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Devotees throng Lingaraj Temple on occasion of Mahashivratri

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Feb 22 (ANI): Devotees thronged to Lingaraj Temple to witness 'Maha Deep' in Odisha's Bhubaneswar on February 21. Lakhs of devotees gathered inside and outside of the temple with a diya in their hands to get darshan of 'Maha Deep'. 'Maha Deep' was placed atop Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar on the occasion of Mahashivratri. This old age tradition is continuing in Lingraj Temple since last 11th century.

Amit Shah meets his Maldivian counterpart in Delhi

New Delhi, Feb 21 (ANI): Home Minister Amit Shah on February 21 met his Maldivian counterpart Sheikh Imran Abdulla at Ministry of Home Affairs in Delhi. Both the dignitaries exchanged gifts. Shah and Abdullah also held a bilateral meeting in which both the leaders discussed issues related to bilateral security cooperation. Abdulla is on a four-day visit to India.

CM Hemant Soren inaugurates summit on sustainable development

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Feb 21 (ANI): Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren inaugurated summit on 'Forest Rights, Energy Conservation and Sustainable Development' in Ranchi on February 21. The summit is organised at Tribal Research Institute. CM Hemant Soren also pointed out climate change and global warming issues, while addressing at the summit. He said, "People are moving in cities like Delhi, but I don't have any idea why they are going there- to live or kill themselves."

Hemant Soren offers prayers at Ranchi's Pahari Mandir on Maha Shivratri

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Feb 21 (ANI): Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren visited hill shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva in Ranchi on Maha Shivratri. He offered prayers at the temple. Jharkhand CM interacted with people and also extended wishes on the auspicious occasion.

Lingaraj Temple witnesses massive rush on Maha Shivratri

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Feb 21 (ANI): Bhubaneswar's Lingaraj Temple saw rush on the auspicious day of Maha Shivratri. Temple was decked up with 'diyas' on the day. "I am standing in the queue since 4 am in the morning just to offer prayers on the auspicious day," said a devotee. Devotees with 'Puja Thali' thronged the temple to offer prayers. Festival is celebrated nationwide with great fervour.

Girl held for flashing 'free Kashmir' placard at protest against pro-Pak slogans

Bengaluru (Karnataka), Feb 21 (ANI): Bengaluru Police on February 21 took a girl into custody for holding 'free Kashmir' and 'free Muslim' placards at a Hindu Jagaran Vedike's protest against pro-Pakistan slogans raised by a girl named Amulya at an anti-CAA rally on February 20. Rao said, "During Hindu Jagaran Vedike's protest against yesterday's incident (where a girl raised 'Pakistan zindabad' slogans), a girl sat among them with placard in Kannada reading Dalit Mukti, Kashmir Mukti and Muslim Mukti. We had to rescue girl as crowd gathered. She has been taken into custody. The name of the woman, who has been taken into custody for holding a banner reading 'Dalit Mukti, Kashmir Mukti and Muslim Mukti' in Kannada language, is Arudra.

Giriraj Singh fires fresh salvo at 'Dalit-Muslim' unity

Madhubani (Bihar), Feb 21 (ANI): Union Minister for Animal Husbandry Giriraj Singh on February 21 said, "People who are raising Dalit-Muslim bhai bhai slogans by taking Ambedkar's name, then they will also atone." He gave the statement by referring a paragraph purportedly from Ambedkar's book, "Islam is like a closed system, which differentiates between Muslims and non-Muslims. It is vague. Brotherhood of Islam is not the brotherhood of humanity. Muslims have bonding only with Muslims, but its benefit is restricted to people of their community. They have only hatred and enmity with the people who don't belong to their community."

CM Thackeray arrives in Delhi to meet PM Modi, Sonia Gandhi

New Delhi, Feb 21 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray arrived at Delhi airport on February 21. He was accompanied by Aaditya Thackeray. He will meet Congress Interim President Sonia Gandhi. This will be first meeting between the two after Uddhav Thackeray became the CM. He will also meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

ITBP DG organises 100-km march as part of Fit India Movement in Bikaner

Bikaner (Rajasthan), Feb 21 (ANI): Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) DG, SS Deswal initiated a 100-km-long speed march in Rajasthan's Bikaner. He was accompanied by senior officers and high rank officials. The march was organised as a part of Fit India Movement.

'Radhe Radhe Trump' wall paintings to welcome US President in Agra

Agra (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 21 (ANI): Ahead of United States President Donald Trump's visit to Agra, 'Radhe Radhe Trump' name is being painted on walls. Trump will be arriving in India on February 24, and is also expected to visit Agra to tour the iconic Taj Mahal. Beatification drive is underway in the city and Taj Mahal.

Owaisi's role doesn't figure: Bengaluru police chief on pro-Pak slogans raised by girl in his presence

Bengaluru, Feb 21 (ANI): Bengaluru Police Commissioner Bhaskar Rao on February 21 said the authorities are investigating the role of organisers who conducted an anti-CAA rally in the city on Feb 20 when a girl named Amulya raised pro-Pakistan slogans in presence of AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, but said the role of latter doesn't figure in the incident since he was an invitee. "Case has been registered against the girl (Amulya) and others. She has been remanded to judicial custody. We are looking at role of organisers. Role of honourable MP (Asaduddin Owaisi) does not figure anywhere as he was also an invitee," Rao told ANI.Amulya had raised 'Pakistan zindabad' slogans on stage during anti-CAA rally in Bengaluru on February 20. Owaisi was also present at the rally, but was seen trying to snatch the mic from the girl.

Opposition misusing youngsters: Karnataka HM on pro-Pak slogans raised by girl at anti-CAA rally

Bengaluru (Karnataka), Feb 21 (ANI): Karnataka Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai reacted over the pro-Pakistan slogans raised by a girl named Amulya at an anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) rally in Bengaluru. Bommai accused the opposition parties of misusing youngsters to spread conspiracy, and also said Amulya comes from a place Naxals are active. Amulya had raised 'Pakistan zindabad' slogans on stage during anti-CAA rally in Bengaluru on February 20. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi was also present at the rally.

Kamal Nath 'most visionary' leader in the country: MP Cabinet Minister

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Feb 21 (ANI): Law and Legal Affairs Department Minister of Madhya Pradesh, PC Sharma, on Friday appreciated Chief Minister Kamal Nath's leadership and said he is the "most visionary" leader in the country. He further said, "Under the leadership of Kamal Nath, the state is on a new path of development and welfare."

Kamal Nath reiterates his demand for 'insight' on surgical strikes

Chhindwara (Madhya Pradesh), Feb 21 (ANI): Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Kamal Nath again demanded "some insight" of surgical strikes from central government. While talking to media persons in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara, Kamal Nath said that he is not saying that strike was fake, but if the strike happened, government should provide some information."

Rajnath Singh lays foundation stone of new Thal Sena Bhawan in Delhi

New Delhi, Feb 21 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh performed 'bhoomipoojan' of new Thal Sena Bhawan in Delhi on February 21. Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane was also present at the foundation stone laying ceremony along with other officials. Approximately 7.5 lakh square meter of the area will be constructed to house the office complex and parking. A total of 6014 offices will be constructed which will house offices for 1684 officers both military and civilian and 4330 sub staff. It will generate minimum 2 lakh hours of skilled and unskilled work and will generate jobs for youth. It is proposed that new Thal Sena Bhawan will be constructed in 5 years. "The foundation stone of Sena Bhawan is a source of inspiration for all of us. It is because of you all, today India is known as a strong nation," Rajnath Singh said here.

People celebrate International Mother Language Day in Siliguri

Siliguri (West Bengal), Feb 21 (ANI): People from different walks of life celebrated International Mother Language Day in West Bengal's Siliguri on February 21. They paid floral tributes to the replica of Martyrs Column in Siliguri on this occasion. International Mother Language Day is a worldwide annual observance which is held on February 21 every year. It is celebrated to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and also to promote multilingualism. A delegation from Bangladesh's Panchagarh district also participated in the celebration. The program was organised by Siliguri Municipal Corporation.

6-storey building tilts in Delhi's Munirka, residents evacuated

New Delhi, Feb 21 (ANI): A six-storey building in South Delhi's Munirka area tilted on February 21. The situation created panic among the residents of Munirka Village. All the tenants in the building and several people living nearby were evacuated after the police were informed about the incident. The building is situated in front of Jawaharlal Nehru University's north gate.

Devotees queue up at Srinagar temple to offer prayers on Maha Shivratri

Srinagar (J and K), Feb 21 (ANI): Devotees lined up to offer prayers at Sri Shankaracharya Temple in Srinagar, on the day of Maha Shivratri. Locals also performed 'havan' on the day. Army personnel were also seen offering prayers on the day. Maha Shivratri celebrates grand marriage of Lord Shiva with goddess Parvati. Festival is celebrated nationwide with great fervour.

NCP's Nawab Malik condemns Waris Pathan's '15 crore Muslims' remark

Mumbai, Feb 21 (ANI): Maharashtra's Minority Development Minister and Congress leader Nawab Malik condemned the inflammatory speech given by AIMIM ex-MLA Waris Pathan in Karnataka where the latter said that 15 crore Muslims can outweigh 100 crore Hindus. While speaking to ANI, Malik said, "The way AIMIM ex-MLA Waris Pathan gave inflammatory and divisive speech, we condemn this kind of statement. The same of kind of statement was made by Akbaruddin (Owaisi) to resurrect AIMIM. They are trying to find their feet again. Or is Waris Pathan is playing with them who want to divide the country? We feel BJP and AIMIM has fixed match or is this statement is the part of this match?" Nawab Malik also condemned the pro-Pakistani slogan made by a woman in Bengaluru during AIMIM rally. He said, "The way in Bengaluru, a woman made pro-Pakistani slogan is condemnable and we are against it. Such activities will not be tolerated in India. We should investigate such people who want to ruin the environmen

AIMIM continuously misleading Indian Muslims: Sanjay Raut on Waris Pathan's remark

New Delhi, Feb 21 (ANI): All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen's (AIMIM) leader Waris Pathan in a controversial Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) speech on February 20 said, "15 crore Muslims can outweigh 100 crore citizens of India." While speaking to ANI in the national capital on February 21, the veteran Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said, "They are repeatedly misleading the Muslims of India and spreading venom. Who gave them the responsibility of India Muslims?" "We are ready to give them proper and befitting reply if again they will repeat such kind of statements. Muslims of Maharashtra are standing with Maha Vikas Aghadi," he added.