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NC delegation meets Farooq Abdullah at his residence in Srinagar

Srinagar, Oct 06 (ANI): National Conference (NC) delegation met party president Farooq Abdullah at his residence in Srinagar on October 06 (Sunday). Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik has granted permission to party's 15-member delegation to meet top leaders - Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah - who are currently under house arrest in Srinagar. The centre's decision to put leaders inside the house had come when it was about to strike off the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and split the state into two union territories on Aug 05.

Durga Ashtami: Nusrat Jahan offer prayers at Suruchi Sangha Pandal in Kolkata

Kolkata, Oct 06 (ANI): Trinamool Congress MP Nusrat Jahan offered prayers at Suruchi Sangha Pandal in Kolkata on Oct 06. She was accompanied by her husband Nikhil Jain. After the prayer she played 'dhaak' and showed her drumming skills on full display. Meanwhile, devotees also offered prayer to Maa Durga on Durga Ashtami.

Patna floods: JD(U) seeks clarification from BJP after Giriraj Singh accuses CM Nitish of mismanagement

Patna (Bihar), Oct 6 (ANI): Janata Dal (United) on Sunday sought clarification from its ally BJP after Union Minister Giriraj Singh alleged mismanagement by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar in the wake of Patna floods. Speaking to ANI, JDU General Secretary and National Spokesperson Pavan Verma said, "Whether Giriraj Singh's periodic rants against Nitish Kumar and the NDA government are emanating from the frustration of the individual or he is merely voicing the opinion of the mainstream BJP, must be clarified by the BJP. this kind of personalised attack on the Chief Minister are "unacceptable" and must be stopped by the BJP as they both are the alliance partners."

Durga Puja: Surgical Strike themed tableau made at pandal in Bhopal

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Oct 06 (ANI): A large-size tableau is being presented at a Durga Puja pandal in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal. It has the theme of surgical strike along with Balakot airstrike and Pulwama terrorist attack. In the tableau, mannequins of terrorists and Indian Army soldiers can be seen firing their guns at each other. Some terrorists dressed in black clothes are depicted to be attacking the soldiers. The terrorists are eventually killed in the tableau after a soldier aboard a helicopter kills the terrorists through an 'airstrike'. While speaking to ANI, Sarvajanik Durga Utsav Samiti organiser Inderjeet Kapoor said, "Our 40 soldiers were martyred in a terrorist attack in Pulwama. Indian forces had carried out a surgical strike and airstrike in Pakistan. This tableau is a tribute to our forces."

Gujaratis organise Garba nights to celebrate Navaratri in Madagascar

Antananarivo (Madagascar), Oct 06 (ANI): Navaratri festival is being celebrated with great fervour in Madagascar. Dressed in typical Gujarati sarees or 'Chaniya Choli' the members are putting their best foot forward to show their skills. Significant number of Gujarati diaspora has been living since over a century. Garba and Dandiya fever gripped everyone during Navratri celebrations. During these nine days, devotees observe fast and perform puja. Indian diaspora, mostly from Gujarat, occupies a significant place in the society and economy of Madagascar. They are mostly engaged in trading, construction and energy sectors of the economy.

50th International Film Festival: More than 200 films from different countries will be showcased, says Javadekar

New Delhi, Oct 06 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar informed that More than 200 films from different countries will be showcased during 50th International Film Festival in Goa. "50th International Film Festival will be held in Goa from 20th-28th November. More than 200 films from different countries, 26 feature films in various Indian languages and films that were released 50 yrs ago will be showcased."

Pakistani woman gets Indian citizenship after 35 years of marriage

Muzaffarnagar (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 06 (ANI): A woman hailing from Pakistan and married to an Indian citizen was granted Indian citizenship after 35 years of her marriage. Zubaida Begum was granted Indian citizenship last week. While speaking to ANI, Zubaida Begum said, "We ran from pillar to post, in Lucknow and Delhi. Now, I feel good. I should have been granted this earlier. Meanwhile, Inspector of Local Intelligence Unit (LIU), Naresh Kumar said, "She got married in 1985 and applied for Indian nationality in 1994. When she completed seven years on the basis of her LTV (Long Term Visa), the process began. On the basis of her conduct, she was granted Indian citizenship last week."

Chhattisgarh Police caught 4 robbers with SBI cash van carrying Rs 1 crore

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Oct 06 (ANI): With the help of locals, Chhattisgarh's Bemetara Police caught four robbers with a cash van of the State Bank of India (SBI) carrying Rs 1 crore, within a few hours of the crime. While addressing a press conference in Chhattisgarh's Raipur on October 05, Director General of Police (DGP) of Chhattisgarh DM Awasthi said, "Within 15 minutes of the crime police blockade was done and police was posted at all dist related to spot of crime. Under our 'janmitra yojana' we have connected people to all police stations via WhatsApp." "The details of vehicle was also sent to all people," DGP added.

Navratri festival: Devotees throng temples on 'Durga Ashtami'

New Delhi/ Mumbai, Oct 06 (ANI): Navratri is a Hindu festival where nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped. The festival celebrates Goddess Durga's triumph over 'Asura'. On the eighth day of Navratri on October 06, devotees thronged temples in the national capital on occasion of 'Durga Ashtami' to seek blessings of the almighty on the auspicious occasion. Jhandewalan temple was decked up with full decoration as people gathered to attend the first 'Aarti' of the nine-day-long festivities. During these nine days, devotees observe fast and perform puja. In Mumbai, Kakad Aarti was performed at Shree Mumbadevi Temple today.

Ahead of IAF Day full dress rehearsal held at Hindon Air Base in Ghaziabad

Ghaziabad (UP), Oct 06 (ANI): A full dress rehearsal of 87th Indian Air Force day celebration was held on October 06 at Hindon Air Base. IAF officials took part in rehearsal with dazzling flying display of Paragliding and military aircraft. The IAF day is celebrated on October 08.

DSGMC takes out rally ahead of 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev

New Delhi, Oct 06 (ANI): On the occasion of 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee (DSGMC) organized 'Sarbat Da Bhala' motorcycle rally. The rally began from Gurudwara Rakabganj Sahib till Gurudwara Dera Kar Sewa Kalandri Gate in Haryana's Karnal.

Teacher sacked for smoking in class in UP's Sitapur

Sitapur (UP), Oct 06 (ANI): A teacher of a primary school was sacked after a video of him smoking cigarette in class went viral. The incident is from Mahmudabad area of UP's Sitapur district. While speaking on the issue, Basic Shiksha Adhikari Ajay Kumar said, "We authenticated the video and have suspended the teacher."

Bajrang Dal, BJP bearers caught spying for ISI: Digvijaya Singh

Gwalior (MP), Oct 06 (ANI): Senjior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh has said that some office bearers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Bajrang Dal were caught syping for the Pakistan intelligence agency ISI. "Some people, who were office bearers of BJP and Bajrang Dal were caught spying for the ISI. They have received bail but a case of treason should be pursued against them," said Singh while addressing a press conference.

Medical apathy! Pregnant woman dies after ambulance runs out of fuel in Odisha's Mayurbhanj

Mayurbhanj (Odisha), Oct 06 (ANI): In another case of medical apathy in country, a pregnant woman died on her way to hospital allegedly after the ambulance carrying her ran out of fuel. The incident took place in Odisha's Mayurbhanj. Reportedly, the woman was admitted to Bangiriposhi Hospital initially. Later, she was being shifted to Pandit Raghunath Murmu Medical College and Hospital (PRMMCH) in Baripada when she lost her life on the way. She was rushed to PRMMCH via another ambulance but the doctors declared her brought dead. The case is under investigation.

Transgender community celebrates Durga Puja in Kolkata

Kolkata, Oct 06 (ANI): As celebration for Durgaotsav has begun, pandal-hoppers are thronging in and around the pandals. As Kolkata is dipped into festive fever, transgender community celebrated the festival by offering prayers to Goddess Durga on the occasion. The idol was given a form of 'Ardhnarishwar', which is half Shiva and half Parvati.

Instagram tests AR-based shopping experience

New Delhi, Oct 06 (ANI): Instagram has launched a pilot that uses Facebook's Spark AR platform to digitally try on items users want to purchase through the image-sharing service. As Engadget reports, Instagram users can now digitally try on eyewear from Ray-Ban and Warby Parker, and cosmetics from MAC and NARS through the feature. Users can also experiment with different colours and models. The feature is accessible from feed posts as well as shop pages and stories.

PV Sindhu celebrates floral festival 'Bathukamma Sambaralu' in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Oct 06 (ANI): Shuttler PV Sindhu and Union Minister of State for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy participated in 'Bathukamma Sambaralu' celebrations in Amberpet, Hyderabad yesterday. It is a floral festival celebrated for nine days during Navratri.

4 injured after DTC bus loses control in Mayapuri

New Delhi, Oct 06 (ANI): At least 4 people were injured after a DTC (Delhi Transport Corporation) bus hit them in Mayapuri area of Delhi. One of the injured is in critical condition. Driver of the bus has been arrested. He alleged that brakes of the bus failed when the incident happened. All the injured have been admitted to hospital.

Gujarat woman jumps from building, falls on senior citizen; both die

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Oct 5 (ANI): A woman in Amraiwadi area of Gujarat's Ahmedabad landed on a senior citizen after jumping from a building to commit suicide. Both the woman and the senior citizen died on the spot. The incident took place on October 4. Speaking to ANI, a police official said, "The man had gone for a morning walk when the woman fell on him. Both woman and man died on the spot. The woman was mentally distressed and was under medication. The victim identified as Mamta was a resident of Surat." "After the enquiry we will carry out the investigation," he added.

Some party leaders want Congress-free India: Ashok Tanwar

New Delhi, Oct 05 (ANI): Congress leader and former party chief of Haryana, Ashok Tanwar, on October 5 resigned from the primary membership of the Indian National Congress. He said that there are some congressmen who want to free the country and Haryana from Congress. "Party is struggling with its existential crisis not from external forces, it is because of the contradiction and internal problems," Tanwar further said.