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CM Nitish Kumar continues his tirade against Pavan Varma

Patna (Bihar), Jan 24 (ANI): There has been infighting in JD(U) due to differences over Citizenship Amendment Act. Pavan Varma claimed that he wrote a letter to Bihar CM Nitish Kumar. "This is called a letter? Anyone's in the party writes or gives letter then only there is an answer. Send anything in email, and then release it in press," responded Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

Some domestic, international forces want to create division in society: Ramdev on CAA

New Delhi, Jan 24 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Delhi, Yog Guru Baba Ramdev on Friday said that on the name of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) misinformation is being spread that citizenship of Muslims will be revoked. Adding to it, he said there are some domestic and international forces that want to create division in society. He said, "No one can be stripped off their citizenship. Misinformation is being spread that citizenship of Muslims will be revoked through Citizenship Amendment Act. It's wrong. There are some domestic and international forces that want to create division in society."

PM Modi appreciates Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2020 awardees

New Delhi, Jan 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi while interacting with recipients of Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2020 appreciated and motivated them. "I am amazed that at such age you all have performed incredible tasks. This must have inspired you to do more good deeds in future. You have shown courage to fight difficult situations," said PM Modi.

PM is empowering youth of country through such awards: Rashtriya Bal Puraskar awardee

New Delhi, Jan 24 (ANI): Ahead of interaction with Rashtriya Bal Puraskar recipients in Delhi, awardees shared their views. Hridayeshwar Singh Bhati, one of the awardees of Rashtriya Bal Puraskar said, "I look upto Narendra Modi sir, I have learnt from him that if the country gives you something then you have to give it back in some way or the other." Another awardee, Sukriti from West Bengal said, "Through awards like these, the Prime Minister of India is empowering the youth of the country. I have been given this award under category of social services."

Manish Sisodia's support to Shaheen Bagh shows it's a political movement: Kapil Mishra

New Delhi, Jan 24 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on January 24, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) BJP candidate from Model Town constituency Kapil Mishra spoke on his statement on Delhi Assembly elections. He said, "I received a notice from Election Commission last night and I will give my reply today. I don't think I said anything wrong. Speaking truth is not a crime in this country. I spoke the truth. I stand by my statement." "Roads are encroached upon in Shaheen Bagh, people aren't being allowed to go to schools, offices, hospitals and inciting slogans are being raised," he added. "The shamelessness with which Manish Sisodia said he stands with Shaheen Bagh means that this is a political movement," Kapil Mishra further stated.

Twitter steals Facebook's feature, adds reaction emoji to DMs

New Delhi, Jan 24(ANI): Following the footsteps of Facebook, Twitter has added new emoji reactions for Direct Messages, including text and media attachments. Clicking the reaction button that appears when you hover over the message on the web or double-tapping on mobile will show you a pop-up to select an emoji from, the official blog explains. You can undo a reaction and it will be removed from the message for all participants. Any time a new reaction is added to a message, all participants will receive a notification. Those on the older version of the app will see reactions displayed as text-based messages.

'Police have no evidence against me': Former Congress MLA on Jamia violence

New Delhi, Jan 24 (ANI): Delhi Police Crime Branch has issued a notice to former Congress MLA Asif Muhammad Khan, under Section 160 Cr PC, asking him to appear before Crime Branch Chanakyapuri on January 24. They asked him to appear for questioning in connection with incident of violence in New Friends Colony area in December 2019. While speaking to ANI in the national capital on January 24, Asif Muhammad Khan said, "Police have no evidence against me. I was in Shaheen Bagh, participating in the protests which are going on till now, at the time when buses were set on fire there." "Police was also recording my speeches and this is my biggest evidence," former Congress MLA added.

Urge govt to keep remains of ancestors along with us if sent to detention camps: Congress Leader

Prayagraj (UP), Jan 24 (ANI): Amid nation-wide protest against Citizenship (Amendment) Act, Congress leader Haseeb Ahmed on his visit to ancestor's graveyard, urged govt to keep remains of ancestors along with us if sent to detention camps. "We don't have documents but we've been living in India since generations. We're asking our ancestors to testify that we're citizens of this country. We urge the govt that if we're sent to detention camps then remains of our ancestors be kept there too," said Congress leader Haseeb Ahmad.

Thick layer of fog engulfs Vijayawada

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), Jan 24 (ANI): A dense layer of fog covered Andhra Pradesh's Vijayawada on January 24. The chilly weather condition prevailed in the city from last few days. Fog enveloped various areas of Vijayawada today. Several trains are also running late due to low visibility in the region.

Anti-CAA protest: Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi calls for Maharashtra 'bandh'

Mumbai, Jan 24 (ANI): Security was beefed up in light of state-wide 'bandh' called by Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) in Maharashtra on January 24. Police officials were briefed up amid tensions in the area. Strike is being held in protest against Citizenship (Amendment) Act and National Register of Citizens.

Normal life continues in Pune despite state-wide 'bandh' against CAA, NRC

Pune, Jan 24 (ANI): Normal life continued in Pune amid state-wide 'bandh' called by Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi (VBA) on January 24. The strike is being held against Citizenship (Amendemnt) Act and National Register of Citizens (NRC). Security was tightened across the state amid the tensed-situation.

Tania Shergill expresses happiness over leading parade on Republic Day 2020

New Delhi, Jan 24 (ANI): Captain Tania Shergill, first woman parade adjutant for the Republic Day parade expressed happiness over leading the parade and stated that the selection was done irrespective of our gender. "Selection happened at our signals training camp about a year ago. 2 officers were selected then, to lead the contingent on Army Day parade as well as Republic Day parade. I feel good to lead it but at the end of the day it is our duty to be truthful to the uniform we are wearing. Selection happened irrespective of our gender," said Captain Tania Shergill.

Violence erupts during pro CAA, NPR rally led by VHP in Jharkhand's Lohardaga

Lohardaga (Jharkhand), Jan 24 (ANI): Violence erupted in Jharkhand's Lohardaga town after a march in support of Citizenship Amendment Act and National Population Register was held on January 23. The support rally was led by Vishva Hindu Parishad. Stone pelting allegedly took place while rally passed through Amla Toli in Lohardaga. Shops, houses and trucks were set on fire. Fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the flames. Section 144 has been imposed in Lohardaga town.

Watch: Congress leader prays to ancestors' graveyard to provide proof of his citizenship

Prayagraj (UP), Jan 24 (ANI): Congress leader Haseeb Ahmad went to a graveyard on January 21 and prayed to his ancestors buried there to provide proof of his citizenship, in protest against Citizenship Amendement Act.

Relief for Delhiites! Air quality dips to 'satisfactory' category

New Delhi, Jan 24, (ANI): Severe cold wave conditions in the national capital have made life out of order on Jan 24. According to AQI, major pollutant PM 2.5 and PM 10 was at 76 and 98 respectively both in 'satisfactory' category, in Lodhi Road. There is some relief in the air quality but due to intense cold wave, commuters are facing problems in morning hours.

'Mouni Amavasya': Devotees take holy dip at Ganga ghat in Varanasi

Varanasi (UP), Jan 24 (ANI): Thousands of devotees flocked the Ganga Ghat to take holy dip in Varanasi on Jan 24. They took holy dip on the occasion of 'Mouni Amavasya'. Devotees also lit diyas to offer prayers to Maa Ganga. Braving the chilly weather, devotees lined at the ghats of Ganga to take part in the rituals.

Women cab drivers take charge to make Delhi women feel safer

New Delhi, Jan 24 (ANI): At the Indira Gandhi International Airport here is an exclusive 'Women with wheels,' taxi service that is unique as it is operated by women drivers, for women. The service is an initiative by 'Sakha cabs' and was launched from the international airport from January 10 in a bid to make women feel safer. The cabs are driven by women drivers and the services are also provided to only female commuters. Speaking about the initiative, Arvind Vadera, CEO of Sakha Consulting Wings Pvt Ltd told ANI, "On this concept, we have been working for last 10 years with the name of Sakha cabs, all the women drivers have been trained by our own organisation (Azad foundation). We trained them in driving, self-defence, personality development and English speaking for eight months. Once they completed their training, we gave them employment." He said that 30 to 40 rides are being given by them on a daily basis. Expressing happiness on being part of such a wonderful initiative, Pinki,

Indira Gandhi International airport lit up in tricolour ahead of Republic Day

New Delhi, Jan 24 (ANI): ATC Tower at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International airport lit up in tricolour ahead of Republic Day. Republic Day is celebrated to mark the day on which Constitution of India came into effect. Republic Day is celebrated on Jan 26, every year.

Taking all preventive measures, no need to panic, says Kerala Health Minister on coronavirus

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Jan 24 (ANI): Kerala Health Minister KK Shailaja said that all preventive measures were being taken in view of coronavirus threat and there is no need to panic in the state. Speaking to reporters, she said, "We are taking all preventive measures in all the districts here. We are paying attention to all symptoms. If any positive cases occur, we will shift them to isolation wards. There is no need to panic." The Health Secretary Preeti Sudan on Wednesday informed that as on January 22, as many as 12,828 passengers from 60 flights have been screened for novel coronavirus symptoms, and no passenger has been detected in India so far.

Will not let anyone create environment of fear: CM Soren on Chaibasa murders

Chaibasa (Jharkhand), Jan 23 (ANI): Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren met family members of the people who were killed in Chaibasa for staging a protest against the Pathalgadi movement. While speaking to media persons, he said, "There has been an attempt to create an environment of fear but such people will not succeed in it. Today, I met with the families of the victims. I will ensure that incident like this never occurs in future."