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'No guarantee after expiry date': Manoj Tiwari on Kejriwal's 'guarantee card'

New Delhi, Jan 19 (ANI): Delhi president of Bharatiya Janata Party Manoj Tiwari on January 19 slammed Delhi Government's recently launched 'guarantee card'. He said that CM Arvind Kejriwal is giving guarantee now after five years of governance, means Delhi was without guarantee for five years. "There is no guarantor now, and AAP's warranty has ended, so there is no guarantee after the expiry date," said Tiwari.

CPI(M) to conduct door-to-door campaign across country to explain link between CAA, NPR and NRC

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Jan 19 (ANI): CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury on January 19 said that the party will soon launch a house-to-house campaign across country to explain to the people, the 'link' between National Population Register (NPR), National Register of Citizens (NRC) and Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). He also urged people not to answer the NPR questions.

Deradicalization camps exist or not: Sitaram Yechury asks to Centre

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Jan 19 (ANI): CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury on January 19 asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government should tell the country whether camps to deradicalize Muslim youth including children, particularly in Kashmir exists or not. He said, "Our Central Committee has discussed outrageous statement made by Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat. He said that there is a need to deradicalize Muslim youth including children, particularly in Kashmir. Shockingly, he said such camps are existing." "We ask the Modi government to come clean and tell the country whether these camps exist or not. If they exist, is the Army running them? This sort of instrument is the biggest one that has been used globally against minorities", said Yechury.

Idea of freedom forms lives of people if they can live as equal citizens under law: Manmohan Singh

New Delhi, Jan 19 (ANI): Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on January 19 said that the idea of freedom can acquire shape and form the lives of our people only if they can live as equal citizens under the law. "The institutions of our liberal and libertarian democracy have been put to test on several occasions when fundamental freedom was threatened, these institutions nurtured over the years need to be strengthened and must assert themselves in defence of our constitution," said Singh. He was speaking in a book launch of Human dignity.

Setting example of communal harmony, Hindu couple ties knot in Kerala mosque

Alappuzha (Kerala), Jan 19 (ANI): Setting an example of communal harmony, a mosque in Alappuzha's Kayamkulam opened its gate for a Hindu wedding ceremony. A Hindu couple tied knot at Cheruvally Muslim Jamaat Mosque on January 19. After the girl's mother was unable to raise money for the wedding, the mosque committee decided to help her and the marriage was performed as per Hindu rituals.

Salman Khurshid joins protest against CAA, NRC in Jamia

New Delhi, Jan 19 (ANI): Congress leader Salman Khurshid on January 19 joined protests that have been going on in Jamia Millia Islamia. Students of varsity were joined by hundreds of locals in the protest. Addressing the protesters, Khurshid said, "We should remember that our belief in the Constitution shouldn't break. People who are against us also take the support of the Constitution to attack us."

BJP comes from tradition that rejected Constitution: Shashi Tharoor

Kozhikode (Kerala), Jan 19 (ANI): Congress leader and MP Shashi Tharoor once again hits out at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government over Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). He said, "You can't use religion as a marker doing so, assume presets identity." Shashi Tharoor further added, "BJP comes from a tradition that rejected the Constitution. Savarkar, Golwalkar, Deendayal Upadhyaya all said that nation is not a territory, a nation is people and the people of India are always from the Hindu community."

Govt teacher dies in Darbhanga while taking part in human chain

Darbhanga (Bihar), Jan 19 (ANI): A middle-aged government teacher died while taking part in a human chain on January 19 in Bihar's Darbhanga. He died while taking part in a human chain organised by CM Nitish Kumar. Police have sent the body for post-mortem.

Mortal remains of Army personnel who lost life in avalanche brought to native place

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 19 (ANI): Mortal remains of Army personnel who lost his life in avalanche in Siachen glacier were brought to his native place in UP's Kanpur. Dharmendra lost his life on January 13 after heavy snowfall and avalanche hit the region. Family and loved ones gathered to pay last respects to Army personnel. Slain soldier was paid full state honours.

Delhi elections: BJP workers show rage over party's ticket distribution

New Delhi, Jan 19 (ANI): BJP workers on January 19 protested outside party office in the national capital over ticket distribution. The workers said that the ticket distribution was unfair and alleged that the BJP distributed ticket after taking money. On January 17, Bharatiya Janata Party Manoj Tiwari announced its first list of candidates for Delhi Assembly elections 2020. The elections are to be held on February 08.

'Misquoted', says VK Saraswat on his statement internet used for watching dirty films in JandK

Hyderabad, Jan 19 (ANI): NITI Aayog's member VK Saraswat on January 19 clarified his statement on suspension of internet services in Jammu and Kashmir. Denying his statement, Saraswat said that his statement is misquoted and out of context. He also apologized to the people of Jammu and Kashmir if his statement hurt their sentiments. Earlier, a video of Saraswat saying said that suspension of internet services in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370 did not have any significant effect on the economy because it is only used to watch 'dirty movies'. "They (politicians) use social media to fuel protests. What difference does it make if there's no internet in Kashmir? What do you watch on internet there? What e-tailing is happening? Besides watching dirty films, you do nothing," He made this statement in Gujarat's Gandhinagar on January 18.

Right time has come for Kashmiri Pandits to be back in Kashmir: Anurag Thakur

Jammu, Jan 19 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Jammu, MoS for Finance and Corporate Affairs Anurag Thakur said that the right time has come for Kashmiri Pandits to be back in Kashmir. "I think right time has come for Kashmiri Pandits to be back in Kashmir and to get their rights back. It's not only time but they've lost everything in life. They didn't deserve to go through the treatment they've gone through. They have hope now".

Shaan to hold concert in Bhopal on 'Swachta Ke Sur'

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Jan 19 (ANI): Bollywood singer Shaan will perform in Bhopal on January 19 to promote a cleanliness programme. Shaan will do a special concert on 'Swachta Ke Sur'. The programme is being held to celebrate cleaner, greener Bhopal and pledge to make it even more beautiful. The singer said, "I am very honoured, very privileged to be a part of this wonderful campaign. There has been a lot of innovative work in Bhopal which has created awareness about cleanliness and plastic usage."

Congress hits out at BJP govt over unemployment, economy

New Delhi, Jan 19 (ANI): Congress national spokesperson Abhishek Manu Singhvi hits out at Bharatiya Janata Party government over unemployment and economy of the country. Abhishek Manu Singhvi coded the National Crime Records Bureau reports. "At an average, 36 self-employed people ended their lives every day in 2018, with the two categories together accounting for 26,085 suicide deaths during the year, according to data compiled by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)," said Singhvi.

CM Uddhav Thackeray calls meeting over Shirdi Temple 'bandh': Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust

Shirdi (Maharashtra), Jan 19 (ANI): Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) DM Muglikar said that a meeting has been called tomorrow by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to talk on the 'bandh'. "There is adequate arrangement of food and accommodation for devotees visiting Sai Temple amid the 'bandh' today. A meeting has been called tomorrow by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray," said Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust CEO DM Muglikar. Earlier, it was announced that Shirdi Temple would remain closed for indefinite period in wake of CM Thackeray's remarks. CM Uddhav Thackeray reportedly claimed Pathri in Parbhani was the birthplace of Sai Baba.

No helicopter for floods, but for videography of human chain: Tejashwi Yadav takes jibe at Nitish Kumar

Patna (Bihar), Jan 19 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav took a jibe at Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's human chain event for climate change. He said, "Schoolchildren were forced to stand in long queues without slippers due to which many have fallen ill. A school teacher in Darbhanga's Keoti has also died. This is only because of the arrogance of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar." He further added, "When there were floods, no helicopter was in sight but for video recording of human chain formations today, 15-16 helicopters were used. So much money has been wasted over it."

Supporters of CAA take out rally in MP's Rajgarh, police baton charge

Rajgarh (Madhya Pradesh), Jan 19 (ANI): Police baton charged on supporters of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in Madhya Pradesh's Rajgarh. They organized the rally in support of CAA. Many people have got injured.

Kashmiri Pandits stage protest in Jammu, demand rehabilitation

Jammu, Jan 19 (ANI): To mark the 30th anniversary of the mass exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Valley, a group of people staged protest in Jammu. Protesters showed placards that read 'Holocaust Day' and 'Black Day in History of JandK'. They demanded solution from Centre and also demanded rehabilitation. Protestors urged Centre to set up commission to investigate the incident.

CAA against intruders involved in terrorism in India: CM Adityanath

Gorakhpur (UP), Jan 19 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a public rally in Gorakhpur. While addressing the gathering he clarified Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC) to the people. He said CAA is not against Indian citizens rather it's against the intruders from other countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh involved in terrorist activities in the country.

People in JandK use internet only for watching 'dirty movies': NITI Aayog member

Gandhinagar (Gujarat), Jan 19 (ANI): NITI Aayog's member, VK Saraswat said that suspension of internet services in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370 did not have any significant effect on the economy because it is only used to watch 'dirty movies'. "They (politicians) use social media to fuel protests. What difference does it make if there's no internet in Kashmir? What do you watch on internet there? What e-tailing is happening? Besides watching dirty films, you do nothing," said VK Saraswat. He made this statement in Gujarat's Gandhinagar on January 18. Saraswat's response came on a question on why internet services had been suspended in Jammu and Kashmir when he thought telecom was vital for India's growth.