Page 358 - Video Gallery

Delhi HC asks authorities to deal with plea seeking opening of Kalindi Kunj-Shaheen Bagh stretch

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): The road stretch of Kalindi Kunj-Shaheen Bagh remained closed for traffic in the national capital. Stretch is closed for traffic since December 15 last year over anti-CAA protests. Delhi High Court asked concerned authority to look into the matter in larger public interest and deal with issue of maintaining law and order. It is a petition seeking to withdraw closure of Delhi's Kalindi Kunj-Shaheen Bagh stretch which was closed on December 15, 2019 for ongoing protests against CAA.

AAP's strategy is to connect with people of Delhi: Gopal Rai on upcoming polls

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on January 14, the Minister of Labour and Employment in the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, Gopal Rai spoke on coming Delhi Assembly elections. He said, "The only strategy of AAP is to reach up to maximum masses and connect with the people on one to one basis. People should fight the election for us." "Our motive is to activate the people of Delhi and they should work for the establishment of government," he added. Assembly elections in Delhi are scheduled to be held on February 8.

EAM Jaishankar meets Uzbekistan Foreign Affairs Minister in Delhi

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): Union Minister for External Affairs, S Jaishankar met Foreign Affairs Minister of Uzbekistan, Abdulaziz Kamilov in Delhi on January 14. They held delegation-level talks upon their meeting. Abdulaziz Kamilov is on a two-day visit to participate in 'Raisina Dialogue 2020'. 12 Foreign Ministers including Ministers of Russia, Iran, Australia, Denmark and Hungary will participate in Dialogue.

2012 Nirbhaya gang rape case: SC dismisses curative petitions of convicts

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): Supreme Court dismissed curative petitions of two convicts - Vinay Kumar Sharma and Mukesh Singh in 2012 Nirbhaya gang rape case on January 14. Convicts moved to SC after a Delhi court issued death warrant of all four convicts. Convicts are slated for execution on January 22, 7 AM. They were convicted for heinous rape of a 23-year-old medical professional on a moving bus on the night of December 16, 2012. The victim later succumbed to her injuries.

2012 Nirbhaya gang rape case: We will take further legal remedies, says convicts' lawyer

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): After Supreme Court rejected curative petition of convicts in 2012 Nirbhaya gang rape case, convicts' lawyer AP Singh said that further legal remedies will be sought. He said, "We will talk to our client and take further legal remedies. It is a media trial." Meanwhile, Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi, termed it 'big day'. She said, "This is a big day for me. I had been struggling for the last 7 years. But the biggest day will be 22nd January when they (convicts) will be hanged." A Delhi court has pronounced execution of convicts to be held on January 22, at 7 AM. The last resort for convicts is a mercy plea.

Fire breaks out at footwear manufacturing unit in Delhi

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): Massive fire broke at a footwear manufacturing unit in Delhi's Lawrence Road on January 14. At least 26 fire tenders reached at the spot to douse the fire. The reason of fire is yet to be ascertained. Further details are awaited.

1700 women will be inducted in Corps of Military Police: Army Chief

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): Army Chief General MM Naravane addressed the gathering on 4th Armed Forces Veterans' Day in the National Capital on Jan 14. General Naravane informed that total 1700 women will be inducted in Corps of Military Police. "We are getting women into Corps of Military Police. Total 1700 will be inducted in corps military police. Training of 101 women has already been started from 6 January this year," said Army Chief.

Navy Chief raises concern on myths about services circulating on social media

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh addressed the gathering on 4th Armed Forces Veterans' Day in the national capital on Jan 14. Navy Chief Admiral Singh raised his concern about myths and incorrect perceptions about the services which are sometimes put out on the social media. "This is the information age and while a lot of good information is shared, a lot of myths and incorrect perceptions about the services are sometimes put out on the social media. My request to all of you is to please use the respect that you have in society, and if there is some misconception or myth being spread please make sure that you give positive image of the services on the media," said Navy Chief.

Welfare of veterans is always our priority: Army Chief

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): Army Chief General MM Naravane addressed the gathering on 4th Armed Forces Veterans' Day in the national capital on Jan 14. General Naravane said that welfare of veterans is always our priority. "After retiring, veterans are still busy in nation building through various fields. Welfare of veterans is always our priority. Last year, we helped 240 officers and 11,500 JCOs to get a job after retirement," said Army Chief.

Tejasvi Surya appeals Bengaluru Co-operative bank depositors not to panic

Bengaluru, Jan 14 (ANI): While speaking to mediapersons, after Reserve Bank of India issued notice to Sri Guru Raghavendra Co-operative Bank, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya appealed the depositors not to panic and assured that Government is committed to protect the interest of the depositors. "I have met with many depositors of this bank and to be honest my family also has an account here. I met Finance Minister yesterday and today a meeting is underway at RBI with depositors and bank authorities. I can assure all of you that the government is committed to protect the interest of the depositors. This issue is nothing like the PMC bank issue, so do not panic." said Tejasvi Surya.

32,000 people identified for CAA in UP: Minister Shrikant Sharma

Lucknow (UP), Jan 14 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Lucknow on January 14, the Power Minister of UP, Shrikant Sharma spoke on the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). He said, "The gazette notification for Citizenship Amendment Act has been issued. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed all District Magistrates (DMs) to prepare a list soon." "We are distributing pamphlets in Hindi and Urdu languages urging people to register. So far, names of 32, 000 people have appeared based on a recent survey," he added.

RBI restricts Bengaluru bank's operations, depositors worried

Bengaluru, Jan 14 (ANI): Several depositors queued up outside Sri Guru Raghavendra Co-operative Bank in Karnataka's Bengaluru on January 14. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has restricted the bank from doing business with immediate effect and capped withdrawal limit at Rs 35,000. Large numbers of depositors have queued up outside bank to withdraw money. While speaking to ANI, one of the depositors said, "My husband has a fixed deposit here-around Rs 15-20 Lakh. He is retired. We're dependent on it." "When we got the message we were disturbed. But when we came here, the advisor in the bank told us that deposit is safe. But we need to wait for six months. We're not happy," she added. RBI has said that the licence of the bank has not been cancelled, it can continue to 'undertake banking business with restrictions till its financial position improves'.

VP Naidu celebrates 'Bhogi' with family

Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Jan 14 (ANI): Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and his family celebrated 'Bhogi' festival in Chennai on Jan 14. It marks the beginning of the four-day Pongal festival. 'Bhogi' is celebrated by boycotting old things for focusing on new beginnings. People gathered in Chennai at dawn to light bonfires to burn old belongings.

CM Rupani celebrates 'Uttarayan' by flying kite

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Jan 14 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani celebrated festival of 'Makar Sankranti' in Ahmedabad. He flew kite to celebrate 'Uttarayan' on January 14. He was accompanied by kite flying enthusiastically and enjoying 'Kai Po Che' festivities. Age is no bar, from children to adults all can be soon on rooftops to fly kites. 'Makar Sankranti' is one of the biggest and most colourful festivals celebrated in Gujarat.

'Matter should be put to rest': Sanjay Raut on 'Aaj ke Shivaji: Narendra Modi' book

Mumbai, Jan 14 (ANI): While speaking to media in Mumbai on January 14, the veteran leader of Shiv Sena Sanjay Raut spoke on withdrawal of book 'Aaj ke Shivaji: Narendra Modi'. He said, "This was a matter of honour and pride of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Maharashtra." "BJP has withdrawn the book and apologised for it, so I think the matter should be put to rest," he added.

Demand of sugarcane surges for harvest festival in Karnataka

Shivamogga (Karnataka), Jan 14 (ANI): Sugarcane is fetching high prices in the market in Karnataka's Shivamogga district. Massive stock of sugarcane is in supply. Shivamogga was known as the 'sugarcane paradise' during Mysuru Maharaja's times but the production of sugarcane has gradually declined. Now, the cultivation of sugarcane has been restricted. Sugarcanes are in high demand in festive season. It is estimated that in future a situation may arise that Shivamogga will have to import sugarcanes from different parts of the country.

Equity indices flat as traders book profits, Yes Bank and L-T top drags

Mumbai, Jan 14 (ANI): Traders booked profit and equity benchmark indices were flat during early hours on Tuesday while Asian markets looked up amid signs of goodwill between China and the United States as the world's two biggest economies prepared to sign the long-awaited phase one of trade deal later this week. Investors also pondered over the possibility of Reserve Bank of India continuing with the status quo on key interest rates at its February meet as inflation is likely to remain similarly elevated in January. Retail inflation print for December came at 7.35 per cent, up from 5.54 percent in November. At 10:15 am, the BSE S-P Sensex was down by 2 points to 41,858 while the Nifty 50 ticked up by 6 points at 12,335. Sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were mixed with Nifty metal gaining by 1.3 per cent. Among stocks, Vedanta emerged as the top winner with gains of 2.5 per cent at Rs 164.55 per share. JSW Steel advanced by 1.8 per cent, Tata Steel by 1.6 per cent and Hin

Telangana Governor celebrates 'Pongal'

Chennai, Jan 14 (ANI): Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan celebrated 'Pongal' in traditional way. Governor Soundararajan is in Chennai to celebrate Pongal. Pongal is a harvest festival dedicated to the Sun God. Tamilisai Soundararajan prepared traditional sweet dish of Pongal which is made from newly-harvested rice and jaggery. It is one of the most auspicious festivals for Tamils which is mainly celebrated to offer prayers to the Sun God for a good harvest. Pongal coincides with 'Makar Sankranti' which is celebrated in North India. It marks the start of the Sun's six-month-long journey towards Uttarayanam.

Govt will think over Army Chief's statement on PoK: MoS Defence

Mumbai, Jan 14 (ANI): Wreath-laying ceremony was performed at Shaheed Smarak in Mumbai on 4th Armed Forces Veterans' Day on Jan 14. Minister of State for Defence Shripad Y Naik attended the ceremony to pay homage. He laid the wreath to the fallen soldiers. While speaking to ANI, MoS for Defence Shripad Naik on Army Chief's statement "army will take action if receive orders to reclaim PoK", said that it is not wrong to say this, but the government will definitely look into it.

Kashmir Valley receives fresh snowfall

Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) / Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), Jan 14 (ANI): The Valley of Srinagar received fresh snow spell. Vehicular movement was partially affected. The road clearance process is underway. One of the locals from Srinagar said, "Everything is frozen. Administration should take steps to clear the snow from the roads." Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri is also covered with layer of snow.