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First Khelo India ice hockey final in Leh

Leh, Feb 09 (ANI): First Khelo India ice hockey final is underway between Ladakh scouts regiment Centre and ITBP at Leh NDS Indoor stadium. ITBP leads 1 goal to nil.

U-19 WC: Yashasvi Jaiswal's parents offer prayers for India's victory

Bhadohi/ Hapur (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 09 (ANI): India U-19 is all set to play final match against Bangladesh in the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup in South Africa's Potchefstroom on February 09. People from across the country are putting faith on India's young talented squad. Under-19 star player Yashasvi Jaiswal's parents offered prayers to almighty for team India's victory. He led India from the front and scored a match-winning ton in semi final against Pakistan. While speaking to ANI on ICC U-19 World Cup final between India and Bangladesh, father of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Bhupendra Jaiswal said, "I wish all the best to all players of the U-19 team. I hope they perform well and win the World Cup. The team's victory over the country has also begun with a round of 'Hawan' and prayers. On the other side, the father of U-19 pacer Kartik Tyagi, Yogendra Tyagi spoke to ANI in Hapur and said, "All team members have been playing very well. We are confident that Team India will win the World Cup t

Fans perform 'hawan' in UP's Bhadohi for India's victory in U-19 WC

Bhadohi (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 09 (ANI): India U-19 is all set to play final match against Bangladesh in the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup in South Africa's Potchefstroom on February 09. People from across the country are putting faith on India's young talented squad. The team's victory over the country has also begun with a round of 'Hawan' and prayers. The cricket fans performed 'hawan' for the victory of team India in Uttar Pradesh's Bhadohi today.

Major develops bulletproof helmet which can withstand AK-47 bullets

Lucknow (UP), Feb 09 (ANI): Indian Army Major Anoop Mishra developed bulletproof helmet that can withstand force of even AK-47 bullets. The helmet can give protection from AK-47 bullet fired from a range of 10 meters. He has also developed a full body bullet proof jacket for protection from sniper rifle bullets. Helmet has been named 'Abhedya-1'. Major Anoop Mishra also showcased the indigenous 'Parth' gunshot locator device jointly developed by an Army institute and a private firm, which was on display at the annual DefExpo event in Lucknow. 'Parth' can locate exact location of a bullet from a distance of 400m and will help to locate and neutralize terrorist faster. It costs around Rs 3 lakh and if inducted, would replace a similar imported item which costs around Rs 65 lakh.

Centre passed CAA and State Govt has to implement it: Rajasthan Assembly Speaker

Udaipur (Rajasthan), Feb 09 (ANI): While addressing an event in Udaipur, Rajasthan Assembly Speaker, CP Joshi on Feb 08 said that Government of India has passed Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and State Government has to implement it. Adding on it, he said Under the Constitution, citizenship is a subject of the Centre, not of the State.

Shaheen Bagh protesters open barricades for Hindu funeral procession

New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): Protesters who are protesting for over a month against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) at Shaheen Bagh in a welcoming gesture gave way to Hindu funeral procession. Protesters opened the barricades for smooth passage without any hindrance.

Women hold anti-CAA, NPR, NRC protest in Bengaluru

Bengaluru (Karnataka), Feb 09 (ANI): Women in large numbers held protest at Tannery Road against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), National Register of Citizens (NRC) and National Population Register (NPR). They are staging sit-in from last night. They raised slogans and showed placards reading 'save constitution'.

26 cases of coronavirus confirmed in Hong Kong, 17 in Taiwan

New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): Local authorities informed that the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macao have confirmed 26 and 10 cases of the deadly coronavirus, respectively, while Taiwan has reported 17 cases. 2019-nCoV - a deadly virus that traces its origin in the local seafood market of Wuhan, capital of the Hubei province in central China has killed 811 people, surpassing the death toll from the SARS epidemic of 2002-3. Viral pneumonia caused by the highly contagious and life-threatening virus started in the middle of December and has spread to nearly 23 countries across the globe, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Japan, India, and the United States. Meanwhile, 31 provinces in the mainland, including Xinjiang in northwest China have reported 2,656 new cases of viral infections, including 2,147 cases in Hubei province. Around 600 patients were released from hospitals after being cured, the Commission said, adding that 188,183 cases are currently under medical o

Maghi Purnima: Thaipusam festival celebrated with full fervour in Rameswaram

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu), Feb 09 (ANI): Thaipusam festival was celebrated in Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram on February 09. It was celebrated on the occasion of Maghi Purnima at Lakshmana Theertham in Rameswaram. Devotees chanted 'mantras' to offer special prayers to almighty on this auspicious occasion. Thousands of devotees gathered around the pond for worshiping Swami Ambala. Maghi Purnima is celebrated on the full moon day in the month of 'Magha' as per Hindu calendar. The day usually falls in the month of January or February. People take a holy bath in rivers on this day and offer prayers. The day is considered auspicious by Hindus.

Criminal carrying bounty of Rs 10,000 held in Lucknow

Lucknow (UP), Feb 09 (ANI): An encounter broke out between a miscreant and police in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow on February 9. One criminal carrying a bounty of 10,000 was arrested by police in the encounter. Police recovered arms, ammunitions, one bike and cash from his possession. A policeman also suffered bullet injuries in the encounter.

Maharashtra Police International Marathon flagged off in Mumbai

Mumbai, Feb 09 (ANI): The international marathon of Maharashtra Police was flagged off in Mumbai on February 09. Marathon was flagged off from Bandra-Worli Sea Link to Gateway of India. Bollywood actors Farhan Akhtar and Suniel Shetty were also present. Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh also marked his presence in the marathon. The 16-km marathon started from Toll Plaza, Rajiv Gandhi Sea Link which will reach at Gateway of India. The full marathon for the international elite was flagged off from Gateway of India at 05:00 am and full marathon for the Indian athletes was flagged off at 05:10 am. Around 6000 police staff and 17,000 other people participated in the marathon.

Devotees take holy dip in Ganga on Maghi Purnima

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 09 (ANI): Devotees took a holy dip in river Ganga on the auspicious occasion of Maghi Purnima. They took holy dip in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi on February 09. Maghi Purnima is celebrated on the full moon day in the month of 'Magha' as per Hindu calendar. The day usually falls in the month of January or February. People take a holy bath in rivers on this day and offer prayers. The day is considered auspicious by Hindus.

Ahmedabad hosts Heritage Car Show

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Feb 09 (ANI): A Heritage Car Show was orgainsed in Gujarat's Ahmedabad. At least 80 vintage cars and 20 motorcycles participated in the show. The two-day show was organised by Gujarat Vintage and Classic Car Club. This is the fifth edition of Heritage Car Show. The aim behind the car show is to preserve the vintage cars and to create awareness among the coming generation about the age old vehicles.

Fire breaks out at Thane factory

Thane (Maharashtra), Feb 09 (ANI): Fire broke out at a factory in Morivali Industrial Area in Ambernath. Fire tenders are present at the spot. Fire-fighting operation is underway. More details are awaited.

Google Chrome will block non-secure file downloads on HTTPS pages

New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): Google Chrome has announced that it will now ensure that secure pages only download secure files by blocking mixed content downloads or non-HTTPS downloads, which start on secure pages. The move is to ensure that only secure content is downloaded through secure pages because Chrome currently does not give any indication to the user if their privacy is at stake. Eventually, Chrome plans to remove support for insecure downloads, the official blog notes. Starting with Chrome 81, Chrome will begin gradually addressing the issue in the form of warnings and blocking of mixed content downloads. By October, when it releases Chrome 86, it will block all mixed content downloads. Mobile platforms will have a delayed rollout by one release.

Delhi polls: Cash, liquor and jewellery worth approx Rs 57 crore seized, says EC

New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI): While addressing a press conference, Delhi Chief Electoral Officer Ranbir Singh informed that law enforcement seizes cash, liquor and jewellery worth approx Rs 57 crore. "Law enforcement seized more than 12 crore 33 lakh as cash and liquor seizer in terms of Rupees value has been 2 crore 83 lakh other seizers include narcotics, jewellery worth approx 42.32 crore," said CEO Ranbir Singh.

DefExpo2020: CM Yogi proves that UP is state of 'unlimited potential', says Rajnath Singh

Lucknow (UP), Feb 08 (ANI): While addressing at the concluding ceremony of Defence Expo 2020 in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow on February 08, the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has proved that 'UP' is not a normal state but it is a state of 'unlimited potential'. Lucknow has achieved success almost in all the fields' including-culture, literature, history and education etc." The 11th edition of DefExpo 2020 concluded today in Lucknow. It was a flagship biennial event of the Ministry of Defence which emerged as one of the largest gatherings of defence exhibitors and delegates, particularly in the aerospace sector.

MoS Railways inaugurates electrification of Chunar-Chopan railway line

Bengaluru, Feb 08 (ANI): The Union Minister of State (MoS) for Railways Suresh Angadi inaugurated electrification of Chunar-Chopan railway line section of North Central Railways via video conferencing. He inaugurated the railway line section on February 08 in Bengaluru. PM Modi-led Govt aims at 100% electrification of approximately 65000 route km.

'PM ko danda maroge to hum anda marenge': Ramdas Athawale on Rahul's remark

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Feb 08 (ANI): Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale on February 8 slammed Congress' Rahul Gandhi on his 'danda' comment for Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said that if he hits PM Modi with stick then he will face eggs.

Voting for Delhi polls concludes

New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI): Voting for Delhi polls concluded at 6 pm on February 8. Delhi recorded 54.65% turnout. Fate of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress candidates who contested for 70 assembly seats will be now revealed on counting day February 11.