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CAB will be challenged in SC if passed in Rajya Sabha: P Chidambaram

New Delhi, Dec 11 (ANI): Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram said that if Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 is passed in Parliament's upper house, it will be challenged in the Supreme Court. Speaking to ANI, Chidambaram said, "It's a sad day that elected Parliamentarians are being asked to do something unconstitutional. If the executive is complicit, and the parliament collaborate with executive and does something completely unconstitutional, the game will shift to the judiciary. I am absolutely certain that the judges of Supreme Court will strike it down." Earlier the Congress leader said in Rajya Sabha that the central government is ramming through CAB to advance its Hindutva agenda.

Schoolchildren dressed up as Santa Claus to celebrate Christmas in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Dec 11 (ANI): Kids celebrated Christmas at a school in Chennai on Dec 11. Few of them dressed up as Santa Claus as per the Christmas theme. Kids also set up the whole scenario of birth of Jesus Christ during the celebration. They even sang carol during the event. Little kids singing and dancing was one of the major highlights of the celebration. Christmas falls on December 25 every year to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.

Women should learn boxing, karate to defend themselves, advises Mary Kom

New Delhi, Dec 11 (ANI): Indian ace boxer and Member of Parliament Mary Kom on December reacted on recent rape incidents and crimes against women in the country. Condemning the rape incidents, the ace boxer said that women should learn some sports like karate or boxing so that they can protect themselves.

CAB is against Constitution, says Sachin Pilot

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Dec 11 (ANI): Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot along with other Congress leaders staged protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 in Jaipur on December 11. While speaking to media persons, Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot said, "Citizenship Amendment Bill is against the Constitution. Many MPs are against that Bill and they are telling that the bill will not pass the legal scrutiny. Congress party doesn't support that Bill in the name of religious."

Religious minorities declined by 20% in Pakistan, Bangladesh: HM Shah in Rajya Sabha

New Delhi, Dec 11 (ANI): Home Minister Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha said, "There has been an almost 20% decline in population of religious minorities in both Pakistan and present day Bangladesh. Either they were killed or they fled to India for shelter." He was speaking on Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2019. The CAB 2019, which seeks to give citizenship to Non-Muslim immigrants from Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh, was passed in Lok Sabha and it has been tabled in Rajya Sabha today.

Protest in Guwahati intensifies against CAB

Guwahati (Assam), Dec 11 (ANI): Guwahati witnessed a massive protest over the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill on December 11. Protestors raised slogans against the Bill and held placards. To disperse the protestors, police used tear gas and also detained several of them. Citizenship (Amendment) Bill seeks to give citizenship to non-Muslim immigrants who were persecuted in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh. CAB has been tabled in Rajya Sabha today.

Cricket star Dwayne Bravo meets Kamal Haasan in Chennai

Chennai, Dec 11 (ANI): West Indies cricketer Dwayne Bravo met Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) president Kamal Haasan in Chennai on December 10. Bravo gifted a signed t-shirt to the MNM chief. International cricketer Dwayne Bravo is currently on a multi-city musical tour to India.

CAB is an assault on foundation, values of Constitution: Anand Sharma in RS

New Delhi, Dec 11 (ANI): Congress Leader Anand Sharma in Rajya Sabha said that Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2019tabled by BJP, is an assault on the very foundation and values of the India Constitution. "There should be a scrutiny of the changes which have brought in the bill," he added.

PM asked MPs to take suggestions from farmers, businessmen and give feedback to FM: Pralhad Joshi

New Delhi, Dec 11 (ANI): After attending BJP parliamentary party meeting, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the meeting, had asked all MPs to take suggestions from farmers, traders and businessmen in their respective constituencies and give that feedback to the Finance Minister.

Northeast suffered over half century under Congress rule: Jitendra Singh

New Delhi, Dec 11 (ANI): Minister of State in PMO Jitendra Singh on Wednesday said that the development that has happened in the last 5 years in the Northeast is more than what has been seen in the last 65 years. He said, "The extent of neglect that Northeast has suffered over half a century under Congress rule is a testimony in itself. The development that has happened in the last 5 years in the Northeast is more than what has been seen in the last 65 years."

Bengaluru city Police Commissioner travels in bus to encourage maximum usage of public transport

Bengaluru, Dec 11 (ANI): Police Commissioner of Bengaluru city Bhaskar Rao travelled in a bus on December 11. The aim behind him travelling in a bus was to encourage people to use of public transport as much as possible. He was also seen interacting with the fellow commuters.

Heavy security put in place as protests against CAB continue in Assam's Dibrugarh

Dibrugarh (Assam), Dec 11 (ANI): Heavy security was deployed in Assam's Dibrugarh as the protests against Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 continued in the state. Several trains were cancelled and schedules were altered due to indefinite 'Rail Roko' protest by several organisations. The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was passed in Lok Sabha with a majority of 311 votes against 80. The bill will be tabled in Rajya Sabha today.

Onion prices come down in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Dec 11 (ANI): Sale of onions has increased in Bengaluru after the prices came down on December 11. Previously, onions were being sold for Rupees 140 to Rupees 200. The rate has come down to Rupees 60 to Rupees 100. Decrease in cost has come as a relief for buyers. Speaking to ANI, a seller said, "Onion prices have decreased. Now, people are purchasing it in larger quantity."

PM Modi says CAB will written in golden letters: Pralhad Joshi

New Delhi, Dec 11 (ANI): After attending BJP parliamentary party meeting, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the meeting said that the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 will be written in golden letters for people who are persecuted on basis of religion. He further told media persons, "CAB will be tabled in Rajya Sabha today and it will be passed in the house with comfortable majority". Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was passed in Lok Sabha with a majority of 311 votes against 80.

Maldives has best relations with India: Maldivian Foreign Minister

New Delhi, Dec 11 (ANI): On being asked if China is playing bigger role than India in Maldives, Foreign Affairs Minister of Maldives, Abdulla Shahid said, "If you look at difficult situations that Maldives had in past, which country came to Maldives' assistance? India has been the 1st country to come to our assistance, every time. India has a bigger heart. Maldives has the best relations with India."

CAB is anti-humanity, against Constitution: Tejashwi Yadav

Patna (Bihar), Dec 11 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav held protest against Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019. Tejashwi Yadav condemned CAB calling it 'anti-humanity'. He said, "We hold that this law will break the country. This act is against the Constitution. All the decisions by NDA government have been flopped and harmed the country." Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was passed in Lok Sabha on December 09. The bill will be tabled in Rajya Sabha today. Anti-CAB protest is being held in several parts of the country.

Indian Constitution can be amended by people, Parliament: Maldivian Foreign Minister

New Delhi, Dec 11 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on Article 370 revocation, Maldives Foreign Affairs Minister, Abdulla Shahid said, "Indian Constitution can be amended by Indian people and Parliament. It is not for neighbouring countries to interfere. It is an internal affair." On being asked on Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019, he said, "India's Parliament is an elected Parliament, it is for the members of the Parliament to take a decision. It is not for us to comment on it. Let the Parliament do it."

Suspicious eagle found in Bihar's Sheohar

Sheohar (Bihar), Dec 11 (ANI): A suspicious eagle bird was found in Bihar's Sheohar on December 10. A camera, solar plate and many other strange things were found on the body of the eagle. The locals saw the eagle and later handed it over to the police. Police investigation is on in the matter.

Woman constable beats man for allegedly harassing school girls in UP's Kanpur

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 11 (ANI): A man was beaten up by a woman constable for allegedly harassing the school girls in UP's Kanpur. The video has gone viral and the woman constable was seen beating him for 22 times in almost 30 seconds. Speaking on the matter, a police official said, "Anti-Romeo Squad got the information that a man is allegedly harassing some school girls. So, the team immediately took the action against him. We arrested the accused and put him in judicial custody. We want to give message to all the anti-social elements that respect the women."

Watch: Women police trainees dance during passing out parade ceremony celebrations in Bihar's Sitamarhi

Sitamarhi (Bihar), Dec 11 (ANI): Women police trainees celebrated after passing out parade ceremony at Police Lines in Sitamarhi on December 10. Trainees danced their heart out on the tunes of Bhojpuri songs.