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People take refuge in night shelters as mercury level dips in national capital

New Delhi, Dec 26 (ANI): Delhi is reeling under cold waves. Homeless people move to night shelters to stay warm near Safdarjung Airport flyover. These government-supported night shelters have become heaven for homeless people as they are provided with free blankets and pillows too. Temperature dropped down in Delhi due to heavy snowfall in parts of North India.

Agra reels under cold wave

Agra (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 26 (ANI): Temperature has dropped down in Agra as parts of North India have received heavy snowfall. The cold waves intensified in the historic city. A layer of fog canopied the city which led to invisibility on the roads. Normal lives have also got affected due to winters and fog.

Portals of Birla Mandir closed ahead of solar eclipse 2019

New Delhi, Dec 26 (ANI): Ahead of solar eclipse 2019, portals of Birla Mandir closed on Dec 26. The world will witness last solar eclipse of 2019 and of decade too. In India, Bengaluru will get clearer and maximum view of solar eclipse. A solar eclipse happens, when the moon moves in front of the Sun as seen from a location on Earth.

Portals of temples in Varanasi close ahead of solar eclipse

Varanasi (UP), Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Dec 26 (ANI): Parts of India will witness solar eclipse on December 26. Portals of temples are being closed in Varanasi as 'darshan' of goddesses and gods is not considered auspicious during eclipse. Eclipse occurs when moon comes between sun and earth and sun appears as a ring. Solar eclipse will start at 8 AM. Planetariums are also prepped up to give people glimpse of the eclipse.

NSUI workers raise 'aatankwadi wapas jaayo' slogan during Pragya Thakur's visit to Makhanlal University

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Dec 26 (ANI): Congress' youth wing National Students' Union of India (NSUI) raised 'aatankwadi wapas jaayo' and 'Pragya Thakur go back' slogans while Bhopal MP Pragya Thakur was on a visit to Makhanlal Chaturvedi University to meet students who were on 'dharna' against University's Administration. BJP MP reacted sharply to sloganeering and said, "They said MP is a terrorist, these words are illegal and indecent. They abused a female MP, on a constitutional post, they are all traitors. I will definitely take action,"

Tourists enjoy panoramic view of mountains in Vistadome train on Kalka-Shimla route

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), Dec 26 (ANI): Shimla is attracting tourists to witness snowfall this winter. Indian Railways has added cherry on top by launching first class glass-enclosed Vistadome train on Kalka-Shimla route. Vistadome coaches have glass top for panoramic view.

RSS regards all of India's population as Hindu society: Mohan Bhagwat

Hyderabad, Dec 26 (ANI): Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat in Hyderabad on Wednesday said that the organization regards 130 crore population of India 'Hindu society' no matter what they consider themselves.

HIV affects young brains even after early treatment

New Delhi, Dec 26 (ANI): A new study has given a clear understanding about how even with early treatment, HIV still manages to attack young brains. Across sub-Saharan Africa today, a vast majority of children suffer from HIV. While early antiretroviral treatment, or ART, ensured that children with and exposed to HIV have less deadly results, studies have shown that the virus can still affect the brain. HIV may disrupt neurodevelopment, affecting how children learn, reason and function. The study by Professor Boivin was supported by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health. The neuropsychological performance in three groups of children 5 to 11 years old has been examined by Boivin and his colleagues: individuals who acquired HIV perinatally and were treated with ART, those exposed but HIV-negative, and those who were never exposed. The study was carried out at six testing sites in four Sub-Saharan African countries to look robu

China has power of gun, we have power of truth: Dalai Lama

Bodhgaya (Bihar), Dec 26 (ANI): Tibetan spiritual guru Dalai Lama arrived in Bihar's Bodhgaya. During his visit Dalai Lama said, "Many of the Chinese consider Buddhism as Nalanda tradition and that tradition is very scientific. So we have power of truth and Chinese communists have power of gun and on the longer run power of truth is much stronger than power of gun," said Dalai Lama.

UP Police issues 'wanted' posters of anti-CAA rioters in Varanasi

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 25 (ANI): In a bid to nab those who led the violence in Varanasi during a protest against the newly-enacted citizenship law, police on December 25 issued posters with pictures of the rioters. Uttar Pradesh Police placed the posters of protestors in Bazardiha area of Varanasi. The posters of 'wanted rioters' also say that people who provide information that will lead to arrests will be rewarded. Police said several rioters have been identified through videos and CCTV footages. The identity of the informant will be kept secret. Many people have died in police-protesters clashes against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, which erupted in different districts of Uttar Pradesh including Meerut, Bahraich, Bareilly, Bhadohi, Gorakhpur and Sambhal.

Power of truth is much stronger than power of gun: Dalai Lama to Chinese Govt

Gaya (Bihar), Dec 25 (ANI): Buddhist Spiritual leader Dalai Lama gave a powerful message to Chinese government. Speaking to mediapersons in Gaya, Dalai Lama said, "We have biggest population of Buddhist in China. Many Chinese Buddhists are now following Tibetan Buddhism. We have the power of truth. Chinese communists have the power of gun. In the long run, power of truth is much stronger than power of gun."

MP's Animal Husbandry Dept focuses on cattle breeding

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Dec 25 (ANI): Animal Husbandry Department has compiled a database called 'Sire' directory of 16 breeds of bulls at Central Semen Station in Bhopal. The directory includes details such as bulls' family history, disease status and milk production capacity of their mother. Speaking to ANI, Manager at Central Semen Station, "Female animal is not allowed here. Bulls are trained to donate semen artificially. After semen's quality is determined, it's frozen and stored. Directory can be called matrimonial record; it's available on our website too. Farmers can order online."

Anurag Thakur slams Congress for opposing NPR

New Delhi, Dec 25 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on National Population Register (NPR) and related topics, the Union Minister of State (MoS) for Finance and Corporate Affairs Anurag Thakur said, "I would like to tell all my Muslim brothers and sisters that we are not going to snatch citizenship of any one of them and even we are giving them the same." "NPR was in time of Congress party as well then why are they opposing it now?," he added.

'Good governance not possible until we think of problems in totality': PM Modi

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 25 said that good governance is also not possible until people think of the problems in totality. "Atal ji used to say that life has to be seen in totality, not in pieces. The same is true for the government. The same is true for good governance. Good governance is also not possible until we think of the problems in totality," said PM Modi at Lok Bhawan in Lucknow where he unveiled statue of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Two arrested with 80 kg cannabis in Rameswaram

Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu), Dec 25 (ANI): The Rameswaram Police on December 25 seized 39 bags of cannabis (ganja) from a vehicle. Cannabis weighed around 80 kilograms. Two persons have been arrested in connection with the recovery. Investigation is underway.

Indian Army jawans celebrate Christmas in Kashmir

Kashmir, Dec 25 (ANI): The Indian Army jawans celebrated Christmas in Kashmir on December 25. They have celebrated X-mas along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir. Jawans were also seen singing Christmas carol on the occasion. People celebrate the annual festival of Christmas with full fervour on December 25, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ.

2 robbers looted Rs 24 lakh from ATM in Bihar's Muzaffarpur

Muzaffarpur (Bihar), Dec 25 (ANI): Two motorbike-borne men looted Rs 24 lakh from an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district on December 24. The incident occurred when the ATM at Kachi Pakki area in Muzaffarpur was being replenished. While speaking to ANI, the Station House Officer (SHO) of Sadar Police Station, Mithilesh Kumar Jha said, "The two men snatched the gun from the security guard and looted Rs 24 lakh from the agents who had come to replenish the ATM." "We are trying to activate the CCTV to gain access to the video footage. The two agents and the security guard have been detained as their activities were suspicious," he added.

It's about CAA's misuse: Kamal Nath leads anti-citizenship protest in Bhopal

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Dec 25 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath led a massive anti-CAA protest in Bhopal on December 25. Addressing a press conference, Kamal Nath said, "Today, question is not about what Prime Minister and Home Minister are saying. They are saying different things. Question is not about what is included in the Act. It's about what is not included. This is not about its use but of its misuse."

Locals attend special Christmas mass in Bengaluru

Bengaluru (Karnataka), Dec 25 (ANI): Special mass was organised at St. Francis Xavier's Cathedral in Bengaluru on the occasion of Christmas. Dipped in festive fervour, locals across the nation are busy attending the Christmas mass. Churches across the country are beautifully decorated on the occasion. Nation today is celebrating birth anniversary of Jesus Christ with full enthusiasm.

PM Modi discusses benefits of Jal Jeevan Mission, Atal Jal Yojana

New Delhi, Dec 25 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi focused on the benefits of 'Jal Jeevan Mission' and 'Atal Jal Yojana'. Speaking at the event, PM Modi said, "On one side is the Jal Jeevan Mission, which will carry water through pipes to each house and on the other side is the Atal Jal Yojana, which will pay special attention to the areas where ground water is very low."