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People want us in Karnataka, demanding our family members to contest: Kumaraswamy

Hubli (Karnataka), Apr 20 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on responded to PM Modi's attack over "dynastic" politics in the Congress-JD(S) alliance said, "People want us here. They are demanding our family members to contest. This is not a dynastic issue...People want our leadership, they will accept us otherwise they will reject. It is upto the people of Karnataka. In Mandya, Hassan every party worker and leader pressurised Devegowda that they wanted this candidate only from our family, because of their pressure we yielded."

LS polls: I am being treated as anti-national and terrorist, says Azam Khan

Rampur (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 20 (ANI): Amidst the Lok Sabha elections, while addressing a public rally in Uttar Pradesh's Rampur on Friday, Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Azam Khan said, "I am being treated as if I am an anti-national or a traitor. They are treating me as if I am the biggest terrorist in this world. Had it been within the limits of their power, the administration would have openly killed me by firing a shot at me." On April 15, Azam Khan had made derogatory remarks against actor-turned-politician Jaya Prada, his BJP opponent in Rampur. Later, he was banned by the Election Commission (EC) from campaigning for the next three days, starting April 16. He was also served a notice by the National Commission for Women (NCW).

CM Mamata can go to any extent for votes, says PM Modi

Buniadpur (West Bengal), Apr 20 (ANI): While addressing a public rally, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in West Bengal's Buniadpur on Saturday said, "Kya kabhi Hindustan mein aisa hua hai ki duniya ke kisi desh ke log aa karke Bharat mein chunaav prachar kare? For the vote and appeasement Didi (Mamata Banerjee) can go to any level."

Mountain Biking race kicked off in Shimla to spread voter awareness

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), Apr 20 (ANI): The eighth edition of the Mountain Biking (MTB) 2019 race started in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla on Friday. This race was held under the aegis of Himalayan Adventure Sports and Tourism Promotion Association (HASTPA). Over 100 cyclists from six countries including Indian Defence Forces are participating in the three-day long event to spread awareness for voters' education and electoral participation. The participants will travel a distance of around 110 kms over two days on the off-road route during the race, which will culminate on April 21.

LS polls: BJP will win more than 22 seats in Karnataka, says BS Yeddyurappa

Hubli (Karnataka), Apr 20 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on various political issues of Karnataka, Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran leader BS Yeddyurappa said, "Despite all the divisive tactics by Congress party, BJP emerged as the single largest party in Assembly polls. In this election, we are 100% confident that we will not only win Shivamogga Lok Sabha seat with a huge margin but also win more than 22 seats in Karnataka.

HD Devegowda was better Prime Minister than PM Modi: Kumaraswamy

Hubli (Karnataka), Apr 20 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Friday said that his father HD DeveGowda's ten-month long tenure as the Prime Minister of India was much better then Prime Minister Narendra Modi's so far as far as the county's internal security is concerned. He said, "When my father was PM for 10 months in 1995 did any terrorist activity take place in this country? Did any terrorist activity go on at the India-Pakistan border? Entire country was in peace at the time when my father was the PM. There were no clashes between India-Pakistan, even inside the country there was no bomb attack, nothing happened. He's (HD DeveGowda) a good administrator and experienced. He has experience in his political career. He's better than everybody, according to me. But he's not interested now. He already projected name of Rahul Gandhi (for PM).He's going to advise Rahul ji for good administration."

PM Modi assures justice in Purulia's BJP worker murder case

Buniadpur (West Bengal), Apr 20 (ANI): While addressing a public rally, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in West Bengal's Buniadpur on Saturday said, "In Purulia, a BJP worker was murdered. I want to assure each West Bengal BJP worker and people of the state that justice will be done. Strict action will be taken against those people who are responsible."

Veerashaiva-Lingayat issue: Yeddyurappa alleges Sonia Gandhi's involvement in letter written by MB Patil

Hubli (Karnataka), Apr 20 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on Veerashaiva-Lingayat issue, former karnataka chief minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran leader BS Yeddyurappa said, "Congress leader and Karnataka Home Minister MB Patil had written to the then All India Congress Committee (AICC) chief Sonia Gandhi on Veerashaiva-Lingayat issue which exposes the conspiracy hatched by the Congress to prevent the BJP from coming into the power in Karnataka." "What is surprising is that Sonia Gandhi is involved in this conspiracy as the letter written by Patil starts with 'as suggested by you', that means she herself has guided state Congress leaders on the issue," he added. "Being the head of a national party and claiming the legacy of Nehru family, she shouldn't have stooped to such a level because we have high regards for Nehru and his family. Though it's not new for Congress people to involve in such conspiracies," he further stated.

If Kumaraswamy knew about Pulwama attack 2 years back, he should have informed police or President: BS Yeddyurappa

Hubli (Karnataka), Apr 20 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on Karnataka Chief Minister (CM) HD Kumaraswamy's alleged claims that he knew about 'Pulwama terrorist attack' two years back, Former Karnataka CM and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran leader BS Yeddyurappa said, "If he knew about it two years back, he should have informed police or the President so that the death of our more than 40 soldiers could be prevented."

LS polls: JDS and Congress leaders have united against BJP, says DK Shivakumar

Shivamogga (Karnataka), Apr 20 (ANI): Amidst the Lok Sabha elections, after meeting Janata Dal (Secular)-(JDS) and Congress leaders in Karnataka's Shivamogga, speaking to ANI, Irrigation and Culture Minister of Karnataka DK Shivakumar said, "JDS' Bhadravathi Appaji Gowda and Congress' BK Sangameshwara have united against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). From past 40 years, both of them have fought for six times continuously, but now they have shook their hands."

LS polls: Kumaraswamy slams PM Modi for using Balakot air strike for political gain

Hubli (Karnataka), Apr 20 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that he is using Balakot airstrike incident to his political advantage in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. He said, "He can speak but misusing his office is wrong. Several PMs ruled this country; several times India-Pakistan war took place. Nobody took advantage about that issue for personal benefit. He is misleading the people that he went to Pakistan border and he only dropped the bomb."

System wasn't accepted when I formed govt, was upset and wept in beginning: Kumaraswamy

Hubli (Karnataka), Apr 20 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Friday answered a question as to why he broke down at an event in Bengaluru, he said, "Why I wept in the beginning? Because I am a very emotional man, sensitive man. I always look at the mood of the people. When I formed the government they had not accepted this system, for that I was a little upset. Due to that reason I wept in the beginning. But now people are actually getting confident Kumaraswamy has done good thing by joining hands with Congress to form this government. He is looking forward to the development of Karnataka state. That is the feeling of people now.

3 injured in Howrah-New Delhi Poorva Express derailment

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 20 (ANI): Howrah-New Delhi Poorva Express derailed near near Kanpur at around 1 am on Saturday. Total 12 coaches were derailed. The 4 out of 12 coaches had overturned. According to Ministry of Railways, 900 passengers were on board. No casualties reported till now.

Devotees celebrate 10-day long 'Painkuni Festival'

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Apr 20 (ANI): Devotees celebrated 10-day long 'Painkuni Festival' with great pomp and show in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram. To mark the closing ceremony, a procession was held from Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple carrying deities on elephants and chariots. The 'Painkuni Festival' is one of the main annual festivals of Kerala and is celebrated in the month of April every year.

Microsoft builds VR toolkit to assist people with vision problems

New Delhi, Apr 20 (ANI): Microsoft has developed a new toolkit for Unity VR developers that is aimed at helping those players who have low or poor vision. The kit, called SeeingVR, includes 14 tools including a bifocal lens, a magnifier, controls for brightness and contrast, edge enhancement and depth measurements, so a player can customize their experience, Engadget reports. When tested on 11 people with vision problems, the toolkit showed positive results and helped them complete tasks more quickly than the default mode. The toolkit is currently available only for Unity VR developers but it is likely to be widely adapted.

Poorva Express derails near Kanpur

Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 20 (ANI): Howrah-New Delhi Poorva Express reportedly derailed near Rooma village in Kanpur at around 1 am on Saturday. Total 12 coaches affected due to derailment. The 4 out of 12 coaches had overturned. No casualties have been reported yet. District Magistrate of Kanpur Vijay Vishwas Pant said, "Rescue operation underway. No casualties reported till now. Buses are being arranged to take passengers to Kanpur Central."

Poorva Express derailment incident: ART and ARME dispatched to accident site, informs ADG (PR), Indian Railways

New Delhi, Apr 20 (ANI): Smita Vats Sharma, Additional Director General (PR) from Ministry of Railways updated on the unfortunate derailment of Howrah-New Delhi Poorva Express Rooma village in Kanpur on Saturday. Sharma said, "No casualties, no serious injuries have been reported. All the passengers have been evacuated. Accident Relief Train (ART) and Accident Relief Medical Equipment (ARME) dispatched to the accident site. The main route has been impacted due to derailment."

Raichur SP unveils major disclosures on engineering student murder case

Raichur (Karnataka), Apr 20 (ANI): The entire Karnataka shook when a 5th semester engineering student of the Navodya Institute of Technology was found hanging from a tree on 15th April. Superintendent of Police of Raichur D Kishore Babu revealed major disclosures. Babu said, "She went missing on 13th April and her body was found hanging in a decomposed state in the outskirts of the town on 15th April. A suicide note was found which said she wasn't able to get good marks so she committed suicide and that no one else should be held responsible. A case of suspicious death was lodged on her parents' complaint. After 2 days, parents gave a complaint against Sudarshan (victim's friend). Parents said Sudarshan was known to the deceased for the last 4 years and he was harassing her. They lodged rape and murder complaint. The accused has been arrested. We are investigating the case from all angles."

If you ask any question to any of the BJP leaders, they will call you anti-national: Sachin Pilot

Moradabad (UP), Apr 20 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad, Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan Sachin Pilot took a dig at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its leaders. Pilot said, "Bharatiya Janata Party, Mr Modi, Amit Shah and Yogi Adityanath are only bringing the emotional subjects to hide their failure and it has nothing to do with a livelihood. 5 years ago, BJP got absolute majority and they promised that there will be employment, investment, industrialization, income will be doubled, black money will come back to India, a terror-free environment and no inflation. We defeated BJP in three regions. We feel that BJP is totally exposed now and today, the public is demanding answers. The reality is that if you ask any question to any of the BJP leaders, they will call you anti-national."

New heart patch may reduce muscle damage after heart attack

New Delhi, Apr 20 (ANI): Scientists have designed an adhesive patch that can be placed on the heart and could reduce the stretching of the heart muscle which is often followed by a heart attack. According to the research, published in Nature Biomedical Engineering, biochemical markers showed that the patch reduced cell death, scar tissue accumulation and oxidative stress in tissue damaged by a heart attack. The patch, made from water-based hydrogel material, was developed using computer simulations of heart function in order to fine-tune the material's mechanical properties. A study in rats showed that the patch was effective in preventing left ventricle remodelling- a stretching of the heart muscle that is common after a heart attack and can reduce the function of the heart's main pumping chamber. The research also showed that the computer-optimised patch outperformed patches whose mechanical properties had been selected on an ad-hoc basis. Prior research had shown that mechanical pat