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I have no national ambitions: CM Naveen Patnaik to ANI

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Apr 21 (ANI): In an exclusive interview to ANI, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik revealed that he has no 'national ambitions' while reaffirming his allegiance to the development of the state. He said, "My interest is to stay here and see to the state's development and welfare. I have no national ambitions. Any party or coalition who supports the development of Odisha will have our support."

India has stopped policy of getting scared of Pakistan's threats: PM Modi

Barmer (Rajasthan), Apr 21 (ANI): While addressing a public rally, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Rajasthan's Barmer on Sunday said,"India has stopped the policy of getting scared of Pakistan's threats. Every other day they used to say "We've nuclear button, we've nuclear button".....What do we have then? Have we kept it for Diwali?"

CM Naveen Patnaik hits out at Baijayant Panda

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) Apr 21 (ANI): In an exclusive interview with ANI, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik talked about former BJD leader Baijayant Panda and said, "He (Baijayant Panda) wanted to be chairman of Parliamentary Finance Committee. Our party didn't have sufficient numbers so he thought he would get support of BJP. I did not think it was a good idea and did not support him due to financial dealings of his company." The Odisha CM also questioned the credibility of companies owned by Baijayant Panda.

Congress made memorial for family but not soldiers: PM Modi

Barmer (Rajasthan) Apr 21 (ANI): While addressing a public gathering in Rajasthan's Barmer Prime Minister Narendra Modi took sharp jibe at Congress party and said, "Over the years, there was a demand for National War Memorial, the Congress made a memorial for family, but did not make any national monument to remember the sacrifice of the soldiers of the country."

BJP will wrest Puri LS and its 7 assembly seats from BJD: Piyush Goyal

Puri (Odisha), Apr 21 (ANI): Union Railways Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday said the BJP will wrest the Puri Lok Sabha seat and the seven assembly seats from the BJD. Goyal further accused the ruling party in Odisha of keeping the state poor in the last 19 years, and said the state government didn't even forward central government's schemes to help poor people of the state.

Bengaluru's Bellandur Lake spills toxic foam yet again

Bengaluru (Karnataka), Apr 21 (ANI): The infamous Bellandur Lake in Bengaluru on Sunday was frothing with toxic foam yet again. The lake has spilled toxic foam many times in the recent past and on several occasions the lake also caught fire. As per the Karnataka Lake Development Authority, Bellandur Lake is the largest of the 262 lakes and tanks in Bengaluru and accumulates about 40 per cent of the city's sewage. In 2017, the sorry state of the lake forced the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to take the matter into cognizance.

Ruckus erupts during Kanhaiya Kumar's roadshow in Bihar's Begusarai

Begusarai (Bihar), Apr 21 (ANI): Communist Party of India (CPI-M) candidate from Begusarai for Lok Sabha elections, Kanhaiya Kumar faced another protest while he was campaigning in the district. Ruckus erupted between his supporters and group of locals. Black flags were also shown to former JNUSU president.

We want Pakistan to stop cross border terrorism: DS Hooda

New Delhi, Apr 21 (ANI): While speaking at an event Observer Research Foundation (ORF) Beyond Politics, Debating A New Security Manifesto Lt General (Retd) DS Hooda said, "If there is a consistent long term policy to see how Pakistan stop its support to terror activity, as long as there is a long term consistent policy with one particular aim, that is their stopping support to cross border terrorism. As far as nuclear issues are concern we already have some kind of agreement. I just think we need to take this forward a little, Pakistan nuclear weapons are primarily focused on India."

Sri Lankans grieve as Colombo bombings leave over 150 dead, 400 injured

Colombo (Sri Lanka), Apr 21 (ANI): More than 150 people have been killed and over 400 were injured in eight blasts that took place across country's capital city Colombo. Police said that the eighth blast was suicide bomb. The bombings have left an ending pain in the hearts of Sri Lankans who are yet to cope with the multiple bombings. Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe said that at times like these, outflow of funds is something which is expected for a short term after the attacks.

India stands with Sri Lanka: PM Modi offers condolences on Colombo bombings

Chittorgarh (Rajasthan), Apr 21 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the dastardly attacks in Sri Lankan capital of Colombo where over 150 people have been killed and over 400 got injured in multiple bombings that occurred in churches and hotels. PM Modi added that India stands with Sri Lanka in these though times and will do whatever it can to help its neighbour.

LS polls: Will happily contest from Varanasi if Congress president asks me, says Priyanka Gandhi

Wayanad (Kerala) Apr 21 (ANI): While speaking to media on question being asked if she will be contesting from Varanasi, Congress General Secretary for Uttar Pradesh (East) Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in Kerala said, "If Congress President asks me to contest, I will be happy to contest."

Nirmala Sitharaman holds roadshow in Wayanad

Wayanad (Kerala) Apr 21 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman conducted a roadshow in Kerala's Wayanad on Sunday. People in large numbers gathered to show their support to their leader. Thushar Vellappally, the NDA candidate form Wayanad constituency also accompanied Defence Minister. Lok Sabha election in Wayanad will be held on April 23 in third phase.

Watch: Aligarh Roadways employees seen pouring liquor into glasses inside office premises

Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 21 (ANI): A group of Aligarh Roadways employees were seen pouring liquor into glasses inside office premises. Four officials were identified. 3 officials have been suspended while 1 has been terminated.

Priyanka Gandhi meets family of slain CRPF soldier in Wayanad

Wayanad (Kerala), Apr 21 (ANI): Congress general secretary for Uttar Pradesh (East), Priyanka Gandhi met late V V Vasantha Kumar's family members in Kerala's Wayanad on Sunday. Kumar had lost his life in Pulwama terror attack on February 14. She interacted with the family members. Her brother Rahul Gandhi is contesting LS polls from Wayanad.

Congress took vote from you but kept worrying about Pakistan's thirst: PM Modi

Chittorgarh (Rajasthan) Apr 21 (ANI): While addressing a public meeting in Rajasthan's Chittorgarh Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "You all know what the Congress's attitude towards water is? The Congress took vote from you, but the water of your share has been given to Pakistan. You were thirsty and the Congress kept worrying about Pakistan's thirst."

Rohit's wife wanted to grab his property, claims his mother Ujjwala Tiwari

New Delhi, Apr 21 (ANI): In an unexpected turn of events in the death of Rohit Shekhar Tiwari, son of late former Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand Chief Minister ND Tiwari. His mother Ujjwala Tiwari on Sunday accused his dead son's wife Apoorva of grabbing his property. Ujjwala claimed that Apoorva, who met Rohit in March 2017 through a matrimonial site, and her family, has always showed extra interest in the financial activities of Rohit. Rohit died earlier this week, but his autopsy report showed that his death was an 'unnatural' one and he was possibly strangulated.

Amit Shah holds roadshow in Gujarat's Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) Apr 21 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Amit Shah conducted a roadshow in Gujarat's Ahmedabad today. Thousands of BJP supporters gathered to show their support to their leaders. Many other prominent leaders from the party were also present in the roadshow. Ahmedabad will go to polls in third phase on April 23.

Pragya Thakur is a habitual offender: Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) Apr 21 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Sunday said that BJP leader Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur is a habitual offender and claimed that her name had come up in a stabbing incident. "Pragya Thakur's nature was like a criminal, 19 years ago her name was involved in stabbing incidents, she used to always quarrel, therefore from the beginning her nature was quarrelsome," Baghel told media in Raipur, where he also held a roadshow for the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.

Bhupesh Baghel conducts roadshow in Chhattisgarh's Raipur

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Apr 21 (ANI): Congress leader and Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel conducted roadshow in Chhattisgarh's Raipur today. People in large number gathered to show their support to Congress. Pramod Dubey, the Congress candidate from Raipur constituency was also present at the roadshow. Lok Sabha election in Raipur will be held on April 23 in third phase.

'Nothing surprising, his anti-Hindu stance is well known': Nalin Kohli on Digvijaya's Hindutva remark

New Delhi, Apr 21 (ANI): After Congress leader Digvijaya Singh said that the 'Hindutva' word is not in his dictionary, BJP national spokesperson Nalin Kohli said that there was nothing surprising in it as the former is the one, who said the term 'Hindu terror' and so his anti-Hindu stance is well known. Speaking on the apparent rift within the grand alliance in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, Kohli said there was no 'grand alliance' in the first place and it was just a notional concept that could never take off.