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Watch: Man flies over South Africa in chair tied to helium balloons

South Africa, Oct 26 (ANI): A British man flew over Johannesburg using a chair attached to 100 helium balloons. Tom Morgan, part of a group called The Adventurists, flew some 24 kilometres for two hours reaching a maximum altitude of 8,300 feet. After this attempt, the adventure company plans to organise a helium balloon race in Africa.

Tigers from zoo near war-torn Aleppo get new life in Netherlands

New Delhi, Oct 26 (ANI): Tigers were rescued from a neglected zoo near Syrian of Aleppo to a big cat facility in Netherlands, giving them new beginnings. The rescue efforts led by an international animal welfare organisation, Four Paws, relocated the tigers, named Sultan and Sayeeda, to Felida Big Cat Centre in the town of Nijeberkoop, a facility under Four Paws. The tigers will be monitored to help them overcome their traumatic experience, according to the Four Paws.

Proton therapy may be effective for treating esophageal cancer in elderly

Washington D.C. (U.S.), Oct 26 (ANI): Researchers have recently found that proton beam therapy is a type of particle therapy that uses a beam of protons to irradiate a diseased tissue and in combination with chemotherapy may be effective for treating esophageal cancer in elderly patients. According to study, proton beam therapy can help improve outcomes in patients aged 65 years and above, to undergo aggressive treatment for their esophageal cancer. Standard X-ray radiation therapy techniques include 3-D conformal radiation and intensity-modulated radiation therapy. Researcher Scott Lester at Mayo Clinic said that elderly patients experience more post-treatment heart and lung problems and are at higher risk for death after surgery than younger patients after receiving a combination of pre-operative chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

India will overtake China's economy under PM Modi's guidance: CM Shivraj

Washington D.C. (U.S.), Oct 26 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said India will soon overtake China's economy under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Chief Minister Shivraj also lauded government's demonetisation and GST moves. He added in next three years there will be no homeless person in Madhya Pradesh.

Special editions of Harry Potter work as magic for Bloomsbury

London, Oct 25 (ANI): Harry Potter is still working as a magic for Bloomsbury publishers. After 20 years of his debut, special editions of the boy wizard's first adventure are boosting the firm's revenue by 15 percent. Bloomsbury released these editions of J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's stone" in June. The covers were dedicated to the four houses at Hogwarts' wizarding school. More illustrated editions will feature in Bloomsbury's assault on the Christmas market, including two books to accompany a Harry Potter exhibition at the British Library in London. Bloomsbury's glittering performance reflects strong improvements in the British book market.

Watch: CM Shivraj Chouhan visits New Jersey's Akshardham temple

New Jersey (USA), Oct 25 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan visited Akshardham temple in New Jersey. CM Shivraj Chouhan was accompanied by his family members. The Hindu temple in Robbinsville is said to be the largest temple in USA. CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan is on a six-day visit to the United States of America.

No govt has seen any gain in getting Netaji's remains back to India: Subhash Chandra Bose's daughter

London, Oct 24 (ANI): Subhash Chandra Bose's daughter Anita Bose said so far no government has seen any gain in getting Netaji's remains back to India. She further added that within her family it was a point of dispute if a government will get credit or will it be a big controversy which may not be very pleasant.

People demand return of the monarchy in Nepal

Birgunj (Nepal), Oct 24 (ANI): Eleven years after Nepal discarded and subsequently abolished monarchy, former Nepal King Gyanendra Shah, on Saturday said he was ready to run the country again, if the public demands. In this regard, the Rajwadi leaders and workers group under the chairmanship of Janak Shah held a rally. Shah, demanding king's rule in the country, aims to achieve better living conditions for the people of Nepal. Shah claimed that no party has been able to provide security or peace to the public but a king can bring peace to the country.

Anti-Pakistan protests take place across PoK, Gilgit

Pakistan occupied Kashmir, October 24: On October 22 in 1947 the Pakistan Army disguised as tribal raiders invaded the undivided State of Jammu and Kashmir. Anti-Pakistan protests were held across Pakistan occupied Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan to mark "Black Day". Protests were reported from Bagh, Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Kotli, Gilgit and Hajirah and other places. The events were organized by United Kashmir People's National Party, Kashmir National Party and Jammu Kashmir National Independence Alliance.

NYC man smashes 31 pumpkins in 1 minute in Guinness record attempts

New York (United States), Oct 24 (ANI): Guinness Record king Ashrita Furman is very happy with the results of two Halloween-themed record-breaking attempts of smashing 31 pumpkins and catching more than 40 pieces of caramel corn in his mouth in a minute. Furman, from the New York borough of Queens, literally "smashed" the first record, almost doubling the number of pumpkins obliterated in one minute using a hammer. Furman said he was happy with the results and said he got better as the attempt unfolded. Not wanting to waste the pumpkins, Furman said the scraps would be collected later and turned in pumpkin pies by a local chef.

French President Macron's dog Nemo pees on Elysee Palace fireplace during meeting

Paris (France), Oct 24 (ANI): French President Emmanuel Macron's dog Nemo was filmed urinating on a fireplace at the Elysee Palace during a meeting with three junior ministers last week. Macron and his ministers laughed off the incident, which took place in the President's office. Nemo, a cross between a black labrador and a griffon, was adopted by Macron and his wife from a French animal welfare organisation. He is said to be about one or two years old.

Watch: Halloween pooch parade in Chicago

United States, Oct 24 (ANI): Dogs put their best paw forward for a Halloween costume contest in Chicago. Dogs and their owners got together for the 13th annual "Tails in the City" Halloween party and parade. The parade ended in Washington Square Park.

MP has attained 20 plus growth rate in agriculture since last five years: CM Shivraj Chouhan

Washington, D.C., Oct 24 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Forum in Washington, D.C. CM Shivraj said that the growth rate in the field of agriculture in Madhya Pradesh since last five years is 20 plus that has become an example for the whole world. Chouhan said that the various government schemes, including 'Make in India', 'Startup India', 'Clean India' and Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana were initiated for the development of the society. CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan is on a six-day visit to the United States of America.

Candidates file nominations for federal and provincial polls

Myagdi (Nepal), Oct 23 (ANI): Candidates of several political parties in Nepal have filed nominations for the first phase of elections of House of Representative and Provincial Council. The elections in 32 districts are scheduled to be held on November 26. The remaining 45 districts will have elections on December 7. Candidates have filed nominations for 37 constituencies of House of Representatives and 74 constituencies of the Provincial Council. The nominations for the December 7 elections shall take place for the remaining 45 districts on November 2.

Anti- Pakistan protest held outside Pakistan High Commission to mark 'Black Day'

London, Oct 23 (ANI): Marking the 70th anniversary of the tribal invasion attack of Jammu and Kashmir, a massive protest was held outside the Pakistan High Commission by Kashmiri activists in London. On October 22, 1947, Pakistan army, disguised as tribal raiders, invaded the undivided state of Jammu and Kashmir. Marked as 'Black day', the protest was organised by Jammu Kashmir National Independence Alliance, an umbrella grouping of Kashmiri Political Parties and Civil society organisations, based in U.K. The protesters chanted anti-Pakistan slogans and demanded an end to forceful occupation of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Gilgit-Baltistan. Chairman of Jammu Kashmir National Independence Alliance (JKNIA) Sardar Mahmood Kashmiri said the Pakistan government has never generated employment opportunities for the people of PoK. He added that Pakistan has never provided education for the people and has failed to provide good roads to the people. The tribals, known as Kabailies, were e

Bangladesh foremost in India's neighbour first policy: Sushma Swaraj

Dhaka (Bangladesh), Oct 23 (ANI): Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, on Monday, inaugurated the new chancery complex of the Indian High Commission in Dhaka. Addressing the gathering, Swaraj said that Bangladesh comes first in India's neighbour first policy. She said there are some issues left unresolved between the two countries and the two nations will resolve them with honesty. Sushma Swaraj arrived in Dhaka on October 22 on a two-day visit to attend a joint consultative committee meeting to review the bilateral ties between India and Bangladesh. Sushma Swaraj will return to New Delhi later today.

Former U.S. presidents hold concert benefiting hurricane relief efforts

Texas (United States), Oct 23 (ANI): : Five former U.S. presidents, Jimmy Carter, George H.W. Bush, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama held a concert at Texas A and M University benefiting hurricane relief efforts in College Station, Texas. In a rare show of unity, U.S. President Donald Trump praised all five of his living predecessors thanking them in a video for their work in helping to raise funds for aid victims of recent hurricanes. His video statement was shown at Saturday's fund-raising concert. The former presidents formed the organisation "One America" to help hurricane relief after the storms left devastation and death in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and other parts of the U.S. Gulf Coast and Caribbean.

Mercedes clinch fourth straight F1 constructors' title

Silverstone (UK), Oct 23 (ANI): Mercedes won the Formula One constructors' title for the fourth year in a row on Sunday. Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton must wait another week at least to become Britain's first four times world champion. Hamilton won the U.S. Grand Prix for the fifth time in six years at Austin's Circuit of the Americas to extend his lead over Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel to 66 points with three races remaining. He looks likely to finish the job in Mexico City next weekend with Vettel, who came home second on Sunday, needing to score 17 points more than the Briton in that race to keep the championship open. The victory was the 62nd of Hamilton's career and ninth of the season.

Watch: World's strongest men compete in truck pulling contest in Jordan

Jordan, Oct 23 (ANI): Ten of the world's strongest men gathered in Amman to compete in Jordan's first-ever Truck-Pull Championship. The audiences were seen cheering the contestants, who come from countries, including the UK, U.S., South Africa and Hungary, and raced against the clock while pulling a 21-ton truck across the track.

Watch: Brazilian thrill-seekers rope jump from bridge for world record

Brazil, Oct 23 (ANI): A group of 245 thrill-seekers, tied to ropes, jumped from a 30-metre tall bridge in a world-record attempt for "rope jumping". The death-defying event took place in Brazil's Hortolandia. In the video, the participants were seen leaping from the bridge, each wearing white helmets, while tied together with a rope. The jumpers fell almost simultaneously and swung back and forth until coming to standstill before with some descending to the water below and other climbing up to the bridge.