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Portuguese President receives ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan

New Delhi, Feb 14 (ANI): Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa at Rashtrapati Bhavan on February 14 received ceremonial reception. He was received by President Ram Nath Kovind. President Marcelo was accorded guard of honour after which he met dignitaries. Portuguese President is on a four-day state visit to India.

Pulwama attack anniversary: Families of slain soldiers await Govt's assistance

Kannauj/ Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh)/ Gurdaspur (Punjab), Feb 14 (ANI): A year has passed to gruesome Pulwama attack but families of slain soldiers are still approaching government for unfulfilled promises. Families of those CRPF personnel are awaiting jobs, memorials and other forms of compensation to support them. A family member of CRPF personnel who lost life in Pulwama attack said, "It's been year and we are still dealing with issues. We were promised 5 bigha piece of land, we have only received 2.5 till present. No infrastructure has been built in the name of martyr. All the promises were lie. There has been no arrangement from the government." Over 40 personnel lost their lives in dastardly attack on a CRPF convoy in Pulwama. The terror attack led to an air strike by Indian Air Force on the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) camp in Balakot.

Pulwama attack anniversary: Probe should be conducted to know source of RDX, says Nawab Malik

Mumbai, Feb 14 (ANI): The whole nation is remembering the sacrifice of brave soldiers on Pulwama attack's 1st anniversary. Speaking on Pulwama attack, Maharashtra Cabinet Minister and Congress leader Nawab Malik said, "40 CRPF jawans died in Pulwama Attack. Till date, no inquiry has been commissioned to find out from where RDX came and how the vehicle reached the spot? Vehicle's driver was in jail. How did he come out? Probe should be conducted as people want to know truth."

We should question security lapses in Pulwama attack: CPI's Md Salim

Kolkata, Feb 14 (ANI): On the anniversary of Pulwama attack, CPI (M) leader Md Salim stood firmly on demanding probe of tracking source of RDX used in the attack on Pulwama attack. "The report of NIA inquiry says that the RDX was collected in a small quantity. There is nothing to celebrate in this as our soldiers lost their lives one year ago. We express our sympathy with the families. The responsibility of the government is to rehabilitate the families of those Jawans economically, physically and psychologically. Most of them were sons of farmers. We should ensure that it wouldn't happen in future. We should analyze where the failure is." He further said, "The question is how the state actors and non state actors succeeded in collecting huge amount of the RDX. Why our soldiers are travelling in such a manner that the information was leaked. The entire route has to be sanitized before such conveyer move. We should identify that how many Devender Singhs' were involved in it. There are

PM Modi remembers Sushma Swaraj on her birth anniversary

New Delhi, Feb 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi remembered veteran politician and country's former External Affairs Minister (EAM) Sushma Swaraj on her birth anniversary (February 14). "Remembering Sushma Ji. She epitomised dignity, decency and unwavering commitment to public service. Firmly rooted in Indian values and ethos, she had great dreams for our nation. She was an exceptional colleague and an outstanding Minister," tweeted Prime Minister Modi. Bharatiya Janata Party veteran was known for her proactive approach towards dealing international relations. Swaraj was respected across party lines for her articulated fiery speeches in Parliament. She passed away in AIIMS after suffering heart attack at the age of 67 on August 6.

FIR filed against former NRC official

Guwahati (Assam), Feb 14 (ANI): The Guwahati Police on February 14 has filed an FIR against a former official of National Register of Citizens (NRC). "A complaint has been launched by executive director of NRC. Allegation is that the employee has not shared the password of some email- IDs before leaving the organisation, in that connection a case has been registered; investigation is under process," said Guwahati's Police Commissioner, MP Gupta. Assam NRC list had gone offline from the official website recently. The final list was published on August 31, 2019.

Man who collected soil from houses of Pulwama slain soldiers invited for tribute ceremony

Pulwama (Jammu and Kashmir), Feb 14 (ANI): Umesh Gopinath Jadhav, a resident of Maharashtra, was the special guest at the wreath-laying ceremony in Pulwama on February 14. The wreath-laying ceremony was held at CRPF's Lethpora camp. He took a 61000-km-long journey across India to meet families of the 40 jawans who lost their lives in attack, last year. He collected soil from their homes and cremation grounds. While speaking to mediapesons, Umesh Gopinath Jadhav said, "I'm proud that I met all the families of Pulwama martyrs, and sought their blessings. Parents lost their son, wives lost their husbands, children lost their fathers, friends lost their friends. I collected soil from their houses and their cremation grounds." Soil collected by Umesh from houses and cremation grounds of CRPF jawans, was offered at the memorial at Lethpora camp. On February 14, 2019, around 40 CRPF jawans were killed when their convoy was targeted by the suicide bomber of Pakistan-backed terror outfit Jaish-

2019 Pulwama attack: Tributes paid to CRPF jawans in JandK

Pulwama (Jammu and Kashmir), Feb 14 (ANI): Tributes were paid to around 40 CRPF jawans who lost their lives in Pulwama Attack that happened last year. The tribute ceremony was happened at CRPF's Lethpora camp. On February 14, 2019, around 40 CRPF jawans were killed when their convoy was targeted by the suicide bomber of Pakistan-backed Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in Pulwama district.

World Radio Day exhibition held in Odisha

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Feb 14 (ANI): More than 3000 types of radio sets were displayed at an exhibition in Odisha's Bhubaneswar. Century old radios and gramophones were also on display. Several students visited the exhibition to witness vintage radio sets. The theme of World Radio Day this year was 'Radio and Diversity'.

10-yr-old pulls off 'zero-degree' goal in Kerala

Kozhikode (Kerala), Feb 14 (ANI): This 10-year-old boy in Kozhikode won hearts of people after he curved the ball directly into net with his perfect corner kick. Internet is abuzz with praises for the young talent after his video went viral. Danish pulled off a 'zero-degree' goal, an art which only professional footballers can ace.

Fire breaks out at godown in MP's Jabalpur

Jabalpur (MP), Feb 14 (ANI): Massive fire broke out at a godown in Jabalpur's Gohalpur on February 14. Ten fire tenders were rushed to the spot. Fire-fighting operation is underway. More details are awaited.

Turn vegetarian to stop global warming, Jairam Ramesh advises people in Kerala

Kochi (Kerala), Feb 14 (ANI): Speaking at an international book fair in Kochi, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Thursday suggested that the people should become vegetarian, if they want to do something for global warming. He said, "If you want to do something for global warming, become a vegetarian. Because I think the beef industry has been a huge culprit in global warming."

President Kovind meets Vietnamese Vice President in Delhi

New Delhi, Feb 14 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind met Vietnam Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh in Delhi on February 13. Both leaders reiterated mutual commitment to further strengthen partnership in the Indo-Pacific region. Earlier in the day, the visiting dignitary offered prayers at Mahabodhi Temple in Bihar's Gaya.

Newly-elected BJP MLA throws 'terrorist' remark at CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): Newly-elected BJP MLA from Delhi's Vishwas Nagar, OP Sharma, threw terrorist remark at Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. He said that Kejriwal sympathises with terrorists and plays role of Pakistan Army spokesman, adding that terrorist is the appropriate term for him. "Arvind Kejriwal is a corrupt man, he sympathises with terrorists, plays role of Pakistan Army spokesman, raises questions on Indian Army and supports tukde-tukde gang. Indeed, terrorist is the appropriate term for him," said Sharma. The party galloped to a landslide victory by winning 62 of the 70 seats in the Delhi Assembly elections in the face of a high-voltage campaign by the BJP, which fielded a battery of Union Ministers and Chief Ministers in its electioneering, spearheaded by Home Minister Amit Shah. Rest of the eight seats went to the BJP.

Out on bail, Karnataka Congress MLA's son arrested for ramming car into 2 vehicles

Bengaluru, Feb 12 (ANI): Bengaluru Joint Commissioner of Police for traffic B R Ravikanthe Gowda on February 12 informed about the road accident by son of a Karnataka Congress leader NA Harris. He said that Mohammed Nalapad appeared before the investigating officer today and police are collecting evidence and will file charge sheet against him soon. "Mohammed Nalapad appeared before the investigating officer today. He was arrested following interrogation. We are collecting evidence and will file a charge sheet shortly," said Gowda. Congress leader NA Harris son, who is out on bail in a 2018 case of him thrashing a man at a pub has rammed his car into two vehicles in Bengaluru.

This is a struggling period for Congress: Priyanka Gandhi on Delhi poll results

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 12 (ANI): Congress general secretary for Uttar Pradesh East, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, reacted on Delhi election results. She said that this is a struggling phase for the Congress. "Janta jo karti hai, sahi karti hai. Ye humare liye sangharsh ka samay hai. Hume bahut sangharsh karna hai. Hum karenge. However, Delhi has once again rejected the grand-old Congress in the Assembly Elections. Congress got zero seats in the election.

National anthem to be made compulsory in Maharashtra colleges from Feb 19

Pune (Maharashtra), Feb 12 (ANI): Maharashtra government on February 12 said that it has made singing national anthem in colleges of the state compulsory from February 19. The announcement was made by Higher Education Minister Uday Samant during a press conference in Pune.

Centre to introduce Pesticide Management Bill 2020 in Parliament

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): The central government is set to introduce the Pesticide Management Bill, 2020 in the current session of Parliament. Information and Broadcasting Minister, Prakash Javadekar said, "Union Cabinet has decided that Pesticide Management Bill, 2020 will be introduced in this session of Parliament. The Bill aims at protecting farmers' interests by ensuring that they get safe and effective pesticides."

Cabinet approves infusion of Rs 2,500 crore in 3 public sector insurance companies

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): Union Cabinet has approved the capitalization of public sector insurance companies -- National General Insurance, Oriental Insurance Company and United India Insurance -- with Rs 2,500 crore. This was informed by Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar in New Delhi during a press briefing.

Patiala House court judge is supporting the convicts: Nirbhaya's mother

New Delhi, Feb 12 (ANI): Frustrated with continued delay in the hanging of 2012 Delhi gang-rape convicts, Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi on February 12 said the Patiala House Court judge is supporting the convicts and hence, is not issuing a fresh death warrants against the perpetrators, and urged the Supreme Court to fix new date for the hanging of the convicts."The judge does not want to fix a date for hanging the convicts and is supporting them. I appeal to the Supreme Court to issue the death warrant as the Patiala House Court is in no mood to issue a fresh death warrant," Nirbhaya's mother told reporters outside the Patiala House Court in the national capital.