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'Riot-mongers sitting in govt itself': Akhilesh Yadav slams CM Yogi over CAA protest deaths

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 22 (ANI): Former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Akhilesh Yadav and Samajwadi party leader Akhilesh Yadav hit out at current Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over rising death toll during protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act across the state. "As far as riots are concerned, those inciting riots are sitting in the government itself. Only those sitting in the government will be benefitted by riots. Bharatiya Janata Party is deliberatelyspreading hatred, scaring people. They have failed on the front of real issues, said Former CM of Uttar Pradesh, Akhilesh Yadav.

PMC Bank depositors protest in Lokhandwala

Mumbai, Dec 22 (ANI): Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative (PMC) Bank depositors on December 22 protested in Lokhandwala area in Mumbai, demanding the release of their money from the scam-ridden bank. A delegation of PMC Bank depositors had also met Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on December 15 to voice their concerns.

Nitin Gadkari cautions Muslims against 'misinformation campaign' of Congress on CAA

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Dec 22 (ANI): Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, on Sunday said that Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) is not against any Indian Muslim, and is only to grant citizenship to persecuted religious minorities of three neighbouring nations.He further said,"I appeal to our Muslim brothers, see through this misinformation campaign of Congress, they only see you as a vote machine."

PM Modi arrives at Ramlila maidan for public rally ahead of Delhi polls

New Delhi, Dec 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the Ramlila maidan to address a public rally ahead of the assembly elections in Delhi. Delhi BJP president Manoj Tiwari along with other party leaders welcomed the Prime Minister at Ramlil Maidan. The rally is being held amid nationwide protests against the new citinzenship law.

CAA protests: Curfew relaxed in Mangaluru till 6:00 pm

Mangaluru (Karnataka), Dec 22 (ANI): Amid the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests, curfew has been relaxed in Karnataka's Mangaluru on December 22 till 6:00 pm. The decision to relax the curfew was taken by the district administration of Karnataka state. Section 144 will remain in force in Mangaluru. The imposition of Section 144 prohibits assembly of more than 4 people in an area.

JandK DGP Dilbag Singh flags off 'Run for Unity' marathon in Jammu

Jammu, Dec 22 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh flagged off 'Run for Unity' marathon in Jammu on December 22. The marathon was organised in different categories like half marathons, 10 km, 8 km, 6 km for both boys and girls. Thousands of youngsters participated in the event. The event attracted an overwhelming response from the youth. While speaking to ANI, Dilbag Singh said, "There is an overwhelming response at the event. These events positively channelise the energy of youth and keep them away from wrong habits like drugs. It also helps to form a positive sports culture among the students in the region." "It is important that the people and police get connected and work together. Youth has an important role to play in the future of the country. This is not the first such event, we have organised similar events in the past," the DGP added.

Ghulam Nabi Azad slams Yogi Adityanath over rising death toll in anti-CAA protests

New Delhi, Dec 22 (ANI): Congress senior leader Ghulam Nabi Azad hit out at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over rising death toll in the state during protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). He said, "The Chief Minister of the state is responsible for this. The Chief Minister has asked police administration to heavily clamp down on students."He further added that if the central government is not bringing National Register of Citizens (NRC) may be, then there is no problem with CAA.

Eco-friendly waste disposal system installed in JandK's Udhampur

Udhampur (JandK), Dec 22 (ANI): With an aim to dispose the solid waste of Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district, an eco-friendly 'Kill Waste, Fuel Free Solid Waste Disposal System' was installed which functions without fuel and electricity. The system was installed on December 21 which is different from the conventional plants as it requires minimum investment and no fuel. The plant was inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Udhampur, Dr Piyush Singla. While speaking to ANI, Piyush Singla said, "It is important for us because Udhampur does not have any permanent landfills sight. Since the last seven months, we have been working on it. A district committee was formed and representatives of the urban local body were part of it. This plant has been set up through a tendering process. In this, there is no need for fuel, electricity. It compresses the air and works with the magnetic process." "This is a cost-saving project. This plant can dispose of 250 kg of waste in an hour. If this i

North Indian cities hit by cold waves

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh)/ Amritsar (Punjab), Dec 22 (ANI): With the temperature going down steadily, a thick layer of fog canopied several cities of North India on December 22. Temperature in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya is expected to go low in the coming week. Locals are facing various problems in doing their daily activities. Meanwhile, people are setting up bonfires to get relief and keep themselves warm in the chilly winters in Punjab's Amritsar. In the coming days, the temperature is expected to go further down in the cities of northern India.

271 couples tie knots at mass wedding in Surat

Surat (Gujarat), Dec 22 (ANI): 271 girls got married at a mass wedding event in Gujarat's Surat on December 21. This is the 9th consecutive year in Surat where the girls who do not have father got married at the mass marriage event. The 271 girls include women from different communities including Islam. The Muslim girls got married as per their rituals. The organizers also gave helmets to the families of the grooms to persuade the people to follow traffic safety rules.

BJP's Pragya Thakur files complaint against SpiceJet over seat issue

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Dec 22 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Pragya Thakur has filed complaint with Bhopal Airport Director alleging she was not allotted the seat she booked in a SpiceJet flight on December 21. "They did not give me the booked seat. I asked them to show the rules. I called the director and lodged a complaint with him," MP said.

CAA protests: Won't allow TMC leaders in Lucknow due to Sec-144 restrictions, says UP DGP

Lucknow (UP), Dec 22 (ANI): Uttar Police is all set to stop Trinamool Congress (TMC) leaders to enter in State's capital Lucknow where Section 144 is in place. "We have come to know that some political leaders of TMC want to visit here (Lucknow). We will not permit them for the same as section 144 is imposed in the area and it can make the atmosphere more tense," said UP's Director General of Police (DGP) OP Singh. A Trinamool Congress (TMC) delegation is scheduled to visit Lucknow on December 22 to meet the families of those who died, in alleged police firing, during protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

Violent CAA protestors liable for damaged public properties: Lucknow DM

Lucknow (UP), Dec 22 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protest, the District Magistrate (DM) of Lucknow Abhishek Prakash said, "As per guidelines of Courts for situation in which demonstration turns violent, those who caused damage are deemed liable." "Areas have been demarcated under ADMs. After giving 7-day notice, value of properties will be assessed for compensation," DM added.

Forest Dept rescues leopard in Assam's Dibrugarh

Dibrugarh (Assam), Dec 22 (ANI): A leopard was rescued by the Forest Department in Assam's Dibrugarh on December 21. It was rescued from Jokai area of Dibrugarh. Leopard was unable to walk properly due to back injury. It will be later released in nearby jungle by the team.

Snowfall disrupts normal life in HP's Kufri

Shimla (HP), Dec 22 (ANI): Heavy rains and continuous snowfall in Kufri hill station of Shimla has thrown daily life out of gear. During the past 24 hours, the temperature in the region has dropped drastically. Local residents in Kufri are facing troubles due to harsh weather conditions. Vehicles have been stranded in several snow clad parts in the state with ice-covered roads resulting in skidding of vehicles. Himachal Pradesh meteorological department forecast predicted further decline in night temperature.

BJP, RSS organise rally in support of CAA in Nagpur

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Dec 22 (ANI): To counter ongoing protests across the country, a massive rally was organised in support of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in Maharashtra's Nagpur on December 22. The rally was organised by Lok Adhikar Manch, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and other organisations. The rally began from Yashwant Stadium in Nagpur. President Ram Nath Kovind gave his assent to the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) on December 13 which will give Indian citizenship to non-Muslim immigrants who faced persecution in three neighbouring countries-Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan.

Blind students celebrate Christmas with full fervour in Panaji

Panaji (Goa), Dec 22 (ANI): Ahead of Christmas celebrations across nation, the students of 'National Association For The Blind' participated in various activities related to the festival in Goa's Panaji on December 21. Their fun activities included plays, dance and carols. National Association For The Blind runs under the Goa State Branch. While speaking to ANI, a student said, "This celebration gives us an opportunity to experience the colourful world. We love participating in this event." People celebrate the annual festival of Christmas with full fervour. The festival is celebrated on December 25, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ.

Narrow escape for cop during anti-CAA protests in UP's Firozabad

Firozabad (UP), Dec 22 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh police constable had a narrow escape during protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in Uttar Pradesh's Firozabad on December 21. Vijendra Kumar had a narrow escape after a bullet pierced his bullet proof vest and got stuck in his wallet. While speaking to media, he said, "It happened yesterday (December 21) during the protests, I really feel like this is my second life."

Passive euthanasia: Chandigarh professor couple registers 'living will' in court

Chandigarh, Dec 22 (ANI): A retired professor couple based in Chandigarh has moved an advance directive in the local court that will let them state their wishes for their future medical care in case of a terminal illness. Retired Professor DN Jauhar and his wife Retired Professor Adarsh Jauhar have moved an advance directive (living will) in local court. The advance directive has been moved in the Chandigarh District Court. While speaking to ANI, Professor DN Jauhar said, "Passive euthanasia has become legal now." "You have to execute a document known as advance directive. You can call this living will, although this word has not been used in the judgement. We are perhaps the first people to move an advance directive," he added.

Study reveals excessive antibiotic prescriptions for children can harm their health

New Delhi, Dec 22 (ANI): While antibiotics are known for their properties to fight bacteria and are the most important type of antibacterial agent for fighting the bacterial infection, a new study suggests that excessive antibiotic prescriptions for children can harm their health. Excessive use of antibiotics contributes to the threat of antimicrobial resistance. Children in mid-low countries often fall sick frequently and they are overprescribed by antibiotics.