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India achieved its target of doubling number of tigers 2 years before committed date: PM Modi

New Delhi, Feb 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the 13th Convention on Conservation of Migratory Species in Gandhinagar via video conference informed India has achieved its target of doubling the number of tigers two years before the committed date of 2022. "India is one of the most diverse countries of the world. With 2.4 percent of world's land area, it contributes about 8 percent of the known global biodiversity. At present, India has a population of almost 2,970 tigers. India has achieved its target of doubling the number of tigers two years before the committed date of 2022," said PM Modi.

Police is meant to protect, not attack people: Sibal on viral Jamia video

New Delhi, Feb 17 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on February 17, the veteran Congress leader Kapil Sibal spoke on viral video of Jamia Millia Islamia. He said, "I entirely agree with the HRD Minister as whoever devalues our institution should be properly dealt with but what has the government done. We know for a fact what happened in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has any action been taken and the HRD Minister must walk the talk as what happened to those miscreants, masked goons who entered in JNU." "The person who has been prosecuted is president of JNU. Police entered the library on December 15 in Jamia and mercilessly beaten the students and innocent children's who had nothing to do with protest and violence," Sibal added. "Police is meant to protect people and not to attack them and that is the key issue," Congress leader further stated.

Fighting for issues which concern public is my 'dharm': Scindia on his street hitting statement

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh), Feb 17 (ANI): While speaking to media in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior on February 16, Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia spoke on his statement 'we'll get on roads if election manifesto promises will not be fulfilled'. He said, "I am a worker of the people and fighting for issues which concern public is my 'dharm'. We will have to keep patience and will also have to fulfill the promises which we had made in our manifesto." "If this is not done then, we will have to come out on road for protest," Scindia added. Earlier, Jyotiraditya Scindia had warned that he will hit the streets against his own party's government in the state (Madhya Pradesh) if Chief Minister Kamal Nath led government did not fulfill all the promises made in its election manifesto. In response to Scindia's warning, CM Kamal Nath shot back and said, 'Let him protest'.

PM Modi should address CAA, other issues with open mind: D Raja

New Delhi, Feb 17 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on February 17, the General Secretary of Communist Party of India (CPI) D Raja spoke on Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). He said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi should take note of what is happening in the country and why people are protesting and agitating. They are not doing it for the sake of opposition and they have genuine reasons, concerns or worries as they feel that their future has become uncertain." "The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) is not just against Muslims it is against all poorer sections of our society. PM should address all these issues with open mind," CPI General Secretary added.

NCP leaders arrive for meeting with Sharad Pawar

Mumbai, Feb 17 (ANI): NCP leaders arrived for meeting with supremo Sharad Pawar on February 17. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was among the attendees. The meeting is being held at YB Chavan Centre. Shriniwas Dadasaheb Patil and Dilip Walse Patil arrived for the meet.

BJP's defeat in coming Maharashtra Municipal elections will be worse than Delhi: Nawab Malik

Mumbai, Feb 17 (ANI): Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Nawab Malik said that if Municipal elections take place in state, BJP's defeat will be worse than that of Delhi. Malik said, "Everyday BJP leaders are saying that they are coming in power within 3 months. Yesterday, Mr Devendra Fadnavis said they will defeat Maha Vikas Aghadi. If Municipal elections take place, BJP's position is going to be worse than what has happened in Delhi. Entire day they are thinking how they can come to power. It's a disease, please take advice of a good doctor."

Bharat Scouts and Guides take Kashmiri students for National Integration camp in Haryana

Srinagar (J-K), Feb 17 (ANI): Bharat Scouts and Guides took students of Kashmir to National Integration camp. The camp is scheduled to be held in Haryana. Students from various states will join the one week camp. They will present their culture and tradition there. The motive of this camp is to let students gain exposure.

We go with new hope in every hearing: Nirbhaya's Mother on convicts' death warrant

New Delhi, Feb 17 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on February 17, Nirbhaya's Mother Asha Devi spoke about her daughter's gangrape case. She said, "Several dates of court hearing have come and gone but fresh death warrants haven't been issued yet. Though, we have demanded death warrant but we aren't getting it and on every single hearing we go with a new hope that something good will happen." "Their advocates are using different strategies and new tactics every day to delay the case. I can't say what will happen today but I hope that death warrant will be released against them," Nirbhaya's Mother added.

2 criminals killed in encounter by Delhi Police Special Cell

New Delhi, Feb 17 (ANI): Two criminals were killed in an encounter with police in the national capital on February 17. Raja Qureshi and Ramesh Bahadur were killed by Delhi Police Special Cell at around 05:00 am. The two criminals were wanted in multiple cases of crime, the most recent being a murder case in Karawal Nagar. The encounter took place at Pul Prahladpur area of Delhi. More details are awaited in this regard.

12-day long Maha Shivratri celebrations begin in Rameswaram

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu), Feb 17 (ANI): The 12-day long celebrations of Maha Shivratri festival commenced in Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram on February 16. The celebrations are taking place at Arulmigu Ramanatha Swami Temple of Rameswaram. The colourful procession of Lord Shiva and various other gods were taken out. Shivratri is one of the two major festivals celebrated in Arulmigu Ramanatha Swami Temple. Festival of Maha Shivratri will be celebrated on February 21 this year.

13th Mega Marathon organised to make Imphal healthy city

Imphal (Manipur), Feb 17 (ANI): A mega marathon was organised by the United People's Front (UPF) in Manipur's Imphal on February 16. The 13th Mega Marathon was conducted under Athletic Association of Manipur where thousands of people participated with zeal. The marathon began from Khuman Lampak Hockey Stadium of Imphal. It was organized with the motive to help youths in abstaining from drugs and to make Manipur a healthy state. The winners in marathon were rewarded with cash prize of Rs 40,000, Rs 30,000 and Rs 20,000 respectively. The consolation prize of Rs 3,000 was also awarded to 13 participants from each category.

JD(U) leaders praise RJD's 'Berojgari Hatao Yatra'

Darbhanga/ Banka (Bihar), Feb 17 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Bihar's Darbhanga, the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) of Janata Dal (United) Amarnath Gami spoke on 'Berojgari Hatao Yatra'. He said, "There is unemployment in Bihar otherwise there would have been no migration. Tejashwi Yadav is taking out 'Berojgari Hatao Yatra' but that alone won't help." "Not possible to remove unemployment without Centre's help. No Bihar Government worked focussing on unemployment," JD(U) MLA added. On the other side, Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) of JD(U) Javed Iqbal Ansari said, "Opposition leaders are taking out 'Berojgari Hatao Yatra'. Migration from Bihar due to unemployment has increased in last 10-15 years and people go to other states to work but get insulted." "Anyone who hits streets for future of youth should be appreciated," he added.

Liquor ban should be implemented in entire country: Nitish Kumar

New Delhi, Feb 17 (ANI): While speaking at Convention on "Liquor Free India" in Delhi, Chief Minister of Bihar, Nitish Kumar said that liquor ban should not only be implemented in nearby states but in the entire country. Adding to it, he said it was Mahatma Gandhi's wish as he had said that liquor destroys lives.

For the first time ever, a seat reserved for a deity in Kashi Mahakal Express

Varanasi (UP), Feb 17 (ANI): For the first-time ever, the Kashi Mahakal Express train has been turned into a mini-temple for Lord Shiva. Seat number 64 of coach B5 in the train was reserved and left vacant for deity. The train was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi via video-conferencing on February 16. The train will cover 1,131 km between Varanasi and Indore via Lucknow and a distance of 1,102 km between Varanasi and Indore via Prayagraj (Allahabad) in approximately 19 hours.

2 dead, 5 injured after under-construction bridge collapses in WB's Malda

Malda (West Bengal), Feb 17 (ANI): Two people lost their lives and five others were injured after a portion of an under-construction bridge collapsed in Baishnabnagar. The incident took place in Baishnabnagar, Malda district on February 16. The injured have been admitted to a nearby hospital. Further details are awaited.

Fake news can make disease outbreaks worse, research shows

New Delhi, Feb 17 (ANI): It has come to notice that the spread of misinformation, harmful advice, fake news about diseases could be making its outbreaks worse, according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA). Researchers say their findings could also be useful for dealing with the COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak. The researchers' team is on the take that a bid to combat people sharing misinformation on social media could save lives. Many harmful effects are known around the spread of misinformation, but less known is the possibility that misinformation spread could harm human health, especially during the outbreak of an infectious disease.

Sindhi leader ask Turkish President, UN chief to condemn Pak for violating human rights

Frankfurt (Germany), Feb 17 (ANI): A Sindhi leader living in exile in Germany has urged Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to condemn Pakistan for violating human rights in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, Balochistan, and Sindh. Guterres is on a four-day visit to Pakistan, while Erdogan concluded his two-day visit to the country, last week. Shafi Burfat, who is the chief of Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM) said, "Pakistan occupied a part of Kashmir illegally (referring to PoK), while it continuously terrorised under the guise of religion in another part of Kashmir. Turkish President Erdogan must condemn the Pakistani Army's occupation of Kashmir."

Watch: Sunny Deol dances and delivers dialogues from his movies in Punjab

Batala (Punjab), Feb 17 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sunny Deol danced and delivered dialogues from his movies. Sunny showed his dance moves at an event in RR Bawa DAV College for girls in Batala, Punjab on February 16.

Being senior leader of Congress, Jyotiraditya Scindia shouldn't make such statements: MP Minister

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Feb 16 (ANI): After Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia talked about taking to streets over non-fulfilment of Madhya Pradesh govt's promise of waiving off farmers loan, MP Parliamentary Affairs Minister Govind Singh said that Scindia shouldn't make such remarks. He said, "Whosoever wants to take to streets, can do it. State govt has committed to fulfill its promises in 5 years and not in 1 year. Jyotiraditya Scindia is a senior leader of the Congress party, he should not make such statements publicly. The work which has been given to Shivraj Singh Chauhan and BJP by the people of the state, must not be done by our party leaders."

Watch: Labour Union protest against privatisation of Railways at Prayag Junction

Prayagraj (UP), Feb 16 (ANI): Labour Union staged a protest at Prayag Junction Railway Station on February 16. The protestors held the protest against the privatisation of Indian Railways. They protested as soon as the Mahakal Express reached the station.