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Pakistan unlikely to allow Sikhs to take out 'Nagar Kirtan' in Nankana Sahib

Nankana Sahib (Pakistan), Jan 04 (ANI): Pakistan is unlikely to allow Sikhs to take out 'Nagar Kirtan' as tension persists in Nankana Sahib, according to Pakistani media reports. Mob pelted stones on Gurdwara Nankana Sahib in Pakistan on Jan 03. India had strongly condemned vandalism at holy Sikh shrine.

Only BJP is party of ideology, all others are dynastic: 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 political parties of India. He said, "There are around 2300 political parties in our country and out of which 54 parties are regional. These parties have been given recognition by the Election Commission (EC). There are seven parties which have been provided with national recognition." "The 54 regional parties have now been turned into 'parivaarik' (dynastic) parties and none of them are 'vaicharik' (ideological) parties no more. All regional parties have become dynastic parties by now," he added. "If you will keep aside Congress party at national level then rest all parties have become dynastic parties and only BJP is a party of ideology," JP Nadda further stated.

Shia Muslims protest in Lucknow against killing of Iranian General Soleimani

Lucknow (UP), Jan 05 (ANI): A group of Shia Muslims in Lucknow staged protest against the United States' drone attack on Iranian General Qasem Soleimani. Protesters raised slogans against America and held placards where they called Qasem a 'martyr'. Shia cleric Maulana Kalbe Jawad also present in the protest. Iran's top military commander General Qasem Soleimani was killed in a US drone strike in Baghdad. He was head of Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force.

Hill states covered with layer of snow

Mussoorie (Uttarakhand)/ Shimla (HP), Jan 4 (ANI): Mussoorie and Shimla received heavy snowfall on Jan 04. Normal lives and vehicular movement also got affected due to snowfall. Snowfall is expected to continue in Himachal's capital according to weather department.

Kota infant deaths case: Our response could have been more compassionate and sensitive, says Sachin Pilot

Kota (Rajasthan), Jan 04 (ANI): Speaking on Kota child deaths case, Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot said that government's response to the case could have been more compassionate and sensitive. "I think our response to this could have been more compassionate and sensitive. After being in power for 13 months, I think it serves no purpose to blame the previous government's misdeeds. Accountability should be fixed," said Sachin Pilot.

No information about Abdul Sattar's resignation: Sanjay Raut

Mumbai, Jan 04 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on reports that Shiv Sena's Abdul Sattar is unhappy and has resigned as Maharashtra minister, party leader Sanjay Raut said that there is no such information about resignation of Shiv Sena's Abdul Sattar. "There are no differences in cabinet. If some minister resigns then normally resignation is sent to CM or Raj Bhawan, but both have no information about it yet," said Sanjay Raut.

Better to wait and watch: Sameer Sattar on Abdul Sattar's resignation

Aurangabad (Maharashtra), Jan 04 (ANI): Reports says that Shiv Sena leader Abdul Sattar resigned as Maharashtra minister. Speaking on this, Abdul Sattar's son Sameer Sattar said that he has no information about the resignation it's better to wait and watch. "I have no information about this, only he can speak on it and I am sure he will speak soon, better to wait and watch," said Abdul Sattar's son.

Harbhajan Singh urges Pakistan PM to 'do needful' after vandalism at Nankana Sahib

New Delhi, Jan 04(ANI): Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh took to Twitter and posted a series of tweets where he slammed pelters and urged Pakistan PM to 'do needful' after vandalism at Nankana Sahib. A violent mob gathered outside Nankana Sahib Gurdwara and pelted stones. The group was led by the family of a boy who has abducted a Sikh girl Jagjit Kaur who was the daughter of the Gurdwara's panthi. India strongly condemned Nankana Sahib Violence and called upon Pakistan to take immediate steps.

Those who are opposing CAA don't have full knowledge: Chirag Paswan

Patna (Bihar), Jan 04 (ANI): President of Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) Chirag Paswan reacted over the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). He said that who all are opposing the CAA are spreading chaos. They don't have full knowledge about the Act. "Our Home Minister Amit Shah has cleared that the Act is no danger to Indian citizens. But some political leaders are trying to divide the society." He made this statement as a reply to Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai's comment over CAA. Nityanand Rai said Saturday thaty anyone opposing the law should be declared "anti-Dalit and anti-poor."

SAD, DSGMC stage protest against Pak over Nankana Sahib violence

New Delhi, Jan 04 (ANI): Shiromani Akali Dal workers and Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee staged protest against Pakistan in Delhi on January 04. Demonstrators staged protest against Pakistan over the mob attack on Nankana Sahib. A large number of Muslims gathered and shouted anti-Sikh slogans outside Nankana Sahib Gurdwara in Pak's Punjab on Jan 03. India condemned Nankana Sahib violence and called upon Pakistan to take immediate steps to ensure safety.

Haryana Minister Ranjit Chautala clarifies his statement on electricity defaulters

Chandigarh, Jan 04 (ANI): Haryana Minister Ranjit Chautala said that his statement over 'children of electricity defaulters will not be allowed to give competitive exams' was projected in the wrong manner. "All I said was there might be the possibility that children of defaulters may not be allowed to give competitive exams. I said that in order to encourage the people to pay their electricity bill on time," said Ranjit Chautala.

CM Hemant Soren reacts on Kerala Chief Minister's letter on CAA

New Delhi, Jan 04 (ANI): Chief Minister of Jharkhand Hemant Soren reacted over the Kerala Chief Minister's letter on Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). He said, "Officially the letter has not reached on our table yet, will study it and discuss the matter seriously." Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday wrote letter to his counterparts in 11 states asking them to consider passing a resolution against the amended Citizenship Act. He made this statement after meeting with President Ram Nath Kovind in New Delhi.

This is proof on state of minorities in Pakistan: Hardeep Singh Puri on vandalism of Nankana Sahib

New Delhi, Jan 04 (ANI): Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri condemned the vandalism by a mob outside Nankana Sahib Gurudwara on January 03 in Pakistan. Hardeep Singh Puri said, "These are wanton acts of vandalism, arson and stone pelting against one of the holiest Sikh shrines. If any more proof was needed on the state of minorities in Pakistan then this is it." Stones were pelted at Nankana Sahib Gurudwara by an angry mob on January 03.

Pakistani Govt involved in Nankana Sahib violence: Manjinder Singh Sirsa

New Delhi, Jan 04 (ANI): A large number of Muslims had gathered and shouted anti-Sikh slogans outside the Nankana Sahib Gurdwara in Pakistan's Punjab on Jan 03. Speaking on it, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa said, "Nankana Sahib is the birth place of Guru Nanak Dev. Someone standing in the Gurudwara saying he will destroy it and make a Masjid, won't let Sikh live in Nankana and would change Nankana's name, no one has ever dared to do it in the world. Pakistani Government and Pakistani Army are involved in this violence. The proof is that after this major incident, PM Imran Khan's twitter stopped. He is mute. Does Imran Khan have right to call him a true Muslim? A true Muslim won't attack a minority." He further said, "I would like to urge PM Narendra Modi to do something as we have hopes from him only. PM Modi is the one who brought Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) for these minorities. Minorities believe that India will save them from any kind of violence."

CM Kejriwal visits govt school on 'mega PTM' in Delhi

New Delhi, Jan 04 (ANI): Delhi's government schools have organised 'mega PTM' on Jan 04. Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal visited Sarvodaya Bal Vidyala to supervise 'mega PTM'. He interacted with students and their parents. Launched in 2016, mega PTMs have assumed significant platform for interaction between teachers and parents in Delhi's government schools.

Om Birla meets family members of deceased infants in Kota

Kota (Rajasthan), Jan 04 (ANI): Lok Sabha speaker and Kota MP Om Birla met family members of the infants who died at JK Lon Hospital. Meanwhile, Central Government team also visited at JK Lon Hospital. On the other side, infant death toll reached to 107 in Kota.

America is keen to protect ISIS so they killed Qasem Soleimani: Syrian Ambassador on US strike on Iran

New Delhi, Jan 04 (ANI): Speaking on US strike on Iran where Iran's top commander General Qasem Soleimani was killed, Ambassador of Syria to India, Daniel Chuburu said, "This process will make danger escalation in the region. It proves that how America is keen to protect terrorism in the ground because America killed the leader who was against the terror groups. The leader Qasem Soleimani was the leader of military group and defeated ISIS in the ground of Iraq and Syria. ISIS is created by CIA, which is Central Intelligence Agency of America. Because America is keen to protect ISIS so, they killed Mr. Qasem Soleimani."

Maharashtra Cabinet expansion: Portfolios will be allocated before Monday, informs Nawab Malik

Mumbai, Jan 04 (ANI): Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Nawab Malik reacted over the delay in distribution of portfolios of Ministers in Maharashtra. "The reason for delay is not due to anything else but because we are considering creating new departments, so it's taking time. By Monday, portfolios will be allocated." Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress coalition government is in the state.

'Surat International Textile and Machinery Expo 2020' begins in Gujarat

Surat (Gujarat), Jan 04 (ANI): 'Surat International Textile and Machinery Expo 2020' kick started in Surat. SITME is considered to be one of the biggest expo in Surat for embroidery, digital printing, sewing and laser. The event is organised from Jan 03 to Jan 05. One of the major attractions of expo was eco-friendly straws and bags making machinery. On the other hand, expo also showcases digital printing machines which help in speedy printing on fabrics. Speaking about the expo, President of Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Ketan Desai said, "Almost 35 different companies have put their stalls in SITME from all over the world, especially China, and Korea. Our Indian companied also participated in it. Both embroidery and digital machines are showcased in expo. Through this, we are promoting digital industry."

Nawab Malik urges Congress to withdraw controversial booklet

Mumbai, Jan 04 (ANI): Maharashtra Cabinet Minister and National Congress (NCP) leader reacted over the controversy on 'Savarkar and Godse's relationship' which was published in Congress Seva Dal booklet. He urged Congress to withdrawn the booklet. "Writing objectionable article is wrong, ideological differences fine but personal comments should not be made, especially when person (Savarkar) is not alive. Booklet should be withdrawn", said NCP leader Nawab Malik. In their recent booklet, the Congress Seva Dal mentioned that Vinayak Damodar Savarkar and Nathuram Godse had physical relations.