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SFI protests against PM Modi's Kolkata visit

Kolkata, Jan 11 (ANI): Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit in Kolkata, Students' Federation of India staged protest on Jan 11. Protesters were protesting against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). 'Go Back Modi' posters were also seen in the hands of protesters. PM Modi will be on a two-day official visit to Kolkata from today onwards. PM will take part in various programmes including 150th anniversary celebrations of Kolkata Port Trust.

Protest against CM Reddy's 3 capital proposal enters 25th day in Amaravati

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh), Jan 11 (ANI): The demonstrators staged protest against Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy's three capital proposal in AP's Amaravati on Jan 11. The protest has entered 25th day. Several people staged protest march while some performed prayers at Shiva Temple. The current Andhra Pradesh government proposed idea of having three capitals for the state, which are Amaravati, Visakhapatnam and Kurnool.

Cutting Rs 3000 cr in education budget is like drop in ocean: Nobel Laureate Abhijit Banerjee

Mumbai, Jan 11 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Mumbai on January 11, Nobel laureate Abhijit Banerjee expressed his concern over Centre's reported plan to cut school education budget by Rs 3,000 crore and called it 'drop in the ocean'. "The federal government provides very little of the funding in education. Education is a state subject and it is mostly funded by state. Cutting Rs 3,000 cr is like a drop in the ocean," said the Nobel Laureate.

5 dead, 15 injured in blast at gas manufacturing unit in Vadodara

Vadodara (Gujarat), Jan 11 (ANI): In a blast, at least 5 people died and 15 got injured in Gujarat's Vadodara on Jan 11. The mishap took place in AIMS Industrial Private Limited. The injured have been taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The area was completely cordoned off for further investigation. Further details are awaited.

Will take action if Parliament wants it: Army Chief on PoK

New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): While addressing at the Indian Army annual briefing in the national capital on Jan 11, Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane talked on if PoK can be part of India as stated by political leadership stated that entire J-K is part of India, and if orders are given to take back PoK, appropriate actions will be taken. "There is a parliamentary resolution that entire J-K is part of India. If Parliament wants it, then, that area (PoK) also should belong to us. When we get orders to that effect, we'll take appropriate action," said Army Chief.

'Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior' mints 15.10 crore on opening day

New Delhi, Jan 11(ANI): Ajay Devgn starrer 'Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior' received an amazing response at the box office and minted Rs 15.10 crore on its opening day as it went head to head with Deepika Padukone starrer 'Chhapaak'. The film is a biographical period drama based on the life of Tanaji Malusare. Film critic and analyst Taran Adarsh shared the figures on Twitter.

PM Modi assured that he will support us for tribal rights: Hemant Soren

New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): Newly elected Chief Minister of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren after meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the PM had assured that he will support us for the tribal rights in Jharkhand. Adding to it, he said that PM Modi had also said in the meeting that Jharkhand should be paid special attention for the development.He further said that he will meet PM Modi again for the betterment of Jharkhand.

Due to intelligence alertness, we foil BAT actions: Army Chief

New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): While addressing at the Indian Army annual briefing in the national capital on Jan 11, Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane on threat by Pakistan Army and terrorists on LoC said that intelligence alerts are received on daily basis and they are looked into very seriously due to which they foil these BAT actions."LoC is a very active. Intelligence alerts are received on daily basis and they are looked into very seriously. Due to this alertness, we have been able to foil these actions known as BAT actions," said the Army Chief.

Delhi High Court directs filmmakers of 'Chhapaak' to give credit to lawyer Aparna Bhat

New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): Delhi High Court directed filmmakers of 'Chhapaak' to give credit to lawyer Aparna Bhat who represented acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal in her legal battle on Jan 11. The court also restrained from releasing of film 'Chhapaak' without giving credit to lawyer Aparna Bhat. The restraint will be effective from Jan 15 for multiplexes and live streaming and for others from Jan 17. Speaking on it, Lawyer Aparna Bhat said, "I am happy with the Court's order. It was a waste of time that when I should be fighting for other, I had to fight for myself."

Creation of CDS is big step towards integration, will make it a success: Army Chief

New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): While addressing at the Indian Army annual briefing in the national capital on Jan 11, Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane asserted that Chief of Defence Staff and creation of Department of Military Affairs is huge step towards integration. "The formation of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and creation of Department of Military Affairs is a very big step towards integration and we on our part will make sure that this is a success," said Army Chief.

Iran admits to shoot down Ukrainian jetliner 'unintentionally'

New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): Iran authority admitted that regrettably missiles fired due to "human error" caused the horrific crash of the Ukrainian plane on Jan 11. Investigations continue to identify and prosecute this great tragedy. In a tweet, President of Islamic Republic of Iran regretted this disastrous mistake. All 176 passengers onboard were killed including citizen of Iran, Ukraine, Afghanistan, Germany, UK on Jan 08. Earlier, USA killed Iranian general Qasem Soleimani in a drone attack orders of US President Donald Trump. In retaliation to the incident, Iran fired more than a dozen missiles at US forces in Iraq. Iran claimed that around 80 'American terrorists' were killed in the missile attack, however, in a press conference, Trump confirmed no causalities in the attack by Iran and tweeted 'All is well'.

Kannauj bus accident: Injured passengers recall horrific incident

Kannauj (UP), Jan 11 (ANI): People injured in UP's Kannauj bus accident were admitted to a hospital. A bus carrying over 40 passengers collided with a truck and caught fire on January 10. The collision took place on GT Road. Speaking to ANI, an injured passenger said, "The bus collided with the truck and immediately caused fire, several passengers were stuck in the bus."

Government will be releasing 20-25 JandK leaders in phases: Ram Madhav

Vadodara (Gujarat), Jan 11 (ANI): While speaking to mediapersons, BJP national General secretary Ram Madhav said that the government will be releasing 20-25 JandK leaders in phases. "There were 2 major restrictions in JandK. One was the internet services that is about to be restored. Other was leaders under detention, regarding that, the government will be releasing 20-25 leaders in phases. JandK is like any other part of the country now," said Ram Madhav.

Watch: Demolition of Maradu flats in Kochi

Kochi (Kerala), Jan 11 (ANI): The demolition of Maradu flats in Kochi underway on Jan 11. The demolition process of four multi-storey flats at Maradu will be up to two days. The H2O Holyfaith apartment tower will be razed to the ground, followed by second demolition. The final round of demolition will take place on Sunday. It came after SC ordered demolition of 4 residential buildings in posh lakeside location in the city over violation of coastal regulation norm.

Judgement call of commander on ground has to be respected: Army Chief

New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): While addressing at the Indian Army annual briefing in the national capital on Jan 11, Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane on complaints against Army officers deployed in the Kashmir Valley stated that judgement call of commander on ground has to be respected and all complaints hence forth filed have proved to be unfounded. "The judgement call of the commander on ground has to be respected. All the complaints that have been filed have proved to be unfounded," told the Army Chief.

Illegal students are staying in JNU hostels, could be responsible for violence: JNU VC

New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): Jawaharlal Nehru University Vice Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar on JNU violence stated that many illegal students are staying in hostels and they could be responsible for the ruckus. "This is a problem that many illegal students are staying in hostels, they could be outsiders, they maybe participating in any possible violence because they have nothing to do with the university," said JNU VC.

Security tightened outside JNU campus

New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): Security beefed up at Delhi's Jawaharlal Nehru University on Jan 11. Police forces have been deployed outside JNU campus. On Jan 09, Jawaharlal Nehru University Student Union (JNUSU) protested against the violence that happened on Jan 05. Several masked goons entered into JNU campus and beaten up students on Jan 05. JNUSU president Aishe Ghosh was also allegedly attacked by masked goons.

Enhanced security in campus to make sure students are not hurt: JNU VC

New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): Jawaharlal Nehru University Vice Chancellor M Jagadesh Kumar assured sufficient security at the campus to make sure students are not hurt any further. "The terror created by some of the activist students went to such an extent that many of our students had to leave the hostels. From past several days, we have enhanced security in the campus to make sure that innocent students are not hurt," said VC.

Rahul Dravid turns 47

New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): The ace Indian batsman Rahul Dravid celebrates his 47th birthday today. The former Indian cricketer Rahul Dravid, commonly known as 'The Wall' is renowned for doing everything that the team asked from him and enabling the side to turn the tables after being completely down and out. He is the only player to be involved in two 300-plus ODI partnerships. The batsman played 164 Tests, 344 ODIs and one T20I for India. He finally announced his retirement from international cricket in March 2012. Dravid finished his career with 48 international centuries. His love for the country and cricket still shows as he has taken up the role of coaching the junior Indian sides (India U-19, India A). He is also the head of the National Cricket Academy (NCA).

Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria visits NCC Camp ahead of Republic Day

New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria visited NCC Camp at Parade Ground in Delhi on Jan 11. He visited the camp to inspect the preparation of Republic Day parade. Air officials showcased their skills during the parade. Republic Day is celebrated on Jan 26, every year.