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LS polls: Artists create rangoli on streets to raise awareness among voters in Vadodara

Vadodara (Gujarat), Apr 09 (ANI): Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, several artists created rangoli in Gujarat's Vadodara on Monday to raise awareness among voters. They created rangoli on streets of Wadi area in Vadodara. The 26 Lok Sabha seats will vote in the third phase on April 23.

India needs leaders who can help to meet nation's ever rising expectations: Pranab Mukherjee

New Delhi, Apr 09 (ANI): While attending All India Management Association (AIMA) Managing India Awards function in the national capital on Monday, former president Pranab Mukherjee said, "Quixotic heroism can't lead this nation. India needs leaders who can help them to meet nation's ever rising expectations. The country still has a long way to go before it's completely rid of poverty and before it achieves reasonable level of human development." "While it is good to have a rising number of India billionaires in the Forbes list, it is much more important to have a growing number of the middle income Indians every year," he added.

'Students-Parent Forum' protest against fee hike in Shimla

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), Apr 09 (ANI): Under the banner of 'Students-Parent Forum' several parents protested outside the office of the state education department in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla on Monday. They demanded constitution of a regulatory commission for educational institutes, among other demands. They complained against fee hike and other issues related to private schools in Shimla. The protest began from March 10 and will continue further if demands of parents will not be met.

Domestic migrant workers express disappointment over not being able to cast their vote

Amritsar (Punjab) Apr 09 (ANI): Ahead of Lok Sabha elections, there is clear enthusiasm on the faces of the people across India. But migrant workers, who come to work in other states for the sake of 'Rosi Roti' are very disappointed as they won't be able to cast their vote. They demanded that there should be a way out by the Government of India to ensure that each and every migrant should also get an opportunity to cast their vote.

I-T Dept couldn't find any document that they could seize: MP CM's close aide

Indore (MP), Apr 09 (ANI): After two days of Income-Tax (I-T) raid at the residence of Praveen Kakkar (former OSD to Madhya Pradesh CM Kamal Nath) said, "Despite the 2-day long raid, they didn't find any document that they could seize, they didn't recover any cash or jewellery either. They didn't even find anything objectionable, it was a political operation."

President Kovind announces NIRF, ARIIA 2019 Rankings

New Delhi, Apr 09 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind announced the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) India Rankings-2019 and the Atal Ranking of Institutions for Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) 2019. While addressing the meeting, he said, "I congratulate the institutions of research and higher education that have topped the rankings and won awards today. I also congratulate the officials of the ministry of HRD, the national board of accreditation and the information and the library networks centres for accomplishing the massive task of finalising these rankings."

34 Naxals surrender in Chhattisgarh's Sukma

Sukma (Chhattisgarh) Apr 09 (ANI): Thirty-four Naxals, including three women surrendered in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on Monday. They were low rung functionaries of the proscribed outfit and were involved in cases of loot, attempt to murder in areas like Manikonta, Gaganpalli, Kongdam, Mettaguda and Maraiguda villages of Errabor area, about 500 kilometres from here, a police official said. Seventeen of them had permanent arrest warrants against their names. The surrender of such a large group of Naxals is a big success in the region, especially against the backdrop of the ultras Lok Sabha polls boycott call. The region, which is part of Bastar Lok Sabha seat, will go to polls on April 11.

Watch: Jammu Tawi express train catches fire during maintenance work at Indore

Indore (MP) Apr 09 (ANI): A massive fire broke out during an ongoing maintenance operation of Jammu Tawi express in Madhya Pradesh's Indore on Monday. The incident took place, when train's wires caught fire. Fire fighting operations are underway. No injuries have been reported so far.

Increasing numbers of individuals with lower education die from liver cancer, reveals study

New Delhi, Apr 09 (ANI): Researchers have established a link between lower education and cancer mortality. The study revealed that rising rates of liver cancer deaths in the United States have largely been confined to individuals who have received less education, especially among men. The research published in the journal of CANCER emphasised the need for enhanced efforts to address the growing burden of liver cancer in lower socioeconomic groups. Liver cancer, which in some cases is caused by infection with the hepatitis C virus (HCV), is the most rapidly raising cause of cancer death in the United States. Previous studies have examined varying trends in liver cancer mortality, but there have been no studies examining recent national trends by individual-level socioeconomic status and/or HCV-infection status.

Google Maps to inform you about traffic jams more quickly

New Delhi, Apr 09 (ANI): Google Maps may be doing a pretty decent job at indicating the amount of congestion on your route. It is, now, reportedly adding a new feature that will tell you about traffic jams more quickly. A new option, called Slowdowns, has been spotted on the app. Using the feature, people can report slowdowns, allowing Google Maps to gather this data more quickly and with increased accuracy, 9 to 5 Google reports. The feature is labelled as either 'congestion' or 'slowdown' depending on your location. The feature is tucked in the new incident reporting button in the Google Maps app.

Students stage protest in J and K's Doda, demand upgradation of school

Doda (JandK) Apr 09 (ANI): The students along with locals travelled about 30 kilometres to reach district headquarters to hold protest against government and school authorities in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda on Sunday. The protesters raised slogans against the school administration, demanding upgradation to higher secondary level. A 9th standard girl student said, "We have been facing grave inconvenience due to lack of Higher education facilities in our village. We have to cover about 25 km through jungle route to reach nearest Higher Secondary School."

PM Modi is chairman of factory of lies: Asaduddin Owaisi

Hyderabad (AP) Apr 09 (ANI): While addressing a public meeting in Hyderabad, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday said, "Narendra Modi is the chairman of the factory of lies and it is child's play to invent lies. They (BJP) cannot give jobs but is only spreading lies. They say they will abolish article 370 and 35 A. But I am telling them that as per Indian constitution they cannot do it. They ran the government with Mehbooba Mufti but could not do anything about 370".

People of all faiths attend the Urs of Saint Lal din Sahib in Rajouri

Rajouri (JandK): Amid all the faiths mixing with one another, Sufism is one of the most important parts of Indian culture that promotes love, harmony and humanity. So today, we take you to the shrine of Sufi Saint Lal din Sahib where 40th Urs of saint was commemorated recently with religious fervour and gaiety. Apart from its magnificent beauty, Kashmir is known for various shrines and religious places of worship that are thronged by people of all faiths and communities. Shrine of Sufi Saint Lal din Sahib in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir is one among these spiritual sites where devotees cutting across religious lines gather under one roof to celebrate the annual Urs of the saint with traditional fervour. Recently, the 40th urs of the saint was celebrated who had always spread the word of love and togetherness among people. Such occasions strengthen the spirit of brotherhood between the people of different faiths and communities, manifesting the harmonious co existence amid dive

We are talking about zero tolerance against terrorism: CM Yogi on BJP's manifesto

Onboard, Apr 08 (ANI): Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath commended Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) recently released manifesto for Lok Sabha 2019 elections for being inclusive of civilians. He said, "This is the first time government has said that they will provide houses to poor people, poor families will get a toilet and every family will get electricity connection. We will work to provide cylinder to each family. This is the first time we are talking about safe country in India. We are talking about zero tolerance against terrorism."

'Run for Unity' organised in Agartala to spread the message of peace

Agartala (Tripura), Apr 08 (ANI): India is vast country with people of different class, creed and cultures residing on its land. This sheer variety tells us the story of unity and solidarity that the country stands up for. So , celebrating this beautiful unification of different religions in our country, an event 'Run for unity' was recently organized in Tripura's capital Agartala, where people ran together to spread the message of peace and unity all around. Have a look. Donning their sport outfits and immersed in high spirit and enthusiasm hundreds of locals, students and security personnel ran together on the streets of Agartala as the city played host to an event 'run for unity'. Flagged off from Vivekanada stadium, the run was organized by Assam Riffles, India's oldest paramilitary force on its 184th Raising day. Aimed to spread peace and brotherhood across all faiths and communities, the five kilometer long run also motivated people to stay fit and healthy.

BJP has torn our constitution and institutions into pieces: Kapil Sibal on BJP's manifesto

New Delhi, Apr 08 (ANI): While talking to ANI, Congress leader Kapil Sibal on BJP's recently released manifesto said, "BJP is unable to fulfill all their said promises they made in 2014. Entire nation is waiting to get 15 Lakh amount in our bank accounts. Now they claim to make our economy 5 trillion by 2025. So what is truth and bluff? The truth is that they have torn our constitution, institutions into pieces in last 5 years. They are trying to change the constitutional body of India."

Omar Abdullah challenges PM Modi, Amit Shah over repeal of Article 370 in BJP's manifesto

Handwara (JandK), Apr 08 (ANI): Former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bharatiya Janata Party president over the abrogation of Article 370. He said, "When this state was formed, we were not like other states. We took our rights from. We kept our flag, our constitution and took special position; then only this state became a part of this country. Modi sahab, Amit Shah sahab, I challenge you on the land of Handwara, you won't be able to do it. People of this state will not give permission to do so."

Here are the key takeaways of the BJP's manifesto for Lok Sabha elections 2019

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday released its poll manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections 2019. BJP president Amit Shah highlighted the government's achievements while Home Minister Rajnath Singh read out the key promises in the manifesto. He also headed the committee that drafted it

BJP will give a committed, decisive and strong government to the country: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, Apr 08 (ANI): Soon after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) released the party manifesto for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections 2019, Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said, "In this election, the BJP has started its journey with the intention of development and security of this country. For the development of India's poor, farmers and all sections, the party will give a committed, decisive and a strong government to this country. The party will form a government which will fight terrorism, which can take action against infiltrators, which can spend on infrastructure and can provide employment opportunities, double the income of farmers." Further speaking on Congress' remark that 'instead of manifesto BJP should have come out with a 'maafinama', Goyal stated, "Their manifesto doesn't mention as to how to take country towards good governance, how to fight terrorism. It hasn't been able to rise above appeasement and dynasty politics."

This specially-abled rider has won hearts and awards at The Delhi Horse Show

New Delhi, Apr 08 (ANI): Aftab Khan, a young horse rider, is determined to overcome all hurdles that come in his way of living his dream of being an acclaimed name in sports of his choice 16-year-old Aftab cannot hear and speak but has a unique understanding with his horse Vertigo, whom he confidently rides and controls as per needs of the sport. In the 34th edition of the Delhi Horse Show held at Army Equestrian Centre, Aftab bagged the most promising junior rider award and a silver medal in jumping under junior rider category. Till now, he has won five awards since 2015 in The Delhi Horse Show and eight other national certificates in horse riding. It was after his father Dawood Khan was transferred to Delhi in 2009 in Army's cavalry unit that Aftab started riding. Talking to ANI, Dawood said, "He (Aftab) is very passionate about sports. He is crazy about horse riding. You just ask him for riding and he is always ready, even at midnight." Because of being a differently-abled horse rid