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PM Modi arrives for inaugural session of Raisina Dialogue 2020

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived for the inaugural session of Raisina Dialogue 2020. Union External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar was also present. Foreign Ministers of 13 countries will participate in this annual geo-political and geo-economic summit. Delegates of 105 countries will be participating in the three-day summit.

SC lawyers hold protest march against CAA, NRC

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): Supreme Court lawyers came out in solidarity with millions of people who are protesting against the new Citizenship law all over the country, on January 14. They held a protest march from SC to Jantar Mantar. They demonstrated against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), the proposed National Register of Citizens (NRC) and National Population Register (NPR). Protesters held preamble and "Save Constitution" posters in their hands.

Equity indices close with positive bias, Yes Bank cracks by 8 pc

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices traded in a narrow range on Tuesday but closed with a positive bias as hopes of interest rate cut receded following a surge in inflation. The BSE SandP Sensex closed 93 points higher at 41,953 while the Nifty 50 moved up by 33 points at 12,362. Sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were mixed with Nifty FMCG kicking up by 1.4 per cent. While retail inflation print for December came at 7.35 per cent, up from 5.54 per cent in November, wholesale inflation inched up to 2.59 per cent. Auto majors Hero MotoCorp and Mahindra and Mahindra moved up by 2 per cent and 1.3 per cent while IT czars Tech Mahindra and HCL Technologies gained by 1.3 per cent and 1.2 per cent respectively. However, banking stocks fell with Yes Bank plunging by 8.3 per cent, IndusInd Bank by 4 per cent, Kotak Mahindra Bank by 0.7 per cent and State Bank of India by 0.8 per cent.

BJP workers repaint slogans against CAA, NRC in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Jan 14 (ANI): After the collective defiance in cities in Karnataka against Citizen Amendment Act (CAA) and proposed National Register of Citizens (NRC), workers of BJP on January 14 repainted slogans against the new citizenship law. Protests had intensified in Karnataka in December 2019 and the state had to impose section 144 in many parts. The Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) became an Act on December 12, 2019, after President Kovind gave his assent to the bill.

No gold jewellery will be sold without BIS hallmark after Jan 15, 2021: Govt

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): Bureau of Indian Standards Scientist-F, HS Pasricha, on Tuesday said that after January 15, 2021, no gold jewellery and artefacts will be sold without BIS hallmark. Adding to it, he said gold will only be sold in three carats i.e. 14, 18 and 22. "Under BIS Act, the offender will be fined Rs 1 lakh which can vary accordingly and imprisonment," he added.

Delhi polls: Congress workers protest against candidature of Surender Kumar

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): Congress workers staged a protest outside the All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters in the national capital on January 14 against Congress candidate Surender Kumar for the upcoming Delhi assembly polls. The party has finalised 14 candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections where Surender Kumar has been given ticket from Bawana assembly constituency. Protesters raised slogans and held posters against the party leader.

India to extend support for establishing film city in Bangladesh

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar on January 14 met a Bangladeshi delegation led by his counterpart Muhammad H Mahmud in New Delhi. Both the sides agreed to promote further bilateral relationship in Information and Broadcasting Sector. A formal MoU for the co-production of a film on BangaBandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was also inked. The film will be directed by filmmaker Shyam Benegal, and to be released as part of centenary celebrations of BangaBandhu. India and Bangladesh also agreed to scale up joint production and exchange of programs between official broadcasters and Radio. India has extended its support to establish a film city in Bangladesh and also have technical exchange between NFDC and BFDC.

We are providing onions at Rs 22/kg: Ram Vilas Paswan

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): In face of soaring onion prices, Union Minister of Food and Public Distribution, Ram Vilas Paswan, on Tuesday said that around 36,000 tonnes of onions have been imported, but only 2000 tonnes have been sold after all the efforts. He further said that government is providing onions at Rs 22 per kg now.

India's unity is safe due to armed forces: Rajnath Singh

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Jan 14 (ANI): While addressing at the fourth Armed Forces Veterans' Day in Rajasthan's Jaipur on January 14, the Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said,"If India is safe today, if not only the borders but also the unity of the country is safe, the credit goes to brave people like you, the jawans of the armed forces."

PM Modi didn't waste time in appointing CDS: Rajnath Singh

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Jan 14 (ANI): While addressing at the fourth Armed Forces Veterans' Day in Rajasthan's Jaipur on January 14, the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "Discussions had been going on since 20-21 years, that there should be a Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). But as soon as I became the Defence Minister I discussed this with the Prime Minister Narendra Modi." "He didn't wait for even a moment and said ok to it," he added.

Delhi HC asks authorities to deal with plea seeking opening of Kalindi Kunj-Shaheen Bagh stretch

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): The road stretch of Kalindi Kunj-Shaheen Bagh remained closed for traffic in the national capital. Stretch is closed for traffic since December 15 last year over anti-CAA protests. Delhi High Court asked concerned authority to look into the matter in larger public interest and deal with issue of maintaining law and order. It is a petition seeking to withdraw closure of Delhi's Kalindi Kunj-Shaheen Bagh stretch which was closed on December 15, 2019 for ongoing protests against CAA.

AAP's strategy is to connect with people of Delhi: Gopal Rai on upcoming polls

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on January 14, the Minister of Labour and Employment in the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, Gopal Rai spoke on coming Delhi Assembly elections. He said, "The only strategy of AAP is to reach up to maximum masses and connect with the people on one to one basis. People should fight the election for us." "Our motive is to activate the people of Delhi and they should work for the establishment of government," he added. Assembly elections in Delhi are scheduled to be held on February 8.

EAM Jaishankar meets Uzbekistan Foreign Affairs Minister in Delhi

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): Union Minister for External Affairs, S Jaishankar met Foreign Affairs Minister of Uzbekistan, Abdulaziz Kamilov in Delhi on January 14. They held delegation-level talks upon their meeting. Abdulaziz Kamilov is on a two-day visit to participate in 'Raisina Dialogue 2020'. 12 Foreign Ministers including Ministers of Russia, Iran, Australia, Denmark and Hungary will participate in Dialogue.

2012 Nirbhaya gang rape case: SC dismisses curative petitions of convicts

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): Supreme Court dismissed curative petitions of two convicts - Vinay Kumar Sharma and Mukesh Singh in 2012 Nirbhaya gang rape case on January 14. Convicts moved to SC after a Delhi court issued death warrant of all four convicts. Convicts are slated for execution on January 22, 7 AM. They were convicted for heinous rape of a 23-year-old medical professional on a moving bus on the night of December 16, 2012. The victim later succumbed to her injuries.

2012 Nirbhaya gang rape case: We will take further legal remedies, says convicts' lawyer

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): After Supreme Court rejected curative petition of convicts in 2012 Nirbhaya gang rape case, convicts' lawyer AP Singh said that further legal remedies will be sought. He said, "We will talk to our client and take further legal remedies. It is a media trial." Meanwhile, Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi, termed it 'big day'. She said, "This is a big day for me. I had been struggling for the last 7 years. But the biggest day will be 22nd January when they (convicts) will be hanged." A Delhi court has pronounced execution of convicts to be held on January 22, at 7 AM. The last resort for convicts is a mercy plea.

Fire breaks out at footwear manufacturing unit in Delhi

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): Massive fire broke at a footwear manufacturing unit in Delhi's Lawrence Road on January 14. At least 26 fire tenders reached at the spot to douse the fire. The reason of fire is yet to be ascertained. Further details are awaited.

1700 women will be inducted in Corps of Military Police: Army Chief

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): Army Chief General MM Naravane addressed the gathering on 4th Armed Forces Veterans' Day in the National Capital on Jan 14. General Naravane informed that total 1700 women will be inducted in Corps of Military Police. "We are getting women into Corps of Military Police. Total 1700 will be inducted in corps military police. Training of 101 women has already been started from 6 January this year," said Army Chief.

Navy Chief raises concern on myths about services circulating on social media

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh addressed the gathering on 4th Armed Forces Veterans' Day in the national capital on Jan 14. Navy Chief Admiral Singh raised his concern about myths and incorrect perceptions about the services which are sometimes put out on the social media. "This is the information age and while a lot of good information is shared, a lot of myths and incorrect perceptions about the services are sometimes put out on the social media. My request to all of you is to please use the respect that you have in society, and if there is some misconception or myth being spread please make sure that you give positive image of the services on the media," said Navy Chief.

Welfare of veterans is always our priority: Army Chief

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): Army Chief General MM Naravane addressed the gathering on 4th Armed Forces Veterans' Day in the national capital on Jan 14. General Naravane said that welfare of veterans is always our priority. "After retiring, veterans are still busy in nation building through various fields. Welfare of veterans is always our priority. Last year, we helped 240 officers and 11,500 JCOs to get a job after retirement," said Army Chief.

Tejasvi Surya appeals Bengaluru Co-operative bank depositors not to panic

Bengaluru, Jan 14 (ANI): While speaking to mediapersons, after Reserve Bank of India issued notice to Sri Guru Raghavendra Co-operative Bank, BJP MP Tejasvi Surya appealed the depositors not to panic and assured that Government is committed to protect the interest of the depositors. "I have met with many depositors of this bank and to be honest my family also has an account here. I met Finance Minister yesterday and today a meeting is underway at RBI with depositors and bank authorities. I can assure all of you that the government is committed to protect the interest of the depositors. This issue is nothing like the PMC bank issue, so do not panic." said Tejasvi Surya.