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Around 50 people admitted to hospital after eating food at wedding feast in Bihar

Sonpur (Bihar), Feb 18 (ANI): Around 50 people were admitted to a hospital after consuming food at a wedding ceremony. The incident occurred in Bihar's Sonpur on February 17. While speaking to media persons, Sub-Divisional Officer, SS Pandey said, "A team of doctors is being sent to the wedding place, as there are chances of others falling ill after consuming the food."

March 3 should be final date for execution: Nirbhaya's lawyer on fresh death warrant

New Delhi, Feb 17 (ANI): The Delhi court on February 17 has issued a fresh date for execution of all the four convicts. Convicts will be executed on March 3 at morning 6 am. Reacting on court's verdict, Nirbhaya's parents' lawyer Seema Kushwaha said that the execution date which is fixed for the convicts should be the final date and the culprits should be hanged on the given date. "On 3rd March when they will be hanged, it will bring justice not only to Nirbhaya but also light ray of hope for other rape victims in the country," said Kushwaha.

Equity indices fall by 0.5 pc, banking stocks worst hit

New Delhi, Feb 17 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices ended lower on Monday with investors trying to gauge the impact of Supreme Court verdict on telecom operators regarding the adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues and the consequent result on banking sector. The apex court last week directed telcos to clear their dues totalling nearly Rs one lakh crore to the government by March 17, and threatened of contempt proceedings if they did not. The BSE S and P Sensex closed 202 points lower at 41,056 while the Nifty 50 slipped by 68 points to 12,046. Experts said that bank stocks will remain underpressure given high inflation and no possibility of an interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in the near-term. Most sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the red with Nifty PSU bank down by 2.96 per cent.

Adhir Chowdhury calls Trump's visit 'ironical' for PM Modi

New Delhi, Feb 17 (ANI): Congress leader Adhir Chowdhury lamented on President Donald Trump's India visit. "Trump visit I think will be a journey is ironical for Modi. You are beating the drum to show the power of Narendra Modi that America is coming to India. President's visit is not to see your strength but an ironical one," said Adhir Chowdhury

'Hope convicts will be executed on March 3', says Nirbhaya's mother on fresh death warrant

New Delhi, Feb 17 (ANI): Mother of 2012 Delhi gang-rape victim Nirbhaya, Asha Devi expressed her satisfaction on fresh death warrant which has been issued for all the convicts for the third time. "I am not very happy as this is the third time that death warrant has been issued. We have struggled so much, so I am satisfied that death warrant has been issued finally. I hope they (convicts) will be executed on 3rd March," said Nirbhaya

2012 gang-rape case: All 4 convicts to be executed on March 03 at 6 AM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (ANI): A Delhi court announced fresh date for execution of all the four convicts of 2012 Delhi gang-rape case. Convicts will be executed on March 3 at 6 AM. The earlier death warrants for all 4 convicts was January 22 and Feb 01, but were deferred in view of pending legal remedies of the convicts. A 23-year-old paramedical student was brutally raped on the evening of December 16, 2012. She succumbed later to her injuries.

Responsibility will be fixed so that people are not forced to visit capital for small grievances: CM Gehlot

Jaipur (Rajasthan), February 17 (ANI):A review meeting with district collectors was recently organized at Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's office through video conferencing in Jaipur. In the meeting, CM reviewed the availability of medicines in the Chief Minister's Free Medicine Scheme, the status of medical devices in hospitals, immunization and status of cases registered in Chief Minister's public hearing and on Sampark Portal. The CM said that it is a serious matter if people come to the capital for small things related to the common man. In such cases, responsibility should be fixed for the officers and employees whose negligence is established. He said that good governance is the main objective of the government and district collectors are its important link. He should coordinate with all departments like a captain to ensure better service delivery. CM Gehlot directed that collectors should look into the letters received from the Chief Minister's office regarding public hearing of t

President Trump may visit Taj Mahal, beautification drive begins in Agra

Agra (UP), Feb 17 (ANI): World famous mausoleum Taj Mahal is likely to witness historic visit of US President Donald Trump. Beautification drive has commenced in Agra. Former US President Obama cancelled his Agra visit during his India tour in 2015. President Trump will arrive in Ahmedabad on February 24.

Asaduddin Owaisi urges CM KCR to put stay on NPR exercise in Telangana

Hyderabad, Feb 17 (ANI): AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi requested Telangana Chief Minister KCR to put a stay on NPR in the state, saying the exercise is precursor to the implementation of the NRC. "I request Telangana CM K Chandrashekar Rao to put a stay on National Population Register enumeration as Kerala did. NPR has no relation with the census and social welfare schemes. It is purely an exercise to implement NRC in the future," said Owaisi.

No rifles missing: Kerala Crime Branch Chief after conducting verification at police store

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Feb 17 (ANI): After the CAG report stated that 25 rifles were missing with 12,061 live cartridges, the Kerala Crime Branch conducted a physical verification of rifles at Police Chief Store in Thiruvananthapuram on February 17. After conducting the physical verification, Crime Branch ADGP Tomin J Thachankary said, "We checked each rifles along with the issuance of police chief store. And the investigation team were satisfied themselves that none of the rifles are missing. 13 rifles are now used in Manipur by the IR Betalian, we called them over the video phone we saw the body numbers. We checked it with records and we are satisfied that those rifles are also belong to this group." The CAG reports on the audit of weapons in Kerala Police have found that 25 rifles and 12,061 live cartridges are missing from Special Armed Police Battalion (SAPB) in Kerala.

JVM president Babulal Marandi merges party with BJP

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Feb 17 (ANI): Former Jharkhand chief minister Babulal Marandi has merged his party JVM with the BJP. Babulal Marandi joined BJP in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. While addressing the gathering, Shah said that he was trying to get Babulal Marandi join BJP ever since he became the president of BJP in 2014. "Today is a matter of great joy for me, because when I became the President of the party (BJP) in 2014, ever since then Babulalji was trying to come to BJP. With Babulal ji joining BJP, the local leadership of the party will get experienced leaders and BJP's strength will increase," said Home Minister.

Fire fighting operation continues at GST Bhavan in Mumbai

Mumbai, Feb 17 (ANI): Fire fighting operation is underway at GST Bhavan, in Mazgaon area of Mumbai on February 17. Fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the flames. No injuries have been reported so far. Further investigation is underway. More details are awaited.

Air India crew gets PM's letter of appreciation for executing Wuhan evacuation

New Delhi, Feb 17 (ANI): Union Minister for Civil Aviation (Independent Charge) Hardeep Singh Puri on February 17 distributed letters of appreciation to the staff of Air India who conducted evacuation operation of the stranded Indians from China's Wuhan. The Air India had conducted an emergency evacuation operation from Wuhan, which is the epicentre of the widely spreading novel coronavirus.

Vistara codeshare pact with US-based United Airlines comes into effect

New Delhi, Feb 17 (ANI): Tata-SIA joint venture airline Vistara said its codeshare pact with the US carrier United Airlines has come into effect from last Friday. Codesharing allows an airline to book its passengers on its partner carriers and provide seamless travel to destinations where it has no presence. The codeshare agreement enables United Airlines to put its 'UA' designator code on 68 Vistara-operated flights to 26 destinations every day, including but not limited to Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Goa, Hyderabad, Jodhpur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Pune, Raipur, Ranchi, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, Udaipur and Varanasi.

Foreign currency worth Rs 43 lakh found wrapped in perfume cans from Delhi airport

New Delhi, Feb 17 (ANI): Foreign currency worth Rs 43 lakh was recovered from Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on February 17. It was seized by Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel from possession of a man named Mohammad Arshi. Foreign currency was concealed in perfume cans and cloth pouches. The passenger was later handed over to the customs department.

Bride carries Preamble of Constitution as 'Nikah' takes place at anti-CAA protest in Chennai

Chennai, Feb 17 (ANI): Protest against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), National Population Register (NPR) and National Register of Citizenship (NRC) in Old Washermanpet area of Chennai has entered its 4th day. People have started 24 7 sit-in protest on the lines of Delhi's Shaheen Bagh. A 'nikah' also took place during the protest on February 17. The wedding was fixed to take place today and it took place amid the protests. The bride carried the preamble of the Constitution and the groom carried anti-CAA placard.

2 Army personnel rescue woman from drowning in Assam's Barpeta

Barpeta (Assam), Feb 17 (ANI): 2 Army personnel rescued a woman who was drowning in the river. The incident took place in Barpeta district of Assam. The woman's life was saved due to vigilance of Army personnel.

If public calls us, then we'll have to go: AAP MP Sushil Gupta on expanding presence beyond Delhi

New Delhi, Feb 17 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sushil Gupta said that part will expand its presence beyond Delhi if the public demands it. He said, "People from all over the country have come and settled in Delhi. The people of Delhi have given a message that there is no space for hate politics. They have voted for politics of work." He further added, "If the public calls us, then we will have to go. If the country has to be improved then we will go wherever the public calls us."

Massive fire engulfs GST Bhavan in Mumbai

Mumbai, Feb 17 (ANI): A level III fire broke out in GST Bhavan, in Mazgaon area of Mumbai on February 17. Fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the flames. No injuries have been reported so far. Further investigation is underway.

Female officers hail SC verdict on permanent commission to Women Army officers

New Delhi, Feb 17 (ANI): Women officers hailed the Supreme Court verdict on permanent commission to Women Army officers. Speaking on the verdict, Indian Army's Lt. Colonel Seema Singh said, "This is a progressive and historical judgement. Women should be given equal opportunities ". Another women officer said, "The decision will help and motivate coming generations."