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Trump's India visit: Ahmedabad students to perform yoga

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Feb 20 (ANI): Students in Ahmedabad are preparing for cultural performances ahead of United States President Donald Trump's visit in Gujarat. They will also perform yoga. The US President will visit Ahmedabad on February 24. On the other hand, security beefed up at Motera Stadium, where US President Donald Trump's event will take place.

Tejashwi Yadav takes jibe at PM Modi's 'litti chokha' meal

Patna, Feb 20 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav, said that it would have been better if the Prime Minister Narendra Modi had paid attention to the issues of people of Bihar instead of focusing on 'litti chokha'. He said, "As far as 'litti chokha' is concerned, it's good, you should eat it. But what about people who make it? The person who makes 'litti' had to migrate due to unemployment. What about Biharis who are fighting for the special status for state. Centre didn't give a single penny to Bihar under 'Ayushman Bharat' scheme. They have double engine government in Bihar, it would have been better if they gave special package to state. Bihar floods have been totally ignored despite being its gravest issue. So Prime Minister should overlook all these. " PM Narendra Modi indulged in 'litti chokha' when he made a visit to 'Hunar Haat' in Delhi on February 19. He later posted his pictures on his social media as well.

CM Rupani holds high level meeting to review arrangements ahead of President Trump's visit

Gandhinagar (Gujarat), Feb 20 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani held a high level meeting, at his residence to take stock of preparedness ahead of US President Donald Trump's visit. Home Minister Pradipsinh Jadeja was also present in the meeting. President Trump will be arriving in India on February 24 along with US' First Lady Melania Trump.

Muslim couple ties knot at ongoing anti-CAA protest in TN's Coimbatore

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), Feb 20 (ANI): A Muslim couple got married at ongoing protest against CAA in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore on Feb 20. Groom raised slogans against the CAA and NRC and also held a placard. Meanwhile, anti-CAA protests are going on several parts of India.

'We 15 crore can be heavy on 100 crore': AIMIM's Waris Pathan

Kalaburagi (Karnataka), Feb 20 (ANI): While speaking at public gathering, AIMIM spokesperson Waris Pathan in a charged speech said, "We are only 15 crore but we can be heavy on 100 crore, we will snatch away our Azadi." He said, "They tell us that we've kept our women in the front - only the lionesses have come out and you're already sweating. You can understand what would happen if all of us come together."

Vice President Naidu visits 'Hunar Haat' at India Gate

New Delhi, Feb 20 (ANI): Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu visited 'Hunar Haat' at India Gate on February 20. The Vice President was welcomed by Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi. VP Naidu's wife Usha also accompanied him. Artisans and craftsmen from various parts of the country are participating at 'Hunar Haat'. Yesterday (February19), Prime Minister Narendra Modi also visited the 'Hunar Haat'. 'Hunar Haat', a mega mission of craft, cuisine and culture is an initiative by Ministry of Minority Affairs.

Construction will surely begin in regime of PM Modi, CM Yogi: Ram Temple Trust president

New Delhi, Feb 20 (ANI): President of Ram Temple Trust, Nitya Gopal Das said that the construction of the Ram Temple will surely begin in the rule of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. He said, "We can't comment of people's claim (of constructing temple in few months). Any grand work takes time. We can't say that it will be done in 2-4 months. But it is confirm that in rule of PM Modi and CM Yogi, the construction of the temple will begin. There is no doubt about that." The general secretary of the trust, Champat Rai said, "There has been no decision over the location or date of next meeting. We would want more trustees to attend the next meeting. We will have to ask the monks for the coming meeting. We will have a telephonic conversation to decide date for next meeting".

Rajnath Singh attends convocation ceremony of NIT in Kurukshetra

Kurukshetra (Haryana), Feb 20 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended 17th Convocation of National Institutes of Technology (NIT) in Haryana's Kurukshetra on February 20. Speaking at the event, he said, "Terrorists are not uneducated, they are graduates and technical degree holders. They too are young and have zeal to do something in life. But due to differences in values they kill people."

Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau conducts raid at Congress leader's residence in Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Feb 20 (ANI): A raid was conducted at the residence of former health minister and Congress leader VS Sivakumar. The raid was conducted by Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau in connection with disproportionate assets. The Bureau had registered a case against 3 others and him, on Feb 18. Further details are awaited.

Mohan Bhagwat's 'nationalism' comment stamps on Modi-Hitler similarities: Nawab Malik

Ranchi (Jharkhand) / Mumbai, Feb 20 (ANI): RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat said people should avoid using the word "nationalism" as its meaning could be seen to be derived from Hitler's Nazism. The RSS chief recounted his conversation with an RSS worker in UK where he said: "...'nationalism' shabd ka upyog mat kijiye. Nation kahenge chalega, national kahenge chalega, nationality kahenge chalgea, nationalism mat kaho. Nationalism ka matlab hota hai Hitler, naziwaad." (Don't use the word nationalism. Use of the words Nation or nationality is okay but don't use nationalism because it means Hitler, Nazism)." Speaking on Bhagwat's comment, Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Nawab Malik said, "There was as time when whole country was discussing that PM Modi is walking on Hitler's path. Bhagwat ji's comment had put stamp on it that Modi ji is working like Hitler. I feel even RSS now objects Modi's way of working and it is proved by his comment. "

UP Minister conducts surprise inspection during board exams in Sambhal

Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 20 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Minister, Gulabo Devi gave a surprise visit to an examination hall in UP's Sambhal. She went there with her team to inspect the exam conduct. She even interacted with students and teachers.

5 members of family dead in car-truck collision in JandK

Samba (JandK), Feb 20 (ANI): At least 5 members of a family died after their car collided with a truck on Jammu Pathankot National Highway near Jatwal in Samba district on Feb 20. Police have started an investigation after registering a case.

Justice is luxury accessible to rich: Uphaar fire tragedy petitioner after SC dismissed curative petitions

New Delhi, Feb 20 (ANI): Supreme Court on February 20 dismissed the curative petitions filed by the victims of 1997 Uphaar Cinema fire tragedy case. A petitioner, Neelam Krishnamoorthy expressed her outrage against SC's ruling. She said, "I think today's verdict has shattered me as a mother. I had faith in this system. I waited for quarter centuries. CJI says don't ask for instant justice, I waited for a quarter century and this is what I get. We are disappointed with the system. The court takes note of death of a child in Shaheen Bagh. In Uphaar fire tragedy, 23 children died, and the youngest of them was only 30 days old. Supreme Court has shown that justice is delivered only when there is public outrage, or when there is a pressure from powerful lobby. Justice is a luxury which is accessible to the rich and powerful in India."

Village in Ayodhya outskirts expects development after alternate land allocation for mosque

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 20 (ANI): The village in outskirts of Ayodhya found its way to news after Supreme Court verdict on Ayodhya land dispute. SC's ruling gave 5 acre land for the construction of mosque in this village in compensation of Babri Masjid. The land has been allocated in Dhannipur village under Sohawal tehsil in Raunahi town of Ayodhya. Residents of the village hailed the decision by Supreme Court. A local said,

3 dead after crane collapsed on set of Kamal Haasan starrer 'Indian-2'

New Delhi, Feb 20 (ANI): Defence Expert PK Sehgal hailed the clearance by Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) for buying Naval helicopter worth 2.6 billion USD. He said, "This has been a requirement of Indian Navy for a very long time. Our anti-submarine fleet is based on seeking helicopters whose spare parts are no longer available. They are old and they are virtually exhausted. Under the circumstances, it has been 10 years that India has been pressurizing and looking for suitable machine to replace this. We have been wanting this 'Romeo' helicopter from Americans for last 8-10 years but they have been denying this. Its Induction to the Indian Navy would boost the strength of the Indian Navy in a very major way." CCS on February 19, gave clearance for purchasing 24 multi-role helicopters (MRH), MH60 'Romeo' from US.

It's been requirement of Indian Navy: Defence Expert on clearance for US Naval helicopter purchase

New Delhi, Feb 20 (ANI): Defence Expert PK Sehgal hailed the clearance by Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) for buying Naval helicopter worth 2.6 billion USD. He said, "This has been a requirement of Indian Navy for a very long time. Our anti-submarine fleet is based on seeking helicopters whose spare parts are no longer available. They are old and they are virtually exhausted. Under the circumstances, it has been 10 years that India has been pressurizing and looking for suitable machine to replace this. We have been wanting this 'Romeo' helicopter from Americans for last 8-10 years but they have been denying this. Its Induction to the Indian Navy would boost the strength of the Indian Navy in a very major way." CCS on February 19, gave clearance for purchasing 24 multi-role helicopters (MRH), MH60 'Romeo' from US.

Watch: Manager of school gives cheating tips to students in UP's Mau

Mau (UP), Feb 20 (ANI): Manager of Harivansh Memorial Inter College gave instructions to students appearing in state board examination. The manager said, "Write your exam with the help of cheating and maintain discipline when your 'chit' is caught". Mau DM, Gyan Prakash Tripathi informed that the manager has been arrested and investigation is underway.

'Yogi behaving like Gen Dyer': Nawab Malik on UP CM's remark on anti-CAA protestors

Mumbai, Feb 20 (ANI): Speaking on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's comment 'marne ko ayenge to zinda kaise jayenge' on CAA protestors, Maharashtra Cabinet Minister and Congress leader Nawab Malik said that Yogi ji behaving like General Dyer, it can't be tolerated. While speaking to ANI, Nawab Malik said, "The way Adityanath ji (UP CM) said 'marne ko ayenge to zinda kaise jayenge', cannot be tolerated in democracy. SC said that people have right to protest, despite that, UP police fired on protesters. Yogi ji behaving like General Dyer, it can't be tolerated."

Equity indices in narrow range, IndusInd Bank gains by 4.7 pc

New Delhi, Feb 20 (ANI): A day after clocking gains of over 1 per cent, equity benchmark indices fell flat during early hours on Thursday with all sectoral parameters moving in a narrow range. At 10:15 am, the BSE SandP Sensex was down by 48 points to 41,275 while the Nifty 50 dropped by 19 points at 12,107. Nifty financial service, FMCG and metal were in the red while other sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange gained with thin margins. Among stocks, pharma major slipped by 1.17 per cent to Rs 442.25 per share while Kotak Mahindra Bank, HDFC, Hindalco, JSW Steel and Vedanta traded with a negative bias.

Agra Police starts verification of shopkeepers, locals ahead of Trump's India visit

Agra (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 20 (ANI): Ahead of the United States President Donald Trump's visit to India, Agra Police started verification of shopkeepers and locals in the city. Trump will visit New Delhi, Agra and Ahmedabad. While speaking to ANI, one of the police officials said, "We took the step to avoid any security lapse." President Trump will be accompanied by First Lady Melania Trump and they will visit India on February 24-25.