Page 412 - Video Gallery

2 terrorists nabbed, LeT terror module busted: J-K DGP

Vijapur (J-K), Dec 23 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir's Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh informed that a Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist was arrested from Tral and a Lashkar-e-Taiba terror module was busted, along with arrest of one of its terrorist, on December 22. Speaking to the media, Dilbag Singh said, "A JeM terrorist was arrested from Tral. A LeT terrorist was also arrested and the module was busted, yesterday." "There are attempts by Pakistan to infiltrate along the Line of Control. Our border guarding forces are retaliating effectively. The situation is completely under control," he added further.

DRDO successfully test-fires Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile off Odisha coast

Chandipur (Odisha), Dec 23 (ANI): Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully test-fired Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile off the coast of Odisha on December 23. The missile successfully engaged the aerial target establishing its capability. Director General of Missiles and Strategic Systems at DRDO MSR Prasad was present during the trial. With this mission, developmental trials of the weapon system are completed and weapon system is expected to be ready for induction by 2021.

This 'Oxygen Parlour' at Nashik railway station gives you fresh air to breathe

Nashik (Maharashtra), Dec 23(ANI): In a unique initiative to combat air pollution, an 'Oxygen Parlour' has been set up at Nashik railway station. The parlour provides experience of breathing clean air to commuters. The initiative comes up with efforts of Air Guard in collaboration with the Indian Railways. Speaking to ANI, a commuter said, "This is a great initiative. Such systems should come up in various areas looking at present situation."

We will win future wars with Indian systems: Army Chief Bipin Rawat

New Delhi, Dec 23 (ANI): Army Chief General Bipin Rawat inaugurated the 'Army Technology Seminar' in Delhi on December 23. On the growth of Indian defence industry, Rawat said that the Indian Army will win future wars with the help of its indigenous systems.He further said, "Non-contact warfare will help us in gaining advantage over the adversary in future wars. Quantum technologies, cyber space and artificial intelligence need to be leveraged into the defence ecosystem."

Kashipur Passenger train derails in UP's Moradabad

Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 23 (ANI): Two coaches of Kashipur Passenger train derailed in UP's Moradabad on December 23. The incident caused a stir at the railway division headquarters. Railway authorities rushed to the spot immediately after the incident was reported. No injuries have been reported so far. Further details are awaited.

We will form govt in Jharkhand, trends not final word: Raghubar Das

Jamshedpur (Jharkhand), Dec 23 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on early trends in Jharkhand Assembly election results counting, Jharkhand Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Jamshedpur East, Raghubar Das, said, "These trends are not the final word. There are more rounds of counting to be held. It will not be correct to comment on these trends. I will hold a press conference later in Ranchi." "Had Saryu Rai caused damage, I would not have received the votes, which I did so far," he added. "Let me clearly state that we are not only winning but we will also form government under the leadership of BJP in the state," he further stated.

Modi is god for persecuted refugees, gave them another life: Shivraj Chouhan on CAA

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Dec 23 (ANI): BJP leader and former chief minister of Madhya Pradesh Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is 'god' for persecuted refugees, who will be given Indian citizenship through Citizenship Amendment Act, adding that the Prime Minister has given them another life."Narendra Modi inke liye bhagwan ban ke aaye hain jo pratadit the aur nark ki zindagi jee rahe the. Bhagwan ne jeewan diya, maa ne janam diya, lekin Narendra Modi ji ne fir se zindagi di hai," the former Madhya Pradesh chief minister said while addressing BJP workers at a public meeting in Jaipur.

Harshest winter phase 'Chillai-Kalan' begins in Kashmir following heavy snowfall

Srinagar, Dec 23 (ANI): A 40-day long period of extreme cold 'Chillai-Kalan' began in Kashmir on December 21. It will continue till January 31 followed by Chillai-Khurd and Chillai-Bachha. A 20-day long Chillai-Khurd (small cold) starts from January 31 to February 19 and a 10-day long Chillai-Bachha (baby cold) occurs between February 20 to March 02. As per India Meteorological Department (IMD), the period mostly remains wet as the upper part of the Valley received heavy snowfall and the maximum temperature drops considerably. During this period, water bodies like lakes, river and stream get frozen with a thick layer of sheets. The maximum and minimum temperature at isolated places over Jammu and Kashmir was recorded between -1.6C and -3.0C below normal, the weather agency said. In Srinagar, minimum temperature was 0 degree Celsius, Pahalgam -7. In Gulmarg, the temperature was below - 9 Degree Celsius, IMD said. While speaking to ANI, a local said, "In this period, snow gets frozen an

Despite gloomy trends in Jharkhand, Shahnawaz Hussain hopeful of BJP's comeback

New Delhi, Dec 23 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on trends in Jharkhand Assembly election results counting, leader of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Syed Shahnawaz Hussain said, "The current counting figures are not up to the expectations of BJP. We have fought on subject of development in Jharkhand and it was our main agenda." "We are hopeful that in the final tally our results will be better," he added.

Near to form govt in Jharkhand: PL Punia

New Delhi, Dec 23 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on Jharkhand Assembly polls counting and other current political issues, the veteran leader of Congress party PL Punia said, "In the initial stage, it seems that Congress party is going ahead." "We are near to form the government in the state," he added.

'Confident that Jharkhand will give clear majority to our alliance': Congress' Jharkhand in-charge

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Dec 23 (ANI): Congress' Jharkhand in-charge, RPN Singh stated that trends are good and they were confident enough on getting clear majority. "We were confident that Jharkhand will give clear majority to our alliance. Trends are good but I won't make comment until final result. We've clearly said that Hemant Soren will be CM candidate of our alliance," said RPN Singh.

DMK holds mega rally against CAA in Chennai

Chennai, Dec 23 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) along with its alliance parties held mega rally against CAA in Chennai on December 23. Congress leader P Chidambaram and MDMK's Vaiko participated in the rally. Thousands of people also took part in the rally. The security was beefed up during the rally to keep an eye on the protestors. The nation-wide protests have been intensified since both Houses of Parliament passed the new Citizenship Act.

'We stand for secularism': DMK Spokesperson on CAA

Chennai, Dec 23 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and its alliance parties are set to hold a 'mega rally' against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in Chennai on December 23, the Spokesperson of DMK, Saravanan Annadurai said, "This rally is organised by our party leaders and president MK Stalin to protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). We have been opposing all the moves of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) which divides the country on communal fault lines." "We opposed this in parliament (both houses) and our party MPs stated out the reasons that why this bill should be opposed. We also had protest at our party headquarters and DMK is a party which stands for secularism," he added. "Six months back MK Stalin stated that India should prepare for a second freedom struggle under this draconian BJP government," Annadurai further stated.

People of Jharkhand are with BJP: Union Min Arjun Munda as party trails in early trends

New Delhi, Dec 23 (ANI): Speaking to ANI on Jharkhand Assembly Election results, Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Arjun Munda, asserted that people of the state are with BJP. "Can't really predict about the elections results, however, I believe Jharkhand's people are with BJP," said Arjun Munda. Counting of votes is underway in Jharkhand. At 11:00 AM, BJP was leading on 27 seats while the Congress-JMM-RJD alliance was leading on over 40 seats in the 81-member assembly. The polling in Jharkhand was held in five phases from November 30 to December 20.

Can't challenge law and order situation in UP on basis of CAA protests: Shiv Pratap Shukla

New Delhi, Dec 23 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on statement of Uttar Pradesh Police that they did not open fire during anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests, the veteran leader of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and former MoS Shiv Pratap Shukla said, "After the post-mortem of all those who died during anti-CAA protests, the bullets of police personnel were not found in any of the bodies, so I agree with the statement of Uttar Pradesh Police." "On basis of CAA protests, you cannot challenge law and order situation in UP," he added.

Security tightened ahead of President Kovind's visit to Puducherry

Puducherry, Dec 23 (ANI): Security arrangements have been made for President Ram Nath Kovind's visit to Puducherry. President Kovind is scheduled to visit the union territory on December 23. He will address the 27th annual convocation of the Pondicherry University.

Kirari fire: Delhi govt to give Rs 10 lakh to kin of deceased, says Satyendar Jain

New Delhi, Dec 23 (ANI): Speaking on the fire accident that took place in North-West Delhi's Kirari area, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain informed that a compensation of Rs 10 lakh each will be given to kin of deceased and Rs 1 lakh each to those injured in the accident. "A compensation of Rs 10 lakh each will be given to deceased and Rs 1 lakh each to those injured. Injured will be treated on government expenses. SDM inquiry into reason behind the incident to be conducted within 7 days," the Delhi Health Minister said. At least nine people died after a fire broke out at a cloth godown in Kirari. The fire has been doused off and the injured have been admitted to Sanjay Gandhi hospital.

Pragya Thakur argues with people onboard, man says "Your job is not to trouble us"

Onboard, Dec 23 (ANI): An argument broke out between BJP MP Pragya Thakur and other people onboard over allotment of the seats at a Delhi to Bhopal SpiceJet flight. In the video, people can be seen confronting Pragya and reminding her, a man said, "Your job is not to trouble us". Pragya Thakur and other man also argued over the language used. Pragya Thakur also filed a complaint with Bhopal Airport Director alleging that she was not allotted the seat that she had booked in a SpiceJet flight and the conduct of the airline crew was not right with her.

Have to accept people's mandate: Former Jharkhand CM on election result trends

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Dec 23 (ANI): Former chief minister of Jharkhand and JVM(P)'s candidate from Dhanwar, Babulal Marandi said that the Jharkhand Assembly Polls' results are not up to their expectations and also said that they have to accept people's mandate. He said, "The results are not as per our expectation. We will have to accept people's mandate. We will play the role which people's mandate has given us. Let the results come, and then we will sit and discuss what to do." Further, Babulal Marandi gave no clear views on aligning with NDA.

CAA protests spontaneous reaction of dissatisfaction: RJD's Manoj Jha

New Delhi, Dec 23 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the protests against it across nation, the national spokesperson of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Rajya Sabha MP, Manoj Jha, said, "If Prime Minister Narendra Modi thinks that opposition parties are trying to mislead the nation then he is wrong." "CAA protests are spontaneous reaction of unrest and dissatisfaction," he added.