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Former PM should reflect his own failures: Goyal on Singh's remarks on economy

Mumbai, Oct 17 (ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on October 17 lambasted on former prime minister Manmohan Singh for his recent comments on country's economy. He countered Singh by saying, "Dr Manmohan Singh should reflect on his own failures, where he went wrong, why he couldn't maintain a strong economy and give an honest government, why he was so helpless that he had to obey orders from 10 Janpath and had no capacity to take his own decisions." Recently the Former PM Singh said, "I've said this publicly before that to reach a goal of dollor5 Tn by 2024, as against dollor2.7 Tn that we had in 2018, would require a growth rate of 10-12% pa. What's happening in BJP regime is that govt is faced with prospect of a declining rate of growth year after year." "IMF has come with statement that India's growth rate during current fiscal year will be only 6.1% as against 7.3% mentioned some months ago. With growth rate declining yr after yr I don't think there's any hope

Women gather to perform 'puja' on 'Karwa Chauth' in Chandigarh

Chandigarh, Oct 17 (ANI): Married women in Chandigarh performed 'puja' and listened to the 'Katha' on the occasion of Karwa Chauth on October 17. The holy festival is celebrated by married women in which they fast from morning to moonrise for a day. Women keep fast for the health and long life of their husbands. The day starts early before dawn with prayers and a light meal is offered by the woman's mother-in-law in the form of 'Sargi'. Following this, women keep a day-long fast which they only break after worshiping the moon god.

Panasonic introduces progressive IoT technology

Tokyo (Japan), Oct 17 (ANI): Panasonic has been making home appliances for a long time that have become necessary for daily life. About a hundred years ago, Panasonic developed two-lamp socket for the first time. This device makes running electric current flow to two light bulbs simultaneously. Light bulb and lighting technology still have the potential of new technology. The technology of electricity that once only used to light up bulbs has changed into a technology that integrates consumer electronics and information. The theme of the seminar is "PLC, Power Line Communication". PLC technology conveys information through line of appliance cord, power line, coaxial cable for TV, and control line. The experiment is to control the lighting of trees from a distant place through a power cable. The power cable is simply connected to the wall outlet. It turns the red light into a different color. The line in this video is also used by PLC technology. Panasonic technology that originated fro

Not against Veer Savarkar but Hindutva ideology that he stood for: Manmohan Singh

Mumbai, Oct 17 (ANI): Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh spoke on BJP's promise to give Bharat Ratna to Veer Savarkar, in their election manifesto and stated that Congress is not against Veer Savarkar but Hindutva ideology that he patronised for. "We are not against Savarkar ji but the question is, we're not in favour of the Hindutva ideology that Savarkar ji patronised and stood for," said Manmohan Singh, while addressing a press conference in Mumbai. Recently Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his election rally in Maharashtra had hailed Savarkar and said that it is because of his values that nationalism has been put at the core of nation-building.

Casio holds 'Internship beyond Border'

Bangkok (Thailand), Oct 17 (ANI): "Casio Thailand" factory in northeast Thailand is the company's production base in Southeast Asia. It produces scientific calculator and popular watch G-shock etc. A welcome ceremony was held for students from Indonesian vocational schools. During the three-month internship, they will learn technology skill at the factory. This project "GAKUHAN" was created by Casio in collaboration with government and educational institutions in different countries. Casio is accepting students through internship to help them get education, learn skill, and experience different cultures. Students are greeted in Thai language and Casio gave them special notebook to learn technology skill and enhance knowledge. During the factory tour, students were concentrating on the process of producing high-quality product and on quality control. Casio's education support project "GAKUHAN" will create excellent human resources and lead to the development of the educational field

President Kovind receives guard of honour in Philippines

Manila (Philippines), Oct 17 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind today arrived in Philippines' Manila with first lady Savita Kovind. He received guard of honour upon his arrival. President Kovind is on a 7-day visit to Philippines and Japan. President Kovind will hold talks with his Filipino counterpart Rodrigo Duterte.

Indian armed forces are now at par with armed forces of other countries: PM Modi

Satara (Maharashtra), Oct 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Indian security forces are at par with forces of other countries. Addressing a public rally in Maharashtra's Satara, PM Modi said, "In the last 5 years, our government has brought our armed forces at par with the armed forces of other countries. Be it Army, Navy or Air Force, modern weapons are a part of our armed forces today." Taking jibe at the Opposition on failure in Lok Sabha election, PM Modi further added, "Congress-NCP leaders are unable to understand the mood of the people. They were punished in the Lok Sabha elections. This time the people will give them harsh punishment in the upcoming elections too, be it in Maharashtra or Haryana." Maharashtra Assembly Polls will be held in one phase on October 21, and the results will be declared on October 24.

Police seize illegally stored firecrackers worth Rs 50 lakh in Meerut

Meerut (UP), Oct 17 (ANI): Meerut Police on Wednesday seized illegally stored firecrackers worth Rs 50 lakh from Datavali village and arrested five people. While speaking to media persons, a police official said, "Based on the information, a raid was conducted in Datavali village of Bhavanpur police station area. Police have recovered firecrackers worth Rs 50 lakh from a godown and arrested five people for the same." Further investigation in the matter is underway.

Watch: BJP councilor performs magic to lure voters

Rampur (UP), Oct 17 (ANI): Moradabad Municipal Corporation Councilor and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ajay Diwakar performed magic to impress voters in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh's Rampur. Diwakar was performing magic show for BJP's candidate Bharat Bhushan, who is competing with Samajwadi Party's leader Azam Khan's wife Tazeen Fatima. Diwakar performed magic show by using BJP, Congress, SP, BSP symbol flags. Bypolls will be held for 11 assembly seats on October 21.

Congress stage protest against BJP over proposing to give Bharat Ratna to Veer Savarkar

Bengaluru, Oct 17 (ANI): Congress workers staged protest on October 17 in Bengaluru against BJP's promise to give Bharat Ratna to Veer Savarkar. Protest comes after the release of BJP manifesto for Maharashtra elections. Party workers staged protest near Mahatma Gandhi statue in Bengaluru.

Watch: Man enters lion enclosure at Delhi Zoo, later rescued

New Delhi, Oct 17 (ANI): A man entered into the enclosure of a lion at Delhi Zoo after climbing its metal grill. He was later brought out safely. DCP (Southeast) said, "He's Rehan Khan, a 28-yr-old man from Bihar. He seems to be mentally unstable. He was immediately brought out without any injury."

With growth rate declining every year, don't think economy will achieve $5trillion by 2024: Manmohan Singh

Mumbai, Oct 17 (ANI): Former prime minister Manmohan Singh attended an event in Mumbai on Indian economy on October 17. While addressing an event, he said, "I've said this publicly before that to reach a goal of $5 Tn by 2024, as against $2.7 Tn that we had in 2018, would require a growth rate of 10-12% pa. What's happening in BJP regime is that govt is faced with prospect of a declining rate of growth year after year.""IMF has come with statement that India's growth rate during current fiscal year will be only 6.1% as against 7.3% mentioned some months ago. With growth rate declining yr after yr I don't think there's any hope of economy reaching the target of $5 Trillion by 2024," he added..

I'll make arrangements: PM Modi to Congress on Kashmir visit

Beed (Maharashtra), Oct 17 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Maharashtra's Beed, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 17 said, "A Congress leader had said that had there been Hindus in Kashmir, BJP Government would have never taken this decision (abrogation of Article 370). Do you see 'Hindu-Muslim' in the unity and integrity of the country?" "A Congress leader had said, this decision will destroy the country, it's been 3 months, has the country been destroyed? Another Congress leader said that we've lost Kashmir by abrogating Article 370, have we lost Kashmir? If you want to go to Kashmir let me know, I'll make arrangements," he added. Maharashtra, which has 288-member Assembly, will go to polls on October 21, while the counting of votes will take place on October 24.

Coimbatore handloom industry reels under GST

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), Oct 17 (ANI): The handloom industry is reeling after Central Government imposed five percent Goods and Services Tax (GST) on handloom products. The industry is affected as manufacturers claim that they are unable to manage cost. Many people have left the industry. A handloom weaver said, "Currently in Tamil Nadu we are around 50 lakh weavers in Devanga community. Current issue in that this handloom textile industry is affected after GST implementation."

Piyush Goyal dares Rajasthan CM Gehlot of re-election if his govt is running smoothly

Mumbai, Oct 17 (ANI): Ahead of the Assembly Elections in Maharashtra, BJP is sending its star faces in the state for the campaign. On October 17, the ruling party's another blue-eyed boy Piyush Goyal held a press conference in Mumbai. While replying a mediaperson, he slammed Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot over Goods and Services Tax (GST). He said that during Congress' regime every tax collection was weak as the party prevailed corruption where ever it ruled. 'There is no shortfall in the revenue in BJP ruling states', Goyal clarified. He lambasted at Gehlot by saying that people of Rajasthan are upset from his governance. The Union Minister of Railways, Commerce and Industry dared Gehlot of re-election in the state if he thinks that his government is running smoothly.

Meet 8-yr-old archer from Vijayawada who is prepping up to break world record

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), Oct 17 (ANI): Meet Cherukuri Dolly Shivani, an 8-year-old archer from Vijayawada. She is prepping up to break the 'World Record', 'Asian Book of Records' and 'India Book of Record' in archery. She will participate in 15+15 meters archery on October 24. She hails from family of archers where her dad was an international archer and coach.

Much advertised double engine governance model on which BJP seeks votes has utterly failed: Manmohan Singh

Mumbai, Oct 17 (ANI): Former prime minister Manmohan Singh attended an event in Mumbai on Indian economy on October 17. He took a jibe at Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) leaders' 'double engine' statement during recent election campaigns which refers to having government both in state and Centre. Manmohan Singh said, "Much advertised double engine model of governance on which BJP seeks votes has utterly failed. Maharashtra has faced some of the worst effects of economic slowdown. Manufacturing growth rate of Maharashtra has been declining for 4th consecutive years."

Strict action will be taken if someone makes e-commerce a mode of multi-brand retail: Piyush Goyal

Mumbai, Oct 17 (ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on October 17 said that Centre has made crystal clear guidelines if someone made multi-brand retail his resource then there will be stringent action against that person. E-commerce is a platform where anybody can buy and sell the products but e-commerce companies has no right to discount the buyer's product by selling it in discounted price and damage the retail arrangements.

Piyush Goyal debunks Indian Railways privatisation rumours

Mumbai, Oct 17 (ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a press conference in Mumbai ahead of Assembly elections in Maharashtra. During the press conference he debunked the news of Indian Railways privatisation which is floating on news recently. He said, "There is no plan to privatise Indian Railways and if someone is talking about this than that is wrong publicity."

NCP's stories of corruption are legendary: Piyush Goyal

Mumbai, Oct 17 (ANI): BJP's blue-eyed boy and Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a press conference in Mumbai ahead of Assembly Elections in Maharashtra. He slammed Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and its chief and patriarch Sharad Pawar during the press conference. He said NCP's corruption stories are legendary. "Wherever the leaders put their hands on, they have seen the culmination of corruption," said Goyal. Assembly elections in Maharashtra will be held in a single phase on October 21.