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'Nok Jhok' culminates the story of Trauma: Vikrant Massey

Mumbai, Jan 03 (ANI): Bollywood actor, Vikrant Massey on the launch of title track of 'Chhapaak' asserted that the song culminates the story of trauma. Speaking at the launch, Vikrant Massey said, "This film is important not just for us but for the times we live in. This song is the soul of the film, this song sort of culminates the journey, the story of trauma."

Kota infant deaths: Rajasthan Health Minister blames previous BJP govt

Kota (Rajasthan), Jan 03 (ANI): Rajasthan Health Minister Raghu Sharma on January 3 blamed the previous BJP government for the negligence for the infant deaths in Kota. He said, "In 2012, when Congress was in power, 120 beds were approved for the hospital, of which 60 were for Pediatrics. But then, the government changed and only Rs. 1.7 crore out of Rs. 5 crores was released," he said. "It is unfortunate that the people, who are rising questions today that there are 2 children on one bed, they were in power for 5 years. 60 beds that we had approved in 2012, where have they gone? Who is going to answer?," he added.

Locals take out massive anti-CAA protest in Bengaluru

Bengaluru (Karnataka), Jan 03 (ANI): A massive rally was staged against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC), outside Eidgah-e-Jadeed in Bengaluru. A large number of demonstrators took part in the protest and raised slogans. Nation-wide protests have intensified after implementation of the new Citizenship Act. CAA gives Indian citizenship to non-Muslim immigrants from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh.

Marvel to introduce its first transgender superhero

New Delhi, Jan 03 (ANI): Marvel Cinematic Universe is all set to introduce its first transgender superhero. President of Marvel Studios, Kevin Feige confirmed the news in an interview and said, "The transgender character will appear in a Marvel movie very soon and we're shooting right now." The news comes months after Marvel released Avengers: Endgame, which features its first gay character.

We've right to uphold values of Constitution: Kerala Assembly Speaker on CAA

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Jan 03 (ANI): While speaking to media in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram on January 03, the Kerala Assembly Speaker P Sreeramakrishnan spoke on State Governor's criticism of Assembly's resolution against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). He said, "It is very unfortunate and we didn't cross our limit or constitutional obligations." "We have the right to uphold values of Constitution and CAA is a violation of Article 14 and 15," he added.

5 dead in explosion at firecracker factory in WB

North 24 Parganas (WB), Jan 03 (ANI): At least five persons died in an explosion at a firecracker factory in Naihati area of North 24 Parganas district. Fire tenders rushed to the spot. Further investigation is underway. More details are awaited.

Condemnable, beneath contempt to make allegations on Veer Savarkar by Congress: Jay Panda

New Delhi, Jan 03 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on January 03, the Vice President and Spokesperson of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Baijayant Jay Panda spoke on matter of Veer Savarkar. He said, "This is despicable to make such allegations about one of the foremost freedom fighter who sacrificed most of his life in British jails." "Congress should ask itself why the late Indira Gandhi herself wrote praising letter to Savarkar for his contribution," he added. "It's bizarre that this party does not know history. It is condemnable and beneath contempt," Baijayant Jay Panda further stated.

Odisha to receive heavy rainfall soon

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Jan 03 (ANI): Southeasterly winds from the Bay of Bengal and southwesterly winds from the Arabian Sea will converge over Central India which will effectively form a lower level cyclonic circulation in the coming days. As per the advisory given by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Odisha will receive heavy rainfall on January 3rd and January 4th. Farmers in the state have been advised to protect their crops from heavy rainfall. While speaking to ANI, the Meteorologist of IMD Bhubaneswar Manishankar Das said, "This is not unusual because Odisha generally receives rainfall during winters." The cyclonic circulation will produce scattered to fairly widespread rain and thunderstorms over east-central India and eastern India.

Amit Shah slams Congress for speaking against Veer Savarkar

Jodhpur (Rajasthan), Jan 03 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah slammed Congress for speaking against Veer Savarkar. He said, "Congressmen should be ashamed of themselves." He also said that Congress is doing all this for vote-bank politics. During the rally in Rajasthan's Jodhpur, Amit Shah also asked people to give missed call on the toll-free number to support Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

Men in Blue gear up ahead of 1st T20I match against Sri Lanka in Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam), Jan 03 (ANI): India is all set to play against Sri Lanka in a three-match T20Is series. The series will begin from January 05. Men in Blue were seen practicing at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Assam's Guwahati ahead of first T20I match against Sri Lanka. The final match of the series will be played on January 10.

Kedarnath Floods 2013: Survivor reunited with family after six years

Sitarganj (Uttarakhand), Jan 03 (ANI): This New Year has brought good news for Ansari family, who is living in Uttarakhand's Sitarganj in Udham Singh Nagar district. The family was living in a grief that their head of the family Jameel Ahmed Ansari passed away in 2013 due to Kedarnath floods. For six years, wife of Jameel Ahmed Ansari, had been leading the life of a widow. The Ansari's family got good news on the last day of 2019, when they got a video call of Jameel Ahmed Ansari from Chamoli. Jameel Ansari had been located by police during the 'Operation Smile' conducted by them and living in a shelter home at Gopeshwar in Chamoli. Ansari was living at the shelter home for the past few years. 'Operation Smile' was an operation by police to trace missing persons. With the continuous efforts by the police the 65-year-old was reunited with his family on New Year's Day.

'Why PM Modi always talks about Pakistan?', asks Mamata Banerjee

Siliguri (West Benagl), Jan 03 (ANI): Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee led march against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Siliguri. Mamata Banerjee slammed PM Modi and said that why Prime Minister Narendra Modi always talk about Pakistan? "He is the Prime Minister of India, but always talks about Pakistan. Why? We are Indians and we will definitely discuss about our national issues," said Mamata Banerjee.

Internet service restored in GMC of J-K's Anantnag

Anantnag (J-K), Jan 03 (ANI): The internet service has been restored in the Government Medical College (GMC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag on January 02. Earlier, the announcement was made that internet service will be restored in the Kashmir Valley from midnight of December 31. All network and landline connections were suspended across Jammu and Kashmir on August 05 in view of security concerns in the region following Centre's decision to abrogate Article 370 that granted special powers to the region. Postpaid mobile services were restored in the remaining parts of J-K back on October 14. The central government had abrogated article 370 and also bifurcated the former state into Union Territories (UTs) of J-K and Ladakh.

Opposition trying to provoke communal sentiments and Muslim community on CAA: Ram Madhav

Hyderabad, Jan 03 (ANI): While speaking to mediapersons, BJP's National General Secretary Ram Madhav said that Opposition trying to provoke communal sentiments and Muslim community on CAA. "Opposition parties for narrow political gains are trying to spread falsehood about this important humanitarian gesture of our government in the form of Citizenship Amendment Act. They are trying to provoke communal sentiments and Muslim community," said Ram Madhav.

Teachers, villagers create model school in Karnataka's Shivamogga

Shivamogga (Karnataka), Jan 03 (ANI): A primary school in a remote village of Shivamogga district in western ghat catching everyone's attention for its unique style of teaching with science demonstrations, social evil effigies, variety of flowers and herbal garden. As we enter the school, a beautiful medicine garden welcomes us. A tobacco awareness effigy, rocket launcher, bicycle peddler water pump system, a solar panel created by staff, ancient articles will catch our attention. Two teachers of the school are investing their own money with the help of villagers to create a wonderful school.

BJP playing with Constitution, country's sentiments: Akhilesh Yadav on CAA

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 03 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow on January 03, the former chief minister of UP and National President of Samajwadi Party (SP) Akhilesh Yadav spoke on CAA and NPR. He said, "Samajwadi Party gave the slogan that we don't need National Population Register (NPR) but we need 'rojgaar' (employment)." "The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) people are intentionally doing discussions on NPR, Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). They have played with the Constitution and sentiments of the country," he added. "Each and every citizen of our country knows that BJP is taking all these decisions to divide the society as their political benefit is fulfilled by that," Akhilesh Yadav added.

Here is how mules are helping out Army at border areas in J-K

Poonch (J-K), Jan 03 (ANI): Where no roads go, these military mules go there helping out Army in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district. There are several posts in border areas which doesn't have proper roads for vehicle transport communication. To tackle out the situation, the Army have deployed mules. The mules helping out fighting troops to get them ration and ammunition. It is very obvious to say that mules are playing an important role as military vehicles for the Army.

Watch: Staff removes green carpet place to welcome Rajasthan Health Minister at Kota's JK Lon Hospital.

Kota (Rajasthan), Jan 03 (ANI): Green carpet laid out at Kota's JK Lon Hospital ahead of the visit of State Health Minister Raghu Sharma, was removed after seeing media presence. Health Minister will be on a visit to Kota's JK Lon Hospital where around 10 infants died in last 48 hours.

Veer Savarkar's prestige will not get affected with comments against him: Kailash Vijayvargiya

Indore (MP), Jan 03 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Madhya Pradesh's Indore on January 03, the National General Secretary of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Kailash Vijayvargiya spoke on matter of Veer Savarkar. He said, "It is really unfortunate that the Congress leaders don't know anything about Veer Savarkar. They should first read and understand things about him and then write about Savarkar." "If anyone will comment on Veer Savarkar then it is not going to affect his prestige but it has exposed the Congress party completely," he added.

Savarkar's grandson seeks action from Maha CM Thackeray on controversial booklet

Mumbai, Jan 03 (ANI): Vinayak Damodar Savarkar's grandson Ranjit Savarkar on January 02 reacted on the controversial booklet on his grandfather that claimed that Hindu Mahasabha co-founder had a physical relationship with Nathuram Godse. Slamming Congress, he said that the party doesn't have any evidence and making allegations against Savarkar. He urged Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to take action against the publisher of the book and the Congress party.