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Hollywood actor Richard Gere attends Dalai Lama's Kalachakra session in Bodhgaya

Bodhgaya (Bihar), Jan 04 (ANI): Hollywood actor Richard Gere is on a trip to India. He was seen in Bihar's Bodhgaya. The actor was in Bodhgaya to attend the opening ceremony of a teaching session of Dalai Lama. The first session of Dalai Lama's teaching was started on January 02. Richard has attended Dalai Lama's Kalachakra in 2017 as well.

Transplant recipients can follow Mediterranean diet to preserve kidney health: Study

New Delhi, Jan 04 (ANI): A new study suggests that kidney transplant recipients who follow more of the Mediterranean diet were less likely to experience kidney loss. Adhering to a Mediterranean diet may help kidney transplant recipients to maintain the health of the transplant kidney function. The study was conducted by taking the accounts of 632 adult kidney transplant recipients with a functioning donor kidney for at least one year completed a food-related questionnaire, and adherence to the Mediterranean diet was assessed using a 9-point score.

Yaba tablets worth Rs 8.5 crore seized in Tripura's biggest-ever drug bust

West Tripura (Tripura), Jan 04 (ANI): The Border Security Force (BSF) in a joint crackdown with Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 1.68 lakh Myanmar-made Yaba tablets worth Rs 8.5 crore from a house in West Tripura along the Bangladesh border. The operation is said to be the biggest ever in Tripura in terms of the quantity of the narcotic drug and its worth.

President Kovind meets sportspersons, other achievers at Rashtrapati Bhavan

New Delhi, Jan 04 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind met achievers from across the country at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi on January 03. President Kovind also interacted with all them of who have done commendable work in various fields - science and innovation, sports, empowerment of divyang persons, farming and afforestation, women and child empowerment, education, healthcare, revival of old art forms and others. Sprinter Dutee Chand, who is the fastest Indian woman and has won many medals for the country, also met the President. President Kovind lauded their contribution and called them true nation builders. The President also urged them to continue their good work.

2 dead after trainer aircraft crashes in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar

Sagar (Madhya Pradesh), Jan 04 (ANI): A trainer aircraft of an aviation academy crashed in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar on January 03. Two people have been killed in the accident. Both were onboard. The two deceased pilots have been identified as Trainer Ashok Makwana and Trainee Piyush Singh Chandel.

LG unveils eight 'Real 8K' TVs ahead of CES 2020

New Delhi, Jan 04 (ANI): LG will be showcasing eight new models from its 8K TV lineup at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020. The line up includes LG Signature OLED 8K TVs in 88-inch and 77-inch segment and LG NanoCell TVs. The new lineup also leverages AI technology for facial and text recognition, audio classification, and IoT (Internet of Things) device monitoring directly from the TV's Home Dashboard.

Renowned artist Chetan Raut creates world"s biggest Ram Darbar in Mumbai

Mumbai, Jan 04 (ANI): Renowned Mumbai-based concept artist Chetan Raut has created world"s biggest Ram Darbar in Mumbai. The mosaic portrait of the Ram Darbar is made up of 2 lakh clay lamps measuring 60 ft x 90 ft. This creation is Chetan"s 10th world record. The mosaic portrait of the Ram Darbar is world"s biggest portrait. 30 people had worked day and night to complete the portrait in three days. Speaking to ANI, Raut said,"This is my 10th new world record. Through this portrait, we welcomed New Year. We have made world"s biggest Ram Darbar with 2 lakh clay lamps."

Man tries to burn petrol pump employee after denied fuel in bottle in Moradabad

Moradabad (UP), Jan 04 (ANI): A man tried to burn a petrol pump employee in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad where he was refused to take out the fuel in a bottle on January 03. The whole incident was captured in CCTV camera. The accused has been arrested by the police. Speaking on the matter, a police official said, "A man came to take petrol in a bottle at the petrol pump. After the employee of the pump denied to gave petrol in a bottle the man got angry and wanted to burn the petrol pump employee. The accused has been arrested."

Lance Naik Sandip Sawant's last rites performed at his hometown in Satara

Satara (Maharashtra), Jan 03 (ANI): The last rites of Lance Naik Sandip Raghunath Sawant were performed at his native place in Maharashtra's Satara on January 03. He lost his life in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Nowshera sector on January 01. Veteran Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan also paid floral tribute to the slain soldier. The funeral was held with full military honours and was attended by locals and political leaders who paid floral tributes to him.

HM Shah meets Pakistani refugees in Jodhpur

Jodhpur (Rajasthan), Jan 03 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah met Pakistani refugees, in Jodhpur on January 03. The refugees, while meeting with Shah, expressed gratitude to the government for bringing in the new Citizenship Amendment Act. Thanking Shah for the new Act, the refugees presented a momento to Shah. The Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 gives Indian citizenship to non-Muslim immigrants from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh.

LGBT community holds protest march against CAA, NRC in Kolkata

Kolkata, Jan 03 (ANI): Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, And Transgender (LGBT) community along with Durbar Mahila Samanwaya Committee and students of Jadavpur University on January 3 held a protest against Citizenship Amendment Act and National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Kolkata. The protestors were carrying placards slogans against CAA and NRC during their protest. Protests have been held in several parts of the country against CAA which grants citizenship to Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Parsis, Buddhists and Christians who fled religious persecution from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh and came to India on or before December 31, 2014.

Kota infant deaths: Not a BJP-Congress matter, says District In-charge Minister

Kota (Rajasthan), Jan 03 (ANI): Pratap Singh, District In-charge Minister, Kota on death of newborns in a hospital in Kota asserted that this is not a political issue, it the responsibility of the hospital, doctors and nurses to control the deaths. "We believe that it's the responsibility of the hospital, doctors and nurses to control the deaths. If there was lack of equipment, then you should have bought it. You have around Rs. 6 cr with you. Itne equipment ki toh zarurat hi ni hai," said Pratap Singh. "The entire world knows that Rajasthan is a state which is on the top when it comes to medical facilities, free medicines and free medical treatment. This is not a political issue, it is not a BJP-Congress matter," he added further.

'Nok Jhok' culminates the story of Trauma: Vikrant Massey

Mumbai, Jan 03 (ANI): Bollywood actor, Vikrant Massey on the launch of title track of 'Chhapaak' asserted that the song culminates the story of trauma. Speaking at the launch, Vikrant Massey said, "This film is important not just for us but for the times we live in. This song is the soul of the film, this song sort of culminates the journey, the story of trauma."

Kota infant deaths: Rajasthan Health Minister blames previous BJP govt

Kota (Rajasthan), Jan 03 (ANI): Rajasthan Health Minister Raghu Sharma on January 3 blamed the previous BJP government for the negligence for the infant deaths in Kota. He said, "In 2012, when Congress was in power, 120 beds were approved for the hospital, of which 60 were for Pediatrics. But then, the government changed and only Rs. 1.7 crore out of Rs. 5 crores was released," he said. "It is unfortunate that the people, who are rising questions today that there are 2 children on one bed, they were in power for 5 years. 60 beds that we had approved in 2012, where have they gone? Who is going to answer?," he added.

Locals take out massive anti-CAA protest in Bengaluru

Bengaluru (Karnataka), Jan 03 (ANI): A massive rally was staged against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC), outside Eidgah-e-Jadeed in Bengaluru. A large number of demonstrators took part in the protest and raised slogans. Nation-wide protests have intensified after implementation of the new Citizenship Act. CAA gives Indian citizenship to non-Muslim immigrants from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh.

Marvel to introduce its first transgender superhero

New Delhi, Jan 03 (ANI): Marvel Cinematic Universe is all set to introduce its first transgender superhero. President of Marvel Studios, Kevin Feige confirmed the news in an interview and said, "The transgender character will appear in a Marvel movie very soon and we're shooting right now." The news comes months after Marvel released Avengers: Endgame, which features its first gay character.

We've right to uphold values of Constitution: Kerala Assembly Speaker on CAA

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Jan 03 (ANI): While speaking to media in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram on January 03, the Kerala Assembly Speaker P Sreeramakrishnan spoke on State Governor's criticism of Assembly's resolution against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). He said, "It is very unfortunate and we didn't cross our limit or constitutional obligations." "We have the right to uphold values of Constitution and CAA is a violation of Article 14 and 15," he added.

5 dead in explosion at firecracker factory in WB

North 24 Parganas (WB), Jan 03 (ANI): At least five persons died in an explosion at a firecracker factory in Naihati area of North 24 Parganas district. Fire tenders rushed to the spot. Further investigation is underway. More details are awaited.

Condemnable, beneath contempt to make allegations on Veer Savarkar by Congress: Jay Panda

New Delhi, Jan 03 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on January 03, the Vice President and Spokesperson of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Baijayant Jay Panda spoke on matter of Veer Savarkar. He said, "This is despicable to make such allegations about one of the foremost freedom fighter who sacrificed most of his life in British jails." "Congress should ask itself why the late Indira Gandhi herself wrote praising letter to Savarkar for his contribution," he added. "It's bizarre that this party does not know history. It is condemnable and beneath contempt," Baijayant Jay Panda further stated.

Odisha to receive heavy rainfall soon

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Jan 03 (ANI): Southeasterly winds from the Bay of Bengal and southwesterly winds from the Arabian Sea will converge over Central India which will effectively form a lower level cyclonic circulation in the coming days. As per the advisory given by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Odisha will receive heavy rainfall on January 3rd and January 4th. Farmers in the state have been advised to protect their crops from heavy rainfall. While speaking to ANI, the Meteorologist of IMD Bhubaneswar Manishankar Das said, "This is not unusual because Odisha generally receives rainfall during winters." The cyclonic circulation will produce scattered to fairly widespread rain and thunderstorms over east-central India and eastern India.