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Watch: Scuffle breaks out between JD(S), BJP members over performing prayers

Mandya (Karnataka), Jan 17 (ANI): Scuffle broke out between Janata Dal (Secular) Taluk Panchayat member, Dinesh and supporters of BJP MLA, Narayana Gowda at Gavi Rangappa Temple in Mandya's Billenahalli in Karnataka on Jan 16. Dinesh wanted to perform prayers which MLA's supporters allegedly opposed. Police intervened in the matter and brought situation under control.

Kerala Governor denies rift with State Government

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, on differences between Kerala Government and State Governor, Arif Mohammad Khan said that there are no differences between us. "There are no differences between us. It is my responsibility to ensure that things do not reach a stage where there is a collapse of the constitutional machinery," said Kerala Governor.

Eminem drops surprise album 'Music To Be Murdered By'

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): Rap God on Jan17 gave his fans a stunning surprise as he decided to drop an album named 'Music to Be Murdered By'. The rapper decided to break the news on Twitter .Rapper has collaborated with Ed Sheeran in the album.

President's decision has brought hope: Nirbhaya's mother on mercy petition rejection

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind on January 17 rejected the mercy petition of the 2012 Delhi gang-rape case convict Mukesh Singh. The MHA had sent Singh's mercy petition to Rashtrapati Bhavan on night of January 16. While speaking to ANI in the national capital on January 17, Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi said, "I welcome this decision and it has brought hope but it will only be fruitful if they will be hanged on January 22. It will set a precedent."

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SDPI should be banned for their involvement in anti-social activities: Jagadish Shettar

Bengaluru, Jan 17 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Bengaluru on January 17, the Minister of Large and Medium Scale Industries in Karnataka Government Jagadish Shettar said, "Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) always deny their involvement but it has been proved now. I welcome the police's action." "Their organisation should be banned as they have always been involved with anti-social activities and government of India should take very serious note of this," he added.

SDPI members were paid Rs 10,000 to attack leaders supporting CAA: Bengaluru CP

Bengaluru, Jan 17 (ANI): While speaking to media in Bengaluru on January 17, the Commissioner of Police in Bengaluru Bhaskar Rao spoke on Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests in the city. He said, "There were six people belonging to Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI), who were here to carry out attacks on leaders supporting CAA." "These people were being paid Rs 10,000 from their handlers to create ruckus here. Now this will be handled by the Anti-Terror unit," he added.

PM Modi meets EU High Representative Josep Borrell Fontelles

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): Josep Borrell Fontelles, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 17. He also met EAM S Jaishankar earlier today in Delhi. Borrell arrived in Delhi on January 16 to participate in Raisina Dialogue 2020.

'BHU VC Hindi Virodhi' posters put up in Varanasi

Varanasi (UP), Jan 17 (ANI): Several posters reading 'BHU VC Hindi Virodhi' and demanding his resignation were seen in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi on January 17. Recently, Banaras Hindu University (BHU) administration had allegedly not interviewed candidates for the post of assistant professor who had opted for Hindi as their language for communication. BHU administration and VC Rakesh Bhatnagar faced criticism over the issue.

Black laws like CAA, NRC can't be imposed: Chandrashekhar Azad

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): Bhim Army Chief Chandrashekhar Azad was released from Tihar Jail on January 16. While speaking to ANI, Chandrashekhar Azad said, "I am here to visit Ravidas temple, then I will go to a gurdwara and a church and later to Jama Masjid at 01:00 pm." "The purpose is to mark protest against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC) and also to tell people that such black laws can't be imposed on us," he added. He was released after a Delhi Court granted him bail ordering him to not hold any protest in Delhi till February 16, 2020.

Decision taken to provide grant to Parel children hospital: Nawab Malik on HC slamming State Govt

Mumbai, Jan 17 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Mumbai on January 17, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Nawab Malik spoke about giving grant to Parel hospital. He said, "Devendra Fadnavis led BJP government did not give any decision regarding grant of a children's hospital (Wadia Hospital) in Parel area of Mumbai. They were giving excuses about lack of funds and delayed this whole matter." "Yesterday (January 16) Bombay High Court asked questions on this matter. So, we would like to tell people that before three days a meeting was conducted, in which Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has decided to give grant to the hospital," he added.

Police initiate door step delivery of documents for tribals in Maoist-hit Gadchiroli

Gadchiroli (Maharashtra), Jan 17 (ANI): Police conducted door step delivery of important documents in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli district on January 17. They delivered documents which is important to avail government benefits. The move is a part of an outreach initiative called 'Project Pragati'. Around 3000 people are expected to get benefits with the initiative. Police are also organizing 'Jan Jagaran Melawa' (mass awareness campaign rallies) to distribute documents. While speaking to ANI, SP of Gadchiroli Shailesh Balkawade said, "We have started a new initiative called 'Project Pragati' for identification of tribals under which caste certificates, driving licenses and other documents used for identification are being issued." "This will help tribals to exercise rights made for them," he added.

Kashmir should never be brought into UN's agenda: Russian Envoy on China's move

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): Russian Ambassador to India, Nikolay Kudashev on Russia's position on the closed-door meeting on Kashmir, called by China, in UNSC asserted that the country has never been in favour of bringing the issue into UN agenda. He called the issue as a bilateral matter for India and Pakistan to discuss on. "As far as the discussions within UNSC are concerned, we have never been in favour of bringing this issue into the United Nations agenda. This is strictly a bilateral matter for India and Pakistan to discuss on the basis of Shimla Agreement and Lahore Declaration," said Russian Ambassador to India.

Piyush Goyal visits Statue of Unity in Gujarat

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Jan 17 (ANI): Railways Minister Piyush Goyal arrived in Gujarat on January 17 and visited the 'Statue of Unity' at Sardar Sarovar Dam in Kevadia. He will flag off the inaugural run of Ahmedabad-Mumbai Tejas Express shortly in Ahmedabad. The commercial run of the Tejas Express will begin on January 19.

Nirbhaya's mother lashes out at BJP, AAP over 'politicising' case

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on January 17, Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi said, "We are facing atrocities in court and almost everywhere but government can't see our problem." "Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) are playing with death of my daughter for their political gains," she added. "I can see some conspiracy and their death sentence have been delayed intentionally," Nirbhaya's Mother further stated.

Himachal Pradesh freezes following fresh snow spell

Kullu (HP)/ Shimla (HP), Jan 17 (ANI): Thick layer of snow covered parts of Himachal Pradesh on January 17 after heavy snowfall. Landscape turned white in Kullu and Shimla. Traffic has also been affected partially.

Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani flags off Ahmedabad-Mumbai Tejas Express

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Jan 17 (ANI): Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani flagged off the inaugural run of Ahmedabad-Mumbai Tejas Express in Ahmedabad. The commercial run of the Tejas Express will begin on January 19. Newly-inaugurated train is equipped state-of-the-art facilities.

Unseasonal rains, hailstorms destroy crops in Haryana's Rohtak

Rohtak (Haryana), Jan 17 (ANI): Unseasonal rains and hailstorm have wreaked havoc in Haryana by not only affecting daily lives but also destroying crops of farmers. The incessant rain in winters has caused severe damage to various crops. Farmers suffering damages have no sign of relief as weather remains cloudy. Continuous rainfall also makes crops more vulnerable to pest attacks.

High Representative of EU for Foreign Affairs meets EAM Jaishankar

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell Fontelles met External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar in the national capital on January 17. Josep Borrell Fontelles is also the Vice-President of European Commission. He gave speech at Raisina Dialogue 2020 on January 16. Several Foreign Ministers and dignitaries have arrived in India to attend global conference.

Junior engineer shot dead in Mathura by unidentified assailants

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 17 (ANI): An Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) junior engineer was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Mathura on January 16. The deceased has been identified as a resident of Agra, Pradeep Kumar. The body has been sent for the post-mortem. Soon after receiving the information of murder, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) of Mathura Shalabh Mathur reached the spot to investigate the matter. While speaking to ANI, Shalabh Mathur said, "An acquaintance of Pradeep Kumar is involved in his murder. However, we will clear things once we get a post-mortem report. The probe is underway."