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CAA protests: 15 deaths, over 700 arrested in UP: Police

Lucknow (UP), Dec 21 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Lucknow, Praveen Kumar, Inspector General (Law and Order) for Lucknow, informed that 15 people have died while 705 are in custody since the protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act spread across the state. He said. "In protest against Citizenship Amendment Act since Dec 10 in state, 705 people arrested and around 4500 people released after preventive arrest.15 casualties have happened, and 263 police personnel were injured of which 57 personnel received fire arm injuries."

Security forces conduct flag march in Kalaburagi

Kalaburagi (Karnataka), Dec 21 (ANI): The security forces took out flag march from Nagareshwar School to Jagat Circle in Kalaburagi on December 21. Companies of paramilitary forces have been deployed in the area to maintain peace as protests against new Citizenship Act gripped the state. While speaking to ANI, Karnataka ADGP Alok Kumar said, "To instill confidence in minds of general public and fear in minds of bad elements, we wanted to have show of force to send right signal to people."

Anti-CAA protests: Protesters pelt stones at police in Kanpur

Kanpur (UP), Dec 21 (ANI): Protesters during demonstrations against Citizenship Amendment Act in Kanpur pelted stone at police officials, who fired tear gas shells to take the situation under control. Violent protests were erupted at Yateem Khana Police Station area in UP's Kanpur. Policemen equipped with anti-riot gears, retaliated by firing tear gas shells at the protesters. Nation-wide protests have intensified after the implementation of the new Citizenship Act.

Anti-CAA protests spread to Uttarakhand's Haldwani

Haldwani (Uttarakhand), Dec 21 (ANI): People held protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act in Haldwani on Dec 21. Protests intensified across the country after the implementation of the new Citizenship law. Tight security arrangements have been made all across the state amid CAA protests. The act will grant Indian Citizenship to religious minorities from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan.

'Men in Blue' hit nets ahead of final ODI against Windies

Cuttack (Odisha), Dec 21 (ANI): The players of Indian cricket team practiced at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack ahead of third ODI against West Indies on December 21. India and West Indies will face off in the third and last match of ODI series on December 22. Skipper Virat Kohli, batsman Shivam Dube and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja flexed muscles ahead of final match. Coach Ravi Shastri was seen giving tips to cricketers.

Shreyas Iyer confident of batting at any number

Cuttack (Odisha), Dec 21 (ANI): On being asked on the batting order that could help Shreyas Iyer to uplift his performance, the batsman on Saturday said that he is flexible when it comes to batting at any number. "Players have to play according the situation and demand of the team," he said further. India will play final ODI against West Indies on December 22, at Barabati Stadium in Odisha's Cuttack.

CAA Protest: Shia Cleric Maulana Jawad appeals Muslims to show restraint

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 21 (ANI): Shia Cleric Maulana Kalbe Jawad appealed Muslims to show restraint. Speaking to ANI, he said, "Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC) are two different things. NRC as of now is implemented only in Assam and has not been implemented across India, also we don't yet know what rules are going to be in it. Political parties are misleading on this, appeal to Muslims to show restraint."

Democracy not in BJP's pocket: Hemant Soren ahead of Jharkhand election results

Dumka (Jharkhand), Dec 21 (ANI): Speaking on exit polls on Jharkhand Assembly, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) President Hemant Soren ahead of Jharkhand Assembly election results said that democracy is not in the pockets of the BJP. "Democracy is not in the pockets of the BJP, people are above everyone, Voting day is very important for the people. We should wait for 23rd January," said Hemant Soren. Counting of Jharkhand assembly elections will be done on December 23.

Anti-CAA protest: Nine people died in UP, says DGP

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 21 (ANI): Director General of the Uttar Pradesh Police, OP Singh said that at least nine people have died due to protest and around 218 people have been arrested from Lucknow in connection with anti-CAA protests that turned violent. He said, "Wherever lawsuits have been lodged, our local administrations are arresting them. But we will not arrest any innocent person. Only after investigation, we'll arrest them. We arrested around 218 people from Lucknow. And as per the last night's report, 9 people have died so far and the numbers could exceed and we are assessing on it." He further said that, "It might be possible that some external elements are involved in turning protest into violence."

CAA protest: Police use water cannon on Congress workers in Kerala's Kozhikode

Kozhikode (Kerala), Dec 21 (ANI): Police used water cannon on Congress workers in Kerala's Kozhikode on Dec 21. They were protesting against Citizenship Amendment Act. Kerala Government and Opposition in Kerala together protested against CAA earlier this month.

Snowfall brings smile on faces of horsemen in HP's Kufri

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), Dec 21 (ANI): The horsemen in north Indian hill resort Kufri are happy after heavy snowfall. The horse riding traders in Kufri hill station are receiving large number of tourists this season. Horse riding traders are expecting good income from tourism this year. Over 1200 horses at Kufri facilitate visitors to enjoy their winters. Tourists are enjoying view of fresh snow-clad hills in Kufri.

No plans to extend Section 144 in Bengaluru: Police Commissioner

Bengaluru, Dec 21 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Police Commissioner of Bengaluru City, Bhaskar Rao said that there is no plan of extending Section 144 in Bengaluru as of now. On imposition of Section 144, Rao said, "As of now, we have no plans to extend it but we will study the situation in the evening. These are things where we need to take immediate decisions." Speaking about the upcoming protests in city, he said, "We have advised people and I am recommending that there should be no more protest over here. But if our request is unheeded, we may have to take action." "8 cases registered at SJ Park police station and Ulsoor Gate police station," he said further over protests in the city.

Protests against CAA, NRC turning violent in BJP-ruled states: Nawab Malik

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Dec 21 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Nawab Malik said that protests against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC) are turning violent because the police in BJP ruling states are not able to 'tackle it'. Speaking to ANI, Nawab Malik said, "Protests against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC) are going on in the country. This is the truth that in the BJP ruled states or where it has control over the Home Department, like Delhi, violence is there, and the police are not able to tackle it."

'Bihar Bandh': RJD workers vandalize auto-rickshaws in Bihar's Bhagalpur

Bhagalpur (Bihar) / Patna (Bihar), Dec 21 (ANI): 'Bihar Bandh' has been called by RJD against new Citizenship Act on Dec 21. Workers vandalized several auto-rickshaws in Bhagalpur. They took out rally in parts of Bihar against CAA. Children were also seen raising their voice during protest.

Indo-China talk will focus on boundary delimitation, border management: Defence Expert Sehgal

New Delhi, Dec 21 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on India-China boundary talks, the Defence Expert PK Sehgal said, "This is the 22nd round of bordered negotiation between India and China. This time the talk was surrounded in absolute secrecy and relations between the two sides have deteriorated after the Chinese have shown increasing interest of meddling into Kashmir. India announced the arrival of Chinese delegation only 24 hours before the event.""The Chinese Special Representative (SR) is led by the Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi and on the Indian side it is NSA Ajit Doval,"he added. "Three issues are going to be discussed-border delimitation, border management and any other issue of critical concern regional or international to both the sides,"Sehgal further stated. The National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval met Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held 22nd meeting of Special Representatives (SR) for India-China Bound

Protestors once again gather outside Jamia to demonstrate against CAA

New Delhi, Dec 21 (ANI): Protestors gathered outside Jamia Millia on Dec 21 to protest against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC). They held placards and also raised slogans. Delhi Police-Jamia students clashed on Dec 15 after protest turned violent.

Study reveals why belly fat is bad for brain functioning

New Delhi, Dec 21 (ANI): Making a New Year's resolution to work out more and eat healthier may be a good idea, not only for your overall health but also to maintain healthy brain function. Researchers have found for the first time that less muscle and more body fat may affect how flexible our thinking gets as we become older, and changes in parts of the immune system could be responsible.These findings could lead to new treatments that help maintain mental flexibility in ageing adults with obesity, sedentary lifestyles, or muscle loss that naturally happens with ageing. The study was published in the journal of Brain, Behaviour, and Immunity. The researchers examined direct measurements of lean muscle mass, abdominal fat, and subcutaneous fat, and how they were related to changes in fluid intelligence over six years. Greater muscle mass, by contrast, appeared to be a protective factor. These relationships stayed the same even after taking into account chronological age, level of educat

Anti-CAA protestors gather outside railway station in Chennai

Chennai, Dec 21 (ANI): A number of protestors from Left organizations gathered outside Chennai railway station to stage protest against new Citizenship Act on Dec 21. They demonstrated holding placards outside railway station. Police forces have also been deployed at the site to keep an eye on the protestors. Protests have erupted across parts of India against the Act since the day it was passed in both of the Houses of Parliament.

Anti-CAA protest: Police arrest 10 people in connection with violence in Delhi's Daryaganj

New Delhi, Dec 21 (ANI): Police have arrested 10 people in connection with violence during anti-CAA protest in Delhi's Daryaganj area on December 20. Section 144 had been imposed in several areas of Delhi and metro services were closed in few of the stations. Protests have erupted across Delhi and parts of India against the Act.

17 trains to north India running late amid dense fog

New Delhi, Dec 21 (ANI): As a thick blanket of fog engulfs northern part of India, as many as 17 trains were delayed for over two hours due to operational reasons on December 21. Passengers are facing problems at New Delhi Railway Station. The trains which are running late include 15707 Katihar-Amritsar Express which running late by 3:45 hours, 13413 Malda-Delhi Farakka Express running late by 2:30 hours, 12801 Puri-New Delhi Purushottam Express running late by 3:45 hours, 12397 Gaya-New Delhi Mahabodhi Express running late by 3:40 hours, 12565 Darbhanga-New Delhi Bihar Sankranti running late by 2:30 hours and 12553 Barauni New Delhi Vaishali Express running late by 2:00 hours. Similarly, 12427 Rewa-Anand Vihar Superfast Express running late by 2:15 hours, 12303 Howrah-New Delhi Poorva Express running late by 3:00 hours, 12367 Bhagalpur-Anand Vihar Vikramshila running late by 2:00 hours, 12721 Hyderabad-Nizamuddin Dakshin Express running late by 2:45 hours, 11057 Mumbai-Amritsar Dadar