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CM Kejriwal announces welfare scheme, benefits for lawyers

New Delhi, Dec 18 (ANI): Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced various facilities and welfare scheme for lawyers who are voters in Delhi. "There were some longstanding demands of lawyers that we had promised to fulfill. We had set aside Rs 50 crore for their welfare, a committee was set up to decide how to spend it. Committee had made four demands, the cabinet has accepted all of them. We have decided to give lawyers who are voters in Delhi, medical insurance up to Rs 5 lakh, every lawyer will be given life insurance up to Rs 10 lakh. E-libraries and creches will be started in all court premises for the lawyers, for their convenience," said CM Kejriwal.

Indian Army personnel diffuse mortar shell fired by Pakistan

Baramulla (J and K), Dec 18 (ANI): Indian Army personnel diffused mortar shell. The shell was found in Churanda village of Baramulla District. Indian Army personnel successfully diffused the mortar shell. No one was injured or harmed.

CAA is unconstitutional, not in interest of India: DK Shivakumar

Bengaluru, Dec 18 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Bengaluru on the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), Congress leader DK Shivakumar said, "Many of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) states have said that it is very difficult to implement this bill. The bill itself is unconstitutional and it is not in the interest of the country." "A government or a political party can't force any individual to take any religion or practice and what the central government has done is not with the democracy," he added.

LS Speaker Om Birla inaugurates '79th Conference of Presiding Officers of Legislative Bodies'

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Dec 18 (ANI): LS Speaker Om Birla inaugurated '79th Conference of Presiding Officers of Legislative Bodies' in Dehradun on Dec 18. He received guard of honour upon his arrival. The Presiding officers of all state legislatures participated in the Conference. It is a two-day conference where officers will share their experience.

DMK holds meeting over CAA at DMK headquarters in Chennai

Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Dec 18 (ANI): An all-party meeting over the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) is underway at Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) headquarters in Chennai on December 18. The meeting is being chaired by DMK President MK Stalin. Senior party leaders are attending the meeting. DMK held protest in parts of Tamil Nadu against CAA on December 17.

FM Sitharaman chairs pre-budget consultation meeting with Finance Ministers of states

New Delhi, Dec 18 (ANI): Union Minister for Finance, Nirmala Sitharaman chaired pre-budget consultation meeting on December 18. Union Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Anurag Thakur was also present in the meeting. The Finance Ministers of states and union territories attended the consultation meeting. It was held in connection with the forthcoming Union Budget 2020-21.

Bhopal Congress MLA demands white paper on Vyapam scam

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Dec 18 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Bhopal on Vyapam scam, Congress MLA and President of Madhya Pradesh Youth Congress, Kunal Choudhary said, "I had raised an issue in Madhya Pradesh assembly that a white paper should be issued, in connection with Vyapam. I will talk to the Home Minister and Chief Minister that action should be taken and everything should be clarified. People should get to know how they were cheated." "I am not satisfied as discussion over it could not be held in the assembly as the House was adjourned. I will write a letter on the same and request that a white paper be issued on the matter," he added.

Petition filed by convict Akshay will definitely be rejected: Nirbhaya's father

New Delhi, Dec 18 (ANI): Supreme Court will hear review petition filed by Akshay Kumar Singh, one of the convicts in 2012 Delhi gang-rape case on Dec 18. Supreme Court will also hear petition filed by Advocate Sanjeev Kumar, seeking immediate direction to execute culprits at the earliest. Speaking on today's review, Nirbhaya's father Badrinath Singh said, "I am feeling the same as the whole country, their (convicts) petition will definitely be rejected and the date of their hanging will be given."

Police carry out patrolling in Delhi's Seelampur

New Delhi, Dec 18 (ANI): Police carried out patrolling in Seelampur area of Delhi on Dec 18. A protest was held in the area over Citizenship Amendment Act on Dec 17. The protest turned violent which led to major chaos in the national capital. The protest in the national capital has intensified after both the Houses of Parliament passed CAB.

Bike-borne men attack Nagpur Mayor

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Dec 18 (ANI): Nagpur Mayor Sandip Joshi had a narrow escape after two bike-borne miscreants fired three bullets at him on December 18. While speaking to ANI, Nagpur Mayor, Sandip Joshi said, "I was out with my family. While I was returning two people came in a vehicle and fired bullets on my vehicle, thrice." "I had received threats earlier. Police says this might be in connection with encroachment in the city," he added. Nagpur police has now provided police security cover to Sandip Joshi.

Heavy traffic at DND Flyway due to road closure in Okhla

Noida (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 18 (ANI): Heavy traffic was observed on DND Flyway on Dec 18. Vehicle crawled in snail's speed as Road No 13A between Mathura Road-Kalindi Kunj and Okhla underpass going towards Kalindi Kunj have been closed for vehicular movement. The routes are closed due to intensified protest in the national capital. Traffic Police have also advised commuters coming from Noida to take DND or Akshardham route to reach Delhi.

Eco-friendly Christmas cribs in demand in Coimbatore

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), Dec 18 (ANI): Ahead of Christmas celebration across nation, bamboo weavers are making eco-friendly cribs in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore. Bamboo weavers cut cribs into small sticks depending on the size. People celebrate the annual festival of Christmas with full fervour. The festival is celebrated on December 25, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ.

Orange festival kicks off in Imphal

Imphal (Manipur), Dec 18 (ANI): The 16th state-level orange festival cum Centenary Celebration began in Manipur's Imphal on December 17. The festival is taking place in Tamenglong of Imphal. People gathered in large numbers at the public ground of Tamenglong to enjoy the tangy display of oranges. The festival will continue for three-days. Orange festival is organised by District Administration of Tamenglong under the sponsorship of North Eastern Council and Government of Manipur. Around 370 farmers are participating in the orange festival. Rs 2 lakh, Rs 1 lakh and Rs 75,000 will be awarded to first, second and third prize winners in the orange competition. Rs 10,000 each will also be given to all the participating orange growers.

Rape accused convicted in record time of 5 days in UP's Siddharthnagar

Siddharthnagar (Uttar Pradesh), Dec 18 (ANI): A man was convicted within five days of hearing in Uttar Pradesh's Siddharthnagar district on December 17. He was convicted by fast track court. The man was sentenced to life imprisonment for raping his minor daughter. While speaking to ANI, the Superintendent of Police (SP) of Siddharthnagar, Vijay Dhull said, "If we complete probe early and present facts to court on time, it will have a deterrent effect on criminals."

Homeless move to night shelters as winters get chilly in Delhi

New Delhi, Dec 18 (ANI): As temperature dipped in the national capital, the sufferers turned towards night shelters to cope with the chilly winter of Delhi. The government-supported night shelters have become heaven for homeless people. They are provided with free blankets and pillows in a night shelter in Sarai Kale Khan area. Cold wave intensified in Delhi after brief but heavy showers last week.

LS Speaker to inaugurate 79th Conference of Presiding Officers of Legislative Bodies in Dehradun

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Dec 18 (ANI): Lok Sabha (LS) Speaker Om Birla arrived in Uttarakhand's Dehradun on December 18. He reached at the Harrawala railway station. He will inaugurate the 79th Conference of Presiding Officers of Legislative Bodies in Dehradun today. He was welcomed by various Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers at the railway station. They raised slogans of 'Vande Mataram' to welcome him.

Peaceful protest turned violent in Delhi's Brijpuri, situation under control: North-East DCP

New Delhi, Dec 18 (ANI): Peaceful protest turned violent in Brijpuri area in Delhi on Dec 17. Protesters suddenly started pelting stones. Few people got injured. Speaking on this Additional DCP North-East Delhi RP Meena said, "Around 300-400 people were holding peaceful protest at Brijpuri area. Suddenly, they started pelting stones. We held talks with them after which they've dispersed. Situation is under control now. Few people were injured."

WhatsApp fixes message bug that made app unusable for groups

New Delhi, Dec 18 (ANI): WhatsApp has fixed a loophole that allowed one message to render the app unusable for entire groups. The security bug, discovered by Check Point Research, let a single malicious user to allow the app to crash for all members of a group chat by editing message parameters using WhatsApp web interface and browser debugging tool, Engadget reports. WhatsApp patched the issue in September with version 2.19.58. Users are advised to update their apps to prevent the unstoppable crash-loop.

Exposure to anti-depressants during pregnancy can alter sensory processing well into adulthood

New Delhi, Dec 18 (ANI): A new study has revealed that exposure to anti-depressants during pregnancy and the first weeks of life can alter sensory processing well into adulthood. The research was published in the journal of eNeuro.

Delhi CAA protest: Appealed locals to maintain law and order, says South-East DCP

New Delhi, Dec 18 (ANI): Peace committee meeting was held at Shaheen Bagh and Jamia Nagar police station on Dec 16. Speaking on this, DCP of South-East Delhi Chinmoy Biswal said, "We held meeting with locals and listened to their perspective as a confidence building measure. We appealed to them to maintain law and order, and not pay heed to rumours."