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'My Hindi isn't good, was saying jo hua wo bura hua': Sam Pitroda apologises for 1984 anti-Sikh riots

Shimla (HP), May 10 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, chairman of Indian Overseas Congress, Sam Pitroda on his remarks over 1984 anti-Sikh riots said, "The statement I made was completely twisted, taken out of context because my Hindi isn't good, what I meant was 'jo hua vo bura hua,' I couldn't translate 'bura' in my mind. What I meant was move on. We have other issues to discuss as to what BJP government did and what it delivered. I feel sorry that my remark was misrepresented, I apologise. This has been blown out of proportion."

Ticket concession, coaches for women: The latest from Indian Railways

Eager to reduce its huge subsidy burden, the Indian Railway has now given senior citizens the option of foregoing concession on purchase of reserved class tickets. Besides, it has started printing the real cost involved in the train journey on the tickets to make passengers aware of the subsidy borne by the public transporter. Subsidies cost the public sector behemoth about Rs 1,600 crore in the last fiscal on account of concessions extended to passengers in various categories including senior citizens, sports awardees and cancer patients, among others.

Dimple Yadav, Jaya Bachchan hold roadshow in Prayagraj

Prayagraj (UP), May 10 (ANI): Samajwadi Party (SP) leaders Dimple Yadav and Jaya Bachchan held a roadshow in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj on Friday. SP chief Akhilesh Yadav's wife Dimple is contesting the Lok Sabha election from Kannauj Lok Sabha seat. From Prayagraj, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate Bhawani Maa is contesting against BJP's Rita Bahuguna Joshi and Rajendra Pratap Singh of Samajwadi Party-Bahujan Samaj Party alliance. The constituency is set to go to polls on May 12.

Giving Kartarpur Sahib to Pakistan was historic mistake made by Congress: PM Modi

Hoshiarpur (Punjab), May 10 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday addressed a public rally in Punjab's Hoshiarpur. While addressing the public rally, he launched a blistering attack on Congress party by saying that giving Kartarpur Sahib to Pakistan during partition was an historic mistake of the main opposition party. General Elections voting will be held in Punjab in single phase. The date of polling in Punjab will be on May 19. On this day, the rest of the country will see the seventh and the last phase of polling.

PM Modi goes alone everywhere as he has no connect with family: Anand Sharma on PM's INS Viraat comment

Onboard, May 10 (ANI): Amidst the Lok Sabha elections, while speaking to ANI on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's comment on INS Viraat, Congress leader Anand Sharma said, "Any Prime Minister (PM) would do so but this PM has no family, if he had family then he would also be going there, but he goes alone because he has no connect with a family or any respect for family values."

We will support whoever will be forming the govt at Centre except PM Modi: CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, May 10 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on post-poll alliance said, "We will support whoever will be forming the government at the Centre except PM Modi and Amit Shah, on the promise that Delhi will be given statehood."

We will send defamation notice to Gautam Gambhir, will not leave this matter: Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi, May 10 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said, "Atishi (AAP East Delhi candidate) is a highly educated and an accomplished woman. Her work has been great in the field of education, which is being discussed worldwide. I don't understand, why BJP can't tolerate achievements made by women. This is the mentality of BJP, even today, BJP leaders are saying the same things that were written in the pamphlet. They have filed defamation case against us after defaming us. We are sending defamation notice to Gautam Gambhir. We will not leave this matter." Yesterday Atishi Marlena accused BJP candidate Gautam Gambhir of circulating pamphlets with derogatory remarks against her.

It is duty of successive govt's to find out how 1984 anti-Sikh riots happened: Captain Amarinder Singh

Jalandhar (Punjab), May 10 (ANI): Amidst the Lok Sabha elections, while speaking to ANI on Indian Overseas Congress Chief Sam Pitroda's remark on 1984 anti-Sikh riots, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh said, "I have said it already, I don't accept that statement. It is a duty of the successive government to find out how it happened, who all were responsible, it must be found, doesn't matter how many years have passed."

Himachal's people should know about the kind of politics 'mahamilawati' people are doing: PM Modi

Mandi (Himachal Pradesh), May 10 (ANI): Amidst the Lok Sabha elections, while addressing a public rally in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "You should know about the kind of politics Congress party and these 'mahamilawati' people indulge in. They say that there should be talks with separatists, Sedition law should be scrapped, special powers to soldiers should be scrapped,"

LS polls: I've right over every single resident of HP, says PM Modi

Mandi (Himachal Pradesh), May 10 (ANI): Amidst the Lok Sabha elections, while addressing a public rally in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "In 2014, you made Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) victorious on four seats, you gave us abundant love in 2017. Today, once again I have come here to ask for your blessings. The entire Himachal Pradesh has a right over me and I have a right over every single resident of Himachal Pradesh."

IPS Chhaya Sharma awarded McCain Institute Award for courage and leadership in USA

New Delhi, May 10 (ANI): Chhaya Sharma, a decorated officer of the Indian Police Service (IPS) has been awarded the prestigious courage and leadership award instituted by McCain Institute for her international leadership at Arizona State University, United State of America (USA). The award was presented to her at the Sedona Forum 2019 at Arizona on May 4. A resolute guardian of human rights, Chhaya has led teams in detection and investigation of sensitive criminal cases and protection of human rights during her career span of over 19 years. Sharma's policing has consistently reflected victim-centric approach through her numerous investigations of serious crime particularly against women and children. Her stellar contribution has been leading the investigation of Nirbhaya gang-rape and murder case, which took place in December 2012 in New Delhi. She successfully led several police operations for rescuing minors from commercial sexual exploitation for which, she has received Commendation

Robert Vadra offers prayers at Mumba Devi Temple

Mumbai, May 10 (ANI): Businessman Robert Vadra on Friday offered prayers at Mumba Devi Temple in Mumbai. Following all the rituals he took the blessing of the goddess. Vadra is the son-in-law of late prime minister Rajiv Gandhi. Recently, PM Modi put allegation on Rajiv Gandhi INS Viraat for Vacation. Vadra had accompanied his mother-in-law Sonia Gandhi and his brother-in-law Rahul Gandhi, during filing nominations from UP's Raebareli and Amethi constituencies.

PM Modi hits back on opposition parties over EVM row

Rohtak (Haryana), May 10(ANI): While speaking to ANI, amid the Lok Sabha election campaign in Haryana's Rohtak today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacked on opposition parties over the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) issue. PM Modi said for the first three phases, they were all abusing Modi, now since then, when they sensed which way the wind was blowing, they started abusing EVMs.He further added, "Like in cricket, the batsman, who gets out sometimes abuses the umpire, they are abusing the Election Commission (EC)."

BJP is bound to protect India and Indians: PM Modi on Hafiz Saeed and Dawood Ibrahim

Rohtak (Haryana), May 10 (ANI): While answering the question of ANI, if Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) comes back to power, will action be taken against Hafiz Saeed and Dawood Ibrahim in the same manner as Masood Azhar? Prime Minister Narendra Modi replied, "Don't take names of individuals, any threat to nation, be it by people or system, whether it's on land, sky or in space, BJP is bound to protect India and Indians."

The 10 Best/Worst Airports of 2019: Annual ratings from AirHelp

AirHelp, an organisation that specialises in air-traveller rights and seeks compensation in cases of delays or cancellations has released a list of the 10 Best/Worst Airports of 2019. According to the data collected, the New Jersey Hub was ranked as the worst airport in the United States (US) in the 2019. The airports are rated based on three factors: on-time performance, service quality, and food and shopping options India's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport has been ranked as the world’s eighth best in a survey conducted by AirHelp. Check out the top 10 Best/Worst Airports of 2019 in this video

Watch: Tusker charges car in Karnataka's Mudumalai

Mudumalai (Karnataka), May 10 (ANI): An elephant tried to charge a car while crossing the road in Karnataka's Mudumalai. The incident took place when the herd of elephants was roaming around. Meanwhile, an elephant tried to cross the road and suddenly turned and charged a car. The driver quickly put his car in reverse and narrowly escaped the elephant as it chased them down the road. Mudumalai is also known for its Tiger Reserve which is about 240 Km from Bangalore and about 90 Km from Mysore.

Delegation of Jet Airways staff meet CM Devendra Fadnavis

Mumbai, May 10 (ANI): A delegation of Jet Airways staff met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday. They demanded government's help to resume the airline services. While speaking to ANI on the meeting, Jet Airways' customer service supervisor said, "We're ready to work for less salary, but we want Jet Airways to come back. The CM has assured that the government will intervene after 23rd May."Reeling from financial crunch, Jet Airways announced temporary suspension of its flight operations.

1984 anti-Sikh riots: If it wasn't Congress then whose hand was in it, asks Harsimrat Kaur

Bathinda (Punjab), May 10 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on Congress leader Sam Pitroda's remarks on 1984 anti-Sikh riots, Union Food Processing Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal expressed her anger and answered him back. Kaur said, "I feel Rahul Gandhi should give answer on it because Sam Pitroda was the closest one to Rajiv Gandhi and Pitroda is known as Rahul Gandhi's 'political Guru'. Now, when a responsible man is saying that '1984 hua toh hua', this is the casual attitude and because of it the Sikhs have not got any justice in our nation in these 34 years until our government came in power. I want to say to Pitroda as he asked that what we have done in these 5 years is that Pitroda sir, in these 5 years we did what he could not do in these 34 years. All because of the effort of our government, criminal Sajjan Kumar is in jail. Now I want to ask to Captain sir and Sam Pitroda that weren't these were the candidate of Congress party. If it wasn't Congress, than whose hand was in it?"

More than 20 Congress MLAs not happy with present Karnataka govt: BS Yeddyurappa

Hubli (Karnataka), May 10 (ANI): Former chief minister of Karnataka and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader BS Yeddyurappa claimed that "More than 20 Congress MLAs are not happy with the present Karnataka government, they might take any decision at any time". He said, 'Let us wait and see'. He further added "Law and order situation is completely collapsed".

Bhim Sena stage protest over Alwar rape case

Jaipur (Rajasthan) : Bhim Sena on Friday staged a protest against Alwar rape case in Rajasthan's Jaipur. They demanded justice for the victim. Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad Ravan was also present in protest. On April 26, the accused stopped a couple's motorcycle on Thanagaji-Alwar road and beat the husband. They stripped the couple and raped the woman in front of her husband. One of accused also shot a video.