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Sapna Chaudhary, Boney Kapoor and others came together in Delhi to support BJP

New Delhi, May 05 (ANI): A get together of celebrities and personalities from the entertainment industry, for support to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was held in Delhi on Sunday. Union Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj was also present at the event. Wrestler The Great Khali, veteran actor Poonam Dhillon, producer Boney Kapoor, actor Manoj Joshi and others were also present at the event.

Such statement is preposterous: Anand Sharma on FM Jaitley's remark on Rahul Gandhi

Chandigarh, May 05 (ANI): Former union cabinet minister and Congress leader Anand Sharma slammed Finance Minister Arun Jaitley for his comment on Rahul Gandhi. He had said that Rahul Gandhi is a 'defence-deal pusher'. He said, "It is unfortunate. Without any shred of truth, such a statement is preposterous."

Fire breaks out in Mumbai's Andheri post cylinder blast

Mumbai, May 05 (ANI): A massive fire broke out in Mumbai's Andheri on Sunday. It broke following a cylinder blast on the 4th floor of Sarita Building at Mazil Masjid Chowk in Yari Road. One injured person has been taken to a nearby hospital. 5 fire tenders were present at the spot. One police official was also present. More details are awaited.

Preparations underway for 5th Phase of LS polls in Uttar Pradesh

Raebareli (UP)/ Lucknow (UP)/ Amethi (UP): May 05 (ANI): Preparations for polling for the fifth phase of Lok Sabha elections are underway in different parts of the country. The Lok Sabha elections are being held in seven phases. Preparation is underway in different parts of Uttar Pradesh. Polling parties being dispatched to respective polling booth. Fourth phase of LS polls are over while the other three phases will take place on May 6, 12 and 19 respectively.

BJP contesting elections in the name of pseudo-nationalism: CM Bhupesh Baghel

Bhopal (MP), May 05 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led BJP government and said, "BJP workers don't ask for votes in the name of their candidates but in the name of Narendra Modi. Narendra Modi himself doesn't ask for votes in his own name, but asks for votes in the name of Armed Forces' valour. Defence officers say not to ask for votes in their name. Election Commission also says not to use Armed forces for this purpose. But they are violating Model Code of Conduct repeatedly. This shows BJP has nothing to say and they are contesting elections in the name of pseudo-nationalism."

If I am attacked then it's because of BJP government: CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, May 05 (ANI): After being attacked by a man called Suresh in a roadshow, Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal held a press conference in New Delhi on Sunday, where he slammed Central Government for not providing proper security forces to the Chief Minister. Kejriwal said, "This was the 9th attack on me in last 5 years and 5th attack after becoming Chief Minister. I don't think so that in the 70 years of the Indian history, there has been any such attack on any other Chief Minister. Forget 9 attacks, I don't think so even for once, any CM has been attacked like this. In this country, Delhi Chief Minister is the only CM whose security's responsibility is in the hands of opposition party that is BJP. So, if I am attacked then its whole responsibility goes to BJP government."

Sunny Deol meets people at a church in Punjab's Gurdaspur

Gurdaspur (Punjab), May 05 (ANI): Ahead of Lok Sabha elections, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Gurdaspur Lok Sabha constituency, Sunny Deol visited a church and greeted people in Punjab's Gurdaspur on Sunday. While speaking to ANI, BJP candidate from Gurdaspur Lok Sabha constituency, Sunny Deol expressed his views on upcoming elections and even gave a message to the youth of Gurdaspur. Deol said, "I am contesting from here that is why today I am here. It is their love on the basis of which I am here today and I can see it as wherever I am going, they're showering me with love. All I hope is that this love makes me win through their votes." He even gave a message to the youth of Gurdaspur. Deol said, "I've come here to connect with you all because I am also a father, I too have kids. And, the way my father raised me, I want to give the same love to all of you. I want to find a solution of bad habits like drugs."

We left Amethi-Raebareli LS seat for weakening BJP-RSS forces: Mayawati

Lucknow, (UP) May 05 (ANI): While addressing press conference BSP Chief Mayawati said, "We are in the country's public interest, especially for weakening the BJP-RSS forces, in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi-Raebareli Lok Sabha seat left for the Congress party for this reason So that both of the top leaders fight again in both the seats and do not get entangled in these two sets only. And then, the BJP does not take advantage of it outside Uttar Pradesh." Earlier, Samajwadi party and Bahujan Samaj Party alliance has left the two seats for the Congress in Amethi and Raebareli.

Beautification of JandK's Srinagar in full swing due to annual 'Darbar Move'

Srinagar (JandK), May 05 (ANI): Ahead of the annual 'Darbar Move', beautification of Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar is in full swing. The repairing and renovation of the roads are under process as they were damaged due to heavy snowfall. The 'Darbar Move' is coming back to valley after being shifted to the winter capital Jammu for nearly 6 months. To make Srinagar clean and beautiful, labourers are working hard to fill the potholes and painting of the footpaths. The 'Darbar Move' is the bi-annual shift of the secretariat and all other government offices of Jammu and Kashmir from one capital city to another.

Pragya Thakur addresses media post 3-day campaign ban

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), May 05 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Bhopal parliamentary constituency Pragya Thakur addressed media after the end of her three-day campaign ban. She sang a song of valour to answer the questions related to her ban by Election Commission.

Markets bloom ahead of Ramadan in UP's Aligarh

Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh), May 05 (ANI): The holy month of Ramadan starts on May 06 or 07 on the sight of moon. People who follow Islam keep a month long fast during Ramadan. People thronged markets in Aligarh. Market are beautifully decorated and bustled with people eager to buy food items, skullcaps, traditional Ramadan sweets and prayer material.

Fire breaks out at sugar mill in UP's Amroha

Amroha (UP), May 05 (ANI): A massive fire broke out in a sugar mill factory on Saturday in Uttar Pradesh's Amroha. Two Fire tenders reached to the spot. Fire has been doused now. The mill has been closed due to the fire. No casualty has been reported.

LS polls: Vegetable vendor to contest from Shimla as independent candidate

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), May 05 (ANI): A vegetable vendor Ravi Kumar is contesting as an independent candidate from the Shimla parliamentary constituency. Ravi Kumar released his manifesto which focuses on various social issues. His electoral symbol is telephone. Speaking to ANI he said, "I am a vegetable seller. In past 20 years both BJP and Congress only made promises to people. They only made fool out of people. Lok Sabha polls will be held in Himachal Pradesh in last phase on May 19.

Tiger Shroff shares experience of working with newbies Ananya Pandey, Tara Sutaria

Mumbai, May 05 (ANI): The star cast of 'Student of the Year 2' was seen promoting the film in Mumbai. Director Punit Malhotra was also seen along with Bollywood actors Tiger Shroff, Tara Sutaria and Ananya Pandey. The movie is produced by Karan Johar under Dharma Productions and will hit theaters on May 10. While speaking to ANI, Ananya Pandey said, "Couldn't have asked for better launch."

Indian Army organised first ever cycling expedition for girls in JandK's Doda

Doda (Jammu and Kashmir), May 05 (ANI): The Indian Army organised a cycling expedition for girls in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda on Saturday. Around 35 girls from different schools of Doda district participated in the event. It was commenced at Bhaderwah and concluded at Pul Doda. The Indian Army has organsied such event for the very first time in Chenab Valley.

If they blame Modi govt, then I can see politics in it: Vijay Goel after attack on CM Kejriwal

New Delhi, May 05 (ANI): While speaking exclusively to ANI, Minister of State of Parliamentary Affairs, Vijay Goel spoke about the issue where Chief Minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal was slapped by a man during his roadshow. Goel said, "I really condemn the whole issue but if they blame Modi government or Modi and Shah ji for it, then I can see the politics in it. If they say that security personnel deliberately didn't take care of his security then, I would like to say that they are putting allegations on those who are protecting him day and night. They are blaming them, not Modi government. I believe that Delhi police is a watch box." He even spoke on Sheila Dixit over her remarks on 'Nirbhaya case'. He said, "I don't feel a woman like Sheila Dixit would say that Nirbhaya case was a self made story and if she said so it's not right."

20 Bangladeshi nationals deported from Assam's Karimganj

Karimganj (Assam), May 05 (ANI): 20 Bangladeshi nationals were deported to Bangladesh from Assam's Karimganj on Saturday. They were lodged in detention centers in Assam for time being. They were arrested for entering India without valid documents.

Locals boycott elections in MP's Damoh over 'water scarcity' issue

Damoh (Madhya Pradesh), May 05 (ANI): Locals boycotted Lok Sabha elections in Madhya Pradesh's Damoh. They took the decision as no steps have been taken to solve the problem of water scarcity in Samdai village. They even roamed around the area holding banners of 'election boycott'. The elections will be held in Madhya Pradesh on May 06 in phase 6 and on May 19 in phase 7. One of locals said, "If there will be a pond, we will vote. Otherwise we are not going to vote."

Devotees observe Urs of Sain Ilahi Baksh in Poonch

Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir), May 05 (ANI): Kashmir valley is considered to be the paradise on earth is also known for its communal harmony. Urs of Sain Ilahi Baksh in Poonch is a perfect example of it. 40th Urs of Sain Ilahi Baksh was celebrated with religious fervour. Hundreds of devotees pay their respects at the holy shrine. The devotees recited verses of Holy Quran and prayed for the peace, prosperity of the country. The shrine of Sain Ilahi Baksh is located in Loran of Poonch District.

Researchers create embryo stem cells from skin cells

New Delhi, May 05 (ANI): Researchers have found a way to turn skin cells into embryonic stem cells, which could lead to the creation of a complete embryo from skin cells. The research conducted on mice has significant implications for modelling embryonic disease and placental dysfunctions. The study was published in Cell Stem Cell. Dr Yossi Buganim