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Train accident averted, thanks to the alertness of keyman in AP's Krishna District

Krishna District (Andhra Pradesh), Apr 26 (ANI): A train accident was averted in Andhra Pradesh's Krishna District as a keyman identified a broken railway line. The keyman saw a broken line just before 17479 Puri Tirupati Express was about to pass and immediately alerted the driver to stop the train. This incident took place in Bhyravapatnam village of Krishna District. The train was passed after the temporary repair work.

LS polls: Congress never leaves any chance to call 'Swachh Bharat Mission' a small initiative, says PM Modi

Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh), Apr 26 (ANI): Amidst the Lok Sabha elections, while addressing a public rally in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Remember how Congress people made fun of 'Swachh Bharat Mission'. They didn't leave any chance to call the idea a small one. Whenever I used to pick the broom, they used to spend the entire day trolling me on social media."

LS polls: Anurag Thakur files nomination in HP's Hamirpur

Hamirpur (Himachal Pradesh), Apr 26 (ANI): The candidate of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from Himachal Pradesh's Hamirpur district, Anurag Thakur filed his nomination for Lok Sabha elections today. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, BJP veteran leader and Anurag Thakur's father, Prem Kumar Dhumal was also present, while he filed his nomination. Lok Sabha polls will take place in seventh and last phase on May 19 in Himachal Pradesh on four seats.

Girl reaches out to PM Modi in Varanasi, seeks help to free her father from jail

Varanasi (UP), Apr 26 (ANI): A young girl on Friday reached out to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking his help to free her father from jail. According to Jyoti, 35-years ago, her father married to a woman, who committed suicide in one year of marriage. The woman's family put the murder charges on her father and he is being jailed for it. Jyoti said that her father is innocent and was framed in a false case. She gave a letter to the Prime Minister and urged him to help in order to get his father out of jail.

Ravi Shankar Prasad files nomination from Patna Sahib constituency

Patna (Bihar), Apr 26 (ANI): Union Law and Justice Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Friday filed his nomination from Bihar's Patna Sahib constituency. He is contesting against Congress leader Shatrughan Sinha. The 2019 Indian General Elections is currently being held in seven phases from 11 April to 19 May 2019 to constitute the 17th Lok Sabha. Polling in Patna sahib will be held on May 19.

Nowadays PM Modi read his speeches through teleprompter, hardly talks about unemployment, farmers, says Rahul

Balasore (Odisha), Apr 26 (ANI): Amidst the Lok Sabha elections, while addressing a public rally in Odisha's Balasore today, Congress president Rahul Gandhi said, "Earlier, in his every meeting and speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he will provide employment to 2 crore youth, will give accurate price to farmers and will also remove corruption from the nation." "But, now his speeches have changed as he hardly talks about unemployment, farmers. These days, he read his speeches through teleprompter," Rahul added.

No debt-ridden farmer would be sent to jail after 2019 elections: Rahul Gandhi

Samastipur (Bihar), Apr 26 (ANI): Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Friday addressed a public rally in Bihar's Samastipur. Hailing Congress' manifesto and targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said that no one can send farmers into jail for not returning the debt. The Congress president is scheduled to hold public meetings in Bihar, Odisha and Maharashtra. The results of Lok Sabha elections will be declared on May 23.

LS polls: 'Hum vote ki jagah PM Modi ko mitti ka rasgulla denge,' says Mamata Banerjee

Asansol (West Bengal), Apr 26 (ANI): Amidst the Lok Sabha elections, while addressing a public rally in West Bengal's (WB) Asansol, WB Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said, "PM Narendra Modi didn't come to Bengal earlier but during elections, he needs votes from Bengal. We will give him rasgulla from Bengal. We will make sweets from soil and put pebbles in it similarly like cashew nuts, almonds and raisins are used in laddu that will break teeth."

LS polls: Congress reduced electricity bills in MP by cutting power supply, says PM Modi

Sidhi (Madhya Pradesh), Apr 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday took at a jibe at the Congress government in Madhya Pradesh by saying the party had promised to reduce the electricity bills and it was done by reducing the power supply by half. PM Modi said, "Congress had promised to reduce electricity bills and found a solution to do so by reducing electricity supply in your homes. Congress government here is running on the formula of supplying lesser electricity than previous Shivraj-led government. Is this not a betrayal?"

We want Rahul Gandhi as PM: Tejashwi Yadav

Samastipur (Bihar), Apr 26 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and former Bihar deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav addressed a public rally in Bihar's Samastipur on Friday. While addressing the rally he attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and hailed Congress president Rahul Gandhi by saying, "We don't want a Prime Minister who only works for the rich class. We want a Prime Minister who will raise his voice for the poor." He further added, "We want Rahul Gandhi as PM"..

Parkash Singh Badal compares Rahul Gandhi with 'insect' infront of 'elephant' PM Modi

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 26, (ANI): Parkash Singh Badal accompanied Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Collectorate office on Friday for filing nominations today. While talking to ANI he said, "Shiromani Akali Dal is the oldest party of India. Our relation with BJP is very close, the relation is not political, and it is very pure relation. We were the first party to support BJP and we are supporting them till now. 'Mahagathbandhan' is nothing and these types of alliances always break. People of India have to think, who should be their next Prime Minister. Name anyone, who can compete against PM Narendra Modi. Rahul Gandhi in front of Narendra Modi is like an ant in front of an elephant".

If PM Modi is 'Chowkidar' then people of Bihar are 'Thanedaar': Tejashwi Yadav

Samastipur (Bihar), Apr 26 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and former Bihar deputy chief minister Tejashwi Yadav addressed a public rally in Bihar's Samastipur on Friday. Slamming Prime Minister Narendra Modi he said that PM Modi is a factory and manufacturer of telling lie. Taking a jibe on the Prime Minister's 'Chowkidar' remark, Yadav added, "PM Modi if you call yourself a 'Chowkidar' (Watchman) then people of Bihar are 'Thanedaar' (station in-charge)." The General Elections is scheduled to start in Bihar on April 19 in all seven phases.

Britney Spears leaves mental health treatment facility

New Delhi, Apr 26 (ANI): American singer-songwriter Britney Spears is returning home after seeking treatment at a mental health facility for about a month. E! News confirmed that the 37-year-old singer has checked out of the facility and has headed home. The singer was seeking treatment at a mental health facility for some time, but it appears that she is well rested and ready to get back to her normal routine. "Britney Spears checked out of the treatment facility this morning and was taken home by her boyfriend Sam. It was her decision to leave, but she will still be monitored from home," a source close to the songstress told E! News.

Homi Adajania shares new still of Irrfan Khan from sets of 'Angrezi Medium'

New Delhi, Apr 26 (ANI): Seems like director Homi Adajania and actor Irrfan Khan are having a great time shooting for 'Angrezi Medium', and Homi's latest post is proof. The director has been lately sharing several pictures from the sets of the film, leaving the fans wanting for more. The team started shooting for the film last month in Udaipur. Since then, the director and the cast have been sharing pictures from their sets, thus, making everyone excited for the film. Recently, Homi shared a still on his Instagram story featuring Irrfan and the cinematographer of the film, who are busy playing cricket while Homi waits for them to resume shooting. In the photo, Irrfan can be seen batting while the cinematographer turns wicketkeeper. The actor is completely engaged in playing the game as he can be seen holding the cricket bat in his hands. Homi has earlier helmed films like 'Being Cyrus', 'Cocktail', 'Finding Fanny'. The film will mark Irrfan's comeback on the big screen, post the brief

Raid my home if found guilty: PM Modi slams opposition for alleging 'one-sided' IT, ED raids

Sidhi (Madhya Pradesh), Apr 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday criticised the opposition for alleging 'one-sided' raids by enforcement agencies, and said he had no role to play in the actions of different Income Tax (IT) and Enforcement Directorate (ED), and that these agencies were free to raid his own home if found guilty.

Mallikarjun Kharge likens PM Modi with Hitler

Mumbai, Apr 26 (ANI): Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday likened Prime Minister Narendra Modi with German dictator Hitler by saying that both the leaders were elected through parliamentary democracies but slowly made the system all about themselves. Kharge added that the PM has become arrogant and the BJP is behaving like there is no option left other than PM Modi.

Priyanka Gandhi wants to focus on her job as general secretary: Sam Pitroda on Varanasi seat

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Apr 26 (ANI): Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress Department on Friday said Priyanka Gandhi, who is party's general secretary for Uttar Pradesh East, is not contesting from Varanasi as she has other responsibilities in hand and concentrating on just one seat was not her priority. "It (not contesting from Varanasi) was Priyanka ji's decision, she has other responsibilities. She thought rather than concentrating on one seat, she should focus on the job she has in hand. So, that decision was her and she decided it," Pitroda told reporters in Jaipur.

Mahadalit father, son shot dead in Bihar's Nalanda

Nalanda (Bihar), Apr 26 (ANI): A mahadalit father and a son were allegedly shot dead in Bihar's Nalanda. They were protesting against illegal sand mining. The reason behind the incident is still not clear. Investigation is underway in the matter.

Agarbathi industry growing in India, empowering women too

Bengaluru (Karnataka), Apr 26 (ANI): Indian incense stick industry (agarbathi) has been turned out to be one of the fastest growing industries in India. It is all set to witness 8-10% growth in market. Agarbathi industry has employed around one lakh more people including women this year. This industry is also helping in empowering women.

A country runs because of strategic policies: Baba Ramdev

Patna (Bihar), Apr 26 (ANI): While addressing mediapersons, Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev spoke about three major aspects of politics. He said, "There are three major aspects of politics. One is our personal connection with the politicians, second is which class is represented by the politician whether he is Yadav, Bhumihar, Brahmin or is from Dalit class or from Vaishya class. Personal connection matters with a candidate and I believe that every community, class should be represented and his connection should be with the public. But the most important aspect is that how much work can be strategically done by that candidate. It is most important to choose that who can make delivery policy for education, agriculture, medical, defence, etc. It is true, a country runs because of strategic policies. "