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Parliamentary Affairs Minister holds all-party meeting ahead of Budget Session

New Delhi, Jan 30 (ANI): All-party meeting was called by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi on January 30. Meeting took place at the Parliament library building ahead of the Budget Session. Shiv Sena representatives did not attend the meeting. Budget Session will commence on January 31.

CDS, Chiefs of Armed Forces pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat

New Delhi, Jan 30 (ANI): Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat, Army Chief General MM Naravane, Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh and Indian Air Force Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his death anniversary at Raj Ghat. This year India is observing the 72nd death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Nathuram Godse killed Mahatma Gandhi on the evening of January 30, 1948.

PM Modi, President Kovind, VP Naidu pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi

New Delhi, Jan 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat on his death anniversary on Jan 30. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tribute to 'Father of the Nation'. Vice President Venkaiah Naidu and veteran BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani also paid their tribute. Every year, January 30 is observed as Mahatma Gandhi's Martyrdom Day.

Karan Johar, Nupur Sanon seen in and around Mumbai

Mumbai, Jan 30 (ANI): Filmmaker Karan Johar snapped at Mumbai airport. He was seen wearing a quirky jacket with an all black outfit. Actor Kriti Sanon's sister Nupur Sanon was also caught by the shutterbugs at Juhu. She was looking beautiful in an indo-western outfit.

Equity indices fall mirroring global stocks, Yes Bank top loser

New Delhi, Jan 30 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices were on a downswing during early hours on Thursday as concerns over the spread of coronavirus from China sent investors heading for safer bets. At 10:15 am, the BSE S and P Sensex was down by 235 points to 40,963 while the Nifty 50 dipped by 67 points at 12,063. Among stocks, Yes Bank showed a decline of 3.8 per cent at Rs 39.60 per share after India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) maintained its long-term issuer rating of A on rating watch negative (RWN) and withdrew its shortterm issuer rating of A1.

'If you build Ram Temple, we'll build Babri Masjid': Farhan Azmi on Uddhav's Ayodhya visit

Mumbai, Jan 30 (ANI): Speaking at an event, Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Abu Azmi's son and businessman, Farhan Azmi said that if CM Uddhav Thackeray will build lord Ram's Temple at Ayodhya then he will build Babri Masjid there. He said, "My problem is with Uddhav Thackeray. I respect him a lot and if in Shiv Sena somebody really deserves respect, then it is no other than Uddhav Thackeray. He never runs a government and I don't think he is running his party correctly. If being the Chief Minister, Uddhav Thackeray says he is going to Ayodhya on 7th March, I will also go with him. He will build lord Ram's Temple and we will build Babri Masjid."

'I appeal to court to hang convicts on decided date': Nirbhaya's Mother

New Delhi, Jan 30 (ANI): Nirbhaya's mother, Asha Devi reacted over convict Vinay Kumar Sharma mercy petition in front of the President. Asha Devi said, "Somewhere it is our law that is helping all these convicts to delay the hanging, I appeal to the court to hang them on the decided date." Vinay Kumar Sharma, one of the four convicts in the Nirbhaya gangrape and murder case, has filed a mercy petition.

Manmohan Singh, Sonia Gandhi pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 72nd death anniversary

New Delhi, Jan 30 (ANI): Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat on his death anniversary. Congress president Sonia Gandhi also paid tribute to 'Father of the Nation'. Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad also paid tribute to him. Every year, January 30 is observed as Mahatma Gandhi's Martyrdom Day. This year India is observing the 72nd death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Nathuram Godse killed Mahatma Gandhi on the evening of January 30, 1948.

Tibetans Govt-in-exile condemns China on closing monasteries in Tibet over coronavirus

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh), Jan 30 (ANI): Tibetans-in-exile condemned closing of Buddhist monasteries in parts of Chinese administered regions including Potala Palace. Spokesperson of Tibetan Government-in-exile, TG Arya said,"China is playing politics on Dalai Lama's residence in Tibet over coronavirus outbreak. UNESCO should be careful about how China is handling Potala Palace as it is a world heritage site.""This is one opportunity, so they are just playing the politics on his holiness palace. This is not right. We condemn this move," TG Arya further added.

Punjab Police launch unique campaign to stop traffic violations in Ludhiana

Ludhiana (Punjab), Jan 30 (ANI): Ludhiana Police launched a campaign to check traffic violators. Regular traffic violators will face problems in getting visas for Canada, Australia, US and UK as per the campaign. Speaking on it, Ludhiana Police Commissioner Rakesh Agrawal said, "Embassies of Canada, Australia, US and UK have been seeking traffic violation records of people applying for permanent resident visa in these countries. Applicants may face difficulty in getting the resident visa in case of adverse report."

Deepika, Siddhant, Ananya clicked outside KJo's residence

Mumbai, Jan 30 (ANI): Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone was captured in cameras outside filmmaker Karan Johar's residence in Mumbai. Actor Siddhant Chaturvedi was also seen smiling for paparazzi. Actor Ananya Panday also went to meet Karan Johar. The trio is all set for their first-ever collaboration together. The movie will be a modern love story.

CM Yogi Adityanath flies kite to celebrate 'Basant Panchami' in Prayagraj

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 30 (ANI): To celebrate 'Basant Panchami', Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath flew kite in Prayagraj. UP Minister Sidharth Nath Singh and BJP state president Swatantra Dev Singh also accompanied him. 'Basant Panchami' is the festival that marks the preparation for the arrival of spring.

2 injured after under-construction foot overbridge collapsed in Mumbai]

Mumbai, Jan 30 (ANI): Two people got injured after an under-construction foot overbridge collapsed in Mumbai's Mankhurd area. The injured have been admitted to a nearby hospital. The work to remove damaged portion to clear the road is underway.

CM Yogi Adityanath takes holy dip on occasion of 'Basant Panchami'

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 30 (ANI): Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath took holy dip on occasion of 'Basant Panchami' on January 30. He took the dip in at Sangam Ghat in Uttar Pradesh. UP Minister Siddharth Nath Singh and BJP state President Swatantra Dev Singh also accompanied him. CM Yogi also offered 'aarti' at the Ghat. 'Basant Panchami' is the festival that marks the preparation for the arrival of spring.

Dr Kafeel Khan arrested by UP STF in Mumbai for 'inflammatory' remarks at AMU

Mumbai, Jan 30 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) arrested Dr Kafeel Khan from Mumbai. He was suspended from Gorakhpur's BRD medical college and is accused of making instigating remarks at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) during protest against Citizenship Amendment Act on Dec 12, 2019. He will be presented before court on Jan 30.

Alcohol consumption during pregnancy leads to poor cognitive function of children: Study

New Delhi, Jan 30 (ANI): According to a new study conducted by researchers, consuming alcohol during pregnancy might lead to the poorer cognitive functioning of children. The study based on 23 published reviews was conducted by the researchers from the University of Bristol and was published in the International Journal of Epidemiology. The researchers further found out evidence that drinking during pregnancy could also lead to lower birth weight reinforcing the UK Chief Medical Officers' #DRYMESTER guidelines which suggest abstaining from alcohol consumption during all trimesters. Approach based on genetic-markers known as ''Mendelian randomization' was also used. Research on this topic has taken place through the 'observational' studies where participants already exposed to a risk factor and researchers do not try to change who is or isn't exposed. While the review was comprehensive it was limited in its ability to establish how much alcohol leads to these negative outcomes. However,

Basant Panchami: 'Sufi Basant' festival celebrated at Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia

New Delhi, Jan 30 (ANI): 'Sufi Basant' festival was celebrated in the holy shrine of Saint Hazrat Nizamuddin Aulia on January 29. It is celebrated in five major Dargahs of Delhi since the 18th century and accounts of the same have been mentioned in a book - 'Muraqqa-e-Delhi'. Festival of Basant Panchami is being celebrated across India which marks the onset of spring and it is celebrated on fifth day of Magha month of Hindu calendar. Goddess Saraswati - the Goddess of knowledge, arts and music - is worshipped on this occasion. Qawwals gathered together in one of the lanes in the basti and sang qawwalis. Basant festival is the only time of the year when singing qawwali is allowed inside the shrine which is otherwise done outside in the courtyard. Devotees in yellow turbans offered yellow coloured sacred chaadar at the shrine. Various cultural ceremonies are organised on this day.

This Chandigarh girl, who paints with toes, never let disability become hurdle in life

Chandigarh, Jan 30 (ANI): A Chandigarh girl can paint perfectly using her toes like any other person paint while using their hands. Rehnuma Rani was born with one arm and her other arm works partially. Never in her life journey, had she let her disability become a hurdle. Rehnuma is a student of 12th standard and perfectly makes paintings using her toes and also encourages others to do painting using their feet. She has made various paintings, sketches and participated in several exhibitions. Rehnuma has also been honoured by Governor of Haryana and other eminent personalities for her art work. Her hobby inspired her to take fine art as subject in 12th standard. Rehnuma is a student of Government Model Senior Secondary School at Chandigarh's Sector 8 and started drawing since she was in fifth standard. Her parents and fine arts teacher always support her in following her hobby.

Ganga Yatra: CM Yogi performs 'aarti' on bank of river Ganga in Prayagraj

Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 30 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath performed 'aarti' on the bank of river Ganga in Prayagraj on January 29. He also met saints and seers during the 'Ganga Yatra'. UP's Cabinet Minister for Khadi and Gram Udyog Sidharth Nath Singh and Lok Sabha MP from Prayagraj Rita Bahuguna Joshi were also present on this occasion. Various cultural programmes were also organised in around 111 villages during the 'Ganga Yatra'.

Samsung launches world's first 5G tablet

New Delhi, Jan 30 (ANI): Samsung on January 29 unveiled the Galaxy Tab S6 5G, world's first tablet to support 5G, for its home market. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 5G features a 10.5-inch super OLED display, AKG acoustics and quad speakers with Dolby Atmos, enabling real-time 4K broadcast streaming, and AR content support, the official release notes. It comes with the improved Smart S Pen. Samsung is currently offering the Galaxy Tab S6 5G in Mountain Gray colour with 128 GB internal storage. It is priced at around USD 850 but is exclusive to the Korean market as of now. It will be available from January 30th.