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Leopard cub beaten to death in MP's Mandsaur

Mandsaur (MP), May 20 (ANI): A leopard cub was beaten to death by people in a village of MP's Mandsaur district after it attacked and injured five people there. District Forest Officer, Mayank Chandiwal said, "After it attacked people, the villagers attacked it and pelted stones, it died. Postmortem is yet to be done."

13 dead, 3 injured after a truck rams into minivan in Buldhana

Buldhana (Maharashtra), May 20 (ANI): At least 13 people died and three others injured after a truck collided with a minivan on Monday. The dreadful accident took place in Malkapur-Dharangaon road. Injured people are rushed to hospital for treatment. The truck was carrying salt and was going from Kutch to Nagpur. Police investigation is underway. >

Fans' petition to remake 'GOT' season 8 reached over 1 million signatures

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): Disappointed 'Game of Thrones' fan started a petition on change.org urging makers to remake the eight season of the series "with competent writers" a few days back. The petition has now hit 1.06 million signatures. After the petition surpassed one million signatures, its creator, who self-identifies as Dylan D., wrote an update to explain how the plea started, reported The Hollywood Reporter. Dylan explained he wrote the petition after the fourth episode of the last season, 'The Last of the Starks' because he was "just so disappointed and angry. It was simply me venting a bit." After Dylan posted the petition on Reddit, it quickly started to gain supporters. However, Dylan wrote that he didn't expect HBO to respond. "David Benioff and D.B. Weiss have proven themselves to be woefully incompetent writers when they have no source material (i.e. the books) to fall back on. This series deserves a final season that makes sense," the petition reads. The petition to re

Will support those at Center who agree to settle pending issue of Odisha: BJD's Amar Patnaik

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), May 20 (ANI): Biju Janata Dal (BJD) spokesperson Amar Patnaik on Monday said that if the need arises his party will support that combination in the Center which agrees to settle some of the unsettled and long pending issues of Odisha. While speaking to ANI he said, "We would probably support some party or some kind of combination, whoever forms the government at the Centre and agrees to settle some of the unsettled and long pending issues of Odisha."

Suzuki rolls out Gixxer SF 250 and Gixxer 150: Quick look

After a long wait Suzuki Motorcycles India has rolled out their second uarter litre (250cc) motorcycle in India in the form of Suzuki Gixxer SF 250. Priced at Rs 1.71 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), the bike is around Rs 24,000 cheaper than its closest rival, the Honda CBR 250R. Here's a closer look into the Suzuki Gixxer 250SF >

After having snub from all parties, only option Sidhu has to join Imran Khan's party: Anil Vij

Chandigarh, May 20 (ANI): Haryana Health, Sports, Science and Technology Minister Anil Vij has launched a blistering attack on Punjab Tourism Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu on Monday. Giving an example of Punjab Chief Minister Amrinder Singh's statement on Sidhu, he said that every party has boycotted Sidhu and the only option left for him is to join Pakistan Prime Minister's Tehreek-e-Insaf party. "First the BJP kicked him out, now the same situation is arising within the Congress party, Sidhu only has one choice that he joins his friend Imran Khan's party," said Vij.

Govt can't be formed without support of alliance: Azam Khan

Rampur (UP), May 20 (ANI): Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan on Monday reacted on exit polls result. He said that whoever forms the government will need support of an alliance. He also took a jibe at BJP by saying that people of the country feared that if BJP will again come in the Centre than they will be ruined. "Countrymen are in great fear that if BJP comes into power again than they will be ruined and destroyed, this is a stain on democracy," said Khan.

Urs of Sufi saint in Pulwama promotes love and harmony

Pulwama (J-K), May 20 (ANI): Reverberating with the verses of Holy Quran, the shrine of Saint Hazrat Mir Syed Hussian Andrabi, located in the Murran village of Pulwama became the abode of peace and tranquility as people cutting across religious lines came to attend the urs of holy saint.Devotees offered special prayers to the saint and prayed for the fulfillment of their wishes.As a part of the celebration, Sufi scholars and Imams, the worship leader of a Mosque threw light on the life, religious services, teachings and spiritual strength of the saint, who devoted his entire life to preach Islam and spread love and brotherhood. With its eclectic emphasis on tolerance and peaceful coexistence, Sufism has been guiding the life of Kashmiris for nearly 700 years. Forming an integral part of people ethos for the last several centuries, even today the Sufi traditions play an important role in their lives and connote them with an understanding of the world in all its spiritual dimensions. The

Hindus in Agra and Surat observe Roza in solidarity with their Muslim brothers

Agra (UP), May 20 (ANI): In the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, dargah of Sufi saints located in various parts of the country are seen jam-packed with Muslims, as they consider it as a time of prayer and remembering God.But among these dargahs, there are few that are not just thronged by the people of Muslim community but other faiths as well, presenting a perfect conglomeration of different religions. The 425 year old Dargah of Khwaja Dana located in the Surat city of Gujarat is also one among these religious centres where Hindus not just come to pay their obeisance to the saint but also observe Roza. This year too several Hindus thronged this dargah and opened the Roza along with their Muslim brothers.Similar scenes were also witnessed in the dargah of Markaz Sabri located in the Agra city of Uttar Pradesh where people of all faiths gathered to open their Roza. It is said that people of different faiths have deep faith in the saint who in his entire life propogated the message of love

Sub-Inspector killed in Delhi after fight with miscreants, accused arrested

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): A Sub-Inspector was killed last night in Vivek Vihar area of Delhi's Kasturba Nagar. According to his family, Rajkumar had gone for a walk after dinner when he had a fight with some miscreants because police had set up a permanent picket in the area where bootleggers reside. Accused has been arrested. >

BJP's Jay Panda accepts that exit polls can be wrong but not all of it

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), May 20 (ANI): While speaking to mediapersons, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Baijayant Jay Panda on exit polls predications said, "All exit polls are indicating that BJP lead NDA government will be formed again. Once again Narendra Modi ji is going to be our Prime Minister. Exit polls can be wrong and we have to wait for the final result on May 23 but all the exit polls can't be wrong."

People are trying to manipulate EVMs, says AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on the exit polls, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) Saurabh Bharadwaj said, "The exit polls are trying to create an atmosphere that BJP is sweeping majority seats".He further added, "A week before the exit poll, BJP was far from the majority, may be people are trying to manipulate Electronic Voting Machines (EVM)."

Congress govt will collapse due to internal conflicts in MP: BJP's Rakesh Singh

Jabalpur (MP), May 20 (ANI): While speaking to media on a letter written by Gopal Bhargav to Madhya Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rakesh Singh said, "Their government (MP) won't go on. There is minority and government is standing on crutches. It'll collapse due to internal conflicts. But today, we're focusing on elections results and forming government in the Centre. Today, we aren't discussing whose government will be or won't be there in MP." Earlier, BJP leader Gopal Bhargav has written a letter to the governor, saying several Congress leaders were upset with their own party and keen to jump ship.

Amit Shah organises dinner meeting with NDA members, informs Ramdas Athawale

Mumbai, May 20 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah will host dinner meeting for NDA leaders prior to election result. Minister of State (MoS) for Social Justice and Empowerment, Ramdas Athawale spoke about the dinner meeting. Athawale said, "After the whole atmosphere of election, Amit Shah has organised to have the conservation with all and to thank all the members of NDA. I am going to the meeting."

N Chandrababu Naidu asks for transparency in electoral process

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh), May 20 (ANI): Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, N. Chandrababu Naidu stated that there are many problems in counting process. The EC should take steps to resolve all those problems. There are many rumours regarding EVMs, including that printers may be manipulated and that control panels will be changed. The Election Commission has given scope for suspicion. While speaking to ANI, he said, "Transparency and credibility is important in the electoral process. Time consuming is not a big issue; they are taking 73 days to complete the election process."

Manoj Tiwari, Ravi Kishan hail results of exit polls

New Delhi / Gorakhpur (UP), May 20 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Delhi president Manoj Tiwari hailed the results of exit polls. While speaking to ANI, Tiwari said, "NDA will form government with majority again. We respect exit polls whether it comes in our favor or not." BJP leader Ravi Kishan also expressed his views on exit polls. He said that Gorakhpur and Uttar Pradesh have Modi-Yogi wave.

Don't believe in horse-trading but, it will fall on its own: BJP's Gopal Bhargava on MP govt

Bhopal (MP), May 20 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Madhya Pradesh Leader of Opposition and BJP leader Gopal Bhargava said, "After the exit polls, a terrible administrative chaos has occurred in the state. It will fall on its own (MP government), I don't believe in horse-trading but I feel time has come and it will have to go soon."

Non-Alcoholic perfumes in demand during Ramadan in Srinagar

Srinagar (J-K), May 20 (ANI): Amid the holy month of Ramadan, the demand for perfumes, particularly attar (non-alcoholic) has gone up. Shops selling attar are expecting to generate good profits given the fact most of the devotees avoid using perfumes with alcoholic content.In Kashmir valley, during Ramadan, most of the devotees prefer traditional attar over modern perfumes, as consumption of alcohol is prohibited in Islam. Many shopkeepers and attar vendors in Srinagar have set up their stalls outside mosques and shrines. The popular fragrances in demand are 'gulab', 'chameli', 'nargis', musk, chocolate, banana, Kashmiri apple, and 'kesar'.Muslims cannot use any other perfumes except 'attar' because of the alcoholic content in most of them, which is a religious prohibition, as per the holy Quran said a customer.

Blackbuck poaching case: Rajasthan HC issues fresh notices to Saif, Sonali, Neelam, Tabu

Jodhpur (Rajasthan), May 20 (ANI): The Jodhpur bench of the Rajasthan High Court on Monday issued fresh notices to actors Saif Ali Khan, Sonali Bendre, Neelam Kothari and Tabu in the 1998 blackbuck poaching case. A single judge bench of Justice Manoj Garg issued the notices to the actors following an appeal by the Rajasthan government against their acquittal by a Chief Judicial Magistrate's court on April 5 last year. Notice was also issued to Dushyant Singh who was allegedly accompanying the actors when the poaching took place. Justice Garg directed that the case be listed for hearing after eight weeks. Bollywood star Salman Khan was, however, convicted under Section 51 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act by the CJM's court and was awarded a five-year prison term along with a fine of Rs 10,000 after being found guilty of killing two blackbucks in Jodhpur during the shooting of his 1998 blockbuster 'Hum Saath Saath Hain'. The appeal of Salman Khan, who is on bail, is pending before the hi

After Dutee Chand's admission of same sex relation, sister says she was 'pressurized, blackmailed'

Jajpur (Odisha), May 20 (ANI): Recently, athlete Dutee Chand revealed that she's in a same-sex relationship and will soon tie a knot with the girl. She became the first openly gay athlete in the socially conservative country to come up with her true self. After revelation, some supported her choice while others opposed it. Dutee's sister Saraswati Chand also reacted to the revelation and called it a 'conspiracy'. While speaking to ANI, Saraswati said, "I am saying it with grief because whatever the decision she has taken was not by her choice. She is being pressurized and is emotionally blackmailed by that girl and her family. They made Dutee a pawn and want to arrogate her property and money. It is their conspiracy and that's why we request the government to provide full security to Dutee as her life and property are in danger."