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India, Brazil to ink over 15 agreements during President Bolsonaro's visit: Brazilian Envoy

New Delhi, Jan 21 (ANI): Speaking to ANI Brazil's Ambassador to India, Andre Aranha Correa do Lago informed that more than 15 agreements will be exchanged with government and institutions during President Jair Bolsonaro visit to India. "He is very excited to participate in the most important day of the year. It is the most prestigious invitation India can make. On Jan 25, there will be a series of high-level meetings. We'll exchange over 15 agreements with government and institutions. A plan of action will be launched by 2 leaders (President and PM Modi) for our strategic relationship which we want to make more dynamic," said Brazil Ambassador. Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been invited as a chief guest on Republic Day 2020. He will be on a 4-day visit to India.

DMK passes resolution favouring citizenship for Sri Lankan Tamils

Chennai, Jan 21 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) president MK Stalin chaired party executive meeting at party headquarters 'Anna Arivalayam' in Chennai on Jan 21. Six resolutions have been passed at the meeting including against NRC and NRP. In the meeting, they also passed resolutions in favour of granting Indian citizenship to Sri Lankan Tamil refugees.

Equity indices subdued amid weak global cues as IMF trims growth forecast

New Delhi, Jan 21(ANI): Equity Benchmark indices were flat during early hours after IMF trimmed its global growth forecast for 2019 and 2020.The BSE SandP Sensex was down by 91 points to 41,438 Meanwhile, Nifty 50 edged lower by 15 points at 12,209. Asian Paints fell by 1.9percent, UPL dropped by 1.7percent, Mahindra by 1.5percent, Tata Steel by 1.3percent.

Chandigarh university student invents app-based, battery-operated cycle

Chandigarh, Jan 21 (ANI): A university student in Chandigarh invented an application-based battery-operated cycle for the students living in hostel to travel to their classes. Bicycle spot can be traced through the application. Free rides are being provided to girls during their menstruation periods. Speaking to ANI, Jai Charcha who invented the bicycle said, "My main purpose was to serve university students, so that they can easily carry their books. They can carry up to 500 kg of load and cover 60 kilometers per charge."

Sunil Yadav will contest against Kejriwal: BJP's Shyam Jaju

New Delhi, Jan 21 (ANI): Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) In-charge, Shyam Jaju on Tuesday said that party leader Sunil Yadav has been pitted for upcoming Delhi Assembly elections against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. "We are assured of his victory in the upcoming Assembly elections," he added. Delhi Assembly elections will be held on 8 February and the results will be declared on 11 Feb.

Maharashtra Govt runs on Common Minimum Programme, not on ideology: Sanjay Raut

Mumbai, Jan 21 (ANI): While speaking to media in Mumbai on January 21, the veteran Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut spoke about Maharashtra government. He said, "If coordination committee will be formed then it helps the government in running several things related to work." "There are three political parties of different ideologies in which some are secular and some follow Hinduism," he added. "Government doesn't run on the basis of ideology while it runs on common minimum programme," Sanjay Raut further stated.

Rs 16 crore granted to JandK under Himayat scheme, 12,000 youth trained: Naqvi

Srinagar (JandK), Jan 21 (ANI): Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, attended various development projects in Srinagar on January 21. Speaking at the event, he said, "Under 'Himayat' program, Rs 16 crore have been granted for Jammu and Kashmir and 12,000 young people have been trained. AIIMS are being established in Samba and Awantipora."

Fire fighters wrestle to control Surat market blaze

Surat (Gujarat), Jan 21 (ANI): Fire fighters continued their efforts to control the massive fire that broke out at the Raghuveer Market in Surat on Jan 21. At least 40 fire tenders are on the spot to douse the flames. No loss of lives or injuries has been reported so far. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. Further details are awaited. "Fire fighting operation is underway; the reason is yet to be ascertained," informed SMC Deputy Commissioner.

Women CRPF daredevils gear up for Republic Day

New Delhi, Jan 21 (ANI): Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) women bikers honed their skills for the Republic Day parade at Rajpath. Women contingent will woo visitors with gravity defying bike stunts. Rehearsals for the Republic Day parade are in full swing with contingents belonging to different forces. Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro will be visiting India as the chief guest on Republic Day 2020. Speaking to ANI, CRPF women bike rider said, "This is a very proud moment for us."

CID chief not giving me intelligence inputs, could pose threat to peace in Haryana: Anil Vij

New Delhi, Jan 21 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, on reports of asking Haryana Chief Minster ML Khattar to remove CID chief Anil Kumar Rao, state's Home Minster Anil Vij said Rao is not giving him intelligence input despite asking for it repeatedly, adding that it could pose a major threat to harmony in the state. "He is not giving me intelligence inputs despite asking for it repeatedly. It can pose a major threat to tranquility and harmony in the state. I have no dispute with the CM," said Haryana Home Minister," said Anil Vij.

Rs 25 lakh showered on 'bhajan' singer in Gujarat's Navsari

Navsari (Gujarat), Jan 21 (ANI): Currency notes of Rs 10 and Rs 2000 were showered on a 'bhajan' singer in Gujarat's Navsari on January 20. They showered notes on her during a religious event. Large numbers of devotees participated in the event. Renowned Gujarati singer Alpa Patel performed at the event while people showered currency notes on her during her performance. The worth of the money showered has been estimated to be around Rs 25 lakh.

'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' is fake as BJP removed Muslim names from NRC: Munawwar Rana

Lucknow (UP), Jan 21 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow on January 21, the renowned Indian poet Munawwar Rana spoke on Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests. He said, "Don't see CAA protest from point of view of women, Ghanta Ghar or Lucknow because several protests are taking place across nation but government has put oil in ears and they are unable to hear and understand anything." "They are doing everything as per their wish and desire. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has reached up to this higher level after making efforts for 80-90 years constantly so they should understand that whatever they are saying they should do that," he added. "Slogan of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas' is fake and bogus as they have removed names of Muslims from National Register of Citizens (NRC)," Munawwar Rana further stated.

Time to resolve all pending issues through dialogue in lasting interest of 2 countries: Nepal PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (ANI): Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on the joint inauguration of Jogbani-Biratnagar ICP with PM Modi stated Nepal government is committed to working closely with Government of India to resolve all pending issues through dialogue. "The time has come to resolve all pending issues through dialogue in the lasting interest of our two countries. Stable and majority government in both countries is an opportune moment. My government remains committed to working closely with government of India towards this," said Nepal PM.

Bandh called in AP over police baton-charge during farmers' protest against 3-capital formation

Amaravati (AP), Jan 21 (ANI): Amaravati Joint Action Committee has called for bandh in the Andhra Pradesh's after police baton -charged on farmers protesting against 3-capital formation. 29 villages are observing bandh. Security has been beefed up in the area. The cabinet chaired by CM Reddy led cabinet approved the recommendations of having three state capitals including Visakhapatnam as executive capital, Kurnool as judicial capital, and Amaravati as legislative capital.

PM Modi, Nepal PM KP Sharma jointly inaugurate Jogbani-Biratnagar ICP

New Delhi, Jan 21 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli jointly inaugurated the 2nd Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Jogbani-Biratnagar on January 21. The ICP was built with Indian assistance to facilitate trade and movement. It was inaugurated through video conferencing.

There'll be thousands of Nirbhaya cases if alcohol culture gets popular: BJP leader

Mumbai, Jan 21 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Mumbai on January 21, MLA and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Raj Purohit spoke on proposal of Mumbai malls, eateries and pubs to remain open round the clock. He said, "If culture of alcohol gets popular, it will lead to increase in crime against women and there will be thousands of Nirbhaya cases." "He should think whether such culture is good for India," he added on Maharashtra Tourism Minister Aaditya Thackeray's statement.

Documents were burnt at DTC office as Kejriwal is scared: Tajinder Bagga

New Delhi, Jan 21 (ANI): Documents related to Delhi Transport Corporation were burnt after fire broke out in office on January 20. Speaking to ANI, BJP candidate from Hari Nagar Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga claimed that CM Kejriwal was scared of BJP coming to Delhi an that's why documents were burnt at DTC office."BJP will win more than 50 seats in the upcoming Assembly elections, Kejriwal is afraid of this. That is why documents were burnt at Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) office, 15 days before the polls,"

India, Nepal working on several cross-border connectivity projects: PM Modi

New Delhi, Jan 21 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the joint inauguration of Jogbani-Biratnagar Integrated Check Post with Nepal Prime Minister KP Oli, asserted that India and Nepal are working on various cross-border connectivity projects including rail, road and many more. "India and Nepal are working on several cross-border connectivity projects such as road, rail, and transmission lines. Integrated check posts at major border points between our countries are greatly facilitating mutual trade and movement," said PM Modi. "India is committed to simplify and ease traffic with all friendly countries in the neighborhood and to further facilitate contacts between us in areas such as business, culture, education, etc," he further added.

Sophie Choudry, Yasmin Karachiwala attend pilates festival in Mumbai

Mumbai, Jan 21 (ANI): Bollywood actress Sophie Choudry and fitness trainer Yasmin Karachiwala attended a pilates festival in Mumbai on January 20. Sophie was seen wearing black dress and paired it with white sneakers. Pilates instructor Yasmin was spotted wearing white ripped denims.

Muslim women continue anti-CAA protest in Lucknow

Mumbai, Jan 21 (ANI): Bollywood actor Raveena Tandon was spotted outside a restaurant in Mumbai. She looked stunning in a black jumpsuit. Rajkummar Rao was spotted in Juhu. He was seen in casual attire. On work front, he will be seen next in 'Ludo'. Meanwhile, Ananya Panday was spotted outside Sanjay Kapoor's house in Juhu.