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Army Chief lays wreath at National War Memorial on Infantry Day

New Delhi, Oct 27 (ANI): Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat laid wreath at the National War Memorial on Infantry Day in Delhi on October 27. He also paid tribute to the brave soldiers who lost their life for the country. Rawat took group photo along with other Army officers. Indian Army Chief also signed the visitor's dairy.

BSF personnel celebrate Diwali in Poonch

Poonch (J-K), Oct 27 (ANI): Border Security Force (BSF) personnel of 72nd Battalion lit earthen lamps on the eve of Diwali in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch. The BSF soldiers danced with their fellow soldiers. They also offered sweets and exchanged greetings with each other. Diwali is the festival of lights is one of the most awaited festivals, associated with the Legend of Lord Ram symbolizing the victory of righteousness and the lifting of spiritual darkness. This year Diwali will be celebrated on Sunday, October 27, 2019.

Watch: RPF personnel saves passenger who slipped from moving train

Coimbatore (TN), Oct 27 (ANI): Another example of Railway Protect Force (RPF) personnel's alertness was seen at Coimbatore railway station. An alert RPF personnel saved a person, who slipped while attempting to board a moving train in the railway station. CCTV footage shows man entered into moving train lost his balance and slipped. An on duty RPF personnel, who was just five feet away from the train swung into action and pushed the passenger inside the coach. If a RPF personnel wasn't there, the man would have fallen down through the gap of train and platform.

Mumbai bedecked with lights to celebrate Diwali

Mumbai, Oct 27 (ANI): Mumbai lights up to welcome one of the biggest festival of the country, Diwali. Almost all prominent buildings and historical monuments are decked up with Diwali-themed lighting. Diwali is the festival of lights is one of the most awaited festivals, associated with the Legend of Lord Ram symbolizing the victory of righteousness and the lifting of spiritual darkness. This year Diwali will be celebrated on Sunday, October 27, 2019.

Watch: RPF jawan saves woman from getting crushed by train in Mumbai

Mumbai, Oct 27 (ANI): A woman was rescued from getting crushed by a train at Dadar railway station by a jawan of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) staff. As per CCTV footage, the woman intended to alight a moving train but he fell in the process and before she would have fallen into the gap between the platform and the train, a RPF Jawan Kumar held the woman and pushed her back.

Watch: Lighting display at Gandhinagar's Akshardham Temple

Gandhinagar (Gujarat), Oct 27 (ANI): The Akshardham Temple in Gujarat's Gandhinagar saw a spectacular lightning display. The Temple which is also a prime tourist attraction of Gujarat witnessed it's compound being lit-up by several earthen lamps. Diwali is one of the most significant festivals in Indian culture. The festival celebrates new beginnings and signifies light over darkness.

Study reveals potatoes boost athletic's performance

New Delhi, Oct 27 (ANI): A new research reveals that consuming potato puree instead of commercial carbohydrate gel gives the same result to athletes for sustaining blood glucose levels during long workout sessions. Nicholas Burd, professor of kinesiology and community health at the University of Illinois, US, said: "Our study's aim was to expand and diversify race-fuelling options for athletes and offset flavour fatigue." The scientists recruited 12 participants, who were healthy and devoted to their sport, averaging 165 miles (267 kilometres) per week on their bicycles. All had been training for years. To qualify for the trials, the cyclists had to reach a specific threshold for aerobic fitness and complete a 120-minute cycling challenge followed by a time trial. Participants were randomly assigned to one of three conditions during the experiments -- they would consume either water alone, a commercially available carbohydrate gel or an equivalent amount of carbohydrates obtained from

Microsoft Windows 10X leaks reveal support for laptops

New Delhi, Oct 27 (ANI): Details about Microsoft's next-in-line Windows 10X have accidentally leaked an official internal design document, highlighting it will be available on foldable, dual-screen devices, as well as traditional clamshell laptops. As The Verge notes, the upcoming version will feature the Start Menu renamed as the Launcher which will focus on local search, integrated with web results, available apps, and specific files on the device. It will further have a faster Windows Hello facial recognition, a Modern File Explorer, a simplified Action Center and quick settings, and more. Microsoft Windows 10X is expected to ship on the Surface Neo for holiday 2020.

Efforts underway to rescue two-year-old who fell in 25-foot deep borewell

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu), Oct 26 (ANI): Two-year-old boy identified as Sujith Wilson fell into 25-foot deep borewell in Nadukattupatti of Tiruchirappalli district in Tamil Nadu. Rescue teams from NDRF and SDRF are putting their efforts to bring the boy out. Sujith is stuck in narrow borewell since yesterday. He fell while he was playing near his house.

Fire breaks out in cracker market in Agra

Agra (UP), Oct 26 (ANI): Ahead of Diwali, fire broke out in a cracker market in Agra's Sultanpur area. The market was up in fumes as crackers started bursting one after another. No casualties have been reported. Further details are awaited.

Preparations underway for annual 'Darbar move' from Srinagar to Jammu

Srinagar (JandK), Oct 26 (ANI): Preparations are underway for annual 'Darbar move' from Srinagar to Jammu. It is an annual tradition under which officials shift from state's summer capital Srinagar to Jammu for period of six months. Offices remain closed in Srinagar from Oct 25 till Nov 4 under 'Darbar move' exercise.

AAP, Congress trying to take credit of Centre's decision on unauthorized colonies: Manoj Tiwari

New Delhi, Oct 26 (ANI): Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Manoj Tiwari on Saturday said that Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Congress party are trying to take the credit of unauthorized colonies, both the parties fooled Delhi people in this matter. He said after the Central government approved a proposal to give ownership rights to close to 40 lakh people living in the unauthorized colonies in Delhi and both the parties started taking credit.

'Deepotsava' begins in Ayodhya

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 26 (ANI): 'Deepotsava' celebrations are underway at Ram Ki Paudi in Ayodhya on Oct 26. Over 5.50 lakh earthen lamps were lit at Saryu Ghat as a part of Diwali celebrations. Tourists flocked in large numbers to witness the grand 'Deepotsava' celebrations. Bank of River Saryu has been illuminated with colourful lights. 'Deepotsav' is declared as "state fair" by the government.

People of Haryana never wanted JJP-BJP alliance: Haryana Congress Chief

New Delhi, Oct 26 (ANI): Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee president Kumari Selja said that people in Haryana never wanted Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) to forge alliance with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state. "JJP garnered votes against BJP, but now they have decided to go with alliance, people never wanted this in Haryana, however, we wish them luck as opposition," said Selja while talking to ANI. BJP led by CM-designate ML Khattar today staked claim for forming the government in Haryana. Khattar said JJP's Dushyant Chautala will become Deputy CM of the state.

CM Yogi Adityanath performs 'tilak ceremony' of Ram-Sita ahead of 'Deepotsav'

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 26 (ANI): Ahead of 'Deepotsav', Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath performed 'tilak ceremony' of Ram-Sita at Ram Ki Paudi in Ayodhya. Artists dressed as Shri Ram, Sita, Laxman and Hanuman are participating in the ceremony. Ram Leela from seven countries will be the main attraction in the occasion. Over 5.50 lakh earthen lamps will be lit at Saryu Ghat as a part of Diwali celebrations. 'Deepotsav' is declared as "state fair" by the government.

Dushyant to be Deputy CM, swearing-in tomorrow: Khattar after meeting Governor

Chandigarh, Oct 26 (ANI): BJP leader Manohar Lal Khattar on Saturday said that the BJP, with support from JJP and independent MLAs, has staked claim to form government in Haryana. He said, "Governor has accepted our proposal and invited us. I have tendered my resignation which has been accepted. Tomorrow at 2:15 PM oath taking ceremony will be held at Raj Bhavan. Dushyant Chautala will take oath as Deputy CM."

CM Adityanath arrives in Ayodhya to participate in 'Deepotsav'

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 26 (ANI): Ahead of 'Deepotsav' celebrations on October 26, the preparations are in full swing in Ayodhya. Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath arrived in Ayodhya to participate in 'Deepotsav'. Over 5.50 lakh earthen lamps will be lit at Saryu Ghat, today evening as a part of Diwali celebrations. Ram Leela from seven countries will be the main attraction on the occasion. Moreover, around 2,500 children are preparing Lord Rama's life events, his bow and arrow, and pictures. 'Deepotsav' has been declared as "state fair" by the government.

Indo-Japan joint military exercise 'Dharma Guardian 2019' underway in Silchar

Silchar (Assam), Oct 26 (ANI): The second edition of bilateral military exercise, 'Dharma Guardian 2019' is underway between Indian and Japanese Armies. Indian contingent is represented by a battalion of the Dogra Regiment whereas the Japanese contingent is represented by 34th Infantry Regiment, 1st Div of Japanese Ground Self Defence Forces (JGSDF). 'Dharma Guardian 2019' also tested skills of soldiers in conducting joint operations in counter-terrorism scenario.

Both BJP, SS should get chance to run govt for 2.5 years each: Sena leader

Mumbai, Oct 26 (ANI): Shiv Sena leader Pratap Sarnaik on Saturday said that BJP President Amit Shah had promised 50-50 formula before LS polls and similarly both allies should get chance to run government for 2.5 years each. He also said that Shiv Sena should also have Chief Minister in Maharashtra according to 50-50 formula. He said, "Uddhav ji should get this assurance in writing from BJP."

"Vote kisi ki, support kisi ki': BS Hooda on JJP going ahead with BJP in Haryana

New Delhi, Oct 26 (ANI): Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda met Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi on October 26 in Delhi. On being asked about the Jannayak Janata Party (JJP) supporting BJP, he said, "Vote kisi ki, support kisi ki, log samajh chuke hain."He also said that Sonia Gandhi is happy with Congress's performance in Haryana Assembly elections.