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Nitish Kumar will never become CM again: Chirag Paswan

Patna (Bihar), Oct 20 (ANI): Ahead of Bihar elections, Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief Chirag Paswan on October 20 resolved that present Chief Minister (Nitish Kumar) will never become CM again in Bihar. Chirag Paswan said, "LJP is contesting on more seats than JDU and we will certainly win more seats than them. Now I am free from all rituals (after Ram Vilas Paswan's death) so I'll be among people from tomorrow with the resolve that present Chief Minister never becomes CM again." Bihar elections will be held in three phases- Oct 28, Nov 3 and Nov 7 and the results will be declared on Nov 10.

Lockdown gone, but COVID still around: PM Modi advises caution in address to nation

New Delhi, Oct 20 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on October 20 and urged the citizens to not show any carelessness against coronavirus. PM Modi said, "In this festive season, markets are bright again but we need to remember that the lockdown might have ended but COVID-19 still persists. With efforts of every Indian over last 7-8 months, India is in a stable situation we must not let it deteriorate." He further said, "This is not the right time to show carelessness. Recently, we saw many photos and videos where it is clearly seen that people are not careful anymore. This isn't right. If you step out without mask, you put your families at risk. We must remember - whether it is America or Europe, cases declined and then there was sudden spike".

Youth Congress protests over 'negligence' in death of COVID patient in Kochi

Kochi (Kerala), Oct 20 (ANI): Youth Congress workers protested in front of Government Medical College, Ernakulam alleging negligence in death of a COVID-19 patient. They protested in Kerala's Kochi outside Govt Medical College on October 20. Youth Congress workers also carried placards while protesting in Kochi.

Durga Puja: 'No Entry' boards put up outside puja pandal in WB's Birbhum

Birbhum (West Bengal), Oct 20 (ANI): 'No Entry' boards have been placed outside a puja pandal in Police Line area of Birbhum. This comes after Calcutta High Court's order. All Durga Puja pandals in West Bengal have been declared no-entry zones by Calcutta High Court. Only organizers can enter the pandals. Every year Durga Puja is celebrated with full fervour but this year, due to COVID-19 pandemic, there will be restrictions in celebrations.

'Bharat tere tukde honge' slogan can't be raised in JNU now: Yogi Adityanath

Rohtas (Bihar), Oct 20 (ANI): Ahead of Bihar election, BJP has deployed its star campaigners in the state like RS Prasad, Yogi Adityanath and Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a public rally in Karakat, in which he said that 'Bharat tere tukde honge' slogan cannot be raised in JNU now, the only slogan being raised in the country is 'Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat'. "Pakistan supported terrorists cannot enter Kashmir and attack jawans... 'Bharat tere tukde honge' slogan cannot be raised in JNU now; the only slogan being raised in the country is 'Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat'," said Adityanath.

Nearly 10 crore COVID-19 tests conducted in India so far: Health Ministry

New Delhi, Oct 20 (ANI): Union Health Ministry on October 20, informed that the country has largest COVID-19 recovered cases in the world. Secretary in Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry, Rajesh Bhushan said, "We have the largest number of COVID-19 recovered cases in the world and till today we have conducted 9.60 crore tests and we stand second in terms of number of tests conducted in any country. The cumulative positive rate of the country is 7.90%." He further said, "While many countries have reported a surge, India has recorded 310 cases per million in the last seven days, which is among the lowest globally."

64% active COVID cases concentrated in just 6 states: Health Ministry

New Delhi, Oct 20 (ANI): On October 20, Union Health Ministry informed that six states including Maharashtra, Kerala, West Bengal account for 64% of the country's total active COVID-19 cases. Secretary in Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry, Rajesh Bhushan said, "The six states - Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal - account for 64% of the country's total active cases and rest has 35.75% cases."

569 students of Delhi govt schools qualified for NEET 2020: CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, Oct 20 (ANI): While addressing the media on October 20, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal spoke about NEET 2020 results. Kejriwal said, "Around 569 students who were passed out from government schools of Delhi have qualified for NEET 2020. Out of total 569 students, 379 are girls (around 67%) and they have performed really well in the exams."

Three terrorists neutralised in J-K's Pulwama

Pulwama (J-K), Oct 20 (ANI): At least three terrorists were gunned down by the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama on October 20. The joint operation was carried out by security forces and police in Hakripora area. The area has been cordoned off and further details are awaited.

Watch: Fire breaks out at chemical factory in Meerut's Kharkhauda

Meerut (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 20 (ANI): Flames were seen erupting from a chemical factory in Kharkhauda town of Uttar Pradesh's Meerut on October 20. Around six fire tenders were on spot to douse the flames. No casualties have been reported so far. More details to follow soon.

'I don't appreciate it, regardless of who he is': Rahul Gandhi on Kamal Nath's "item" remark

Kalpetta (Kerala), Oct 20 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on October 20 criticised Kamal Nath's "item" remark used for BJP leader Imarti Devi in a public rally and said that he don't appreciate the type of language which he used. "Kamal Nath ji is from my party but personally, I don't like the type of language that he used...I don't appreciate it, regardless of who he is. It is unfortunate," said Gandhi on the former Madhya Pradesh CM's "item" remark.

Navratri: Smriti Irani offers prayers at Durga Temple in UP's Amethi

Amethi (UP), Oct 20 (ANI): Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani offered prayers at Durga Temple in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi on October 20. She is Member of Parliament (MP) from Amethi Lok Sabha Constituency. Smriti Irani distributed 'prasad' among police personnel and others after offering prayers during Navratri festival. She earlier inaugurated various development projects in UP's Raebareli district.

Why should I apologise, didn't intend to insult anyone: Kamal Nath after Rahul Gandhi termed 'item' remark 'unfortunate'

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Oct 20 (ANI): Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Kamal Nath on October 20 said he will not apologise to BJP leader Imarti Devi for his "item" remark. He said, "It is Rahul Gandhi's opinion. I have already clarified the context in which I made that statement... Why should I apologise when I did not intend to insult anyone? If anyone felt insulted, I have already expressed regret." Earlier, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised Nath's "item" remark used for Imarti Devi in a public rally and said that he don't appreciate the type of language which he used.

Kamal Nath's party should take strict action against him: NCW Chairperson on 'item' remark

Mumbai, Oct 20 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Mumbai on October 20, Chairperson of National Commission for Women (NCW) spoke on former Madhya Pradesh chief minister and Congress leader Kamal Nath's 'item' remark on BJP leader Imarti Devi. Sharma said, "It is very demeaning and later, he said that he was reading from a list, I want to ask him, in the same list where was he standing? Which item he was?." "This is disgraceful for him (Kamal Nath). It shows the character of the person saying it. Instead of saying sorry, he is giving a useless explanation. His party should take strict action against him," NCW Chairperson added.

Smriti Irani inaugurates various development projects in UP's Raebareli

Raebareli (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 20 (ANI): Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani inaugurated various development projects in UP's Raebareli district. The event took place in Salon Vidhan Sabha constituency of Raebareli district on October 20.

Fire breaks out at shops in Karnataka's Vitla

Vitla (Karnataka), Oct 20 (ANI): Fire broke out at two shops in Karnataka on October 20. The incident happened in Vitla area of Dakshina Kannada. More details are awaited.

COVID-19 vaccine should be free from all complications: Health Expert

New Delhi, Oct 20 (ANI): Speaking to ANI, the Senior Director and HOD of chest and respiratory diseases in BLK Super Speciality Hospital, Dr Sandeep Nayar spoke on COVID-19 update and its impact in coming winter season. Dr Nayar said, "It is a tough time again because we have crossed 75 lakh cases of COVID-19 in India so far. We should do something more aggressively to control it because still it is a long way to go." "The way it is (coronavirus) being spreading among the community and even there are speculations that there is community spread in some areas so the estimation of government is right in that direction," he added. "The time can be very bad and it can be life threatening, so I hope that soon we will get the vaccine to get immunity. Vaccine should be free from all complications. COVID-19 virus might show its bad effect in a stronger way during winters," Dr Sandeep further stated.

Bihar benefiting from govt formed under leadership of PM Modi: UP CM Yogi

Kaimur (Bihar), Oct 20 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addressed a public rally at Ramgarh in Kaimur district ahead of Bihar polls. In the rally he said, "NDA govt is working in Bihar's interest. Bihar is benefiting from govt formed under the leadership of PM Modi. Both Nitish and Modi govt gave free ration and gas to the poor of Bihar." Bihar Assembly polls will be held in three phases on October 28, November 03, and November 07, and the counting of votes will take place on November 10.

'There is no challenge': Tejashwi Yadav on CM Yogi's election campaign in Bihar

Patna (Bihar), Oct 20 (ANI): Ahead of Bihar polls, (Rashtriya Janata Dal) RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on October 20 said that Yogi Adityanath's campaign in Bihar is no challenge for RJD, BJP is frustrated and sad as they know that they are not coming back to power. "There is no challenge, they are frustrated and sad as they know that they are not coming back to power. The whole country's power is being used against me. I am all alone and they call me inexperienced. I have been MLA, Deputy CM and LoP in these last five years which is comparable to 50 years of experience," said Yadav.

Police seal bar for violating COVID-19 norms in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Oct 20 (ANI): Bhubaneswar Police sealed a bar for violating COVID-19 norms on October 19. "Last night we got information something happening in the bar, they violated COVID-19 guidelines. We sealed the bar and further investigation is underway," said Umashankar Dash, DCP, Bhubaneswar. Further investigation is underway in the matter.