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Who will stand with 'tukde tukde gang' will be opposed: Sanjay Paswan on #BoycottChhapaak

Patna (Bihar), Jan 08 (ANI): Boycott of Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone's upcoming movie 'Chhapaak' outburst in country after the actor visited JNU where students and teachers protesting against JNU violence that happened on January 05. Speaking on it, BJP leader Sanjay Paswan said, "The one who will stand with 'tukde tukde gang' will be opposed. Public will be angry on him or her. That's why we all are abide by it. We got the information that somebody misguided her (Deepika Padukone) and took her to JNU. And if heroes and heroines are going there, we are also capable and we have more stock of heroes and heroines than they have. It is a matter of concern that some people are spreading violence in JNU. Definitely, I feel actors, actresses, authors and authoress or whoever's vision is not clear will be opposed"

People of Bihar want to see BJP leader as Bihar CM: Sanjay Paswan

Patna (Bihar), Jan 08 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, BJP leader and former Union Minister Sanjay Paswan said, "People of Bihar want to see a BJP leader as Bihar Chief Minister, BJP is the strongest and most active party in the state. Ultimately, we will abide by what Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar Sushil Modi decide, but we are capable of winning elections alone."

'Bharat bandh' called as traders are suffering due to implementation of GST: Kapil Sibal

New Delhi, Jan 08 (ANI): Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Wednesday said that the traders who have called for a nationwide strike have done so because their businesses are suffering due to the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Equities slump after Iran strike on US troops spooks Asian markets

New Delhi, Jan 08 (ANI): Equity indices extended losses on Wednesday afternoon after Iran fired missiles at US forces in Iraq overnight, pushing oil prices higher as investors feared a wider conflict in the Middle East. The attacks on Ain Al-Asad airbase and another at Erbil came hours after the funeral of top military commander Qassem Soleimani whose killing in a US drone strike led to sharp escalations in a developing conflict across the region. The BSE SandP Sensex was down by 221 points to 40,648 while the Nifty 50 edged lower by 78 points at 11,975. All sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the red. Nifty PSU bank dipped by 1.8 per cent, metal by 1.6 per cent, realty by 1.1 per cent and auto by 1 per cent. Meanwhile, Asian financial markets were roiled with stocks sliding as investors feared a wider conflict in the Middle East could push up oil prices and dent US corporate earnings due to rising energy costs.

IIM Ahmedabad students recite Faiz Ahmad Faiz's poetry to mark protest against JNU violence

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Jan 08 (ANI): Indian Institutes of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad students staged protest over JNU violence. They recited poetry of Faiz Ahmad Faiz to mark the protest. Demonstrators also held placards against JNU violence. Protest took place in Gujarat's Ahmedabad on Jan 06.

Have approved Meerut Hangman's service for execution of Nirbhaya's convicts: UP Jail Minister

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 08 (ANI): Delhi court issued death warrants to all four convicts in 2012 Delhi gang rape case on January 07. Earlier, Meerut hangman Pawan Kumar had shown his interest and said that if jail administration will contact him, he is ready to hang the four convicts. Speaking on Pawan's appointment, Jail Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Jai Kumar Singh, "We welcome court's decision. Nirbhaya's family, including the whole country, was waiting for this decision because everyone was mourned by the kind of incident that took place. Tihar jail had written to avail the service of hangman from Meerut for the execution of Nirbhaya rape case convicts. We have approved permission for the same."

No injustice will be done: Maharashtra Minister on FIR against students protesting at Gateway of India

Mumbai, Jan 08 (ANI): Housing Minister of Maharashtra Jitendra Awhad spoke on FIR against students protesting at Gateway of India against the JNU violence. Awhad said, "I firmly assure you that I am the representative of students in the government. I am the minister of the students in government. No injustice will be done to the peace-loving students who were silently protesting against the episode which happened in JNU. I stand with the students. I'll be representing them in the ministry and taking them to the Chief Minister and the Home Minister. I assure you once again that I am with the students."

Clash erupts between TMC, SFI workers during 'bharat bandh' in WB

Bardhaman (West Bengal), Jan 08 (ANI): A clash was erupted allegedly between Trinamool Congress (TMC) and Students' Federation of India (SFI) workers during the 'bharat bandh' on Jan 08. The clash took place in West Bengal's Bardhaman. Several states in nation called for 'bharat bandh' against anti-worker policies of Central Government.

Bharat bandh: Supporters vandalise NBSTC bus in West Bengal's Cooch Behar

Cooch Behar (West Bengal), Jan 08 (ANI): At least ten trade unions have called for a nation-wide 'bharat bandh' on January 08. 'Bandh' supporters vandalised NBSTC bus in West Bengal's Cooch Behar. No one was injured in the incident. 'Bharat bandh' has been called against 'anti-worker policies of Central Government'.

Centre is anti-labour government: Ashok Chavan on 'bharat band'

Mumbai, Jan 08 (ANI): Maharashtra Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Ashok Chavan on Wednesday said that the state government supports today's 'bharat band' call of different trade unions, adding that he said that the government at the Centre is an anti-labour government. Several states in India called for 'bharat bandh' against anti-worker policies of Central Government. Chavan also took charge as PWD Minister of Maharashtra on Jan 08.

Snowfall brings temperature down is HP's Kullu

Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), Jan 08 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh's Kullu received heavy snowfall on Jan 08. The hilly area was covered in a thick blanket of snow. With the fresh spell of snow, temperature dipped further. Snowfall is expected to continue in Himachal Pradesh for couple of days.

Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee comes forward in support of 'bharat bandh'

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Jan 08 (ANI): At least ten trade unions have called for 'bharat bandh' on January 08. Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) president Niranjan Patnaik came forward to support 'bandh'. He, along with other supporters, made a human chain in support of the 'bandh'. 'Bharat bandh' has been called against 'anti-worker policies of Central Government'.

Bombs recovered from rail tracks in West Bengal

North 24 Parganas (West Bengal)/ South 24 Parganas (West Bengal) Jan 08 (ANI): Four crude bombs were recovered by police from railway tracks near Hridaypur railway station in North 24 Parganas. Meanwhile, 4 socket bombs were also recovered from tracks near Dakshin Barasat railway station in South 24 Parganas. Train services have been suspended due to bomb alert until the further notice. The suspected bombs have been disposed of by the local administration.

India witnesses for 'bharat bandh', railway and bus services affected

Chennai/Mumbai/Guwahati (Assam)/Hyderabad/Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Jan 08 (ANI): Several states in India called for 'bharat bandh' against anti-worker policies of Central Government on Jan 08. In Hyderabad, commuters faced difficulties as bus service were also affected. Protesters demand during 'bharat bandh' includes the Centre to drop the proposed labour reform. In Mumbai, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited employees protested against government decision of strategic disinvestment of Bharat Petroleum. Protesters raised anti-government slogans and criticised the Centre for its policies. They were holding placards, posters and banners against the government.

Equity indices trade lower on increasing US-Iran tensions

New Delhi, Jan 08 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices traded lower during early hours on Wednesday tracking losses in Asian peers as oil prices surged after Iran fired retaliatory attack at US forces based in Iraq. Besides, the GDP growth has been forecast to dip to an 11-year low of 5 per cent in the current financial year, mainly due to poor performance by the manufacturing and construction sectors. At 10:15 am, the BSE SandP Sensex dipped by 88 points to 40,781 while the Nifty 50 edged lower by 45 points at 12,008. All sectoral indices were in the red zone except for Nifty IT which gained slightly by 0.15 per cent. Nifty PSU bank lost by 1.34 per cent each, metal by 0.9 per cent and realty by 0.6 per cent.

2 dead after buses collided in Andhra Pradesh's Chittoor

Chittoor (Andhra Pradesh), Jan 08 (ANI): At least two people died and many got injured in a road accident in Andhra Pradesh's Chittoor. Two buses collided with each other resulting in major mishappening. The incident happened at Kasipentla village. Injured were taken to nearby hospital for treatment.

20 injured after minibus skids off road in JandK's Udhampur

Udhampur (JandK), Jan 08 (ANI): At least 20 people got injured after minibus skidded off a highway on wee hours of January 08. The incident took place in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur. Injured have been shifted to nearby hospital.

Rain lashes national capital

New Delhi, Jan 08 (ANI): National capital observed drizzling early morning on Jan 08. Parts of the city including the Feroz Shah Road received rain. The minimum temperature was recorded at 12 degree Celsius and maximum was at 17 degree Celsius. IMD predicted for thunderstorm with hail for the day in the city.

Watch: Dilip Ghosh orders to divert ambulance route during rally in WB's Nadia

Nadia (WB), Jan 08 (ANI): West Bengal State BJP chief Dilip Ghosh ordered to divert route of ambulance during an event in Nadia on January 06. He alleged that its TMC tactic to disrupt the rally.

Protesters block railway tracks in WB after trade unions call for 'bharat bandh'

North 24 Parganas (WB), Jan 08 (ANI): At least ten trade unions called for 'bharat bandh' against 'anti-worker policies of Central Government on Jan 08. Railway tracks were blocked by the protesters during protest in West Bengal's Barrackpore. The train services have severely been affected. Meanwhile, protesters also blocked railway track in Kanchrapara of North 24 Parganas. Protesters demand during 'bharat bandh' includes the Centre to drop the proposed labour reform.