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Normality comes from wisdom not from passing bills: Sibal

New Delhi, Dec 12 (ANI): Congress leader Kapil Sibal on December 12 gave BJP government's earlier decision like demonetization and GST and said that the Centre passed bills without realizing the consequences and same it did with Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019. "Normality comes from wisdom not from passing bills," said Sibal. "A wise government always ensures that the bills are passed in a manner that will satisfy everyone," added Sibal. The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was passed in both Houses of the Parliament.

BJP's priority is to develop traditions, culture, language of Northeast: PM Modi

Dhanbad (Jharkhand), Dec 12 (ANI): Addressing a public rally in Jharkhand's Dhanbad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "I assure every state of the East and Northeast that it is BJP's priority to develop the traditions, culture, language etc of Assam and other states. Central Government will work with state Governments for development. Don't be misled by Congress's statements."

Congress fishing in troubled waters of Brahmaputra, won't revive: Jitendra Singh

New Delhi, Dec 12 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region Jitendra Singh attacked the Congress for fanning violence in the Northeast states. He said, "Misleading statements made by Rahul Gandhi yesterday tend to fish in troubled waters of Brahmaputra and trying to seek crutches of some of disgruntled elements to revive their fortune." Earlier, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had tweeted, 'The CAB is an attempt by Modi-Shah Government to ethnically cleanse the North East. It is a criminal attack on the North East, their way of life and the idea of India'.

Bhaiyyaji Joshi thanks PM Modi, HM Shah for bringing CAB, calls it'courageous step'

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Dec 12 (ANI): Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) member Bhaiyyaji Joshi on Thursday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for their courageous step of bringing Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019. While speaking to ANI, Joshi said, "We want to thank the Centre, PM Modi and HM Amit Shah for the courageous step of bringing Citizenship Amendment Bill. It is a big initiative of present government to give honourable place to refugees (from Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh) living in India. We welcome them." The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was passed from both the Houses of the Parliament.

Fans celebrate Rajinikanth's 70th birth anniversary in Mumbai

Mumbai, Dec 12 (ANI): On the occasion of Thalaiva's 70th birthday, Maharashtra Rajinikanth Fans Welfare Association celebrated his birthday in Mumbai. They all gathered in front of a temple and cut a cake. Fans also chanted 'Happy Birthday Thalaiva'. Superstar Rajinikanth is honoured and awarded with Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan.

People of Northeast are against CAB irrespective of religion: Ghulam Nabi Azad

New Delhi, Dec 12 (ANI): Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said that North-Eastern states are suffering from worst situation after the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was passed in both the Houses of the Parliament. Speaking to ANI, Ghulam Nabi Azad said, "Unrest is across the country from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. But worst situation is in North-Eastern states, as a result of the passage of Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in both the Houses. People of Northeast, irrespective of religion, are against the bill." CAB was passed in Rajya Sabha on December 11 with a majority of 125 votes against 105.

Watch: India-China troops practice insertion by helicopters during joint training exercise

Shillong (Meghalaya), Dec 12 (ANI): India-China troops participated in 'Hand-in-Hand 2019' exercise in Meghalaya's Shillong. Indian and Chinese troops practiced insertion by helicopters. The exercise is being held at Umroi Cantonment in Shillong, Meghalaya as part of the eighth such exercise between the two sides. The 14-day joint training exercise began on December 07.

People trust BJP as it delivered what it had promised: PM Modi

Dhanbad (Jharkhand), Dec 12 (ANI): Addressing a public rally in Jharkhand's Dhanbad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the people from across the country have faith on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as it delivered what it had promised. He further added, "We had promised that we will peacefully solve the long standing Ayodhya issue, which the Congress was deliberately blocking. Now as you can see, the path for construction of a grand Ram Temple is open."

CAB to provide relief to millions of refugees living as stateless people in India: Ram Madhav

New Delhi, Dec 12 (ANI): Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was passed by the Parliament from both the Houses. Speaking on this, BJP National General Secretary Ram Madhav said that CAB 2019 will provide relief to millions of refugees living as stateless people in India. "We are happy that the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 has been passed in both the Houses of the Parliament and it will soon become an Act. It'll give great relief to millions of refugees who came to India decades ago and are living here as stateless people," said Ram Mahdav.

CAB 2019: Bill not against interest of Assam people, says Ram Madhav

New Delhi, Dec 12 (ANI): Unrest intensified in Assam over the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 which was passed in the Parliament by both the Houses. Speaking on this, BJP General Secretary Ram Madhav said that the bill is not against the interest of the people of Assam, we are committed to protect their interest by implementation on clause 6 of the Assam accord. "Law and order situation in Assam will be effectively monitored and controlled by the state government. I appeal to the people of Assam that they should not fall prey to the propaganda that is being done by some vested interests. This bill is not against the interest of the people of Assam, in fact we are committed to protect their interest by implementation on clause 6 of the Assam accord," said Ram Mahdav.

BJP MP from Dibrugarh appeals people to maintain peace in Assam

New Delhi, Dec 12 (ANI): BJP MP from Assam's Dibrugarh, Rameshwar Teli on Thursday appealed to the people of Assam to maintain peace in the state. While speaking to media persons, Teli said, "My uncle's shop was set on fire and the boundary wall of my house was also damaged by protestors, last night around 11 pm. I appeal to the people of Assam to maintain peace." "I am an Assamese, I will not do anything that may hurt the people of Assam. I want to assure everyone that Citizenship Amendment Bill that has been passed will not affect the culture and language of Assam," he added. After the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 passed from both Houses, several incidents occurred in the Northeast.

CAB unconstitutional, discriminates people on basis of religion: IUML's PK Kunhalikutty

New Delhi, Dec 12 (ANI): Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) national general secretary PK Kunhalikutty on Thursday termed the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 as unconstitutional and said that his party will file a petition today in the Supreme Court against the bill which was passed by the Parliament. "This bill is unconstitutional. That's why our party is filing a petition today. The bill is totally against the fundamental principles of the Constitution, which says equality to everybody and this bill discriminates people on the basis of religion. No party, even if they have a majority in the Parliament can take any decision against the basic principles of the Constitution," Kunhalikutty told ANI.

Equity indices tick up on global cues, metal and pharma stocks gain

New Delhi, Dec 12 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices edged higher during early hours on Thursday with metal and pharma stocks showing the most gains. At 10:15 am, the BSE S and P Sensex was up by 130 points to 40,543 while the Nifty 50 gained 47 points at 11,958. All sectoral indices were in the positive zone with Nifty metal up by 1.5 per cent, pharma by 1.1 per cent and PSU bank by 1 per cent. Among stocks, Vedanta moved up by 2.7 per cent at Rs 142.25 per share while Hindalco edged higher by 2.4 per cent, Tata Steel by 2.1 per cent and JSW Steel by 1.4 per cent.

Jharkhand Assembly polls: Jayant Sinha casts his vote

Hazaribagh (Jharkhand), Dec 12 (ANI): Former Union Minister and BJP MP Jayant Sinha casts his vote at a polling booth in Hazaribagh on Dec 12. Polling is underway in 17 constituencies in Jharkhand for the third phase of elections. Counting of votes will take place on December 23.

Himachal Pradesh's Kullu receives fresh snowfall

Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), Dec 12 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh's Kullu received fresh snowfall on December 12. Normal life got affected following the snowfall. Vehicular movement was partially disrupted. Snow covered the entire landscape. The temperature of Kullu is 9 digree Celsius.

Followers pay floral tribute to late Gopinath Munde on his birth anniversary

Beed (Maharashtra), Dec 12 (ANI): Followers of Late BJP leader Gopinath Munde remembers him on his birth anniversary on Dec 12. Supporters paid floral tribute to their leader at Gopinath Gad. Later in the day daughter of Gopinath Munde and BJP leader Pankaja Munde holding a rally here at Gopinath Gad.

Thick smog envelops Delhi as air quality remains 'very poor'

New Delhi, Dec 12 (ANI): National capital observed a smoggy morning on Dec 12. A thick bed of smog wrapped India Gate. Major pollutant PM 2.5 stood at 'very poor' 357 at Lodhi Road in Delhi. Meanwhile PM 10 remained at 'poor' 289 at Lodhi Road.

Not worried over slow rate of GDP growth: Pranab Mukherjee

Kolkata (West Bengal), Dec 12 (ANI): While addressing at the Indian Statistical Institute (IIS) in Kolkata on December 11, the former president of India Pranab Mukherjee said, "I am not very much worried over the slow Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth because certain things happened, which had its impact."

Sanctity of data has to be kept intact as it cannot be manipulated, designed: Former president

Kolkata (West Bengal), Dec 12 (ANI): While addressing at the Indian Statistical Institute (IIS) in Kolkata on December 11, the former president of India Pranab Mukherjee said, "Sometimes I read in newspapers that data is questioned, I feel sad. I used to take pride in the authenticity of Economic Survey, which was brought out every year before the presentation of budget." "The sanctity of data as fact has to be kept intact, it cannot be manipulated or designed in any particular way. That will be disastrous," he added.

Question of people coming in future doesn't even exist as their applications will not be acceptable: Meghalaya CM

Shillong (Meghalaya), Dec 11 (ANI): The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2019 passed in the Upper House (Rajya Sabha) with 125 in favour and 105 against the bill. The Bill will now be sent to President Ram Nath Kovind for approval. While speaking to media in Shillong on December 11, the Chief Minister of Meghalaya Conrad Sangma said, "When we went to meet the Union Home Minister Amit Shah, we did not know any of these provisions whether he will accept or whether there will be any provisions that will insulate the state of Meghalaya." "Once the bill came out, we realised that our concern about the fact-'Will Bangladeshi people from Hindu or other religion, non-Muslim religions continue to come in to the state?'. This fact of us was addressed by saying no and as per the information 2014 is a cut off and any application which is pending now is the only ones that will be looked at," he added. "From our state there are hardly any applications of individuals who want citizenship who are from Ban