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Kiren Rijiju felicitates women's boxing team for winning 4 medals at World Championships

New Delhi, Oct 19 (ANI): The Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju honoured silver medalist Manju Rani with a cash prize of Rs 14 lakh in the national capital on October 19. Meanwhile, the three bronze medalists MC Mary Kom, Lovlina Borgohain and Jamuna Boro were given Rs 8 lakh each. Kiren Rijiju also felicitated Indian women's boxing team for their performance at Women's World Boxing Championships held in Ulan-Ude, Russia. India won one silver and three bronze medals in the tournament. While speaking to media, Rijiju said, "This Women's World Boxing Championships has been the best so far. We got four medals. 4 medals is a record for India. It is a kind of revolution in the Indian boxing history. It has inspired other arena also."

Over 40,000 personnel will be deployed to ensure fair, impartial elections: Mumbai Police

Mumbai, Oct 19 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Mumbai on October 19, Public Relations Office (PRO) of Mumbai Police, Pranaya Ashok said, "To ensure safe, fair and impartial elections, more than 40,000 personnel will be deployed. Since imposition of Model Code of Conduct (MCC), 511 illegal weapons were seized." "Cash of around Rs 8,14,20,403 was also seized," PRO added.

Watch: Amit Shah offers prayers at Somnath Temple in Gujarat

Somnath (Gujarat), Oct 19 (ANI): Home Minister Amit Shah offered prayers in Gujarat's Somnath. He performed rituals at Somnath Temple located in Gir Somnath district on October 19. Shah was also accompanied by his wife.

Stubble burning continues in Amritsar despite Punjab government's ban

Amritsar (Punjab), Oct 19 (ANI): Despite Punjab government's ban, stubble burning continued in Punjab's Amritsar due to lack of alternatives. Over 100 cases of stubble burning have been reported so far. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has claimed that stubble burning in neighbouring states is one of the main causes of air pollution in the national capital. Meanwhile, air quality remained poor for four consecutive days in the national capital and the NCR region.

Terrorist attack at jewellery store in JandK's Baramulla, no casualties reported

Baramulla (Jammu and Kashmir), Oct 19 (ANI): A terror attack took place at a jewellery store in JandK's Baramulla on October 19. No casualties or injuries were reported in the aftermath of the attack. Security forces cordoned off the area and a search operation is underway. More details are awaited.

Kamlesh Tiwari's son wants NIA probe even as 3 detained in former Hindu Mahasabha leader's murder

Ahmedabad (Gujarat)/ Sitapur (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 19 (ANI): The former leader of Hindu Mahasabha, Kamlesh Tiwari, was killed after being shot at in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow on October 18. Three people were detained in connection with Kamlesh Tiwari murder case on October 19 in Gujarat's Ahmedabad by the state's Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS). The accused were identified as Maulana Mohsin Sheikh, Faizan and Rashid Ahmed. While speaking to ANI in Uttar Pradesh's Sitapur today, Kamlesh Tiwari's son Satyam Tiwari said, "We want National Investigation Agency (NIA) to investigate the case, we do not trust anyone. My father was killed although he had security guards, how can we possibly trust the administration then?"

Govinda holds roadshow for BJP candidate Chainsukh Madanlal in Maharashtra's Buldhana

Buldhana (Maharashtra), Oct 19 (ANI): Bollywood actor Govinda held a roadshow for BJP in Maharashtra's Buldhana on October 19. He campaigned for Chainsukh Madanlal Sancheti, BJP's candidate for the Malkapur Assembly constituency. Several people joined him on bikes, cars and on foot showing their support. The Assembly polls in Maharashtra will take place on October 21 and results of the same will be declared on October 24.

Those who nurture terrorism are crying in front of world: PM Modi

Rewari (Haryana), Oct 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Rewari, Haryana stated that the condition in the country has improved. He mentioned that those who nurture terrorism are now crying in front of the world. While speaking at the rally, PM Modi said, "Earlier there used to be bomb blasts in the country, did they stop or not? Now, terrorist are killed by entering their homes. Those who nurture terrorism are crying in front of the world." Haryana will go to polls on October 21, while the counting of votes will take place on October 24.

Previous govt was going to shut Tejas but today it is ready to serve Air Force: PM Modi

Rewari (Haryana), Oct 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Rewari, Haryana informed that the present government has strengthened the forces, earlier the previous government was going to shut Tejas aircraft but today it is ready to serve Air Force. "After coming to power we started mission to strengthen our forces. Today, advanced submarines to advanced fighter aircraft like Rafale, they are part of our forces. Earlier, govt was going to shut Tejas aircraft in a box, today same aircraft is ready to serve Air Force," said Modi in a rally. Haryana will go to polls on October 21, while the counting of votes will take place on October 24.

EDMC sprinkles water in Laxmi Nagar area to control air pollution in Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 19 (ANI): East Delhi Municipal Corporation (EDMC) sprinkled water on roads in the area of Laxmi Nagar. The step is taken to settle the dust as a pollution control measure. The Air Quality Index (AQI) on October 19 slightly improved from 'very poor' to 'poor' category in Delhi-NCR stated the Centre-run System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research (SAFAR).

Specially-abled children in Shimla make candles to light up Diwali

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), Oct 18 (ANI): Specially-able children from Udaan Special School in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla are preparing candles ahead of the festival of lights 'Diwali'. Candles are being supplied to various schools for children and teachers to purchase. Principal of the school stated that the exercise is being conducted to help improve the talent of these children. This year, the festival will be celebrated on October 27.

Watch: Several dead fish found floating in backwaters in Rameswaram

Rameswaram (TN), Oct 19 (ANI): Several dead fish on October 19 were reported to be floating in the backwaters near Kothandaramaswamy Temple in Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram. Locals nearby are grumbling about the foul smell due to the dead fish.

Assailants had tea with Kamlesh Tiwari in his Lucknow's residence, later killed him: CM Yogi

Mumbai, Oct 19 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, On Kamlesh Tiwari murder case Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that assailants had tea with Kamlesh Tiwari in his Lucknow's residence and later killed him. "He was the President of Hindu Samaj Party. The assailants came to his house in Lucknow yesterday, sat and had tea with him, and later killed him after sending all security guards out to buy something from market," said UP Chief Minister.

We'll provide security to relatives of Kamlesh Tiwari: Lucknow Divisional Commissioner

Sitapur (UP), Oct 19 (ANI): Lucknow divisional commissioner Mukesh Meshram met with the family of Kamlesh Tiwari in UP's Sitapur on October 19. Speaking on this he said that relatives of Kamlesh Tiwari will be provided security, and we are recommending a government residence for them. "The demands of relatives have been taken into consideration. They will be provided security. Their meeting with the Chief Minister is being fixed. We are recommending a government residence for them," said Mukesh Meshram.

Kamlesh Tiwari murder case: Prima facie this was a radical killing, says UP DGP

Lucknow (UP), Oct 19 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Lucknow on October 19, Uttar Pradesh DGP, OP Singh on Hindu Samaj Party chief, Kamlesh Tiwari murder case said, "Prima facie this was a radical killing, these people were radicalized by the speech that he (Kamlesh Tiwari) gave in 2015, but much more can come out when we catch hold of the remaining criminals." "All the security arrangements were made, he (Kamlesh Tiwari) was given a gunner and a policeman, both were there with him. There was no laxity on the part of the police administration," he added.

Kamlesh Tiwari murder case: Joint team of UP, Gujarat Police detained 3 persons, says UP DGP

Lucknow (UP), Oct 19 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Lucknow on October 19, Uttar Pradesh DGP, OP Singh on Hindu Samaj Party chief, Kamlesh Tiwari murder case said, "A joint team of UP and Gujarat Police has detained 3 persons and interrogating them. Their names are Maulana Mohsin Sheikh, Faizan, and Khurshid Ahmed Pathan. Two other accused were also detained but released later, they are being monitored." "In the FIR, two people were named as conspirators - Maulana Anwarul Haq and Mufti Naeem Qazmi. These 2 have also been detained and they're being questioned. We'll monitor Gujarat, Bijnor, Lucknow and other places which will come up during investigation," he added.

There was continuous injustice with Jammu, Ladakh: PM Modi

Sirsa (Haryana), Oct 19 (ANI): Ahead of Haryana Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public rally in Sirsa on Oct 19. While addressing the rally, PM Modi said, "Delhi's sleeping government, kept making the situation in Kashmir worse. A part of us was snatched away - PoK was formed. Some years after, Sufi tradition was finished. Leaders in Delhi thought that if they look after 1-2 families, Kashmir will be looked after. First a part of us was given away, then Sufi culture was finished and then the system of discrimination with Jammu and Ladakh began. There was continuous injustice with Jammu, Ladakh, Kargil - lines of discrimination were drawn." He further said, "Then a move was made where Kashmiri Pandits were murdered in Kashmir, daughters were raped, and they were forced to leave Kashmir."

India-China must have timely strategic communication, not let differences evolve into disputes: Chinese envoy

New Delhi, Oct 19 (ANI): During the recently held India-China informal meeting in the coastal town of Mamallapuram in South India, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi had focused on ways to maintain peace and tranquillity on borders and agreed to work upon all differences that may lead to conflict, apart from discussing other regional and global issues. Speaking exclusively on Xi-Modi informal talks, Chinese Ambassador to India Sun Weidong said, "India and China are committed to combating terrorism in all its forms and call on all countries to strengthen international cooperation in fighting terrorism." He further added, "China always believes that China and India should correctly view their differences, and never let differences dim the overall situation of bilateral cooperation." Speaking on the ways to maintain bilateral relationship between India and China, Weidong added, "China and India should have timely strategic communication on major issues, respect

Students of Balochistan University continue to protest against campus harassment

Quetta (Pakistan), Oct 19 (ANI): Several student organisations under the banner of Students Educational Alliance continued their protests for the fourth consecutive day over alleged harassment and blackmail of students by some officials of Balochistan University. The demonstrators, who staged their protest outside the Quetta Press Club, alleged that the Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the University of Balochistan (UoB) was responsible for the entire scandal as VC was the 'head of blackmailers and saviour of the culprits'. The protesting students marched through the campus to put pressure on the officials to take action against the culprits. Earlier on Wednesday, Professor Dr Kaleem Ullah Barech, representing the Academic Staff Association, while addressing a press conference, said: "The association has raised its voice against varsity administration, including its financial and ethical corruption, for last several years." The scandal came to light about a month ago after the Balochistan High

Butterflies begin their seasonal migration to Western Ghats

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), Oct 19 (ANI): The southern state of Tamil Nadu is known for its rich natural and cultural heritage. With the onset of Northeast monsoon in Western Ghats, thousands of colorful butterflies have started migrating to state. Butterflies such as Bath White, Cabbage White, Clouded Yellow and many others have started migrating to Western Ghats foothill. These butterflies indulge in mud-puddling during the migration. They suck minerals from the wet land and fly away to lay eggs elsewhere. Locals claim that over 40 species of butterflies migrate to the state. Tamil Nadu has as many as 32 butterfly hotspots.