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CM Yogi garlands statue of Sardar Patel on his death anniversary

Lucknow (UP), Dec 15 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid tribute to Sardar Patel, Iron Man of India, on his death anniversary on Dec 15. He also garlanded the statue of Sardar Patel at GPO Park in Lucknow. Several other leaders also paid tribute to the visionary leader.

NRC should be implemented across country including Bihar, WB: Giriraj Singh

Patna (Bihar), Dec 15 (ANI): Union Minister for Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries Giriraj Singh on December 15 called for nation-wide implementation of National Register of Citizens (NRC) with special emphasis on Bihar and West Bengal. "NRC should be implemented across the country, including Bihar and West Bengal," Singh told ANI in Patna. Union Home Minister Amit Shah during the start of Winter Parliament Session had announced that NRC will be conducted to filter out illegal immigrants. NRC was conducted in Assam where 1.9 million were declared foreigners.

Will solve problem of Meghalaya positively: Amit Shah on CAA impact

Giridih (Jharkhand), Dec 15 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Jharkhand's Giridih on Dec 14, Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured to solve the problem of Meghalaya positively over impact of Citizenship Amendment Act on the state. "Yesterday Chief Minister of Meghalaya met with me. He requested for some change, I told him we will solve the problem of Meghalaya positively. Nobody needs to fear," said Shah.

Emphasis should be given to farmers, unemployment: Ajit Pawar on Savarkar row

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Dec 15 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Nagpur on December 15, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar spoke on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's dig at Veer Savarkar. He said, "This is a national level issue. But, I personally believe that we should give more emphasis to issues like-Maharashtra farmers, unemployment and inflation etc." On being asked if Savarkar issue will affect 'Maha Vikas Aghadi' (NCP-Congress-Shiv Sena) alliance in Maharashtra, he added, "Uddhav Thackeray, Sonia Gandhi and Sharad Pawar are mature people and they will make the right call." The former Congress chief on December 14 had said his name is not Rahul Savarkar and will not apologise for his "rape in India" remark.

Bihar BJP Mahila Morcha vice-president's car attacked in Gaya

Gaya (Bihar), Dec 15 (ANI): A group of unidentified miscreants attacked car of Bihar BJP Mahila Morcha vice-president Shobha Sinha. The incident happened near Mirza Ghalib College in Gaya. Speaking on the incident, Sinha said, "The miscreants as soon as they saw BJP flag on my car started to chant slogans against the Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and attacked my car."

43-year-old beaten up for selling biryani in Greater Noida

Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 15 (ANI): A 43-year-old man was allegedly beaten up by some men in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida on December 14. Lokesh was beaten up for selling biryani. The incident took place in Rabupura area of Greater Noida. While speaking to ANI, the Additional SP (R/A) of GautamBuddha Nagar, Kumar Ran Vijay Singh said, "We saw the video yesterday and then investigation was initiated. The victim was identified and called to the police station for all the details. Case registered against 3 men. Incident took place in Rabupura area. Search for the accused is underway."

2 brothers arrested for allegedly raping 18-yr-old in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Dec 15 (ANI): The Chandrayangutta police arrested two brothers on charges of kidnapping and raping an 18-year old woman in Hyderabad on December 14. The two brothers had allegedly raped the woman on December 08. The woman was missing along with her 10-year-old cousin on that day. Further investigation is underway in this regard.

Rahul Gandhi cannot face torture in jail like Savarkar did: Fadnavis

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Dec 15 (ANI): Former Maharashtra chief minister and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis took a pot shot at Rahul Gandhi over his "My name is not Rahul Savarkar" remark, saying that the former Congress chief cannot face torture in prison like Savarkar did. "Rahul Gandhi doesn't know about Veer Savarkar. He faced torture for 12 years in Jail, Rahul Gandhi cannot survive even for 12 hours," said Fadnavis.

5 Army personnel injured in road accident in Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer (Rajasthan), Dec 15 (ANI): Five army personnel were injured in road accident on Dec 15. The incident happened near Sonu village in Jaisalmer. It is suspected that the incident happened because of fog. They have been admitted to district hospital for medical treatment.

Punjab Minister allegedly threatens suspended DSP for finding irregularities in housing society case

Ludhiana (Punjab), Dec 15 (ANI): The suspended Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) of Ludhiana's Municipal Corporation, BS Sekhon, alleged that Punjab Consumer Affairs Minister BB Ashu is giving him life threats. He is allegedly getting life threats after he found irregularities into a housing society case. While speaking to ANI, BS Sekhon said, "Minister wanted case to be shut. When I denied, he started giving me life threats and now I have been suspended." "It only gives a message that no policeman should take action if a Minister is found or involved in a crime. If anything happens to me or my family, then the Minister and my department will be responsible for it," he added. "But I will fight till the end," former DSP further stated.

13-year-old Jaipur girl murdered by school friend after argument over pen

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Dec 15 (ANI): A 13-year-old girl was murdered by her school friend in Chaksu town of Rajasthan's Jaipur on December 14, police said. According to the police, the teenager was murdered by her school friend using a rod after an argument over a pen. The incident took place in Badli village of Chaksu. The minor and her parents have been detained in the case. While speaking to media, the Additional Commissioner of Police (ACP) in Jaipur, Ashok Gupta said, "A 13-year old girl in Badli village in Chaksu police station limits was murdered by her school friend using a rod after an argument over a pen." "A minor and her parents have been detained in the case," he added.

Locals in Imphal queue up outside petrol pumps amid Assam 'bandh'

Imphal (Manipur), Dec 15 (ANI): Locals queued up outside petrol pumps in Imphal amid reports of fuel scarcity due to protests in neighbouring Assam over Citizenship Amendment Act. Protest in Northeast intensified after CAB was passed by both the Houses in Parliament. President Ram Nath Kovind gave his assent to the Bill on Dec 13. Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) will give Indian citizenship to non-Muslim immigrants who faced persecution in three neighbouring countries.

UP school makes Guinness World Record for organising largest lab class

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 15 (AN): A school in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj entered the Guinness World Records for organising the largest laboratory class. Almost 5,000 students participated in the class. Representatives from Guinness World Records were also present at the venue. Earlier, the record was held by a school in Australia's Queensland.

6th edition of 25K marathon organised in Kolkata

Kolkata, Dec 15 (ANI): Thousands of people participated in the 25K marathon in West Bengal's Kolkata on December 15. Kolkata's Red Road was the start and finish points of the marathon. This is the sixth edition of Tata Steel Kolkata 25K marathon. Though the sky was foggy in the morning but participants came in large numbers. This year, the race has attracted more than 15,445 entries. Bollywood actor Rahul Bose was also present during the marathon. West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar also marked his presence at the marathon. Seven medical centres have also been set up at various locations keeping in mind the health and safety of the participants.

Shooter writes letter with blood to Amit Shah, demands Nirbhaya case convicts be hanged by her

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 15 (ANI): International shooter Vartika Singh wrote a letter to the Union Home Minister Amit Shah with her blood on December 14. In the letter, she stated that the four men who are convicted in Nirbhaya gang-rape case should be hanged by her. While speaking to media about the matter, Vartika said, "Hanging of the Nirbhaya case convicts should be done by me. This will send a message throughout the country that a woman can also conduct execution." "I want the women actors, Members of Parliament (MPs) to support me. I hope this will bring change in society," she added.

BJP MP Arjun Singh's car attacked in WB's North 24 Parganas

North 24 Parganas (West Bengal), Dec 15 (ANI): BJP MP from Barrackpore Arjun Singh's car was allegedly attacked with bricks in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas. A bomb was also hurled near it. Arjun Singh was in the car at the time of incident. Speaking on the matter, Singh said, "Our car was attacked with bricks and then a bomb was hurled near it, while I was returning from Kankinara. There is no law and order in West Bengal. President's rule should be imposed in the state."

Bike-borne men hit by car in Raipur, accused arrested

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Dec 15 (ANI): Two bike-borne men were hit by a car in Raipur. One of the men on the motorcyle was dragged by the car after its driver didn't stop the vehicle. The whole incident was caught on CCTV camera. Speaking on the matter, one of the police officials said, "The accused has been arrested. The man who was riding the bike received minor injuries while other is seriously injured and admitted to the hospital."

Varanasi's 'Iron Man' develops special purse for women safety

Varanasi (UP), Dec 15 (ANI): Popularly known as Iron Man, Shyam Chaurasia, a man from Varanasi, developed a special purse for safety of women. In case of any threat, they can press the button on the purse, which will produce a sound that will alert people around. Speaking to ANI, Shyam Chaurasia said, "This is a women safety device, if a woman is in a trouble, she can press the button, which will not only produce a sound but will also alert the people around along with police."

Former cricketer Praveen Kumar allegedly thrashes man, his minor son in inebriated condition in Meerut

Meerut (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 15 (ANI): A man alleged that his neighbour and former cricketer Praveen Kumar, who was in an inebriated condition, thrashed him and pushed his seven-year-old son in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut. The victim Deepak Sharma further claimed that the police refused to register his complaint and told him to approach the higher authorities as the case is related to an international cricketer. "I was waiting for my son at the bus stop at 3:00 pm. Kumar arrived at the spot, came out of his car and abused the bus driver first and later abused me. He was in an inebriated condition. Later, he thrashed me and fractured my hand," the victim claimed. "Kumar also pushed my son who has suffered injury in his back. Now the police are forcing me to compromise. Moreover, I have started receiving death threats," he added. After intervening into the matter, SP (City) Akhilesh Narayan Singh said, "Both of them are neighbours and they have informed the police about the incident. We are in

Scientists discover neural circuit responsible for alcohol consumption

New Delhi, Dec 15 (ANI): Scientists have found that a region of the brain called the central nucleus of the amygdala (CeA) plays a role in behaviours related to alcohol use and consumption in general. They have now found a specific neural circuit that when altered caused animal models to drink less alcohol. The study was published in the Journal of Neuroscience. Using modern genetics and viral technologies in male mice, McElligott and colleagues found that selectively lessening the NTS neurons (specific neuropeptide which contributes to reward-like behaviours and alcohol drinking) in the CeA, while maintaining other types of CeA neurons, would cause the animals to drink less alcohol.This manipulation did not alter anxiety-like behaviour. It also did not affect the consumption of other palatable liquids such as sucrose, saccharin, and bitter quinine solutions.