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Ram Vilas Paswan hits opposition, says Chirag has all qualities that leaders of his age lack of

New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Ram Vilas Paswan on Wednesday held a press conference in the national capital. During the press conference, he hailed his son Chirag Paswan, by saying that he has all the qualities that leaders of his age lack of. On May 20, the Union Consumer Affairs Minister said that his party cadres will decide, if his son Chirag Paswan should be given ministerial post in PM Narendra Modi's cabinet, if NDA returns to power.

'I am not leveling allegations on SC, only raising my concerns': Udit Raj on his VVPAT slips tweet

New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Congress leader Udit Raj on his tweet 'why doesn't Supreme Court want VVPAT slips be counted, is it involved in the rigging?' he said, "When 22 parties went to Supreme Court asking for increase in number of VVPAT slips being counted, Supreme Court rejected it saying it will cause a delay. Election process continues for 3 months, hampering the development work, so what is the big deal if it takes 1-2 more days? I am not leveling allegations on Supreme Court, I am only raising my concerns."

Abducted kid rescued, accused shoots himself on being caught in UP's Bhadohi

Prayagraj (UP), May 22 (ANI): A child was abducted by his father's driver from his school's gymnastic hall in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj on Tuesday. The kid was rescued by the police in Bhadohi on Tuesday night. The accused shot himself in panic on seeing the police and succumbed to injuries. Earlier, he demanded a ransom of Rs 3 crore.

If opposition parties want to join BJP, will welcome them: Jay Panda

New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, on being asked if BJD will support NDA, BJP leader Baijayant Jay Panda said, "My Party president has said that we are confident of getting more than 300 seats. We will form the government with NDA allies. If other parties seeing the national mood want to also join in, I think, BJP will keep an open mind."

RS Prasad slams opposition parties over EVM tampering claims

Patna (Bihar), May 22 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on EVM tampering claims, Union Law and Justice Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said, "This is nothing but an excuse just to justify their defeat, I have said several times, if they win Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh then EVM is ok and if BJP wins EVM is tampered what this means. They went to the Supreme Court after the hearing Supreme Court said that 5 EVMs sample will be there in every assembly constituencies. They were silent for 4 phases and from the fifth phase, they came to know that these people are going to be defeated, so they are making excuses. Do not put blame on EVMs for your defeat. The country wants to make PM Narendra Modi, the prime minister of India again."

'BJP has a lot of talent': Jay Panda on Odisha's next CM if exit poll turns true

New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on who will be the next Odisha's Chief Minister if exit poll turns true, BJP leader Baijayant Jay Panda said, "I joined BJP after much soul searching. I am happy to carry out whatever responsibility the party gives me. BJP has a lot of talent and we are going to cooperate with each other."

PM Modi, President Xi share good chemistry, says outgoing Chinese Envoy

New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): Chinese Ambassador to India, Luo Zhaohui stated that China's President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi share good chemistry and that he was very touched by their informal meeting in Wuhan last year. "PM Modi and Chinese President met seventeen times in the last five years. PM Modi paid official trips to China and the Chinese President paid visits to India. PM Modi went to Chinese President's hometown Xi'an in last April. Despite their busy schedules, the two leaders spent their time together and it really touched me," Luo told ANI in an exclusive interview.

LS polls: Re-polling underway at a polling booth in North Kolkata

Kolkata (West Bengal), May 22 (ANI): Re-polling is underway at a polling station number 200 in North Kolkata parliamentary constituency. ECI had declared poll void held on 19 May at the polling station. Results of the 17th Lok Sabha elections will be declared on May 23.

Kerala BJP decides to sue and prosecute Thomas Isaac for defamatory statement

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), May 22 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Kerala unit president PS Sreedharan Pillai said Kerala BJP has decided to sue and prosecute Finance Minister Thomas Isaac of CPM for his defamatory statement. Pillai said, "Kerala BJP has decided to sue and prosecute Finance Minister Thomas Isaac of CPM for a defamatory statement he made on May 06. I have claimed Rs 10 crore as compensation besides seeking criminal prosecution against Isaac." Earlier, Isaac had reportedly alleged that Pillai is making use of his position as the BJP state president as a golden opportunity to sabotage development in Kerala.

NSA Ajit Doval attends 17th BSF Investiture Ceremony at Vigyan Bhawan

New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): National Security Adviser Ajit Doval attended the 17th Investiture Ceremony of Border Security Force (BSF) at Vigyan Bhawan on Wednesday. Speaking at the event, Doval said, "We should remember our brave security personnel, who lost their lives in country's service. There are very few people, who take their country more important than their own lives. We pay tribute to these bravehearts."

Farmers burn stubble in Punjab's Ludhiana

Ludhiana (Punjab), May 22 (ANI): Farmers burned wheat straw at Talwandi Kalan village in Punjab's Ludhiana. Incidents of stubble burning cases are continuously rising in the state. Stubble burning results in a lot of air pollution in northern states of India. Despite ban on straw burning, farmers have continued their practice. No action has been taken against farmers at fault.

Police seized a suspicious boat in AP's Nellore

Nellore (Andhra Pradesh), May 22 (ANI): Police seized a suspicious boat in AP's Nellore on Tuesday. The incident happened at Pannapudi Patooru village. The empty boat was found at the time of PSLV rocket launching, which caused security alert. A case has been registered under Sec 102 of Cr. P.C (Unclaimed Property).

First-ever 'Tandav Aarti' performed in HP's Kinnaur

Kinnaur (HP), May 22 (ANI): 'Tandav Aarti' performed at Satluj River bank for the first time in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur. The aarti was performed by 'acharyas,' who came from Varanasi, to perpetuate spiritual significance of the river. Before the 'aarti', locals were seen dancing in traditional clothing.

2 terrorists killed in encounter in J and K's Kulgam

Kulgam (J and K), May 22 (ANI): 2 terrorists were killed in an encounter that broke out in Gopal Pora area of J and K's Kulgam. The exchange of fire started between terrorists and security forces on Wednesday. Operation is still underway. More details are awaited.

Locals face acute water shortage in Gujarat's Dang

Dang (Gujarat), May 22 (ANI): Despite heavy rainfall, a village in Gujarat's Dang district reels under water shortage during the summer season. Locals travel almost 3 km every day to fetch water to meet their daily needs. Even, the village has no sufficient water to drink, which makes it difficult for locals to survive. Government has not taken any major step towards the issue yet.

LS polls: Re-polling underway at Amritsar's booth no 123, voters get 'certificate of appreciation' by EC

Amritsar (Punjab), May 22 (ANI): Re-polling for LS elections underway at booth No. 123 in Punjab's Amritsar Parliamentary constituency on Wednesday. Voting process is being held peacefully. The voters are being given 'certificate of appreciation' by the Election Commission. Earlier, the Election Commission ordered for re-polling due to negligence during the polling process.

Watch: Dalit body president attacked during presser in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, May 22 (ANI): National SC Reservation Parirakshana Samithi president, Karne Srisailam was attacked during a press conference at Press Club in Hyderabad. He was speaking on irregularities in Gurukul Pathshala (residential schools for SC/ST in Telangana). Karne Srisailam filed police complaint against Osmania University's scholar P Alexander and his associates for the attack. Case has been registered from both the sides as Alexander alleged that he was also attacked by Srisailam's followers. Further investigation is underway.

CID busts illegal call centre, 37 people arrested in Guwahati

Guwahati (Assam), May 22 (ANI): A team of Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested 37 persons, including 9 women, for making fraud calls from an illegal call centre at Zoo Road in Assam's Guwahati. The call centre by the name of 'Avenir Pvt Ltd' was being run by Rajesh Khan, who has also been arrested. Additional Director General of Police (Admn), LR Bishnoi said, "CID has seized 22 monitors, 40 CPUs, 2 pen drives, 1 laptop and 32 mobile phones. Additionally, documents of the company and a diary containing the script they used were also recovered." A case has been registered under section 120B, 419, 420, 468, 471 and 384 of the Indian Penal Code, read with section 66 of the Information Technology Act.

2 labourers die after getting stuck inside mill tank

New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): Two labourers of a flour mill in Lawrence Road died after getting stuck inside a tank of the mill. Fire official said, "Victims got inside the tank to clean it. Since the tank was closed for a while now, they might have inhaled the poisonous gas that formed inside the tank."

Exchange of fire underway between security forces and terrorists in J and K's Kulgam

Kulgam (J and K), May 22 (ANI): Exchange of fire broke out on Wednesday between terrorists and security forces in Gopal Pora area of J and K's Kulgam. Operation is still underway. More details are awaited.