Newpadpu Harekala (Karnataka), Jan 29 (ANI): This orange seller from Karnataka bagged himself fourth highest civilian award of India, 'Padma Shri'. Harekala Hajabba won the award for year 2020. He received the award for educating poor children in a mosque. He took the step by opening the 'village school' in around year 2000. Harekala Hajabba spent his own savings to educate these children. In true manner, this 68-yr-old man is an influencer. According to reports, Harekala Hajabba was standing in a ration queue when he got the news about receiving the 'Padma Shri'.
Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh), Jan 29 (ANI): One person is suspected with coronavirus in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain. He got immediately admitted to a hospital. The suspected person has recently returned from China. Speaking on the matter, District Magistrate of Ujjain, Shashank Mishra said, "The patient returned from China few days back. He is kept in isolation and his blood samples have been sent to Pune for tests."
New Delhi, Jan 29 (ANI): Cold waves gripped national capital once again on January 29. Temperature has dipped down in Delhi due to rainfall received on January 28. Current temperature of Delhi is reported as 11 C. Though, pollution level has improved here. Major pollutant PM 2.5, PM 10 was at 167 and 144 respectively both in 'moderate' category at Lodhi Road.
New Delhi, Jan 29 (ANI): You can now try your favourite lipstick colour on Pinterest, albeit virtually. The app has introduced a new 'Try On' feature that lets you virtually see how a product would look on you. In its initial phase, you can virtually try lipstick before shopping from retailers such as Estee Lauder, Sephora, bareMinerals, Neutrogena, NYX Professional Makeup, YSL Beaute, Lancome, and Urban Decay from L'Oreal, TechCrunch notes. To access the feature, open the app's smart camera 'Lens' and while in search, click 'Try it' to explore the different lipstick shades. You can also access Try on by typing in search keywords like 'plum lipstick' or 'red lips'.
Mumbai, Jan 29 (ANI): While addressing a public meeting in Mumbai on January 28, the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi spoke on Anurag Thakur's comment "Desh ke gaddaro ko, goli maro saalo ko". He said, "I challenge you Anurag Thakur, to specify a place in India where you will shoot me and I am ready to come." "Your statements will not create fear in my heart, because our mothers and sisters have come out in large numbers on roads and they have decided to save the country," Owaisi added. Anurag Thakur's comments were made during a public meeting in Delhi's Rithala assembly constituency on January 27. The Election Commission (EC) on January 28 has issued a show-cause notice to him for his comments during the ongoing Delhi election campaign.
Asansol (WB), Jan 29 (ANI): An elephant trampled a man and a woman to death in two separate incidents in West Bengal's Asansol on January 28. Elephant was later caught by the forest department. Police brought the situation under control in Asansol. More details are awaited.
New Delhi, Jan 29 (ANI): Walnut consumption by healthy, elderly adults had little effect on cognitive function over two years, but had a greater effect on elderly adults, who had smoked more and had a lower baseline neuropsychological test scores, says a study conducted by researchers in California and Spain. Walnuts contain omega-3 fatty acids and polyphenols, which have previously been found to counteract oxidative stress and inflammation, both of which are drivers of cognitive decline. The study published in 'The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition' examined nearly 640 free-living elders in Loma Linda, California, USA, and in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. For two years, the test group included walnuts in their daily diet, and the control group abstained from walnuts. Subsequently, findings from Loma Linda University researchers have linked nut consumption to lower risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Nashik (Maharashtra), Jan 28 (ANI): A bus fell into a well after colliding with a rickshaw in Nashik's Deola area. Locals rescued the passengers with the help of ropes. More details are awaited.
New Delhi, Jan 28 (ANI): A person who had gone to Shaheen Bagh to talk to protestors on January 28 suddenly brandished a pistol at the protest site. The pistol was licensed. More details are awaited.
Ranchi (Jharkhand), Jan 28 (ANI): Tableau, band display and parade program had been held at the Raj Bhavan on the occasion of 71st Republic Day. The event was attended by state Governor Draupadi Murmu and Chief Minister Hemant Soren. The Rhythmic and disciplined performance of the bands mesmerised the audience. In Tableau program Small Scale Industry came in first position followed by Art and Culture Department in second and Information and Public Relations Department came in the third place. Teams of Tableau and band display were also awarded by the Governor.
Ranchi (Jharkhand), Jan 28 (ANI): Jharkhand Cabinet expansion held at Raj Bhavan on January 28. Seven MLA took oath as Cabinet Ministers. Oath was administered by Governor Draupadi Murmu. Swearing-in ceremony was conducted by Chief Secretary Devendra Kumar Tiwari.
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Jan 28 (ANI): Speaking on Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), BJP leader Narayan Tripathi said that either we should follow BR Ambedkar's Constitution or we should just tear and throw it away. BJP MLA Narayan Tripathi said, "We should either follow BR Ambedkar's Constitution or we should just tear and throw it away. The Constitution of India says that division can't be done on the basis of religion in our country, still the country is being divided".
Vadodara (Gujarat), Jan 28 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that Indian Embassy is in contact with the Chinese government. "Our Embassy is in contact with the Chinese government. We are trying to evacuate people, most of whom are students, from Wuhan city by sending a plane. Efforts are on, I can assure you that Govt of India is working on it and very soon some solution will be found," said EAM.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on January 28 reacted on Prashant Kishor tweet and said that Prashant Kishor can go if he wants. "Someone wrote a letter I replied to it, someone is tweeting, let him tweet. What do I've to do with it? One can stay in the party (JD-U) till he wants, he can go if he wants. Do you know how did he join the party? Amit Shah asked me to induct him," said CM Kumar. Earlier, Prashant Kishor targeted Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Modi via twitter in which Sushil Modi is targeting Nitish Kumar.
Jehanabad (Bihar), Jan 28 (ANI): JNU student Sharjeel Imam, who was recently arrested by Delhi Police in Bihar's Jehanabad has been produced in front of the court on January 28. The Delhi Police are taking the transit remand from Bihar and also trying to bring him to Delhi from the shortest possible route. The JNU student had been booked for sedition by police. Imam stoked controversy with his "cut off Assam from India" remark. Jehanabad Police had detained Sharjeel's younger brother Muzammil Imam in the wee hours. The Crime Branch of Delhi Police on Sunday booked Sharjeel for his controversial speech that he allegedly made a few days ago.
Ranchi (Jharkhand), Jan 28 (ANI): Tableau, band display and parade program had been held at the Raj Bhavan on the occasion of 71st Republic Day. The event was attended by state Governor Draupadi Murmu and Chief Minister Hemant Soren. The Rhythmic and disciplined performance of the bands mesmerised the audience. In Tableau program Small Scale Industry came in first position followed by Art and Culture Department in second and Information and Public Relations Department came in the third place. Teams of Tableau and band display were also awarded by the Governor.
Guwahati (Assam), Jan 28 (ANI): Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the Congress is at war against the Hindu community of India. He said, "If you look at the Congress' language, activities and their public statement, I have no hesitation in making the statement with lot of conviction that the Congress is now at war against Hindu community of this country." He also added, "In Guwahati at least, Popular Front of India (PFI) has actively associated themselves with the movement (anti CAA protests). We have seized certain documents from PFI's office that use symbolic language, we are trying to decode it."
Patna (Bihar), Jan 28 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on January 28 reacted on JNU student Sharjeel Imam, who hails from Jahanabad arrested by Delhi police over his 'Assam cut off from India' remark. He said, "Nobody should do anything that is not in the interest of the nation. The accusations and the arrest, court will decide on the matter."
Chandigarh, Jan 28 (ANI): A case came in light in Chandigarh where a patient suffering from fever and cold was brought to PGI. Speaking on the case, Dr Vikas Suri of PGI Chandigarh said, "A patient suffering from fever and cold was admitted to the hospital. Since he recently returned from China, we shifted him to isolation ward as per govt guidelines. We've sent samples of his blood and throat swab to National Institute of Virology".
Amaravati (AP), Jan 28 (ANI): Protests against the proposition of three capitals in Andhra Pradesh are being staged at different parts of the state. People in Rayapudi protested in Krishna River against the government's decision. Protestors were seen showing black flag.