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Kerala Govt's decision to move SC against CAA is 'unlawful': Governor Arif

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Jan 20 (ANI): Regarding seeking explanation from state government's Chief Secretary after Kerala Government announced decision to move to Supreme Court against Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan said that his approval is needed before taking such decision. He said, "I won't like to discuss what transpired between him and me. Going to Supreme Court without informing me, my view is that approval is needed. But even if for the sake of argument I accept that only info is needed, they've gone to SC without informing me. That's an unlawful act. So no explanation can satisfy me.

BJP's lotus will bloom across India: JP Nadda

New Delhi, Jan 20 (ANI): Newly-elected BJP president Jagat Prakash Nadda on January 20 said that 'lotus of BJP' will spread across the country and that the party will develop more in the coming years. He said, "The party has to grow more and do a lot more work. I want to assure Prime Minister Narendra Modi that I will work hard along with everyone present here, and the party will develop more. Some states still remain, we will spread the lotus of BJP across India," Nadda took over the post from HM Amit Shah after he was elected unopposed.

CM Hemant Soren honoured with 'Champions of Change' award

New Delhi, Jan 20 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren was honoured with 'Champions of Change 2019' award for social welfare on January 20. Award was conferred to Jharkhand CM by former President of India Pranab Mukherjee. "I am honoured that I received the award by respectable former President Pranab Mukherjee," said CM Soren while talking to ANI.

Make CAA inclusive to dismiss protests: Former Lt Guv Najeeb Jung

New Delhi, Jan 20 (ANI): Former Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung spoke to mediapersons outside Jamia Millia Islamia, said that making Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) inclusive will dismiss the public outcry against the law. He said, "I feel that Citizenship (Amendment) Act needs a revamp. They should either include Muslims or remove other names. Make it inclusive, matter will get dismissed. If PM calls these people and talks, the matter will get resolved."

Only possible in BJP that simple worker like me given responsibility of party president: JP Nadda

New Delhi, Jan 20 (ANI): Newly elected BJP president Jagat Prakash Nadda on January 20 thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for giving him responsibility of party president. He said, "A simple worker like me, who didn't have a political background, who hails from a remote place in Himachal Pradesh - if someone like me is being given this responsibility then it is the speciality of BJP and it is possible only in BJP."

Bomb disposal squad detonates IED found at Mangalore Airport

Mangalore (Karnataka), Jan 20 (ANI): Bomb disposal and detection squad safely detonates the bag, containing Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at an isolated place on January 20. The bag was found at a ticket counter at Mangalore Airport. CISF cordoned off the area and bomb disposal squad took the bag in its custody. A man left bag at the airport and was seen leaving in auto while concealing face in a CCTV footage.

Top Hizbul commander neutralized in Shopian: DGP Dilbag Singh

Srinagar, Jan 20 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir's DGP Dilbag Singh on January 20 informed that police neutralised three terrorists in an encounter including Hizbul Mujahideen's top commander in Shopian. "Today in Shopian, we neutralised 3 terrorists. One of them, their commander Wasim Ahmed Wani was active since 2017 and was on a top position in Hizbul Mujahideen. He had 19 FIRs against him and was also involved in killing of 4 civilians and 4 cops," said JandK DGP Dilbag Singh. "The second was Adil Sheikh and the third is being identified as Jahangir," DGP Dilbag Singh further added.

Watch: PM Modi interacts with students after 'Pariksha Pe Charcha 2020' in Delhi

New Delhi, Jan 20 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 20 gave motivational speech to school students who are going to face examinations, in the national capital's Talkatora Stadium at this year's 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' event. After answering students' questions, the Prime Minister interacted with them and wished them for their upcoming examinations. It was the third edition of PM interaction programme with students and was held at the Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi. Over 2000 students and teachers participated in the interactive session. PM Modi also addressed students across India via video-conferencing.

CM Kejriwal holds roadshow enroute filing nomination

New Delhi, Jan 20 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Avind Kejriwal held roadshow on his way to file nomination on January 20. Delhi Chief Minister will contest Assembly polls from New Delhi constituency. State elections will be held on February 8 and results will be declared on February 11.

Farmers protest in Amaravati over 3-capital proposal

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh), Jan 20 (ANI): Farmers staged protest in Andhra Pradesh's Amaravati on January 20. The protest took place as State Cabinet gave nod to the recommendations of the high power committee on setting up 3 state capitals. Telugu Desam Party (TDP) supported the farmers' protest. Party MP Jay Galla was detained during the protest.

Tactic to delay hanging rejected: Nirbhaya's mother after convict's petition dismissed

New Delhi, Jan 20 (ANI): Supreme Court on January 20 dismissed the Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by one of the convicts in 2012 Nirbhaya gang-rape and murder case, Pawan Kumar Gupta, as the court did not find any fresh ground in the matter. Pawan has claimed that he was a juvenile at the time of crime and the Delhi High Court had ignored this fact.While reacting on the dismissed SLP, Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi said, "Their tactic to delay hanging has been rejected. I'll be satisfied only when they're hanged on February 01. Just like they are delaying it one after other, they must be hanged one by one so that they understand what it means to play with law."

SU-30MKI, BrahMos strongest maritime combination: IAF Chief

Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu), Jan 20 (ANI): Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief RKS Bhadauria said that SU-30MKI with BrahMos is the strongest maritime combination in India and it will bring huge capability in Navy's support. He said, "SU-30MKI with BrahMos is the strongest maritime combination that we have, in terms of weapon capability. Thanjavur is the ideal location because of access to both the east and west sides and Indian Ocean Region. It will bring huge capability in support of Navy." Sukhoi Su-30 MKI fighter jets equipped with BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles can hit targets at around 300 kms with precision.

It'll help people: DGP Dilbag Singh on de-radicalisation centres in Kashmir

Srinagar, Jan 20 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir's DGP Dilbag Singh reacted over question, if there is a need for de-radicalisation centres in Kashmir? DGP Dilbag Singh said, "If any such facility comes up in Kashmir that will be a good sign, it should happen. It'll definitely help people, especially those who have gone astray." "If some sensible kind of arrangement is made where good people from the civil society and experts who deal with the subject and relevant aspects of religion and other things... I think that will be a good development. That kind of things should be welcomed," DGP Dilbag Singh further added. General Bipin Rawat recently stated that camps for liberation from radicalism are getting on in Kashmir.

3 Hizbul terrorists gunned down in Shopian

Shopian (JandK), Jan 20 (ANI): At least three terrorists have been neutralised by the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian on January 20. The terrorists were gunned down during an encounter between security forces and terrorists. The terrorists were affiliated to proscribed terrorist outfit Hizbul Mujahideen.

Kapil Sibal takes 'degree' jibe at PM Modi over 'Pariksha Pe Charcha'

New Delhi, Jan 20 (ANI): Speaking to ANI, Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Prime Minister's 'Pariksha Pe Charcha 2020' suggested that PM should let students be alone to prepare for boards and not waste their time. "I suggest PM should let students be alone as this is time to prepare for boards. He shouldn't waste their time. Discussion should be held on 'openness' in degrees after it is obtained, it should be known to everyone. That's the 'Mann Ki Baat' he should do," said Kapil Sibal. Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended 'Pariksha Pe Charcha 2020' at Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi, where he interacted with students.

Rescue operation underway to find 6 trekkers in Nepal's Kaski

Kaski (Nepal), Jan 20 (ANI): Search and rescue operation is underway to find six trekkers in Nepal's Kaski. The trekkers went missing in an avalanche in Gandaki province. Avalanche triggered by heavy snowfall hit a section on Annapurna circuit trekking route on January 17.

The Dargah of Hazrat Niyaz Ahmad Sahib acting as a binding force between different religions

Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 20 (ANI): Land of India is interspersed with numerous sites which are serving as testimonies to the long cherished brotherhood among myriad faiths prospering in the nation. The dargah of Hazrat Niyaz Ahmad Sahib in Bareilly district of Uttar Pradesh is one such epicenter of religious harmony. Popular as Khanqah- e- Niazia , the Dargah is visited by Hindus, Muslims and devotees from other religions alike.As in most of the temples or other religious sites, the lighting of lamps and burning incense sticks is a common tradition among the devotees who come to pray and offer their obeisance at this Dargah. Every year Jashn-e- Chiraghan festival is organized here and thousands of devotees and visitors come to offer prayers. People of all faiths unite on that occasion and celebrate the festival in the way they celebrate Diwali. This dargah sends out a message of love and peace for all, regardless of their religion. The Sufi Saints and Pundits who have laid this

Suspect fled Mangalore Airport after keeping bag with IED: CISF DIG

New Delhi, Jan 20 (ANI): Central Industrial Security Force DIG Anil Pandey on January 20 shared information about the suspected bag, containing IED components, found at the Mangalore airport. He said that a suspect was seen in a CCTV footage leaving bag at the airport and was seen leaving in auto while concealing face. "Suspected object was detected timely and local bomb disposal team is working on its disposal," said Pandey.

Shrine of Baba Nanga Baji Sahib: A centre of religious harmony

Rajouri (JandK), : Sufism in India has promoted a common way of understanding the world and a binding force between the citizens who belong to diverse faiths and cultures. People from different faiths congregate at the Sufi shrines dotted all across the country to offer prayers and wish for peace and tranquility. This brotherhood and bonhomie could be well witnessed during the Urs of Baba Nanga Baji Sahib in Kalakote division of Rajouri district, where a large number of devotees gather to commemorate the occasion. Every year the Urs of the great Sufi saint is celebrated in high spirit and people irrespective of their castes come together to pay obeisance to the saint and get his blessings in return. Locals say that Nanga Baji was helpful to the poor and dispersed the message of maintaining unity among his followers throughout his life. His grandson, Baji Syed Muzzaffar Hussain Shah is also respected among the devotees on the occasion. Popularly known as Baji Sahib, the Sufi saint has b

Davinder Singh's case transferred to NIA: DGP Dilbag Singh

Srinagar, Jan 20 (ANI): While addressing a press conference Jammu and Kashmir's DGP Dilbag Singh informed that the case has been transferred to National Investigative Agency (NIA). "That case (of DSP Davinder Singh) has been transferred to NIA, it will not be right for me to make a comment on it. Some findings have come out, they are before NIA. His custody is being given to the investigating agency. It is being investigated in right direction," said JandK DGP. DSP Davinder Singh, was arrested last weekend along with district commander of banned Hizbul Mujahideen.