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EVMs are guarded with multi-layer protection: Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer

Bengaluru, May 21 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on counting for Lok Sabha polls and related preparations, Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Sanjiv Kumar in Bengaluru said, "There will be some delay but that doesn't mean it will be very much delayed as generally we were starting our results from 12:00 pm but four hours additional time will be required here so maybe from 3:00 pm onwards we expect our results." "Between 3:00 pm-6:00 pm we have planned it in such a way that our results should be all announced. We are targeting it between 3:00 pm-6:00 pm. EVMs are guarded with multi-layer protection," Kumar added.

EVM row: Make new laws, do elections on ballet papers, but after 5 year, says Ramdas Athawale

New Delhi, May 21 (ANI): Minister of State (MoS) for Social Justice and Empowerment, Ramdas Athawale said, "We are ready to fight 2024 election on ballet paper". While reacting on meeting of Opposition with ECI over Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) issue, Ramdas Athawale said, "Make new laws and do elections on ballet papers, but 5 year later. Then also Opposition will put allegations on us".

EC has problem with tallying EVM-VVPAT machines before counting begins: CM Naidu

New Delhi, May 21 (ANI): While talking to media persons after a delegation of 22 Opposition parties met the Election Commission (EC), Andhra Pradesh's Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said, "We have a very genuine demand. We have repeatedly made representation to the EC and have even gone to the SC. We want that tallying of five EVM-VVPAT machines should be made at the beginning of the counting, but the EC has a problem."He further added, "We are asking to respect the mandate. People's mandate cannot be manipulated. The EC is saying one blood sample is enough but if that sample is showing total pollution in the body, then you have to scan the whole body," said Naidu.

Congress' Rizwan Arshad calls Roshan Baig 'opportunist'

Bengaluru, May 21 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Congress leader Rizwan Arshad said, "He (Roshan Baig) is an opportunist. If he has guts let him resign and contest from BJP. Congress is such a bad party that it gave him power for last 10 years and made him MLA for last 4 terms." Earlier, Congress leader Roshan Baig said, that 'the reasons behind downfall of the party are Siddaramaiah's attitude and Gundu Rao's flop show'.

Cyclone Fani hit Nandankanan Zoological Park reopens

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), May 21 (ANI): Nandankanan Zoological Park in Odisha's Bhubaneswara reopened after 19 days of Cyclone Fani. It became the first zoo in India to join World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) in 2009. First time in the history of Nandankanan, it was closed for 19 days due to heavy damage caused during cyclone Fani that had hit the coastal regions of Odisha earlier this month. All types of facilities for both tourists and animals have been restored. Due to heat wave special arrangements have been made for the animals. Deputy Director of Nandankanan Zoological Park, Jayant Kumar Das said, "To restore the zoo's green cover, we are planning to go for massive plantation for five consecutive years."

EC to meet Opposition leaders to discuss several issues tomorrow: Abhishek Singhvi

New Delhi, May 21 (ANI): After the Opposition parties leaders met with the Election Commission (EC) in the national capital, while speaking to ANI, Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi said, "We raised these same issues in the last 1.5 months. We asked the EC why they have not responded. Strangely, EC heard us for almost an hour and they assured us they will meet us again tomorrow morning to consider primarily these two issues." "We made a point that even if the EC disagrees with us, if 75 % of the electorate represented by these (opposition party) 22 parties before you how does it matter if you change the rules which is merely a change of guidelines," he added.

Watch: Security guards baton charge on ABVP members

Darbhanga (Bihar), May 21 (ANI): Police and security guards baton charged on members of ABVP who were staging a demonstration today in support of the president of Students Union of Lalit Narayan Mithila University in Bihar's Darbhanga.

Handling pressure is most important thing in World Cup: Virat Kohli

Mumbai, May 21 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Mumbai, Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli, before departing to England for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, said, "Handling pressure is the most important thing in the World Cup and not necessarily the conditions. All our bowlers are fresh, no one looks fatigued." Head Coach of the team Ravi Shastri was also present during the press conference. The 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup is scheduled to be hosted by England and Wales from May 30 to July 14.

Union Council of Ministers meeting underway at BJP HQ in Delhi

New Delhi, May 21 (ANI): The meeting of Union Council of Ministers is underway at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters in Delhi today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the party office in the national capital. PM was received by BJP president Amit Shah at party office. Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister for Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi and Minister of State for External Affairs VK Singh also arrived at party office to attend the meeting of Union Council of Ministers.

Fire breaks out at tannery in UP's Kanpur

Kanpur (UP), May 21, (ANI): Fire broke out at a tannery in Kanpur's Jajmau area. A fire tender was present at the spot to douse of the flames. No injuries or causalities have been reported so far. More details are awaited. "The fire broke out due to short-circuit in the factory", said a local.

EVM row: Congress isn't able to digest their failure, says Hansraj Ahir

New Delhi, May 21 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on various political and current issues in the national capital, Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs Hansraj Ahir said, "All the ministers have been called for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) meeting. This is a process and we are completing that." "You need to ask the Opposition parties that why after completion of elections they are behaving in such a manner. They aren't able to digest their failure so they are trying to blame Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) for the same."

Pune man spits blood, chokes after biting into burger with broken glass at Burger King

Pune (Maharashtra), May 21 (ANI): A man in Pune, Sajid Pathan, had a horrible experience at Burger King outlet. This incident took place on May 15 when Sajid along with his four friends went there. Sajid Pathan who is an auto driver by profession started choking and spitting blood after eating a burger on May 15. He was immediately taken to the hospital for medical treatment where doctor advised him to get admitted. While speaking to ANI on this matter, victim Sajid Pathan said, "On May 15, I went to Burger King, FC Road, soon after I ate the burger I started to vomit, spat blood and had trouble in breathing. I found pieces of glass in it. I alerted the staff immediately." Case has been registered under section 337 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) against supervisor and manager of the outlet. Further investigation is underway.

BJP starts prepping up for the big day

Borivali (Mumbai), May 21 (ANI): As exit polls have predicted BJP's win, the party members have engaged themselves in the preparation for celebrations. Sweet shops have been ordered to prepare sweets in Mumbai's Borivali ahead of Lok Sabha elections results. Shop owner said, "We have received an order of 1500-2000 kg sweets from Gopal Shetty, BJP's candidate from Mumbai North. Workers are excited, so they are wearing Modi Ji's masks". The Lok Sabha elections were held in seven phases across the country. The results will be declared on May 23.

Amitabh Bachchan, Virat Kohli & Ratan Tata: The most trusted celebrities

The Most Trusted Personality 2019 report released by research firm TRA Research reveals that actor Amitabh Bachchan is the most trusted Bollywood celebrity. The report includes 39 celebrities across cinema, sports, and business. The study was conducted across 16 cities and 2315 respondents.

EVM row: Congress searching for excuse of their defeat, says RS Prasad

New Delhi, May 21 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on Opposition parties meeting with the Election Commission of India (ECI), Union Law and Justice Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said, "Opposition leaders are trying to create unnecessary drama over matter of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and that clearly shows their frustration. They are simply searching for the excuse of their defeat." "When Congress party won Assembly elections in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, that time EVM was absolutely fine but now it is not. Nothing can be funnier than this," he added.

Ujh bridge to become functional soon, locals pleased with speedy completion of project

Kathua (J-K), May 21 (ANI): An under-construction bridge at Ujh river in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district is nearing completion and locals are hailing the progress of the project.According to authorities, the bridge is nearing completion and is likely to be opened for public use before the onset of the monsoon season.The residents believe that with opening of the bridge, their commuting woes would be solved."We are very happy with the progress of the bridge. We have been facing problem to cross Ujh river due to heavy flow of water during monsoon. We are forced to take a longer route which results in wastage of time and money. When the bridge opens, we hope it will solve our commuting woes," a local told ANI. A total of Rs 44 crore has been earmarked for the construction of the bridge, which has a 1,020 metre length. The project is being undertaken by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).The bridge will connect a number of border villages located in Samba and Kathua districts. It is a

Shopian encounter: Exchange of fire underway between security forces, terrorists

Shopian (J-K), May 21 (ANI): An exchange of fire broke out between terrorists and joint team of security forces in Jammu and Kahsmir's Shopian. The encounter is underway in the forest area of Yarwan. More details are awaited.

Protests to save Neelum-Jhelum Rivers intensify in PoK

Muzaffarabad, PoK, MAY 21, 2019:- Breaking fast on a busy roadside during the holy month of Ramazan is an unusual scene in Muzaffarabad city of Pakistan occupied Kashmir. These people have been protesting for almost two months against the government's decision to divert the water of River Jhelum and build hydro-power projects that it built on River Neelum. Braving heat waves during daytime and sudden mercury-dip during nights, these people are not ready to call off their protests until their demands are resolved.

Congress will blame Sam Pitroda, Mani Shankar Aiyar for their defeat if EVM excuse will fail: Shivraj Chouhan

New Delhi, May 21 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on National Democratic Alliance (NDA) meeting and Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) row, former chief minister of Madhya Pradesh Shivraj Singh Chouhan said, "Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah has called meeting of NDA and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also be present in that meeting." "They (Congress) are searching for excuses by just going and visiting office of the Election Commission of India (ECI). If this will not work then, Congress party will blame Sam Pitroda or Mani Shankar Aiyar for their defeat and will safeguard 'Rajkumar' (Congress president Rahul Gandhi)," Chouhan added.

10 MLAs being offered money, posts: CM Kamal Nath

Bhopal (MP), May 21 (ANI): While talking on Madhya Pradesh Assembly floor test, Chief Minister Kamal Nath said, "At least 10 MLAs have told me that they are getting phone calls and they are being offered money and posts". After meeting with Congress' Lok Sabha candidates, CM Kamal Nath said, "I have complete trust on the Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) of Congress party".