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Haryana polls: Bhupinder Singh Hooda files nomination from Garhi Sampla-Kiloi

Rohtak (Haryana), Oct 04 (ANI): Former chief minister of Haryana and Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda filed his nomination papers from Garhi Sampla-Kiloi assembly constituency on October 04. He was accompanied by Congress party workers. Earlier, Hooda also performed 'hawan' at his residence. Haryana Assembly elections to be held on Oct 21 and counting of votes will be done on Oct 24.

Rahul Gandhi joins Wayanad protestors against travel ban on NH-766

Wayanad (Kerala), Oct 04 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi joined protestors in Wayanad where the demonstrators are on hunger strike against the travel ban on National Highway-766 that links Kerala and Karnataka. The hunger strike by activists of the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI), the Youth Congress and Youth League against the ban entered the 10th day on October 04. While addressing them, Gandhi said, "This issue to be resolved in an intelligent and productive way." Rahul Gandhi is the MP from Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency.

3 dead after boat capsized in Mahananda River in WB's Malda

Malda (West Bengal), Oct 04 (ANI): The death toll rose to three after a boat carrying passengers capsized in Mahananda River. The incident took place in West Bengal's Malda district on October 03. NDRF personnel are present at the spot and conducting rescue operation. The boat was carrying people from Katihar in Bihar to Malda in West Bengal.

CM Yogi Adityanath flags off Lucknow-Delhi Tejas Express

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 04 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath flagged off Lucknow-Delhi Tejas Express from capital of Uttar Pradesh on October 04. Speaking at the flag off event, Adityanath said, "It is the first corporate train of the country. I congratulate the first batch of passengers travelling in it and hope such initiatives are taken to connect other cities also." Indian Railways' first private train Lucknow-Delhi Tejas Express will start its commercial run from October 5. The train will be entirely run by Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC). The Lucknow-Delhi Tejas Express will run six days a week, except Tuesdays.

Bihar floods: Streets flooded following fresh rains in Patna

Patna (Bihar), Oct 04 (ANI): Many parts of Bihar including capital Patna which are battling flood situation saw fresh rainfall flooding the streets again. Heavy downpour led to streets being waterlogged in several parts of Patna. Patna's Patliputra Colony and Rajendra Nagar continued to reel under impact of flood. NDRF teams continued rescue operation in the flood-affected areas of Patna, as the natural disaster threw normal life out of gear. According to reports, 73 people have died in rain-related incidents in the state till now.

Sleep hours might elevate risk of cancer, early death in adults

New Delhi, Oct 04 (ANI): What can bolster the risk of cancer and early death in mid-aged adults with high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, stroke is less sleeping hours! Yes, it has been found that these adults are at a high risk of cancer and dying early if they sleep for less than six hours a day. The findings were published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

2 drown after boat capsizes in Mahananda River

Malda (West Bengal), Oct 04 (ANI): Two people drowned after boat carrying passengers capsized in Mahananda River on October 03. According to Malda District Magistrate, Kaushik Bhattacharya, two people have died and 28 have been rescued. NDRF personnel are present at the spot. The boat was carrying people to Katihar in Bihar from Malda in West Bengal.

Difficult if father is born after child: Tharoor on Trump calling PM Modi 'father of nation'

Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Oct 04 (ANI): Congress leader Shashi Tharoor responded to US President Donald Trump's remark that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the 'father of the nation'. He said, "Maybe Mr Trump doesn't know that independent India was born in 1947 and Modi ji's birth date is either 1949 or '50. It'll be difficult if the father is born after the child." Speaking on the President Trump's mediation remark over Kashmir issue, Tharoor said, "We don't need a mediator. We've no trouble in talking to Pakistan. But we can't talk to them if they've guns in one hand and bombs in the other. They should put those down and lock up terrorists." He further added, "Congress and BJP's stand is the same - we can't negotiate with a gun pointed to our heads. It's the position of India. There's no need of a third party. We're not talking to them (Pakistan) right now because they're using terrorists and we can never accept that."

Watch: MoS Faggan Singh Kulaste plays Agastya Muni in 'Luv Kush Ramlila'

New Delhi, Oct 04 (ANI): Minister of State in the Union Ministry of Steel, Faggan Singh Kulaste, played the role of Agastya Muni in 'Luv Kush Ramlila' on October 03. The Ramlila was organised at Lal Quila Maidan in the national capital. Lav Kush Ramlila Committee is one of the oldest committees in Delhi.

Meet Uber Works, an app to find shift work

New Delhi, Oct 04 (ANI): Uber has launched a new app called Uber Works to help people find shift work in Chicago. Uber Works connects workers with businesses that need to fill available shifts during peak demands. As the official blog notes, the app shows opportunities for positions as diverse as a prep cook, warehouse worker, a commercial cleaner or event staff. Users of the app can get detailed information about their interest of shifts, details on gross pay, location, skills, and more. The app also allows for time logging and helps ensure timely payments to workers.

Poster of Mahatma Gandhi found defaced in MP's Rewa

Rewa (MP), Oct 04 (ANI): A poster of Mahatma Gandhi, at 'Bapu Bhavan' in MP's Rewa, was found defaced on Oct 02. An urn containing his ashes was also allegedly found missing. Police said, "Poster has been repainted, FIR registered. Investigation is on. We've not received a complaint regarding the urn."

Congress MLA Amitesh Shukla walks out of Assembly in Raipur

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Oct 04 (ANI): Congress Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Chhattisgarh's Rajim Amitesh Shukla staged a walkout from the state Assembly in Raipur on October 03. He walked out from Chhattisgarh Assembly after he was not allowed time to speak on Mahatma Gandhi. A special session was organised in the Assembly to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. While speaking to ANI, MLA Amitesh Shukla said, "It's sad that I was not given time to speak. Coming from a family of freedom fighters, I wanted to say things and talk about Mahatma Gandhi but I was not given the opportunity. So, I walked out." Amitesh Shukla represents the Congress party from Rajim Assembly seat.

Meet MB Prakash who is India's only accordion tuner and composer

Bengaluru (Karnataka), Oct 4 (ANI): Meet MB Prakash from Bengaluru, a music legend. He is India's only accordion tuner and composer. His expert tuning and soulful tone has surprised and delighted listeners and seasoned musicians over the years. Prakash is a self-taught man and a true synonym to hardwork and dedication.

Puja pandals ready to amaze devotees in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Oct 04 (ANI): Odisha's capital Bhubaneswar is all set with puja pandals and artists are giving final touches to Goddess Durga idols. Various pandals in the city have social themes every year. The pandal of Rasulgarh have taken resolution of maintaining plastic free environment. Pandal has been decorated as 'Swarg Lok' where Maa Durga resides. In regards of security arrangements 16 CCTV camera have been installed and special arrangements have been made for senior citizens. Pandals of Jharpada, Nayapalli and Khandagiri have created their own identity to attract devotees in Bhubaneswar.

NSA Ajit Doval inaugurates 2-day 'Goa Maritime Conclave'

Panaji (Goa), Oct 04 (ANI): National Security Advisor Ajit Doval inaugurated two-day 'Goa Maritime Conclave' at Sinquerim in North Goa. Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh was also present during the ceremony. The event was attended by Heads of Maritime Agency of Maldives, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Indonesia, Seychelles, Mauritius Singapore and Malaysia. 'Goa Maritime Conclave' is organised in a bid to foster friendly relations with maritime neighbours. The focus of the conclave is on capacity building among Indian Ocean Region (IOR) navies to tackle emerging maritime threats, as well as discussing cooperative strategies for enhancing interoperability among partner maritime agencies. While addressing in the ceremony, NSA Doval said, "Seas are going to be the most important area of nations' mutual cooperation, economic development and tackling possible threats. We're all important stakeholders in Indian Ocean Region and Pacific as these two areas are both conte

Nepal celebrates 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi

Birgunj (Nepal), Oct 04 (ANI): Consulate General of India, Birgunj celebrated 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Several students were facilitated at the occasion. Students also enthralled audience with presentation of cultural programme. Consul (ECC), Vinod Kumar Loshali and Deputy Consul General, Ramesh P. Chaturvedi were among the dignitaries who attended the event. Born on October 02, 1869, in Porbandar town of Gujarat, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi, adopted a non-violent resistance and was at the forefront of the freedom struggle against the colonial British rule with utmost patience. Every Indian Mission around the globe has been organizing events to mark the Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi who turned 150 years.

Maharashtra polls: CM Fadnavis meets Nitin Gadkari ahead of filing nomination

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Oct 04 (ANI): Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, met Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, at latter's residence in Nagpur on October 04. Fadnavis will file his nomination later today from Nagpur South West constituency for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections. Maharashtra assembly elections will be held on October 21, and results will be declared on October 24.

NBA India Games 2019: Indiana Pacers to lock horns with Sacramento Kings

Mumbai, Oct 04 (ANI): As India gears up to witness first-ever NBA match in the country tomorrow in Mumbai, the excitement among basketball fans is jumping high. The NBA India Games 2019 will feature the Sacramento Kings and the Indiana Pacers and both teams will be playing two preseason games on Friday, October 4 and Saturday, October 5 at the Dome, NSCI, SVP Stadium in Mumbai. This will be the first time that teams from a North American sports league will play in India. Indiana Pacers head coach Nate McMillan on October 03 said Malcolm Brogdon would establish his team's offence and defence in the upcoming season. McMillan said that the game is going to be very intense as both the team want to see where they stand. He said, "I think it's going to be an intense game in the sense that ..both teams..it's their first preseason game. You know, so both teams want to see where they are and you know, what they need to work on. We'll be playing most of our guys in these two games. So it'd be a

2 arrested with 12 kg heroin in Punjab's Amritsar

Amritsar (Punjab), Oct 04 (ANI): Two persons were arrested in Punjab's Amritsar with around 12 kg of heroin by the rural police on October 03. The two accused have been identified as Gurpreet Gopi and Gurpal Singh. Police have taken them in custody for three days. While speaking to ANI, Sub Inspector of Amritsar Mohit Kumar said, "12 kg heroin has been recovered from their possession. The accused have been sent to three days police remand."

Piyush Goyal flags off 'Sarbat Da Bhalla Express' from New Delhi Railway Station

New Delhi, Oct 04 (ANI): Union Railways Minister Piyush Goyal, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Harsh Vardhan flagged off 'Sarbat Da Bhalla Express' from New Delhi railway station on October 04. Union Cabinet Minister of Food Processing Harsimrat Kaur Badal was also present on this occasion. New Delhi-Ludhiana Intercity will now be known as Sarbat Da Bhalla Express. It will ply till Lohian Khas in Punjab.