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Mayor to welcome President Trump by handing over 'key of Agra'

Agra (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 22 (ANI): In a symbolic gesture to pay respect to the state guest, Agra Mayor Naveen K Jain will welcome US President Donald Trump by handing over a 'key of the city' which is made up of silver. While speaking to ANI in Uttar Pradesh's Agra on February 22, the Mayor of Agra Naveen K Jain spoke on upcoming visit of US President Donald Trump. He said, "Whenever any foreign guest comes to visit Agra there is a tradition and old concept of handing over keys to them. While welcoming them at airport, we hand over the keys of Agra to the guest. It means that they should open the door of Agra and enter in the city." "The entire administration of Agra is busy in preparations for welcoming US President Donald Trump and I think that he will definitely get unprecedented welcome. Thousands of people will welcome him with Indian and American flags in their hands," Naveen K Jain added. "The key is 600 grams in weight and it was constructed in Delhi and shape of Taj Mahal is

Final prep underway in Ahmedabad, Agra ahead of President Trump's visit

Agra (UP)/ Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Feb 22 (ANI): Final preparations are being done in Ahmedabad and Agra on February 22. Beautification has been done in areas where Trump is expected to visit. Security has been beefed up around areas to maintain law and order situation. Hoardings, paintings are placed at every corner to welcome US President Trump. Trump along with his family is scheduled to visit India from 24 to 25 February.

Gandhi's life devoted to truth is considered as foundation of any judiciary: PM Modi

New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): At the inaugural of International Judicial conference, Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered Mahatma Gandhi and his devotion to truth and service. "Respected Mahatma Gandhi ji's life was devoted to truth and service, which are considered foundation of any judiciary. He himself was a barrister. He has written in great detail in his autobiography about the first case he fought," said PM Modi. "Recently, there have been some important judicial judgements which were subject of global discussions. Before these judgements, several concerns were being expressed about consequences, but 1.3 billion Indians accepted these judicial verdicts wholeheartedly," he further added.

Shiv Sena, Congress and NCP will finalise questionnaire of Census: Nawab Malik

Mumbai (Maharashtra), Feb 22 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Mumbai on February 22, veteran Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Nawab Malik said, "On February 21, Chief Minister of Maharashtra Uddhav Thackeray met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Congress chief Sonia Gandhi. CM has clarified that in the meeting with the PM he had demanded that pending amount of GST should be released to the state of Maharashtra." "Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) implementation is not with the state but it is with the Centre. CM assured nobody will have to afraid because of it as there will be no NRC in the state of Maharashtra," he added. "Shiv Sena, Congress, NCP will finalise the questionnaire of Census then will go ahead with the same," Nawab Malik further stated.

UP Board exams: Deputy CM Dinesh Sharma conducts surprise inspection in Hardoi

Hardoi (UP), Feb 22 (ANI): Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Dinesh Sharma conducted surprise inspection during board exams. He visited examination centre located at UP's Hardoi on Feb 22. Speaking to the media, he said, "I have been conducting surprise inspection. I am happy that examination is being run smoothly in the state," said Dinesh Sharma.

Pakistan will continue to stay in grey list for next couple of years: Defence Expert

New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): In a major blow to Pakistan, the country will remain on the grey list of Financial Action Task Force (FATF) till June 2020 as it failed to comply with the 27-point action plan to control funding to terrorist groups. While speaking to ANI in the national capital on February 22, the Defence Expert PK Sehgal said, "Despite massive efforts by Pakistan to carry convictions with the number of FATF through propaganda, lobbying as well as through falsification all efforts by Pakistan were failed." "As per my perception, Pakistan will continue to stay in the grey list for the next couple of years," Defence Expert added.

Manish Sisodia visits school to see 'happiness class' in Delhi

New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): Delhi Finance Minister Manish Sisodia visited Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya in the national capital on February 22. He visited the school to see a happiness class in Delhi's West Vinod Nagar area. The happiness class is conducted by the Delhi Government in schools. A 45-minute happiness class is organised daily in the government schools of Delhi. It teaches children to be emotionally strong, increasing confidence and happiness in children.

This Amritsar based artist paints portrait of US President Trump

Amritsar (Punjab), Feb 22 (ANI): Amid the preparations of US President Donald Trump visit to India, an artist in Punjab's Amritsar made a beautiful oil-portrait. Artist Jagjot Singh painted a picture of US President on a huge canvas. It took him around 20 days to complete the painting. Beautification process is underway in parts of country ahead of President Trump visit from 24 Feb to 25 Feb.

Covid-19: Italy reports first death from coronavirus

New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): Italy on February 22 reported its first death from coronavirus, local media reported. Earlier in the day, health officials in the European country reported 14 new cases of coronavirus, bringing the total number of those infected to 17. Meanwhile, death toll in China jumped to 2239. Coronavirus first originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan and has since then killed thousands, while cases have been reported in several countries across the world, including India.

Google Play Store removes 600 apps over mobile ad fraud

New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): Google announced that it took down hundreds of apps from its official Play Store for violating its ads policy. As the official blog notes, nearly 600 apps have been removed from the Google Play Store and banned from ad monetisation platforms, Google AdMob and Google Ad Manager, over mobile ad fraud. These bad apps displayed 'out-of-context' disruptive ads to users in unexpected ways, including impairing the usability of device functions. Google developed a machine-learning based approach to detect when apps show out-of-context ads.

VP Naidu attends celebrations at Sadhguru's Ashram at Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), Feb 22 (ANI): Mahashivaratri celebrations are going on at Sadhguru's Ashram at Isha Yoga Center in Coimbatore. Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu attended the program as a chief guest. Devotees watched laser light show at the Lord Shiva statue. Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu also witnessed Laser show. 'Maha Shivratri' - is celebrated with great fervour across India. The festival is celebrated in the month of 'Phalgun' in accordance with the Hindu calendar.

Devotees throng Lingaraj Temple on occasion of Mahashivratri

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Feb 22 (ANI): Devotees thronged to Lingaraj Temple to witness 'Maha Deep' in Odisha's Bhubaneswar on February 21. Lakhs of devotees gathered inside and outside of the temple with a diya in their hands to get darshan of 'Maha Deep'. 'Maha Deep' was placed atop Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar on the occasion of Mahashivratri. This old age tradition is continuing in Lingraj Temple since last 11th century.

Amit Shah meets his Maldivian counterpart in Delhi

New Delhi, Feb 21 (ANI): Home Minister Amit Shah on February 21 met his Maldivian counterpart Sheikh Imran Abdulla at Ministry of Home Affairs in Delhi. Both the dignitaries exchanged gifts. Shah and Abdullah also held a bilateral meeting in which both the leaders discussed issues related to bilateral security cooperation. Abdulla is on a four-day visit to India.

CM Hemant Soren inaugurates summit on sustainable development

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Feb 21 (ANI): Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren inaugurated summit on 'Forest Rights, Energy Conservation and Sustainable Development' in Ranchi on February 21. The summit is organised at Tribal Research Institute. CM Hemant Soren also pointed out climate change and global warming issues, while addressing at the summit. He said, "People are moving in cities like Delhi, but I don't have any idea why they are going there- to live or kill themselves."

Hemant Soren offers prayers at Ranchi's Pahari Mandir on Maha Shivratri

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Feb 21 (ANI): Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren visited hill shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva in Ranchi on Maha Shivratri. He offered prayers at the temple. Jharkhand CM interacted with people and also extended wishes on the auspicious occasion.

Lingaraj Temple witnesses massive rush on Maha Shivratri

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Feb 21 (ANI): Bhubaneswar's Lingaraj Temple saw rush on the auspicious day of Maha Shivratri. Temple was decked up with 'diyas' on the day. "I am standing in the queue since 4 am in the morning just to offer prayers on the auspicious day," said a devotee. Devotees with 'Puja Thali' thronged the temple to offer prayers. Festival is celebrated nationwide with great fervour.

Girl held for flashing 'free Kashmir' placard at protest against pro-Pak slogans

Bengaluru (Karnataka), Feb 21 (ANI): Bengaluru Police on February 21 took a girl into custody for holding 'free Kashmir' and 'free Muslim' placards at a Hindu Jagaran Vedike's protest against pro-Pakistan slogans raised by a girl named Amulya at an anti-CAA rally on February 20. Rao said, "During Hindu Jagaran Vedike's protest against yesterday's incident (where a girl raised 'Pakistan zindabad' slogans), a girl sat among them with placard in Kannada reading Dalit Mukti, Kashmir Mukti and Muslim Mukti. We had to rescue girl as crowd gathered. She has been taken into custody. The name of the woman, who has been taken into custody for holding a banner reading 'Dalit Mukti, Kashmir Mukti and Muslim Mukti' in Kannada language, is Arudra.

Giriraj Singh fires fresh salvo at 'Dalit-Muslim' unity

Madhubani (Bihar), Feb 21 (ANI): Union Minister for Animal Husbandry Giriraj Singh on February 21 said, "People who are raising Dalit-Muslim bhai bhai slogans by taking Ambedkar's name, then they will also atone." He gave the statement by referring a paragraph purportedly from Ambedkar's book, "Islam is like a closed system, which differentiates between Muslims and non-Muslims. It is vague. Brotherhood of Islam is not the brotherhood of humanity. Muslims have bonding only with Muslims, but its benefit is restricted to people of their community. They have only hatred and enmity with the people who don't belong to their community."

CM Thackeray arrives in Delhi to meet PM Modi, Sonia Gandhi

New Delhi, Feb 21 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray arrived at Delhi airport on February 21. He was accompanied by Aaditya Thackeray. He will meet Congress Interim President Sonia Gandhi. This will be first meeting between the two after Uddhav Thackeray became the CM. He will also meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

ITBP DG organises 100-km march as part of Fit India Movement in Bikaner

Bikaner (Rajasthan), Feb 21 (ANI): Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) DG, SS Deswal initiated a 100-km-long speed march in Rajasthan's Bikaner. He was accompanied by senior officers and high rank officials. The march was organised as a part of Fit India Movement.