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Jewellery shops witness footfall as yellow metal price dips

Bengaluru, Dec 14 (ANI): People have started flocking to jewellery shops to buy gold ornaments as the yellow metal prices dipped after Washington and Beijing had reached an interim trade deal and averted a fresh round of US tariffs. Consumers are investing in gold as they feel it is the best time to do so.

US agency probes 12th Tesla crash tied to possible Autopilot use

New Delhi, Dec 14 (ANI): United States auto safety agency on December 13 said that it will investigate the 12th Tesla crash that may be linked to the vehicle's advanced Autopilot driver assistance system. The agency took the decision after a Tesla Model 3 hit a parked police car in Connecticut recently. The investigation is conducted by The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration special crash investigation program. The team will investigate the December 7 crash of a 2018 Tesla Model 3 on Interstate 95 in Norwalk, Connecticut. Since 2016, Autopilot has been engaged in at least three fatal US Tesla crashes. This development is expected to affect the sales of Tesla cars.

Mother Dairy hikes milk prices in Delhi-NCR

New Delhi, Dec 14 (ANI): Leading milk supplier of Delhi and National Capital Region, Mother Dairy has decided to hike milk prices up to 3rs/litre. The price of bulk vended milk (token milk) has been hiked by Rs 2 to Rs 42 per litre. The price of both toned milk and double-toned milk has been raised by Rs 3 per litre. Now, the toned and double-toned milk will be sold at Rs 45 and Rs 39 per litre respectively. In poly packs, the full cream milk price has been hiked by Rs 2 per litre to Rs 55 whereas the price of half-litre full cream milk will be sold at Rs 28 per litre as against Rs 27 earlier. The price of cow milk has been hiked by Rs 3 per litre to Rs 47. "Mother Dairy is compelled to raise its milk prices in Delhi-NCR for all its milk variants with effect from December 15. The 500 ml pack prices have been increased by Rs 1/pack, effectively impacting the consumer by Rs 2/litre," Mother Dairy said in a statement. It added: "Milk availability across various states is under severe stre

CAA is dangerous if it goes along with NRC: Prashant Kishor

Patna (Bihar), Dec 14 (ANI): After meeting Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Vice President of Janara Dal (United), Prashant Kishor reiterated on his stand on Citizenship Amendment Act 2019. "Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 (CAA) is dangerous and discriminatory if it goes along with National Register of Citizenship (NRC), otherwise we do not have any issue with CAA," said Prashant Kishor.

Girl allegedly raped in Raipur's hotel, accused arrested

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Dec 14 (ANI): A girl allegedly raped at a hotel in Chhattisgarh's Raipur by her training fellow trainee. The victim is from Kawardha, who came to Raipur to attend a training session during the session she got to know a person who according to the victim raped her. The incident took place at a hotel, which was the training venue, where accused allegedly came into victim's room and raped her. The accused man has been apprehended by the police, and he has also confessed the crime. Further investigating in the matter is on.

People holding Constitutional positions have to believe in CAA: WB Governor

Kolkata, Dec 14 (ANI): West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar said that people should believe in Citizenship (Amendment) Act since it's passed by Parliament which is the rule of the land. He said, "If the Parliament in its wisdom has given us a law, which is rule of the land, everyone particularly those like me and others who hold Constitutional positions have to believe in it." He further added, "This law is applicable all over the country. I can't say I will not go by it, no one else can say it. If anyone has taken oath under the Constitution they can't say it will be challenged. I appeal to everyone, please don't politicise the issue." The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill became an Act after receiving President's assent earlier this week. Several Chief Ministers have objected to the implementation of the Act in their respective states.

Curfew continues in some districts of Assam but situation is better: DGP

Guwahati (Assam), Dec 14 (ANI): Assam's Director General of Police, Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta informed that curfew continued in some district of the state. While talking on current situation, DGP said, "Situation is better now, it's coming to normalcy in all districts. We had imposed curfew in some districts, especially in Guwahati which was relaxed today (December 14). We're taking precautions so anti-social elements don't get opportunity to take law in their hand."He further added, "In last few days we have arrested more than 100 people and detained nearly 2,000 people, out of whom we are still examining some. We have let go those who had just participated in the demonstrations and not indulged in lawlessness."He also appealed people of Assam to follow the law and not to indulge in violence.

Akhilesh Yadav meets family of Unnao rape victim

Unnao (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 14 (ANI): Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav met the family of the Unnao victim on December 14. He said, "This family has lost their brave daughter. People in the government knew what had happened to her earlier, despite that this government could not save her." Yadav targeted the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in state and said, "Crime is at a peak during the BJP government." Unnao rape victim was set ablaze en-route court on December 05. She was then transferred to Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital where she breathed her last battling severe burn injuries.

Giriraj Singh vs Rahul Gandhi over his 'Savarkar not my name' remark

Patna (Bihar), Dec 14 (ANI): BJP MP Giriraj Singh on December 14 slammed Rahul Gandhi over his jibe on Veer Savarkar during rally in Delhi's Ramlila Maidan. He said that he cannot be Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. "Savarkar endured torture in cellular jail but in Nehru family nobody endured torture in cellular jail, putting Gandhi surname doesn't mean that you're Gandhi." Earlier in the day, Rahul Gandhi said that his name is Rahul Gandhi not Rahul Savarkar, hence he will not apologise for speaking truth. "I was told in Parliament by BJP yesterday 'Rahul, you gave a speech. Apologise for that.' I was told to apologise for something which is right. My name is not Rahul Savarkar. My name is Rahul Gandhi. I will never apologise for truth," said Rahul Gandhi.

We have to fight hard to save the nation: Sonia Gandhi at 'Bharat Bachao' rally

New Delhi, Dec 14 (ANI): Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and other leaders on December 14 held 'Bharat Bhachao' rally in the national capital. Lambasting at the BJP-led central government, she said that today the time has come to save the nation, "If we want to save the country, we have to fight hard," said Sonia Gandhi.

Swati Maliwal writes to PM Modi, demands implementation of Disha Act

New Delhi, Dec 14 (ANI): Chairperson of Delhi Commission for Women, Swati Maliwal wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for implementing Disha Act in entire country. Swati is on an indefinite hunger-strike demanding fixed framework for punishments to rapists. Her letter stated, "Today, lives of hundreds of our daughters and sisters are being ravaged everyday. I myself am on an indefinite hunger strike demanding a fixed framework for punishments to rapists. Today is 12th day of my indefinite fast. I wrote to you on 1st day, seeking immediate action. I'm deeply saddened to note that despite this alarming situation and demands from across the country, there has been hardly any response from you to these appeals." Letter further read, "If the Andhra Government can take this historic decision (of passing Disha Bill), why can't the Central Government show the same urgency and concern. I fervently appeal to you to immediately enact the Disha Bill for the entire country."

'Andher Nagri Chaupat Raja' atmosphere in country: Sonia Gandhi

New Delhi, Dec 14 (ANI): Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and other leaders on December 14 held 'Bharat Bhachao' rally in the national capital. She slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central government by saying a prominent Hindi phrase, 'Andher Nagri Chaupat Raja' and countrymen are asking where 'Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas' is? "Today the atmosphere is such that whenever they feel like they impose an Article, revoke an Article, change the status of a state. Whenever they feel like, they revoke President's Rule and pass Bills without debate," said Sonia Gandhi.

Christmas ornaments flood market ahead of festival

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), Dec 14 (ANI): The festivities have arrived ahead of Christmas in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore. Various colourful decorative items have arrived in the market. Market is full of different lights, ornaments and tinsels to decorate the house and Christmas tree. Costume of Santa Claus is also available in the market. People celebrate the annual festival with full fervour. The festival is celebrated on December 25, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ.

Congress rally not about 'Bharat Bachao', but for 'Parivaar Bachao': Prakash Javadekar

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh): Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Prakash Javadekar hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his 'Bharat Bachao' rally in New Delhi. He said, "It was nothing but 'Parivaar Bacchao' rally. Country will never forgive him over his 'Rape in India' remark. Pakistan's and Congress party's language is same."

PM Modi takes boat ride to inspect clean Ganga initiative in Kanpur

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a boat ride in river Ganga at Atal ghat on Dec 14. PM Modi was accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Bihar Deputy CM Sushil Modi and Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Rawat. Earlier in the day, he chaired the first meeting of National Rejuvenation, Protection and Management of River Ganga Council. PM Modi also reviewed the project and progress work done under Namami Gange programme. He also interacted with the concerned officials to take note of their ideas. Kanpur has a population of more than three million spread over an area of 260 Sq. km. The pollution of river Ganga was compounded with the unregulated industrial discharges from around 400 leather tanning industries and inefficient and inadequate common effluent treatment plant (CETP). The entire sewerage and industrial waste management infrastructure was critically reviewed under Namami Gange programme. 10 projects at an estimated cost of Rs 231

Curfew relaxed in Assam's Guwahati for 7 hours

Guwahati (Assam), Dec 14 (ANI): Curfew was relaxed in the city of Guwahati which was imposed in the wake of protests against Citizenship Amendment Act. The curfew was relaxed from 9 AM to 4 PM. Locals were seen on roads and railway stations in large numbers. Local markets and petrol pumps saw huge rush after the relaxation in curfew. Protests erupted in Guwahati and other parts of Assam after the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was passed in Parliament. The internet services have been suspended in 10 districts of the state.

Ind vs WI: India's batting coach talks about progress of team's batsmen

Chennai, Dec 14 (ANI):Indian Cricket team batting coach Vikram Rathour held a press conference in Chennai ahead of the first ODI match against West Indies. Showing his satisfaction over the performance of the team, he said the progress has been pretty good.

Team India's batting coach lauds KL Rahul

Chennai , Dec 14 (ANI): Indian Cricket team batting coach Vikram Rathour held a press conference in Chennai ahead of the first ODI match against West Indies. While addressing the gathering, he praised top order batsman KL Rahul by saying that "he is always been a very good player".

Modi-Shah not bothered that Citizenship Amendment Act will shred India's soul: Sonia Gandhi

New Delhi, Dec 14 (ANI): Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi on December 14 took a jibe at the Centre over recently passed Citizenship Amendment Act. She said, "Modi-Shah are not bothered at all that Citizenship Amendment Act will shred the soul of India, just like it is happening in Assam and other states of the northeast." She was addressing a gathering at 'Bharat Bachao' rally in the national capital.

Constitution will be destroyed if we don't raise our voice: Priyanka Gandhi

New Delhi, Dec 14 (ANI): Congress organised 'Bharat Bachao' rally at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi on December 14 to protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act. Speaking at the rally, Congress general secretary for UP East, Priyanka Gandhi, said that country's Constitution will be destroyed if people will not raise their voices. "I would like to tell every citizen of this country - raise your voice. You love this country, become its voice. If we don't raise our voice, stay back in the darkness of fear and lies even in these circumstances, and stay quiet then our Constitution will be destroyed. We will be as much responsible for this as much as the arrogant and lying leaders of BJP-RSS," Priyanka Gandhi said.