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2 dead after bus turns turtle on Agra-Lucknow Expressway due to poor visibility

Agra (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 13 (ANI): Two died and at least six injured in the incident where a bus rolled over on Agra-Lucknow Expressway due to low visibility. The incident happened near Fatehabad. The injured were immediately taken to nearby hospital. Cases of accident in fog have increased due to low visibility on roads.

BJP party office allegedly set on fire by TMC workers

Asansol (West Bengal), Jan 13 (ANI): A BJP office was set ablaze on Jan 12 late night. The incident took place at Salanpur village in Asansol. BJP has alleged that TMC is behind the incident. Police has begun investigation. Asansol is the Parliamentary constituency of Union Minister Babul Supriyo.

Proposal to setup police commissioner system in Lucknow, Noida approved: CM Yogi

Lucknow (UP), Jan 13 (ANI): While briefing the press, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath informed that Uttar Pradesh cabinet has approved proposal to setup police commissioner system in Lucknow and Noida. "Biggest step towards police reform has been taken by our Govt today. Uttar Pradesh cabinet has approved proposal to setup police commissioner system in Lucknow and Noida," said CM.

'No information about Opposition CAA meeting': Sanjay Singh

New Delhi, Jan 13 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, on Opposition meeting called by Congress over Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh said that party doesn't have information about the meeting. "We have no information about any such meeting. So, it makes no sense to attend a meeting we have no information about," said Sanjay Singh.

Locals swamp tea stalls to beat chill in UP's Varanasi

Varanasi (UP), Jan 13 (ANI): Locals set up bonfire as UP's Varanasi continued to reel under cold wave on Jan 13. Thick layer of fog canopied Varanasi. Due to intense cold, commuters are facing problems in morning hours. The temperature has dropped down further due to heavy snowfall in parts of North India.

Republic Day Parade 2020 rehearsals begin despite cold in Delhi

New Delhi, Jan 13 (ANI): Practice for Republic Day Parade 2020 took place at Rajpath on Jan 13. Parade practice continued despite intense cold in Delhi. Thick layer of fog also canopied Delhi. The temperature has dropped down further to several degrees due to heavy snowfall in parts of North India.

Endangered 'Hargila' bird gives birth through artificial breeding in Assam Zoo

Guwahati (Assam), Jan 13 (ANI): Assam State Zoo cum Botanical Garden and Aaranyak, a city based NGO have been successful in artificially breeding a pair of greater adjutant stork chicks in the zoo. This was the first experiment which gained success. Dr Purnima Devi Barman, who led the greater adjutant conservation project of Aaranyak said, "Greater adjutant stork is an endangered bird. We have been doing this experiment since 2017. For the first time, greater adjutant stork has been artificially bred in an enclosure."

Bihar Police candidate tries to cheat, caught after earphones get stuck inside ears

Muzaffarpur (Bihar), Jan 13 (ANI): A candidate appeared for Bihar Police examination, caught for using unfair means in Muzaffarpur. He was caught after earphones got stuck in his ears as he was in terrible pain. He was immediately brought to the hospital. A case is registered against the candidate. Further Investigation is underway. Speaking on it, Muzaffarpur Police official, Nishar Ahmad said, "We got the information that a candidate who is appearing for examination of Bihar Police, caught because he was using Bluetooth while writing the exam. He was in terrible pain as earphone got stuck in his ear and was brought to hospital."

Homeless swamp night shelters as Delhi reels under cold wave

New Delhi, Jan 13 (ANI): Homeless flock to night shelters due to extreme cold weather. These night shelters have become heaven for homeless people. They are provided with free blankets, pillows. Severe cold wave conditions in the national capital have made life out of order. Due to intense cold, commuters are facing problems in morning hours.

China-India relations moving forward despite ups and downs: Chinese envoy

Kolkata, Jan 13 (ANI): Chinese Ambassador to India, Sun Weidong said that China-India relations have been moving forward despite ups and downs. "This year marks the 70th anniversary of China-India diplomatic relations. Over the past 7 decades, China-India relations have been moving forward despite ups and downs, rain or sunshine," said Chinese Ambassador to India. "In recent years, under the guidance of the leaders of the two countries, China-India relations have entered a new stage of sound development. President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi held two informal summits to co-write the chapter of dragon and elephant dancing together," he further added. He made these statements in an event named Chinese New Year Reception in Kolkata.

Surat's businessman makes PM Modi's portrait in diamond

Surat (Gujarat), Jan 13 (ANI): To show his love for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a businessman shaped the map of India out of a real diamond, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's face inscribed on it. Akash Salia shaped a three-carat diamond into the map of India with PM Modi's face on it by laser inscription. "When I saw this diamond after 14 years, I had the impression of drawing out the map of India from it, After working five hours daily on this particular diamond, in about two months, the diamond was converted into a map," said Akash Salia. Now, he wants to send the diamond to the Prime Minister as a gift.

Alzheimer can spread it roots if you lose even one night's sleep

New Delhi, Jan13 (ANI): Disruption in one night's sleep can lead to getting Alzheimer's disease, a recent study has stated. The interruption in the sound sleep for a single night aggravates the level of tau protein in any young male's body, thus gives rise to the chances of developing the disease. According to CNN, the report was published on Wednesday in neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.As defined by the Alzheimer's Association, tau is the name of a protein that helps in stabilizing the internal structure of the brain's nerve cells. An abnormal build-up of tau protein in the body can end up in causing interior cells to fall apart and eventually developing Alzheimer's. Earlier studies have also shown that getting deprived of sleep can allow higher tau development and accumulation. Thus that poor sleep can hasten the development of cognitive issues.

At least dozen of houses catches fire in Shimla

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh)Jan 13 (ANI): At least dozen of houses gutted after catching fire in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla. Fire fighters are unable to reach the spot due to snow. The incident took place on January 12.

Shashi Tharoor meets protesting students in JNU

New Delhi, Jan 13 (ANI): Congress MP Shashi Tharoor met the protesting students in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on January 12 night. "First time a religious test has been introduced into the definition of Indian citizenship. Never before in our country has it mattered what your religion was to qualify to be an Indian citizen," said Shashi Tharoor. "The mayhem of that evening (Jan 05) seared on our consensus and soon after I left Kerala the first thing I wanted to do was to come and see you all. Morally and metaphorically we stand with you," Shashi Tharoor further added. The congress minister said that he condemn the January 05 violence incident in the campus.

Sunny Deol, Babita Phogat attend inauguration ceremony of 'Khasdar Krida Mahotsav' in Nagpur

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Jan 13 (ANI): Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, Sunny Deol and Babita Phogat attended the inauguration ceremony of 'Khasdar Krida Mahotsav' in Maharashtra's Nagpur. The event took place on the occasion of National Youth day. National Youth day is celebrated on Jan 12 on being the birthday of Swami Vivekananda.

Potters' 'wheels of fortune' speed up ahead of Pongal

Madurai (TN), Jan 12 (ANI): Keeping in mind the current environmental conditions, potter families are sculpting eco-friendly pots to be used in the Pongal celebrations. Varieties of clay pots including sand pot, oil lamp and sand stove are being made by the makers. These makers are selling the pots directly to the customers at minimal prices. The four-day harvest festival is observed in the month of 'Thai' and is celebrated by Indians across the world, especially Tamil Nadu. From eating special food to celebrating it all night, the festival marks the beginning of an auspicious year.

DSP arrested with 2 dreaded terrorists in Shopian: IGP Kashmir

Srinagar (J-K), Jan 12 (ANI): While addressing the press conference in Srinagar on January 12, Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Kashmir, Vijay Kumar spoke on Shopian operation. He said, "Yesterday during an operation in Shopian, one Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) was arrested along with two wanted Hizbul Mujahideen militants, while they were travelling together in a vehicle on National Highway." "The interrogation is underway," IGP added.

Security forces gun down 3 terrorists in J-K's Tral

Tral (J-K), Jan 12 (ANI): At least 3 terrorists were gunned down in an encounter between security forces, terrorists in Tral in Jammu and Kashmir. Arms and ammunition were recovered from killed terrorists. The encounter started on Sunday morning. Further details are awaited.

HM Shah challenges Rahul Gandhi, CM Mamata on CAA

Jabalpur (MP), Jan 12 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on January 12 conducted a public rally in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur. While addressing the rally, he 'clarified' provisions of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) to the residents of Jabalpur and also challenged Congress' Rahul Gandhi and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and said, "Show if there is a provision of snatching the citizenship of any citizen in CAA, there is not provision of snatching anybody's citizenship in CAA rather it gives citizenship."

Sky-high Ram temple will be built in 4 months, stop if you can: Shah dares Congress

Jabalpur (MP), Jan 12 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on January 12 conducted a public rally in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur. While addressing the rally, he came down heavily on Congress and leader Kapil Sibal and said the party 'never wanted Ram temple to be built'. He further challenged Congress to stop construction of sky-high temple of lord Ram, to be built within four months.