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Internet services to resume in JandK soon: Ram Madhav

Jammu, Dec 28 (ANI): National General Secretary of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Ram Madhav said that the internet services will soon be resumed in Jammu region and Kashmir valley as situation becomes 'favourable'. Internet services have resumed in Kargil from today (December 27). However, while talking on house arrested leaders of Jammu and Kashmir, BJP leader Ram Madhav said, "Four months ago, a large number of people were put under preventive detention. But, today, only 30-32 prominent leaders are under preventive detention and in total the number is less than 100."

Public comments invited for mandating BS-VI level emission norms for quadricycles

New Delhi, Dec 27 (ANI): The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has invited suggestions and comments for the proposed amendment of Rule 115 to mandate BS-VI level emission norms for quadricycle from April 1 next year. A quadricycle is a four-wheeler, which is smaller and lighter than passenger car. The present emission norms for quadricycle are Bharat Stage IV. The proposed emission limits in BS-VI are in line with Euro 5 mass emission guidelines which will be applicable from January 01, 2020, in Europe. Various testing, including those related to durability, will be as per Europe quadricycle norms. Threshold limits for emission pollutants, conformity of production frequency and sampling plan have been proposed. The government is gathering comments and suggestions on the draft notification before finalising it. To tackle vehicular pollution, the government has asked automobile companies to upgrade to BS-VI emission norms April 2020 onwards.

People stage protest demanding release of Bhim Army chief

New Delhi, Dec 27 (ANI): People staged a protest in Jor Bagh on December 27, demanding release of Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad. Speaking on the law and order situation in area, Parvinder Singh, Additional DCP Delhi South said, "Situation is peaceful here (in Jor Bagh), there is gathering of 50-60 people only. They have been requested to disperse from here. So far, they are adhering to the instructions given." Meanwhile, police detained protesters from outside Uttar Pradesh Bhawan in national capital.

LT Foods inaugurates manufacturing facility at Sonepat

New Delhi, Dec 27 (ANI): Daawat Kameda India Pvt Ltd, 51:49 joint venture between LT Foods and Kameda Seika of Japan, inaugurated a new manufacturing facility at Sonepat on Friday. LT Foods is a leading rice-based food company with global brands of Basmati like Daawat and Royal, and other specialty rice, organic foods, and rice-based convenience products. Kameda Seika, a Japanese snack food major, had formed the joint venture in 2017 to manufacture rice-based premium snacks in India. Based on changing consumer needs, preferences and demand for healthy snacks, Kameda Seika ventured into the premium snacks category with its rice-based snacks 'Kari Kari.' After the test launch in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, and Bangalore across Modern Trade Stores, the joint venture company will now manufacture these rice-based snacks India at the new facility in Sonepat. The company will use locally-sourced ingredients and raw materials besides expanding its distribution pan India, it said in a statement. On BSE

It's temporary effect of global slowdown: Amit Shah on India's stumbling economy

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), Dec 27 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended 1st ground breaking ceremony of Himachal Pradesh Global Investors Meet 2019 in Shimla on December 27. Speaking at the event, Shah said, "You are seeing temporary effects of global slowdown. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Nirmala Sitharaman and Anurag Thakur are working day and night to fight it. I believe Indian economy will be the first to be free from slowdown in the world."

Devendra Fadnavis joins pro-CAA rally in Mumbai

Mumbai, Dec 27 (ANI): Former Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis joined rally in support of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in Mumbai on December 27. A large number of people gathered in support of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) at 'August Kranti Maidan'. Last week, a massive protest against the Citizenship Act was held at the same place.

Committee set up to investigate controversial question paper in Jiwaji University

Gwalior (MP), Dec 27 (ANI): A committee was set up to investigate the controversial question paper of Post Graduation examination in Madhya Pradesh's Jiwaji University. It is said that revolutionaries were termed as 'terrorists' in a question. "A committee has been set up and matter is being investigated. Information is being obtained from concerned examiner. Further action will be taken," said Registrar IK Mansoori.

Investigation should be on Madarsa children involved in pelting stones: Sanjeev Balyan

Muzaffarnagar (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 27 (ANI): Speaking on the Muzaffarnagar violence during anti-CAA protest which took place on December 20, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sanjeev Balyan said that as children from Madarsas are detained by police, there must be an investigation. He said, "I'm told children aged 12-18 yrs participated. If children are involved in pelting stones, it's not good. Who sent children from Madrasas, that should be investigated. Deoband is nearby, an investigation can be done."

Amit Shah challenges Rahul Gandhi to show any CAA clause which asserts on taking away citizenship

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), Dec 27 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended an event in Shimla to mark the completion of two years of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led government in state. Speaking at the event, Amit Shah said that the Congress is spreading 'rumours' regarding Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA). He said, "Congress and company are spreading rumours that this act will take away citizenship of minorities, Muslims. I challenge Rahul baba to show even one clause in the act that has provision to take away citizenship of anyone."

Portion of Dal Lake freezes after temperature dips in Srinagar

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), Dec 27 (ANI): A portion of Dal Lake in Srinagar froze after temperature dipped in the region. The minimum temperature was recorded at -5.6 degree Celsius in the region. Dal Lake is a famous tourist spot in region, which attracts lakhs of visitors every year.

Dharmendra Pradhan slams Congress leader Pradeep Majhi over petrol remark

Balangir (Odisha), Dec 27 (ANI): While reacting on Congress leader Pradeep Majhi's statement, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that Congress believes in violence. He further added, "Yesterday Odisha's former Congress MP Pradip Majhi was caught red-handed saying 'keep petrol, diesel ready, set everything ablaze when I say.' Congress is scared and trying to create violence".

Tarun Gogoi slams BJP over illegal mmigrants' allegation, asks why don't they detect and deport them?

Guwahati (Assam), Dec 27 (ANI): Former Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah over not deporting illegal immigrants. Speaking on the allegation that Congress is responsible for illegal immigration, he said, "They accuse that Congress is responsible for illegal immigrants. All right, then why don't you detect and deport them? Both Prime Minister and Home Minister promised that illegal immigrants will be deported. Why have you not identified? Who's prevented you?"

Locals stage anti-CAA protest outside Jama Masjid

Delhi, Dec 27 (ANI): Locals gathered outside Jama Masjid in the national capital to protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act. Protesters held posters which read 'Save the Constitution' and 'Withdraw the CAA'. Anti-CAA protests have stirred the country after President Ram Nath Kovind gave it assent, turning it into an Act. The violence during protests has claimed numerous lives across the country.

Tinsel Town arrives to attend screening of 'Good Newwz' in Mumbai

Mumbai, Dec 27 (ANI): Various Bollywood celebrities came to attend special screening of the upcoming movie 'Good Newwz' in Mumbai on December 26. Actresses Nushrat Bharucha, Kriti Sanon and Diana Penty came to grace the occasion. Actors Diljit Dosanjh, Kartik Aaryan and Jackky Bhagnani also marked their presence. Other B-town celebs including-Neha Dhupia, Sophie Choudry, Varun Sharma and Aparshakti Khurana were also caught by cameras. Karan Tacker, Chunkey Panday and Sanjay Kapoor were also seen at the screening party. 'Good Newwz' is going to hit theatres on December 27. The movie will feature Kiara Advani, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Akshay Kumar in lead roles.

It's a goodbye for 1999 Kargil war hero'MiG-27'

Jodhpur (Rajasthan), Dec 27 (ANI): Indian Air Force bids farewell to'MiG-27' on December 27. The farewell ceremony happened at Air Force Station Jodhpur. Veteran Air Force officers along with serving ones took part in the ceremony. A number of air shows were also performed for the de-induction of the ceremony.'MiG-27' played a crucial role during 1999 Kargil war against Pakistan. It served to Indian Air Force for almost four decades.'MiG-27' will be number-plated with December 27, 2019 as its last flying day.

UP Police arrests political leaders, organisations' members to instigate violence during CAA protests

Lucknow (UP), Dec 27 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Lucknow on December 27, the Director General of Police (DGP) of Uttar Pradesh, OP Singh spoke on Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests. He said, "We are not touching innocents and we will not spare people who were involved in it (violence). And that is the reason, we have arrested active members of many organisations, whether it is Popular Front of India (PFI) or any other political party.

Home Ministry directed to cause damage to Congress: Ex Cong MLA on FIR after violence in Seelampur

New Delhi, Dec 27 (ANI): Ex-Congress MLA Mateen Ahmed has been named in FIR in connection with Seelampur anti-CAA violence that happened on December 27. Speaking on it, Mateen Ahmed said, "We were denied permission for bike rally. Police knows I don't speak instigating language. This has been done on direction of Home Ministry to cause damage to Congress. We have no problem with any case. When the fight for independence was being fought, the British adopted oppressive methods. Today, BJP is also adopting the same method but we are not afraid of their tactics."

Equities trade higher on global cues, PSU banks rally in opening session

New Delhi, Dec 27 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices were buoyant during early hours on Friday in line with Asian markets as investors hoped that the US-China trade deal will soon be signed. At 10:15 am, the BSE S and P Sensex was up by 195 points to 41,359 while the Nifty 50 edged higher by 54 points at 12,181. Apart from Nifty IT and metal, all sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were in the green. Nifty PSU bank jumped by 2.62 per cent. Nifty financial service gained by half per cent while auto ticked up by 0.6 per cent. Among stocks, State Bank of India rose by 2.12 per cent to Rs 336.85 per share while Yes Bank and Axis Bank moved up by 1.3 per cent and 1.1 per cent respectively. Index heavyweight Reliance Industries jumped by 1.2 per cent to Rs 1,533.70 per share. The other prominent gainers were Zee Entertainment, Power Grid Corporation, Cipla, Bharti Airtel, Adani Ports and UPL.

Internet services shut in around 21 districts, will be restored as and when situation demands: UP DGP

Lucknow (UP), Dec 27 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Lucknow on December 27, the Director General of Police (DGP) of Uttar Pradesh, OP Singh spoke on Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests. He said, "The law and order situation is absolutely under control, we continue to have strategic deployment of forces, Special Investigation Teams (SIT) have been formed to investigate cases.""We have suspended internet services in around 21-22 districts and they will be restored as and when situation demands,"he added.

Punjab reel under intense cold wave

Amritsar, Ludhiana (Punjab), Dec 27 (ANI): A thick layer of fog canopied several cities of North India on December 27 with the temperature going down steadily. Temperature in Punjab's Amritsar is expected to go low in the coming days. Locals are facing various problems in doing their daily activities. People are setting up bonfires to get relief and keep themselves warm in the chilly winters. In the coming days, the temperature is expected to go further down in the cities of northern India.