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Virat Kohli's fan gets 16 tattoos inked on his body

Cuttack (Odisha), Dec 22 (ANI): Love of a fan has no limits. Pintu Behera, an ardent fan of Virat Kohli from Berhampur, has inked 16 permanent tattoos of the Indian cricket team skipper, including his Jersey No. 18, on his body. Behera said that he has spent over Rs one lakh over these tattoos. The 31-year-old said, "I am a cricket lover from my childhood and became a big fan of Virat Kohli because of his style of playing. So, I have decided to show my respect to him in this way. When I decided to make tattoos in 2016, I didn't have money. So I started saving money and got tattoos inked". He said that in October, he got the chance to meet the Indian captain during a Test match between India and South Africa at Visakhapatnam. "I didn't imagine that he would meet and hug me. It was a special moment for me. I had been waiting to meet him since 2016. Finally, I got the opportunity to meet him during Test Match between India and South Africa at Vishakhapattanam in October," he said.

Fly tricolour outside homes to send message to BJP that they made 'black' law: Owaisi

Hyderabad, Dec 22 (ANI): AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi held a rally at Darussalam in Hyderabad on December 21. While addressing the rally, Owaisi requested people who are against National Register of Citizens (NRC) and Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) to put up national flag outside their homes. He said, "Whoever is against the National Register of Citizens (NRC) and Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) should fly tricolour outside their homes. This will send a message to BJP that they have made a wrong and 'black' law".

Santa procession organised in Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Dec 22 (ANI): Ahead of the festival of Christmas, a Santa procession 2019 was organised in Thiruvananthapuram. People of all age participated in the parade and played various instruments. The parade was organised by St. Joseph's Cathedral. More than 3,000 santas participated in the festivities. Children dressed up as Santa to celebrate the festival. Kids played the tunes of 'Jingle Bells'. Christmas is celebrated in December 25, to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. The festival is a major cultural and religious event for people around the world.

Watch: Asaduddin Owaisi reads Preamble of the Constitution

Hyderabad, Dec 22 (ANI): People gathered at AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi's rally read Preamble of the Constitution along with him. The rally was organised over Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 at Darussalam in Hyderabad. Nationwide protests against CAA are being held since past few days.

People's voice is loud and clear, CAA must go: AASU chief advisor

Guwahati (Assam), Dec 21 (ANI): Supporting anti-CAA protests, All Assam Students' Union (AASU) chief advisor Samujjal Bhattacharya said that people's voice is loud and clear, and they want Citizenship Amendment Act to go."People's voice is loud and clear, Citizenship Amendment Act must go. It must be scrapped because it is protector of illegal Bangladeshis, violates historic Assam Accord, anti-North East, communal and unconstitutional," said Samujjal Bhattacharya.

BJP to connect with 3 crore families for its CAA campaign: Bhupender Yadav

New Delhi, Dec 21 (ANI): Addressing a press conference, BJP leader Bhupender Yadav said that BJP will launch its CAA campaign and contact over three crore families through it. "Our party has decided that in the coming 10 days we will launch a special campaign and contact over 3 crore families for Citizenship Amendment Act. We will hold press briefings in support of this Act at more than 250 places," said Bhupender Yadav.

CAA protests: 15 deaths, over 700 arrested in UP: Police

Lucknow (UP), Dec 21 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Lucknow, Praveen Kumar, Inspector General (Law and Order) for Lucknow, informed that 15 people have died while 705 are in custody since the protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act spread across the state. He said. "In protest against Citizenship Amendment Act since Dec 10 in state, 705 people arrested and around 4500 people released after preventive arrest.15 casualties have happened, and 263 police personnel were injured of which 57 personnel received fire arm injuries."

Security forces conduct flag march in Kalaburagi

Kalaburagi (Karnataka), Dec 21 (ANI): The security forces took out flag march from Nagareshwar School to Jagat Circle in Kalaburagi on December 21. Companies of paramilitary forces have been deployed in the area to maintain peace as protests against new Citizenship Act gripped the state. While speaking to ANI, Karnataka ADGP Alok Kumar said, "To instill confidence in minds of general public and fear in minds of bad elements, we wanted to have show of force to send right signal to people."

Anti-CAA protests: Protesters pelt stones at police in Kanpur

Kanpur (UP), Dec 21 (ANI): Protesters during demonstrations against Citizenship Amendment Act in Kanpur pelted stone at police officials, who fired tear gas shells to take the situation under control. Violent protests were erupted at Yateem Khana Police Station area in UP's Kanpur. Policemen equipped with anti-riot gears, retaliated by firing tear gas shells at the protesters. Nation-wide protests have intensified after the implementation of the new Citizenship Act.

Anti-CAA protests spread to Uttarakhand's Haldwani

Haldwani (Uttarakhand), Dec 21 (ANI): People held protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act in Haldwani on Dec 21. Protests intensified across the country after the implementation of the new Citizenship law. Tight security arrangements have been made all across the state amid CAA protests. The act will grant Indian Citizenship to religious minorities from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan.

'Men in Blue' hit nets ahead of final ODI against Windies

Cuttack (Odisha), Dec 21 (ANI): The players of Indian cricket team practiced at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack ahead of third ODI against West Indies on December 21. India and West Indies will face off in the third and last match of ODI series on December 22. Skipper Virat Kohli, batsman Shivam Dube and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja flexed muscles ahead of final match. Coach Ravi Shastri was seen giving tips to cricketers.

Shreyas Iyer confident of batting at any number

Cuttack (Odisha), Dec 21 (ANI): On being asked on the batting order that could help Shreyas Iyer to uplift his performance, the batsman on Saturday said that he is flexible when it comes to batting at any number. "Players have to play according the situation and demand of the team," he said further. India will play final ODI against West Indies on December 22, at Barabati Stadium in Odisha's Cuttack.

CAA Protest: Shia Cleric Maulana Jawad appeals Muslims to show restraint

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 21 (ANI): Shia Cleric Maulana Kalbe Jawad appealed Muslims to show restraint. Speaking to ANI, he said, "Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC) are two different things. NRC as of now is implemented only in Assam and has not been implemented across India, also we don't yet know what rules are going to be in it. Political parties are misleading on this, appeal to Muslims to show restraint."

Democracy not in BJP's pocket: Hemant Soren ahead of Jharkhand election results

Dumka (Jharkhand), Dec 21 (ANI): Speaking on exit polls on Jharkhand Assembly, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) President Hemant Soren ahead of Jharkhand Assembly election results said that democracy is not in the pockets of the BJP. "Democracy is not in the pockets of the BJP, people are above everyone, Voting day is very important for the people. We should wait for 23rd January," said Hemant Soren. Counting of Jharkhand assembly elections will be done on December 23.

Anti-CAA protest: Nine people died in UP, says DGP

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 21 (ANI): Director General of the Uttar Pradesh Police, OP Singh said that at least nine people have died due to protest and around 218 people have been arrested from Lucknow in connection with anti-CAA protests that turned violent. He said, "Wherever lawsuits have been lodged, our local administrations are arresting them. But we will not arrest any innocent person. Only after investigation, we'll arrest them. We arrested around 218 people from Lucknow. And as per the last night's report, 9 people have died so far and the numbers could exceed and we are assessing on it." He further said that, "It might be possible that some external elements are involved in turning protest into violence."

CAA protest: Police use water cannon on Congress workers in Kerala's Kozhikode

Kozhikode (Kerala), Dec 21 (ANI): Police used water cannon on Congress workers in Kerala's Kozhikode on Dec 21. They were protesting against Citizenship Amendment Act. Kerala Government and Opposition in Kerala together protested against CAA earlier this month.

Snowfall brings smile on faces of horsemen in HP's Kufri

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), Dec 21 (ANI): The horsemen in north Indian hill resort Kufri are happy after heavy snowfall. The horse riding traders in Kufri hill station are receiving large number of tourists this season. Horse riding traders are expecting good income from tourism this year. Over 1200 horses at Kufri facilitate visitors to enjoy their winters. Tourists are enjoying view of fresh snow-clad hills in Kufri.

No plans to extend Section 144 in Bengaluru: Police Commissioner

Bengaluru, Dec 21 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Police Commissioner of Bengaluru City, Bhaskar Rao said that there is no plan of extending Section 144 in Bengaluru as of now. On imposition of Section 144, Rao said, "As of now, we have no plans to extend it but we will study the situation in the evening. These are things where we need to take immediate decisions." Speaking about the upcoming protests in city, he said, "We have advised people and I am recommending that there should be no more protest over here. But if our request is unheeded, we may have to take action." "8 cases registered at SJ Park police station and Ulsoor Gate police station," he said further over protests in the city.

Protests against CAA, NRC turning violent in BJP-ruled states: Nawab Malik

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Dec 21 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Nawab Malik said that protests against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC) are turning violent because the police in BJP ruling states are not able to 'tackle it'. Speaking to ANI, Nawab Malik said, "Protests against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC) are going on in the country. This is the truth that in the BJP ruled states or where it has control over the Home Department, like Delhi, violence is there, and the police are not able to tackle it."

'Bihar Bandh': RJD workers vandalize auto-rickshaws in Bihar's Bhagalpur

Bhagalpur (Bihar) / Patna (Bihar), Dec 21 (ANI): 'Bihar Bandh' has been called by RJD against new Citizenship Act on Dec 21. Workers vandalized several auto-rickshaws in Bhagalpur. They took out rally in parts of Bihar against CAA. Children were also seen raising their voice during protest.