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Wadala man thrashed, head tonsured over alleged comment against CM Thackeray

Mumbai, Dec 24 (ANI): A resident of Wadala was allegedly thrashed by Shiv Sena workers for 'objectionable' social media comment against Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray. He said, "I posted that CM's comparison of Jamia Millia incident with Jallianwala Bagh was wrong. After that 25-30 people thrashed me and tonsured my head." Mumbai Police said Hiramani Vijendra Tiwari (victim) had posted objectionable comments against CM on social media, and was later thrashed by Shiv Sena workers, his head was also tonsured. Both parties have registered cases against each other under relevant sections.

'Mario Kart Tour' multiplayer mode is now available for Gold Pass holders

New Delhi, Dec 24 (ANI): Nintendo's 'Mario Kart Tour' is finally offering the multiplayer mode, however, only Gold Pass subscribers can access it in beta. The game, released in September for iOS and Android, was a single-player experience. However, the company promised to offer a real-time multiplayer mode for Gold Pass subscribers, Engadget notes. The Gold Pass costs USD 4.99 per month. The multiplayer beta test will run until December 26.

Markets witness heavy rush ahead of Christmas

Ernakulam (Kerala), Dec 24 (ANI): The markets in Kerala witnessed huge rush ahead of Christmas festival. Various ornaments are attracting the buyers. Different lights and religious figurines are being sold in the market. Santa caps are widely available in the market. People celebrate the annual festival of Christmas with full fervour. The festival is celebrated on December 25, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ.

Longer exposure to obesity linked with increased risk of type 2 diabetes: Study

New Delhi, Dec 24 (ANI): According to new research, cumulative exposure to obesity and earlier development of obesity could be linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D). The study was published in the journal Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes [EASD]). In this study, the authors used data from the Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health (ALSWH) to identify body mass index (BMI) trajectories over the early adult life course. Higher initial BMI was associated with an increased risk of diabetes. They conclude their work demonstrates "the importance of preventing or delaying the onset of obesity and reducing cumulative exposure to obesity to substantially lower the risk of developing diabetes.

Will remain independent candidate: Ex-BJP leader Saryu Rai

Jamshedpur (Jharkhand), Dec 23 (ANI): Former BJP leader and independent candidate from Jamshedpur East, Saryu Rai on Monday said he will not go with the grand alliance or BJP in Jharkhand. He further said that he will remain as an independent candidate. He said, "I will remain as an independent candidate and support or oppose the policies of government on its merit." In the latest Jharkhand election results trend, Chief Minister Raghubar Das is trailing behind from Saryu Rai from Jamshedpur (East) constituency.

Congress holds protest at Rajghat against CAA

New Delhi, Dec 23 (ANI): Congress staged protest against Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA) in Delhi on Dec 23. Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, former PM Manmohan Singh sat on 'dharna' at Rajghat. Gulam Nabi Azad, Ahmed Patel, Anand Sharma were also present during anti-CAA protest. Nationwide protests intensified after implementation of new Citizenship Act.

People are in support of CAA in West Bengal: JP Nadda at massive rally in Kolkata

Kolkata, Dec 23 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) working president JP Nadda held a massive rally on Kolkata streets in support of Citizenship (Ammendment) Act, 2019 (CAA) on December 23. While speaking to ANI, Nadda said, "Huge crowd here shows people are in support of Citizenship Act. West Bengal CM is just doing vote-bank politics by opposing the act. She should see the huge support for the act and understand that people have rejected vote-bank politics." BJP general secretary in-charge of West Bengal, Kailash Vijayvargiya was also present in the rally.

'A new chapter for Jharkhand will begin': Hemant Soren as JMM surges in election trends

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Dec 23 (ANI): Jharkhand Mukti Morcha's (JMM) chief Hemant Soren thanked the people of Jharkhand as his party was leading on 28 seats in the 81-member assembly in the state, adding that a new chapter will begin for the state from today. "Today a new chapter will begin for this state. I want to assure everyone that their hopes will not be broken irrespective of their caste, creed, religion and profession," Soren told reporters in Ranchi after JMM-Congress-RJD alliance was looking set to form the government as the trio was leading on around 45 seats, above the 41-seat majority mark. Soren was leading from Barhait and Dumka assembly constituency. As per the Election Commission trends, the BJP was leading on 24 seats and Congress-JMM-RJD alliance on more than 45 seats. Counting of votes for Jharkhand Assembly polls is underway.

People thought I was showing off my VIP status: Pragya Thakur on viral SpiceJet video

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Dec 23 (ANI): A video went viral where BJP MP Pragya Thakur was seen arguing with passengers onboard in a Delhi to Bhopal SpiceJet flight. Reacting to the matter, Pragya said that people thought she was showing off her "VIP status" but clarified that she was only travelling as a "normal passenger". She said, "I was travelling on a SpiceJet flight. I have problem in my spinal cord and was allotted seat 1A which has leg space. I even paid extra for it. I was brought there on a wheelchair. Airhostess told me to not sit there. Two more people told me that saying it's an emergency seat. But nowhere was it mentioned that it is an emergency seat. I told them if it is a rule, then I be provided the rule book. They didn't have a rule book. Some passengers came and asked why is the flight being delayed. People thought I am showing off my VIP status but I was travelling as a normal passenger. I travelled with pain at the back, and later complained to Bhopal Airport Direc

2 terrorists nabbed, LeT terror module busted: J-K DGP

Vijapur (J-K), Dec 23 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir's Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh informed that a Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist was arrested from Tral and a Lashkar-e-Taiba terror module was busted, along with arrest of one of its terrorist, on December 22. Speaking to the media, Dilbag Singh said, "A JeM terrorist was arrested from Tral. A LeT terrorist was also arrested and the module was busted, yesterday." "There are attempts by Pakistan to infiltrate along the Line of Control. Our border guarding forces are retaliating effectively. The situation is completely under control," he added further.

DRDO successfully test-fires Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile off Odisha coast

Chandipur (Odisha), Dec 23 (ANI): Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully test-fired Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile off the coast of Odisha on December 23. The missile successfully engaged the aerial target establishing its capability. Director General of Missiles and Strategic Systems at DRDO MSR Prasad was present during the trial. With this mission, developmental trials of the weapon system are completed and weapon system is expected to be ready for induction by 2021.

This 'Oxygen Parlour' at Nashik railway station gives you fresh air to breathe

Nashik (Maharashtra), Dec 23(ANI): In a unique initiative to combat air pollution, an 'Oxygen Parlour' has been set up at Nashik railway station. The parlour provides experience of breathing clean air to commuters. The initiative comes up with efforts of Air Guard in collaboration with the Indian Railways. Speaking to ANI, a commuter said, "This is a great initiative. Such systems should come up in various areas looking at present situation."

We will win future wars with Indian systems: Army Chief Bipin Rawat

New Delhi, Dec 23 (ANI): Army Chief General Bipin Rawat inaugurated the 'Army Technology Seminar' in Delhi on December 23. On the growth of Indian defence industry, Rawat said that the Indian Army will win future wars with the help of its indigenous systems.He further said, "Non-contact warfare will help us in gaining advantage over the adversary in future wars. Quantum technologies, cyber space and artificial intelligence need to be leveraged into the defence ecosystem."

Kashipur Passenger train derails in UP's Moradabad

Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 23 (ANI): Two coaches of Kashipur Passenger train derailed in UP's Moradabad on December 23. The incident caused a stir at the railway division headquarters. Railway authorities rushed to the spot immediately after the incident was reported. No injuries have been reported so far. Further details are awaited.

We will form govt in Jharkhand, trends not final word: Raghubar Das

Jamshedpur (Jharkhand), Dec 23 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on early trends in Jharkhand Assembly election results counting, Jharkhand Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Jamshedpur East, Raghubar Das, said, "These trends are not the final word. There are more rounds of counting to be held. It will not be correct to comment on these trends. I will hold a press conference later in Ranchi." "Had Saryu Rai caused damage, I would not have received the votes, which I did so far," he added. "Let me clearly state that we are not only winning but we will also form government under the leadership of BJP in the state," he further stated.

Modi is god for persecuted refugees, gave them another life: Shivraj Chouhan on CAA

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Dec 23 (ANI): BJP leader and former chief minister of Madhya Pradesh Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is 'god' for persecuted refugees, who will be given Indian citizenship through Citizenship Amendment Act, adding that the Prime Minister has given them another life."Narendra Modi inke liye bhagwan ban ke aaye hain jo pratadit the aur nark ki zindagi jee rahe the. Bhagwan ne jeewan diya, maa ne janam diya, lekin Narendra Modi ji ne fir se zindagi di hai," the former Madhya Pradesh chief minister said while addressing BJP workers at a public meeting in Jaipur.

Harshest winter phase 'Chillai-Kalan' begins in Kashmir following heavy snowfall

Srinagar, Dec 23 (ANI): A 40-day long period of extreme cold 'Chillai-Kalan' began in Kashmir on December 21. It will continue till January 31 followed by Chillai-Khurd and Chillai-Bachha. A 20-day long Chillai-Khurd (small cold) starts from January 31 to February 19 and a 10-day long Chillai-Bachha (baby cold) occurs between February 20 to March 02. As per India Meteorological Department (IMD), the period mostly remains wet as the upper part of the Valley received heavy snowfall and the maximum temperature drops considerably. During this period, water bodies like lakes, river and stream get frozen with a thick layer of sheets. The maximum and minimum temperature at isolated places over Jammu and Kashmir was recorded between -1.6C and -3.0C below normal, the weather agency said. In Srinagar, minimum temperature was 0 degree Celsius, Pahalgam -7. In Gulmarg, the temperature was below - 9 Degree Celsius, IMD said. While speaking to ANI, a local said, "In this period, snow gets frozen an

Despite gloomy trends in Jharkhand, Shahnawaz Hussain hopeful of BJP's comeback

New Delhi, Dec 23 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on trends in Jharkhand Assembly election results counting, leader of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Syed Shahnawaz Hussain said, "The current counting figures are not up to the expectations of BJP. We have fought on subject of development in Jharkhand and it was our main agenda." "We are hopeful that in the final tally our results will be better," he added.

Near to form govt in Jharkhand: PL Punia

New Delhi, Dec 23 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on Jharkhand Assembly polls counting and other current political issues, the veteran leader of Congress party PL Punia said, "In the initial stage, it seems that Congress party is going ahead." "We are near to form the government in the state," he added.

'Confident that Jharkhand will give clear majority to our alliance': Congress' Jharkhand in-charge

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Dec 23 (ANI): Congress' Jharkhand in-charge, RPN Singh stated that trends are good and they were confident enough on getting clear majority. "We were confident that Jharkhand will give clear majority to our alliance. Trends are good but I won't make comment until final result. We've clearly said that Hemant Soren will be CM candidate of our alliance," said RPN Singh.