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5G is future, will encourage new innovations: RS Prasad

New Delhi, Dec 30 (ANI): Communications Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad launched the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) system to facilitate blocking and tracing of stolen or lost mobile phones in Delhi on December 30. Delhi Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Anil Baijal, Telecom Secretary Anshu Prakash, and Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik were also present at the launch. CEIR acts as a central system for all network operators to share blacklisted mobile devices so that devices blacklisted in one network will not work on other networks even if the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card in the device is changed, as per a statement on the CEIR website. While addressing during an event in the national capital on December 30, the Minister of Communications, Ravi Shankar Prasad said, "We have taken a decision on 5G trials. 5G is the future." "We will encourage new innovations. All operators can participate in the 5G trials," he added.

Youth Congress stages protest against CAA at India Gate

New Delhi, Dec 30 (ANI): Youth Congress workers staged protest at India Gate in Delhi against Citizenship (Amendment) Act on December 30. A number of demonstrators took part in the protest. Nation-wide protests have intensified after implementation of the new Citizenship Act. CAA gives Indian citizenship to non-Muslim immigrants from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh.

Blast occurs at warehouse of chemical storage tanks in Gujarat

Kandla (Gujarat), Dec 30 (ANI): A blast took place in a warehouse of chemical storage tanks, near Kandla port in Gujarat on December 30. Fire tenders rushed to the spot. Fire fighting operations are underway. More details are awaited.

Congress should come forward to acknowledge CAA for spirit in which it's being brought: Jitendra Singh

New Delhi, Dec 30 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on December 30, the Minister of State (MoS) in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Jitendra Singh said, "As right thinking citizens, I think it is the responsibility of Congress party to come forward and actually acknowledge the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) for the spirit and manner in which it is being brought in rather than being critical for the sake of being critical."

NRC is yet to be discussed, it has nothing to do with CAA or NPR: Jitendra Singh

New Delhi, Dec 30 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on December 30, the Minister of State (MoS) in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Jitendra Singh spoke on Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). He said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the other day and all of us also heard that National Register of Citizens (NRC) is yet to be discussed and it has nothing to do or relate with CAA or National Population Register (NPR)." "It was Congress leader P Chidambaram who said NPR could be a basis of NRC and then when this issue was further dragged then he said I don't want to debate on this as possibly he realised that it had both the views," he added.

CM Gehlot condemns manhandling of Priyanka Gandhi

New Delhi, December 30 (ANI): Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot condemned the manhandling of Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi in Uttar Pradesh. UP Police was accused of manhandling her when she was on her way to meet family members of former IPS officer SR Darapuri and party member Sadaf Jafar, who were arrested during a demonstration against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in Lucknow.

UP Govt took steps during anti-CAA protests which caused anarchy: Priyanka Gandhi

Lucknow (UP), Dec 30 (ANI): Congress General Secretary for UP (East) Priyanka Gandhi Vadra while addressing a press conference stated that CM Adityanath-led government and the police have taken several steps, which do not have any 'legal' basis and have led to 'anarchy' in the state. "We have submitted a letter to the Governor. The letter is a complete documentation of chaos in the state caused by Uttar Pradesh government, administration, and police. They have taken such steps which do not have any legal basis," said Priyanka

Security of UP's people is more important than mine: Priyanka Gandhi

Lucknow (UP), Dec 30 (ANI): Congress General Secretary for UP (East) Priyanka Gandhi Vadra while addressing a press conference stated that question of her security is a small issue than the issue of security of state's people. Speaking at the press conference, Priyanka Gandhi said, "The question of my security is not a big question rather a small one. There is no need to discuss it. Today we are raising the issue of security of the state's people."

It's a sin to point finger at security personnel without sufficient evidence: Jitendra Singh on Priyanka row

New Delhi, Dec 30 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on December 30, the Minister of State (MoS) in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Jitendra Singh spoke on Priyanka Gandhi Vadra-Police row in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow. He said, "I personally feel it's a sin to point a finger at security personnel without sufficient evidence." "They are performing their job," he added.

Gandhi family have habit of going beyond security cover: MoS G Kishan Reddy

Hyderabad, Dec 30 (ANI): While speaking to media in Hyderabad on December 30, the Minister of State (MoS) in Home Affairs, G Kishan Reddy spoke on Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on Priyanka Gandhi Vadra-Police row in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow. He said, "The members of Sonia Gandhi family have a habit of going beyond the security cover and visit places without informing their security officials." "Such people have no right to raise questions on their security," MoS added.

Aaditya Thackeray takes oath as Minister

Mumbai, Dec 30 (ANI): Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray took oath as Minister in Maharashtra Government on December 30. He took oath at Vidhan Bhavan in Mumbai during cabinet expansion of the state. Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar were also present during his oath taking ceremony. Aaditya Thackeray is MLA from Mumbai

India's forest cover is 25% of geographical area: Prakash Javadekar

New Delhi, Dec 30 (ANI): Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar released the India State of Forest Report on December 30. Presenting the report, Javadekar said, "In the present assessment, the total forest and tree cover of the country is 25% of the geographical area of the country." He also informed that there has been an increase in forest cover in Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh in last 2 years.

AAP's Gugan Singh rejoins BJP

New Delhi, Dec 30 (ANI): Ex-MLA from Bawana, Gugan Singh rejoined Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Dec 30. He joined Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and was AAP 2019 Lok Sabha candidate. Delhi BJP president Manoj Tiwari and Union Minister Prakash Javadekar welcomed him. In the media brief, he told that he is hurt by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's words and that is why returning to the 'family'.

NITI Aayog launches SDG India Index and Dashboard 2019-2020 in Delhi

New Delhi, Dec 30 (ANI): The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog launched SDG India Index and Dashboard 2019-2020 in the national capital on December 30. Vice Chairman (VC) Rajiv Kumar and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NITI Aayog Amitabh Kant launched the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) India Index and Dashboard. Several other government officials were also present during the launch programme. While speaking to ANI, VC Rajiv Kumar said, "The main aim of SDG Index is to become an integral part of the developmental agenda of the central as well as of state governments. This is our promise to achieve agenda 2030 because if India won't achieve it then no other country in the world will be able to do so as our population is second largest in the world." "There are three main motives of this index, first is to make it an important and integral part in the development strategies. Second is to promote healthy competition among states so that they will try their best

Nawab Malik, Ashok Chavan take oath as Ministers

Mumbai, Dec 30 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party leader Nawab Malik took oath as Minister in Maharashtra Government on Dec 30. Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan also took oath as Minister. Congress leader Amit Deshmukh also took oath in today's ceremony. A total of 36 MLA, 13 from Shiv Sena, 13 from NCP and 10 from Congress, will take oath today in cabinet expansion. Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress formed coalition government in Maharashtra after Shiv Sena's rift with BJP. Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress formed coalition government in Maharashtra after Shiv Sena's rift with BJP.

Bronchitis cases increase, heart patients face risk due to harsh Delhi weather: AIIMS

New Delhi, Dec 30 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on December 30, the Director of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Dr Randeep Guleria said, "The cold in Delhi is more severe than the hilly areas. Because of it, there is a rise of 15-20 % in patients at out-patient department (OPD)." "Bronchitis cases go up, heart patients also face risks due to the weather," he added. "People should take precautions," doctor further stated.

Ajit Pawar takes oath as Minister

Mumbai, Dec 30 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar took oath as Minister during cabinet expansion of Maharashtra on Dec 30. Ajit Pawar will be Deputy Chief of Maharashtra. Chief Minister of Maharashtra Uddhav Thackeray was also present during the oath taking ceremony. A total of 36 cabinet ministers, 13 from Shiv Sena, 13 from NCP and 10 from Congress, will take oath today in cabinet expansion. Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress formed coalition government in Maharashtra after Shiv Sena's rift with BJP.

Prakash Javadekar releases biennial report on India State of Forest

New Delhi, Dec 30 (ANI): Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar released the India State of Forest Report on December 30. Secretary of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, CK Mishra also attended the event. The biennial report is an exercise of publishing data of forest cover and density across the states. It also covers plantation report in states which are done outside designated forest areas.

Salon-cum-library opens in Tamil Nadu for avid readers

Millerpuram (Tamil Nadu), Dec 30 (ANI): This salon in Tamil Nadu's Millerpuram came up with a unique idea to attract voracious readers. The salon has an in-built library with an impressive collection of books. To attract the customers, the owner has decided to give a 30% off for reading a book in the salon.

CAB was prepared after consultation with all stakeholders: MoS Parliamentary Affairs

Kochi (Kerala), Dec 30 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Kerala's Kochi on December 30, the Minister of State (MoS) for Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal said, "Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) was enacted by the Parliament of India. As per the Constitution of India, parliament has a power to enact on the issue of citizenship. Before it was enacted we have gone through a proper consultation process with all the stakeholders and after the consultation we prepared a bill and that is Citizenship (Amendment) Bill or CAB." "Union Home Minister Amit Shah brought this bill on December 09, 2019 in Lok Sabha. We have discussed this bill at length and every political party gave some suggestion, arguments and Amit Shah noted it all the time," he added.