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Mamata Banerjee's USP is playing 'dirty politics': Babul Supriyo

Kolkata (WB), Jan 05 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in West Bengal's Kolkata on January 05, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Asansol Member of Parliament (MP) Babul Supriyo spoke on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). He said, "Playing dirty politics is USP of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and she is doing the same every time. She very well knows the truth and that's the only reason that she is doing this so desperately." "The number of people or the total footfall we (BJP) had in our rally in Kolkata under the leadership of BJP working president JP Nadda was massive. If you will put all of Mamata Banerjee's rallies together then that is not even going to be 3/4th or half of that," he added. "The truth is only one line that CAA has got nothing to do with Indians or Muslims but it is related with persecuted minorities from neighbouring countries including Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan," MoS Babul Supriyo further st

BJP confident of forming Govt in Delhi, says Amit Shah

New Delhi, Jan 05 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders attended 'Booth Karyakarta Sammelan' in Delhi on January 05. Addressing the rally, Home Minister Amit Shah said that BJP will form its government in Delhi, under the leadership of Narendra Modi ji. He said, "It is a record in the history of Delhi elections that a party won 88% booths."

BJP only party in India which runs on ideology, not nepotism: JP Nadda

New Delhi, Jan 05 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leaders attended 'Booth Karyakarta Sammelan' in Delhi on January 05. Addressing the rally, BJP working president JP Nadda said, "There are over 2300 political parties in country, of which around 500 parties are registered with the Election Commission. But, BJP is the only party which runs on its ideology and has nothing to do with nepotism."

Maha portfolio allocation: Ministers will join office from Monday, says Nawab Malik

Mumbai, Jan 05 (ANI): Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has approved the allocation of portfolios as proposed by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray today morning (January 05). "The work has been distributed among the ministers and definitely from Monday every minister will join the office and will take responsibility," said Nawab Malik. Shiv Sena's Abdul Sattar has been appointed as Minister of State (MoS) of Revenue, Rural Development, Port Land Development and Special Assistance. He was rumoured to have resigned from the Maharashtra ministry, as he did not get a cabinet rank. Cheif Minister of Maharashtra, Uddhav Thackeray will hold the charge of Ministry of General Administration, Information and Technology, Information and Public Relations, Law and Judiciary and other departments which have not been allocated to any other Minister.Nawab Malik has been allocated portfolios of Minority Development and Aukaf, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. Chhagan Bhujbal has been given

Vintage car rally organised in Kolkata

Kolkata, Jan 05 (ANI): A vintage car rally was organised in Kolkata. The rally was organsied by Automobile Association of Eastern India. The 21 kilometer rally included many classic cars including Kazi Nazrul Islam's England Baby Austin Tourer (1932) and Mount Batten's Ford V8 (1939). Many vintage models of Jaguar (1930), Chevrolet (1947) and Mercedes cars participated in the rally. 50 cars participated in the rally among which, 25 were vintage cars while rest 25 were classics.

Meet Madurai girl whose best friend is Jallikattu bull

Madurai (Tamil Nadu), Jan 05 (ANI): Meet the 9th class girl, Yoga Darshini whose best friend is a Jallikattu bull. She is training the bull like her close friend for the past three years. Not only training she takes it to the Jallikattu field also. It is said that not only Darshini, women in their generation are responsible in training of the bulls for Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu

Any such incident across the globe must be condemned: Iran Minister on US airstrike

New Delhi, Jan 05 (ANI): Speaking on US airstrike Deputy Minister for Cultural Guidance of Government of Islamic and Republic of Iran Mohsin Jawadi said that any such incident across the globe must be condemned. "We condemn it. Any such incident anywhere across globe must be condemned. We have been getting threats from US since years, we are facing it. We don't have enmity with anyone, but if someone acts against us, we know how to respond," said Iranian Minister.

CM Kejriwal inaugurates 'Mohalla Clinic' in Delhi

New Delhi, Jan 05 (ANI): Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal inaugurated one of 150 'Mohalla Clinics' in Delhi's Pitampura on Jan 05. He was accompanied by Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain. While speaking to mediapersons, CM Kejriwal said, "Full statehood will be a part of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) election manifesto and the people of Delhi will appeal to Central govt that Delhi should be given the status of a state."

Air quality continues to be in 'poor' category in Delhi

New Delhi, Jan 05 (ANI): National capital observed a moderate fog on the morning of January 05. The air quality was in 'poor category' in Lodhi Road area. Major pollutants PM 2.5 stood at 264 and PM 10 at 260.

NPR data to be carried out from 15 to 28 May in Bihar: Dy CM Sushil Modi

Patna (Bihar), Jan 05 (ANI): While addressing a press conference, Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Modi said that NPR data to be carried out from 15 to 28 May in Bihar. "No documents will be required in National Population Register (NPR). Regarding this process, collection of data will be carried out from 15 to 28 May in Bihar," said Bihar Deputy CM.

CM Yogi holds Janta Darbar at Gorakhnath temple

Gorakhpur (UP), Jan 05 (ANI): Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held 'Janta Darbar' at Gorakhnath temple in Gorakhpur on Jan 05. People submitted their application to CM Yogi and urged him to take requisite step to resolve their issue. Yogi Adityanath used to hold 'Janta Darbar' even before becoming Uttar Pradesh chief minister.

Remote areas of Rajouri receive electricity for first time

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir), Jan 05 (ANI): Electricity reached in far flung villages of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district. More than 20 thousand families received electricity for the first time under Centre's Saubhagya scheme. It comes as a big relief for the residents of this area.

Snowfall disrupts vehicular traffic at Kufri-Fagu NH5

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), Jan 05 (ANI): Vehicular traffic between Kufri-Fagu National Highway 5 was disrupted on Saturday night after the accumulation of snow on the road. Several vehicles were stranded. Most of the roads in the Shimla district have been closed due to heavy snowfall.

Here's why you shouldn't spend long hours in office

New Delhi, Jan 05 (ANI): According to a recent study, people who spend longer than usual hours at the workplace are more susceptible to the onset of hypertension. A considerable proportion of such individuals may also suffer a hidden form of hypertension, also known as masked hypertension, which as the name suggests may go undetected in clinical settings. The new study, conducted by a Canadian research team, enlisted more than 3,500 white-collar employees at three public institutions in Quebec. These institutions generally provide insurance services to the general population. Compared with colleagues who worked fewer than 35 hours a week, working 49 or more hours each week was linked to a 70 per cent greater likelihood of having masked hypertension and a 66 per cent greater likelihood of having sustained hypertension- elevated blood pressure readings in and out of a clinical setting.

Google News kills print-replica digital magazines

New Delhi, Jan 05 (ANI): Google is sending out emails to its news subscribers informing about the discontinuation of its print-replica magazine service. According to Android Police, paid subscribers with an outstanding subscription will receive a full refund somewhere during the next month. Even as the service is ending and no new editions will be released, users will continue to have access to their existing library of purchased content. To read the latest articles, users are encouraged to follow that publication in Google News or visit their official website.

We are proud Indian Muslims and will remain so: Owaisi slams Pak PM

Hyderabad, Jan 05 (ANI): All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president, Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday said that Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan should not worry about Indian Muslims, Khan should worry about his own country, adding that "we are proud Indian Muslims and will remain so". Owais's statements come after Pakistan PM tweeted a fake video on Friday to "expose" India. He said, "Pakistan's Prime Minister posted video from Bangladesh falsely claiming it to be from India. Mr Khan you worry about your own country. We have rejected wrong theory of Jinnah, we are proud Indian Muslims and will remain so."

Attacks on minorities consistent in Pakistan: Meenakashi Lekhi

New Delhi, Jan 04 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in the national capital over incident of mob pelting stones at Gurdwara Nankana Sahib in Pakistan on Jan 03, BJP leader Meenakashi Lekhi asked Pakistan Government to take action against the culprits. "We ask the Pakistani Government to take immediate action against the culprits and protect the property and dignity of the Sikh community along with the other minority communities in Pakistan. There have been consistent acts of violence not only on people but also on religious places of minorities in Pakistan. There have been constant human rights violations against the minorities over decades," said Meenakashi Lekhi.

Meenakashi Lekhi questions Navjot Sidhu's 'silence' over Nankana Sahib incident

New Delhi, Jan 04 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in the national capital over incident of mob pelting stones at Gurdwara Nankana Sahib in Pakistan on Jan 03, BJP leader Meenakashi Lekhi questioned Congress and Navjot Singh Sidhu's over his 'silence' on attack at Nankana Sahib Gurdwara. "Till now I haven't heard anything from Congress on the issue (attack at Nankana Sahib Gurudwara, Pakistan). I don't know where Sidhu (Navjot Singh Sidhu) paaji has fled? If even after all this he wants to hug ISI chief, then Congress should look into it," said Meenakshi Lekhi.

KL Rahul is solid at top order: Virat Kohli

Guwahati (Assam), Jan 04 (ANI): India is all set to play against Sri Lanka in a three-match T20Is series. The series will begin from January 05. While addressing the press conference on January 04, the skipper of Indian Cricket Team Virat Kohli said, "KL Rahul has done really well for himself and I think it is a great sign for the team. At top of the order he is very solid. We all are happy that he has got runs consistently." "Shikhar Dhawan has been unfortunate in terms of injuries and he is an experienced player but that is the dynamics of how team works. There are 15 players in squad but everyone can't play in the game," Virat added. The first T20I match between India and Sri Lanka will be played at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Assam's Guwahati. The final match of the series will be played on January 10.

Abrogation of Article 370 paved way for anti-corruption act in J-K: JP Nadda

Guwahati (Assam), Jan 04 (ANI): While addressing a public gathering in Assam's Guwahati on January 04, the working president of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) JP Nadda spoke on revocation of Article 370 and its impact in Jammu and Kashmir. He said, "After the abrogation of Article 370 even son of a cleaner can also get into judicial or administrative services in Jammu and Kashmir." "Earlier Prevention of Corruption Act wasn't applicable in J-K but now after this big move the act along with other laws is successfully applicable in the valley," JP Nadda added.