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Struggling for 7 years, no one gave me clear answers: Nirbhaya's mother

New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on January 16, Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi said, "I am really surprised that for seven years I have went to several places but no one gave me proper reply and answers related to the case. " "I have struggled for seven years and everyone gave me hope and assurance of court, law," she added. "No one gave me clear answers and now after seven years I am still fighting," Nirbhaya's Mother further stated.

End to terrorism can only happen the way Americans started after 9/11: CDS Bipin Rawat

New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): While addressing the Raisina Dialogue 2020 in the national capital, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Bipin Rawat said that end to terrorism can only happen the way Americans started after 9/11. "We have to bring an end to terrorism and that can only happen the way Americans started after 9/11, they said let's go on a spree on global war on terror. To do that you have to isolate the terrorists, anybody who is sponsoring terrorism has to be taken to task," said CDS.

CDS is first among equals, has 'some authority' over 3 service chiefs: Bipin Rawat

New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): While addressing the Raisina Dialogue 2020 in the national capital, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Bipin Rawat talked about the functioning of Chief of Defence Staff and called the person in position first among equals. "CDS is the first among equals but he has got clear and well defined responsibilities. While he is the first among equals, he has some authority over the three service chiefs except on operational issues. I think the task is well cut out and we will be able to function within the firm framework which has been laid out for the CDS. I don't visualise any problems. We've had meetings with the 3 chiefs and a lot of decisions have already been taken in past 15 days," said CDS.

Absolutely clear that terrorist groups operating from Pakistan: UK Special Representative

New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): While addressing the Raisina Dialogue 2020 in the national capital, UK's Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, Gareth Bayley, clearly stated that terrorist groups are operating from within Pakistan. "It is absolutely clear that terrorist groups are operating from within Pakistan. They pose a serious challenge to the government of Pakistan and the South Asian region as well," said Foreign and Commonwealth Office Director for South Asia.

20 injured after Lokmanya Tilak Express derails in Odisha's Cuttack

Cuttack (Odisha), Jan 16 (ANI): Around 20 people received severe injuries after eight coaches of Lokmanya Tilak Express hit a guard van of a goods train near Salagaon. The incident took place at about 7 am on January 16. No deaths were reported in the incident.

Fur shoes selling like hot cakes in Kashmir after heavy snowfall

Srinagar, Jan 16 (ANI): The sale of fur shoes is skyrocketing in the markets of Srinagar. They are in huge demand due to severe cold and heavy snowfall in Kashmir this year. During the winter season, sale of fur shoes is generally on rise and people take them to prevent themselves from chilly weather conditions. People mainly prefer fur shoes in winters as it helps them in keeping warm. The business of fur shoes is in boom and expected to rise in the coming days as well. Locals are purchasing them in large numbers as chilly weather conditions and snowfall have made the temperatures dip sharply, making the people reach for the fur shoes. Local shoe makers are working round the clock to complete demands of various dealers.

Stood up for Indira Gandhi whenever people targeted her: Sanjay Raut

Mumbai, Jan 16 (ANI): While speaking to media in Mumbai on January 16, the veteran Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut spoke on Gandhi family. He said, "The respect that I have always shown towards Indira Gandhi, Pandit Nehru, Rajiv Gandhi and the Gandhi family, despite being in opposition, nobody has done it." "Whenever people have targeted Indira Gandhi, I have stood up for her," he added. "Many political people used to come to meet Karim Lala, times were different back then. He was a leader of the Pathan community, he had come from Afghanistan. So, people used to meet him over the problems faced by the Pathan community," Sanjay Raut further stated.

War on terror not ending until we get to roots of it: CDS Bipin Rawat

New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): While addressing the Raisina Dialogue 2020 in the national capital, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat said that the war on terror is not ending until the military get to the roots of terrorism. "The war on terror is not ending. It is something which is going to continue. We will have to live with it, until we understand and get to the roots of terrorism," the CDS said.

Bhind man who makes Rs 6000/month gets tax notice to explain transactions of Rs 132 crore

Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh), Jan 16 (ANI): A resident of Bhind in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior, Ravi Gupta, who makes Rs 6000 per month, got tax notice to explain transactions of Rs 132 crore in his name. The transactions were done from an account opened on his name in Axis Bank. Gupta called it a forge account and reportedly he makes just Rs 6,000 per month. Speaking on it, Gupta said, "This matter was reported by Axis Bank. The account was opened in 2011 in Mumbai branch and there were transactions of Rs 132 crore in this and in relation with it, the Income Tax Department had sent me notices several times. Income tax (department) is demanding Rs 3.5 crores. The bank account is not opened by me. Somebody else has opened this account or maybe Axis bank has opened it on their own." Thana In-charge of Gwalior's Jhansi Road, Damodar Gupta, said, "Now, This matter has no relation here. He is neither the citizen of Gwalior nor any incident happened to him here. We asked him to meet Income Tax Dept

People take boat ride to protest against CAA, NRC in Mangaluru

Mangaluru (Karnataka), Jan 16 (ANI): People traveled by boats in Mangaluru to hold protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the proposed pan-India National Register of Citizens on Jan 15. Protests have erupted across India over CAA. New citizenship law came into effect from January 11.

Whom will they meet, politicians are locked up: GN Azad on union ministers' JandK visit

New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): 36 Union Ministers will visit Jammu and Kashmir from 18-25 January. Speaking on it, Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said, "Whom will they meet there? In our experience, two foreign delegations have been there, they only met those people who have been sent there by the central government and told what to say. They neither meet the media nor the state government. Politicians are locked up. So, they don't meet those whom they should meet so, no meaning of sending more people."

We demand Sanjay Raut's arrest: BJP's Ram Kadam on Sena leader's 'descendant' remark

Mumbai, Jan 16 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Mumbai on January 16, MLA of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from Ghatkopar area of Mumbai, Ram Kadam, spoke on Sanjay Raut's reported comment asking BJP's Udayanraje Bhosale to prove that he is a descendant of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj'. He said, "He (Sanjay Raut) must take back his statement. We demand that a case must be registered against him and he must be arrested."

Security forces can't be blamed for injuries caused by pellet guns: CDS Bipin Rawat

New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): While addressing the Raisina Dialogue 2020 in the national capital, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Bipin Rawat, talked about stone pelters and use of pellet guns in Kashmir Valley. "Young people who have been radicalized who were pelting stones which was as lethal as pellet guns we have had casualties including death being caused because of stones. I don't think the security forces can be blamed for the injuries caused by the pellet guns," the CDS said.

Taliban must give up weapon of terror and join mainstream: CDS Bipin Rawat

New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): While addressing the Raisina Dialogue 2020 in the national capital, Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Bipin Rawat talked about the measures of peace deal in Afghanistan with Taliban. "You have to come to a peace deal with everybody (in Afghanistan). If you have to come to a peace deal with them you have to go for negotiated peace. Taliban or whichever organisation is contemplating terror has to give up that weapon of terror, they must come to the political mainstream," said CDS.

Swarm of people gather for traditional bull-taming sport 'Jallikatu' in TN

Madurai (Tamil Nadu), Jan 16 (ANI): People gathered in Tamil Nadu's Madurai to participate in the traditional bull-taming sport 'Jallikattu'. Spectators were seen cheering for the bull tamers in Palamedu village on January 16. 700 bulls are participating in Jallikattu competitions in Palamedu this year. Jallikattu competitions will be held till January 31 in Madurai district. The Supreme Court (SC) in 2014 had banned 'Jallikattu' after a plea was filed by the Animal Welfare Board of India and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) but the state government insisted Jallikattu was a crucial part of its culture and identity. The ban was later lifted in January 2017 with an amendment due to massive protests along the Marina beach in Chennai.

Homeless swamp night shelters to beat winter blues in Delhi

New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): Thick fog engulfed Delhi on January 16. Homeless people flocked to night shelters following the cold spell. Light rain was also observed in the national capital on the morning of January 16. Minimum temperature will hover around 8 degrees Celsius this week, predicted India Meteorological Department. Commuters also faced problems due to low visibility.

Priyanka Gandhi sends gift to daughter of boatman in Varanasi

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Jan (ANI): Congress Party's general secretary for UP East Priyanka Gandhi send gift and best wishes letter to daughter of a boatman Ashok Sahni. She travelled on his boat during his visit to Varanasi on January 10. Boatman Ashok Sahni had invited Priyanka Gandhi on his daughter's marriage.

Need to encourage organ donation: President Kovind

New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind graced the 10th Foundation Day of the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) and 7th Convocation Ceremony of the Institute in New Delhi.While addressing the public gathering, President Ram Nath Kovind said, "There is need to establish liver transplant programs in more public hospital, but perhaps most crucial is to encourage organ donation and spread awareness about it. There is a huge gap between the requirement and availability of organs needed for saving lives."

Google lets you use iPhone as physical security key for 2FA

New Delhi, Jan 16 (ANI): Google Smart Lock app on the iOS has received a new update that allows you to use you iPhone as physical two-factor authentication (2FA) security key. With version 1.6, you can set your phone's built-in security key for your Google Account. As The Verge notes, once you set up your iPhone, attempting to log into a Google service on a different device will send a push notification to the nearby iPhone. Once you authenticate, the login process is completed on the other device. This feature had been already available for Android phone owners.

Indian Army personnel rescue civilian from snowslide

Lachhipur (JandK), Jan 16 (ANI): Indian Army personnel rescued a civilian Tariq Iqbal who was caught in a snowslide in Lacchipura. He was taken to a hospital and was discharged later.