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PAGD leaders don't want Prevention of Corruption Act in JandK: RS Prasad

New Delhi, Nov 16 (ANI): Union Law and Justice Minister RS Prasad on November 16 said People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) has declared restoration of Article 370 as its agenda and they do not want certain laws. He said, "People's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration has declared restoration of Article 370 as its agenda... They do not want certain laws including the Prevention of Corruption Act in Jammu and Kashmir so that they can continue with corruption."

Freedom of the press is soul of our Democracy: Prakash Javadekar

New Delhi, Nov 16 (ANI): On National Press Day, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar addressed the nation via video-conferencing. Prakash Javadekar said, "On occasion of Press Day, I would like to congratulate editors, journalists and friends. I can never forget 25 June 1975, after 27 years of independence when emergency happened and police asked editors and journalists to print news after their permission. That's why freedom of press is important. Freedom of the press is the cornerstone of our Democracy, but at the same time stressed that it is a responsible freedom."

'Big responsibility': Renu Devi on being asked if she will take oath as Bihar's Deputy CM

Patna (Bihar), Nov 16 (ANI): There are indications that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders Renu Devi and Tarkishore Prasad will take oath as Deputy Chief Ministers of Bihar on November 16. "It is a big responsibility. If people have elected us and trusted the NDA, we will work to meet their expectations," said Renu on being asked if she will take oath as Deputy CM of Bihar later today. Nitish Kumar is scheduled to take oath as the Chief Minister of Bihar for the fourth straight term this afternoon after closely fought Legislative Assembly elections in the state.

Hyderabad man becomes 'messiah' for hungry, poor people

Hyderabad, Nov 16 (ANI): Hunger has no religion and this Hyderabad man proved it by feeding poor people every day. Mohd Asif Hussain Sohail is feeding poor people for past 10 years and is continued to do so. His NGO, Sakina Foundation organised kitchens for free food setup in different areas of the city where lunch is provided. "This initiative was started in 2010 in memory of my daughter and my father. I was providing food for a longer time but on regular basis I have started for last 10 years. Earlier, my wife and my mother used to cook food to serve but now we have expanded it and are serving food to 1000 people. We have organised kitchens for free food setup in different areas of the city where lunch is provided," Mohd Asif Hussain Sohail told ANI. Indeed, Asif is a 'messiah' for person in need.

Watch: Thick layer of toxic foam floats on surface of river Yamuna in Delhi

New Delhi, Nov 16 (ANI): Thick layer of toxic foam was seen floating on the surface of river Yamuna in Delhi. Pollution has taken over skies as well as river in the national capital. Attributed to the high phosphate content of the water, the thick foam is also caused due to the dumping of waste. Delhiites are facing problem due to increase in pollution level.

Clash erupt between two groups in Kanpur, 1 dead: Additional SP

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 16 (ANI): One person was killed in Kanpur after a clash erupted between two groups over a minor issue, informed ASP Raj Kumar. He said, "Foot of victim fell on a water pouch lying on road and it's water spilled on another youth, resulting in clashes. 4 people have been arrested so far."

Tarkishore Prasad indicates Renu Devi, himself to take oath as Bihar's Deputy CMs

Patna (Bihar), Nov 16 (ANI): CM-designated Nitish Kumar will take oath today along with other ministers. Bihar BJP legislature party leader Tarkishore Prasad indicated that he and party leader Renu Devi will take oath as Deputy CM of the state today. "There are indications that Renu ji (BJP leader Renu Devi) and I will take oath as Deputy Chief Ministers of Bihar today. This is a good step towards women empowerment. This is a very big responsibility and party has kept their belief in me and I'll try to work upon it. Everything is good in NDA. We already had decided our Chief Minister. We are working for development of Bihar," said Tarkishore Prasad to ANI.

Watch: COVID-19 patients, doctors celebrated Diwali at Vadodara hospital

Vadodara (Gujarat), Nov 15 (ANI): COVID-19 patients and doctors celebrated Diwali at SSG Hospital in Gujarat's Vadodara on November 14. They were seen dancing, sharing sweets, and lighting 'diyas' on the occasion. Nation celebrated 'Festival of lights' Diwali yesterday. Gujarat has 12,389 active cases of coronavirus as of now.

Air quality severe in Delhi post Diwali

New Delhi, Nov 15 (ANI): Air quality in the national capital deteriorated post Diwali. Delhiites woke up to smoggy morning on November 15. Air Quality Index (AQI) touched as high as 500 in Jahangirpuri. Locals burst firecrackers despite the ban on Diwali.

Air pollution level deteriorates in Delhi on Diwali night

New Delhi, Nov 15 (ANI): The nation celebrated Diwali on November 14. Delhiites burst firecrackers on the festival despite of the ban. Air pollution level got increased in the national capital on the Diwali night. According to Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) data, air pollution level is in 'severe' category in parts of the national capital.

Facebook Messenger's 'Vanish Mode' makes messages disappear

New Delhi, Nov 15 (ANI): Social media giant Facebook is adding 'vanish mode' to Messenger. It makes messages disappear after they are seen and the chat is closed. As per Mashable, the idea, according to Facebook, is to "be in the moment, and share with close friends and family without worrying about your chats sticking around." In a press release, Facebook said the feature is best suited for memes, GIFs, stickers, or reactions that are cool when you send them, but you may not want them to stick in your chat history. To turn the feature on, a user needs to swipe up on the phone in an existing chat thread, and then he or she will be in vanish mode. If the user swipes up again, they will return to regular chat. To familiarise users with the feature, Facebook added an explainer screen that appears when he or she first swipe up. Mashable reported that the feature is opt-in, meaning both parties in the chat will have to approve it for it to become active. Also, there are a few privacy featur

Delhiites burst firecrackers to celebrate Diwali despite ban

New Delhi, Nov 15 (ANI): Delhiites celebrated 'festival of lights' Diwali on November 14. To celebrate the festival, locals burst firecrackers despite of the ban. National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed total ban on sale or use of all kinds of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR till November 30.

Locals lit 'diyas' in honour of corona warriors at Bhopal's Karunadham Ashram

Bhopal (MP), Nov 15 (ANI): On November 14, the nation celebrated Diwali. Locals visited Bhopal's Karunadham Ashram on the occasion. They lit earthen lamps there in honour of the corona warriors. Diwali is celebrated to mark victory of good over evil as per Hindu mythology.

Fire breaks out at two-wheeler showroom in Udhampur

Udhampur (JandK), Nov 15 (ANI): A fire broke out at a two-wheeler showroom in JandK's Udhampur. The incident happened at Shiv Nagar area. Fire is under control now. "Three fire engines are on the spot. The fire is in control now. Three firefighters have sustained burn injuries during the operation," said a fire department official.

Sudarsan Pattnaik dedicates sand art to soldiers on Diwali

Puri (Odisha), Nov 15 (ANI): The renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created sand sculpture at Puri beach in Odisha. He created the sand art on occasion of Diwali. Pattnaik dedicates his sand sculpture to brave soldiers.

Nation celebrates 'festival of lights' Hyderabad / Ghaziabad (UP) / New Delhi / Jaipur

(Rajasthan), Nov 15 (ANI): The whole nation celebrated the 'festival of lights' Diwali on Nov 14. The streets of India illuminated on the festival. Monuments in Delhi lit up. Locals in Jaipur lit 'diyas' on the occasion and the sight looked beautiful. Meanwhile, locals celebrated Diwali in Hyderabad too. They burst crackers to celebrate the festival. People also burst crackers in Ghaziabad to celebrate 'festival of lights'. Diwali is celebrated to mark victory of good over evil as per Hindu mythology.

NDMC conducts water sprinkling post Diwali celebrations in Sadar Bazaar

New Delhi, Nov 15 (ANI): North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) conducted water sprinkling in Sadar Bazaar area as a measure against air pollution. The drill was conducted post Diwali celebrations. "It is the responsibility of Delhi government to control pollution but it is sleeping. We, on the other hand, are working," said Mayor of NDMC Jai Prakash.

Diwali 2020: BSF celebrates exchange of sweets with Border Guard Bangladesh

Agartala (Tripura), Nov 14 (ANI): On the auspicious of Diwali, the Border Security Force (BSF) and Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) exchanged sweets at Akhaura-Agartala integrated check post. IG BSF Susanta Kumar Nath shared sweets with jawans. The country is celebrating the festival of lights on November 14 this year.

No alliance with major parties: Akhilesh Yadav on strategy for 2022 UP Assembly elections

Etawah (UP), Nov 14 (ANI): Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and president of Samajwadi Party Akhilesh Yadav reacted on strategy for 2022 UP Legislative Assembly elections. He said that his party said that his party will not make alliance with any major party but they are in talks with smaller ones. "We are in talks with smaller parties but we won't be making an alliance with any major ones," he said.

Gorkha community members celebrate Diwali in Jammu

Jammu, Nov 14 (ANI): Gorkha community members celebrated Diwali in Jammu with religious zeal. The community members celebrated Diwali by performing puja and distributing sweets. One of the Gorkha community members said that they are benefitted from abrogation of Article 370 and 35A. Country is celebrating Diwali with zeal and fervour today.