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Those opposing CAA are anti-Dalits: Amit Shah in Hubli

Hubli (Karnataka), Jan 18 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on January 18 said that those who are opposing Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) are anti-Dalits. "I want to ask those opposing Citizenship Amendment Act, what will you gain by going against Dalits who have come from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan? Those who are opposing CAA are anti-Dalits," said Amit Shah while addressing a public gathering in Karnataka's Hubli.

Shabana Azmi injured in car accident on Mumbai-Pune Expressway

Navi Mumbai, Jan 18 (ANI): Actor Shabana Azmi and lyricist Javed Akhtar's car was hit by a truck on January 18 while they were travelling from Pune to Mumbai. Shabana Azmi and her driver got injured in the accident. The accident took place near Kahalpur on Mumbai-Pune Expressway. Javed Akhtar was also present in the car, but he is safe. Injured shifted to MGM Hospital.

God wanted PM Modi to do holy job of removing Article 370: Jitendra Singh

Jammu, Jan 18 (ANI): While speaking on abrogation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir, Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), Jitendra Singh, said, "We had to wait for so long may be god also wanted that a great man someone like Prime Minister Narendra Modi will came to earth and will do this holy job." He made this statement while addressing a public gathering in Jammu. He is in the city to spread initiatives and policies of the government in regard to the development of the union territory Jammu and Kashmir.

Kathak dancer stopped midway for performing on 'Qawwali' at UP govt event

Hyderabad, Jan 18 (ANI): Manjari Chaturvedi, a noted Kathak dancer, alleged that on January 15, she was forced to stop her performance midway at an event organised by the Uttar Pradesh government in Lucknow because she was performing on a 'Qawwali'. Chaturvedi, however, said she has been invited again by the UP government to perform at an event on January 27.

3rd attempt by centre to misguide people: GN Azad on union ministers' visit to JandK

New Delhi, Jan 18 (ANI): Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said that the visit of union ministers to Jammu and Kashmir is an attempt by the central government to misguide the country and the world. He said, "This is third attempt by central government to misguide country and the world. Earlier also, the government has sent its chosen people from country and abroad to Kashmir. But there was no result. The resentment of Kashmiri people increased even more."

Amit Shah visits late Vishwesha Tirtha's Mutt in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Jan 18 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited Swami of Pejawara Mutt. Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa was also present there. Swami of Pejawara Mutt seer Vishwesha Tirtha breathed his last on December 29, 2019. Later, Shah inaugurated the office of BJP leader Tejasvi Surya.

P Chidambaram conducts leadership training camp on CAA, NPR, NRC in Kolkata

Kolkata, Jan 18 (ANI): Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram conducted a leadership training camp in Kolkata on Jan 18. The camp is for state party leaders on how to counter CAA, NPR and NRC. The Citizenship (Amendment) Act officially came into effect on January 10. Nationwide protest intensified against CAA and NRC.

Ranjit Savarkar welcomes Sanjay Raut's statement on opposing defamation of Savarkar

Mumbai, Jan 18 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, grandson of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, Ranjit Savarkar welcomed Sanjay Raut statement on opposing defamation of Savarkar. "I welcome Sanjay Raut's statement. In the past also, Shiv Sena aggressively opposed the defamation of Savarkar. I expect that Shiv Sena will now convince Congress leaders not to oppose Savarkar. Actually, it is an advice to Rahul Gandhi because Congress leaders are parroting what Rahul said. Sanjay Raut has dared Rahul Gandhi to go to Goa and Andaman. It itself speaks very clearly," said Ranjit Savarkar.

Will go to Belgaum to attend programs, let there be prohibitions: Sanjay Raut

Mumbai, Jan 18 (ANI): While speaking to media in Mumbai on January 18, the veteran Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut spoke on Belgaum border issue. He said, "Pakistanis, Bangladeshis and Rohingyas can enter India but someone from Maharashtra can't go to Karnataka's Belgaum? This is wrong. We all are Indians." "I will go there and meet people and attend programs, let there be prohibitions," he added.

Family forced to use toilet as kitchen in UP's Barabanki due to lack of accommodation

Barabanki (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 18 (ANI): A toilet which was constructed under 'Swachh Bharat Mission' is being used as a kitchen in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki district. Toilet is being used as kitchen by a family living in Akan Pur village of Barabanki. They don't have proper accommodation or living arrangements so they are using toilet as kitchen since past one year. Speaking to ANI, one of the family members Ram Prakash said, "We don't have proper accommodation so we are using this toilet as a kitchen since one year." On the other side, speaking to ANI, the District Magistrate (DM) of Barabanki Dr Adarsh Singh said, "We have not received any such request for house. We will investigate the matter and try to provide a proper accommodation." "If there is negligence by the gram panchayat and pradhan then action will be taken," DM added. Akan Pur is a Village located in Harakh Tehsil of Barabanki district.

Can hope but not sure if Feb 01 will be final date: NCW on hanging of Nirbhaya convicts

Bengaluru, Jan 18 (ANI): A Delhi court issued fresh death warrants on January 17 against the four convicts in Nirbhaya case and set a new date for their hanging. They will be hanged on February 01, 2020 at 6:00 am. While speaking to ANI in Bengaluru on January 18, the Chief of National Commission for Women Rekha Sharma spoke on Nirbhaya case. She said, "I hope this will be the final date because now three convicts are left who will be going for the final plea to the President." "I don't know if it will be final because when will they go to the President for giving application and when is there last date we have to see," she added. "I am only hoping but not sure that this will be last date," NCW Chairperson further stated.

Delhi Assembly polls: Raghav Chadha offers prayers at gurudwara before filing nomination

New Delhi, Jan 18 (ANI): The national spokesperson and national executive member of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Raghav Chadha visited Gurudwara in the national capital on January 18. He offered prayers at the holy place before filing his nomination today ahead of the Delhi assembly polls. Raghav Chadha is contesting polls from Rajinder Nagar Assembly constituency. He visited Gurudwara Guru Nanak Darbar in Delhi's new Rajinder Nagar area. While speaking to ANI, Raghav Chadha said, "I am going to file my nomination today and going along with my mother for the same."'

97-year-old woman won Panchayat polls in Rajasthan's Sikar

Sikar (Rajasthan), Jan 18 (ANI): A 97-year-old woman, Vidya Devi won Panchayat polls on January 17. She has been elected as Sarpanch of Puranabas village in Neem Ka Thana Tehsil in Rajasthan's Sikar. Family and her well wishers celebrated and greeted her on winning the election.

SDPI stages anti-CAA protest in Chennai

Chennai, Jan 18 (ANI): Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) hit the streets of TN's Chennai to express outrage against Citizenship (Amendment) Act and National Register of Citizens on Jan 18. Numerous protesters joined the rally. Slogans against the amended act were raised. Nation-wide protests have intensified after CAA came into effect from January 10 amid unrest.

'Nukkad Natak' performed in outrage against CAA at Shaheen Bagh

New Delhi, Jan 18 (ANI): 'Nukkad natak' was performed at Shaheen Bagh in outrage against the Citizenship Amendment Act. The protest at Shaheen Bagh entered 36th day with protesters continuing to raise their voice against the amended law. Posters rejecting CAA, NRC were put across the street. Protests have intensified after CAA came into effect from January 10 amid unrest.

Universities are not supposed to function like assembly line production unit: CJI

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Jan 18 (ANI): Chief Justice of India Sharad Arvind Bobde attended 107th convocation ceremony of Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj at Nagpur University on January 18. While addressing the event, he said that universities are not supposed to function like assembly line production unit."Universities are not about brick and mortar only. Certainly, universities are not supposed to function like an assembly line production unit. Most importantly, the idea of a university reflects what we want to achieve as a society," said Chief Justice of India.

RSS chief's statement is 200% in nation's interest: Giriraj Singh on 2 child law

New Delhi, Jan 18 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on January 18, the Union Minister for Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries Giriraj Singh spoke on the two child law. He said, "I am happy that after looking at the increasing population of India the entire nation is now aware. The statement of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat is in nation's interest 200%. People should not look at this matter from political frame or vote point of view." "A person like Nawab Malik needs to take three more births before giving any suggestion to Mohan Bhagwat on any subject," he added.

Those who oppose Savarkar must be jailed in Andaman Cellular Jail for 2 days: Sanjay Raut

Mumbai, Jan 18 (ANI): While speaking to media in Mumbai on January 18, the veteran Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut spoke on Veer Savarkar. He said, "Those who oppose Veer Savarkar, they maybe from any ideology or party, let them stay for just two days at the cell in Andaman Cellular Jail where Savarkar was lodged." "Only then will they realize his sacrifice and his contribution to the nation," he added.

Assam Cabinet expansion: Jogen Mohan, Sanjay Kishan take oath as Ministers

Guwahati (Assam), Jan 18 (ANI): The Assam cabinet expansion held at Raj Bhawan on January 18. The oath was administered by Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi. Jogen Mohan and Sanjay Kishan were sworn-in as Ministers of Assam Cabinet. The swearing-in ceremony was conducted by Chief Secretary Kumar Sanjay Krishna.

Women continue anti-CAA protest in Lucknow

Lucknow (UP), Jan 18 (ANI): Muslim women continued to protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and National Register of Citizens at Ghanta Ghar in Lucknow on January 18. A number of protestors participated in the protest rally. CAA came into effect from January 10 amid unrest.