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International Kite Festival 2020 brings out inner child of visitors

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Jan 08 (ANI): Hundreds of foreign and local tourists flocked to Gujarat's Ahmedabad city to participate in the International Kite Festival 2020. The sky was filled with different types of designer kites. From children to elderly, everyone enjoyed day 1 of the grand festival. Food and kites stalls offer array of varieties. As a part of the official beginning of 'Uttarayan' or 'Makar Sankranti' celebrations, Ahmedabad hosts kite festival annually since 1989.

Ladakh women's team wins IHAI National Ice Hockey Championship 2020

Leh, Jan 08 (ANI): UT Ladakh women's team tasted victory of at Ice Hockey Association of India (IHAI) National Ice Hockey Championship -2020. Delhi ended up with runners-up trophy. Not only girls but Ladakh boys' team also won in their respective category. Girls will play in the Asian Championship between 23rd and 28th in the Philippines on February.

Kanhaiya Kumar denies seeing Deepika inside JNU campus during protest

New Delhi, Jan 08 (ANI): CPI (M) leader and former Jawaharlal Nehru Students Union (JNUSU) president Kanhaiya Kumar joined protest at JNU campus on Jan 07 against violence in campus. Deepika also joined the protest to show solidarity with students. However, Kumar denied seeing the actress in the campus.

Central unions, other service sectors call strike against Centre's policies: CITU Gen Secy

New Delhi, Jan 08 (ANI): Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) General Secretary Tapan Sen on January 8 said that they called for 'Bharat Bandh' on Jan 8. He said, "All 10 central unions along with all national independent federations of central and state governments, bank, defence production and other service sectors have called a strike against anti-worker and anti-national policies of BJP government," "Workers are going on strike with 12-point charter of demands. We're demanding equal wage for equal work for contract workers who do same work but receive less than half wage than regular workers," said Sen.

Dopamine leads to over-eating and eventually weight gain

New Delhi, Jan 08 (ANI): Pleasure and timing are interlinked, not only in life but in our body as well, finds a recent study. The brain's pleasure sector has an integrated connection with the human biological clock. Thus, high-calorie food, which makes one happy and content, can disturb one's regular schedule without even being noticed before it's too late. As a result, overweight and obesity are a compulsion. But that is not all that comes with happiness through overeating. One can be prone to diabetes, heart diseases, hypertension and even cancer due to ill-eating habits. According to the study, the eating pattern in the United States has worsened in the past 50 years. "With highly processed foods readily and cheaply available at any time of the day or night," Ali Guler, a professor of biology at the University of Virginia, said. "Many of these foods are high in sugars, carbohydrates, and calories, which makes for an unhealthy diet when consumed regularly over many years." Guler and

'I was raising issue of basic rights in JandK': Girl who protested holding 'Free Kashmir' placard

Mumbai, Jan 08 (ANI): Protest erupted at Mumbai's Gateway of India over JNU violence. A girl was seen protesting with 'Free Kashmir' placard, which sparked controversy and FIR was also registered against her. The girl said her name is Mehak and she is a writer by profession. She issued a clarification by saying that "narrative put around the situation is absolutely fake". "Like anybody else who believes in democracy I joined the protest, there were several people who were protesting. I saw a bunch of people who were painting placards, be it of NRC, CAA, JNU and then I saw a 'Free Kashmir' placard. I want to clarify I am not a Kashmiri and I am a Maharashtra," said Mehak. "So when I saw this placard, I realised why we were there, it was to raise voice for basic human rights, and right now internet shutdown since last 5 months, they have completely lost that right, so I was protesting for peace," she stated further.

Facebook to remove deepfakes, AI-manipulated media

New Delhi, Jan 08 (ANI): Facebook announced new steps to curb the spread of misinformation on its platform. The company will now remove deepfakes and all types of manipulated media. As described on its official blog, Facebook will remove manipulated media if it has been edited to mislead; it is a product of artificial intelligence or machine learning that alters content in a video to make it appear authentic. Content, whether deepfake or not, will also be removed if found in violation of Facebook's Community Standards. Facebook is collaborating with third-party fact-checkers, media, and academic communities, and news organisations to identify deepfakes and manipulated media.

'Wait for justice is over': Kishan Reddy on death warrants to Nirbhaya's convicts

New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): Minister of State for Home Affairs, G Kishan Reddy, on Tuesday said that the Delhi court's issuance of death warrants to all four convicts in 2012 Delhi gangrape case shows that there should be zero tolerance for such crimes, and the wait for justice is now over. He said, "Wait of the people for justice is over today. It's not about execution of convicts, but the decision shows that there should be zero tolerance for such crimes. Judgement should be delivered at earliest." Earlier, Delhi court issued death warrants against all 4 convicts in the rape case and execution of convicts will be held on 22nd January at 7 AM.

Vidhu Vinod Chopra launches trailer of 'Shikara'

Mumbai, Jan 07 (ANI): The much awaited trailer of Vidhu Vinod Chopra's upcoming film 'Shikara' was released on January 07. The film is based on the Kashmiri pandits' exodus from Kashmir. The film introduces two new actors Sadia and Aadil Khan. On being asked on JNU and Jamia violence incident, Vidhu said that he condemned all violence. I am hopeful that one day in India the new spring will come." The movie will be released on 07 February.

Delhi Elections 2020: 11 constituencies to have facility of scanning QR code for voting

New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in the national capital on January 07, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Delhi, Ranbir Singh, spoke on Delhi Assembly elections 2020. He said, "In 11 assembly constituencies, Booth app will be used which will be one in each district." "In these constituencies, photo voter slip will be issued and after scanning the QR code at the polling booth, a voter will be able to vote," CEO added.

Win for all 'Nirbhayas' in India: Swati Maliwal on death warrants to convicts

New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): In 2012 Delhi gangrape case, a Delhi court has issued death warrants against all four convicts and the execution in the case to be held on January 22, 2020 at 07:00 am. While speaking to ANI, the Chief of Delhi Commission for Women, Swati Maliwal, said, "I welcome this decision. I think it is a win for all the 'Nirbhayas' living in this country. I salute Nirbhaya's parents who fought for seven long years. Why has it taken 7 years to punish these people? Why can't this time period be reduced?

Entire country will get justice on Jan 22: Nirbhaya's mother on death warrants to convicts

New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): Mother of Nirbhaya, Asha Devi thanked media and the society for supporting her for 2012 gang rape case. She said, "I want to thank the media, people, girls and society of the country. You all supported me. They will be hanged on January 22. Entire country will get justice." A Delhi court issued death warrant against all 4 convicts in 2012 gang rape case. Execution of convicts will be held on 22nd January at 7 AM.

Will file curative petition in SC: Nirbhaya convicts' lawyer on death warrants

New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): After a Delhi court issued death warrants to all four convicts in 2012 gang rape case, convict's lawyer, AP Singh, informed that they will file curative petition in Supreme Court soon. He said, "We will file curative petition in SC within a day or two. 5 senior most judges of SC will hear it. There has been pressure of media, public and political pressure in this case since beginning. Unbiased probe could not take place in this case." Execution of convicts is scheduled on January 22 at 7 AM.

'Soul of Nirbhaya will rest in peace': Punjab Women Commission chief on death warrants to convicts

Chandigarh, Jan 07 (ANI): In the 2012 Delhi gangrape case, a Delhi court has issued death warrants against all four convicts and the execution in the case to be held on January 22, 2020 at 07:00 am. While speaking to ANI, the Chairperson of Punjab State Women Commission Manisha Gulati said, "It is a very good decision and I respect it. Now the soul of Nirbhaya will rest in peace." "Today every daughter in the country has got justice," she added.

Even your door to door campaign is being recorded: Sisodia on Amit Shah's criticism of CCTV promise

New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): Ahead of upcoming Delhi assembly elections, the accusation politics are on with all the parties. Delhi Deputy Chief Minister, Manish Sisodia mocked Home Minister Amit Shah for questioning Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) CCTVs promise. He said, "Amit Shah is questioning where are CCTVs we promised. Well I would like to assure you that you don't have to look through 'durbeen' just raise your eyes and find it on every lane. You are also being recorded while doing door to door campaigns don't worry."

2012 gang rape case: All 4 convicts to be hanged at 7 am on Jan 22

New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): A Delhi court issued death warrant against all 4 convicts in 2012 gang rape case. Execution of convicts will be held on 22nd January at 7 AM. Speaking to ANI, Nirbhaya's father Badrinath Singh said, "I am happy with the verdict. Despite all the ignorant assertions by the lawyers of convict, court gave us justice."

JNU teachers, students continue protest against campus attack

New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) teachers and students continued their protest outside varsity, against violence that occurred in premise in the evening of January 05. Over 30 people including professors and students sustained injuries after masked goons attacked people inside JNU. Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) president Aishe Ghosh alleged that professors and students affiliated with RSS and ABVP are behind the violence. On the other hand, Hindu Raksha Dal leader Pinki Choudhary has taken the responsibility of the assault on teachers and students in JNU. Government official sources have said that the claims are being investigated.

JNU violence: Clash breaks out between ABVP, NSUI workers in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Jan 07 (ANI): A clash broke out between ABVP and NSUI workers over the JNU violence on January 07. The clash took place in Ahmedabad. Police resorted to lathi charge to disperse the crowd. Around ten people have been injured in the incident. On Jan 05, several students of the JNU, including JNUSU president Aishe Ghosh, were injured and were taken to the AIIMS Trauma Centre after a masked mob entered the JNU campus and attacked them and professors.

BJP workers take out rally in support of CAA in Chennai

Chennai, Jan 07 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers held demonstration in Pudupet in Chennai, in support of Citizenship (Amendment) Act. BJP has started several programmes to make people aware of the Citizenship law. Country is witnessing continued widespread protests against CAA which gives citizenship to persecuted minorities which includes Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi and Christians from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh.

Equities close in green, Nifty realty gains by 1.9%

New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices trimmed most of the early gains on January 07 but closed in the green with no new escalation in the Middle East. The BSE S-P Sensex closed 193 points or half a per cent higher at 40,869 while the Nifty 50 edged up by 60 points at 12,053. All sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the positive zone with Nifty realty up by 1.93 per cent, metal by 0.7 per cent and pharma by 0.6 per cent. Among stocks, mining and metal major Vedanta was star of the day with gains of 3.6 per cent at Rs 156.05 per share.