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Gadchiroli Naxal attack: CM Fadnavis pays tribute to security personnel

Gadchiroli (Maharashtra), May 02 (ANI): Wreath laying ceremony of 15 security personnel who lost their lives in a Naxal attack was performed in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli today. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis paid his tribute. People swarmed to witness the ceremony and pay their respects to the slain soldiers. 15 security personnel lost their lives in an IED blast attack that took place on May 1.

Don't like PM Modi but can't imagine Rahul Gandhi as Prime Minister either: Javed Akhtar

Bhopal (MP), May 02 (ANI): Prominent and veteran Bollywood lyricist Javed Akhtar on Thursday said that he doesn't like Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president Amit Shah both. He also shared his views on Congress president Rahul Gandhi as Prime Ministerial candidate, showing his disagreement, he said that the Congress president had not seen any work of his that he can imagine Rahul Gandhi as Prime Minister of India. "It's not mandatory that PM Modi will become Prime Minister again if BJP comes into power again,"

'Modi hai toh mumkin hai': Mukhtar Naqvi on UN's ban on Masood Azhar

Leh (Jammu and Kashmir), May 02, (ANI): After terrorist outfit (JeM) chief Masood Azhar was listed as global terrorist by UNSC, Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi credited PM Modi and said, "'Modi hai toh mumkin hai'. Masood Azhar listed as a global terrorist is an example of PM Narendra Modi's diplomacy, which has isolated terrorism. People promoting terrorism should understand one thing very clearly, in presence and under the leadership of PM Modi, no such terror activities will be tolerated".

Smriti Irani slams Priyanka Gandhi over 'using' children for political activity

Amethi (Uttar Pradesh), May 02 (ANI): In an exclusive interview to ANI, Union Textile Minister Smriti Irani slammed Congress General Secretary for UP (East) Priyanka Gandhi's viral video where she can be seen with children raising anti-Modi slogans. She said, "Doesn't she know that you can't use children for political activity? What values are you giving to children? I'd say that cultured families should keep their children away from such a person."

PM Modi chairs high-level meeting to review preparedness for Cyclone Fani

New Delhi, May 02 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting in the national capital to review the preparedness for Cyclone Fani which is expected to hit the coasts of Odisha tomorrow. The meeting was attended by Principal Secretary and Additional Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister. Home Secretary and other senior officials from IMD, NDRF and NDMA were also present. Cyclone Fani which is predicted to take the 'extremely severe' shape , is expected to hit coastal regions of Odisha tomorrow, and in view of that, around 8,00,000 people will be evacuated from the low-lying areas of Puri.

LS polls: It's a genuine fight between people and a 'laapata sansad', says Smriti Irani

Amethi (Uttar Pradesh), May 02 (ANI): In an exclusive interview to ANI, Union Textile Minister Smriti Irani expressed confidence on the win of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Uttar Pradesh. She said, "We gave chase to Congress president so much so that he had to literally run even after SP-BSP pledged support on this seat. This is not a fight between BJP and Congress, this is a genuine fight between people and a 'lapata sansad'."

When country wins, every Indian wins: Arun Jaitley on UN's ban on Masood Azhar

New Delhi, May 02 (ANI): While addressing a press conference, Union Minister of Finance Arun Jaitley on UN declaring Masood Azhar as global terrorist said, "Government and PM should be applauded. When the country wins, every Indian wins. It is unfortunate that some friends in the opposition think that if they join in this victory they might have to pay a political price for it."

CBSE class 12th results declared, Hansika Shukla and Karishma Arora top exams with 99.8%

New Delhi, May 02 (ANI): The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Thursday released the Class 12 results for all regions. The total pass percentage for the country is 83.4 percent. While addressing a press conference, CBSE chairperson, Anita Karwal said, "Top performing region is Trivandrum with pass percentage of 98.2%, in Chennai region the pass percentage is 92.93% and in Delhi region the pass percentage is 91.87%. Hansika Shukla and Karishma Arora have topped the CBSE Class 12 exams scoring 499 marks each." A total of 12, 87, 359 students appeared for 12 board examinations, out of which 7, 48, 498 are boys and 5, 38, 861 girls.

It's a win for India's foreign policies, says RS Prasad on UN's ban on Masood Azhar

Patna (Bihar), May 02 (ANI): Union Minister for Law and Justice Ravi Shankar Prasad hailed the decision of UNSC to list Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist. He said, "It is a huge win for India. Masood Azhar is a terrorist, who killed people. Today because of India's foreign policies and international personae of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we got this success. It is a win for India's foreign policies."

Zero tolerance policy for terror by Prime Minister has borne fruit: Nirmala Sitharaman

New Delhi, May 02 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held a press conference after United Nations declared Masood Azhar as global terrorist. While addressing the mediapersons, Union Minister of Defence, Nirmala Sitharaman cleared that terrorism shall not be tolerated. Sitharaman said, "Masood Azhar's name as the leader and the mastermind in several attacks which expand over a decade have all been recognised but it is the persistent effort taken by this government and in the leadership of the Prime Minister, which has brought development for us today. The much-awaited announcement has happened last evening and we would want to highlight the fact that the zero tolerance policy for terror by the Prime Minister has borne fruit and this is definitely something which this government wants to draw attention of the people of India. Terrorism shall not be tolerated and this declaration from the UN is noteworthy. The outcomes from the persistent measures taken by the Ministry External Affairs (

BJP is our main adversary in politics: Priyanka Gandhi

Raebareli (Uttar Pradesh), May 02 (ANI): Congress General Secretary of Uttar Pradesh (East) Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visited Uttar Pradesh's Raebareli on Thursday. She held a public rally there too. After the public rally, Gandhi spoke to the mediapersons about Congress' 'adversary' in politics. She said, "Congress and BJP's ideology are poles apart. We'll always fight them, they are our main adversary in politics. We've made sure not to benefit BJP in any way. We're fighting strongly, our candidates are strong." While talking about Mayawati's remark on Congress that public should not waste their vote on them, Gandhi replied, "Public is wise and have discretion. People never waste their vote. When people make Congress strong through their votes, Congress will make such government that will work for people and people know it."

Fresh snowfall in HP's Kinnaur

Kinnaur, (Himachal Pradesh), May 02 (ANI): While most parts of the country are already suffering from heat waves, Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh experienced fresh snowfall. It brought down the temperature. The local life has been hit by the drop in weather. Some highest reaches of Uttarakhand also received snowfall on Wednesday.

Cyclone Fani: Odisha to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall, says MeT Dept

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), May 02 (ANI): Director of Bhubaneswar's Meteorological Department, HR Biswas gave latest update on Thursday over approaching Cyclone Fani that is expected to hit coastal districts of the state. He said, "Today mostly south coastal Odisha and adjoining interior Odisha will receive heavy to very heavy rainfall. Tomorrow all 11 coastal districts along with adjoining interior districts will receive heavy to very heavy rainfall."

'Earlier BJP only freed Masood Azhar, now they're asking for votes in his name': Mayawati

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), May 02 (ANI): Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati attacked Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) following the listing of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist. Mayawati said, "Earlier BJP Government made Masood Azhar a guest and later freed him, now at the time of elections, they are trying to gather votes in his name, it is condemnable." She also condemned Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his remark over BSP and B. R. Ambedkar. She said, "B. R. Ambedkar can be a ground of vote bank politics for Congress or BJP, but for BSP, he is like our soul."

Watch: Priyanka Gandhi plays with snakes during election campaign in UP's Raebareli

Raebareli (Uttar Pradesh), May 02 (ANI): Ahead of Lok Sabha elections, Congress General Secretary of Uttar Pradesh (East) Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visited Uttar Pradesh's Raebareli on Thursday. She was in Raebareli for her campaign for upcoming LS polls. Gandhi stole some time from her busy schedule and met snake charmers of the village. She was also seen playing with snakes.

Cyclone Fani: AP experiences drastic change in weather

Srikakulam (Andhra Pradesh), May 02 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh has experienced drastic change in weather as Cyclone Fani approaches the coast. Some areas of Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam experienced heavy rainfall. Four districts of AP- Srikakulam, East Godavari, Visakhapatnam and Vizianagaram are expected to be affected by Cyclone Fani. National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team is present in coastal districts.

BJP has failed on national security front: Akhilesh Yadav

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), May 02 (ANI): Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav feels that Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led BJP government at the Centre has failed on the national security front. "BJP has failed so far as the national security is concerned. Our soldiers are dying on the border and in the Naxal-affected areas," Yadav told ANI in an exclusive interview. When asked whether national security will be one of the core agendas of the non-BJP government if formed at the Centre, Yadav said, "National security is the most important issue for any country." He further said, "Regional parties are closer to the people. They have experience as well, given the fact that they have done a good job in the past. So they will deliver their best."

LS polls: Sunny Deol offers prayers at Gurdwara Dera Baba Nanak in Punjab's Gurdaspur

Gurdaspur (Punjab), May 02 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Sunny Deol offered prayers at Gurdwara Dera Baba Nanak in Punjab's Gurdaspur on Thursday. He is BJP's Lok Sabha candidate 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.

Meet Vishwanath, a Bengaluru-based architect, who is a true inspiration for many

Bengaluru (Karnataka), May 02 (ANI): Meet this Bengaluru-based architect Vishwanath, who took 'water-saving' to another level. He uses rain water for drinking, cooking and other daily chores. His house is synonym to nature and has lots of green plants in the yard. There is also a composting toilet that doesn't use any water and the material generated is used as fertilisers for the rooftop garden. He uses old concept of reduce, reuse and recycle and rainwater harvesting too. This architect from Bengaluru is truly an inspiration for many.

Meet Kashmir's blind quilt makers

Srinagar (J and K), May 02 (ANI): Two Kashmiri brothers, namely 45-year-old Ghulam Nabi Teli and 40-year-old Mohamad Hussian, who are blind by birth and have garnered immense praise in Srinagar for their extraordinary talent of sewing fashionable and embroidered quilts. With the help of their father, the brothers earn their livelihood together by making trendy quilts, cushions and mattresses for customers. They receive sizeable orders from a local quilt-dealer and are quite popular among locals. The Teli brothers, as the introduction goes, were trained at the National Institute for the Visually Handicapped in Dehradun, where they learned Braille and some home sciences. "We both work with our father. We went to Dehradun for training. We are happy that we earn with our hard work. Our parents were against begging. They taught us not to beg, but instead, earn a livelihood by doing some hard work," Mohamad Hussian told ANI. In their shop, closer to home, the brothers sew mattress covers and