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It raises serious apprehensions: RS Prasad on PFI spent Rs 120 crores on anti-CAA protest

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): It is alleged that PFI spent Rs 120 crores for anti-CAA protests, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on asserted that it has raised serious apprehension. "Law enforcement agencies are doing their job, I need not make any comment. But if there is suspicious nature of transaction on a particular day then obviously it raises serious apprehension and protests that are organised don't look voluntary," said the Union Law and Justice Minister.

Press lotus so forcefully that whose views are wrong understand that they have been suppressed: Nadda

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): National President of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jagat Prakash Nadda on January 27 urged voters to cast their vote in favour of BJP. He also took a jibe at Congress and AAP party by saying to residents of Delhi that press BJP's election symbol (Lotus) so forcefully that everyone can understand that those whose views are wrong, have been suppressed.

Part of propaganda supported by govt: Sibal on allegations of involvement in funding anti-CAA protests

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): It is alleged that Kerala based PFI organisation and some advocates including Kapil Sibal fuelled via financial means, speaking on this Kapil Sibal asserted that it is a part of propaganda machine supported by government taken over by media 'bhakts'. "Media has put up a story that ED told them that CAA protests are funded by PFI and part of that funding has come to some advocates, including me. I wish both the media and those who leaked these stories did a bit of homework because they wouldn't have leaked it otherwise. But I think there is a motive behind it. The motive is very simple, destroy people's reputation by lies, lies and more lies. This seems to be part of their propaganda machine, supported by this govt and taken over by media 'bhakts' on social media," said Kapil Sibal.

Here to give some more concreteness to 2006 strategic partners: Brazil's Vice Minister of Defence

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Brazil's Vice Minister of Defence, Marcos Degaut said that they are here to give some more concreteness to 2006 strategic partners' agreements. "We hope to sign two MoUs in the next couple of months."

Like a guardian to me, says CM Hemant Soren after meeting Rabri Devi

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Jan 27 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on January 27 met RJD leader and former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi, when she reached Ranchi to meet Lalu Prasad Yadav. Soren said that he is glad to meet her and she is like a guardian to him. Rabri Devi along with her daughter Misa Bharti reached Ranchi to meet Lalu Prasad Yadav. Lalu Prasad Yadav is convicted of four fodder scam issues.

Nepal's newly elected House Speaker sworn-in

Kathmandu (Nepal), Jan 27 (ANI): Newly-elected Speaker of Nepal's Parliament Agni Prasad Sapkota has taken oath of office and secrecy on Monday. Nepal President Bidhya Devi Bhandari administered the oath of office and secrecy to newly elected Speaker of House of Representatives amid a procession at President's Office. Vice-President Nanda Bahadur Pun, Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher JB Rana and National Assembly chair Ganesh Prasad Timilsina were present in the ceremony. Deputy Prime Minister Ishwor Pokhrel, former Prime Minister and Nepal Communist Party (NCP) Chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', ministers, lawmakers, and officials from the constitutional bodies were also present at the occasion. Sapkota was elected to the post on Sunday unanimously after his candidacy remained uncontested. Meanwhile, human right activists had staged sit-in protest in front of President's office opposing swearing-in of the newly elected House Speaker Agni Prasad Sapko

Clash breaks out between locals, district administration in Greater Noida over land acquisition

Greater Noida (UP), Jan 27 (ANI): A clash broke out on January 27 between a group of locals and the district administration when the latter had gone to take transfer of the acquisition of land for the proposed Jewar Airport. Sub-Divisional Magistrate Gunja Singh has also been injured in the clash. According to District Magistrate BN Singh, "There have been a total of 7 acquisitions till date, in these 7 months there was not even one incident. So I believe that people are handing over their plot of land willingly. This was an exception, police will do their job."

CAA protests: Priyanka, Rahul Gandhi arrive at NHRC to file complaint against UP Police

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Rahul Gandhi arrived at National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) office. They were there to file a complaint against the action of Uttar Pradesh Police on the protesters during demonstrations against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). Rahul and Priyanka were accompanied by Salman Khurshid, Abhishek Manu Singhvi and other Congress leaders.

Sensex plunges by 464 points as spreading virus in China curbs risk appetite

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices extended losses on Monday led by financial, metal, banking and auto stocks as the spread of coronavirus in China led investors globally to a shift from riskier assets to safe havens. Investors assessed the possibilities of disruption to supply chains and said market nerves may remain frayed Sensex plunges by 464 points as spreading virus in China curbs risk appetite Sensex Nifty unless there are signs that virus can be contained soon. The BSE S-P Sensex closed 458 points or 1.1 per cent lower at 41,155 while the Nifty 50 was down by 129 points at 12,119. All sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the red except for Nifty pharma. Nifty metal dipped by 3.34 per cent, PSU bank by 2.25 per cent, financial service by 1.4 per cent and realty by 0.85 per cent.

Delhi polls: CM Kejriwal holds a roadshow in Gandhinagar area

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal held a roadshow in Gandhinagar area of the national capital on January 27. Naveen Choudhary (Deepu) is the AAP candidate from Gandhinagar Assembly constituency. Delhi will go to polls on Feb 08 and counting will take place on Feb 11.

'He is being trapped', says Shaheen Bagh protest organiser's mother against Assam Govt case filing

Jehanabad (Bihar), Jan 27 (ANI): Ashafa Arshad, mother of Shaheen Bagh protest organiser Sherjil Islam, reacted on Assam Government to file case against his son. She said that Sherjil has not done anything wrong and he is being trapped. "My son is not a goon, he is a good man," said Arshad. She also confirmed that Arshad is protesting against CAA.

BR Ambedkar's great-grandson calls RSS a 'terrorist organisation', demands ban

Bidar (Karnataka), Jan 27 (ANI): Dr BR Ambedkar's great-grandson, Rajaratna Ambedkar, made series of accusation on RSS and called it a terrorist organisation. "I would said RSS is India's terrorist organisation, get it banned. A sadhvi sits beside Prime Minister and says that when Indian Army exhausted its arms and ammunition, RSS provided them that. How did RSS get that arms and ammunition?" said great-grandson of BR Ambedkar.

Patient suspected of 'Coronavirus' has been kept in isolation: Rajasthan Minister Subhash Garg

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Jan 27 (ANI): Speaking on Coronavirus, Minister of State for Medical and Health Services in Rajasthan government Subhash Garg informed that one person suspected with 'Coronavirus' in Rajasthan has been kept in isolation. "One person suspected with 'Coronavirus' is admitted at Sawai Man Singh Hospital, Jaipur. The patient has been kept in isolation, condition is stable. The patient's samples have been sent to Pune for further investigation. The state government is taking all the precautions," said Rajasthan Minister Subhash Garg.

Indian Railways to run 100% on electricity by 2024: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Union Railways Minister Piyush Goyal assured that 100% electrification of Indian Railways to be done by the year 2024. "By the year 2024, we expect the entire Indian Railways to be run on 100% electricity. It will be the first railway network in the world to be run on 100% electricity. By 2030, we plan to make the entire railway network a net-zero emission network," said Railway Minister while addressing India-Brazil business forum.

Akhil Bharatiya Safai Majdoor Sangh's Delhi chief joins AAP

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Akhil Bharatiya Safai Majdoor Sangh state chief, Sanjay Gehlot joined Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on January 27. He joined AAP party in the presence of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Addressing the public, CM Kejriwal said, "He has been fighting for rights of sanitation workers and staged strikes against our govt. He later realised that AAP can ensure that workers get their rights".

Govt invites interested bidders for strategic disinvestment of Air India: Hardeep Puri

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on January 27 informed that the newly constituted Air India mechanism, headed by Home Minister, has approved to invite expression of interest from the interested bidders for a strategic disinvestment of Air India. Hardeep Singh Puri said, "Due to its accumulated debt of around Rs 60,000 crores, the financial position could be described as very fragile and Air India can only be described as being under a debt trap." "Employees dues with arrears will be paid by the Air India assets holding company before the closing of the proposed transaction," Hardeep Singh Puri further added in a press conference.

HM Amit Shah signs agreement with banned Bodo group

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah signed tripartite agreement with representatives of all the factions of banned organisation National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) at Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal was also present during the event. Home Minister Amit Shah said, "Centre, Assam government and Bodo representatives have signed an important agreement. This agreement will ensure a golden future for Assam and for the Bodo people." "1550 cadres along with 130 weapons will surrender on January 30," Amit Shah further added on agreement with National Democratic Front of Bodoland factions.

CM Kejriwal holds roadshow in Bawana ahead of Delhi elections

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party Chief Arvind Kejriwal held mega roadshow in Delhi's Bawana on January 27. He was accompanied by AAP candidate Jai Bhagwan Upkar. AAP candidate Upkar is contesting against BJP's Ravindra Kumar Indraj and Congress' Surender Kumar. Delhi Assembly elections will be held on February 08 and the results will be declared on February 11.

GoI has no money and so will sell all valuable assets: Kapil Sibal on Air India disinvestment

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Delhi on Monday, Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Air India's disinvestment said that this is what the government will do and will sell all the valuable assets we have. He said, "When governments don't have money this is what they do. Govt of India has no money, growth is less than 5% and millions of rupees outstanding under MNREGA. This is what they will do, sell all the valuable assets we have."

Whoever will chant 'Jai Modi', will get citizenship, Padma Shri: Nawab Malik on Adnan Sami row

Mumbai, Jan 27 (ANI): On being asked about Adnan Sami conferred with Padma Shri award, Maharashtra Cabinet Minister and NCP leader Nawab Malik on Monday mocked at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said whoever will chant 'Jai Modi', will get citizenship of the country as well as a Padma Shri award. He said, "It's a clear cut case that if anyone from Pakistan will chant 'Jai Modi', he'll get citizenship of the country as well as a Padma Shri award. It is an insult to the people of the country."