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Pakistan has stopped postal service from India for past two months: RS Prasad

New Delhi, Oct 21 (ANI): Union Law and Justice Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on October 21 informed that Pakistan, for the last two months, has stopped postal service from India which is directly in contravention of the World Postal Union's norms. Prasad added that Pakistan took the decision unilaterally, and without informing India. The information comes a day after when Indian Army announced of its military action in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) where three terror camps and 6-10 Pakistan soldiers were killed. Indian Army's operation was in response to Pakistan's repeated attempts to infiltrate terrorists into Jammu and Kashmir by violation ceasefire violations.

Watch: Houses damaged due to ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Tangdhar sector

Tangdhar (J-K), Oct 21 (ANI): Heavy shelling by Pakistan in Tangdhar sector in Kupwara district has damaged several houses near the border area on October 21. Ceasefire violations by Pakistan have increased in the last few months in the wake of tension between India and Pakistan post the stripping of special status of Jammu and Kashmir. Indian Army gave befitting reply to Pakistan by destroying three terror camps in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and killing 6-10 Pakistan soldiers.

Our forces had to go and destroy terror launch pads once again: Ram Madhav

New Delhi, Oct 21 (ANI): While addressing at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) in the national capital on October 21, the National General Secretary of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Ram Madhav said, "For the last 48 hours, relentless cross border shelling from Pakistan side is on, in an effort to push terrorists into Kashmir." "Our forces had to go and destroy terror launch pads once again," Madhav added.

Politicos cast votes in Maharashtra

Mumbai/Pune (Maharashtra), Oct 21 (ANI): Union Minister Prakash Javadekar cast his vote at a polling booth in Pune on Oct 21. Meanwhile, Union Minister Smriti Irani also cast her vote at a polling booth in Mumbai. At the polling booth, she met 93-year-old ex-Armyman who came to cast his vote. Noticing his love for the country, Irani said, "Today's hero is Khanna ji, he had served in Army. He is 93 and came out to vote. It is an inspiration, request people to come out and vote, if at 93 he can vote, who is stopping you?" Actor and BJP MP Hema Malini also cast her vote at a polling booth in Mumbai. Assembly elections are underway in Maharashtra on Oct 21. The counting of votes will take place on Oct 24.

Barcode scanner is being used to identify voter details in Pune

Pune (Maharashtra), Oct 21 (ANI): It is for the first time in Maharashtra Assembly elections, Barcode scanner are being used to identify the voter details. Voters need not to carry their ID cards along with them in near future. Through QR code, polling officer can easily get identity of the voter. It is believed that this new technology will eliminate bogus voters. The voting is underway in the state of Maharashtra on October 21. The result of the elections will be declared on October 24.

Raj Thackeray casts vote with family in Mumbai

Mumbai, Oct 21 (ANI): Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray cast his vote at a polling station in Mumbai on October 21. He was accompanied by his family members who have also cast their respective votes. Congress leader Priya Dutt also cast her vote and urged voters to come up in large number for casting their votes. The voting is underway in the state of Maharashtra today. The result of the elections will be declared on October 24.

Sachin Tendulkar casts vote with his family in Bandra West

Mumbai, Oct 21 (ANI): Former Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar cast his vote at a polling booth in Bandra West on October 21. He was accompanied by his wife Anjali and their son Arjun. Master blaster and his family posed outside a polling booth after casting their votes. The voting is underway in the state of Maharashtra today. The result of the elections will be declared on October 24.

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray casts his vote along with family in Mumbai

Mumbai, Oct 21 (ANI): Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray along with his wife, cast his vote at Bandra East constituency. His sons Aditya and Tejas Thackeray also cast thier votes. Aditya Thackeray is a candidate from Worli constituency. Earlier, Aditya also offered prayers in the morning at Siddhivinayak Temple.

Watch: Haryana CM Khattar rides cycle to polling booth to cast his vote

Karnal (Haryana), Oct 21 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar rode a cycle to the polling booth in Haryana's Karnal to cast his vote. Voting for Haryana Assembly elections 2019 is underway. 19,578 polling stations have been set up for people to cast their votes. The polling for 90 Assembly seats of Haryana started at 7 am and will continue till 6 pm. The counting of votes will take place on October 24.

Aamir Khan, Lara Dutta cast their votes in Mumbai

Mumbai, Oct 21 (ANI): Voting is underway for Maharashtra Assembly elections on Oct 21. Veteran actor Padmini Kolhapure cast her vote at Andheri West constituency. Actor Aamir Khan also cast his vote in Mumbai. After casting his vote, he spoke to mediapersons and said, "I appeal to all citizens of Maharashtra to come out and vote in large numbers." His wife Kiran Rao also cast her vote. Meanwhile, Lara Dutta reached with husband Mahesh Bhupati to cast her vote.

Former HM Sushilkumar Shinde cast vote in Maharashtra

Solapur (Maharashtra), Oct 21 (ANI): Former Home Minister and Congress leader Sushilkumar Shinde with wife Ujwala and daughter Praniti Shinde cast their votes at a polling booth in Maharashtra's Solapur. Praniti Shinde is contesting elections as Congress candidate from Solapur Central.Voting for Maharashtra Assembly elections has been started. BJP is contesting 150 seats in 288-member Maharashtra Assembly while its ally Shiv Sena has fielded 124 candidates. Congress is contesting the polls in alliance with Nationalist Congress Party in Maharashtra.

Massive fire engulfs hotel in Indore, fire tenders on spot

Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Oct 21 (ANI): A massive fire broke out at a hotel in Indore on October 21. Fire tenders rushed to the spot immediately to douse the flames. No injuries have been reported so far. Further investigation is underway. More details are awaited.

Riteish, Genelia cast their votes in Latur constituency

Latur (Maharashtra), Oct 21 (ANI): Voting is underway for Maharashtra Assembly elections on Oct 21. Deshmukh family arrived to cast their vote at Latur Assembly constituency. Actor Riteish Deshmukh cast his vote. His wife and actor Genelia Deshmukh also cast her vote. Riteish's brother Dheeraj Deshmukh and his wife also cast their votes. Riteish's brothers Amit Deshmukh and Dheeraj Deshmukh are contesting polls as Congress candidates from Latur city and Latur rural constituencies, respectively.

HD Kumaraswamy arrives at Tihar Jail to meet DK Shivakumar

New Delhi, Oct 21 (ANI): Former Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy arrived at Tihar Jail in New Delhi to meet Congress leader DK Shivakumar, who is currently lodged in the jail under judicial custody in connection with a money laundering case. Congress interim president, Sonia Gandhi is also likely to meet DK Shivakumar.

Opposition parties including Congress have already lost, says CM Khattar

Karnal (Haryana), Oct 21 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister ML Khattar after casting his vote in Karnal stated that opposition parties including Congress have already lost and left the battleground. "Voting is underway peacefully across the state. Opposition parties including Congress have already lost and have left the battleground, their tall claims have no value," said Khattar. Voting for Haryana Assembly elections 2019 is underway. The polling for 90 Assembly seats of Haryana started at 7 am and will continue till 6 pm. The counting of votes will take place on October 24.

Watch: Heavy downpour causes water-logging in Kerala's Kochi

Kochi (Kerala), Oct 21 (ANI): Heavy downpour in Kerala's Kochi has led to water-logging on the streets. All schools in Kochi have been ordered to stay close on October 21 following heavy rainfall in the city. An orange alert has already been issued for the next two days. Normal life has been affected in the city due to the current situation.

JJP leader Dushyant Chautala arrives on tractor to cast his vote

Sirsa (Haryana), Oct 21 (ANI): Voting is underway for Haryana Assembly elections on Oct 21. Jannayak Janata Party (JJP) leader Dushyant Chautala arrived on a tractor to cast his vote in Sirsa Assembly constituency. His family was also accompanied him. Results of Harayana Assembly elections will be declared on Oct 24.

Polling booth in Pune's Shivaji Nagar uses candles after power cut

Pune (Maharashtra), Oct 21 (ANI): There was a power cut at a polling booth in Pune's Shivaji Nagar. Owing to power cut, there was poor light inside the polling booth. Candles were lit up in the rooms for the voters to cast their vote. Voting for Maharashtra Assembly elections is underway. Final results will be declared on October 24.

Specially-abled couple cast their votes

Mumbai, Oct 21 (ANI): Specially-abled couple came out to cast their votes in Mumbai. Special arrangements were made at different polling booths for them. Voting for Maharashtra Assembly elections has been started. BJP is contesting 150 seats in 288-member Maharashtra Assembly while its ally Shiv Sena has fielded 124 candidates. Congress is contesting the polls in alliance with Nationalist Congress Party in Maharashtra. Results will be declared on October 24.

Devendra Fadnavis cast vote with family in Nagpur

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Oct 21 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis cast his vote at a polling booth in Nagpur on October 21. He was accompanied by his wife Amruta Fadnavis and mother Sarita Fadnavis who also cast their votes. Fadnavis is contesting from the Nagpur South-West seat. The voting is underway in the state of Maharashtra today. The result of the elections will be declared on October 24.