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Bike-borne men attack Nagpur Mayor

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Dec 18 (ANI): Nagpur Mayor Sandip Joshi had a narrow escape after two bike-borne miscreants fired three bullets at him on December 18. While speaking to ANI, Nagpur Mayor, Sandip Joshi said, "I was out with my family. While I was returning two people came in a vehicle and fired bullets on my vehicle, thrice." "I had received threats earlier. Police says this might be in connection with encroachment in the city," he added. Nagpur police has now provided police security cover to Sandip Joshi.

Heavy traffic at DND Flyway due to road closure in Okhla

Noida (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 18 (ANI): Heavy traffic was observed on DND Flyway on Dec 18. Vehicle crawled in snail's speed as Road No 13A between Mathura Road-Kalindi Kunj and Okhla underpass going towards Kalindi Kunj have been closed for vehicular movement. The routes are closed due to intensified protest in the national capital. Traffic Police have also advised commuters coming from Noida to take DND or Akshardham route to reach Delhi.

Eco-friendly Christmas cribs in demand in Coimbatore

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), Dec 18 (ANI): Ahead of Christmas celebration across nation, bamboo weavers are making eco-friendly cribs in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore. Bamboo weavers cut cribs into small sticks depending on the size. People celebrate the annual festival of Christmas with full fervour. The festival is celebrated on December 25, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ.

Orange festival kicks off in Imphal

Imphal (Manipur), Dec 18 (ANI): The 16th state-level orange festival cum Centenary Celebration began in Manipur's Imphal on December 17. The festival is taking place in Tamenglong of Imphal. People gathered in large numbers at the public ground of Tamenglong to enjoy the tangy display of oranges. The festival will continue for three-days. Orange festival is organised by District Administration of Tamenglong under the sponsorship of North Eastern Council and Government of Manipur. Around 370 farmers are participating in the orange festival. Rs 2 lakh, Rs 1 lakh and Rs 75,000 will be awarded to first, second and third prize winners in the orange competition. Rs 10,000 each will also be given to all the participating orange growers.

Rape accused convicted in record time of 5 days in UP's Siddharthnagar

Siddharthnagar (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 18 (ANI): A man was convicted within five days of hearing in Uttar Pradesh's Siddharthnagar district on December 17. He was convicted by fast track court. The man was sentenced to life imprisonment for raping his minor daughter. While speaking to ANI, the Superintendent of Police (SP) of Siddharthnagar, Vijay Dhull said, "If we complete probe early and present facts to court on time, it will have a deterrent effect on criminals."

Homeless move to night shelters as winters get chilly in Delhi

New Delhi, Dec 18 (ANI): As temperature dipped in the national capital, the sufferers turned towards night shelters to cope with the chilly winter of Delhi. The government-supported night shelters have become heaven for homeless people. They are provided with free blankets and pillows in a night shelter in Sarai Kale Khan area. Cold wave intensified in Delhi after brief but heavy showers last week.

LS Speaker to inaugurate 79th Conference of Presiding Officers of Legislative Bodies in Dehradun

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Dec 18 (ANI): Lok Sabha (LS) Speaker Om Birla arrived in Uttarakhand's Dehradun on December 18. He reached at the Harrawala railway station. He will inaugurate the 79th Conference of Presiding Officers of Legislative Bodies in Dehradun today. He was welcomed by various Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers at the railway station. They raised slogans of 'Vande Mataram' to welcome him.

Peaceful protest turned violent in Delhi's Brijpuri, situation under control: North-East DCP

New Delhi, Dec 18 (ANI): Peaceful protest turned violent in Brijpuri area in Delhi on Dec 17. Protesters suddenly started pelting stones. Few people got injured. Speaking on this Additional DCP North-East Delhi RP Meena said, "Around 300-400 people were holding peaceful protest at Brijpuri area. Suddenly, they started pelting stones. We held talks with them after which they've dispersed. Situation is under control now. Few people were injured."

WhatsApp fixes message bug that made app unusable for groups

New Delhi, Dec 18 (ANI): WhatsApp has fixed a loophole that allowed one message to render the app unusable for entire groups. The security bug, discovered by Check Point Research, let a single malicious user to allow the app to crash for all members of a group chat by editing message parameters using WhatsApp web interface and browser debugging tool, Engadget reports. WhatsApp patched the issue in September with version 2.19.58. Users are advised to update their apps to prevent the unstoppable crash-loop.

Exposure to anti-depressants during pregnancy can alter sensory processing well into adulthood

New Delhi, Dec 18 (ANI): A new study has revealed that exposure to anti-depressants during pregnancy and the first weeks of life can alter sensory processing well into adulthood. The research was published in the journal of eNeuro.

Delhi CAA protest: Appealed locals to maintain law and order, says South-East DCP

New Delhi, Dec 18 (ANI): Peace committee meeting was held at Shaheen Bagh and Jamia Nagar police station on Dec 16. Speaking on this, DCP of South-East Delhi Chinmoy Biswal said, "We held meeting with locals and listened to their perspective as a confidence building measure. We appealed to them to maintain law and order, and not pay heed to rumours."

No police station was set on fire, only one booth was damaged during protest: Delhi PRO

New Delhi, Dec 18 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, on Seelampur incident Delhi Police PRO, MS Randhawa said that no police station was set on fire, only one booth was damaged during protest. "No police station was set on fire today; only one police booth was damaged during protest. CCTV footage is being collected and will be examined. Investigations are underway," said Delhi PRO.

Protesting peacefully in Shaheen Bagh, why cases are being registered in Jamia Nagar: Asif Khan

New Delhi, Dec 18 (ANI): Former Congress MLA Asif Khan has been named as an accused in the FIR for involvement in Jamia Millia Islamia incident that took place on December 15. Speaking on this, Asif Khan said, "Violence took place two days ago and the viral video was made by me yesterday in reaction to an inciting video by Jamia Nagar's SHO. I've been protesting peacefully in Shaheen Bagh. Why cases are being registered in New Friends Colony and Jamia Nagar?"

Cake models displayed ahead of Christmas in Bengaluru

Bengaluru (Karnataka), Dec 18 (ANI): As Christmas is round the corner, students of IBCA (Institute of Baking and Cake Art) baked more than 23 cake models in Bengaluru. These cake models included St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow. From kathakali dancer showcasing Kerala's culture to Chandrayaan-2, these cake models are winning hearts of visitors. These cake models were made for the Bengaluru Cake Show. It was organised at St. Joseph's Indian High School's ground.

Bindu Dara Singh shares his view on CAA protests

Mumbai, Dec 18 (ANI): Actor Bindu Dara Singh reacted on the ongoing Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 turmoil. He said that the BJP is trying to do good with the CAA but it is getting back fired and the Opposition is giving Rs 500 to few people who are creating violence.

28 people detained in connection to violence in Mau: IG Law and Order Lucknow

Lucknow, Dec 17 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh police detained 28 people in connection with violence protest in Mau. "28 people have been detained in connection with violent incidents in Mau,which took place on December 16 over Citizenship (Amendment) Act. Further investigation is underway," said IG Law and Order Praveen Kumar. He made this statement, while addressing a press conference in Lucknow.

Man in riot gear in plain clothes during Jamia protest was police personnel: DCP Biswal

New Delhi, Dec 17 (ANI): DCP South East, Chinmoy Biswal reacted over the posts doing rounds on social media against Delhi Police. He said, "Police had carried out its duty to control a violent mob and maintain peace. Attempts are being made to present a false picture. A picture is making rounds on social media where a police personnel is being projected as a member of a student organisation, It's a lie." He further added, "The man in those pictures is a police personnel and was present for 'bandobast' there (Jamia). Police 'bandobast' is not only uninformed, some special policemen in plain clothes are also deployed. They are deployed to identify miscreants in a crowd and arrest them."

Nusrat Jahan, Mimi Chakraborty join CM Mamata's protest march against CAA, NRC

Kolkata, Dec 17 (ANI): Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee took out protest march in Kolkata against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens of India (NRC) on Dec 17. All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs Nusrat Jahan and Mimi Chakraborty also joined the protest rally. TMC supporters in large numbers took part in the protest march. CM Mamata has opposed CAA, NRC vehemently and had said that it will not be implemented in the state

Opposition leaders meet President Kovind over Jamia Millia Islamia incident

New Delhi, December 17 (ANI): Opposition party leaders led by Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi, met President Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan over Jamia Millia Islamia incident. "We met President Kovind and appealed President to intervene in the situation related to protests against Citizenship (Amendment) Act," said Sona Gandhi after the meeting. Anti-Citizenship (Amendment) Act protest turned violent on Dec 15. Several students and police personnel got injured. 10 people have been arrested by the police.

When 'lotus' blossoms everyone is benefitted: PM Modi in Jharkhand

Sahibganj (Jharkhand), Dec 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public rally in Jharkhand's Sahibganj on Dec 17 where he chanted the slogan 'Jharkhad pukara BJP dobara'. He said, "There is only one voice in the state - 'Jharkhad pukara BJP dobara'. This voice has strengthened because 'lotus' has ensured development in the state. When 'lotus' blossoms, youth, women, old, tribals, the backward areas are benefitted."