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You can now tell Google Assistant to read aloud web articles

New Delhi, Mar 06 (ANI): Until now, you could tell Google Assistant to show you web results for a search term. Now, you can tell the digital assistant to even read out web articles from a browser. As part of the latest update, if you say, "Hey Google, read it" or "Hey Google, read this page," and it will read aloud the content of the web page. It will also scroll the page automatically and highlight words are they're being read to help you follow along, the official blog explains. You can choose the reading speed and voice. Google Assistant can also trigger the browser to read aloud in 42 languages

Protest continues at Shaheen Bagh

New Delhi, Mar 06 (ANI): Despite slight disruption due to rain, demonstrators continued to protest against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC) at Shaheen Bagh on March 5. Mediation by Supreme Court appointed interlocutors and Delhi Police has not bore fruit.

Coronavirus: Assam airports on high alert

Dibrugarh (Assam), Mar 06 (ANI): Assam Government is on high alert amid coronavirus outbreak. A total number of coronavirus cases have jumped to 30 with a new case confirmed in Gurugram recently. All the state airports are on high alert and ambulances are on standby. Medical teams have been deployed at all the airports to monitor suspected passengers. The assessment of the triple layer mask, personal protection equipment N95 mask has been done. Announcements for awareness are being made at the airport among the passengers at regular intervals about the COVID-19 infection.

Rain lashes parts of national capital

New Delhi, Mar 05 (ANI): Parts of national capital received light showers on March 05. The situation disrupted vehicular movement. Thunderstorm, lightning and gusty wind speed reaching 30-40 km/ph with light to moderate rain most likely to continue over Delhi and adjoining areas for next 1 hour.

'Pink City' receives massive hailstorm

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Mar 05 (ANI): Rajasthan's Jaipur received heavy hailstorm and rain on the evening of March 05. The situation threw normal life out of gear. Vehicular movement was also partially affected. Other parts of Rajasthan also received heavy downpour.

Nirbhaya convicts are literates, not terrorists: Lawyer AP Singh on fresh death warrant

New Delhi, Mar 05 (ANI): Nirbhaya's gang-rape case convicts' lawyer AP Singh said that the convicts are literates, not terrorists who should be hanged. "Fourth death warrant was issued in Nirbhaya's gang-rape case today. I want to know due to media pressure while Indian Constitution is in existence, how many times will they be hanged, they are not terrorist they are literate, they are improving in jail," said Singh after a Delhi court issued fresh death warrant in the gang rape case. Convicts will now be hanged on March 20 at 5:30 am.

New era of games will begin with launch of Khelo India Winter Games: Kiren Rijiju

New Delhi, Mar 05 (ANI): Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Kiren Rijiju, said that a new era of games will begin with the launch of Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg. "A new era of games will begin with the launch of Khelo India Winters Games in Gulmarg tomorrow. Gulmarg is one of the best destinations for winter games in the world. The games will encourage tourism in Jammu and Kashmir,' said Rijiju. Khelo India Winter Games will kick start in Gulmarg from March 06.

Sonia, Rahul should be tested since they returned from coronavirus-hit Italy: RLP's Hanuman Beniwal

New Delhi, Mar 05 (ANI): Amid growing cases of coronavirus in India, Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) leader Hanuman Beniwal on March 05 said that Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi should be tested for Coronavirus since they recently came back from COVID-19-hit Italy. While speaking to ANI, he said, "Italy is badly affected with coronavirus so, I requested the government that Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi be tested for Coronavirus, since they have recently come back from Italy. But Congress leaders took it other way and created chaos for it. Our government is working really well to fight against coronavirus as 3 out of 30 are cured."

Normalcy is returning in Delhi: LG Anil Baijal on riots aftermath

New Delhi, Mar 05 (ANI): Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) Anil Baijal commented over the current situation of nation capital after the deadly violence in the Northeast region. "Normalcy is returning. The schools are functioning. All the damage is being assessed and compensation will be released accordingly," Baijal told reporters after a meeting with Aman Committee on March 05. Meanwhile, Delhi Police said they are taking appropriate legal action against suspended AAP Councilor Tahir Hussain in connection with the violence. Police Commissioner of Delhi, SN Shrivastava, said, "We are taking appropriate legal action against Tahir Hussain. We will soon present him before the law." At least 47 people lost their lives in the Northeast Delhi violence.

Watch: Suspended AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain surrenders before court

New Delhi, Mar 05 (ANI): Suspended AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain on March 05 surrendered before a court in Delhi. Hussain through his lawyer had moved a surrender plea before Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM) Vishal Pahuja. Later, Tahir Hussain will be produced in Karkardooma Court after his medical formalities. Later, his anticipatory bail plea was rejected

PM Modi to attend centenary celebrations of 'Bangabandhu' in Bangladesh: MEA

New Delhi, Mar 05 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi accepted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina's invitation to attend centenary celebrations of 'Bangabandhu,' informed MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar. "When Prime Minister Modi met Bangladesh's PM Sheikh Hasina, she specifically invited PM Modi to attend centenary celebrations of Bangabandhu (Sheikh Mujibur Rahman). PM had accepted the invitation and he'll be visiting Bangladesh to attend the celebrations. We we'll share more details later," said Raveesh Kumar.

Watch: Mamata Banerjee dances during mass marriage ceremony in Malda

Malda, Mar 05 (ANI): West Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee danced during a mass marriage ceremony in Malda on March 05. Banerjee was seen following the traditional dance steps of the locals present at the event.

Daily reviewing the coronavirus situation: Harsh Vardhan tells Rajya Sabha

New Delhi, Mar 05 (ANI): Even as the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in India has reached 30, Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan told the Rajya Sabha that he is daily monitoring the situation to mitigate the effects of the deadly disease in the country. As of last update, Number of positive cases of COVID-19 has risen to 30, after rapid increase in the number of confirmed cases in India this week with the national capital Delhi also reporting its first positive coronavirus case.

Naveen Patnaik known for development and his modesty: Harivansh Narayan

New Delhi, Mar 05 (ANI): Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh hailed Naveen Patnaik and said that he is known for development works and his modesty. "Former Odisha CM Biju Patnaik was a visionary leader who continues to inspire the people of the country. I congratulate Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik for completing 20 years in power. Naveen is known for development works and his modesty," said Singh.

Randeep Surjewala slams Hanuman Beniwal over his comment on Gandhi family

New Delhi, Mar 05 (ANI): Speaking to ANI, Randeep Singh Surjewala slammed Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) leader Hanuman Beniwal over his comment on Gandhi family. "Shameful that Modi ji is using Hanuman Beniwal who has lost his mental balance, to use such low level and shameful words for Sonia ji and Rahul ji. We strongly condemn such irresponsible comments," said Surjewala. Earlier, Beniwal made an irresponsible statement that Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi should be tested for Coronavirus since they recently came back from COVID-19-hit Italy.

COVID-19 is not transmitted through meat, egg or fish: Giriraj Singh

New Delhi, Mar 05 (ANI): Union Minister for Animal Husbandry and Fisheries, Giriraj Singh said that coronavirus is not transmitted through meat, egg or fish."Some people are creating panic due to lack of knowledge regarding coronavirus. Animal Husbandry, Dairy and Dairying Department has already clarified that COVID-19 is not transmitted through meat, egg or fish," said Giriraj Singh. "I came to know that the Lucknow District Magistrate has banned sale of meat in the district. I request district magistrates to consult with Govt of India and Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) before issuing any advisory on coronavirus," the Animal Husbandry Minister further stated.

JandK administration lifts ban on social media, brings relief for locals

Srinagar/ Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir), Mar 05 (ANI): Lifting ban on social media in Kashmir Valley brought relief for students and families. Students are feeling relieved as now they can submit their exam application forms online. One of the student said, "It's a relief for us, as now we can submit the exam application forms online." However, the access is only on 2G mobile data services and fixed line provided by private players. Ban on social media sites was in place for over seven months since the abrogation of Article 370, which took place on August 5, last year. The centre revoked the Article 370 (special status) of the Jammu and Kashmir, and turned it into union territory.

Watch: Indian Army takes action against frequent ceasefire violations by Pakistan Army

Kupwara (Jammu and Kashmir), Mar 05 (ANI): Indian Army troops recently used anti-tank guided missiles and artillery shells to target Pakistan Army positions opposite the Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara sector. Indian Army's action was in response to frequent ceasefire violations by Pakistan Army to push infiltrators into Indian Territory in Jammu and Kashmir. The footage was released by Indian Army on March 05.

Turkish President's comment on Delhi violence is factually inaccurate, says MEA

New Delhi, Mar 05 (ANI): MEA on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's comment on Delhi violence stated that they are factually inaccurate and driven by their own political agenda. "They're factually inaccurate, they're driven by their own political agenda. We don't expect such statements from a Head of a State. We made strong demarche with Turkish Ambassador in Delhi on 3rd March," said Raveesh Kumar. Turkish President earlier made remark on Delhi violence and reportedly stated that massacres are widespread in India and 'Muslims' are being targeted.

Nirbhaya's mother still hopeful as Delhi court issues another death warrant for convicts

New Delhi, Mar 05 (ANI): A Delhi court issued a fresh death warrant against the four convicts in Nirbhaya case on March 05. Convicts are to be hanged at 05.30 am on March 20. While speaking to ANI, mother of 2012 gang-rape victim Nirbhaya, Asha Devi said, "Since the four convicts have exhausted all the legal remedies. I hope that they will be hanged till death on the designated date."