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Grocery shop owner heckled by 3 goons in Madurai

Madurai (TN), Jan 30 (ANI): Three miscreants heckled a grocery shop owner in Tamil Nadu's Madurai on January 28. They hurled kerosene bomb after the shop owner who refused to give them money. The incident was captured in a CCTV camera. 43-year-old shop owner Ganeshan has been admitted at Government Rajaji Hospital in Madurai. Mishappening occurred at Teppakulam area of Madurai. The investigation by city police is underway in the case.

Hawan performed for 'sound wisdom' of Shaheen Bagh protesters at Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 30 (ANI): A Hawan was performed for the sound wisdom and virtue of Shaheen Bagh protesters in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur on January 29. 'Maa Basmati Sewa Sansthan' organized this puja with the intention that almighty must show the protestors right direction. Hawan was performed in Jharna Tola Kura Ghat area of Gorakhpur. The Shaheen Bagh protest is an ongoing 24/7 sit-in protest led by Muslim women. It began with the passage of the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in both houses of Parliament. The protest is ongoing since December 15, 2019 against CAA, NRC and NPR.

Watch: President Ram Nath Kovind attends Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk

New Delhi, Jan 29 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind on January 29 attended the Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk. He came in with his convoy for the event. The ceremony was held to mark the culmination of the Republic Day festivities. The beating retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk was organised every year on the January 29 at Raisina Hills which includes mesmerising performance by the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force. Over 10 military bands took part in the Beating Retreat ceremony.

She did well in sports, will do well in politics also: Saina Nehwal's mother

Hyderabad, Jan 29 (ANI): After badminton star Saina Nehwal joined Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on January 29, her mother Usha Rani expressed her happiness. She said, "I am very happy. Saina was doing well in sports and she will do well in politics also. BJP is doing good for the country, Saina is very hardworking and will work hard in this field as well."

BJP is doing good work for country: Saina Nehwal after joining party

New Delhi, Jan 29 (ANI): Badminton star player Saina Nehwal after joining BJP on Wednesday said that she like the way that Prime Minister Narendra Modi works day and night for the country. Adding in it, she said BJP party is doing good work for the country. She said, "The way prime minister works day and night, I like it very much. I like doing something for the country and BJP is a party that is doing good work for the country, I am happy to have joined the party."

Watch: Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk

New Delhi, Jan 29 (ANI): The beating retreat ceremony was held at national capital's Vijay Chowk on January 29. The ceremony was held to mark the culmination of the four-day-long Republic Day celebrations. The beating retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk was organised every year on the January 29 at Raisina Hills which includes mesmerising performance by the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force. Over 10 military bands took part in the Beating Retreat ceremony.

Delhi polls: CM Kejriwal holds road show in Shakur Basti

New Delhi, Jan 29 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal held a road show in Shakur Basti area on January 29. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has fielded Satyendar Jain from Shakur Basti Assembly constituency for the elections. Delhi will go for polls on February 08 and counting of votes will take place on February 11.

Govt increases limit on termination of pregnancy from 20 to 24 weeks: Prakash Javadekar

New Delhi, Jan 29 (ANI): In a significant move to ensure reproductive rights to women, government increased limit on termination of pregnancy from 20 to 24 weeks. This move was aimed at discouraging informal termination of pregnancies and reducing the maternal mortality rate. Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar said, "This step will be called a progressive decision." Union Cabinet has approved the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2020 to amend the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971. The Bill will be introduced in the upcoming session of Parliament.

CAA protests: 2 dead in WB's Murshidabad, 15 injured in Bihar's Sitamarhi

Murshidabad (West Bengal), Sitamarhi (Bihar), Jan 29 (ANI): Citizenship Amendment Act and National Register of Citizens protests continued to hit India. At least two people died in WB's Murshidabad after clash broke out between supporters of pro and anti-CAA protests. The two deceased have been identified as Anirudh Biswas and Maqbool Sheikh. The protest took place on January 28. On the other hand, 15 people got injured in Bihar's Sitamarhi between two groups- one protesting against CAA and NRC and the other supporting it. Police personnel have been deployed in the area to control the situation.

TMC goons attacked protesters with bombs, alleges Adhir Ranjan on Murshidabad clash

New Delhi, Jan 29 (ANI): Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chaudhary reacted over the West Bengal's Murshidabad clash where 2 people have died after clash broke out during Citizenship Amendment Act protests. Member of Parliament from Murshidabad, Adhir Ranjan Chaudhary accused TMC for the violence and said, "Locals of Saheb Nagar, were protesting peacefully against Citizenship Amendment Act. Suddenly, TMC goons attacked them with bombs."

Delhi Police registers FIR against man who flashed gun at Shaheen Bagh

New Delhi, Jan 29 (ANI): Delhi Police registered FIR and started an investigation on gun brandishing incident that took place at Shaheen Bagh on January 28. South East District (Delhi) DCP Chinmay Biswal said, "We've registered FIR and started an investigation. The video is being investigated, visuals are being studied. Owner of the pistol was questioned, the pistol was found to be licensed." The FIR was registered under IPC section 336 (Act endangering life or personal safety of others), section 506 (Punishment for criminal intimidation) and the Arms Act.

It's symbolic protest against discriminatory policies of Centre: Shashi Tharoor to hold march against CAA

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Jan 29 (ANI): Congress MP Shashi Tharoor will hold a 'secular march' in protest against the CAA in Thiruvananthapuram on January 29. Speaking about the march, Tharoor said, "I have called upon the public, not just one political party, but everyone in the public who feels that we should stand up in public to take back the values of Swami Vivekananda and Mahatma Gandhi to join me in protest march. This is a symbolic protest against the divisive and discriminatory policies of government of India as embodied in CAA. The entire Constitution has been built on the principle of equality. This government doesn't see India that way. Historically, they come from a different tradition. Ideologically, they have argued against the Constitution from its very adoption."

UP jail minister sparks controversy, says 'political leader don't have to be educated'

Sitapur (UP), Jan 29 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh's jail minister, Jai Kumar Singh Jaiki made a controversial statement while addressing a gathering at Seth Ram Gulam Patel Memorial Inter College in Sitapur on January 28. Jail Minister Jai Kumar Singh said, "Political leader don't have to be educated, I am a minister, I have secretary and official staff under me. I don't have to run Jail, there is a Jailer and Superintendent, who will take care of it, My work is to say that, better food should be cooked in jail."

Madurai hospital opens new isolation ward as coronavirus threat increases

Madurai (Tamil Nadu), Jan 29 (ANI): Novel coronavirus has become a huge problem for India at present. Government Rajaji Hospital in Madurai has opened a new isolation ward. The ward has been opened as a precautionary measure against coronavirus. Dean of the hospital, Dr Sangumani said, "No case for coronavirus has been reported so far. We have opened this ward as a precautionary measure and for the welfare of patients."

JP Nadda thanks Akali Dal for supporting BJP in Delhi elections

New Delhi, Jan 29 (ANI): BJP president Jagat Prakash Nadda on January 29 said that the alliance of BJP and Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) is the oldest and strongest. "I thank Akali Dal for supporting BJP in the Delhi elections," JP Nadda further added. Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) had earlier decided not to contest the elections in Delhi, over their differences with BJP regarding their stand on Citizenship Amendment Act.

Amit Shah challenges Arvind Kejriwal to take dip in river Yamuna

New Delhi, Jan 29 (ANI): Home Minister Amit Shah hits out at Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal over increased level of pollution in the city while addressing a public gathering in Najafgarh."They (AAP) had said that they'll purify the air of Delhi. They did drama, printed advertisements, but if anyone is responsible for the level of pollution in Delhi today then it's the inactivity of Kejriwal government. Delhi's air has poison mixed in it," said Amit Shah. "AAP had said that they will clean the water of river Yamuna. Kejriwal ji, today I challenge you to take off your shirt and take a dip in river Yamuna. You will realise the condition of the water of river Yamuna," Amit Shah further added.

Delhi Police takes Sharjeel Imam to Saket court

New Delhi, Jan 29 (ANI): Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student Sharjeel Imam is enroute to the Saket court by Delhi Police Crime branch on January 29. Sharjeel has sedition charges against him for his 'cut off Assam from India' remark. He was arrested by Delhi Police from his hometown Jehanabad on January 28.

BJP is putting up balanced campaign with positivity: Prakash Javadekar

New Delhi, Jan 29 (ANI): Union Minister and BJP leader Prakash Javadekar reacted over the Election Commission's order to remove Minister Anurag Thakur and Member of Parliament Parvesh Sahib Singh from the list of star campaigners for Delhi elections. Prakash Javadekar said, "We will study (the order) and if necessary, present a letter and application. BJP is putting up a balanced campaign with positivity. BJP is a thinking party which takes cognisance, so I'll give a comment after studying the order." Election Commission (EC) issued notice to BJP MP Parvesh Singh for prima facie violating Model Code of Conduct (MCC). EC has given him time till 12 noon of January 30 to provide an explanation, failing which EC will take a decision on the matter.

Have seen much worse than this when I was member of UP assembly: Kerala Guv on state assembly drama

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Jan 29 (ANI): Kerala Assembly witnessed much drama on January 29. Speaking on it, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan said, "I have seen much worse than this when I was a member of the assembly (Uttar Pradesh)." United Democratic Front (UDF) MLAs had staged protest against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the state assembly. They also raised slogans against the Governor and walked out as soon as Governor Arif began to address the assembly.

Activist equates Indian Army to Pak Army during anti-CAA protest, says 'both kill their people'

New Delhi, Jan 29 (ANI): Several demonstrators staged protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on Jan 29. They staged protest against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), National Register of Citizens (NRC) and National Population Register (NPR). They held placards and tricolour during the protest. In the mid of the protest, activist Tapan Bose said, 'BJP said that Pakistan is our enemy every single time. Pakistan is not an enemy country, ruling class of India and Pakistan are alike. Our armies are alike too, their army kills their people and our army kills our people, there is no difference between them.'