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6 injured in clash between BJP and TMC in WB's Asansol

Asansol (West Bengal), Feb 06 (ANI): Six people including one female were injured in a political clash between Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers over construction of a BJP office in West Bengal's Asansol. BJP workers alleged that TMC workers had come to the spot and stopped the work while latter group counter-alleged that BJP hadn't obtained permission from Panchayat for the construction. The incident took place on February 05.The injured people were sent to Asansol District Hospital for treatment. Getting the news, cops of Salanpur Police station had been to the spot and are investigating into the matter.

Coronavirus effect: Chinese nationals attend Auto Expo with mask on

Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 06 (ANI): The 15th edition of Auto Expo 2020 once again made a grand entry at the India Expo Mart in Greater Noida. But due to novel coronavirus, a number of Chinese nationals at the Auto Expo were seen wearing masks. Speaking on coronavirus impact, Director of Sales and Marketing of Great Wall Motors, HS Brar said, "A big delegation was supposed to come from China but we cancelled their trip. Interaction of Chinese colleagues with public has been reduced."

Pace of defence cooperation between US and India is accelerating: US Envoy

United States Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster on February 5 attended DefExpo 2020 in Lucknow. While addressing the media, he said that the pace of defence cooperation between US and India is accelerating. 'I had the pleasure of travelling back in Washington DC last December to attend the second US-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue, two things with that Ministerial Dialogue stood out that the pace of defence cooperation between US and India is accelerating and second that our respective industry partners are playing a key role in the growth in our defence relationship," said Juster. "I am please that the US government and the American industries are working together to explore way to deepen industry cooperation in US-India defence trade," added Juster.

Ind vs Nz 1st ODI: Had to keep runs under 350, says Ross Taylor

New Zealand beat India by four wickets in Hamilton to take 1-0 lead in the 3-match ODI series. Ross Taylor's 21st One Day International (ODI) hundred was the cornerstone of Kiwis successful chase of 348 against India in the first of a 3-match series. While addressing the post match press conference in Hamilton, batsman of New Zealand Cricket Team Ross Taylor said, "At one stage it was looking that the runs on scoreboard will reach up to 360-370, but for us to just keep it under 350 and we did it today. There are different situations in games." He scored 109* while chasing the 300 plus target.

Overthrows are part of game, working hard on fielding: Shreyas Iyer

New Zealand beat India by four wickets in Hamilton to take 1-0 lead in the 3-match ODI series. Ross Taylor's 21st One Day International (ODI) hundred was the cornerstone of Kiwis successful chase of 348 against India in the first of a 3-match series. He scored 109* while chasing the 300 plus target. While addressing the post match press conference in Hamilton, batsman of Indian Cricket Team Shreyas Iyer said, "Everybody goes through that bad day and I personally feel that we are on a very good fielding side. We have to try and hit the target so that we can create the momentum on field. We need to cheer up the bowlers and all the fielders also have to be there in the game." "Overthrows are part of game and we are working hard on our fielding," he added.

Defeating all teams one sided is a good feeling: Shreyas Iyer on U-19 team reaching WC finals

New Zealand beat India by four wickets in Hamilton to take 1-0 lead in the 3-match ODI series. Ross Taylor's 21st One Day International (ODI) hundred was the cornerstone of Kiwis successful chase of 348 against India in the first of a 3-match series. While addressing the post match press conference in Hamilton, batsman of Indian Cricket Team Shreyas Iyer spoke about the Under-19 Indian Cricket Team reached into finals of ICC Under-19 World Cup. He said, "We are happy the way they have been playing and especially defeating all the teams one sided it's a really good feeling. I have been a part of the U-19 team as well so I know how it feels to come to the finals." Talking about KL Rahul, Shreyas added, "There's a lot to learn from him as a batsman as he really plans his innings and takes on the bowlers."

India will emerge as defence manufacturing hub in coming years: Rajnath Singh

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on February 05 attended the Defence Expo 2020 with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. While addressing the gathering, he said that the government wants to make India a "defence manufacturing hub". He also emphasised that the expo aims to bring the leading technologies in the defence sector under one roof and provide a myriad of opportunities for private manufactures, government and startups. The event is scheduled to be held from 5-9 February in Lucknow.

DefExpo 2020: Aims to develop 25 AI-based products in next 5 years, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 05 inaugurated the Defence Expo 2020 in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow. While addressing the gathering, he said that India aims to develop 25 products based on artificial intelligence in the next 5 years. "Seeing new security challenges, the security forces are developing new technologies. Our aim is to develop 25 products based on artificial intelligence in the next 5 years," said Modi. The Expo is being held from 5-9 February in Lucknow.

Dense fog hampers flight operations at Delhi Airport

Cold waves continued to grip North India due to fall in temperature on Friday morning. In Delhi and Kanpur city people witnessed a dense layer of fog. Several flights got delayed due to poor visibility in the national capital. People were also seen lighting bonfire to battle the cold weather. A thick blanket of fog was also witnessed at different areas in the two cities. Passengers were also facing several problems at the railway station in Delhi. In order to get relief from chilly weather some people have moved towards the night shelter home at Ram Leela ground.

Severe cold grips Leh, temperature plunges to -16 oC

Normal life has taken a backseat in Leh town in Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir as the mercury stayed several degrees below the freezing point. Water bodies have started to freeze, as the minimum temperature recorded in the city on December 28 was -16oC and maximum at 03oC, according to India Meteorological Department (IMD). Locals head to tea stalls to have a taste of warmth. Fire pots become lifeline during this season. The winter this season has been largely dry, although there was a spell of snowfall in the Valley in early November.