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When Congress was at Centre, terrorist attacks had become a daily affair: PM Modi

Karauli (Rajasthan), May 03 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Rajasthan's Karauli on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi slammed Congress and said, "When there was Congress govt at the Centre, terrorist attacks had become a daily affair. No city was safe in their tenure. Everyone knows how terrorists attacked Mumbai in 2008. What happened in Mumbai at that time was neither the first nor the last. In 2008 Jan, there was attack on CRPF camp in UP. In May, there was a bomb blast in Jaipur. In July, there were serial blasts in B'luru. Next day, bomb blasts in Ahmedabad. In Sept, there were 2 terror attacks in Delhi. In Oct, serial blasts in Guwahati, Agartala and Imphal."

PM Modi on Masood Azhar: Terrorists are finding it difficult to enjoy in Pakistan

Karauli (Rajasthan), May 03 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Rajasthan's Karauli on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Two days back, a major enemy of India, terrorist leader Masood Azhar was designated as a global terrorist. This terrorist, sitting in Pakistan, was giving India injuries after injuries. Several brave mothers of Rajasthan lost their sons, while they attacked such terrorists but now these terrorists are finding it difficult to enjoy in Pakistan."

'Nation, Centre with you', says PM Modi to people of cyclone-hit states

Karauli (Rajasthan), May 03 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Rajasthan's Karauli on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "We have gathered here today. At the same time, people living in coastal areas in eastern and southern India are facing an extremely severe cyclone. Centre is in continuous contact with governments of Odisha, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. I took latest update from officers. I held a review meeting yesterday. More than Rs 1000 crore was released to concerned governments in advance. NDRF, Indian Coast Guard, Army, Navy, Air Force are working with administration. I assure that the people affected in cyclone, need not to worry as the nation and Centre are with them."

PM Modi biopic to release on May 24, a day after LS poll results

New Delhi, May 03 (ANI): Vivek Oberoi starrer biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi is finally set to release on May 24, a day after the counting of votes of Lok Sabha polls. The film, 'PM Narendra Modi', which was initially scheduled to hit the theaters on April 11, was stalled by the Election Commission of India a day before its worldwide release, stating that a biopic like this will affect the level playing field in the elections. Producer Sandip Ssingh took to his twitter to announce the news. Helmed by Omung Kumar, the film stars Vivek Oberoi, Zarina Wahab and Barkha Bisht Sengupta among others and is based on the life of the incumbent Prime Minister. The biopic depicts the journey of Modi from his humble beginnings to his years as a chief minister and finally his landmark election as the Prime Minister of the country. Oberoi is essaying the role of PM Modi.

Cyclone Fani: After landfall, impact is likely to reduce and will move towards WB coast, says IMD Scientist

Hyderabad, May 03, (ANI): While speaking to ANI, after Cyclone 'Fani' hits Odisha's Puri, India Meteorological Department (IMD) Hyderabad's Scientist Naga Ratna said, "After landfall, the impact is likely to reduce and will move towards West Bengal coast. There after extreme severe cyclone may convert to severe cyclone and move towards West Bengal and Bangladesh. This will impact in the whole state of Odisha, some parts of West Bengal and also in the northeastern states of India."

'Fani' cyclone expected to move north-northeastwards, covering all districts in coastal Odisha: IMD Scientist

Paradip (Odisha), May 03 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, after Cyclone Fani hits Odisha's Puri, India Meteorological Department (IMD) Paradip's Scientist, R Shukla said, "Landfall process started around 8 am and is expected to complete within 2 hours. Then it's expected to move north-northeastwards, covering all districts in coastal Odisha, towards West Bengal. Wind speed was recorded at 35 km/hr in latest updates at 9 am and will increase further."

Locals face 'water contamination issue' in Chhattisgarh's Balrampur

Balrampur (Chhattisgarh), May 03 (ANI): Locals of Amtahi village in Chhattisgarh's Balrampur are facing water contamination issue and no one has listened to their request till now. They use water from a well filled with algae, as hand pump's water is contaminated. The hand pump's water caused diseases after drinking it. The government has not taken any action against it till now.

LS polls: Sunny Deol holds roadshow in Punjab's Pathankot

Pathankot (Punjab), May 03 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Sunny Deol campaigned in Punjab's Pathankot on Friday. He is contesting LS elections from Gurdaspur parliamentary constituency. Deol is contesting election against Congress' Sunil Kumar Jakhar, Aam Aadmi Party's Peter Masih and Punjab Democratic Alliance's Lal Chand. The elections in Punjab will be held on May 19 in the last phase for all 13 seats.

Hunt for Yeti, The Himalayan Monster: Myths and facts

The tales of Yeti has resurfaced time and again on mountaineering expeditions. Recently, Indian Army's mountaineering expedition team claimed that they have sighted "mysterious Footprints of mythical beast 'Yeti'" at the Makalu Base Camp in the Himalayas. We take a look at the mysterious 'abominable snowman'

Members of clapping club from Vadodara celebrate UN's ban on Masood Azhar

Vadodara (Gujarat), May 03 (ANI): People in Gujarat's Vadodara celebrated the blacklisting of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist by United Nations. The members of clapping club clapped 1000 times to hail the UNSC decision to designate Masood Azhar as a global terrorist. On May 01, JeM chief was designated as a global terrorist under the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution 1267. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also termed the development as 'big victory.' Azhar was blacklisted by UNSC sanctions committee after China dropped their objections to the latest proposal put forward by the US, UK and France to designate Masood as terrorist.

Almost 1 million being evacuated as Cyclone Fani nears India

Paradip (Odisha), May 03 (ANI): People take refuge in a shelter in Paradip of Jagatsinghpur. Over 1 million people have been evacuated from vulnerable districts in last 24 hrs and about 5000 kitchens have been set to serve people in shelters. Parts of Odisha are on high alert in view of Cyclone Fani. The cyclonic storm is expected to make a landfall in the state today. NDRF and state administration officials have been put on alert to provide immediate relief in aftermath of cyclone.

Cyclone 'Fani' hits Odisha's Puri

Puri (Odisha) / Bhubaneswar (Odisha), May 03 (ANI): Cyclone Fani hits Odisha's Puri on Friday. Several parts of Odisha are on high alert. Director of Bhubaneswar's Meteorological Department, HR Biswas said, "Extremely severe cyclone Fani landfall started at 8 am. Some of the portion of the eye has already entered land area. It'll take 2 more hours to complete landfall process. Landfall position is close to Puri. It'll continue till 10.30 am."

'Lalu ji use to do 12 rallies in a day but today's politicians get tired after 2-4 rallies': Tej Pratap

Jehanabad (Bihar), May 03 (ANI): While addressing a public meeting in Bihar's Jehanabad on Thursday, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tej Pratap Yadav said, "Lalu Prasad Yadav Ji used to meet the public and attend about 12 programs in a day. But politicians today, get tired after attending 2-4 public programs only. He is our ideology and our Guru as well."

Cyclone Fani: Landfall process begins, says MeT Director HR Biswas

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), May 03 (ANI): Director of Bhubaneswar's Meteorological Department, HR Biswas gave latest update on cyclone 'Fani' on Friday. He said, "The impact of landfall process has started. Fani will make a landfall between 8-11 am. In the morning at 6:31 am, it was 70 km south-southwest of Puri, and it is moving now. The maximum wind speed till now is reported to be 7:30 am was 142 km/h. As we predicted, it will cross Puri and after landfall it will move towards North-east." Fani will hit Odisha's Puri today along with several others parts.

Sitaram Yechury hits at BJP for 'Hindu does not do violence' remark

Bhopal (MP), May 03 (ANI): While addressing a gathering in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal, Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Sitaram Yechury said, "They said Hindu does not do violence. Ramayana and Mahabharata are also filled with instances of violence and battles. Being a pracharak, you narrate the epics but still claim Hindus can't be violent? What is the logic behind saying there is a religion, which engages in violence and we Hindus don't?"

Cyclone Fani: Parts of Odisha on high alert

Paradip (Odisha)/ Puri (Odisha)/ Digha (West Bengal), May 03 (ANI): Parts of Odisha are on high alert in view of Cyclone Fani. The cyclonic storm is expected to make a landfall in the state today. NDRF and state administration officials have been put on alert to provide immediate relief in aftermath of cyclone. Meanwhile, around 3,01,460 people have been evacuated and 541 pregnant women have been shifted to hospital safely in Ganjam district.

499/500 in Class XII: The success mantra of CBSE topper Hansika Shukla

CBSE topper Hansika Shukla scored 100 each in history, political science, psychology and Hindustani vocals. But she has only one regret-- scoring 99 in English. "I am on cloud nine as I had not expected this kind of result but now I feel it would have been perfect to get one more mark and have 100 in English. I regret that now," said Shukla. Hansika Shukla and Karishma Arora have topped the CBSE Class 12 exams this year by scoring 499 marks each.

10 key updates on 'severe' Cyclone Fani in just 1 minute

With extremely severe cyclonic storm Fani inching closer to Odisha, the state started evacuation of vulnerable population from low-lying areas in 13 districts to temporary shelters. “Fani will hit the Odisha coast Friday morning. Safety of people will be given highest priority. About 800,000 people are targeted to be evacuated and steps are being taken by the districts collectors accordingly,” Krupa Sindhu Mishra, spokesperson, SRC’s (Special Relief Commissioner) office, said.

'Sangh' wants you to stay 'maun' as they want 'mome ki gudiya': Digvijaya Singh to Pragya Thakur

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), May 03 (ANI): Amid the Lok Sabha elections, while addressing a public rally in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal on Thursday, veteran leader and Congress Bhopal candidate Digvijaya Singh said, "Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) could not find a single member from their party who could fight me? So they got Sadhvi ji (Pragya Singh Thakur). Good, I welcome her. Election Commission (EC) has barred her for three days from campaigning, though we want her to campaign and keep giving statements." "People of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) want Pragya ji to be silent as they want a 'mome ki gudiya', he added.

Tree fossil belonging to Mesozoic geological era found in Shimla

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), May 03 (ANI): A tree fossil, appearing to be millions of years old, has been found in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla on May 01. The fossil was found in Kharapathar area of the district. According to the curator of Himachal State Museum Shimla, Hari Chauhan the fossil belongs to the Mesozoic geological era. After visiting the spot, speaking to ANI, Hari Chauhan said, "The tree fossil appears to be of the Mesozoic geological era (67-250 million years ago). The Department of Language Art and Culture of Himachal Pradesh is planning to preserve it." "We are identifying more such tree fossils," he added. He also informed that the fossil is being fenced and more research is being planned to be done on this. In February this year, a team of international scientists had discovered ancient fossils of the first ever organisms that exhibited movement. The fossils, discovered in rocks in Gabon and dating back approximately 2.1 billion years, suggested the existence of a clust