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Surat girl wins gold medals in world powerlifting championships

Surat (Gujarat), Dec 28 (ANI): Meet Roma Shah from Gujarat and a computer engineering student who won gold medals in power lifting. Roma participated in 'World Raw Powerlifting Federation' (WRPF) 2019 held at Moscow. She bagged 2 gold and 2 silver medals this year and it was her third appearance in 2019. She has won a total of 8 gold medals and 2 silver medals in the past three years for the country. Speaking to ANI, Roma Shah said, "I am playing on International level for past three years. I was the only female participant from India and over 22 countries have participated in the championships."

BJP takes out rally to support CAA in Assam's Morigaon

Morigaon (Assam), Dec 28 (ANI): A mass rally was organised by the BJP to support Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in Assam's Morigaon on December 27. BJP workers led by Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and State Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took out the four-km rally. The new Citizenship Act gives Indian citizenship to non-Muslim immigrants from three neighbouring countries i.e., Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh.

People shiver after Delhi records coldest morning of 2019

New Delhi, Dec 28 (ANI): Temperature in Delhi dropped to less than 3 Degree Celsius in early morning of December 28. Homeless took refuge in night shelters in harsh weather. Temperature of 2.4 Digree recorded in Delhi at 6:10 am, according to IMD. Delhiites also set up bonfires to keep themselves warm. Chilly weather is expected to continue in Delhi-NCR this week.

You can no longer use Messenger without Facebook account

New Delhi, Dec (ANI): Facebook has removed the ability to use Messenger without an account on the social networking giant. Earlier, new users were able to access Messenger or Messenger Lite app using their phone number instead of a Facebook account. With the new update, users will require to have a Facebook account to chat with friends using Messenger, VentureBeat notes. The latest change precedes the company's plan of unifying the technical infrastructure of all its services including WhatsApp and Instagram.

Coordination between centre, state will lead India to 3rd largest economy: VP Naidu

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Dec 28 (ANI): While addressing at the 102nd annual conference of the Indian Economic Association at Raipur in Chhattisgarh on Dec 28, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu said that proper coordination between Centre and State Governments will lead India to 3rd largest economy of the world. "It is true that there are some challenges in India economy that the growth has decline in this fiscal year. There are ups and down around the globe, we must be optimistic nor pessimistic we should not do self condemnation, if there is proper coordination between centre and state India will become the third largest economy,"

Scientists find Tuberculosis vaccine lowers rate of Alzheimer's in cancer patients

New Delhi, Dec 28 (ANI): Currently, Alzheimer's affects one-in-ten adults over the age of 65, number that is expected to triple by 2030. The need to find a cure is great. In the backdrop of the following facts, researchers have developed a TB vaccine that lowers rates of Alzheimer's disease in cancer patients. Now there may be a glimmer of hope. A research team headed by Herve Bercovier, Charles Greenblatt and Benjamin Klein at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU)'s Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics has discovered that the Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine, originally developed for tuberculosis and commonly used to treat bladder cancer, may also be an effective treatment to prevent Alzheimer's. The study was published in the journal PLOS ONE.

CM Yogi inspects night shelter in Varanasi

Varanasi (UP), Dec 28 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inspected night shelters in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi on December 27. He distributed blankets to the occupants. CM Yogi also heard their grievances and interacted with them. He later offered prayers at Kashi Vishwanath temple.

MoS Hardeep Puri doesn't 'know' Prashant Kishor

New Delhi, Dec 27 (ANI): Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri refused to recognise Prashant Kishor who is being roped in by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for upcoming elections, and said that he doesn't know the poll strategist. "I don't know him. There's a chap who used to work in UN, then he joined one party, then another party, then another party," MoS HS Puri.

Fire breaks out at shop in Delhi's Maharani Bagh

New Delhi, Dec 28 (ANI): Fire broke out at a shop in Maharani Bagh area in Delhi on Dec 27. The fire has been doused. No Individual sustained injuries. Cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained.

Video of cops beating boy goes viral in MP's Damoh

Damoh (MP), Dec 28 (ANI): In a horrifying incident, cops were seen beating a boy Madhya Pradesh's Damoh. The incident was recorded on camera, later it went viral. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister took cognizance of the matter and ordered probe into it.

Massive fire breaks out in Mumbai's Ghatkopar

Mumbai, Dec 27 (ANI): Massive fire broke out in Mumbai's Ghatkopar on December 27. Fire broke out at a factory. 15 fire tenders rushed to the spot for firefighting operations. No causalities have been reported yet.

Homeless footballer, who was felicitated by PM Modi, requests for Govt's assistance

Mumbai, Dec 28 (ANI): 18-year-old footballer Mary Naidu is scared of losing her roadside shanty. Naidu, who was felicitated by PM Modi for her skills in 2017, fears municipal authorities might mow down her temporary house soon. Mary's talent can be described by her medals and stories published in newspapers. Her father works as BMC clean-up marshal and mother is a domestic worker. Mary, who aspires to represent India, urges for Government's assistance.

School girl gives roses to police officer, asks him to maintain peace

New Delhi, Dec 27 (ANI): Amid the reports of violent protests due to Citizenship Amendment Act, a school girl gave roses to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) of North-East Delhi, Ved Prakash Surya and asked him to maintain peace in the area. She said, "I have decided to give him roses and ask him to maintain peace in the area. I believe such disturbances due to protests shouldn't have happened." On the other side, DCP Ved Prakash Surya thanked people for their support to maintain peace in the area.

Internet services to resume in JandK soon: Ram Madhav

Jammu, Dec 28 (ANI): National General Secretary of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Ram Madhav said that the internet services will soon be resumed in Jammu region and Kashmir valley as situation becomes 'favourable'. Internet services have resumed in Kargil from today (December 27). However, while talking on house arrested leaders of Jammu and Kashmir, BJP leader Ram Madhav said, "Four months ago, a large number of people were put under preventive detention. But, today, only 30-32 prominent leaders are under preventive detention and in total the number is less than 100."

Public comments invited for mandating BS-VI level emission norms for quadricycles

New Delhi, Dec 27 (ANI): The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has invited suggestions and comments for the proposed amendment of Rule 115 to mandate BS-VI level emission norms for quadricycle from April 1 next year. A quadricycle is a four-wheeler, which is smaller and lighter than passenger car. The present emission norms for quadricycle are Bharat Stage IV. The proposed emission limits in BS-VI are in line with Euro 5 mass emission guidelines which will be applicable from January 01, 2020, in Europe. Various testing, including those related to durability, will be as per Europe quadricycle norms. Threshold limits for emission pollutants, conformity of production frequency and sampling plan have been proposed. The government is gathering comments and suggestions on the draft notification before finalising it. To tackle vehicular pollution, the government has asked automobile companies to upgrade to BS-VI emission norms April 2020 onwards.

People stage protest demanding release of Bhim Army chief

New Delhi, Dec 27 (ANI): People staged a protest in Jor Bagh on December 27, demanding release of Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad. Speaking on the law and order situation in area, Parvinder Singh, Additional DCP Delhi South said, "Situation is peaceful here (in Jor Bagh), there is gathering of 50-60 people only. They have been requested to disperse from here. So far, they are adhering to the instructions given." Meanwhile, police detained protesters from outside Uttar Pradesh Bhawan in national capital.

LT Foods inaugurates manufacturing facility at Sonepat

New Delhi, Dec 27 (ANI): Daawat Kameda India Pvt Ltd, 51:49 joint venture between LT Foods and Kameda Seika of Japan, inaugurated a new manufacturing facility at Sonepat on Friday. LT Foods is a leading rice-based food company with global brands of Basmati like Daawat and Royal, and other specialty rice, organic foods, and rice-based convenience products. Kameda Seika, a Japanese snack food major, had formed the joint venture in 2017 to manufacture rice-based premium snacks in India. Based on changing consumer needs, preferences and demand for healthy snacks, Kameda Seika ventured into the premium snacks category with its rice-based snacks 'Kari Kari.' After the test launch in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, and Bangalore across Modern Trade Stores, the joint venture company will now manufacture these rice-based snacks India at the new facility in Sonepat. The company will use locally-sourced ingredients and raw materials besides expanding its distribution pan India, it said in a statement. On BSE

It's temporary effect of global slowdown: Amit Shah on India's stumbling economy

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), Dec 27 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended 1st ground breaking ceremony of Himachal Pradesh Global Investors Meet 2019 in Shimla on December 27. Speaking at the event, Shah said, "You are seeing temporary effects of global slowdown. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Nirmala Sitharaman and Anurag Thakur are working day and night to fight it. I believe Indian economy will be the first to be free from slowdown in the world."

Devendra Fadnavis joins pro-CAA rally in Mumbai

Mumbai, Dec 27 (ANI): Former Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis joined rally in support of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in Mumbai on December 27. A large number of people gathered in support of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) at 'August Kranti Maidan'. Last week, a massive protest against the Citizenship Act was held at the same place.

Committee set up to investigate controversial question paper in Jiwaji University

Gwalior (MP), Dec 27 (ANI): A committee was set up to investigate the controversial question paper of Post Graduation examination in Madhya Pradesh's Jiwaji University. It is said that revolutionaries were termed as 'terrorists' in a question. "A committee has been set up and matter is being investigated. Information is being obtained from concerned examiner. Further action will be taken," said Registrar IK Mansoori.