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Handloom weavers want govt to support their art

Bhagalpur (Bihar), Apr 17 (ANI): Bhagalpur's Radha Nagar village is a core part for handloom silk work in Bihar. Around 150 families of the village made handloom sarees for years. But, none of the ruling government took any initiative for the betterment of the handloom weavers. For a bright future, weavers want government to support their art.

LS polls: Tripura Congress chief urges EC to have free and fair elections

Agartala (Tripura), Apr 17 (ANI): Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee president Pradyot Kishore addressed mediapersons and said, "We will say to our CEO that in 2018, they conducted the elections and the whole country was appreciating them for conducting a free and fair election. I am going to request him to ensure that the same people, who're handling the booth in the west shouldn't be allowed. I also want to know the full details about webcasting, recording and its storage." He further said, "We want central forces to be available in insensitive areas. I am urging upon EC to have free and fair elections."

Apple to introduce full dark mode in iOS 13

New Delhi, Apr 17 (ANI): If you love Dark Mode, Apple is going to make it available with system-wide support in its upcoming iOS 13 update. The software update is expected to bring a full dark mode to iPhone and iPad, 9to5 Mac reports. It will also include a high contrast version. The features also include iPad interface updates and a new Home screen. Apple is expected to introduce its iOS 13 at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 3, 2019.

Cardi B, Jennifer Lopez starrer 'Hustlers' gets release date

New Delhi, Apr 17 (ANI): The upcoming film 'Hustlers', starring Jennifer Lopez, Cardi B, and Constance Wu, has finally got a release date. The movie which marks Cardi's film debut is slated to release on September 13, this year, reported Variety. Lopez also announced the release date on her Instagram account on Monday night. Lili Reinhart, Keke Palmer, Julia Stiles, and Mercedes Ruehl are also starring in the upcoming drama. The film is being directed by Lorene Scafaria, who has earlier helmed 'This Is Heaven', 'The Meddler', 'Love Is Dead', among several others. The movie is inspired by a New York Magazine article by Jessica Pressler. The film is set in New York City in the wake of the financial crisis and follows a crew of savvy former strip club employees who band together to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients. STXfilms is producing the film alongside Lopez, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas and Benny Medina, who previously collaborated with the studio on the 2018 romantic-comedy 'S

I-T Dept conducts raid at DMK candidate Kanimozhi's house

Thoothukudi (TN), Apr 17 (ANI): The Income Tax Department conducted raid at the house of Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi on Tuesday. Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) candidate Kanimozhi was staying at this place. I-T visited his house to verify the allegations of cash being stashed there. Polling will be held in the constituency on April 18.

Complained to EC to take appropriate action against Rahul Gandhi for calling PM Modi 'chor': RS Prasad

New Delhi, Apr 16 (ANI): While addressing mediapersons after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) delegation filed complained to the Election Commission, Union Minister of Law and Justice Ravi Shankar Prasad said, "We have strongly complain to the Election Commission to take cognisance and appropriate action against Rahul Gandhi for his continuously calling him (Prime Minister Narendra Modi) 'chowkidar chor hai'."

PM Modi conducts grand roadshow in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Apr 16 (ANI): Prime Minster Narendra Modi held a grand roadshow in Odisha's capital city Bhubaneswar. Millions of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) followers came out on road to extend their support. PM Modi is likely to file his nomination from Varanasi constituency next week. Lok Sabha elections are being held in five phases from April 11 to May 19.

Cows walk the ramp to celebrate traditional New Year in Assam

Barpeta (Assam), Siliguri (WB), Apr 16 (ANI): People of Barpeta district Assam state, celebrated the first day of the arrival of traditional New Year on April 15, with a cow fashion show. Cows, revered as a sacred animal in the Hindu belief system, have also been an integral part of the majority agriculture-based culture of India. The celebrations of Assamese New Year, 'Bohag Bihu' span over seven days and the first day is 'Goru Bihu' dedicated to cows. The cows were adorned with accessories, flowers, and colourful clothing before walking on grass ramp amid cheers from visitors. In the neighbouring Siliguri, people came together, dressed up in traditional attires, to celebrate the Bengali New Year as well. The celebrations were marked by worship, folk dancing, and singing.

People are angry at 'mahamilavat' and Opposition, not Modi: PM Modi

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Apr 16 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public rally in Odisha's capital city Bhubaneswar. He attacked the Opposition over 'making false claims'. He said, "Usually during elections, people have anger against ruling government. But for the first time, when Lok Sbaha elections are discussed, it is noticed that people are not angry from Modi or 'chowkidar' or the Central government. People are angry at 'mahamilavat' and Opposition. People are angry because of their behaviour".

LS polls: BJP delegation visited EC in Patna over Navjot Singh Sidhu's statement

Patna (Bihar), Apr 16 (ANI): The delegation of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) visited the Election Commission of India (ECI) in Patna today. Speaking to ANI, Vice-President of BJP in Bihar, Devesh Kumar said, "We met Election Commission and made them aware of Punjab Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu's statement made at a rally in Bihar's Katihar today. They said they have seen the footage and have assured us that necessary actions will be taken."

Don't give advice on nationalism to BJP: RS Prasad to Opposition

New Delhi, Apr 16 (ANI): While addressing a press conference on the issue of opposition leaders seeking evidence on action against terrorism, Union Law and Justice Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said, "We are very assured to note because of these comments of the opposition leaders seeking evidence of sacrifice and valour, and the way they have sought to question the tough action against terrorism. Nationalism, national security, national self-confidence and national self respect all has come in the centre of discourse of this campaign and we welcome that and the people of the country are going to respond to it. Please don't give advice on nationalism to BJP."

LS polls: Will fight elections with dignity, says Rajnath Singh on Poonam Sinha to contest from Lucknow

Lucknow (UP), Apr 16 (ANI): Actor and wife of Shatrughan Sinha, Poonam Sinha who joined Samajwadi Party (SP) today, will be contesting against Home Minister Rajnath Singh from Lucknow parliamentary constituency. Speaking on Poonam Sinha's candidature against him, Singh said, "Yes, somebody must contest, that is the beauty of democracy. We will fight elections with full dignity, tehzeeb jo Lucknow ki bohot badi dharohar hai usko bhi hum kayam rakhenge."

World Cup 2019: Indian team could win, should back all 15 players, says Gautam Gambhir

New Delhi, Apr 16 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on the issue of World Cup team selection, former cricketer Gautam Gambhir said, "It is unfortunate for Ambati Rayudu to miss out from 15 man squad from World Cup, I as well went through this phase in 2007. You can't compare Rishabh Pant with Vijay Shankar as one is wicket keeper and other is batsman so selectors would have thought something and choose best possible squad. I feel sorry for Ambati Rayudu than any other player as Rishabh Pant has his age on his side but not Rayudu. I feel this team could win and we all should back all 15 players. I don't know whether it is last World Cup for Dhoni or not, it is for him to decide."

LS polls: Necessary to control people whose tongue slips while speaking, says Mallikarjun Kharge

Kalaburagi (Karnataka), Apr 16 (ANI): Amid the Lok Sabha elections, speaking to ANI on various political issues and Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Azam Khan, Maneka Gandhi facing campaign ban for violating Model Code of Conduct (MCC), veteran Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge said, "Those who can't control their mouth are now banned by the Election Commission of India (ECI). But, they would have done this before. When the Supreme Court (SC) asked them, then they reacted to the incident which isn't good." "Every time SC will not guide you on such issues so, it is necessary to control such people whose tongue usually slips," Kharge added.

MK Stalin holds roadshow in Tamil Nadu's Thiruvarur

Thiruvarur (TN), Apr 16 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) chief MK Stalin held a roadshow in Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu. A huge crowd gathered to show support. Tamil Nadu will vote in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections.

CPI candidate for Inner Manipur Nara Singh conducts roadshow on final day of campaign

Imphal (Manipur), Apr 16 (ANI): On the final day of campaigning for second phase of Lok Sabha polls, Communist Party of India (CPI) candidate for Inner Manipur Lok Sabha constituency M Nara Singh conducted a roadshow in his constituency. After the roadshow, Singh said, "There is an upsurge especially among young people, they want to support me and they suggested that they wanted to have a roadshow because today is the last day so I thought its better. People are coming from various walks of life and they have voluntarily come out with their vehicles. They have judged themselves according to whatever changes they have seen, changing sides, deceiving people. People want such kind of a man who has got stable mind with a solid ideology. I have felt such kind of expression, I think I have started the success of my political career now." Lok Sabha polls in the state will be held for one out of two seats on April 18. Voting for Outer Manipur Lok Sabha constituency was held on April 11.

Hopefully Poonam Sinha will flourish policies, programmes of SP: Akhilesh Yadav

Lucknow/Agra (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 16 (ANI): Amid the Lok Sabha elections, speaking to ANI on various political issues and Congress leader Shatrughan Sinha's wife Poonam Sinha joined Samajwadi Party (SP) today, former chief minister of Uttar Pradesh and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav said, "I would like to wish Poonam Sinha for joining SP. Today, she has taken membership of SP and it is good that Dimple Yadav who herself is fighting in the Lok Sabha elections was present when she joined SP. We hope and expect that she will prosper and help in flourishing the policies and overall programmes of the party."

LS polls: AP CM Naidu questions BJP for opposing 50% VVPAT counting

Chennai, Apr 16 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday questioned the ruling party BJP for opposing 50% VVPAT counting. "It is available in the ballet box, 50% just like currency, there is only name and symbols, you can segregate and count it within no time. These (BJP) people are saying six days why six days I am asking, they have to answer that." "What I am asking today while respecting Supreme Court, we are demanding 50% VVPAT counting it will give more credibility to election commission and also it will create more trust on voters, to create confidence and trust, vote is very-very important," said Naidu. In the first phase of Lok Sabha elections that took place on April 11, all 25 Parliamentary seats in the state and its 175 Assembly went to polls. Naidu has alleged that at least 30 to 40 voting in his state did not work properly on Thursday and has demanded a re-poll in almost 150 polling booths. The Andhra Pradesh CM also accused the poll panel of wo

LS polls: Poonam Sinha will be SP-BSP-RLD candidate from Lucknow, informs SP's Ravidas Mehrotra

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 16 (ANI): Amid the Lok Sabha elections, speaking to ANI after Shatrughan Sinha's wife Poonam Sinha joined Samajwadi Party (SP) in Lucknow today, SP leader Ravidas Mehrotra said, "Poonam Sinha will be the SP-Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP)-Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) candidate from Lucknow. She will file her nomination on April 18. We appeal to the Congress that do not field your candidate from here so that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) can be defeated."

Akhilesh Yadav hits back at BJP over terming SP-BSP alliance as 'mahamilawat'

Agra (UP) Apr 16 (ANI): While addressing public rally in Uttar Pradesh's Agra former chief minister of UP Akhilesh Yadav said, "If an alliance of three parties is 'mahamilawat' then we want to ask them, what we shall call your alliance which has 38 parties from across the country? Do suggest us a name."