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Delhi Airport Metro Express trains get free WiFi on-board

New Delhi, Jan 02 (ANI): Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) gave New Year gift to its passengers in the form of free WiFi inside coaches. India is the fourth country to give free WiFi facility to its passengers in a metro train after Russia, Korea and China. After this development, it is the first Delhi Metro corridor to have WiFi on-board moving trains and passengers can expect similar services on other corridors in the future.

Slogans should be raised against torturing of minorities in Pakistan: PM Modi

Tumakuru (Karnataka), 02 Jan (ANI): While addressing at Siddaganga Mutt in Tumakuru, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Congress and its allies don't speak against Pakistan, instead they are taking out rallies against refugees. "If you have to raise slogans, then raise slogans against the way minorities are being tortured in Pakistan. If you have to take out a procession then take out a procession in support of Hindu-Dalit-victim-exploited in Pakistan," said PM Modi. Prime Minister is on a two-day visit to Karnataka.

Bajaj Auto reports 3 pc fall in sales during December

New Delhi, Jan 02 (ANI): Two-and-three wheeler manufacturer Bajaj Auto said on January 02, that it sold 3.36 lakh vehicles in December, down 3% in the year - ago period. In December 2018, it had sold 3.46 lakh units, it said in the statement. However, three-wheeler sales saw a rise of 8 percent year-on-year to 51,253 units versus 47, 344 units in December 2018. Of these, domestic sales saw 26% growth to 29,038 units from 23,099 units while exports skidded by 8% to 22,215 units from 24,245 units in the same period. Total motorcycle sales (domestic and exports) came in at 2,84,802 units in December 2019 as against 2,98,855 units in December 2018, a decline of 5%. Of these domestic sales witnessed decline of 21% while exports rose by 13%.

JSPL clocks in highest ever quarterly production, sales in Q3 FY20

New Delhi, Jan 02(ANI): Jindal Steel and Power Ltd recorded the highest ever quarterly domestic production of crude steel and related products during the third quarter ending in December. JSPL recorded the growth of 30% in sales. Total crude steel and related production stood at 1.61 million tonnes compared to 1.32 million tonnes in the corresponding period last year. Export shipments increased to more than 3 lakh tonnes, marking an increase of 213% during Q3 FY20.

Teach Bhagwat Gita in schools to stop students from consuming beef in future: Giriraj Singh

Begusarai (Bihar), Jan 02 (ANI): During an event in Begusarai, Union Minister for Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, Giriraj Singh said that Bhagavad Gita should be taught in schools. He said, "Bhagavad Gita should be taught in schools, we send our children to missionary schools, they get through IIT, become engineers go abroad and most of them start eating beef. Why? Because we do not teach them our culture and traditional values."

Delhi-NCR to get relief from cold in coming days: IMD

New Delhi, Jan 02 (ANI): After days of cold spell, people in Delhi-NCR are expected to get respite from harsh weather. According to Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), intensity of cold weather is likely to decrease. Regional Head of IMD, Kuldeep Srivastava said, "Due to clear sky, sun is sunny today. We are hoping good sunlight in next 3-4 days. Light drizzle may occur in some places on Jan 02. Till January 6, the sun will be sunny; people will get relief from the cold. Definitely, north-west India and Delhi-NCR will get relief from cold in coming days."

Senior NCP leader DP Tripathi passes away in Delhi

New Delhi, Jan 02 (ANI): Senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and former Member of Parliament DP Tripathi passed away at age of 67 in Delhi on Jan 02. NCP leader was battling cancer. DP Tripathi was one of the prominent leaders of NCP. Tripathi held the post of party's general secretary.

Peeragarhi factory fire: 14 people injured, search operation underway, says Addl DCP

New Delhi, Jan 02 (ANI): A massive fire broke out at a factory in Delhi's Peeragarhi on Jan 02. During rescue operations a blast occurred, after which factory building collapsed and several people, including fire brigade personnel trapped in the building. Speaking on the incident, Additional DCP of Outer Delhi, Rajendra Sagar said, "14 people have been injured in the incident, including 13 fire brigade personnel. The back portion of the building has collapsed due to the blast and fire personnel and police trapped in it. It might be possible that one is still trapped and search operation is underway. Fire though is in control now. The cause of fire is unknown but rescue operation is underway."

21 trains delayed due to low visibility in Northern Railway region

New Delhi, Jan 02 (ANI): National capital was wrapped in thick blanket of fog on the morning of January 02. Several trains were running late due to fog. 21 trains got delayed due to low visibility in the Northern Railway region. Minimum temperature was recorded at 5.8 C on January 02.

CM Nitish Kumar offers prayers at Patna Sahib

Patna (Bihar), Jan 02 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visited Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib on January 02. He offered prayers on birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh. Guru Gobind Singh was the 10th guru of Sikhs, who was born in Patna. The day is celebrated with joy and fervour across the country.

Wreath laying ceremony held for soldiers who lost lives in Nowshera sector

Jammu, Jan 02 (ANI): Wreath laying ceremony of two soldiers was performed in Jammu on January 02. Arjun Thapa Magar and Sawant Sandip Raghunath lost their lives during a cordon and search operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Nowshera sector on January 01. Soldiers were given full military honours.

Man fined by traffic police, sets his bike on fire in anger

New Delhi, Jan 02 (ANI): A 20-year-old man set his motorcycle on fire in Delhi on Jan 01 after his motorcycle was impounded and he was fined by traffic police. A case is registered against the man and he was also arrested by the police. Further investigation is underway.

Kerala Assembly's resolution against CAA has no constitutional validity: Governor Arif

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Jan 02 (ANI): Calling state assembly's resolution against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) 'illegal and unconstitutional', Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan said that it has no validity. Governor Khan said, "They are only making a demand. This resolution has no legal or constitutional validity because citizenship is exclusively a central subject, this actually means nothing. I have already made my views public that we should not spend government's time and resources on issues which are beyond the jurisdiction of the government. But I respect if some people are in view and they are making a demand to the central government, then I have no problem. This resolution has no constitutional or legal validity."

Anti-CAA protest: Activist mother meets toddler after fortnight following arrest

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 02 (ANI): Environment activist Ekta Shekhar met her toddler Champak after 14 days. Ekta, along with husband Ravi Shekhar, was arrested during protests against Citizenship (Amendment) Act in Varanasi on December 19. The couple has been granted bail. Ekta said, "My baby daughter Champak is dependent on my milk, I was worried about her. It was very tough for me."

Fire breaks out in camping coach near Kalaburagi Railway Station

Kalaburagi (Karnataka), Jan 02 (ANI): Fire broke out in a camping coach near Kalaburagi Railway Station. The coach was standing near pit line at the time of incident. Two fire tenders were present to extinguish the fire. Further details are awaited.

Delhi continues to shiver in cold waves

New Delhi, Jan 02 (ANI): As cold waves continue to hit the national capital, people resorted to bonfire to keep themselves warm. Homeless people took refuge in the night shelters. Fog in the northern region of the country has affected the rail route. According to IMD, the minimum temperature recorded in Delhi was 5.8 degree Celsius.

Dense fog leads to vehicles collision at NH 8 in Rajasthan's Alwar

Alwar (Rajasthan), Jan 02 (ANI): Many vehicles were collided in Rajasthan's Alwar due to dense fog on Jan 02. The incident happened at National Highway 8 near Dooghera area. Many were injured in the incident and were immediately sent to the nearby hospital. The administration reached to the spot. Further investigation is underway.

Annual river festival 'Dwijing' attracts locals in Assam's Chirang

Chirang (Assam), Jan 02 (ANI): Annual river festival 'Dwijing' is underway in Chirang district. The festival was held on the bank of river Aie. A lot of regional clothing and crockery was available for sale. Locals thronged the stalls for kids' items, plants and food items. Locals also enjoyed boat rides and art installations. The twelve-day long festival began on December 27.

Several feared trapped after burning factory collapses in Delhi's Peeragarhi

New Delhi, Jan 02 (ANI): A massive fire broke out at a factory in Delhi's Peeragarhi on Jan 02. During rescue operations a blast occurred, after which factory building collapsed. Several people, including fire brigade personnel are still trapped in the building. The rescue operations are underway and injured were immediately taken to nearby hospital. Almost 35 fire tenders are present at the spot.

Akhilesh Yadav should visit temple in Pakistan to understand the situation: BJP UP President

Vrindavan (Mathura), Jan 02 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh BJP president Swatantra Dev targeted Samajwadi Party's (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav over latter's protest against NPR, NRC and CAA. "Akhilesh ji should go to Pakistan and offer prayers at a temple for one month, he will understand what happens there. He does not know what he wants, he should read about Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Population Register (NPR). He is forcibly agitating," said Swatantra Dev in Vrindavan.