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Surat's businessman makes PM Modi's portrait in diamond

Surat (Gujarat), Jan 13 (ANI): To show his love for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a businessman shaped the map of India out of a real diamond, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's face inscribed on it. Akash Salia shaped a three-carat diamond into the map of India with PM Modi's face on it by laser inscription. "When I saw this diamond after 14 years, I had the impression of drawing out the map of India from it, After working five hours daily on this particular diamond, in about two months, the diamond was converted into a map," said Akash Salia. Now, he wants to send the diamond to the Prime Minister as a gift.

Alzheimer can spread it roots if you lose even one night's sleep

New Delhi, Jan13 (ANI): Disruption in one night's sleep can lead to getting Alzheimer's disease, a recent study has stated. The interruption in the sound sleep for a single night aggravates the level of tau protein in any young male's body, thus gives rise to the chances of developing the disease. According to CNN, the report was published on Wednesday in neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.As defined by the Alzheimer's Association, tau is the name of a protein that helps in stabilizing the internal structure of the brain's nerve cells. An abnormal build-up of tau protein in the body can end up in causing interior cells to fall apart and eventually developing Alzheimer's. Earlier studies have also shown that getting deprived of sleep can allow higher tau development and accumulation. Thus that poor sleep can hasten the development of cognitive issues.

At least dozen of houses catches fire in Shimla

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh)Jan 13 (ANI): At least dozen of houses gutted after catching fire in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla. Fire fighters are unable to reach the spot due to snow. The incident took place on January 12.

Shashi Tharoor meets protesting students in JNU

New Delhi, Jan 13 (ANI): Congress MP Shashi Tharoor met the protesting students in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on January 12 night. "First time a religious test has been introduced into the definition of Indian citizenship. Never before in our country has it mattered what your religion was to qualify to be an Indian citizen," said Shashi Tharoor. "The mayhem of that evening (Jan 05) seared on our consensus and soon after I left Kerala the first thing I wanted to do was to come and see you all. Morally and metaphorically we stand with you," Shashi Tharoor further added. The congress minister said that he condemn the January 05 violence incident in the campus.

Sunny Deol, Babita Phogat attend inauguration ceremony of 'Khasdar Krida Mahotsav' in Nagpur

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Jan 13 (ANI): Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Sunny Deol and Babita Phogat attended the inauguration ceremony of 'Khasdar Krida Mahotsav' in Maharashtra's Nagpur. The event took place on the occasion of National Youth day. National Youth day is celebrated on Jan 12 on being the birthday of Swami Vivekananda.

Potters' 'wheels of fortune' speed up ahead of Pongal

Madurai (TN), Jan 12 (ANI): Keeping in mind the current environmental conditions, potter families are sculpting eco-friendly pots to be used in the Pongal celebrations. Varieties of clay pots including sand pot, oil lamp and sand stove are being made by the makers. These makers are selling the pots directly to the customers at minimal prices. The four-day harvest festival is observed in the month of 'Thai' and is celebrated by Indians across the world, especially Tamil Nadu. From eating special food to celebrating it all night, the festival marks the beginning of an auspicious year.

DSP arrested with 2 dreaded terrorists in Shopian: IGP Kashmir

Srinagar (J-K), Jan 12 (ANI): While addressing the press conference in Srinagar on January 12, Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Kashmir, Vijay Kumar spoke on Shopian operation. He said, "Yesterday during an operation in Shopian, one Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) was arrested along with two wanted Hizbul Mujahideen militants, while they were travelling together in a vehicle on National Highway." "The interrogation is underway," IGP added.

Security forces gun down 3 terrorists in J-K's Tral

Tral (J-K), Jan 12 (ANI): At least 3 terrorists were gunned down in an encounter between security forces, terrorists in Tral in Jammu and Kashmir. Arms and ammunition were recovered from killed terrorists. The encounter started on Sunday morning. Further details are awaited.

HM Shah challenges Rahul Gandhi, CM Mamata on CAA

Jabalpur (MP), Jan 12 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on January 12 conducted a public rally in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur. While addressing the rally, he 'clarified' provisions of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) to the residents of Jabalpur and also challenged Congress' Rahul Gandhi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and said, "Show if there is a provision of snatching the citizenship of any citizen in CAA, there is not provision of snatching anybody's citizenship in CAA rather it gives citizenship."

Sky-high Ram temple will be built in 4 months, stop if you can: Shah dares Congress

Jabalpur (MP), Jan 12 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on January 12 conducted a public rally in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur. While addressing the rally, he came down heavily on Congress and leader Kapil Sibal and said the party 'never wanted Ram temple to be built'. He further challenged Congress to stop construction of sky-high temple of lord Ram, to be built within four months.

Leaders during partition promised bringing back persecuted minorities: HM Shah

Jabalpur (MP), Jan 12 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on January 12 conducted a public rally in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur. While addressing the rally, he lambasted at Congress by saying that it divided country into two parts on the basis of religion. "Christian, Hindu, Sikh, Parsi, who stayed there because of the bloodshed that time, then leaders promised them to stay there and bring them back later," said Shah.

Watch: Last Maradu apartment razed to the ground

Kochi (Kerala), Jan 11 (ANI): The Golden Kayalorum residential building was demolished in Kerala's Kochi on the orders of Supreme Court. It was the last one to be demolished through controlled implosion. All 4 illegal apartment towers have now been demolished. The move came after SC ordered demolition of 4 residential buildings in posh lakeside location in the city over violation of coastal regulation norms.

Mukhtar Abbas slams CM Mamata for opposing CAA

Hyderabad Jan 12 (ANI): Union Minister of Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Sunday slammed Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee for opposing Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and said "she should read history and the constitution". Adding to it, he further said CAA has been passed by the Parliament and so it will be implemented in the whole country. He said, "CAA has been passed by the Parliament and so it will be implemented in the whole country. West Bengal is part of India and therefore it also has to implement it. CM Mamata Banerjee should read history and the constitution."

Aussies get ready for 1st ODI at Wankhede

Mumbai, Jan 12 (ANI): Australia will lock horns with India in 1st ODI at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on January 14. 'Kangaroos' flexed their muscles in the stadium. Aaron Finch is leading Australian team. India currently holds 2nd position in ODI rankings, while Australia is at number 4.

PM Modi announces celebrations plan for Raja Ram Mohan Roy's 250th birth anniversary

Kolkata (WB), Jan 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the nation needs to follow Indian reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy's principles. He said, "We will celebrate his 250th birth anniversary (in 2022) in a year-long programme. It is our duty to preserve our heritage and is one of the key aspects of nation-building." He is on a two-day visit to West Bengal's capital Kolkata.

Watch: Speeding car rams parked vehicles in Haryana, injures five

Yamuna Nagar (Haryana), Jan 12 (ANI): As many as five people were injured after a speeding car hit parked vehicles in Haryana's Yamuna Nagar. Parked vehicles included a cycle, a motorcycle and a car. Police lodged a case and have begun investigation in the case.

Residents of Delhi's Sarita Vihar protest to remove barricades due to CAA, NRC demonstrations

New Delhi, Jan 12 (ANI): Residents of Delhi's Sarita Vihar held a protest on January 12 demanding removal of barricades and blockage on road no. 13A between Mathura Road and Kalindi Kunj, in order to ease traffic movement. The road is closed for past many days due to ongoing anti-CAA and NRC demonstrations in Shaheen Bagh.

Traffic cop emerges as 'serang' for street birds

Baripada (Odisha), Jan 12 (ANI): When we hear 'policeman' word, we have an opinion about them that they are strict men, but a traffic cop in Odisha's Baripada is debunking this thinking. Traffic cop Suraj Kumar Raj feeds the street birds in different places regularly. Raj is doing this practice for the past 10 years. He is working as traffic police under Baripada town of Mayurbhanj district. Not only Suraj but it looks like birds also love him as if they wait for him. Birds come to him to show their affection towards Suraj. Suraj has come to known as 'Birdman' among locals in the last 3-4 years for his noble deed.

Harmanpreet Kaur to lead India's squad for ICC Women's T20 WC

Mumbai, Jan 12 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Women on Sunday announced the 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup in Australia. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the team and opener Smriti Mandhana will be the vice-captain for the T20 World Cup. While addressing a press conference in Mumbai, the selector said, "Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Smriti Mandhana (vice-captain), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Veda Krishnamurthy, Richa Ghosh, Tania Bhatia (wicket-keeper), Poonam Yadav, Radha Yadav, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Shikha Pandey, Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy. The tournament will be held between 21st

Not interested in RS, will focus on strengthening the party: HD Deve Gowda

Bengaluru, Jan 12 (ANI): Janata Dal (Secular) chief and former prime minister HD Deve Gowda on reports of him contesting Rajya Sabha elections stated that his major concern is to build and strengthen the party and he is not interested in going to the upper house. "I am not interested to go to Rajya Sabha. My concern is to build and strengthen the party. I had declared earlier that I will not contest elections anymore," the former prime minister told ANI.