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Kullu Dussehra festivities conclude with international artists' performance

Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), Oct 15 (ANI): The renowned Kullu Dussehra fest concluded on October 14. The fest was celebrated with full fervour in the picturesque state of Himachal Pradesh. Artists from different countries participated in the international festival. Unique cultural music and colourful attire was a sight to behold. Kullu Dussehra is celebrated for 7 days following Vijayadashami. The folk flavour of the festivity, rituals and traditions here make it totally different from Dussehra celebrations elsewhere in the country.

Maximum sacrificed jawans are from Haryana, BJP can't teach us nationalism: Jannayak Janta Party leader

Jind (Haryana), Oct 15 (ANI): Jannayak Janta Party leader Dushyant Chautala stirred a controversy through his latest remarks. He said, "BJP can't teach nationalism to Haryana. Among those who sacrificed lives for India, maximum are probably from Haryana. 'Shayad jitne jawan hamare border ki suraksha mein shaheed huye itne toh shayad Gujarat ke jawan aaj tak Army mein bharti bhi nahi huye honge'." He further added, "There is no village in Haryana which has no martyr. We are proud of this land that made us strong for this country. Every 10th jawan at the border, be it China border or Pakistan border is a jawan from Haryana."

Impetus on technology, encourage small time innovators to make defence self reliant: Navy Chief

New Delhi, Oct 15 (ANI): Indian Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh attended 41st DRDO Directors Conference on October 15. Speaking at the event, he said, "I have three suggestions-one is impetus has to be on niche technology. Second, we must take a closer look at models such as DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) in the US. Third, we need to encourage small time innovators." The 41st DRDO Directors Conference is being held at DRDO Bhawan. National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat, IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh and DRDO Chairman G Satheesh Reddy attended the conference.

Will fight and win next war through indigenised weapons systems: Army Chief

New Delhi, Oct 15 (ANI): Army Chief General Bipin Rawat attended 41st DRDO Directors Conference on October 15 in New Delhi. Speaking at the event, he said, "DRDO has made strides in ensuring that requirements of the services are met through home-grown solutions. We are confident that we will fight and win the next war through indigenised weapons systems and equipment." As the country is looking for innovative methods of defence, General Bipin Rawat added, "We are looking at systems for future warfare. We have to start looking at development of cyber, space, laser, electronic and robotic technologies and artificial intelligence."

Rajnath Singh arrives DRDO Bhawan to attend 41st DRDO Directors Conference

New Delhi, Oct 15 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived at DRDO (Defence Research and Development Org) Bhawan to attend 41st DRDO Directors Conference in Delhi on Oct 15. Defence Minister garlanded statue of former president APJ Abdul Kalam. Meanwhile, NSA Ajit Doval paid tribute to the 'Missile Man' of India. The ritual was followed by the Chiefs of Defence forces- Army Chief General Bipin Rawat, IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh.

In modern world, technology and money will influence geopolitics: Ajit Doval

New Delhi, Oct 15 (ANI): While addressing at 41st DRDO Directors Conference at DRDO (Defence Research and Development Org) Bhawan in Delhi on October 15 NSA (National Security Advisor) Ajit Doval said that in modern world technology and money will influence geopolitics. "Armies that were better equipped always called the shots and decided the destiny of mankind. They were always the one which had higher technologies. India's own historical experience on this has been sad, we were the runner-up. There is no trophy for the runner up. Either you're better than your adversaries or you're not there at all. In modern world, technology and money are two things which will influence geopolitics. Who'll win, will depend upon who has preponderance over their adversaries on these two. Of the two, technology is more important"

Indore Lokayukta conducts raid at MP Assistant Commissioner's residence

Chhatarpur (Madhya Pradesh), Oct 15 (ANI): Raids are being conducted by Lokayukta at properties of Alok Khare in matter of disproportionate assets. Alok Khare is Assistant Commissioner in MP state excise department. His properties in Bhopal, Indore, Raisen, Chhatarpur and other locations are being raided.

Watch: NSA Ajit Doval having candid conversation with Chiefs of Defence Forces

New Delhi, Oct 15 (ANI): National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat, IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh and DRDO Chairman G Satheesh Reddy having a candid conversation at DRDO (Defence Research and Development Org) Bhawan for 41st DRDO Directors Conference.

Intelligence agencies have to make hard assessment to our needs: Ajit Doval

New Delhi, Oct 15 (ANI): While addressing at 41st DRDO Directors Conference at DRDO (Defence Research and Development Org) Bhawan in Delhi on October 15 NSA (National Security Advisor) Ajit Doval said that Intelligence agencies have to make hard assessment to our needs which will give us an edge over our adversaries. "Niche technologies are something that makes India more security. It has to be need based. We along with our defence services and intelligence agencies have to make a hard assessment that what are our needs which will give us an edge over our adversaries."

Traffic Police conducts awareness drive via bike rally in Karnataka's Shivamogga

Shivamogga (Karnataka), Oct 15 (ANI): The Traffic Police of Karnataka's Shivamogga district conducted an awareness drive through bike rally on October 14. The bike rally was held to spread awareness among people about new traffic and road safety rules. Police officials were carrying placards carrying different awareness messages including -'Drive Don't Fly', 'Use Your Head, Use A Helmet' etc. The main aim behind conducting bike rally was to create alertness about wearing helmet while driving.

Air Quality in Delhi reaches 'poor' category

New Delhi, Oct 15 (ANI): With a dip in mercury in the national capital, air quality recorded in 'Poor' category on October 15. According to Air Quality Index (AQI), major pollutants particulate matter 2.5 remains at 214 and particulate matter 10 at 211 both in 'Poor' category. The air quality was recorded near Lodhi Road in Delhi. Earlier, CM Arvind Kejriwal had requested state governments to take measures as air quality is deteriorating day by day.

'Request PM Modi to give Muslim women reservation like Maratha': Asaduddin Owaisi

Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), Oct 15 (ANI): Ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly elections, while addressing a public gathering in Bhiwandi city of Thane district in the state, the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi said, "If you (Prime Minister Narendra Modi) think with Triple Talaq Bill you have done justice to Muslim women then this is a wrong perception." "If you really want to do justice then on behalf of all Muslims in Maharashtra I request you to give them reservation like Maratha," Owaisi added.

CM Biren Singh inaugurates Neurosurgery ward at JNIMS in Imphal

Imphal (Manipur), Oct 15 (ANI): Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh inaugurated a Neurosurgery ward at Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) in Imphal on October 14. He laid the foundation stone for construction of 18 private wards at JNIMS. The Manipur Government has introduced various health schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY), Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT) etc. to provide affordable healthcare services to masses.

Pensions of prisoners detained under MISA to be stopped, don't consider them freedom fighters: Rajasthan Minister

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Oct 15 (ANI): While speaking to media on state cabinet's decision to discontinue pension of prisoners detained under Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA), Urban Development and Housing Minister of Rajasthan Shanti Dhariwal said, "Medical facilities will be regularised but pensions will be stopped as we don't consider them to be freedom fighters."

40 Kg cannabis seized by Anakapalle Police in Visakhapatnam, 4 arrested

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Oct 15 (ANI): The Anakapalle Police recovered 'ganja' (cannabis) of around 40 Kg in Visakhapatnam district on October 14. They recovered cannabis from an auto and also arrested four persons in this regard. Further investigation is underway in the case.

Locals stage protest over killing of TMC leader in WB's East Medinipur district

East Medinipur (West Bengal), Oct 15 (ANI): A Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Basudeb Mondal was allegedly murdered by unknown miscreants in West Bengal's East Medinipur district on October 14. Basudeb Mondal who was also a former Panchayat pradhan of Bakcha Gram Panchayat was killed using sharp-edged weapons by unknown miscreants. Agitated locals staged a protest for over three hours and blocked the highway from Moyna to Balaipanda. The incident occurred at around 2:00 pm at Arangkiyarana village when Mondal was coming back from his daughter's house. Police later recovered his body. Further investigation is underway. TMC MP from Tamluk parliamentary constituency Dibyendu Adhikari blamed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the murder. While speaking to ANI, he said, "Agitated locals blocked the roads here after the incident occurred. BJP is involved in this incident, I am sure that BJP has done this as a part of their gruesome politics." Mondal's son, Anup Mondal, claimed this could be BJ

Police rescues toddler who went missing from Secunderabad Railway Station

Hyderabad, Oct 15 (ANI): Railway Police successfully rescued a two-year-old girl who was kidnapped from Secunderabad railway station on October 14. The police were able to trace the toddler by inspecting CCTV footage. Elaborating on the case, Railway Police inspector Adi Reddy said, "We had received a complaint from a man D Suresh that his daughter was missing. The girl was found from a nearby area and we are now working towards tracing the accused." "The father along with his son Prabhas and daughter Swarnalatha, arrived at Secunderabad Railway Station to board a train to Nellore District on Sunday night. While waiting for the train, all three slept and upon waking up, Suresh discovered that his daughter was missing," he added. In the CCTV footage, an unknown person is seen picking up the girl from the station premises. A case has been registered under Section 36 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Naik Subash Thapa's last rites performed at his hometown in Bagdogra

Bagdogra (West Bengal), Oct 15 (ANI): The last rites of Naik Subash Thapa were performed at his native place in West Bengal's Bagdogra on October 14. He lost his life in a ceasefire violation by Pakistan in the Nowshera sector of Jammu and Kashmir on October 11. Naik Subash Thapa was rushed to hospital, where later he succumbed to injuries. He served the Indian Army for eight years.

Administration bans vehicular traffic on Bailey Bridge in J-K's Ramban

Ramban (J-K), Oct 15 (ANI): In order to avoid any untoward incident the district administration of J-K's Ramban district has banned vehicular traffic except three and two wheelers on Bailey bridge over river Chenab. The order has been issued by the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of J-K's Ramban district Nazim Zai Khan. While speaking to ANI, Nazim Zai Khan said, "Keeping in mind the safety of citizens of Ramban district in Jammu and Kashmir the four-wheeler vehicular movement has been temporarily suspended. We will only allow two and three wheeler to move on roads." "The strength of the bridge is getting lower as it was constructed in 1962. We can't put anyone's life at stake so it will be closed temporarily," DC added. A team of experts is inspecting the bridge to finalise the report for strengthening the bridge and make it traffic worthy. It is felt necessary for safety of public at large, that heavy vehicular traffic needs to stop plying on the said bridge.

Google Pay will soon allow you to pay for transport cards

New Delhi, Oct 15 (ANI): Fare payment system Cubic Transportation Systems has teamed up with Google Pay to offer contactless transit payments. Using Google Pay, riders will be able to pay for journeys in cities like New York, Vancouver, Sydney, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego. Travellers can already purchase transport tickets using Google Pay in the city of London, Engadget reports. Users can reload funds and purchase tickets from their mobile device by adding a transit card to Google Pay. This reduces the need for carrying a physical travel card.