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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."

AAP's demand to have alliance in other states not practical: Congress

New Delhi, Apr 12 (ANI): While addressing a press conference, Congress leader PC Chacko on alliance with Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) said, "AAP wanted to have an alliance in other states also which is not practical. Every state is different. If they are ready for an alliance in Delhi with Congress, we are ready even today. We will announce the seats tomorrow or day after tomorrow."

LS polls: Congress will never ever let the people of Tamil Nadu be ruled by Nagpur: Rahul Gandhi

Krishnagiri (Tamil Nadu), Apr 11 (ANI): While addressing a public rally, Congress president Rahul Gandhi in Tamil Nadu's Krishnagiri on Friday said, "We will never ever let the people of Tamil Nadu be ruled by Nagpur. Tamil Nadu is going to be ruled from Tamil Nadu and MK Stalin is going to be the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu."

LS polls: 'BJP, Nitish ki halat patli', says Tejashwi Yadav

Patna (Bihar), Apr 12 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav slammed both Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday. While talking to the mediapersons, Yadav said that BJP now doubts on the capabilities of Nitish Kumar and the party is internally confused. Answering the question on Nitish Kumar continuously targeting his family, the former Bihar deputy chief minister said that Bihar CM is doing nothing on Srijan scam and Muzaffarpur shelter home scandal and other issues. Voting started for 91 constituencies in the 1st phase of 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

SC directs parties to give details of donations received via electoral bond, informs Prashant Bhushan

New Delhi, Apr 12 (ANI): The Supreme Court of India delivered its verdict on a plea challenging the validity of electoral bonds. Senior Advocate Prashant Bhushan addressed mediapersons after the verdict. He said, "Today the Supreme Court has passed an interim order on the electoral bond, holding that the parties, who have received electoral bonds till now and in future will have to provide complete information about the donors to the Election Commission. Therefore, the anonymity of the donor will atleast be gone to the Election Commission. In this case, almost all the electoral bonds of about Rs 2000 crore have been received by only one party i.e., Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). So, now the BJP has to disclose, who gave them bond of such big amount. Now mystery will open up as to who are these companies and what kind of benefits have these companies received at the hands of BJP government. So, it is an important step towards transparency." The senior lawyer further said, "The second di

EsselWorld launches India's first foreign interactive bird park in Mumbai

Mumbai, Apr 12 (ANI): India's first foreign interactive and exotic world park was inaugurated by EsselWorld in Mumbai on Thursday. Bird lovers are up for a treat with this interactive bird park in Gorai area of Mumbai. The rain forest themed park is spread across 1.4 acres and is home to over 500 exotic birds from more than 60 species. This park is equipped with small ponds for aquatic birds, dense cover of trees for birds to incubate their eggs and a water stream that offers drinking water to birds. It also houses a special birds' kitchen and healthcare centre. Some of the key attractions in the park are African Grey Parrot, Blue Gold Macaw, Cockatiel and Rainbow Lorikeet among others.

LS polls: Congress, NCP stand with people who want JandK separate from India, says PM Modi

Ahmednagar (Maharashtra), Apr 12 (ANI): While addressing a public rally, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Maharashtra's Ahmednagar said, "Congress, NCP aise logon ke sath khade hain jo keh rahe hain ki JandK ko Bharat se alag kar denge. Mujhe Congress ke logon se koi umeed nahi hai kyunki ye paap unhi ki paidawaar hai. Lekin mujhe samajh nahi aata hai ki Sharad Pawar ko kya hogya hai? Aapne toh desh ke naam par Congress chhod di thi, Congress ko tod di thi. Ab desh mein do PM hone ki baat par aap kab tak chup rahoge?"

Man slits his hand at Supreme Court premises, reason unknown

New Delhi, Apr 12 (ANI): A man slits his hand today at the Supreme Court (SC) premises in Delhi. The actual cause of the incident is yet to be known. More details are awaited.

Congress takes jibe at Smriti Irani's educational qualification

New Delhi, Apr 12 (ANI): A day after Union Textile Minister Smriti Irani filed her nomination from Amethi, Congress' national spokesperson Priyanka Chaturvedi, took a jibe at Irani's educational qualification on Friday. Chaturvedi, said. "A new serial is going to come, 'Kyunki Mantri Bhi Kabhi Graduate Thi' and its opening line will be 'Qualifications ke bhi roop badalte hain, naye-naye sanche mein dhalte hain, ek degree aati hai, ek degree jaati hai, bante affidavit naye hain'. With her education qualifications, Smriti Irani ji has proved how one can become 12 th pass from a graduate. And this is possible by Modi government and in Modi government." Chaturvedi further stated, "Finally we have received information from Amethi that Irani has accepted that in the last four affidavits she had lied to the country. This is a new truth that has come to light how BJP and senior leaders of the party spread lies in the country every day."

Salman Khan treats his fans with fresh still from 'Dabangg 3'

New Delhi, Apr 12 (ANI): While fans are eagerly waiting to see Salman Khan as Chulbul Pandey in 'Dabangg 3', the actor is making sure to keep the audiences on their toes by sharing stills and behind-the-scene pictures from the film's sets. Salman recently wrapped up the Maheshwar schedule of the film and treated his fans with a fresh still. He took to Twitter to announce the schedule wrap along with a picture of him dressed as the film's protagonist Chulbul Pandey. In the still, Salman can be seen flaunting the signature Chulbul moustache. While in Maheshwar, Salman also filmed Dabangg's popular track 'Hud Hud Dabangg' and announced the same on Twitter. The actor kicked off the shoot for the film almost two weeks back, when he jetted off to Maheshwar to shoot with Arbaaz Khan. 'Dabangg 3' is being helmed by Prabhu Deva. The film marks the second collaboration of Salman and the director. The two have previously worked together in 'Wanted'. The upcoming film also stars Sonakshi Sinha rep

AR Rahman to debut as film producer

New Delhi, Apr 12 (ANI): Adding yet another feather to his already decked up hat, music maestro AR Rahman is now set to debut as a film producer with a love story titled '99 songs'. The Indian music director made the special announcement on his Twitter handle. "I am very excited to announce the release of my first film as a producer and writer, 99 'songs', a young passionate love story, with as its soul. My production company, YM movies, is thrilled to have Jio Studios as a partner on this really special venture, "he wrote. The film is scheduled to release in cinemas worldwide in three languages, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu on June 21, 2019. 2019 is turning out as a special year for the music director. Apart from entering the film industry, Rahman has also teamed up with Marvel India to create a Hindi anthem for the upcoming 'Avengers: Endgame' According to media reports, the highly anticipated song will feature vocals from Arjun Chandy, Nakul Abhyankar, M C Heam, Suryansh, Hiral Viradia,

More than 3,000 people form human chain to create election awareness among voters

Rameswaram (TN), Apr 12 (ANI): More than 3,000 people form a human chain in Tamil Nadu's Rameswaram to create election awareness. The chain was formed at Pamban Bridge for 100% voter turnout in Ramanathapuram Lok Sabha constituency. The bridge spans a 2.065 km strait between the Indian mainland and Pamban Island. Elections in Ramanathapuram will be held in the 2nd phase on April 18.

American woman searching for accommodation in Gujarat with 14 pets

Ahmedabad (Gujarat), Apr 12 (ANI): An American woman travelling with her 14 pets is looking for accommodation in the state of Gujarat. She is currently staying at Hotel Silver Spring in Ahmedabad with her six puppies, one female dog, six cats and one goat. United States of America (US) tourist called the police after hotel asked her to leave with her 14 pets. Pets have now become a problem for her and also for the hotel authorities. Customers have complained of nuisance and foul smell due to the presence of animals. She came to the hotel on April 9 around 3:00 am. Speaking to ANI on this matter, Manager of the hotel said, "She arrived in the hotel on April 9 with 6 cats, 7 dogs and a goat. We asked her to leave as we don't allow pets. She said she won't leave the hotel as she has booked it till April 11 and called the police."

Vivek Oberoi, Sandip Ssingh offer prayers at Siddhivinayak Temple

Mumbai, Apr 12 (ANI): Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi and 'PM Narendra Modi' producer Sandip Ssingh visited Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai to offer prayers to get a clean-chit for the release of the biopic. The Election Commission of India has banned the release of Vivek Oberoi starrer biopic 'PM Narendra Modi' during the Lok Sabha polls 2019 on Wednesday.

839 Sikh devotees from Amritsar leave for Gurdwara Panja Sahib in Pakistan

Amritsar (Punjab), Apr 12 (ANI): Around 839 Sikh devotees from Punjab's Amritsar left for Gurdwara Panja Sahib in Pakistan. They are leaving to Pakistan for Baisakhi celebrations. They will go to Pakistan via special train.