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108 PFI members arrested in last 4 days: UP Home Dept

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 03 (ANI): Speaking on case against Popular Front of India (PFI), Additional Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh Home Department, Avnish Awasthi said that 108 PFI members have been arrested in the last 4 days and strict action is taken against them. "108 people (PFI members) have been arrested in the last 4 days, these are in addition to the 25 who were arrested earlier. The action is taken very strictly. More information is being gathered about this organization. We are even gathering the information of their financial transactions. We are even taking help from central agencies and our foremost step is to identify them and to take necessary action against them. Monitoring will continue. Our mission will continue against those who are performing anti-national activities here," Avnish Awasthi told in the press conference. Members of Popular Front of India (PFI) are arrested for alleged involvement in propagating riots across the state during protests against t

Children shot bullets after being misguided: BJP MP on Shaheen Bagh, Jamia firing incidents

New Delhi, Feb 03 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Arjun Singh commented on Shaheen Bagh and Jamia firing incidents and said that children shot bullets after being misguided. He said, "The way Muslims were supported by the Opposition and started protest at Shaheen Bagh, Jamia incident has got nothing to do with CAA. Our children shot fire after being misguided".

Dargah of Hafiz Ali Hussain: A centre of communal harmony

Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 03 (ANI): Sufism has entrenched itself at the centre of cultural and spiritual life in India. Dargahs of Sufi Saints in almost every part of the country are the rich reservoirs of this tradition. During the Urs commemorations at the Dargahs, a large number of people from various religions unite to pray for peace and harmony. The Dargah of Hafiz Ali Hussain in northern city of Moradabad is one such place where devotees from all religions come and offer prayers to the Sufi saint who lit the path of virtue, wisdom and peace for his fellow beings and followers.

Woman teacher set ablaze by man in Maharashtra's Wardha

Wardha (Maharashtra), Feb 03 (ANI): A woman teacher was set ablaze by a man in Maharashtra's Wardha. The incident happened in Hinganghat area. The victim has been taken to a hospital in Nagpur. The motive behind the incident is yet to be ascertained and police is trying to nab the accused.

Congress stages protest against Anant Hegde over his controversial remark on Mahatma Gandhi

Bengaluru, Feb 03 (ANI): Congress workers staged protest against Anant Kumar Hegde in Bengaluru on February 03. They protested against Hegde's controversial statement against Mahatma Gandhi. In a public rally, Hegde called Gandhi's freedom struggle a 'drama'.

Locals, Forest Dept officials rescue trapped elephant calf in Assam's Morigaon

Morigaon (Assam), Feb 03 (ANI): Locals and Forest Department officials rescued an elephant calf in Assam's Morigaon that was trapped between huge rock boulders. The incident took place at Sonakuchi hills area near Jagiroad in central Assam. According to reports, some local villagers noticed that an elephant calf was trapped between huge rocks while its mother was roaming in the area. They immediately informed the Forest Department about the incident and they immediately took the action to rescue the calf. However, the mother of the calf chased the locals and the forest department personnel when they tried to rescue the calf. One of the villagers was also injured after he fell into ditch when mother of the elephant calf chased him.

Govt school in Surat upholding the value of unity in diversity by teaching ancient scriptures

Surat (Gujarat), Feb 03 (ANI): A hallmark of India is its diversity. People from different religious and cultural backgrounds live here amicably. Upholding this tradition of 'unity in diversity', a government school in the city of Surat is imparting the teachings of the Holy books and scriptures to children irrespective of their caste and religion in order to make them better individuals.

BJP should rename itself as 'Nathuram Godse party': Jaiveer Shergill on Hegde's remark

New Delhi, Jan 03 (ANI): On being asked on the statement given by BJP leader Anantkumar Hegde calling Mahatma Gandhi's freedom struggle a "drama", Congress leader Jaiveer Shergill on Monday said, "Mahatma Gandhi doesn't need a certificate of nationalism or his freedom struggle. Hegde belongs to the cadre that works for the Britishers. The way Nathuram Godse 'bhakts' are increasing in the BJP, it's high time now BJP should renamed as 'Nathuram Godse' party."

Kirit Somaiya filed complaint against anti-national slogans raised during Mumbai Pride Parade

New Delhi, Feb 03 (ANI): BJP leader Kirit Somaiya has filed a complaint against anti-national slogans raised in support of Sharjeel Imam during Mumbai Pride Parade. While speaking to ANI, he said, "I have filed a complaint with Mumbai Police on anti-national slogans raised in support of Sharjeel Imam during Mumbai Pride Parade on February 01. It was not the accident but a 'planned' accident. Uddhav Thackeray government is putting pressure on police to not register FIR in this matter."

Market will stabilize after getting clarity on budget: Expert

Mumbai, Feb 03 (ANI): Market expert Sunil Shah said that the market will get stability after getting clarity on budget. He said, "As I talk to you right now, the Sensex is up by around 180 points. As the market will get clarity on budget, stability will return in the market. Due to the high expectation with budget, market dipped to low levels." The market dipped to a decade-low after presentation of Union Budget, however, Sensex edged up by 178 points on morning of February 03.

Shaheen Bagh firing incident is product of govt's mind: Sanjay Raut

New Delhi, Feb 03 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said that Shaheen Bagh firing incident is the product of government's mind. He said, "The firing is happening at Shaheen Bagh because Government wants to create such kind of atmosphere. This is a product of the government's mind. What I feel is if Government wants to stop it, they can stop it." Speaking on that Maharashtra Government is supporting NRC but opposing CAA, he said, "It is not easy to get someone out of India. Home Minister had said that CAA is to give citizenship and not to take anyone's but if it is about giving citizenship then we will see to whom and to how many will they provide the citizenship of India. Uddhav Thackeray has said that CAA and NRC are two different things. It is not right to use law for vote bank politics."

Equity indices in green early trading

Mumbai (Maharashtra), Feb 03 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices were in the green during early hours on Monday after they witnessed a sharp downswing on February 01, the day government tabled Union Budget 2020. It is seemed that budget proposals failed to impress investors. At the National Stock Exchange, most sectoral indices were in the green. Nifty Bank moved up by 0.42 per cent, auto by 0.74 per cent, IT by 0.35 per cent and metal by 0.44 per cent. However, Nifty FMCG was down by 0.20 per cent.

Delhi polls: CM Kejriwal holds roadshow in Dwarka

New Delhi, Feb 03 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal held roadshow on February 03 ahead of Assembly Elections. The roadshow was held in Dwarka area. AAP supporters came out in large numbers. Vinay Kumar Mishra is AAP candidate from Dwarka constituency. Assembly elections will be held in Delhi on February 08. The result will be announced on February 11.

'Shiva-Sakthi Maha Yagnam' organised for world peace in Rameswaram

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu), Feb 03 (ANI): 'Shiva-Sakthi Maha Yagnam' was organised for world peace in Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram. Number of saints and mahants participated in the ceremony from various parts of the country. The ceremony was celebrated with great fervour. 'Shiva-Sakthi Maha Yagnam' is a 7-day event.

Burhi Dihing Tributary in Assam catches fire

Dibrugarh (Assam), Feb 03 (ANI): A massive fire broke out on the Burhi Dihing Tributary in Assam's Dibrugarh district allegedly due to blast in oil pipeline. The bizarre incident took place on February 02.

Adhir Chowdhury calls Jamia firing incident 'conspiracy by ruling party'

New Delhi, Feb 03 (ANI): Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said that firing outside Jamia Millia Islamia is a conspiracy by ruling party. He said, "It's a conspiracy by ruling party to scare and threaten protestors. Ruling party's goons are doing such things and the government is silent. Delhi is under Union Home Ministry, still they are not doing anything." Two unknown persons opened fire near Gate number 5 of Jamia Millia Islamia last night. The attack came after two similar shooting attacks outside University and Shaheen Bagh protests.

AAP should change name to 'Muslim League': BJP's Kapil Mishra

New Delhi, Feb 03 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Kapil Sharma said that Aam Aadmi Party should change its name to 'Muslim League' for doing vote bank politics. He said, "Aam Aadmi Party should change its name now. They should change it to 'Muslim League'. They are doing the divisive politics of Muslim League. Yesterday, they asked for ban on Yogi Adityanath's campaign. Only the person who stands with traitors and terrorists will be fearful of Yogi's speech. AAP is doping vote bank politics of 20% Muslim votes." BJP candidate from Model Town Assembly constituency Kapil Mishra was banned for 48-hours for his inflammatory tweets.

Several villagers in UP's Firozabad allegedly forced to migrate due to misuse of SC/ST Act

Firozabad (UP), Feb 03 (ANI): Few families of a village in Uttar Pradesh's Firozabad are allegedly forced to migrate over Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) Act. The villagers also wrote sale note outside their houses. One of the villagers also put allegations over SC/ST women that they report fake rape cases against them. However, police official said that they are looking into matter. The news got viral on social media.

10 people die after 2 vehicles collide in Maharashtra's Jalgaon

Jalgaon (Maharashtra), Feb 03 (ANI): At least 10 people died in an accident after two vehicles collided with each other in Maharashtra's Jalgaon. Seven people are injured in the accident. Injured are admitted to the hospital. Further details are awaited.

India-US share many ties that bind two countries including exchange programs: US diplomat

New Delhi, Feb 03 (ANI): US diplomat Marie Royce on Sunday said that India and the United States share strong ties including exchange programs in every area that bind the two countries. Marie Royce, who is US Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), is in India to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Fulbright Program. She said that it is very important to preserve India's antiquities and culture. "The reason I am here tonight is to celebrate Fulbright-Nehru (program) 70th anniversary promoting mutual understanding between our two countries. So, this created the people-to-people contact and make them (ties) even stronger," Royce said on the sidelines of an event. "Our ties were have never been this stronger. We are also doing a number of cultural programs here in India through our Ambassador Funds for Cultural Preservation. It is very important for us to protect India's antiquities and culture. We have an exchange program in every area. There are many