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Ranjit Savarkar welcomes Sanjay Raut's statement on opposing defamation of Savarkar

Mumbai, Jan 18 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, grandson of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, Ranjit Savarkar welcomed Sanjay Raut statement on opposing defamation of Savarkar. "I welcome Sanjay Raut's statement. In the past also, Shiv Sena aggressively opposed the defamation of Savarkar. I expect that Shiv Sena will now convince Congress leaders not to oppose Savarkar. Actually, it is an advice to Rahul Gandhi because Congress leaders are parroting what Rahul said. Sanjay Raut has dared Rahul Gandhi to go to Goa and Andaman. It itself speaks very clearly," said Ranjit Savarkar.

Will go to Belgaum to attend programs, let there be prohibitions: Sanjay Raut

Mumbai, Jan 18 (ANI): While speaking to media in Mumbai on January 18, the veteran Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut spoke on Belgaum border issue. He said, "Pakistanis, Bangladeshis and Rohingyas can enter India but someone from Maharashtra can't go to Karnataka's Belgaum? This is wrong. We all are Indians." "I will go there and meet people and attend programs, let there be prohibitions," he added.

Family forced to use toilet as kitchen in UP's Barabanki due to lack of accommodation

Barabanki (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 18 (ANI): A toilet which was constructed under 'Swachh Bharat Mission' is being used as a kitchen in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki district. Toilet is being used as kitchen by a family living in Akan Pur village of Barabanki. They don't have proper accommodation or living arrangements so they are using toilet as kitchen since past one year. Speaking to ANI, one of the family members Ram Prakash said, "We don't have proper accommodation so we are using this toilet as a kitchen since one year." On the other side, speaking to ANI, the District Magistrate (DM) of Barabanki Dr Adarsh Singh said, "We have not received any such request for house. We will investigate the matter and try to provide a proper accommodation." "If there is negligence by the gram panchayat and pradhan then action will be taken," DM added. Akan Pur is a Village located in Harakh Tehsil of Barabanki district.

Can hope but not sure if Feb 01 will be final date: NCW on hanging of Nirbhaya convicts

Bengaluru, Jan 18 (ANI): A Delhi court issued fresh death warrants on January 17 against the four convicts in Nirbhaya case and set a new date for their hanging. They will be hanged on February 01, 2020 at 6:00 am. While speaking to ANI in Bengaluru on January 18, the Chief of National Commission for Women Rekha Sharma spoke on Nirbhaya case. She said, "I hope this will be the final date because now three convicts are left who will be going for the final plea to the President." "I don't know if it will be final because when will they go to the President for giving application and when is there last date we have to see," she added. "I am only hoping but not sure that this will be last date," NCW Chairperson further stated.

Delhi Assembly polls: Raghav Chadha offers prayers at gurudwara before filing nomination

New Delhi, Jan 18 (ANI): The national spokesperson and national executive member of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Raghav Chadha visited Gurudwara in the national capital on January 18. He offered prayers at the holy place before filing his nomination today ahead of the Delhi assembly polls. Raghav Chadha is contesting polls from Rajinder Nagar Assembly constituency. He visited Gurudwara Guru Nanak Darbar in Delhi's new Rajinder Nagar area. While speaking to ANI, Raghav Chadha said, "I am going to file my nomination today and going along with my mother for the same."'

97-year-old woman won Panchayat polls in Rajasthan's Sikar

Sikar (Rajasthan), Jan 18 (ANI): A 97-year-old woman, Vidya Devi won Panchayat polls on January 17. She has been elected as Sarpanch of Puranabas village in Neem Ka Thana Tehsil in Rajasthan's Sikar. Family and her well wishers celebrated and greeted her on winning the election.

SDPI stages anti-CAA protest in Chennai

Chennai, Jan 18 (ANI): Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) hit the streets of TN's Chennai to express outrage against Citizenship (Amendment) Act and National Register of Citizens on Jan 18. Numerous protesters joined the rally. Slogans against the amended act were raised. Nation-wide protests have intensified after CAA came into effect from January 10 amid unrest.

'Nukkad Natak' performed in outrage against CAA at Shaheen Bagh

New Delhi, Jan 18 (ANI): 'Nukkad natak' was performed at Shaheen Bagh in outrage against the Citizenship Amendment Act. The protest at Shaheen Bagh entered 36th day with protesters continuing to raise their voice against the amended law. Posters rejecting CAA, NRC were put across the street. Protests have intensified after CAA came into effect from January 10 amid unrest.

Universities are not supposed to function like assembly line production unit: CJI

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Jan 18 (ANI): Chief Justice of India Sharad Arvind Bobde attended 107th convocation ceremony of Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj at Nagpur University on January 18. While addressing the event, he said that universities are not supposed to function like assembly line production unit."Universities are not about brick and mortar only. Certainly, universities are not supposed to function like an assembly line production unit. Most importantly, the idea of a university reflects what we want to achieve as a society," said Chief Justice of India.

RSS chief's statement is 200% in nation's interest: Giriraj Singh on 2 child law

New Delhi, Jan 18 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on January 18, the Union Minister for Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries Giriraj Singh spoke on the two child law. He said, "I am happy that after looking at the increasing population of India the entire nation is now aware. The statement of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat is in nation's interest 200%. People should not look at this matter from political frame or vote point of view." "A person like Nawab Malik needs to take three more births before giving any suggestion to Mohan Bhagwat on any subject," he added.

Those who oppose Savarkar must be jailed in Andaman Cellular Jail for 2 days: Sanjay Raut

Mumbai, Jan 18 (ANI): While speaking to media in Mumbai on January 18, the veteran Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut spoke on Veer Savarkar. He said, "Those who oppose Veer Savarkar, they maybe from any ideology or party, let them stay for just two days at the cell in Andaman Cellular Jail where Savarkar was lodged." "Only then will they realize his sacrifice and his contribution to the nation," he added.

Assam Cabinet expansion: Jogen Mohan, Sanjay Kishan take oath as Ministers

Guwahati (Assam), Jan 18 (ANI): The Assam cabinet expansion held at Raj Bhawan on January 18. The oath was administered by Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi. Jogen Mohan and Sanjay Kishan were sworn-in as Ministers of Assam Cabinet. The swearing-in ceremony was conducted by Chief Secretary Kumar Sanjay Krishna.

Women continue anti-CAA protest in Lucknow

Lucknow (UP), Jan 18 (ANI): Muslim women continued to protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and National Register of Citizens at Ghanta Ghar in Lucknow on January 18. A number of protestors participated in the protest rally. CAA came into effect from January 10 amid unrest.

BSF commences 'Sard Hawa' operation in Jaisalmer to keep hawk's eye on border

Jaisalmer (Rajasthan), Jan 18 (ANI): The Border Security Force (BSF) began its annual 'Sard Hawa' operation in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer on January 16. The main objective of this operation is to keep a hawk's eye on border. Jawans patrol the border area with their advanced weapons. Under 'Sard Hawa' operation, patrolling and force strength is generally increased as the possibility of cross-border infiltration rises due to dense fog in Jaisalmer during the time of Republic Day. The operation will continue till January 29.

Nirbhaya's parents slam lawyer Indira Jaising on statement to forgive convicts

New Delhi, Jan 18 (ANI): Asha Devi on senior lawyer Indira Jaising's statement 'follow Sonia Gandhi's example and forgive convicts' angrily stated that Indira Jaising is no one to give her such suggestions, it is because of people like her that justice is not served. "Who is Indira Jaising to give me such a suggestion? Whole country wants the convicts to be executed. Just because of people like her, justice is not done with rape victims," said Asha Devi. "Indira Jaising should not give us any suggestions, she has done very wrong by tweeting it," said Nirbhaya's father.

If RSS chief forcefully wants vasectomies, let PM Modi make law on it: Nawab Malik

Mumbai, Jan 18 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Mumbai on January 18, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Nawab Malik spoke about two child law. He said, "Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat wants a two child law. He maybe doesn't know that Maharashtra already has several laws on this and many other states also." "Still, if he wants to forcefully do vasectomies then let Prime Minister Narendra Modi make such a law," he added. "We saw in past what happened with this," NCP leader further stated.

Young India does not want fifth-generation dynast: Ramachandra Guha on Rahul Gandhi

Kozhikode (Kerala), Jan 18 (ANI): Historian Ramachandra Guha at Kerala Literature Festival in Kozhikode warns Kerala for repeating their mistake of re-electing Rahul Gandhi and asserted that young India does not want a fifth-generation dynast. "Why did you (Malyalis) elect Rahul Gandhi to Parliament? I have nothing against Rahul Gandhi personally. He is a decent fellow, very well-mannered. But young India does not want a fifth-generation dynast. If you Malyalis make the mistake of re-electing Rahul Gandhi in 2024 too, you are merely handing over an advantage to Narendra Modi because Narendra Modi's great advantage is that he is not Rahul Gandhi. Narendra Modi is a self made man," said Ramachandra Guha.

Sindhis celebrate 116th birthday of veteran nationalist leader late GM Syed

Sindh (Pakistan), Jan 18 (ANI): People of Sindh celebrated 116th birthday of veteran Sindhi nationalist leader late Ghulam Murtaza Syed, who was also know as GM Syed at Saan in Pakistan's Sindh. A number of people organised rallies in several parts of the city on the occasion of his birthday. These gatherings were organised by JSMM, JSQM, MQM and other organisations. Participants of these rallies held the posters of Jeay Sindh along with the portraits of late GM Syed. Demonstrators also raised slogans in favour of him. GM Syed aimed at achieving 'Sindhudesh'.

P Chidambaram joins protest against CAA, NRC in Kolkata

Kolkata, Jan 18 (ANI): Congress leader P Chidambaram joined protest against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC). The protest was organised at Park Circus Maidan. A number of protestors participated in the protest rally. Nation-wide protests have been intensified after implementation of CAA.

Watched videos of Steve Smith about how he builds his innings: KL Rahul

Rajkot (Gujarat), Jan 18 (ANI): India defeated Australia by 36 runs in the second ODI by 36 runs at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot. Speaking about the preparations, Wicket-keeper KL Rahul said, "I don't think I practiced technically, anything different. I just spoke a lot to middle order batsmen and I watched a lot of videos, spoke a lot to Virat (Kohli), watched a lot of videos of AB (de Villiers) and Steve Smith about how they build their innings or how they play in certain situations. The only thing I learnt how I can use my game and can be better in certain situations. Now that I have played in different positions so batting becomes a lot more enjoyable."