New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): A two-month old video has emerged that shows several policemen thrashing students at a reading hall of Delhi's Jamia Millia University on the day violence broke out at the campus after a protest march against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The clip was released on social media on February 15. It shows students were sitting at university's Old Reading Hall (M Phil Section). A man sitting at a desk hides under a table before cops enter the room while another man is seen rushing around. While speaking to media in the national capital on February 16, the Special Commissioner (Crime) Praveer Ranjan said, "We have taken cognizance of the latest video (of December 15) of Jamia Millia Islamia University (library) which has surfaced now, we will investigate it."
New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): AAP leaders Manish Sisodia, Satyender Jain, Gopal Rai and other leaders took oath as ministers in the Delhi government on February 16. Earlier, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal took oath as Chief Minister of Delhi for 3rd time in a row. He took oath at Delhi's Ramlila Ground on February 16. AAP party had won 62 of 70 seats in Delhi Assembly elections on February 11. Venue of Ramlila Ground is close to Kejriwal's heart as it was from this place that he joined Anna Hazare's 'India Against Corruption' movement in 2011.
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at the Jangamwadi Math on February 16. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa were also present. PM Modi arrived in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi to inaugurate over 30 projects, including a 430-bed super specialty Government hospital at Banaras Hindu University (BHU), and a 74-bed psychiatry hospital at BHU.
New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, after taking oath as the CM for the third straight time, said that it doesn't matter who the people voted for, he will work for everyone. "Elections are over, it doesn't matter who you voted for. Now all Delhiites are my family. I will work for everyone, be it from any party, any religion, caste or strata of society," Kejriwal said while addressing a massive gathering at the Ramlila Maidan.
New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): Union Minister Amit Shah attended the 73rd Raising Day Parade of Delhi Police on February 17. While addressing the gathering Shah said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi once said that Police is enemy of no one but friend of peace and system. Police is for our security."
New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): Despite Aam Aadmi Party's poll campaign focusing heavily on women issues, there is no women being named as part of Arvind Kejriwal's new cabinet. While talking on the matter, the former Deputy Chief Minister, Manish Sisodia replied, "People will decide who will be Chief Minister and who will be in cabinet will be decided by CM, If CM thinks same cabinet should be repeated then there is nothing wrong in it." "Today is oath taking ceremony day, which means we will take oath to do our work with same honesty and dedication for next 5 years. We will keep gratitude towards people for electing us for next 5 years. People of Delhi gave message to the world," Sisodia further said.
Auli (Uttarakhand), Feb 16 (ANI): The Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Youth Affairs and Sports, Kiren Rijiju ran with Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel in Uttarakhand's Auli on February 16. He ran with ITBP personnel as part of the 'Fit India Movement' in Auli. Kiren Rijiju also felicitated the winners during this occasion.
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi on February 16. He was received by UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Governor Anandiben Patel and other BJP leaders at Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport in Babatpur area of Varanasi. PM Modi will flag off IRCTC's Maha Kaal Express through video link today. He will also unveil a 63-foot tall statue of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya at Pt Deendayal Upadhyaya Memorial Centre in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi. PM Modi will inaugurate over 30 projects, including a 430-bed super specialty government hospital at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) and a 74-bed psychiatry hospital at BHU.
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Feb 16 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) distributed pamphlets written in Urdu in support of new citizenship act in Muslim areas of Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal. Many Muslim organisations have been opposing new citizenship act across the country, even opposition parties like Congress are not in favour of amendments in citizenship law. Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh, Bengal, Kerala, Punjab and Rajasthan had passed a resolution against the Citizenship Amendment Act.
New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): Preparations are underway for swearing-in ceremony of Chief Minister-designate Arvind Kejriwal in the national capital on February 16. Kejriwal will take oath as the CM of Delhi for the third time today. An Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) fan Uday Veer arrived at Ramlila Maidan for the swearing-in ceremony in a unique style. On the other side, a banner was also seen at Ramlila Ground with a message 'Nayak 2 Is Back Again'. AAP party had won 62 of 70 seats in Delhi Assembly elections on February 11. The oath taking ceremony will take place at Delhi's Ramlila Ground.
Mumbai, Feb 16 (ANI): Several Mumbaikars rode cycle to raise awareness about mental health. Mpower organised a cycle rally for this cause on February 16. The founder and Chairperson of Mpower Neeraj Birla started this initiative. Maharashtra's Environment Minister Aaditya Thackeray was also present during the event. Ride to power is an initiative by Mpower which is a movement aimed at spreading awareness and challenging stigma experienced by people with mental health problems. Neerja Birla aims to bring together all the fitness aficionados to spread awareness about mental health by pledging and supporting the mental health cause. This was the fifth edition of Ride to power.
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off IRCTC's Maha Kaal Express through video link on February 16. He will also unveil a 63-foot tall statue of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya at Pt Deendayal Upadhyaya Memorial Centre in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi. PM Modi will inaugurate over 30 projects, including a 430-bed super specialty government hospital at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) and a 74-bed psychiatry hospital at BHU.
New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): Preparations are underway for swearing-in ceremony of Chief Minister-designate Arvind Kejriwal in the national capital on February 16. Kejriwal will take oath as the CM of Delhi for the third time today. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) party had won 62 of 70 seats in Delhi Assembly elections on February 11. The oath taking ceremony will take place at Delhi's Ramlila Ground.
Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Feb 16 (ANI): While addressing a public gathering in Madhya Pradesh's Indore on February 15, the former general secretary of All India Congress Committee (AICC) and veteran party leader Digvijaya Singh spoke about Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). He said, "In Indian Constitution, no decision is taken on the basis of religion. Our main objection against CAA is that they (BJP) are trying to divide the communities on the basis of their religions. 'Atithi Devo Bhava' is culture of India and we welcome all on that basis."
Amritsar (Punjab), Feb 16 (ANI): The first sniffer dog training centre for canines of the Customs Department was started at Attari in Amritsar on February 14. The training centre is named as 'Customs K-9 Centre'. Currently 11 sniffer dogs are being trained at the centre.
New Delhi Feb 16 (ANI): In a recent study, researchers have come up with a potential health strategy to combat fatty liver disease. They have found that a combination of green tea extract and exercise reduced the severity of the obesity-related disease by 75 per cent in mice fed a high-fat diet. In the study, mice fed a high-fat diet for 16 weeks that consumed green tea extract and exercised regularly by running on a wheel were found to have just a quarter of the lipid deposits in their livers compared to those seen in the livers of a control group of mice. Mice that were treated with green tea extract alone or exercise alone had roughly half as much fat in their livers as the control group. In addition to analyzing the liver tissues of mice in the study researchers also measured the protein and fat content in their faeces. They found that the mice that consumed green tea extract and exercised had higher faecal lipid and protein levels.
New Delhi, Feb 16 (ANI): Sony released it's first-ever Flipkart-exclusive wireless noise cancellation headphones, WH-H910N. The highlight of the headphones is a battery backup of 35 hours with quick charge support and a Quick Attention mode that instantly turns the volume down for a quick conversation, the official press release notes. Sony WH-H910N also supports Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. It is priced at Rs 21,990 and is available in black colour.
Varanasi (UP), Feb 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent a congratulatory letter to a rickshaw puller in Varanasi. The rickshaw puller named Mangal Kevat had invited PM Modi to his daughter's wedding. In response, PM Modi wrote a letter in which he has sent his blessings and best wishes for the bride. After receiving PM Modi's letter, Kevat family was overjoyed. While speaking to ANI, Mangal Kevat said, "PM Modi is my god and guru, so I had sent first card of my daughter's marriage to PM. We have got his letter and we are overjoyed."
Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Feb 16 (ANI): Speaking at a gathering in Ahmedabad, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday expressed his concern about "violence and dissatisfaction" in the society. He said, "World came closer but in the process, 2 World Wars took place and threat of a 3rd is looming. It's said that the 3rd one is underway in a different form. There's violence and dissatisfaction. Everyone is agitating - owners, workers, govt, public, students, teachers."
Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Feb 15 (ANI): After Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath retorted to Jyotiraditya Scindia's threat of taking to streets if the government is unable to fulfill the promises, Congress leader Digvijaya Singh said that Scindia is not against anyone. He said, "Promise letter is for 5 years. We have fulfilled many promises and fulfillment of other promises is underway. Scindia ji is not against anybody, Congress party is together under leadership of Kamal Nath ji."