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'Know your Army Mela' organised in Goa

Panaji (Goa), Jan 14 (ANI): A 'Know your Army Mela' was organised at Campal Ground in Panaji ahead of the 72nd Army Day celebrations. Military and pipe band display were held at the fair. A dog show was also organised with other cultural programmes. Military equipment was also showcased for the people. Several people thronged at the fair to witness the event. Army Day is celebrated on January 15 every year.

Uzbekistan Foreign Affairs Minister arrives in Delhi

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, Abdulaziz Kamilov arrived in Delhi on January 14. He is on a visit to India till January 16 during which he will also participate in Raisina Dialogue 2020.

BJP has nothing to do with book: Javadekar on 'Aaj ke Shivaji: Narendra Modi'

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): Union Information and Broadcast Minister Prakash Javadekar reacted on the controversial book 'Aaj ke Shivaji: Narendra Modi'. He said that Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was a great warrior and can't be compared with anyone. "Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has nothing to do with the book written by Jai Bhagwan Goyal as we never knew what he has written," said Javadekar. He further added, "Jai Bhagwan Goyal has also apologised to the people of Maharashtra and world. He has withdrawn the book. I think we should put the controversy to rest".

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Czech Republic arrives in Delhi

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic Tomas Petricek arrived in Delhi. He is on a visit to India till January 16. He will also participate in Raisina Dialogue 2020 and call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, among other events.

Canon's new robotic system lets you remotely control multiple cameras

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): Canon introduced a new robotic camera system that is capable of remotely controlling select cameras and lenses. The CR-S700R system features a remote pan head that can be used to control compatible Canon EOS camera and lens for still image shooting. It is targeted at professional photographers who need to operate cameras remotely, the official release notes. A separate CR-A100 Camera Remote Application allows one to control multiple such cameras from a PC, display live-view images, trigger a camera or simultaneously shoot with multiple cameras. The Robotic Camera System and the Camera Remote Application are scheduled to be available from mid-February.

Japanese vessel 'Echigo' arrives in Tamil Nadu

Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Jan 14 (ANI): Japan Coast Guard Ship 'Echigo' arrived at the Chennai Port in Tamil Nadu on January 13. They are on a five-day visit. The ship will participate in the Indo-Japan joint-exercise 'Sahyog-Kaijin'.

Suspicious letter delivered to Pragya Thakur's residence, says 'conspiracy by enemies'

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Jan 14 (ANI): A suspicious letter was delivered at the residence of Bhopal MP Pragya Singh Thakur. Powder-like substance was also found with the letter. Police reached the spot and a Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team is examining the letter. A case has been registered. While talking about it, Pragya Thakur said, "The letter is written in Urdu and some other letters were also attached with it. I have received such letters earlier too and informed the police about it, they never took any action. This is a big conspiracy by enemies of the nation".

Blanket of frost covers Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha

Mayurbhanj (Odisha), Jan 14 (ANI): Due to low temperature, blanket of frost covered Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district. Divisional Forest Officer of Baripada Forest Division, Swayam Mallick said, "We have been experiencing very low temperature in here and as a result of this widespread frost is noticed in some areas."

MRP for TV channels brought down: TRAI Chairman

New Delhi, Jan 13 (ANI): While addressing a press conference, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Chairman Dr RS Sharma informed about the new prices set up for the TV channels. He said, "Under the new framework the MRP for a channel which was earlier Rs 19 has been brought down to Rs 12. Any channel less than or equal to Rs 12 will be able to be a part of the bouquet. Earlier, some of the broadcasters who were selling the same channels at Rs 5, increased its price to Rs 19. The SD or HD both which obviously were priced differently became Rs 19. So the consumer's choice was distorted," said TRAI Chairman.

BJP youth wing forms human chain in support of CAA in Ranchi

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Jan 13 (ANI): The members of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) formed a long human chain in Jharkhand's Ranchi on January 13. The Human chain was formed in support of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). BJYM workers were carrying placards of 'I support CAA' during the rally.

1st day of winter semester started, over 50% students paid hostel dues: JNU VC

New Delhi, Jan 13 (ANI): Jawaharlal Nehru University Vice Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar on January 13 said that the first day of winter semester has started and more than 50 per cent of the students have paid their hostel dues. "The first day of winter semester has started and more than 50% of the students have paid their hostel dues and registered. Classes have begun. Appeal to all students to register else it will lead to loss of one academic year," said Kumar.

Acid attack victims will receive monthly pension up to Rs 10,000: Uttarakhand minister

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Jan 13 (ANI): Uttarakhand Women's Welfare and Child Development Rekha Arya spoke on proposal of pension scheme for acid attack victims. She said, "We have a proposal to provide a pension between Rs 7,000 to Rs 10,000 per month to acid attack victims to help them be independent and financially strong." "With this initiative, I believe that their life will be better. This will soon come into effect," she added.

Equity indices end at record closing highs, realty and IT stocks gain

New Delhi, Jan 13 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices hit fresh lifetime highs on Monday as global investors awaited US President Donald Trump and Chinese officials to sign the long awaited phase one trade deal later this week. The BSE S-P Sensex closed 260 points or 0.62 per cent higher at 41,860 while the Nifty 50 moved up by 73 points at 12,330. All sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the green with Nifty realty ticking up by 2 per cent, IT by 1.6 per cent, metal by 1.2 per cent and FMCG by 1.1 per cent. Among stocks, Infosys rose by 4.65 per cent to Rs 772.50 per share after the IT major reported 11 per cent jump in consolidated net profit for the quarter ended December 2019 (Q3 FY20) to Rs 4,457 crore from Rs 4,019 crore quarter-on-quarter due to higher other income and lower other expenses. The year-on-year profit growth was 23.5 per cent.

Go to any university and tell students your vision for country: Rahul Gandhi's challenge to PM Modi

New Delhi, Jan 13 (ANI): After attending opposition parties meeting called by Congress on Monday, party leader Rahul Gandhi slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said the latter is trying to distract the nation and divide the people. Adding to it, he challenged PM Modi to go any university, stand there without police and tell people what he's going to do for this country. He added, "Instead of addressing the problem of the youth Narendra Modi is trying to distract the nation and divide people. Voice of the youth is legitimate, it should not be suppressed, and the government should listen to it." "Narendra Modi should have courage to tell youngsters why Indian economy has become a disaster...He doesn't have guts to stand in front of students. I challenge him to go to any university, stand there without police and tell people what he's going to do for this country," he further added.

Latvian Foreign Minister pays floral tribute at Rajghat

New Delhi, Jan 13 (ANI): Foreign Minister of Latvia, Edgars Rinkevics, visited Rajghat and paid floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on January 13. Rinkevics is in India to attend 'The Raisina Dialogue 2020'. It is an annual geo-political and geo-economic summit, which is set to begin in Delhi from January 14. The event will saw participation of Foreign Ministers from 13 countries including Russia, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Latvia and the Czech Republic.

Nationwide NRC needless, discussions held only in context of Assam: Nitish Kumar

Patna (Bihar), Jan 13 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, speaking in state assembly in Patna on Monday said that the National Register of Citizens (NRC) was discussed only in context of Assam. He said, "No question of NRC in Bihar, it was in discussions only in context of Assam. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also clarified on it."

Sachin Tendulkar seeks blessings of Shirdi Saibaba with family

Shirdi (Maharashtra), Jan 13 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar visited the 'Shirdi Saibaba' temple in Maharashtra's Shirdi on January 13. He offered prayers at the temple. Sachin was accompanied by his wife Anjali Tendulkar and son Arjun Tendulkar.

People gear up to celebrate 'Pongal' with full fervour in Chennai

Chennai, Jan 13 (ANI): Ahead of the Pongal festival, people of Tamil Nadu's Chennai are gearing up to celebrate four-day long celebrations. Pongal is a harvest festival dedicated to the Sun God. Truckloads of sugarcanes and gingers were brought to Chennai's Koyambedu Wholesale Market Complex. It is one of the most auspicious festivals of Tamilians which is mainly celebrated to offer prayers to the Sun God for a good harvest. Pongal coincides with 'Makar Sankranti' which is celebrated in North India and begins a day after Lohri every year. It marks the start of the Sun's six-month-long journey towards Uttarayanam.

JNU student secures 8th rank in IES Examination 2019

New Delhi, Jan 13 (ANI): Amid all the protests at the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) over campus violence, a student from the varsity has secured 8th rank in Indian Economic Service (IES) Examination 2019. After her achievement, Yashaswini Saraswat on January 13 met JNU Vice Chancellor (VC) M Jagadesh Kumar at his office. Out of 32 qualified candidates, 18 belong to JNU. Her Area of research was Environmental Economics.

Jamia VC confirms varsity to file FIR against Delhi Police over 'unpermitted entry'

New Delhi, Jan 13 (ANI): Jamia Millia Islamia Vice Chancellor Najma Akhtar came out to speak to students who were staging protest outside her office. Addressing the gathering, VC Najma Akhtar said that FIR against crackdown by Delhi Police inside varsity campus will begin tomorrow. She said, "Delhi Police entered the campus without permission and the process of filing an FIR against Delhi Police will begin from tomorrow." Delhi Police had entered the campus of Jamia on December 15 while chasing the protesters who were demonstrating against Citizenship Amendment Act and the proposed all-India NRC. Police had also fired tear gases at the students. Police crackdown in Jamia resulted in vehement students and citizens' protest across the country.