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Emraan Hashmi, Amitabh Bachchan-starrer 'Chehre' postponed to July 2020

New Delhi, Jan 21(ANI): Much awaited mystery thriller 'Chehre' starring Amitabh Bachchan and Emraan Hashmi has been postponed to17th July 2020. Chehre has been moved from its earlier April release date on a special request by the makers of 'Gulabo Sitabo'. The film is directed by Rumi Jafry. 'Chehre' also stars Rhea Chakraborty, Siddhanth Kapoor, Annu Kapoor among others.

Lucknow residents protest against CAA by flying black kites

Lucknow (UP), Jan 21 (ANI): In another unique way of protest against CAA and NRC, residents of Lucknow drew attention by flying black kites with 'No CAA, NRC' slogan. Protests have erupted across the country against new citizenship law. CAA officially came into effect from January 10, 2020.

RPF busts organised e-ticketing racket with links to terror financing

New Delhi, Jan 21 (ANI): Director General of Railway Protection Force (RPF), Arun Kumar said that an organised e-ticketing racket was busted which might be linked to terror financing. Arun Kumar said, "We're a step ahead in operation against e-ticketing racket. We've unearthed an oragnised gang. Its kingpin is probably sitting in Dubai. We're investigating the members of the gang, the manner in which the money is going to banks and some companies. It seems that the money generated through this gang was misused against internal security."

Delhi polls: It will be 'local versus outsider', says BJP's contender against Kejriwal

New Delhi, Jan 21 (ANI): BJP leader Sunil Yadav, who is fighting the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal from New Delhi constituency, on Tuesday said that this election will be fought on "local versus outsider". He said, "People need a local MLA, not a CM, who addresses their problems. They want their representative to stay with them. Arvind Kejriwal left this area and bought a house in Civil Lines. He doesn't spend time with people here. People have to make an appointment to meet and tell their problems. This election will be local versus outsider." Delhi Assembly elections will be held on 8 February and the results will be declared on 11 February.

BJP creating nuisance, not letting CM Kejriwal file nomination: AAP MLA

New Delhi, Jan 21 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA and spokesperson, Saurabh Bharadwaj said that around 20-25 allegedly associated with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are not letting anybody file their nomination at Returning Officer's office. He said, "Around 20-25 candidates are sitting at RO office without proper nomination papers, even without names of 10 proposers. They're insisting unless their papers are complete file nomination, they won't allow Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to file nomination. BJP is behind these people." Delhi CM and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate from New Delhi seat, Arvind Kejriwal is yet to file his nomination.

Equities slide as IMF trims growth forecast amid weak corporate earning

New Delhi, Jan21 (ANI): Equity Benchmark indices traded lower while the IMF trimmed its global growth forecast. BSE SandP Sensex closed 205 points lower at 41,324. Meanwhile, Nifty 50 slipped by 55 points at 12,170. Zee Entertainment, Coal India, Kotak Mahindra Bank and Bharat Petroleum Corporation witnessed marginal gains. Auto stocks were also down with Tata Motors slipping by 2.4%, Mahindra and Mahindra by 2.8% and Maruti by 2%.

Encounter underway in JandK's Awantipora, 2 security personnel killed

Awantipora (JandK), Jan 21 (ANI): Encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Awantipora on Jan 21. One Indian Army jawan and one Special Police Officer (SPO) of JandK Police have lost their lives in the encounter. Furthers details are awaited.

JJP won't contest Delhi Assembly Elections

Chandigarh, Jan 21 (ANI): Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala on January 21 said that JJP will not contest Delhi Assembly Elections. He said that the decision was taken after brief discussion with the party leaders.

PM Modi brought CAA, and Rahul baba and company started their 'kau kau': Amit Shah

Lucknow (UP), Jan 21 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on January 21 compared the opposition parties with crows over their criticism of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). Shah said Prime Minister Narendra Modi brought CAA, and the opposition including Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and company started doing "kau kau kau" like a crow. Shah made the remarks at a public rally in Lucknow during his 'Jan Jagaran Abhiyan' to spread awareness about CAA. CAB became a law after President Ram Nath Kovind attested the bill on December 12, 2019. CAA officially came into effect on January 10, 2020.

India, Brazil to ink over 15 agreements during President Bolsonaro's visit: Brazilian Envoy

New Delhi, Jan 21 (ANI): Speaking to ANI Brazil's Ambassador to India, Andre Aranha Correa do Lago informed that more than 15 agreements will be exchanged with government and institutions during President Jair Bolsonaro visit to India. "He is very excited to participate in the most important day of the year. It is the most prestigious invitation India can make. On Jan 25, there will be a series of high-level meetings. We'll exchange over 15 agreements with government and institutions. A plan of action will be launched by 2 leaders (President and PM Modi) for our strategic relationship which we want to make more dynamic," said Brazil Ambassador. Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been invited as a chief guest on Republic Day 2020. He will be on a 4-day visit to India.

DMK passes resolution favouring citizenship for Sri Lankan Tamils

Chennai, Jan 21 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president MK Stalin chaired party executive meeting at party headquarters 'Anna Arivalayam' in Chennai on Jan 21. Six resolutions have been passed at the meeting including against NRC and NRP. In the meeting, they also passed resolutions in favour of granting Indian citizenship to Sri Lankan Tamil refugees.

Equity indices subdued amid weak global cues as IMF trims growth forecast

New Delhi, Jan 21(ANI): Equity Benchmark indices were flat during early hours after IMF trimmed its global growth forecast for 2019 and 2020.The BSE SandP Sensex was down by 91 points to 41,438 Meanwhile, Nifty 50 edged lower by 15 points at 12,209. Asian Paints fell by 1.9percent, UPL dropped by 1.7percent, Mahindra by 1.5percent, Tata Steel by 1.3percent.

Chandigarh university student invents app-based, battery-operated cycle

Chandigarh, Jan 21 (ANI): A university student in Chandigarh invented an application-based battery-operated cycle for the students living in hostel to travel to their classes. Bicycle spot can be traced through the application. Free rides are being provided to girls during their menstruation periods. Speaking to ANI, Jai Charcha who invented the bicycle said, "My main purpose was to serve university students, so that they can easily carry their books. They can carry up to 500 kg of load and cover 60 kilometers per charge."

Sunil Yadav will contest against Kejriwal: BJP's Shyam Jaju

New Delhi, Jan 21 (ANI): Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) In-charge, Shyam Jaju on Tuesday said that party leader Sunil Yadav has been pitted for upcoming Delhi Assembly elections against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. "We are assured of his victory in the upcoming Assembly elections," he added. Delhi Assembly elections will be held on 8 February and the results will be declared on 11 Feb.

Maharashtra Govt runs on Common Minimum Programme, not on ideology: Sanjay Raut

Mumbai, Jan 21 (ANI): While speaking to media in Mumbai on January 21, the veteran Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut spoke about Maharashtra government. He said, "If coordination committee will be formed then it helps the government in running several things related to work." "There are three political parties of different ideologies in which some are secular and some follow Hinduism," he added. "Government doesn't run on the basis of ideology while it runs on common minimum programme," Sanjay Raut further stated.

Rs 16 crore granted to JandK under Himayat scheme, 12,000 youth trained: Naqvi

Srinagar (JandK), Jan 21 (ANI): Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, attended various development projects in Srinagar on January 21. Speaking at the event, he said, "Under 'Himayat' program, Rs 16 crore have been granted for Jammu and Kashmir and 12,000 young people have been trained. AIIMS are being established in Samba and Awantipora."

Fire fighters wrestle to control Surat market blaze

Surat (Gujarat), Jan 21 (ANI): Fire fighters continued their efforts to control the massive fire that broke out at the Raghuveer Market in Surat on Jan 21. At least 40 fire tenders are on the spot to douse the flames. No loss of lives or injuries has been reported so far. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. Further details are awaited. "Fire fighting operation is underway; the reason is yet to be ascertained," informed SMC Deputy Commissioner.

Women CRPF daredevils gear up for Republic Day

New Delhi, Jan 21 (ANI): Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) women bikers honed their skills for the Republic Day parade at Rajpath. Women contingent will woo visitors with gravity defying bike stunts. Rehearsals for the Republic Day parade are in full swing with contingents belonging to different forces. Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro will be visiting India as the chief guest on Republic Day 2020. Speaking to ANI, CRPF women bike rider said, "This is a very proud moment for us."

CID chief not giving me intelligence inputs, could pose threat to peace in Haryana: Anil Vij

New Delhi, Jan 21 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, on reports of asking Haryana Chief Minster ML Khattar to remove CID chief Anil Kumar Rao, state's Home Minster Anil Vij said Rao is not giving him intelligence input despite asking for it repeatedly, adding that it could pose a major threat to harmony in the state. "He is not giving me intelligence inputs despite asking for it repeatedly. It can pose a major threat to tranquility and harmony in the state. I have no dispute with the CM," said Haryana Home Minister," said Anil Vij.

Rs 25 lakh showered on 'bhajan' singer in Gujarat's Navsari

Navsari (Gujarat), Jan 21 (ANI): Currency notes of Rs 10 and Rs 2000 were showered on a 'bhajan' singer in Gujarat's Navsari on January 20. They showered notes on her during a religious event. Large numbers of devotees participated in the event. Renowned Gujarati singer Alpa Patel performed at the event while people showered currency notes on her during her performance. The worth of the money showered has been estimated to be around Rs 25 lakh.