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Equities downbeat as oil prices rise after Iran strike on US troops

New Delhi, Jan 08 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices recovered from intraday lows but ended with marginal losses on Wednesday as investors feared a wider conflict in the Middle East after Iran fired missiles at US forces in Iraq overnight. The BSE SandP Sensex closed 52 points lower at 40,817 while the Nifty 50 slipped by 28 points at 12,025. Except for Nifty FMCG and IT, all sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the red. Among stocks, Eicher Motors closed 4.3 per cent lower at Rs 19,900 per share while Coal India slipped by 2.5 per cent, Larsen and Toubro by 2.2 per cent and Indian Oil Corporation by 1.9 per cent. India imports around 85 per cent of its crude oil requirement. Hence any rise in prices can lead to higher inflation and disturb the country's fiscal deficit.

Cabinet approves MoU between India, UK for Indian Railways' energy efficiency

New Delhi, Jan 08 (ANI): Cabinet has approved a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between India and United Kingdom for enabling energy self sufficiency for Indian Railways. Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar informed the development in a press conference on January 08. Cabinet also approved ratification of migration and mobility partnership agreement between India and France. Agreement signed in March 2018, is valid for seven years and incorporates provisions for auto-renewal.

Civil deployment will continue inside JNU campus: DCP Devendra Arya

New Delhi, Jan 08 (ANI): Deputy Commissioner of Police (South West) Delhi, Devender Arya said that on the requests of the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) administration, the civil deployment will continue inside the University campus and uniformed deployment is continued outside the university. "The cases have been transferred to crime branch for further investigation," DCP further added. However, almost three days after the violent protest no arrest have been took place

DU students protest against CAA, NRC

New Delhi, Jan 08 (ANI): Students protested against Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC) in national capital. Demonstration was held by students at Delhi University's North Campus. They also supported the 'bharat bandh' called by ten trade unions. The protest against CAA and NRC has continued in the country ever since it became a law.

They are making people like me to watch her movie: Kanimozhi on #BoycottChhapaak campaign

New Delhi, Jan 08 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Kanimozhi visited Jawaharlal Nehru University to show solidarity with the students after the violence occurred in varsity's premise. Speaking on the social media campaign to boycott Deepika Padukone's movie, she said that she will watch the movie. She said, "I don't watch many hindi movies, they're actually making people like me go and watch her movies and support her." Deepika Padukone visited JNU on January 08 to show solidarity with students who were protesting there against violence.

Who will stand with 'tukde tukde gang' will be opposed: Sanjay Paswan on #BoycottChhapaak

Patna (Bihar), Jan 08 (ANI): Boycott of Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone's upcoming movie 'Chhapaak' outburst in country after the actor visited JNU where students and teachers protesting against JNU violence that happened on January 05. Speaking on it, BJP leader Sanjay Paswan said, "The one who will stand with 'tukde tukde gang' will be opposed. Public will be angry on him or her. That's why we all are abide by it. We got the information that somebody misguided her (Deepika Padukone) and took her to JNU. And if heroes and heroines are going there, we are also capable and we have more stock of heroes and heroines than they have. It is a matter of concern that some people are spreading violence in JNU. Definitely, I feel actors, actresses, authors and authoress or whoever's vision is not clear will be opposed"

People of Bihar want to see BJP leader as Bihar CM: Sanjay Paswan

Patna (Bihar), Jan 08 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, BJP leader and former Union Minister Sanjay Paswan said, "People of Bihar want to see a BJP leader as Bihar Chief Minister, BJP is the strongest and most active party in the state. Ultimately, we will abide by what Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar Sushil Modi decide, but we are capable of winning elections alone."

'Bharat bandh' called as traders are suffering due to implementation of GST: Kapil Sibal

New Delhi, Jan 08 (ANI): Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Wednesday said that the traders who have called for a nationwide strike have done so because their businesses are suffering due to the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Equities slump after Iran strike on US troops spooks Asian markets

New Delhi, Jan 08 (ANI): Equity indices extended losses on Wednesday afternoon after Iran fired missiles at US forces in Iraq overnight, pushing oil prices higher as investors feared a wider conflict in the Middle East. The attacks on Ain Al-Asad airbase and another at Erbil came hours after the funeral of top military commander Qassem Soleimani whose killing in a US drone strike led to sharp escalations in a developing conflict across the region. The BSE SandP Sensex was down by 221 points to 40,648 while the Nifty 50 edged lower by 78 points at 11,975. All sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the red. Nifty PSU bank dipped by 1.8 per cent, metal by 1.6 per cent, realty by 1.1 per cent and auto by 1 per cent. Meanwhile, Asian financial markets were roiled with stocks sliding as investors feared a wider conflict in the Middle East could push up oil prices and dent US corporate earnings due to rising energy costs.

IIM Ahmedabad students recite Faiz Ahmad Faiz's poetry to mark protest against JNU violence

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Jan 08 (ANI): Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad students staged protest over JNU violence. They recited poetry of Faiz Ahmad Faiz to mark the protest. Demonstrators also held placards against JNU violence. Protest took place in Gujarat's Ahmedabad on Jan 06.

Have approved Meerut Hangman's service for execution of Nirbhaya's convicts: UP Jail Minister

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 08 (ANI): Delhi court issued death warrants to all four convicts in 2012 Delhi gang rape case on January 07. Earlier, Meerut hangman Pawan Kumar had shown his interest and said that if jail administration will contact him, he is ready to hang the four convicts. Speaking on Pawan's appointment, Jail Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Jai Kumar Singh, "We welcome court's decision. Nirbhaya's family, including the whole country, was waiting for this decision because everyone was mourned by the kind of incident that took place. Tihar jail had written to avail the service of hangman from Meerut for the execution of Nirbhaya rape case convicts. We have approved permission for the same."

No injustice will be done: Maharashtra Minister on FIR against students protesting at Gateway of India

Mumbai, Jan 08 (ANI): Housing Minister of Maharashtra Jitendra Awhad spoke on FIR against students protesting at Gateway of India against the JNU violence. Awhad said, "I firmly assure you that I am the representative of students in the government. I am the minister of the students in government. No injustice will be done to the peace-loving students who were silently protesting against the episode which happened in JNU. I stand with the students. I'll be representing them in the ministry and taking them to the Chief Minister and the Home Minister. I assure you once again that I am with the students."

Clash erupts between TMC, SFI workers during 'bharat bandh' in WB

Bardhaman (West Bengal), Jan 08 (ANI): A clash was erupted allegedly between Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Students' Federation of India (SFI) workers during the 'bharat bandh' on Jan 08. The clash took place in West Bengal's Bardhaman. Several states in nation called for 'bharat bandh' against anti-worker policies of Central Government.

Bharat bandh: Supporters vandalise NBSTC bus in West Bengal's Cooch Behar

Cooch Behar (West Bengal), Jan 08 (ANI): At least ten trade unions have called for a nation-wide 'bharat bandh' on January 08. 'Bandh' supporters vandalised NBSTC bus in West Bengal's Cooch Behar. No one was injured in the incident. 'Bharat bandh' has been called against 'anti-worker policies of Central Government'.

Centre is anti-labour government: Ashok Chavan on 'bharat band'

Mumbai, Jan 08 (ANI): Maharashtra Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Ashok Chavan on Wednesday said that the state government supports today's 'bharat band' call of different trade unions, adding that he said that the government at the Centre is an anti-labour government. Several states in India called for 'bharat bandh' against anti-worker policies of Central Government. Chavan also took charge as PWD Minister of Maharashtra on Jan 08.

Snowfall brings temperature down is HP's Kullu

Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), Jan 08 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh's Kullu received heavy snowfall on Jan 08. The hilly area was covered in a thick blanket of snow. With the fresh spell of snow, temperature dipped further. Snowfall is expected to continue in Himachal Pradesh for couple of days.

Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee comes forward in support of 'bharat bandh'

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Jan 08 (ANI): At least ten trade unions have called for 'bharat bandh' on January 08. Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) president Niranjan Patnaik came forward to support 'bandh'. He, along with other supporters, made a human chain in support of the 'bandh'. 'Bharat bandh' has been called against 'anti-worker policies of Central Government'.

Bombs recovered from rail tracks in West Bengal

North 24 Parganas (West Bengal)/ South 24 Parganas (West Bengal) Jan 08 (ANI): Four crude bombs were recovered by police from railway tracks near Hridaypur railway station in North 24 Parganas. Meanwhile, 4 socket bombs were also recovered from tracks near Dakshin Barasat railway station in South 24 Parganas. Train services have been suspended due to bomb alert until the further notice. The suspected bombs have been disposed of by the local administration.

India witnesses for 'bharat bandh', railway and bus services affected

Chennai/Mumbai/Guwahati (Assam)/Hyderabad/Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Jan 08 (ANI): Several states in India called for 'bharat bandh' against anti-worker policies of Central Government on Jan 08. In Hyderabad, commuters faced difficulties as bus service were also affected. Protesters demand during 'bharat bandh' includes the Centre to drop the proposed labour reform. In Mumbai, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited employees protested against government decision of strategic disinvestment of Bharat Petroleum. Protesters raised anti-government slogans and criticised the Centre for its policies. They were holding placards, posters and banners against the government.

Equity indices trade lower on increasing US-Iran tensions

New Delhi, Jan 08 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices traded lower during early hours on Wednesday tracking losses in Asian peers as oil prices surged after Iran fired retaliatory attack at US forces based in Iraq. Besides, the GDP growth has been forecast to dip to an 11-year low of 5 per cent in the current financial year, mainly due to poor performance by the manufacturing and construction sectors. At 10:15 am, the BSE SandP Sensex dipped by 88 points to 40,781 while the Nifty 50 edged lower by 45 points at 12,008. All sectoral indices were in the red zone except for Nifty IT which gained slightly by 0.15 per cent. Nifty PSU bank lost by 1.34 per cent each, metal by 0.9 per cent and realty by 0.6 per cent.