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Will continue to protest strongly till CAA is not withdrawn: Congress' Sadaf Zafar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 I will continue to protest strongly till the time this inhuman law is not withdrawn," said Congress leader Sadaf Zafar.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.

Total myth that administration don't talk to students: JNU Registrar

New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Registrar of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Pramod Kumar said, "We are trying to make the students understand so that the registration process can be restarted. The administration is in contact with the students who are protesting. How will everything be aligned if we haven't talked to them? It is a total myth that we do not talk to them."

Delhi Police Crime Branch arrives at JNU for investigation

New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): Delhi Police Crime Branch team arrived at Jawaharlal Nehru University to investigate violence that took place on January 05. Violence had broken out in the campus in which more than 30 people were injured. JNUSU President Aishe Ghosh was also attacked in the violence. JNU students are demanding the immediate removal of Vice Chancellor.

Hindu Raksha Dal leader Pinki Choudhary takes responsibility for JNU violence

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 07 (ANI): Hindu Raksha Dal leader Pinki Choudhary took responsibility for the brutal assault on teachers and students of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) inside the campus on January 05."JNU is a hotbed of anti-national activities, we can't tolerate this. We take full responsibility of the attack in JNU and would like to say that they were our workers," said Pinki Choudhary. Government's official sources said that the claims made by Hindu Raksha Dal leader Pinky Chaudhary are being investigated. Delhi Police has taken cognizance. To identity masked men in JNU, police is taking help of video footage as well as face recognition systems.

Cold waves, fog grip Delhi once again

New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): Temperature has dipped down in Delhi after parts of North India received heavy snowfall on Jan 07. Delhi is reeling under cold waves. A thick layer of fog has also covered the national capital. Pollution level has also increased in the city. A local said, "Due to snowfall in hilly regions such as Shimla, temperature is dipped down from January 06. It was light drizzle yesterday as well." Other one said, "Pollution has increased in last 2-3 days. We thought in New Year, pollution will be reduced. Fog is also dense now."

Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani inaugurates International Kite Festival 2020

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Jan 07 (ANI): Chief Minister of Gujarat, Vijay Rupani inaugurated International Kite Festival 2020 in Ahmedabad on January 07. The event started with cultural dance performances. Kites of all shapes and sizes are flown during the event. Since 1989, Ahmedabad has hosted the International Kite Festival as part of the official celebration of 'Uttarayan' or 'Makar Sankranti'.

Security beefed up outside JNU in Delhi

New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): Police personnel have been deployed outside the main gate of Jawaharlal Nehru University on January 07. Violence had broken out in the campus on January 05 in which more than 30 people were injured. JNUSU President Aishe Ghosh was also attacked in the violence. JNU students are demanding the immediate removal of Vice Chancellor.

Man allegedly stripped, thrashed on suspicion of stealing garlic in MP

Mandsaur (MP), Jan 07 (ANI): A man was allegedly stripped naked and thrashed on suspicion of stealing garlic from a wholesale vegetable market in Mandsaur. A police official said, "This is a very serious matter, we have begun investigation and the culprits who are seen in the video will be acted against."

It will not be tolerated if anyone will talk of freedom of Kashmir: Sanjay Raut

Mumbai, Jan 07 (ANI): Speaking to ANI, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut asserted that if anyone talks of freedom of Kashmir from India then it will not be tolerated. "I read in newspaper that those who held 'free Kashmir' banner clarified that they want to be free of restrictions on internet services, mobile services and other issues. Also, if anyone talks of freedom of Kashmir from India then it will not be tolerated," said Sanjay Raut.

Thick fog leads to invisibility on roads in Patna

Patna (Bihar), Jan 07 (ANI): Temperature has dipped down in capital of Bihar due to snowfall in parts of North India. A thick layer of fog has covered the city due to which visibility on roads is also low. Patna is reeling under cold waves.

Owaisi look like clown so will be hung upside down: BJP's Arvind Dharmapuri

New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): BJP leader Arvind Dharmapuri spoke on his statement 'Will hang Owaisi upside down' to ANI. He said, "You are a broker of Muslim vote. You look like a clown so you will be hung upside down, clowns do this in circuses. Do whatever you want to do in Hyderabad, don't try to become a national leader. I don't feel like reacting on Owaisi's every comment as he is not such a big leader."

Equity indices trade higher led by banking, finance stocks

New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices rebounded during early hours on Tuesday in line with Asian markets with no new escalation in the Middle East. At 10:15 am, the BSE SandP Sensex gained by 467 points to 41,143 while the Nifty 50 edged higher by 131 points at 12,124. Ebb in global crude oil prices and rupee's rise against the US dollar also influenced the market mood. All sectoral indices were in the positive zone except for Nifty IT which slipped slightly by 0.11 per cent.

Massive fire breaks out at godown in Thane

Thane, Jan 07 (ANI): A massive fire engulfed a godown in Thane's Mumbra on January 07. Fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the flames. No injuries have been reported so far. Further investigation is underway. More details are awaited.

Leopard allegedly shot dead by villagers after it killed child in UP's Bijnor

Bijnor (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 07 (ANI): A leopard was allegedly shot dead by villagers after it killed a child. The incident happened in UP's Bijnor on Jan 06. District Magistrate of Bijnor, Ramakant Pandey said, "Leopard was frequently attacking humans and had turned into man eater. Its carcass has been sent for post mortem. Child's family will be given an ex gratia of Rs 5 lakhs."

5-day winter carnival wraps up in HP's Manali

Manali (Himachal Pradesh), Jan 07 (ANI): A five-day winter carnival concluded with great fervour in HP's Manali. A beauty pageant was organised on the conclusion day where contestants from all over the country participated. The winner, runner-up and second runner-up were announced in the finale of pageant and they cut the cake to express their joy. Winner of Winter Queen Manali 2020, Gunjan Saklani said, "Contestants from all over the country participated in the pageant. The competition was tough but after it I would like to try for Miss India contest to make my country proud." An attraction for Indian as well foreign tourists, the carnival is organised from Jan 02 to 06, every year in Manali.

Air quality 'improved' a bit in Delhi

New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): The air quality of the national capital improved a bit on Jan 07. According to Air Quality Index (AQI), PM 10 was at 287 and PM 2.5 at 243, both were in 'poor' category near Lodhi Road. Delhi is reeling under cold waves as well although due to less fog, visibility on roads is clear.

JNU violence: Mumbai Police relocate protestors from Gateway of India to Azad Maidan

Mumbai, Jan 07 (ANI): Demonstrators staged protest against JNU violence in Mumbai. DCP (Zone 1) of Mumbai, Sangramsingh Nishandar appealed the protestors at Gateway of India to relocate at Azad Maidan. But protestors did not listen to his appeal. Later, police evicted protesters at Gateway of India and relocated them to Azad Maidan. Speaking on it, DCP (Zone 1) of Mumbai Sangramsingh Nishandar said, "We asked them to maintain peace but when the protest led to blockage of roads and common Mumbaikers and tourists started facing problems due to them, we appealed them so many times to relocate. But they did not listen to us and that is why we re-located them."

Watch: Girl holds 'Free Kashmir' poster during protest against JNU violence in Mumbai

Mumbai, Jan 07 (ANI): A girl was spotted holding 'Free Kashmir' at Mumbai's Gateway of India, during a protest against JNU at Gateway of India. Several students from different education institutions and people raised their voice in support of JNU students against the violence at the campus. Violence broke out inside JNU campus on Jan 05 evening in which more than 30 people were injured.