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Investigation should be on Madarsa children involved in pelting stones: Sanjeev Balyan

Muzaffarnagar (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 27 (ANI): Speaking on the Muzaffarnagar violence during anti-CAA protest which took place on December 20, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sanjeev Balyan said that as children from Madarsas are detained by police, there must be an investigation. He said, "I'm told children aged 12-18 yrs participated. If children are involved in pelting stones, it's not good. Who sent children from Madrasas, that should be investigated. Deoband is nearby, an investigation can be done."

Amit Shah challenges Rahul Gandhi to show any CAA clause which asserts on taking away citizenship

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), Dec 27 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended an event in Shimla to mark the completion of two years of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led government in state. Speaking at the event, Amit Shah said that the Congress is spreading 'rumours' regarding Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA). He said, "Congress and company are spreading rumours that this act will take away citizenship of minorities, Muslims. I challenge Rahul baba to show even one clause in the act that has provision to take away citizenship of anyone."

Portion of Dal Lake freezes after temperature dips in Srinagar

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), Dec 27 (ANI): A portion of Dal Lake in Srinagar froze after temperature dipped in the region. The minimum temperature was recorded at -5.6 degree Celsius in the region. Dal Lake is a famous tourist spot in region, which attracts lakhs of visitors every year.

Dharmendra Pradhan slams Congress leader Pradeep Majhi over petrol remark

Balangir (Odisha), Dec 27 (ANI): While reacting on Congress leader Pradeep Majhi's statement, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that Congress believes in violence. He further added, "Yesterday Odisha's former Congress MP Pradip Majhi was caught red-handed saying 'keep petrol, diesel ready, set everything ablaze when I say.' Congress is scared and trying to create violence".

Tarun Gogoi slams BJP over illegal mmigrants' allegation, asks why don't they detect and deport them?

Guwahati (Assam), Dec 27 (ANI): Former Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah over not deporting illegal immigrants. Speaking on the allegation that Congress is responsible for illegal immigration, he said, "They accuse that Congress is responsible for illegal immigrants. All right, then why don't you detect and deport them? Both Prime Minister and Home Minister promised that illegal immigrants will be deported. Why have you not identified? Who's prevented you?"

Locals stage anti-CAA protest outside Jama Masjid

Delhi, Dec 27 (ANI): Locals gathered outside Jama Masjid in the national capital to protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act. Protesters held posters which read 'Save the Constitution' and 'Withdraw the CAA'. Anti-CAA protests have stirred the country after President Ram Nath Kovind gave it assent, turning it into an Act. The violence during protests has claimed numerous lives across the country.

Tinsel Town arrives to attend screening of 'Good Newwz' in Mumbai

Mumbai, Dec 27 (ANI): Various Bollywood celebrities came to attend special screening of the upcoming movie 'Good Newwz' in Mumbai on December 26. Actresses Nushrat Bharucha, Kriti Sanon and Diana Penty came to grace the occasion. Actors Diljit Dosanjh, Kartik Aaryan and Jackky Bhagnani also marked their presence. Other B-town celebs including-Neha Dhupia, Sophie Choudry, Varun Sharma and Aparshakti Khurana were also caught by cameras. Karan Tacker, Chunkey Panday and Sanjay Kapoor were also seen at the screening party. 'Good Newwz' is going to hit theatres on December 27. The movie will feature Kiara Advani, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Akshay Kumar in lead roles.

It's a goodbye for 1999 Kargil war hero'MiG-27'

Jodhpur (Rajasthan), Dec 27 (ANI): Indian Air Force bids farewell to'MiG-27' on December 27. The farewell ceremony happened at Air Force Station Jodhpur. Veteran Air Force officers along with serving ones took part in the ceremony. A number of air shows were also performed for the de-induction of the ceremony.'MiG-27' played a crucial role during 1999 Kargil war against Pakistan. It served to Indian Air Force for almost four decades.'MiG-27' will be number-plated with December 27, 2019 as its last flying day.

UP Police arrests political leaders, organisations' members to instigate violence during CAA protests

Lucknow (UP), Dec 27 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Lucknow on December 27, the Director General of Police (DGP) of Uttar Pradesh, OP Singh spoke on Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests. He said, "We are not touching innocents and we will not spare people who were involved in it (violence). And that is the reason, we have arrested active members of many organisations, whether it is Popular Front of India (PFI) or any other political party.

Home Ministry directed to cause damage to Congress: Ex Cong MLA on FIR after violence in Seelampur

New Delhi, Dec 27 (ANI): Ex-Congress MLA Mateen Ahmed has been named in FIR in connection with Seelampur anti-CAA violence that happened on December 27. Speaking on it, Mateen Ahmed said, "We were denied permission for bike rally. Police knows I don't speak instigating language. This has been done on direction of Home Ministry to cause damage to Congress. We have no problem with any case. When the fight for independence was being fought, the British adopted oppressive methods. Today, BJP is also adopting the same method but we are not afraid of their tactics."

Equities trade higher on global cues, PSU banks rally in opening session

New Delhi, Dec 27 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices were buoyant during early hours on Friday in line with Asian markets as investors hoped that the US-China trade deal will soon be signed. At 10:15 am, the BSE S and P Sensex was up by 195 points to 41,359 while the Nifty 50 edged higher by 54 points at 12,181. Apart from Nifty IT and metal, all sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the green. Nifty PSU bank jumped by 2.62 per cent. Nifty financial service gained by half per cent while auto ticked up by 0.6 per cent. Among stocks, State Bank of India rose by 2.12 per cent to Rs 336.85 per share while Yes Bank and Axis Bank moved up by 1.3 per cent and 1.1 per cent respectively. Index heavyweight Reliance Industries jumped by 1.2 per cent to Rs 1,533.70 per share. The other prominent gainers were Zee Entertainment, Power Grid Corporation, Cipla, Bharti Airtel, Adani Ports and UPL.

Internet services shut in around 21 districts, will be restored as and when situation demands: UP DGP

Lucknow (UP), Dec 27 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Lucknow on December 27, the Director General of Police (DGP) of Uttar Pradesh, OP Singh spoke on Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests. He said, "The law and order situation is absolutely under control, we continue to have strategic deployment of forces, Special Investigation Teams (SIT) have been formed to investigate cases.""We have suspended internet services in around 21-22 districts and they will be restored as and when situation demands,"he added.

Punjab reel under intense cold wave

Amritsar, Ludhiana (Punjab), Dec 27 (ANI): A thick layer of fog canopied several cities of North India on December 27 with the temperature going down steadily. Temperature in Punjab's Amritsar is expected to go low in the coming days. Locals are facing various problems in doing their daily activities. People are setting up bonfires to get relief and keep themselves warm in the chilly winters. In the coming days, the temperature is expected to go further down in the cities of northern India.

Rahul Gandhi arrives at Raipur to inaugurate 'Rashtriya Adivasi Nritya Mahotsav'

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Dec 27 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrived at Chhattisgarh's Raipur on December 27. He was welcomed by Congress party workers at the airport. Rahul Gandhi will inaugurate the 'Rashtriya Adivasi Nritya Mahotsav' today. 'Rashtriya Adivasi Nritya Mahotsav' is a 3-day festival. The festival will witness various folk dances and cultural programs.

Man rescues policeman from violent mob during anti-CAA protests in Firozabad

Firozabad (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 27 (ANI): A man named Hajji Qadir came to the rescue of a policeman after he was surrounded and beaten by a violent mob during protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act last week in Uttar Pradesh's Firozabad district. Ajay Kumar, a policeman, had sustained injuries on his hand and head after he was beaten by the violent mob during the December 20 protests in the district. Qadir came to Kumar's rescue, took him to his home and later dropped him to the police station after the situation was brought under control. "Hajji Qadir Sahab took me to his home. I had sustained injuries on one of my fingers and head. He gave me water and his clothes to wear and assured me that I will be safe. He took me to the police station later," Kumar said. "He came like an angel in my life. Had it not been for him, I would have been killed," he added. Recalling the incident, Qadir said that he was reading Namaz when he was told that a policeman had been surrounded by the

Minor girl raped inside bus, 2 arrested in MP's Rajgarh

Rajgarh (Madhya Pradesh), Dec 27 (AN): A minor girl was allegedly raped inside a bus at Biaora bus stand in Madhya Pradesh's Rajgarh, police said. "A man filed a complaint that his minor girl went missing. She was going to Indore. A case was registered later and an investigation was initiated. Later, she was seen at Biaora bus stand. The girl was found on a bus with two men. The girl said one of them raped her. Both accused were arrested," police official told ANI. The police arrested both men and registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.

Man arrested for attempting to rape 6-yr-old girl in Moradabad

Moradabad (UP), Dec 27 (ANI): A man was arrested for allegedly attempting to rape a 6-year-old girl in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad. The incident took place on December 25 at the district hospital in Moradabad where the girl's mother was admitted. While speaking to ANI, Moradabad ASP Deepak Bhuker said, "The accused has been arrested based on the girl's complaint. A case has been registered under relevant sections." The police has registered the case under Section 354 ((molestation) of the Indian Penal Code and relevant sections of the POCSO Act. The accused allegedly tried to commit the crime when the girl was inside the washroom.

Girl allegedly gang raped in UP's Etah, case registered

Etah (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 27 (ANI): A girl was allegedly gang raped in Uttar Pradesh's Etah district on December 26. A case has been registered under various sections of the law including, section- 506 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and SC/ST Act. The incident took place in Jaithara Village of Aliganj Tehsil. While speaking to ANI, the Circle Officer (CO) of Aliganj Tehsil in Etah district, Ajay Bhadauria said, "The investigation is being conducted and a case has been registered under various sections of the law including, section- 506 of the Indian Penal Code and SC/ST Act." Jaithara is a village and a nagar panchayat located in Aliganj Tehsil of Etah district.

Temperature continues to drop down in Delhi

New Delhi, Dec 27 (ANI): Temperature has dropped down in Delhi due to heavy snowfall in parts of North India. The cold waves and fog intensified in the national capital. A layer of fog was observed near India Gate and health conscious people were seen jogging and walking in the chilly season.

Villages of Gujarat's Banaskantha hit due to locust attack

Banaskantha (Gujarat), Dec 27 (ANI): Massive swarms of locusts attacked villages of Gujarat's Banaskantha. Swarms of flying insects, mainly tropical grasshoppers stormed into district from Pakistan side. Farmers were seen struggling to keep their crops safe. Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani held a meeting regarding the issue.