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Why is Trump coming to India if trade will not be discussed: Congress' Sandeep Dikshit

New Delhi, Feb 23 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on February 23, the Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit spoke on US President Donald Trump's India visit. He said, "US President Donald trump has himself said that he will not discuss anything on issue of trade. Then, why he is even coming to India or why he was invited here? I am unable to understand that." "In last 60 years history of India and US they have always betrayed us," Sandeep Dikshit added.

Man allegedly tied with leash, beaten by wife's relatives

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 23 (ANI): A man was tied leash, dragged and beaten allegedly by the relatives of his wife. The incident took place on May 16, 2019. Victim has lodged a complaint in police and orders have been given to register an FIR. Speaking to ANI, the victim said, "Sir this incident took place in 2019. I had a court marriage with a girl in February 2018. These were relatives of my wife who attacked me brutally since they didn't approve our love marriage." CO Ghaziabad, Prabhat Kumar said, "As soon as the video came to our cognisance, we have given order to lodge an FIR after speaking to the victim. All the aspects will be kept in mind for the investigation. Strict action will be taken against all the people who are seen in the video. Action will be taken against individuals who are responsible for delaying the registration of FIR."

Women, children join rally against child abuse in Chennai

Chennai, Feb 23 (ANI): Hundreds of people took to streets to rally against child abuse in Chennai on February 23. The rally was led by Congress leader and social activist Apsara Reddy. Hundreds of women and children participated in the rally carrying placard against child abuse. The rally was also joined by H Jayalakshmi, Deputy Commissioner for Crimes against Women and Children wing. Speaking at the rally, Jayalakshmi said, "We have gathered today for the rally against child abuse both online and offline. Child abuse goes beyond sexual abuse, it may be emotional, mental, physical or sexual. It encompasses much wider gamut of actions."

Shaheen Bagh protesters open road from Jamia to Nodia, Faridabad after 70 days of protest

New Delhi, Feb 23 (ANI): After 70 days of protest against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), road in Shaheen Bagh has now been reopened. The road from Jamia to Noida in Uttar Pradesh and Faridabad in Haryana has been reopened by the Shaheen Bagh protesters. Commuters travelling from Delhi to Nodia and Faridabad get huge relief after reopening of the road. However, security forces deployed at Shaheen Bagh are still monitoring the situation and traffic.

Amritsar kite maker makes colourful kites ahead of 'Namaste Trump' event

Amritsar (Punjab), Feb 23 (ANI): A kite maker from Amritsar has created unique kites ahead of 'Namaste Trump' event. The kites are made to welcome US President Donald Trump. These colourful kites bear face of PM Narendra Modi and President Trump. These kites are sized at 2 ft and 1.5 ft. Speaking to ANI, kite maker Jagmohan Kanojia said, "I have made some kites to welcome US President Donald Trump. There are 2 kites of 2 feet. Some kites of PM Modi and President Trump are of 1.25 feet."

CAA protest: Jaffrabad metro station closed after women block road, security deployed

New Delhi, Feb 23 (ANI): Security has been deployed at Jaffrabad metro station area in the national capital on February 23. A large number of people, including women, on the night of February 22 gathered at Jaffrabad metro station area to protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has closed entry and exit of Jaffrabad metro station after viewing the situation. Trains will not be halting at this station

11 dead after truck collides with tempo traveller in Gujarat's Vadodara

Vadodara (Gujarat), Feb 23 (ANI): 11 people died and several others got injured after a truck and a tempo traveller collided with each other on February 22 in Gujarat's Vadodara. The mishap took place on the road connecting Ranu and Mahuvad village in Vadodara. The injured persons have been shifted to a nearby hospital. Further details are awaited.

Goa 'Carnival 2020' kicks off in Panaji

Panaji (Goa), Feb 23 (ANI): Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant flagged off the Carnival 2020 float parade in Panaji on February 22. The different forms of tableaux have been shown during the festival. Artists also performed their traditional dance at the Carnival 2020. Large number of locals and tourist throng the annual Goa Carnival. Carnival is the major traditional Catholic festival celebrated in the state.

Study details benefits of magic herb curry leaves

New Delhi, Feb 23 (ANI): Commonly known as 'kadi patta', the local Indian curry leaves which are easily found in every household serve not just as an ingredient for cooking but can also be used in many different ways that benefit our health. According to a report published in the Krishi Jagran, curry leaves are effective in controlling blood sugar levels, diabetes management, maintenance of gastrointestinal health and many more. Curry leaves are one of the many magic herbs that are found and grown on the Indian soil. Herbs are used in several Indian delicacies.

Over 1,000 women gather at Delhi's Jaffrabad metro station to protest against CAA

New Delhi, Feb 23 (ANI): A large number of people including over 1,000 women on Saturday night gathered at Jaffrabad metro station area here to protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The protesters have blocked the road under the metro station. The police force has reached the site. Over thousands of protesters holding placards and national flags raised slogans against the new citizenship law.

TN artist carves portrait of Donald Trump, PM Modi on watermelon

Theni (Tamil Nadu), Feb 23 (ANI): Ahead of US President Donald Trump's visit to India, an artist based out of Tamil Nadu carved a special portrait of US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Modi on a watermelon. Along with their portrait, he also carved 'the world's wonder' Taj Mahal on the summer fruit. Donald Trump and Melania Trump along with daughter Ivanka Trump will visit India on February 24-25.

Shaheen Bagh protestors understand their rights but not duties: Naqvi on roadblock

New Delhi, Feb 23 (ANI): Union Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on February 22 said that dissent and consensus are part of democracy but protestors cannot get their rights by blocking road. "This is a dilemma between rights and duties. They (protesters) understand their rights but not the duties. Dissent and consensus are part of democracy but you cannot get your rights by blocking road," the Minority Affairs Minister said on Delhi's Shaheen Bagh protest.

Apple iPhone 9 could be announced next month: Report

New Delhi, Feb 23 (ANI): Your wait for the next iPhone model could end sooner than expected, according to a report on German site iPhone Ticker. The report states that Apple will introduce the successor to the iPhone SE, dubbed iPhone 9, on March 31, with the device expected to be available starting April 3, 2020. The purported iPhone 9 or iPhone SE 2 as some leaks have indicated is said to mimic the design language of iPhone 8 with updated processor and RAM. In addition to the iPhone SE successor, Apple is also likely to announce the iOS 13.4 update at the event.

Tejashwi Yadav back on cricket field!

Patna (Bihar), Feb 22 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav was seen playing cricket at Veterinary College Ground in Bihar's Patna on Feb 21. He played cricket with other young cricketers. It is no hidden that Tejashwi Yadav is a cricket lover.

Nainital-Haldwani NH-109 closed for 15 days

Nainital (Uttarakhand), Feb 22 (ANI): Nainital-Haldwani National Highway-109 is closed for next 15 days due to widening contraction work. The route will be closed from February 22 to March 07. The Nainital-Haldwani highway is one of the busiest routes in the Kumaon region. "It need to wide NH-109 as it is the lifeline of Kumaon. The traffic will remain closed for 15 days from 10 am to 4 pm near the Bhediya Pakhad," told Nainital DM Savin Bansal.

Devotees take out chariot procession to celebrate Maha Shivratri in Tamil Nadu

Rameswaram (TN), Feb 22 (ANI): Large number of devotees participated in the annual chariot procession in TN's Rameswaram. The procession was taken out at Ramanathaswamy Temple during 12-day long celebrations of Maha Shivratri festival. Traditional performances were also held during the procession.

SC-appointed mediator Sadhana Ramachandran negotiates with Shaheen Bagh protesters

New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): One of the Supreme Court-appointed mediators Sadhana Ramachandran to negotiate with protesters of Shaheen Bagh on February 22 reached the agitation site in Delhi to talk to the people and resolve the issue while maintaining that protest is a fundamental right. Apex Court appointed two mediators which includes senior advocate Sanjay Hegde and advocate Sadhana Ramachandran. Hundreds of people, especially women, have been camping at Shaheen Bagh for over two months in protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the proposed National Register of Citizens (NRC), blocking an arterial road due to which the city has been facing traffic congestion.

India is melting pot of cultures, traditions: CJI Bobde

New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): Chief Justice of India Sharad Arvind Bobde attended International Judicial Conference in Delhi on February 22 where he talked about the judicial diversity of India. While addressing the gathering, CJI Bobde said, "India is a melting pot of many cultures and traditions, this is equally true of its judicial system and institutions. We have assimilated legal cultures of all civilisations that have come to our shores - the Mughals, the Portuguese, the French, the Dutch and finally the English." He further talked about the judicial diversity of India.

Terrorists, corrupts have no right to privacy: RS Prasad

New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): At the inaugural of International Judicial conference, Union Law and Justice Minister RS Prasad spoke on right to privacy and stated that terrorists and corrupts have no right to privacy. "Privacy is our fundamental right and we appreciate that. Right to privacy flows from Article 21, right to life and right to dignity and our courts have also stated that terrorists and corrupts have no right to privacy," said RS Prasad.

Will be good to introduce emotional learning, meditation in schools: Manish Sisodia

New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): Delhi Education Minister Manish Sisodia visited Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya in the national capital on February 22. While speaking to mediapersons about the need of happiness class, Manish Sisodia said, "It will be great if happiness classes conducted at every school of the world. I am not saying to call it happiness call but it will be good to introduce emotional learning and meditation in the schools. Happiness class helps one to become a better human" Speaking about US First Lady Melania Trump's visit to Delhi's government school, Sisodia said, "We had received the request and we said that if she wants to come here, it will be great. Some schools are preparing for her visit but I would not like to comment on status of which school she'll visit because of the security reasons and the whole matter comes under Central Government. So, it won't be right if I comment on it."