Mirzapur (UP), May 17 (ANI): While addressing a public gathering in Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur on Friday, Congress General Secretary from Uttar Pradesh (East), Priyanka Gandhi mocked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said, You have chosen the world's biggest actor as our Prime Minister, is se accha toh aap Amitabh Bachchan ko hi bana dete, karna toh kisi ne kuch nahi tha aapke liye.
Solan (HP), May 17 (ANI): Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Friday addressed a public rally in Himachal Pradesh's Solan. During his speech, he slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi by saying that he doesn't listen to anyone and he is insensible.
Patna (Bihar) May 17 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Union Law and Justice Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said, "Mamata is frustrated, a deadly attack happened on our national president, what does it mean, what is happening in the state? Their officers are openly trying to influence the LS elections. The BJP is going to claim huge victory in Bengal that is why she is nervous."
Khargone (MP), May 17 (ANI): While addressing a public meeting in Madhya Pradesh's Khargone, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "This Sunday (May 19), when you go to cast your vote then you will be scripting the history again. After decades, you will elect a majority government for the second time in a row. 'Ab ki baar 300 paar, phir ek baar Modi Sarkar'"
Mirzapur (UP), May 17 (ANI): Congress General Secretary from Uttar Pradesh's East Priyanka Gandhi held a roadshow in UP's Mirzapur today. She was accompanied by Lalitesh Pati Tripathi, Congress's candidate from Mirzapur LS constituency. Mirzapur will go to polls in the last phase of General elections on May 19. The final results will be declared on May 23.
Varanasi (UP), May 17 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale made a controversial statement about BSP chief Mayawati and said, "Mayawati is making remarks about PM Modi and his wife. She (Mayawati) is not married, she doesn't know what family is, if she would have been married, she would have known how to handle a husband. We respect Mayawati, she should not make such statements."
Behlba (Rohtak), May 17 (ANI): The mortal remains of Army jawan Sepoy Sandeep brought to his hometown in Haryana's Rohtak today. His mortal remains arrived at his residence in Behlba village of the Rohtak district. He lost his life in the Pulwama encounter, which took place on Thursday. Three terrorists were neutralised in the Pulwama encounter.
The Moon is steadily shrinking, causing wrinkling on its surface and quakes, according to an analysis of imagery captured by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) published Monday. A survey of more than 12,000 images revealed that lunar basin Mare Frigoris near the Moon's north pole -- one of the many vast basins long assumed to be dead sites from a geological point of view -- has been cracking and shifting.
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Thane (Maharashtra), May 17 (ANI): Candidate of Congress-Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) from Maharashtra's Thane cut a cake on his birthday with 'Desh Ka Chowkidar Hi Chor Hai' written on it. Anand Paranjpe cut a cake on the occasion of his birthday on Thursday. The video of the birthday celebrations has gone viral on the social media. He celebrated birthday with his party workers. Anand Paranjpe is contesting from Thane parliamentary constituency in the Lok Sabha elections.
Chittorgarh (Rajasthan), May 17 (ANI): Doctors at the state government hospital in Rajasthan's Chittorgarh wore black ribbons in order to show their agitation. They staged protest after family of a woman, who allegedly died during her medical treatment, vandalised the hospital property. They also misbehaved with the hospital staff. While speaking to ANI, President of the Working Doctors Association and general surgeon Dr Dinesh Vaishnav said, "We demand arrest of those, who were responsible of this act. The administration has assured of an appropriate action."
Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir), May 17 (ANI): Girls from far flung areas gathered together to get driving licenses in JandK's Rajouri district in large number. They gathered at the office of Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) in Rajouri district. Large number of unemployed youth is coming to get driving license so that they can start their own business.
Shimla (HP), May 17 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, after being asked about Congress stand on prime ministercs post, Congress veteran leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said, "No, this is not true that Congress will not claim or Congress is not interested in Prime Minister's post. Of course, we are the biggest and oldest political party."
Mangaluru (Karnataka), May 17 (ANI): As part of the 'Jatra Mahotsava' of Chelairu Kandige Dharmarasu Sri Ullaya Temple, a special fishing ritual was observed in Karnataka's Mangaluru. The special fishing ritual held at Kandige Nandini River at Mangaluru on May 15. Hundreds of people gathered to participate in the annual fish-catching festival. The enthusiasm of the participants, who came from different communities, was high as they caught different varieties of fish to mark the occasion. The fish caught during the festival is prepared as a dish and served to the deity and 'daivaradhane' rituals are performed. While speaking to ANI, one of the participants, George D'souza said, "It was a special day and joyful occasion for all."
Amroha (Uttar Pradesh), May 17 (ANI): An infant allegedly died in Uttar Pradesh's Amroha after being delivered by a fake doctor. Clinic of the doctor, who delivered the baby has been seized. In this regard, notice has also been given to the doctor in Amroha. Probe is underway in this case. While speaking to ANI, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Amroha, Dr Ramesh Chandra Sharma said, "We have seized the clinic of the doctor, who delivered the baby and notice has been given to him in this regard."
New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): In the light of BJP Bhopal candidate Pragya Singh Thakur's comments on Mahatma Gandhi's assassin Nathuram Godse on Thursday, Communist Party of India (CPI) National Secretary D Raja said, "I strongly condemn the statement made by Pragya Thakur and she should understand the history of the country. Assassination of Mahatma Gandhi was a big tragedy at that point of time. He was shot dead by a fanatic. Pragya Thakur comes out and says that he was a 'deshbhakt,' what about Gandhi ji, was he not a patriot? She should know the history of the country. She thinks she can easily get communal passion glorifying Godse as a patriot." >
Chennai (TN), May 17 (ANI): While speaking to mediapersons, after being asked about the incident that stones were thrown at Kamal Haasan's public meeting in Tamil Nadu's Tiruchirappalli. Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) Chief Kamal Haasan said, "I feel the quality of polity is going down. I don't feel threatened." Later being asked about Nathuram Godse, Haasan added, "Every religion has its own terrorists, we cannot claim that we are sanctimonious. History shows that all religions have their extremists." >
Tripura (Agartala), May 17 (ANI): A lava-like inflammable liquid has been reportedly erupted in the outskirts of Agartala. This incident occurred in Madhuban area under Kathaltali village of Agartala. While speaking to ANI, Geologist at Tripura Space Application Centre Avisek Chaudhuri said, "Such incident had earlier occurred in Sabroom. Samples will be tested." >
Pithoragarh (UK), May 17 (ANI): A 23years old, mountaineer Sheetal Raj has become one of the youngest women to scale Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world.In 2018, Raj, who hails from Pithoragarh district, had scaled Kanchenjunga peak, thus becoming the youngest Indian woman to scale the world's third highest peak.Uttarakhand's Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat congratulated Sheetal on his Twitter page. He tweeted "This is a proud moment. A daughter of Uttarakhand has scaled both Mount Everest and Kanchenjunga at a very young age."Sheetal Raj's father, who is driver by profession said, "We had watched this in television only, that there is something called Mount Everest." >
Chandigarh, May 17 (ANI): Amid the Lok Sabha election, while addressing a press conference in Chandigarh on Thursday, Punjab Tourism Minister and Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu spoke on his wife Navjot Kaur Sidhu's claimed that she was denied ticket due to Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Captain Amarinder Singh and the CM rejected her claims. Sidhu said, "My wife has the courage and the moral authority that she would never lie." >