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Lok Sabha: PM Modi announces setup of trust for construction of Ram temple in Ayodhya

New Delhi, Feb 05 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 05 said in Lok Sabha that the Union Cabinet has given its nod to set up a trust for the construction of a Ram temple in Ayodhya. "The Trust 'Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirth Kshetra' will have the full hand to build the Ram temple," the PM further said in his speech. On November 9 last year, the Supreme Court green lighted the construction of a temple at the disputed site in Ayodhya.

Double the punishment of Shaheen Bagh shooter if he is connected to AAP: Kejriwal

New Delhi, Feb 05 (ANI): Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal said Home Minister should not do politics with the security of the country after pictures of Shaheen Bagh shooter Kapil Gujjar came out with AAP leaders. "I don't know about his political connection but he deserves tough punishment. And, if by chance he is anyhow connected to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), double his punishment. There should not be any compromise with the security of the country. I would also like to tell same to our Home Minister that he should not do politics with the security of the country. He brought his police in front of media exactly before 48 hours of elections, citizens of this country are not fool. They understand what your intensions are. Do whatever you want to do, do not mess with the security of the country. The nation is not going to tolerate this. Those who are messing with country's security should receive tough punishment," CM Kejriwal said here in a press conference held on February 05.

5 dead after car fell into canal in UP's Kannauj

Kannauj (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 05 (ANI): A car fell into a canal in Uttar Pradesh's Kannauj that led to death of five people of the same family. They were travelling to Khair Nagar village. The reason of accident is yet to be ascertained. Further investigation is underway.

Now it's time for 'Ram Rajya': Uma Bharti on PM's announcement for temple trust

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Feb 05 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national vice president Uma Bharti welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement in Lok Sabha to constitute the Ram Temple Trust for the construction of a Ram temple in Ayodhya, saying it is now time to start the journey towards a "Ram Rajya". The BJP leader said, "One chapter has been completed to build Ram Temple. Now it's time to start the journey towards 'Ram Rajya', where there will be no economic disparity."

PM Modi's announcement to constitute Ram Temple Trust could have come after Delhi elections: Owaisi

New Delhi, Feb 05 (ANI): All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), chief Asaduddin Owaisi commented over Prime Minister Narendra Modi announcement to constitute Ram Temple Trust. Owaisi said that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is worried over Delhi elections. "Session of Parliament will end on February 11, the announcement could have come after February 08. Seems like BJP is worried over Delhi elections," said Owaisi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 05 said in Lok Sabha that the Union Cabinet has given its nod to set up a trust for the construction of a Ram Temple in Ayodhya.

Auto Expo 2020: Maruti Suzuki, MG Motors launch exclusive cars

Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 05 (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 as well witnessed launch of exclusively cars and motorbikes. Maruti Suzuki unveiled 'Futuro-e concept' at the Auto Expo. Maruti Suzuki Futuro-e is part of the carmaker's "Mission Green Million" under which it plans to sell one million green cars (CNG, hybrids and electric) over the next few years. MG Motors India unveiled 'Marvel X' at the event. The Auto Expo 2020 will conclude on February 12.

Delhi polls: BJP is only fighting election on Shaheen Bagh, says CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, Feb 05 (ANI): Speaking exclusively to ANI, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is benefitting from Shaheen Bagh the most. He said, "BJP is getting the most benefit from Shaheen Bagh at the moment. Can't Home Minister Amit Shah open a blocked road? He doesn't want to open it. For dirty politics and Assembly polls, he is distressing people of Delhi. If they open the blocked road of Delhi, the object of BJP will end. BJP is only fighting election on Shaheen Bagh."

After 23 years, Brihadisvara Temple decked up for 6th consecration ceremony

Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu), Feb 05 (ANI): The 1,000-year-old Brihadisvara Temple in Thanjavur is all decked up for its 6th Kumbhabhishekham (consecration) ceremony. The consecration ceremony will be organised at the temple after a long gap of 23 years. Numbers of devotees will attend the ceremony. The temple, which is being maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), is being renovated with a fresh coat of paint and other restructuring work. Last consecration ceremony was organised in 1997, a where a massive fire was engulfed that caused numerous deaths and eventually, the consecration ceremony was not celebrated there until now.

If Delhiites think I'm terrorist then press 'Kamal' button: CM Kejriwal on Parvesh Verma's remark

New Delhi, Feb 05 (ANI): Speaking exclusively to ANI, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that BJP MP Parvesh Verma's 'terrorist' remark hurt him. He said, "I was very hurt. I've never done anything for my family or my children, and dedicated myself in service of country. 80% of my batchmates from IIT went to foreign. I left Income Tax Commissioner's job." He further added, "I leave it on people of Delhi, if you think I am a terrorist then press 'Kamal' button on 8th February. And if you think I have worked for Delhi, the Country and the people then press 'Jhaadu' button."

DefExpo2020: Rajnath Singh meets UK counterpart, UAE Defence MoS in Lucknow

Lucknow (UP), Feb 05 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Minister of State for Defence Affairs of the UAE Mohammed Ahmed Al Bowardi in Lucknow on Feb 05. Rajnath also met Minister for Defence Procurement of United Kindgdom James Heappey. Both the leaders from different countries met Singh on the sidelines of Defence Expo 2020 that commenced today.

BJP is using Delhi Police: CM Kejriwal on Kapil Gujjar's link with AAP

New Delhi, Feb 05 (ANI): Speaking exclusively to ANI, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal countered the claim made by Delhi Police on Kapil Gujjar that he can be seen with AAP leader in photos found in his phone. CM Kejriwal said, "BJP doesn't have anything to counter the work done in Delhi by AAP. BJP is using Delhi Police. If Kapil has links with AAP, he must be given stringent punishment. It's their political stunt before polls." Kapil Gujjar opened fire in Shaheen Bagh protest, however he was nabbed by police immediately without causing any fatalities.

Chandigarh University students invent 'Track the Trash' for smart waste management system

Mohali (Punjab), Feb 05 (ANI): A small team of Chandigarh University students came up with a unique idea for waste management. They invented an app called, "Track the Trash". It is a smart monitoring and management system that allows the agency to timely monitor the dustbins in a particular area. With the help of the sensors of the dustbins, agency can monitor the dustbin in real time about the current level of garbage in dustbin through app. The app will also set a daily route for garbage truck drivers to make their job more efficient and easier. While speaking to ANI, Charvi Goel, a student said, "We have put censors in community bins so that garbage truck drivers will get to know their routes easily, once they login in the app."

Western Odisha Bar Association stages protest in Sambalpur, demands for HC bench

Sambalpur (Odisha), Feb 05 (ANI): Western Odisha Bar Association staged a protest in Odisha's Sambalpur on Feb 05. They were demanding a High Court bench in the western region of the state. Several people came on the railway tracks and raised the slogans.

Equity indices in positive zone, auto and realty stocks look up

New Delhi, Feb 05 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices traded higher during early hours on Wednesday following gains in global markets. Meanwhile, investors awaited the outcome of Reserve Bank of India's six-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meet to see if it will cut key interest rates again a day later after keeping status quo in the previous policy. At 10:15 am, the BSE SandP Sensex was up by 183 points to 40,972 while the Nifty 50 ticked up by 52 points at 12,032. Most sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the green with Nifty realty up by 1.7 per cent and auto by nearly 1 per cent. Among stocks, Tata Motors accelerated by 4.4 per cent at Rs 173.05 per share while Mahindra and Mahindra was up by 1.8 per cent and Bajaj Auto by 1.6 per cent. Reliance Industries continued its Tuesday's pace and was up by 1.3 per cent at Rs 1,444.55 per share.

Neither I nor any member of my family has anything to do with AAP: Kapil Gujjar's father

New Delhi, Feb 05 (ANI): Father of Kapil Gujjar who opened fire in Shaheen Bagh on Feb 01, Gaje Singh clarified that no one in his family is connected with Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) after Crime Branch found pictures on Kapil's phone where he can be seen with AAP leaders. He said, "Neither I nor any member of my family has anything to do with AAP. I was in BSP till 2012. I left politics in 2012. The election season is going on, I even greeted BJP's candidate very well during their campaign."

'AAP is exposed': Javadekar on Shaheen Bagh shooter Kapil Gujjar pics with party leader

New Delhi, Feb 05 (ANI): Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Prakash Javadekar said that Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is exposed as pictures of Shaheen Bagh shooter Kapil Gujjar has came out with AAP leaders. While speaking to ANI, Javadekar said, "It is very clear that Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is exposed. AAP member who joined the party last year has shot gun in Shaheen Bagh. This is the conspiracy of the Aam Aadmi Party to increase the tension. They want to get the sympathy of one society while to defame the other society. It is an example of how to incite youth. The photo that came out is absolutely correct. That is why Aam Aadmi Party has been exposed today properly."

3D animation company makes miniature of Statue of Unity in Surat

Surat (Gujarat), Feb 05 (ANI): A 3D animation company from Gujarat's Surat has made a miniature of Statue of Unity. The size of the miniature is 13 mm and wasw made only in 30 minutes. It is made from resin material and doesn't even weigh a gram. This smallest statue has been made layer by layer and with the help of ultraviolet laser. Statue of Unity is world's tallest statue made in Gujarat's Kevadia.

TMC worker allegedly shot dead in WB's Bardhaman

Bardhaman (West Bengal), Feb 05 (ANI): All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) worker, identified as Rathin Biswas, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in West Bengal's Bardhaman. TMC has alleged that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is behind the incident. Police investigation is underway.

Fire engulfs 7 shops in Siliguri

Siliguri (West Bengal), Feb 05 (ANI): Fire breaks out in Rabindra Nagar market area of Siliguri. Around 5 fire tenders are present at the spot. At least 7 shops have been gutted in the fire. No casualties have been reported yet. According to fire fighting official, fire is under control.

Hair donation drive for cancer patients organised at 'Kala Ghoda' festival

Mumbai, Feb 05 (ANI): To pay tribute to patients battling cancer, a hospital in Mumbai organised largest hair donation drive in at 'Kala Ghoda' festival. Hair donated by the visitors will be used to make wigs for patients suffering from deadly-disease. "Our idea is to provide wigs to cancer patients as the sufferers lose self-confidence during the treatment,"said a hospital staff. The famous art festival will continue till February 9.