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Gupkar Alliance is Anti-India: N Ramchander Rao

Hyderabad (Telangana), Nov 17 (ANI): BJP leader N Ramchander Rao on Gupkar Alliance in Jammu and Kashmir said that the parties and stakeholders of the Gupkar Alliance are Anti-India. He further accused the alliance of speaking pro-Pakistan voice. Ramchander Rao said, "After abrogation of Article 370, the PDP and National Conference are changing their stand from time to time. Now in the coming Jammu and Kashmir DDC elections, the BJP has very clearly stated that election will be on development basis and section 370 will not be abrogated at any point of time. So now the Gupkar Alliance parties and all the stakeholders in that are Anti-India and they speak pro-Pakistan voice."

Go (over) easy on the eggs: 'Egg-cess' consumption linked to diabetes

New Delhi, Nov 17 (ANI): New research from the University of South Australia shows that excess egg consumption can increase your risk of diabetes. Conducted in partnership with the China Medical University, and Qatar University, the longitudinal study (1991 to 2009) is the first to assess egg consumption in a large sample of Chinese adults. It found that people who regularly consumed one or more eggs per day (equivalent to 50 grams) increased their risk of diabetes by 60 per cent. With the prevalence of diabetes in China now exceeding 11 per cent - above that of the global average of 8.5 per cent - diabetes has become a serious public health concern. The economic impact of diabetes is also significant, accounting for 10 per cent of global health expenditure (USD $760 billion). In China, diabetes-related costs have exceeded USD USD109 billion. Epidemiologist and public health expert, UniSA's Dr Ming Li, says the rise of diabetes is a growing concern, especially in China where changes to

Computer Baba sent to one-day police remand in assault case

Indore (MP), Nov 17 (ANI): Former minister Namdev Das Tyagi, also known as Computer Baba, was sent to one-day police remand on Monday in connection with an assault case. District Prosecution Officer Akram Shaikh said a special court granted him bail in another case of obstructing official work during the demolition of his illegal ashram in Indore. "He will be produced before the court tomorrow. (Tuesday)," he said. DPO said, "There were two cases against Computer Baba. The first case is about obstructing official work in which court has granted him bail. Second was about the incident of Ambikapuri ashram, wherein there was a scuffle with locals, in that case court has sent him to one day Police remand."

Imphal holds fair to sell fish at 20% discount amid COVID pandemic

Imphal (Manipur), Nov 17 (ANI): A one-day fish fair-cum-fish crop competition will be held on November 16. The Directorate of Fisheries is all set to sell fishes for Ningol Chakouba at 20 per cent discount rate compared to previous years. The discount was given as the economy of the state was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. The government had fixed the prices of eight different species of fishes. These species include Catla (Catla Catla), Rohu (Labeo Rohita), Mrigal (C. Mrigala), Common Carp (C. Carpio), Grass Carp (C. Idella), Silver Carp (H. Molitrix), Pengba/Khabak and Ngaton (L. Bata). The average price of the fishes will be Rs 300 per kg and fish production target for the fish fair is 90,000 kg. Of the total 20 per cent discount, 10 per cent is be borne by the department and remaining will be incurred by fish farmers.

Watch: Smoke billows as fire breaks out in oil mill in WB

Bardhaman (West Bengal), Nov 16 (ANI): Smoke billowed as fire broke out in an oil mill in Bardhaman town of the Purba Bardhaman district of West Bengal on November 16. The flames have been doused off now. No casualties or injuries were reported.

JD(U) leaders take oath as Bihar Cabinet Ministers

Patna (Bihar), Nov 16 (ANI): JD(U) leaders Vijay Kumar Choudhary, Bijendra Prasad Yadav, Ashok Choudhary, and Mewa Lal Choudhary take oath as Cabinet Ministers of Bihar. Vijay Kumar Choudhary served as speaker of Bihar Legislative Assembly in the last cabinet. Vijendra Prasad Yadav was the Energy Minister in the former cabinet. Earlier, Nitish Kumar took oath as Chief Minister. Rashtriya Janata Dal boycotted swearing-in ceremony. NDA had won majority in Assembly elections by securing 125 seats.

NDA will work together and serve people: CM Nitish after taking oath

Patna (Bihar), Nov 16 (ANI): After taking oath as Bihar Chief Minister for the seventh time, Nitish Kumar on November 16 said that NDA will work together and serve the people. "Based on the public's decision, NDA has once again formed the government in the state. We will work together and serve the people. It is the decision of the BJP to not field Sushil Modi as the Deputy Chief Minister. They should be asked about this," said CM Kumar. CM Nitish took oath for the 7th time after he was chosen leader by NDA following victory in Bihar polls.

NDA govt will complete tenure and will take Bihar forward: Devendra Fadnavis

Patna (Bihar), Nov 16 (ANI): Bihar BJP election in-charge Devendra Fadnavis on November 16 said that Bihar's newly elected government will complete its tenure years and will take state forward. "We are very happy. NDA got an amazing victory in Bihar. This government will run for the next 5 years and will take Bihar forward," said Fadnavis. Earlier, Nitish Kumar took oath as Chief Minister.

Bengaluru colleges gear up to reopen

Bengaluru, Nov 16 (ANI): The department of higher education has formulated SOPs (standardized operating procedure) as per the UGC guidelines amid COVID-19 pandemic, in view of the opening of colleges and higher education institutions in the Karnataka from November 17. "Feel excited and nervous at the same time due to the ongoing pandemic," said a student of St. Joseph's College.

VIP's Mukesh Sahni, Jitan Manjhi's son take oath as Bihar Cabinet Ministers

Patna (Bihar), Nov 16 (ANI): Santosh Kumar Suman, son of NDA allies Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) chief Jitan Ram Manjhi and Mukesh Sahni of Vikassheel Insaan Party (VIP) took oath as a Cabinet Ministers of Bihar. NDA allies bagged 4 seats each in Bihar elections. NDA had won majority in Assembly elections by securing 125 seats.

Watch: Shimla covered in thick layer of snow

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), Nov 16 (ANI): Temperature dropped significantly in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla on November 16. Popular hill station was covered in white layer after fresh snowfall. Roads were being cleared off to welcome visitors at the famous tourist destination.

Mangal Pandey, Amarendra Pratap take oath as Bihar Cabinet Ministers

Patna (Bihar), Nov 16 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders Mangal Pandey and Amarendra Pratap Singh take oath as Bihar Cabinet Ministers. Pandey was the Health Minister in the earlier cabinet. Earlier, Nitish Kumar took oath as Chief Minister. NDA had won majority in Assembly elections by securing 125 seats.

NEP 2020 is holistic, comprehensive and meaningful: VP Naidu

Hyderabad, Nov 16 (ANI): Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated the new amenities building at the University of Hyderabad on November 16. Speaking at the inaugural function Vice President said that National Education Policy NEP 2020 is holistic, comprehensive and meaningful. "NEP 2020 is holistic, comprehensive and meaningful. It aims to develop students' scientific temper and lead to application-based learning. Universities like you have to play a leading role in fostering innovation," said VP Naidu.

Watch: BJP leaders Tarkishore Prasad, Renu Devi take oath as Bihar Dy CMs

Patna (Bihar), Nov 16 (ANI): BJP leader Tarkishore Prasad and Renu Devi took oath as Deputy Chief Ministers of Bihar at Raj Bhavan on November 16. This time the state government will have 2 Deputy CMs.

Hyderabad Police rescue abducted toddler within 20 hours

Hyderabad, Nov 16 (ANI): Hyderabad City Police solved a child-kidnapping case within 20 hours. "A three-year-old child was kidnapped from MGBS and rescued by Hyderabad City Police. The complaints on Nov 14, said that they were at a bus stand and were going to a village in Karnataka, while they were sitting with their cousins in the bus and having a conversation, a few denied to go and got down from the bus. When they boarded the bus again they found their child missing. Within 20 hours the case was solved and child was rescued," informed Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad City, Anjani Kumar. Two accused in the case were arrested.

'BJP raped and robbed mandate, Nitish result of that': RJD's Jagdanand Singh

Patna (Bihar), Nov 16 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal decided to boycott chief minister swearing-in ceremony, speaking on this Bihar RJD president Jagdanand Singh in a scathing remark said, "Bharatiya Janata Party raped and robbed mandate of people of Bihar and Nitish Kumar is result of that".

Watch: Nitish Kumar takes oath as Bihar CM for 7th time

Nitish Kumar took oath as Bihar Chief Minister for the seventh time on November 16. NDA had won majority in Bihar assembly elections 2020 by securing 125 seats.

Delhi govt launches 2nd phase of 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign

New Delhi, Nov 16 (ANI): Second phase of 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign kicked off on November 16 in Delhi. The drive is aimed to combat pollution in national capital. "We successfully asked people to switch off cars at red lights. 15 days of Ist phase have gone well. Now we're launching IInd phase," said Deputy CM Manish Sisodia. Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai was also present at the launch.

Tariq Anwar backs Kapil Sibal's tweet on Congress' performance in Bihar

New Delhi, Nov 16 (ANI): Congress leader Tariq Anwar on November 16 blamed state leadership "for not using the opportunity properly" over Congress' performance in Bihar. "We need to discuss our performance in Bihar. Although, it is not party's national issue but of Bihar alone. As far as central leadership is concerned, they supported us. It is Bihar leadership's fault for not using opportunity properly," said Anwar after Kapil Sibal tweeted, "maybe Congress leadership thinks it should be business as usual."

HM Shah to attend swearing-in ceremony of CM-designate Nitish Kumar

Patna (Bihar), Nov 16 (ANI): Home Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah arrived at party office in Patna on Nov 16. He will the swearing-in ceremony of CM-designate Nitish Kumar. Nitish Kumar will take oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the fourth straight term after NDA won majority in closely-fought legislative assembly elections in Bihar.