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2 terrorists killed, 4 jawans injured in Budgam encounter

Budgam (Jammu and Kashmir), Mar 29 (ANI): At least two terrorists were killed and four security personnel were injured during an ongoing encounter in the Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir. More details are awaited. Earlier, a joint team of Army and Special Operations Group of J-K Police have launched search operation on the basis of specific information about the presence of terrorists in the area.

Jaipur man arrested for seeking 'ransom' to kill PM Modi in FB post

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Mar 29 (ANI): Rajasthan police arrested a man who, in a social media post, sought a contract to kill Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The accused was identified as Naveen Yadav who in a Facebook post said, "Is there anybody out there who can pay me ransom for killing Modi, I have a foolproof plan." Police said that the accused has been making such posts for leaders of other political parties as well.

Andhra Pradesh HC stays release of 'Lakshmi's NTR' till April 3

New Delhi, Mar 29 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh High Court on Thursday night ordered stay on the release of 'Lakshmi's NTR' in the state till April 3 when it hears the case next. The film was scheduled to release on March 29. 'Laksmi's NTR' is directed by ace filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma and tells the story of Telugu Desam Party founder and former chief minister of Andhra Pradesh, N.T. Rama Rao. The film will release as per schedule outside Andhra Pradesh.

Chhattisgarh police raids hospital run by former CM Raman Singh's son-in-law

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Mar 29 (ANI): Chhattisgarh police on Thursday conducted raids at former chief minister Raman Singh's son-in-law Puneet Gupta's hospital in Raipur in connection with alleged irregularities during Gupta's tenure as the superintendent of a state-run hospital. Gupta was not at his nursing home during the raid. Police, however, said it has recovered documents related to the case and if Gupta would not come out then a lookout notice could be circulated for his whereabouts.

LS polls: Andhra CM Naidu accuses EC of partiality

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), Mar 29 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu alleged that the Election Commission didn't pay heed to any of his complaints but acted swiftly on the complaints of YSR Congress Party president YS Jaganmohan Reddy, and that the EC even transferred officials on the complaint of the latter. "When he (YS Jaganmohan Reddy) complained to EC, within 24 hours they are acting by transferring DGP, SPs everybody. When we are complaining, there is no action. They are delaying. Even as CM, I don't have any say, even to do good for people or fair elections," Naidu said in Vijayawada.

Exercise could prevent cartilage damage caused by arthritis

New Delhi, Mar 29 (ANI): A new study has found that degradation of cartilage due to osteoarthritis could be prevented with the help of exercise. The study, published in the journal Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, demonstrates the benefits of exercise on the tissues that form our joints. The researchers have shown for the first time how mechanical forces experienced by cells in joints during exercise prevent cartilage degradation by suppressing the action of inflammatory molecules which cause osteoarthritis. During exercise, the cartilage in joints such as the hip and knee is squashed. This mechanical distortion is detected by the living cells in the cartilage which then block the action of inflammatory molecules associated with conditions such as arthritis.

Special teams created to raid opposition leaders: AP CM Naidu on Karnataka IT raids

Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), Mar 29 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu criticised the central government over raids by Income Tax Department at Karnataka Minor Irrigation Minister CS Puttaraju and his nephew, and said that "special teams" have created to raid opposition party leaders. "Today I don't know which place Income Tax Dept is going to come and raid. In K'taka, same thing happened. During polls,a minister's house is raided. Special teams have been created to raid opposition party leaders through EDandIT," Naidu said at an interaction with North Indians in Vijayawada.

5 killed, several injured in oxygen cylinder explosion in UP's Jaunpur

Jaunpur (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 29 (ANI): At least five people died and several got injured after a building collapsed following an explosion of oxygen cylinders in Uttar Pradesh's Jaunpur on Thursday. The injured were taken to nearby hospital for treatment. The death toll is feared to go up.

PM Modi takes jibe at Congress, Sam Pitroda for his comments on Balakot airstrike

Akhnoor (J and K), Mar 28 (ANI): Speaking during an election campaign rally in Jammu and Kashmir's Akhnoor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a jibe at Sam Pitroda, a close confidante of Congress President Rahul Gandhi. PM Modi said, "Congress' famous teacher who supports them in foreign countries and gives them ideas has given clean-chit to terrorists and Pakistan in front of the TV media. When the teacher is like this, then how will his disciples be? And how will be his disciples' companions?"

Congress' comments on Balakot airstrike is not in favour of India: PM Modi

Akhnoor (J and K), Mar 28 (ANI): Addressing a public rally in Jammu and Kashmir's Akhnoor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi slammed the Congress party for questioning the Balakot airstrike. The Prime Minister said, "While protesting against Modi, the Congress leaders are not able to see what is good for the country. Whole country and every countryman are talking in one voice and these Congress people are talking in a different voice. After the Balakot airstrike, the Congress leaders are making such comments that aren't in favour of India. Even in Jammu and Kashmir, the party that has been ruling for years has been saying the same language. Do you accept this language of Congress? Of PDP? of NC? How can any citizen accept such language which is applauded in Pakistan?"

Economist Jean Dreze released by Jharkhand Police

Garhwa (Jharkhand), Mar 28 (ANI): Renowned economist and activist Jean Dreze was detained and interrogated by police in Jharkhand's Garhwa today. The economist was later released. Dreze was detained on charges of holding a public rally without permission.

Congress and AIUDF contest against each other but at night they do 'Ilu-Ilu': Amit Shah in Assam

Jorhat(Assam) Mar 28 (ANI): While addressing a public rally BJP president Amit Shah in Assam's Jorhat said, "Din mein to Congress party ke Gogoi ji aur Ajmal (AIUDF Cheif Badruddin Ajmal) aamne saamne chunaav ladte hain. Magar jab raat hoti hai, dono ke beech mein ilu-ilu chalu ho jata hai."

Actor Vivek Oberoi, his lawyer appear before EC over PM Modi's biopic

New Delhi, Mar 28 (ANI): Actor Vivek Oberoi along with his lawyer appeared before Election Commission of India on Thursday regarding the release of biopic 'PM Narendra Modi'. While speaking to ANI Vivek Oberoi's lawyer Hitesh Jain said, "We have filed our detailed response to the show cause notice received from the Election Commission. We have submitted that biopic 'PM Narendra Modi' is not in violation of model code of conduct." Earlier, a delegation of the Congress and the CPI(M) met Election Commission officials and demanded that release of the film based on the life of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be deferred, claiming it to be a 'Propaganda Material' and the violation of Model Code of Conduct (MCC).

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik has filed wrong election affidavit: Dharmendra Pradhan

Bhubaneswar (Odisha), Mar 28 (ANI): Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday claimed that Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has filed wrong election affidavit as he didn't mention about the Coal block allocation case in it. Minister Pradhan said, "Naveen babu has filed a wrong election affidavit, that's what we have come to know. A CBI case was going on against him, the CBI had sent notice to him and despite knowing everything he didn't put this information in the affidavit. When he was Coal Minister in 1998 he allotted coal block to a ghost company was formed in the year 1999. Naveen babu must answer to the Odiya people how he is connected to the company and why he didn't give information about it in the affidavit that CBI questioned you."

Ravi Shankar Prasad attacks Bihar 'mahagathbandhan' over interior conflict

Patna (Bihar), Mar 28 (ANI): Union Law and Justice Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad attacked Bihar 'mahagathbandhan' over interior conflict. He said, "Grand alliance is a slipping alliance. There is so much conflict of interest, you can see. On the other hand, there is a leader, Narendra Modi which an aim to take India forward."

Will join Congress and contest from same seat: Shatrughan Sinha

New Delhi, Mar 28 (ANI): While speaking to the media persons Member of Parliament from Patna Sahib Shatrughan Sinha on being asked 'when will he join Congress party?' said, "Joining will happen soon, we will give you positive news during 'Navaratri' and no matter what the situation will be, I will contest from the same seat." Former BJP leader is expected to take on Law and Justice Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Patna Sahib parliamentary seat.

Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy stages protest against I-T raids

Bengaluru, Mar 28 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy and Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara staged protest outside I-T office along with other senior leaders. The protest was against Income-Tax raids at residence of JD(S) leader and Karnataka Minor Irrigation Minister CS Puttaraju in Mandya.

Diplomat-poet Abhay K launches his new book compiling 100 Great Indian Poems

New Delhi, Mar 28 (ANI): Diplomat-poet Abhay K launched his new book '100 More Great Indian Poems' in capital New Delhi on Wednesday. '100 More Great Indian Poems' is a sequel to the previous book by Abhay K, named '100 Great Indian Poems'. From Hindi, Urdu, Hindustani to regional languages including Telugu, Magahi and almost all the Indian languages, the Diplomat who has taken charge as India's ambassador to Madagascar, compiled the English translations of poems that he says touched his heart deeply. With Indian poetry that is thousands of years old and is one of the richest in the world with poets like Amir Khusrow and Mirza Ghalib, who have defied ages to stay relevant with their mesmerizing verses, to the more recent geniuses like Nida Fazli, it was a herculean task to select just 100 poems for the writer. But, according to him, his task was relatively easy as he was more focused on great poems than great poets. Poetry in India is deep-rooted and has always been one of the most mes

Five arrested for beating boarding school boy to death in Dehradun

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), Mar 28 (ANI): A 12-yr-old student was beaten to death by two of his seniors at a boarding school in Dehradun. Five people have been arrested so far in connection with the crime. Speaking to mediapersons, SSP Dehradun Nivedita Kukreti said, "Postmortem report revealed internal injury shock as cause of death of the student. After investigation, it came to light that two senior students had beaten him up. The hostel authorities have also hidden this fact during initial inquiry and later during investigation other students have revealed the truth. So far, five person including two students have been arrested."

NTT Communications launches new data center for future ICT

Tokyo (Japan), Mar 28 (ANI): NTT Communications launched "Nexcenter Lab", a program to promote open innovation in partnership with participating companies. The program provides PoC i.e., "proof of concept" environment for the development and testing of new business and service focused on digital transformation, utilizing the latest service and next-generation technology of NTT Communication's IT partners. "Nexcenter Lab" program is available at two of NTT Communications data center in Tokyo. The program will provide participating companies with exclusive space for meeting, seminar and workshop along with the use of PoC environment. A key purpose of this program is to enable participants to test and verify their latest technology and service with the aim to take these offerings to market in accelerated pace. They will have access to ICT environment where extra-high-heat server such as GPU or Graphics Processing Unit can be used, as well as advanced service of NTT Communications and Part