Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], Jan 1 (ANI): Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the issue of fare hike announcement by Indian Railways, stating that 'the increase in train fares was a new year gift from the Central government'.
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], Jan 01 (ANI): On the occasion of New Year, several devotees thronged the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple in Bengaluru on Wednesday morning.
New Delhi [India], Jan 01 (ANI): Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday wished 'New Year 2020 with the spirit of love and compassion'.
Male [Maldives], Jan 01 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a telephonic call with Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and conveyed him and people of Maldives good wishes for 2020.
New Delhi [India], Jan 01 (ANI): National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) on Wednesday advised athletes 'not to indulge in doping and be careful with their food intake and supplements' this year to promote fair play.
Katra (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], Jan 1 (ANI): A heavy influx of pilgrims was seen at Vaishno Devi temple who thronged the hill shrine to seek blessings for a peaceful year ahead.
Kathmandu [Nepal], Jan 01 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Nepalese counterpart KP Sharma Oli on Wednesday exchanged new year's greetings and expressed confidence that the year 2020 will prove to be successful in further elevating "bilateral ties" between the two neighbours.
New Delhi [India], Jan 01 (ANI): Former India legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar welcomed 2020 on Wednesday and wished for happiness, peace, and prosperity for everyone.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Jan 1 (ANI): People welcomed 2020 here by watching the first sunrise of the year at the Gateway of India on Wednesday morning.