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.
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."
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.
Agra (UP), Jan 07 (ANI): Posters have been put up around the Taj Mahal complex to make people aware that monument is 'no-drone zone' area. The Uttar Pradesh Police took cognizance and put posters to aware foreigners as well as Indian tourists to restrict them from flying of drones near the Taj Mahal. Additional SP police of Agra, Botre Rohan Pramod said that "We have received complaints that tourists use drones to capture top view of Taj Mahal." Police took the action in the wake of incidents of drones being spotted in the no-flying zone around the Taj Mahal.
New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): At the ongoing Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020, Intel gave a sneak peek into its gaming-focused mini PC, the NUC 9 Extreme 'Ghost Canyon'. The teaser confirms Intel's plans of building a tiny modular desktop gaming PC that lets you swap out the CPU, GPU, memory, storage, and ports easily, The Verge reports. The resulting computer would be just 5 litres in volume. Intel says the modular, mini PC will support up to Intel's H-series Core i9 processors. Details on pricing and availability are yet to be announced.
Kochi (Kerala), Jan 07 (ANI): Residents living near Maradu apartment complex have started vacating their homes as they are scared of demolition. "Unhappy New Year" and "God save my house" are painted painted on walls. One of the residents said that his house will be destroyed when demolition takes place. Officials have said that "steps have been taken for safe demolition". "We're adopting implosion technology. For safety of people we'll move them out of the area," said Venugopal, Dy Chief Controller of Explosives, from Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation.
New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): The resources needed to treat fulminant myocarditis -- severe, inflammation of the heart that develops rapidly -- are outlined in a new Scientific Statement from the American Heart Association on how best to reduce fatalities from this rare condition. The study is published in cardiovascular journal -- Circulation. Fulminant myocarditis, often caused by a viral infection, comes on suddenly and often with significant severity, resulting in an exceptionally high risk of death caused by cardiogenic shock -- the heart's inability to pump enough blood, fatal arrhythmias, and multiorgan failure. With many of today's technology advances, numerous devices can fully support a patient's circulation and oxygenation and ventilation when necessary. The early recognition of fulminant myocarditis, the institution of circulatory support and maintenance of end-organ function, especially avoiding prolonged neurologic hypoxemia, can result in favourable outcomes for this previous
Poonch (JandK), Jan 07 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch is covered in thick blanket of snow following fresh snow spell. Tourists are flocking to Poonch to witness and experience the fresh white snow. Temperature has dipped drastically in the region. While snow is attracting the tourists, it has also created trouble in vehicular movement.
New Delhi, Jan 06 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Singapore's Senior Minister and Coordinating Minister for Social Policies, Tharman Shanmugaratnam in Delhi on January 06. Both the leaders discussed several matters of mutual interest in the sphere of economic cooperation.
New Delhi, Jan 06 (ANI): Jawaharlal Nehru University Student Union (JNUSU) president Aishe Ghosh who was attacked in violence that broke out in varsity on evening of Jan 05, demanded the immediate removal of Vice Chancellor. She said, "We condemn it and we want the immediate removal of the Vice Chancellor." Blaming Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) for the violence, she said, "Since past 4-5 days, violence was being promoted in the campus by some RSS affiliated professors and ABVP." She further added, "Every iron rod used against the students will be given back by debate and discussion. JNU's culture will not be eroded anytime soon. JNU will uphold its democratic culture."
Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Jan 06 (ANI): Reacting to the attack on JNU students inside the university premises by masked goons on January 05, Union Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal on January 06 said the universities are meant for education and he will not let them become an "adda" of politics. "Universities are meant for education and should never be made a political base. Action will be taken against those who will be found guilty. Will never let universities become "adda" for politics," Pokhriyal told reporters in Bhubaneswar.
New Delhi, Jan 06 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on January 06, the veteran leader of Congress party, Ghulam Nabi Azad, spoke on JNU violence. He said, "When students inside universities are not safe then nobody is. Government is encouraging such violence." "In Jamia Milia Islamia also, Police fired bullets instead of inquiring. Many were injured, killed and detained," he added. "Such acts by government to shush students' voice are condemnable," Azad further stated.
New Delhi/ Kolkata (WB), Jan 06 (ANI): Various students and teachers of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Jan 06 protested against the attack inside the campus on evening of Jan 05. They formed a long human chain during their protest. On the other side, the students of Kolkata's Jadavpur University also protested against the JNU violence. On January 05, Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) president Aishe Ghosh and other students, teachers were allegedly attacked by masked goons at university campus. Large number of students and professors participated in the protest.
New Delhi, Jan 06 (ANI): After the Election Commission announced that the elections for Delhi Assembly will be held on February 08, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said his party will fought the elections on its performance and Aam Aadmi Party's entire campaign will be a "positive campaign". "This time people of Delhi will vote on work done. Our entire poll campaign will be a positive campaign," Kerjiwal said in a press briefing after EC announced date for Delhi polls. The single phase election in Delhi for its 70-member assembly will be held on Feb 08 while counting of votes will take place three days later on Feb 11.
New Delhi, Jan 06 (ANI): Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram condemned the violence inside Jawaharlal Nehru University campus by unknown masked miscreants. He said, "This incident is perhaps the most clinching evidence that we are rapidly descending into anarchy. It happened in the national capital in India's foremost University under the watch of Central govt, Home Minister, LG and Police Commissioner." Demanding the swift action by police, Chidambaram added, "We demand that the perpetrators of violence (JNU) be identified and arrested within 24 hours and brought to justice. We also demand that accountability on officers be fixed and action taken immediately."
New Delhi, Jan 06 (ANI): Property inside Jawaharlal Nehru University was badly damaged after the campus was attacked by masked miscreants. Several vehicles were vandalised and sharded glasses were witnessed all over the campus. More than 30 students and professors sustained injuries after campus was attacked in the evening of January 05. Injured have been admitted to AIIMS. Speaking to mediapersons, Devender Arya, DCP of South West Delhi said, "We are invoking all possible methods of investigation. We are keeping an eye on videos and messages being circulated on social media. We will do the identification soon."
New Delhi, Jan 06 (ANI): Chief Election Commissioner, Sunil Arora, on Monday announced Delhi Assembly Elections date. He told media persons that date of poll is 8th February, 2020 and counting of votes will take place on 11th February.
Lucknow (UP), Jan 06 (ANI): Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav asserted that fair investigation is needed to know the main conspirator behind the JNU violence. "Country and the world saw how masked attackers entered JNU campus in Delhi and wreaked havoc in a planned manner. Fair investigation is needed because we should know who was the main conspirator behind this," said Akhilesh Yadav.
New Delhi, Jan 06 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices crashed by nearly 2% on Monday as geopolitical tensions shot up crude oil and gold prices. The BSE S
New Delhi, Jan 06 (ANI): Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday slammed Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Congress for misleading the minorities of the country on Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA). He said, "AAP and Congress, especially Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi are misleading the minorities of the country. Nobody's citizenship will be revoked under CAA, it's an act to give citizenship. These parties are responsible for the riots which broke out."