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LS polls: Massive 'bhuchal' will come after May 23, says Tejashwi Yadav

Patna (Bihar), May 06 (ANI): Amid the Lok Sabha elections, while speaking to media in Patna today, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav said, "Wherever there are elections today we are almost winning over there and after May 23rd a massive 'bhuchal' (earthquake) will come and that 'bhuchal' here means that the Bihar Chief Minister (CM) Nitish Kumar is going to resign. The fight between Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (United)-(JDU) will also be clearly visible after 23rd May and we are confident enough that we will win elections from everywhere." "We had never ever expected that the Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi will stoop to such a low level and give such a cheap comment. It is a very shameful incident that a current PM is talking so cheap about the former PM of India," Tejashwi added.

Submarine 'Vela' of Project 75 launched in Mumbai

Mumbai, May 06 (ANI): Indian Navy's fourth stealth Scorpene class Submarine Vela of Project 75 has been launched on Monday at the Kanhoji Angre Wet Basin of Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL) in Mumbai. Post the launch, the submarine is set to commence sea trials. The submarines are being built at Mazagon Dock Limited, with the main collaborator being M/S Naval group, France. Secretary (Defence Production) Ajay Kumar was the chief guest for the launch ceremony ad Veena Ajay Kumar was the lady dignitary who performed the ceremony. The steel cutting of this submarine commenced in July 2009. The submarine has completed joining of all its section. It would be using indigenous developed batteries by M/S Exide, India.

Mamata Banerjee is threatening EC in WB: Prakash Javadekar

New Delhi, May 06 (ANI): Amid the Lok Sabha elections, while speaking to ANI in the national capital today, Union Minister of Human Resource Development (HRD) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) senior leader Prakash Javadekar said, "Our candidate from West Bengal's Barrackpore Arjun Singh was beaten up brutally and he is injured now and last week car of our Asansol candidate Babul Supriyo was badly damaged as violence is at its peak in WB. The Election Commission (EC) is sitting mutely and almost doing nothing." "WB Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is defeating in election, therefore, she is trying to win polls through rigging rather than votes. It is almost like dishonouring our Indian democracy as she is threatening EC in WB," Javadekar added.

LS polls: Explosion near polling station in Pulwama

Pulwama (J-K), May 06 (ANI): An explosion took place near a polling station in village Rahmoo of J-K's Pulwama district. The situation is tense in the area. Heavy security has been deployed at the polling booth post attack. An official informed that no votes have been cast in the booth since morning. Elections are being held in Anantnag and Ladakh constituencies of Jammu and Kashmir on May 06.

OnePlus 7 Pro rumoured pricing, specifications: All you need to know

With OnePlus gearing up for the official launch of its flagship device OnePlus 7 Pro on May 14, the specifications and pricing of the latest smartphone have been leaked online.

Not making 'jumlas' or false promises unlike BJP: Sachin Pilot

Jaipur (Rajasthan), May 06 (ANI): While addressing mediapersons, Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan Sachin Pilot spoke about the performance of Congress and also hit at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Pilot said, "I think we've performed really well. Our government's performance in last 3 months is viewed at and will be judged. To my mind, we have done extremely well and also we did more than 150 rallies. We have conducted a very positive campaign all over the state. We have set 'NYAY yojna'. 6% of our GDP will be invested in education sector. We are not making 'jumlas' or false promises. But I think, the narrative that the Congress party evolved is a positive one unlike the BJP which is only talking about the cast, religion, mandir- masjid and Hindu-Muslim. We talk about New India, an aspiration India where job creation takes place."

Cyclone Fani: PM Modi praises CM Patnaik, says everything from water to medical facility was planned very well

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), May 06 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on Cyclone Fani, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Coordination and communication was very good between state government and central government. Even between the rushes of elections, I was also monitoring everything. I organised a meeting and sent the teams in advance. But the way people of Odisha complied with every instruction of government is praiseworthy. In such severe situation, whatever the priority was be it water, electricity, communication, medical facility, Naveen Babu has planned everything accordingly. Central government is with him."

Work is to be done on the trailer we showed in last 5 years: Rajyavardhan Rathore

Jaipur (Rajasthan), May 06 (ANI): While talking to media, MoS for Youth Affairs and Sports Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore said, "People have made their mind. I have been to villages, cities, interacted with people of all age groups, during my election campaign. Everyone is talking about PM Narendra Modi. The government is hearing the concerns of public. We showed trailer in last 5 years and it is time to do development work. The strongest government will be formed on 23rd May".

Cyclone Fani: PM Modi to further release Rs 1,000 crore for affected regions

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), May 06 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on Cyclone 'Fani', Prime Minister Narendra Modi said,"Immediately, after the news of cyclone came, Government of India had announced Rs 381 crore last week, further Rs 1,000 crore will be released now. Secondly, the team of Government of India will come and observe the whole region. I also assured them on how state and Centre can work together on this. PMO team has come with me and they'll stay back here today."

If people have strength to bring govt, then they also have strength to break that govt: Poonam Sinha

Lucknow (UP), May 06 (ANI): Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Poonam Sinha visited a polling booth in Lucknow during fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections. She is SP-BSP joint candidate from Lucknow Lok Sabha constituency and is contesting against Rajnath Singh. The election for 5th phase is underway in seven states across the country. While speaking to ANI on elections, Sinha said, "This voter turn-out seems like good news for our party. We will definitely win this race and will move way ahead of our opponents. People are looking for someone who can bring a change. People know how they lied, made false promises and did 'jumlebaazi'. People of our nation are aware and if they have strength to bring a government then they also have the strength to break that government down. The 'gathbandhan' will definitely swipe the poll."

Jayant Sinha casts his vote in Jharkhand's Hazaribagh

Hazaribagh (Jharkhand), May 06 (ANI): Union Minister and Bharatiya Jananta Party (BJP) candidate from Hazaribagh, Jayant Sinha arrived at a polling booth to cast his vote. He is contesting against Congress' Gopal Sahu and Communist Party of India (CPI)'s Bhubneshwar Prasad Mehta. Fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections is underway in 51 constituencies across 7 states.

Elections are not about individuals, but issues: Rajnath Singh on SP-BSP joint candidate Poonam Sinha

Lucknow (UP), May 06 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on 'Mahagathbandhan', Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said, "The 'Mahagatbandhan' is no challenge for BJP here. I don't want to comment on her (SP-BSP-RLD candidate Poonam Sinha), as I believe elections are not about individuals but about issues." Earlier morning, Rajnath Singh cast his vote in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow. Singh is contesting from Lucknow parliamentary constituency against SP-BSP joint candidate Poonam Sinha. The 5th phase of elections is underway.

Schools close due to ceasefire violation by Pakistan in J-K's Rajouri

Rajouri (J-K), May 06 (ANI): The schools have been closed due to ceasefire violation by Pakistan in J-K's Rajouri on Monday. The violation happened in Keri sector of Rajouri district. Pakistan also violated ceasefire in Rajouri yesterday. Indian Army is retaliating befittingly. No casualties have been reported till now. More details are awaited.

Mayawati casts her vote in Lucknow

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), May 06 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati arrived at a polling booth to cast her vote in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow. Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and Samajwadi Party (SP) have formed an alliance for Lok Sabha elections 2019. Voting for 5th phase of Lok Sabha elections is underway on 51 parliamentary constituencies across 7 states.

Priyanka Gandhi takes my name more than her husband: Smriti Irani

Amethi (Uttar Pradesh), May 06 (ANI): While talking to ANI, Union Minister Smriti Irani said, "A person died because he was denied treatment at hospital where Rahul Gandhi is trustee in Amethi just because he had Ayushman Bharat card. 'Ye parivaar itna ghinona hai ki ek nirdosh ko maut ke ghat utarne ko taiyar hai sirf isliye kyunki unhe apni rajneeti pyari hai'". While talking about Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi, Irani said, "She did not know my name 5 years back, now she keeps taking my name, such an accomplishment. Nowadays, she takes her husband's name less and my name more".

Conflict erupts between BJP candidate Arjun Singh, TMC workers

Barrackpore (West Bengal), May 06 (ANI): A dispute erupted between Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Arjun Singh, All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) workers and locals in West Bengal's Barrackpore. During the rift, blood was clothed out of Singh's mouth. His mother Krishna Das cried after the spat. He is BJP candidate from Barrackpore Lok Sabha constituency. Voting for 5th phase of Lok Sabha elections is underway.

Cyclone Fani: PM Modi conducts aerial survey of affected areas in Odisha

Onboard/ Bhubaneswar (Odisha), May 06 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted aerial survey of Cyclone Fani hit areas in Odisha. He was accompanied by Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Governor Ganeshi Lal. He arrived in Odisha earlier today to review the situation in the state. Cyclone Fani has impacted coastal districts of Odisha, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh. PM Narendra Modi later held a meeting along with Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik and officials.

Filled with enthusiasm, senior citizens cast their votes

Chapra (Bihar)/Jaipur (Rajasthan), May 06 (ANI): Setting example for youths, senior citizens arrived at polling stations to exercise their right to vote. Deteriorating health condition didn't hold elders back from casting their prestigious vote. They came out in large numbers across India to elect their MPs. Voting for fifth phase of Lok Sabha polls is underway for 51 Parliamentary seats across 7 states.

Heart abnormalities from premature birth can be corrected with exercise in young adulthood

New Delhi, May 06 (ANI): People who suffer from heart abnormalities due to preterm birth could correct the damage with exercise in young adulthood, according to a study, which was presented at EuroCMR 2019. Around one to two per cent of adults today were born more than two months prematurely (very preterm) and have heart abnormalities that increase their risk of cardiovascular disease. For instance, the heart is smaller and has to pump harder to supply the body with blood. "Until now we did not know if this was permanent or amenable to improvement. Now, for the first time, we have shown how to make preterm hearts function as well as their peers. No drugs were required - just a 14-week exercise programme," said Anne Monique Nuyt, co-principal investigator. The study enrolled 14 participants aged between 18-29 years, of whom eight were born very preterm and six acted as controls.

Rajnath Singh casts his vote in UP's Lucknow

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), May 06 (ANI): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh arrived to cast vote in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow. Singh is contesting from Lucknow parliamentary constituency against SP-BSP joint candidate Poonam Sinha. Fifth phase of elections is underway for 51 parliamentary constituencies across 7 states.