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Scuffle breaks out between TMC MP and security forces in WB's Howrah

Howrah (West Bengal), May 06 (ANI): Amidst the Lok Sabha elections, a massive scuffle broke out between the Trinamool Congress (TMC) Member of Parliament (MP) Prasun Banerjee and security forces in West Bengal's Howrah today. The scuffle broke out at polling booth number 49 and 50 in Howrah. Prasun Banerjee is MP of TMC from WB's Howrah. Fifth phase of LS elections are underway for 51 parliamentary constituencies across the seven states in India today.

LS polls: EC is working in favor of BJP, says OP Rajbhar

Ballia (UP), May 06 (ANI): While speaking to media, regarding leaving the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) president OP Rajbhar said, "I had resigned on 13th night from post of the state minister, when they (BJP) said that you contest on our symbol, I told them we will fight on our symbol and that too on 1 seat. But they didn't agreed to that either. They didn't accept my resignation. I have filed a written complaint to Election Commission, but Election Commission is also working in favor of BJP."

We didn't discriminate people on the basis of caste, religion: CM Yogi

Siddharthnagar (UP), May 06 (ANI): While addressing a public meeting in Uttar Pradesh's Siddharthnagar, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, "When PM Modi said in 2013 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas,' we didn't looked at somebody's caste and have given the house, but yes it was happening at the time of previous governments, out of 75 districts, 4 districts will get electricity and 71 districts will be deprived of it. No Electricity will be available for Holi or Deepawali but will be available for Eid and Muharram. We ended this discrimination. We said if electricity will be available for Eid and Muharram then it will also be available for Holi and Deepawali."

Both Hindus and Muslims in Assam come together to preserve a century old minaret

Nagaon (Assam), May 06 (ANI): India is a multi-religious society, where people of almost all the religions live with complete harmony. They not only have mutual tolerance among themselves but also hold equal regards for the beliefs of other communities and this has been proved by its people time and again. One such example was recently witnessed in the Assam's Nagaon district, when keeping in view the religious sentiments of a community, a two storeyed minaret that was earlier to be demolished due to construction purpose was decided to be shifted to another place. Assam houses a series of monuments, age old historical architectures that reflects its rich historical dimension. Puranigudam Minaret situated along the national highway from Nagaon district to Upper Assam is one among them. Established in 1909, it is the famous minaret of a historical mosque in central Assam that is standing as a symbol of communal harmony for years. But recently, when government decided to go for four-lanni

Pakistan's crackdown continues in GB, timber traders face hammer

Diamer, Gilgit Baltistan, May 06, 2019:- Hundreds of legal timber traders from the illegally occupied region of Pakistan are demonstrating against the government of Pakistan as they have been asked to pay unreasonable taxes on the stock they will be selling in other parts of the country. They dub the taxes as a part of the line of exploitative policies that are being employed by Islamabad to hinder the growth of the people of Gilgit-Baltistan. The traders have blocked the Karakoram highway, which links the region to Pakistan. They accuse Islamabad of conveniently altering, repealing, and even introducing legislation to damage the trade of Gilgit-Baltistan. They said that they are bearing the brunt of one such policy.

Nepal Army starts "Janata Awas" rehabilitation program for storm survivors

Birgunj (Nepal), May 06 (ANI): Nepal Army flagged off the "Janata Awas" rehabilitation program for the storm survivors of southern Nepal's district of Bara and Parsa. The cabinet meeting of incumbent government under Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli decided to deploy the Nepal Army to construct a total of 1,453 houses in Bara and Parsa district of southern Nepal. A total of 2,332 army personnel with expertise in construction, including engineers, are stationed in 12 different places of the storm-torn districts. The army started constructing houses for the people who were rendered homeless when a high-intensity storm hit both the districts in March this year. The Nepal Army has plans to complete the construction in three phases. Inaugurating the site, Defense Minister Pokharel directed the Nepal Army unit to complete construction work before the start of the monsoon season in the Himalayan nation. The federal government has provided Rs 846.87 million to NA for the construction of 1,453 hous

Urs of Saint Darvesh Gulam Quadir in Poonch brings people of all faiths under one roof

Poonch (J-K), May 06 (ANI): Sufism has entrenched itself at the centre of cultural and spiritual life in India. The state of Jammu - Kashmir serves as the richest reservoir of this tradition and this can well witnessed during the Urs of sufi saints in the state when people cutting across religious lines gather under one roof. So, giving a glimpse of this unique devotional culture, today we take you to the urs of Darvesh Gulam Quadir that was recently commemorated in the Poonch district of the state. Take a look. Reverberating with the verses of Holy Quran, the shrine of Darvesh Gulam Quadir located in the Bandi Chechian Village of Poonch recently became the abode of peace and tranquility as people cutting across religious lines came to attend the urs of holy saint. Devotees offered special prayers for the peace and tranquility of the state and prayed for the fulfillment of their wishes. As a part of the celebration, Sufi scholars and Imams, the worship leader of a Mosque threw light o

Kashmiri Pandits cast their votes in J-K's Udhampur

Udhampur (J-K), May 06 (ANI): Kashmiri Pandits cast their votes in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur for Anantnag parliamentary constituency today. A special polling station has been set up in Udhampur so that the migrants can cast their votes. The polling station has been set-up at old town hall building office. Speaking to ANI, one of the voters said, "We are migrants here. It's our duty to caste vote." Fifth phase of LS elections are underway for 51 parliamentary constituencies across 7 states in India today.

PM Modi has made villages the pillars of development: Yogi Adityanath

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh), May 06 (ANI): Amid the Lok Sabha elections, while addressing a meeting of village heads in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur today, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, "While many in the past only talked, it is Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has worked towards making Panchayat Raj a success. He made villages the pillars of development. Every Gram Panchayat today gets Rs 1 crore, if it has a population of 10, 000 that never happened before 2014."

US Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster visits Ministry of Finance in Delhi

New Delhi, May 06 (ANI): United States (US) Ambassador to India Kenneth Ian Juster visited the Ministry of Finance in the national capital today. He was accompanied by US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross during his visit. Wilbur Ross is leading business delegation to India for tie ups in multiple sectors.

Have filed writ petition in SC: Tej Bahadur Yadav on rejection of his nomination

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), May 06 (ANI): The dismissed Border Security Force (BSF) Jawan Tej Bahadur Yadav approached the Supreme Court (SC) and challenged the rejection of his nomination as Samajwadi Party (SP) candidate from Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi today. While speaking to ANI, Tej Bahadur Yadav said, "Today, I have filed writ petition in the Supreme Court (SC). Samajwadi Party (SP) has appointed an advocate for me in this matter."

Narasimha Rao condemns attack on Arjun Singh in WB, says EC should control actions of Mamata Banerjee

New Delhi, May 06 (ANI): A fight broke out between the BJP candidate Arjun Singh, All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers and locals in West Bengal's Barrackpore today. While Talking to ANI on the issue, National Spokesperson of BJP, GVL Narasimha Rao said, "TMC is supporting violence in West Bengal. The goons of TMC have dared to beat our candidate. We condemn this type of hooliganism done by the TMC workers. We appeal to the Election Commission to control the actions of Mamata Banerjee's government. Clean elections are not taking place in West Bengal". Polling for 5th phase of Lok Sabha is underway in seven states across the country.

Sitaram Yechury didn't even respect words in his name as he insulted Ramayana, Mahabharata: PM Modi

Jhargram (West Bengal), May 06 (ANI): Amid the Lok Sabha polls, while addressing a public rally in West Bengal's Jhargram today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Is it even crime calling names of Goddess Sita and Lord Rama in Bengal? He (Sitaram Yechury) did not even respect the words in his name, 'Sita-Ram,' he insulted Ramayana and Mahabharata."

LS polls: MS Dhoni, wife Sakshi cast their vote in Ranchi

Ranchi (Jharkhand), May 06 (ANI): Cricket legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni cast his vote in Jharkhand's Ranchi today. He reached at Jawahar Vidya Mandir polling booth to cast his vote. He came along with his family while casting the vote. He was also accompanied by his wife Sakshi Dhoni, daughter Ziva Dhoni and his parents. Fifth phase of LS elections are underway for 51 parliamentary constituencies across 7 states in India today.

Motihari-Amlekhgunj petroleum pipeline project reaches final phase

Birgunj (Nepal), May 06 (ANI): The project of cross-border petroleum pipeline between India and Nepal has reached its final phase. The cross-border operation is expected to complete in coming two months. The 70 km long pipeline stretches from Amlekhgunj in Nepal to India's Motihari. It will ensure smoother and cheaper petroleum products transportation.

PM Modi punched small businessmen with GST, demonetisation: Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, May 06 (ANI): Rebel Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Devinder Kumar Sehrawat joined Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Delhi on Monday. Sehrawat joined the party in the presence of Minister of State of Parliamentary Affairs Vijay Goel. The elections will be held in Delhi on May 12 in phase 6.

PM Modi hits at Mamata Banerjee, says those who chants 'Jai Shri Ram' are getting arrested

Tamluk (West Bengal), May 06 (ANI): Ahead of Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public rally in WB's Tamluk. While addressing the public rally, PM Modi hit at Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee. PM Modi said, "This politics of vote bank has sloped didi's ground. Now, it is hard for didi to stay in politics. Didi is so frustrated these days that she does not even want to talk or hear about god. Situation is such that didi is arresting and jailing those who are chanting 'Jai Shri Ram'."

Mailini Awasthi casts her vote in Lucknow

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), May 06 (ANI): Polling for 5th phase of Lok Sabha is underway in seven states across the country. Poling will held for 51 parliamentary constituencies today. Singer Malini Awasthi cast her vote in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow today. While speaking to ANI, she said, "During the time of elections, there are many issues. For me on personal note there are two issues, first is country, secondly the way I had imagined the country, it is going on that track. There should be strong public expectation in the country. My vote is for that government, which thinks and works for women empowerment and think for the poor people".

Upset that PM from Mahatma Gandhi's soil went to this level: Congress on PM Modi's Rajiv Gandhi remark

New Delhi, May 06 (ANI): Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress Department, Sam Pitroda slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his comment on former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi. Criticising PM Modi for his work in past five years, he said, "So opposed to talking about your performance, they go attack people like Rajiv Gandhi. What a shame that you have to get to that level. When we talk about it, his army of trolls attacks us. I am very upset that a Prime Minister from Mahatma Gandhi's soil would go to this level."

LS polls: 'Modi-Modi' slogan is blessing of 125 crore Indians to PM, says Amit Shah

East Champaran (Bihar), May 06 (ANI): Amid the Lok Sabha elections, while addressing the public rally in Bihar's East Champaran district today, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah said, "I have visited almost 290 parliamentary constituencies during election campaigning across the nation. Be it East, West, North or South, everywhere people are only chanting one slogan and that is 'Modi-Modi'". "This slogan is not merely for elections but it is blessing of 125 crore Indians to our Prime Minister Narendra Modi," Shah added.