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Iran admits to shoot down Ukrainian jetliner 'unintentionally'

New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): Iran authority admitted that regrettably missiles fired due to "human error" caused the horrific crash of the Ukrainian plane on Jan 11. Investigations continue to identify and prosecute this great tragedy. In a tweet, President of Islamic Republic of Iran regretted this disastrous mistake. All 176 passengers onboard were killed including citizen of Iran, Ukraine, Afghanistan, Germany, UK on Jan 08. Earlier, USA killed Iranian general Qasem Soleimani in a drone attack orders of US President Donald Trump. In retaliation to the incident, Iran fired more than a dozen missiles at US forces in Iraq. Iran claimed that around 80 'American terrorists' were killed in the missile attack, however, in a press conference, Trump confirmed no causalities in the attack by Iran and tweeted 'All is well'.

Kannauj bus accident: Injured passengers recall horrific incident

Kannauj (UP), Jan 11 (ANI): People injured in UP's Kannauj bus accident were admitted to a hospital. A bus carrying over 40 passengers collided with a truck and caught fire on January 10. The collision took place on GT Road. Speaking to ANI, an injured passenger said, "The bus collided with the truck and immediately caused fire, several passengers were stuck in the bus."

Government will be releasing 20-25 JandK leaders in phases: Ram Madhav

Vadodara (Gujarat), Jan 11 (ANI): While speaking to mediapersons, BJP national General secretary Ram Madhav said that the government will be releasing 20-25 JandK leaders in phases. "There were 2 major restrictions in JandK. One was the internet services that is about to be restored. Other was leaders under detention, regarding that, the government will be releasing 20-25 leaders in phases. JandK is like any other part of the country now," said Ram Madhav.

Watch: Demolition of Maradu flats in Kochi

Kochi (Kerala), Jan 11 (ANI): The demolition of Maradu flats in Kochi underway on Jan 11. The demolition process of four multi-storey flats at Maradu will be up to two days. The H2O Holyfaith apartment tower will be razed to the ground, followed by second demolition. The final round of demolition will take place on Sunday. It came after SC ordered demolition of 4 residential buildings in posh lakeside location in the city over violation of coastal regulation norm.

Judgement call of commander on ground has to be respected: Army Chief

New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): While addressing at the Indian Army annual briefing in the national capital on Jan 11, Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane on complaints against Army officers deployed in the Kashmir Valley stated that judgement call of commander on ground has to be respected and all complaints hence forth filed have proved to be unfounded. "The judgement call of the commander on ground has to be respected. All the complaints that have been filed have proved to be unfounded," told the Army Chief.

Illegal students are staying in JNU hostels, could be responsible for violence: JNU VC

New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): Jawaharlal Nehru University Vice Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar on JNU violence stated that many illegal students are staying in hostels and they could be responsible for the ruckus. "This is a problem that many illegal students are staying in hostels, they could be outsiders, they maybe participating in any possible violence because they have nothing to do with the university," said JNU VC.

Security tightened outside JNU campus

New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): Security beefed up at Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru University on Jan 11. Police forces have been deployed outside JNU campus. On Jan 09, Jawaharlal Nehru University Student Union (JNUSU) protested against the violence that happened on Jan 05. Several masked goons entered into JNU campus and beaten up students on Jan 05. JNUSU president Aishe Ghosh was also allegedly attacked by masked goons.

Enhanced security in campus to make sure students are not hurt: JNU VC

New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): Jawaharlal Nehru University Vice Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar assured sufficient security at the campus to make sure students are not hurt any further. "The terror created by some of the activist students went to such an extent that many of our students had to leave the hostels. From past several days, we have enhanced security in the campus to make sure that innocent students are not hurt," said VC.

Rahul Dravid turns 47

New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): The ace Indian batsman Rahul Dravid celebrates his 47th birthday today. The former Indian cricketer Rahul Dravid, commonly known as 'The Wall' is renowned for doing everything that the team asked from him and enabling the side to turn the tables after being completely down and out. He is the only player to be involved in two 300-plus ODI partnerships. The batsman played 164 Tests, 344 ODIs and one T20I for India. He finally announced his retirement from international cricket in March 2012. Dravid finished his career with 48 international centuries. His love for the country and cricket still shows as he has taken up the role of coaching the junior Indian sides (India U-19, India A). He is also the head of the National Cricket Academy (NCA).

Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria visits NCC Camp ahead of Republic Day

New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria visited NCC Camp at Parade Ground in Delhi on Jan 11. He visited the camp to inspect the preparation of Republic Day parade. Air officials showcased their skills during the parade. Republic Day is celebrated on Jan 26, every year.

PETA activist laments the plight of birds injured by kite 'manjha'

Ludhiana (Punjab), Jan 11(ANI): PETA activist takes a unique step. She donned herself as a bird bleeding profusely due to slits all over the body. Every year, several birds succumb to their injuries due to the wounds received from the glass coated 'manjhas'. "I am protesting against the manufacturing of glass coated manjhas" said Gunjan Sikka, a social activist of PETA World.

Army deployed on borders safeguarding sovereignty and territorial integrity: Army Chief

New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): While addressing at the Indian Army annual briefing in the national capital on Jan 11, Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane said that Army deployed on the borders are safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity. He said, "We swore allegiance to Constitution of India in fact be it a Jawan or an officer, we take an oath that is what should guide us in all our action at all times. We are deployed on the borders safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity it is to secure for our people these core values,"

NCC has major role in upholding military services, safeguarding social fabric: IAF Cheif

New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Chief of Air Staff of Indian Air Force (IAF), Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria said, "NCC has a major role to play in upholding sacred ethos of military services and safeguarding social fabric. A comprehensive training is imparted to cadets coming from diverse cultural background. It moulds young to responsible citizens, committed to relation building and this commitment resolved and displayed by the NCC cadets in existing civil administration during national calamites, is indeed praise-worthy."

Delhi reels under intense cold wave

New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): Severe cold wave conditions in the national capital have made life out of order on Jan 11. National capital records cold morning at 7.4 degrees Celsius. Due to intense cold, commuters are facing problems in morning hours.

Villagers celebrate 'Shant festival' amid heavy snowfall with great fervor in Shimla

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), Jan 11 (ANI): Villagers gathered to celebrate 'Shant festival' with great pomp and show in Shimla. The 'Shant festival' means 'festival of purification'. It is organised to purify the deity, 'Khantu Devta' and the temple. Villagers offered prayers for prosperity and peace of region. 'Shant festival' was organised after 29 years. Despite heavy snowfall, villagers celebrated the festival with great enthusiasm. They were seen happily dancing at the snow-covered temple to promote century-old tradition.

Local pollutants major contributor to Delhi's air pollution: Study

New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): A new comprehensive study revealed that construction activities and vehicular traffic contribute significantly to the Delhi and National Capital Region's high concentrations of harmful air pollutants and gases. According to the World Health Organisation, air pollution was estimated to cause nearly 4.2 million premature deaths worldwide in 2016. In India, around 600,000 deaths annually are attributed to air pollution, and some of the world's highest levels can be found in Delhi city. In a study published in Sustainable Cities and Society, a team led by Surrey's Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE) gathered and analysed four years of pollution data from 12 sites across Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, with the aim of understanding how particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) and gases (oxides of nitrogen, sulphur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and ozone) impact this area of India. The GCARE results show a clear trend with significantly higher levels of air pollut

People gathered at Nehru Planetarium to get glimpse of first lunar eclipse of 2020

Mumbai, Jan 11 (ANI): People gathered at Nehru Planetarium on the night of Jan 10 to watch the first lunar eclipse of 2020. People seemed to be very excited to get a glimpse of lunar eclipse. This eclipse was not a total but a penumbral lunar eclipse. First lunar eclipse was observed from all parts of India.

To fulfill Bapu, Baba Saheb's dreams, we took 'Tiranga rally': Asaduddin Owaisi

Hyderabad, Jan 11 (ANI): All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi took out a 'Tiranga Rally' to mark an anti-CAA protest in Hyderabad on Jan 10. Speaking on it, Owaisi said, "This is not politics. This is our country's flag and it is power of our country. Each individual of this country feels happiness as soon he sees the 'Tiranga'. We have not come outside with 'Tiranga' to show our loyalty. But to tell the country that people who are doing drama, who are raising the Tricolor, but saying 'long live Godse', we have snatched the 'Tiranga' from them. We want to fulfill the dreams of Bapu and Baba Saheb that is why we took the 'Tiranga rally'. People should be happy that we held 'Tiranga'."

Panchkula organisation uses radium tapes to secure stray animals from night traffic

Panchkula (Haryana), Jan 11 (ANI): Private organisation has started a campaign to tie radium bands on stray cattle and dogs. They are trying to keep them safe from road traffic during night hours. These radium tapes are procured from Coimbatore. More than 150 cows have been tied radium bands or tapes around their necks to make them visible at highway roads.

Demolition of Maradu flats in Kochi to begin today

Kochi (Kerala), Jan 11 (ANI): All arrangements have been made for the two-day demolition of Maradu flats in Kochi that will begin from today at 11 am. A mock drill was carried out successfully on Friday to ensure the safety of citizens ahead of the demolition of four multi-storey flats at Maradu here. The mock drill was held after a primary evaluation of safety measures taken by police. Ahead of the demolition of four apartments - Holy Faith H2O, twin towers of Alfa Serene, Jain Coral Cove, and Golden Kayaloram - in Maradu through controlled explosion on January 11-12, the district administration issued advisory and restricted drones in the evacuation zone with immediate effect. As per the advisory, Section 144, which prohibits an assembly of four or more people in an area, has been imposed in the evacuation zone of all the flats to be demolished from 8 am to 4 pm. It came after SC ordered demolition of 4 residential buildings in posh lakeside location in the city over violation of co