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Darjeeling Himalayan Railway toy train engine derails in Kurseong

Kurseong (West Bengal), Apr 06 (ANI): Engine of Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) train derailed in Mahanadi village of Kurseong block in Darjeeling on Saturday. The concerned officials reached the spot and took the stock of the situation. Restoration work by the authorities is underway. No loss of life has been reported. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway is also known as toy train.

B-town celebrities extend wishes for Gudi Padwa

New Delhi, Apr 06 (ANI): Several Bollywood celebrities took to their social media on Saturday to wish their fans and friends Happy Gudi Padwa, a springtime festival that marks the traditional New Year for Marathis and Konkani Hindus. Urmila Matondkar took to her twitter handle and posted a picture while doing Lavani dance:"Celebrating the festival and the traditions of Gudi Padwa with my friends of Swanand Yoga Group, Charkop. #AapliMumbaichiMulagi," she tweeted. Bhumi Pednekar too posted her picture on Instagram with the caption: "til gudd ghyaa,godd' godd' bolaa #HappyGudiPadwa #GoodMorning #marathimulghi #happynewyear" Amitabh Bachchan also sent out his wishes to his fans, family and friends and tweeted: "T 3143 - Happy Gudi Padwa greetings .. greetings too for Chaitr - Shukl , for the Navratre to follow .. for the beginning of a new year as per our ancient Calendar !" The streets of Mumbai are jam-packed with processions, dancing and festive foods to welcome the Hindu near with joy

Dimple Yadav files nomination form UP's Kannauj

Kannauj (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 06 (ANI): Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Samajwadi Party leader Dimple Yadav filed her nomination in Uttar Pradesh today. She filed nomination from Kannauj constituency. Dimple was accompanied SP chief Akhilesh Yadav. Earlier, Dimple Yadav and Akhilesh Yadav held a massive roadshow. The polling is scheduled to be held on April 29 in UP's Kannauj.

Watch: DRDO releases presentation on 'Mission Shakti'

New Delhi, Apr 06 (ANI): Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Saturday conducted a press briefing in the national capital. The press briefing was conducted to give detailed information regarding 'Mission Shakti.' DRDO chief G. Satheesh Reddy gave brief elaboration about the successful mission. During the press briefing, DRDO also released a presentation on 'Mission Shakti.' On March 27, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India had achieved a "historic feat" by shooting down its own low-orbit satellite with a ground-to-space missile, making the country a "space power". Only three other countries, US, Russia and China - have anti-satellite missile (ASAT) capabilities.

LS polls: Didn't take decision to leave BJP overnight says, Shatrughan Sinha

New Delhi, Apr 06 (ANI): After joining Congress party, Shatrughan Sinha on Saturday said, "I did not take the decision to leave BJP overnight. I was in the party for 25 years. I saw that this (BJP) government was a one man show and two men army, it had turned autocratic. Many who deserved were never assigned posts (under BJP govt). I had said earlier that I'd never leave BJP, if the party wants, it can leave me. Party had threatened me many times but it couldn't take an action, maybe due to guilt or shame. So, I took a decision (to join Congress)."

DRDO chief G Satheesh Reddy explains 'Mission Shakti'

New Delhi, Apr 06 (ANI): Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Chief G. Satheesh Reddy on Saturday addressed a press briefing in the national capital. The press brief was regarding the 'Mission Shakti.' Giving a brief elaboration about the successful mission, DRDO chief explained every corner of the mission and answered all media questions. On March 27, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India had achieved a "historic feat" by shooting down its own low-orbit satellite with a ground-to-space missile, making the country a "space power". Only three other countries, US, Russia and China - have anti-satellite missile (ASAT) capabilities.

Mortal remains of slain solider Harish Chandra reaches hometown

Bhopal (MP), Apr 06 (ANI): The mortal remains of CRPF jawan Harish Chandra were brought to his hometown in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal. Former chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, family members and neighbors paid their last respect to the slain solider. Harish Chandra lost his life in Dhamtari encounter in Chhattisgarh.

People celebrate 'Ugadi' with traditional gaiety

Hyderabad, Apr 06 (ANI): It's festival time for the countrymen as they are captivated in the celebration of the New Year's Day, as per the Hindu calendar. Maharashtrians are celebrating Gudi Padwa, Ugadi also spelt as Yugadi is the New Year's Day for the people of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The Kannada or Telugu New Year's Day is observed in these regions on the first day of the Hindu solar calendar month of Chaitra. The festival is celebrated with zeal and fervour in all the three states and is the perfect occasion to get together with family and friends. On this auspicious day, people white wash their houses and decorate their garden areas with colourful Rangoli. People also visited temples and decorates their houses with mango leafs and flowers and they consumes Ugadi Pachadi ( Pickle) made of raw mango, neem flowers , pepper, jaggery, salt and tamarind juice, which signifies that life is mixture of happiness, anger , disgust, sadness, fear and surprise which should be

None of Pakistani F-16 jets has been shot down says American govt: Farooq Abdullah

Srinagar (JandK) Apr 06 (ANI): While addressing a public meeting in Srinagar, former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Farooq Abdullah said, "They (BJP) then claimed that they had brought down one Pakistani F-16, just today the American government has refuted that claim stating that all Pakistani F-16 jets are intact. Not one has been shot down. There is some basis to even a lie. Why do you lie Modi ji? Did you defeat Pakistan? Did Pakistan stop existing?"

Congress is contesting polls for 'majboor' govt, we are contesting for 'mazboot' govt: PM Modi

Balod (Chhattisgarh), Apr 06 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Chhattisgarh for campaigning ahead of Lok Sabha 2019 elections. Addressing the public rally, he took jibe at Congress and its allies. He said, "Congress and supporting parties are fighting polls to loot people's money, we're contesting polls to make effective use of every single rupee. They're fighting polls to weaken security forces of country and we're contesting polls to make them self-reliant.

Shopian encounter: 2 terrorist killed, operation underway

Shopian (JandK), Apr 06 (ANI): Two terrorists have been killed in an exchange of fire between terrorists and security forces at Imam Sahib area in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday. Security forces condoned off the area. The operation is still underway.

ITBP personnel cast first vote of 17th Lok Sabha polls in Arunachal Pradesh

Lohitpur (Arunachal Pradesh), Apr 06 (ANI): First vote of Lok Sabha polls 2019 has been cast in Arunachal Pradesh by service voters. A remote Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) unit on the eastern tip of North East started service voting by secret postal ballot at Lohitpur in Arunachal Pradesh. Soldiers exercised their right to vote in the presence of their unit officer.

Sam Pitroda takes jibe at BJP's development programmes

Mumbai, Apr 06 (ANI): Indian Overseas Congress chairman, Sam Pitroda took jibe on Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) development programmes and promises saying the party has spent too much money on PR and publicity. Speaking to media, he said, "We have a serious crisis. We have a crisis with jobs, we have a crisis with farmers, we have a crisis of safety and security of women, we have a crisis in education. We have a crisis all over."

Smriti Irani offers prayers on first day on Navratri in Amethi

Amethi (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 06 (ANI): Union Textile Minister Smriti Irani offered prayers at goddess Durga temple in Amethi. She is the BJP candidate from Amethi Parliamentary constituency and will be contesting against Congress president Rahul Gandhi. Textile Minister has intensified in the region for upcoming LS polls.

Amazon is working on Apple Air Pods rival: Report

New Delhi, Apr 06, (ANI) - After Apple introduced hands-free access to Siri through Air Pods 2, Amazon is set to follow suit. The company is reportedly working on bringing its own wireless ear buds that will also be the first Alexa wearable. Alexa, Amazon's voice-based digital assistant, is powering a lot of smart internet-connected devices. However, it has not been integrated with ear buds before. The purported Alexa ear buds are expected to take on the design and features of the Apple Air Pods, but offer enhanced audio quality, Bloomberg reports. It will come in a storage case that will double as a charger. To activate the virtual assistant, users will have to simply say "Alexa". In addition to voice support, the ear buds are also expected to support gesture controls for taking calls and skipping music tracks. It will also allow users to check the weather, order goods, and access information on-the-go. Despite being one of the first manufacturers in the smart speaker category, Amazon

Urmila Matondkar celebrates Gudi Padwa in Mumbai

Mumbai, Apr 06 (ANI): Congress candidate from Mumbai North constituency and Bollywood actress Urmila Matondkar celebrated Gudi Padwa. She offered flowers to lord Brahma. She also posed along other devotees. People were decked up in traditional outfits and costumes. Urmila joined Congress on March 27. She will contest against sitting BJP Lok Sabha member Gopal Shetty.

BJP celebrates 39th Foundation Day

New Delhi, Apr 06 (ANI): Workers of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) celebrated its 39th Foundation Day at BJP headquarters in Delhi. Workers paid tribute to party founders Deendayal Upadhyaya and Syama Prasad Mookerjee. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley attended the event. BJP was formed in 1980 with Atal Bihari Vajpayee as its first president.

BJP not made of borrowed ideology from outside: PM Modi on BJP's Foundation Day

Sundergarh (Odisha) Apr 06 (ANI): While addressing public meeting in Odisha's Sundergarh Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Today is the 39th founding day of BJP. It's not made of borrowed ideology from outside. It has taken birth from the aspirations of the people of India. We aren't based on a family or money. Karyakartas and their hard work have made this party."

Traditional folk music and dance event organised in Srinagar to promote Kashmiri culture

Srinagar (J and K), Apr 06, (ANI): Traditional folk music and cultural dance event was held at Tagore hall in Srinagar. Locals in large numbers turned up for the event. The main motive of organising this event was to spread awareness of rich Kashmiri culture among local youth. 'Damali' dance is popular folk dance in Jammu and Kashmir. Event was organised by Ministry of Culture in collaboration with education department of Kashmir at Tagore garden. These type of events can make difference in the society and it helps people, especially new generation to see their culture in past. Audience has appreciated the Government's step to promote folk dance.

Shatrughan Sinha joins Congress

New Delhi, Apr 06 (ANI): Veteran actor and Former Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Shatrughan Sinha joined congress today in Delhi. Congress leaders KC Venugopal Randeep Surjewala welcomed him to the party. Speaking at the event he said, "I went forward with training from BJP and following the constitution but slowly the change occurred. In the inception of change, whatever was said, it offered a lot of hope but nothing happened."