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Nirbhaya's mother puts hope on Kejriwal to ensure women safety in Delhi

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi hopes for a better and safe environment for women of Delhi with Kejriwal sweeping up the Delhi polls once again."Now that once again Delhi's Kejriwal will take the position of Chief Minister, I hope that he lives up to the hopes of people. I wish that he works on the problems that prevails in our law and ensures safe environment for women in Delhi," said Asha Devi.

Nature lovers get bird watching training program in Srinagar

Srinagar (JandK), Feb 12 (ANI): Nature lovers in Sringar have got the opportunity to witness world of birds up close. Bird watching training programme was organised in Srinagar's Dachigam National Park on February 11. Birds play important role in wildlife, nature and overall biodiversity. The training program was organized by Wular Conservation and Management Authority (WUCMA) and funded by Ministry of Environment and Forests in collaboration with directorate of ecology. During the 20-days long training programme participants from different parts of the valley attend both theory and practical classes where they gain experience from experts. A short documentary film regarding the overall wild life was also screened during the training programme.

Second batch of 25 foreign envoys arrives in JandK

Jammu, Feb 12 (ANI): The second batch of 25 foreign envoys, including those from Germany, Canada, France, New Zealand, Mexico, Italy, Afghanistan, Austria, Uzbekistan, Poland, as well as envoys of the European Union in JandK on Feb 12. Security personnel have been beefed up in the area. Last month envoys of 15 countries visited JandK to see first-hand efforts made by the government in the region after Article 370's abrogation.

Delhi polls: How Kejriwal beat the BJP's Goliath (Part- 2)

Business Standard's Ankur Bhardwaj interviews political editor Archis Mohan about Delhi election results

Delhi polls: How Kejriwal beat the BJP's Goliath (Part 1)

Business Standard's Ankur Bhardwaj interviews political editor Aditi Phadnis about Delhi election results

Scientists target foot, mouth disease virus to tackle pancreatic cancer

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): A team of scientists is taking the help of the foot and mouth disease virus to tackle common cancer with the worst survival rate- pancreatic cancer. The research team from the Queen Mary University of London have identified a peptide, or protein fragment, taken from the foot-and-mouth-disease virus that targets another protein, called AvB6 (alpha-v-beta-6). This protein is found at high levels on the surface of the majority of pancreatic cancer cells. The study was published in Theranostics. Team used the peptide to carry a highly potent drug, called tesirine, to the pancreatic cancer cells. The team performed tests of the peptide /tesirine combination in both cells in the laboratory and in mice. The team now plan to further test the peptide and drug combination in more complex mice models, to determine if it can also impact on pancreatic cancer metastases, before moving to clinical trials.

Poster war between RJD, JD(U) continues

Patna, Feb 12 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Janata Dal United (JDU) are not holding back when it comes to take back to back jibes through hoardings and posters in Patna. RJD once again 'mocked' Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Bihar assembly elections are scheduled to be held later this year.

Lokayukta raids co-operative officer's residence in Ujjain

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh), Feb 12 (ANI): Lokayukta raided the residence and farmhouse of co-operative officer Nirmal Rai in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain on February 12. He was raided in connection with a disproportionate assets case. More than Rs 15 lakh, one car, four motorcycles and documents of undeclared properties have been recovered from his possession.

Second batch of foreign envoys to visit JandK

Srinagar, Feb 12 (ANI): The second batch of 25 foreign envoys, including those from France, Germany, Canada and Afghanistan will visit Jammu and Kashmir on Feb 12. Security personnel have been deployed in the area around the hotel where they will stay. Last month envoys of 15 countries visited JandK to see first-hand efforts made by the government in the region after Article 370's abrogation.

Equity indices gain ground, metal stocks shine

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): Equity benchmark gauges held firm during early hours on Wednesday led by a rally in metal and FMCG stocks amid positive global cues. At 10:15 am, the BSE SandP Sensex edged higher by 405 points or nearly 1 per cent to 41,621 while the Nifty 50 was up by 108 points at 12,216. Most sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the positive terrain with Nifty metal and FMCG up by 1.2 per cent each, financial service by 0.9 per cent and auto by 0.5 per cent. Among stocks, Vedanta gained by 1.9 per cent at Rs 143.50 per share while Tata Steel moved up by 1.7 per cent, and JSW Steel by 1.3 per cent. FMCG major Hindustan Lever advanced by over 3 per cent at Rs 2,221.10 per share as Nestle India added gains of 1.2 per cent. The other prominent gainers were Grasim, NTPC, Power Grid Corporation, HDFC and Axis Bank.

Safer Internet Day: Instagram rolls out new tools for online safety

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): On the occasion of Safer Internet Day, Instagram rolled out a number of measures to ensure your safety when you express yourself on the online platform. One of the new features is 'Support Requests' that shows the status of your submitted reports and report history. In this option, you can further take actions like mute, block, restrict, or unfollow any troublesome account.

Watch: Forest dept rescues 8-ft-long python in Gujarat

Chhotaudepur (Gujarat), Feb 12 (ANI): An 8-ft-long Indian rock python was rescued in Gujarat. The reptile was rescued from an open field in Gujarat's Chhotaudepur. The python was later released into the forest.

I take responsibility for debacle of Congress in polls: Subhash Chopra

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): Delhi Congress chief Subhash Chopra tendered his resignation from the post. He said, "I take the responsibility for the debacle of the party in Delhi Assembly polls. I had less time, but still I put all my efforts. I have never seen such politics in Delhi ever, where voters got influenced by the advertisements done by AAP and voted for it."

Delhi election results: Artist makes Kejriwal's portrait after AAP's big win

Amroha (UP), Feb 12 (ANI): A fan from Uttar Pradesh's Amroha celebrated Arvind Kejriwal's victory in Delhi Assembly elections in a unique way. Artist made a portrait of Kejriwal. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) won 62 seats in the Assembly and BJP won 8 seats while Congress didn't win a single seat. Kejriwal will be Delhi's CM for the second consecutive term.

Building collapses in Jammu, rescue operation underway

Jammu, Feb 12 (ANI): A building in Jammu collapsed after fire broke out there around 3 am on February 12. The fire was later doused off by the fire tenders. The building was located in Jammu's Talab Tillo area. The rescue operation is still underway. More details are awaited.

Vice President of Vietnam arrives in India

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): Vice President of Vietnam, Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh arrived in India on February 11. She is on a three-day state visit to India from Feb 11-Feb 13. During the visit, Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh will call upon President Ram Nath Kovind.

Wanted criminal killed in encounter with STF Varanasi Unit

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 12 (ANI): A criminal was killed in an encounter with STF Varanasi Unit. The unit was led by Deputy Superintendent of Police Vinod. One security personnel has sustained bullet injury in the chest. Amitabh Yash, IG Special Task Force of UP said, "We received information about an encounter that took place here. A hardcore criminal named Rajesh Dubey was killed in this encounter. He was absconding from jail and he had a reward of 1 lakh on his head."

Shots fired at AAP MLA Naresh Yadav's convoy

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): Shots were fired at Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Naresh Yadav's convoy on February 12. The attack took place while he was returning back from temple. One party volunteer lost his life while another has been injured in the incident. Yadav is MLA from Mehrauli constituency.

Kejriwal's 'I love you' effect and the AAP celebration after landslide win

Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party is poised to win 62 of Delhi's 70 seats, leaving the BJP with just eight seats. The Congress party, which ruled Delhi for 15 years before being voted out in 2013, drew a blank. "This is a win for Mother India," Kejriwal told his supporters at a roadshow. He waved and blew them kisses, and said he "loved the people of Delhi". Prominent faces Manish Sisodia, Raghav Chadha, Atishi, Gopal Rai and Arvind Kejriwal emerged victorious from their respective constituencies.

Delhi election results: Gautam Gambhir congratulates Kejriwal on early trends

New Delhi, Feb 11 (ANI): Ahead of Delhi Assembly elections results, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and MP Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday congratulated Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on early trends which showed that AAP party is leading in the results. "I hope Kejriwal-led government will do the development in Delhi," he added.