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Entire country is suffering due to 'differences' between Amit Shah, PM Modi over NRC

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Jan 17 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Bhagel made a speculation of differences between Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over NPR. "Amit Shah says CAA, NPR, NRC is a chronology and Prime Minister Narendra Modi says NRC is not going to happen. Who is speaking truth and who is lying? It seems that there are some differences between the two and the entire country is suffering," said CM Bhagel.

Not the time for politics: Kejriwal on BJP's attack over delay in hanging of Nirbhaya's convicts

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on January 17 reacted on the 2012 Nirbhaya gangrape case. He said, "Everyone wants that the convicts should be punished soon. This is not the time to do politics. Both Centre and state governments should try to make sure that all processes are completed and the convicts are hanged at the earliest." He also added, Prakash Javadekar Ji had said something, Smriti Irani Ji also said something else...No good will come from blaming each other. We have to make a system where rapists are hanged within 6 months of the crime."

Nirbhaya's lawyer thanks President for rejecting mercy plea of convict Mukesh Singh

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): Lawyer of Nirbhaya's parents, Seema Kushwaha, on January 17 thanked President Ram Nath Kovind for rejecting the mercy plea of one of the convicts in the heinous rape case. She said, "This is very good news for us, we are going to argue on Patiala Court on stopping the other three convicts on filing mercy plea as they have already given seven days time earlier to file the mercy plea, so that the death sentence will be executed on coming 22 Jan." She also said that hanging Nirbhaya's culprits will also impact other rape cases in the country. The President rejected the mercy plea of Mukesh Singh, one of the four men facing the gallows in the 2012 Nirbhaya gangrape and murder case.

'No interest in politics': Nirbhaya's mother on reports of Congress fielding her against Kejriwal

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, on reports that Congress could field her against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on New Delhi seat for upcoming assembly elections, Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi said that she has no interest in politics. "I have no interest in politics. I have not spoken to anyone in Congress. I only want justice for my daughter and execution of the convicts," said Nirbhaya's mother.

SC issued notice on plea challenging NPR notification: Petitioner

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): Supreme Court lawyer MR Shamshad, who has filed a petition challenging notification of National Population Register said, "We have challenged the notification of NPR as well on which notice has been issued, probably it will be tagged with the other petitions but NPR notification has been challenged on which notice has been issued." Nationwide protests have emerged since the implementation of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), which will give Indian citizenship to religious minorities from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh who have come to India to escape persecution.

Bhim Army chief urges people from all religions to join anti-CAA protests

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad joined protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the proposed pan-India National Register for Citizens (NRC), at Jama Masjid in Delhi. While addressing the gathering, he said, "Peaceful protest is our strength. People from all religions who support us should join us in great number to prove it to the government that these protests are not led by Muslims alone," Azad said.

Delhi Govt wants Nirbhaya convicts to be hanged at earliest: CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): While speaking to media in the national capital on January 16, the Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal spoke on 2012 Delhi gang-rape case. He said, "All the work that was under Delhi government was completed by us within hours. We never delayed any work related to this case." "Delhi government hardly has any role in it. We want convicts to be hanged at the earliest," he added.

Russia will provide five S400 missiles to India by 2025: Deputy Ambassador

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): Roman Babushkin, Russian Deputy Ambassador to India informed that Russia will give 5 S400 missiles defence system to India by 2025 which will serve well for Indian security. "We will give 5 S400 missiles defence system (to India) by 2025. Russia is possessing one of the world's best defence system and it would serve well for Indian security," said Deputy Ambassador.

Chandrashekhar Azad reaches Jama Masjid to show solidarity with anti-CAA protestors

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): People staged protest against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC) at Jama Masjid on January 17. Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad joined them. He was released from Tihar Jail on January 16. Delhi court granted him bail directing him not to hold protest in Delhi till February 16. Chandrashekhar was accused of inciting protestors.

AAP is responsible for delay in hanging of Nirbhaya's convicts: Smriti Irani

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): Amidst the uncertainty over hanging of Nirbhaya's convicts, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on January 17 accused the Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi of delaying the execution of all the four convicts. "The Supreme Court had dismissed the review petition (of Nirbhaya's convicts) in July 2018. Since July 2018, the Prisons Department which comes under the Delhi government did not wake up until Nirbhaya's mother started appealing publicly. What is the reason for keeping Nirbhaya and her mother away from justice? What is the reason for AAP government's lawyer stating in court that the hanging of Nirbhaya's convicts will be delayed?" said Union Women andChild Development Minister Smriti Irani.

Piyush Goyal clarifies his statement on Amazon's investment in India

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Jan 17 (ANI): Minister of Commerce Piyush Goyal clarified on his reported statement on E-commerce giant Amazon's plan of investment in India where he said,"It's not as if they (Amazon) are doing a favour to India when they invest a billion dollars.""My statement should be seen in context. Investments are welcome but they should be within the law," said Piyush Goyal.

Watch: Scuffle breaks out between JD(S), BJP members over performing prayers

Mandya (Karnataka), Jan 17 (ANI): Scuffle broke out between Janata Dal (Secular) Taluk Panchayat member, Dinesh and supporters of BJP MLA, Narayana Gowda at Gavi Rangappa Temple in Mandya's Billenahalli in Karnataka on Jan 16. Dinesh wanted to perform prayers which MLA's supporters allegedly opposed. Police intervened in the matter and brought situation under control.

Kerala Governor denies rift with State Government

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, on differences between Kerala Government and State Governor, Arif Mohammad Khan said that there are no differences between us. "There are no differences between us. It is my responsibility to ensure that things do not reach a stage where there is a collapse of the constitutional machinery," said Kerala Governor.

Eminem drops surprise album 'Music To Be Murdered By'

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): Rap God on Jan17 gave his fans a stunning surprise as he decided to drop an album named 'Music to Be Murdered By'. The rapper decided to break the news on Twitter .Rapper has collaborated with Ed Sheeran in the album.

President's decision has brought hope: Nirbhaya's mother on mercy petition rejection

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind on January 17 rejected the mercy petition of the 2012 Delhi gang-rape case convict Mukesh Singh. The MHA had sent Singh's mercy petition to Rashtrapati Bhavan on night of January 16. While speaking to ANI in the national capital on January 17, Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi said, "I welcome this decision and it has brought hope but it will only be fruitful if they will be hanged on January 22. It will set a precedent."

SDPI should be banned for their involvement in anti-social activities: Jagadish Shettar

Bengaluru, Jan 17 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Bengaluru on January 17, the Minister of Large and Medium Scale Industries in Karnataka Government Jagadish Shettar said, "Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) always deny their involvement but it has been proved now. I welcome the police's action." "Their organisation should be banned as they have always been involved with anti-social activities and government of India should take very serious note of this," he added.

SDPI members were paid Rs 10,000 to attack leaders supporting CAA: Bengaluru CP

Bengaluru, Jan 17 (ANI): While speaking to media in Bengaluru on January 17, the Commissioner of Police in Bengaluru Bhaskar Rao spoke on Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests in the city. He said, "There were six people belonging to Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI), who were here to carry out attacks on leaders supporting CAA." "These people were being paid Rs 10,000 from their handlers to create ruckus here. Now this will be handled by the Anti-Terror unit," he added.

PM Modi meets EU High Representative Josep Borrell Fontelles

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): Josep Borrell Fontelles, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 17. He also met EAM S Jaishankar earlier today in Delhi. Borrell arrived in Delhi on January 16 to participate in Raisina Dialogue 2020.

'BHU VC Hindi Virodhi' posters put up in Varanasi

Varanasi (UP), Jan 17 (ANI): Several posters reading 'BHU VC Hindi Virodhi' and demanding his resignation were seen in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi on January 17. Recently, Banaras Hindu University (BHU) administration had allegedly not interviewed candidates for the post of assistant professor who had opted for Hindi as their language for communication. BHU administration and VC Rakesh Bhatnagar faced criticism over the issue.

Black laws like CAA, NRC can't be imposed: Chandrashekhar Azad

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): Bhim Army Chief Chandrashekhar Azad was released from Tihar Jail on January 16. While speaking to ANI, Chandrashekhar Azad said, "I am here to visit Ravidas temple, then I will go to a gurdwara and a church and later to Jama Masjid at 01:00 pm." "The purpose is to mark protest against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC) and also to tell people that such black laws can't be imposed on us," he added. He was released after a Delhi Court granted him bail ordering him to not hold any protest in Delhi till February 16, 2020.