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'Andher Nagri Chaupat Raja' atmosphere in country: Sonia Gandhi

New Delhi, Dec 14 (ANI): Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and other leaders on December 14 held 'Bharat Bhachao' rally in the national capital. She slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led central government by saying a prominent Hindi phrase, 'Andher Nagri Chaupat Raja' and countrymen are asking where 'Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas' is? "Today the atmosphere is such that whenever they feel like they impose an Article, revoke an Article, change the status of a state. Whenever they feel like, they revoke President's Rule and pass Bills without debate," said Sonia Gandhi.

Christmas ornaments flood market ahead of festival

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), Dec 14 (ANI): The festivities have arrived ahead of Christmas in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore. Various colourful decorative items have arrived in the market. Market is full of different lights, ornaments and tinsels to decorate the house and Christmas tree. Costume of Santa Claus is also available in the market. People celebrate the annual festival with full fervour. The festival is celebrated on December 25, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ.

Congress rally not about 'Bharat Bachao', but for 'Parivaar Bachao': Prakash Javadekar

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh): Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Prakash Javadekar hit out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his 'Bharat Bachao' rally in New Delhi. He said, "It was nothing but 'Parivaar Bacchao' rally. Country will never forgive him over his 'Rape in India' remark. Pakistan's and Congress party's language is same."

PM Modi takes boat ride to inspect clean Ganga initiative in Kanpur

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a boat ride in river Ganga at Atal ghat on Dec 14. PM Modi was accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Bihar Deputy CM Sushil Modi and Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Rawat. Earlier in the day, he chaired the first meeting of National Rejuvenation, Protection and Management of River Ganga Council. PM Modi also reviewed the project and progress work done under Namami Gange programme. He also interacted with the concerned officials to take note of their ideas. Kanpur has a population of more than three million spread over an area of 260 Sq. km. The pollution of river Ganga was compounded with the unregulated industrial discharges from around 400 leather tanning industries and inefficient and inadequate common effluent treatment plant (CETP). The entire sewerage and industrial waste management infrastructure was critically reviewed under Namami Gange programme. 10 projects at an estimated cost of Rs 231

Curfew relaxed in Assam's Guwahati for 7 hours

Guwahati (Assam), Dec 14 (ANI): Curfew was relaxed in the city of Guwahati which was imposed in the wake of protests against Citizenship Amendment Act. The curfew was relaxed from 9 AM to 4 PM. Locals were seen on roads and railway stations in large numbers. Local markets and petrol pumps saw huge rush after the relaxation in curfew. Protests erupted in Guwahati and other parts of Assam after the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was passed in Parliament. The internet services have been suspended in 10 districts of the state.

Ind vs WI: India's batting coach talks about progress of team's batsmen

Chennai, Dec 14 (ANI):Indian Cricket team batting coach Vikram Rathour held a press conference in Chennai ahead of the first ODI match against West Indies. Showing his satisfaction over the performance of the team, he said the progress has been pretty good.

Team India's batting coach lauds KL Rahul

Chennai , Dec 14 (ANI): Indian Cricket team batting coach Vikram Rathour held a press conference in Chennai ahead of the first ODI match against West Indies. While addressing the gathering, he praised top order batsman KL Rahul by saying that "he is always been a very good player".

Modi-Shah not bothered that Citizenship Amendment Act will shred India's soul: Sonia Gandhi

New Delhi, Dec 14 (ANI): Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi on December 14 took a jibe at the Centre over recently passed Citizenship Amendment Act. She said, "Modi-Shah are not bothered at all that Citizenship Amendment Act will shred the soul of India, just like it is happening in Assam and other states of the northeast." She was addressing a gathering at 'Bharat Bachao' rally in the national capital.

Constitution will be destroyed if we don't raise our voice: Priyanka Gandhi

New Delhi, Dec 14 (ANI): Congress organised 'Bharat Bachao' rally at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi on December 14 to protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act. Speaking at the rally, Congress general secretary for UP East, Priyanka Gandhi, said that country's Constitution will be destroyed if people will not raise their voices. "I would like to tell every citizen of this country - raise your voice. You love this country, become its voice. If we don't raise our voice, stay back in the darkness of fear and lies even in these circumstances, and stay quiet then our Constitution will be destroyed. We will be as much responsible for this as much as the arrogant and lying leaders of BJP-RSS," Priyanka Gandhi said.

Man rapes 8-year-old daughter multiple times in MP's Neemuch, arrested

Neemuch (Madhya Pradesh), Dec 14 (ANI): A man was arrested for sexually assaulting his own 8-year-old daughter in Madhya Pradesh's Neemuch. Neemuch Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Rakesh Mohan Shukla said, "Child line's Counsellor talked to the girl after receiving a phone call. It was found that 3 years back her mother had left them. Her father works as a labourer and sexually assaults her at night after consuming alcohol. FIR has been registered and the man has been arrested." He further added, "Girl was sent for medical exam and sexual assault was proven. Accused Ramesh Deora has been arrested. SIT is formed and investigation in the matter is on."

My name is not Rahul Savarkar, will not apologise for truth: Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, Dec 14 (ANI): Congress organised 'Bharat Bachao' rally at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi on December 14 to protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act. Speaking at the rally, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that his name is Rahul Gandhi not Rahul Savarkar, hence he will not apologise for speaking truth. "I was told in Parliament by BJP yesterday 'Rahul ji, you gave a speech. Apologise for that.' I was told to apologise for something which is right. My name is not Rahul Savarkar. My name is Rahul Gandhi. I will never apologise for truth," said Rahul Gandhi.

Assamese sit on 'dharna' against CAA in Mumbai

Mumbai, Dec 14 (ANI): People of Assam, living in Mumbai, staged a protest against Citizenship Amendment Act on Dec 14. They sat on 'dharna' at Azad Maidan. Actor Dipannita Sharma was also present at the protest. President Ram Nath Kovind gave his assent to the Bill on Dec 13. CAA will give Indian citizenship to non-Muslim immigrants who faced persecution in three neighbouring countries.

Priyanka Gandhi mocks 'Modi hai to mumkin hai' slogan

New Delhi, Dec 14 (ANI): Congress organised 'Bharat Bachao' rally at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi on December 14 to protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act. Speaking at the rally, Congress general secretary for UP East, Priyanka Gandhi, mocked 'Modi hai to mumkin hai' slogan. "We see on every bus stop and newspaper that 'Modi hai toh mumkin hai' (If there is Modi, it is possible). The truth is if BJP is there, Onions are Rs 100 per kilo. If BJP is there, highest unemployment is there in 45 years. If BJP is there, 4 crore jobs are possible to be destroyed," Gandhi said.

CM Yogi urges Jharkhand people to contribute brick, Rs 11 for construction of Ram Temple

Giridih (Jharkhand), Dec 14 (ANI): Addressing a public rally in Jharkhand's Giridih on December 13, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath urged families of Jharkhand to contribute one brick and Rs 11 for the construction of Ram Temple. "Every family in Jharkhand should contribute one brick and Rs 11 for the construction of Ram Temple in Ayodhya," said CM Yogi.

Red sandalwood smuggling racket busted in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Dec 14 (ANI): A special operations team of Rachakonda has busted an inter-state red sandalwood smuggling racket in Hyderabad. The special operations team of LB Nagar Zone in Rachakonda has busted the gang with the help of Hayathnagar Police. Two persons have been arrested and around 137 kg of red sandalwood logs have also been seized from their custody.

Re-postmortem of Ayesha Meera, killed in 2007, conducted after exhuming mortal remains

Tenali (Andhra Pradesh), Dec 14 (ANI): The re-postmortem of Ayesha Meera, who was killed in 2007, was conducted in Andhra Pradesh's Guntur district on December 13. Her re-postmortem was conducted after exhuming her mortal remains from Chenchupet burial ground in Tenali. She was found murdered in her hostel's bathroom in 2007. One Satyam Babu was sentenced to life term in the case and was later acquitted by High Court in 2017. The High Court had ordered for CBI inquiry on November 29, 2018 and CBI had started its inquiry in January 2019.

Valedictory ceremony of Combat Aviators conduct in Maharashtra's Nashik

Nashik (Maharashtra), Dec 14 (ANI): The valedictory ceremony of combat aviators was conducted in Maharashtra's Nashik on December 14. The event took place at Combat Army Aviation Training School (CATS) which is located at Gandhi Nagar Airfield in Nashik. The ceremony was presided over by Major General AK Suri, Additional Director General Army Aviation. 43 officers were awarded the coveted 'Aviation Wings' to become Combat Helicopter Pilots after having successfully completed the Combat Aviators Course Serial Number 32. Seven officers from the Army Aviation Corps were awarded the 'Aviation Instructor Badge' for having successfully qualified the Aviation Helicopter Instructor Course Serial Number 31. The ceremony was marked by a combat of demonstration by the mainstay aircrafts of the Army Aviation Corps.

PM Modi chairs first National Ganga Council meeting in Kanpur

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 14 (ANI): PM Modi chaired the first meeting of National Rejuvenation, Protection and Management of River Ganga Council in Kanpur on December 14. He attended the meeting at Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology in Kanpur. CM Yogi Adityanath along with Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat was also present at the meeting.

MANPAC holds candle light vigil in wake of CAB protests in Imphal

Imphal (Manipur), Dec 14 (ANI): MANPAC (Manipur People Against Citizenship Amendment Bill) in solidarity with the people of Northeast held candle light vigil in Imphal. They staged the vigil in wake of intense protests against the Citizenship Amendment Bill. A large number of people gathered to pray for those who have lost their lives during the protest, particularly from Assam. The representatives of MANPAC and civil bodies led the candle light protest cum vigil as a mark of respect. A large number of state police force was also present at the public gathering.

Maneka Gandhi, son Varun pay floral tribute to Sanjay Gandhi on his birth anniversary

New Delhi, Dec 14 (ANI): Leaders are remembering late Indian politician Sanjay Gandhi on his 73rd birth anniversary on December 14. His wife and BJP leader Maneka Gandhi paid him floral tribute on the occasion. His son Varun Gandhi also paid him floral tribute. Sanjay Gandhi had played a major role during Indira Gandhi-declared National Emergency in 1975 to 1977.