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Police is nobody's enemy, should always be respected: Amit Shah on anti-CAA violence

New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): Union Minister Amit Shah attended the 73rd Raising Day Parade of Delhi Police on February 17. While addressing the gathering Shah said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi once said that Police is enemy of no one but friend of peace and system. Police is for our security."

Nothing wrong in repeating same cabinet: Sisodia on no women minister in new Delhi govt

New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): Despite Aam Aadmi Party's poll campaign focusing heavily on women issues, there is no women being named as part of Arvind Kejriwal's new cabinet. While talking on the matter, the former Deputy Chief Minister, Manish Sisodia replied, "People will decide who will be Chief Minister and who will be in cabinet will be decided by CM, If CM thinks same cabinet should be repeated then there is nothing wrong in it." "Today is oath taking ceremony day, which means we will take oath to do our work with same honesty and dedication for next 5 years. We will keep gratitude towards people for electing us for next 5 years. People of Delhi gave message to the world," Sisodia further said.

Kiren Rijiju takes part in morning jog with ITBP jawans in Auli for 'Fit India Movement'

Auli (Uttarakhand), Feb 16 (ANI): The Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs and Sports, Kiren Rijiju ran with Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel in Uttarakhand's Auli on February 16. He ran with ITBP personnel as part of the 'Fit India Movement' in Auli. Kiren Rijiju also felicitated the winners during this occasion.

PM Modi arrives in Varanasi to flag off Maha Kaal Express, inaugurate 36 projects

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi on February 16. He was received by UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Governor Anandiben Patel and other BJP leaders at Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport in Babatpur area of Varanasi. PM Modi will flag off IRCTC's Maha Kaal Express through video link today. He will also unveil a 63-foot tall statue of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya at Pt Deendayal Upadhyaya Memorial Centre in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi. PM Modi will inaugurate over 30 projects, including a 430-bed super specialty government hospital at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) and a 74-bed psychiatry hospital at BHU.

BJP distributes pro-CAA pamphlets in Urdu language in Bhopal

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Feb 16 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) distributed pamphlets written in Urdu in support of new citizenship act in Muslim areas of Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal. Many Muslim organisations have been opposing new citizenship act across the country, even opposition parties like Congress are not in favour of amendments in citizenship law. Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh, Bengal, Kerala, Punjab and Rajasthan had passed a resolution against the Citizenship Amendment Act.

AAP fan puts on peacock feathers made of broomsticks for Kejriwal's oath ceremony

New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): Preparations are underway for swearing-in ceremony of Chief Minister-designate Arvind Kejriwal in the national capital on February 16. Kejriwal will take oath as the CM of Delhi for the third time today. An Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) fan Uday Veer arrived at Ramlila Maidan for the swearing-in ceremony in a unique style. On the other side, a banner was also seen at Ramlila Ground with a message 'Nayak 2 Is Back Again'. AAP party had won 62 of 70 seats in Delhi Assembly elections on February 11. The oath taking ceremony will take place at Delhi's Ramlila Ground.

Mumbaikars take part in cycle rally to raise awareness about mental health

Mumbai, Feb 16 (ANI): Several Mumbaikars rode cycle to raise awareness about mental health. Mpower organised a cycle rally for this cause on February 16. The founder and Chairperson of Mpower Neeraj Birla started this initiative. Maharashtra's Environment Minister Aaditya Thackeray was also present during the event. Ride to power is an initiative by Mpower which is a movement aimed at spreading awareness and challenging stigma experienced by people with mental health problems. Neerja Birla aims to bring together all the fitness aficionados to spread awareness about mental health by pledging and supporting the mental health cause. This was the fifth edition of Ride to power.

PM Modi to inaugurate over 30 projects in Varanasi today

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off IRCTC's Maha Kaal Express through video link on February 16. He will also unveil a 63-foot tall statue of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya at Pt Deendayal Upadhyaya Memorial Centre in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi. PM Modi will inaugurate over 30 projects, including a 430-bed super specialty government hospital at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) and a 74-bed psychiatry hospital at BHU.

Ramlila Maidan all set to host swearing-in ceremony of Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): Preparations are underway for swearing-in ceremony of Chief Minister-designate Arvind Kejriwal in the national capital on February 16. Kejriwal will take oath as the CM of Delhi for the third time today. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) party had won 62 of 70 seats in Delhi Assembly elections on February 11. The oath taking ceremony will take place at Delhi's Ramlila Ground.

India has culture of 'Athithi Devo Bhava', we welcome all: Digvijaya Singh on CAA

Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Feb 16 (ANI): While addressing a public gathering in Madhya Pradesh's Indore on February 15, the former general secretary of All India Congress Committee (AICC) and veteran party leader Digvijaya Singh spoke about Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). He said, "In Indian Constitution, no decision is taken on the basis of religion. Our main objection against CAA is that they (BJP) are trying to divide the communities on the basis of their religions. 'Atithi Devo Bhava' is culture of India and we welcome all on that basis."

India's first canine centre inaugurated at Attari

Amritsar (Punjab), Feb 16 (ANI): The first sniffer dog training centre for canines of the Customs Department was started at Attari in Amritsar on February 14. The training centre is named as 'Customs K-9 Centre'. Currently 11 sniffer dogs are being trained at the centre.

Green tea extract combined with exercise may reduce fatty liver: Study

New Delhi Feb 16 (ANI): In a recent study, researchers have come up with a potential health strategy to combat fatty liver disease. They have found that a combination of green tea extract and exercise reduced the severity of the obesity-related disease by 75 per cent in mice fed a high-fat diet. In the study, mice fed a high-fat diet for 16 weeks that consumed green tea extract and exercised regularly by running on a wheel were found to have just a quarter of the lipid deposits in their livers compared to those seen in the livers of a control group of mice. Mice that were treated with green tea extract alone or exercise alone had roughly half as much fat in their livers as the control group. In addition to analyzing the liver tissues of mice in the study researchers also measured the protein and fat content in their faeces. They found that the mice that consumed green tea extract and exercised had higher faecal lipid and protein levels.

Sony releases Flipkart-exclusive headphones with 35-hour battery backup

New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): Sony released it's first-ever Flipkart-exclusive wireless noise cancellation headphones, WH-H910N. The highlight of the headphones is a battery backup of 35 hours with quick charge support and a Quick Attention mode that instantly turns the volume down for a quick conversation, the official press release notes. Sony WH-H910N also supports Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. It is priced at Rs 21,990 and is available in black colour.

PM Modi sends congratulatory letter to Varanasi rickshaw puller who invited him to daughter's wedding

Varanasi (UP), Feb 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent a congratulatory letter to a rickshaw puller in Varanasi. The rickshaw puller named Mangal Kevat had invited PM Modi to his daughter's wedding. In response, PM Modi wrote a letter in which he has sent his blessings and best wishes for the bride. After receiving PM Modi's letter, Kevat family was overjoyed. While speaking to ANI, Mangal Kevat said, "PM Modi is my god and guru, so I had sent first card of my daughter's marriage to PM. We have got his letter and we are overjoyed."

Mohan Bhagwat raises concern over 'violence, dissatisfaction' in society

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Feb 16 (ANI): Speaking at a gathering in Ahmedabad, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday expressed his concern about "violence and dissatisfaction" in the society. He said, "World came closer but in the process, 2 World Wars took place and threat of a 3rd is looming. It's said that the 3rd one is underway in a different form. There's violence and dissatisfaction. Everyone is agitating - owners, workers, govt, public, students, teachers."

Jyotiraditya Scindia is not against anybody: Digvijaya Singh on rift within Congress

Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Feb 15 (ANI): After Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath retorted to Jyotiraditya Scindia's threat of taking to streets if the government is unable to fulfill the promises, Congress leader Digvijaya Singh said that Scindia is not against anyone. He said, "Promise letter is for 5 years. We have fulfilled many promises and fulfillment of other promises is underway. Scindia ji is not against anybody, Congress party is together under leadership of Kamal Nath ji."

Old wheels again hit roads during 21 Gun Salute International Vintage Car Rally

New Delhi, Feb 15 (ANI): Old wheels again ran on roads during a vintage car rally in the national capital on February 15. The 21 Gun Salute International Vintage Car Rally was flagged off by Congress leader KTS Tulsi. Cars from different eras participated in the rally. Bullet Nose Studebaker, 1932 MG J2 and 1921 Fiat Corsa were among the vintage cars put on display during the 21 Gun Salute International Vintage Car Rally at India Gate. 1923 Lanchester 40 HP Tourer and 1921 Fiat Corsa also put on display during the rally.

CPI, RJD workers 'purify' Ambedkar's statue after Giriraj Singh garlands idol

Begusarai (Bihar), Feb 15 (ANI): Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Giriraj Singh garlanded the statue of BR Ambedkar in Begusarai on February 14. Later on, the statue was washed by Communist Party of India (CPI) and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) workers. The workers claimed that purification was necessary for secularism. A CPI worker said, "Yesterday our MP came here, he talked about communal things. That's why we are doing purification for brotherhood.

Tejashwi Yadav's 'Berozgari Hatao Yatra' leads to war of words with JDU leader

Patna (Bihar), Feb 15 (ANI): JDU leader Neeraj Kumar took jibe on Tejashwi Yadav's 'Berozgari Hatao Yatra'. Neeraj Kumar raised questions on the 'high tech bus' that will be used for the yatra. He said, "Tejashwi Yadav will soon take out 'Shahi Yatra' and its truth is that the high tech bus (Yuva Kranti Rath) belongs to Mangal Pal, who is registered under Below Poverty Line category. Tejashwi must tell who did financial fraud with him and bought the bus under his name?" The man, Mangal Pal, under whom the bus ((Yuva Kranti Rath) is registered said, "I do not belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) category. I am a contractor. The person under whom I am working has bought the bus under my name. All allegations are false." Retorting to the allegation, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav said, "These people are scared and know that unemployment is a big issue. Nitish Kumar couldn't solve the problem but increased it instead. Party has taken it (bus) on rent and party will give an answer. I think ins

Indo-Bangladesh joint military exercise concludes in Shillong

Shillong (Meghalaya), Feb 15 (ANI): The last day of the ninth edition of joint military training exercise between India-Bangladesh, SAMPRITI-IX concluded at Umroi in Shillong on February 15. The last day of the exercise was attended by senior commanders. SAMPRITI-IX was successfully going in from the last two weeks. The exercise was aimed at the participating infantry contingents practicing joint drills for counter-terrorism operations.