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Google pauses Chrome update on Android over app-data loss

New Delhi, Dec 17 (ANI): Google has halted the rollout of Chrome 79 update on Android after reports of app-data loss. According to Engadget, users complained of losing data from third-party apps that use the WebView framework after updating to Chrome 79. While the data is intact, it is inaccessible due to the bug. It is unclear which apps are affected the most. Google is working on a fix including moving missed files or reverting to the old method.

Scientists compare human brain neurons with crabs to validate RNA sequencing

New Delhi, Dec 17 (ANI): While we can count on crab as one of the tastiest delicacies of the seafood, its nervous system could help scientists learn what causes single neurons in the human brain to become out of whack, says a recent study. This can contribute to the development of neurological diseases like Alzheimer's disease, adds the study, which was published in the journal - Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Researchers worked to validate a popular research method called RNA sequencing used to identify unknown neurons in the brain and sort them into various subtypes.

Vijay Diwas: Lt General KJS Dhillon pays floral tribute to slain soldiers

Srinagar (JandK), Dec 17 (ANI): Indian Army celebrated 'Vijay Diwas' in Srinagar on Dec 17. Lieutenant General KJS Dhillon paid floral tribute to the slain soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the motherland during Indo-Pak war in 1971. 'Vijay Diwas' is celebrated to commemorate India's victory in 1971 war. The war was fought for liberation of Bangladesh, then East Pakistan.

RS Prasad slams Congress for supporting protests against CAA

New Delhi, Dec 17 (ANI): Union Law and Justice Minister, Ravi Shankar Prasad slammed Congress party for 'supporting' protest against Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) 2019. He said Congress is trying to paint the incidents in communal colour. "Its objective is to give citizenship to persecuted religious minorities from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh. This Act poses no danger to citizenship of people of our country. Some are trying to flare religious tensions, it is sad Congress stands with them," said Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, Ravi Shankar Prasad.

Govt has attacked Constitution, students: Priyanka Gandhi on Jamia incident

New Delhi, Dec 16 (ANI): Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi condemned Delhi Police-Jamia students clash and said, "Government has attacked the constitution and students, they attacked students after entering the university. We will fight for the Constitution, we will fight against this government." Delhi Police-Jamia Students clashed as they were protesting against Citizenship (Amendment) Act on Dec 15.

Jamia protest: University appeals MHRD for high-level committee probe

New Delhi, Dec 16 (ANI): After Executive Council Meeting, Jamia Millia Islamia decided to recommend the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) to set up a high-level committee or initiate a judicial inquiry into the incidents that took place during the students protest on December 15. "It has been decided that we would recommend the Ministry of Human Resource Development to set up a high-level committee or initiate a judicial inquiry into the matter," said registrar of Jamia Millia Islamia. "We have always encouraged students' voice and protest. As far as democratic rights are concerned, Jamia has never denied democratic rights to any student. They're welcome to voice their concerns, as long as it's peaceful and within rules and regulations," he further added.

Unnao rape case: Kuldeep Sengar found guilty, quantum of sentence will be pronounced tomorrow

New Delhi, Dec 16 (ANI): Delhi's Tis Hazari Court convicted BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar in Unnao rape-kidnapping case on Dec 16. The quantum of sentence will be pronounced on Dec 17. Speaking on it, victim's lawyer Poonam Kaushik said, "Today the victim and her family's struggle towards fight for justice has fulfilled. Today, it is a historic day as accused Kuldeep Sengar is convicted in the case. It is a significant victory of justice."

CAA protest row: Priyanka Gandhi stages dharna at India Gate

New Delhi, Dec 16 (ANI): Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra staged dharna at India Gate. Congress leaders including Ghulam Nabi Azad, KC Venugopal, AK Antony, PL Punia, and Ahmed Patel along with other senior leaders were also present during the protest. Congress party staged protest over police action during students' protests in Jamia Millia Islamia and Uttar Pradesh's Aligarh Muslim University (AMU).

CM Mamata Banerjee leads protest march against CAA, NRC in Kolkata

Kolkata, Dec 16 (ANI): Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee took out protest march in Kolkata against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens of India (NRC) on Dec 16. All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) supporters in large numbers took part in the protest march. CAA will give Indian citizenship to non-Muslim refugees who faced persecution in three neighbouring countries.

Had Congress been capable of inciting violence, Centre wouldn't have been in power: Ghulam Nabi Azad

New Delhi, Dec 16 (ANI): Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said that had Congress been capable of inciting such violence, Centre wouldn't have been in power. Speaking on Jamia incident, he said, "Police can't enter into university premises without permission of Vice Chancellor. If they weren't permitted, how did police, which comes under Central government, enter into the campus? We condemn it. There should be a judicial inquiry. He further said, "Had Congress been capable of inciting such violence, you wouldn't have been in power."

Who will compensate for emotional loss of students: Jamia VC

New Delhi, Dec 16 (ANI): Jamia Millia Islamia University's Vice Chancellor, Najma Akhtar briefed mediapersons about the violent clash between students and Delhi Police, calling it "unfortunate". She also appealed to everyone not to believe in any kind of rumours regarding it. In the media briefing, she said, "There has been a lot of property damage in the University. How will all this be compensated? There has been an emotional loss as well. Yesterday's incident was unfortunate. I also appeal to everyone to not believe in any kind of rumours. Our University condemns any kind of such rumour."

ANI reporter, cameraperson assaulted while covering protests near Jamia

New Delhi, Dec 16 (ANI): Asian News International's (ANI) reporter Ujjwal Roy and cameraperson Sarabjeet Singh were assaulted while covering protests near Jamia Millia Islamia University's Gate-1 on December 16 in New Delhi. They are undergoing treatment at Holy Family hospital in Okhla.

Yet to receive committee report on Tipu lessons in textbooks: Karnataka Minister

Bengaluru, Dec 16 (ANI): Speaking on the matter regarding Tipu Sultan's lessons in Class 7 and 10 textbooks, Karnataka Primary and Secondary Education Minister, S Suresh Kumar told ANI that he is yet to receive the committee's report on it. Kumar said, "We are yet to receive the reports prepared by the committee regarding lessons on Tipu Sultan in textbooks. We have not received any report. Once I get the report, I will go through it, discuss with the Education team and take necessary action." BJP legislators like Appachu Ranjan objected to Tipu lessons in Class 7 and 10 textbooks glorifying him as a freedom fighter. Ranjan alleged Tipu was a tyrant and thus does not warrant being declared a 'freedom fighter'.

30 policemen received injuries in Jamia protest: Delhi Police

New Delhi, Dec 16 (ANI): Delhi Police Public Relations Officer (PRO) MS Randhawa informed that 30 police personnel got injured in violent protest near Jamia Millia Islamia on December 15. "Two SHOs suffered fractures, one and one personnel is in ICU," said Randhawa. "Two FIRs have been registered for rioting and arsoning. Crime Branch will investigate the matter from all angles," he added. Clash broke out between police and protestors demonstrating against Citizenship (Amendment) Act on December 15.

Emergency Parliament session should be called to revoke CAA: Ram Gopal Yadav

New Delhi, Dec 16 (ANI): Samajwadi Party leader Ram Gopal Yadav has demanded to call an emergency Parliament session to revoke Citizenship Amendment Act or to make amends in it to ensure that discrimination is not done on the basis of religion. "I demand that an emergency session of the Parliament should be called, an amendment should be made to the Citizenship Amendment Act to see that no discrimination is done on the basis of religion or the Act should be revoked," Yadav told ANI. Protests across India, especially in the Northeast, broke out after Citizenship Amendment Bill was passed by both the Houses of Parliament and got President Ram Nath Kovind's assent. Protests at the Jamia Millia Islamia University turned violent after clashes broke out between police and students.

Sky-high Ram temple will be built within 4 months in Ayodhya: Amit Shah

Pakur (Jharkhand), Dec 16 (ANI): In a public rally in Jharkhand's Pakur, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on December 16 said that within 4 months, a sky-high temple of Lord Ram will be built in Ayodhya. Shah said, "Rahul baba and Hemant Soren ji say 'why are you talking about Kashmir in Jharkhand?' I'd like to ask you. Don't you want to see Kashmir become an integral part of India? After abrogation of Article 370, Kashmir has become India's integral part forever." He further said, "Supreme Court has given its verdict. Now, within 4 months, a sky-high temple of Lord Ram will be built in Ayodhya."

Police went inside Jamia chasing rowdy elements: PRO Randhawa

New Delhi, Dec 16 (ANI): Public Relations Officer of Delhi Police, MS Randhawa reacted over the statement of Vice Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia, Najma Akhtar who said that police entered university without permission. "When we started pushing rowdy elements, they went inside. Police also chased them, stones were being pelted at us. We are doing a detailed investigation," said PRO MS Randhawa while addressing a press conference in New Delhi.

AGP will move Supreme Court against CAA: Prafulla Mahanta

Guwahati (Assam), Dec 16 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Guwahati on December 16, the former Assam chief minister and Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) leader Prafulla Kumar Mahanta spoke on the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). He said, "We are not going to support CAA. Everyone is opposing it. It will violate Assam Accord and make indigenous people of Assam, a minority here." "AGP opposes it. We will go to the Supreme Court (SC)," he added.

Payal Rohatgi sent to 8-day judicial custody over her controversial comment on Nehru

Bundi (Rajasthan), Dec 16 (ANI): Model and actor Payal Rohatgi, who was arrested by police over her comment on former PM Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, has been sent to eight day judicial custody by local court in Rajasthan's Bundi on Dec 16. Few months ago, Payal made a controversial video against Nehru family. The complaint was filed by Youth Congress leader Charmesh Sharma and the case was registered under sections 66 and 67 of the IT Act.

Will file FIR against Delhi Police for entering Jamia campus: Vice Chancellor

New Delhi, Dec 16 (ANI): Jamia Millia Islamia University's Vice Chancellor Najma Akhtar briefed media persons about the violent clash between students and Delhi Police, and said that they will file an FIR against the entry of police in the University campus. In the media briefing, she said, "We will file an FIR against the entry of police in our university campus. You can rebuild the property but you cannot compensate for the things the students went through. We demand a high level inquiry." She further said, "There has been a strong rumour that two students died, we deny this totally, none of our students died. About 200 people were injured of which many were our students."