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India reached out several countries across all geographical regions on CAA, NRC: MEA

New Delhi, Jan 02 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar on January 02 reacted on does India engaged diplomats and foreign officers of other countries or not. He said that MEA did reach out to countries across all geographical regions and also wrote letter to its missions to share India's prospective on Citizenship Amendment Act and National Register of Citizens with the host government.

MEA rebuffs reports over Islamic Cooperation's meet on Kashmir, dubs it 'speculative'

New Delhi, Jan 02 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar on January 2 rebuffed the reports and termed it 'speculative' of a deal between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan wherein an Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) meet will be called to discuss the Kashmir issue. He said, "The reports are entirely speculative. We are not aware about any such meetings of OIC on India related matter."

Fireman succumbs to injuries in Delhi's Peeragarhi factory fire

New Delhi, Jan 02 (ANI): In the latest development in Delhi's Peeragarhi fire, a fireman, who was trapped, later succumbed to injuries at a hospital. Fire broke out at a factory in Delhi's Peeragarhi on Jan 02. During rescue operations, a blast occurred, after which factory building collapsed. Almost 35 fire tenders were rushed to the spot.

PM Modi releases 3rd installment of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi in Tumakuru

Tumakuru (Karnataka), Jan 02 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 3rd installment of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi in Tumakuru on Jan 02. It will benefit roughly six crore beneficiaries. He also distributed Krishi Karman Awards to farmers from various states and Union Territories (UTs) in Tumakuru. PM Modi is on a two-day visit to Karnataka.

Fire engulfs cycle factory in Punjab's Ludhiana

Ludhiana (Punjab), Jan 02 (ANI): A major fire broke out at a cycle factory in Punjab's Ludhiana on January 02. Ten fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the flames. No injuries have been reported so far. Further investigation is underway. More details are awaited.

PM Modi offers prayers at Sree Siddaganga Math in Karnataka

Tumakuru (Karnataka), Jan 02 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at Sree Siddaganga Math in Karnataka's Tumakuru on January 02. Prime Minister today released the 3rd installment of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi in Tumakuru. He is on a two-day visit to Karnataka.

Sensex gains by 321 points as Nifty closes near record high, Tata Motors top winner

New Delhi, Jan 02 (ANI): Equities continued to rally on the second day of new calendar year with benchmark indices closing 0.8 per cent higher due to global gains and stellar performance domestically by infrastructure majors. The BSE S-P Sensex closed 321 points up at 41,627 while the Nifty 50 edged higher by 100 points at 12,283. All sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the green with Nifty metal shoring up by 2.68 per cent, bank by 1.04 per cent and realty by 0.92 per cent.

Now farmers are getting cent percent money from Centre: PM Modi

Tumakuru (Karnataka), 02 Jan (ANI): While addressing a public gathering in Karnataka's Tumakuru, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that now farmers are getting cent percent money from the Centre. "There was a time in the country, when one rupee was sent for the poor and farmers, but only 15 paisa used to reach them and rest 85 paise was consumed by middlemen. Today, all the money that is sent from Delhi is deposited in the farmers' account," said PM Modi.

We're in touch, hope to finalise dates of Indo-Japan summit soon: MEA

New Delhi, Jan 02 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar on January 2 informed about the India-Japan Summit. He said that India is in touch with the Japanese side and hope that very soon both the countries will come to finalisation of the date.

Rs 12,000 cr deposited in account of 6 cr farmers across country: PM Modi

Tumakuru (Karnataka), Jan 02 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Tumakuru asserted that a total amount of Rs 12,000 crore has been deposited in the account of 6 crore farmers' family across country. "Today, under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, money has been deposited in the account of the 8 crore farmers. Also, today in this program, total Rs. 12,000 crore has been deposited in the account of 6 crore farmers' family across country," said PM Modi.

Delhi Airport Metro Express trains get free WiFi on-board

New Delhi, Jan 02 (ANI): Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) gave New Year gift to its passengers in the form of free WiFi inside coaches. India is the fourth country to give free WiFi facility to its passengers in a metro train after Russia, Korea and China. After this development, it is the first Delhi Metro corridor to have WiFi on-board moving trains and passengers can expect similar services on other corridors in the future.

Slogans should be raised against torturing of minorities in Pakistan: PM Modi

Tumakuru (Karnataka), 02 Jan (ANI): While addressing at Siddaganga Mutt in Tumakuru, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Congress and its allies don't speak against Pakistan, instead they are taking out rallies against refugees. "If you have to raise slogans, then raise slogans against the way minorities are being tortured in Pakistan. If you have to take out a procession then take out a procession in support of Hindu-Dalit-victim-exploited in Pakistan," said PM Modi. Prime Minister is on a two-day visit to Karnataka.

Bajaj Auto reports 3 pc fall in sales during December

New Delhi, Jan 02 (ANI): Two-and-three wheeler manufacturer Bajaj Auto said on January 02, that it sold 3.36 lakh vehicles in December, down 3% in the year - ago period. In December 2018, it had sold 3.46 lakh units, it said in the statement. However, three-wheeler sales saw a rise of 8 percent year-on-year to 51,253 units versus 47, 344 units in December 2018. Of these, domestic sales saw 26% growth to 29,038 units from 23,099 units while exports skidded by 8% to 22,215 units from 24,245 units in the same period. Total motorcycle sales (domestic and exports) came in at 2,84,802 units in December 2019 as against 2,98,855 units in December 2018, a decline of 5%. Of these domestic sales witnessed decline of 21% while exports rose by 13%.

JSPL clocks in highest ever quarterly production, sales in Q3 FY20

New Delhi, Jan 02(ANI): Jindal Steel and Power Ltd recorded the highest ever quarterly domestic production of crude steel and related products during the third quarter ending in December. JSPL recorded the growth of 30% in sales. Total crude steel and related production stood at 1.61 million tonnes compared to 1.32 million tonnes in the corresponding period last year. Export shipments increased to more than 3 lakh tonnes, marking an increase of 213% during Q3 FY20.

Teach Bhagwat Gita in schools to stop students from consuming beef in future: Giriraj Singh

Begusarai (Bihar), Jan 02 (ANI): During an event in Begusarai, Union Minister for Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, Giriraj Singh said that Bhagavad Gita should be taught in schools. He said, "Bhagavad Gita should be taught in schools, we send our children to missionary schools, they get through IIT, become engineers go abroad and most of them start eating beef. Why? Because we do not teach them our culture and traditional values."

Delhi-NCR to get relief from cold in coming days: IMD

New Delhi, Jan 02 (ANI): After days of cold spell, people in Delhi-NCR are expected to get respite from harsh weather. According to Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), intensity of cold weather is likely to decrease. Regional Head of IMD, Kuldeep Srivastava said, "Due to clear sky, sun is sunny today. We are hoping good sunlight in next 3-4 days. Light drizzle may occur in some places on Jan 02. Till January 6, the sun will be sunny; people will get relief from the cold. Definitely, north-west India and Delhi-NCR will get relief from cold in coming days."

Senior NCP leader DP Tripathi passes away in Delhi

New Delhi, Jan 02 (ANI): Senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and former Member of Parliament DP Tripathi passed away at age of 67 in Delhi on Jan 02. NCP leader was battling cancer. DP Tripathi was one of the prominent leaders of NCP. Tripathi held the post of party's general secretary.

Peeragarhi factory fire: 14 people injured, search operation underway, says Addl DCP

New Delhi, Jan 02 (ANI): A massive fire broke out at a factory in Delhi's Peeragarhi on Jan 02. During rescue operations a blast occurred, after which factory building collapsed and several people, including fire brigade personnel trapped in the building. Speaking on the incident, Additional DCP of Outer Delhi, Rajendra Sagar said, "14 people have been injured in the incident, including 13 fire brigade personnel. The back portion of the building has collapsed due to the blast and fire personnel and police trapped in it. It might be possible that one is still trapped and search operation is underway. Fire though is in control now. The cause of fire is unknown but rescue operation is underway."

21 trains delayed due to low visibility in Northern Railway region

New Delhi, Jan 02 (ANI): National capital was wrapped in thick blanket of fog on the morning of January 02. Several trains were running late due to fog. 21 trains got delayed due to low visibility in the Northern Railway region. Minimum temperature was recorded at 5.8 C on January 02.

CM Nitish Kumar offers prayers at Patna Sahib

Patna (Bihar), Jan 02 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar visited Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib on January 02. He offered prayers on birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh. Guru Gobind Singh was the 10th guru of Sikhs, who was born in Patna. The day is celebrated with joy and fervour across the country.