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We go with new hope in every hearing: Nirbhaya's Mother on convicts' death warrant

New Delhi, Feb 17 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on February 17, Nirbhaya's Mother Asha Devi spoke about her daughter's gangrape case. She said, "Several dates of court hearing have come and gone but fresh death warrants haven't been issued yet. Though, we have demanded death warrant but we aren't getting it and on every single hearing we go with a new hope that something good will happen." "Their advocates are using different strategies and new tactics every day to delay the case. I can't say what will happen today but I hope that death warrant will be released against them," Nirbhaya's Mother added.

2 criminals killed in encounter by Delhi Police Special Cell

New Delhi, Feb 17 (ANI): Two criminals were killed in an encounter with police in the national capital on February 17. Raja Qureshi and Ramesh Bahadur were killed by Delhi Police Special Cell at around 05:00 am. The two criminals were wanted in multiple cases of crime, the most recent being a murder case in Karawal Nagar. The encounter took place at Pul Prahladpur area of Delhi. More details are awaited in this regard.

12-day long Maha Shivratri celebrations begin in Rameswaram

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu), Feb 17 (ANI): The 12-day long celebrations of Maha Shivratri festival commenced in Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram on February 16. The celebrations are taking place at Arulmigu Ramanatha Swami Temple of Rameswaram. The colourful procession of Lord Shiva and various other gods were taken out. Shivratri is one of the two major festivals celebrated in Arulmigu Ramanatha Swami Temple. Festival of Maha Shivratri will be celebrated on February 21 this year.

13th Mega Marathon organised to make Imphal healthy city

Imphal (Manipur), Feb 17 (ANI): A mega marathon was organised by the United People's Front (UPF) in Manipur's Imphal on February 16. The 13th Mega Marathon was conducted under Athletic Association of Manipur where thousands of people participated with zeal. The marathon began from Khuman Lampak Hockey Stadium of Imphal. It was organized with the motive to help youths in abstaining from drugs and to make Manipur a healthy state. The winners in marathon were rewarded with cash prize of Rs 40,000, Rs 30,000 and Rs 20,000 respectively. The consolation prize of Rs 3,000 was also awarded to 13 participants from each category.

JD(U) leaders praise RJD's 'Berojgari Hatao Yatra'

Darbhanga/ Banka (Bihar), Feb 17 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Bihar's Darbhanga, the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) of Janata Dal (United) Amarnath Gami spoke on 'Berojgari Hatao Yatra'. He said, "There is unemployment in Bihar otherwise there would have been no migration. Tejashwi Yadav is taking out 'Berojgari Hatao Yatra' but that alone won't help." "Not possible to remove unemployment without Centre's help. No Bihar Government worked focussing on unemployment," JD(U) MLA added. On the other side, Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) of JD(U) Javed Iqbal Ansari said, "Opposition leaders are taking out 'Berojgari Hatao Yatra'. Migration from Bihar due to unemployment has increased in last 10-15 years and people go to other states to work but get insulted." "Anyone who hits streets for future of youth should be appreciated," he added.

'Aam Aadmi', 'Jharuwala' or the 'Nayak': The many flavours of Kejriwal at Ramlila Maidan

Arvind Kejriwal at Ramilia Maidan: The Aam Aadmi Party chief and six of his ministers took oath today at a mega rally. Thousands of his supporters who attended the swearing-in ceremony were seen carrying creative posters dubbing the AAP leader as 'Singham' and 'Nayak'. Through this video, we tried to find out what the citizens think about Kejriwal and the expectations they have from AAP's third term in office going forward.

Liquor ban should be implemented in entire country: Nitish Kumar

New Delhi, Feb 17 (ANI): While speaking at Convention on "Liquor Free India" in Delhi, Chief Minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar said that liquor ban should not only be implemented in nearby states but in the entire country. Adding to it, he said it was Mahatma Gandhi's wish as he had said that liquor destroys lives.

For the first time ever, a seat reserved for a deity in Kashi Mahakal Express

Varanasi (UP), Feb 17 (ANI): For the first-time ever, the Kashi Mahakal Express train has been turned into a mini-temple for Lord Shiva. Seat number 64 of coach B5 in the train was reserved and left vacant for deity. The train was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi via video-conferencing on February 16. The train will cover 1,131 km between Varanasi and Indore via Lucknow and a distance of 1,102 km between Varanasi and Indore via Prayagraj (Allahabad) in approximately 19 hours.

2 dead, 5 injured after under-construction bridge collapses in WB's Malda

Malda (West Bengal), Feb 17 (ANI): Two people lost their lives and five others were injured after a portion of an under-construction bridge collapsed in Baishnabnagar. The incident took place in Baishnabnagar, Malda district on February 16. The injured have been admitted to a nearby hospital. Further details are awaited.

Fake news can make disease outbreaks worse, research shows

New Delhi, Feb 17 (ANI): It has come to notice that the spread of misinformation, harmful advice, fake news about diseases could be making its outbreaks worse, according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA). Researchers say their findings could also be useful for dealing with the COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak. The researchers' team is on the take that a bid to combat people sharing misinformation on social media could save lives. Many harmful effects are known around the spread of misinformation, but less known is the possibility that misinformation spread could harm human health, especially during the outbreak of an infectious disease.

Sindhi leader ask Turkish President, UN chief to condemn Pak for violating human rights

Frankfurt (Germany), Feb 17 (ANI): A Sindhi leader living in exile in Germany has urged Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to condemn Pakistan for violating human rights in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, Balochistan, and Sindh. Guterres is on a four-day visit to Pakistan, while Erdogan concluded his two-day visit to the country, last week. Shafi Burfat, who is the chief of Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM) said, "Pakistan occupied a part of Kashmir illegally (referring to PoK), while it continuously terrorised under the guise of religion in another part of Kashmir. Turkish President Erdogan must condemn the Pakistani Army's occupation of Kashmir."

Watch: Sunny Deol dances and delivers dialogues from his movies in Punjab

Batala (Punjab), Feb 17 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sunny Deol danced and delivered dialogues from his movies. Sunny showed his dance moves at an event in RR Bawa DAV College for girls in Batala, Punjab on February 16.

Being senior leader of Congress, Jyotiraditya Scindia shouldn't make such statements: MP Minister

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Feb 16 (ANI): After Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia talked about taking to streets over non-fulfilment of Madhya Pradesh govt's promise of waiving off farmers loan, MP Parliamentary Affairs Minister Govind Singh said that Scindia shouldn't make such remarks. He said, "Whosoever wants to take to streets, can do it. State govt has committed to fulfill its promises in 5 years and not in 1 year. Jyotiraditya Scindia is a senior leader of the Congress party, he should not make such statements publicly. The work which has been given to Shivraj Singh Chauhan and BJP by the people of the state, must not be done by our party leaders."

Watch: Labour Union protest against privatisation of Railways at Prayag Junction

Prayagraj (UP), Feb 16 (ANI): Labour Union staged a protest at Prayag Junction Railway Station on February 16. The protestors held the protest against the privatisation of Indian Railways. They protested as soon as the Mahakal Express reached the station.

Several people die in Jharkhand's Giridh allegedly due to illicit liquor consumption

Giridh (Jharkhand), Feb 16 (ANI): Several people have died in Giridh district of Jharkhand allegedly after consuming illicit liquor. A police official said, "8-9 people have died in Fakira Pahari village in Giridih since Feb 08. 3-4 people have died under suspicious circumstances. There are talks that they died after consuming spurious liquor. The cause is yet to be ascertained. Probe is on."

Unique marriage in MP, couple tie knots by taking oath of Constitution

Sehore (MP), Feb 16 (ANI): A one of a kind marriage held in Madhya Pradesh's Sehore on February 16. The bride and groom took oath of the Constitution rather than performing Hindu rituals. Not even the bride and groom but all the guests also took oath of the Constitution and pledged to follow it.

Man falls into 15-feet deep hole, rescued

Mangaluru (Karnataka), Feb 16 (ANI): A man who fell into a 15-feet-deep hole in Maravanthe village in Udupi district of Karnataka on February 16 has been rescued. The incident took place when the land around the borewell that was being dug collapsed suddenly. The man was identified as Rohith.

Coronavirus: 406 people in Chhawla quarantine tested negative

New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): Final test reports of all 406 people (who travelled from Wuhan, China) at ITBP Quarantine Facility in Chhawla, was found negative. Dispersal of people from centre will commence from February 17 in a phased manner, based on the advisory of Health Ministry with due medical procedures.

Rita Bahuguna flags off Kashi Mahakal Express in Prayagraj

Prayagraj (UP), Feb 16 (ANI): BJP MP from Prayagraj Rita Bahuguna Joshi on February 16 flagged off Kashi Mahakal Express at Prayag Junction Railway Station. She said that this train is a very beautiful connection between Jyotirlings. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 16 flagged off India's third private train Kashi Mahakaal Express which will between Varanasi and Indore, covering pilgrim destinations. The train will commence its services from February 20 and will be operated by IRCTC. The express will connect three Jyotirlinga- Khandwa's Omkareshwar, Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar and Varanasi's Kashi Vishwanath.

District level mid-day meal competition organised in Aligarh to boost morale of chefs

Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 16: District level mid-day meal competition was being organised in Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh on February 16. Women, who are working as chefs in government schools around the district participated in the competition. Around 30 women participated in the competition form which 10 were shortlisted and then three winners were chosen from the 10 shortlisted chefs. Winner got reward amount of Rs. 3,500, woman who came second got Rs. 2,500 and third woman got Rs. 1,500. The participants got Rs 250 as travel allowance and Rs 250 as consolation prize. The aim of the competition was to motivate the chefs who prepare meals for the school kids in government schools and recognise their work.