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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.

Watch: Indian Army team gets ready for National Ski competition

Gulmarg (JandK), Jan 19 (ANI): India Army is preparing its team to participate in National Ski competition to be held in next month in Uttarakhand. The team is also being trained for taking part in Olympics to be held next year in China. Training is underway at Army's High Altitude Warfare School (HAWS) in Gulmarg.

Owaisi hits out at Mohan Bhagwat's call for 'two-child policy'

Nizamabad (Telangana), Jan 19 (ANI): Recently, RSS' Mohan Bhagwat said to make two child policy. Speaking on it in a public rally in Nizamabad, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi said, 'RSS' Mohan Bhagwat Sahab said to make two child policy. The democratic dividend in India is not in any other country. You could not give job to any one in 5.5 years and that's why RSS is saying to make two child policy. 60% of the population in India is under the age of 40, they will not talk about it as they could not give them jobs."

No state can deny implementation of CAA: Kapil Sibal

Kozhikode (Kerala), Jan 19 (ANI): Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Saturday said that no state can say that it will not implement the Citizenship Amendment Act, as doing so will be unconstitutional. "All states are unhappy with the CAA, NRC and NPR and this message should be sent to the Union level. But, at another level, NPR is to be implemented by the local registrar," Kapil Sibal said on the sidelines of the Kerala Literature Festival here. He further said that "constitutionally, it will be difficult for any state government to say that 'I will not follow a law passed by Parliament'.

Night shelters become heaven for homeless people in bone-chilling Delhi winters

New Delhi, Jan 19 (ANI): National capital is continuously reeling under cold waves. Homeless people move to night shelters to stay warm in Yamuna Bazar. These government-supported night shelters have become boon for homeless people. People are provided with free blankets, pillows.

This 3D printer can print chocolate in any shape!

New Delhi, Jan 19 (ANI): Bored of traditionally shaped chocolates? A 3D printer is capable of printing chocolate in your favourite shape. Built by Evan Weinstein and aptly named 'Cocoa Press', the 3D printer allows chocolatiers to experiment with the shapes and sizes without limiting themselves to casts, Mashable reports. One can print custom chocolate on-demand which is intricate in textures for a 'mouthfeel'. The shapes can vary from traditional cubes to a life-sized dog or even an octopus!

Burnout Syndrome can lead to heart related-disease

New Delhi, Jan 19 (ANI): A major study published in the European Cardiology Bulletin found that Burnout syndrome that makes people feel overly tired, energy-free, demoralised and irritable can lead to a possibly deadly rhythm of the heart. Atrial fibrillation is the most common form of heart arrhythmia, which increases their risk of heart attack, stroke, and death. Yet, what causes atrial fibrillation is not fully understood. Psychological distress has been suggested as a risk factor for atrial fibrillation, but previous studies showed mixed results. In addition, until now, the specific association between vital exhaustion and atrial fibrillation had not been evaluated. The researchers in this study surveyed more than 11,000 individuals for the presence of vital exhaustion, anger, antidepressant use, and poor social support. They then followed them over a period of nearly 25 years for the development of atrial fibrillation. Participants with the highest levels of vital exhaustion were

Indira Gandhi put Vajpayee in jail during emergency, set Karim Lala free: Smriti Irani

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 18 (ANI): Union Textile Minister Smriti Irani on January 18 launched a scathing attack on the Congress party over Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut's remarks that don Karim Lala used to meet former prime minister Indira Gandhi. Irani, at a public rally in Varanasi, said during emergency, Gandhi put the likes of Atal Bihari Vajpayee and JP Narayan in jail but set smuggler Karim Lala free.

Not limited to any one constituency, entire state equal for me: Jharkhand CM Soren

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Jan 18 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren inaugurated a hospital on January 18. He inaugurated St Anne's Hospital and Research Centre in Ranchi. Speaking at the event, Soren said, "For me the entire state is equal. Now I am not limited to any one constituency but I have responsibility of entire state. I will see every corner of state with same point of view."

In a first, Nagpur doctors attempt to fit prosthetic limb on tiger's amputated paw

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Jan 18 (ANI): In an attempt to improve a tiger's amputated paw, a team of doctors performed a surgery to fit a prosthetic limb on the tiger. Though the attempt was unsuccessful, the doctors claim that it was a novel attempt in such cases. The tiger's left paw was amputated after it got entangled in a steel trap set by poachers in 2012. Dr Sushrut Babhulkar who is an orthopedic surgeon said, "Unfortunately in stage 3, where we wanted to fit him with prosthesis, he decided to refuse it. He didn't accept it. Hopefully in future, we will try to fit him back with the prosthesis which he will not be able to easily remove."

No deaths in JandK after abrogation of Article 370: Former JandK minister

New Delhi, Jan 18 (ANI): Former finance minister of Jammu and Kashmir and PDP leader Syed Altaf Bukhari said that there have been no deaths in Union Territory after abrogation of Article 370. He said, "No one died after the abrogation of Article 370 in JandK, for this the credit goes to the government as well as to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. I want to congratulate both of them."

Tourists rush at famous 'Dehra Ki Gali' in JandK's Rajouri

Rajouri (JandK), Jan 18 (ANI): People from all over India rushed to Rajouri's 'Dehra ki Gali' in Jammu and Kashmir (JandK) to witness the scene of snow-laden tourist spot in the state on January 18. 'Dehra ki Gali' is one of the famous tourist spots in JandK with people flocking every year in this season to witness the beautiful weather and have a good time with their loved ones.