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Development-deprived locals of Naxal-hit Chhattisgarh village build road for themselves

Sukma (Chhattisgarh), Jan 20 (ANI): Locals of a Naxal-affected village build road for themselves in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district. They build road for better connectivity of the area. Locals of Palamadgu village in Sukma district are still seeking for development and basic amenities in their nearby vicinity. While speaking to ANI, the Deputy Collector (DC) of Sukma Chandan Kumar said, "The road construction work is underway under National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA)." "But it is good if villagers are contributing in development work," DC added.

PM Modi asks students to have technology-free hour to avoid distraction

New Delhi, Jan 20 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi during 'Pariksha Pe Charcha 2020' requested students to have technology-free hour and a space in the house to avoid distraction. "It is common to see 4 members of a family seated together but each of them is on their phones. Can we think of a technology-free hour? Or, have a space in the house which is technology-free. In this manner, we won't be distracted by technology," said PM Modi.

Watch: NCP leader Jitendra Awhad's passionate and aggressive speech against CAA, NRC

Thane (Maharashtra), Jan 20 (ANI): Commenting on the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the proposed all-India National Register of Citizens (NRC), NCP leader Jitendra Awhad made a strong and passionate speech against CAA, NRC in a poetic form. "Main Delhi ke takht se poochta hoon, ab tu maangega mujhse saboot mere deshvasi hone ka? Toh sun, jab tera baap sar jhukakar angrezon ke talwe chaat raha tha, tab mera baap phansi ke takht ko choomke inquilab zindabad ke naare laga raha tha," the NCP leader said. "I ask from the rampart of Delhi, now you will ask proofs of my citizenship. So listen, when your father was toeing the line of Britishers, my father, staring at the gallows of death, was raising slogans of 'long live the revolution'."

South India gets first squadron of Sukhoi Su-30 MKI fighter jets

Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu), Jan 20 (ANI): South India got its first squadron of Sukhoi Su-30 MKI fighter jets on January 20. Water salute was also given to the SU-30MKI fighter aircraft at Thanjavur air base in Tamil Nadu. The 222 Squadron that will house the Sukhoi-30 MKIs is also known as the 'Tigersharks'. IAF Chief, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria said that the decision to deploy the Su-30 MKI at Thanjavur was taken due to its strategic location. The Su-30 MKI inducted here is equipped with special weapon (BrahMos supersonic cruise missile), the IAF Chief further said. Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Bipin Rawat, was also present at the press conference.

'Saksham Cycle Day-2020' kicks off in Agartala

Agartala (Tripura), Jan 20 (ANI): More than 1000 cyclists participated in 'Saksham Cycle Day-2020' event in Tripura's Agartala on January 19. The Cyclothon was organised by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) to create awareness against the menace of pollution. Main aim was to create culture of cycling among the people. Event was inaugurated by Deputy CM of Tripura Jishnu Dev Varma and other officials of ONGC, GAIL and TNGCL. Cyclothon started from 8:00 am from Swami Vivekananda Stadium. 'Saksham Cycle Day-2020' is a campaign flagship program of Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) and Oil public sector undertakings under the guidance of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas which aims to add values to the various efforts being made in the country for saving fuel.

All convicts must be executed on Feb 01: Nirbhaya's mother on fresh 'juvenile' petition

New Delhi, Jan 20 (ANI): Reacting to the special leave petition (SLP) filed by one of the convicts in the 2012 Delhi gang-rape, Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi said that if all the accused committed the crime; they all should be punished equally and demanded that all the convicts must be executed on February 01. "This is our law that has given freedom to them to commit such crimes and then when it comes to punishment, juvenile is exempted," said Asha Devi. "It is just a tactic to delay the execution. His petition was cancelled in 2013 by SC. Review petition was also dismissed by the court. He's doing it just to waste time. But all the convicts must be executed on 1 Feb only. This is not just about Nirbhaya but thousands of girls who are fighting for their justice," she added further. Convict Pawan Gupta filed a SLP in the Supreme Court, claiming he was a juvenile at the time of the crime, and should be treated as such.

PM Modi tells students to remember Ind-Aus Kolkata test during de-motivating times

New Delhi, Jan 20 (ANI): Giving another example to students on positive thinking, Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 'Pariksha Pe Charcha 2020' stated that the entire atmosphere was of de-motivation when Indian team was facing setbacks during India-Australia Test series in 2001 but Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman turned the same match around. "Remember India-Australia Test series in 2001? Our team was facing setbacks and the mood wasn't great. But, we can never forget how Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman turned the match around," said PM Modi.

Chandrababu Naidu agitating only for political gains: YSRCP minister on 3-capital proposal

Amaravati (AP), Jan 20 (ANI): Ahead of special assembly session over proposed three capitals for Andhra Pradesh, Tourism Minister MS Rao said that his party wants to de-centralise development and TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu is agitating against the government's proposal only for political gains. "The CM is going to develop all the regions in the state in a uniform way, all 13 districts and three regions are important to us. We want to de-centralise development. N Chandrababu Naidu is doing agitations only for political gains," said Rao. Naidu, who is vehemently opposing the three-capital proposal, said the suppression of public voice is undemocratic and against the constitution as several of his party leaders including JAC leaders have been put under house arrest.

Pariksha Pe Charcha: PM Modi motivates students by giving example of 'Chandrayaan-2'

New Delhi, Jan 20 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi during 'Pariksha Pe Charcha 2020' spoke on de-motivation and motivation by mentioning the example of Chandrayaan-2. He stated that people had warned him to not attend the launch as there is no surety of its success but he decided to go because of the same reason. "Some people had told me not to attend the launch event saying 'there is no surety, what if it fails'. I told them that is the reason I must be there," said PM Modi.

Football tournament organised in memory of Manipur's Maharaja

Imphal (Manipur), Jan 20: The 62nd 'Sir Churachand Singh KCSI-CBE Memorial Invitation Football Tournament' was organised in Manipur's Imphal. The final match of the event was played on January 19 between Neroca FC and SSU Singjamei. Neroca FC lifted the champion title of the event. They were awarded with cash prize of Rs 5 lakh and a gold plated trophy, while SSU Singjamei received Rs 2.5 lakh. Total 32 teams participated in the football tournament which started on December 3, 2019. The event took place at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium in Imphal. This event is played in the memory of Late Maharaja of Manipur Sir Churachand Singh.

PM Modi reviews exhibition ahead of 'Pariksha Pe Charcha 2020'

New Delhi, Jan 20 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the exhibition during 'Pariksha Pe Charcha 2020'. He will interact with teachers, students during his 'Charcha 2020'. The third edition of PM interaction programme with students is being held at Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi. Over 2000 students are participating in the interactive session. PM Modi will address students all over India via video-conferencing.

Unemployed youth opt for small scale businesses in JandK's Rajouri

Rajouri (JandK), Jan 20 (ANI): Unemployed youth of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district are trying their luck and hard work in small scale businesses. They have opened shops of 'Khameeri Roti' and dry 'Tandoori Kulcha'. During winter season, the demand of dry 'Tandoori Kulcha' and 'Khameeri Roti' increases in the Valley. It is a good source of earning for unemployed youth who are struggling for employment. Food business is gaining customers and providing self employment.

Slight modification in CAA will fizzle out entire opposition campaign: BJP's CK Bose

Kolkata, Jan 20 (ANI): West Bengal BJ vice president CK Bose stated that a little modification in Citizenship Act will fizzle out entire opposition campaign. "Once a Bill has been passed as an Act, it is binding on the state governments, that is the legal position but in a democratic country you cannot thrust any Act on the citizens of our country. I have suggested to my party leadership that with a little modification the entire opposition campaign will fizzle out. We need to specifically state that it is meant for persecuted minorities, we should not mention any religion. Our approach should be different," said CK Bose.

Vadodara witnesses action-packed racing, freestyle motocross

Vadodara (Gujarat), Jan 20 (ANI): The first edition of 'Vadodara Invitational Supercross' 2020 event was organised on January 19. It is for the first time in Gujarat that international riders featured in night supercross. Vadodara Invitational Supercross (VIS) racing and freestyle motocross event featured 28 riders from various countries. The international riders from Russia, South Africa, America, Germany and Scotland set the tracks on fire along with the top Indian racers. Seven teams participated in the event which took place at Venus ground in Vadodara. VIS league is held under the aegis of The Federation of Motor Sports Club of India (FMSCI) and organised under the guidance of the Indian and International Federation rules and regulations.

Bhupinder Hooda says states can't say no to CAA, but wants law's legality tested

New Delhi, Jan 20 (ANI): Congress leader and former Haryana CM, Bhupinder Singh Hooda, on Citizenship (Amendment) Act asserted that no state can deny to any law or act if passed by Parliament. "Once a law or act is passed by the Parliament, I think that the constitutional view is that, any state can't and should not say no but this has to be legally examined," said Bhupinder Singh. Nation-wide protests have strengthened since implementation of CAA in December 2019. According to the present government, the amended act promises to provide Indian citizenship to non-Muslim immigrants from three neighbouring countries i.e., Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh.

Amit Shah arrives at party headquarters for nomination of BJP national president

New Delhi, Jan 20 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived at BJP headquarters in the national capital on January 20. The process of nomination for BJP national president to be held today at party headquarters in Delhi. Senior leader including Giriraj Singh, Pralhad Joshi, Kiren Rijiju and several ministers of the party also arrived at BJP headquarters.

Decentralisation of Andhra capital important for YSRCP: MLA Ramakrishna Reddy

Amaravati (AP), Jan 20 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, ahead of special session of state assembly over setting up three state capitals, Andhra Pradesh Chief Whip and YSRCP leader Gadikota S Reddy said that he is in favour of three capitals proposed for the state. "I am in favour of recommendations of Boston Consulting Group and Sivaraman Committee. 5 Crore people are waiting to see if committee's recommendations will get approved or not," said Gadikota S Reddy. Meanwhile, YSRCP leader and MLA Alla Ramakrishna Reddy said that decentralisation of the state's capital is very important for the party. "Decentralisation of the state's capital is very important for us; N Chandrababu Naidu did not full any promises he had made," said AR Reddy. Today YSRCP-led YS Jagan Mohan Reddy Andhra Pradesh government called special assembly session over proposed three capitals for the state.

Delhi breathes moderately 'poor' air on Jan 20

New Delhi, Jan 20 (ANI): The air quality of Delhi was recorded in 'Poor' category on January 20. The Air Quality Index (AQI) at the Lodhi Road area was moderately 'poor'. The PM 2.5 and PM 10, both, stood at 201. 101-200 is considered 'Moderate' while 201-300 comes under the 'Poor' category. Smoggy sky was witnessed in several parts of the national capital.

Sec-144 imposed ahead of special assembly session in Andhra over proposed 3 capitals

Vijayawada (AP), Jan 20 (ANI): Ahead of the special session of Andhra Pradesh Assembly for setting up of three state capitals, heavy security has been deployed in Andhra Pradesh's Vijayawada on January 20. Section 144 of CrPc has been imposed in Vijayawada and Guntur areas to facilitate smooth functioning of the State Assembly and movement of public representatives. There is presence of large numbers of security personnel's at Prakasam Barrage in Vijayawada.

Negative attitude in decision-making roadblock to development: Nitin Gadkari

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Jan 20 (ANI): While speaking at inaugural function of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology in Nagpur, Union minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, said that there is no shortage of money but the actual problem lies in the negative mindsets in the government for decision making. "Let me tell you the truth, there is no shortage of money. What is lacking is the government mindset, the negative attitude, the courage to make decisions," said Nitin Gadkari.