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Body of Soleimani arrives in his hometown for burial: Millions join his last journey

The funeral marks the end of a three-day mourning period for the Iranian General. He was killed by the US in an air strike ordered by President Donald Trump at Baghdad airport. Tens of thousands of people gathered on Kerman's streets, many of them dressed in black, to mourn Qassem Soleimani

2012 gang rape case: All 4 convicts to be hanged at 7 am on Jan 22

New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): A Delhi court issued death warrant against all 4 convicts in 2012 gang rape case. Execution of convicts will be held on 22nd January at 7 AM. Speaking to ANI, Nirbhaya's father Badrinath Singh said, "I am happy with the verdict. Despite all the ignorant assertions by the lawyers of convict, court gave us justice."

JNU teachers, students continue protest against campus attack

New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) teachers and students continued their protest outside varsity, against violence that occurred in premise in the evening of January 05. Over 30 people including professors and students sustained injuries after masked goons attacked people inside JNU. Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) president Aishe Ghosh alleged that professors and students affiliated with RSS and ABVP are behind the violence. On the other hand, Hindu Raksha Dal leader Pinki Choudhary has taken the responsibility of the assault on teachers and students in JNU. Government official sources have said that the claims are being investigated.

JNU violence: Clash breaks out between ABVP, NSUI workers in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Jan 07 (ANI): A clash broke out between ABVP and NSUI workers over the JNU violence on January 07. The clash took place in Ahmedabad. Police resorted to lathi charge to disperse the crowd. Around ten people have been injured in the incident. On Jan 05, several students of the JNU, including JNUSU president Aishe Ghosh, were injured and were taken to the AIIMS Trauma Centre after a masked mob entered the JNU campus and attacked them and professors.

BJP workers take out rally in support of CAA in Chennai

Chennai, Jan 07 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers held demonstration in Pudupet in Chennai, in support of Citizenship (Amendment) Act. BJP has started several programmes to make people aware of the Citizenship law. Country is witnessing continued widespread protests against CAA which gives citizenship to persecuted minorities which includes Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi and Christians from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh.

Equities close in green, Nifty realty gains by 1.9%

New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices trimmed most of the early gains on January 07 but closed in the green with no new escalation in the Middle East. The BSE S-P Sensex closed 193 points or half a per cent higher at 40,869 while the Nifty 50 edged up by 60 points at 12,053. All sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the positive zone with Nifty realty up by 1.93 per cent, metal by 0.7 per cent and pharma by 0.6 per cent. Among stocks, mining and metal major Vedanta was star of the day with gains of 3.6 per cent at Rs 156.05 per share.

JNU violence: Students gave us few inputs, says Joint CP Shalini Singh

New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): Facts finding committee headed by Joint Commissioner of Police, Western Range, Shalini Singh visited the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on January 07. "We have visited all the spots and interacted with students in JNU. Currently, the investigation is in its initial stage. Students have put their confidence in us and have given us few inputs," said Shalini Singh. Shalini Singh has been assigned to submit a fact finding report to Ministry of Home Affairs. Meanwhile, a team of Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) arrived at Jawaharlal Nehru University to conduct investigation into January 05 violence incident.

'We demand removal of VC': Sitaram Yechury joins protest against JNU violence

New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): Communist Party of India (Marxist) general secretary Sitaram Yechury joined students and teachers who were protesting outside the Jawaharlal Nehru University against the violence that occurred in campus. He said that protesters have three demands. He said, "I'm here to show solidarity with JNU teachers and students. I condemn JNU Violence. If VC thinks he can silence students then it'll not happen. We demand removal of VC, identification of those who attacked students and also roll back of fee hike."

People have faith in PM Modi: Prakash Javadekar on CAA protests

New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on January 07, the Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Prakash Javadekar, spoke about BJP's door to door campaign to spread awareness about Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). He said, "Today we are going in every lane and corner and telling people about the misunderstandings and myths of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA)." "I saw people have faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi and they are in favour of giving citizenship to refugees," he added. "They are also aware that their citizenship will not going to affect with this and we are spreading this message everywhere and will even do further," Prakash Javadekar further stated.

College student allegedly kidnapped, raped at gunpoint in Patna

Patna (Bihar), Jan 07 (ANI): A college student was allegedly kidnapped and raped at gunpoint in Bihar's Patna. She was kidnapped from parking of a mall and was raped in Sri Krishna Puri area of Patna. While speaking to ANI, the Station House Officer (SHO) of Gardanibagh Women Police Station, Aarti Jaiswal said, "We have registered an FIR and further action is being taken." "Investigation is underway in this case," she added.

Lawyers read preamble of Constitution at SC

New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): A group of lawyers read the preamble of the Constitution at Supreme Court lawns to make people remember constitutional values. Senior lawyers Kamini Jaiswal and Sanjay Parikh were also present.

Need to see her intent: Aaditya Thackeray on woman holding 'free Kashmir' poster

Mumbai, Jan 07 (ANI): Speaking on the issue of a woman holding 'free Kashmir' poster during protest against JNU violence at Gateway of India, Maharashtra Tourism and Environment Minister, Aaditya Thackeray said that woman's intent should be considered. He said, "Apart from that incident look at larger picture, yes we need to see her intent, was it to remove internet blockade, if it was freeing Kashmir from India then it's wrong. Obviously everyone condemned it, not even other protesters supported it."

No BJP worker, leader can think of such thing: MoS Nityanand Rai on JNU violence

New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai dismissed all allegations on ABVP and RSS affiliated professors and students behind the violence that broke out in Jawaharlal Nehru University on January 05. He said, "Bharatiya Janata Party believes in law and order. No worker or leader of BJP can think of such a thing or incite anyone. This is work of communists and Congress and Kejriwal." Violence broke out inside the premise of JNU after masked goons stormed the varsity. More than 30 people including students and professors were injured. JNUSU president Aishe Ghosh blamed ABVP and RSS affiliated professors and students for the violence.

Let us make new beginning and put past behind: JNU VC

New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): Jawaharlal Nehru University Vice Chancellor Jagadesh Kumar reacted over the violence that took place inside the campus on January 05. "The incident that took place on Sunday, Jan 05, is unfortunate. Our campus is known for debates and discussions to resolve to any issues. Violence is not a solution. We will find every opportunity to make sure that normalcy returns to the University," said M Jagadesh Kumar. "The registration process has been restarted. Students can register for the winter semester now. Let us make a new beginning and put the past behind" added the VC.

Nirbhaya's mother in hope of justice ahead of Delhi court order

New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): Asha Devi, mother of 2012 Delhi gang-rape victim is in hope that her daughter will receive justice today. "We are waiting for the court's order on execution of death warrants. The convicts have no appeals pending now," said Nirbhaya's Mother. A Delhi court to pronounce order today on the plea of parents of 2012 Delhi gang-rape victim seeking to expedite the procedure to hang all 4 convicted in the case and also seeking issuance of death warrant against them. Meanwhile, prosecutor urged the court to issue death warrants to convicts. Court informed by the lawyers of convicts that they are in the process of filing curative plea.

No fresh incident reported from any part of JNU: DCP Devender Arya

New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): Deputy Commissioner of Police (South West) Delhi, Devender Arya said that no fresh incident has been reported from any part of the Jawaharlal Nehru University. "Active deployment of police to continue both inside and outside the University," DCP further added. Joint Commissioner Shalini Singh, the Delhi Police officer who has been assigned to submit a fact finding report to Ministry of Home Affairs will visit the JNU campus today. One FIR of rioting lodged at Vasant Kunj (North) Police Station.

Goal is to bring back stability, start semester registration process: JNU rector

New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): Chintamani Mahapatra, Rector-I and transparency officer in Jawaharlal Nehru University appealed to students to withdraw their strike against hostel manual and fee hike. He said, "Our goal is to bring back stability and start semester registration process. Protests should be under limits of law and keeping interests of students in mind. Appeal to students to withdraw their strike (against hostel manual and fee hike)."

Will continue to protest strongly till CAA is not withdrawn: Congress' Sadaf Zafar

Lucknow (UP), Jan 07 (ANI): Former IPS S R Darapuri and Sadaf Zafar released from Lucknow jail on January 07. They both were arrested during protest against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). "The fear of being jailed and beaten up has now gone away, thanks to Yogi Ji. I will continue to protest strongly till the time this inhuman law is not withdrawn," said Congress leader Sadaf Zafar.

Uttarakhand, HP wrapped in blanket of snow

Kullu (HP)/ Chamoli (Uttarakhand), Jan 07 (ANI): Uttarakhand's Chamoli is covered in thick blanket of snow following fresh snow spell. Himachal Pradesh's Kullu also received heavy snowfall. Temperature has dipped drastically in the regions. While snow is attracting the tourists, it has also created trouble in vehicular movement.

Unseasonal rain destroys crops in Prayagraj, farmers stage protest for compensation

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 07 (ANI): Farmers in trouble after unseasonal rain destroyed rice crops in UP's Prayagraj specially. Farmers said they are not getting any benefit of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). They also put allegations on administration. Farmers said they are not getting any help for them. They also staged protest for compensation.