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China's Masood Azhar dilemma: It can either side with Pakistan or the rest of the world

China has dismissed reports that the US, UK and France have given it an ultimatum until April 23 to lift its hold on designating Azhar

Priyanka Chaturvedi joins Shiv Sena, says took decision after 'lot of thought'

Mumbai, Apr 19 (ANI): Priyanka Chaturvedi, who resigned from the Congress party, joined the Shiv Sena in presence of party chief Uddhav Thackeray. "I know I will be held accountable for my past statements and my views and that how I came to this conclusion but I would like to say that this decision of joining Shiv Sena was taken after a lot of thought," Chaturvedi told media in Mumbai.

Mayawati has always supported us whenever needed: Mulayam Singh

Mainpuri (UP), Apr 19 (ANI): While addressing a public meeting in Uttar Pradesh's Mainpuri, Samajwadi Party leader Mulayam Singh Yadav said, "Today Mayawati ji has come, we welcome and respect her. She has always supported us whenever we needed and I am happy that she visited to Mainpuri to extend support to us."

Rahul Gandhi needs to clarify his position on Sidhu: Tom Vadakkan

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Apr 19 (ANI): While speaking to ANI after Navjot Singh Sidhu's communal remark in a rally in Bihar, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Tom Vadakkan said, "Navjot Singh Sidhu in Bihar has reportedly said and appealed to a particular community to consolidate the vote, and vote against the prime minister of India. It is against Model Code of Conduct, what the Election Commission does is within the purview of EC. Has Rahul Gandhi assigned his role to Sidhu? Is he following instructions from Rahul Gandhi, if not, why is he there in the party and why has not been suspended? Rahul Gandhi needs to clarify his position on Sidhu."

'Mulayam ji asli hain, PM Modi ki tarah nakli veh farzi pichde varg ke nahi hain': Mayawati

Mainpuri (UP), Apr 19 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Uttar Pradesh's Mainpuri on Friday, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati said, "Sometimes we have to take strong decision for the benefit of the nation, that is why we took decision to make a great alliance in UP. Isme koi sandeh nahi hai ki inhone (Mulayam) SP ke banner ke tale UP mein sabhi samaj ke logon ko apni party mein joda hai. Ye PM Modi ki tarah nakli veh farzi pichde varg ke nahi hain, Mulayam ji asli hain, janam-jaat pichde varg ke hain.

LS polls: Mayawati, Mulayam Singh share stage after 24 years

Mainpuri (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 19 (ANI): Samajwadi Party (SP) patriarch Mulayam Singh and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Friday shared the stage after 24 years. Said to be arch-rivals, the two leaders forced to come together ahead of the Lok Sabha elections to prevent BJP from repeating their 2014 performance in Uttar Pradesh. The two leaders, until today, have not seen eye to eye since 1995, when the SP workers allegedly attacked Mayawati.

BJP has swept first two phases of LS polls in UP: Yogi Adityanath

Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 19 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will win all 16 MP seats in the state that have gone to polls in the first two phases of the Lok Sabha elections. The UP CM made first public address after three days as he faced a 72-hour ban by Election Commission for violating model code of conduct.

LS polls: Film on PM Modi should not be released during elections, says Urmila Matondkar

Mumbai, Apr 19 (ANI): The actor-turned-politician Urmila Matondkar conducted road show in Mumbai on Friday. She will be contesting the Lok Sabha elections from Mumbai North Parliamentary constituency. While talking about the upcoming biopic on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, she said, "The film should not come out at the time of elections, I have said, releasing film during the time of elections is wrong. Their policies have failed terribly, if comedy show is made, it will work better for them. I have never made a personal attack on anyone. Different statements are being clubbed together, to make a controversy out of it. I have not made any personal comments on anyone in spite of hearing negative and insulting comments about me".

Priyanka Chaturvedi resigns from Congress

New Delhi, Apr 19 (ANI): Congress national spokesperson Priyanka Chaturvedi has resigned from all the posts and the primary membership of the party. She has written a letter to Congress president Rahul Gandhi apprising the latter of her decision.

'I welcome every businessman, industrialist for their support': Milind Deora on Mukesh Ambani's 'endorsement'

Mumbai, Apr 19 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, after industrialist Mukesh Ambani endorsed Milind Deora for Lok Sabha elections, Mumbai state president, Milind Deora said, "South Mumbai is the economic centre of the country. In South Mumbai from small businessman to big industrialist everyone lives here and works. My aim is to assure that every youth of South Mumbai should get a job. Therefore, I welcome every businessman and industrialist for their support."

Watch: Hardik Patel slapped at a rally in Gujarat's Surendranagar

Surendranagar (Gujarat), Apr 19 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Gujarat's Surendranagar on Friday, Congress leader Hardik Patel was slapped by a man. The incident took place, when he was giving his speech in the public rally. Hardik has accused the BJP after the incident. He said, "BJP is trying to kill me but they don't know that I am not afraid of anyone." After the incident, Hardik Patel rushed to lodge a complaint in the police station.

It's just a show off, their hearts don't connect: Naqvi on Mulayam-Mayawati joint rally

New Delhi, Apr 19 (ANI): As Samajwadi Party (SP) patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav and Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati will share the stage together for a public rally, Union Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said the hearts of the two opposition leaders don't connect and it was just a "show off".

Devotees celebrate Hanuman Jayanti in Varanasi

Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) Apr 19, (ANI) - Large number of devotees gathered on the roads of Varanasi to celebrate the Hanuman Jayanti on Friday. Dhwaja Yatra was organised on the eve of Hanuman Jayanti. This yatra is being organised from last 19 years. Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Hanuman. People celebrate this day with great pomp and show. Devotees were seen chanting prayers and shlokas while walking towards the main temple.

Manoj Sinha makes controversial statement, says "any finger raised at BJP worker, will be broken within four hours"

Ghazipur (UP), Apr 19 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Uttar Pradesh's Ghazipur, Minister of State for Railways Manoj Sinha said, "The BJP workers will not tolerate those, who will do politics in terms of crime and corruption. BJP workers need not be afraid of anyone. If any finger is pointed on a BJP worker, then the finger will be broken within four hours."

Cannabis worth around Rs 1.6 crore seized in Hyderabad, 3 arrested

Hyderabad (Telangana), Apr 19 (ANI): Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) on Thursday seized 1121.5 kilograms of cannabis at Panthangi toll plaza in Bhuvanagiri district of Telangana. Three persons have been arrested so far. Based on specific intelligence, DRI officers intercepted a truck at the toll plaza on Vijayawada-Hyderabad National Highway. The officers found the cannabis in 546 HDPE packages wrapped with self-adhesive tape and concealed beneath a load of fly ash bricks. The value of seized cannabis would be around Rs 1.6 crore. Further investigation is underway.

Not going to retire, will be by Rahul's side when he becomes PM: Deve Gowda

Bengaluru, Apr 19 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Former prime minister and JDS leader HD Deve Gowda said, "I announced three years back that I will not contest polls. There are circumstances now in which I have been forced to contest. I have no ambition for anything but what I always said I am not going to retire from active politics. I have the courage. If Rahul Gandhi becomes the Prime Minister, I will sit by his side. It is not necessary to become the PM."

Mehbooba concerned only about terrorists, criticism of Pragya Thakur meaningless: Ram Madhav

New Delhi, Apr 19 (ANI): Lashing out at former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti for opposing the candidature of Sadhvi Pragya Thakur, BJP's general secretary Ram Madhav on Thursday said PDP chief only "concerned about terrorists and militants and not about the citizens of the country." "There are certain laws that guide the process for who can file nomination. The EC will continue looking into these matters and nobody can just go and ask for a person to be banned from contesting election. People like Mehbooba Mufti, have concerns only for terrorists and militants, not for citizens of the country. You see how much she is bothered about how terrorists are being treated. Such people's criticism has no meaning."

No Pakistani soldier or citizen died during Balakot air strike: EAM Swaraj

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Apr 19 (ANI): Union Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj addressed a gathering in Ahmedabad, where she spoke about Balakot air strike done by India on Pakistan. Swaraj said, "I will tell you all about country's security. In 2008, India had faced the most shocking terrorist attack, i.e 'Mumbai terror attack' or 26/11. You know around 166 people died in that attack, out of which 126 were Indians, while 40 were from 14 different countries. That terror attack had effects on not only national grounds but also on International grounds. It was the time and chance, when the central government could have joined hands with those 14 countries and could have boycotted Pakistan. But they lost that chance and did nothing." She further said, "On contrary to this, our Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave lesson to Pakistan with surgical strike and air strike. And, he also worked towards boycotting Pakistan on International ground. We told them that our air strike was a self def

Sniffing pleasant aroma could reduce the urge of smoking

New Delhi, Apr 19 (ANI): Researchers have discovered a unique method that can keep the smokers away from cigarettes. Inhaling a pleasant odour could well be enough to decrease the urge to smoke, at least temporarily, and could be used as a part of a smoking cessation plan, according to the findings. The research was published in the Journal of Abnormal Psychology. While smoking rates have fallen over the past 50 years, approximately 40 million Americans still smoke, according to the U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. Most adult smokers want to quit and at least half report trying in the past year, yet half of those who try relapse within two weeks. The researchers recruited 232 smokers, ages 18 to 55, who were not trying to quit at the time and were not using any other nicotine delivery system, such as gum or vaping. They were asked not to smoke for eight hours prior to the experiment and were required to bring a pack of their preferred cigarettes and a lighter with them.

PM Modi is a failed prime minister and will definitely lose the elections this time: Rahul Gandhi

Kutch (Gujarat), Apr 19 (ANI): Congress president Rahul Gandhi spoke to mediapersons about the defamation case filed against him by Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar Sushil Kumar Modi for his reported statement that "all thieves have Modi in their surnames". He said, "The defamation case is nothing new as they keep on doing this every now and then. The real agenda of this election is unemployment, corruption, farmers' issue and Rafale case. When compared to past 45 years of total employment, the opportunities given to employees are least in these 5 years, all thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He is a failed prime minister and will definitely lose the elections this time. Congress has a good environment in the whole nation and there is a congress current (wave) in the country. Our Nyay scheme has shaken PM Modi and his party."