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Watch: Construction work of 'Pamban Rail Bridge' underway in Ramanathapuram

Pamban Island (Tamil Nadu), Jan 28 (ANI): Construction work of the new "Pamban Rail Bridge" is underway in Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram district. The work had started on 8th Nov, 2019 and is expected to be completed within the next 2 years. The foundation stone for the Pamban Rail Bridge was laid by PM Narendra Modi. The new 2.05 km long Pamban bridge, which will be connecting Mandapam on the mainland and Rameswaram at the Pamban island, will have the country's very first vertical launch rail section.

EAM Jaishankar meets Foreign Minister of Luxembourg in Delhi

New Delhi, Jan 28 (ANI): Union Minister of External Affairs, S Jaishankar met Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Luxembourg, Jean Asselborn in Delhi on January 28. Jean Asselborn is on a three-day visit to India. He will also address an event in Delhi on January 29.

19-yr-old girl allegedly raped by 52-yr-old man in Maharashtra's Gondia

Gondia (Maharashtra), Jan 28 (ANI): A 19-year-old girl is allegedly raped by a 52-year-old man in Maharashtra's Gondia. On the basis of victim's report, accused man has been arrested by the police officials. Reportedly, accused has raped victim on January 20. Further investigation is underway.

People sitting in Shaheen Bagh have come from Bangladesh, Pakistan: BJP's Rahul Sinha

Kolkata, Jan 28 (ANI): Speaking on Delhi's Shaheen Bagh protests, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rahul Sinha said, "Most of the people sitting in Shaheen Bagh (Delhi) are those who have come from Bangladesh and Pakistan. They also involved kids. What will a kid do there? They are using kids and women as shield. We all have seen what is happening in Shaheen Bagh. They are trying to destroy India into pieces, they're trying to separate Kashmir and Assam from India. I want to ask those leaders who went to Shaheen Bagh that do you want to break this country. So, whatever the protest is happening there, are because of those who have come from Bangladesh and Pakistan. We have given refuge to the refugees, and will keep giving them."

Delhi wakes up to a rainy morning

New Delhi, Jan 28 (ANI): Parts of Delhi received rainfall on January 28. Drizzling was witnessed near Krishi Bhawan area. The temperature has dipped down due to downpour. The current temperature of Delhi is recorded at 12 degree C.

Study reveals survival of premature babies improves by 25% after quality-improvement program

New Delhi, Jan 28 (ANI): According to a recent study in Canada, the rate of survival of preterm babies in Canada has increased by 25% after the introduction of national program - Evidence-based Practice for Improving Quality (EPIQ) in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) across the country. The new research was published in the journal CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). The EPIQ program was introduced in 2003 by the Canadian Neonatal Network in 25 neonatal units to improve outcomes for premature babies. The study, originating from Sinai Health in Toronto, analyzed the effect of changes in care practices on outcomes for 50,831 infants born prematurely between 2004 and 2017. Researchers found that survival without major adverse health effects increased from 56.6 percent to 70.9 percent (25 percent) for very preterm babies and from 70.8 percent to 74.5 percent (5 percent) for babies born between 23 and 25 weeks' gestation, over the course of the 14-year program. Preterm babies

There will be no problem due to CAA, NRC in Maharashtra: Deputy CM Ajit Pawar

Pune (Maharashtra), Jan 28 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Pune on January 27, the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Ajit Pawar spoke on Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the proposed all-India National Register of Citizens (NRC). He said, "States like Kerala, Punjab, Rajasthan and West Bengal have passed resolutions against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). They are ruled by one-party, unlike Maharashtra." "Our Chief Minister said there should be no problem for anyone in state due to CAA and National Register of Citizens (NRC), we are of this opinion," Ajit Pawar added.

Apple iPad turns 10 today

New Delhi, Jan 28 (ANI): Exactly 10 years ago, Apple co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs introduced one of the company's most successful products, the iPad. iPad, a cross between a laptop and a phone, ran a custom version of the software, then known as the iPhone OS. However, the device was more than just a bigger iPhone and turned out to be more popular than expected. First priced at USD 499, the company sold over 400 million units of the iPad by later 2018. Today, Apple sells the iPad in four categories- iPad, iPad Mini, iPad Pro, and iPad Air, with premium features including A12X Bionic chip, Apple Pencil support, up to 1TB storage and Liquid Retina Display.

No case of coronovirus in Tamil Nadu, govt well prepared: State Health Minister

Chennai, Jan 28 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Chennai on Janury 27, the Minister for Health and Family Welfare in Government of Tamil Nadu, Dr C Vijayabaskar spoke on coronavirus. He said, "We are well prepared and taking all precautionary and preventive steps. So far, no case has been identified in the state as well as the country." "I appeal to the public to not panic," Dr C Vijayabaskar added.

Indo-Nepal border put on high alert due to coronavirus

Banbasa (Uttarakhand), Jan 28 (ANI): The state governments of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and West Bengal along the Indo-Nepal border have deployed medical teams at various entry points as precautionary measure against coronavirus. All the districts sharing borders with Nepal are on alert. Coronaviruses (nCoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV). A novel coronavirus is a new strain that has not been previously identified in humans. Common signs of infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. While speaking to ANI, Dr Arif Khan said, "Earlier also, coronavirus was involved in the human infections and diseases like common cold, cough, mild fever are found in human body. Coronavirus has not been reported in humans yet which is deadly. Person suffering from diabet

If talks are held with Pak now, they will be on PoK only: Rajnath Singh

Mangalore (Karnataka), Jan 27 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on January 27 said that if talks are held with Pakistan now, they will be on Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) only. He said, "People ask what will happen to Pakistan Occupied Kashmir? Parliament of India has already passed a resolution that it's a part of India. I've said it earlier too, J-K's work is done. If talks are held with Pak now, they will be on PoK only".

Delhi polls: Slums will be replaced by houses at same place, promises Amit Shah

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Home Minister Amit Shah on January 27 continued his election campaign in Delhi. During a public rally in Rithala, he lambasted at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and to people that the BJP government will replace slums with houses at the same place after coming into power.

Gambhir will be not part of CAC: Sourav Ganguly

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) President Sourav Ganguly informed that the final match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will be played in Mumbai.He also talked about new Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC). He said that Gambhir will be not part of the Committee. It is said that Gambhir was one of the front-runners for the new CAC role.

UP Police recruited BJP, RSS members during anti-CAA protests: Abhishek Singhvi

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi claimed that Uttar Pradesh Police recruited Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) members as police mitras during the anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests. Congress delegation filed a complaint against the action of Uttar Pradesh Police on the protesters during demonstrations against CAA at National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on January 27.

We will fight against CAA, economy in upcoming session of Parliament: Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury assured that they will fight against CAA, economy in upcoming session of the Parliament. "We will fight against Citizenship Amendment Act, we will fight for the Constitution and economy. We will raise all these issues," said Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury.

Coronavirus: 4 people who flew down from China put under observation in Hyderabad

Hyderabad/ Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Jan 27 (ANI): Four people who flew down from China have been put under observation on suspicion of Coronavirus infection at government fever hospital in Hyderabad. Dr K Shankar said, "We have put them in isolation ward." Meanwhile, Odisha government also deployed team of doctors at Airport to examine international passengers. The virus has killed over 80 people in China

Vote politics first, nation second for Congress and AAP: Nadda

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): National President of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jagat Prakash Nadda on January 27 lambasted at Congress and AAP party by saying that for both the parties vote politics comes first and nation second and both Congress and AAP can do anything to the country for getting votes.

It raises serious apprehensions: RS Prasad on PFI spent Rs 120 crores on anti-CAA protest

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): It is alleged that PFI spent Rs 120 crores for anti-CAA protests, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on asserted that it has raised serious apprehension. "Law enforcement agencies are doing their job, I need not make any comment. But if there is suspicious nature of transaction on a particular day then obviously it raises serious apprehension and protests that are organised don't look voluntary," said the Union Law and Justice Minister.

Press lotus so forcefully that whose views are wrong understand that they have been suppressed: Nadda

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): National President of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jagat Prakash Nadda on January 27 urged voters to cast their vote in favour of BJP. He also took a jibe at Congress and AAP party by saying to residents of Delhi that press BJP's election symbol (Lotus) so forcefully that everyone can understand that those whose views are wrong, have been suppressed.

Part of propaganda supported by govt: Sibal on allegations of involvement in funding anti-CAA protests

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): It is alleged that Kerala based PFI organisation and some advocates including Kapil Sibal fuelled via financial means, speaking on this Kapil Sibal asserted that it is a part of propaganda machine supported by government taken over by media 'bhakts'. "Media has put up a story that ED told them that CAA protests are funded by PFI and part of that funding has come to some advocates, including me. I wish both the media and those who leaked these stories did a bit of homework because they wouldn't have leaked it otherwise. But I think there is a motive behind it. The motive is very simple, destroy people's reputation by lies, lies and more lies. This seems to be part of their propaganda machine, supported by this govt and taken over by media 'bhakts' on social media," said Kapil Sibal.