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Karnataka parents bury specially-abled children neck-deep on solar eclipse to cure deformity

Kalaburagi (Karnataka), Dec 26 (ANI): Three specially-abled children were buried neck-deep on solar eclipse in Karnataka. Children were buried at Taj Sultanpur village in Kalaburagi on the morning of December 26 during solar eclipse as parents believed that their children will be cured of deformities by this. People across the world witnessed the last solar eclipse of 2019. A solar eclipse occurs, when the moon comes in between the earth and the sun, and when all the three bodies are aligned.

Delhi Police special cell busts fake currency note racket, 5 arrested

New Delhi, Dec 26 (ANI): Special team of Delhi Police busted a fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) racket. DCP Special Cell Pramod Kumar Kushwaha said, "Special cell team busted a Fake Indian Currency Note (FICN) racket and arrested 5 people involved in it. Fake Indian currency notes with face value of Rs 54.9 lakhs have been seized."

Owaisi takes aim at PM Modi over Army Chief's remark on anti-CAA protests

Hyderabad, Dec 26 (ANI): All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi responded to Army Chief General Bipin Rawat's comment that people who are leading student protest to carry out violence are not providing leadership. He said, "His statement undermines the Modi government. Our Prime Minister writes on his website that as a student he participated in protest during emergency. Then, according to Army Chief's statement that was also wrong."Earlier in the day, the Army Chief said that leaders are not those who lead people in inappropriate direction. He added, "As we are witnessing in large number of universities and colleges, students the way they are leading masses and crowds to carry out arson and violence in cities and towns. This is not leadership."

Mamata announces Rs 5 lakh compensation to families of those killed in CAA violence in Mangaluru

Kolkata, Dec 26 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the families of those who lost their lives in Mangaluru during anti-CAA protests. She said, "We will do this to show solidarity with these families. I heard that 2 people lost lives during protest opposing CAA and NRC in North Bengal. Centre should look into it." CM Mamata Banerjee continued her protest opposing Citizenship Amendment Bill and National Register of Citizens in Kolkata today. Protestors including TMC workers and supporters came out in large number to participate in the protest march.

Yet to receive his resignation: Dushyant Chautala after JJP MLA quits as party VP

Chandigarh, Dec 26 (ANI): Deputy Chief Minister of Haryana and Jannayak Janata Party (JJP) chief, Dushyant Chautala, reacted over MLA RK Gautam's resignation as party's vice president. Chautala said, "He is a senior leader, if he has some grievance, he can come and tell the party members. We've not received his resignation yet. Senior party leaders will talk to him and discuss the matter." MLA Gautam on Wednesday said he has resigned as JJP's vice president over the functioning of the party, but added that he will remain with the party.

Arvind Kejriwal puts his stamp on others work: Amit Shah in Delhi

New Delhi, Dec 26 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the foundation stone laying ceremony of integrated development of East Delhi Hub on December 26. Addressing the gathering during the event, Shah took jibe at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. He said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi started a culture (to complete the project in the given period of time). However, CM Kejriwal does new things. He did a new beginning, why think, why give budget, only put your stamp on others work."

'Women India Movement' raises voice against CAA in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Dec 26 (ANI): 'Women India Movement' staged protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in Bengaluru on December 26. A number of demonstrators raised their voices against the new Citizenship Act. They held placards and also raised slogans against the CAA. One of the protestors said, "We clearly condemned this act as it is anti-people and unconstitutional." Nation-wide protests have been intensified after implementation of the new Citizenship Act.

People protest against superstitious beliefs during solar eclipse in Bengaluru

Bengaluru (Karnataka), Dec 26 (ANI): A group of people protested at Bengaluru's Town Hall on December 26 against the superstitious beliefs followed during solar eclipses. Activist N Murthy said, "Superstitions like don't go outside, don't eat or drink during the eclipse are wrong. Scientists only say don't view it with naked eye." People across the world witnessed the last solar eclipse of 2019. A solar eclipse occurs, when the moon comes in between the earth and the sun and when all the three bodies are aligned.

Mamata Banerjee continues fight against CAA, leads another protest march in Kolkata

Kolkata, Dec 26 (ANI): Continuing her fight against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on December 26 led another protest march in Kolkata against the new citizenship law. Hundreds of anti-CAA protestors along with TMC leaders and workers joined the party chief in her bid to up the ante against the central government. While addressing the rally, Banerjee said she will tell all the students to continue their protest against CAA for their democratic rights in a democratic way.

'Tukde tukde gang' responsible for violence in Delhi, should be punished: Amit Shah

New Delhi, Dec 26 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended the foundation stone laying ceremony of integrated development of East Delhi Hub on December 26. Addressing the gathering during the event, Shah said that people of Delhi should punish the "tukde tukde gang" which is "responsible" for violence in Delhi. He said, "When Citizenship Amendment Act was being discussed in Parliament, nobody was willing to discuss it. They were discussing irrelevant things. Once they stepped out of Parliament, they started spreading confusion and disturbed Delhi."

Armed robbers loot material worth lakhs from transformer at power station in Shamli

Shamli (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 26 (ANI): Unidentified armed robbers dismantled a transformer installed at a power station in UP's Shamli and looted valuable material worth an estimated Rs 8 lakh. The armed robbers arrived at the Power Station on a mini truck and held hostage by the staff which was on routine duty. An investigation into the matter has been initiated.

Schools shut for 2 days due to extreme cold weather: Ghaziabad DM

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 26 (ANI): Temperature has dropped down in Ghaziabad due to heavy snowfall in parts of North India. Keeping winters in mind, Ghaziabad Administration issued a notice to shut all the schools for two days. Speaking on it, District Magistrate of Ghaziabad said, "The cold is increasing. It is excruciating for children to go schools in winters and it is not good for their health as well. That's why, we took decision to close all the schools for two days (Dec 27-Dec 28). After that it is Sunday so, kids will get a total of three-day off. If the weather is good from Monday and the forecast is right then the schools will re-open."

CAA protests row: Making crowds carry out arson, violence not leadership, says Army Chief

New Delhi, Dec 26 (ANI): Army Chief General Bipin Rawat in New Delhi condemned the violence that is caused by the protests against the amendment Citizenship act and asserted that leaders are not those who lead people in inappropriate direction. "Leaders are not those who lead people in inappropriate direction. As we are witnessing in large number of universities and colleges, students the way they are leading masses and crowds to carry out arson and violence in cities and towns. This is not leadership,"said Army Chief.

Locals offer 'namaz' on solar eclipse in Karnataka

Mangaluru (Karnataka), Dec 26 (ANI): Muslim community offered 'namaz' during solar eclipse in Mangaluru on December 26. People across the world witnessed the last solar eclipse of 2019. A solar eclipse occurs, when the moon comes in between the earth and the sun and when all the three bodies are aligned.

Tibetan Buddhist monks organise prayers for world peace

Shimla (HP), Dec 26 (ANI): Tibetan Buddhists in Shimla organised prayers for world peace, to dispel the evils of the previous year, and bring good luck for the coming year. Tibetans-in-exile organise the annual prayers in the final month according to the Tibetan lunar calendar. The festival is called Gutor in Tibetan Buddhism. Buddhists monks offered prayers and performed dances. After the prayers and Lama dance, the monks threw objects signifying bad omen into the fire.

Bipin Rawat pays reverence to soldiers guarding at higher altitudes

New Delhi, Dec 26 (ANI): Army Chief General Bipin Rawat in national capital paid respect to soldiers who guard at higher altitudes in such cold weather. Speaking at the event, he said, "On the day, when we are attired in Delhi to protect ourselves from cold, I wish to pay reverence to my soldiers, who stand steadfast manning Saltoro Ridge in Siachen and others manning at high altitude positions, where temperature ranges between -10 to -45 degrees Celsius."

Pakistan ceasefire violation: Army is capable of taking care of borders, says Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, Dec 26 (ANI): Pakistan ceasefire violations took place along the Line of Control in the Uri sector on Dec 25. One Indian Army Subedar lost his life in Pakistani firing. Though, Indian Army responded to Pakistan ceasefire violation in which damage was inflicted upon Pakistan Army positions. Speaking on ceasefire violation by Pakistan, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, "I want to assure the whole nation that when it comes to border, our Army is so capable that it will do whatever is necessary."

Locals in Varanasi take holy dip on solar eclipse

Varanasi (UP), Dec 26 (ANI): Locals in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi took a holy dip on the day of solar eclipse. Locals across the nation witnessed last solar eclipse of 2019. A solar eclipse occurs, when the moon comes in between the earth and the sun and when all the three bodies are aligned.

Kamal Nath should read Constitution, states are bound to implement CAA: Kailash Vijayvargiya

Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Dec 26 (ANI): BJP national general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya has slammed Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Kamal Nath for refusing to implement the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in the state and said that he should read the Constitution. He also asserted that all the states are bound to implement the new citizenship law. "He (Kamal Nath) should read the Constitution of the country. Once a bill is passed by the Parliament and becomes an Act, all the states are bound to implement it under Article 252 of the Constitution," Vijayvargiya told ANI. Part XI of the Constitution of India, which includes Article 245 to Article 263, dictates the relationship between the union government and the state governments. Vijayvargiya said that it was unfortunate when a person sitting on a constitutional position "says such unconstitutional things". "Politics is only one thing, however, Congress is only worrying about their power and vote bank. They are not thinking about t

Parts of nation witness solar eclipse

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) / Kochi (Kerala) / Ahmedabad (Gujarat) / Chennai / Mumbai, Dec 26 (ANI): Parts of country witnessed solar eclipse on Dec 26. Kids got excited to witness the solar eclipse. World witnessed last solar eclipse of 2019 and of decade too. A solar eclipse occurs, when the moon comes in between the earth and the sun and when all the three bodies are aligned.