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BSF commences 'Sard Hawa' operation in Jaisalmer to keep hawk's eye on border

Jaisalmer (Rajasthan), Jan 18 (ANI): The Border Security Force (BSF) began its annual 'Sard Hawa' operation in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer on January 16. The main objective of this operation is to keep a hawk's eye on border. Jawans patrol the border area with their advanced weapons. Under 'Sard Hawa' operation, patrolling and force strength is generally increased as the possibility of cross-border infiltration rises due to dense fog in Jaisalmer during the time of Republic Day. The operation will continue till January 29.

Nirbhaya's parents slam lawyer Indira Jaising on statement to forgive convicts

New Delhi, Jan 18 (ANI): Asha Devi on senior lawyer Indira Jaising's statement 'follow Sonia Gandhi's example and forgive convicts' angrily stated that Indira Jaising is no one to give her such suggestions, it is because of people like her that justice is not served. "Who is Indira Jaising to give me such a suggestion? Whole country wants the convicts to be executed. Just because of people like her, justice is not done with rape victims," said Asha Devi. "Indira Jaising should not give us any suggestions, she has done very wrong by tweeting it," said Nirbhaya's father.

If RSS chief forcefully wants vasectomies, let PM Modi make law on it: Nawab Malik

Mumbai, Jan 18 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Mumbai on January 18, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Nawab Malik spoke about two child law. He said, "Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat wants a two child law. He maybe doesn't know that Maharashtra already has several laws on this and many other states also." "Still, if he wants to forcefully do vasectomies then let Prime Minister Narendra Modi make such a law," he added. "We saw in past what happened with this," NCP leader further stated.

Young India does not want fifth-generation dynast: Ramachandra Guha on Rahul Gandhi

Kozhikode (Kerala), Jan 18 (ANI): Historian Ramachandra Guha at Kerala Literature Festival in Kozhikode warns Kerala for repeating their mistake of re-electing Rahul Gandhi and asserted that young India does not want a fifth-generation dynast. "Why did you (Malyalis) elect Rahul Gandhi to Parliament? I have nothing against Rahul Gandhi personally. He is a decent fellow, very well-mannered. But young India does not want a fifth-generation dynast. If you Malyalis make the mistake of re-electing Rahul Gandhi in 2024 too, you are merely handing over an advantage to Narendra Modi because Narendra Modi's great advantage is that he is not Rahul Gandhi. Narendra Modi is a self made man," said Ramachandra Guha.

Sindhis celebrate 116th birthday of veteran nationalist leader late GM Syed

Sindh (Pakistan), Jan 18 (ANI): People of Sindh celebrated 116th birthday of veteran Sindhi nationalist leader late Ghulam Murtaza Syed, who was also know as GM Syed at Saan in Pakistan's Sindh. A number of people organised rallies in several parts of the city on the occasion of his birthday. These gatherings were organised by JSMM, JSQM, MQM and other organisations. Participants of these rallies held the posters of Jeay Sindh along with the portraits of late GM Syed. Demonstrators also raised slogans in favour of him. GM Syed aimed at achieving 'Sindhudesh'.

P Chidambaram joins protest against CAA, NRC in Kolkata

Kolkata, Jan 18 (ANI): Congress leader P Chidambaram joined protest against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC). The protest was organised at Park Circus Maidan. A number of protestors participated in the protest rally. Nation-wide protests have been intensified after implementation of CAA.

Watched videos of Steve Smith about how he builds his innings: KL Rahul

Rajkot (Gujarat), Jan 18 (ANI): India defeated Australia by 36 runs in the second ODI by 36 runs at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot. Speaking about the preparations, Wicket-keeper KL Rahul said, "I don't think I practiced technically, anything different. I just spoke a lot to middle order batsmen and I watched a lot of videos, spoke a lot to Virat (Kohli), watched a lot of videos of AB (de Villiers) and Steve Smith about how they build their innings or how they play in certain situations. The only thing I learnt how I can use my game and can be better in certain situations. Now that I have played in different positions so batting becomes a lot more enjoyable."

Cells defend themselves from stress by cohesion

New Delhi, Jan 18 (ANI): In a recent study, researchers have been able to show how cell to cell contacts are necessary for the survival of human cells under protein-damaging conditions and stress. The study was led by Lea Sistonen, Professor in Cell and Molecular Biology at Abo Akademi University was published in the Cell Reports journal. The research project focused on heat shock factor 2 (HSF2), a specialized gene-regulating protein, and its impact on cells' capacity to survive protein-damaging stress which is usually caused by, high temperatures, virus infections and certain anti-cancer medications. The results revealed that HSF2 contributes to protecting cells against stress by regulating those genes that mediate cell adhesion contacts. The findings were obtained by studying how cancer cells respond to some commonly used anticancer medicines, among other things. Cancer cells with compromised adhesion interactions in drug treatment were slightly less active than those with stable ad

Entire country is suffering due to 'differences' between Amit Shah, PM Modi over NRC

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Jan 17 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Bhagel made a speculation of differences between Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over NPR. "Amit Shah says CAA, NPR, NRC is a chronology and Prime Minister Narendra Modi says NRC is not going to happen. Who is speaking truth and who is lying? It seems that there are some differences between the two and the entire country is suffering," said CM Bhagel.

Not the time for politics: Kejriwal on BJP's attack over delay in hanging of Nirbhaya's convicts

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on January 17 reacted on the 2012 Nirbhaya gangrape case. He said, "Everyone wants that the convicts should be punished soon. This is not the time to do politics. Both Centre and state governments should try to make sure that all processes are completed and the convicts are hanged at the earliest." He also added, Prakash Javadekar Ji had said something, Smriti Irani Ji also said something else...No good will come from blaming each other. We have to make a system where rapists are hanged within 6 months of the crime."

Nirbhaya's lawyer thanks President for rejecting mercy plea of convict Mukesh Singh

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): Lawyer of Nirbhaya's parents, Seema Kushwaha, on January 17 thanked President Ram Nath Kovind for rejecting the mercy plea of one of the convicts in the heinous rape case. She said, "This is very good news for us, we are going to argue on Patiala Court on stopping the other three convicts on filing mercy plea as they have already given seven days time earlier to file the mercy plea, so that the death sentence will be executed on coming 22 Jan." She also said that hanging Nirbhaya's culprits will also impact other rape cases in the country. The President rejected the mercy plea of Mukesh Singh, one of the four men facing the gallows in the 2012 Nirbhaya gangrape and murder case.

'No interest in politics': Nirbhaya's mother on reports of Congress fielding her against Kejriwal

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, on reports that Congress could field her against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on New Delhi seat for upcoming assembly elections, Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi said that she has no interest in politics. "I have no interest in politics. I have not spoken to anyone in Congress. I only want justice for my daughter and execution of the convicts," said Nirbhaya's mother.

SC issued notice on plea challenging NPR notification: Petitioner

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): Supreme Court lawyer MR Shamshad, who has filed a petition challenging notification of National Population Register said, "We have challenged the notification of NPR as well on which notice has been issued, probably it will be tagged with the other petitions but NPR notification has been challenged on which notice has been issued." Nationwide protests have emerged since the implementation of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), which will give Indian citizenship to religious minorities from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh who have come to India to escape persecution.

Bhim Army chief urges people from all religions to join anti-CAA protests

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad joined protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the proposed pan-India National Register for Citizens (NRC), at Jama Masjid in Delhi. While addressing the gathering, he said, "Peaceful protest is our strength. People from all religions who support us should join us in great number to prove it to the government that these protests are not led by Muslims alone," Azad said.

Delhi Govt wants Nirbhaya convicts to be hanged at earliest: CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): While speaking to media in the national capital on January 16, the Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal spoke on 2012 Delhi gang-rape case. He said, "All the work that was under Delhi government was completed by us within hours. We never delayed any work related to this case." "Delhi government hardly has any role in it. We want convicts to be hanged at the earliest," he added.

Russia will provide five S400 missiles to India by 2025: Deputy Ambassador

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): Roman Babushkin, Russian Deputy Ambassador to India informed that Russia will give 5 S400 missiles defence system to India by 2025 which will serve well for Indian security. "We will give 5 S400 missiles defence system (to India) by 2025. Russia is possessing one of the world's best defence system and it would serve well for Indian security," said Deputy Ambassador.

Chandrashekhar Azad reaches Jama Masjid to show solidarity with anti-CAA protestors

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): People staged protest against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC) at Jama Masjid on January 17. Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad joined them. He was released from Tihar Jail on January 16. Delhi court granted him bail directing him not to hold protest in Delhi till February 16. Chandrashekhar was accused of inciting protestors.

AAP is responsible for delay in hanging of Nirbhaya's convicts: Smriti Irani

New Delhi, Jan 17 (ANI): Amidst the uncertainty over hanging of Nirbhaya's convicts, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on January 17 accused the Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi of delaying the execution of all the four convicts. "The Supreme Court had dismissed the review petition (of Nirbhaya's convicts) in July 2018. Since July 2018, the Prisons Department which comes under the Delhi government did not wake up until Nirbhaya's mother started appealing publicly. What is the reason for keeping Nirbhaya and her mother away from justice? What is the reason for AAP government's lawyer stating in court that the hanging of Nirbhaya's convicts will be delayed?" said Union Women andChild Development Minister Smriti Irani.

Piyush Goyal clarifies his statement on Amazon's investment in India

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Jan 17 (ANI): Minister of Commerce Piyush Goyal clarified on his reported statement on E-commerce giant Amazon's plan of investment in India where he said,"It's not as if they (Amazon) are doing a favour to India when they invest a billion dollars.""My statement should be seen in context. Investments are welcome but they should be within the law," said Piyush Goyal.

Watch: Scuffle breaks out between JD(S), BJP members over performing prayers

Mandya (Karnataka), Jan 17 (ANI): Scuffle broke out between Janata Dal (Secular) Taluk Panchayat member, Dinesh and supporters of BJP MLA, Narayana Gowda at Gavi Rangappa Temple in Mandya's Billenahalli in Karnataka on Jan 16. Dinesh wanted to perform prayers which MLA's supporters allegedly opposed. Police intervened in the matter and brought situation under control.