the type of words used by Shiv Sena against Prime Minister Narendra Modi were not even used by the opposition parties, and the statements given by the Shiv Sena in last 10-15 days and during the tenure of five years of BJP-Shiv Sena government were not in accordance with a coalition government.

Delhi govt included Kartarpur Sahib into Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana: Kejriwal

New Delhi, Nov 08 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on November 08 informed that Gurudwara Shri Kartarpur Sahib which is in Pakistan has also been included in Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra Yojana. "The Amritsar-Wagah route will be extended and one young attendant can go with an elderly. Government will also arrange the visit of Kartarpur Sahib for the people who go on Amritsar-Wagah route for free," The fees will be bear by the Delhi government whether that has been given to Pakistan.

Former soldier smashes world record time for scaling world's 14 highest mountains

Kathmandu (Nepal), Nov 08 (ANI): A Nepalese mountain climber and former British soldier has smashed the world record for climbing the world's highest 14 mountains in just over six months, beating the previous best of nearly eight years. Nirmal "Nims" Purja scaled the last of all 14 mountains with peaks higher than 8,000m above sea level on October 29 when he reached the peak of Shishapangma - the 14th highest - in China. Purja, who served in the elite Royal Marine regiment, began his record attempt in Nepal on Annapurna mountain - the 10th highest in the world - which he scaled on the 23rd of April this year. Previously, the world record for an individual climbing all 14 peaks was 7 years, 11 months and 14 days held by Jerzy Kukuczka in 1987, before it was beaten in 2013 by just 1 month and 8 days as South Korean Kim Chang-ho took Kukuczka's record. Purja joins a list of 40 climbers who have scaled the 14 highest peaks. Purja described the ascent of Mount Kanchenjunga, the world's thir

Vajpayee amended law to give SPG cover to Gandhi family, Modi and Shah undone it: Congress

New Delhi, Nov 08 (ANI): Congress on November 08 lambasted at Prime Minister Narendra Modi government over removing SPG cover of Gandhi family. Senior congressman KC Venugopal said, "Two former PMs of India, Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi were murdered and it was Atal Bihari Vajpayee who amended the law to give the family of Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi, the SPG cover. Modi and Shah have undone it now."

Felt shocked with Uddhav ji's 'options open for CM post' remark: Fadnavis

Mumbai, Nov 08 (ANI): BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, after resigning from the CM post of Maharashtra, said he was shocked when Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, after election results, had said that his party was open to all options for government formation, since, Fadnavis said, the people of the state had voted for BJP-Shiv Sena alliance.

Grateful to PM Modi, people of Maharashtra: Fadnavis after tendering resignation

Mumbai, Nov 08 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on November 08 said that he has tendered his resignation to the state governor, Bhagat Singha Koshyari, and that the latter has accepted his resignation. Fadnavis said that he is thankful to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his leadership and also to the people of the state where he got the opportunity to run the government for five straight years.

Rajnikanth has not joined or wants to join BJP: Muralidhar Rao

Chennai, Nov 08 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party leader Muralidhar Rao cleared that flim star Rajnikanth has not joined the BJP or willing to join the party. "We have never said that Rajnikanth has joined or wants to join BJP. The BJP is not interested in these speculations. Our focus is now on preparing for local body elections," said National General Secretary of BJP, Muralidhar Rao. He made this statement while talking to media persons in Chennai.

Congress celebrates 3 years of demonetisation by massive protests

New Delhi/ Pune (Maharashtra)/ Lucknow (UP), Nov 08 (ANI): Congress workers on November 8 celebrated the 3 years of demonetisation, which was implicated by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government on November 8, 2016, by protesting in different states. Youth Congress staged a protest in front of Reserve Bank of India (RBI)'s office in the national capital. The congress workers in Pune also raised slogans while staging a protest against demonetisation. In Lucknow, police have to use excessive force to control the NSUI workers during their protest. 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.

'Making people empowered enough to pay the taxes', says Nirmala Sitharaman at IRS passing out parade

Faridabad (Haryana), Nov 08 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman attended the passing out ceremony of 69th batch of IRS (Customs and Central Excise) in Haryana's Faridabad. While addressing the gathering, Finance Minister said, "You all must play the role of ensuring that everyone who wants to pay the tax is facilitated by explaining the law, making them empowered enough to pay the tax."

Tis Hazari clash: We maintained patience during the incident, says Delhi Police

New Delhi, Nov 08 (ANI): While talking on the Tis Hazari clash, DCP (Railways) Harendra Singh said that they had maintained patience during the incident on November 02. Delhi Police on Thursday (November 07) transferred two senior officers- Special Commissioner Sanjay Singh (Northern Range) and Additional DCP Harendra Singh (North district), following the Delhi High Court's order. The transfer order was issued after Amulya Patnaik, the Delhi Police chief met Ministry Of Home Affairs in the national capital.

Maharashtra power tussle: Congress MLAs were offered around Rs 25 crore, claims Nitin Raut

Mumbai, Nov 08 (ANI): Maharashtra Congress leader Nitin Raut claimed that one or two of his MLAs were offered around Rs 25 crore. "There were reports that some Congress MLAs were approached by BJP leaders with money. Yesterday, (November 07) one or two of our MLAs were offered around Rs 25 crore. We will do our best to stop the horse trading pattern that started in Karnataka," he further added.

Bengaluru doctors sit on strike over alleged attack on a doctor by members of 'Karnataka Rakshana Vedike'

Bengaluru, Nov 08 (ANI): Doctors sat on a strike at Victoria Hospital in Bengaluru on Nov 08. They staged protest against alleged attack on a doctor of Minto Eye Hospital by the members of pro-Kannada organisation, 'Karnataka Rakshana Vedike'. The incident happened of October 31.

Snow-clearance operation underway in Srinagar

Srinagar (J-K), Nov 08 (ANI): The snow-clearance operation is underway in Srinagar on Nov 08. Heavy snowfall blocked the roads, which eventually affected the traffic vehicular movement. Temperature plunged down in the Valley due to snowfall. Srinagar and other north Indian regions including Kullu have received snowfall for last 3-4 days.

Locals demand better laws to protect camels in Rajasthan

Pushkar (Rajasthan), Nov 08 (ANI): Camel owners came out to protest against the state government demanding to bring the better laws in Rajasthan's Pushkar in terms of animal protection. The selling price of camels is going down year by year, currently locals are selling them from Rs 500 to Rs1500. Locals said if the situation continues, camels will be disappeared by 2023. However, State Government of Rajasthan on 30 June 2014 declared camels as the state animal. The step has been taken to check the diminishing number of camels in the state.

BJP has no objection to eggs in mid-day meals in Maharashtra, while it is politicising the issue in MP: Imarti Devi

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh), Nov 08 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh government has decided to introduce eggs in mid-day meal menu in the state. While the BJP government has opposed the decision of state government. Speaking on it, State Minister of Women and Child Development, Imarti Devi said, "We had consulted doctors before we decided to introduce eggs in midday meal menu in the state. In Maharashtra, which has a BJP govt, eggs are being served in midday meal since 2016. Their (BJP) main branch (RSS) which is headquartered in Maharashtra has not raised an issue over serving of eggs in midday meal in Maharashtra. Why are they doing politics over it issue in Madhya Pradesh."

Maintain harmony but stay alert: CM Gehlot to collectors and SPs

Jaipur (Rajasthan), November 8 (ANI): Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot recently reviewed the law and order situation in various districts of the state with Divisional Commissioners, Commissioner of Police, Range IG, District Collectors and Superintendents of Police via video conferencing.During the meeting, Chief Minister said that, "Our government is committed to maintain peace and harmony in the state. It is the collective responsibility of the District Collector and SPs to work with better coordination and stay at alert to any such event, which is expected to deteriorate the atmosphere."Chief Minister also directed the collectors and the SPs to take feedback at the lower level by video conferencing with the officers posted at the field level. He said that CCTV cameras help in security arrangements and instructed to Install CCTV cameras wherever necessary.

Amit Shah attends 10th SCO meet on urban earthquake in Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 08 (ANI): Union Minister for Home Affairs, Amit Shah attended the 10th meeting of Heads of Authorities of Member States of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Delhi. While addressing the gathering, Amit Shah said, "India is committed to enhance cooperation in disaster management globally." A four-day joint exercise on urban earthquake search and rescue of the member nations of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, organised by NDRF, concluded on November 08 in New Delhi.