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Protesters create ruckus at Muslim Rashtriya Manch event over CAA

New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): A group of protesters created ruckus at an event organised by RSS- affiliate Muslim Rashtriya Manch for supporting Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in New Delhi on January 16. They showed banners and raised slogans against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC). RSS leader Indresh Kumar was also present on the stage.

Indian Army gets training to battle extreme winter condition in Gulmarg

Gulmarg (JandK), Jan 16 (ANI): Brave hearts Army officials get trained at Indian Army's High Altitude Warfare School (HAWS) in JandK's Gulmarg for Avalanche rescues and to safeguard LOC. Soldiers trained themselves in heavy snowfall at high altitude areas. They learned skiing and walking in the snow. They also learned to make igloos to survive in the snow-covered areas.

Chandigarh University students invent 'Queen Belt' for women's safety

Kharar (Punjab), Jan 16 (ANI): In a time where rape cases are increasing at alarming rate, a group of students from Chandigarh University have invented a device for women's safety. The students have invented a special belt named 'Queen Belt' to protect women against the crime. The 'Queen Belt' looks like an ordinary belt, but has a small circuit with mobile sim card and GPS tracking system fitted inside. In a situation of attack, the belt gets opened forcibly, and the mobile sim sends a distress message to the loved ones.

BJP office set ablaze in WB's Bankura

Bankura (West Bengal), Jan 16 (ANI): A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) office was set on fire in West Bengal's Bankura on January 16, days after another party office was put on fire in Asansol. The incident happened at Chandai gram area under Barjora Police Station. BJP has alleged that All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) is behind the incident. Three days ago, a BJP office was also set ablaze in Asansol.

Sitting MLAs who didn't get tickets are part of family: CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in the national capital on January 16, the Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal spoke about the reports that other parties are in touch with the 15 sitting Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs who have been denied tickets. He said, "All parties will try but they (15 MLAs) are a part of our family and I hope they will remain so."

Locals celebrate 'Mattu Pongal' with great fervour in Chennai

Chennai, Jan 16 (ANI): Locals celebrated 'Mattu Pongal' in Chennai on January 16. They offered special prayers at 'Gaushala' on the occasion. They gathered in large numbers to celebrate the festival. 'Mattu Pongal' is the third day of the four-day Pongal festival and is celebrated for the cattle. Pongal is celebrated as thanksgiving ceremony for the year's harvest.

I'm Constitutional head, not just rubber stamp: Kerala Governor on state govt moving SC against CAA

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Jan 16 (ANI): While addressing media persons, after Kerala government challenged the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in Supreme Court, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan said that the state government should have informed him before going to Supreme Court. "I have no issue with them going to Supreme Court but they should have informed me first. I being constitutional head come to know about it through newspapers. Clearly, I am not just a rubber stamp. This is breach of protocol and breach of courtesy. I will look into it whether the state government can go to the SC without the approval of the Governor. If not the approval, they could have just informed me," said Kerala Governor.

Lalu Yadav produced before special CBI court in fodder scam case

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Jan 16 (ANI): Former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad Yadav was produced before a special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court on January 16. He was produced before the court in connection with a fodder scam case. Lalu Prasad Yadav is currently undergoing medical treatment at the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Jharkhand's Ranchi. The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo is serving jail term for fraudulent withdrawal of Rs 3.5 crore from the Dumka treasury by Animal Husbandry Department officials between 1991 and 1996 when Lalu Prasad Yadav was the undivided state's chief minister.

Delhi polls: Manish Sisodia takes out 'Padayatra' ahead of filing nomination

New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia, on January 16 took out a 'Padayatra' in Delhi ahead of filing nomination for the upcoming assembly elections. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supporters came in to support Sisodia during the 'Padayatra'. Sisodia will file his nomination for Delhi Assembly polls from Patparganj assembly seat today. Assembly elections in Delhi will be held on Feb 08 and results will be declared on Feb 11.

Locals throng to tea stalls in chilly weather in Punjab's Ludhiana

Ludhiana (Punjab), Jan 16 (ANI): Locals lit up bonfire to grasp heat as cold wave conditions prevailed in Punjab's Ludhiana on January 16. Parts of North India received rainfall which contributed to the cold weather. Locals were also seen at tea stalls to keep themselves warm. Thick layer of fog was also witnessed in Ludhiana, which caused difficulty to commuters.

Struggling for 7 years, no one gave me clear answers: Nirbhaya's mother

New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on January 16, Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi said, "I am really surprised that for seven years I have went to several places but no one gave me proper reply and answers related to the case. " "I have struggled for seven years and everyone gave me hope and assurance of court, law," she added. "No one gave me clear answers and now after seven years I am still fighting," Nirbhaya's Mother further stated.

End to terrorism can only happen the way Americans started after 9/11: CDS Bipin Rawat

New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): While addressing the Raisina Dialogue 2020 in the national capital, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Bipin Rawat said that end to terrorism can only happen the way Americans started after 9/11. "We have to bring an end to terrorism and that can only happen the way Americans started after 9/11, they said let's go on a spree on global war on terror. To do that you have to isolate the terrorists, anybody who is sponsoring terrorism has to be taken to task," said CDS.

CDS is first among equals, has 'some authority' over 3 service chiefs: Bipin Rawat

New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): While addressing the Raisina Dialogue 2020 in the national capital, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Bipin Rawat talked about the functioning of Chief of Defence Staff and called the person in position first among equals. "CDS is the first among equals but he has got clear and well defined responsibilities. While he is the first among equals, he has some authority over the three service chiefs except on operational issues. I think the task is well cut out and we will be able to function within the firm framework which has been laid out for the CDS. I don't visualise any problems. We've had meetings with the 3 chiefs and a lot of decisions have already been taken in past 15 days," said CDS.

Absolutely clear that terrorist groups operating from Pakistan: UK Special Representative

New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): While addressing the Raisina Dialogue 2020 in the national capital, UK's Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, Gareth Bayley, clearly stated that terrorist groups are operating from within Pakistan. "It is absolutely clear that terrorist groups are operating from within Pakistan. They pose a serious challenge to the government of Pakistan and the South Asian region as well," said Foreign and Commonwealth Office Director for South Asia.

20 injured after Lokmanya Tilak Express derails in Odisha's Cuttack

Cuttack (Odisha), Jan 16 (ANI): Around 20 people received severe injuries after eight coaches of Lokmanya Tilak Express hit a guard van of a goods train near Salagaon. The incident took place at about 7 am on January 16. No deaths were reported in the incident.

Fur shoes selling like hot cakes in Kashmir after heavy snowfall

Srinagar, Jan 16 (ANI): The sale of fur shoes is skyrocketing in the markets of Srinagar. They are in huge demand due to severe cold and heavy snowfall in Kashmir this year. During the winter season, sale of fur shoes is generally on rise and people take them to prevent themselves from chilly weather conditions. People mainly prefer fur shoes in winters as it helps them in keeping warm. The business of fur shoes is in boom and expected to rise in the coming days as well. Locals are purchasing them in large numbers as chilly weather conditions and snowfall have made the temperatures dip sharply, making the people reach for the fur shoes. Local shoe makers are working round the clock to complete demands of various dealers.

Stood up for Indira Gandhi whenever people targeted her: Sanjay Raut

Mumbai, Jan 16 (ANI): While speaking to media in Mumbai on January 16, the veteran Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut spoke on Gandhi family. He said, "The respect that I have always shown towards Indira Gandhi, Pandit Nehru, Rajiv Gandhi and the Gandhi family, despite being in opposition, nobody has done it." "Whenever people have targeted Indira Gandhi, I have stood up for her," he added. "Many political people used to come to meet Karim Lala, times were different back then. He was a leader of the Pathan community, he had come from Afghanistan. So, people used to meet him over the problems faced by the Pathan community," Sanjay Raut further stated.

War on terror not ending until we get to roots of it: CDS Bipin Rawat

New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): While addressing the Raisina Dialogue 2020 in the national capital, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat said that the war on terror is not ending until the military get to the roots of terrorism. "The war on terror is not ending. It is something which is going to continue. We will have to live with it, until we understand and get to the roots of terrorism," the CDS said.

Bhind man who makes Rs 6000/month gets tax notice to explain transactions of Rs 132 crore

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh), Jan 16 (ANI): A resident of Bhind in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior, Ravi Gupta, who makes Rs 6000 per month, got tax notice to explain transactions of Rs 132 crore in his name. The transactions were done from an account opened on his name in Axis Bank. Gupta called it a forge account and reportedly he makes just Rs 6,000 per month. Speaking on it, Gupta said, "This matter was reported by Axis Bank. The account was opened in 2011 in Mumbai branch and there were transactions of Rs 132 crore in this and in relation with it, the Income Tax Department had sent me notices several times. Income tax (department) is demanding Rs 3.5 crores. The bank account is not opened by me. Somebody else has opened this account or maybe Axis bank has opened it on their own." Thana In-charge of Gwalior's Jhansi Road, Damodar Gupta, said, "Now, This matter has no relation here. He is neither the citizen of Gwalior nor any incident happened to him here. We asked him to meet Income Tax Dept

People take boat ride to protest against CAA, NRC in Mangaluru

Mangaluru (Karnataka), Jan 16 (ANI): People traveled by boats in Mangaluru to hold protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the proposed pan-India National Register of Citizens on Jan 15. Protests have erupted across India over CAA. New citizenship law came into effect from January 11.