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Fire breaks out due to cylinder blast in Mumbai's Kurla West

Mumbai, Jan 25 (ANI): Fire broke out in Mumbai's Kurla West due to a cylinder blast in Mehtab CHS building. Seven fire tenders reached on the spot. Later, the fire has been brought under control. More details are awaited.

Homeless people take refuge at night shelter in Delhi's Nizamuddin

New Delhi, Jan 25 (ANI): People take refuge in a night shelter in Delhi's Nizamuddin. These government supported shelters have become boon for homeless people. They get free pillows and blankets here. The minimum temperature was recorded at 6.1C in the national capital.

Decision to withdraw Sharad Pawar's security is politics by central govt: Maha Home Minister

Gondia (Maharashtra), Jan 25 (ANI): Speaking on Bhima-Koregaon case, Home Minister of Maharashtra, Anil Deshmukh said, "Central government has handed over the investigation of Bhima-Koregaon case to National Investigation Agency (NIA) without the state government's permission. As the Home Minister of the state, I am raising my objection to it." On reports of withdrawal of NCP Chief Sharad Pawar's security, Deshmukh said, "Sharad Pawar had Z+ security, he has served as the chief minister of Maharashtra for several years. Decision to withdraw his security is politics by the central government, this is not good."

'Caste-based politics will not work in Delhi': CM Kejriwal slams BJP

New Delhi, Jan 24 (ANI): Ahead of Delhi Assembly elections, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal slammed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and said they only do caste-based politics and in Delhi this politics will not work. He said, "BJP indulge in Jat vs non-Jat in Harayana, Maratha vs non-Maratha in Maharashtra, Hindu-Muslim in Gujarat." "Now Amit Shah has started talking about schools and WiFi, because caste-based politics will not work in Delhi," he added.

Knight Frank Executive Director suggests steps to combat slowdown in housing sector

New Delhi, Jan 24 (ANI): Knight Frank India Executive Director - North Mudassir Zaidi on January 24 explained the reasons of slowdown in residential housing sector. He said, "Residential housing sector is going through a huge slowdown and at the moment it is going through a crisis of existence. The main issue is in regard to availability of liquidity." To end the slowdown he suggested two solutions, first is availability of liquidity and second is to help increase demand.

A quick look at real estate sector's 10 expectations from Budget 2020

Office space and logistics sub sector continue to be the most popular among long-term and patient investors. Although residential sector continues to face head winds, there could be opportunities brewing in the distressed space. Here are real estate's 10 expectations from Union Budget 2020

With PM Modi's intervention, Khurda-Bolangir project will see light of day: Pradhan

New Delhi, Jan 24 (ANI): Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday said that the Khurda-Bolangir is a very ambitious and long awaited railway project in Odisha. He further said, "I am so happy and grateful to Prime Minister for taking up the matter in his 1st PRAGATI of 2020. With his intervention, I think the project will see the light of the day."

CM Gehlot inaugurates Jaipur Literature Festival

Jaipur (Rajasthan), January 24 (ANI): Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot inaugurated the 13th edition of Jaipur Literature Festival. During the inaugural function of the 5-day event, CM Gehlot and other guests released the English title 'Timeless Tales from Marwar' of 'Batan Ri Phulwari'. On this occasion, CM said, "I hope that discussions and sessions on literature, culture and various other subjects in this event will inspire the new generation." CM Gehlot said that the Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) has completed 12 years of its journey and during this period, the festival has carved its niche not only in India, but in the entire world. He said that every year the authors and litterateurs, readers and art lovers wait for this festival and they come here to listen to each other and share about literature through dialogue.

Will try to make J-K's Sopore a good tourist attraction: RS Prasad

Sopore (J-K), Jan 24 (ANI): Union Law and Justice Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on January 24 said that the Centre will try to make Jammu and Kashmir's Sopore a good tourist attraction of the state. He also instructed administration to make Sopore's mandi an E-mandi.

NCC, NSS volunteers' participation in Republic Day parade inspires youth: PM Modi

New Delhi, Jan 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 24 interacted with Republic Day Parade 2020 tableaux artists, tribal guests, cultural artists, NCC cadets and NSS volunteers. He said, "When a rich tradition of discipline and service through NCC (National Cadet Corps) and NSS (National Service Scheme) is witnessed on Rajpath, crores of youth of the country are inspired and encouraged.

AIIMS to increase isolation ward's capacity if required for coronavirus: Director

New Delhi, Jan 24 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, AIIMS Delhi Director, Dr Randeep Guleria on coronavirus outbreak said that the hospital has the capacity to increase isolation facilities and we can able to provide more and more facilities if required. He furthers said, "AIIMS has an isolation ward. All precautionary measures are also in place for healthcare workers such as masks and hand sanitizers so that infection does not spread." In December, public health officials from China informed the World Health Organization (WHO) that they had a problem. An unknown new virus was causing pneumonia-like illness in the city of Wuhan. They quickly determined that it was coronavirus which was rapidly spreading through and outside of Wuhan. The majority of the illnesses are in Wuhan, but cases have been reported in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, Macau, Hong Kong, and the US.

Indian Mission in Nepal organises one-month yoga course

Kathmandu (Nepal), Jan 24 (ANI): Indian Mission in Nepal has organised a-month- long yoga course, in which people from various walks of life participated. The yoga course which concluded recently was conducted by Swami Vivekananda Cultural Center, Indian Embassy in Kathmandu and distributed certificates to the participants on Friday. Various yoga Asanas were showcased during the program organized inside the MP Hall of Indian Mission in Nepal.

Mangaluru airport bomb case: Accused Adithya Rao taken to crime spot

Mangalore, Jan 24 (ANI): In the latest development in Mangaluru airport bomb case, police officials took accused Adithya Rao to the crime spot for investigation. He allegedly placed the bomb at the airport on Jan 20. Rao on January 22 surrendered himself to police. Components of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in a bag were found at Mangaluru airport on January 20. Bomb disposal and detection squad safely destroyed the IED by controlled detonation. Police had also announced that a man detected in a CCTV footage leaving the bag.

PM Modi gives message to Republic Day parade 2020 participants

New Delhi, Jan 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 24 interacted with Republic Day Parade 2020 tableaux artists, tribal guests, cultural artists, NCC cadets and NSS volunteers. While interacting with Republic Day Parade 2020 tableaux artists he explained the vast meaning of India and hailed their efforts.

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro arrives in India

New Delhi, Jan 24 (ANI): Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro arrived in India for a 4-day visit. He was accompanied by his family. A traditional dance performance by artists welcomed him at the airport. Bolsonaro is the Chief Guest of Republic Day 2020.

UNDP projected I-T Appellate Tribunal case study as role model: CJI Bobde

New Delhi, Jan 24 (ANI): Chief Justice of India, SA Bobde attended '79th Foundation Day of Income Tax Appellate Tribunal' (ITAT) in Delhi on Jan 24. Speaking at the event, CJI said, "In 2008, the UN's Development Program picked up Indian Income Tax Appellate Tribunal as a case study of success story from developing world and projected it as a role model at UNDP event in New York for other developing nations."

Kerala Govt is targeting me because I spoke truth: Shobha Karandlaje on her Tweet

Chennai, Jan 24 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Chennai, BJP leader Shobha Karandlaje on her tweet over which a case has been registered against her, said, "I told truth and I tweeted truth but Kerala Government took shameful action against me government should booked cased against the culprits." "They are targeting me because I said truth," she told ANI. She further said, "Communist is always targeting BJP and their leaders. They only think about their vote bank." Earlier, a case was filed against Karandlaje, after she tweeted, "Kerala is taking baby steps to become another Kashmir! Hindus of Kuttipuram Panchayat of Malappuram was denied water supply as they supported #CAA2019. #SevaBharati has been supplying water ever since. Will Lutyens telecast this intolerance of PEACEFUL from God's Own Country!?."

I've dispute with Delhi Congress hence not in star campaigner list: Sandeep Dikshit

New Delhi, Jan 24 (ANI): Senior Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit on Friday said that his name was not inducted in the party's star campaigners list for the assembly elections in Delhi, due to difference with some party leaders. He said, "I'm not a star campaigner of Congress. I've not had a very close touch with the issues of Delhi. I'm not a big leader of the party. I have a deep dispute with those handling Delhi Congress from the AICC level, I'm not talking about Subhash Chopra, and so I don't think I'll get a call from there. But I've always worked for Congress. I'll work for the party as and when required."

Coronavirus: International SOS Medical Director gives precautionary advice

Mumbai, Jan 24 (ANI): In December, public health officials from China informed the World Health Organization (WHO) that they had a problem. An unknown new virus was causing pneumonia-like illness in the city of Wuhan. They quickly determined that it was coronavirus which was rapidly spreading through and outside of Wuhan. The majority of the illnesses are in Wuhan, but cases have been reported in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, Macau, Hong Kong, and the US. While speaking to ANI in Mumbai, the Medical Director at International SOS in India Dr Rahul Kalia spoke about coronavirus. He said, "The coronavirus is a type of virus and it is a family of a virus. It's a mutated virus which infects large number of people. It is aggressive virus which causes severe symptoms and the severity of illness means there will be illness like Pneumonia." "We are a global organization and all our business clients are in touch with us. Our assistance centers are very busy with our clients and the commo

Eating habits of construction workers created suspicion over their nationality: Kailash Vijayvargiya

Indore (MP), Jan 24 (ANI): While addressing a public gathering in Madhya Pradesh's Indore on January 23, the National General Secretary of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Kailash Vijayvargiya said he got suspicious over workers working at his house because of their 'strange' eating habits. He said, "I suspected that there were some non-Indian among construction labourers who worked at my house recently. Their strange eating habits aroused suspicion about their nationality." "When a new room was being constructed at my house recently, I found eating habits of some of the workers strange as they were eating only 'poha' (flattened rice) in large quantity," Vijayvargiya added. "After talking to their supervisor and the building contractor I suspected that these workers were from Bangladesh. What is happening in our country? These outsiders are coming to India and spreading terror," BJP National General Secretary further stated.