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Maharashtra Cabinet expansion: Portfolios will be allocated before Monday, informs Nawab Malik

Mumbai, Jan 04 (ANI): Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Nawab Malik reacted over the delay in distribution of portfolios of Ministers in Maharashtra. "The reason for delay is not due to anything else but because we are considering creating new departments, so it's taking time. By Monday, portfolios will be allocated." Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress coalition government is in the state.

'Surat International Textile and Machinery Expo 2020' begins in Gujarat

Surat (Gujarat), Jan 04 (ANI): 'Surat International Textile and Machinery Expo 2020' kick started in Surat. SITME is considered to be one of the biggest expo in Surat for embroidery, digital printing, sewing and laser. The event is organised from Jan 03 to Jan 05. One of the major attractions of expo was eco-friendly straws and bags making machinery. On the other hand, expo also showcases digital printing machines which help in speedy printing on fabrics. Speaking about the expo, President of Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Ketan Desai said, "Almost 35 different companies have put their stalls in SITME from all over the world, especially China, and Korea. Our Indian companied also participated in it. Both embroidery and digital machines are showcased in expo. Through this, we are promoting digital industry."

Nawab Malik urges Congress to withdraw controversial booklet

Mumbai, Jan 04 (ANI): Maharashtra Cabinet Minister and National Congress (NCP) leader reacted over the controversy on 'Savarkar and Godse's relationship' which was published in Congress Seva Dal booklet. He urged Congress to withdrawn the booklet. "Writing objectionable article is wrong, ideological differences fine but personal comments should not be made, especially when person (Savarkar) is not alive. Booklet should be withdrawn", said NCP leader Nawab Malik. In their recent booklet, the Congress Seva Dal mentioned that Vinayak Damodar Savarkar and Nathuram Godse had physical relations.

Only kids from families who pay electricity bill will sit in competitive exams: Haryana Minister

Sirsa (Haryana), Jan 04 (ANI): To combat the issue of unpaid electricity bills, Haryana Cabinet Minister Ranjit Singh Chautala said that kids of consumers who haven't paid electricity bills will not be able to sit in competitive exams. He said, "Government will bring a condition that only those children will sit for competitive exams who have no dues certificate for paying electricity bill." He further added, "He will motivate farmers to observe the habit of paying electricity bill. Government can give electricity on 'no loss-no profit', but at least pay some bill."

Protestors stage 'fasting satyagraha' against CAA, NRC in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Jan 04 (ANI): Demonstrators organised peaceful protest against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Bengaluru on Jan 04. They sat on 'fasting satyagraha' at Freedom Park as a part of protest. One of the protestors said that the whole world is against it so, something must be wrong with CAA and NRC and it is threat to our nation. Nation-wide protests have intensified after implementation of Citizenship Amendment Act.

Not the way of giving solutions to the problems: Argentinean Ambassador on US strike on Iran

New Delhi, Jan 04 (ANI): Speaking on US strike on Iran where Iran's top commander General Qasem Soleimani was killed, Ambassador of Argentina to India, Daniel Chuburu said, "We need to wait to see more of its repercussions. Let me tell you that I am a man of peace so, anyhow, whatever happens on that level, I think it's not the way of giving solutions to the problems. There are another ways and peace have to be prevailed." He also gave his views on Indian education system and called it 'interesting one'.

Bihar Vidhan Sabha polls: RJD-JDU poster war continues

Patna (Bihar), Jan 04 (ANI): The poster war is continued between Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Janata Dal United (JDU) in Patna. RJD put 'mocking' posters of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Modi near RJD office in state. There was also a poster where RJD and JDU were seen as cricketers. The poster war is continued ahead of 2020 Bihar Vidhan Sabha polls.

Devotees perform audacious fire walk ritual in Karnataka

Gudgeri (Karnataka), Jan 04 (ANI): Lord Ayyappa's devotees performed audacious fire walk ritual in Karnataka's Gudgeri village. The bold act of fire walking is practiced by people and different cultures in all parts of the world. After watching the devotees 'superpower', one of the local said, "This is all really amazing, I am amazed to see that the superpower is really working on them." According to mythology, Lord Ayyappa is son of Lord Vishnu.

Police registers FIR in Sapna Choudhary's car accident case in Gurugram

Gurugram (Haryana), Jan 04 (ANI): A case was registered in Gurugram pertaining an accident of a car belonging to actor and dancer Sapna Choudhary and canter truck in the intervening night of 25-26 December. B Kumar, SHO, Gurugram Sadar said, "We received complaint from a mini truck driver about an accident between his vehicle and a car on intervening night of 25-26 December. Car is registered in Sapna Choudhary's name, yet to be investigated who was in car. Case registered."

94-year-old entrepreneur proves age is no bar to start business

Chandigarh, Jan 04 (ANI): Meet this 94-year-old entrepreneur from Chandigarh who proved that age is no bar to start. Harbhajan Kaur sells delicious home-made 'besan ki barfi' and has launched her own brand - 'Harbhajan's'. Her daughter encouraged her to pursue her passion for preparing dishes. While speaking to ANI, her daughter told, "She expressed one day that she has not earned a single penny from her own and her words struck to my heart a lot. She is so talented and we never went to eat outside even a chocolate as she cooks really well. Our childhood memories are related to 'besan ki barfi' and that's why I encouraged her to make them and sell them as well." Harbhajan Kaur is, indeed an inspiration to all the procrastinators.

Hollywood actor Richard Gere attends Dalai Lama's Kalachakra session in Bodhgaya

Bodhgaya (Bihar), Jan 04 (ANI): Hollywood actor Richard Gere is on a trip to India. He was seen in Bihar's Bodhgaya. The actor was in Bodhgaya to attend the opening ceremony of a teaching session of Dalai Lama. The first session of Dalai Lama's teaching was started on January 02. Richard has attended Dalai Lama's Kalachakra in 2017 as well.

Transplant recipients can follow Mediterranean diet to preserve kidney health: Study

New Delhi, Jan 04 (ANI): A new study suggests that kidney transplant recipients who follow more of the Mediterranean diet were less likely to experience kidney loss. Adhering to a Mediterranean diet may help kidney transplant recipients to maintain the health of the transplant kidney function. The study was conducted by taking the accounts of 632 adult kidney transplant recipients with a functioning donor kidney for at least one year completed a food-related questionnaire, and adherence to the Mediterranean diet was assessed using a 9-point score.

Yaba tablets worth Rs 8.5 crore seized in Tripura's biggest-ever drug bust

West Tripura (Tripura), Jan 04 (ANI): The Border Security Force (BSF) in a joint crackdown with Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 1.68 lakh Myanmar-made Yaba tablets worth Rs 8.5 crore from a house in West Tripura along the Bangladesh border. The operation is said to be the biggest ever in Tripura in terms of the quantity of the narcotic drug and its worth.

President Kovind meets sportspersons, other achievers at Rashtrapati Bhavan

New Delhi, Jan 04 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind met achievers from across the country at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi on January 03. President Kovind also interacted with all them of who have done commendable work in various fields - science and innovation, sports, empowerment of divyang persons, farming and afforestation, women and child empowerment, education, healthcare, revival of old art forms and others. Sprinter Dutee Chand, who is the fastest Indian woman and has won many medals for the country, also met the President. President Kovind lauded their contribution and called them true nation builders. The President also urged them to continue their good work.

2 dead after trainer aircraft crashes in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar

Sagar (Madhya Pradesh), Jan 04 (ANI): A trainer aircraft of an aviation academy crashed in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar on January 03. Two people have been killed in the accident. Both were onboard. The two deceased pilots have been identified as Trainer Ashok Makwana and Trainee Piyush Singh Chandel.

LG unveils eight 'Real 8K' TVs ahead of CES 2020

New Delhi, Jan 04 (ANI): LG will be showcasing eight new models from its 8K TV lineup at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020. The line up includes LG Signature OLED 8K TVs in 88-inch and 77-inch segment and LG NanoCell TVs. The new lineup also leverages AI technology for facial and text recognition, audio classification, and IoT (Internet of Things) device monitoring directly from the TV's Home Dashboard.

Renowned artist Chetan Raut creates world"s biggest Ram Darbar in Mumbai

Mumbai, Jan 04 (ANI): Renowned Mumbai-based concept artist Chetan Raut has created world"s biggest Ram Darbar in Mumbai. The mosaic portrait of the Ram Darbar is made up of 2 lakh clay lamps measuring 60 ft x 90 ft. This creation is Chetan"s 10th world record. The mosaic portrait of the Ram Darbar is world"s biggest portrait. 30 people had worked day and night to complete the portrait in three days. Speaking to ANI, Raut said,"This is my 10th new world record. Through this portrait, we welcomed New Year. We have made world"s biggest Ram Darbar with 2 lakh clay lamps."

Man tries to burn petrol pump employee after denied fuel in bottle in Moradabad

Moradabad (UP), Jan 04 (ANI): A man tried to burn a petrol pump employee in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad where he was refused to take out the fuel in a bottle on January 03. The whole incident was captured in CCTV camera. The accused has been arrested by the police. Speaking on the matter, a police official said, "A man came to take petrol in a bottle at the petrol pump. After the employee of the pump denied to gave petrol in a bottle the man got angry and wanted to burn the petrol pump employee. The accused has been arrested."

Lance Naik Sandip Sawant's last rites performed at his hometown in Satara

Satara (Maharashtra), Jan 03 (ANI): The last rites of Lance Naik Sandip Raghunath Sawant were performed at his native place in Maharashtra's Satara on January 03. He lost his life in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Nowshera sector on January 01. Veteran Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan also paid floral tribute to the slain soldier. The funeral was held with full military honours and was attended by locals and political leaders who paid floral tributes to him.

HM Shah meets Pakistani refugees in Jodhpur

Jodhpur (Rajasthan), Jan 03 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah met Pakistani refugees, in Jodhpur on January 03. The refugees, while meeting with Shah, expressed gratitude to the government for bringing in the new Citizenship Amendment Act. Thanking Shah for the new Act, the refugees presented a momento to Shah. The Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019 gives Indian citizenship to non-Muslim immigrants from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh.