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Father also said same thing but didn't quit: PM Modi on Devegowda's son quit politics remark

Koppal (Karnataka), Apr 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday took a jibe at former prime minister HD Devegowda's son and Janata Dal (Secular) (JD(S)) leader HD Revanna over quitting politics if PM Modi becomes Prime Minister again. He said that Revanna would quit politics if BJP comes into power again, the same thing was said by his father HD Devegowda in 2014, but he didn't quit likewise Revanna will also not quit. "Forget 'sanyas,' he (Devegowda) is giving tickets to every family members," said PM Modi. On April 11, Revanna said that he would quit politics if Prime Minister Narendra Modi got re-elected from Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency and becomes prime minister again.

CM Chandrababu Naidu to discuss technical problems related EVMs with EC tomorrow

Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh), Apr 12 (ANI): While talking to mediapersons, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday said, "Tomorrow, I'm meeting Election Commission, I'm going to discuss the anomalies and technical problems EVMs are facing. Nobody knows what is happening in EVMs."

Piyush Goyal slams Cognress, DMK on Tamil Nadu's water issue

Chennai, Apr 12 (ANI): Union Minister of Railways and Coal Piyush Goyal on Friday took a pot shot at Congress party on Tamil Nadu's water issues. He said that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is committed to setup an authority which will implement the interlinking of rivers in the state. Slamming the opposition party, Railways Minister said that no work had been done in 10 years from 2004-2014 in Congress and DMK were in power. "Bharatiya Janata Party and the National Democratic Alliance in Tamil Nadu is committed to setup an authority which will implement the interlinking of rivers started by former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee, but for that 10 years 2004-2014 when the Congress and DMK were in power at that time no work was done on the interlinking of rivers," said Goyal. He added that the party will also be forming a ministry of water for unifying all the water management functions and approaching the problems of the water. This ministry will look after all round development of the issues o

Watch: ANI journalist manhandled by Akali leader Paramjit Sarna's brother

New Delhi, Apr 12 (ANI): Harvinder Singh Sarna, brother of Shiromani Akali Dal (Delhi) leader S Paramjit Sarna, manhandled an ANI journalist on Friday. The journalist was mistreated after he questioned Harvinder on the farewell reception organised for outgoing Pakistan High Commissioner to India Sohail Mahmood by his brother Paramjit. Harvinder also roughed up the cameraman, who accompanied the journalist and hurled abuses. Paramjit sparked row after he sent an invite to Mahmood to felicitate and bid him farewell. The event had been organised at a 5-star hotel in the national capital.

BJP-Shiv Sena will win both Shirdi, Ahmednagar seats with more votes than previous election: CM Fadnavis

Ahmednagar (Maharashtra), Apr 12 (ANI): Addressing a public rally in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar on Friday, state Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that BJP-Shiv Sena will both Ahmednagar and Shirdi seats in the Lok Sabha polls with much more majority then the last 2014 elections. Fadanavis also announced that Sadashiv Lokhande will be contesting from Shirdi seat while Dr Sujay Vikhe Patil from Nagar seat. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was also present during the rally.

PM Modi terms Congress-JDS coalition symbol of dynasty, says their 'mission is commission'

Koppal (Karnataka), Apr 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the aim of Congress and Janata Dal (Secular) is to make "commission" as he termed the coalition a symbol of dynast. PM Modi added that the two parties don't care about the welfare of the people and only crave for the needs of their own families. PM Modi made the scathing remarks at a public rally in Karnataka's Koppal district.

Pakistan violates ceasefire in JandK's Poonch, 2 civilian injured

Poonch (JandK), Apr 12 (ANI): Pakistan on Friday violated ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district. Indian Army is retaliating befittingly. Two civilian were injured and shifted to a hospital. More details are awaited.

Amit Shah demands CBI inquiry into Bheema Mandavi's death in Chhattisgarh

Rajnandgaon (Chhattisgarh), Apr 12 (ANI): While addressing a public rally, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah in Chhattisgarh's Rajnandgaon on BJP MLA Bheema Mandavi who lost his life in a Naxal attack on April 09 said, "Mandavi's death smells of a political conspiracy. I want to tell chief minister of Chhattisgarh if you have nothing to hide then order a CBI inquiry into Bheema Mandavi's death."

Authorities removing ex-CM Shivraj Chouhan's message from higher secondary books

Shahdol (MP), Apr 12 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Text Book Corporation is removing message of former chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan from government's higher secondary education books. The godown in MP's Shahdol has almost 20,000 books which have former MP chief minister's printed message. Work of removing the message from the text books is on full swing after the orders of the authorities. Books costs around 3 lakhs have been sent to schools after removing ex-CM Chouhan's message. However, the Model Code of Conduct has already been imposed in Madhya Pradesh and the state will see elections on April 29, May 12 and May 19.

Congress is angry because I'm fighting against 'naamdaar' Rahul Gandhi in Amethi: Smriti Irani

Amethi (UP), Apr 12 (ANI): Speaking about the ongoing Lok Sabha election period and Congress' scathing attack on her, Union Textile Minister Smriti Irani on Friday said, "The only anger Congress has against me is that I am contesting from Amethi against the 'naamdaar'. His supporters can disrespect me as much they want but they must know that there is a woman from a normal Indian family who has the power to fight and win against the 'naamdaar'. It's just a start and Rahul Gandhi just went to other seat and he has to go from here permanently after the results. There is nothing disrespecting or abusing they have left against me but they must know when an Indian woman makes an aim then she stops after reaching her destination."

Meenakashi Lekhi sues Rahul Gandhi for contempt over remarks on PM Modi

New Delhi, Apr 12 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Meenakashi Lekhi filed a petition in Supreme Court for criminal contempt against Congress president Rahul Gandhi over his comments over Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The order was seen as a setback to the government. Lekhi accused Gandhi of contempt of court and said he attributed the statement, 'Chowkidar chor hai' to the Supreme Court as saying in its order and tried to create prejudice.

CM Yogi Adityanath hits at Congress over Ram Setu

Ambikapur (Chhattisgarh), Apr 12 (ANI): Ahead of Lok Sabha elections, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath addressed a public rally in Chhattisgarh's Ambikapur. While addressing the gathering, he spoke about Ram Setu and hit at the Congress party. CM Yogi said, "There are people who gives affidavit in the Supreme Court that Lord Rama has no existence in this country. India's nationalism cannot get a bigger challenge than this when someone denies the existence of Lord Rama and Lord Krishna. In India's culture, Lord Rama is the foundation of unity and integrity. He is the foundation of India's broad belief. He has significance from Ayodhya to South India to Ram Setu." He further said, "But those who denies the existence of Lord Rama are actually hitting at India's integrity and unity. We should ask the leaders of the Congress party that from 2004 to 2014 when Congress was the ruling party, they did the job to break the Ram Setu. They presented the affidavit to SC that Lord Ram

Gen SF Rodrigues denies writing letter to President over alleged politicising of services

Panaji (Goa), Apr 12 (ANI): Several senior armed forces veteran on Friday denied writing a letter to President Ram Nath Kovind over alleged politicisation of the services with former Army chief General Sunith Francis Rodrigues calling it 'a classic manifestation of fake news'. While speaking exclusively to ANI, General Rodrigues said, "We in the services have always done what the Government in power ordered us, we are an instrument of the state. We are apolitical. Anyone can say anything and then sell it as fake news, I don't know who this gentleman is who wrote this."

New medical college being constructed by Jammu and Kashmir Govt in Anantnag

Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir), Apr 12 (ANI): A new medical college is being constructed by the government of Jammu and Kashmir in Anantnag. It consists of girl's and boy's hostel including other facilities. Their main aim is not only to serve the medical students of South Kashmir, but also to provide good medical service to the local people. The project is being undertaken by Jammu and Kashmir Projects Construction Corporation (JKPCC). The estimated cost of the total project is around Rs 139 crores. The project is undertaken in 156 canals with residential quarters of the faculties. According to JKPCC official, 'We have completed the project worth Rs 53.65crores. All these facilities will be completed by the next year'. Central government has also sanctioned five new medical colleges at Rajouri, Doda, Kathua, Anantnag and Baramulla few years ago. The construction work has already started in Anantang and Baramulla. Local residents are hopeful that once the construction will be completed,

Piyush Goyal hails BJP's grand alliance in Tamil Nadu, assures victory

Chennai, Apr 12 (ANI): Union Minister of Railways and Coal Piyush Goyal on Friday hailed the grand alliance of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tamil Nadu. He said that the alliance has won all the 40 seats in 2014 election and now the party has formed the biggest and best alliance which will definitely win the elections. "Our alliance had won all the 40 seats last time in 2014. This time we have formed the biggest and the best alliance that Tamil Nadu has ever seen. We are confident that all the people of Tamil Nadu will support this alliance, this alliance will stand for a strong, stable, decisive, honest and visionary leader PM Narendra Modi. This alliance is working to strengthen PM Modi's government," said Goyal.

Rahul Gandhi is chief of Congress' 'Gaali Gang': Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

New Delhi, Apr 12 (ANI): Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi spoke to mediapersons after Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) delegation met Election Commission of India. Naqvi said, "Rahul Gandhi has crossed all limits by using such level of unparliamentarily language for the Prime Minister. He's chief of Congress's 'gaali gang'. We have demanded action be taken against his statements, which aren't based on facts." BJP delegations have met ECI over the petition in Supreme Court for criminal contempt against Congress president Rahul Gandhi. BJP alleged that Rahul Gandhi made 'fake' comments over Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

I-T Dept conducts raids at PSK Engineering Construction and Co in TN's Namakkal

Namakkal (Tamil Nadu), Apr 12 (ANI): The Income Tax (I-T) Department conducted raids at PSK Engineering Construction and Company in Tamil Nadu's Namakkal today. PSK Engineering Construction and Co is a Namakkal based construction firm. Search operation has been commenced after preliminary inquiries based on the information received about unaccounted cash in possession of the firm. More details are awaited in this incident.

Khalistanis making a nuisance out of themselves, says expert

New Delhi, April 12: An expert has termed the US INTERPOL'S refusal to grant an international arrest warrant against Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the legal advisor of secessionist group based in the West Sikhs For Justice, a childish affair which will not impact India in any way. According to him, there soon will be enough evidence against Pannun that the INTERPOL is seeking and the fringe element will be behind bars. And even if there is no arrest warrant, India will remain as unperturbed as ever. The experts also said that the Khalistani propaganda fuelled by Pakistan and the issue is a miniscule one which will impact absolutely nothing in India, not even the internal policies and that Sikh support that they are seeking is just a figment of their imagination. Indeed, it has been witnessed in the past that there has rarely been any instance of the Sikh community supporting their sinister propaganda. Still, Pakistan and its puppets are not ready to give up. However, like experts believe, I

Sitharaman condemns purported letter to President on 'politicisation of Armed Force'

New Delhi, Apr 12 (ANI): Unione Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman spoke about the purported letter to President Ram Nath Kovind signed by Armed Forces veterans. She said, "Two senior officers said that they have not given consent, worrying that fake letters being signed by vested groups. It is absolutely condemnable. Rashtrapati Bhavan has also said that they have not received the letter."

Nirmala Sitharaman hits at Rahul Gandhi over 'chor' remark on PM Modi

New Delhi, Apr 12 (ANI): Unione Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met Election Commission of India over the petition in Supreme Court for criminal contempt against Congress president Rahul Gandhi. He made 'fake' comments over Prime Minister Narendra Modi as per the BJP delegations. She said, "Repeatedly the Congress president has called the Prime Minister, a 'chor' that too without any evidence whatsoever. Without evidence, he said that Prime Minister has given Rs 30,000 crore to somebody and that statement has been said without any hesitation or proof. So, we have drawn the attention to the Election Commission that both SC and CAG have never said anything like this whereas Rahul Gandhi has said that Supreme Court has said such things and he repeats."