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General Bipin Rawat pays tribute at National War Memorial

New Delhi, Dec 31 (ANI): Army Chief and Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat paid tribute at National War Memorial on Dec 31. He was appointed as the first Chief of Defence Staff of the country on Dec 30. General Rawat will now head department of military affairs.

Suffering from cerebral palsy, Pune youth set to become judge

Pune (Maharashtra), Dec 31 (ANI): A 31-year-old from Pune who suffers from cerebral palsy, surmounted all odds and is now set to take charge as the Civil judge of junior division in February next year. Nikhil Prasad Baji, who is a patient of Cerebral Palsy from birth, passed out judicial magistrate first class and civil judge junior division exam in December this year. Speaking to ANI Nikhil said, "Throughout my journey I have experienced one thing that hard work always pays off. You should work hard. You should never consider yourself as someone different. Though you're special, don't consider yourself special."

Kerala CM Vijayan moves resolution against CAA in state assembly

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Dec 31 (ANI): Chief Minister of Kerala Pinarayi Vijayan moved resolution against Citizenship (Amendment) Act in state Assembly, demanding withdrawal of CAA. In assembly, he said, "I want to make it clear that no detention centers will come up in Kerala." Kerala CM has condemned the Citizenship law since beginning and also called out to Centre for 'silencing protesters'.

Nepal hosts an odd beauty pageant of elephants

Sauraha (Nepal), Dec 31 (ANI): Scribbles over bodies, eyeliners, nail polish on nails and tippy-toes walk; this is beauty pageant of earth's biggest mammal, the elephants. The annual festival held in the tourist destination of south-west Nepal, Sauraha this year hosted the 16th edition of Elephant Festival amongst which the elephants' beauty contest was the centre of attraction. A total of five elephants participated in the annual contest which had brought in a large number of people at the tourist hub from around the country. A jury of three marked elephants based on the cleanliness of nails, body and walking style, discipline, scribbles, and for carrying out the orders given on by the mahouts. The mahouts affectionately prepare the elephants for the show which requires a long performing a long series of procedure and preparedness. The winner of the show got a treat of delicious food items as sugarcane, banana, papaya and other varieties whereas the owner of the elephant was awarded

General Bipin Rawat receives farewell Guard of Honour as Army Chief

New Delhi, Dec 31 (ANI): General Bipin Rawat received his farewell Guard of Honour as the Army Chief at South Block on Dec 31. He was appointed as India's first Chief of Defence Staff on Dec 30. General Rawat will now head department of military affairs. General Bipin Rawat will assume office as Chief of Defence Staff on Jan 1. Speaking on it, General Rawat said, "Today as I demit the office of Chief of Army staff, I wish to convey my gratitude to the soldiers, rank and file of Indian Army who stood steadfast under challenging circumstances. I wish to convey my best wishes to General Manoj Naravane who will be assuming the office as the 28th Army chief, for a successful innings."

BSF jawans high on 'josh' in freezing temperature along international border

Attari-Wagah Border, Dec 31 (ANI): Several areas along the International Border (IB) continue to witness shivering cold, which makes it difficult even for Border Security Force (BSF) and Army jawans posted in some of the regions. However, with the duty first attitude, BSF jawans are always on alert. "Be it summer, winter or rainy seasons any of these weather conditions doesn't matter for us. Our troops are 24*7 alert and maintained our domination. However, we are on extra alert because of the fog," said BSF Sub Inspector Nitika Malik.

Panchkula Administration offering mouse, earphones in exchange of e-waste

Panchkula (Haryana), Dec 31 (ANI): Panchkula Municipal Corporation came up with a unique idea to get rid of e-waste. The administration has decided to offer usable things such as mouse and earphones in exchange of e-waste. The decision has been taken to support 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' and to make Panchkula, e-waste free. The initiative has garnered massive support from the locals. Speaking on the initiative, Panchkula Municipal Corporation's Executive Commissioner Jarnail Singh said, "We have opened two collection centers to collect e-waste and whoever will deposit the e-waste material will get usable things such as mouse and earphones. Locals are giving positive response to the initiative. The agency is disposing it in a scientific way."

I was pleased to represent India: Aayushi on winning Miss Teen International

Vadodara (Gujarat), Dec 31 (ANI): Vadodara's Aayushi Dholakia who won Miss Teen International, said that she was pleased to represent India and become the first Asian to win the teen pageant in 27 years. "I was very pleased that I could represent my country and win Miss Teen International crown for my country," said Aayushi, on winning the pageant for India in which contestants from 22 countries took part from 13-19 December in New Delhi. Aayushi, first had to beat 31 contestants from across India to enter the international leg of the competition. "When I entered the competition and gave my audition. I was very raw. I only knew that I had to walk. When I got to the national pageant I thought of getting some training for walk, Q and A and body language and so I did," she added.

Obesity can affect children's working memory

New Delhi, Dec 31 (ANI): Obese children have lower working memory in comparison to children with normal weight, a new study has demonstrated. The study published in JAMA Pediatrics and performed at the University of Vermont and Yale University found that obese children had a thinner prefrontal cortex than normal-weight children. The thinner cortex could be a factor in the decreased executive function earlier studies observed among children with higher BMI. The study analysed results from 3,190 nine- and 10-year-olds recruited at 21 ABCD sites in 2017.

Will review existing FTAs to protect interest of domestic industry: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, Dec 31 (ANI): Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, on Monday (December 30) said that India had decided not to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) in interest of domestic industries and farmers, and assured that the government will review existing Free Trade Agreements with different countries to protect the interest of domestic industry and traders. "We decided not to join Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) in interest of domestic industries and farmers. I assure you that we'll review all existing Free Trade Agreements with different countries to protect interest of industry and traders," Goyal said.

Homeless people in Delhi shiver after coldest December day since 1901

New Delhi, Dec 31 (ANI): Temperature in the national capital is dipping day by day. Homeless people were left with no other option but to sleep on the footpath at Hanuman Mandir in Delhi's Connaught place area. Delhi had experienced its coldest day since 1901, on Monday (December 30). The maximum temperature in Delhi on Monday was just 9.4 degrees Celsius.

Injured Japanese trekker rescued by SDRF from Uttarakhand

Kedarnath (Uttarakhand), Dec 31 (ANI): A team of State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) on Monday (December 30) rescued a 22-year-old Japanese trekker from Chani Camp near Uttarakhand's Kedarnath where the foreign tourist had developed an inability of walking after getting injured at a camp there. The officials of SDRF gave him first-aid and then were seen taking the Japanese trekker on a stretcher to a nearby hospital.

Special arrangements for animals at Assam State Zoo to beat winter chill

Guwahati (Assam), Dec 31 (ANI): In view of the chilly weather, special arrangements have been made at the Assam State Zoo Cum Botanical Garden in Guwahati for the animals. Heating facilities have been installed in the enclosure for tigers and lions. Paddy straws have been put in place for deer and other animals. While speaking to ANI, Tejas Mariswamy, Divisional Forest Officer, Assam State Zoo, said, "This year, the weather is as cold as a comparison to last year, so we took precautions for the animals. We have provided many facilities so they can keep themselves warm."

Panchkula boy invited to attend Republic Day event with PM Modi

Panchkula (Haryana), Dec 31 (ANI): A Class 11 student from Harayana's Panchkula has been invited by the central government to attend the Republic Day event on January 26 with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Hiteshwar Sharma is among the 100 meritorious students who have been invited to view the Republic Day parade from the PM's box. Hiteshwar, who is the son of a Haryana civil services officer, had scored 99.6 percent marks in his Class 10 exams, and will now share space with the PM in the national capital on January 26.

Delhi govt wanted time till 2021 to map unauthorised colonies, we did it in 3 weeks: HS Puri

New Delhi, Dec 31 (ANI): Minister of State (MoS) with independent charge for Housing and Urban Affairs, Hardeep Singh Puri, on ownership rights to people living in unauthorised colonies in Delhi said, "Delhi Government wanted time till 2021 for mapping of these colonies. We did it in three weeks. We will complete registration process in few weeks and people will get their ownership rights."

Pixel 4A could be Google's first phone with hole-punch display

New Delhi, Dec 31 (ANI): Unofficial renders of Google's yet-to-be-released Pixel 4A hint at a hole-punch display, a shift from the company's traditional placement of the front camera. Based on the render provided by serial tipster OnLeaks, the Pixel 4A could combine elements of both the Pixel 4 and Pixel 3A with a headphone jack, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, and a square camera bump, The Verge notes.

Ministers will hold portfolios as assigned to their parties earlier: Ajit Pawar

Mumbai, Dec 30 (ANI): Speaking to ANI, Ajit Pawar stated that the ministers will hold the portfolios as assigned to their parties earlier. "Portfolio distribution is clear for all the three parties. Even after expansion, ministers will hold the portfolios as assigned to their parties earlier. Only 1-2 departments are going to be shuffled," said Ajit Pawar. Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar was sworn-in as Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Monday.

Naveen Patnaik releases draft design of Shree Jagannath Heritage Corridor

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Dec 30 (ANI): Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik released draft design of Shree Jagannath Heritage Corridor, Puri on December 30. The final plan will be made by February 2020, after receiving suggestions from public till 15th January, 2020.

BSF Jawans celebrate New Year along IB in JandK

RS Pura (JandK), Dec 30 (ANI): BSF Jawans celebrated New Year away from families along International border in Jammu and Kashmir. Jawans had a gala time with each other by cutting a cake at the border. They were also spotted dancing to the beat of the drums ahead of New Year. Several tourists also joined the BSF Jawans in the celebration.

Minor fire breaks out near PM Modi's residence, later brought under control

New Delhi, Dec 30 (ANI): A minor fire which broke out near Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence at Lok Kalyan Marg around 7:25 pm on December 30 was brought under control. Nine fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the flames. No injuries have been reported so far. PMO confirmed the news and tweeted, "There was a minor fire at 9, Lok Kalyan Marg caused by a short circuit. This was not in PM's residential or office area but in the SPG reception area of the LKM complex."