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Closely monitoring situation: Health Secretary on coronavirus

New Delhi, Jan 22 (ANI): Union Health Secretary Preeti Sudan on January 22 reacted on coronavirus which out broke in China. She said that government is prepared and closely monitoring the situation. Sudan added that hospitals have been instructed regarding the virus. She also asserted that administration is also doing close monitoring at the airports. "Our preparedness is very much there and I appeal to people and students coming back home on Chinese New Year from China to do less physical contact with other people and use mask," said Sudan.

Raising slogans of 'Azadi' will result in sedition charges: CM Yogi

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 22 (ANI): Addressing a public rally in support of Citizenship (Amendment) Act in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that anyone who is raising slogans of 'Azadi' will be charged with sedition. He said, "If anyone will raise slogans of Azadi in the name of protest, it will amount to sedition and the government will take strict action. It can't be accepted. People can't be allowed to conspire against India from Indian soil."

Change in Air India's ownership will be positive: Commercial Director

New Delhi, Jan 22 (ANI): A meeting was organised by disinvestment-bound Air India with travel agents to address issues and inform about positive impacts of privatization to travelers through agents. After the meeting, Air India Director (Commercial) Meenakshi Malik said that there is nothing to worry and Air India will change positively. "Air India will fly higher, better with this privatization. We met here so that we address the concerns of travel agents. There is nothing to worry, Air India will change positively," said Meenakshi Malik. Civil Aviation Minister had asked Air India to set up a committee of members from management to sort out privatization related issues.

Absence of Sitharaman in pre-budget meets indicates PM's lack of confidence in her performance: Prithviraj Chavan

Mumbai, Jan 22 (ANI): Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan said that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has not been invited to the pre-budget meetings. He said, "At least 13 meetings have been conducted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, but Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was not invited to any of them. Does it indicate lack of confidence on her performance by PM? If it is so, then she should be removed." Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2020 on February 01.

Sonia, Priyanka Gandhi visits Congress leader Ajay Pal's residence to offer condolences

Raebareli (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 22 (ANI): Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi visited the residence of Congress leader Ajay Pal Singh to offer condolences as Ajay Pal Singh's son recently committed suicide. Party's general secretary for UP (East) Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accompanied Sonia Gandhi.

Brawl between Hindu, Muslims will end when number of caste census will come out: Akhilesh Yadav

Lucknow (UP), Jan 22 (ANI): Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on January 22 said that when the numbers of caste census will come out, brawl between Hindu and Muslims will end. He also demanded Centre to release the caste census in public domain. He said, "The numbers of the caste census, which has been conducted, should be released. Why is the government withholding them? The day when the numbers of the caste census will come out, brawl between Hindu and Muslims will end."

Academic activities going on normally: JNU VC

New Delhi, Jan 22 (ANI): Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Vice Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar said that academic activities are going on normally in the varsity. He said, "Nearly 88 per cent of total number of students has cleared their hostel dues. The university is functioning and academic activities are going very well." The students of JNU have been on strike against draft hostel manual, which has provisions for fee hike, since past three months.

CM Hemant Soren assures strict action against culprits behind Chaibasa murders

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Jan 22 (ANI): Seven dead bodies were found in Jharkhand's Naxal-hit region of Chaibasa. Chief Minister Hemant Soren assured that strict action will be taken in this regard as "nobody has the right to take law into their hands." "We will take all necessary actions," CM Soren added.

Sensex drops by 208 points, metal and auto stocks drag

New Delhi, Jan 22 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices wiped out intial gains and closed in the red. BSE SandP sensex closed 208 points lower at 41,115 Nifty 50 was down by 62 points at 12, 108. Most sectoral indices at National Stock Exchange were in the red except nifty media, IT and FMCG.

Night life is not proper word, it's Mumbai 24x7 service: Ashok Chavan

Mumbai, Jan 22 (ANI): Maharashtra cabinet minister Ashok Chavan said that 24x7 service for Mumbai's selected areas is in talks. He said, "Night life is not a proper word for what we've decided today. It's Mumbai 24x7 service for selected areas of the city. Date of its implementation is yet to be decided. We're looking for safe and secured places. We'll keep police arrangements in mind." Chavan also added that state tax for 'Tanhaji' has been waived off by the state government. He said, "We have decided to waive off our portion in GST (goods and services tax) as State GST comes in our purview. We have also requested the Chief Minister to write to the Centre to waive off Central GST on 'Tanhaji' movie."

Stay with another party but vote for AAP's work: CM Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi, Jan 22 (ANI): Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that if you'll vote for another party the schools and hospitals will go back to their old bad condition. While talking to ANI, CM said, "I urge people of Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and others party supporters to stay there (with the party), but vote for Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). We worked hard in the development of schools and hospitals but if you vote for another party the schools and hospitals will go back to their old bad condition." Delhi Assembly elections will take place on February 08. It would be a single-phase election for 70 Assembly seats.

Cabinet approves revised cost estimate for permanent NIT campuses

New Delhi, Jan 22 (ANI): Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar held a press conference after attending the Union Cabinet Meeting. He said that the Cabinet has approved the revised cost estimates for establishment of permanent campuses of new National Institutes of Technology (NITs). The total cost is Rs 4371.90 crore for the period till 2021-2022.

Daman to be headquarters of UTs Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu: Javadekar

New Delhi, Jan 22 (ANI): Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar held a press conference after attending the Union Cabinet Meeting. He informed about the decision taken in the meeting. He said that the Cabinet has approved Amendments/Extension/Repeal in Acts dealing with Goods and Services Tax, Value Added Tax and Excise Duty in view of the merger of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.

'Decide the place!' Akhilesh dares BJP to debate on development

Lucknow (UP), Jan 22 (ANI): Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said that his party is ready to debate on the issue of development. "Select the dais, call your favourite anchors and debate on development issue, we Samajwadi people are ready to debate with them anytime," said Yadav.

Delhi Police busts inter-state cricket betting racket

New Delhi, 22 January, (ANI): Crime Branch of Delhi Police busted a major inter-state cricket betting racket in Delhi. The gang was operating during the One Day International match between India and Australia in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Information was received by Crime Branch that a betting racket is being operated in Delhi. Accordingly, a team of Crime Branch was formed to bust the gang. Based on specific input, the police team raided a house in Ashoka Niketan, Karkardooma when the match was in progress. The team apprehended 11 persons red-handed at the spot. Arrested persons disclosed that bets worth more than Rs 5 crore had already been placed with them. 74 mobile phones, 7 laptops, 2 LCD TVs and 4 briefcases were recovered from the spot. Further investigation is in progress.

Watch: Scuffle breaks out between lawyers in MP's Satna

Satna (MP), Jan 22 (ANI): A scuffle broke out between two women including a lawyer and a male lawyer on Jan 22. Scuffle took place in Madhya Pradesh' Satna and whole incident was caught on camera. Speaking on the matter, a police official said, "The brawl occurred between 2 women, a notarized lawyer and a local. They had differences from past and on that, the scuffle broke out. Case registered further investigation underway."

Budget 2020-21: Cotton farmers demand subsidies

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Jan 22 (ANI): Ahead of Union Budget 2020-21, cotton farmers in Maharashtra's Nagpur demanded subsidies for cultivation. Cotton is a major crop cultivated in Nagpur region. One of the farmers said that we just need actual money for cotton cultivation; cotton's price in market should be increased. Union Budget will be presented on February 1.

CM Kejriwal holds roadshow in Delhi

New Delhi, Jan 22 (ANI): Ahead of Delhi Assembly elections, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal held a massive roadshow on Jan 22. CM Kejriwal filed nomination for New Delhi constituency on Jan 21. He was accompanied by AAP MLA and party workers. Delhi Assembly elections will be held on 8 February and the results will be declared on 11 Feb.

Gaganyaan will build framework for national, international collaborations: K Sivan

Bengaluru (Karnataka), Jan 22 (ANI): ISRO Chief K Sivan informed that the upcoming Gaganyaan Mission will provide opportunities to build framework for long term national and international collaborations and cooperation. "Gaganyaan Mission is not just about sending a human to space, this mission provides us an opportunities to build a framework for long term national and international collaborations and cooperation," said ISRO chief. "We all know that scientific discoveries, economic development, education, tech development and inspiring youth are coming goals for all nations. Human space flight provides perfect platform to meet all these objectives," he added further.

Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi interacts with locals at Srinagar's Lal Chowk

Srinagar (JandK), Jan 22 (ANI): Union Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi interacted with locals at Lal Chowk in Srinagar on January 22. Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said, "There is a positive environment, we are spreading this positivity among other people too by communicating with them. We are working to create a strong environment of change."