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Meet this bird lover who recognizes birds with their tweet

Vadodara (Gujarat), Apr 1 (ANI): A young bird enthusiast, Viral Joshi is a connoisseur of bird chirping. He identifies avian species with their tweet. He has recorded more than 500 bird calls. He wishes to preserve more birds through learning more about them. Speaking to ANI he said, "I've recorded bird calls across India including Uttarakhand and Western Ghats. I made recording equipment using regular items, as professional equipment is expensive. When people know about birds, they'll be able to conserve them."

P Sudhakar Reddy joins BJP

New Delhi, Apr 1 (ANI): Former Congress leader from Telangana, P Sudhakar Reddy joined Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday in presence of BJP President Amit Shah. After joining the party he told ANI, "I have officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party today. Tomorrow, I will take part in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally in Hyderabad." Earlier in the day, Reddy had met PM and had expressed his desire to join the party. The seven phase Lok Sabha polls are set to begin on April 11 and will end on May 19.

Congress leaders visit Ayodhya but do not bow to God: Smriti Irani

Kolar (Karnatak), Apr 1 (ANI): Congress leaders visit Ayodhya but do not offer prayers in the temple as they are afraid of losing their vote bank, Union Minister Smriti Irani said on Sunday. Addressing an election rally here, Irani said, "They (Congress leaders) go to Ayodhya but do not bow to God because they fear they may lose their vote bank. The minister further said: "Those who filed an affidavit in the court during the Congress regime stating Lord Ram does not exist are now chanting the name of Ram." Karnataka will vote for its 28 Lok Sabha seats in two phases on April 18 and 23 whereas UP will go to polls in seven phases starting April 11. The counting of votes will be held on May 23.

It will strengthen BJP in Telangana: Ram Madhav on Sudhakara Reddy's joining BJP

New Delhi, Apr 1 (ANI): BJP national general secretary Ram Madhav said joining of P. Sudhakara Reddy of Bharatiya Janata Party will provide strengthen in Telangana. He said, "He has been a senior leader of the Congress party. Today, he has joined BJP and has decided to work under the leadership of Modi ji. His joining BJP will strengthen the party in Telangana."

Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu attacks BJP on not giving special status to state

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Apr 1 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu attacked on BJP for not giving special status to the state. He said, "What is the hindrance in granting special status to the state? People of the country and all major political parties are supporting it. I am asking the PM, are you not taking a u-turn? It is very clear that the people are now anti-Modi and BJP."

Hema Malini kick-starts campaign in Mathura, harvests crop in field

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh), Apr 1 (ANI): Actor-turned-politician and BJP MP Hema Malini went to wheat field in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh on Sunday. She was in her constituency to campaign for LS polls. She filed her nomination on March 25 from UP's Mathura parliamentary constituency.

Manmohan Singh didn't have national character: Subramanian Swamy

Mumbai, Apr 1 (ANI): Senior BJP leader Subramanian Swamy took a jibe on former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh while speaking at Virat Hindustan Sangam conference in Mumbai. He said, "Many times people do ask me, your friend Manmohan singh, why is he scared of this Italian woman? So I said his name may be singh but he is a circus singh. He has been brought up to be.I respect him a lot as an individual but he didn't have which is called as 'Rashtriya Charitra'."

Never sought written permission from previous Govt for A-SAT launch, only made presentation: Former DRDO chief

Hyderabad (Telangana), Mar 31 (ANI): After a media report claimed that former Defence and Research Development Organisation (DRDO) chief VK Saraswat had sought a written permission from the then Congress-led UPA government for initiating India's anti-satellites capabilities, Saraswat clarified that he had never written a letter asking for permission to initiate A-SAT launch, and had just made presentations to the previous government. "The launch was never pursued as no response was received from the government," he added.

To accelerate country's economy, we must rise above India-Pakistan debate: PM Modi

New Delhi, Mar 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the country needs to rise above "India-Pakistan" debate in order for it to usher into an era of economic prosperity. "We have to compete with the world. We have wasted lot of our time in India-Pakistan, India-Pakistan. Let it (Pakistan) die on its own. We should rise above it," PM Modi comments came at New Delhi's Talkatora Stadium where he held an interactive session with people across the country as part of 'Mai bhi Chowkidar' campaign.

Next 5 years will be focused on addressing ambitions and aspirations of people: PM Modi

New Delhi, Mar 31 (ANI): While addressing 'Main Bhi Chowkidar' program at Delhi's Talkatora Stadium, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "In the last 5 years I put all my strength to do away with what was lacking, to fulfill the necessities from toilets, electricity, roads, trains to buses, and next 5 years will be to address the ambitions and aspirations." PM Modi held a mega interactive session as part of 'Main Bhi Chowkidar' campaign via video conference.

Suspended constable dies in police custody in Imphal

Imphal (Manipur), Mar 31 (ANI): A suspended constable, Mohammad Manjur Ahmed, who was arrested in Manipur's capital, was found dead in the police custody on Saturday late evening. Ahmed was arrested over his alleged connection with Nando, an absconder associated with the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party. A Joint Action Committee has been formed to initiate inquiry into Ahmed's death. Chief Minister N. Biren Singh assured of strict action against the culprits and said that he will not spare anyone who will be found guilty. "I came to know about the unfortunate incident. I won't spare anyone. We're following all legalities. There is a procedure. I'll definitely take action against the people concerned," Singh told ANI.

After suffering 40 years from terrorism, I decided how to counter it: PM Modi

New Delhi, Mar 31 (ANI): While addressing 'Main Bhi Chowkidar' program at Delhi's Talkatora Stadium, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "We have been suffering from terrorism for the past 40 years. We know who is responsible for it. I thought, till when will this go on? Then, I decided, yeh jahan se control hota hai khel wahin khela jaayega." PM Modi held a mega interactive session as part of 'Main Bhi Chowkidar' campaign via video conference.

In 21st century, we don't want any Indian to earn below Rs 12000/ month: Rahul Gandhi

Anantapur (Andhra Pradesh), Mar 31 (ANI): Reiterating on his promise of implementing the minimum income guarantee scheme - NYAY which he said will be a 'surgical strike' on poverty, Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said his party does not want any person to earn less than Rs 12,000 a month in the 21st century. "The aim of 'NYAY' scheme is to make minimum income in India Rs 12,000 a month, in the 21st century, we do not want a single Indian to earn less than Rs 12, 000 a month, 'NYAY' is a surgical strike on poverty," Gandhi said at a public rally in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur.

Acknowledging Balakot airstrike will put Pakistan in dilemma: PM Modi

New Delhi, Mar 31 (ANI): While addressing 'Main Bhi Chowkidar' program at Delhi's Talkatora Stadium, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Pakistan is in dilemma, if they say something happened in Balakot, they will have to accept, 'Yes, we had terrorist camps operating here.' They kept telling the world, that there is nothing; we attacked the place they can't hide anymore. They haven't let anyone visit it in last 1.5 months." PM Modi held a mega interactive session as part of 'Main Bhi Chowkidar' campaign via video conference.

I have complete trust on the armed forces: PM Modi at 'Main Bhi Chowkidar' program

New Delhi, Mar 31 (ANI): While addressing 'Main Bhi Chowkidar' program at Delhi's Talkatora Stadium, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "I have complete trust on the armed forces. I have trust on their ability and disciple and what they can achieve." PM Modi is holding a mega interactive session as part of 'Main Bhi Chowkidar' campaign via video conference.

LS polls: 'Its asli vs nakli chowkidar', says sacked BSF jawan on contesting against PM Modi

New Delhi, Mar 31 (ANI): Former BSF constable Tej Bahadur Yadav, who was sacked from his post in 2018 after he made a video about the quality of food served to security forces has decided to contest the Lok Sabha elections from Varanasi against Prime Minister Narendra Modi as an independent candidate. The sacked paramilitary personnel said the fight will be between 'nakli chowkidar' and 'asli chowkidar'. Yadav also criticised PM Modi for not giving 'martyrs' status to paramilitary forces. "PM had said 'will give status of martyrs to soldiers of paramilitary forces, will give them pension'. I will ask PM, 'you had made promises, what all did you do till date? Tell us.' It's an equal fight, on one side you have 'asli chowkidaar' and on the other you have 'nakli chowkidaar," Yadav told ANI.

CM Mamata Banerjee arrives in Visakhapatnam to attend Chandrababu Naidu's public rally

Visakhapatnam (AP), Mar 31 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee arrived in Visakhapatnam to attend Andhra Pradesh CM and TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu's public rally in the city today. Banerjee will attend the rally to support Naidu for the upcoming assembly elections in the state. Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal is also expected to join the leaders to put on show of strength at the TDP rally. Earlier in the day, Naidu addressed a rally in East Godavari district of the state.

Rahul Gandhi's migratory commitment to political Hindus stands exposed today: RS Prasad

Patna (Bihar) Mar 31 (ANI): While addressing a press conference, Union Law and Justice Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on decision of Rahul Gandhi to contest Lok Sabha election from Kerala's Wayanad constituency, said, "The reality of Rahul Gandhi is extraordinary escape from Amethi and landing in the century of Wayanad in Kerala is evident, because of the ethnic profile of Wayanad where 49.4% only are the Hindus and rest are minorities and the seven constituencies are all minorities. Rahul Gandhi stands expose today as his commitment towards inclusive India stand expose today. Rahul Gandhi's migratory commitment to political Hindus stands exposed today."

LS polls: Puducherry CM Narayanasamy conducts door to door election campaign

Puducherry, Mar 31(ANI): Ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy on Sunday conducted an election campaign by visiting door to door of several houses in the union territory. The Chief Minister was accompanied by a large group of his supporters. Lok Sabha elections will be held in single phase in Puducherry on April 18.

Amit Shah mocks SP-BSP-RLD alliance, advises 'grandfather' Ajit Singh to retire from politics

Baghpat (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 31 (ANI): Calling the SP-BSP-RLD alliance the coming together of 'Bua, bhatija and dada', Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah on Sunday advised RLD chief Ajit Singh to retire from politics as he was of an 'age' where he should be a 'grandfather'. Shah also sounded confident of BJP's prospects in UP as he asserted that even if Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra join forces with the opposition in the state, they won't be able to defeat the BJP. "A different coalition has happened in UP, 'bua-bhatija and dada' have come together. Isn't Ajit Singh at an age where he should be a grandfather or a great-grandfather? They think they can defeat BJP, include Rahul baba and Priyanka Vadra too, you won't be able to defeat BJP," Shah said at a public rally in UP's Nagina.