New Delhi, Feb 12: The Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) saw its first delegation arrive here today to participate in the inaugural "IONS Seminar 2008."

The 12-member Saudi delegation, headed by Vice Admiral Prince Fahd bin Abdullah Al Saud, Commander of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces, was received by Rear Admiral BR Rao, Chief Hydrographer of the Indian Navy.

The Singapore delegation, which also arrived today, was headed by Rear Admiral CHEW Men Leong, Chief of the Navy, Republic of Singapore Navy, was received by Rear Admiral HCS Bisht.

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Lucknow, Feb.

Lolab (Jammu and Kashmir), Feb.

Nasik, Feb 12: Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) activists indulged in acts of violence in Nasik today, few hours after the party had announced that their chief, Raj Thackeray, would not seek anticipatory bail ahead of his impending arrest.

MNS workers destroyed shops owned by North Indians in Nasik. Police detained at least 26 MNS workers.

Earlier, a party spokesman said Thackeray had decided not to seek anticipatory bail.

Meanwhile, Mumbai Police have beefed up security at Thackeray’s residence after a case was registered against him for disturbing harmony in the city.

Lakhi Sarai (Bihar), Feb 12 : Residents of Patna have come out on the streets to protest against a road accident that claimed one life.

Protesters set ablaze at least 12 trucks.

The small-time shopkeeper was returning to home on his cycle when the accident took place.

According to an eyewitness, the shopkeeper died on the spot after the speeding truck hit him.

Residents alleged that the authorities allowed the truck to enter the 'no-entry’ zone for heavy vehicles.

"He was heading back home after closing his shop in the evening. He was walking on a side of the road when the truck came and trampled him to death. The entry to heavy vehicles is allowed only after 9 p. m., but this truck was allowed at 6 p. m. itself," said Sanjay Kumar, an eyewitness.