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Watch: UP Assembly building lights up on Republic Day eve

Lucknow (UP), Jan 25 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Assembly building was lit up on the eve of Republic Day. India is celebrating 71st Republic Day this January 26th. Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro will be the chief guest for Republic Day parade.

Awantipora encounter: JeM Kashmir chief, 2 terrorists nuetralised, confirms Kashmir IGP

Srinagar (J and K), Jan 25 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Vijay Kumar said that 3 terrorists were nuetralised in encounter which broke out on January 25 in Awantipora. Vijay Kumar said, "3 militants were neutralised. With inputs from our intelligence, it includes Kari Yasir, who is Jaish-self styled Kashmir chief. We had received info that he was planning to carry out a big IED blast in Srinagar with Burhan. Identification of other two is underway."

Awantipora encounter: JeM's major operation on Republic Day averted, says KJS Dhillon

Srinagar (J-K), Jan 25 (ANI): Lt General KJS Dhillon on January 25 briefed about the Awantipora encounter which is still going on. He said that Jaish-e-Mohammed's major operation on Republic Day has been averted. "Today morning we got information of some Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists who were planning to do some act of terrorism on January 26 in Tral. So, today morning the operation was launched. The operation is still underway," said Dhillon.

Amit Shah takes dig at Opposition for supporting Shaheen Bagh protest

New Delhi, Jan 25 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended 'Jeet Ki Goonj' program in Delhi on Janaury 25. Addressing at the event, Amit Shah targeted Opposition for supporting people in Shaheen Bagh who are protesting against Citizenship (Amendment) Act and National Register of Citizens (NRC). Shah said "Press the button of lotus so firmly that only with its current forces Shaheen Bagh protesters to leave." The protest in Shaheen Bagh has entered in 41st day today.

Watch: Cultural programme held at Attari-Wagah border on Republic Day eve

Attari (Punjab), Jan 25 (ANI): Cultural programme was held at Attari-Wagah border in Punjab with great enthusiasm and patriotic zeal on the eve of Republic Day. Artist displayed different culture and tradition of the country by folk dances. The event was organised ahead of 'Beating the Retreat' ceremony. 'Beating the Retreat' was started in 1959 as a goodwill gesture at Attari-Wagah border, the road checkpost between India and Pakistan. The ceremony is not only a daily drill performed by the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Pakistan Rangers but it has also emerged as a major tourist attraction on both sides of the Radcliff Line.

Under construction building collapses in Bhajanpura, several feared trapped

New Delhi, Jan 25 (ANI): An under construction building in Bhajanpura area of North East district of Delhi collapsed today. A coaching centre was being run in the building. 12 students have been rescued from the site. Seven fire units have been sent to the site. Rescue operations underway.

Flower show to mark Republic Day in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Jan 25 (ANI): Nation is about to celebrate the Republic Day on 26th January, the people of Bengaluru are celebrating this occasion in a different way. A flower show named 'Lalbagh Flower Show' was organised on Republic Day with the theme of 'Swami Vivekanada's Life and Teachings'. Several kinds of flowers are being displayed with mesmerising decorations to enthrall the spectators. A large number of people thronged to see the flower show. Many visitors took selfies with the sculpture.

CRT team deployed in Jammu ahead of R-Day

Jammu, Jan 25 (ANI): Ahead of the Republic Day on January 26th, a Crisis Response Team (CRT) on January 25 has been deployed in Jammu. The CRT team is fully equipped with modern gadgets to deal any untoward incident. Citing Republic Day and the soldiers are on high alert and working 24 hours for the public's safety.

Delhi polls: Every time our 'cyber warriors' took command, BJP came out victorious, says Amit Shah

New Delhi, Jan 25 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended 'Jeet Ki Goonj' program in Delhi on Janaury 25. Addressing at the event, Amit Shah said, "There were many such elections, where we felt that situation was challenging. But every time our 'cyber warrior' took command, Narendra Modi and BJP came out victorious."

J-K Lt Governor Murmu urges locals to vote and contest in elections

Jammu, Jan 25 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor GC Murmu attended National Voters Day Programme in Jammu on January 25. Addressing at the event, he said, "People think why should they participate in elections, but I urge you all to not only vote but also to contest in elections. If you will not participate in the process then how will you be able to bring the change that you want to see."

JeM commander trapped in Awantipora encounter

Awantipora (J-K), Jan 25 (ANI): An encounter between security forces, police and terrorists is underway in Jammu and Kashmir's Awantipora. As reports by the J-K police top Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) commander and two other hardcore terrorists are suspected to be trapped in the encounter. Whole area is being cordoned off and further details are underway.

Here's what students expect from Union Budget 2020

Pune (Maharashtra), Jan 25 (ANI): Ahead of Union Budget 2020 is to be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the students of Pune expressed their demands. Students are demanding for separate budget for research. Also, students want higher percentage of budget to be invested in education sector. A student said, "Students should be helped and inspired for new research and innovation." A student demanded that the standard of education should be equal in private and government institutions. A scholar said, "The development done in government schools of Delhi by Kejriwal government is good. We are still lagging behind in Maharashtra. The Centre should do something about practical knowledge and e-learning, on the footsteps on Delhi government." Another student added that developing countries invest larger percentage in education, so we should increase education budget. FM Nirmala Sitharaman will present on February 01.

Heavy snowfall and drastic change in climatic conditions worry locals of Gilgit Baltistan

New Delhi, Jan 25 (ANI): Exploitation of natural resources by Pakistan and China in Giglit- Baltistan that affects the ecology and demography of the region remains a major concern for the local residents. Extensive snowfall or floods caused due to melting glaciers is a symbol of climate change affecting the region, which is under Pakistan's illegal occupation. The ill effects of environmental degradation and large scale deforestation by Pakistan and now China have started showing up. As part of its multi-billion dollar China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Beijing has made huge investments in the mining and highway projects in Gilgit Baltistan.At the behest of the Islamabad, Chinese companies are reportedly plundering natural resources in the region. It includes gold, platinum, cobalt and precious gemstones like Topaz and Aquamarine. CPEC project is built at the cost of felling uncounted number of trees and acquiring acres of land, which has affected the climatic conditions in Gilg

Arrangements are in place for Republic Day celebrations: J-K DGP

Doda (J-K), Jan 25 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP), Dilbag Singh visited Doda to review arrangements ahead of Republic Day celebrations. He said, "I have just returned from Srinagar where I paid a visit to all the parts of Kashmir including central Kashmir, Srinagar. All arrangements are in place for the Republic Day celebrations tomorrow."

Shaheen Bagh protest organizer gave seditious comment of secluding Assam from India: Himanta Biswa

Guwahati (Assam), Jan 25 (ANI): Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Shaheen Bagh protest said that State Government has taken cognizance of statement by main organizer Sarjil, who said Assam should be cut off from the rest of India. "The main organizer of Shaheen Bagh protest (in Delhi), Sarjil has said that Assam should be cut off from the rest of India. State government has taken cognizance of this seditious statement and has decided to register a case against him," said Himanta Biswa Sarma.

7 over ground workers associated with LeT and Hizbul arrested in JandK's Awantipora

Awantipora (JandK), Jan 25 (ANI): In a joint operation of Army, CRPF and JandK Police, seven persons have been nabbed from different areas of Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora. The nabbed persons were used to provide shelter and other necessities to the terrorists. Their links to Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen have also come into light. Huge cache of arms and ammunition were also recovered. Further investigation is underway.

No prior indication given, it was a shock: Nepal FM on India's ban on palm oil import

Kathmandu (Nepal), Jan 25 (ANI): Nepal Finance Minister Yuba Raj Khatiwada on India's decision ban imports of refined palm oil, said Himalayan nation had no intimation and decision came as a shock. "25 per cent of our exports to India is related to palm oil industry, so that will adversely affect our industry. There was no prior indication, so it was like a shock. We do hope that Indian government will reconsider its decision. We are discussing this through our diplomatic channel, if necessary we can also go through political channel," said Nepal FM.

PM Modi thanks Brazil President for accepting India's invitation

New Delhi, Jan 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked Brazil President Jair Messias Bolsonaro for accepting India's invitation of attending Republic Day as Chief Guest. "Tomorrow at the Republic Day parade on Rajpath, you will witness the diversity of India. Brazil is also a country that celebrates many festivals with fervour. I thank you (President of Brazil) for accepting the invitation of India," said PM Modi. President of Brazil Jair Messias Bolsonaro and Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed exchange of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two countries including those on cybersecurity, bio-energy and health and medicine.

I haven't violated any law: Kapil Mishra on FIR

New Delhi, Jan 25 (ANI): Election Commission has asked police to register FIR against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Model Town constituency, Kapil Mishra over his Tweet. "Congress and AAP are losing polls on ground so they want to fight it in police station, court and on paper. I haven't violated any law and have spoken the truth," said Kapil Mishra.

Brazilian President meets PM Modi

New Delhi, Jan 25 (ANI): Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House on January 25. They held delegation level talks. President Bolsonaro is on 4-day visit to India as Chief Guest for Republic Day.