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Thick snow blankets Shimla

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), Jan 21 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh's Shimla received fresh snowfall on January 21. The town was covered with a blanket of snow. The roofs of the houses, roads and trees are all covered in white snow. According to IMD, minimum and maximum temperature in Shimla on January 21 will be 1 digree and 8 digree respectively.

'One Nation, One Ration Card' scheme to be implemented by June 1: Ram Vilas Paswan

Patna (Bihar), Jan 21 (ANI): While addressing a press conference, Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ram Vilas Paswan informed that One Nation, One Ration Card scheme to be implemented by June 1 this year. "We will implement 'One Nation, One Ration Card' scheme by 1st June in the whole country. Under this scheme a beneficiary will be able to avail benefits across the country using the same ration card," said Ram Vilas Paswan.

Fire breaks out at Raghuveer Market in Surat, 40 fire tenders on spot

Surat (Gujarat), Jan 21 (ANI): A fire broke out at the Raghuveer Market in Surat on Jan 21. At least 40 fire tenders have reached 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 awaited.

Devotee donates 35-kg gold at Shri Siddhivinayak Temple

Mumbai, Jan 21 (ANI): A devotee from Delhi donated gold weighing around 35 kg worth around Rs 14 crore to Mumbai's Shri Siddhivinayak Temple. Gold was used to decorate the ceiling and the door of the temple. Every year millions of devotees donate millions of rupees at Shri Siddhivinayak Temple.

Instagram removes IGTV button from home screen

New Delhi, Jan 21 (ANI): Instagram has dropped the IGTV icon from the home screen of the app because not many users were using it. The company told TechCrunch that most people are finding IGTV content through previews in Feed, the IGTV channel in Explore, creators' profiles, and the standalone IGTV app. Hence, the separate icon on the top right corner of the home screen has been removed. To enable more users to easily post long-form videos, Instagram also added a new feature that allows users to post IGTV videos right from the main app's IGTV feed video uploader.

Kashmiri youth crafted fine-detailed car out of snow

Srinagar (J-K), Jan 21 (ANI): This Kashmiri youth made heads turn with his amazing talent of snow sculpture. Zubair Ahmad made a beautiful car out of snow. The fine detailing of the car attracted the locals. Zubair is currently into car accessories business and is doing snow sculpture since his childhood. Speaking to ANI, Zubair said, "I love doing it since childhood. I am currently into car accessories business that is why I chose to make a car out of snow otherwise I can make anything out of snow, even a human too. I can make snow sculpture as big as Taj Mahal, if provided with manpower and money. I want the whole world to see my talent."

Sikh riots advocate HS Phoolka receives death threat

New Delhi, Jan 21 (ANI): A Delhi court on Monday informed senior advocate HS Phoolka, who is representing the victims of 1984 anti-Sikh riots in several cases, that the judge has received a letter which gives a death threat to the senior counsel. Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Harjyot Singh Bhalla asked the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to file a response on the issue related to a death threat to senior counsel. "During the hearing of Tytler case, the judge informed me that a letter was received which mentions my name and showed extracts of the letter which gives the threat to kill me," Phoolka said. However, Phoolka said that he has received several such threats in the past and that these things will not distract him. "I'm not going to be distracted by it but writing threat letter to a judge is very serious matter. These people have been threatening witnesses. The judge has sent letter to Delhi High Court. I'll meet Chief Justice of high court, asking for strict action," he sai

MP Kisan Cong General Secy forcibly removed from Harda Collectorate premises after verbal spat with PC Sharma

Harda (Madhya Pradesh), Jan 21 (ANI): Kisan Congress state general secretary Shailendra Verma forcibly removed from Harda Collectorate premises, allegedly after he spoke loudly to state minister of Law and Legal Affairs Department, PC Sharma in Madhya Pradesh's Harda. Speaking about the incident, Shailendra Verma said, "Mantri ji scolded me and told to lock me up at police station. You are a part of the government, you are supposed to listen to our concerns. I'm the state's general secretary of Kisan Congress and this is how they are behaving with me. No other Congress leader who was present there uttered a single word. All are sycophants."

CAA, NRC and NPR against Constitution: Digvijaya Singh after visiting Shaheen Bagh

New Delhi, Jan 21 (ANI): Congress leader Digvijaya Singh visited the Shaheen Bagh area in Delhi where people are protesting against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), National Register of Citizens (NRC) and National Population Register (NPR) for over a month. "We are against CAA, NRC, NPR. These are against the Constitution. We are against the Centre's divisive policy. No one has the right to ask for proof of citizenship from people who chose to live here," he said. The Congress leader was, however, not allowed by women protestors to go on to the stage or to deliver a speech in Shaheen Bagh area. Singh, who visited the area along with his wife, later claimed that he was asked to deliver a speech but he refused stating that "it is not a political stage." When asked about women saying this is not a political stage, the Congress leader said, "They were right. I was asked to deliver a speech but I refused as it is not a political stage." CAA gives citizenship to Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Ja

Congress' Mani Shankar Aiyar slams BJP for 'anti-Muslim legislation'

Malappuram (Kerala), Jan 21 (ANI): While speaking at a public gathering in Kerala's Malappuram, Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar said, "It was only in 2014 that they (BJP) got the majority and that majority got increased in May 2019. They (BJP) said we also have a slight majority in Rajya Sabha along with others, so let us push all the anti-Muslim legislation that we have in mind. It began with Article 370 (abrogation) and 35A of Constitution and then the division of the Riyasat of Jammu-Kashmir between Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir, and then a brutal oppression of the people of the Valley. At one stage, they even locked up, 4,000 leaders." He further said, "There are traitors like the ones we are seeing now, but then in every society there are traitors, these are not representatives of the people, if they were, they would have been elected many years ago. How many elections we've had in Jammu and Kashmir? Some of these people are those who were elected and have now decided to betray

Study analyses changes in diet and body weight as we grow older

New Delhi, Jan 21 (ANI): A team of researchers has conducted a detailed study on how leaving school and getting a job can lead to a drop in the amount of physical activity while becoming a mother is linked to increased weight gain. The study focused on the changes in physical activities, differences in diet and its result in body weight as young adults move from academics to become a parent. As many leave the stage of adolescence, people tend to put on weight, which is a result of changes in diet, and physical activity. The team conducted two studies, which studied the transition from high school into employment, and then that of becoming a parent. The first study found that leaving high school was associated with a decrease of seven minutes per day of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. The decrease was larger for males than it was for females. More detailed analysis also showed that the change is largest when people go to university, with overall levels of moderate-to-vigorous p

SU-30MKI will provide integrated support to Indian Navy: CDS

Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu), Jan 20 (ANI): Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat said that chosen location for SU-30MKI fighters will provide integrated support to Indian Navy. He said, "By virtue of the fact that Thanjavur is strategically very well located in southern peninsula, from here it can dominate the seas, provide very close and integrated support to Indian Navy. It can also provide support to the land forces."

Kerala Govt's decision to move SC against CAA is 'unlawful': Governor Arif

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Jan 20 (ANI): Regarding seeking explanation from state government's Chief Secretary after Kerala Government announced decision to move to Supreme Court against Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan said that his approval is needed before taking such decision. He said, "I won't like to discuss what transpired between him and me. Going to Supreme Court without informing me, my view is that approval is needed. But even if for the sake of argument I accept that only info is needed, they've gone to SC without informing me. That's an unlawful act. So no explanation can satisfy me.

BJP's lotus will bloom across India: JP Nadda

New Delhi, Jan 20 (ANI): Newly-elected BJP president Jagat Prakash Nadda on January 20 said that 'lotus of BJP' will spread across the country and that the party will develop more in the coming years. He said, "The party has to grow more and do a lot more work. I want to assure Prime Minister Narendra Modi that I will work hard along with everyone present here, and the party will develop more. Some states still remain, we will spread the lotus of BJP across India," Nadda took over the post from HM Amit Shah after he was elected unopposed.

CM Hemant Soren honoured with 'Champions of Change' award

New Delhi, Jan 20 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren was honoured with 'Champions of Change 2019' award for social welfare on January 20. Award was conferred to Jharkhand CM by former President of India Pranab Mukherjee. "I am honoured that I received the award by respectable former President Pranab Mukherjee," said CM Soren while talking to ANI.

Make CAA inclusive to dismiss protests: Former Lt Guv Najeeb Jung

New Delhi, Jan 20 (ANI): Former Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung spoke to mediapersons outside Jamia Millia Islamia, said that making Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) inclusive will dismiss the public outcry against the law. He said, "I feel that Citizenship (Amendment) Act needs a revamp. They should either include Muslims or remove other names. Make it inclusive, matter will get dismissed. If PM calls these people and talks, the matter will get resolved."

Only possible in BJP that simple worker like me given responsibility of party president: JP Nadda

New Delhi, Jan 20 (ANI): Newly elected BJP president Jagat Prakash Nadda on January 20 thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for giving him responsibility of party president. He said, "A simple worker like me, who didn't have a political background, who hails from a remote place in Himachal Pradesh - if someone like me is being given this responsibility then it is the speciality of BJP and it is possible only in BJP."

Bomb disposal squad detonates IED found at Mangalore Airport

Mangalore (Karnataka), Jan 20 (ANI): Bomb disposal and detection squad safely detonates the bag, containing Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at an isolated place on January 20. The bag was found at a ticket counter at Mangalore Airport. CISF cordoned off the area and bomb disposal squad took the bag in its custody. A man left bag at the airport and was seen leaving in auto while concealing face in a CCTV footage.

Top Hizbul commander neutralized in Shopian: DGP Dilbag Singh

Srinagar, Jan 20 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir's DGP Dilbag Singh on January 20 informed that police neutralised three terrorists in an encounter including Hizbul Mujahideen's top commander in Shopian. "Today in Shopian, we neutralised 3 terrorists. One of them, their commander Wasim Ahmed Wani was active since 2017 and was on a top position in Hizbul Mujahideen. He had 19 FIRs against him and was also involved in killing of 4 civilians and 4 cops," said JandK DGP Dilbag Singh. "The second was Adil Sheikh and the third is being identified as Jahangir," DGP Dilbag Singh further added.

Watch: PM Modi interacts with students after 'Pariksha Pe Charcha 2020' in Delhi

New Delhi, Jan 20 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 20 gave motivational speech to school students who are going to face examinations, in the national capital's Talkatora Stadium at this year's 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' event. After answering students' questions, the Prime Minister interacted with them and wished them for their upcoming examinations. It was the third edition of PM interaction programme with students and was held at the Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi. Over 2000 students and teachers participated in the interactive session. PM Modi also addressed students across India via video-conferencing.