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Former cricketer Praveen Kumar denies allegation of thrashing neighbour in Meerut

Meerut (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 15 (ANI): Former cricketer Praveen Kumar has denied the allegation of hitting his neighbour and his 7-year-old son in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut. Speaking to ANI, Praveen Kumar said, "Everybody knows that I am an international player. I myself have two kids. Why would I push a kid? The moment I got out of the car, he punched me on the face. Then his father came. He also hit me." He further added, "I am a role model, would I hit anybody? These people are lying." Police has been investigating the matter.

Terrible consequences of CAA on India's foreign relations: Shashi Tharoor

New Delhi, Dec 15 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor launched a scathing attack on central government for implementing Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) across the state. In his statement, Tharoor said that Citizenship Amendment Act affects India's foreign relations. "The people in the govt have the nasty habit of demonising any dissent as anti-national. They have no other records. They are not prepared to understand that their decisions are anti-national. We have the democratic right to protest. We are seeing violence and major destruction of property. This was a completely unnecessary decision by the govt. The consequences even for our foreign relations have been terrible. The Japanese PM cancelled his trip. Bangladeshi ministers have cancelled their trips. The entire country is wondering why we must repeatedly be the subject to the whims and fancies of an irresponsible and inapt government," said Tharoor.

Delegation of PMC Bank depositors meets Uddhav Thackeray

Mumbai, Dec 15 (ANI): Delegation of PMC Bank depositors met CM Thackeray at Matoshree on Dec 15. Hundreds of Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative (PMC) Bank account holders protested outside Matoshree in Mumbai on Dec 15. Matoshree is the residence of Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray. Some of the protesters were detained by the police.

AGP in connivance with BJP: Ripun Bora on party moving SC against Citizenship Act

New Delhi, Dec 15 (ANI): Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president Ripun Bora said that the move of BJP's ally Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) to approach Supreme Court against Citizenship (Amendment) Act is nonsense. He said, "Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) approaching the Supreme Court against Citizenship Act is simply an eyewash. But actually, AGP is in connivance with BJP."

Assam has become the new Kashmir: Adhir Chowdhury on CAA protests

New Delhi, Dec 15 (ANI): Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Sunday said that the entire North-East especially Assam region has been engulfed in violence, adding that the state has become the new Kashmir. He said, "It is a matter of concern that the entire North-East, especially Assam region has been engulfed in violence. Assam is recognised as a strategically important place for the country. On one hand, it is Kashmir valley and on the other, the new Kashmir, Assam." After the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 passed from both the houses, several incidents occurred in North-East.

Rahul has his own thoughts about Savarkar: NCP's Chhagan Bhujbal

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Dec 15 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Chhagan Bhujbal on Sunday said that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has his own thoughts about Savarkar. While speaking to ANI, he said, "When it comes to big personalities, not everyone agrees on everything. Rahul has his own thoughts about Savarkar. Savarkar had said cow is not our mother but BJP says it is. Savarkar's thought was also 'gyanvadi' but can BJP accept it? They can't." Earlier, Rahul said that he "will die but never apologise" for speaking the "truth" as he is a Gandhi and not a Savarkar. He was responding to the government which had asked him to apologise for "Rape in India" remark at a recent rally.

Assamese artists hold concert against CAA

Guwahati (Assam), Dec 15 (ANI): Group of artists from Assam staged protest against Citizenship (Amendment) Act in Guwahati. The concert was themed 'No CAA, Concert for peace and harmony'. A protestor said, "The reason is quite clear to the entire nation. Assamese community is protesting against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act. It is because it's threat to our indigenous identity." Nationwide protest stirred against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill which turned into an Act after receiving assent from President Kovind earlier this week.

Govt should take criminal action against Rahul Gandhi: Veer Savarkar's grandson

Mumbai, Dec 15 (ANI): Ranjeet Savarkar, grandson of Veer Savarkar, on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's remark that "my name is not Rahul Savarkar and I will never apologise for truth" over his 'rape in India', said that government should take criminal action against the former Congress chief. "No one should say disrespectful words about him (Veer Savarkar). The government should take criminal action against Rahul Gandhi," said Veer Savarkar's grandson.

PMC Bank depositors protest outside RBI office in Mumbai

Mumbai, Dec 15 (ANI): Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative (PMC) Bank depositors staged a protest in Mumbai, demanding to lift imposition over their money deposited in the scam-ridden bank. They protested outside Reserve Bank of India office. The PMC Bank has around 16 lakh depositors and was placed under an RBI administrator on September 23 for six months due to massive under-reporting of due loans.

CM Yogi garlands statue of Sardar Patel on his death anniversary

Lucknow (UP), Dec 15 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid tribute to Sardar Patel, Iron Man of India, on his death anniversary on Dec 15. He also garlanded the statue of Sardar Patel at GPO Park in Lucknow. Several other leaders also paid tribute to the visionary leader.

NRC should be implemented across country including Bihar, WB: Giriraj Singh

Patna (Bihar), Dec 15 (ANI): Union Minister for Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries Giriraj Singh on December 15 called for nation-wide implementation of National Register of Citizens (NRC) with special emphasis on Bihar and West Bengal. "NRC should be implemented across the country, including Bihar and West Bengal," Singh told ANI in Patna. Union Home Minister Amit Shah during the start of Winter Parliament Session had announced that NRC will be conducted to filter out illegal immigrants. NRC was conducted in Assam where 1.9 million were declared foreigners.

Will solve problem of Meghalaya positively: Amit Shah on CAA impact

Giridih (Jharkhand), Dec 15 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Jharkhand's Giridih on Dec 14, Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured to solve the problem of Meghalaya positively over impact of Citizenship Amendment Act on the state. "Yesterday Chief Minister of Meghalaya met with me. He requested for some change, I told him we will solve the problem of Meghalaya positively. Nobody needs to fear," said Shah.

Emphasis should be given to farmers, unemployment: Ajit Pawar on Savarkar row

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Dec 15 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Nagpur on December 15, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar spoke on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's dig at Veer Savarkar. He said, "This is a national level issue. But, I personally believe that we should give more emphasis to issues like-Maharashtra farmers, unemployment and inflation etc." On being asked if Savarkar issue will affect 'Maha Vikas Aghadi' (NCP-Congress-Shiv Sena) alliance in Maharashtra, he added, "Uddhav Thackeray, Sonia Gandhi and Sharad Pawar are mature people and they will make the right call." The former Congress chief on December 14 had said his name is not Rahul Savarkar and will not apologise for his "rape in India" remark.

Bihar BJP Mahila Morcha vice-president's car attacked in Gaya

Gaya (Bihar), Dec 15 (ANI): A group of unidentified miscreants attacked car of Bihar BJP Mahila Morcha vice-president Shobha Sinha. The incident happened near Mirza Ghalib College in Gaya. Speaking on the incident, Sinha said, "The miscreants as soon as they saw BJP flag on my car started to chant slogans against the Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and attacked my car."

43-year-old beaten up for selling biryani in Greater Noida

Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 15 (ANI): A 43-year-old man was allegedly beaten up by some men in Uttar Pradesh's Greater Noida on December 14. Lokesh was beaten up for selling biryani. The incident took place in Rabupura area of Greater Noida. While speaking to ANI, the Additional SP (R/A) of GautamBuddha Nagar, Kumar Ran Vijay Singh said, "We saw the video yesterday and then investigation was initiated. The victim was identified and called to the police station for all the details. Case registered against 3 men. Incident took place in Rabupura area. Search for the accused is underway."

2 brothers arrested for allegedly raping 18-yr-old in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Dec 15 (ANI): The Chandrayangutta police arrested two brothers on charges of kidnapping and raping an 18-year old woman in Hyderabad on December 14. The two brothers had allegedly raped the woman on December 08. The woman was missing along with her 10-year-old cousin on that day. Further investigation is underway in this regard.

Rahul Gandhi cannot face torture in jail like Savarkar did: Fadnavis

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Dec 15 (ANI): Former Maharashtra chief minister and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis took a pot shot at Rahul Gandhi over his "My name is not Rahul Savarkar" remark, saying that the former Congress chief cannot face torture in prison like Savarkar did. "Rahul Gandhi doesn't know about Veer Savarkar. He faced torture for 12 years in Jail, Rahul Gandhi cannot survive even for 12 hours," said Fadnavis.

5 Army personnel injured in road accident in Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer (Rajasthan), Dec 15 (ANI): Five army personnel were injured in road accident on Dec 15. The incident happened near Sonu village in Jaisalmer. It is suspected that the incident happened because of fog. They have been admitted to district hospital for medical treatment.

Punjab Minister allegedly threatens suspended DSP for finding irregularities in housing society case

Ludhiana (Punjab), Dec 15 (ANI): The suspended Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) of Ludhiana's Municipal Corporation, BS Sekhon, alleged that Punjab Consumer Affairs Minister BB Ashu is giving him life threats. He is allegedly getting life threats after he found irregularities into a housing society case. While speaking to ANI, BS Sekhon said, "Minister wanted case to be shut. When I denied, he started giving me life threats and now I have been suspended." "It only gives a message that no policeman should take action if a Minister is found or involved in a crime. If anything happens to me or my family, then the Minister and my department will be responsible for it," he added. "But I will fight till the end," former DSP further stated.

13-year-old Jaipur girl murdered by school friend after argument over pen

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Dec 15 (ANI): A 13-year-old girl was murdered by her school friend in Chaksu town of Rajasthan's Jaipur on December 14, police said. According to the police, the teenager was murdered by her school friend using a rod after an argument over a pen. The incident took place in Badli village of Chaksu. The minor and her parents have been detained in the case. While speaking to media, the Additional Commissioner of Police (ACP) in Jaipur, Ashok Gupta said, "A 13-year old girl in Badli village in Chaksu police station limits was murdered by her school friend using a rod after an argument over a pen." "A minor and her parents have been detained in the case," he added.