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Equity indices subdued as traders book profit, Eicher Motors in focus

New Delhi, Feb 07 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices were subdued during early hours on Friday in line with global cues as traders indulged in profit booking. At 10:15 am, the BSE SandP Sensex was down by 57 points to 41,249 while the Nifty 50 slipped by 11 points at 12,127. Sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were mixed with Nifty pharma up by 1.2 per cent. Among stocks, Eicher Motors dipped by 3.2 per cent at Rs 19,734.45 per share while Power Grid Corporation was down by 2 per cent at Rs 189.05 apiece. The other prominent losers were Tata Motors, Bharat Petroleum Corporation and Reliance Industries.

MP college student stabs female peer, later jumps off 3rd floor after stabbing self

Burhanpur (Madhya Pradesh), Feb 07 (ANI): A student of Seva Sadan College in Madhya Pradesh's Burhanpur stabbed his female batchmate and jumped from the 3rd floor of the college building after stabbing himself. Both have been hospitalised in crucial situation. The incident took place on February 06. Police has started the investigation into the matter. A police official said, "We're investigating. The spot and CCTV footage are being examined. One team has visited the hospital."

Manish Sisodia advocates 'strict action' against his former OSD arrested by CBI

New Delhi, Feb 07 (ANI): Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia reacted over the arrest of his former Officer on Special Duty (OSD) by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). "I got to know that an officer who is posted at GST and has been an Officer on Special Duty (OSD) with me for five years has been arrested for taking a bribe of Rs 2 lakh. What CBI did is right, strictest action should be taken to set an example," said Sisodia. "I have no issues with the timing of arrest; whoever takes bribe should be caught immediately. We have zero tolerance for corruption," the Deputy Chief Minister added.

Fire engulfs warehouse in Delhi's Bijwasan

New Delhi, Feb 07 (ANI): A massive fire broke out at a warehouse in Delhi's Bijwasan on early morning of February 07. More than 14 fire tenders were rushed to the spot and later the fire was brought under control. No injuries have been reported so far.

Hundreds of dead fish float in Coimbatore's Nanjundapuram check dam

Auckland (New Zealand), Feb 07 (ANI): Ahead of second ODI match with Indian cricket team, New Zealand Cricket Team batsman Martin Guptil addressed media on February 07. He talked about the strategy for upcoming match and said that they still have to put up. India and New Zealand will play tomorrow (February 08) at Eden Park stadium in Auckland. New Zealand is currently leading the 3-match series 1-0.

Rajnath Singh, Gen Bipin Rawat attend India-Africa Defence Ministers' Conclave 2020

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 07 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh participated in the India-Africa Defence Ministers' Conclave 2020, on February 06. Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, Chiefs of all the three services and other dignitaries were also present in the event. This is first ever India-Africa Defence Ministers' Conclave held on the sidelines of the ongoing DefExpo 2020 in Lucknow.

'Human textile' to replace conventional sutures

New Delhi, Feb 07 (ANI): A group of researchers has come up with a unique form of yarn made up of human skin cells that could soon replace conventional sutures in surgical procedures. According to CNN Health, surgeons can use this 'human textile' for knitting, sewing and crocheting damaged organs. The scientists from the University of Bordeaux, France, suggest that their invention could "truly integrate into the host's body." Normal sutures pose a risk of eliciting a detrimental immune response from the patients' bodies. "Most permanent synthetic biomaterials are recognised as foreign by the innate immune system, which leads to the well-described 'foreign body reaction' upon implantation." Stating its efficacy, the scientists wrote: "This material can be used as a simple suture to close a wound or can be assembled into fully biological, human."

People who use twitter won't be called 'users' anymore

New Delhi, Feb 07 (ANI): Twitter doesn't want to call you a 'user'. In its public documents, the company announced that it will no longer call the people who use its platform as 'users'. As Engadget notes, in its public documents, the company made the change in an effort to 'demonstrate more empathy for the people who use Twitter'. In the financial results covering Q4, 2019, Twitter mentions its figures around Monetizable Daily Active Usage and not 'Users' - has risen to 152 million, from 145 million in the last quarter, and 126 million from last year. The new move is part of Twitter's initiative at making it a safer, happier place.

Prayers held in Hyderabad temple to fight coronavirus

Hyderabad, Feb 07 (ANI): Special prayers were offered in Hyderabad to confront coronavirus outbreak. The prayers were offered at Chilkur Balaji Temple. Priest of the temple said that the shloka that was read during prayers is a powerful one. 3 cases of coronavirus have been detected in India so far. Coronavirus, which originated from Chinese city Wuhan, has infected people globally.

Go for drug-free salt therapy to fight respiratory infections

Hyderabad, Feb 07 (ANI): The popularity of salt therapy or halotherapy is increasing among people to help with several health issues. Salt therapy is helpful to cure diseases like asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis and other respiratory infections. Salt World offers therapeutic sessions to provide drug-free therapy in microclimate. With beach sounds and salt in the feet, the ambience of the therapy room is very soothing. Patients breathe misty salt vapors, which clean their lungs and heal body. The therapy is anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory, which is great for children and pregnant women. Owner of Salt World, Mitali Sanki said,"I suffer from constant allergic cold and cough and never had a cure for it. A thorough research on salt therapy gave me this idea to setup a completely natural drugless therapy. The whole room is made of sea salt and there is a machine called as the halogenerator that disperses dry microscopic particles of salt."

Van driver beaten up by locals allegedly for trying to sexually assault minor

Nellore (Maharashtra), Feb 07 (ANI): A van driver was beaten up by mob allegedly after he tried to sexually assault a minor girl. Locals caught the driver when he was trying to make sexual advances. The incident took place in Maharashtra's Nellore town. Agitated mob also set the school van on fire. The police reached on the spot. The driver is detained and investigation is on.

Delhi polls: Ready to debate on Shaheen Bagh with Amit Shah, says Kejriwal

New Delhi, Feb 06 (ANI): Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal, said that he is ready to debate even on Shaheen Bagh with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. "Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) admits that they have no capable person to be the Chief Minister of Delhi. Amit Shah is saying 'give me votes and I will decide the Chief Minister', then Amit Shah ji should come and debate with me. He keeps on talking about Shaheen Bagh, I will debate on this too."

E-Scooters, e-bus unveiled at Auto Expo 2020

Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 06 (ANI): The 15th edition of Auto Expo 2020 once again made a grand entry at the India Expo Mart in Greater Noida. The 2020 edition witnessed launch of exclusive cars, motorbikes and e-buses. Piaggio Group unveiled 'Aprilia SXR 160'. It has been designed in Italy and made for the Indian market. Piaggio 'Vespa Elettrica Scooter'also got unveiled at Auto Expo 2020. Inter-city electric bus also got unveiled at the event. The Auto Expo 2020 will conclude on February 12.

Adhir ji promotes 'Fit India Movement'by doing gymming while speaking in LS: PM Modi

New Delhi, Feb 06 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi replied in Lok Sabha to the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address, on February 06. Prime Minister took a dig at Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury over his 'proactive gestures'in Parliament. "When I see and hear Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury ji, I congratulate Kiren Rijiju ji, Adhir ji promotes the 'Fit India Movement' launched by Rijiju ji very well. He also does gymming while delivering his speeches,"said the Prime Minister.

7Pralhad Joshi hits out at Rahul Gandhi over 'danda' remark for PM Modi

New Delhi, Feb 06 (ANI): Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over latter's 'danda' remark for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "The one who has become a junior partner in many states, who has experienced 'danda' himself is saying this against the popular leader, who was re-elected. People have already used their 'danda' and Rahul Gandhi has experienced it.On February 05, during his campaign rally for the Delhi Assembly election Rahul Gandhi claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would not be able to step out of his house after some months as the young people of the country were extremely angry with him.

Delhi polls: Amit Shah holds roadshow in Delhi's Seemapuri

New Delhi, Feb 06 (ANI): Ahead of Delhi Assembly elections, Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a roadshow in Delhi's Seemapuri constituency on Feb 06. He was accompanied by Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) chief Chirag Paswan and Delhi BJP president Manoj Tiwari. Delhi Assembly elections will be held on February 08 and the results will be declared on February 11.

'Ram Janmabhoomi'would've remained disputed site if we worked like Congress: PM Modi

New Delhi, Feb 06 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi replied in Lok Sabha to the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address, on February 06. He said 'Ram Janmabhoomi'issue would have remained unresolved if his government worked like Congress. "Citizens of India have not only changed the Sarkar. They want the 'Sarokar' to be changed as well. If we had worked according to old ways and thoughts then-Article 370 would never have been abrogated. Muslim women would have kept suffering due to Triple Talaq. If we worked as per the old ways then-Ram Janmabhoomi issue would have remained unresolved. Kartarpur Sahib Corridor would not be made. There would be no India-Bangladesh land agreement," said the Prime Minister.

Army to get indigenous Sharang artillery gun tomorrow: Gen Naravane

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 06 (ANI): Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane on February 06 informed that his troops will get indigenously made Sharang artillery guns on February 07. "The Sharang artillery gun would be inducted into the Indian Army tomorrow. 155 mm Sharang is an upgraded version of the 130 mm M-46 field guns," said Army Chief General MM Naravane while speaking to ANI in Lucknow.

7 labourers die after gas leak in UP's Sitapur

Sitapur (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 06 (ANI): 7 labourers lost their lives on February 06 allegedly due to gas leakage in a pipeline situated between a carpet factory and an acid factory. Police and District Collector have rushed to the site of the incident.

Explosion near Lal Bazar police station in Srinagar

Srinagar (JandK), Feb 06 (ANI): An explosion was heard near Lal Bazar police station in Srinagar on Feb 06. The police station is located on the outskirts of the city. More details in the matter are awaited. The area can be seen heavily guarded by the forces.