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New Delhi [India], Oct. 1 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended his greetings to the nation on the auspicious occasion of Navratri.

"My greetings to everyone as the auspicious Navratri commences," Prime Minister Modi tweeted.

The festival of Navratri begins today. This year Navratri will be celebrated for 10 days.

The festival will culminate on October 11 with Dussehra celebrations.

Meanwhile, Navratri celebrations began in Gujarat. The state government has organized vibrant Gujarat Navratri Mahotsav, a garba festival at GMDC Ground in Ahmedabad.

Thousands of devotees are reaching at the temples of Ashapura Mata at Mata na Madh in Kutch, Ambaji Mata temple in North Gujarat and Bahuchraji Mata Temple in Central Gujarat.

Srinagar [India], Oct. 1 : Army Chief General Dalbir Singh will visit Army's Northern Command in Jammu and Kashmir today to review the security situation after the surgical strikes on terror launch pads across the LoC.

General Singh is expected to arrive at the Northern Command headquarters in Udhampur this morning and will review security and border situation in the state.

The Army Chief complimented all ranks of Northern Command for successfully conducting the surgical strike in which significant casualties were inflicted on terrorists preparing to infiltrate from PoK.

London [United Kingdom], Oct. 1 : Pakistan continues to double speak on issue of terrorism. It has aided and abetted enemies of the international coalition, of which Britain is a leading partner with the US, against terrorism.

This is said in a petition moved on the website of UK Government and Parliament published under the heading 'U.K. govt to strongly condemn Pakistan for providing safe haven for terrorists'.

"Pakistan continues to double speak on issue of terrorism. It has aided and abetted enemies of the international coalition, of which Britain is a leading partner with the US, against terrorism. Osama Bin Laden's hide out was in Pakistan. Pakistan continues to harbour UN-sanctioned terror networks," it noted.

Washington D.C.,[US] Oct. 1 : With Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton asserting that Islamabad is running at full speed to develop tactical nukes in their continuing hostility with India, the United States has called on Pakistan to exercise restraint regarding nuclear weapons and missile capabilities.

Addressing the media, State Department spokesperson Mark Toner said in a clear message to Pakistan that nuclear-capable states have a very clear responsibility to exercise restraint regarding nuclear weapons and missile capabilities.

New Delhi [India], Sep 30 : 9Apps, part of Alibaba Group has announced its tie-up with Disney India's Interactive business to host and promote over 300 popular mobile games from its gaming catalogue.

As India's most popular third-party Android app market, 9Apps will now showcase games that include Inside Out Thought Bubbles, Mickey Cup, Minnie Cake Factory, Toy Story: Smash It!, Where's My Water?, Lion King, Cricket World Cup Fever, ABCD2, Arjun: The Prince of Bali and many more.

"With over 250 million monthly active users around the world and a strong presence in India, our association with Disney India's Interactive business aims to target the local market and add value to our loyal and vast user base in the country," said Country Manager 9Apps, Ebrahim Popat.