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Mumbai-based artist creates mosaic portrait of Shivaji Maharaj using plastic beads

Mumbai, Mar 12 (ANI): An artist and animation professional has created a portrait of Shivaji Maharaj on his birth anniversary. Nitin Dinesh Kamble has used over 46,000 plastic beads to make this portrait. The grand portrait is state of the art conceptualization. Speaking to ANI, Kamble said, "I have made a portrait of Shivaji Maharaj. I have used 46, 080 plastic beads in it. Plastic is banned in India, but we can't do anything about plastic that already exists. So I got this idea of using this plastic to create something nice. That's why I created this portrait. I used six different colours in it." As per Hindu Lunar calendar, Shivaji Jayanti will be celebrated on Mar 12.

Hyderabad based start-up unveils environment friendly electric tractor

Hyderabad, Mar 12 (ANI): A Hyderabad based start-up Celestial e-Mobility has unveiled an electric powered tractor. The tractor holds features such as battery swapping, regenerative braking etc. The tractor is engineered to be a zero - emission, hence it is environment friendly. The co- founder of Celestial e - Mobility, Siddhartha Durairajan told ANI, "I am from an engineering design background and my partner Syed in from batteries technology from last 19 years. I also have (another partner) Mithun who is from manufacturing background. Another one who is an expert in tractor built. SO, if you look at it, design, domain, battery and manufacturing, all have come together to build the first electric tractor."

How intermittent fasting helps prevent diseases

New Delhi, Mar 12 (ANI): Intermittent fasting works wonders for overall health, particularly for the liver, as it inhibits the secretion of a protein that regulates a large number of liver genes, new research has found. The findings will help develop new interventions to lower disease risk and discover the optimum intervals for fasting. In experiments with mice, researchers led by Dr Mark Larance at the University of Sydney identified how fasting on alternate days affected proteins in the liver, showing the unexpected impact on fatty acid metabolism and the surprising role played by a master regulator protein that controls many biological pathways in the liver and other organs. In particular, the researchers found that the HNF4-(alpha) protein, which regulates a large number of liver genes, plays a previously unknown role during intermittent fasting. The researchers also found that every-other-day-fasting -- where no food was consumed on alternate days -- changed the metabolism of fatt

Government to take action on power cut by DVC: CM Soren

Ramgarh (Jharkhand)/ Ranchi (Jharkhand), Mar 12 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on March 11 visited his ancestral village Nemra along with his family for the Baha puja. Officers of the district administration and people from neigbouring village were also present. People told their grievances related to power cut to the Jharkhand Chief Minister and submitted applications. Speaking on the power cut by Damodar Valley Corporation (DCV), CM Soren said, "In other states the electricity arrear of production companies goes upto 50 thousand, still their electricity connection is not cut. DVC functions under Government of India. After consultation, the government will take decision on it." Recently, Shibu Soren filed his nomination papers for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Jharkhand. Polling for the Rajya Sabha seats from the state will be held on March 26.

It's finally okay to clean your iPhone with disinfectant wipes

New Delhi, Mar 12 (ANI): Your iPhone is dirtier than a toilet seat. So should you clean it using a disinfectant? Apple finally said, "yes". Apple has updated the "How to clean your Apple products" section on its official website to permit cleaning your dirty iPhone or other Apple device using a "70 per cent isopropyl alcohol wipe or Clorox Disinfecting Wipes." Before you go deep cleaning with the wipes, Apple has advised to only gently wipe the hard, nonporous surfaces of your device, including the display, keyboard, or other exterior surfaces. You shouldn't use bleach or submerge the device in any cleaning agent.

Face detection software being used to identify Delhi rioters: Amit Shah in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, Mar 11 (ANI): Home Minister Amit Shah on March 11 answered to the opposition's questions in regards to the Delhi violence. He said, "Analysing CCTV footage using face identification software to identify the miscreants, it (the software) does not discriminate on basis of religion or clothes. All those who caused the violence will not be able to escape the law."

Maharashtra govt hints at deferring IPL matches due to coronavirus

Mumbai, Mar 11 (ANI): Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope on March 11 hinted at the postponement of IPL 2020 matches in the state in view of the spread of coronavirus. "All ministers in cabinet meeting today reached a consensus to either postpone or cancel IPL matches in view of coronavirus transmission threat. Final decision will be taken tomorrow. Assembly session can also be either postponed or adjourned," Tope said.

Delhi Police contained Northeast violence within 36 hours: Amit Shah in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, Mar 11 (ANI): Replying on the debate in Lok Sabha on Delhi violence, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday praised the Delhi Police for not allowing the riots to spread to other areas and contained the rioting within 36 hours. He further said, "US President's program was pre-scheduled; it was in my constituency. My visit there was also pre-scheduled. The next day, when US President visited Delhi, I wasn't present at any event. The whole time I was sitting with Police officials. I only requested NSA to visit the area." At least 53 people were killed and more than 200 sustained injuries in the violence.

Srinagar schools, coaching centers to be closed due to coronavirus: Mayor Junaid Mattu

Srinagar (J-K), Mar 11(ANI): Srinagar Mayor, Junaid Azim Mattu, on March 11 said that Srinagar Municipal Corporation has unanimously passed a resolution to restrict public gatherings in the city by closing schools and coaching centers in view of coronavirus transmission threat. He further added, "We decided to close the institutions for few days to sterilize these places. We have set up 500 teams with two members in each team for spraying chemicals in the city."

Congress leaders congratulate DK Shivakumar on becoming party's Karnataka chief

Bengaluru, Mar 11 (ANI): Congress leader DK Shivakumar on March 11 was appointed Congress' president of Karnataka. Former chief minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah and other Congress leaders congratulated Shivakumar after he was appointed the party president of Karnataka. Eshwar Khandre, Satish Jarkiholi and Saleem Ahmed have also been appointed working presidents of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee. "Everyone is a team, I'm not alone. We all are together and we will work together," said Shivakumar.

Jyotiraditya's arrival in BJP will strength PM Modi at centre: Yashodhara Scindia

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Mar 11 (ANI): BJP leader Yashodhara Scindia and aunt of former Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia, on March 11 stated that the arrival of his nephew in BJP will provide even more strength to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in politics at the centre. She said, "Family was divided into 2 as there were 2 different political parties. It's natural that if you have political differences it seeps into family too. This step has made all small issues of differences to go away. We're on one stage now. The arrival of my nephew (in BJP) will provide even more strength to PM Modi in politics at the centre." Scindia quit Congress on March 10 in wake of political turmoil in Madhya Pradesh and joined BJP today.

Shah has to answer how violence continued for 3 days in Delhi: Congress in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, Mar 11 (ANI): Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on March 11 slammed Centre in Parliament over Delhi violence. He directly targeted Union Home Minister Amit Shah by saying that he has to answer how violence continued for three days in Delhi. "What was Amit Shah doing when Delhi was burning?" he questioned Shah.

MP govt will be formed under Shivraj Chouhan's leadership: Yashodhara Scindia

Bhopal (MP), Mar 11 (ANI): BJP MLA and Jyotiraditya Scindia's aunt Yashodhara Raje Scindia on March 11 showed her satisfaction and happiness over her nephew joining BJP on March 11. She also said that the government in MP will be formed under the helm of former chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. "We're happy as I've worked under him (Shivraj) and I know what wonderful schemes we had for people and today we don't have those. Best wishes to my nephew, hope we'll have a good aunt-nephew combination,"

Both Maharaj and Shivraj are together now: Shivraj Chouhan after Jyotiradiya joins BJP

Bhopal (MP), Mar 11(ANI): Shivraj Singh Chouhan expressed his happiness over Jyotiraditya Scindia joining the BJP on March 11, and said now both Maharaj

No political crisis will enter Maharashtra: Sanjay Raut on MP trouble

Mumbai, Mar 11 (ANI): After the political chaos in Madhya Pradesh, now there are speculations of similar things playing out in Maharashtra. While reacting over these rumors, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said that no such operation will be successful in the western state. "BJP tried to form government in Maharashtra too but failed. No such operation will be successful here. Surgeons like us are sitting here in operation theatre. If anyone comes to do it, he himself will be operated upon." However, he also said that Congress party itself is the reason for this political crisis, saying the party mishandled Madhya Pradesh.

Congress not the party it was before: Jyotiraditya Scindia after joining BJP

New Delhi, Mar 11 (ANI): After joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), former Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for inviting him into the 'family'. He also said that the Congress party is not anymore the party that it was earlier." "I would like to thank JP Nadda, PM Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah that they invited me to their family and gave me a place in it," said Former Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia. "There have been 2 life changing events for me - one, the day I lost my father and the second, yesterday when I decided to choose a new path for my life. The Congress party is not anymore the party that it was earlier," the leader further added. Jyotiraditya Scindia joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Delhi on March 11. He joined the party in the presence of BJP president JP Nadda at party headquarters. Scindia quit Congress on March 10 in wake of political turmoil in Madhya Pradesh where at least 22 party legislators sub

Will even jump in a well for him: Dissenting Congress MLA pledges loyalty to Jyotiraditya

Bengaluru, Mar 11 (ANI): Freshly-resigned MLA from Congress, Imarti Devi, who is staying in Bengaluru for some days, has showed her loyalty to Jyotiraditya Scindia. She said, "I'll always stay with him even if I have to jump in a well." She also lambasted the current MP Chief Minister Kamal Nath by saying that the former never supported and heard her.

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot calls Scindia 'opportunist'

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Mar 11 (ANI): Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot said that such 'opportunists' like Jyotiraditya Scindia should have left the party much earlier. "Congress Party gave him so much for 18 years, but he displayed his opportunist nature," said CM Gehlot. He also accused BJP of making horse trading attempts.

Watch: Jyotiraditya Scindia joins BJP

New Delhi, Mar 11 (ANI): Former Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Delhi on March 11. He joined the party in the presence of BJP president JP Nadda at party headquarters. Scindia quit Congress on March 10 in wake of political turmoil in Madhya Pradesh where at least 22 party legislators submitted resignation from Chief Minister Kamal Nath-led government.

Youth Congress protests outside Bengaluru resort where MP MLAs are staying

Bengaluru (Karnataka), Mar 11(ANI): Youth Congress workers protest outside Prestige Golfshire in Bengaluru, where 19 Madhya Pradesh MLAs, who tendered their resignations yesterday are staying. Protesters claimed that they were protesting for the democracy and they want to meet those 19 congress MLAs and find out that why Modi government is taking congress MLAs whom they have previously declared corrupt.