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BSF jawans brave freezing weather to guard border in JandK

RS Pura (JandK), Dec 21 (ANI): Border Security Force (BSF) Jawans have left no stone unturned to ensure safety of the people of the nation and they are patrolling at LoC in the freezing weather in JandK's RS Pura. Temperature constantly clocking zero to minus degrees has failed to divert jawans' attention. One of the BSF Jawans said, "We stay alert at the border all the time, no matter if it's raining, sunny or winters. We cannot rest as it will lead to problems to our citizens. People of country are soundly sleeping because they trust us." BSF jawans are known for their sharp alertness even in harsh weather conditions.

B-town celebs attend Sohail Khan's b'day bash

Mumbai, Dec 21 (ANI): As actor-turned producer Sohail Khan turned 50, he celebrated his birthday bash with industry friends. B-town celebs arrived at Sohail's residence to wish him on his birthday. Helen and Salim Khan were seen outside his residence. Superstar Salman Khan also joined his brother's birthday party. Filmmaker Vikas Bahl and couple Genelia Deshmukh and Riteish Deshmukh arrived together. Sunny Leone came with husband Denial Weber for the party. Comedians Kapil Sharma and Sunil Grover also attended the bash.

Man arrested in alleged rape of minor girl in Surat

Surat (Gujarat), Dec 21 (ANI): Police arrested one man in connection with the alleged rape of a 4-year-old girl in Gujarat's Surat. Shashi was arrested by Surat Police on December 20. The incident of rape took place in Sachin GIDC area of Surat in November. While speaking to ANI, the Police Commissioner of Surat City, RB Brahmbhatt said, "We are interrogating the accused. Further investigation will be done."

BMC rolls out meal at Rs 10 for employees in Maharashtra

Mumbai, Dec 21 (ANI): The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has rolled out 'thali' (meal) for Rs 10 in its canteen for employees. BMC Mayor Kishori Pednekar inaugurated the initiative on December 19. The meal includes two chapatis, rice, daal and two vegetable dishes. While speaking to ANI, the Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar said, "The Rs 10 meal scheme is a part of Shiv Sena's manifesto. Since the BMC canteen already had the option, we decided to introduce it here." "The scheme will be soon introduced for the common people," she added. Speaking to ANI, owner of the canteen, Savita Palkar said, "Everybody is coming here. The response is good. People are coming here and enjoying lunch at Rs 10." The Common Minimum Programme (CMP) of Maha Vikas Aghadi, an alliance of Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress in Maharashtra, had promised to provide food for the common people in the state for Rs 10. In their CMP, the alliance partners had promised to 'provide cheap and efficient food for the commo

Police busted hawala racket in Hyderabad, 5 held

Hyderabad, Dec 21 (ANI): Police busted a hawala racket and arrested five people in Hyderabad City on December 20. More than Rs 1 crore were seized from their possession. The East Zone Team of Commissioner's Taskforce arrested the five people.

Homeless move to night shelters as winters in Delhi get chilly

New Delhi, Dec 21 (ANI): As temperature in the national capital is hovering on the lower levels, the homeless turned towards night shelters to cope with chilly winters of Delhi. The government-supported night shelters have become heaven for these homeless people. They are provided with free blankets and pillows in a night shelter near AIIMS metro station. Delhi has been continuously reeling under cold wave for the past week. Due to bad weather and cold waves the flight operations at Delhi airport are affected. 46 flights were diverted till midnight due to dense fog at Delhi Airport. On the other side around 17 trains to north India are also running late due to operational reasons.

3 arrested in alleged gang rape of woman in Chhattisgarh's Jashpur

Jashpur (Chhattisgarh), Dec 21 (ANI): Three persons were arrested in connection with the alleged gang rape of a woman in Chhattisgarh's Jashpur district on December 20. They were arrested from Pathalgaon town of Jashpur district. The gang rape of a woman took place on November 01. While speaking to ANI, the police official said, "The incident happened in November when the victim was called to Phutela village by one of the accused on the pretext of a birthday party."

Assam will remain with Assamese people: CM Sonowal

Guwahati (Assam), Dec 21 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal assured the people that adequate measures will be taken to get the Clause 6 of the Assam Accord implemented. He said, "Assam will remain with the Assamese people. For this, whatever legislation are required, we will bring those. PM and HM have assured people of Assam that all adequate measures will be taken to get the Clause 6 of Assam Accord implemented." Further adding on violence during anti- Citizenship Act protests in Assam, CM Sonowal said, "Whoever was involved will not be spared, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted."

People stage protest outside Delhi Police Headquarters

New Delhi, Dec 21 (ANI): People gather at Delhi Police Headquarters in ITO on the evening of December 20 to protest against the police. Protest against Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 got violent in Delhi on December 20. A car was also set on fire during the protest near Jama Masjid area. However, protesters were later detained by Delhi Police.

Om Birla distributes blankets among poor near AIIM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla distributed blankets to people near AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences). Minimum temperature was recorded at 6.4 degree Celsius on December 20. Dense fog engulfed Delhi-NCR on the morning of December 20, resulting in cancellation of several flights.

Citizenship Act, NRC are against poor, they will be most affected: Priyanka Gandhi

New Delhi, Dec 21 (ANI): Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra joined a protest at India Gate in Delhi. While taking about Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019 and NRC, Gandhi said, "Citizenship Act and NRC are against the poor. The poor they will be most affected by it. What will the daily wage labourers do? Demonstrations should be held peacefully."

People from administration entered Jama Masjid, lathi-charged people: Bhim Army chief

New Delhi, Dec 21 (ANI): While talking about the anti-Citizenship Act protests, Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad at Delhi's Jama Masjid said, "Till the time, this black law is not withdrawn, the protest will continue. Since afternoon, the protest has been going on peacefully. People from the administration had entered Jama Masjid and lathi-charged people in the day.

Some outsiders came, started pelting stones, used water cannon to disperse: Delhi Police PRO

New Delhi, Dec 21 (ANI): While talking about the protest at Jama Masjid that turned violent, Delhi Police PRO MS Randhawa said, "Protest going on since morning was peaceful. Around 6.30 pm, some outsiders came here and started pelting stones. We used water cannon. People were pushed back. Some policemen received injuries. Some people have been detained". Protest against Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 got violent in Delhi on December 20. A car was also set on fire during the protest near Jama Masjid area.

Bhim Army chief detained by Delhi Police from Jama Masjid

New Delhi, Dec 21 (ANI): Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad was detained by police from Jama Masjid during wee hours of December 21. Azad escaped police on December 20 at Jama Masjid amid massive anti-CAA protest as his supporters escorted him out of the spot. He was earlier denied permission to hold a protest march from Jama Masjid to Jantar Mantar.

CAA row: Protest escalates at Jama Masjid

New Delhi, Dec 20 (ANI): Protest intensified at Jama Masjid in Old Delhi area on Dec 20. Protestors gathered at Jama Masjid in large number to protest against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad was also present at protest site.

1 police personnel gets severely injured in stone pelting in Bulandshahr

Bulandshahr (UP), Dec 20 (ANI): Protestors and police personnel pelted stones at each other during demonstration against Citizenship Amendment Act and National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr. One vehicle was also vandalized during the protest. Nation-wide protests have been intensified after the implementation of new Citizenship Act.

Delhi Police conducts flag march in Seelampur post violent CAA protests

New Delhi, Dec 20 (ANI): The Delhi Police on December 20 conducted a flag march in Seelampur area where violent protests had broken out on Dec 17. 10 companies of paramilitary forces have been deployed in sensitive areas here. Speaking on this, Delhi's Northeast DCP VP Surya said, "There is peace in area today. 10 companies of paramilitary forces deployed and 1500 other security personnel also present in the sensitive areas here. Drones are also being used to monitor the situation." Nation-wide protests have been intensified after the implementation of new Citizenship Act.

Watch: DRDO successfully test fire Pinaka Missile off Odisha coast

Odisha, Dec 20 (ANI): Pinaka Missile System developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) was again successfully tested on December 20 off the Odisha coast on December 20. The extended range version of the missile can hit targets at 90 kilometres.

Lot of fake tweets going around: Ganguly on daughter Sana's alleged post on CAA

Kolkata, Dec 20 (ANI): On being asked on his daughter's alleged social media post on Citizenship Amendment Act, BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly on Friday said that there are lot of fake tweets going around, adding that her daughter is too young for all this. He said, "I've said what I have to on Twitter and that's what it is. There are a lot of fake tweets going around. So just be careful in what you pick up. I got few tweets which came from nowhere. She's too young for all this."

IPL is biggest league in world, huge platform for everyone: Sourav Ganguly

Kolkata, Dec 20 (ANI): BCCI Chief Sourav Ganguly on Friday said that Indian Premier League (IPL) is a huge platform for everyone, adding that it's a huge platform for young, senior, junior, national players and it is the biggest league in the world. He said, "It's a huge platform for everyone. Huge platform for young, senior, junior, national players, it is the biggest league in the world. So I'm not surprised with all the interest and all the attention."