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Sai Deepak sets new Guinness World Records for most side lunges

Hyderabad (Telangana), Jan 02 (ANI): B Sai Deepak has set a Guinness World Records for most side lunges in 60 seconds. Deepak scripted the record by doing 59 side lunges in 60 seconds, which is his fourth overall Guinness World Records. The previous record was held by Pakistan national Irfan Mehsood. The 23-year-old dedicated his achievement to the martyrs. "Currently I hold four Guinness World Records for India. I took 3-4 months to break previous record," he told ANI.

If Hindus will not come to India where else they will go, Italy, asks G Kishan Reddy

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 02 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Varanasi, Minister of State for Home Affairs, G Kishan Reddy on Wednesday said that it's India's responsibility to provide citizenship and protection to minorities from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan. He said, "If Hindus will not come to India, where will they go? Italy thodi lenge unko. It's India's responsibility to provide citizenship and protection to minorities from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan."

8 more children die in Kota hospital, toll rises to 100 in Dec

Kota (Rajasthan), Jan 02 (ANI): Eight more new-born infants died at a JK Lon hospital in Kota in the past two days taking the total toll of children who died in the hospital last month to 100. Speaking to media persons, Dr Amrit Lal Bairwa, who heads the Pediatric Department at JK Lone Hospital, said, "8 newborns have died due to various reasons in the last two days. There have been 100 deaths in the month of December."

'Govt preparing separate law for Indian Muslims in form of NRC': Javed Akhtar

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 01 (ANI): While speaking to media in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad on January 01, the famous Bollywood lyricist Javed Akhtar spoke on Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests and various other current political issues. He said, "I do not agree with the viewpoint of Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya. In Delhi, Bengaluru or Banaras wherever the CAA protests are taking place it is not only done by Muslims." "They (government) are preparing separate law for Indian Muslims and that is the National Register of Citizens (NRC)," he added. "There should not be any religious prodigious in CAA," Akhtar further stated.

Hyderabad receives moderate rainfall on New Year

Hyderabad, Jan 01 (ANI): Hyderabad received moderate rainfall on January 01. Vehicular traffic was also partially disrupted due to the rain. Commuters were spotted in raincoats in Hyderabad.

Gold chariot designed for Lord Ganesha on New Year in Puducherry

Puducherry, Jan 01 (ANI): A special gold chariot was designed for Lord Ganesha in Puducherry on the occasion of New Year 2020. Chariot was unveiled at Arulmigu Manakula Vinayagar Devasthanam for Lord Ganesha at around 04:00 am on January 01. Around 10, 000 devotees visited the temple on the occasion of New Year. The temple was beautifully decorated with flowers on the first day of the calendar year 2020.

Unable to understand how Afghanistan is related with separation of India: Javed Akhtar

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 01 (ANI): While speaking to media in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad on January 01, the famous Bollywood lyricist Javed Akhtar spoke on various current political issues. He said, "Our Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that when India got independence couple of years back then one work was incomplete. I am unable to understand that how Afghanistan is related or even connected with the separation of India." "Before August 14, 1947 they all were Indians and they became Pakistanis after the establishment of Pakistan," he added. 'Shiyas' and 'Ahmadiyyas' are facing atrocities in Pakistan, so if you are giving liberty or citizenship then give it to all," Javed Akhtar further stated.

Biodegradable plants installed at Moradabad railway station

Moradabad (UP), Jan 01 (ANI): In a unique experiment to manage the waste production, biodegradable plants have been installed at Moradabad railway station. The plant has been put up in collaboration with an NGO. Employees running this system informed that they collect waste from the station and prepare compost out of it. The compost is later used in plants around the railway station.

Koneru Humpy receives grand welcome at Vijayawada airport

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), Jan 01 (ANI): Koneru Humpy was welcomed at Vijayawada airport, on her return from Russia on January 01. She won the 2019 Women's World Rapid Chess Champion title in Russia. Koneru defeated China's Lei Yingjie in the final match off.

PFI a front of banned SIMI, says UP Minister Mohsin Raza

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 01 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow on January 01, the Minister of State (MoS) in Minority Welfare Minister of UP government, Mohsin Raza spoke on the matter of Popular Front of India (PFI). He said, "Those who were involved with Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) after its ban, made a new organisation Popular Front of India (PFI)." "They want to radicalise youth and push them towards terrorism," he added.

Rajasthan Education Board rejects examination form of Hindu refugee from Pakistan

Jodhpur (Rajasthan), Jan 01 (ANI): A Hindu refugee from Pakistan, Dima fighting a battle for education in Rajasthan's Jodhpur. The Board of Secondary Education in Rajasthan rejected her application. In 2018, Dima came to India from Pakistan's Sindh. She started living in Anganwa refugee camp around 20km away from Jodhpur. Later, she got admission in 11th standard in a local school. But now, this year board refused to gave her permission to sit in examinations as she is not eligible. However, the family had shown the migration certificate to the school. Dima's father said, "We came here for the betterment of our children, if they can't study, then what's the point of living here." On the other side, Convenor of Seemant Lok Sangathan, Hindu Singh Sodha said that in 2012, the Central government and Rajasthan government itself had issued a circular in favour of such students given their special circumstances.

Bound to follow mandate of Constitution, says RS Prasad to states against Citizenship Amendment Act

New Delhi, Jan 01 (ANI): Union Law and Justice Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on January 01 slammed the state governments which are raising their voices against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). He reminded Indian Constitution articles like 245, 246, etc and said that there is a Constitutional obligation on every state to exercise the executive power in such a way that ensures compliance with laws made by Parliament. " I again repeat all the state governments which are talking about not enforcing it (CAA) for political reasons need to know that once they become the part of the government having taking oath under the Constitution, they are bound to follow the mandate of the Constitution," said Prasad.

25 persons affiliated with PFI arrested for their involvement in different criminal activities: UP IG

Lucknow (UP), Jan 01 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Inspector General (Law and Order), Praveen Kumar on January 1 said that 25 persons affiliated with Popular Front of India (PFI) have been arrested across the state for their involvement in different criminal activities.

Home Ministry will decide action based on evidence: RS Prasad on PFI's role in violence

New Delhi, Jan 01 (ANI): Union Law and Justice Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on January 01 reacted on Popular Front of India (PFI) role in violence. He said that Home Ministry will decide on further action based on evidence. "There're many allegations against them including connection with Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI)," said Prasad.

New Year: Students perform 'pada puja' in honour of parents in Shivamogga

Shivamogga (Karnataka), Jan 01 (ANI): The students of Sri Ramakrishna International Residential School celebrated New Year in a unique way in Karnataka's Shivamogga on January 01. Students performed 'pada puja' on New Year in honour of their parents. They were chanting slogans while performing 'pada puja'. This puja was observed to create awareness on values of their childhood. Around 700 students participated in the holy ritual. The event took place in Anupinakatte area of Shivamogga. While speaking to ANI, one of the students said, "We can learn many traditions and we get blessings of our parents."

Creation of CDS is bold step, IAF will fully support it: IAF Chief

New Delhi, Jan 01 (ANI): Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria reacted on the creation of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) post and called it an extremely bold step and also stated that IAF will fully support it. "The creation of CDS is a very big and a bold step. Indian air force will fully support it and will help wherever required. We have done a lot in past and will continue to do so," said RKS Bhadauria.

Equity indices close in green, Adani Ports gains by 3.1%

New Delhi, Jan 01 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices traded range-bound but closed in the green as investors contemplated stock-specific action on the first trading session of the calendar year 2020. The BSE SandP Sensex closed 52 points up at 41,306 while the Nifty 50 edged higher by 21 points at 12,190. Sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange (NSE) were mixed a day after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a Rs 102 lakh crore infrastructure pipeline project for the next five years at a time when overall economic growth is slowing. Among stocks, Adani Ports was the top winner with an intra-day gain of 3.13 per cent to Rs 377.45 per share. Power Grid Corporation gained by 2.8 per cent while NTPC ticked up by 2.1 per cent. The other prominent gainers were Vedanta, Bharti Infratel, Infosys, Mahindra and Mahindra, HDFC, Larsen and Toubro and Hindustan Lever. However, private sector lenders slipped with IndusInd Bank down by 1.5 per cent, Axis Bank by 0.7 per cent and Kotak

Specially-abled kids celebrate New Year with full fervour in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Jan 01 (ANI): Various specially-abled children celebrated New Year 2020 with full fervour in Odisha's Bhubaneswar. Kids of 'Chetana Institute for the Mentally Handicapped' and 'Chetana College of Special Education' celebrated the day with full excitement and enthusiasm. Several kids were seen dancing and enjoying along with their mentors. Teachers distributed candies, toffees to the kids during the celebration. The event took place in RRL campus area in Bhubaneswar.

Delhi Assembly polls: BJP hasn't decided CM face yet, says Vijay Goel

New Delhi, Jan 01 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on January 01, the Bharatiya Janata party (BJP) leader Vijay Goel spoke on various current political issues. On the matter of BJP's face for the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls, he said, "The Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar have clearly stated that we haven't decided anything yet and once it will be cleared then we will let you know about the same." "Nothing has been decided yet by the government." he added.

PMO doing politics over deaths of newborns in Kota: Rajasthan's Health Minister

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Jan 01 (ANI): Health Minister Minister of Rajasthan, Raghu Sharma hits out at Prime Minister Office (PMO) over deaths of newborns in Kota. He said that PMO is doing politics on the matter. "BJP's politics over death of children in Kota is directed by PMO, as they don't have anything else to cover over up the protests over Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). In 2015, 2016 and 2017 when BJP was in power, hospital authority had sought funds, why wasn't money released then?" said Minister Raghu Sharma.