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'We welcome his decision', says OP Rajbhar after CM Yogi requests Governor to dismiss him from cabinet

Lucknow (UP), May 20 (ANI): After Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath requested Governor Ram Naik to dismiss Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief OM Prakash Rajbhar from UP cabinet. While speaking to ANI on the issue, OP Rajbhar said, "We welcome his decision. Chief Minister has taken a very good decision. He formed Social Justice Committee and threw its report in a dustbin, he didn't have spare time to implement it. I request him to implement Social Justice Committee's report as quickly as he took this decision today."

BJP's Vijender Gupta files complaint against Kejriwal for his 'conspiracy to kill me' remark

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Vijender Gupta on Sunday filed a police complaint against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for alleging that the BJP is conspiring to assassinate him. Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia was also named in Gupta's complaint. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAM) has been accusing BJP of conspiring against Kejriwal, who himself alleged that his Personal Security Officer (PSO), who he said reports directly to BJP, can kill him.

UP Governor dismisses OP Rajbhar from cabinet on CM Yogi's request

Lucknow (UP), May 20 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik accepted Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's request and dismissed Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party chief Om Prakash Rajbhar from the post of Minister for Backward Class Welfare and 'Divyangjan' Empowerment in UP cabinet with immediate effect. 7 members of Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party including OP Rajbhar's son Arvind Rajbhar have also been dismissed from their services in committees set up by UP Government with immediate effect. Earlier, he claimed that he tender his resignation as minister on April 13. He has always been a critique of UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

Ramadan 2019: Police allow food outlets to serve till late in Gujarat's Surat

Surat (Gujarat), May 20 (ANI): People across the religious spectrum thronged the streets late in the night here, as the city police allowed food outlets to operate till late for the whole month of Ramadan. In the spirit of the holy month, city Police Commissioner Satish Sharma in a recent notification has allowed food joints to operate late till night in the areas including Chowk Bazaar, Rander, Mahidharpura, Salabatpura, Navsari Bazaar, Sagrampura, etc. Markets of the diamond city gleamed as people hit the streets late in the night to savour various delicacies such as rangooni paratha, chicken, biryani, and khowsey. The police have also installed CCTV cameras to keep a close watch on any untoward movements. During this month, the devout observe rigorous fasting for about 30 days and do not consume food or water from dawn to dusk. They eat Sehri (a pre-dawn meal) and break their day-long fast with Iftar in the evening.

President Kovind pays tribute to Neelam Sanjiva Reddy

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday paid floral tributes to former president Neelam Sanjiva Reddy on latter's birth anniversary at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Reddy was India's sixth president and had served his post from 1977 to 1982. Reddy worked with three Prime Ministers - Morarji Desai, Charan Singh and Indira Gandhi. Hailing from Andhra Pradesh, Reddy was born on May 19, 1913.

EC scheduled elections according to BJP, alleges AAP's Sanjay Singh

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, AAP leader Sanjay Singh criticised the role of Election Commission in the general s and said, "The EC should shift its office to the BJP's office. EC has given clean-chit to PM and Amit Shah despite having enough evidences. The events and the programmes of the elections were scheduled by the EC according to the BJP. EC is working for the BJP."

Transgenders allegedly cut off genitals of youth in UP's Shahjahanpur

Shahjahanpur (Uttar Pradesh), May 20 (ANI): Genitals of a youth from Kanth town of Uttar Pradesh was allegedly chopped by transgenders. Dinesh Tripathi, Additional SP (City),"The youth is admitted to hospital and is stable now. Case has been registered and investigation underway."

Exhibition of rare books depicting Kashmiri history held in Srinagar

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), May 20 (ANI): Rare books depicting Kashmiri history were on display in an exhibition held in Srinagar, capital of Jammu and Kashmir. The exhibition which was organised at the SPS Library attracted huge number of people. Locals who toured the library and went through the books hoped for more and more people need to visit the place as it will be very informational for the residents of J and K to know about their history.

Bear attacks shepherd in J and K's Doda

Doda (J and K), May 20 (ANI): Abdul Samad Hajam, a shepherd was injured after a bear attacked him while he was grazing his cattle in Balal forest area yesterday. He is admitted to Government Medical Hospital, Doda. He is out of danger now.

AAP leader Sanjay Singh calls exit polls 'a joke', says it should be stopped

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, after the exit polls results gives NDA a clean sweep majority to form government, AAP leader Sanjay Singh said, "The game of exit polls should be stopped, they are wrong every time, exit polls is a joke if it is showing BJP is winning in West Bengal."

World's first 3D printed Supercar: Check speed, features, other details

Los-Angeles based startup firm Divergent 3D has unveiled 3D-printed supercar 'Blade', which is reportedly world’s 'first 3D printed supercar' powered by about 720-horsepower engine. The fully road-legal, four-wheel drive, features a 3D-printed chassis which weighs just 102lbs (46kg). The supercar is inspired by jets, said DesignBoom, adding that design language is continued into its in-line cabin which features an aviation-influenced central seating position.

8-year-old girl allegedly raped by neighbour in Rajasthan's Dholpur

Dholpur (Rajasthan), May 18 (ANI): An eight-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her neighbour in Dholpur district of Rajasthan on May 16. The girl was kidnapped by the accused while she was playing outside her house, and was later raped. The victim is admitted to a nearby hospital in a critical condition. Police have assured thorough investigation in the matter and strict action against the accused. The incident came days after a woman was allegedly gang-raped by five men in Alwar district, leading to outrage against the Ashok Gehlot-led Congress government in the state.

Caught on cam: Man shot by unknown assailants

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): A man was shot at by unknown assailants in Rohini, Sector-11. He has been admitted to a hospital. The victim is in critical condition.

Skill training in J-K empowering women

Srinagar (J-K), May 18 (ANI): Under the scheme Deen Dayal Upadhyaya-Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) by the Ministry of Rural Development, Government of J-K, along with partner training agencies has been providing skill training and placements to youth. Under this scheme, the youth enrolled for the training belong to the 18 to 35 age group. Trainees report a huge increase in their confidence and communication abilities. They feel confident on meeting the demands of work life. Women in particular have been significantly empowered by the schemes. Unemployed youth are now provided with jobs and skills. While speaking to ANI, a trainee said, "Earlier we had no idea about this training but after coming to this place we gained enough practical knowledge. Besides that we got free facilities including uniform and accommodation".

NRC should be implemented in Delhi as soon as possible: Manoj Tiwari

Dholpur (Rajasthan), May 18 (ANI): An eight-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her neighbour in Dholpur district of Rajasthan on May 16. The girl was kidnapped by the accused while she was playing outside her house, and was later raped. The victim is admitted to a nearby hospital in a critical condition. Police have assured thorough investigation in the matter and strict action against the accused. The incident came days after a woman was allegedly gang-raped by five men in Alwar district, leading to outrage against the Ashok Gehlot-led Congress government in the state.

Amit Shah offers prayers at Somnath Temple in Gujarat

Somnath (Gujarat), May 18 (ANI): The president of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Amit Shah offered prayers at Somnath Temple in Gujarat's Somnath today. Somnath signifies lord Krishna's 'Neejdham' journey. Amit shah offered prayers ahead of the last phase of Lok Sabha polls. Seventh and last phase of elections will be held for 59 parliamentary constituencies, including Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi.

Devotees offer prayers on Buddha Purnima at Varanasi's Sarnath temple

Varanasi (UP), May 18 (ANI): Devotees gathered to celebrate Buddha Purnima in Sarnath temple in Varanasi. Buddha Purnima marks the birth of Lord Buddha. Special prayers and sermons are being performed by devotees. Sarnath is considered to be the place where Lord Buddha gave his first sermon. The festival is celebrated across India with great fervour.

Kamal Haasan will have to take new birth to understand Hinduism: Giriraj Singh

Patna (Bihar), May 18 (ANI): MoS Giriraj Singh slammed Makkal Needh Maiam (MNM) founder Kamal Haasan for his remark on Godse. He said, "Kamal Haasan will have to take new birth to understand Hinduism. He is doing politics. Hinduism is being defined for past 5 lakh years. It would be a matter of happiness if he defines Muslims. But he has thought that the more he abuses Hindu, he will rise as a secular leader. He is mistaken." On Kamal Haasan's remark that he is not afraid of being arrested, Giriraj added, "He should not be afraid of being arrested because he is a Muslim." >

Youth beaten to death by relatives of minor girl in Rajasthan's Alwar

Alwar (Rajasthan), May 18 (ANI): A youth was beaten to death by relatives of a minor girl in Rajasthan's Alwar on Friday. Relatives alleged that the boy along with two of his friends had raped the girl on May 14. Police have detained two people in this regard. Further probe is underway.

PM Modi reviews redevelopment projects in Kedarnath

Kedarnath (Uttarakhand), May 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed redevelopment projects in Kedarnath today. PM Modi is on a two-day visit to Uttarakhand. PM Modi reviewed projects after offering prayers at Kedarnath shrine. The Himalayan shrine, dedicated to Lord Shiva, has been visited multiple times by PM Modi during his ongoing term in the office. In November 2018, PM Modi had visited the Kedarnath shrine during Diwali. PM Modi's visit to the holy shrine comes a day ahead of last phase of LS polls for 59 parliamentary constituencies, including Varanasi, This year, the portals of the Kedarnath temple in the Garhwal Himalayan range of Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district were thrown open to pilgrims on May 9 after a six-month-long winter break. >