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LS polls: Rahul Gandhi arrives in Wayanad for filing nomination

Wayanad (Kerala), Apr 04 (ANI): Congress president Rahul Gandhi along with sister and party's general secretary UP (East) Priyanka Gandhi Vadra reached Wayanad to file his nomination for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Hundreds of party supporters gathered to welcome Rahul. The supporters also conducted a rally to show support to the Congress president.

After enjoying power for 15 years in Amethi, he is running away: Smriti Irani on Rahul Gandhi

Siliguri (WB)/ New Delhi, Apr 04 (ANI): Body of a 42-year-old man was found hanging at Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) booth office in Siliguri early morning today. Police investigation is underway on the matter. Speaking on the matter, BJP spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain said, "There is 'jungle raaj' going on in Bengal, there is nothing named law and justice there. BJP workers are constantly being killed there. Is Trinamool Congress (TMC) a political party or an organisation that murders people? This is very unfortunate. The people of Bengal will answer to this through voting. WB CM Mamata Banerjee thinks she can do anything being the state's chief minister, but it's the people who elects the CM and also removes the CM."

Two criminals arrested after encounter with police in UP's Saharanpur

Saharanpur (UP), Apr 04 (ANI): Two criminals were arrested after an encounter with police in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur. Both criminals were injured during the encounter. Deoband Circle Officer Ajay Kumar said, "Two criminals were escaping from Badgaon police station and after we received inputs about it police team chased them and encounter began. The criminals were injured during the encounter and are undergoing treatment now. During investigation, the criminals have accepted a number of crimes they had committed."

Protests erupt in PoK against custodial killing of political activist

Muzaffarabad (PoK), Apr 04 (ANI): People in Muzaffarabad city of Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) took to the streets in the wake of a cold blooded custodial killing of Raja Waqar Turk, a political activist on Tuesday. They shouted anti-police and anti-government slogans. The protesters, who blocked the road and burnt tyres in anger, also demanded an immediate probe into the death of activist. In an attempt to quell the mounting anger against the administration and save itself from media and public scrutiny, the government has formed an enquiry commission which comprises of people who were perpetrators of the crime. An incriminating CCTV footage-in which a group of policemen are seen going inside the premises where Raja was detained is suggestive of an orchestrated barbarity. After this thrashing Raja was allegedly thrown off a building in which he sustained grave injuries.

Rahul Gandhi to file nomination for Wayanad seat today, preparations underway

Wayanad (Kerala), Apr 04 (ANI): Congress president Rahul Gandhi will file his nomination for Wayanad parliamentary constituency for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections today. To welcome the Congress president, a large group of party supporters and locals took to the street. The people could be seen with party flags and raising slogans in favour of Rahul. Special deployment of security forces has also been made ahead of the Congress president's visit. Senior Congress leader K C Venugopal said, "Beyond our expectation people are coming from everywhere, because this is the first time a Congress president is coming for fighting election from Kerala."

PM Modi would've claimed to kill Ravana if went to Sri Lanka: RLD chief

Baghpat (UP), Apr 04 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat, Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) chief Chaudhary Ajit Singh takes dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He said, "Ye bhaiya itna hoshiyar aur shatir aadmi hai, agar ye Sri Lanka chala jaata na, laut ke kehta Ravana ko maine hi maara. Kyonki desh mein aur kisi ne to kuch kiya hi nahi".

Possibility of below normal monsoon this year: Skymet

New Delhi, Apr 04 (ANI): While talking to ANI about the climate change in the country, Vice President of Skymet (Meteorology) GP Sharma said, "There's possibility of below normal monsoon this year. There won't be much heat wave condition in Delhi-NCR as pre-monsoon activity has begun. Dust-storm expected on 5-6 April and around 11-12 April. Temperature will keep fluctuating". He further added, "Southwest MP, North interior Karnataka, Marathwada, Vidarbha will receive very less rainfall. Parts of Bihar and adjoining parts in Jharkhand will receive less rainfall. Chhattisgarh, Odisha, coastal Andhra will receive moderate rainfall. Delhi, Punjab, Haryana-below normal rainfall".

Forest dept rescues Bengal tiger, sends to Assam State Zoo

Dhekiajuli (Assam), Apr 04 (ANI): A female royal Bengal tiger was rescued by forest officials in Assam.It was tranquilised and sent to Assam State Zoo from Borsola area under Dhekiajuli revenue circle on Tuesday. It took 3-hours to capture the tiger and a team comprising DFO Orang National Park, WTI tranquilizing expert Rinku Buragohain and other forest officials from Dhekiajuli and Orang were involved in it.

Watch: Jaya Prada breaks down while addressing a public rally in UP's Rampur

Rampur (UP), Apr 04 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Jaya Prada broke down while addressing a public rally in Uttar Pradesh's Rampur. She said, "Mai Rampur nahi chhodna chahti thi...Mai Rampur isliye chhod gayi, kyonki mujhe us din tezab se attack karne ke liye socha tha, mere upar hamla kiya tha".

LS polls: Police seizes around 39 lakh cash in AP's Tirupati

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh), Apr 04 (ANI): In the wake of elections, Renigunta Police seized around Rs 39 lakh unaccounted cash in Andhra Pradesh's Tirupati. The cash was seized from a vehicle during inspection. The cash has been handed over to election flying squad of Srikalahasti. Further investigation is underway.

Plant-based diet effective in reducing gingivitis

New Delhi, Apr 04 (ANI): A new study has revealed that plant-based diet was effective in reducing gingivitis. The trial was published in the 'Journal of Clinical Periodontology'. "Study results clearly demonstrate the possibility to naturally reduce gingivitis by an optimized diet that also promotes general health," said lead author Dr. Johan Woelber. The trial incorporated 30 patients already suffering from gingivitis in an experimental and controlled group. The patients were put on the said diet for four weeks. The new diet included low processed carbohydrates and animal proteins, rich omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin C, vitamin D, antioxidants, plant nitrates, and fibers. The group experienced a notable drop in bleeding due to gingivitis. The group also depicted an increase in vitamin D values and slight weight loss. He further added, "According to this, dental teams should address dietary habits and give adequate recommendations in the treatment of gingivitis, since it might be a side

LS polls: Students form human chain to create voting awareness in of Jharkhand's Khunti

Khunti (Jharkhand), Apr 04 (ANI): Ahead of Lok Sabha elections, approximately 2,000 students in Khunti district of Jharkhand came up with a unique idea to create voting awareness in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. They formed a human chain to create awareness among voters for the elections. Lok Sabha elections will be held in four phases in Jharkhand starting from April 29.

Exhibition organised in Srinagar to promote local products

Srinagar (J and K), Apr 04 (ANI): The authorities in Srinagar organised an exhibition to boost manufacturing of local products and to increase the source of employment in the Kashmir valley. This was a joint initiative by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium enterprises (MSME) and Department of Industries and Commerce. This was aimed to help the young Kashmiri entrepreneurs, who are making different products, including the local Kashmiri art and food products. The production units are situated in valley at different places. These entrepreneurs from valley are facing problem of proper marketing of their products, which results in poor sale at large scale, thus they struggle to improve their business. MSME came forward to help and organised the exhibition. The participating entrepreneurs had displayed their products at different stalls that were provided by the authorities of Kashmir Haat exhibition ground. The exhibition attracted the officials and local people from the valley. College s

EC, NF Railway creates voting awareness through Kamakhya-Gandhidham Express train

Guwahati (Assam), Apr 04 (ANI): To make voters aware to participate in the election, Assam Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Mukesh Sahu flagged off the Kamakhya-Gandhidham Express train at Kamakhya railway station in Assam's Guwahati yesterday. The train carries messages of election. It spreads message that election is a festival of democracy of every citizen of the country. It tells to check details in the voter list and go vote in Lok Sabha election with no voter to be left behind. This initiative comes under the Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) programme.

LS polls: CM Naidu conducts roadshow and addresses public meeting in AP's Guntur

Guntur (Andhra Pradesh), Apr 03 (ANI): Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Andhra Pradesh Chief Miniter and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) Chief N Chandrababu Naidu conducted roadshow and also addressed public meeting in Andhra Pradesh's Guntur today. He is busy with election campaigns and roadshows across the state. Thousands of TDP supporters turned up for his massive rally. Naidu filed his nomination for the seventh consecutive time from Kuppam assembly constituency in Chittoor district on March 22. Several leaders of TDP were also present during his election campaign. His party is gearing up for upcoming polls in the nation.

Jet Airways' eligibility to fly internationally needs to be examined: Civil Aviation Secretary

New Delhi, Apr 03 (ANI): Civil Aviation Secretary Pradeep Singh Kharola today said that debt-laden Jet Airways is currently operating less than 15 planes and its eligibility to fly on international routes needs to be examined. An airline needs to have a 20-aircraft fleet and 120 daily domestic flights to fly international. Kharola's comments came a day after Jet Airways said 15 more aircraft have been grounded due to non-payment of amounts outstanding to lessors under their respective lease agreements. The airline has over one billion dollars in debt. The banks were to release an immediate debt funding of Rs 1,500 crore for Jet to tide over the current crisis. However, reports say the funds have not been released yet due to technical reasons. Speaking to ANI, Pradeep Singh Kharola said, "Jet issues have been handled by the bankers. The issue is between the bank and jet management. The boarding pass of political leaders has been withdrawn and we will be taking actions against the respon

Court summons Rahul Gandhi, Yechury in defamation suit by RSS

Thane (Maharashtra), Apr 03 (ANI): A Thane court on Tuesday summoned Congress president Rahul Gandhi and Communist Party of India (Marxist)-CPIM general secretary Sitaram Yechury to appear before it on April 30 in a civil defamation suit filed by a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) activist against them for alleging a RSS hand in the murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh. Vivek Champanerkar has sought Rs 1 each from Gandhi and Yechury as token compensation, claiming that the duo "defamed" RSS by linking it to Lankesh's murder. Lankesh was murdered outside her residence in Bengaluru on September 5, 2017. A Mumbai court is also hearing a criminal defamation case filed by RSS activist and lawyer Dhrutiman Joshi against Gandhi and Yechury over the same issue.

Amit Shah applauds people of Sunderbani for standing upto Pakistan

Rajouri (JandK) 03 Apr (ANI): While addressing a public meeting in Sunderbani, BJP president Amit Shah applauded the people of the region and said, "You stand with India in hard situations, you are the real son of mother land India. Don't know how many people have sacrificed their lives I know the pain those who lives across the border, I come from the state where Pakistan's shadow peeks into across border in Kutch."

Amit Shah hails Syama Mookerjee, Prem Dogra for their contribution in JandK's Udhampur

Udhampur (JandK) Apr 03 (ANI): While addressing public rally in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur BJP president Amit Shah said, "This is Jammu Kashmir where Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee has sacrificed his life to make Jammu and Kashmir with India an unbreakable bond. JandK is an integral part of India today due to the movement of Prem Nath Dogra."

LS polls: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik holds roadshow in Odisha's Berhampur

Berhampur (Odisha), Apr 03 (ANI): Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik conducted roadshow in Odisha's Berhampur today as part of his election campaign. Thousands of BJD supporters turned up for his rally. Several leaders of BJD were also present during his election campaign. Odisha CM's party is gearing up for upcoming LS polls and assembly elections in the state.