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Several people drown during Durga idol immersion in Rajasthan's Dholpur

Dholpur (Rajasthan), Oct 09 (ANI): Several people drowned during the immersion of Durga idol in Parbati River in Rajsthan's Dholpur. Victims will receive Rs. 1 lakh from Chief Minister's Relief Fund. Speaking to ANI, District Collector Rakesh Jaiswal said, "4-5 people have drowned in the river. 4 people have been confirmed, while the death of fifth one is not confirmed yet. 2 dead bodies have been retried so far."

Watch: Monuments in Delhi light up on Dusshera

New Delhi, Oct 09 (ANI): Monuments in the national capital were illuminated on the occasion of Dusshera on October 08. People across the country celebrated the festival of Dusshera with much fervour and gaiety. Effigy of Ravana was burnt to mark the victory of good over evil.

1 dead, 2 injured after getting hit by car in Gaya

Gaya (Bihar), Oct 09 (ANI): One person died and two people were injured after a car hit them near Gaya Junction on October 08. Police is present at the spot to investigate the matter. Police official said, "The driver of the car has been arrested and injured have been admitted to hospital." Further details are awaited.

Watch: 108 women play veena on Vijaya Dashami in Madurai

Madurai (Tamil Nadu), Oct 09 (ANI): As many as 108 women of different ages played veena at Meenakshi Amman Temple in Tamil Nadu's Madurai. The event took place to celebrate Vijaya Dashami. The festival of Dusshera was celebrated across the country on October 08.

BS VI fuel will be available in country from April 1 next year: Javadekar

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Oct 08 (ANI): Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Tuesday said that the Bharat Stage (BS) VI fuel will be made available in the country from April 1 next year. "The BS-VI fuel will be made available from April 1 in the country. The BS-VI compliant vehicles will also be made available from next year. This initiative will reduce pollution in the air by 80-90 per cent," Javadekar said while speaking to media. Javadekar was in Jaipur to participate in a tree plantation event at the Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT) here on the occasion of Vijaya Dashami.

Watch: Rajnath Singh receives 1st of 36 Rafale fighter jets in France

Bordeaux (France), Oct 08 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on October 8 took 'delivery' of the first of the 36 Rafale fighter jets during a Rafale handing over ceremony. The fighter jets acquired from Dassault Aviation for the Indian Air Force in Bordeaux. After the ceremony, the Defence Minister will also take a sortie in the fighter jet. Singh is on a three-day visit to France, and his visit is aimed at 'expanding the strategic partnership' between India and France.

From Sachin Tendulkar to Bajrang Punia, sports fraternity extends wishes on Dussehra

New Delhi, Oct 08 (ANI): With the entire nation immersed in the festivities of Dussehra, several sports personalities took to social media to extend wishes to their fans on the occasion. Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar wished his fans on Dussehra and wrote, "Wishing everyone a very Happy Dussehra. May this festival bring the best of health, happiness and success in our lives." "May the spirit of Dushhera bring in courage, hope and many auspicious beginnings in your life #HappyDussehra," wished former cricketer Virender Sehwag on Twitter. Cricketer-turned-politician Gautam Gambhir wished his fans a Happy Dussehra and emphasized on women's security on the auspicious occasion. Men's cricket team coach Ravi Shastri wished his followers a Happy Dussehra and wrote, "Enjoy the victory of good over the evil. May you have a fun-filled and blissful." Harbhajan Singh also took to social media account to wish his fans on the auspicious occasion of Vijay Dashmi. "May the good in you always emerge v

NMCG organizes 'Ganga Calling' expedition from Devprayag to Ganga Sagar

New Delhi, Oct 10, 2019 (ANI): Union Cabinet Minister of Ministry of Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Monday announced that a month-long river rafting expedition between Devprayag in Uttarakhand to Ganga Sagar in West Bengal will be held between October 10 and November 12. A nine-member team of swimmers and rafters from the three Services of the armed forces, led by acclaimed international open-water swimmer Wing Commander Paramvir Singh will take part in the expedition.The team would be joined by three members from NDRF and two members each from Wildlife Institute of India and Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR- IITR), according to Jal Shakti ministry. This is the first-ever effort by National Mission for Clean Ganga to raft across the entire stretch of the river and also the longest ever social campaign undertaken through an adventure sporting activity to raise awareness about the ecological problems in Ganga. The expedition will be supported by all the stakeholders

Rajnath Singh arrives in Paris to receive first Rafale combat aircraft

Paris (France) / Bordeaux (France), Oct 08 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh landed at Bordeaux-Merignac Airport in Paris on October 08. He was welcomed by Dassault Aviation CEO Eric Trappier. Singh will receive the first Rafale combat aircraft out of 36 later today. Soon Singh landed, he also visited the Dassualt assembly line facility in Merignac. Rajnath Singh is on a three-day visit to France.

From Akshay Kumar to Taapsee Pannu, celebs extend wishes on Dussehra

New Delhi, Oct 08 (ANI): With the entire nation immersed in the festivities of Dussehra, several B-town celebrities took to social media to extend wishes to their fans on the occasion. Taapsee Pannu, who is awaiting the release of her upcoming film 'Saand Ki Aankh' wished her followers on Dussehra and wrote, "Keep the celebrations on!" She tweeted, "Every end marks an opportunity to begin something new..Culminating the colourful Navratras with the culmination of the evil tonight." "Love, light and the glorious triumph of goodness and humanity over all forms of evil," wished filmmaker Karan Johar on Twitter. Akshay Kumar wished his followers a happy Dussehra and also prayed that the festival season brings a lot of prosperity and joy to all. "#HappyDussehra everyone. Hope this festive season brings lots of prosperity and joy to all of you," the actor tweeted. Anupam Kher also took to social media account to wish his followers on the auspicious occasion of Vijay Dashmi. "Greetings to you

Watch: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh boards French military aircraft in Paris

Paris (France), Oct 08 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on October 8 arrived at Velizy - Villacoublay Air Base. From Villacoublay Air Base he travelled to Merignac to receive the first Rafale combat aircraft. The Defence Minister is going to officially receive first of the 36 Rafale jets. After receiving the fighter jet, Singh will perform 'Shastra Puja' (worship of weapons) on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra. He will also take a sortie in the aircraft. Singh is on a three-day visit to France. During his visit, he is looking forward to strengthening ties between both the countries.

Rajnath Singh performs 'Shastra Puja' on Rafale aircraft in France

Bordeaux (France), Oct 08 (ANI): Post the official handover of first Rafale aircraft in Bordeaux city of France, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh performed 'Shastra Puja' on the Rafale jet. 'Shastra Puja' is worshipping of the weapon. Earlier, at the Rafale handover ceremony, Singh hailed the India-France relations, and called it a historic day for Indian forces. Eric Trappier, the CEO of Dassault Aviation, the maker of Rafale aircrafts, said, "It is a great day for Indian Air Force and India, also for France and Dassault Aviation. We did what was in the contract and now it is ready to fly. We are very proud."

Watch: Celebratory firing during RSS function in UP's Sitapur

Sitapur (UP), Oct 08 (ANI): Celebratory firing during a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), function in Sitapur on October 08. Speaking on the matter, ASP (North) Sitapur, Madhuvan Singh said, "A video surfaced on social media through which we came to know about the incident of firing at an RSS function. We are identifying the accused and appropriate action will be taken."

Shimla-Kalka special heritage train attracts scores of tourists

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), Oct 08 (ANI): A special train on the Shimla-Kalka heritage route has been drawing a lot of attention. Scores of tourists have been taking this train to visit the picturesque town of Shimla. Besides welcoming tourists, the railway authorities here have also been sensitising passengers on cleanliness and preservation of heritage. A domestic tourist from Chandigarh, Abhinash Mital, said, "I travelled through the toy train for the first time and I would suggest everyone to take this train during the festivals." The Kalka Shimla railway line was declared a UNESCO world heritage line in 2008. It has been a great tourist attraction since then.

Ind vs SA: Shami's magnificent spell put team back in game: Bowling coach on Vizag test win

Pune (Maharashtra), Oct 08 (ANI): India's bowling coach Bharat Arun on October 8 hailed Mohammed Shami for his magnificent performance in 2nd innings of first test match in Visakhapatnam. "In the second innings, he (Shami) came up with a magnificent spell. Also if you look the way number 8th wicket and 9th wicket stand and the last wicket too, the kind of resistance they showed they are up for it and I thought it was purely magnificent spell by Shami that put us back in the game. Otherwise I think the conditions could have been very difficult," Arun said.

Nine-day long Navratri festival concludes with farewell to Maa Durga

Kolkata, Oct 08 (ANI): The nine-day long Navratri festival concluded on October 08. Devotees immersed Maa Durga idol into the rivers in Kolkata with teary eyes. Heavy rush of devotees from Kolkata and outskirt was seen during the 'Visarjan'. Local administration made elaborate arrangements for the pilgrims who visited to take a glimpse of Maa Durga. Locals engaged in traditional Bengali dance to bid adieu to Maa Durga.

PM Modi attends Dussehra function at Ram Leela ground in Delhi's Dwarka

New Delhi, Oct 08 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended Dussehra function at Ram Leela ground in Delhi's Dwarka sector-10. He offered prayers to Lord Ram. Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari accompanied PM Modi at the function. Dussehra festival is celebrated as a victory of good over evil.

Historic day for Indian forces, says Rajnath Singh at Rafale fighter aircraft handing over ceremony

Bordeaux (France), Oct 08 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on October 8 attended the handover ceremony of Rafale fighter jet in France's Bordeaux. While addressing the gathering, he said that the day is an historic day for the Indian Forces. "I am happy that the delivery of Rafale aircraft is on schedule, I am confident that this will add further strength to our Air Force," said Singh.

Ind vs SA: Proteas skipper Faf du Plessis hails Shami's bowling

Pune (Maharashtra), Oct 08 (ANI): South African skipper Faf du Plessis on October 8 hailed Mohammed Shami's performance in the test matches. He said that he is the guy who hit wickets a lot and he is learning from the length he bowls. "I am just learning from the lengths he bowls. He's a guy who hits wickets a lot that something we from a bowling point of view is gonna make sure be better at," said Plessis.

PMC Bank crisis affects preparations for 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev

Chandigarh (Punjab), Oct 08 (ANI): The Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative Bank's withdrawal limit has affected the preparations for the 550th anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev. At least 10 gurdwaras had saved crore of rupees in the bank to commemorate the event. Speaking to ANI on the issue, Chandigarh Sector-8 Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee president SS Kohli said, "If I am not wrong, I believe that a huge amount of funds belonging to different gurudwara management committees were parked with this bank (PMC Bank) in controversy." He urged the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to immediately release 50 per cent of the amount deposited in the PMC Bank. "If not full then at least 50 per cent of amount lying as deposits, saved in the bank, should be released immediately as a special case," he said. On Monday, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) demanded that the RBI should take over the operations of the PMC Bank and the money of account holders should be given back to them.