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Delhi's air quality remains 'poor' despite light showers

New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): Layer of fog continued to engulf the national capital on January 17. Republic Day parade practice continued despite rainy winters in Delhi. Minimum temperature will hover around 8 degrees Celsius this week, predicted India Meteorological Department. Major pollutants PM 2.5 at 206 and PM 10 at 201 were both in 'Poor' category in Lodhi Road area, according to the Air Quality Index (AQI) data.

Bull tamers swarm to participate in Jallikattu in Madurai

Madurai (Tamil Nadu), Jan 16 (ANI): People gathered in Tamil Nadu's Madurai to participate in the traditional bull-taming sport 'Jallikattu' on January 17. Spectators were noticed cheering for the bull tamers in Alanganallur village. More than 700 bulls are participating in the competition. The Supreme Court (SC) in 2014 had banned 'Jallikattu' after a plea was filed by the Animal Welfare Board of India and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) but the state government insisted Jallikattu was a crucial part of its culture and identity. The ban was later lifted in January 2017 with an amendment due to massive protests along the Marina beach in Chennai.

Immigrant from Pakistan to contest Panchayat polls after receiving Indian citizenship

Tonk (Rajasthan), Jan 17 (ANI): Neeta Sodha, an immigrant from Pakistan who was recently given Indian citizenship is contesting panchayat elections in Natwara. Speaking to media, she said, "I came to India 18 yrs back but I was given nationality just 4 months ago. My father-in-law guides me in my political journey."

Other countries shouldn't intervene in India's decisions: Maldives Foreign Min

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): Speaking to ANI, Foreign Minister of Maldives, Abdulla Shahid backed India on Citizenship (Amendment) Act and the abrogation of article 370. He asserted that no country should intervene in decisions taken by the elected representatives of a nation. "It is essential that democracy functions, in India we see a very vibrant democracy. It is not for other countries in the region or otherwise to intervene when the processes are taken. India has the right to decide on its laws," said Maldives Foreign Minister.

Pair of lions brought to Van Vihar National Park in Bhopal

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Jan 17 (ANI): A pair of lions was brought to Van Vihar National Park in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal on January 16. Lions were brought out from Kanan Pendari Zoological Park in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur.

Will remove only those trees which needed to be removed: Shivamogga Forest Official

Shivamogga (Karnataka), Jan 17 (ANI): Environmentalists are in panic as many trees are being chopped down to 'develop' the Karnataka's Shivamogga district into 'smart city'. One of the environmentalists said that the city is already observing high temperature, if we cut the trees the conditions will became worse. However, Deputy Conservator of Forest of Shivamogga said that they will remove only those trees which are needed to be removed. "Shivamogga has been included in smart city list and works regarding it are going on. We have given permission to remove some trees for developmental works. We will see that, we remove only those trees which are needed to be removed," said forest official.

Mojo Vision builds AR-enabled contact lens

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): What if your contact lens showed you more than just a sharper reality? Mojo Vision, a startup has built a new type of contact lens that is powered with augmented reality (AR) technology. According to Mashable, the AR contact lens is positioned as an invisible computer where the information appears seamlessly around the wearer instead on the smartphone screens. The Mojo Vision's prototype lenses come with built-in displays that project information directly into the eyes. The information could be simpler notifications or complex details which give context to real-world scenarios.

Caught on cam: Man allegedly thrashed by security guards in Noida

Noida (UP), Jan 17 (ANI): A man was allegedly thrashed by security guards in Uttar Pradesh's Noida. The incident took place when the victim was going to his office for the night shift on January 16 at around 12:30 am. A man accompanying the victim was also beaten up. A case has been registered and investigation is underway.

Bhim Army chief released from Tihar Jail, says 'movement will continue till CAA is taken back'

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad was released from Tihar Jail on January 16. A Delhi Court had granted him bail on January 15, ordering him to not hold any protest in Delhi till February 16. After being released from Tihar Jail, Chandrashekhar Azad said, "Humara andolan samvidhanik roop se jaari rahega jab tak yeh kanoon wapas nahi liya jata. Jo log mulk ko bantna chahte hain hum unke khilaaf hain". He further added, "Tomorrow I will visit Jama Masjid at 1 pm. Later, I will also visit Ravidas Temple, a gurudwara and a church".

Classical dancers give tribute to Lord Shiva at Mukteswar Dance Festival

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Jan 17 (ANI): The three-day annual Mukteswar Dance Festival 2020 concluded in Odisha's Bhubaneswar. The festival to celebrate Odissi dance form started with Shiva Vandana. The classical dancers paid tribute to God Shiva. Audience was mesmerized after watching the performances. The event took place in the premises of the Mukteswar Temple in Bhubaneswar. It was organised by the Department of Tourism, Government of Odisha.

Beauty sleep could be real, say body clock biologists

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): While taking a good night sleep, makes one feel energetic and refreshed for the day, biologists have explained for the first time why having a good night's sleep really could prepare us for the rigorous activities of the day ahead.The study was published in the journal Nature Cell Biology. The study conducted on mice shows how the body clock mechanism boosts our ability to maintain our bodies when we are most active. And because we know the body clock is less precise as we age, the discovery, argues lead author Professor Karl Kadler, may one day help unlock some of the mysteries of ageing.The discovery throws fascinating light on the body's extracellular matrix -which provides structural and biochemical support to cells in the form of connective tissue such as bone, skin, tendon and cartilage. Over half our body weight is a matrix, and half of this is collagen - and scientists have long understood it is fully formed by the time we reach the age of 17.

Indo-Japanese joint exercise 'Sahyog-Kaijin' begins

Chennai, Jan 17 (ANI): Indian and Japanese coast guards participated in a joint exercise 'Sahyog-Kaijin' on January 16. The aim behind 'Sahyog-Kaijin' is to strengthen the bond between the two countries. One ship of the Japanese Coast Guard and four ships and an aircraft of the Indian Coast Guard participated in the joint exercise. The drill is a five-day event.

BJP's Gopal Bhargava links 'Vaastu' with deaths of MLAs

Bhopal (MP), Jan 16 (ANI): BJP MLA Gopal Bhargava on January 16 steered a controversy after giving a statement on assembly building design. He said, 'In the last 15-16 yrs, around 32 of our MLAs (in MP) have died. 'Vaastu' has today become 'shaastra' as well as science. All I want to say is that if these things have an effect

Police bust JeM terror module in JandK

Srinagar (JandK), Jan 16 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Police on January 16 busted Jaish-e-Mohammed terror module and arrested a total of five terrorists. With this development, the Police averted a major terror attack planned on 26th January. Arms and ammunitions were also recovered.

Amit Shah signs pact to end Bru refugee crisis

New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah and representatives of Bru refugees on January 16 signed an agreement to end crisis from Mizoram and for their settlement in Tripura. The agreement was signed in presence of Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb and Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga. Thousands of Bru refugees escaped Mizoram after ethnic tension in 1997 and settled in Tripura.

Informal meeting concluded without outcome: MEA on China isolated at UNSC

New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): MEA Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar on January 16 held the weekly press conference in New Delhi. While addressing the mediapersons, he cleared Ministry's stance on China holding informal closed-door consultation on Kashmir in UNSC. He said that an attempt was made by Pakistan through UNSC member China to misuse the platform but overwhelming majority of UNSC said that UNSC was not the right forum for such issues and it should be discussed bilaterally. "Attempt was made by Pak, through a UNSC member, to misuse the platform. Overwhelming majority of UNSC was of view that UNSC was not the right forum for such issues and it should be discussed bilaterally." "The informal closed door meeting concluded without any outcome. Pakistan's desperate measures to peddle baseless allegation, and present and alarming scenario, it lacked any credibility." He said.

Understood that convicts won't be executed on Jan 22: Nirbhaya's mother

New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): Nirbhaya's mother, Asha Devi said that it is clear convicts of 2012 gang rape case won't be executed on January 22. She said, "Whatever happened in court today, both the sides argued, but no decision has been taken yet. But we have understood that they (convicts) won't be executed on January 22."The convicts' lawyer in 2012 gang rape case, AP Singh said that court has direction Tihar Jail authorities to provide documents for further mercy and curative petition. He said, "Today the matter was heard on the basis of the application moved to receive all documents since 2012 up to 2020 on behalf of Pawan Kumar Gupta, Vinay Sharma and Akshay Kumar Singh from jail records. We will proceed further mercy and curative petition. Court allowed our petition and directed the jail authority to provide the same documents in two days."On January 16, Delhi Government rejected the mercy plea of one of the convict in 2012 Delhi gang-rape case, Mukesh Singh.

Rajnath Singh flags off 51st K-9 Vajra-T gun in Surat

Surat (Gujarat), Jan 16 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged off the 51st K-9 Vajra-T gun on January 16 at the Larsen and Toubro Armoured Systems Complex at Hazira of Surat district today. Defence Minister also took a ride in the vehicle. Rajnath offered flowers to the artillery.

Indian way of avoiding conflict isn't by brute force but power of dialogue: PM Modi

New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the international conclave on 'Globalising Indian Thought', at IIM Kozhikode via video-conferencing. Addressing the conclave, PM Modi said, "For centuries we have welcomed the world to our land. Our civilisation has prospered when many could not. Why? Because one finds peace and harmony here." He further added, "In a world seeking to break free from mindless hate, violence, conflict and terrorism, Indian way of life offers rays of hope. Indian way of conflict avoidance isn't by brute force but power of dialogue."

Equities close in green after US-China trade deal, metal stocks sink

New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices traded extremely volatile on Thursday but closed in the positive terrain as global oil prices rose after the United States and China signed phase one of the trade agreement. Brent was 45 cents or 0.7 per cent higher at 64.45 dollars a barrel while US crude was up by 39 cents at 58.20 dollars a barrel. Under the deal to call a truce in a trade war between the world's two biggest economies, China committed to buying over 50 billion dollars more of US oil, liquefied natural gas and other energy products over two years. At the closing bell, the BSE SandP Sensex was up by 60 points to 41,933 while the Nifty 50 inched up by 13 points at 12,356. All sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the green except for Nifty metal which dropped by 1.26 per cent. Meanwhile, Moody's Investors Service said the US-China pact could help boost bilateral exports and lead to an improvement in business confidence as well as investment.