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Development is composite: RK Mathur after taking oath as 1st Lt Governor of Ladakh

Leh (JandK), Oct 31 (ANI): Radha Krishna Mathur took the oath as the first first Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh. After taking the oath, he said that efforts will be made to carry out development work in all areas of the Union Territory. "Development is composite, efforts will be made to carry out development work in all areas. A development package will be made, and education and health will play an important role in it."

Ramdas Athawale extends support to Devendra Fadnavis as CM of Maharashtra

Mumbai, Oct 31 (ANI): Republican Party leader, Ramdas Athawale said that Devendra Fadnavis will be the chief minister of Maharashtra. He also said that for now, there is no point of electing chief minister from Shiv Sena. "The 'mahayuti' (BJP-Shiv Sena alliance) has got a clear majority. Yesterday Devendra Fadnavis was elected BJP legislative leader. We have decided to support his name for chief minister as he is the only front runner for us," said Ramdas Athawale.

Nirmala Sitharaman wades through waterlogged street during walkathon in Chennai

Chennai, Oct 31 (ANI): On the occasion of 144th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman waded through waterlogged street in during the walkathon in Chennai. The walkathon also included celebrations over 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, where FM Nirmala Sitharaman was seen holding tricolour in her hand.

Sardar Patel known for his work, not for speeches: Amit Shah

New Delhi, Oct 31 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on October 31 said that Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is known for his work not for his speeches. He said that Patel lived his life with simplicity but when he became deputy prime minister and home minister then world saw his whole new form. Shah inaugurated new police headquarters in Jai Singh Marg.

Will continue to move forward with our demand: Sanjay Raut

Mumbai, Oct 31 (ANI): Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Thursday said that the party will not step back from the stand on 50-50 formula for government formation in Maharashtra. He said, "If anyone has gone back on their promise, it is our ally. We will continue to move forward with our demand." In last week's Maharashtra elections, the BJP won 105 seats in the 288-member Maharashtra Assembly and the Shiv Sena ended up with 56. With the BJP's tally dipping from 122 in 2014, the Shiv Sena believes it has enough leverage to insist on an equal share. Together, the two have 161 seats, way past the half-way mark of 144.

More youths know Sardar Patel, more they know about nation: Amit Shah

New Delhi, Oct 31 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on October 31 said that the more the youth of the country know Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel the more they know the nation. "The more youths know Sardar Patel the more they know the nation and the more they incorporate Sardar, the more they move forward the nation," said Shah. Shah inaugurated new police headquarters in Jai Singh Marg.

Sikh pilgrims leave for Nankana Sahib

Attari (Punjab), Oct 31 (ANI): Sikh pilgrims started their spiritual journey as part of their religious procession to Nankana Sahib, which is situated in Pakistan. The pilgrims are going to Nankana Sahib for the 550th birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev ji. Nankana Sahib is a birth place of Guru Nanak Dev ji.

CM Mamata Banerjee condemns killing of 5 labourers in J-K

Kolkata (West Bengal), Oct 31 (ANI): Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee condemned the killing of 5 labourers in Jammu and Kashmir by terrorists and placed question mark over the security measures of the state. She said, "Now, entire J-K administration is in the hands of central government. With all the precautions in place, when EU parliamentarians were visiting Kashmir, how were the labourers killed?" She also urged to central government to take strong action against the culprits.

Ananya Panday celebrates birthday with media

Mumbai, Oct 31 (ANI): Bollywood beauty Ananya Panday celebrated her birthday with media and paparazzi in Mumbai. She turned 21 on October 30. She cut the cake with media at her residence. On work front, Ananya will be next seen in 'Pati, Patni aur Woh' with co-actors Kartik Aaryan and Bhumi Pednekar.

Watch: Raid on Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's compound by US troops

Washington (US), Oct 31 (ANI): The United States Military has released a video of raid in Northern Syria in which the Islamic State (IS) group leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was nutralised. The video shows the troops firing at militants on the ground as they flew towards the compound in which the IS leader was hiding. After the raid, the compound was destroyed with munitions. The head of US Central Command, Gen Kenneth McKenzie briefed the media about the whole operation by showing the video.

Children will become cannibalistic if eat eggs: Gopal Bhargava on MP govt's egg distribution plan

Bhopal (MP), Oct 31 (ANI): BJP leader Gopal Bhargava on October 30 reacted on MP government's scheme of eggs in diet of children at anganwadis. Reacting to which, he gave a statement which rolled eyeballs of many politicos. He said, "In sanatan sanskriti eating non-vegetarian food is prohibited and if we eat it from childhood, then we will become a cannibalistic after growing up."

PM Modi visits Police Technology Exhibition in Gujarat's Kevadia

Kevadia (Gujarat), Oct 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited a technology demonstration site in Gujarat's Kevadia on October 31. He also interacted with civil service probationers in Police Technology Exhibition. Various tech gadgets were demonstrated at the site. To count on the new era of Cyber and Internal security, lot of digital initiative were on display.

Fire breaks out in Tezgam express train in Pakistan, death toll reaches to 16

Liaquatpur (Pakistan), Oct 31 (ANI): Massive fire broke out in Tezgam express train on October 31. The train runs between Karachi and Rawalpindi. The incident took place in Liaqatpur near Rahim Yar Khan. The death toll has reached to 16. Fire fighting operations are underway. Further details are awaited.

Watch: Soldiers showcase daredevilry stunts at Statue of Unity

Kevadia (Gujarat), Oct 31 (ANI): On the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Celebrations were held at Statue of Unity in Gujarat's Kevadia. Trained personnel of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), National Security Guard (NSG) performed various demonstrations. On the other hand National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) demonstrated rescued operations.

India is known for 'unity in diversity': PM Modi

Kevadia (Gujarat), Oct 31 (ANI): While speaking at Statue of Unity in Gujarat's Kevadia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India is known for 'unity in diversity'. "'Run for Unity' program is being held in different cities and villages across the country today. I thank every citizen for participating in the program. India is known for 'unity in diversity', it is our pride and our identity."

Article 370 only gave separatism, terrorism to J-K: PM Modi

Kevadia (Gujarat), Oct 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Article 370 only gave separatism and terrorism to Jammu and Kashmir. He made this statement after paying tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat's Kevadia on his birth anniversary. "Article 370 only gave separatism and terrorism to J-K. It was the only place in the country where Article 370 was present, where in last 3 decades, over 40,000 people got killed and several mothers lost their sons due to terrorism. Now, this wall of Article 370 has been demolished", said PM Modi.

Watch: Celebrations underway at majestic Statue of Unity

Kevadia (Gujarat), Oct 31 (ANI): Celebrations are underway at Statue of Unity in Gujarat's Kevadia on the 144th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on October 31. Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the celebrations. PM Modi also took salute during the parade by security forces. The country observes his birth anniversary, October 31, as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas.

Sonia Gandhi, Manmohan Singh pay tribute to former PM Indira Gandhi at Indira Gandhi Memorial

New Delhi, Oct 31 (ANI): Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi and Former PM Manmohan Singh paid tribute to former PM Indira Gandhi at Indira Gandhi Memorial on her death anniversary on October 31. Hamid Ansari and several other Congress leaders were also present. Today marks her 35th death anniversary of the late PM. She was assassinated on October 31, 1984. She was shot dead by one of her bodyguards. She served as Prime Minister of India from January 1966 to March 1977 and again from January 1980 until her assassination in October 1984.

PM Modi pays floral tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at Statue of Unity

Kevadia (Gujarat), Oct 31 (ANI): On the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tributes at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat's Kevadia. Since 2014, October 31 is observed as National Unity Day and people from all walks of life participate in the 'Run For Unity' across the country. This year too, the tradition follows. Also known as the 'Iron Man of India', Sardar Patel united 562 princely states in the country. The country observes his birth anniversary, October 31, as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas.

CM Khattar participates in 'Run For Unity'

Panchkula (Haryana), Oct 31 (ANI): Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar participated in 'Run For Unity' in Haryana's Panchkula on Oct 31. 'Run For Unity' is organised by the Centre across the country to mark birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Also known as the 'Iron Man of India', Sardar Patel united 562 princely states in the country. The country observes his birth anniversary, October 31, as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas.