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Stand could be different from LS, if don't get satisfactory answers: Sanjay Raut on CAB 2019

New Delhi, Dec 11 (ANI): Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 will be tabled in Rajya Sabha on Dec 11. Speaking on it, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said, "What is this new definition that those who won't support the Bill are against the country? Can't we express our feelings and thinking in Parliament and even outside of it? Those who are protesting against it in Northeast are also the citizen of India. So, are all of those traitors?" He further said, "We have to clear our doubts on this bill, if we don't get satisfactory answers then our stand could be different from what we took in Lok Sabha."

BJP leaders attend Parliamentary party meeting

New Delhi, Dec 11 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party Parliamentary party meeting was held at Parliament library on December 11. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrived for the meet. The meeting was attended by many other senior BJP leaders- Ravi Shankar Prasad, S Jaishankar and Rajnath Singh.

Mumbai Police arrest 2 men for stealing 168 kg onions

Mumbai, Dec 11 (ANI): Mumbai Police have arrested two men for stealing onions from two shops in Dongri area of Mumbai. They had stolen around 168 kg onions worth Rs 21,160. The incident took place on December 05 and was captured in CCTV camera.

Speeding train kills elephant in WB's Darjeeling

Darjeeling (West Bengal), Dec 11 (ANI): An elephant got killed after being hit by a passenger train on December 11. The incident took place near Batasi area in West Bengal's Darjeeling. The engine of the train hit it when elephant was trying to cross the tracks in the jungle.

Farmers protest over hike in sugarcane MSP in UP's Lucknow

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 11 (ANI): Farmers staged protest over sugarcane minimum support price in UP's Lucknow. They demanded hike in minimum support price of sugar and also the payment of dues. Farmers showed their anger by burning stubble. They also raised slogans of 'Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan' and 'Bharatiya Kisan Union Zindabad'. The 'Bharatiya Kisan Union' had also announced to carry out protests in different parts of the state to press for their demands.

BJP's Narayana Gowda seen dancing with locals after winning Karnataka by-polls

Mandya (Karnataka), Dec 11 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Narayana Gowda was seen dancing with locals in Karnataka's Mandya. He danced after he won Karnataka by-polls elections from KR Pete constituency. Narayana Gowda defeated BL Devaraj of Janata Dal (Secular).

Delhi continues to choke as pollution remains in 'poor' category

New Delhi, Dec 11 (ANI): A smoggy morning was observed in Delhi on Dec 11. A blanket of smog was seen near India Gate. As per AQI, PM 2.5 and PM 10 were at 264 and 250 respectively at Lodhi Garden which falls under 'poor' category. There is no change in pollution level even after the temperature has been down by several degrees.

Two headed snake found in West Bengal

West Midnapore (West Bengal), Dec 11 (ANI): A two headed snake was found in WB's West Midnapore. It was found in the Ekarukhi village of Belda forest range. The species of snake is identified as 'Naja Kaouthia'. Speaking to ANI on the matter, Zoologist Soma Chakraborty said, "The species of the two-headed snake is 'Naja Kaouthia', which is locally known as 'Keute' or in hindi 'Kala Naag'. The venom of this snake is neurotoxic."

Northeast 'bandh' over Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019

Dibrugarh (Assam), Dec 11 (ANI): Protest continued against Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 in Assam on Dec 11. Several parts of Assam witnessed 'bandh'. Locals set ablaze tyres on roads to show protest. CAB 2019 has been passed in Lok Sabha on Dec 09.

Maldives Foreign Minister arrives in India

New Delhi, Dec 11 (ANI): Maldives Foreign Affairs Minister Abdulla Shahid arrived in India for an official visit. He is here to address 6th Joint Commission meeting which is scheduled to be held in Delhi. He will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 13.

4-year-old daughter killed by stepfather in UP's Prayagraj

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 11 (ANI): A stepfather allegedly killed his 4-year-old daughter in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj on December 10. He killed his daughter after she asked for a balloon from him. While speaking to ANI, the Additional Superintendent of Police (SP) in Prayagraj, Brijesh Kumar Srivastava said, "By the time police reached the spot, the girl was dead and the accused was injured." "Murder case has been registered against the accused and he has been detained," he added.

Baloch, Sindhis hold anti-Pakistan protests to mark Human Rights Day

Busan (South Korea)/ London (UK), Dec 11 (ANI): A large number of Baloch and Sindhis, who are living in exile in various parts of the world, held anti-Pakistan protests on December 10 to mark the Human Rights Day. In London, the Sindhi Baloch Forum organised a demonstration at 10 Downing Street to make the international community aware of deteriorating human rights situation in parts of Pakistan. They were carrying placards that read "Stop genocide of Baloch Nation" and "Stop Human Rights violations in Sindh and Balochistan". They also shouted pro-freedom slogans. Dr Hidayat Bhutto of UK, Europe Organiser of World Sindhi Congress said, "Thousands of Sindhis have disappeared and we stand in solidarity with the victims in Sindh and Balochistan. Today, protests are happening the world over to expose Pakistan's brutality". Hammal Haider of Baloch National Movement said, "Pakistan has adopted a new policy to abduct Baloch women and children. We want to tell the world that Pakistan is a dang

2 Iranian nationals arrested for allegedly posing as police officials in Gurugram

Gurugram (Haryana), Dec 11 (ANI): Two Iranian nationals were arrested for allegedly posing as police officials in Haryana's Gurugram. They robbed money from two Turkmenistani nationals in Gurugram. The incident took place outside Fortis Hospital on November 26. They have been arrested from Delhi's Lajpat Nagar area. While speaking to media, the Assistant Commissioner of Police Crime-I (ACP), Preet Pal said, "The victims were here for medical treatment, incident occurred on November 26."

Gmail now lets you send email as an attachment

New Delhi, Dec 11 (ANI): You no longer have to forward multiple emails with Gmail's latest update that lets you send email as an attachment. As the official blog notes, users will be able to attach emails to other emails in Gmail without having to download them first. To insert emails in a new thread, simply drag and drop them into the draft window. You can also insert emails by selecting the emails and then 'Forward as attachment' from the overflow menu. The feature is being rolled out gradually and users will know the availability when they see the forward as attachment option.

Devotees light up earthen lamps on 'Karthigai Deepam' in Puducherry

Puducherry, Dec 11 (ANI): Several devotees lit up earthen lamps (diyas) on the occasion of 'Karthigai Deepam' in Puducherry on December 10. Devotees celebrated the festival with full fervour and joy in Sivasubramanian Temple of Puducherry. Devotees thronged in large numbers to witness the lighting of 'Karthigai Deepam'. The festival is dedicated to worship Lord Murugan. The day coincides with Purnima or the full moon night in the Tamil month of Karthigai.

Life-size mannequins dressed as cops placed in Bengaluru to curb traffic

Bengaluru, Dec 11 (ANI): Life-size mannequins dressed as traffic police have been placed at important junctions in Bengaluru. There is a very positive response to this unique initiative of traffic police. This initiative is helpful in controlling traffic as well as habitual violators. While speaking to ANI, the Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) in Bengaluru city, Dr BR Ravikanthe Gowda said, "Response to this initiative is very positive. People also take selfies with the mannequins. It's useful in controlling habitual violators." "In future, we plan to fit cameras in these mannequins to record violations. Contact-less enforcement can be possible with these," he added.

Study reveals water births are as safe as land births for mom, baby

New Delhi, Dec 11 (ANI): While giving birth to a baby comes with a number of consequences and difficulties for the mother and child, a new study found that water births are no more risky than land births and that women in the water group sustain fewer first and second-degree tears. University of Michigan researchers analyzed 397 waterbirths and 2025 land births from two midwifery practices. There were no differences in outcomes between waterbirth and land birth for neonatal intensive care admissions, and postpartum haemorrhage rates were similar for both groups. The results of the study were published in the journal Birth. Professional organizations tend to agree that women in labour should have access to water for comfort, but not all support birth in the water. This means hospitals must make women leave the tub before birth. During a water birth, babies take their first breath when removed from the tub. Until then, their lungs are filled with water, which is displaced when they hit t

Lok Sabha MP Hanuman Beniwal tears poster of 'Panipat' in Parliament premises

New Delhi, Dec 10 (ANI): Giving more heat to the protests against period drama 'Panipat' over alleged wrong portrayal of Maharaja Surajmal in the movie, Lok Sabha MP from Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) Hanuman Beniwal tore the poster of the film in Parliament premises on Tuesday (December 10). Beniwal is one of the two MPs who have demanded a ban on the film, claiming the movie shows Maharaja Surajmal in poor light. A section of people from the Jat community in Rajasthan is protesting against the movie for "wrong portrayal" of Maharaja Surajmal in the film. A Jaipur theatre was also vandalised on December 09 for showcasing the movie. 'Panipat' released across the country on December 06.

Protests demanding release of Baba Jan resurface in Pakistan

Lahore, Pakistan, December 10, 2019: - Students from Gilgit Baltistan and PoK joined a student protest in Lahore to demand immediate release of political activists, including Baba Jan and his accomplices, who have been incarcerating in jail for around nine years. Baba Jan is serving a ninety-year sentence he was handed based on trumped-up charges. He is one such activist who challenged the then Pakistani administration which was essentially working against the people of Gilgit Baltistan.

UP Police enhances digital surveillance to deal with crimes against women

Lucknow (UP), Dec 10 (ANI): After attending a review meeting on enhancing security for women safety in wake of increasing instances of crimes, Uttar Pradesh's DIG (Law and Order) Vijay Bhushan on December 10 informed about the decisions which were taken in the meeting. He said that to enhance the efficiency of the police against crimes against women, it is being decided that about 300 voice logger, 4 in each district will be installed, anti-romeo squads formed for security of the women. Not only that, the administration is also going to provide 25,000 body-worn camera to traffic management officials and 5,000 mobile tablets and 1,500 desktops will be made available to increase efficiency.