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Mamata Banerjee screams about democracy but she is the one who is violating it: Nirmala Sitharaman

Kolkata (West Bengal), May 07 (ANI): Amid the Lok Sabha polls, while speaking to media in West Bengal's Kolkata today, Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, "In spite of the central forces coming and assuring the voters that their presence will make a difference, Didi's (West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee) syndicate morcha people are all over the place. Mamata Banerjee screams about democracy, she is the one, who is violating the democracy."

Holy month of Ramadan' begins: Markets bloom on 1st day

There has been bloom in the markets of India on the 1st day of Ramadan. Ramadan is the holy month for the Muslims. During Ramadan, Muslims fast for one month. At the end of the month, Muslims celebrate Eid-al-Fitar. In Surat, shopkeepers are very happy, sale have risen up because of Ramadan. There has been rise in the sale of ‘fruits’ and ‘sewai’. They are also planning to setup additional shops for special products. ‘Sewai’ seller said, “There is no much difference between the prices as compared to the last years. Shopkeepers are selling dates (khajur) in large number, as it is the most preferred item by Muslims to break their fast.

'When a man nears destruction, discretion is what dies first': Priyanka Gandhi slams PM Modi

Ambala (Haryana), May 07 (ANI): Amid the Lok Sabha elections, while addressing a public rally in Haryana's Ambala today, Congress General Secretary for Uttar Pradesh (East), Priyanka Gandhi said, "Our country has never ever forgiven arrogance of anyone and history is evident of this fact. Take example of Mahabharata, where Duryodhana tried to hostage Lord Krishna and that shows his rudeness and arrogance level. Famous poet Ramdhari Singh Dinkar once said, "Jab naash manuj par chaata hai, pehle vivek mar jata hai."

BJP leaders ask for votes in the name of slain soldiers: Priyanka Gandhi

Ambala (Haryana), May 07 (ANI): Amid the Lok Sabha elections, while addressing a public rally in Haryana's Ambala today, Congress General Secretary for Uttar Pradesh (East), Priyanka Gandhi said, "During election campaign, leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) never talk about that their promises that they were being fulfilled or not. They keep on asking for votes in the name of slain soldiers and sometimes they even ask for votes in the name of slain soldier of my own family members and also insult them badly. BJP leaders never talk about your necessities and issues."

Appeal against Rajiv Gandhi was overruled during PM Modi's govt: Congress

New Delhi, May 07 (ANI): Congress National Spokesperson Abhishek Singhvi slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his comment on former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi. He said, "In 2 minutes I have told you ten achievements of Congress leaders. I challenge Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah to negate me on facts. When you are incapable of proving someone guilty, does it suit you to lie in elections?

Rahul Gandhi holds roadshow in Jharkhand's Dhanbad

Dhanbad (Jharkhand), May 07 (ANI): Congress president Rahul Gandhi held a roadshow in Jharkhand's Dhanbad on Tuesday. Congress candidate from Dhanbad constituency, Kirti Azad also accompanied him. Jharkhand will next go to polls on May 12 and May 19.

40 students fall ill after eating hostel food in Karnataka's Hosapete

Hosapete (Karnataka), May 07 (ANI): Nearly 40 students of Hampi Kannada University fell sick due to food poisoning. All of them had dinner from University mess last night. All students were admitted to Hosapete hospital. The condition of 6 students was reported to be critical. 20 students have been discharged as of now.

Pixel devices to Android Q: Here's what we can expect from Google I/O 2019

Google I/O 2019 keynote is going to kick off on 7 May in the United States and Google CEO, Sundar Pichai will be hosting it in front of the world at 10:00am PDT (10:30pm IST). During the event Google is expected to launch new smartphones, Google Assistant powered Nest Hub and the latest version of android among others

Markets bloom on 1st day of Ramadan

Surat (Gujarat)/ Aurangabad (Maharashtra), May 07 (ANI): There has been bloom in the markets of India on the 1st day of Ramadan. Ramadan is the holy month for the Muslims. During Ramadan, Muslims fast for one month. At the end of the month, Muslims celebrate Eid-al-Fitar. In Surat, shopkeepers are very happy, sale have risen up because of Ramadan. There has been rise in the sale of 'fruits' and 'sewai'. They are also planning to setup additional shops for special products. 'Sewai' seller said, "There is no much difference between the prices as compared to the last years. Shopkeepers are selling dates (khajur) in large number, as it is the most preferred item by Muslims to break their fast.

CM Yogi takes jibe at Gandhi siblings, says 'Shehzada failed so they brought their Shehzadi'

New Delhi, May 07 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath addressed a public rally in Mandawali area of East Delhi. Taking jibe at Congress president Rahul Gandhi and General Secretary of UP (East), Priyanka Gandhi, he said, "Congress has completely failed, Shehzada also failed, so they brought in their Shehzadi. She was teaching abuses to innocent children of Amethi, please go and teach these abuses in Italy."

Locals celebrate Basava Jayanti in Karnataka's Shivamogga

Shivamogga (Karnataka), May 07 (ANI): The locals celebrated Basava Jayanti in Karnataka's Shivamogga on Tuesday. It is celebrated to mark birth anniversary of the 12th-century philosopher Basavanna. He was a staunch supporter of Lord Shiva. Basavanna was one of the instrumental people in continuing the Bhakti movement in Karnataka.

Two-day TechVaganza festival organized in JandK's Srinagar

Srinagar (JandK), May 07 (ANI): A two-day 'TechVaganza Festival 2019' event organised by National Institute of Technology (NIT), Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir. The event was held in collaboration with other educational institutions and Tourism Department for Kashmiri students. The main aim of the event was to make students aware about the latest technology in science and other fields. It was competition cum workshop and the main attraction was the robot models. Students took participation with great enthusiasm in the event.

CJI sexual harassment case: Women activists, lawyer stage protest after Gogoi gets clean chit

New Delhi, May 07 (ANI): Women lawyers and activists today held a protest outside the Supreme Court against the procedure adopted to deal with sexual harassment case against Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi. Section 144 has been imposed outside SC following the protest. After a former Supreme Court employee had alleged sexual harassment on CJI Ranjan Gogoi, a three-judge panel was investigating the matter. They had given CJI Gogoi a clean chit.

People celebrate Akshaya Tritiya by buying gold across the country

Rajkot (Gujrat), May 07 (ANI): Akshaya Tritiya is considered to be a highly auspicious day for Hindus. It falls during Shukla Paksha Tritiya in the month of Vaishakha. Today, millions of Indians purchase gold, mostly in the form of jewellery. It's believed to be an auspicious day to start new ventures as well. It is said that buying gold on Akshaya Tritiya brings prosperity, good fortune and wealth. Jewelers also put some discounts on this day to attract people to buy gold.

PM Modi sold jungles, water bodies, land of tribals to Anil Ambani: Rahul Gandhi

Chaibasa (Jharkhand), May 07 (ANI): Amid the Lok Sabha elections, while addressing a public rally in Jharkhand's Chaibasa today, Congress president Rahul Gandhi said, "Put your hands inside your pockets and then you will get to know that from your wallets, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stolen all the money. Look at your jungles, water bodies and land very keenly and then you will get to know that PM Modi has sold everything of yours to Anil Ambani."

CM Yogi takes jibe at SP-BSP-RLD alliance, says it will break on May 23

Basti (UP), May 07(ANI): While addressing a public meeting in Uttar Pradesh's Basti Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, "During earlier governments reign in Uttar Pradesh, people used to get electricity on Muharram and Eid, but not on Holi and Diwali".Yogi Adityanath also mocked the SP-BSP-RLD alliance in Uttar Pradesh. "Everyone knows that the new relationship is built to hide each other's sins and the relationship will eventually break on May 23," the chief minister said.

CM Bhupesh Baghel took back land from Tata Company, returned it to Bastar tribals: Rahul Gandhi

Chaibasa (Jharkhand), May 07 (ANI): Amid the Lok Sabha elections, while addressing a public rally in Jharkhand's Chaibasa today, Congress president Rahul Gandhi said, "For the first time, Tata Company took land in Chhattisgarh and the government of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) gave this land to them. In five years, they haven't built any factory on that land. Then, Chief Minister of Congress party (Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel) took back this land from Tata Company and he returned the same to Tribals of Bastar in Chhattisgarh."

'Orchid festival' organised in WB's Siliguri

Siliguri (West Bengal), May 07 (ANI): 'Orchid festival' was held in West Bengal's Siliguri on Sunday. The aim was to make everyone aware about the different species of Orchids. Orchids are very diverse family of plants that can be found all over the world. The flowering orchids that most people are familiar with belong to the tropical epiphytes family. Different spices of orchids can be found in tropical and sub tropical weather like dendrobium, phalaenopsis, cattleya and vanda.

Digvijaya Singh performs 'pooja' in presence of Computer Baba

Bhopal (MP), May 07 (ANI): Congress leader Digvijaya Singh performed 'pooja' in the presence of Computer Baba (Namdeo Das Tyagi) in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal. The 'pooja' was performed where Computer Baba is camping along with thousands of 'sadhus' to undertake Hatha yoga. Computer Baba was granted status of minister in Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Before Assembly elections, he had resigned calling Chouhan irreligious.

Doesn't matter if you don't consider Modi as PM: Amit Shah to Mamata Banerjee

West Midnapore (WB), May 07 (ANI): While addressing a public meeting in West Bengal's West Midnapore, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah said, "Mamata Didi said that she doesn't consider Modi ji as a Prime Minister. According to the Constitution, whosoever people of the country elect is the PM. Nothing will happen if you do not believe in it, prepare for 5 years more, Modi ji is going to be the prime minister once again."