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Hope our struggle will end on March 03: Nirbhaya's mother

New Delhi, Feb 18 (ANI): In the horrific, long ongoing case of 2012 gang rape, Nirbhaya's mother, Asha Devi stated that after all the challenges, now she has no doubts on the delay of death warrant of convicts in the case. "I will only feel happy and satisfied when all the convicts will be hanged. We were happy when first death warrant was generated but since then we had to undergo several challenges. So, I hope our struggle will only end on March 03. I don't have any doubt that the death warrant will be postponed now," said Asha Devi.

Carcass of 8-year-old panther found in Rajasthan's Pratapgarh

Pratapgarh (Rajasthan), Feb 18 (ANI): Carcass of an 8-year-old panther was found in Rajasthan's Pratapgarh on February 16. Body of male panther was found in forest area of Pratapgarh. No injury marks were found on the carcass. Post-mortem was being conducted to ascertain reason of death.

UP Board exams: Students should utilise 3 hours properly, says Governor Anandiben Patel

Rampur (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 18 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Board exams commenced from February 18 for class 10 and class 12. While speaking to media in Rampur on February 18, the Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel spoke on UP board examination. She said, "Students should read the entire question paper peacefully and attempt the question which they know the best. They should not look here and there." "Students should utilise their 3 hours properly," UP Governor added.

Yogi Govt to table 4th budget at UP Assembly

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 18 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Government will table its fourth budget in the state Assembly on February 18. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reached at the Assembly. Finance Minister Suresh Khanna reached with 'the red briefcase'. The main highlight of the budget will be infrastructure, social welfare among others. Meanwhile, Congress leaders staged protest against the state government outside Lucknow Assembly. They held placards and raised slogans against Yogi Government.

Two more Indians onboard quarantined cruise ship tested positive for coronavirus

New Delhi, Feb 18 (ANI): Two more Indians stranded on the cruise ship Diamond Princess have been tested positive for coronavirus. The four Indian crew members who were earlier tested positive with the deadly disease are stable and receiving treatment. Around 99 new Covid-19 positive cases have been reported onboard Diamond Princess. Meanwhile, death toll in mainland China have jumped over 1800. Wuhan hospital director also passed away today due to the deadly disease.

Want a leader who is empowered, not anyone's hanger: Prashant Kishor

Patna (Bihar), Feb 18 (ANI): In a press conference held in Patna, political strategist Prashant Kishor told the reasons of differences between him and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. He said, "There are two reasons of our differences. First and foremost is the ideological positioning. I have this dilemma that if you preach Gandhi's ideology then why you are following Godse's ideology or why are you with those who are following it. Our second problem is with Nitish Kumar's positioning in JD(U). We want a leader who is empowered and who is not hanger-on in speaking his words for betterment of Bihar." Recently, political strategist Prashant Kishor got excluded from Nitish Kumar-led JD(U) .

'Namaste Trump' hoardings pop-up in Ahmedabad ahead of US President visit

Ahmedabad- Gandhinagar (Gujarat), Feb 18 (ANI): Beautification work is underway in Ahmedabad ahead of United States President Donald Trump 's visit to Gujarat on February 24 as several 'Namaste Trump' hoardings pop-up across the city. Walls opposite Motera Stadium are being painted with images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Donald Trump in Ahmedabad. On the other side, beautification work is in works at Gandhinagar airport.

Mangaluru restaurant offers complementary biryani to blood donors

Mangaluru (Karnataka), Feb 18 (ANI): In a bid to encourage people to donate blood, a restaurant provided complementary biryani to those who donated blood in Karnataka's Mangaluru. 'Utada Mane', a biryani lounge provided complementary biryani to blood donors. They work in association with KMC blood bank. The blood donation camp was organised from February 08 to February 14. Utada Mane restaurant put posters with a message-'Eat What You Take, Take What You Eat' on their walls. The restaurant started this initiative six years ago.

If anyone tries to do anything beyond Census, Maha govt will not participate: Housing Minister

Thane (Maharashtra), Feb 18 (ANI): While addressing a public gathering in Maharashtra's Thane on February 17, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and Maharashtra Housing Minister Jitendra Awhad spoke about Census. He said, "Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has said that Maharashtra government will help in obtaining data for the Census which is conducted in the country every 10 years." "But if anyone tries to do anything beyond it, then state government will not take part in it." Awhad added.

Jamia student files case against Delhi Police, seek Rs 1 crore compensation

New Delhi, Feb 18 (ANI): Mohammad Mustafa, a student from Jamia Millia Islamia who got injured during the December 15 violence had file a case in Delhi High Court against the Delhi Police and has sought compensation of one crore rupees. While recalling December 15 violent incident, Mustafa said that he wanted an independent inquiry into the matter.

Passenger train derails in UP's Bijnor, investigation underway

Bijnor (UP), Feb 18 (ANI): A passenger train on Najibabad to Aligarh route got derailed in UP's Bijnor on Feb 18. Rescue department rushed to the spot immediately after the incident was reported. The train was derailed due to shunting process. No injuries have been reported so far, further investigation is underway.

Equities fall on coronavirus concerns

New Delhi, Feb 18 (ANI): Stock market on February 18 started on a lower note amid concerns of ongoing coronavirus. The SandP Sensex edged lower by 234 points or 0.57 per cent to 40,822 while the Nifty 50 tumbled by 81 points at 11,965. All sectoral indices at the NSE were in red with Nifty metal down by 1.6 percent. Nifty auto, pharma, realty and PSU bank slipped by 1.1 percent each.

I don't even have any grudges against Shivraj let alone Scindia: Kamal Nath

Bhopal (MP), Feb 18 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath reacted over his apparent spar with former Congress MP Jyotiraditya Scindia. "I do not have any personal enmity with anyone. I do not have any grudges against Shivraj, how can I have something against Scindia," CM said. Kamal Nath had dared Scindia to follow his threat of taking to streets over "unfulfilled" promises laid out in party manifesto by saying "let him do". Kamal Nath also said that his government will not implement National Population Register (NPR) in Madhya Pradesh.

Prashant Kishor launches his 'Baat Bihar Ki' program ahead of state polls

Patna (Bihar), Feb 18 (ANI): In a press conference held in Patna, political strategist Prashant Kishor announced that he is starting a program called 'Baat Bihar Ki' for the betterment of the state. He said, "Nitish Kumar could not make 200 MLAs who can change Bihar's politics. I am starting a program called 'Baat Bihar Ki' from February 20 to work towards making Bihar one of the 10 best states in the country." Kishor further said, "Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party stands against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC)."

Prashant Kishor sold Nitish Kumar to build his political PR firm: JD(U)'s Ajay Alok

Patna (Bihar), Feb 18 (ANI): JD(U) leader Ajay Alok said political strategist Prashant Kishor talks has no sense of politics and he sold Nitish Kumar in whole country to build his political PR agency I-PAC (Indian Political Action Committee). While speaking to ANI, "Someone talks like this when they are mentally unstable. On one hand, he says that Nitish Kumar is like my father, on the other hand, he digs out the flaws of the same person which are not true. He sold Nitish Kumar in whole country to build his I-PAC. He said Gandhi and Godse can't go hand-in-hand, then who was working for Narendra Modi in 2014 and in 2012 for Gujarat elections. Who are they teaching? He has no sense of politics. There is no point of talking about him as he has no face value in politics and the little he had gained from social media too is finished today."

Former TMC MP Tapas Pal passes away

Mumbai, Feb 18 (ANI): Former Trinamool Congress MP Tapas Pal passed away in Mumbai due to cardiac arrest on early morning of February 18. TMC MP died at the age of 61. He acted in number of Bengali films. Tapas Pal had been suffering from heart ailments since past two years.

2 injured after cement mixer fall off truck in Mumbai

Mumbai, Feb 18 (ANI): Around two people got injured after a cement mixer fell off the truck carrying it in Mumbai on February 18. The accident took place at Bandra Kurla Complex area of Mumbai. The injured have been admitted to hospital for medical treatment. More details are awaited in this regard.

10-yr-old displays unity in diversity message in her artistic work

Siliguri (West Bengal), Feb 18 (ANI): A class fifth student of a private school in West Bengal's Siliguri has highlighted the unity in diversity message in her drawings. Vaibhabi Rai has highlighted the relevance of unity in diversity in a drawing competition. The 10-year-old girl focused on communal harmony and secularism. She wants to send the message that everyone is same and there should be no difference of human beings on religious grounds. A total of 2037 participants took part in the 28th edition of annual Pubali Sengupta Smriti Sanstha. The event took place at Siliguri Indoor Stadium.

Caught on cam: 30 kg gold looted in Punjab's Ludhiana

Ludhiana (Punjab), Feb 18 (ANI): Around 30 kg gold was looted by four robbers in Punjab's Ludhiana. Gold was looted from a financing company on February 17. The incident took place around 10:30 am and got captured in CCTV camera which is now being monitored. While speaking to ANI, the Commissioner of Police of Ludhiana Rakesh Agrawal said, "We have identified some suspects and investigation is underway in this regard."

7 Maldivians, rescued from coronavirus-hit China, set to go back home after quarantine ends

New Delhi, Feb 18 (ANI): Seven Maldivian nationals evacuated from the coronavirus-hit Chinese city of Wuhan were discharged from the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)-managed quarantine facility in Chhawla on February 17. Having tested negative for coronavirus, all seven Maldivians will be departing for their homeland on February 18. The seven Maldivians had arrived in India alongside 323 Indians on a special Air India flight which had been sent to China as part of an evacuation operation undertaken by the Indian government. A total of 640 Indians had been evacuated from China in two special operations. Immediately upon their arrival in the national capital, the Maldivians and the Indians were sent to quarantine facilities run by the Indian Army and ITBP, where they stayed for a period of more than two weeks. Coronavirus first originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan and has since then killed more than 1800 people in that country alone, while cases have been registered in several count