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Farmers and cattle-breeders are important part of economy: CM Gehlot

Jaipur (Rajasthan), February 12 (ANI): Addressing a meeting with delegation of farmers, cattle-breeders, dairy union and representatives of tribal area during a pre-budget dialogue at the State Secretariat in Jaipur, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said that the communities are important part of the state's economy and the GDP. As the state government upholds the commitment towards prosperity and progress of the farmers, the upcoming budget would focus on their aspirations and expectations. Suggestions from the farming communities would be of great value for the government while preparing the budget proposals for the next financial year, CM added. Rajasthan CM also underlined that, "Steps are being taken to make sure that the farmers get fair price of their crop produces, proper quality seeds and fertilizers on time and adopt new techniques and innovations of progressive farming." During the meeting, the farmers' representatives also thanked the state government headed by CM Gehlot for

VP Venkaiah Naidu meets his Vietnamese counterpart

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): Vice President Venkaiah Naidu met his Vietnamese counterpart Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh on February 12. The meeting was held in New Delhi. Vietnam's Vice President is on three day visit to India. Both countries will hold delegation-level talk. After Delhi, Vietnam Vice President will also visit Bodh Gaya in Bihar.

Delhi results definitely validate AAP's work: Atishi

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Atishi won from Kalkaji constituency in the recently-concluded Delhi assembly elections. Speaking about the win, Atishi said, "It is definitely a validation of the work that has been done by AAP in the last 5 years, be it education, health care, water or electricity."

Watch: 2nd batch of foreign delegation enjoys scenic view at Dal Lake in Srinagar

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), Feb 12 (ANI): Miraculously, a two-wheeler rider escaped even after coming under moving bus' tyre at Gandhipuram stand in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore. The whole incident was caught on CCTV camera. Bus passengers and passers-by helped the rider to get out from under the bus.

WHO officially names coronavirus as 'Covis-19'

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): In a recent announcement by World Health Organisation (WHO), coronavirus, responsible for thousands of deaths across the world has been named officially. 'Covis-19' has been decided as the new name for Novel Coronavirus. The death toll from the deadly outbreak in mainland China has risen to 1,113, the number of confirmed cases has reached 44,653, the Chinese state health committee said on February 12. A day before, the death count was 1,016 and the number of confirmed cases 42,638. The virus has spread to at least 24 countries, sickened more than 42,000 people worldwide.

Delhi schoolchildren should also get blessings of Hanuman: Kailash Vijayvargiya on his tweet

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Feb 12 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Odisha's Bhubaneswar on February 12, the National General Secretary of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Kailash Vijayvargiya spoke on his tweet to Arvind Kejriwal. He said, "Arvind Kejriwal has given the credit to Lord Hanuman for his victory in Delhi Assembly polls. So, I thought school children should also get the blessings of Hanuman."

Arvind Kejriwal to take oath as Delhi CM on Feb 16 at Ramlila Maidan

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal to take oath as the Chief Minister of Delhi on February 16 at Ramlila Maidan. While addressing a press conference in the national capital on February 12, the leader of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and winning candidate from Patparganj assembly constituency, Manish Sisodia said, "The Chief Minister-designate Arvind Kejriwal will take oath on February 16. The ceremony will begin at 10:00 am on February 16 at Ramlila Maidan."

Yoga, naturopathy students hold silent protest against proposed NCISM Bill in Karnataka

Mangaluru (Karnataka), Feb 12 (ANI): Yoga and naturopathy students held day long silent protest against proposed National Commission for Indian Systems of Medicine (NCISM) Bill. One of the doctors said, "We are requesting to Central government to include us in proposed National Commission for Indian Systems of Medicine (NCISM), if they don't include us this will be great loss for our system." On January 29, the union cabinet approved official amendments to the NCISM Bill, 2019.

Shiv Sena workers protest against Shivaji statue's removal in Madhya Pradesh

Chhindwara (Madhya Pradesh), Feb 12 (ANI): The workers of Shiv Sena and other organisations blocked Chhindwara-Nagpur Highway on February 11. They were protesting against removal of a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji by Madhya Pradesh Government in Chhindwara. Probe is underway in the matter. While speaking to ANI, the ADM of Chhindwara Rajesh Shahi said, "The statue was placed at the site without permission and probe is underway in this regard."

Arvind Kejriwal holds meeting with newly-elected AAP MLAs at his residence

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): A meeting of newly-elected Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs was held at the residence of AAP chief and Chief Minister-designate Arvind Kejriwal. The meeting took place in Delhi on February 12. Arvind Kejriwal was elected as the leader of the legislative party during the meeting. He will take oath as the CM on February 16.

'Nothing was serious': Siddhant on his response to Ananya's nepotism comment

Mumbai, Feb 12 (ANI): Bollywood actor Siddhant Chaturvedi had shut down Ananya Panday's comments on nepotism in an interview. Siddhant's savage reply to Ananya made instant meme-material and sparked controversies. While speaking to ANI, Siddhant said, "It was not a controversy at all. We often meet. It was really friendly and the thing with memes was people on internet are really free so they made meme out of it. It was nothing and even we are having fun after it. It has become a joke between us. It was a matter of laugh and nothing was serious in it. I just said what I felt about nepotism. It was not an attack on anybody. I just wanted to tell the reality. It was just a simple and everyone made it a complicated issue. So, it's nothing like that, we both are very good friends."

Seagulls flock to Rameswaram

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu), Feb 12 (ANI): A large number of Seagull birds flocked to Arichal Munai point in Rameswaram. Scores of nature lovers and bird watchers are turning up to witness migratory birds. Seagulls annually migrate to Rameswaram during months of February and March.

Deoband is 'Gangotri' of terrorism: Giriraj Singh

Saharanpur (UP), Feb 12 (ANI): While addressing an event in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur on February 11, the Union Minister for Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, Giriraj Singh said, "I once said that Deoband is 'Gangotri' of terrorism. All the big terrorists be it Hafiz Saeed are all outcome of Deoband." "They are not against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) but they are against India. This is a kind of 'Khilafat' movement," he added.

'I don't have connection with terrorist': Congress' GM Saroori on NIA summon

Jammu, Feb 12 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Jammu on February 12, the Jammu and Kashmir Congress leader GM Saroori said, "I was summoned by NIA (National Investigating Agency) on February 10. I don't know why I was summoned." "In Kishtwar, there is a militant Jahangir Mohd Amin Bhat, he has changed his name to Jahangir Saroori. I don't have any connection with him," he added. GM Saroori is the State vice president of Congress and also a former minister.

AAP plans to contest Maharashtra local body polls

Mumbai, Feb 12 (ANI): After sweeping Delhi with majority of seats, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) now eyes at local body polls in Maharashtra. AAP leader Preeti Sharma Menon said, "I would like to congratulate people of Delhi for choosing Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) once again. In Maharashtra, we will get involved in local body polls and raise an organisation here. I really wish that Delhi model is replicated by current Maharashtra government and in case, they want any assistance from us, we will be happy to help."

BJP MLAs walk out of Puducherry Assembly after introduction of anti-CAA resolution

Puducherry, Feb 12 (ANI): Three Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs walked out of the Puducherry Assembly on February 12. They walked out after the state government introduced the Resolution against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in the house. A special assembly session has been called for the resolution today. Five states have passed resolution against CAA.

Omar Abdullah's sister files fresh plea challenging his detention under PSA

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): The sister of former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Sara Abdullah Pilot had filed a fresh plea before Supreme Court. She is challenging detention of Omar Abdullah under JandK Public Safety Act, 1978. A different Bench of SC will hear her plea tomorrow after Justice Mohan M Shantanagoudar recused himself from hearing.

Congress failed to get back its vote bank from AAP: PC Chacko

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on February 12, the General Secretary of All India Congress Committee (AICC), PC Chacko spoke on disappointing results of Congress in Delhi polls, where party once again failed to open its account. He said, "The downfall of the Congress party started in 2013 when Sheila Dikshit was the Chief Minister." "The emergence of a new party Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) took away the entire Congress vote bank. We didn't get it back. It still remains with AAP," AICC General Secretary added.

Fire breaks out after gas leakage in WB's Hooghly

Hooghly (West Bengal), Feb 12 (ANI): Cylinder gas leak triggered fire in West Bengal's Hooghly. A number of houses were damaged due to fire. The rescue team reached at the spot. More details are awaited.

Cop thrashes wife after she allegedly objects to his illicit relationship

Dhar (Madhya Pradesh), Feb 12 (ANI): Gandhwani police station in-charge Narendra Suryavanshi assaulted his wife in Dhar allegedly after she opposed his illicit relationship with another woman. The horrific incident was captured on camera. SDOP Manawar said, "Narendra has been sent to district lines. Investigation is underway."