New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): First Lady of The United States of America Melania Trump visited a government school in South Delhi on February 25. Melania Trump interacted with the students at school in Nanak Pura. US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are expected to attend dinner at Rashtrapati Bhavan later in the evening. US President Donald Trump is in India for a two-day visit.
New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): Equity indices dithered in volatile trade during early hours on February 25, a day after plunging by over 800 points as the number of coronavirus cases outside China increased. At 10:15 am, the BSE SandP Sensex was up by 99 points to 40,462 while the Nifty 50 was up by 27 points at 11,857. Sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were mixed with Nifty pharma down by 0.94 per cent but metal and FMCG gained by 0.66 per cent each. Among stocks, ONGC gained by nearly 2 per cent at Rs 100 per share while Hindustan Lever was up by 1.4 per cent at Rs 2,246 apiece after the FMCG major announced formation of a new wholly owned subsidiary to leverage new growth opportunities. The other prominent gainers were NTPC, Coal India, Indian Oil Corporation and JSW Steel.
New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat. President Trump also signed the visitor's book. Following the event, US President Trump will head to Hyderabad House for delegation-level talks. US President is on a two-day visit to India from February 24-25.
New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Delhi's Hyderabad House on February 25. US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will have talk here in the historic building. Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump along with Ivanka Trump came to India on February 24.
New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): President of The United States of America Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump received ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan on February 25. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Kovind and First Lady Savita Kovind greeted the leaders. Daughter Ivanka Trump and senior advisor of Donald Trump, Jared Kushner reached at the reception. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, EAM S Jaishankar were also in attendance. US President Trump along with family will head to Rajghat shortly to pay homage at the 'samadhi' of Mahatma Gandhi. He is on a two-day visit to India from February 24-25.
New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on February 25, Defence Expert PK Sehgal spoke on US President Donald Trump's speech on terrorism. He said, "It is a very strong message to Pakistan and they will have to bring terrorism to an end. India and America will stand shoulder to shoulder in countering all types of terrorism emanating from the Pakistani soil." "It is also a message to those countries which are funding terrorism directly or indirectly," Defence Expert added.
New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): On the first anniversary of National War Memorial, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat visited the Memorial in Delhi on February 25. Bipin Rawat paid tribute to slain soldiers at the Memorial. Other personnel of Indian Armed Forces were also present at the ceremony.
New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): Police and Rapid Action Force (RAF) held flag march in Delhi's Brahampuri area after stone pelting incident between two groups in the area took place on February 25. Stone pelting also occurred yesterday in North East Delhi between pro and anti-CAA protesters.
New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): Five Delhi Metro stations in the North East district where violence broke out on February 24 will remain closed on February 25, metro officals said. Jafrabad, Maujpur-Babarpur, Gokulpuri, Johri Enclave and Shiv Vihar stations on the Pink Line Metro will remain closed and trains are being terminated at Welcome Metro Station. "Jaffrabad, Maujpur-Babarpur, Gokulpuri, Johri Enclave and Shiv Vihar remain closed. Trains are being terminated at Welcome metro station," Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) tweeted. Earlier on Monday, four people including a head constable of Delhi Police lost their lives in clashes between pro and anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protesters at various places in the North-East District of Delhi.
New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): Delhi cabinet minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Gopal Rai, along with other party leaders, on late Monday night reached the residence of Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal to request the latter to deploy security forces in order to restore peace and harmony in the national capital where violent clashes broke out between pro and anti-CAA protestors in which four people including a policeman died. Rai, along with AAP leaders, later headed back after police "assured" them that security will be deployed in vulnerable areas.
Mumbai, Feb 25 (ANI): People in Mumbai on late Monday gathered at the Marine Drive to protest against the violence that took place in Northeast Delhi over CAA. On account of Marine Drive not being a designated place for holding protests, police detained several demonstrators and dispersed the crowd. Clashes between pro and anti-CAA protestors claimed lives of four people including that of a policeman in Northeast Delhi, where the violence started on February 22.
New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): After skipping the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2020, Sony today launched its first 5G smartphone, the Xperia 1 II (Mark two), with ZEISS optics for advanced camera capabilities. Sony Xperia 1 II is touted as the world's first smartphone to offer up to 20fps AF/AE tracking burst shooting. It is equipped with a triple-lens setup with three focal lengths of 16mm/24mm/70mm, the official release notes. It packs a 21:9 CinemaWide 6.5-inch 4K HDR OLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G platform, and 4,000mAH battery. It comes with IP65/68 water resistance. Sony Xperia 1 II will be available in Balck and Purple in Europe. It will start shipping from late Spring 2020.
Hyderabad, Feb 25 (ANI): AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owasi condemned the CAA violence in Northeast Delhi, calling it a shame for country since the clashes broke out during US President Donald Trump's visit."I condemn the violence that took place in Delhi today, in which a Police constable and civilians lost their lives. This is a shame for the country that violence broke out when foreign dignitaries are on a visit here," said Owaisi at a public rally in Hyderabad.
New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): Fire engulfed a tyre market near Gokulpuri metro station area in Northeast Delhi where violence between pro and anti-protestors broke out since February 22. The fire, which was allegedly set during the CAA violence, was doused after 10 fire tenders rushed to the spot. No casualties were reported from the fire. Four persons including a policeman lost their lives and several people got injured in the clashes.
New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): Four persons including three civilians and one head constable of Delhi Police lost their lives in the clashes between pro and anti-CAA protestors in Northeast Delhi. Several cops and civilians have been injured after protest over the new citizenship law took a violent turn at various places in Northeast Delhi. Injured persons have been shifted to GTB Hospital for speedy treatment.
Imphal (Manipur), Feb 25 (ANI): Former Indian Women Hockey team captain and Arjuna Awardee, Waikhom Suraj Lata Devi, on February 23 said she has filed for divorce after suffering years of 'domestic violence' by her husband, whom she accused of physically abusing her since the time of their marriage. "I have been married for 15 years. My husband has physically abused me from the time of the marriage. He also demanded dowry. I have filed for divorce," Suraj Lata Devi said.
New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): In a recent study researchers proposed a new scientifically correct and medically actionable disease classification system for obesity based on the concept of Adiposity-Based Chronic Disease (ABCD). Diagnostic term Adiposity-Based Chronic Disease (ABCD) reflects both the pathophysiology and clinical impact of obesity as a chronic disease. The research published online in Obesity is the flagship journal of The Obesity Society. The proposed coding system has four domains: pathophysiology, body mass index (BMI) classification, complications, and complication severity; and incorporates disease staging, specific complications that impact health, the basis for clinical intervention, individualized treatment goals and a personalized medicine approach. The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) and the European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO) have both embraced the concept of ABCD.
Agra (UP), Feb 24 (ANI): Advisor and daughter of United States President Donald Trump, Ivanka Trump on February 24 spent some quality time with her husband Jared Kushner at one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Taj Mahal. Ivanka was so mesmerised with the Taj Mahal that she had some photoshoot with her husband, she even gave her personal smartphone to take her solo photograph. The United States President Donald Trump along with First lady Melania Trump visited the historic monument Taj Mahal in Agra. President Trump was accompanied by family. Earlier today, President Trump and PM Modi addressed a public gathering at Motera stadium in Ahmedabad. He is in India for a two-day visit.
Agra (UP), Feb 24 (ANI): United States President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump emplaned for Delhi from Agra. US President along with First Lady daughter Ivanka visited Taj Mahal earlier. President Trump arrived in Agra after attending grand 'Namaste Trump' event at Ahmedbad's Motera Stadium.
New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): Delhi Joint Commissioner of Police, Alok Kumar said that the situation in North-East part of Delhi has been controlled by vigilance of Delhi Police. He said, "The situation is tensed in North-East district of Delhi since yesterday afternoon. Police is deployed at strategic locations in large numbers. Situation is controlled in problematic areas such as Jafrabad, Seelampur, Maujpur, Bhajanpura due to diligence of police. Stray incidents of violence have been reported. Heavy stone pelting is being done by the crowd but police is resolute. Police is deployed on strategic locations in mixed population areas to stop escalation of violence."