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Bihar polls: CM Nitish spent Rs 500 crore on advertisements as per RTI, alleges Tejashwi

Patna (Bihar), Oct 21 (ANI): Speaking to media on October 21, ahead of Bihar elections, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav spoke on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Yadav said, "Such things keep going in democracy and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is tired both mentally and physically. He is giving baseless statements these days." "As per the information received through Right to Information (RTI), CM Kumar has spent around Rs 500 crore on advertisements," he added.

Crime against women, children in UP: 23 accused sentenced to life imprisonment in last 24 hrs

New Delhi, Oct 21 (ANI): The Uttar Pradesh government has sentenced 23 accused to life imprisonment in the past 24 hours, in connection with cases of crime against women and children. The State Home Department of Uttar Pradesh stated the information in a press release on October 20. According to it, 28 criminals were thrown out of the district, and bails were cancelled in 49 cases. The action has come as a big boost to the newly launched `Mission Shakti' to prevent crime against women and girls across the state.

Police Commemoration Day: States CMs pay tribute to CRPF jawans

Lucknow (UP)/Mumbai/Vijayawada (AP), Oct 21 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid tribute to the police personnel on Police Commemoration Day in Lucknow. Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray also paid tribute to the CRPF jawans who lost their lives in the line of duty, at Police Headquarters in Mumbai's Naigaon. Meanwhile, Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy attended an event organised on Police Commemoration Day 2020 on October 21 in Vijayawada. He paid tribute to slain soldiers who sacrificed their lives while discharging their duties. The day is observed every year to pay homage to 10 CRPF jawans who laid down their lives battling Chinese Army in Ladakh's Hot Spring area.

Police Commemoration Day 2020: Amit Shah pays tribute at National Police Memorial

New Delhi, Oct 21 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on October 21 attended the National Police Commemoration Day parade. He paid tribute at the National Police Memorial in Delhi. The day is observed every year to pay homage to the 10 CRPF jawans who laid down their lives battling Chinese Army in Ladakh's Hot Spring area.

Air quality remains unhealthy as smog lingers sky of Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 21 (ANI): Air quality of national capital, Delhi remained unhealthy on October 21. Air Quality Index (AQI) near ITO recorded PM 2.5 at 150 and PM 10 at 186. Delhiites raised concern over the bad air quality amid COVID-19 pandemic. However, people are trying their best to stay healthy and fit. Several people were seen doing exercise at Lodhi Garden.

'All terrorists are raised in madrasas': MP Minister Usha Thakur

Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Oct 21 (ANI): Culture Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Usha Thakur sparked controversy with her statement over madrasas. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, Usha Thakur said, "All terrorists are raised in madrasas, they had turned Jammu and Kashmir into a terror factory. Madrasas which can't comply with nationalism, they should be merged with existing education system to ensure complete progress of the society." She made this statement on October 20 in Indore while addressing a press conference.

Watch: Rain continues to lash parts of Pune

Pune (Maharashtra), Oct 21 (ANI): Rain continued to lash over several parts of Pune. City's Kondhwa area witnessed rainfall on October 21. Mumbai's Regional Meteorological Centre on October 19 informed that there is possibility of thunderstorms accompanied with lightning and intense rainfall spells over interior Maharashtra for next 4-5 days.

Tusker dies due to cardiac arrest at Shivamogga's Sakrebailu Elephant Camp

Shivamogga (Karnataka), Oct 21 (ANI): An elephant died at Shivamogga's Sakrebailu Elephant Camp due to cardiac arrest. Ekadanta, who was 35-year-old was brought in the camp two years back. Sakrebailu Elephant Camp is famous for taming tuskers located at the distance of 20 kms from city. Following the death, there are 23 elephants left in the camp.

Jio, Qualcomm align efforts on 5G, achieve over 1Gbps speed in trials in US

New Delhi, Oct 21 (ANI): Qualcomm Technologies and Reliance Jio on October 21 announced they achieved over a 1 Gbps milestone speed on the Jio 5GNR solution, leveraging the Qualcomm 5G RAN Platforms. Qualcomm and Jio along with its wholly-owned subsidiary Radisys Corporation today announced their expanded efforts to develop open and interoperable interface compliant architecture based 5G solutions with a virtualized RAN. This work is intended to fast track the development and roll-out of indigenous 5G network infrastructure and services in India. This achievement not only supports Jio's 5G credentials but also signifies the entry of Jio and India into the Gigabit 5G NR product portfolio. Speaking about the initiative Mathew Oommen, President, Reliance Jio Infocomm, said, "We are excited about working with Qualcomm Technologies in developing new generation cloud native 5G RAN technology that is truly open and software defined. The development of secure RAN solutions with Qualcomm Techno

This Hyderabad man has performed last rites of 13, 000 unclaimed bodies

Hyderabad (Telangana), Oct 21 (ANI): A man in Hyderabad runs a foundation for doing pioneering service by performing the last rites of unclaimed and unidentified bodies. K Rajeshwar Rao, the founder of Satya Harishchandra Foundation started photographing unknown bodies soon after they were sent to the morgue. Satya Harishchandra Foundation stands as a repository of information about unknown bodies and unknown patients. The foundation preserves the data of unclaimed bodies even after the cremation. Rao started a website to make the data easily available for anyone and everyone. The website is www.unknownbodies.org. So far, Rao has cremated 13, 000 unclaimed bodies.

Two coaches of train derailed in Muzaffarpur, no casualties reported

Muzaffarpur (Bihar), Oct 21 (ANI): Two coaches of a train were derailed in Muzaffarpur on October 21. The Gorakhpur-Kolkata Puja Special train was derailed between Silaut and Siho stations. No casualties have been reported so far.

Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurates 1st hydrogen blended CNG plant in Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 20 (ANI): Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan on October 20 launched the 1st hydrogen blended CNG plant in Delhi. This CNG plant is a joint venture of Centre and Delhi government. "I'm confident it will create new model for cleaner fuel," said Pradhan. Union Territory's Transport and Environment Minister Kailash Gahlot was also present during the event.

Watch: Slippers tossed at Tejashwi Yadav during rally in Aurangabad

Aurangabad (Bihar), Oct 20 (ANI): A pair of slippers was hurled at RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav at a public rally in Bihar on October 20 in Aurangabad. He went to address the rally ahead of Bihar elections. The elections will be held in three phases Oct 28, Nov 3 and Nov 7 in the state and the results will be declared on Nov 10.

Nitish Kumar meets Chirag Paswan at Ram Vilas Paswan's 'Brahmbhoj' ceremony

Patna (Bihar), Oct 20 (ANI): Chief Minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar attended late Ram Vilas Paswan's 'Brahmbhoj' ceremony. Nitish Kumar also met Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief Chirag Paswan during the ritual at LJP office in Patna on October 20. Ram Vilas Paswan had died on October 08.

JP Nadda misleading people of West Bengal over CAA: Adhir Chowdhury

Murshidabad (WB), Oct 20 (ANI): Congress leader Adhir Chowdhury slammed BJP government on Citizenship (Amendment) Act. He said, "A year has passed but you've not been able to frame rules for implementation of CAA. You're trying to mislead people of West Bengal and it will only remain politics, Nadda Sahab. It proves your government has failed."

CM Amarinder Singh submits resolution against farm laws to Punjab Governor

Chandigarh, Oct 20 (ANI): Chief Minister of Punjab, Captain Amarinder Singh, and other MLAs met Governor VP Singh Badnore at Raj Bhavan in Chandigarh on October 20. They submitted a resolution against the farm laws passed in Vidhan Sabha, to the Governor. After meeting, Captain Amarinder Singh said, "Vidhan Sabha unanimously rejected Farm Acts. We've adopted a resolution and have come here together. We gave copies of the resolution to the Governor and requested him to approve it. It first goes to Governor, then to President. If it doesn't happen then we have legal methods too. I hope the Governor approves it because it is unanimous. I have also sought an appointment from President between Nov 2-5. Entire Vidhan Sabha will go to him."

Such incidents expose Congress's ugly truth: Irani on Kamal Nath's 'item' remark

Amethi (UP), Oct 20 (ANI): Speaking to media on October 20, Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani spoke on former Madhya Pradesh chief minister and Congress leader Kamal Nath's 'item' remark on BJP leader Imarti Devi. Irani said, "Not only Kamal Nath's comment but also the way a female Congress worker was recently beaten up in public all these things show how their party treats women workers." "One after the other, these incidents expose the ugly truth of Congress," she added.

Working to ensure COVID vaccine access to every Indian once it's available: PM Modi

New Delhi, Oct 20 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 20 said that preparations are being made to avail COVID-19 vaccine to every Indian as soon as its available. PM Modi said, "We should not loosen our fight with coronavirus till the time we have its vaccine. All countries are working on a war-footing for making COVID-19 vaccine. Government is preparing for making the vaccine accessible to every Indian as soon as it is made available."

Possibility of COVID re-infection if antibodies reduce in 5 months: ICMR DG

New Delhi, Oct 20 (ANI): While addressing the media amid coronavirus pandemic on October 20, Director General (DG) of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Professor Balram Bhargava, said, "If antibodies reduce in any person in five months, then there is a possibility of re-infection (of COVID-19). That is why it is important to wear mask and take precautions even if one was infected earlier."

COVID drugs commissioned under WHO solidarity trial not performing as expected: ICMR

New Delhi, Oct 20 (ANI): While addressing the media on October 20, Director General (DG) of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Professor Balram Bhargava said, "WHO solidarity trial is a 30-country trial in which India has been a participant and interim results of this have been put on website, which has not yet been peer-reviewed." "However, we find that these drugs are not performing as good as it was expected," ICMR DG added.