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We neither brought NRC in cabinet nor in Parliament: PM Modi

New Delhi, Dec 22 (ANI): Addressing a public rally in the national capital, Prime Minister Narendra Modi clarified about the National Register of Citizens (NRC) and said that his government neither brought it in cabinet nor in the Parliament. "NRC came at the time of Congress. Were they sleeping then? We neither brought NRC in cabinet nor in Parliament. If we are passing a legislation to give you ownership rights, in the same session will we bring a legislation to send you out?" asked PM Modi.

I challenge you to find iota of discrimination in my work: PM Modi to detractors

New Delhi, Dec 22 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Delhi's Ramlila Maidan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said, "Whosoever spreading rumours against me, I challenge them to go and check all my work if you find any kind of smell of discrimination, bring it in front of the country." PM Modi was countering his detractors who have accused him of being discriminatory towards Muslims by enacting the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) which will give Indian citizenship to non-Muslims who faced religious persecution in Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan.

PM Modi blames AAP govt over delay in phase 4 of Delhi Metro

New Delhi, Dec 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday criticized the Delhi government and said that they politicised the phase four project of Delhi metro, otherwise the work would have started much earlier. He said, "Had the Delhi govt not politicised the phase 4 project of Delhi metro, its work would have started much earlier. That is why I say that those who do politics in your name, never understood your pain, they never intended to do that."

PM Modi hits out at previous Delhi govts over regularisation of unauthorised colonies

New Delhi, Dec 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit out at the previous Delhi governments over regularisation of unauthorised colonies, at a public rally in Ramlila Maidan in Delhi. "Even after several decades after Independence, a large section of population in Delhi had to face fear, uncertainty, deceit and false electoral promises. Illegal, sealing, bulldozer and a cut-off date - life of a large population in Delhi' was confined around these words, said PM Modi during his speech.

Congress spreading rumours that all Muslims will be sent to detention camps: PM Modi

New Delhi, Dec 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (December 22) said the Congress party and its friends, which include urban naxals, are spreading rumours that all Muslims in India will be sent to detention camps due to Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the proposed nation-wide National Register of Citizens (NRC). "Congress and its friends, some urban naxals are spreading rumours that all Muslims will be sent to detention centres...Respect your education, read what is Citizenship Amendment Act and NRC. You are educated," PM Modi said at the Ramlila Maidan where a addressed a public rally to celebrate central government's decision to regularise unauthorised colonies.

CAA and NRC are not going to be implemented in Rajasthan, claims CM Ashok Gehlot

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Dec 22 (ANI): Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot said Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC) are not going to be implemented in Rajasthan. Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel are among the non-BJP chief ministers, who have opposed the Citizenship Amendment Act.

CAA row: PM Modi lashes out at Mamata Banerjee for spreading rumours

New Delhi, Dec 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asked Chief Minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee why her vision is changed on infiltrators coming from Bangladesh? He further said, few years back, Mamata was pleading in Parliament that the infiltrators coming from Bangladesh should be stopped. PM Modi said, "Mamata didi went from Kolkata to UN. Few years back, she was pleading before Parliament that infiltrators coming from Bangladesh should be stopped. Didi what has happened to you? Why did you change? Why are you spreading rumours? Elections come and go. Why are you scared?"

Those screaming 'documents, documents' are misleading Muslims: PM Modi

New Delhi, Dec 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that some people are misleading nation and spreading rumours. "Some political parties are spreading rumours, they are misleading people and inciting them. We never asked anyone for their religion, some people are misleading Muslims," said PM Modi while addressing a public rally at Ramlila maidan.

33,000 police personnel lost lives since independence, today you're thrashing them: Modi

New Delhi, Dec 22 (ANI): Addressing public rally in the national capital, Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticised the violence perpetuated by the rowdy elements on police personnel and said they don't know that since independence, 33,000 police personnel sacrificed their lives for peace and security. "33,000 police personnel sacrificed their lives for peace and security in country, since independence. Today, you are brutally thrashing them. When any problem arises, police don't ask your religion or caste, whatever the weather or time they are there to help you," said PM Modi.

Security tightened at Delhi-Gurugram border

Delhi, Dec 22 (ANI): Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally at Ramlila Maidan in the national capital, security has been tightened at the Delhi- Gurugram Border. Restrictions have been imposed at the Delhi-Gurugram border between 8 am and 2pm. Checking of vehicles has been stepped up on border areas. Several security arrangements have been made for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally.

'Riot-mongers sitting in govt itself': Akhilesh Yadav slams CM Yogi over CAA protest deaths

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 22 (ANI): Former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Akhilesh Yadav and Samajwadi party leader Akhilesh Yadav hit out at current Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over rising death toll during protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act across the state. "As far as riots are concerned, those inciting riots are sitting in the government itself. Only those sitting in the government will be benefitted by riots. Bharatiya Janata Party is deliberatelyspreading hatred, scaring people. They have failed on the front of real issues, said Former CM of Uttar Pradesh, Akhilesh Yadav.

PMC Bank depositors protest in Lokhandwala

Mumbai, Dec 22 (ANI): Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative (PMC) Bank depositors on December 22 protested in Lokhandwala area in Mumbai, demanding the release of their money from the scam-ridden bank. A delegation of PMC Bank depositors had also met Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on December 15 to voice their concerns.

Nitin Gadkari cautions Muslims against 'misinformation campaign' of Congress on CAA

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Dec 22 (ANI): Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, on Sunday said that Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) is not against any Indian Muslim, and is only to grant citizenship to persecuted religious minorities of three neighbouring nations.He further said,"I appeal to our Muslim brothers, see through this misinformation campaign of Congress, they only see you as a vote machine."

PM Modi arrives at Ramlila maidan for public rally ahead of Delhi polls

New Delhi, Dec 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the Ramlila maidan to address a public rally ahead of the assembly elections in Delhi. Delhi BJP president Manoj Tiwari along with other party leaders welcomed the Prime Minister at Ramlil Maidan. The rally is being held amid nationwide protests against the new citinzenship law.

CAA protests: Curfew relaxed in Mangaluru till 6:00 pm

Mangaluru (Karnataka), Dec 22 (ANI): Amid the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests, curfew has been relaxed in Karnataka's Mangaluru on December 22 till 6:00 pm. The decision to relax the curfew was taken by the district administration of Karnataka state. Section 144 will remain in force in Mangaluru. The imposition of Section 144 prohibits assembly of more than 4 people in an area.

JandK DGP Dilbag Singh flags off 'Run for Unity' marathon in Jammu

Jammu, Dec 22 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh flagged off 'Run for Unity' marathon in Jammu on December 22. The marathon was organised in different categories like half marathons, 10 km, 8 km, 6 km for both boys and girls. Thousands of youngsters participated in the event. The event attracted an overwhelming response from the youth. While speaking to ANI, Dilbag Singh said, "There is an overwhelming response at the event. These events positively channelise the energy of youth and keep them away from wrong habits like drugs. It also helps to form a positive sports culture among the students in the region." "It is important that the people and police get connected and work together. Youth has an important role to play in the future of the country. This is not the first such event, we have organised similar events in the past," the DGP added.

Ghulam Nabi Azad slams Yogi Adityanath over rising death toll in anti-CAA protests

New Delhi, Dec 22 (ANI): Congress senior leader Ghulam Nabi Azad hit out at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath over rising death toll in the state during protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). He said, "The Chief Minister of the state is responsible for this. The Chief Minister has asked police administration to heavily clamp down on students."He further added that if the central government is not bringing National Register of Citizens (NRC) may be, then there is no problem with CAA.

Eco-friendly waste disposal system installed in JandK's Udhampur

Udhampur (JandK), Dec 22 (ANI): With an aim to dispose the solid waste of Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district, an eco-friendly 'Kill Waste, Fuel Free Solid Waste Disposal System' was installed which functions without fuel and electricity. The system was installed on December 21 which is different from the conventional plants as it requires minimum investment and no fuel. The plant was inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Udhampur, Dr Piyush Singla. While speaking to ANI, Piyush Singla said, "It is important for us because Udhampur does not have any permanent landfills sight. Since the last seven months, we have been working on it. A district committee was formed and representatives of the urban local body were part of it. This plant has been set up through a tendering process. In this, there is no need for fuel, electricity. It compresses the air and works with the magnetic process." "This is a cost-saving project. This plant can dispose of 250 kg of waste in an hour. If this i

North Indian cities hit by cold waves

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh)/ Amritsar (Punjab), Dec 22 (ANI): With the temperature going down steadily, a thick layer of fog canopied several cities of North India on December 22. Temperature in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya is expected to go low in the coming week. Locals are facing various problems in doing their daily activities. Meanwhile, people are setting up bonfires to get relief and keep themselves warm in the chilly winters in Punjab's Amritsar. In the coming days, the temperature is expected to go further down in the cities of northern India.

271 couples tie knots at mass wedding in Surat

Surat (Gujarat), Dec 22 (ANI): 271 girls got married at a mass wedding event in Gujarat's Surat on December 21. This is the 9th consecutive year in Surat where the girls who do not have father got married at the mass marriage event. The 271 girls include women from different communities including Islam. The Muslim girls got married as per their rituals. The organizers also gave helmets to the families of the grooms to persuade the people to follow traffic safety rules.