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RSS doesn't want to change anyone's religion: Mohan Bhagwat

Bareilly (UP), Jan 19 (ANI): RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat attended "Bhavishya ka Bharat" event in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly on Jan 19. Addressing the event, Bhagwat explained the meaning of Hindu and Hindu Rashtra. "When workers of RSS say that this country belongs to Hindus and130 crore people are Hindu, it doesn't mean that we want to change anyone's religion, language or caste," said RSS Chief.

CM Kejriwal launches 'Guarantee Card', promises 24-hr water, electricity supply

New Delhi, Jan 19 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on January 19 launched 'Kejriwal Ka Guarantee Card' ahead of the upcoming state assembly elections. In the Guarantee Card he to provide 24-hour electricity with free 200 initial units and 24 hours pure water supply. "In the coming 5 years we will ensure 24 hours drinking water supply to every household. Students will be given free bus services", said Kejriwal.

Hundreds participate in 'Saksham 2020' cyclothon for fuel conservation

Kalaburagi (Karnataka), Jan 19 (ANI): People gathered in Karnataka's Kalaburagi to participate in 'Saksham 2020' cyclothon. Several students also took part in the informative campaign. The objective behind the cyclothon is to spread awareness on fuel conservation. The campaign was launched on January 16 by Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) in order to spread vital information among Indians to utilize petroleum products in an efficiently.

Watch: Giant avalanche hits HP's Kinnaur

Kinnaur (HP), Jan 19 (ANI): Giant avalanche was witnessed in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur on January 18. The horrific incident was caught on camera. Landscape turned opaque white. No injuries were reported in the incident.

Actor Sushant Singh joins Shaheen Bagh protest against CAA, NRC, NPR

New Delhi, Jan 19 (ANI): Actor Sushant Singh joined in the protest against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC) and National Population Register (NPR) at Shaheen Bagh on January 18. Actor Sushant Singh, who hosted the popular crime show for almost a decade, announced on Twitter that he has been asked to quit the show. It is being speculated that one of the reasons for this may be his opinion on the newly amended Citizenship (Amendment) Act.

'Hindutva' is living together despite diversity: Mohan Bhagwat

Bareilly (UP), Jan 19 (ANI): RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat attended "Bhavisya ka Bharat" event in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly on Jan 19. Addressing the event, Bhagwat said that "'Hindutva' is living together despite diversity defined RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat." "Constitution says we should try to bring emotional integration. But what is the emotion? That emotion is-this country belongs to us, we are descendant of our great ancestors and we have to live together despite our diversity. This is what we call Hindutva," said RSS Chief.

Bru-Reang agreement is a long lasting solution: Swaraj Kaushal

New Delhi, Jan 19 (ANI): Former Governor of Mizoram Swaraj Kaushal commended recently signed Bru-Reang agreement presided by Home Minister Amit Shah and asserted that it not an ad-hoc arrangement but a long lasting solution. "The Bru-Reang refugee agreement is to settle them permanently so that they lead a life of dignity. The best thing about this agreement is that it's not an ad-hoc arrangement. This agreement is a solution that will last," said Swaraj Kaushal. "It's not Bru-Reangs, these are Indian citizens. These tribes are all along India's border with Bangladesh, they are your first line of defence. You cannot ignore them. There is human compassion and national security angle to it... Now New Delhi has heard, redressed Bru-Reang refugee problem," he further added.

CM Nitish Kumar, ministers form human chain to fight climate change

Patna (Bihar), Jan 19 (ANI): Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Deputy CM Sushil Modi and other ministers of the state gathered at Gandhi Maidan, in Patna to participate in the human chain formation, organised by state govt. The campaign was organised in support of 'Jal, Jeevan, Hariyali', a flagship programme of Chief Minister, to fight climate change and social evils like child marriage.

We're not making any political front: Altaf Bukhari on GN Azad's allegations

New Delhi, Jan 19 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, on Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad statement "Congress leaders are being threatened to join the third front," former PDP leader Syed Altaf Bukhari challenged Ghulam Nabi to prove his allegation or step down on moral grounds. "Challenge Ghulam Nabi Azad, Congress Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha to prove his allegation that we're coercing Congress members to join us. If he proves it then I'll quit politics or he should quit from his position on moral grounds. We're not making any political front. We're like minded-people from different political parties raising issues of restoration of statehood, domicile rights, release of political detainees and tourism. Why GN Azad felt nobody should raise these issues?" said Syed Altaf Bukhari.

DYFI stages unique protest to highlight bad road conditions in Puducherry

Puducherry, Jan 19 (ANI): Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) staged a unique protest to highlight the bad road conditions. Protesters dressed up as astronauts walked on potholes in Puducherry. They staged protest on January 18.

30 swine flu cases found positive in Telangana

Hyderabad, Jan 19 (ANI): Over 150 swine flu cases were reported in Telangana in January. Health officials expect rise in cases in coming days. Dr Shankar, Director, Institute of Preventive Medicine Telangana told ANI, "It is noticed that compared to last year, swine flu cases number is less. This year till now in January month we have tested around 370 swine flu suspected cases in which 30 were found positive. After dengue season swine flu starts in September month every year and will persist till February." "The Swine Flu cases may increase in the coming days; the government of Telangana has already alerted all the medical staff across the state regarding swine flu cases. In this season a total of around 200 swine flu positive cases expected and public should take all measures to protect themselves from fatal diseases."

Ratwara, Punjab, Muslim man, Hindu man, Sikh foundation

Ratwara (Punjab), Jan 19 (ANI): While section of society seems to be divided on religious lines, a Hindu man has set an example of communal harmony. Lakhan displayed his humanitarian side by taking care of paralyzed Muslim boy Asif, after the latter's family left him. Asif met with an accident recently which caused him severe backbone injury resulting in paralysis. Lakhan helped Asif and brought him to Sikh Foundation named 'Serve Humanity, Serve God Organization', for treatment.

Shirdi Sai Baba witnesses footfall despite 'bandh' against CM Thackeray's remarks

Shirdi (Maharashtra), Jan 19 (ANI): Devotees visited Shirdi Sai Baba temple despite 'bandh' called in Shirdi town, against CM Uddhav Thackeray's reportedly claimed Pathri in Parbhani as Sai Baba's birthplace. Earlier it was announced that Shirdi would remain closed for indefinite period in wake of CM Thackeray's remarks.

Belgaum, Karnataka, Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sena, Maharashtra

Belgaum (Karnataka), Jan 19 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, on Maharashtra-Karnataka border dispute in Belgaum, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said that people in the region are fighting since 70 years, to be included in Maharashtra. "Marathi people in Belgaum (Karnataka) and adjacent areas have been fighting since 70 years, to be included in Maharashtra. Matter is before Supreme Court but it has been sub-judice since 14 years. We will accept whatever the Supreme Court decides. Lakhs of Marathi people live here, they will follow their language and culture," said Sanjay Raut.

Watch: Republic Day Parade 2020 rehearsals at Rajpath

New Delhi, Jan 19 (ANI): Practice for Republic Day Parade 2020 took place at Rajpath on Jan 19. ITBP marching contingent were seen practicing at Rajpath in severe cold. They were marching on the signature tune of 'Ham Sarhad ke Senani'.

Amit Shah gives polio drops to child on Pulse Polio Day

Hubli (Karnataka), Jan 19 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah administered pulse polio drop to children on January 19. Annually January 19 is observed as Pulse Polio Day. Every year immunization vaccine is provided to children under the age of five to fight polio.

Women continue anti-CAA protest at Lucknow's Clock Tower

Lucknow (UP), Jan 19 (ANI): Women continued to sit near Clock Tower in Lucknow to protest against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC). Determined demonstrators raised slogans against the amended law. Protests across the country intensified after CAA came into effect from January 10.

Have to follow CAA until SC intervenes: Salman Khurshid

New Delhi, Jan 19 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, on Kapil Sibal's statement in CAA "Constitutionally, it will be difficult for a state government to not to follow law passed by Parliament," Congress leader Salman Khurshid said that without intervention of Supreme Court CAA will remain in statute book and we have to follow. "If Supreme Court doesn't interfere it will remain on statute book. If something's on statute book, you have to obey law, else there are consequences. It's a matter where state governments have a very serious difference of opinion with centre as far as this law is concerned. So we would wait for final pronouncement made by SC. Ultimately SC will decide and till then everything said/done/not done is provisional and tentative," said Salman Khurshid.

Mumbaikars participate in 'Mumbai Marathon' in full spirit

Mumbai, Jan 19 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray flagged off Mumbai Marathon on Jan 19. Thousands of runners gathered to take part in the marathon. Participants are taking part in different categories including half marathon, full marathon. The marathon is organised to spread awareness on cancer. The 5.9-km marathon began from CSMT and will end at MG road.

Udhampur gets its first 'child-friendly' police station

Udhampur (JandK), Jan 19 (ANI): JandK's Udhampur got its first 'child-friendly' police station. Special Juvenile Police Unit was inaugurated on January 19. The main aim behind the new station is to create fear-free atmosphere for children. Police station has been decorated with wall paintings and also consists of play area. Several people attended the inauguration of the special unit in Udhampur.