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Harbhajan Singh urges Pakistan PM to 'do needful' after vandalism at Nankana Sahib

New Delhi, Jan 04(ANI): Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh took to Twitter and posted a series of tweets where he slammed pelters and urged Pakistan PM to 'do needful' after vandalism at Nankana Sahib. A violent mob gathered outside Nankana Sahib Gurdwara and pelted stones. The group was led by the family of a boy who has abducted a Sikh girl Jagjit Kaur who was the daughter of the Gurdwara's panthi. India strongly condemned Nankana Sahib Violence and called upon Pakistan to take immediate steps.

Those who are opposing CAA don't have full knowledge: Chirag Paswan

Patna (Bihar), Jan 04 (ANI): President of Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) Chirag Paswan reacted over the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). He said that who all are opposing the CAA are spreading chaos. They don't have full knowledge about the Act. "Our Home Minister Amit Shah has cleared that the Act is no danger to Indian citizens. But some political leaders are trying to divide the society." He made this statement as a reply to Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai's comment over CAA. Nityanand Rai said Saturday thaty anyone opposing the law should be declared "anti-Dalit and anti-poor."

SAD, DSGMC stage protest against Pak over Nankana Sahib violence

New Delhi, Jan 04 (ANI): Shiromani Akali Dal workers and Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee staged protest against Pakistan in Delhi on January 04. Demonstrators staged protest against Pakistan over the mob attack on Nankana Sahib. A large number of Muslims gathered and shouted anti-Sikh slogans outside Nankana Sahib Gurdwara in Pak's Punjab on Jan 03. India condemned Nankana Sahib violence and called upon Pakistan to take immediate steps to ensure safety.

Haryana Minister Ranjit Chautala clarifies his statement on electricity defaulters

Chandigarh, Jan 04 (ANI): Haryana Minister Ranjit Chautala said that his statement over 'children of electricity defaulters will not be allowed to give competitive exams' was projected in the wrong manner. "All I said was there might be the possibility that children of defaulters may not be allowed to give competitive exams. I said that in order to encourage the people to pay their electricity bill on time," said Ranjit Chautala.

CM Hemant Soren reacts on Kerala Chief Minister's letter on CAA

New Delhi, Jan 04 (ANI): Chief Minister of Jharkhand Hemant Soren reacted over the Kerala Chief Minister's letter on Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). He said, "Officially the letter has not reached on our table yet, will study it and discuss the matter seriously." Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday wrote letter to his counterparts in 11 states asking them to consider passing a resolution against the amended Citizenship Act. He made this statement after meeting with President Ram Nath Kovind in New Delhi.

This is proof on state of minorities in Pakistan: Hardeep Singh Puri on vandalism of Nankana Sahib

New Delhi, Jan 04 (ANI): Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri condemned the vandalism by a mob outside Nankana Sahib Gurudwara on January 03 in Pakistan. Hardeep Singh Puri said, "These are wanton acts of vandalism, arson and stone pelting against one of the holiest Sikh shrines. If any more proof was needed on the state of minorities in Pakistan then this is it." Stones were pelted at Nankana Sahib Gurudwara by an angry mob on January 03.

Pakistani Govt involved in Nankana Sahib violence: Manjinder Singh Sirsa

New Delhi, Jan 04 (ANI): A large number of Muslims had gathered and shouted anti-Sikh slogans outside the Nankana Sahib Gurdwara in Pakistan's Punjab on Jan 03. Speaking on it, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa said, "Nankana Sahib is the birth place of Guru Nanak Dev. Someone standing in the Gurudwara saying he will destroy it and make a Masjid, won't let Sikh live in Nankana and would change Nankana's name, no one has ever dared to do it in the world. Pakistani Government and Pakistani Army are involved in this violence. The proof is that after this major incident, PM Imran Khan's twitter stopped. He is mute. Does Imran Khan have right to call him a true Muslim? A true Muslim won't attack a minority." He further said, "I would like to urge PM Narendra Modi to do something as we have hopes from him only. PM Modi is the one who brought Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) for these minorities. Minorities believe that India will save them from any kind of violence."

CM Kejriwal visits govt school on 'mega PTM' in Delhi

New Delhi, Jan 04 (ANI): Delhi's government schools have organised 'mega PTM' on Jan 04. Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal visited Sarvodaya Bal Vidyala to supervise 'mega PTM'. He interacted with students and their parents. Launched in 2016, mega PTMs have assumed significant platform for interaction between teachers and parents in Delhi's government schools.

Om Birla meets family members of deceased infants in Kota

Kota (Rajasthan), Jan 04 (ANI): Lok Sabha speaker and Kota MP Om Birla met family members of the infants who died at JK Lon Hospital. Meanwhile, Central Government team also visited at JK Lon Hospital. On the other side, infant death toll reached to 107 in Kota.

America is keen to protect ISIS so they killed Qasem Soleimani: Syrian Ambassador on US strike on Iran

New Delhi, Jan 04 (ANI): Speaking on US strike on Iran where Iran's top commander General Qasem Soleimani was killed, Ambassador of Syria to India, Daniel Chuburu said, "This process will make danger escalation in the region. It proves that how America is keen to protect terrorism in the ground because America killed the leader who was against the terror groups. The leader Qasem Soleimani was the leader of military group and defeated ISIS in the ground of Iraq and Syria. ISIS is created by CIA, which is Central Intelligence Agency of America. Because America is keen to protect ISIS so, they killed Mr. Qasem Soleimani."

Maharashtra Cabinet expansion: Portfolios will be allocated before Monday, informs Nawab Malik

Mumbai, Jan 04 (ANI): Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Nawab Malik reacted over the delay in distribution of portfolios of Ministers in Maharashtra. "The reason for delay is not due to anything else but because we are considering creating new departments, so it's taking time. By Monday, portfolios will be allocated." Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress coalition government is in the state.

'Surat International Textile and Machinery Expo 2020' begins in Gujarat

Surat (Gujarat), Jan 04 (ANI): 'Surat International Textile and Machinery Expo 2020' kick started in Surat. SITME is considered to be one of the biggest expo in Surat for embroidery, digital printing, sewing and laser. The event is organised from Jan 03 to Jan 05. One of the major attractions of expo was eco-friendly straws and bags making machinery. On the other hand, expo also showcases digital printing machines which help in speedy printing on fabrics. Speaking about the expo, President of Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Ketan Desai said, "Almost 35 different companies have put their stalls in SITME from all over the world, especially China, and Korea. Our Indian companied also participated in it. Both embroidery and digital machines are showcased in expo. Through this, we are promoting digital industry."

Nawab Malik urges Congress to withdraw controversial booklet

Mumbai, Jan 04 (ANI): Maharashtra Cabinet Minister and National Congress (NCP) leader reacted over the controversy on 'Savarkar and Godse's relationship' which was published in Congress Seva Dal booklet. He urged Congress to withdrawn the booklet. "Writing objectionable article is wrong, ideological differences fine but personal comments should not be made, especially when person (Savarkar) is not alive. Booklet should be withdrawn", said NCP leader Nawab Malik. In their recent booklet, the Congress Seva Dal mentioned that Vinayak Damodar Savarkar and Nathuram Godse had physical relations.

Only kids from families who pay electricity bill will sit in competitive exams: Haryana Minister

Sirsa (Haryana), Jan 04 (ANI): To combat the issue of unpaid electricity bills, Haryana Cabinet Minister Ranjit Singh Chautala said that kids of consumers who haven't paid electricity bills will not be able to sit in competitive exams. He said, "Government will bring a condition that only those children will sit for competitive exams who have no dues certificate for paying electricity bill." He further added, "He will motivate farmers to observe the habit of paying electricity bill. Government can give electricity on 'no loss-no profit', but at least pay some bill."

Protestors stage 'fasting satyagraha' against CAA, NRC in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Jan 04 (ANI): Demonstrators organised peaceful protest against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Bengaluru on Jan 04. They sat on 'fasting satyagraha' at Freedom Park as a part of protest. One of the protestors said that the whole world is against it so, something must be wrong with CAA and NRC and it is threat to our nation. Nation-wide protests have intensified after implementation of Citizenship Amendment Act.

Not the way of giving solutions to the problems: Argentinean Ambassador on US strike on Iran

New Delhi, Jan 04 (ANI): Speaking on US strike on Iran where Iran's top commander General Qasem Soleimani was killed, Ambassador of Argentina to India, Daniel Chuburu said, "We need to wait to see more of its repercussions. Let me tell you that I am a man of peace so, anyhow, whatever happens on that level, I think it's not the way of giving solutions to the problems. There are another ways and peace have to be prevailed." He also gave his views on Indian education system and called it 'interesting one'.

Bihar Vidhan Sabha polls: RJD-JDU poster war continues

Patna (Bihar), Jan 04 (ANI): The poster war is continued between Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Janata Dal United (JDU) in Patna. RJD put 'mocking' posters of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Modi near RJD office in state. There was also a poster where RJD and JDU were seen as cricketers. The poster war is continued ahead of 2020 Bihar Vidhan Sabha polls.

Devotees perform audacious fire walk ritual in Karnataka

Gudgeri (Karnataka), Jan 04 (ANI): Lord Ayyappa's devotees performed audacious fire walk ritual in Karnataka's Gudgeri village. The bold act of fire walking is practiced by people and different cultures in all parts of the world. After watching the devotees 'superpower', one of the local said, "This is all really amazing, I am amazed to see that the superpower is really working on them." According to mythology, Lord Ayyappa is son of Lord Vishnu.

Police registers FIR in Sapna Choudhary's car accident case in Gurugram

Gurugram (Haryana), Jan 04 (ANI): A case was registered in Gurugram pertaining an accident of a car belonging to actor and dancer Sapna Choudhary and canter truck in the intervening night of 25-26 December. B Kumar, SHO, Gurugram Sadar said, "We received complaint from a mini truck driver about an accident between his vehicle and a car on intervening night of 25-26 December. Car is registered in Sapna Choudhary's name, yet to be investigated who was in car. Case registered."

94-year-old entrepreneur proves age is no bar to start business

Chandigarh, Jan 04 (ANI): Meet this 94-year-old entrepreneur from Chandigarh who proved that age is no bar to start. Harbhajan Kaur sells delicious home-made 'besan ki barfi' and has launched her own brand - 'Harbhajan's'. Her daughter encouraged her to pursue her passion for preparing dishes. While speaking to ANI, her daughter told, "She expressed one day that she has not earned a single penny from her own and her words struck to my heart a lot. She is so talented and we never went to eat outside even a chocolate as she cooks really well. Our childhood memories are related to 'besan ki barfi' and that's why I encouraged her to make them and sell them as well." Harbhajan Kaur is, indeed an inspiration to all the procrastinators.