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BJP MLA Bheema Mandavi killed in Naxal attack in Dantewada

Dantewada (Chhattisgarh), Apr 09 (ANI): BJP MLA Bheema Mandavi was killed after his convoy was attacked by Naxals in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh today. DIG of Anti-Naxal Operations, P Sundar Raj said, "As per preliminary information, BJP MLA Bheema Mandavi, his driver and 3 PSOs were killed in the IED blast in Dantewada, today evening. It was a powerful IED blast. Bodies will be evacuated at the earliest for identification." According to CRPF, the escort vehicle of Chhattisgarh State Police came under the Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast and 5 personnel of Chhattisgarh State Police are critically injured. The convoy of Mandavi came under attack between Kuakonta and Syamgiri area in Dantewada. Reinforcement of CRPF has rushed to the spot.

I-T raid continues on day 3 at residence of Praveen Kakkar's associate Ashwin Sharma

Bhopal (MP), Apr 09 (ANI): The Income Tax (I-T) raids continued on Tuesday morning at the residence of Ashwin Sharma, who is an associate of Praveen Kakkar. Praveen Kakkar is an officer on special duty (OSD) of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath. Security has also been beefed up at his residence. Raids began on April 7 at the residence of Praveen Kakkar in MP's Indore and former advisor to Kamal Nath R K Miglani in Delhi on charges of alleged tax evasion. According to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) official, "All I can tell him, it's not about jurisdiction. We were following govt orders. Raids are now over. MP Police's SHO Chouhan and DSP misbehaved with CRPF and hurled abuses at us. Since the matter has gone to a higher level, if I am asked about it, I'll definitely tell them."

Nobody knows who is running Karnataka Government: PM Modi

Chitradurga (Karnataka), Apr 09 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed a rally in Karnataka's Chitradurga on Tuesday. During the rally he slammed Congress party and Janata Dal (Secular) alliance in the state. By giving an example of his full majority Government, PM Modi said, "Nobody knows who is running Karnataka's government. Two defeated parties have come up together just of the power." Karnataka goes to polls in two phases for its 28 Lok Sabha seats.

'Ye to trailer tha, picture abhi baaki hai': Piyush Goyal on BJP's development plans

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Apr 09 (ANI): Union Minister of Railways and Coal Piyush Goyal on Tuesday talked about Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's schemes and policies. He said, "A wave of development has spread in the entire country. But, like it is said, "ye to trailer tha, picture abhi baaki hai". The Railway Minister also talked about BJP's manifesto in which Rs 100 lakh crore will be invested in development of infrastructure.

'Moonh se nikal gaya hoga': Rajnath Singh on CM Yogi's 'Modi ji ki Sena' remark

New Delhi, Apr 09 (ANI): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday termed CM Yogi's 'Modiji ki sena' remark as a 'slip of tongue'. Singh also added that politicization of any institution should not be done. "Nikal gaya hoga moonh se, un ke moonh se nikal gaya hoga.... Kisi bhi system ka politicization nahi hona chahiye. Aur hum log kabhi uska politicization karne ka sochte bhi nahi hain," Singh told ANI Editor Smita Prakash in an exclusive interview.

Rahul Gandhi promises 'Make in Gaya, Make in Bihar' through 'NYAY' scheme

Gaya (Bihar), Apr 09 (ANI): Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said that his party, if voted to power, will make 'Make in Gaya, Make in Bihar' a reality through the money pumped into the 'NYAY' scheme. Gandhi added that "Make in Rajasthan, Make in UP, Make in Kerala" will together become 'Make in India'. The Congress president gave remarks at a public rally in Bihar's Gaya where he again pitched for his 'NYAY' scheme, aimed at eliminating poverty.

Youth dies after falling into 300-feet gorge in Maharashtra's Khandala

Khandala (Maharashtra), Apr 09 (ANI): A youth fell into a 300-feet gorge in Maharashtra. The rescue team came and got him out after around 6 hours of struggle but was dead. Investigation is underway to find out how he fell into the trench.

Working at meagre wages, Saharanpur wood artisans struggling to preserve craft

Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 09 (ANI): Known nationally and internationally for its meticulous and fine woodcraft, Saharanpur's wood industry is struggling hard to survive in the present competitive market. Challenged by Chinese mechanised products and increased cost of handicraft, the artisans of Saharanpur are optimistically looking towards the government for support and welfare. From daily wage labourers of the industry to those exporting these wooden products, all stakeholders have a common issue - decreasing demand and lowering profits. Speaking to ANI, a wood carving factory owner, Haji Mohammad Ali Ansari, alleged that none of the governments have ever bothered to care about the industry and the situation has only worsened with time. "I never got any formal education and have been in this business since the beginning. No governments have ever provided any facility to this industry. While our international competitors have the best of machines, we are still competing with them

Kanhaiya Kumar files nomination form Bihar's Begusarai

Begusarai (Bihar), Apr 09 (ANI): Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Communist Party of India (CPI) candidate Kanhaiya Kumar filed his nomination today. He filed nomination from Bihar's Begusarai constituency. While speaking to mediapersons, he said, "I am not fighting against any person, I am fighting against who want to destroy our Constitution." Votes will be cast in Begusarai during the fourth phase of polls on April 29.

Action against Pakistan was not 'Hot Pursuit': Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, Apr 09 (ANI): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that India's surgical strikes and airstrike across the Line of Control (LoC) were not in line with former home minister Lal Krishna Advani's strategy on 'hot pursuit' against terrorist. In an exclusive interview with ANI, Singh said, "It is not about hot pursuit or cold pursuit. We only targeted the terror camps while carrying out the strikes in Pakistan. We did not attack innocent civilians during the strikes. Beside, the sovereignty and integrity of Pakistan were also preserved."When asked if the BJP is ignoring LK Advani by not taking him in confidence over the airstrike, Home Minister said, "Advani ji is a well-informed man. He knows everything about the prevailing situation in our country. He will forever remain our source of inspiration."

Priyanka Gandhi holds roadshow in UP's Bijnor, Saharanpur

Bijnor (Uttar Pradesh)/ Saharanpur (UP), Apr 09 (ANI): Congress General Secretary for Uttar Pradesh (East) Priyanka Gandhi conducted massive road show ahead of upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor on Tuesday. Thousands of supporters attended her roadshow to support her. Priyanka Gandhi also conducted roadshow in Saharanpur.

Never promised Rs 15 lakh will come to people's bank accounts: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, Apr 09 (ANI): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that the BJP had never promised Rs 15 lakh in people's bank accounts as has been accused by the opposition. Singh, however, added that his party promised to investigate black money which his party has done and will continue to do so. "We didn't say that Rs 15 lakh will come (into people's bank accounts). We never said that. We promised of action against black which is happening," Singh told ANI Editor Smita Prakash in an exclusive interview.

Ask questions on Balakot air strike to govt, don't seek proof from security forces: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, Apr 09 (ANI): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that it is fair to raise question in a democracy and there is no harm in asking for details or proof from a government with regard to actions taken by it but it is unfair to ask security forces to give proof. While responding to a question of why people are branded as "anti-national" and "Tukde-Tukde" gang, if they ask for proof of Balakot air strike and surgical strikes, the Home Minster, in an exclusive interview to ANI, said, "No one is termed anti-national for asking questions, we always give answer to relevant question... Why should one ask for proof form Indian Air Force, who only bombed the terrorist centre? Should they count the bodies and give proof?"

No force can separate Jammu and Kashmir from India: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, Apr 09 (ANI): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that Jammu and Kashmir will remain an "integral part" of India and no force can separate them. Singh also dismissed the possibility of separate prime minister and president for the militancy-hit state and added that such comments by Kashmiris leaders were just their frustration during elections. "Kashmir will never be separated from India; no force can separate Kashmir from India. We made it clear in our manifesto that if we come to power again then Article 35A will be abrogated. There is no question of two presidents and prime ministers in India," Singh told ANI editor Smita Prakash in an exclusive interview.

Nobody needs to feel unsafe in India: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, Apr 09 (ANI): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said that strict action will be taken against those who indulge in violence, irrespective of their religion, and added that he wanted to assure that nobody needs to feel unsafe in India. "I want to assure it as the Home Minister; nobody needs to feel unsafe in India. Strict action will be taken against those who indulge in violence, irrespective of religion," Singh told ANI Editor Smita Prakash.

I-T raids: EC calls CBDT Chairman, Revenue Secretary

New Delhi, Apr 09 (ANI): The Election Commission of India (ECI) called on Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) chairman PC Mody and Revenue Secretary AB Pandey in connection with the recent I-T raids in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. Both the officials provided details of the raids to the polling agency.

No political influence behind I-T, ED raids, agencies acting on their inputs: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, Apr 09 (ANI): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh in an exclusive interview to ANI said that the recent I-T raids in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and elsewhere were solely took place on enforcement agencies' own inputs, and the central government had no role to play in the same. Singh also dismissed opposition's claim that the raids were done on the Centre's behest. "Blaming government is wrong. It's been going on for years, not started today. It is biased to say that it is being done on somebody's instructions," Singh told ANI editor Smita Prakash.

Nitin Gadkari conducts roadshow before elections in Nagpur

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Apr 09 (ANI): Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari conducted a massive roadshow before elections in Maharashtra's Nagpur on Tuesday. He is the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from the Nagpur Lok Sabha seat. Union Minister of Railways Piyush Goyal also accompanied him during the roadshow. Thousands of supporters attended his roadshow.

Committed Nepal Army continues rescue work after severe thunderstorm

Bara (Nepal), April 09 (ANI): Over two dozen people were killed in a severe thunderstorm that swept through parts of southern Nepal. The survivors of a severe thunderstorm over the weekend in southern Nepal have been struggling to get back on their feet without sufficient food or a roof over their heads this week. The severe thunderstorm injured hundreds of people and destroyed nearly 400 houses. The storm accompanied by heavy rainfall, destroyed buildings, uprooted trees, electric, and telephone poles. With no roof on their heads and their food stock destroyed the people living in the impoverished settlements were the worst-affected.According to official reports, around 400 people were injured in rain-related incidents. Looking at the severity of the incident, rescue personnel from the Nepali army, the police and representatives from the local government are continuing the recovery efforts. The Nepal Army has been assigned by government to make structures for thunderstorm victims of B

Rajnath Singh terms Rahul Gandhi's tweet on BJP manifesto as 'baseless' talk

New Delhi, Apr 09 (ANI): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday termed Congress president Rahul Gandhi's tweet that BJP's election manifesto was of an 'isolated man' as "baseless" talk, and said that his party's 2019 election manifesto was prepared after consulting millions of people. "I don't think in India's political history so many people were involved in the making of a manifesto, so what he is saying is baseless, he keeps saying such things, don't take it seriously," Singh told ANI editor Smita Prakash in an exclusive interview.