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CM Yogi offers prayers at Gorakhnath Temple on occasion of Maha Shivratri

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 21 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offered prayers at Gorakhnath Temple on the occasion of Maha Shivratri. He performed puja in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur on February 21. Maha Shivratri celebrates the grand marriage of the lord of destruction - Shiva - with the goddess of fertility, love, and beauty - Parvati - who is also known as Shakti (power). According to Hindu mythology, on the night of the marriage, Lord Shiva had a very diverse group of acquaintances including Hindu gods, goddesses, animals and demons escorting him to the house of the goddess. The duo of Shiv and Shakti is considered to be the epitome of love, power and togetherness. The festival, marking the initiation of their bond - 'Maha Shivratri' - is celebrated with great fervour across India.

'Namaste Trump': Ahmedabad's Motera Stadium getting ready to host US President

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Feb 21 (ANI): Ahead of the United States President Donald Trump's visit to India, the final rounds of preparations are going on in Gujarat's Ahmedabad. The posters were seen on the streets of Ahmedabad to welcome the US President where PM Modi and Trump can be seen together. Police forces have been deployed in large number to avoid any security lapses. The final touches were being made at Sardar Patel Stadium or Motera Stadium ahead of Trump visit. President Trump will be accompanied by First Lady Melania Trump and they will visit India on February 24-25.

'Queen of Hills' Shimla covered with fresh snow

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), Feb 21 (ANI): A thick layer of fresh snow covered the 'Queen of Hills' Shimla on February 21 after Mandhol village received fresh snowfall. Tikkar area of Mawar Valley also received the fresh snowfall. Shimla looked breathtaking after being covered with white layer of snow. The current temperature of Shimla is 7 C.

Stock market closed on account of Maha Shivratri

New Delhi, Feb 21 (ANI): Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India remained closed on Friday on account of Maha Shivaratri, the Hindu festival celebrated annually in honour of Lord Shiva. There was no trading in money and bond markets as well as wholesale commodity markets, including metal and bullion. A day earlier, the stock market traded lackluster and settled marginally lower amid mixed cues. The BSE S and P fell by 153 points at 41,170 and Nifty 50 dropped by 45 points at 12,081. It was a volatile week for Indian markets as benchmark indices closed in the red for three out of four trading sessions. Experts are of the view that volatility is likely to continue on account of coronavirus. Investors will also take cues from the Trump-Modi meeting due next week.

Convict Vinay is mentally fit, his lawyer AP Singh is not: Nirbhaya's mother

New Delhi, Feb 21 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on February 21, Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi said, "The lawyer of convicts is now left with nothing to say further. They are simply trying to mislead the court and almost everyone in the nation." "I think advocate AP Singh needs some rest because he is mentally sick. He is getting warning from Supreme Court, High Court and various other courts," she added.

AIMIM working like B-team of BJP: Tejashwi Yadav on Waris Pathan's statement

Patna (Bihar), 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 Bihar's Patna on February 21, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav spoke on Pathan's statement. He said, "Waris Pathan should be arrested and AIMIM is working like B-team of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)." "Similarly, BJP leaders like Anurag Thakur and Parvesh Sahib Singh Varma should also be arrested. Action must be taken against anyone who makes provocative remarks," Tejashwi Yadav added.

Devotees attend 'Bhasm Aarti' at Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh), Feb 21 (ANI): Devotees thronged the Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple in large numbers on the auspicious day of Maha Shivratri on February 21. Several devotees attended a special 'Bhasm Aarti' in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain. Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple is one of the Jyotirlingas in India. The lingam at the Mahakala is believed to be swayambhu (born of itself) deriving currents of power shakti from within itself as against the other images and lingams which are ritually established and invested with mantra-shakti. Maha Shivratri is one of the most splendidly celebrated festivals across the country. It celebrates the grand marriage of the lord of destruction - Shiva - with the goddess of fertility, love, and beauty - Parvati - who is also known as Shakti (power). According to Hindu mythology, on the night of the marriage, Lord Shiva had a very diverse group of acquaintances including Hindu gods, goddesses, animals and demons escorting him to the house of the goddess. The duo

Devotees throng temples across nation to offer prayers

Gorakhpur/ Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh)/ Amritsar (Punjab)/ Delhi/ Mumbai, Feb 21 (ANI): Sea of devotees thronged temples of Lord Shiva in several parts of the country to offer prayers on the occasion of Maha Shivratri on February 21. Devotees visited Babulnath Temple in Mumbai, Shri Gauri Shankar Temple in Delhi's Chandni Chowk and 'Shivala Bagh Bhaiyan' temple in Amritsar to offer prayers. Maha Shivratri, which literally translates to 'the greatest night of Shiva' is one of the most splendidly celebrated festivals across the country. It celebrates the grand marriage of the lord of destruction - Shiva - with the goddess of fertility, love, and beauty - Parvati - who is also known as Shakti (power). In Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi, devotees also took holy dip in river on this pious day. According to Hindu mythology, on the night of the marriage, Lord Shiva had a very diverse group of acquaintances including Hindu gods, goddesses, animals and demons escorting him to the house of the goddess. Th

Dietitians an effective part in weight loss process

New Delhi, Feb 21 (ANI): According to new research, intensive behavioural therapy from dietitians may be a very effective way for older Americans to lose weight. Patients undergoing intensive behavioural therapy for obesity met with a registered dietitian once every week for the first month. The patients and the dietitians discussed behavioural health risks and factors affecting their choices. The dietitians recommended clear, specific, and personalized advice and the dietitians and the patients worked together to pick goals and methods to achieve them, and the two arranged to follow up meetings to discuss progress and challenges. The analysis showed statistically significant improvements in clinical outcomes from intensive behavioural therapy treatment. Patients also took prescription medication an average of six days less than the control group. This study suggested that the advantages of dietitian-provided intensive behavioural therapy extend beyond weight loss to include associated

Police registered suo moto case under section 124A, 153AandB: DCP Bengaluru (West)

Bengaluru, Feb 21 (ANI): Speaking to mediapersons, DCP Bengaluru (west) B Ramesh said that Police registered suo moto case under section 124A, 153A and B. "We have registered a suo moto case u/s 124A (sedition), 153AandB (promoting enmity between different groups, and imputations, assertions prejudicial to national integration). Once formalities are completed we will produce Amulya before judicial magistrate," said DCP Bengaluru (West).

Sharjeel Imam brought to Guwahati, faces protest from ABVP

Guwahati (Assam), Feb 20 (ANI): Sharjeel Imam on February 20 was brought to Guwahati for interrogation. Members of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) protested outside the railway station, Sharjeel Imam as soon as Imam was brought. Protestors raised slogans like "Sharjeel Imam Murdabaad" slogan. Accused of anti-India speech at Shaheen Bagh protest in New Delhi, Sharjeel is expected to be produced before a local court.

Owaisi denounces girl who raised 'Pakistan zindabad' slogan at rally, calls her 'mad'

Bengaluru, Feb 20 (ANI): AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi on February 20 condemned the incident in which a girl raised 'Pakistan zindabad' slogans. He said, "I condemned the act, these people are mad they don't have love for the nation. It they want to do it then they should go somewhere else, why they did it here?"

Watch: Girl disrupts Owaisi led anti-CAA rally in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Feb 20 (ANI): Ruckus erupted at a protest rally against CAA and NRC in Bengaluru where AIMIM Chief Asaddudin Owaisi was present. A woman named Amulya walked up to the stage at the protest rally and said, "The difference between Pakistan zinadabad and Hindustan zindabad is..." She was later forced by organizers to leave the stage. "I condemn this statement. The woman is not associated with us. 'Humare liye Bharat Zindabad tha, zindabad rahega'," said Owaisi.

Sedition case registered against girl who raised 'Pakistan zindabad' slogan during Owaisi's rally

Bengaluru, Feb 20 (ANI): Case has been registered under Sec124A (offence of sedition) of the Indian Penal Code against Amulya, the woman who raised 'Pakistan zindabad' slogan at anti-CAA rally in Bengaluru today. Police will interrogate her. She will be produced before a court after her interrogation. She raised 'Pakistan zidabad' slogan on stage during anti-CAA rally in Bengaluru. AIMIM chief Asaddudin Owaisi present at rally stopped the woman from raising the slogan.

Tight security measures taken for President Trump's visit: Ahmedabad Police

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Feb 20 (ANI): Special Commissioner of Police (Crime), Ahmedabad Ajay Kumar Tomar on February 20 held a press briefing in Ahmedabad in regards to United States President Donald Trump's visit. He said that all the security arrangements have been made for President Trump's visit in Ahmedabad. Thorough checking of people will also be done to avoid any untoward activity during the event at Motera stadium. "We have made special arrangements at the Motera stadium to handle the tremendous crowd during the event," said Tomar. "US President Donald Trump will arrive to Ahmedabad on February 24 and to welcome him PM Narendra Modi will be here. Both of them will go to Sabarmati Ashram first, then they will go to Motera Stadium to attend 'Namaste Trump' event," said Tomar.

UK MP Debbie Abrahams was sent back with 'due respect': MEA

New Delhi, Feb 20 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) clarified that India refused United Kingdom MP Debbie Abrahams' entry because she does not have a valid visa, further MEA also said that parliamentarian statements and ideology are anti-India. "She came here without a valid visa so we sent her back with due respect from Delhi Airport. We believe that her statements and ideology are anti-India. There is a sustained campaign from her side against India," said MEA Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar. Debbie Abrahams, Labour Party MP in the British Parliament, went to Pakistan on Wednesday, two days after she was denied entry into India. While reacting on the reports of China objecting to Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to Arunachal Pradesh, MEA Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said, "It's an integral part of India. Indian leaders routinely travel to the State as they do to any other states of India. Objecting to visit of an Indian leader to any state in India doesn't stand to reason."

8 Indian nationals got infected with coronavirus on Diamond Princess ship: MEA

New Delhi, Feb 20 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar held weekly press briefing in Delhi on February 20. While addressing the mediapersons, he informed about the developments regarding the cruise ship Diamond Princess which was quarantined in the course of Japan. He said that there are eight Indian nationals who are infected with the dreadful coronavirus and their treatment is going on at a hospital and they health is improving. "The disembarkation process has been started and it will continue for few days.

Watch: Man slaps doctor after his family member dies at Kolkata hospital

Kolkata, Feb 20 (ANI): A doctor was slapped by a relative of a 30-year old woman, who died at a private hospital in Kolkata. In CCTV footage, a man is seen sitting on a sofa while his family members are talking with staff. The man suddenly got up and reached towards doctor and slapped him. The doctor pushed back him onto a chair. The family also filed a police complaint against the hospital.

Boat carrying IPS officers capsizes in Bhopal Lake

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Feb 20 (ANI): Eight people, including Indian Police Service (IPS) officers, were rescued after their boat capsized in Badi Jheel during IPS meet water sports event in Bhopal on February 20. The mishap took place during IPS Officers Conclave 2020. All the rescued are out of danger.

MEA briefs about US President Trump's Delhi schedule

New Delhi, Feb 20 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar held weekly press briefing in Delhi on February 20. While addressing the mediapersons, he informed about United State President Donald Trump visit's main engagement day when he will arrive in Delhi. He said that there will be restricted delegation-level talks between PM Modi and Trump at Hyderabad House followed with MoUs agreements. Trump will also meet President Ramnath Kovind. "Both sides are working showcase the progress in a relationship in a befitting a meaningful manner during the visit, we are looking forward to the visit which will provide opportunity for both the leaders," said Kumar.