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Mayawati slams PM Modi for calling BSP 'Behen ji ki Sampatti Party', says it's given by well-wishers

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), May 15 (ANI): Amid the Lok Sabha elections, while addressing a press conference in Lucknow today, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati in Lucknow said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi doesn't hesitate from calling BSP, 'Behen ji ki Sampatti Party.' Whatever the national president of BSP has, it has been given by well-wishers and the society, and nothing is hidden from the government."

Russell's viper rescued in Karnataka's Shivamogga

Shivamogga (Karnataka), May 15 (ANI): A deadly snake was rescued in Karnataka's Shivamogga. The snake was found in an abandoned house. Russell's viper is one of the most venomous snakes in the world.

Amit Shah blames TMC for violence in West Bengal during LS polls

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah addressed media over the violent clash that took place during his roadshow on Tuesday. Slamming West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Amit Shah said, "Mamata Banerjee claims that BJP is doing it, I want to tell her, we are fighting in every state in the nation, unlike you on 42 seats in West Bengal. Violence didn't take place in 6 phases of elections anywhere but Bengal which proves that TMC is responsible for it".

TMC workers stage protest over violence in Amit Shah's roadshow

Howrah (West Bengal), May 15 (ANI): All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers staged protest in Howrah, West Bengal over the violence that took place during Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah's rally yesterday. They raised slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah. A clash erupted while Amit Shah was holding a roadshow in Kolkata on Tuesday evening.

IMF's Rs 6-bn loan to Pakistan: Catch-22 situation for Imran Khan

Pakistan is facing a "challenging" economic environment and "decisive" policies and reforms are needed to stablise the economy, the IMF has warned as it reached a deal with the cash-strapped government of Prime Minister Imran Khan on a USD 6 billion bailout to stave off an financial crisis. The funding, which still needs approval from the International Monetary Fund's management, would be provided over three years. The agreement comes after months of negotiations that saw the sacking of Pakistan's finance minister, the governor of the central bank as well as the top revenue officer. But will the IMF bailout change anything on ground for Pakistan? Watch the video to know the answer...

PM Modi's legacy is black stain on BJP, country's communalism: Mayawati

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), May 15 (ANI): Amid the Lok Sabha elections, while addressing a press conference in Lucknow today, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati in Lucknow said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi was indeed the Chief Minister of Gujarat for a longer time than I was the CM of Uttar Pradesh. But, his legacy is a black stain on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and country's communalism. While in our government, UP was free of riots and anarchy."

Lucknow's traffic police to get cotton caps during summers

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), May 15 (ANI): The traffic police of Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow to get new cotton caps in place of old woollen caps to beat the heat during summer season. Lucknow traffic police got the inspiration from Karnataka traffic police who wear hats during summer. While speaking to ANI, Superintendent of Police (SP)-Traffic in Lucknow, Purnendu Singh said, "It is getting difficult for jawans to work due to the rising temperature. Karnataka police uses hats that help avoid sun and also it has ventilation. We have ordered 50 caps from Bengaluru for trial, detailed report will be made and a committee will decide if it will be included in uniform."

Bizarre! Doctors remove 116 iron nails, iron pellet from man's stomach

Bundi (Rajasthan), May 15 (ANI): A team of doctors have removed 116 iron nails, a long wire and an iron pellet from the stomach of a 42-year-old man in Rajasthan's Bundi on Tuesday. While speaking to ANI, Dr Anil Saini said, "Operation was successful. Patient is a little mentally challenged. Neither he nor his family could tell how did the nails end up in his stomach."

Cop opens fire at neighbour in Lucknow, 3 injured

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), May 15 (ANI): At least three persons were injured after a Sub Inspector (SI) fired shots at a public place in Lucknow. Amit Kumar, a SI posted in Uttar Pradesh's Pratapgarh district, opened fire following an argument with his neighbour in Madiyaon area of Lucknow. While speaking to media on the matter, Police official said, "It's a personal dispute. Three people were injured. Accused is apprehended and his service weapon has also been seized. Case is registered in this matter and action is being taken." >

Rain lashes parts of Delhi, brings respite from scorching heat

New Delhi, May 15 (ANI): People in national capital experienced a better weather on Wednesday morning. Rain lashed in Delhi bringing the temperature down. The pleasant weather is a relief for Delhites who were suffering from scorching heat from past several weeks. >

Raebareli Congress MLA injured after alleged attack by BJP workers

Raebareli (Uttar Pradesh), May 15 (ANI): Congress MLA Aditi Singh's vehicle was attacked on her way to Raebareli. She has received minor injuries in the attack. She was headed for a floor test against Zila Panchayat chief Awadhesh Singh. Singh has alleged that the attack was done on Awadhesh Singh's direction near his brother Dinesh Singh's college. Dinesh Singh is BJP Lok Sabha candidate from Raebareli against UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi. The floor test was deferred because the MLA and Zila Panchayat members couldn't reach Panchayat office.

Encounter breaks out between police, miscreants in Kanpur, 1 injured

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), May 15 (ANI): An encounter broke out between police and miscreants in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur on Tuesday. This incident took place at Shyam Nagar area. A wanted criminal Pawan Soni, who is a resident of Raebareli but currently staying in Barra area, was injured in the encounter. There was a bounty of Rs 25,000 on his head. Pawan has been admitted in the Kashiram Hospital of Kanpur for medical treatment. The other miscreants managed to escape.

Devotees offer prayers at Kadri Manjunatha Temple in Mangaluru for rain

Mangaluru (Karnataka), May 15 (ANI): Special prayers were offered to please God of rain in Karnataka's Mangaluru. Special prayers 'Seeyalabhisheka' were held at Kadri Manjunatha Temple in Mangaluru yesterday. Coconuts were offered to the God. Prayers were performed after the authorities of temple issued a circular for the prayers.

Bastar locals step up to save Indravati River

Bastar (Chhattisgarh), May 15 (ANI): Water level of Indravati River in Bastar, Chhattisgarh is continuously decreasing. To save the river, residents of Bastar have started a unique initiative. They have started foot-march to save Indravati River. March started from Bhejapadar village on May 08. People say "Water table is going down. Chhattisgarh isn't receiving water as per agreement betweew Odisha-MP government. We should be concerned and work towards it".

BJP slams CM Mamata Banerjee over violence in Amit Shah's roadshow

Mumbai/ Rajkot (Gujarat)/Shimla (HP), May 15 (ANI): Several Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders slammed the violence that took place during party president Amit Shah's roadshow in Kolkata. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said, "Mamata ji has become so scared of her defeat that she is killing democracy and doesn't even want to let anyone campaign. I appeal Election Commission to ensure free and fair polls." Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani also slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over the incident. Meanwhile, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur called the incident 'an unfortunate occurrence in a democratic country'.

SP-BSP and Congress play politics of fear: Rajnath Singh

Mirzapur (UP), May 15 (ANI): Opposition parties especially those in Uttar Pradesh, the Samajwadi Party (SP), Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and the Congress have contributed to fuelling politics of fear, alleged Union Minister Rajnath Singh in UP's Mirzapur on Tuesday. "Be it the Congress, the SP or BSP, all of them have always badmouthed the BJP and fueled fear among the minorities to gain their support. Modi ji has said 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas', we do not want divisions in the name of caste, creed or religion," Singh said at an election rally in Mirzapur. He put the blame on the Congress for defaming the country on the international platform but added that the party was a failure and it was apparent by the recent happenings. "Congress tried its level best to blemish the good name of India continuously but it failed. Their failure was proven when the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), which is a body of 57 Islamic countries, invited India after 50 years, despite protests by Pakis

Piyush Goyal terms attack on Amit Shah as response of WB CM's bafflement with rising support for BJP

Varanasi (UP), May 15 (ANI): Union Minister of Railways Piyush Goyal condemned the attack on BJP chief Amit Shah's rally and termed it the response of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's bafflement with the rising support for BJP in the state. He also stated that the people were fed up with Banerjee and will oust her from power. "Mamata Banerjee got so nervous after seeing the massive support for BJP in Amit Shah's road show that she ordered a life-threatening attack on the roadshow. Stone pelting was carried out, kerosene bombs were thrown and TMC's history sheeters were behind all the commotion and chaos in Kolkata. The people will give their reply for the attack on May 19 with their votes," Goyal said at a press conference in UP's Varanasi.

GRP Inspector arrested for looting businessman in UP's Saharanpur

Agra (Uttar Pradesh), May 15 (ANI): Saharanpur Police has arrested a Government Railway Police (GRP) Inspector and two others for allegedly robbing a businessman in UP's Saharanpur. Superintendent of Police, GRP Abhishek Yadav said, "Lalit Tyagi was the incharge of the control room in Agra. He has been arrested by Saharanpur Police based on the loot case against him. Two others also have been arrested in this regard. Two other GRP personnel are wanted. They've been suspended and matter is being probed." The police said that GRP Inspector Lalit looted Rs 8.43 lakh from the businessman in the wee hours of May 13. Upon arrest, Rs 4.94 lakh was recovered from the possession of the accused.

Hyderabad woman stranded in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh, family seeks EAM Swaraj's help

Hyderabad, May 15 (ANI):The sister of a Hyderabad-based woman, who is allegedly stranded in Saudi Arabia's Riyadh, has sought External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj's help to rescue her sibling.Rehmath Begum told ANI, that her sister, Ghousia Begum was allegedly sent to Riyadh on the pretext of a job offer by agents.Rehmath said, "An agent Tabassum and three other agents had approached my sister Ghousia Begum and offered her a good job in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia saying my sister will not have much work and can earn well there.""My sister left for Saudi Arabia on March 14, 2019. When she reached there, her employers started taking heavy work from her and are torturing her continuously. They are also not providing adequate food and water to her. They are also making my sister work in four to five different houses as housemaid," she added.Rehmath also said her family tried to contact the agents who sent Ghousia to Saudi Arabia but they were unreachable.

We got SC's order at 5:30 pm, the prison was closed by then: BJYM Nat Secy on delay in release of Priyanka Sharma

Howrah (West Bengal), May 15 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) national secretary Sourav Sikdar spoke to ANI on delay in the release of BJP youth wing leader Priyanka Sharma. Sikdar said, "We got Supreme Court's order at around 5:30 pm but the prison was closed by then. Still we spoke to jailor, she said they've received an e-mail but they can't release Priyanka on the basis of it. The jailor has asked us to speak to concerned CJM. Tomorrow we will also speak to DG prison." Priyanka Sharma was arrested for sharing a morphed picture of West Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Facebook.