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No discussion on Shaheen Bagh: Kejriwal after meeting Amit Shah

New Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal, after meeting Home Minister Amit Shah on February 19 said that they agreed to work together for the development of Delhi. "It was a good meeting, held in a cordial atmosphere. We held discussions on various issues. We agreed that the central government and Delhi government need to work together for the development of Delhi. We will work together," said CM Kejriwal. However, on being asked if he discussed the matter of Shaheen Bagh during their meeting, the CM said, "There was no discussion on that."

Delhi Police preparing well for Trump's visit: Commissioner Amulya Patnaik

New Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on February 19, the General Secretary of CPI, D Raja spoke on US President Donald Trump visit. He said, "Donald Trump organised Howdy, Modi! event campaign in US for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and PM asked support of Indian diaspora for Trump. They both have certain characters and common issues that have brought them closer." "Left parties have given call for protest against Trump's India visit," D Raja added.

Locals celebrate Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti with great fervour in Pune, Delhi

Pune (Maharashtra)/ Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): Locals in Pune gathered to celebrate the occasion of Shiv Jayanti on Feb 19. Traditional performances were held on the streets to celebrate the event. Dressed in traditional attires, locals in Delhi also celebrated the occasion. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti sees citizens celebrating the birth of warrior king with great fervour.

Supreme Court appointed a mediation panel to talk to Shaheen Bagh protestors.

New Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on February 19, the General Secretary of CPI, D Raja spoke on US President Donald Trump visit. He said, "Donald Trump organised Howdy, Modi! event campaign in US for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and PM asked support of Indian diaspora for Trump. They both have certain characters and common issues that have brought them closer." "Left parties have given call for protest against Trump's India visit," D Raja added.

Mamata Banerjee blames centre for death of ex-TMC MP Tapas Pal

Kolkata, Feb 19 (ANI): Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee spoke on death of former All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Tapas Pal, who died after suffering cardiac arrest, at an event in Kolkata on February 19. She said, "Central government's pressure has claimed so many lives. Three people have died due to this pressure by the agencies. Former TMC MP Sultan Ahmed, TMC MP Prasun Banerjee's wife passed away and now Tapas Pal has died." She further said, "People are being jailed but central agencies have not been able to prove their involvement or conclude what crime they committed. If someone commits a crime, they must face action. But we still don't know what crime Tapas Pal and others committed."

PM Modi, Trump have certain characters that brings them closer: D Raja

New Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on February 19, the General Secretary of CPI, D Raja spoke on US President Donald Trump visit. He said, "Donald Trump organised Howdy, Modi! event campaign in US for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and PM asked support of Indian diaspora for Trump. They both have certain characters and common issues that have brought them closer." "Left parties have given call for protest against Trump's India visit," D Raja added.

Maoists blow up school building in Bihar's Gaya

Gaya (Bihar), Feb 19 (ANI): Postion of a school building was blown up in Bihar's Gaya by Maoists. The incident took place in Banke Bazar area of Gaya on night of Feb 18. A local said, "Incident took place around 8-9 PM last night. All 4 rooms in the 2 storey building have been damaged badly." Police is present at the spot.

Centre ready to give complete assistance if states bring up good projects: Ram Madhav

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Feb 19 (ANI): National general secretary of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Ram Madhav informed that if state governments bring up good projects for the welfare of their respective states, they will get assistance from centre. He said, "In this budget, we made special efforts to give compulsory support to the states based on their performance. If the performance of state government is good, Centre is ready to give them further assistance. For example in area of fisheries, water resources and solar energy we have given enormous allocation. In a state like Odisha, where water scarcity is an issue, if state government introduces good projects, then centre is ready to give complete assistance."

Hizbul commander killed in Tral encounter: J-K DGP

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), Feb 19 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir's Director General of Police (DGP), Dilbag Singh informed that the 3 Hizbul Mujaheedin terrorists who were killed in the Tral encounter by the Army on February 19 also involved Jahangeer, who was a commander of the terror outfit. "The 3 terrorists killed in encounter in an operation by the Army, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and J-K Police in Tral of Pulwama district, have been identified as Jahangeer Rafiq Wani, Raja Umar Maqbool Bhat and Uzair Amin Bhat," the J-K DGP said in a press conference in Srinagar. J-K DGP said, "In total, 10 operations in which 2 have taken place in Jammu and 8 in Kashmir have been successfully conducted in the year 2020. 19 terrorists in Kashmir and 4 in Jammu have been neutralised so far."

Watch: Protesters sing National Anthem during anti-CAA march in Chennai

Chennai (TN), Feb 19 (ANI): Protesters sang National Anthem during anti-CAA march in Chennai on February 19. The march in Chennai intensified with thousands of people taking part in it. Protesters are heading towards the State Secretariat. Heavy security has been deployed around the area to monitor law and order situation. The Madras High Court on Feb 18 refused to hear a plea seeking a ban on anti-CAA protest march called by various Muslims organisations.

Mediators appointed by SC meet Shaheen Bagh protestors

New Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): Senior advocates Sanjay Hegde and Sadhana Ramachandran, the interlocutors appointed by the Supreme Court to persuade Shaheen Bagh protestors to change their venue, held discussions with the dissenters at the site of the protest. Speaking to the media persons prior to the meeting, Hegde said, "We have come here according to the order of Supreme Court. We hope to speak to everyone. We hope to resolve the matter with everybody's cooperation." The protest in Shaheen Bagh has been going on for over 2 months now. The protesters have blocked a road which is causing distress to commuters on Kalindi Kunj-Shaheen Bagh stretch. SC had appointed Sanjay Hegde and Sadhana Ramachandran as interlocutors to resolve the issue.

Congress, BJP trade charges over ex-Mumbai top cop's book on 26-11 attacks

New Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): After a book on 26/11 attacks by former Mumbai police commissioner claimed that LeT wanted to project the terrorist attack as 'Hindu terror' narrative, and claimed that Ajmal Kasab carried a fake ID, the BJP and Congress are throwing accusations at each other. BJP leader GVL Narasimha Rao said, "We can see a connection emerging between Congress' idea of Hindu terror and LeT and ISI's 26/11 strategy. Was someone from India helping ISI as handler to give terrorists Hindu identity? Was Digvijaya Singh working as handler? Congress should answer this." While Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said, "There was a different background when 'Hindu terror' word was coined. Mecca Masjid blast had taken place and Pragya Thakur, others were arrested then. Terrorists always camouflage. They do not carry out attacks with their actual identity. It was the UPA government which revealed everything about the attack. Ajmal Kasab was later hanged during UPA rule."

Agra's grey-haired bridge gets facelift ahead of US President Trump's visit

Agra (UP), Feb 19 (ANI): Agra's Public Works Department is renovating Sarai Khwaja Bridge ahead of US President Donald Trump's visit to the city. Encroached establishments near the bridge are being removed and the bridge is getting painted to beautify the passageway. US President Trump is likely to visit Agra during his visit to India next week. He will be passing through the bridge along with 70-vehicle cavalcade.

Protesters carry out anti-CAA march in Chennai

Chennai (TN), Feb 19 (ANI): Several organisations gathered to protest against CAA, NRC and NPR in Chennai. Heavy security has been deployed in the area to monitor law and order situation. The Madras High Court on Feb 18 refused to hear a plea seeking a ban on anti-CAA protest march called by various Muslims organisations. Court refused to take the case as an urgent matter and said that police would monitor any law and order issues during the rally.

Will be better if we don't trust Donald Trump much: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

New Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury called US President Donald Trump 'mercurial" and also said that it will be better if India doesn't trust him much. While speaking to ANI, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said, 'Donald Trump will probably make more such comments like 'big trade deal with India'. I find him very mercurial. Donald Trump and Narendra Modi are alike. They both want to emerge as strong, powerful political leaders. But if Modi ji wants Trump to go his way, then it will not going to happen because if we look at Trump's presidential journey, he always kept America first. It is Trump's policy. He will force us to buy missiles, etc. He is coming here for his business, not to entertain us. I feel it will be better if we don't trust Donald Trump much."

100 low-intensity bombs recovered near health centre in WB's Birbhum

Birbhum (West Bengal), Feb 19 (ANI): Several low-intensity bombs were recovered by police in West Bengal's Birbhum on February 19. The bombs were recovered near health centre of Bolpur. According to police official, around 100 bombs were recovered from the spot. The investigation process is underway and more details are awaited in this regard.

Maharashtra Governor, politicians remember Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj on his Jayanti

Mumbai, Feb 19 (ANI): While speaking to media in Mumbai on February 19, the Governor of Maharashtra Bhagat Singh Koshyari spoke about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. He said, "Today is the jayanti of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and yesterday (February 18) after 58 years I went to a cinema hall and watched 'Tanhaji' movie. Our children should learn about great historical heroes like Shivaji Maharaj." "It is my belief that one day dream of Shivaji will be fulfilled," the Governor added. On the other side, speaking to media, the Shiv Sena leader Manohar Joshi said, "The memories of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj should be in everyone's heart."

Primary school in MP being run under tree

Shahdol (Madhya Pradesh), Feb 19 (ANI): A primary school in Madhya Pradesh's Shahdol is functioning without a building. Students are left with no other option than to sit in fields under trees and continue with their studies. District Education Officer said, "I'm not aware of it. Buildings have been constructed for most of the schools in district. If there is a school without building, we'll try to construct one for it".

Several affected due to ammonia gas leak in Haryana's Kurukshetra

Kurukshetra (Haryana), Feb 19 (ANI): An incident of ammonia gas leak was reported from a cold store in Haryana's Kurukshetra on February 18. Several people are affected and got fainted in Nalvi village at Shahabad of Kurukshetra. The affected people were admitted to the Community Health Center in Shahabad. Panic stricken people complained of breathlessness and a few started vomiting due to gas leakage. The incident took place around 09:30 pm when ammonia gas from Hargobind Cold Store at Shahabad-Thol road leaked and spread to the nearby areas.

Couple out on India tour to spread awareness on water conservation

Siliguri (WB), Feb 19 (ANI): A teacher with his wife is out on India tour on their bike to spread awareness on water conservation. The couple reached West Bengal's Siliguri on Feb 19. The theme of their campaign is 'Save Water, Save Life'. With the aim to spread information, the couple is visiting various schools and colleges.