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Shiv Sena workers protest against Shivaji statue's removal in Madhya Pradesh

Chhindwara (Madhya Pradesh), Feb 12 (ANI): The workers of Shiv Sena and other organisations blocked Chhindwara-Nagpur Highway on February 11. They were protesting against removal of a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji by Madhya Pradesh Government in Chhindwara. Probe is underway in the matter. While speaking to ANI, the ADM of Chhindwara Rajesh Shahi said, "The statue was placed at the site without permission and probe is underway in this regard."

Arvind Kejriwal holds meeting with newly-elected AAP MLAs at his residence

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): A meeting of newly-elected Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs was held at the residence of AAP chief and Chief Minister-designate Arvind Kejriwal. The meeting took place in Delhi on February 12. Arvind Kejriwal was elected as the leader of the legislative party during the meeting. He will take oath as the CM on February 16.

'Nothing was serious': Siddhant on his response to Ananya's nepotism comment

Mumbai, Feb 12 (ANI): Bollywood actor Siddhant Chaturvedi had shut down Ananya Panday's comments on nepotism in an interview. Siddhant's savage reply to Ananya made instant meme-material and sparked controversies. While speaking to ANI, Siddhant said, "It was not a controversy at all. We often meet. It was really friendly and the thing with memes was people on internet are really free so they made meme out of it. It was nothing and even we are having fun after it. It has become a joke between us. It was a matter of laugh and nothing was serious in it. I just said what I felt about nepotism. It was not an attack on anybody. I just wanted to tell the reality. It was just a simple and everyone made it a complicated issue. So, it's nothing like that, we both are very good friends."

Seagulls flock to Rameswaram

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu), Feb 12 (ANI): A large number of Seagull birds flocked to Arichal Munai point in Rameswaram. Scores of nature lovers and bird watchers are turning up to witness migratory birds. Seagulls annually migrate to Rameswaram during months of February and March.

Deoband is 'Gangotri' of terrorism: Giriraj Singh

Saharanpur (UP), Feb 12 (ANI): While addressing an event in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur on February 11, the Union Minister for Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, Giriraj Singh said, "I once said that Deoband is 'Gangotri' of terrorism. All the big terrorists be it Hafiz Saeed are all outcome of Deoband." "They are not against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) but they are against India. This is a kind of 'Khilafat' movement," he added.

'I don't have connection with terrorist': Congress' GM Saroori on NIA summon

Jammu, Feb 12 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Jammu on February 12, the Jammu and Kashmir Congress leader GM Saroori said, "I was summoned by NIA (National Investigating Agency) on February 10. I don't know why I was summoned." "In Kishtwar, there is a militant Jahangir Mohd Amin Bhat, he has changed his name to Jahangir Saroori. I don't have any connection with him," he added. GM Saroori is the State vice president of Congress and also a former minister.

AAP plans to contest Maharashtra local body polls

Mumbai, Feb 12 (ANI): After sweeping Delhi with majority of seats, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) now eyes at local body polls in Maharashtra. AAP leader Preeti Sharma Menon said, "I would like to congratulate people of Delhi for choosing Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) once again. In Maharashtra, we will get involved in local body polls and raise an organisation here. I really wish that Delhi model is replicated by current Maharashtra government and in case, they want any assistance from us, we will be happy to help."

BJP MLAs walk out of Puducherry Assembly after introduction of anti-CAA resolution

Puducherry, Feb 12 (ANI): Three Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs walked out of the Puducherry Assembly on February 12. They walked out after the state government introduced the Resolution against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in the house. A special assembly session has been called for the resolution today. Five states have passed resolution against CAA.

Omar Abdullah's sister files fresh plea challenging his detention under PSA

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): The sister of former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Sara Abdullah Pilot had filed a fresh plea before Supreme Court. She is challenging detention of Omar Abdullah under JandK Public Safety Act, 1978. A different Bench of SC will hear her plea tomorrow after Justice Mohan M Shantanagoudar recused himself from hearing.

Congress failed to get back its vote bank from AAP: PC Chacko

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on February 12, the General Secretary of All India Congress Committee (AICC), PC Chacko spoke on disappointing results of Congress in Delhi polls, where party once again failed to open its account. He said, "The downfall of the Congress party started in 2013 when Sheila Dikshit was the Chief Minister." "The emergence of a new party Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) took away the entire Congress vote bank. We didn't get it back. It still remains with AAP," AICC General Secretary added.

Fire breaks out after gas leakage in WB's Hooghly

Hooghly (West Bengal), Feb 12 (ANI): Cylinder gas leak triggered fire in West Bengal's Hooghly. A number of houses were damaged due to fire. The rescue team reached at the spot. More details are awaited.

Cop thrashes wife after she allegedly objects to his illicit relationship

Dhar (Madhya Pradesh), Feb 12 (ANI): Gandhwani police station in-charge Narendra Suryavanshi assaulted his wife in Dhar allegedly after she opposed his illicit relationship with another woman. The horrific incident was captured on camera. SDOP Manawar said, "Narendra has been sent to district lines. Investigation is underway."

Nirbhaya's mother puts hope on Kejriwal to ensure women safety in Delhi

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi hopes for a better and safe environment for women of Delhi with Kejriwal sweeping up the Delhi polls once again."Now that once again Delhi's Kejriwal will take the position of Chief Minister, I hope that he lives up to the hopes of people. I wish that he works on the problems that prevails in our law and ensures safe environment for women in Delhi," said Asha Devi.

Nature lovers get bird watching training program in Srinagar

Srinagar (JandK), Feb 12 (ANI): Nature lovers in Sringar have got the opportunity to witness world of birds up close. Bird watching training programme was organised in Srinagar's Dachigam National Park on February 11. Birds play important role in wildlife, nature and overall biodiversity. The training program was organized by Wular Conservation and Management Authority (WUCMA) and funded by Ministry of Environment and Forests in collaboration with directorate of ecology. During the 20-days long training programme participants from different parts of the valley attend both theory and practical classes where they gain experience from experts. A short documentary film regarding the overall wild life was also screened during the training programme.

Second batch of 25 foreign envoys arrives in JandK

Jammu, Feb 12 (ANI): The second batch of 25 foreign envoys, including those from Germany, Canada, France, New Zealand, Mexico, Italy, Afghanistan, Austria, Uzbekistan, Poland, as well as envoys of the European Union in JandK on Feb 12. Security personnel have been beefed up in the area. Last month envoys of 15 countries visited JandK to see first-hand efforts made by the government in the region after Article 370's abrogation.

Poster war between RJD, JD(U) continues

Patna, Feb 12 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Janata Dal United (JDU) are not holding back when it comes to take back to back jibes through hoardings and posters in Patna. RJD once again 'mocked' Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Bihar assembly elections are scheduled to be held later this year.

Lokayukta raids co-operative officer's residence in Ujjain

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh), Feb 12 (ANI): Lokayukta raided the residence and farmhouse of co-operative officer Nirmal Rai in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain on February 12. He was raided in connection with a disproportionate assets case. More than Rs 15 lakh, one car, four motorcycles and documents of undeclared properties have been recovered from his possession.

Second batch of foreign envoys to visit JandK

Srinagar, Feb 12 (ANI): The second batch of 25 foreign envoys, including those from France, Germany, Canada and Afghanistan will visit Jammu and Kashmir on Feb 12. Security personnel have been deployed in the area around the hotel where they will stay. Last month envoys of 15 countries visited JandK to see first-hand efforts made by the government in the region after Article 370's abrogation.

Equity indices gain ground, metal stocks shine

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): Equity benchmark gauges held firm during early hours on Wednesday led by a rally in metal and FMCG stocks amid positive global cues. At 10:15 am, the BSE SandP Sensex edged higher by 405 points or nearly 1 per cent to 41,621 while the Nifty 50 was up by 108 points at 12,216. Most sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the positive terrain with Nifty metal and FMCG up by 1.2 per cent each, financial service by 0.9 per cent and auto by 0.5 per cent. Among stocks, Vedanta gained by 1.9 per cent at Rs 143.50 per share while Tata Steel moved up by 1.7 per cent, and JSW Steel by 1.3 per cent. FMCG major Hindustan Lever advanced by over 3 per cent at Rs 2,221.10 per share as Nestle India added gains of 1.2 per cent. The other prominent gainers were Grasim, NTPC, Power Grid Corporation, HDFC and Axis Bank.

Watch: Forest dept rescues 8-ft-long python in Gujarat

Chhotaudepur (Gujarat), Feb 12 (ANI): An 8-ft-long Indian rock python was rescued in Gujarat. The reptile was rescued from an open field in Gujarat's Chhotaudepur. The python was later released into the forest.