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Postpaid mobile services resume in Srinagar, locals hail decision

Srinagar, Oct 14 (ANI): Postpaid mobile services have finally been restored in Srinagar on October 14. Locals can now easily connect with the near and dear ones. The decision to resume the services was taken after reviewing the situation in the Valley as per told by Principal Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir Rohit Kansal. One of the locals said, "We had faced problems in these 70 days. We were not able to connect with our brothers who live far away from us. We were incomplete without the phones." Other local said, "We are really happy that mobile services have finally resumed as we were not able to connect with our loved ones." All network and landline connections were suspended across Jammu and Kashmir on August 05 after abrogation of Article 370.

Sourav Ganguly selected as new BCCI president: Rajeev Shukla

Mumbai, Oct 14 (ANI): Indian Premier League (IPL) Chairman Rajeev Shukla on October 14 informed that former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly has been selected as new BCCI president. He also hailed Ganguly's services toward Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) and his successful captaincy in Indian cricket team. On 23rd October, BCCI will announce the final list of the selected members, Shukla added.

Everything is going smoothly: FM Sitharaman on mergers of banks

New Delhi, Oct 14 (ANI): Union Minister of Finance, Nirmala Sitharaman met Chief Managing Directors (CMDs) of Public Sector in Delhi on October 14. Sitharaman said, "In this particular interaction with the bankers, there was a presentation given by Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) who showed based on the Monetary Policy Committee data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on where the credit flows are happening, where the credit flow is getting congested." On mergers of the bank, FM Nirmala said, "On the merger of banks, everything is going smoothly, the bank boards have all been on board, they have taken the necessary steps to keep that process going smoothly."

He is not Khattar, but 'khacchar': Congress leader on 'mari hui chuhiya' jibe at Sonia Gandhi

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Oct 14 (ANI): Working president of Maharashtra Congress, Nitin Raut, continued the game of rhetorics and labeled Haryana Chief Minister ML Khattar a 'khacchar' after the latter called interim Congress chief Sonia Gandhi a 'mari hui chuhiya'. He said, "Haryana CM isn't Khattar but a 'khacchar'. If he wants to comment then he should say it about PM Modi." CM Khattar on October 13 took jibe on Sonia Gandhi's appointment as Congress interim president.

Top separatists chargesheeted in J-K terror funding case: NIA IG

New Delhi, Oct 14 (ANI): Chiefs of proscribed organizations and top separatist leaders from Jammu and Kashmir have been apprehended and chargesheeted under the terror funding case, informed National Investigation Agency (NIA) Inspector General Alok Mittal. He also highlighted that none of the arrested chiefs and separatist leaders got bail so far. "They were being funded from Pakistan High Commission, through remittances and hawala transfers," Mittal added. The NIA IG was addressing the gathering during an inaugural session of the national conference of Chiefs of ATS.

Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh increased activity in 4 states: NIA DG

New Delhi, Oct 14 (ANI): National Investigation Agency's (NIA) national conference of Chiefs of Anti-Terrorism Squad/ Special Task Force took place in Delhi on October 14. Minister of States for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, National Investigation Agency (NIA) DG YC Modi, former IB Special Director and Nagaland Governor RN Ravi were present at the event. Speaking at the event, NIA DG, Yogesh Chander Modi said, "We noticed that Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) increased their activities in Bihar, Maharashtra, Kerala and Karnataka. Names of 125 suspects have been shared with related agencies."

India's first visually impaired IAS takes charge as Sub Collector

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Oct 14 (ANI): India's first visually impaired woman IAS officer took charge as Sub Collector. Pranjal Patil took charge as Sub Collector of Thiruvananthapuram. She was received by officials at collector's office.

Majority of Indians who joined ISIS were radicalised through Zakir Naik's videos: NIA IG

New Delhi, Oct 14 (ANI): National Investigation Agency (NIA) Inspector General Alok Mittal on October 14 said that majority of accused arrested in ISIS cases confessed that they saw Zakir Naik's videos during their radicalisation process. "The majority of the 127 arrested people confessed that during their radicalisation process, they saw Zakir Naik's videos, other videos have also been seen but Zakir Naik's name came on the top," said Mittal. "The local party's leader was in touch with the handler from Afghanistan, Pakistan or Syria, the handler channelised the activity." It is be noted that a chargesheet has been filed against Naik and his extradition request has been sent to Malaysian government regarding the case. The NIA has been investigating the ISIS cases since November 2014. Total 28 cases have been investigated and 127 people have been arrested.

FATF pressure on Pakistan bigger than any action: Ajit Doval

New Delhi, Oct 14 (ANI): National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval attended the National Investigation Agency's (NIA) national conference of Chiefs of Anti-Terrorism Squad/Special Task Force in Delhi on October 14. Speaking at the event on challenges of terrorism, Doval said the proceedings of Financial Action Task Force (FATF) have created immense pressure on Pakistan, and is bigger than any action that could be taken against the rogue nation. "One of the biggest pressures that has come on Pakistan today is because of the proceedings of Financial Action Task Force (FATF), it has created so much pressure on them that probably no other action could have done," Doval said. Further speaking on state's role in curbing terrorism, Doval said "If a criminal has the support of a state, it becomes a great challenge. Some of the states have mastered this, in our case Pakistan has made it as an instrument of its state policy."

King of Netherlands meets PM Modi in Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 14 (ANI): King of Netherlands Willem-Alexander met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 14 in the national capital. The King of Netherlands is on five-day visit to India and had arrived in New Delhi on late night of October 13. He also received a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in presence of President Ram Nath Kovind. Willem-Alexander is also accompanied by Queen Maxima.

'Sikhs for Justice' trying to radicalise Sikh youth through social media: NIA IG

New Delhi, Oct 14 (ANI): National Investigation Agency's (NIA) national conference of Chiefs of Anti-Terrorism Squad/ Special Task Force took place in Delhi's Vigyan Bhawan on October 14. While addressing the event, NIA IG Alok Mittal said, "Registered fresh case based on anti-India activities of 'Sikhs for Justice'. They are running a campaign on social media, and trying to radicalise Sikh youth. 5 arrested in UP's Shamli last year admitted they were radicalised through 'Referendum 2020' propaganda."

Urged FM Sitharaman to include aviation fuel, natural gas in GST ambit: Dharmendra Pradhan

New Delhi, Oct 14 (ANI): The government is mulling to include aviation turbine fuel and natural gas in the ambit of Goods and Services Tax (GST). Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan on October 14 said that his ministry has appealed to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to take cognizance of the appeal. The Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister also showed his confidence that the Finance Minister will be able to convince the GST Council to take the 'progressive decision.' "We've appealed to Finance Minister that at least aviation turbine fuel and natural gas should come in the ambit of GST. I'm confident that at an appropriate time she will be able to convince GST Council to take this progressive decision," Pradhan told reporters in the national capital.

Man-eating tiger captured in Karnataka's Chamarajanagar

Chamarajanagar (Karnataka), Oct 14 (ANI): A man-eating tiger was captured by forest department from Bandipore forest of Karnataka. The man-hunter tiger had killed two people and several animals in a span of 3 months. The forest department was searching for the tiger for last one week. The 4-year-old tiger was captured successfully after being tranquilized, and will be sent to the rescue center in Mysore.

This bird lover in Bhubaneswar turned his house into a museum

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Oct 14 (ANI): A bird lover has turned his entire house into a foreign birds' museum over the period of 40 years. Artist by profession, Saroj Rath has designed the entire house of parrots and other foreign birds. Special cages have been designed keeping the comfort of the birds in mind. The top floor of house has a lot of greenery to give natural environment for the birds. Each bird has been named like a family member. The museum is visited by many enthusiasts.

King, Queen of Netherlands pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat

New Delhi, Oct 14 (ANI): King of Netherlands, Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat on October 14. King of Netherlands, Willem-Alexander received a ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan on their arrival. He was received by President Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Later King of Netherlands and Queen Maxima met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other dignitaries at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Mortal remains of Naik Subash Thapa brought to his residence in WB's Bagdogra

Bagdogra (West Bengal), Oct 14 (ANI): Mortal remains of Naik Subash Thapa were brought to his residence in Upper Bagdogra on Oct 14. Naik Subhash Thapa had lost his life in ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Nowshera sector of Rajouri district on October 11. Pakistan has intensified border firing after the abrogation of Article 370.

King of Netherlands receives ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Mau (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 14 (ANI): 7 dead and 15 injured after a two-storey building collapsed following a cylinder blast at a home in Uttar Pradesh's Mau. Several feared trapped in this incident. More details in this regard are awaited.

4 national-level hockey players killed in road accident in MP's Hoshangabad

Hoshangabad (Madhya Pradesh), Oct 14 (ANI): Four national level hockey players died in a car accident in the wee hours of October 14. The accident took place in MP's Hoshangabad. Three people have been injured in the accident. Further details are awaited.

7 dead, 15 injured in cylinder blast in UP's Mau

Mau (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 14 (ANI): 7 dead and 15 injured after a two-storey building collapsed following a cylinder blast at a home in Uttar Pradesh's Mau. Several feared trapped in this incident. More details in this regard are awaited.

5-day long Multi-Class National Ranking sailing event concludes in Goa's Panaji

Panaji (Goa), Oct 14 (ANI): A five-day long Multi-Class National Ranking event in sailing concluded in Goa's Panaji on October 13. The event took place at Dolphin Adventure Sports in Hawaii Beach, Dona Paula. The event was kick-started on October 09 and was hosted by the Goa Yachting Association for the first time. The event comprised of sailing in the RS: X Olympic class, RS: One and Techno 293, Laser Radial and Laser 4.7 class, and 470 class. Team Razorbill from Ocean Sailing Node was skippered by Captain AS Patankar and Crew Captain Donde. Commodore Abhilash Tomy and Mohan dominated the days sailing in the Masters Seabirds class and took the guns in both the races. They are now leading with 3 wins followed by Team Kittywake. While speaking to ANI, Indian Navy officer Commander Abhilash Tomy said, "Sports can help expose people to the state's unexplored coastline." "The time was ideal to have such a race in Goa because the sea is flat and the breeze is adequate," he added. The event