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TMC is threatened by BJP: Dilip Ghosh on FIR against him over controversial remark

Kolkata, Jan 15 (ANI): West Bengal BJP president Dilip Ghosh reacted on his remark claiming that violent anti-CAA protesters were shot like dogs which steered a controversy and later two FIRs were lodged against him by TMC. He said that the TMC feels threatened by BJP and that is why they are doing this. On being asked that BJP leaders are also condemning his statement, he said that the BJP party is united. Ghosh had on Sunday sparked controversy by threatening to shoot down those who damaged public property in the state. "Uttar Pradesh government had not only booked such people but also lathi-charged and shot them. Similarly, we will also shoot, lathi-charge and book whoever destroys public property in the state," Ghosh said addressing a public gathering in Nadia.

I can debate with anyone: WB Governor on Arjuna's arrows had nuclear power remark

Kolkata, Jan 15 (ANI): West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on January 15 backed his statement that Arjun's arrows had "nuclear power". Backing his statement, he said that he believes and subscribe to Indian history and culture. "I am proud of it, I can join debate with anyone. It is so easy to say that it is unscientific, we have given to the world which haven't had," said Dhankhar.

CAA protests: AASU workers show black flags to Assam CM's convoy in Chabua

Chabua (Assam), Jan 15 (ANI): All Assam Students' Union (AASU) workers showed black flags to the convoy of Chief Minister of Assam Sarbananda Sonowal in Chabua, Dibrugarh on January 15. The students' body is continuously agitating against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) due to which violent protests had also broken out in the state soon after the bill became an Act on December 12, 2019.

'Go back Jeff Bezos': CAIT members protest against Amazon CEO's India visit

New Delhi/Kanpur (UP), Jan 15 (ANI): Members of Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) staged protest against Amazon CEO, Jeff Bezos's visit to India. The protest was held in Delhi outside 'Amazon Smbhav' event. Similar protests have been carried out all over the country. Protesters raised slogans against e-commerce giant. They are protesting against the steep discounts provided by e-commerce firms which have adverse affects on local traders.

Young Author from Rajasthan launches her book on emotions and unsolved mysteries

New Delhi, Jan 15 (ANI): Hailing from Rajasthan, Divya Vijay is an award-winning author who keeps on contributing to various newspapers and critically acclaimed magazines. Her latest book titled 'Sagbag Man' was launched in the world book fair 2020 held recently in New Delhi. Published by Bhartiya Gyanpeeth, 'Sagbag Man' is Vijay's second book. Sagbag Man is a set of stories that deal with everyday emotions and leaves the reader awestruck with the curiosity of unsolved mysteries. Engulfed by the love of books, Divya Vijay believes that book fairs are still important and nothing can replace the feeling of reading a book even in this era of Netflix and Kindle.

Delhi Polls: BJP exposing themselves by opposing free facilities, says Sanjay Singh

New Delhi, Jan 15 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in the national capital on January 15, the senior leader of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Sanjay Singh spoke on the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. He said, "Various leaders of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) through their statements are reflecting and showcasing their party's ideology, their thinking towards free facilities provided to masses by AAP." "They are exposing themselves by showcasing there statements publically and it is good that before elections people of Delhi are able to see all this," he added. "Gautam Gambhir also said-'if we (BJP) will provide free of cost facilities to people then they will not understand importance of that," Sanjay Singh further stated.

PM Modi meets Russian Foreign Minister in Delhi

New Delhi, Jan 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Jan 15 in Delhi. Lavrov is on India visit to attend 'Raisina Dialogue 2020'. 12 Foreign Ministers including Ministers of Iran, Australia, Denmark and Hungary are also here for participating in 'Raisina Dialogue 2020'.

'It's natural to get hurt after not getting ticket': AAP on Rebel MLA Narayan Sharma

New Delhi, Jan 15 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in the national capital on January 15, the senior leader of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Sanjay Singh spoke on rebel MLA of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Narayan Dutt Sharma and upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. He said, "When someone doesn't get a ticket, it is natural that they get hurt." "Such statements are common when you don't get a ticket," he added.

Don't ask me, ask the govt: Nirbhaya's mother on fresh delay in hanging of convicts

New Delhi, Jan 15 (ANI): After the Delhi government told Delhi High Court that the hanging of the four convicts in the Dec 16 gang rape case will not held on the scheduled date of January 22 as the execution could take place only 14 days after the rejection of the mercy petition, Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi said that the system is supporting criminals by delaying the execution. She said, "Either lawyers of the convicts are trying to delay execution or our system is blind and is supporting criminals. I'm struggling since 7 years. Instead of asking me, you should ask the government if convicts will be hanged on Jan 22 or not." On January 14, Mukesh, one of the convicts, filed mercy petition against the death warrant issued against him.

PM Modi meets Iranian Foreign Minister in Delhi

New Delhi, Jan 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Iran's Foreign Minister Javad Zarif on January 15 in Delhi. Zarif is on India visit to attend 'Raisina Dialogue 2020'. 13 Foreign Ministers including that of Russia, Australia, Denmark and Hungary are also here for participating in the annual geo-political and geo-economic summit.

Davinder Singh suspended, recommended his sacking to govt: J-K DGP

Jammu, Jan 15 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir DGP Dilbag Singh informed that Deputy SP Davinder Singh, who was arrested with two wanted Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists, has been suspended. Singh said, "He has been suspended, we are recommending his sacking to the government. Cannot share right now what has been revealed during the interrogation." Davinder Singh was arrested with two wanted militants in Shopian on January 11 while they were travelling in a vehicle on National Highway.

RJD MLA questions Tejashwi Yadav over anti-NRC rally

Patna (Bihar), Jan 15 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Bihar's Patna on January 15, the Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and National Vice President of youth RJD, Dr Faraz Fatmi questioned party leader for opposing National Register of Citizens (NRC). He said, "I don't know why Tejashwi Yadav is taking out a rally against NRC, when the state government has cleared that they will not implement it in the state." "There is no bigger face than Nitish Kumar in Bihar and he will only form government in 2020," he added.

Raisina Dialogue 2020: Iran Foreign Minister speaks on Ukrainian flight tragedy

New Delhi, Jan 15 (ANI): Iran Foreign Minister Javad Zarif during 'Raisina Dialogue 2020' spoke on Iran's blunder of shooting of Ukrainian International flight due to 'human error' he asserted that people make unforgivable mistakes but the shooting of civilian plane happened during crisis and it should further be prevented. "10 million people turned out on streets of not only Tehran but various cities in Iran, Iraq, India and Russia, to commemorate him. So, US needs to think again about our region. They're making mistake. Now we had this disaster of the shooting of this civilian flight, we lost a lot of bright minds. Why did it happen? It happened because of crisis, people make mistakes, unforgivable mistakes, but it happened at the time of crisis, we need to make sure that such incidents have to be prevented," said Iran Foreign Minister.

31 people injured in Jallikattu competition in Madurai

Madurai (Tamil Nadu), Jan 15 (ANI): Thirty one participants have got injured in Jallikattu competition in Madurai's Avaniyapuram so far on Jan 15. Six people were admitted to Rajaji Hospital in Madurai for the treatment. Tradition bull-taming sport started in Tamil Nadu today. The Supreme Court (SC) in 2014 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.

'More communication channels will be opened': JandK Lt Governor on internet restoration

Jammu, Jan 15 (ANI): 2G internet on post-paid connections was restored in districts of Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Udhampur and Reasi on Jan 15. Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, GC Murmu said, "We are reviewing continuously about how it is going and how it is going to utilize. Accordingly, we are relaxing everything and in coming days, more communication channels will be opened." He further said, "Normalcy is in Jammu and in the other parts. People are very cooperative and are now participating in the development process. Everybody is worried about development and well-being and we are addressing those things. I feel it is normal." Speaking on Congress' claims of link between Pulwama attack and DSP Devinder Singh, he said "It is a matter of investigation and it will come out. So, I cannot comment on that."

Christians celebrate 'Pongal' at Chennai's Santhome Cathedral

Chennai, Jan 15 (ANI): Christian community joined 'Pongal' celebrations in Chennai. Special traditional feast was organised on the auspicious occasion at Santhome Cathedral. Pongal is a harvest festival dedicated to the Sun God. It is one of the most auspicious festivals for Tamils which is mainly celebrated to offer prayers to the Sun God for a good harvest. Pongal coincides with 'Makar Sankranti' which is celebrated in North India.

Army Day: Army Chief confers medals at Delhi Parade Ground

New Delhi, Jan 15 (ANI): Army Day was celebrated at Parade Ground in Delhi. Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane conferred medals to the Jawans. Army Day is celebrated every year on Jan 15. It marks a day to salute brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect country and its citizens.

India should be stablising power amid disrupting forces: EAM Jaishankar

New Delhi, Jan 15 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, in Delhi during 'Raisina Dialogue 2020' stated that there are currently various forces of disruption in world, thus India should be stablising power and be a country which brings its capacities to bear on the inter-natal system for global good. "I think it is not India's way to be a 'disruptionist' power internationally, I think we should be a stablising power. There are already enough forces of disruption in the world. Somebody needs to make up a bit," said EAM. "It is also not the India way to be self-centered, to be mercantilist. Therefore it's important to be global, law abiding, consultative. India way would be a country which brings its capacities to bear on the inter-natal system for global good, which is a net security provider; which is firm in dealing with challenges like terrorism, which has its values, which addresses global issues like climate change," he added further.

'Raisina Dialogue 2020': Russian Foreign Minister shares his idea on greater Eurasia

New Delhi, Jan 15 (ANI): 'Raisina Dialogue 2020' is underway in national capital. Speaking on his idea of a greater Eurasia, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said, "It is not that we are against philosophical terminology but it must be understandable. We used to say Asia-Pacific region, the reason - Indian Ocean condition. When people say we want to develop cooperation in Asian-Pacific in form of Indo-Pacific strategies, you immediately ask - Do you include African countries? Persian Gulf? No. Do you include all those who have been know as part of Asian-Pacific region? Yes. Why do you need to call it Asian-Pacific? You know the answer, the answer is to contain China. It's not even hidden. The Indian friends are smart enough to understand this threat and not to get into it." 12 Foreign Ministers including Ministers of Russia, Iran, Australia, Denmark and Hungary are participating in 'Raisina Dialogue 2020'.

Case is crystal clear, hope mercy plea of convict will be dismissed: Asha Devi

New Delhi, Jan 15 (ANI): Asha Devi, mother of 2012 Delhi gang-rape victim hoped that the request of the convict Mukesh would be dismissed as 'by now everyone is aware about the case'. "He can do whatever he wants. But everything is crystal clear. SC and HC know everything. I hope his request will be dismissed," said Asha Devi.