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Man stabbed to death in Haridwar, no arrests made yet

Haridwar (Uttarakhand), Dec 12 (ANI): A man was stabbed to death in Uttarakhand's Haridwar on December 11. The incident took place in Kankhal area of Haridwar. No arrests have been made yet in the case. While speaking to ANI, the Superintendent of Police (SP) in Haridwar City, Kamlesh Upadhyaya said, "Body will be sent for postmortem and no arrests has been made yet." "Further investigation is underway in this regard," she added.

Rise in onion prices leaves people teary-eyed in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Dec 12 (ANI): Soaring prices of onion across nation are burning holes in household budgets. Onions are being sold at Rs 110 per kg in Odisha's Bhubaneswar. They are expected to go as high as Rs 120 per kilogram, and the situation is more or less same in all the major cities of the country. Many consumers have cut down their consumption keeping in mind the high price of onion. In order to control the rising prices of onion, the government is importing 11,000 tonnes of onions from Turkey.

North's next-gen Focals 2.0 smart eyewear to arrive in 2020

New Delhi, Dec 12 (ANI): Focals 2.0, the second-generation smart glasses by wearable tech maker North are set to arrive sometime in 2020. According to Engadget, while the first edition went live only in September, North is already promising to introduce the second edition eyewear in the coming year. The teaser image of the smart eyewear does not reveal much. However, North said that the new glasses will operate at a completely different level and come with a wider range of prescription support.

CAB brings light in lives of non-Muslim refugees: CM Yogi

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 12 (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 ANI, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, "I wish to thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for this decision. Lakhs of sufferers who came from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan were wandering and searching for citizenship from decades today they have got light in their lives." "In the entire world, people who were suffering the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill will be working as a new hope for all of them," UP CM added. CAB will give citizenship to non-Muslim refugees, who were persecuted in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan. The Bill had triggered protests in parts of North East.

Pakistan fired dozens of mortar shells in JandK's Kathua

Kathua (JandK), Dec 12 (ANI): The Pakistan Rangers fired dozens of mortar shells in Hiranagar sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district on December 11. The incident took place in Rathawa village of Hiranagar sector. Several houses were damaged in Hiranagar due to mortar shelling. Indian Army retaliated strongly to the unprovoked border firing. People have been advised to take shelter in bunkers to save their lives.

Study finds shortage of therapists to treat children with autism

New Delhi, Dec 12 (ANI): A recent study has unveiled a shocking truth about the insufficient supply of certified applied behaviour analysis (ABA) providers to meet the needs of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in nearly every state. The study has found that there is substantial variation across states and regions, for instance, the per capita supply of certified ABA providers is substantially higher in the Northeast than in any other region. The study was published in the journal Psychiatric Services. The rising prevalence of ASD underscores the importance of access to evidence-based interventions such as ABA. An estimated one in 59 children had ASD in 2014, up from one in 125 a decade earlier, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. ABA uses behavioural learning principles to help children with ASD increase positive behaviours and social interactions and decrease problematic behaviors.

Bhopal woman allegedly given triple talaq, raped by 'tantrik' in name of 'halala'

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Dec 12 (ANI): A woman was allegedly given triple talaq in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal on December 11. She was later raped by a 'tantrik' in the name of 'halala'. Both the accused were arrested and produced before a court by the police in this regard. While speaking to ANI, the City Superintendent of Police (CSP) of Jahangirabad (Bhopal), Abdul Aleem Khan said, "Both the accused were arrested and produced before the court." "They have been sent to jail," he added.

'e-yAna' taxi service introduced in Hyderabad to reduce carbon footprints

Hyderabad, Dec 12 (ANI): In a bid to combat pollution in the city, electric autos and bikes service 'e-yAna' has been introduced in Hyderabad. It is a True Green First Exclusive Fleet Service of Hyderabad city launched to reduce the carbon footprint. While speaking to ANI, the Managing Director (MD) of e-yAna, Sandeep said, "Prior to coming into the e-mobility sector, we were serving the solar industry for the last 10 years. Our team majorly focuses on bringing innovations in the new technology. As part of our new innovation, we have done a detailed study in the e-mobility sector." "We operate and own e-autos as well as e-bikes and we are trying to generate employment opportunities as the drivers will be working with us as our partners. The customers are charged on per ride or per kilometres basis depending on the market scenario," he added. "People are really looking forward to such initiatives through an app-based platform. We have developed our own app. The beauty of our initiative

Parliament has right to undo Court's verdicts: RS Prasad

New Delhi, Dec 11 (ANI): Union Law and Justice Ravi Shankar Prasad in Rajya Sabha said that two Houses of Parliament are sovereign in law making. He said, "We respect the judiciary but the parliament has the right to undo the verdict of the court by removing grounds that the power of the parliament."

Those clueless about idea of India cannot protect it: Kapil Sibal in RS

New Delhi, Dec 11 (ANI): Congress leader Kapil Sibal took a sharp jibe at BJP in Rajya Sabha and said, "Those who have no idea of India cannot protect the idea of India." Sibal made the scathing comment during discussion on Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2019.

CAB was vetted by law department before being tabled in Parliament: RS Prasad

New Delhi, Dec 11 (ANI): Union Law and Justice Ravi Shankar Prasad in Rajya Sabha during discussion on Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2019, said that all the bills of BJP Government are brought to the House only after they are vetted by the law and legislative department.

CAB is assault on equality and secularism: Vaiko in RS

New Delhi, Dec 11 (ANI): Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam's (MDMK) MP, Vaiko said Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2019 said it is "an assault on equality and secularism." "If this obnoxious, abominable, undemocratic, unreasonable, unpardonable, unjustifiable, unconstitutional Bill is passed today in this Council of States, it will become a black chapter in the annals of this Upper House," said Vaiko MP from Tamil Nadu while speaking on CAB in Rajya Sabha.

Sardar Patel would have been very angry from PM Modi: Anand Sharma on CAB

New Delhi, Dec 11 (ANI): Congress Leader Anand Sharma in Rajya Sabha opposed Citizenship (Amendment) Bill. Taking a jibe on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said, "In our religion, we believe in rebirth, and that we meet our elders. So if Sardar Patel would have met PM Modi then he would have been very angry with him, Mahatama Gandhi would of course be sad, but Patel will be indeed very angry," said Sharma.

Watch: ISRO launches RISAT-2BR1, 9 foreign satellites by PSLV-C48 from Sriharikota

India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, which was in its 50th mission (PSLV-C48), successfully placed India’s latest spy satellite RISAT-2BR1 and nine other foreign satellites in their designated Orbits. The rocket blasted off at 1525 hrs IST (3:25 pm) from the First Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota, on Wednesday. The rocket PSLV is a QL variant and this is its second flight. The rocket separated RISAT-2BR1 just 16 minutes into its flight, and ejected the first of the nine foreign satellites a minute, with the remaining eight following suit.

Your Alexa, Google Home may stop speaking if Parliament passes new data law

Asking a Google Home or Alexa device to play your favourite song, unlocking a mobile phone with your fingerprint or face scan, and using iris scan to access your bank account may all just become difficult if the draft Data Protection Bill gets Parliament nod in its current form.

Muslims in India should not worry due to CAB: HM Amit Shah

New Delhi, Dec 11 (ANI): Home Minister Amit Shah said, "Muslims in India need not worry due to Citizenship (Amendment) Bill. Don't get scared if someone tries to scare you. This is Narendra Modi's Government working according to Constitution, minorities will get full protection." While speaking in Rajya Sabha, he further added, "Misinformation has been spread that this bill is against Muslims of India. I want to ask the people saying this, that how is this bill related to Indian Muslims? They are Indian citizens and will always remain, there is no discrimination against them."

Protest erupts during PACS polls in Bihar's Supaul

Supaul (Bihar), Dec 11 (ANI): Protest erupted in Bihar's Supaul during Primary Agriculture Credit Society (PACS) elections on December 11. Protestors attacked a vehicle belonging to Bihar Minister Ramesh Rishidev. Vehicle was badly damaged by agitated protestors. Further details are awaited. Second phase of Primary Agriculture Credit Society (PACS) elections is being held in Bihar today.

BJP speaking Pak's language not Congress: Shashi Tharoor

New Delhi, Dec 11 (ANI): Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on December 11 said that the BJP is the party which is speaking language of Pakistan not Congress, "If anyone is speaking language of Pakistan its BJP not Congress," said Tharoor.

Watch: ISRO launches PSLV-C48 with RISAT-2BR1 and 9 customer satellites

Sriharikota (AP), Dec 11 (ANI): Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on December 11 launched PSLV-C48 from Andhra Pradesh's Sriharikota. PSLV-C48 is carrying nine customer satellites and RISAT-2BR1 is radar imaging earth observation satellite weighing about 628 kg.

PDP MP Fayaz opposes CAB in RS, accuses Govt of targeting Muslims

New Delhi, Dec 11 (ANI): Rajya Sabha MP Mir Mohd Fayaz opposed the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2019 in Rajya Sabha and accused Central Government of targeting Muslim community. "I stand to oppose this Bill. Since this government has come to power, the way it has brought bills like Triple Talaq and Article 370, Muslims have been targeted," said Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party's MP.