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PM Modi visits craft fest 'Hunar Haat' in Delhi

New Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited 'Hunar Haat' in Delhi on February 19. He was accompanied by Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi. PM Modi met creative individuals at craft fest. He indulged in scrumptious regional food during his visit. Leader of the country also tried his hands on some music at the festival.'Hunar Haat', a mega mission of craft, cuisine and culture is an initiative by Ministry of Minority Affairs.

Subramanian Swamy warns 'Tukde-Tukde' gang

Hyderabad, Feb 19 (ANI): BJP veteran leader Subramanian Swamy on February 19 praised Chhatrapati Shivaji for his leadership. He also warned the people who try to break India and said, "People who hope to break our nation into pieces will themselves shatter into pieces."

SC appointed mediators leave Shaheen Bagh after meeting protestors

New Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): The Supreme Court appointed interlocutors Sanjay Hegde and Sadhana Ramachandran met Shaheen Bagh protestors today. "We met them and listened to them. We asked them if they want us to come back tomorrow as it's not possible to complete the talks in one day. They said they want us to come back tomorrow, so we will," said interlocutor Sadhana Ramachandran

Woman claims UP BJP MLA and his family raped her, FIR registered

Bhadohi (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 19 (ANI): A woman from UP's Bhadohi has accused BJP MLA Ravindranath Tripathi of raping her. She has put similar allegations against his family as well. Speaking about the matter, Bhadohi SP, Ram Badan Singh said, "A woman had made allegation that nephew of her MLA, Sandip Tiwari has made physical relationship with her in pretext of marriage. Later on, she made the same allegation against the MLA and his family members. Based on her written statement, we have registered a case. We have made a team which is investigating the case."

Equities spurt on Asian cues as new coronavirus cases drop

New Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices ended four days of losing streak on Wednesday as worries about the coronavirus epidemic ebbed in Asian markets after a slight decline in the number of new cases. Investors hoped that officials will roll out more stimulus to support the world's second-largest economy. The BSE S and P Sensex closed 429 points or over 1 per cent higher at 41,323 while the Nifty 50 edged up by 138 points to 12,130. All other sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the green with Nifty pharma up by 2.32 per cent, FMCG by 1.47 per cent, metal by 1.34 per cent and realty by 1.12 per cent. Among stocks, Vodafone Idea jumped by more than 38 per cent to Rs 4.19 per share after some reports said the government is unlikely to invoke the company's bank guarantees. Bharti Infratel too advanced by 7 per cent to close at Rs 224.70 per share. The other prominent gainers were Grasim which moved up by 4.4 per cent, Coal India by 3.4 per cent and Hindustan

Bijapur Naxal encounter: Mortal remains of CRPF jawan brought to hometown Alwar

Alwar (Rajasthan), Feb 19 (ANI): The mortal remains of CRPF jawan Ajit Singh were brought to his hometown in Rajasthan's Alwar on February 19. He succumbed to injuries received during Naxal encounter in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur, on February 18. Large number of people came to pay floral tribute to the slain soldier.

India's first coronavirus patient's latest test results found negative

New Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): According to Thrissur Medical College, the latest test results of India's first coronavirus patient, who is under treatment at the College, were found negative. The medical board will meet tomorrow to decide on matters including discharge of the patient. According to World Health Organisation, China confirmed over 2000 deaths due to coronavirus and more than 75,000 confirmed cases.

Union Cabinet takes important decisions including 2nd phase of Swachh Bharat, women empowerment

New Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar informed that women empowerment, second phase of Swachh Bharat and establishment of a technology group were few of the significant decisions taken by the cabinet under leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a press conference, Javadekar said, "We took significant decisions in today's cabinet meeting under leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. First and foremost is decision is taken for women empowerment. Second decision is taken in keeping the view about crop dispute. Second phase of Swachh Bharat Mission to cover all rural areas, establishment of a technology group were among the other decisions. " "The Cabinet has approved elevation of Bhaskaracharya Institute of Space Applications and Geoinformatics (BISAG) in Gujarat as Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics."

Watch: Arvind Kejriwal meets Amit Shah post Delhi elections

New Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal, met Union Home Minister Amit Shah on February 19. The meeting, which took place at Shah's residence in New Delhi, was the first between both of them since the wrapping of Delhi assembly elections in which AAP returned to power by winning 62 of the 70 seats.

No discussion on Shaheen Bagh: Kejriwal after meeting Amit Shah

New Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal, after meeting Home Minister Amit Shah on February 19 said that they agreed to work together for the development of Delhi. "It was a good meeting, held in a cordial atmosphere. We held discussions on various issues. We agreed that the central government and Delhi government need to work together for the development of Delhi. We will work together," said CM Kejriwal. However, on being asked if he discussed the matter of Shaheen Bagh during their meeting, the CM said, "There was no discussion on that."

Delhi Police preparing well for Trump's visit: Commissioner Amulya Patnaik

New Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on February 19, the General Secretary of CPI, D Raja spoke on US President Donald Trump visit. He said, "Donald Trump organised Howdy, Modi! event campaign in US for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and PM asked support of Indian diaspora for Trump. They both have certain characters and common issues that have brought them closer." "Left parties have given call for protest against Trump's India visit," D Raja added.

Locals celebrate Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti with great fervour in Pune, Delhi

Pune (Maharashtra)/ Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): Locals in Pune gathered to celebrate the occasion of Shiv Jayanti on Feb 19. Traditional performances were held on the streets to celebrate the event. Dressed in traditional attires, locals in Delhi also celebrated the occasion. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti sees citizens celebrating the birth of warrior king with great fervour.

Supreme Court appointed a mediation panel to talk to Shaheen Bagh protestors.

New Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on February 19, the General Secretary of CPI, D Raja spoke on US President Donald Trump visit. He said, "Donald Trump organised Howdy, Modi! event campaign in US for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and PM asked support of Indian diaspora for Trump. They both have certain characters and common issues that have brought them closer." "Left parties have given call for protest against Trump's India visit," D Raja added.

Mamata Banerjee blames centre for death of ex-TMC MP Tapas Pal

Kolkata, Feb 19 (ANI): Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee spoke on death of former All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Tapas Pal, who died after suffering cardiac arrest, at an event in Kolkata on February 19. She said, "Central government's pressure has claimed so many lives. Three people have died due to this pressure by the agencies. Former TMC MP Sultan Ahmed, TMC MP Prasun Banerjee's wife passed away and now Tapas Pal has died." She further said, "People are being jailed but central agencies have not been able to prove their involvement or conclude what crime they committed. If someone commits a crime, they must face action. But we still don't know what crime Tapas Pal and others committed."

PM Modi, Trump have certain characters that brings them closer: D Raja

New Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on February 19, the General Secretary of CPI, D Raja spoke on US President Donald Trump visit. He said, "Donald Trump organised Howdy, Modi! event campaign in US for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and PM asked support of Indian diaspora for Trump. They both have certain characters and common issues that have brought them closer." "Left parties have given call for protest against Trump's India visit," D Raja added.

Maoists blow up school building in Bihar's Gaya

Gaya (Bihar), Feb 19 (ANI): Postion of a school building was blown up in Bihar's Gaya by Maoists. The incident took place in Banke Bazar area of Gaya on night of Feb 18. A local said, "Incident took place around 8-9 PM last night. All 4 rooms in the 2 storey building have been damaged badly." Police is present at the spot.

Centre ready to give complete assistance if states bring up good projects: Ram Madhav

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Feb 19 (ANI): National general secretary of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Ram Madhav informed that if state governments bring up good projects for the welfare of their respective states, they will get assistance from centre. He said, "In this budget, we made special efforts to give compulsory support to the states based on their performance. If the performance of state government is good, Centre is ready to give them further assistance. For example in area of fisheries, water resources and solar energy we have given enormous allocation. In a state like Odisha, where water scarcity is an issue, if state government introduces good projects, then centre is ready to give complete assistance."

Hizbul commander killed in Tral encounter: J-K DGP

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), Feb 19 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir's Director General of Police (DGP), Dilbag Singh informed that the 3 Hizbul Mujaheedin terrorists who were killed in the Tral encounter by the Army on February 19 also involved Jahangeer, who was a commander of the terror outfit. "The 3 terrorists killed in encounter in an operation by the Army, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and J-K Police in Tral of Pulwama district, have been identified as Jahangeer Rafiq Wani, Raja Umar Maqbool Bhat and Uzair Amin Bhat," the J-K DGP said in a press conference in Srinagar. J-K DGP said, "In total, 10 operations in which 2 have taken place in Jammu and 8 in Kashmir have been successfully conducted in the year 2020. 19 terrorists in Kashmir and 4 in Jammu have been neutralised so far."

Watch: Protesters sing National Anthem during anti-CAA march in Chennai

Chennai (TN), Feb 19 (ANI): Protesters sang National Anthem during anti-CAA march in Chennai on February 19. The march in Chennai intensified with thousands of people taking part in it. Protesters are heading towards the State Secretariat. Heavy security has been deployed around the area to monitor law and order situation. The Madras High Court on Feb 18 refused to hear a plea seeking a ban on anti-CAA protest march called by various Muslims organisations.

Mediators appointed by SC meet Shaheen Bagh protestors

New Delhi, Feb 19 (ANI): Senior advocates Sanjay Hegde and Sadhana Ramachandran, the interlocutors appointed by the Supreme Court to persuade Shaheen Bagh protestors to change their venue, held discussions with the dissenters at the site of the protest. Speaking to the media persons prior to the meeting, Hegde said, "We have come here according to the order of Supreme Court. We hope to speak to everyone. We hope to resolve the matter with everybody's cooperation." The protest in Shaheen Bagh has been going on for over 2 months now. The protesters have blocked a road which is causing distress to commuters on Kalindi Kunj-Shaheen Bagh stretch. SC had appointed Sanjay Hegde and Sadhana Ramachandran as interlocutors to resolve the issue.