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Valedictory ceremony of Combat Aviators conduct in Maharashtra's Nashik

Nashik (Maharashtra), Dec 14 (ANI): The valedictory ceremony of combat aviators was conducted in Maharashtra's Nashik on December 14. The event took place at Combat Army Aviation Training School (CATS) which is located at Gandhi Nagar Airfield in Nashik. The ceremony was presided over by Major General AK Suri, Additional Director General Army Aviation. 43 officers were awarded the coveted 'Aviation Wings' to become Combat Helicopter Pilots after having successfully completed the Combat Aviators Course Serial Number 32. Seven officers from the Army Aviation Corps were awarded the 'Aviation Instructor Badge' for having successfully qualified the Aviation Helicopter Instructor Course Serial Number 31. The ceremony was marked by a combat of demonstration by the mainstay aircrafts of the Army Aviation Corps.

PM Modi chairs first National Ganga Council meeting in Kanpur

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 14 (ANI): PM Modi chaired the first meeting of National Rejuvenation, Protection and Management of River Ganga Council in Kanpur on December 14. He attended the meeting at Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology in Kanpur. CM Yogi Adityanath along with Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat was also present at the meeting.

MANPAC holds candle light vigil in wake of CAB protests in Imphal

Imphal (Manipur), Dec 14 (ANI): MANPAC (Manipur People Against Citizenship Amendment Bill) in solidarity with the people of Northeast held candle light vigil in Imphal. They staged the vigil in wake of intense protests against the Citizenship Amendment Bill. A large number of people gathered to pray for those who have lost their lives during the protest, particularly from Assam. The representatives of MANPAC and civil bodies led the candle light protest cum vigil as a mark of respect. A large number of state police force was also present at the public gathering.

Maneka Gandhi, son Varun pay floral tribute to Sanjay Gandhi on his birth anniversary

New Delhi, Dec 14 (ANI): Leaders are remembering late Indian politician Sanjay Gandhi on his 73rd birth anniversary on December 14. His wife and BJP leader Maneka Gandhi paid him floral tribute on the occasion. His son Varun Gandhi also paid him floral tribute. Sanjay Gandhi had played a major role during Indira Gandhi-declared National Emergency in 1975 to 1977.

Citizenship Amendment Act: Hindu refugees from Bangladesh celebrate in Karnataka's Raichur

Raichur (Karnataka), Dec 14 (ANI): The Hindu refugees from Bangladesh played with colours in celebration of Citizenship Amendment Act. These refugees are staying at 'Bangla camp' in Sindhanur taluk of Raichur district. The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was passed in both the Houses of Parliament. President Ram Nath Kovind also gave his assent to the Bill on Dec 13. CAA seeks to give Indian citizenship to non-Muslim immigrants who faced persecution in three neighbouring countries.

Woman commits suicide in Noida after husband jumped before metro train

Noida (UP), Dec 14 (ANI): A woman and her daughter allegedly committed suicide in Uttar Pradesh's Noida on December 13 after her husband also committed suicide by jumping before a metro train in Delhi. They hanged themselves in their house at a residential society. The incident took place in Noida's Sector 128. According to the information by police, the woman's husband had also committed suicide by jumping before a metro train at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Metro Station. While speaking to media on this case, the DSP of GautamBuddha Nagar, Shwetabh Pandey, said, "The woman had gone to identify her husband's body at RML hospital. After returning home, she had locked herself with her daughter in a room." "The brother of the man told us that they were facing financial crunches. The matter is being investigated," he added.

This village in Bihar's Gaya is finally getting road connectivity after independence

Gaya (Bihar), Dec 14 (ANI): After several years of independence, a village in Bihar's Gaya district is finally getting road connectivity. There was no road connectivity in Chiriyavan village for decades which is located around 55 kms far from Gaya district. Around 75% population of the village is working in Indian Army and police force. The villagers have been requesting the officials for years to construct a road in their area. Finally, a ray of hope has arrived for them as a tender has been passed for the same. Villagers are excited about this news and eagerly waiting the construction of road. While speaking to ANI, one of the villagers said, "We are facing the difficulty of water from long time over here but the main issue is of roads. We have heard that tender related to road construction have been passed so I think it will take one year to complete the entire work." "After construction of road in our village we can go anywhere in any season," he added.

Foggy winters arrive in Delhi

New Delhi, Dec 14 (ANI): Winters intensified in the national capital on December 14 after a brief but heavy session of rainfall on December 12. India Gate was seen covered with a layer of fog. The temperature has dipped to several degrees in Delhi due to snowfall in hilly regions of North India.

Pm Modi arrives in Kanpur to attend National Ganga Council meeting

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kanpur on Dec 14. He was received by CM Yogi Adityanath. PM Modi will chair the first meeting of National Rejuvenation, Protection and Management of River Ganga Council in Kanpur.

Congress to organise 'Bharat Bachao' rally at Ramlila Maidan amid CAB protests

New Delhi, Dec 14 (ANI): Preparations are on full swing at Ramlila Maidan where Congress will organise 'Bharat Bachao' rally on Dec 14. Congress will impress upon the Assam unrest over Citizenship Amendment Act. CAB has triggered protests across the country especially in the Northeast. According to the official notification, Citizenship Amendment Act will not be applicable to the Tribal areas of Assam, Meghalaya and Tripura as included in the sixth scheduled of the Constitution and area covered under Inner Line Permit.

Heavy snowfall witnessed in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh

Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand), Dec 14 (ANI): The weather has changed in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh district once again. Heavy snowfall has been received in the high peaks of Munsiyari. All the regions of the district remained cloudy throughout the day which has increased the cold. Several houses and vehicles were covered with thick layer of snow. The sky was covered with clouds in Munsiyari due to which people are facing more trouble due to cold at night. The weather in Pithoragarh district is constantly changing.

India has put out best corporate tax regime in world: NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant

Washington DC (USA), Dec 14 (ANI): While addressing the media in Washington DC on December 13, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog, Amitabh Kant, spoke about reforms that have been undertaken in India to better corporate tax rate. He said, "India has put out probably the best corporate tax regime in the world now." "At 15% with an effective rate of 17.1%, makes it the best country as far as corporate tax is concerned," he added.

People can preach good Islam, but can't allow those who preach hate: Former Maldives President on Zakir Naik

New Delhi, Dec 14 (ANI): In an interaction with ANI, Maldives Parliament Speaker Mohamed Nasheed has said that the country has no issue with people who preach good Islam but can't allow those who preach hate. Speaking on Zakir Naik, Nasheed said, "We allowed him in 2009 as there were no issues with him then that we knew of. Recently, government refused entry to him. We've no issue with people who preach good Islam but if you want to preach hate, we can't allow that and we should not allow that." Nasheed, former president of Maldives, is currently on a five-day visit to India on the joint invitation of Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.

Citizenship Amendment Act internal issue of India: Maldives Parliament Speaker

New Delhi, Dec 14 (ANI): Terming Citizenship (Amendment) Act an "internal issue" of India, Maldives Parliament Speaker Mohamed Nasheed on Friday exuded trust in Indian democracy and said that the Bill was democratically passed through both the houses of the Parliament. Speaking to ANI, Nasheed said, "Well it is an internal issue of India. We have trust in Indian democracy. The process went through in both the houses of the Parliament. It is not for us to comment upon it. It's an internal issue." Nasheed, former president of Maldives, is currently on a five-day visit to India on the joint invitation of Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.

Chinese debt trap a 'serious case': Maldives Parliament Speaker Mohd Nasheed

New Delhi, Dec 14 (ANI): Maldives Parliament Speaker Mohamed Nasheed called Chinese debt trap a "serious case". Speaking on it, Nasheed said, "During last 6-7 years, a large amount of Chinese funds have gone into Maldives as projects and most of these projects have inflated prices. Inflated to the extent that the business plan of any of these projects would fail. So, the assets created by debt are not equal to it, so we can't pay the debt." He further said, "When you are unable to pay debt, they ask for equity and with equity we very often relinquish land and sovereignty. It is a serious case. There is a pattern for this. We are worried and want Chinese authorities to address issue appropriately and only announce debt figure that is equivalent to the assets created in Maldives."

Bright future for India-Maldives ties, says former President Mohamed Nasheed

New Delhi, Dec 14 (ANI): Maldives Parliament Speaker and country's former president, Mohamed Nasheed, has affirmed that the governments of India and Maldives are "on the same page" and the future of ties between the two countries is "bright". "We have declared an India first foreign policy. India has been next to us since time immemorial. We read the same book. We eat the same food. We watch the same films, we do the same things. We are the same people," Nasheed told ANI. "There are times when perhaps the governments might not be able to get on with each other but I will only consider our relations to be bad if Maldivians stop watching Bollywood. If we stop eating biryani and gulab jamun, then, of course, there is a serious deterioration of relations but that's not happening any time soon," Nasheed said. "Our relationships are very strong and the government is on the same page," the former president further said, adding that the future of India and Maldives is "going to bright".

Fire breaks out in Delhi's Mundka area

New Delhi, Dec 14 (ANI): A fire broke out at a wooden godown in West Delhi's Mundka area on Dec 14. At least 20 fire tenders reached the spot. Fire extinguishing process is underway. More details are awaited.

Sleeping more may increase your stroke risk: Study

New Delhi, Dec 14 (ANI): Sleeping is known to be the best medicine to treat a lot of human ailments, but a new study suggests that people who sleep more than required have an increased risk of getting a stroke. A study published in the medical journal Neurology has indicated towards such a possibility. The conclusion drawn out of the study was that people who slept for nine hours or more during the night were 23 per cent more susceptible of getting a stroke as compared to people who slept for seven or fewer hours in the night. The study found out that people who were both long sleepers and long nappers had 85 per cent likelihood of having a stroke than people who slept in moderation.

Amit Khanna's new book 'Words Sounds Images' released

New Delhi, Dec 14 (ANI): Bollywood celebrities and other known personalities attended the book launch of the noted lyricist Amit Khanna. The book 'Words Sounds Images: A History of Media and Entertainment in India' was released on December 13 in Delhi. Javed Akhtar, Jaya Bachchan reached at the event. Several other dignitaries including Rajat Sharma, Smita Prakash and Prasoon Joshi also attended the book launch.

India, ASEAN have stood united for centuries due to our shared ocean: Indonesian Foreign Minister

New Delhi, Dec 14 (ANI): The 11th edition of Delhi Dialogue commenced on December 13. Retno LP Marsudi, Foreign Minister of Indonesia, drew attention towards Mahatma Gandhi's ideologies on his 150th birth anniversary during the address. She also mentioned that India and ASEAN have stood united for centuries due to the shared ocean."India and ASEAN have stood united for centuries due to our shared ocean. For India, for ASEAN and for Indo-Pacific region, the ocean is our future and prosperity," said Marsudi. The theme for this year's Delhi Dialogue is "Advancing Partnership in Indo-Pacific" and is being organised with the assistance of the Research and Information System for Developing Countries.