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UP Police issues 'wanted' posters of anti-CAA rioters in Varanasi

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 25 (ANI): In a bid to nab those who led the violence in Varanasi during a protest against the newly-enacted citizenship law, police on December 25 issued posters with pictures of the rioters. Uttar Pradesh Police placed the posters of protestors in Bazardiha area of Varanasi. The posters of 'wanted rioters' also say that people who provide information that will lead to arrests will be rewarded. Police said several rioters have been identified through videos and CCTV footages. The identity of the informant will be kept secret. Many people have died in police-protesters clashes against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, which erupted in different districts of Uttar Pradesh including Meerut, Bahraich, Bareilly, Bhadohi, Gorakhpur and Sambhal.

Power of truth is much stronger than power of gun: Dalai Lama to Chinese Govt

Gaya (Bihar), Dec 25 (ANI): Buddhist Spiritual leader Dalai Lama gave a powerful message to Chinese government. Speaking to mediapersons in Gaya, Dalai Lama said, "We have biggest population of Buddhist in China. Many Chinese Buddhists are now following Tibetan Buddhism. We have the power of truth. Chinese communists have the power of gun. In the long run, power of truth is much stronger than power of gun."

MP's Animal Husbandry Dept focuses on cattle breeding

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Dec 25 (ANI): Animal Husbandry Department has compiled a database called 'Sire' directory of 16 breeds of bulls at Central Semen Station in Bhopal. The directory includes details such as bulls' family history, disease status and milk production capacity of their mother. Speaking to ANI, Manager at Central Semen Station, "Female animal is not allowed here. Bulls are trained to donate semen artificially. After semen's quality is determined, it's frozen and stored. Directory can be called matrimonial record; it's available on our website too. Farmers can order online."

Anurag Thakur slams Congress for opposing NPR

New Delhi, Dec 25 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on National Population Register (NPR) and related topics, the Union Minister of State (MoS) for Finance and Corporate Affairs Anurag Thakur said, "I would like to tell all my Muslim brothers and sisters that we are not going to snatch citizenship of any one of them and even we are giving them the same." "NPR was in time of Congress party as well then why are they opposing it now?," he added.

'Good governance not possible until we think of problems in totality': PM Modi

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 25 said that good governance is also not possible until people think of the problems in totality. "Atal ji used to say that life has to be seen in totality, not in pieces. The same is true for the government. The same is true for good governance. Good governance is also not possible until we think of the problems in totality," said PM Modi at Lok Bhawan in Lucknow where he unveiled statue of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Two arrested with 80 kg cannabis in Rameswaram

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu), Dec 25 (ANI): The Rameswaram Police on December 25 seized 39 bags of cannabis (ganja) from a vehicle. Cannabis weighed around 80 kilograms. Two persons have been arrested in connection with the recovery. Investigation is underway.

Indian Army jawans celebrate Christmas in Kashmir

Kashmir, Dec 25 (ANI): The Indian Army jawans celebrated Christmas in Kashmir on December 25. They have celebrated X-mas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir. Jawans were also seen singing Christmas carol on the occasion. People celebrate the annual festival of Christmas with full fervour on December 25, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ.

2 robbers looted Rs 24 lakh from ATM in Bihar's Muzaffarpur

Muzaffarpur (Bihar), Dec 25 (ANI): Two motorbike-borne men looted Rs 24 lakh from an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district on December 24. The incident occurred when the ATM at Kachi Pakki area in Muzaffarpur was being replenished. While speaking to ANI, the Station House Officer (SHO) of Sadar Police Station, Mithilesh Kumar Jha said, "The two men snatched the gun from the security guard and looted Rs 24 lakh from the agents who had come to replenish the ATM." "We are trying to activate the CCTV to gain access to the video footage. The two agents and the security guard have been detained as their activities were suspicious," he added.

It's about CAA's misuse: Kamal Nath leads anti-citizenship protest in Bhopal

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Dec 25 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath led a massive anti-CAA protest in Bhopal on December 25. Addressing a press conference, Kamal Nath said, "Today, question is not about what Prime Minister and Home Minister are saying. They are saying different things. Question is not about what is included in the Act. It's about what is not included. This is not about its use but of its misuse."

Locals attend special Christmas mass in Bengaluru

Bengaluru (Karnataka), Dec 25 (ANI): Special mass was organised at St. Francis Xavier's Cathedral in Bengaluru on the occasion of Christmas. Dipped in festive fervour, locals across the nation are busy attending the Christmas mass. Churches across the country are beautifully decorated on the occasion. Nation today is celebrating birth anniversary of Jesus Christ with full enthusiasm.

PM Modi discusses benefits of Jal Jeevan Mission, Atal Jal Yojana

New Delhi, Dec 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi focused on the benefits of 'Jal Jeevan Mission' and 'Atal Jal Yojana'. Speaking at the event, PM Modi said, "On one side is the Jal Jeevan Mission, which will carry water through pipes to each house and on the other side is the Atal Jal Yojana, which will pay special attention to the areas where ground water is very low."

Puducherry CM V Narayanasamy celebrates Christmas with religious fervour and gaiety

Puducherry, Dec 25 (ANI): The nation is dipped in festive mood as Christmas has arrived. Locals gathered at Nellithope Church in Puducherry to celebrate the festival. Chief Minister of Puducherry, V Narayanasamy was also present during the festive prayers along with others. The church was beautifully decorated with fairy lights. Christmas is an annual festival, which is celebrated with great fervour on Dec 25, commemorating birth of Jesus Christ.

Temples set up heat blowers to keep idols of Gods, Goddesses warm in Kanpur

Kanpur (UP) / Ayodhya (UP), Dec 25 (ANI): Temperature has dipped in Uttar Pradesh due to heavy snowfall in parts of North India. A layer of fog canopied Kanpur on Dec 25. Locals were seen setting up bonfires to keep themselves warm. Meanwhile, temples in Kanpur had set up heat blowers to keep the idols of Gods and Goddesses warm. Cold waves were also intensified in Ayodhya. People were seen taking support of bonfires and hot tea to stay warm.

BJP leaders remember Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 95th birth anniversary

New Delhi, Dec 25 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 95th birth anniversary, leader of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Syed Shahnawaz Hussain said, "Every year we come here but now Atal Bihari Vajpayee is not with us but we can never forget him." "Entire countrymen can never forget him," he added. "Today also the ideology of Atal ji is alive," Hussain further stated. Speaking to ANI, the Minister of State (MoS) for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Anurag Thakur added, "Across nation BJP celebrates this day as 'good governance day' to remember Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 95th birth anniversary."

Rohtang tunnel will now be known as Atal Tunnel: PM Modi

New Delhi, Dec 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed happiness over the new project and asserted that from now onwards Rohtang tunnel will be known as Atal tunnel. "Today an important project that is very important for the country has been dedicated to Atal ji. Rohtang Tunnel connecting Himachal Pradesh to Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir, and connecting Manali with Leh, will now be known as Atal Tunnel," said PM Modi.

9 injured in road accident on Mumbai-Pune expressway

Pune (Maharashtra), Dec 25 (ANI): At least nine children received severe injuries in a road mishap in Maharashtra's Pune. Injured were rushed to a nearby hospital. The accident took place on Mumbai-Pune National Highway. Further investigation is underway. More details are awaited.

No difference between NPR and NRC, Home Minister is misleading country: Asaduddin Owaisi

Hyderabad, Dec 25 (ANI): All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi met Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao over the implementation of NPR in the state. He said that the Union Home Minister Amit Shah is misleading the country about National Population Register (NPR) and National Register of Citizens (NRC). He said, "There is no difference between National Population Register (NPR) and National Register of Citizens (NRC). The Union Home Minister is misleading the country. All political parties will be together in protesting against this."

Stage all set for PM Modi to unveil Atal Bihari Vajpayee's statue in Lucknow

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 25 (ANI): Stage is all set in Lucknow for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to unveil the statue of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on latter's birth anniversary on December 25. The statue will be unveiled at the Lok Bhawan in Lucknow. Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, also visited the place to keep a tab on the preparations. Security has also been beefed up in the area ahead of the ceremony. Speaking on the security situation, UP DGP OP Singh said, "We have tightened the security ahead of arrival of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. We arranged proper police from airport till place of function. Our officers are patrolling in the city thoroughly. "

Maharashtra Minister raises issue of women labourers getting uterus removed to avoid wage loss

Bengaluru, Dec 25 (ANI): Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Nitin Raut has requested Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to address the grievance of women sugarcane labourers in Beed and Osmanabad opting for uterus removal surgery to avoid loss of wage during the time of menstruation. He said, "Thousands of women sugarcane labourers from Beed and Osmanabad have undergone uterus removal surgery. It's saddening as they did so to avoid few days' wage loss. I've requested CM to address their grievances. Govt will certainly find solution to it."

Hemant Soren leaves for Delhi to invite Sonia Gandhi for swearing-in ceremony

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Dec 25 (ANI): Chief Minister designate of Jharkhand Hemant Soren left for Delhi on December 25 to invite Congress president Sonia Gandhi and other senior leaders for the oath taking ceremony on December 29. He said, "I am leaving for Delhi today, to invite Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi for the oath-taking ceremony on 29th December" Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) won Jharkhand elections in alliance with Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD).