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Auto Expo 2020: One single stop for car enthusiasts

Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 07 (ANI): Auto Expo 2020 is a one single stop for car enthusiasts and the 15th edition made a grand entry once again at the India Expo Mart in Greater Noida. Indians as well as International car makers exhibited their newly-launched cars and some of them were real surprise. Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan came to the event for launch of Hyundai 'Creta' and singer Daler Mehndi also came to Auto Expo 2020 and launched various electric products of Evolet Indian Motors. Maruti Suzuki unveiled new 'IGNIS' and 'Vitara Brezza' at the Auto Expo. MG Motors came up with two luxury cars, SUV Gloster and MPV G10. The Auto Expo 2020 will conclude on February 12.

Several Bodo organisations, Assam govt played positive role in peace deal: PM Modi

Kokrajhar (Assam), Feb 07 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Assam's Kokrajhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said, "Today is the day to acknowledge the support of all the young people belonging to All Bodo Students Union (ABSU), National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), BTC Chief Hagrama Mohilary and Assam Government, who played a very positive role for this agreement."

Congress's Manickam Tagore didn't attack anyone: Rahul Gandhi on scuffle in LS

New Delhi, Feb 07 (ANI): Speaking to media persons, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that Congress leader Manickam Tagore did not attack anyone rather he was attacked in the Lok Sabha. "There is an issue in Wayanad about them not having a Medical College so I wanted to raise. BJP obviously doesn't like it if I speak. We are not allowed to speak in Parliament. See visuals, Manickam Tagore (Cong MP) didn't attack anyone rather he was attacked," Gandhi added. Scuffle broke out in the lower house in the ongoing parliamentary session.

Welcome all those who were part of Bodo Land Movement: PM Modi in Assam

Kokrajhar (Assam), Feb 07 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Assam's Kokrajhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday welcomed all those people who were part of the Bodo Land Movement. He said, "I welcome all those who were part of the Bodo Land Movement and have joined the mainstream. After five decades, with full harmony, the expectations and aspirations of every partner associated with the Bodo Land Movement have been respected."

Won't allow darkness of violence to return Assam: PM Modi

Kokrajhar (Assam), Feb 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in an event to celebrate the signing of the Bodo peace deal in Assam's Kokrajhar on Feb 07. While addressing the event, he said, "We won't allow the darkness of violence to return here. No citizen will die of violence anymore in this region. Mothers whose children have returned from the wilderness are blessing me today. So many families have been reconciled."

Attempt to manhandle Harshvardhan in LS shows Congress's height of 'gundaism': Pralhad Joshi

New Delhi, Feb 07 (ANI): Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said that attempt to manhandle Dr Harshvardhan in Lok Sabha shows Congress's height of'gundaism'. "After Rahul Gandhi's instigation, they thought of showing the 'danda' way. This was an attempt to manhandle Dr Harshvardhan. This shows the frustration level of Congress and is height of gundaism, said Pralhad Joshi.

'We'll never forget': Kerala FM puts Gandhi's assassination picture on budget book cover

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Feb 07 (ANI): Finance Minister of Kerala, Thomas Isaac used the picture of Mahatma Gandhi's assassination on state's budget speech book's cover. While speaking to ANI, Issac said, "Definitely, it is a political statement, cover of my budget speech. It is a painting by a Malayalam artist of Mahatma Gandhi's murder scene. We are sending out a message that we will not forget who murdered Gandhi. This is important at the times when history is being re-written. There is an attempt to erase some popular memories and use National Register of Citizens (NRC) to divide the population on communal lines. Kerala will stand united."

Indian private players making defence sector self dependent: Rajnath at DefExpo 2020

Lucknow (UP), Feb 07 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on February 07 attended the DefExpo 2020 in Uttar Pradesh. While addressing the gathering, he hailed the involvement of private companies in the defence sector. "Another good result of our Make in India initiative and indigenization efforts is an Indian company made bullet proof jackets for the Indian Army. I'm proud that this company has won the contract in competitive bidding. This is a best example of how private players are making our defence sector self dependent and also matching global standards."

Commercialisation of military aircrafts will strengthen Udaan scheme: Rajnath Singh

Lucknow (UP), Feb 07 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on February 07 attended the DefExpo 2020 in Uttar Pradesh. While addressing the gathering, he said, "Many times I have talked about overall economy and the spinoffs because of the advancement of defence technology in civil sector, and the prime example of it is documents exchange between HAL and Directorate General of Civil Aviation regarding the modification of Dornier aircraft. They also turned a military aircraft into a seven sitter aircraft which will boost the regional connectivity; this will also play a major role in achieving the objectives of Udaan scheme." "India doesn't have fully indigenous designed and manufactured civil aircraft; I believe that this step will form a base for the indigenization of civil aero base sector," added Singh.

Hoping for new guidelines from SC to avoid delay in justice: Nirbhaya's mother

New Delhi, Feb 07 (ANI): Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi hoped for a new guidelines from Supreme Court to avoid delay in justice. While speaking to ANI, Asha Devi said, "We are hoping that everything will be good. It is Supreme Court's decision and we are abiding by it. We are hoping best in terms of 'new guideline' because it is not only about Nirbhaya but the whole world can see how those convicts are misusing the law. Hence, SC should bring a new guideline that will introduce time bound punishment of the convicts. They are making mockery of the law. We are hoping that today, Supreme Court will surely introduce a new guideline."

Committed to bring down fiscal deficit to 3.5% in FY21: Nirmala Sitharaman

Mumbai, Feb 07 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman interacted with industry representatives in February 07 in Mumbai. While speaking at the event, she said, "In spite of invoking the escape clause, the fiscal deficit target has been set at 3.8% for this year, and we have committed to a clear discipline of bringing it down to 3.5% next year."

isodia took OSD's bribe money and supplied 'biryani' at Shaheen Bagh: Parvesh Verma

New Delhi, Feb 07 (ANI): After a Delhi government officer, a former Officer on Special Duty (OSD) of Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, was arrested by CBI in pretext of taking bribe of Rs 2 lakh, BJP leader Parvesh Verma alleged that Sisodia took the whole bribe money and supplied'biryani' with the money at Shaheen Bagh. While speaking to ANI, Verma said, "This (AAP) party started with whole Corruption protest and when Arvind Kejriwal used to say that he will not let anyone to take corruption, he actually used to say that he will do the corruption himself and won't let others to do it. The whole money goes to our Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia's pocket and OSD is just here for the name. And, from that money only they supply'biryani' at Shaheen Bagh."

Watch: PM Modi arrives in Assam to celebrate signing of Bodo agreement

Guwahati (Assam), Feb 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Assam's Guwahati on February 07. He was welcomed by Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. PM Modi will address a public gathering at an event to celebrate the signing of the Bodo agreement.

HP's Narkanda receives fresh spell of snow

Narkanda (Himachal Pradesh), Feb 07 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh's Narkanda received fresh snowfall on February 07. A sheet of white snow was seen in the city. The temperature of Narkanda was recorded at 2 C. The city is reeling under cold waves.

Former JandK CMs were charged with PSA after PM spoke against them in Parliament: Adhir Ranjan

New Delhi, Feb 07 (ANI): Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over Jammu and Kashmir's current situation. The leader said, "Prime Minister spoke against Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti in Parliament yesterday (February 07) and they were charged with Public Safety Act (PSA) at night. You cannot govern Kashmir like this. Physically Kashmir is with us but not emotionally."

Indo-Bangladesh joint exercise 'Sampriti-IX' underway in Meghalaya

Umroi (Meghalaya), Feb 07 (ANI): Indo-Bangladesh joint exercise 'Sampriti IX' is underway in Meghalaya's Umroi on February 07. The joint exercise 'Sampriti IX' commenced on February 03. The forces of the two countries underwent training to face challenges in Counter-Terrorism environment. The exercise will continue till Feb 16.

Watch: TN minister orders two Tribal boys to remove his slippers

Mudumalai (Tamil Nadu), Feb 07 (ANI): In a shocking racism incident, Tamil Nadu Forest Minister Dindigul C Sreenivasan called two Tribal boys and asked them to remove his slippers. The shameful act occurred just before the minister entered a shrine. Later, the boy reportedly wanted to file a complaint but the police did not register an FIR.

Coronavirus affects 'Banarasi saree' industry due to 'silk' ban by China

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 07 (ANI): Due to novel coronavirus, many industries in India are getting affected due to travel and export-import ban. One of the industries that got majorly hit by coronavirus is 'banarasi saree trade' in Varanasi. In view of the coronavirus spreading in China, the country has banned the export of 1500 tons of silk till February 10. The silk ban feared many families as their lives are dependent on the 'banarasi saree trade'.

Manish Sisodia's former OSD arrested to influence Delhi polls: Nawab Malik

Mumbai, Feb 07 (ANI): Maharashtra Minority Affairs Minister, Nawab Malik said that the arrest of Manish Siodia's former Officer for Special Duty (OSD) is done to influence the election of Delhi. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is trying hard to malign the image of Aam Adami Party (AAP) government. Nawab Malik also said that Home Minister Amit Shah is trying to confuse the voters of Delhi. He also hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over National Population Register (NPR).

Bodo community to welcome PM Modi in Assam's Kokrajhar after signing of peace accord

Kokrajhar (Assam), Feb 07 (ANI): Posters welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi were put up in Assam's Kokrajhar. PM Modi will address a public meeting today (February 07) at an event to celebrate the signing of the Bodo Agreement. Meanwhile, to welcome PM Modi, people from Bodo community gathered in their traditional attire in Kokrajhar. On January 27, Union Home Minister Amit Shah signed tripartite agreement with representatives of all the factions of National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) at Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal was also present during the event.