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Let's not spoil India's image of 'unity in diversity': Archbishop on CAA

Bengaluru, Jan 09 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Bengaluru on January 09, Archbishop of Bengaluru Peter Machado spoke on Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). He said, "Let religion not be made criteria for citizenship. Let's not spoil India's image of unity in diversity. Don't isolate a religion or community." "We are not targeted now but we could be in future. We are also a minority and it could happen to any of us," Archbishop added.

Fire breaks out in Noida's ESIC hospital

Noida (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 09 (ANI): Fire broke out in ESIC hospital in UP's Noida on Jan 09. At least six fire tenders reached at the spot. People including patients evacuated from the hospital. The reason of fire is yet unknown and more details awaited.

Assembly polls: Delhi masses feel governance model of AAP, says CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, Jan 09 (ANI): Ahead of Delhi Assembly elections, while addressing a press conference in the national capital on January 09, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal spoke on model of governance. He said, "People listen on television and watch on social media and newspapers about what all is happening in Delhi but on the other side the masses of Delhi on an everyday basis feel the governance model." "Residents of national capital gave responsibility of Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and Delhi Police to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for doing good work and on the contrary they gave responsibilities of schools, water, hospital, electricity and others to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)," he added. "Now, they have two model of governance in front of them and in the coming polls (on February 08) they will have to decide that for Delhi and country which model of governance is better," CM Kejriwal further stated.

'Queen of Hills' looks breathtaking as covered with snow

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), Jan 09 (ANI): Queen of Hills, Shimla is covered with layer of beautiful white snow. Rooftops, trees, cars, roads are covered with snow. In eight districts of the state, snow ranging between one to five feet had accumulated at different locations till yesterday. Shimla looked breathtaking in the cold weather. Temperature has dipped down several degrees in the 'Queen of Hills'. Temperature here is recorded at -2C. Normal lives also got affected and roads are blocked in the hilly region.

JNU students stage protest against violence in campus

New Delhi, Jan 09 (ANI): Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student union held a protest march against violence in University. Students carried posters demanding removal of the VC. Students raised slogans against Modi Government. Heavy security was deployed outside the varsity in view of student's protest.

PM Modi meets top economists ahead of Union Budget

New Delhi, Jan 09 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met top economists of the country at Niti Aayog on January 09. The meeting was held ahead of the Union Budget. Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Ministers Piyush Goyal and Nitin Gadkari were also present. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for financial year 2020-21 on February 01.

Delhi Assembly elections: BJP organises bike rally

New Delhi, Jan 09 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supporters took out bike rally from party state office as part of its Assembly elections campaign. BJP MP Meenakashi Lekhi was present at the event. Speaking at the event, Lekhi said, "This is a formal start. Everyone is in favour of the BJP's policies. When you see around that everyone is trying to make BJP win in Delhi." Delhi elections will be held on February 08, while the counting of votes will take place on February 11.

Gangster Ejaz Lakdawala's daughter gave information about him: Joint CP of Mumbai Police

Mumbai, Jan 09 (ANI): Gangster Ejaz Lakdawala was arrested from Patna by Mumbai Police's anti extortion cell on Jan 08. He is remanded to police custody till January 21 by Court. Speaking on Ejaz Lakdawala's arrest, Joint Commissioner of Mumbai Police, Santosh Rastogi said, "Ejaz Lakadwala's daughter was in our custody since December 28. She gave a lot of information to us. Our sources also told us about his arrival in Patna, he was arrested in Jattanpur Police Station limits. On the basis of this information, with the help of Bihar Police, we countercheck him and for verification, we brought him here in Mumbai. On Jan 08 at 10:30 pm, we arrested him in Mumbai."

World Bank pegs India's growth at 5pc in FY20, projects recovery next year

New Delhi, Jan 09(ANI): The World Bank has projected India's growth at 5% in the current financial year 2019-20 which is set to recover to 5.8% in the following fiscal year. "weakness in credit from non-bank financial companies is expected to linger"- Said World Bank in its latest semi-annual Global Economic Prospects report. Globally, the bank projected that economic growth is projected to recover 2.5% in 2020 from 2.4% in 2019 also the bank has noted that downside risk persists that might have an impact on the world's growth

Watch: Dalit man beaten black and blue in MP's Ashok Nagar

Ashok Nagar (MP), Jan 09 (ANI): Dalit man was brutally thrashed by a mob in Madhya Pradesh's Ashok Nagar on Jan 08. He was beaten black and blue with rod and stick. The video surfaced on social media. Police registered FIR against 2 miscreants under SC/ST Act. Further investigation is underway.

Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Gunawardena meets EAM Jaishankar

New Delhi, Jan 09 (ANI): Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena met EAM S Jaishankar at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Jan 09. He is on a two-day visit to India. Earlier, he also met Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale. He will emplane for Sri Lanka on January 10.

8 killed after bus rams into van in Rajasthan's Churu

Churu (Rajasthan), Jan 09 (ANI): At least 8 people were killed in an accident between a van and bus. The accident took place in Rajasthan's Churu on January 09. Accident took place when bus driver tried to overtake the van. A case will be registered against the bus driver and bus owner.

Mumbai Police arrests gangster Ejaz Lakdawala

Mumbai, Jan 09 (ANI): Gangster Ejaz Lakdawala was arrested from Patna by Mumbai Police's anti extortion cell on Jan 08. He is remanded to police custody till January 21 by court. Speaking on it, Commissioner of Mumbai Police, Sanjay Barve said, "Gangster Ejaz Lakdawala, who used to do extortion call to give threats to people, is arrested by Mumbai City Crime Branch in Patna. We presented him before the court today. He is remanded to police custody till January 21 by Court. We have 25 cases in Mumbai city and we have contacted various units in Maharashtra as well as other states to find out how many all cases are out there in total. We are collecting the information on it."

Former CM Raman Singh's PA arrested for sexually assaulting minor

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Jan 09 (ANI): Personal Assistant (PA) to former Chhattisgarh CM Raman Singh, OP Gupta was arrested on January 08 for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor girl. Raipur ASP, Praful Thakur said, "The girl used to live at his residence. A case has been registered under sections 376 and 506 of Indian Penal Code and POSCO Act."

Nainital receives fresh snow spell

Nainital (Uttarakhand), Jan 09 (ANI): High altitudes of Nainital received fresh snowfall. Locals and tourists were seen enjoying the snow. Temperature of Nainital was recorded at 1C. Northern part of India continued to shiver due to cold waves since last week.

Road clearance process underway in Shimla

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), Jan 09 (ANI): Temperature has dipped down to several degrees in Shimla. A thick layer of snow has covered Shimla. The road clearance process is underway in Shimla's Mandhol village. A pond also got froze at Baldeyan area.

Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Gunawardena meets Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale

New Delhi, Jan 9 (ANI): Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena met Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale in New Delhi on Jan 09. Gunawardena is set to hold several other meetings during the two-day visit. This is Gunawardena's first official visit after taking over as Foreign Minister last November following the formation of the new government in Sri Lanka. Gunawardena is also scheduled to visit Mahabodhi Temple in Bihar.

Opposition leaders hold 'Gandhi Shanti Yatra' against CAA, NRC

Mumbai, Jan 09 (ANI): NCP Chief Sharad Pawar, former Union Minister Yashwant Sinha, Vanchit Bahujan Aaghadi's Prakash Ambedkar and other leaders gathered during 'Gandhi Shanti Yatra'. They gathered at Gateway of India. They are protesting against Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC).

Equity indices trade higher amid easing geopolitical tensions

New Delhi, Jan 9 (ANI): Equity benchmark parameters edged higher during early hours on Jan 09. This came after the remarks by US President Donald Trump that eased fears of a larger conflict with Iran. AT 10:15 am, BSE SandP Sensex was up by 404 points to 41,221 while Nifty 50 ticked up by 126 points at 12,151. Except for Nifty IT which dipped slightly, all sectoral indices were in the positive zone. Nifty PSU bank gained by 1.97 per cent each, realty by 1.85 per cent and metal by 1.27 per cent.

Laxmi Agarwal's Lawyer files plea seeking stay at 'Chhapaak' for skipping credit

New Delhi, Jan 09 (ANI): Senior Supreme Court lawyer Aparna Bhatt filed plea in Delhi's Patiala House Court seeking stay on film 'Chhapaak'. Bhatt in her plea has claimed that she was the lawyer for acid attack victim Laxmi Agarwal for many years and yet she has not been given credit in the film. Deepika Padukone plays the role of acid attack victim in the film. 'Chhapaak' is set to release on January 10.