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Amaravati, Nov 8 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday greeted former Deputy Prime Minister L.K. Advani on his 99th birthday.“I extend my heartiest felicitations and warm greetings to Bharat Ratna Shri L K Advani ji, Former Deputy Prime Minister of India on his Birthday. May God Almighty bless you with good health, happiness and a long life,” Governor Abdul Nazeer said in a post on ‘X’.Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla also greeted Advani on his birthday. The Governor wished him good health, happiness and long life.Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu conveyed his greetings to Advani. “Wishing Bharat Ratna Shri L.K. Advani Ji a very happy 99th birthday. His invaluable contributions to nation-building and decades o...

Chennai, Nov 8 (IANS) Superstar Rajinikanth celebrated Deepavali on Sunday by greeting hundreds of enthusiastic fans who gathered outside his Poes Garden residence here to catch a glimpse of their favourite actor and convey their festive wishes. The veteran actor stepped out of his residence to acknowledge the crowd, waving warmly to his admirers and extending Deepavali greetings. The gathering reflected the immense popularity of the actor, whose public appearances continue to attract considerable attention across Tamil Nadu. Fans assembled outside his residence and greeted Rajinikanth with enthusiasm as he came forward to interact with them. Several admirers also presented gifts to the actor, which he accepted. The interaction added a special touch to the festive celebrations for fans who...

Kanpur, Nov 8 (IANS) Three members of a family, including a 21-day-old boy, died after the roof of their house collapsed in the Panki police station area of Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur, officials said on Sunday.On receiving information about the incident, police personnel, along with rescue officials, rushed to the spot and launched rescue and relief operations.The victims were trapped beneath the debris and were pulled out by the rescue teams before being rushed to a hospital, where doctors declared them dead, officials said."At around 8 a.m., the roof of a house collapsed in Panki Padao area under Panki Police Station limits, resulting in the tragic deaths of three people," Deputy Commissioner of Police, West, Qasim Abidi, told reporters."The deceased include a woman, her 21-day-old son, an...

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) In a veiled jibe at Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Uttar Pradesh Minister and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief O.P. Rajbhar on Sunday asked Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav to take his "elder brother from Delhi" along with him to Ayodhya's Ram Temple and also seek forgiveness for "firing at kar sevaks" in 1990.The SP chief is scheduled to visit and offer prayers at the Ram Temple in December.Taking to 'X', Rajbhar said: "Akhilesh ji, now that you are talking about visiting Ayodhya to seek the blessings of Ram Lalla, you should take your elder brother from Delhi along with you. After all, it was his mother and his party who described Lord Shri Ram as a mythical figure.""On the way, make sure to tell him to see Ayodhya with his ...

Jammu, Nov 8 (IANS) At least four people were injured on Sunday after a dumper truck collided with an auto-rickshaw in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district.Officials said the four people, including the driver of an auto-rickshaw, were injured after a dumper truck collided with it at Chajjla Bridge in the Mankote area of Mendhar tehsil.“The accident occurred early morning today between a dumper truck bearing registration number JK03P-4262, driven by Muhammad Asif Bhat, son of Abdul Ghani, resident of Hanjipura Kulgam, which was on its way from Mendhar to Sagra, and a three-wheeler e-autorickshaw bearing registration number JK12E-0749, driven by Muhammad Mahroof, son of Muhammad Sadeeq, resident of Nar Mankote, which was on its way from Mankote to Mendhar," the officials said.The injured have...

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Nifty is likely to maintain its bullish momentum in coming week, with immediate resistance placed at 25,350-25,800, while Bank Nifty could move towards 60,200, market experts said on Sunday, pointing to a positive technical outlook for Indian equities despite the possibility of intermittent profit booking.Following a six-day rally through November 5, investors will now look towards the special Muhurat Trading session on Sunday to mark the beginning of Samvat 2083, the Hindu financial year. The one-hour trading session, scheduled for the afternoon as part of Diwali celebrations, is traditionally considered auspicious for making fresh investments."On the technical front, Nifty has immediate support in the 24,000-24,400 zone, which will be crucial for sustaining its cu...

Shimla, Nov 8 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta and Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Sunday extended warm greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Diwali. In his message, the Governor said that the festival of Diwali “illuminates everyone's lives and conveys the message of the victory of good over evil and light over darkness”.He expressed hope that the festival would bring immense happiness and joy to people in the state.In his greetings, Chief Minister Sukhu said that Diwali “conveys the message of goodwill, unity and brotherhood”.He said the festival of prosperity and abundance would bring happiness, enthusiasm and joy to everyone's lives. He expressed hope that the festival would further strengthen the bonds of unity among people.The Chief Minister also app...

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Trinamool Congress MP Kirti Azad on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), questioning its repeated references to the Ram Temple and accusing the party of using religious issues for political gains.Azad said he had visited the Kamakhya Temple but had never gone to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, adding that he did not intend to visit it in the future either.His remarks come amid a political row over Samajwadi Party (SP) chief and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav's proposed visit to the Ram Mandir and Hanumangarhi temple in Ayodhya on December 12.The proposed visit has drawn criticism from the ruling BJP, which has described the move as a political exercise ahead of the elections, alleging that it is an attempt to gain pol...

Guwahati, Nov 8 (IANS) Police in Assam's Baihata have seized over 15 kg of suspected cannabis (ganja) and apprehended an individual, officials said.The Baihata Police intercepted a vehicle during 'naka 'checking based on specific input about the transportation of drugs.A search led to the recovery and seizure of 15.049 kg of suspected cannabis (ganja) packed in three packets. One person was apprehended, police said.The apprehended individual has been identified as Ridip Kumar, a resident of the state's Kamrup district.Further legal action is being initiated.This comes days after the Assam Rifles seized highly addictive methamphetamine tablets worth over Rs 3.49 crore and arrested a suspected drug trafficker in Assam's Cachar district.A defence spokesman said that, as part of its sustained ...

Chandigarh, Nov 8 (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Sunday extended wishes to all Punjabis living across the globe on the sacred occasion of the festival of lights, Diwali and Bandi Chhor Diwas, while Governor Gulab Chand Kataria asked the people to pledge to make Punjab and Chandigarh drug-free.In a message, the Chief Minister wished all Punjabis living in India and abroad “a very happy Diwali, the sacred festival of lights. We pray to Waheguru that this festival brings joy, laughter, prosperity and light to all your homes. Let us come together to celebrate a pollution-free, green Diwali and do our part to make Punjab 'Colourful Punjab' once again”.Likewise, the Chief Minister greeted the people on the historic Bandi Chhor Diwas to mark the release of 52 Hindu Princes from Gwa...