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SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal, Harsimrat Kaur perform 'seva' at Golden Temple

Amritsar (Punjab), Dec 13 (ANI): Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal along with wife and Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal visited the Golden Temple on Dec 12. Sukhbir Badal along with other party leaders did 'seva' at the temple. SAD is all set to celebrate its 99th foundation day on Dec 14. The party leaders polished shoes at the Golden Temple and washed utensils.

Researchers now a step closer to potential new cancer treatment

New Delhi, Dec 13 (ANI): Researchers from the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute have discovered a potential new cancer immunotherapy target that involves switching off a regulatory cell to stop tumours growing and spreading. A journal of the American Association for Cancer Research - Cancer Discovery, has published the findings in a study. Head of QIMR Berghofer's Cancer Immunoregulation and Immunotherapy Laboratory, Associate Professor Michele Teng, said that the study could potentially help in treating such cancer patients for whom no other current immunotherapies have worked out.

Indonesia Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi arrives in Delhi

New Delhi, Dec 13 (ANI): Foreign Affairs Minister of Indonesia, Retno Marsudi arrived in Delhi on December 13. She will meet External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar later in the day. Indonesian foreign minister is on a two-day visit to attend combined session of the Indian Ocean Dialogue and the Delhi Dialogue XI.

Varanasi hotels put up posters asking customers not to demand onions

Varanasi (UP), Dec 13 (ANI): Soaring prices of onion across nation are burning holes not only in household but also in hotel budgets. Several hotels in Varanasi have put up posters asking customers to not demand onion-made food. Onions are being sold at more than Rs 100 per kg in several states. Many consumers have cut down their consumption keeping in mind the high prices of onion. In order to control the onion crisis, the government is importing over 11,000 tonnes of onions from Turkey.

Facebook rolls out Star Wars theme for Messenger

New Delhi, Dec 13 (ANI): You can now bring the world of Star Wars right into your chats on Facebook Messenger with the rollout of the new theme. Users will be able to apply the limited-edition Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker chat theme, reactions, stickers, and AR effects, the official blog notes. One can choose from Lightspeed effect, Cockpit effect, Dark vs Light effect, and more. To apply the theme, open a Messenger thread and tap the name of the thread at the top to open the settings, and then select "Star Wars" in theme.

President Kovind gives his assent to Citizenship Amendment Bill, becomes an act

New Delhi, Dec 13 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind gave his assent to The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2019. The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2019 was passed in the Upper House (Rajya Sabha) with 125 in favour and 105 against the bill. Several Hindu refugees from Pakistan celebrated in favour of Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2019 on Dec 11. CAB seeks to give Indian citizenship to non-Muslim immigrants who faced persecution in neighbouring countries.

Students can pursue higher studies in Sanskrit language: HRD Minister

New Delhi, Dec 13 (ANI): HRD Minister R Pokhriyal reacted on Central Sanskrit Universities Bill, which was introduced in LS and stated that the bill will help the students to pursue higher studies in Sanskrit language. "Under this bill, 3 deemed Sanskrit universities have been made central universities. These universities will help students pursue higher studies in Sanskrit language," said HRD Minister.

Cold wave hits Delhi: Homeless people flock to night shelters

New Delhi, Dec 13 (ANI): As temperature dipped in the national capital, the worst sufferers turned towards night shelters to survive the chilly winter of New Delhi. They are being provided free blankets and pillows. Heavy downpour on December 12 left Delhi freezing.

CM Kamal Nath inaugurates All India Police Water Sports competition in Bhopal

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Dec 13 (ANI): Chief Minister Kamal Nath inaugurated the 19th All India Police Water Sports competition in Bhopal. Well-known national and international players will participate in the competition. There will be kayaking, canoeing and rowing events in the competition. The five-day competition will end on December 16. Addressing at the inaugural ceremony, chief minister said, "Police has the closest connection with the public and is the face of the administration. Police work has increased due to the use of technology. Discussion through information technology is also being done faster and better."

Nirbhaya case: Hearing will take place through video conferencing at Patiala Court, informs Advocate

New Delhi, Dec 12 (ANI): Nirbhaya rape and murder case advocate in Patiala Court, Seema Kushwaha informed that the hearing will begin at 10:00 am in the morning at Patiala Court tomorrow (December 13), the hearing will take place through video conferencing. "Tomorrow, December 13, 2019, there is a hearing on the petition which we filed on December 13, 2018. The court asked all the stakeholders to be present there in the court for the hearing," said Advocate Seema Kushwaha. She further added, "The court also asked the 4 convicts to be present but their physical presence is not possible due to security issues. Thus, they will be there through video conferencing. The hearing will begin at 10:00 am in the morning in Patiala Court."

Sensex, Nifty close on positive note led by metals and banks

New Delhi, Dec 12 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices mirrored global sentiment and extended gains after making a positive start on Thursday. The Union Cabinet's nod to Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code amendment and the government's approval to a partial credit guarantee scheme for government-owned banks to purchase high-rated pooled assets from financially sound non-banking finance companies boosted the investor sentiment. The BSE SandP Sensex surged ahead by 169 points at 40,582 while the Nifty 50 ticked up by 62 points at 11,972.

Maharashtra IPS officer quits over 'communal, unconstitutional' CAB

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Dec 12 (ANI): A Special Inspector General of Police (IGP) in Mumbai resigned from his position against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2019. "Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2019 is against the spirit of Constitution. As Civil Disobedience Movement, I have decided to not attend office. Either my application for VRS should be accepted or my letter should be accepted as my letter of resignation," said Abdur Rahman while speaking to ANI. The Bill was passed in both of the Houses in the Parliament.

Rahul Gandhi hits out at PM Modi over inflation in Jharkhand

Rajmahal (Jharkhand), Dec 12 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over inflation. While addressing a public gathering in Jharkhand's Rajmahal, former Congress party president Rahul Gandhi said, "Farmers are unhappy but Adani (business group) is happy with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decisions (demonization and GST). He took money from poor people and distributed them among some businessmen."

SC dismisses all review petitions in Ayodhya title dispute case

New Delhi, Dec 12 (ANI): Supreme Court dismissed all the review petitions in Ayodhya case judgment on December 12. Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind president, Arshad Madani said, "We are sorry to hear it. Not all the review petitions are rejected, some of them are heard also." Speaking on the development, Hindu Mahasabha lawyer Vishnu Shankar Jain said, "These are the informations coming from your end. But if it has been dismissed then I welcome it. This is a future of further step for construction of the Ram Temple."

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MS Dhoni casts his vote in Ranchi

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Dec 12 (ANI): Indian Cricketer MS Dhoni cast his vote at a polling station in Jharkhand's Ranchi. Jharkhand Assembly polls are being held in five phases. The voting for 3rd phase of Assembly polls is being held in 17 constituencies on December 12.

India, US 2+2 ministerial dialogue to hold in Washington DC on Dec 18: MEA

New Delhi, Dec 12 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar on December 12 held a press conference in the national capital. While addressing the mediapersons, he briefed them about the upcoming India and United States 2+2 ministerial dialogue. He said, "India and USA 2+2 ministerial dialogue will be held on December 18 in Washington DC. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Foreign Minister S Jaishankar to lead the Indian delegation," said Kumar.

YSRCP women MLAs tie 'rakhi' to CM Reddy for 'Disha' Act

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh), Dec 12 (ANI): Women legislators of YSRCP, on December 12, tied 'rakhi' (sacred-thread) to Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy for introducing the 'Disha' Act for the women safety. The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet on December 11 under CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy approved the enactment of the Andhra Pradesh Criminal Law (Amendment) Act also known as the 'Disha' Act that provides for harsher punishments, including the death sentence, to those guilty of heinous crimes against women. As announced earlier in the Assembly by Chief Minister, in the presence of adequate conclusive evidence in cases of crime against women such as rape, acid attacks among others the judgment must be pronounced within 21 days and trial must be completed in 14 days.

Parts of Himachal Pradesh witness fresh snowfall

Mandi/ Manali/ Solang Nala/ Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), Dec 12 (ANI): Various parts of the state of Himachal Pradesh witnessed snowfall on December 12. Famous tourist spots were wrapped in a thick blanket of snow. Tourists were seen enjoying the fresh snowfall. Weather in parts of Himachal Pradesh dropped to as low as 1.8 degree Celsius.

Some people trying to make situation aggravated by misleading people in Assam: CM Sonowal

Guwahati (Assam), Dec 12 (ANI): Chief Minister of Assam, Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday appealed to all sections of people of Assam to maintain peace and tranquillity in the state. While speaking to ANI, he said, "I sincerely appeal to all sections of people of Assam to maintain peace and tranquillity. It's our cultural, social and spiritual tradition. I've firm belief that people of Assam, as usual, will maintain peace for all time to come." "Section of people is trying to make the situation aggravated by spreading misinformation and misleading people by saying that 10-15 million people are going to take citizenship in Assam. It's false propaganda," he added.