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PM Modi tells students to remember Ind-Aus Kolkata test during de-motivating times

New Delhi, Jan 20 (ANI): Giving another example to students on positive thinking, Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 'Pariksha Pe Charcha 2020' stated that the entire atmosphere was of de-motivation when Indian team was facing setbacks during India-Australia Test series in 2001 but Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman turned the same match around. "Remember India-Australia Test series in 2001? Our team was facing setbacks and the mood wasn't great. But, we can never forget how Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman turned the match around," said PM Modi.

Chandrababu Naidu agitating only for political gains: YSRCP minister on 3-capital proposal

Amaravati (AP), Jan 20 (ANI): Ahead of special assembly session over proposed three capitals for Andhra Pradesh, Tourism Minister MS Rao said that his party wants to de-centralise development and TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu is agitating against the government's proposal only for political gains. "The CM is going to develop all the regions in the state in a uniform way, all 13 districts and three regions are important to us. We want to de-centralise development. N Chandrababu Naidu is doing agitations only for political gains," said Rao. Naidu, who is vehemently opposing the three-capital proposal, said the suppression of public voice is undemocratic and against the constitution as several of his party leaders including JAC leaders have been put under house arrest.

Pariksha Pe Charcha: PM Modi motivates students by giving example of 'Chandrayaan-2'

New Delhi, Jan 20 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi during 'Pariksha Pe Charcha 2020' spoke on de-motivation and motivation by mentioning the example of Chandrayaan-2. He stated that people had warned him to not attend the launch as there is no surety of its success but he decided to go because of the same reason. "Some people had told me not to attend the launch event saying 'there is no surety, what if it fails'. I told them that is the reason I must be there," said PM Modi.

Football tournament organised in memory of Manipur's Maharaja

Imphal (Manipur), Jan 20: The 62nd 'Sir Churachand Singh KCSI-CBE Memorial Invitation Football Tournament' was organised in Manipur's Imphal. The final match of the event was played on January 19 between Neroca FC and SSU Singjamei. Neroca FC lifted the champion title of the event. They were awarded with cash prize of Rs 5 lakh and a gold plated trophy, while SSU Singjamei received Rs 2.5 lakh. Total 32 teams participated in the football tournament which started on December 3, 2019. The event took place at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium in Imphal. This event is played in the memory of Late Maharaja of Manipur Sir Churachand Singh.

PM Modi reviews exhibition ahead of 'Pariksha Pe Charcha 2020'

New Delhi, Jan 20 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the exhibition during 'Pariksha Pe Charcha 2020'. He will interact with teachers, students during his 'Charcha 2020'. The third edition of PM interaction programme with students is being held at Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi. Over 2000 students are participating in the interactive session. PM Modi will address students all over India via video-conferencing.

Unemployed youth opt for small scale businesses in JandK's Rajouri

Rajouri (JandK), Jan 20 (ANI): Unemployed youth of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district are trying their luck and hard work in small scale businesses. They have opened shops of 'Khameeri Roti' and dry 'Tandoori Kulcha'. During winter season, the demand of dry 'Tandoori Kulcha' and 'Khameeri Roti' increases in the Valley. It is a good source of earning for unemployed youth who are struggling for employment. Food business is gaining customers and providing self employment.

Slight modification in CAA will fizzle out entire opposition campaign: BJP's CK Bose

Kolkata, Jan 20 (ANI): West Bengal BJ vice president CK Bose stated that a little modification in Citizenship Act will fizzle out entire opposition campaign. "Once a Bill has been passed as an Act, it is binding on the state governments, that is the legal position but in a democratic country you cannot thrust any Act on the citizens of our country. I have suggested to my party leadership that with a little modification the entire opposition campaign will fizzle out. We need to specifically state that it is meant for persecuted minorities, we should not mention any religion. Our approach should be different," said CK Bose.

Vadodara witnesses action-packed racing, freestyle motocross

Vadodara (Gujarat), Jan 20 (ANI): The first edition of 'Vadodara Invitational Supercross' 2020 event was organised on January 19. It is for the first time in Gujarat that international riders featured in night supercross. Vadodara Invitational Supercross (VIS) racing and freestyle motocross event featured 28 riders from various countries. The international riders from Russia, South Africa, America, Germany and Scotland set the tracks on fire along with the top Indian racers. Seven teams participated in the event which took place at Venus ground in Vadodara. VIS league is held under the aegis of The Federation of Motor Sports Club of India (FMSCI) and organised under the guidance of the Indian and International Federation rules and regulations.

Bhupinder Hooda says states can't say no to CAA, but wants law's legality tested

New Delhi, Jan 20 (ANI): Congress leader and former Haryana CM, Bhupinder Singh Hooda, on Citizenship (Amendment) Act asserted that no state can deny to any law or act if passed by Parliament. "Once a law or act is passed by the Parliament, I think that the constitutional view is that, any state can't and should not say no but this has to be legally examined," said Bhupinder Singh. Nation-wide protests have strengthened since implementation of CAA in December 2019. According to the present government, the amended act promises to provide Indian citizenship to non-Muslim immigrants from three neighbouring countries i.e., Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh.

Amit Shah arrives at party headquarters for nomination of BJP national president

New Delhi, Jan 20 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived at BJP headquarters in the national capital on January 20. The process of nomination for BJP national president to be held today at party headquarters in Delhi. Senior leader including Giriraj Singh, Pralhad Joshi, Kiren Rijiju and several ministers of the party also arrived at BJP headquarters.

Decentralisation of Andhra capital important for YSRCP: MLA Ramakrishna Reddy

Amaravati (AP), Jan 20 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, ahead of special session of state assembly over setting up three state capitals, Andhra Pradesh Chief Whip and YSRCP leader Gadikota S Reddy said that he is in favour of three capitals proposed for the state. "I am in favour of recommendations of Boston Consulting Group and Sivaraman Committee. 5 Crore people are waiting to see if committee's recommendations will get approved or not," said Gadikota S Reddy. Meanwhile, YSRCP leader and MLA Alla Ramakrishna Reddy said that decentralisation of the state's capital is very important for the party. "Decentralisation of the state's capital is very important for us; N Chandrababu Naidu did not full any promises he had made," said AR Reddy. Today YSRCP-led YS Jagan Mohan Reddy Andhra Pradesh government called special assembly session over proposed three capitals for the state.

Delhi breathes moderately 'poor' air on Jan 20

New Delhi, Jan 20 (ANI): The air quality of Delhi was recorded in 'Poor' category on January 20. The Air Quality Index (AQI) at the Lodhi Road area was moderately 'poor'. The PM 2.5 and PM 10, both, stood at 201. 101-200 is considered 'Moderate' while 201-300 comes under the 'Poor' category. Smoggy sky was witnessed in several parts of the national capital.

Sec-144 imposed ahead of special assembly session in Andhra over proposed 3 capitals

Vijayawada (AP), Jan 20 (ANI): Ahead of the special session of Andhra Pradesh Assembly for setting up of three state capitals, heavy security has been deployed in Andhra Pradesh's Vijayawada on January 20. Section 144 of CrPc has been imposed in Vijayawada and Guntur areas to facilitate smooth functioning of the State Assembly and movement of public representatives. There is presence of large numbers of security personnel's at Prakasam Barrage in Vijayawada.

Negative attitude in decision-making roadblock to development: Nitin Gadkari

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Jan 20 (ANI): While speaking at inaugural function of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology in Nagpur, Union minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, said that there is no shortage of money but the actual problem lies in the negative mindsets in the government for decision making. "Let me tell you the truth, there is no shortage of money. What is lacking is the government mindset, the negative attitude, the courage to make decisions," said Nitin Gadkari.

Visitors flock to 'Nandankanan Zoological Park' in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Jan 20 (ANI): Visitors in large number flocked to 'Nandankanan Zoological Park' in Bhubaneswar. They went there to witness various species of animals. Schoolchildren also rushed in to the zoo. One can witness peacocks and different species of birds in the zoo. Bear, Indian tiger, lion were among other animals present in the zoo. Deer and monkeys were also liked by visitors. Tourists can also enjoy boat riding at 'Nandankanan Zoological Park'.

Watch: Nitin Gadkari plays cricket in Nagpur's Chatrapati Nagar

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Jan 20 (ANI): Union Minister of Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari played cricket at a ground in Nagpur's Chatrapati Nagar. He also visited several other grounds in the city to show his support to players. Gadkari visited cricket grounds under the 'Khasdar Krida Mahotsav'. 'Khasdar Krida Mahotsav' is an initiative by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari to provide a platform to professional as well as amateur players.

Kullu covers with fresh spell of snow

Kullu (Himachal Pradesh), Jan 20 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh's Kullu received fresh snowfall. Khanag village of Anni area was covered with beautiful blanket of snow. The place looked breathtaking in the cold weather. Temperature has dipped down several degrees in Himachal Pradesh. The minimum temperature was recorded 4 digree C in Kullu.

Will launch people's movement against MP's Collector behavior towards pro-CAA protesters: Shivraj Chouhan

New Delhi, Jan 20 (ANI): Pro-CAA protestors were thrashed by Collector in Madhya Pradesh's Rajgarh. Former chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan condemned the incident and said, "It is a black day for democracy, Collector slapped people who were chanting 'Bharat Mata ki jai' and holding tricolor in their hands, this is too much. We will not tolerate this at any cost, did Kamal Nath order Collector to do this?" He further said, "This will prove to be the final nail in the coffin of Congress government, we will launch a massive people's movement against this. We will register FIR against the Collector, if FIR is not registered we will go to court."

Rare species of leopard's cub found in Assam's Chirang

Chirang (Assam), Jan 20 (ANI): A rare species of leopard's cub was found in Assam's Chirang. Reportedly, a local found the cub in the heap of trash. The cub was handed over to the forest department by the police. The forest department has rescued two leopards of rare species from the area.

Scientists develop laser diode to emit deep UV light

New Delhi, Jan 20 (ANI): Laser diodes that emit short-wavelength ultraviolet light, which is called UV-C, could be used for disinfection in healthcare, for treating skin conditions such as psoriasis, and for analysing gases and DNA. In recent research, scientists have succeeded in designing a laser diode that emits deep-ultraviolet light. The deep-ultraviolet laser diode overcomes several issues encountered by scientists in their work towards the development of these semiconducting devices. The study was published in the journal Applied Physics Express. Laser diodes that emit short-wavelength ultraviolet light, which is called UV-C and is in the wavelength region of 200 to 280 nm, could be used for disinfection in healthcare, for treating skin conditions such as psoriasis, and for analysing gases and DNA. In laser diodes, a 'p-type' and 'n-type' layer are separated by a 'quantum well'. When an electric current is passed through a laser diode, positively charged holes in the p-type lay