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Nashik farmers protest after wholesale onion prices tumble

Nashik (Maharashtra), Feb 07 (ANI): Farmers of Nashik's Lasalgaon protested on February 7 at Nashik Krushi Utpanna Bazar Samiti mandi. They started protesting after the wholesale onion prices dropped at the mandi. To show their aggression some of the farmers climbed on the water tank to protest. The onion prices intensified the country in December last year.

Delhi polls: Not just Shaheen Bagh, security measures at all 'critical' places, says police

New Delhi, Feb 07 (ANI): Speaking about security measures amid Delhi elections, DCP Elections Cell, Sharat Kumar Sinha, informed that adequate arrangements have been made at "critical" or "vulnerable" places amid Delhi elections. "We have seized 99,210 liter-illicit liquor and 774 kg drugs, and 504 illegal arms and 730 ammunitions; 7458 licensed weapons deposited," later he added on security measures at Shaheen Bagh and said, "Not only Shaheen Bagh but all places which are 'critical' or 'vulnerable', adequate arrangements have been made there."

Talk about 'kalam' instead of talking about danda, lathi: Tejashwi on Rahul Gandhi

Patna (Bihar), Feb 07 (ANI): While speaking to mediapersons in Bihar's Patna on February 07, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav spoke on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. He said, "We should wait till poll results. Everyone knows who had to face 'danda' in Jharkhand. People did not expect good results for Congress in Haryana also." "We should refrain from making such statements like 'danda' and 'lathi', talk about 'kalam' instead," Tejashwi Yadav added.

Watch: Lok Sabha witnesses scuffle, adjournments over Rahul's remarks against PM

New Delhi, Feb 07 (ANI): Scuffle broke out in the lower house of the parliament on February 07 over Rahul Gandhi's remarks at a rally against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan demanding that house should unequivocally condemn the Congress leader's statement. It was alleged that Congress member Manickam Tagore rushed towards Harsh Vardhan and tried to manhandle him. He was stopped by BJP members. Later, the house was adjourned.

Sri Lankan PM arrives in Delhi on 4-day visit

New Delhi, Feb 07 (ANI): Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa arrived in Delhi on February 07. He came on a four-day visit to India. Mahinda Rajapaksa was received upon arrival by Minister of State (MoS) for HRD, Communications, Electronics and IT, Sanjay Dhotre.

Police arrests 3 persons in connection with grenade attack in Pratap Park: Srinagar SSP

Srinagar (J-K), 07 Feb (ANI): Srinagar SSP Dr. Haseeb Mughal informed that police have arrested three persons in connection with grenade attack in Pratap Park. "We have arrested 3 persons in connection with the grenade attack in Pratap Park on 2nd February in which 6 civilians and 2 Central Reserve Police Force personnel were injured. Of those arrested, two are from Pulwama and one is from Shopian," said Srinagar SSP, while briefing the mediapersons. Earlier, six people, including two security personnel, sustained injuries in a grenade attack that took place in Srinagar's Pratap Park.

'Injustice to us': Nirbhaya's mother after court refuses to issue fresh death warrants

New Delhi, Feb 07 (ANI): In 2012 Delhi gang-rape case, a Delhi's Patiala House Court dismissed a plea which sought issuance of fresh date of execution for Nirbhaya's convicts and said, "it is criminally sinful to execute the convicts when the law permits them to live." Speaking on it, Nirbhaya's mother, Asha Devi said, "Today, the Court had the power and we had time. Nothing was pending, yet death warrant has not been issued. It's injustice to us, I will see till when the court gives time to the accused and government supports them."

Kailash Vijayvargiya detained at pro-CAA rally in Kolkata

Kolkata, Feb 07 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held 'Abhinandan' rally in support of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in Kolkata on February 07. Police detained BJP national general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya at the rally. He was detained at the start point of BJP's rally in Tollygunge Phari. Several other BJP workers were also detained by the Kolkata Police.

Ahmedabad's international airport finds a novel way to deal with langurs

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Feb 07 (ANI): Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport which is dealing with scores of langurs finds a novel solution for it. The staff members of the airport wear 'bear costume' which scares the langurs. According to Airport Director of SVPI Manoj Gangal, they got to know that langurs are scared of bears. Since then the airport has a dedicated staff to scare away birds and animals that can endanger the safety of planes and passengers. The airport employed people to pose as bears and scare away the simians. Langurs can be of great danger while roaming at the landing point when the aircrafts perform landing.

Watch: PM Modi interacts with cultural artists in Assam's Kokrajhar

Kokrajhar (Assam), Feb 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in an event to celebrate the signing of the Bodo peace deal in Assam's Kokrajhar on Feb 07. He was welcomed by scores of cultural artists who performed folk dances for the Prime Minister. The artists performed at the rally in Kokrajhar, to celebrate the signing of the Bodo agreement.

Anti-Assam, anti-national mentality will not be tolerated: PM Modi

Kokrajhar (Assam), Feb 07 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Assam's Kokrajhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that anti-Assam and anti-national mentality will not be tolerated and forgiven by country. He said, "I am here to assure all in Assam, that anti-Assam and anti-national mentality will not be tolerated and forgiven by country. Some powers are spreading rumours in Northeast that people from outside will come and settle here due to CAA. I want to assure that no such thing will happen."

Auto Expo 2020: One single stop for car enthusiasts

Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 07 (ANI): Auto Expo 2020 is a one single stop for car enthusiasts and the 15th edition made a grand entry once again at the India Expo Mart in Greater Noida. Indians as well as International car makers exhibited their newly-launched cars and some of them were real surprise. Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan came to the event for launch of Hyundai 'Creta' and singer Daler Mehndi also came to Auto Expo 2020 and launched various electric products of Evolet Indian Motors. Maruti Suzuki unveiled new 'IGNIS' and 'Vitara Brezza' at the Auto Expo. MG Motors came up with two luxury cars, SUV Gloster and MPV G10. The Auto Expo 2020 will conclude on February 12.

Several Bodo organisations, Assam govt played positive role in peace deal: PM Modi

Kokrajhar (Assam), Feb 07 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Assam's Kokrajhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said, "Today is the day to acknowledge the support of all the young people belonging to All Bodo Students Union (ABSU), National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB), BTC Chief Hagrama Mohilary and Assam Government, who played a very positive role for this agreement."

Congress's Manickam Tagore didn't attack anyone: Rahul Gandhi on scuffle in LS

New Delhi, Feb 07 (ANI): Speaking to media persons, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that Congress leader Manickam Tagore did not attack anyone rather he was attacked in the Lok Sabha. "There is an issue in Wayanad about them not having a Medical College so I wanted to raise. BJP obviously doesn't like it if I speak. We are not allowed to speak in Parliament. See visuals, Manickam Tagore (Cong MP) didn't attack anyone rather he was attacked," Gandhi added. Scuffle broke out in the lower house in the ongoing parliamentary session.

Welcome all those who were part of Bodo Land Movement: PM Modi in Assam

Kokrajhar (Assam), Feb 07 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Assam's Kokrajhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday welcomed all those people who were part of the Bodo Land Movement. He said, "I welcome all those who were part of the Bodo Land Movement and have joined the mainstream. After five decades, with full harmony, the expectations and aspirations of every partner associated with the Bodo Land Movement have been respected."

Won't allow darkness of violence to return Assam: PM Modi

Kokrajhar (Assam), Feb 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in an event to celebrate the signing of the Bodo peace deal in Assam's Kokrajhar on Feb 07. While addressing the event, he said, "We won't allow the darkness of violence to return here. No citizen will die of violence anymore in this region. Mothers whose children have returned from the wilderness are blessing me today. So many families have been reconciled."

Attempt to manhandle Harshvardhan in LS shows Congress's height of 'gundaism': Pralhad Joshi

New Delhi, Feb 07 (ANI): Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said that attempt to manhandle Dr Harshvardhan in Lok Sabha shows Congress's height of'gundaism'. "After Rahul Gandhi's instigation, they thought of showing the 'danda' way. This was an attempt to manhandle Dr Harshvardhan. This shows the frustration level of Congress and is height of gundaism, said Pralhad Joshi.

'We'll never forget': Kerala FM puts Gandhi's assassination picture on budget book cover

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Feb 07 (ANI): Finance Minister of Kerala, Thomas Isaac used the picture of Mahatma Gandhi's assassination on state's budget speech book's cover. While speaking to ANI, Issac said, "Definitely, it is a political statement, cover of my budget speech. It is a painting by a Malayalam artist of Mahatma Gandhi's murder scene. We are sending out a message that we will not forget who murdered Gandhi. This is important at the times when history is being re-written. There is an attempt to erase some popular memories and use National Register of Citizens (NRC) to divide the population on communal lines. Kerala will stand united."

Indian private players making defence sector self dependent: Rajnath at DefExpo 2020

Lucknow (UP), Feb 07 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on February 07 attended the DefExpo 2020 in Uttar Pradesh. While addressing the gathering, he hailed the involvement of private companies in the defence sector. "Another good result of our Make in India initiative and indigenization efforts is an Indian company made bullet proof jackets for the Indian Army. I'm proud that this company has won the contract in competitive bidding. This is a best example of how private players are making our defence sector self dependent and also matching global standards."

Commercialisation of military aircrafts will strengthen Udaan scheme: Rajnath Singh

Lucknow (UP), Feb 07 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on February 07 attended the DefExpo 2020 in Uttar Pradesh. While addressing the gathering, he said, "Many times I have talked about overall economy and the spinoffs because of the advancement of defence technology in civil sector, and the prime example of it is documents exchange between HAL and Directorate General of Civil Aviation regarding the modification of Dornier aircraft. They also turned a military aircraft into a seven sitter aircraft which will boost the regional connectivity; this will also play a major role in achieving the objectives of Udaan scheme." "India doesn't have fully indigenous designed and manufactured civil aircraft; I believe that this step will form a base for the indigenization of civil aero base sector," added Singh.