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This is new India, it will go inside terror camps, destroy them: PM Modi

Darbhanga (Bihar), Apr 25 (ANI): Ahead of Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister held a public rally in Bihar's Darbhanga. While addressing the rally, PM Modi spoke about new India and its take towards terrorism. He said, "National security may not be an issue for those who do 'mahamilavat' but in new India, it is a big issue. This is the new India, it will go inside terror camps and destroy them. Darbhanga has experienced terrorism from very close. The country has got such a module that lead to damage to Darbhanga's prestige and it was because of those people."

LS polls: Locals expecting Shimla to become smart city soon

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), Apr 25 (ANI): Amid the Lok Sabha elections, development of Shimla as smart city is the key poll issue in north Indian hill town Shimla for general people. The local residents feel deceived from both Congress and Bharatiya Janata party (BJP). The people involved in travel and tourism business are disappointed as there are problems of water scarcity, traffic jam and vehicle parking. The local residents are expecting to get rid of all major issues as they want to see Shimla becoming the smart city. They said that all the political leaders have been failed to fulfill basic infrastructure to the city.

Fishes found dead on banks of Tunga River in Karnataka's Shivamogga

Shivamogga (Karnataka), Apr 25 (ANI): Several fishes were found dead on the banks of Tunga River at Mattur-Hosahalli village limits in Karnataka's Shivamogga on Wednesday. Tunga River originates from Western Ghats and it provides clean drinking water to many cities including Shivamogga. People residing in that area have complained to the district administration about this matter. Official have inspected the spot and had taken fishes and water sample to the laboratory. The cause of their death is yet to be ascertained.

UP Minister calls SP-BSP-RLD trio 'fused transformer', says they won't get single seat in LS polls

Shahjahanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 25 (ANI): Urban Development Minister in Uttar Pradesh government and BJP MLA from Shahjahanpur, Suresh Khanna, on Thursday downplayed Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati's rally in his constituency by saying that all the constituents of SP-BSP-RLD trio are "fused transformer" and their coming together would not help them as one can't "light a bulb or fan" with fused transformer. The BJP minister added that the opposition in Uttar Pradesh has been routed in the first three phases of Lok Sabha elections, and they will not get even a single seat in the state.

Watch: Dharmendra Pradhan holds roadshow in Odisha's Balasore

Balasore (Odisha), Apr 25 (ANI): Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who is BJP's star campaigner in Odisha, on Thursday held a roadshow in state's Balasore city. The BJP which is hoping to wrest Odisha from the ruling BJD, is banking on Pradhan's popularity in the state. Besides that, BJP is also hoping that anti-incumbency will play a big role in their favour in Odisha which is witnessing Assembly polls simultaneously with the Lok Sabha elections.

Air India flight catches fire in APU at Delhi airport

New Delhi, Apr 25 (ANI): Air India Delhi to San Francisco (Boeing 777) flight caught fire in Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) at Delhi airport on Wednesday. Incident took place during Air Conditioner (AC) repair. Plane was empty at the time of repair work. Fire was doused off immediately.

Anantnag encounter: Two terrorists neutralised

Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir), Apr 25 (ANI): Two terrorists have been neutralised in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag today. Incriminating material including arms and ammunition was recovered from the site of encounter. Encounter took place at Bagender Mohalla of Bijbehara in South Kashmir's Anantnag district. A cordon and search operation was launched in Anantnag district by security forces. Further investigation is underway in this case.

LS polls: Security tightens ahead of PM Modi's visit in Varanasi

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 25 (ANI): The security has been tightened up in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit today. Security personnel have been deployed at several places. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will contest from Varanasi and will file his nomination on April 26. PM Modi will also conduct in roadshow in Varanasi on April 25. Sukhbir Singh Badal, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Shiv Sena Chief Uddhav Thackeray and other National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders will be present during nomination filing by PM Modi on April 26.

NIA conducts raid in UP's Amroha

Amroha (UP), Apr 25 (ANI): National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted a raid in Uttar Pradesh's Amroha earlier tonight. The Agency, in a joint operation with UP ATS, arrested five people from the district last year in December for their alleged links to ISIS.

Twitter tests redesigned web layout

NewDelhi, April 25 (ANI): After running a limited, opt-in test programme in January, Twitter appears to be testing the redesigned look for its desktop version out in the open. As Cnet reports, the revamped version does not appear the same to everyone. Some will be able to see two columns instead of three, with a larger timeline on the left and the trending topics, who to follow, in the right. The other layout shows a third, static column that shows notifications and messages. Other new features include an option to change text size, dark mode, and an option to choose the latest tweets first.

Woman urges EAM to help her stranded daughter in Qatar to bring her back

Hyderabad, Apr 25 (ANI): A woman from Hyderabad said an agent sent her daughter to Qatar to look after a patient but she's now being allegedly tortured and not being allowed to return. Agent had approached her daughter and offered Rs 40000 to look after her ailing sister in Qatar. While speaking to ANI, her mother Tabassum Begum said, "My daughter is a nurse. An agent had approached her and offered Rs 40000 to look after her ailing sister in Qatar. But they're torturing and starving her, making her work as domestic help. They are demanding Rs 1.5 Lakh for her return. I am poor, how can I arrange that. Sushma ji to help"

Will chop off hands of those who point fingers at PM Modi: Satpal Singh Satti

Mandi (Himachal Pradesh), Apr 25 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Satpal Singh Satti stirred controversy on Wednesday after he said that he would chop off the hands of persons who dares to raise fingers at BJP leaders. While addressing a public rally in HP's Mandi, he said, "Our leaders are sitting on the dais. If anyone dares to raise their finger, we would chop their hands off. We are not nincompoops. We are not a group of stupid people."

Mughal-styled house in Puducherry sets example for modern day architects

Puducherry, Apr 25 (ANI): The moment you step inside Kanagavel's palatial residence in Puducherry, there is unique aura of Mughal dynasty to welcome the visitors. Located near Villupuram district, the massive bungalow is a masterpiece. Kanagavel has himself designed and implemented construction of the house. He travelled around the places in India and took clues from Taj Mahal and several other historic marvels. The palatial house boasts Darbar Hall, Mughal style gigantic doors and 180 Degree 3D Tiles stacked room. There is also a tunnel to safeguard jewellery like old school. The house could be an inspiration for budding architects and interior designers.

TMC stands for 'Tushtikaran, Mafia and Corruption': Nirmala Sitharaman

Kharagpur (West Bengal), Apr 25 (ANI): While addressing a public rally, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in West Bengal's Kharagpur on Wednesday said, "I feel that there is a 'syndicate morcha' in Trinamool Congress. Didi runs a 'tolabaji' here through Syndicate Morcha, this is why police can't do anything in West Bengal. There is Narada-Saradha here. Our President says Trinamool Congress' T stands for Tushtikaran, M stands for Mafia, C is for Congress/Corruption. Congress means Corruption."

Terrorism symbolises sacrifice, austerity: BJP leader Rakesh Singh goofs up

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Apr 25 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rakesh Singh on Wednesday goofed up while addressing a gathering and said terrorism is a symbol of 'sacrifice and austerity' while addressing a public rally in MP's Bhopal, he said. "Bhagwa can never be terrorism, those who wore Bhagwa can never be terrorists. Terrorism is a symbol of tyaag, tapasya and balidan. Whenever elections are around the corner the Congress leader and Digvijaya Singh bow their heads before Bhagwa's shelter."

Five years on, Varanasi still battling Ganga pollution

Varanasi (UP), Apr 25 (ANI): Being the largest river in India and revered for its religious importance, pollution in Ganga has been a focal point for a long time now. PM Modi had made clean-up of the Ganga as one of his key campaign promises in the 2014 general election. His administration committed $3 billion in 2015 for a five-year project to clean the 2,525-km (1,570-mile) river remains heavily polluted despite being a water source for over 400 million people. Five years on and several projects and efforts later, the levels of pollutants in the river remain a point of concern. The Ganges is arguably one of the most revered rivers in the world and one of the most polluted. While speaking to ANI, a local said, "In the view of tourism, we have illuminated the banks and brought some beautiful birds and pigeons. However, practically, if the sewers don't stop emptying in the river then the actual importance of the holy river, its purity is compromised. When we drink this polluted water, i

Famous tea stalls jam-packed in Varanasi for 'Chai pe charcha' over politics

Varanasi (UP), Apr 25 (ANI): Varanasi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's parliamentary constituency is famous for sittings over political discussions. Ahead of voting for Lok Sabha polls in the holy city, locals are holding discussions regularly at famous teas stalls around the city. Enthusiastic about Indian politics, all people put up their political opinion and participate in healthy debates. PM Modi will file nomination for Varanasi parliamentary constituency later today.

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I enjoy social media memes made on me: PM Modi

New Delhi, Apr 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a candid interview to Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar said that he enjoys social media memes that are made on him adding that instead of seeing himself in the memes, he enjoys the creativity in them. The actor showed some of the memes to PM Modi who said that he sometimes wonder about the swiftness with which people make memes.

PM Modi shares interesting anecdote about his appearance

New Delhi, Apr 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed that being careful about his appearance could possibly be psychological reaction to inferiority complex he felt growing up. PM Modi also shared an interesting anecdote about his childhood when his uncle bought him a pair of white canvas shoes. He said he collected remains of used chalk sticks in school and used them to whiten his shoes.