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Watch: Kolkata's Howrah Bridge lit up on World Children's Day

Kolkata (West Bengal), Nov 20 (ANI): To commemorate World Children's Day and to spread awareness of children's rights, Howrah Bridge has been illuminated. The day is celebrated every year to promote children's welfare and boost international togetherness.

Watch: Iconic buildings in Delhi illuminated on World Children's Day

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): To commemorate World Children's Day and to spread awareness on children's rights, several monuments and iconic buildings were illuminated. Rashtrapati Bhavan, India Gate and Parliament were twinkling with colourful lights on the special occasion. The day is celebrated every year to improve children's welfare.

Indian Navy Marine Commandos conducted combat free-fall exercise in Andaman and Nicobar

Port Blair, Nov 20 (ANI): Indian Navy Marine Commandos conducted combat free-fall exercise. The exercise was conducted at all airfields of Andaman and Nicobar Islands on November 17 and Nov 18.

Prepared to defeat every threat of terrorism at sea or from sea: Indian Navy Dy Chief

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): Ahead of 12th anniversary of 26/11 terrorist attacks in Mumbai, Deputy Chief of Indian Navy, Vice Admiral MS Pawar on November 20 assured the country that Indian Navy is prepared to defeat every threat of terrorism at sea or from sea. He said, "In next 5 days it'll be 12 yrs since the cowardly terrorist attacks of 26/11 in Mumbai. I want to assure the country that Indian Navy together with all stakeholders is prepared to defeat every threat of terrorism at sea or from sea."

4 kg gold worth Rs 2.06 cr seized at Chennai International Airport

Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Nov 20 (ANI): Customs at Chennai International Airport seized 4 kg gold worth Rs 2.06 crore from 6 passengers who arrived from Dubai on 19 and 20 November. Two persons have been arrested.

CM Nitish Kumar celebrates Chhath Puja at his residence

Patna (Bihar), Nov 20 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar took part in Chhath Puja celebrations at his residence in Patna. Devotees across country flocked to ghats to offer prayers on 3rd day of Chhath Puja.

Chhath Puja celebrated in Kolkata, CM Mamata visits Takta Ghat

Kolkata (WB), Nov 20 (ANI): Devotees on day third of Chhath Puja gathered at Takta Ghat in Kolkata. CM Mamata Banerjee also attended the Puja. Rituals were performed, and prayers were offered to sun god. Devotees took holy dip on the auspicious day. Restrictions have been imposed this year in several cities due to extant COVID situation.

Chhath Puja: Devotees flock to ghats to perform rituals

Patna (Bihar)/ Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh)/ Guwahati (Assam), Nov 20 (ANI): On Day 3 of Chhath Puja, devotees across the country offered prayers to sun god. Rituals were performed at crowded Patna College Ghat. Devotees at Assi Ghat in Varanasi took holy dip in Ganga on the auspicious day. People also offered prayer at ghats in Guwahati. Restrictions have been imposed this year in several cities due to extant COVID situation.

COVID-19: Mumbai beaches deserted this Chhath Puja

Mumbai, Nov 20 (ANI): Chhath Puja, this year is being observed across nation under restrictions due to COVID rise. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) restricted celebrations of Chhath Puja on Mumbai beaches. "There's usually a lot of crowd here on Chhath Puja but because of COVID-19 we're going to celebrate it at home. We support govt's decision," said a local at Juhu beach.

'Climate change is real challenge, urgent action needed': VP Naidu

Chennai, Nov 20 (ANI): While addressing an awareness campaign in Chennai, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on November 20 stated that climate change is a real challenge and everyone should take urgent action. He said, "Climate change is a real challenge. We're rather reckless in our rush for so-called development. We have ignored need to preserve nature and continuous pumping of billions of tonnes of greenhouse gases since industrial revolution has done great damage." "As a consequence, we are now to cope with the massive challenge of the very existence of humanity. It is a challenge across the globe," he added.

Watch: Sex racket accused Pyare Miyan's 'illegal' Indore house demolished

Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Nov 20 (ANI): Illegal construction at Indore premises of Pyare Miyan was demolished by Municipal Corporation on November 20. Pyare Miyan was arrested in July for allegedly running a sex racket. Earlier, Indore DIG informed that illegal encroachments of people who are involved in criminal activities will be demolished.

Schools in Mumbai to remain shut till Dec 31: Maharashtra minister

Mumbai, Nov 20 (ANI): Maharashtra government on November 20 announced the decision to extend closure of schools in Mumbai till December 31 as COVID cases in the city are on rise. Maharashtra's School Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad confirmed the news. "Maharashtra government has decided to keep schools shut till December 31," she said. Schools in state that were shut due to COVID pandemic, were set to reopen on Nov 23.

COVID-19: '1,76,36,904 samples tested in UP, highest in country'

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 20 (ANI): Principal Health Secretary of Uttar Pradesh, Amit Mohan Prasad on November 20 said that 1,61,888 COVID-19 samples were tested yesterday, which takes the total number of testing in the state at 1,76,36,904, highest number of testing from other states.

COVID-19: ASHA workers conduct survey in Delhi to indentify symptomatic people

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): As Delhi faces 'third wave' of COVID outbreak, govt has started door-to-door survey for identification of symptomatic people. An ASHA worker said, "If any person is suffering from fever, we send them to nearby government dispensary for COVID-19 test."

Sonia, Rahul Gandhi arrive in Goa

Dabolim (Goa), Nov 20 (ANI): Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi arrived in Goa on November 20. She was accompanied by her son and party leader Rahul Gandhi. As per sources, doctors had earlier advised Sonia to spend time in a less polluted place.

Random COVID testing underway in Noida

Noida (UP), Nov 20 (ANI): Random rapid COVID testing being conducted at Sector 37 bus stand in Noida. "It's the usual testing method that we've been following since 2-3 days. The method is successful, we found 9 positive cases out of 178 tests at Botanical Garden yesterday," said Amit Vikram, Additional CMO.

Delhi Police penalises commuters found not wearing masks in public

Delhi-UP Border, Nov 20 (ANI): Delhi Police on November 20 conducted a checking drive at Delhi-Noida border and penalised commuters for not wearing masks in public. Under COVID guidelines, people need to wear masks and maintain social distancing while commuting. Delhi government revised the fine yesterday, raising it to Rs 2000 from earlier Rs 500. COVID cases continue to surge as national capital faces 'third wave' of the virus. Active cases stand at 43,221 in Delhi.

Chhath Puja preparations underway at ghats amid COVID-19

Lucknow (UP)/ Guwahati (Assam), Nov 20 (ANI): Arrangements are almost done for Chhath Puja celebrations on the banks of River Gomti in Lucknow on November 20. This year four-day festival will be celebrated amid COVID-19 pandemic. Chhath Puja is one of the most popular festivals for the people of Bihar and parts of Uttar Pradesh. Devotees take a holy dip in river and offer 'argh' to the Sun. Chhath Puja usually witnessed huge crowd but this year amid pandemic, people decided not to celebrate with usual fanfare. Festive dais is all set to welcome devotees to offer prayers in Assam's Guwahati today. Devotees need to follow COVID SOPs while offering puja.

Toxic foam continues to float in Yamuna River in Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): Pollution has taken over skies as well as river in national capital. The Yamuna River in Delhi is filled with a thick layer of toxic foam. Reason behind the toxic foam was high phosphate content following the discharge of industrial waste at Kalindi Kunj.

Watch: IAF Chief flies indigenous Light Combat Helicopter

Bengaluru, Nov 20 (ANI): Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief, Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria took a sortie in indigenous Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) in Bengaluru on November 20. The sortie lasted for 45 minutes. LCH is planned to be inducted into the Indian defence forces in the near future.