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IED blast occurs in Manipur's Imphal

Imphal (Manipur), Jan 23 (ANI): An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast occurred in Manipur's Imphal on January 23. The blast took place at Nagamapal RIMS road in Imphal West early morning. No casualties or injuries have been reported yet. More details are awaited.

HP's Kullu covered in thick blanket of snow

Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), Jan 23 (ANI): After heavy snowfall, Kullu is covered in thick blanket of snow. The Kothi area and Malana village looked beautiful after they received fresh spell of snow. The overall beauty of the city got increased due to snow on roads, on houses and also over the vehicles. The minimum temperature of Kullu is recorded at 4C.

Researchers develop new tool to identify youths at high risk of depression

New Delhi, Jan 23 (ANI): A team of researchers has extended their efforts to identify a predictive tool that helps to identify young people who are likely to experience high or low depressive disorder when they reach around the age of eighteen. Despite the prevalence of depression, little has been done to identify the causes, symptoms, solutions for the condition while predictive tools have already been developed for psychosis and many physical health conditions. Family history and subthreshold symptoms which do not reach the criteria for depression are the two current methods for accessing the risk of depression. For the study, researchers used data from over 2,000 Brazilian adolescents. With the help of this data, the team developed a tool that can help identify which young people will go on to experience a major depressive disorder when they reach 18 years. Not just identifying the tool, the study also evaluated the performance of the tool in samples of adolescents from New Zealand

Here's a glimpse of ISRO's half-humanoid 'Vyommitra'

Bengaluru, Jan 23 (ANI): While India gears up for 1st ever manned mission to space, half-humanoid 'Vyommitra' has been developed for initial mission. Futuristic half-humanoid is capable of performing several tasks and can communicate in two languages. ISRO hopes to send 'Vyommitra' before sending crew in 2022.

WhatsApp is finally getting a Dark Mode

New Delhi, Jan 23 (ANI): WhatsApp is probably the most used app on your smartphone, and yet, it didn't provide any relief to your eyes during wee-hour chatting but now that is soon going to change with the introduction of a dedicated Dark Mode. The Facebook-owned app is getting the 'Dark Mode' that turns the interface into a dark theme to make it easy on the eyes. As WABetaInfo notes, the feature is currently available on the WhatsApp version 2.20.13 Android beta. The feature is listed under Settings > Chats. You can choose from; Light theme which is the default white theme, Dark theme, System default based on light or dark system-wide theme, and Set by Battery Saver. Dark Mode is expected to soon roll out to everyone.

CM Hemant Soren inaugurates solar power facility at JSCA stadium

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Jan 22 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren inaugurated solar power facility in state capital Ranchi on January 22. Indian Cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni was also present. Solar power facility was inaugurated at JSCA International Stadium Complex. The solar power will be used for stadium.

He should not follow in Jinnah's footsteps: Giriraj on Akbaruddin Owaisi over 'Mughals' comment

New Delhi, Jan 22 (ANI): Union Minister for Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries Giriraj Singh on January 22 reacted on AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi's brother Akbaruddin Owaisi over 'Mughals' remark. Terming the Mughals as 'robbers', he said that Akbaruddin Owaisi should not follow the footsteps of Jinnah. "Don't try to scare the nation', said Singh.

RS Prasad visits Srinagar to review development work

Srinagar (JandK), Jan 22 (ANI): Union Law and Justice Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on January 22 reached Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar to review the development work in the region. During his visit, the Law and Justice Minister inaugurated many facilities including a woman post office. It is the first post office of its kind in all the Union Territories of the country. On January 23, RS Prasad will visit Baramulla and Sopore to review the development work there.

Closely monitoring situation: Health Secretary on coronavirus

New Delhi, Jan 22 (ANI): Union Health Secretary Preeti Sudan on January 22 reacted on coronavirus which out broke in China. She said that government is prepared and closely monitoring the situation. Sudan added that hospitals have been instructed regarding the virus. She also asserted that administration is also doing close monitoring at the airports. "Our preparedness is very much there and I appeal to people and students coming back home on Chinese New Year from China to do less physical contact with other people and use mask," said Sudan.

Raising slogans of 'Azadi' will result in sedition charges: CM Yogi

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 22 (ANI): Addressing a public rally in support of Citizenship (Amendment) Act in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that anyone who is raising slogans of 'Azadi' will be charged with sedition. He said, "If anyone will raise slogans of Azadi in the name of protest, it will amount to sedition and the government will take strict action. It can't be accepted. People can't be allowed to conspire against India from Indian soil."

Change in Air India's ownership will be positive: Commercial Director

New Delhi, Jan 22 (ANI): A meeting was organised by disinvestment-bound Air India with travel agents to address issues and inform about positive impacts of privatization to travelers through agents. After the meeting, Air India Director (Commercial) Meenakshi Malik said that there is nothing to worry and Air India will change positively. "Air India will fly higher, better with this privatization. We met here so that we address the concerns of travel agents. There is nothing to worry, Air India will change positively," said Meenakshi Malik. Civil Aviation Minister had asked Air India to set up a committee of members from management to sort out privatization related issues.

Absence of Sitharaman in pre-budget meets indicates PM's lack of confidence in her performance: Prithviraj Chavan

Mumbai, Jan 22 (ANI): Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan said that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has not been invited to the pre-budget meetings. He said, "At least 13 meetings have been conducted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, but Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was not invited to any of them. Does it indicate lack of confidence on her performance by PM? If it is so, then she should be removed." Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2020 on February 01.

Sonia, Priyanka Gandhi visits Congress leader Ajay Pal's residence to offer condolences

Raebareli (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 22 (ANI): Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi visited the residence of Congress leader Ajay Pal Singh to offer condolences as Ajay Pal Singh's son recently committed suicide. Party's general secretary for UP (East) Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accompanied Sonia Gandhi.

Brawl between Hindu, Muslims will end when number of caste census will come out: Akhilesh Yadav

Lucknow (UP), Jan 22 (ANI): Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on January 22 said that when the numbers of caste census will come out, brawl between Hindu and Muslims will end. He also demanded Centre to release the caste census in public domain. He said, "The numbers of the caste census, which has been conducted, should be released. Why is the government withholding them? The day when the numbers of the caste census will come out, brawl between Hindu and Muslims will end."

Academic activities going on normally: JNU VC

New Delhi, Jan 22 (ANI): Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Vice Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar said that academic activities are going on normally in the varsity. He said, "Nearly 88 per cent of total number of students has cleared their hostel dues. The university is functioning and academic activities are going very well." The students of JNU have been on strike against draft hostel manual, which has provisions for fee hike, since past three months.

CM Hemant Soren assures strict action against culprits behind Chaibasa murders

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Jan 22 (ANI): Seven dead bodies were found in Jharkhand's Naxal-hit region of Chaibasa. Chief Minister Hemant Soren assured that strict action will be taken in this regard as "nobody has the right to take law into their hands." "We will take all necessary actions," CM Soren added.

Sensex drops by 208 points, metal and auto stocks drag

New Delhi, Jan 22 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices wiped out intial gains and closed in the red. BSE SandP sensex closed 208 points lower at 41,115 Nifty 50 was down by 62 points at 12, 108. Most sectoral indices at National Stock Exchange were in the red except nifty media, IT and FMCG.

Night life is not proper word, it's Mumbai 24x7 service: Ashok Chavan

Mumbai, Jan 22 (ANI): Maharashtra cabinet minister Ashok Chavan said that 24x7 service for Mumbai's selected areas is in talks. He said, "Night life is not a proper word for what we've decided today. It's Mumbai 24x7 service for selected areas of the city. Date of its implementation is yet to be decided. We're looking for safe and secured places. We'll keep police arrangements in mind." Chavan also added that state tax for 'Tanhaji' has been waived off by the state government. He said, "We have decided to waive off our portion in GST (goods and services tax) as State GST comes in our purview. We have also requested the Chief Minister to write to the Centre to waive off Central GST on 'Tanhaji' movie."

Stay with another party but vote for AAP's work: CM Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi, Jan 22 (ANI): Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that if you'll vote for another party the schools and hospitals will go back to their old bad condition. While talking to ANI, CM said, "I urge people of Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and others party supporters to stay there (with the party), but vote for Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). We worked hard in the development of schools and hospitals but if you vote for another party the schools and hospitals will go back to their old bad condition." Delhi Assembly elections will take place on February 08. It would be a single-phase election for 70 Assembly seats.

Cabinet approves revised cost estimate for permanent NIT campuses

New Delhi, Jan 22 (ANI): Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar held a press conference after attending the Union Cabinet Meeting. He said that the Cabinet has approved the revised cost estimates for establishment of permanent campuses of new National Institutes of Technology (NITs). The total cost is Rs 4371.90 crore for the period till 2021-2022.