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Leaders during partition promised bringing back persecuted minorities: HM Shah

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 lambasted at Congress by saying that it divided country into two parts on the basis of religion. "Christian, Hindu, Sikh, Parsi, who stayed there because of the bloodshed that time, then leaders promised them to stay there and bring them back later," said Shah.

Watch: Last Maradu apartment razed to the ground

Kochi (Kerala), Jan 11 (ANI): The Golden Kayalorum residential building was demolished in Kerala's Kochi on the orders of Supreme Court. It was the last one to be demolished through controlled implosion. All 4 illegal apartment towers have now been demolished. The move came after SC ordered demolition of 4 residential buildings in posh lakeside location in the city over violation of coastal regulation norms.

Mukhtar Abbas slams CM Mamata for opposing CAA

Hyderabad Jan 12 (ANI): Union Minister of Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Sunday slammed Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee for opposing Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and said "she should read history and the constitution". Adding to it, he further said CAA has been passed by the Parliament and so it will be implemented in the whole country. He said, "CAA has been passed by the Parliament and so it will be implemented in the whole country. West Bengal is part of India and therefore it also has to implement it. CM Mamata Banerjee should read history and the constitution."

Aussies get ready for 1st ODI at Wankhede

Mumbai, Jan 12 (ANI): Australia will lock horns with India in 1st ODI at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on January 14. 'Kangaroos' flexed their muscles in the stadium. Aaron Finch is leading Australian team. India currently holds 2nd position in ODI rankings, while Australia is at number 4.

PM Modi announces celebrations plan for Raja Ram Mohan Roy's 250th birth anniversary

Kolkata (WB), Jan 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the nation needs to follow Indian reformer Raja Ram Mohan Roy's principles. He said, "We will celebrate his 250th birth anniversary (in 2022) in a year-long programme. It is our duty to preserve our heritage and is one of the key aspects of nation-building." He is on a two-day visit to West Bengal's capital Kolkata.

Watch: Speeding car rams parked vehicles in Haryana, injures five

Yamuna Nagar (Haryana), Jan 12 (ANI): As many as five people were injured after a speeding car hit parked vehicles in Haryana's Yamuna Nagar. Parked vehicles included a cycle, a motorcycle and a car. Police lodged a case and have begun investigation in the case.

Residents of Delhi's Sarita Vihar protest to remove barricades due to CAA, NRC demonstrations

New Delhi, Jan 12 (ANI): Residents of Delhi's Sarita Vihar held a protest on January 12 demanding removal of barricades and blockage on road no. 13A between Mathura Road and Kalindi Kunj, in order to ease traffic movement. The road is closed for past many days due to ongoing anti-CAA and NRC demonstrations in Shaheen Bagh.

Traffic cop emerges as 'serang' for street birds

Baripada (Odisha), Jan 12 (ANI): When we hear 'policeman' word, we have an opinion about them that they are strict men, but a traffic cop in Odisha's Baripada is debunking this thinking. Traffic cop Suraj Kumar Raj feeds the street birds in different places regularly. Raj is doing this practice for the past 10 years. He is working as traffic police under Baripada town of Mayurbhanj district. Not only Suraj but it looks like birds also love him as if they wait for him. Birds come to him to show their affection towards Suraj. Suraj has come to known as 'Birdman' among locals in the last 3-4 years for his noble deed.

Harmanpreet Kaur to lead India's squad for ICC Women's T20 WC

Mumbai, Jan 12 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Women on Sunday announced the 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Women's T20 World Cup in Australia. Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the team and opener Smriti Mandhana will be the vice-captain for the T20 World Cup. While addressing a press conference in Mumbai, the selector said, "Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Smriti Mandhana (vice-captain), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Veda Krishnamurthy, Richa Ghosh, Tania Bhatia (wicket-keeper), Poonam Yadav, Radha Yadav, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Shikha Pandey, Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy. The tournament will be held between 21st

Not interested in RS, will focus on strengthening the party: HD Deve Gowda

Bengaluru, Jan 12 (ANI): Janata Dal (Secular) chief and former prime minister HD Deve Gowda on reports of him contesting Rajya Sabha elections stated that his major concern is to build and strengthen the party and he is not interested in going to the upper house. "I am not interested to go to Rajya Sabha. My concern is to build and strengthen the party. I had declared earlier that I will not contest elections anymore," the former prime minister told ANI.

Coach Vikram Rathour hails Rishabh Pant

Mumbai, Jan 12 (ANI): Team India Batting Coach Vikram Rathour on January held a press conference in Mumbai ahead of 1st ODI against Australia. While addressing the media he hailed Rishabh Pant by saying that he is practicing hard and becoming more consistent.

ITBP soldiers practice Ice Hockey in nail biting cold in Leh

Leh, Jan 12 (ANI): Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) men and women teams practiced Ice Hockey in Leh's Choglamsar. The teams practiced the ice hockey at 11,000 feet ice rink. The brave heart soldiers practiced in -10 degrees Celsius. ITBP is the National Ice Hockey Champions 2019.

Locals set up bonfires as Patna continues to reel under cold wave

Patna (Bihar), Jan 12 (ANI): Patna continued to reel under intense cold wave. Locals are facing various problems in doing their daily activities. People are setting up bonfires to get relief and keep themselves warm in the chilly winters. Speaking to ANI, a local said, "We are not getting any support from the government.

JNU violence: Varsity VC appeals for fresh start, says 'past' should be left behind

New Delhi, Jan 12 (ANI): Jawaharlal Nehru University Vice Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar has urged to move forward with normal functioning of the university. "Whatever has happened has happened. Let us leave the past behind. We are not trying to raise finger at anyone or blame anyone. What is important for us is to make sure the University functions properly and we move forward," said JNU VC.

Piyush Goyal announces overnight train from Ujjain to Varanasi

Ujjain (MP)/Indore (MP), Jan 12 (ANI): Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal on January 12 announced a special night train joining Mahakal in Ujjain and Kashi Vishwanath in Varanasi to be launched in Indore. "An overnight train under IRCTC joining Mahakal in Ujjain and Kashi Vishwanath in Varanasi will soon be launched from here (Indore). The train will facilitate the pilgrims and also help in boosting tourism in Indore which is the most 'swachch' city," said the Railway Minister.

Watch: PM Modi felicitates two oldest pensioners of Kolkata Port Trust

Howrah (West Bengal), Jan 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 150th anniversary celebrations of Kolkata Port Trust felicitated the two oldest pensioners of the Kolkata Port Trust Nagina Bhagat and Naresh Chandra Chakraborty. PM Modi is on two-day visit to WB.

Suggestions of Dr Ambedkar, SP Mookerji were overlooked after they left govt: PM Modi

Howrah (West Bengal), Jan 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at inauguration of 150th anniversary celebrations of Kolkata Port Trust, slammed the erstwhile Congress government for not implementing suggestions of Babasaheb and Syama Prasad Mookerjee. "It was unfortunate for the country that after Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee and Babasaheb Ambedkar resigned from the government, their suggestions were not implemented as they should have been," said PM Modi.

Kolkata Trust Port is now 'Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port': PM Modi

Howrah (West Bengal), Jan 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 150th anniversary celebrations of Kolkata Port Trust announced the new name of Kolkata Trust Port as 'Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port'. "This port will now be known as Syama Prasad Mookerjee port. This port represents industrial, spiritual and self sufficiency aspirations of India. Today, when the port is celebrating its 150th anniversary, it is our responsibility to make it a powerful symbol of New India," said PM Modi.

Watch: Final demolition of Maradu flats in Kochi

Kochi (Kerala), Jan 12 (ANI): The final round of demolition of Maradu flats in Kochi took place on Jan 12. Locals flocked to the site to witness the demolition. The H2O Holyfaith apartment tower was razed to the ground yesterday. The move came after SC ordered demolition of 4 residential buildings in posh lakeside location in the city over violation of coastal regulation norms.

Srinagar shivers after receiving fresh snowfall

Srinagar (J-K), Jan 12 (ANI): J-K's Srinagar received fresh snowfall on January 12. The entire landscape was covered with white layer of snow. While tourists enjoyed the mesmerizing view, the situation generated problems for residents to carry out their daily activities.