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Scuffle breaks out between Congress, BJP supporters during Urmila Matondkar's election campaign

Mumbai, Apr 15 (ANI): A scuffle broke out between Congress workers and BJP supporters during Congress candidate from Mumbai North, Urmila Matondkar's election campaign at Borivali today. Condemning the scuffle, Matondkar said, "We were doing a peaceful campaign with due permission, when 15-20 people came out of the crowd and started shouting slogans in support of BJP and PM Narendra Modi. In the beginning, I didn't pay attention to them thinking such things keep happening but the BJP supporters didn't stop and started performing obscene acts so that the women attending the campaign get scared and back off as a result of which my party workers had to go forward to tell them to stop whatever they were doing. It's being done to create fear. It's just beginning, it'll take violent turn. I have asked for police protection."

LS polls: Raj Babbar promises to start religious tourism in Fatehpur Sikri after coming into power

Fatehpur Sikri (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 15 (ANI): Amidst the Lok Sabha elections, while addressing a public rally in Uttar Pradesh's Fatehpur Sikri today, Congress leader Raj Babbar said, "It was our wish and desire and we have promised people here that we will start construction of temple as a huge pilgrimage here. This place is an ancestral village of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee ji. He also said once that we will promote religious tourism here but nothing happened in reality." "We (Congress) promise that the day when I will become the Member of Parliament (MP) from this place then, under the leadership of Congress president Rahul Gandhi, I will start work of religious tourism in Fatehpur Sikri," Babbar added.

Congress is creating network of food processing industries in MP, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan: Rahul Gandhi

Fatehpur Sikri (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 15 (ANI): Amidst of the Lok Sabha elections, while addressing a public rally in Uttar Pradesh's Fatehpur Sikri today, Congress president Rahul Gandhi said, "We have started working for farmers in Madhya Pradesh (MP), Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh. I have a dream that these works begin one day in Uttar Pradesh too. We have told the three Chief Ministers that in all the districts of their states, food processing unit should be set up." "Wherever potato is grown, a chips factory should be there. Wherever tomato is grown, a tomato ketchup factory should be there. We are creating a network of food processing industries in MP, Chhattisgarh and Rajasthan. Farmers will sell their produce directly in those factories," Rahul added.

Omar Abdullah slams Mehbooba Mufti over GST, Article 370

Srinagar (J and K), Apr 15 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) leader Omar Abdullah on Monday slammed former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti during a public rally in Srinagar. He attacked Mufti on GST and Article 370 by saying, "Today Mehbooba Mufti says that she will raise our voice in Delhi, but where was your voice for the past four years? We said Mufti to not to impose GST in the state, this will bring inflation, people will suffer you didn't heard us. You put tax on everything."

Omar Abdullah counters PM Modi over his 2 families remark

Srinagar (J and K), Apr 15 (ANI): Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Monday reacted on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Abdullah, Mufti families' remark. Slamming PM Modi, he said that PM Modi said in his speech in Kathua that Abdullah and Mufti families destroyed lives of 3 generations of the state, but he and the Government led by him shook hand with Mufti family and made Mehbooba Mufti the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir in 2015. On April 14, PM Modi addressed a public rally in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua. He said that both the families destroyed lives of 3 generations of the state. The bright future of J and K can be ensured only after their departure. PM Modi had said, "Abdullah family and Mufti family destroyed lives of 3 generations of J and K. The bright future of J and K can be ensured only after their departure. They can bring their entire clan into field, can abuse Modi as much as they want but they won't be able to divide this nation".

LS polls: Rahul Gandhi asks PM Modi about money used in massive publicity

Fatehpur Sikri (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 15 (ANI): Amidst the Lok Sabha elections, while addressing a public rally in Uttar Pradesh's Fatehpur Sikri today, Congress president Rahul Gandhi slams Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said, "Priyanka Gandhi said in the beginning of her speech that wherever you see, you will find publicity of PM Narendra Modi being done. Switch on TV-Narendra Modi, switch on a radio-Narendra Modi, walk on the roads-Narendra Modi. Where does all this money for publicity come from?."

Rahul Gandhi flag off 'NYAY Prachar Vahan' in UP's Fatehpur Sikri

Fatehpur Sikri (UP), Apr 15 (ANI): Congress president Rahul Gandhi along with general secretary for Uttar Pradesh (East) Priyanka Gandhi and general secretary for Uttar Pradesh (West) Jyotiraditya Scindia flagged off 'NYAY Prachar Vahan' on Monday in UP's Fatehpur Sikri. Congress Uttar Pradesh chief Raj Babbar was also present there. Raj Babbar is contesting from Fatehpur Sikri seat, while Rahul Gandhi is contesting from UP's Amethi seat as well as Kerala's Wayanad seat.

LS polls: BJP can see their defeat in 1st phase of elections, says Mehbooba Mufti

Anantnag (J and K), Apr 15 (ANI): Former chief minister and senior Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (JKPDP) leader Mehbooba Mufti on Monday slammed Bharatiya Janata party (BJP) and said, "BJP can see their defeat in the first phase of elections. They are trying to create a sense of insecurity among people, making it look like they are planning another Balakot like attack on Pakistan, so that they will get votes in the other phases of elections."

Watch: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra fumbles during her speech in Fatehpur Sikri

Fatehpur Sikri (UP), Apr 15 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Uttar Pradesh's Fatehpur Sikri, Congress general secretary for UP (East) Priyanka Gandhi Vadra fumbled and then corrected herself. She said, "Aisi yojnayein ghoshna patra mein hai, jisme aapko swasthya sarkari aspatalon mein muft milega...Swasthya nahi, Swasthya ki jaanch aur swasthya ka ilaaj muft milega".

Jet Airways pilots stage protest demanding unpaid salaries in Mumbai

Mumbai, Apr 15 (ANI): Hundreds of Jet Airways pilots gathered outside the airlines' headquarter at Siroya Centre in Mumbai today demanding their unpaid salaries. The pilots have not been receiving salaries for over three months now. Speaking on the issue, Senior Commander and Vice-President of Jet Airways' pilots body National Aviator's Guild, Asim Valiani said, "Pilots, engineers and managers haven't received salaries for the last 3 months, and salaries have been irregular for the last 7-8 months. Government had promised us through SBI that they will intervene, that they are serious about saving 20,000 jobs, and that Rs 1,500 crore will be given, but we haven't seen the money yet."

Shashi Tharoor injured while offering prayers at a temple in Thiruvananthapuram

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Apr 15 (ANI): Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has been injured while offering prayers at a temple in Thiruvananthapuram today. He suffered injuries on his head and has received 6 stitches. Doctors said he is out of danger and has been shifted to a hospital there.

Meet Kashmiri girl who is all set to scale Mt Everest

Srinagar (J and K), Apr15 (ANI): A young female Mountaineer from Kashmir, Nahida Manzoor, eyes on scaling world's highest peak Mount Everest. She resides in Zewan area of Srinagar. The 23-year-old is an art student and is in her final year. She is studying in Vishwa Bharati College Of Education. Nahida started hiking at the age of 10 as her house is surrounded by hills. Nahida is a trained mountaineer and have completed all the mountaineering courses. So far, she has scaled Mount Deo Tibba and Friendship Peak of Himachal Pradesh with. In Kashmir, she has scaled Mount Mahadev and Tatakooti Peak.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath hits out on Azam Khan over his remarks on Jaya Prada

Rourkela (Odisha), Apr 15 (ANI): "This type of statement shows the mindset of Samajwadi Party. Silence of SP's president and his alliance member, who herself is women, Mayawati ji and her silence on this issue, is itself surprising. For people, who do not respect women or uses, foul languages against women, after forming government in Uttar Pradesh, we made an Anti-Romeo squad in the state. We have made 20% reservations for women, in our police force, so that they can take strict action against these offenders. The statement given by Azam Khan, is shameless, describes poor mentality. This type of statement is not acceptable in the society. People already have their own view about Samajwadi Party, and this type of statement by Azam Khan is the another example", said CM Yogi Adityanath. Earlier, while addressing a public rally, SP leader Azam Khan had made 'khaki underwear' comment against against BJP leader Jaya Prada.

SC seeks explanation from Rahul Gandhi on Rafale order

New Delhi, Apr 15 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday has issued a notice to Congress president Rahul Gandhi and has sought explanation from him on his allegedly contemptuous remark that the Apex Court had made adverse remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Rafale case. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson and a lawyer Meenakashi Lekhi said, "The words used and attributed by him to SC in the Rafale case has been made to appear something else. He is replacing his personal statement as Supreme Court's order and trying to create prejudice". The Congress president has to file a reply in the Apex Court before April 22 and the court will hear the case on April 23.

A battle for survival: To quench thirst, residents of Assam's Semkhor village collect water dripping from mountains

Dima Hasao (Assam), Apr 15 (ANI): People residing in Semkhor village of Assam are facing acute water crisis even after 70 years of independence. To meet their needs, the residents of this village collect water that dips form the mountains in pits. Their sufferings do not end here: the locals have to travel over a kilometer to fetch water every day. The local further underscored that Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government has constructed toilets but not provide water in them. While speaking to ANI, a resident of village said, "We have a big water problem. We have requested the government department but they did not do anything. We travel one kilometer to get clean water".

1 dead, 5 injured in CNG car blast near firecracker godown in Gurugram

Gurugram (Haryana), Apr 15 (ANI): One died and five others have sustained injuries after a blast in a CNG car occurred which was parked in a firecracker godown on Sunday night in Kadipur industrial area. Subsequently, a fire broke out in the godown and was later fire doused by fire tenders. A case has been registered and further investigation is underway.

Women are not sex objects, EC should take strict action against him: NCW Chairperson on Azam Khan's remark

New Delhi, Apr 15 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on Azam Khan's alleged objectionable remark on Jaya Prada, National Commission for Women (NCW) Chairperson Rekha Sharma said, "He's always talking dirty about women and in this election, it's the second remark he gave against a woman politician. NCW has taken suo-motu cognizance and we're sending him notice. We are also writing to EC to take strict action against him because he has to learn this lesson now. It's high time, he has to stop this. Women are not sex objects. I think, women voters should vote against such kind of people who are treating women in such way."

It isn't new for me, but he has crossed his limits this time: Jaya Prada on Azam Khan's remark on her

Rampur (UP), Apr 15 (ANI): Reacting to SP leader Azam Khan's alleged objectionable remark against her, BJP candidate Jaya Prada on Monday said that this isn't anything new for her as its Khan's habit to make such derogatory remarks. She said, "It isn't new for me. You might remember that I was a candidate from his party in 2009 when no one supported me after he made comments against me. It's his habit to make such comments. I'm a woman and I can't even repeat what he said. He has crossed his limits. I don't know what I did to him that he is saying such things. Now that FIR has been filed against him, I want that he shouldn't be elected and he should be banned from fighting the elections." She further added, "If this man wins, what will happen to democracy? There'll be no place for women in society. Where will we go? Should I die, and then you'll be satisfied? You think that I'll get scared and leave Rampur? But I won't leave."

Either EC should ban him or people should reject him: Rita Bahuguna Joshi on Azam Khan

Prayagraj (UP), Apr 15 (ANI): A day after Samajwadi party leader Azam Khan allegedly made objectionable remarks against BJP candidate Jaya Prada, Uttar Pradesh minister Rita Bahuguna Joshi said that Khan should either be banned by the Election Commission or by the public. Joshi said, "If there is any such provision of banning, then EC must ban Azam Khan. The entire women community of the nation felt disgraceful with the comment made by Azam Khan. I think it is high time to stop him from making such statements and it is possible only if either EC should ban him or people should reject. He must tell to whom was he indicating his words if not to Jaya Prada. It is shameful for him to make such statement for any woman. Such leaders should not be in politics. It is surprising that his party chief has not taken any action against him."

Miffed with lack of facilities, locals of Bihar's Thatha village threaten to boycott polls

Begusarai (Bihar), Apr 15 (ANI): Lack of basic amenities and unfulfilled promises by the government has forced electorates of Bihar's Thatha village to boycott the ongoing general elections. Surrounded by river Budhigandak on three sides, the village in Begusarai district has a single road which connects it to the rest of the state. However, none of the residents wish to travel by it as the condition of the road is dilapidated, thereby forcing them to travel by boat. Protesting the apathy, locals of the village have decided to stay away from voting. While speaking to ANI, a local resident said, "There is no medical facility in the village. The entire village would boycott polls unless they are provided with a bridge or a road. Pehle raasta, phir vote (First road, then vote)." Bihar goes to polls in seven phases. The counting of votes will take place on May 23.