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How many Pakistani Muslims they want to give citizenship?, Naqvi asks opposition

Indore (MP), Feb 09 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Madhya Pardesh, Union Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi questioned that how many Pakistani Muslims, opposition wants to give citizenship to? "Congress Party or those who are opposing CAA, tell us how many Pakistani Muslims they want to give citizenship, they should make a list. If someone wants citizenship, then the Citizenship Act 1955 has a provision," said Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi in a press conference in Indore.

Kapil Sibal slams EC over delay in final voter turnout

New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): Speaking to ANI, Congress leader Kapil Sibal said that Election Commission must explain the reason for not announcing the final percentage of the votes' poll. "I am surprised, normally within 24 hours, they (Election Commission) disclose, what is the extent of the final percentage of the votes' poll, but this time they haven't done it," said Kapil Sibal to ANI.

Rajinikanth may launch his party between May, June: Karate Thiagarajan

Chennai, Feb 09 (ANI): On being asked on the speculations that superstar Rajinikanth will launch his political party, former deputy mayor of Chennai, Karate R Thiagarajan on Sunday said that Rajinikanth may announce to launch his party between May and June. He said, "Superstar Rajinikanth may announce to launch his party between May and June. Supporters of DMK and AIADMK will support Rajinikanth when he launches his party."

6 dead, 40 injured after bus catches fire in Odisha

Brahmapur (Odisha), Feb 09 (ANI): At least 6 passengers died after a fire broke out in a moving bus in Odisha's Brahmapur. The accident occurred in Ganjam district. Around 40 passengers sustained severe injuries in the horrific accident. Injured were rushed to MKCG Medical College and Hospital following the incident. Further investigation is underway. More details are awaited.

'We respect each other by allowing processions to pass': Shaheen Bagh protestor

New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): In a welcoming gesture, Shaheen Bagh protestors gave way to Hindu funeral procession on February 09. Protesters opened the barricades for smooth passage of processions. One of the protestors said, "We respect each other and by allowing the procession to pass through, we have not done anything unusual. We have allowed buses and ambulances also".

Kaamya Karthikeyan becomes youngest girl to summit Mt Aconcagua

Mendoza (Argentina), Feb 09 (ANI): Mumbai-based Kaamya Karthikeyan became the youngest girl in the world to summit Mount Aconcagua. Mount Aconcagua is the highest peak in South America. Karthikeyan summited the 6962-meter-tall mountain on February 1, 2020. Kaamya is studying in 7th standard at Navy Children School in Mumbai.

Priyanka Gandhi offers prayers at Guru Ravidas temple in Varanasi

Varanasi (UP), Feb 09 (ANI): Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visited Guru Ravidas temple in Varanasi. Priyanka Gandhi offered prayers on his birth anniversary. She also held a road show here.

Satish Poonia welcomes CP Joshi's statement on implementation of CAA

Sikar (Rajasthan), Feb 09 (ANI): Rajasthan BJP president, Satish Poonia on Sunday welcomed and congratulated CP Joshi's statement on implementation of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). He said, "I welcome and congratulate CP Joshi that he has supported it. Before him, many Congress leaders like Shashi Tharoor, Jai Ram Ramesh, Salman Khurshid and Kapil Sibal have also said that Citizenship Amendment Act will have to be implemented." Earlier, Rajasthan Assembly Speaker, CP Joshi said that Government of India has passed Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and State Government has to implement it.

MNS holds protest march demanding eviction of illegal Bangladeshi, Pakistani immigrants

Mumbai, Feb 09 (ANI): Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers gathered to participate in a rally at Azad Maidan in Mumbai on February 09. Raj Thackeray led the march. Protesters are demanding ouster of illegal Bangladeshi and Pakistani immigrants.

Kejriwal's win will be victory of developmental agendas: Adhir Chowdhury

New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said that if Kejriwal wins Delhi assembly elections, then it will be a victory of the developmental agendas."We fought this election with all our strength. In this election, BJP put forth all the communal agendas and Arvind Kejriwal put forth developmental agendas. If Kejriwal wins, then it will be a victory of the developmental agendas," said Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury.

2 dead, 4 injured in car accident in West Bengal

Birbhum (West Bengal), Feb 09 (ANI): Two persons lost their lives and four got injured after two cars collided with each other in West Bengal's Birbhum on February 09. Vehicles suffered heavy damages following high speed crash.

Mortal remains of Rajiv Singh brought to Poonch

Poonch (J-K), Feb 09 (ANI): Mortal remains of Indian Army jawan Rajiv Singh reached at Poonch hospital on February 09. He lost his life in Degwar sector during ceasefire violation by Pakistan. Pakistan violated ceasefire by firing mortar shells along Line of Control (LoC) on February 08. The ceasefire occurred in Degwar sector of Poonch district in J-K.

'Nutan International Theatre' festival underway in Jammu

Jammu, Feb 09 (ANI): The 'Nutan International Theater' festival is underway at Abhinav Theatre in Jammu. Thirteen theatre groups from all over the country are participating in the festival. First time theatre lovers in Jammu will have an opportunity to see theatre groups of international repute performing live. Local artists are also getting the opportunity to get an experience of leaning the art. While speaking to ANI, a theatre artist said, "In the history of Jammu and Kashmir first time this kind of festival is being organised. Many famous personalities from national and international are participating in it. Local people from J-K will learn from this festival and also get opportunity to do well in this field."

Baur reservoir in Uttarkhand a new eco-tourism destination

Udham Singh Nagar (Uttarakhand), Feb 09 (ANI): Uttarakhand Government declared Baur reservoir a tourism center. Tourists influx has started to witness beautiful destination. Minister for Sports and Youth Welfare, Arvind Pandey said, "The state government has declared the Baur and Haripura reservoirs as tourism centers under the '13 district 13 destination 'program. Now many types of works including beautification, hotels, restaurants, boat houses, motor boats are being started soon. This will also provide employment opportunities to the people here." The Baur reservoir has an area of 1626 hectares and a length of 9.5 km. It consists of the main rivers Baur and Kakrala from the hilly region. A direct gypsy service will be started from Corbett to the Baur reservoir will also be added.

Delhi polls: 'Congress-AAP alliance depends on results', says PC Chacko

New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on February 09, the General Secretary of All India Congress Committee (AICC) PC Chacko spoke on possibility of Congress-Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) alliance in Delhi. He said, "It depends on the results. Once results are out then only we can discuss it." "I think the surveys are not correct. Congress is likely to do better than what surveys predict," PC Chacko added.

Murals painted with names of govt schemes ahead of MP CM's visit in Sagar

Sagar (Madhya Pradesh), Feb 09 (ANI): Murals were painted on the walls of Police Training Center ground by a citizen's group in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar. It was painted by 'Hum Hain Insaan' citizen group on walls with names of government schemes by the city administration within 24 hours ahead of Chief Minister Kamal Nath's visit to the city on the occasion of Ravi Das Jayanti. While speaking to ANI, the Municipal Commissioner of Sagar, RP Ahirwar said, "It is our duty and responsibility to advertise the government schemes. Police Training Center ground belongs to the government."

Coronavirus: DGCA restricts entry of foreigners who visited China post Jan 14

Gaya (Bihar)/New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) announced that foreigners who have been to China on or after Jan 15, 2020, are not allowed to enter India from any air, land or seaport including Indo-Nepal, Indo-Bhutan, Indo-Bangladesh or Indo-Myanmar land borders. Three positive cases of coronavirus have emerged in Kerala. A suspected cornavirus case has been reported in Bihar's Gaya. A man who returned from China a month back has been admitted at isolation ward of government hospital. Hospital official said, "He has cold and cough, so we took precautionary measure. His blood and throat samples have been sent for examination."

People are satisfied with Kejriwal's work: Tariq Anwar on exit polls prediction

New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): Speaking on the Delhi Assembly elections exit polls prediction, Congress leader Tariq Anwar on Sunday said that it show that Arvind Kejriwal-led government has fulfilled the basic requirements of the people of Delhi. "People are satisfied with work of Kejriwal," he added. He further said, "State leadership of Congress was not strong as compare to Kejriwal government." Delhi Assembly elections result will be declared on 11 Feb.

Villagers terrified over gang war in Bihar's Khagaria

Khagaria (Bihar), Feb 09 (ANI): Gang war in Bihar's Khagaria has resulted in three murders in a day. Villagers are terrified over tensed situation in the village. Several rounds were fired in Mansi police station limits. An elderly man was also murdered. Police personnel are deployed in large numbers to control law and order situation.

Will build Guru Ravidas temple soon: JP Nadda

New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president JP Nadda paid floral tribute to Ravidas on his birth anniversary at BJP headquarters in New Delhi. JP Nadda also announced construction of Guru Ravidas temple soon. JP Nadda said, "Construction work to build Guru Ravidas temple will begin soon. BJP and government are committed towards unity in the country."