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We believe in speedy justice, stringent punishment in rape cases: Andhra HM on Disha Act

Amaravati (AP), Dec 13 (ANI): Home Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Mekathoti Sucharitha announced that Andhra Pradesh Cabinet has approved the enactment of the Andhra Pradesh Criminal Law (Amendment) Act. "We seriously believe speedy justice and stringent punishments are critical in this aspect. It resulted in our government in enacting 'Disha Act 2019' which provides stringent penal provision, time bound investigation and trial all within 21 days in special courts in every district," said Home Minister. Andhra Pradesh 'Disha Act' enables quick trial and judgments in cases of rape and acid attacks in which there is clinching evidence against the accused.

Tourists enjoy snowfall in Kufri

Kufri (HP), Dec 13 (ANI): Tourists thronged Himachal Pradesh's one of the favourite tourist spots Kufri after the fresh snowfall in the region. Kufri is fully covered with a thick white blanket of snow. Tourists are enjoying every bit of moment by throwing snow balls onto each other. Himachal Pradesh continued to record shivering temperatures on December 13 after rains and snowfall across many places in the state. State administration is clearing the snow from the road to maintain the vehicular flow.

Govt, Opposition in Kerala unite to protest against Citizenship Amendment Act

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Dec 13 (ANI: Kerala Leader of Opposition Ramesh Chennithala on December 13 said that all the Ministers and leaders of opposition in Assembly will sit together on protest against Citizenship Amendment Act. He said, "Constitution is going to be weaken by this act and religion is not the basis of citizenship."

Delhi Govt includes 30 more services at your doorstep: CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, Dec 13 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on December 13 held a Cabinet Meeting in the national capital. After the meeting, CM Kejriwal informed about the decisions which were taken in the meeting. He said that 30 more State Government services have been included in the 1076 number. 30 extra services include departments like, Transport Labour Department, Women and Child Development, Delhi Pharmacy Council and Drugs Control Department.

Govt taking steps to import and bring onions to the market: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi, Dec 13 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reacted over onion price hike across the country. "Onions are a fast perishable commodity. Due to rain in some places, flooding in some other, crop extent was less and hence the less output. Due to this it has gone out of certain reasonable level. Government is taking steps to import and bring onions to the market as soon as possible, said Finance Minister," said FM Sitharaman. Finance Minister further added, "The price of onions has started going down at several places. It is not completely less, but it is going down. We've had a Group of Ministers' meeting which is reviewing on almost every 1-2 days' gap basis and deciding on how to further take up the import related issues."

Refunds of direct tax, indirect tax amount to Rs 2.2 lakh Crore this year: Revenue Secretary

New Delhi, Dec 13 (ANI): Union Revenue Secretary Ajay Bhushan Pandey said that total refunds of direct tax and indirect tax this year amounted to almost 2.2 Lakh Crore. "If you sum total both direct tax and indirect tax, total refunds that have been issued this year is amounting to almost Rs 2.2 Lakh Crore," said Revenue Secretary, Ajay Bhushan Pandey in during press conference held by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Delhi college, school students to take pledge of respecting women: CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, Dec 13 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on December 13 held a Cabinet Meeting in the national capital. After the meeting, CM Kejriwal said that the Delhi government is going to start a campaign to stop crime against women. In the campaign, in every college, private and government schools, it will mandatory for the boys to pledge that they will not commit any crime against women and respect them. The pledge will be repeated in intervals of three to six months.

Evidence of measures to boost investment can be seen in record FDI inflows: CEA Subramanian

New Delhi, Dec 13 (ANI): Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) KV Subramanian on December 13 said that measures to boost investment have been fruitful and it can be seen with Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows. "Evidence of measures to boost investment is actually seen in the record FDI inflows - US$ 35 Billion in the first half of 2019-20 as against US$ 31 Billion during the same period last year. It's a good sign of foreigners seeing India as a very important destination," said Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) said during his presentation in a press conference, which was held by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Nirmala Sitharaman slams Rahul Gandhi over his 'Rape in India' remark

New Delhi, Dec 13 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reacted over Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's 'Rape in India' remark on December 13. She said, "We are talking about women and their dignity. I could've definitely gone hammer and tongs on that matter...It's a matter of shame that a senior leader of Congress speaks forgetting about the dignity of women." She made this statement while addressing a press conference in New Delhi.

CM Uddhav will take decision on Citizenship Amendment Act: Maharashtra Home Minister

Mumbai, Dec 13 (ANI): Maharashtra Home Minister Eknath Shinde reacted over Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019 and said that Maharashtra government and Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray will take a decision in the interest of the state. "Chief Minister (Uddhav Thackeray) will take a decision on Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019 People of all caste, religion and language live in this state. All of them should feel that this government is theirs. Our government will continue to maintain a free atmosphere and see that law and order is maintained," said Maharashtra Home Minister.

PM Narendra Modi meets Maldivian delegation

New Delhi, Dec 13 (ANI): A delegation of dignitaries from Maldives met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on December 13. Delegation included Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid and Speaker of Maldives Parliament Mohamed Nasheed.

Hopeful we will make new Parliament building by 2022: LS Speaker Om Birla

New Delhi, Dec 13 (ANI): After the winter session of Parliament concluded today (December 13), Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said that when India will celebrate 75 years of Independence in 2022, efforts are underway to have a new session in new building of Parliament. "The process is on, discussions are on. I had requested to Prime Minister, and he had given his assent," said Speaker Om Birla.

Bharat Arun lauds Deepak Chahar, says got everything to do well at International level

Chennai, Dec 13 (ANI): Indian Cricket Team Bowling Coach Bharat Arun hailed Deepak Chahar by saying that he has got everything in him to do well at the International level. "Deepak has been exceptionally well in the IPL, he is someone who can move the ball both ways, he is a very skillful bowler, he is got everything in him to do well at the International level," said Arun.

Our stand is same as AICC: Bhupesh Baghel on Citizenship Amendment Act

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Dec 13 (ANI): Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Bhupesh Baghel on Friday said that their stand on Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 won't be different from what is being taken by All India Congress Committee (AICC). While speaking to mediapersons in Raipur, he said, "Our stand won't be different from what is being taken by All India Congress Committee (AICC) on Citizenship Amendment Act. Our stand is same as them."

Snowfall hits Srinagar, affects power lines

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), Dec 13 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar witnessed snowfall on December 13. Vehicular movement has also been affected due to continuous snowfall. Development Commissioner of Srinagar (J-K), Shahid Choudhary said, "It's been snowing since morning, all concerned departments are at work. Technical snags are being repaired, power lines that have been damaged in minor incidents are also being restored, and services at hospitals are available."

India, Maldives exchange agreements, MoUs

New Delhi, Dec 13 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid signed agreements between the two countries. Memorendums of Understanding (MoUs) were also exchanged between India and Maldives on December 13. Maldivian FM is in India on a five-day visit. FM Abdulla Shahid will be participating in the 6th Joint Commission Meeting later today.

EAM Jaishankar meets Maldivian FM Abdulla Shahid

New Delhi, Dec 13 (ANI): External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid in New Delhi on December 13. Delegation level talks were held between the two countries. The two leaders will also participate in the 6th Joint Commission Meeting later on December 13. Maldivian Foreign Minister is in India on a five-day visit.

Some elements tried to take advantage of situation: Kiren Rijiju on Assam violence

New Delhi, Dec 13 (ANI): Responding to the violent protests against Citizenship Amendment Act in Northeast, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said that some elements have tried to take advantage of the situation in region. He said, "Some elements may try to create violence but Northeastern people are peace-loving, protests are also taking place but there are ways and means of protesting. Some have tried to take advantage of the situation."

UK general elections: PM Modi congratulates Boris Johnson for winning majority

New Delhi, Dec 13 (ANI): Incumbent United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative Party secured a majority in the House of Commons. The party has crossed the majority mark of 326 seats. The Labour Party lost with 198 seats in the house. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Boris with a tweet. He wrote, "Many congratulations to PM Boris Johnson for his return with a thumping majority. I wish him the best and look forward to working together for closer India-UK ties." This was Britain's third general election in a little more than four years.

Rahul Gandhi's 'Rape in India' remark insult to women: Locket Chatterjee

New Delhi, Dec 13 (ANI): BJP MP Locket Chatterjee on December 13, in Lok Sabha, said that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is welcoming everybody to come and rape. She said, "Modi said 'Make in India' but Rahul said 'rape in India', he is welcoming everybody that come and rape us. This is an insult to Indian women and to Bharat Mata." Earlier, while addressing a rally in Jharkhand, Gandhi had said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had launched 'Make in India' but nowadays it is 'Rape in India'.