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Nirmala Sitharaman hits back at opposition for slamming BJP's manifesto

New Delhi, Apr 09 (ANI): While speaking to ANI, Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman talked about the allegations opposition had made on the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) manifesto. Sitharaman said, "Can anyone deny that Ram Temple issue is still in the court? But still we have issued a request and we even gone to the court and say 'will you please release those lands that are around the disputed area so that other works can start'. I actually want to ask question in return. What Congress party wants to do on these issues? Do they want to continue the stale-mate? Do they want to say they are not interested in Ram Mandir? What is the position of Congress party? So, instead of calling others 'Jumla', let them come out openly to say that they either in favour of the temple or not."

Partition of country wouldn't have happen if Congress had strength in 1947: PM Modi

Latur (Maharashtra), Apr 09 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed a public rally in Maharashtra's Latur. Taking a pot shot at Congress' recently released manifesto, PM Modi said, "Congress' manifesto is saying Pakistan's tone. Congress is saying that they will talk to people who are creating anarchy in the Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan is also saying the same, so that India will entangled in these issues. Congress is saying that it will take back Armed Forces (Special Powers) Acts (AFSPA), Pakistan also wants the same." He also slammed Congress by saying, "Congress in its manifesto talked about not to remove article 370, if Congress had this strength in 1947, so partition of the country wouldn't have happen."

Diamond business dropped by half after GST claims traders

Surat (Gujarat), Apr 09 (ANI): Implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) has caused a huge problem for traders, thus, they demand government to take back their decision. Surat, which is a hub for diamond business, is facing trouble after the implication of GST. The businessman of Mini Bazaar is facing problems in their business. Businessman speaking to ANI said, "We have faced problems after the implications of GST and demonetisation". Rajesh Moradiya jeweller said, "Business has been come down to half after GST. There is no money in market. Number of buyers has been decreased as they have set their priorities. We hope it will settle soon".

PM Modi will be remembered for mob lynching: Asaduddin Owaisi

Hyderabad, Apr 09 (ANI): All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be remembered for mob lynching, as Owaisi claimed that mob related violent incidents peaked during the tenure of PM Modi. Owaisi underlined the recent Assam incident, where a 68-year-old was beaten up in an alleged cow slaughter case, to back his criticism of PM Modi.

Devotees celebrates Urs of Hazrat Rehmat-ullah Shah in Srinagar

Srinagar (J and K), Apr 09 (ANI): Devotees celebrated annual Urs of Hazrat Rehmat-ullah Shah (RA) in Srinagar. The shrine of Sufi saint Hazrat Rehmat-ullah Shah (RA) is situated in Srinagar's Qamarwari area. People from different parts of the Valley visits on annual Urs to pay their tribute to great saint Sufi saint Hazrat Rehmat-ullah Shah. A devotee talked about Urs' relevance. He said, "They teach us that God is one, obey as he says, follow his words and do not fight with others. They are here to show us the right way. We believe with those who are good people. Everyone comes here irrespective of their religion."

Sarhul festival celebrated with zeal in Ranchi

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Apr 09 (ANI): Sarhul festival was celebrated in Ranchi on Monday. Sarhul festival is celebrated during spring season when the Sal trees get new flowers on their branches. It is an occasion to worship village deity who is considered to be the protector of the tribes. People sing and dance a lot when the new flowers appear. Tribals enjoyed this festival with traditional dance at Sarna Sthal which is community worship place. Speaking to ANI, Superintendent of Tribal Hostel Ram Kishor Bhagat said, "There is no holy book of tribal community. We are celebrating Sarhul festival since last several years as this has been taught and told to us by the ancestors of tribals. We worship Sun and mother Earth on this auspicious occasion."

PM Modi asks people at a rally whether country is in safe hands or not?

Latur (Maharashtra), Apr 09 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi accelerated his public rally in different parts of the country, ahead of the Lok Sabha election. On Tuesday, he conducted his public rally in Maharashtra's Latur. While addressing the rally, PM Modi said that his government worked to spread the inheritance of the country across the world. "We have worked to spread the inheritance of the country across the world, and to protect this heritage from any kind of attack is our pledge." PM Modi also asked people that whether the country is in safe hands or not? The Lok Sabha election is scheduled to begin in Maharashtra from April 11 in four phases.

'Naye Bharat ki niti, Aatankwadiyon ko ghar main ghus kar marenge': PM Modi

Latur (Maharashtra), Apr 09 (ANI): As the Lok Sabha election is around the corner, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accelerated his public rallies in different parts of the country. On Tuesday, he conducted his public rally with Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray in Maharashtra's Latur. While addressing the rally, PM Modi assured people that "We will kill terrorists by barging into their base, this is the strategy of new India." The Lok Sabha election is scheduled to begin in Maharashtra from April 11 in four phases.

Periyar statue found vandalised in Tamil Nadu's Aranthangi

Aranthangi (Tamil Nadu), Apr 09 (ANI): A statue of Dravidian ideologue 'Periyar' EV Ramasamy, was found vandalised in Tamil Nadu's Pudukkottai district on Monday. This incident took place near Aranthangi in Pudukkottai district. Periyar was a politician and social activist, who started the self-respect movement and Dravidar Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu. He is also known as the 'Father of Dravidian Movement'. The statue was placed near Aranthangi government hospital in 1998. It was found beheaded early morning yesterday. Police have registered a case in this regard. Further investigation is underway in this matter.

MP CM Kamal Nath files nomination from Chhindwara Assembly seat

Chhindwara (Madhya Pradesh), Apr 09 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath and his son Nakul Nath filed nominations on Tuesday from Chhindwara constituency which is up for both assembly by-poll and Lok Sabha elections. Kamal Nath had not contested the Assembly polls in November and therefore, he needs to get elected to the Madhya Pradesh Assembly within six months of being sworn-in as CM. His son Nakul is contesting the Chhindwara Lok Sabha seat against BJP candidate Natthan Shah.

Villagers in TN's Ramanathapuram stage protest to boycott LS elections

Ramanathapuram (Tamil Nadu), Apr 09 (ANI): Ahead of Lok Sabha elections, residents to Melasirupothu village in Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram took out a 'black flag' protest march on Monday. The villagers have decided to boycott the upcoming Lok Sabha elections due to non-availability of basic facilities in their area and non-payment of crop insurance money 2017-18.

Despite lacking basic facilities, people of this WB village never skipped voting

Alipurduar (West Bengal), Apr 09 (ANI): Bhutia Basti village in West Bengal's Alipurduar district suffers from acute water scarcity and don't have access to health care. This, however, has not demotivated the residents from leaving their homes to vote in large numbers since the independence. The current strength of Bhutia Basti is 107 people from 33 families which somehow lead their lives despite all the adversities they face. "We are casting our vote, MPs and MLAs are making their position because of us and yet we remained in the same gutter since time immemorial," said 54 years old Arjun Chhetri, one of the last few residents of Bhutia Basti.

Rahul Gandhi has special obsession with BJP: Smriti Irani on his tweet over BJP manifesto

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 09 (ANI): Congress president Rahul Gandhi tweeted that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) election manifesto was created in a closed room. 'The voice of an isolated man, it is short sighted and arrogant'. Speaking to ANI on this matter, Union Textile Minister Smriti Irani said, "Rahul Gandhi has a special obsession with BJP. Had he been focused on the country, nation would have come to know his vision for it." "Despite having a vision, there is a question mark on his efficiency as nation knows the condition of Amethi. On one hand there's an efficient government which has taken resolution to build a New India, on the other hand there's a man who stays restricted in making announcements," he added.

LS polls: Sanyukt Vikas Party's candidate takes 'baarat' to file nomination, call himself son-in-law of politics

Shahjahanpur (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 09 (ANI): Sanyukt Vikas Party's candidate Vaidh Raj Kishan rode a horse and dressed as a groom, while he went to file his nomination for Lok Sabha elections on Monday. He said, "I am the son-in-law of politics." (Rajniti ka daamad bann ke jaa raha hoon. Dulhan toh 28 May ke baad aaegi.) Vaidh Raj Kishan's gimmick appeared to be a marriage procession to many.

Foldable phone to remain a niche product through next five years: Gartner

New Delhi, Apr 09 (ANI): Companies including Samsung and Huawei may be rushing to push out their foldable phones. However, a perfect model to be adopted by the masses is still a distant dream, according to analysts. Research firm Gartner estimates that worldwide shipment of devices including PCs, tablets, and mobile phones, will reach 2.21 billion units in 2019, exhibiting a flat year-over-year growth. The mobile market is expected to return to growth in 2020. However, foldable phones will hit 30 million units only by 2023, accounting for a meagre 5 per cent of the high-end phone market. Gartner analysts expect that foldable phones will re-inject innovation in the market, but they will remain a niche product through the next five years owing to several manufacturing challenges. The current foldable phones, priced at USD 2,000, present a lot of trade-offs even for early adopters. To make them a success, manufacturers will need to place usability at the core of the product and ensure sea

Prithviraj Chavan calls BJP manifesto election 'jumla'

Pune (Maharashtra), Apr 09 (ANI): While speaking exclusively to ANI, former Chief Minister of Maharashtra and Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan spoke about the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) manifesto. He said, "I have not seen BJP's manifesto yet. I just heard some press conference by Mr Arun Jaitley. When I will go through it, I'll speak out. But see, when BJP speaks bout Article 370 or 35A, my question is when you form the government, alliance government with PDP in Kashmir, why did not you raise this issue at that time? We never wanted anything about it. You just want to make it an election issue and you're welcome to make it an issue but there'll be a debate. Let BJP answer the questions that the opposition parties have. This is nothing but an election 'jumla'. BJP is running away from the issues of development. It is running away from the promises they made to people in 2014."

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54th CRPF Valour Day: President Kovind pays tribute to CRPF jawans at National Police Memorial

New Delhi, Apr 09 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind paid tribute at National Police Memorial on the occasion of 54th CRPF Valour Day 2019 in the national capital today. The President presented medals to families of jawans who were killed in line of duty, including the 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans who lost their lives in Pulwama terror attack which took place on February 14.

Mata Vaishno Devi's Bhawan decorated with flowers, fruits on Chaitra Navratri

Katra (Jammu and Kashmir), Apr 09 (ANI): The Hindu festival 'Chaitra Navratri' entered day three on Monday with the worship of 'Maa Chandraghanta'. The Bhawan of Mata Vaishno Devi in Jammu and Kashmir's Katra was decorated with flowers and fruits on this auspicious occasion. Devotees thronged at temple to offer prayers. They seek blessings of the almighty on this pious occasion. Chaitra Navratri is being observed from April 6 to 14.