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LS polls: PM Modi kick-starts election campaign from Meerut

Meerut (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 28 (ANI): Ahead of Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday kick-started his election campaign from Meerut. He is traveling across the country seeking support for upcoming Lok Sabha elections. While addressing the gathering, PM Modi said that he will give account of the work that he's done so far. He said, "5 years ago, when I sought your blessings, you gave me a lot of love. I had said that I will return the blessings and the love with interest, and I had also said that I will give account of the work that I have done." He further said, "Along with giving the account of my work, I will also look at the account of others work. These two things will go hand in hand. Then only accounts will settle. And, as you all know I am the 'Chowkidar' and 'Chowkidar' never do injustice. Everyone will be accounted."

Suspended AAP MP Harinder Singh Khalsa joins BJP

New Delhi, Mar 28 (ANI): Harinder Singh Khalsa, who was suspended from Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) from Punjab, joined Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the presence of Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. He said, "I don't want to contest elections but simply want to work for the party (BJP)."

India will become one of top three economic superpowers under the leadership of PM Modi: CM Yogi

Meerut (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 28 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Meerut, who is traveling across the country seeking support for upcoming Lok Sabha elections. While addressing the gathering, Yogi said, "India had no space in world because of the inaction and corruption of earlier governments. India will become one of the top three economic superpowers under the leadership of honourable Prime Minister.

IFact that Congress is not in Centre right now, itself defines my integrity: Urmila Matondkar

Mumbai, Mar 28 (ANI): Bollywood actor Urmila Matondkar, who joined Congress on Wednesday said that the fact that Congress is right now not in the power in Centre, itself defines her integrity. Addressing the mediapersons, she said, "There is a definitely been a pressure on each strata of society and Bollywood is no different from that. There is a constant pressure on everyone. Your statements are judged on your religion. That is not right."

BJP is trying to play political game: JD(S) leader Madhu Bangarappa on IT raids in Karnataka

Shimoga (Karnataka), Mar 28 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on IT raids in Karnataka, Janata Dal (Secular) leader Madhu Bangarappa said, "BJP is trying to play political game. Why no raids at BJP leaders' houses? I-T raids are common, but I am questioning their timing." Currently, raids are underway at multiple locations in Bengaluru, Hassan, Mandya and Mysuru.

A-SAT missile test is a historical achievement for India: Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi, Mar 28 (ANI): While speaking to ANI about A-SAT missile test, Union Minister of Science and Technology Dr Harsh Vardhan said that it is a historical achievement for India. He said, "People of India were blessed that they got a Prime Minister like Narendra Modi in 2014. Atal Bihari Vajpayee gave India nuclear power within two months of becoming the prime minister. And, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sanctioned the idea and worked hard without bragging about it in these 5 years. We are now 4th big space power in world."

IT raids underway at Karnataka minister's residence

Mandya (Karnataka), Mar 28 (ANI): Officials from the Income Tax department are conducting raids at the Chinnakurli residence of Janata Dal (Secular) leader and Karnataka Minor Irrigation Minister CS Puttaraju in Mandya, sources said on Thursday. The raids are being carried out by IT officials and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel.Currently, raids are underway at multiple locations in Bengaluru, Hassan, Mandya and Mysuru, sources revealed.Raids are also taking place at locations of 17 contractors and seven officers from the Public Works Department (PWD) and Irrigation Department.

A-SAT missile project began two years ago, went into "mission mode" in last six months, says DRDO Chairman

New Delhi, Mar 28 (ANI): After successfully conducting an anti-satellite (A-SAT) missile test on Wednesday, the Chairman of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Dr G. Satheesh Reddy revealed in an interview with ANI that the project to develop this rare missile capability was green-lit two years ago. Reddy said, "The development started couple of years back and we started the real 'mission mode' in last six months. About 100 scientists worked 24*7 and made it possible. Background work started two years back."

A-SAT missile test is a significant milestone in country's technological development: DRDO Chairman

New Delhi, Mar 28 (ANI): After successfully conducting an anti-satellite (A-SAT) missile test on Wednesday, the Chairman of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Dr G. Satheesh Reddy revealed in an interview with ANI about the project. Reddy said, "We have developed many technologies towards the A-SAT. We launched the missile against a satellite in the lower earth orbit. We've hit the target by 'Kinetic kill' that means by directly hitting the satellite." He further said, "Scientists worked dedicatedly for it. This is a very significant milestone in the country's technological development era. Only three nations had it and now we are the fourth one."

Watch: SP Maurya's daughter makes controversial statement in public rally

Sambhal (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 28 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader SP Maurya's daughter and BJP candidate Sanghamitra Maurya made controversial statement, while addressing public in a rally.

Devotees walk barefoot on fire embers at Padmavati Temple in Rajasthan's Pratapgarh

Pratapgarh (Rajasthan), Mar 28 (ANI): The unique look of faith was found in Rajasthan. In the name of 'Mata Padmavati', hundreds of devotees walked barefoot on hot bed of fire embers. The ancient temple of Padmavati Mata is situated in Neenor village of Pratapgarh district in Rajasthan. The temple is more than 3,000-year-old. The special event is organised every year here.

3 terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in Shopian, operation underway

Shopian (J-K), Mar 28 (ANI): Three terrorists killed in an encounter between terrorists and security forces in Keller area of Shopian district in Jammu and Kashmir (J-K). Weapons were also recovered from the encounter site. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Army and Jammu and Kashmir police have launched a joint operation to nab the terrorists. A search operation is currently underway in the area.

Fire breaks out at car repair market in Karol Bagh, 4 cars destroyed

New Delhi, Mar 28 (ANI): Four cars were gutted in fire after it broke out in Delhi's Karol Bagh. The fire took place at the car repair market of Karol Bagh.The incident took place in the wee hours of Thursday morning. Fire tenders reached the spot and controlled the fire before it spread to other vehicles.

LS polls: Over 200 artists gather in Vadodara to promote voting awareness

Vadodara (Gujarat), Mar 28 (ANI): More than 200 artists gathered in Vadodara, which is called the art capital of Gujarat, and displayed unique portraits to promote voting awareness ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. Live painting, portraits, artworks were on display at the social event to spread voting awareness and urge people to exercise their franchise. One of the senior artists, Narayan Patel, told ANI that various artworks were put up to encourage masses to vote. The artists at the event comprised of a nine-year-old girl and a 92-year-old citizen who showed their creative side to promote voting awareness, informed Patel.

LS polls: Puducherry police seizes Rs 22 lakh in surprise checking

Puducherry, Mar 28 (ANI): Puducherry police on Wednesday seized Rs 22 lakh from a vehicle in a surprise checking ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. Puducherry police was doing random checkings when the vehicle transporting the huge amount was caught. Police handed over the money to the Income Tax department for further investigation.

Former MGP MLA Deepak Pauskar takes oath as cabinet minister in Goa government

Panaji (Goa), Mar 28 (ANI): Maharashtra Gomantak Party (MGP) MLA Deepak Pauskar, who along with one other MLA merged his party's legislative wing with the BJP yesterday, took oath as a state cabinet minister in the Goa government. Pauskar took the oath in the presence of Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Governor Mridula Sinha. Pauskar along with Manoj Ajgaonkar merged the legislative wing of MGP with the BJP on Wednesday.

More children could mean higher risk of heart disease

New Delhi, Mar 28 (ANI): Parents who have five or more children may face a higher risk of heart disease than those who have only one or two, a recent study suggests. As part of the study, a team of researchers looked at data from nearly 25,000 participants, aged 50 and older, who took part in a national health survey. The findings have been published in the Journal of Aging and Health. "Many studies have linked women's reproductive characteristics, such as their age at their first childbirth, with their risk of heart disease later in life. But there wasn't much known about the association between family size and heart disease, and very few studies have looked at how fatherhood may relate to men's risk of heart disease," said Sara Hipp, lead researcher of the study. The team of researchers found that 30 per cent of the parents who said they had five or more children had a heart condition such as coronary heart disease, angina or congestive heart failure. Just 22 per cent of those who ha

Goa Minister calls ousted Deputy CM Sudin Dhavalikar 'most corrupt' person

Panaji (Goa), Mar 28 (ANI): Art and Culture Minister in the Goa government, Govind Gaude, on Wednesday termed ousted Deputy Minister Sudin Dhavalikar "most corrupt" person in the state and called for inquiry into several projects which the latter had helmed. "Sudin Dhavalikar is the most corrupt person in Goa. Inquiry has to be conducted in JICA construction because it's a long pending project and roads which have been considered under repairs and installation should be investigated as time bound has been already completed," Gaude told ANI. Dhavalikar was removed from the post of deputy chief minister of Goa after two Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) MLAs merged party's legislative wing with the BJP.

Priyanka Gandhi urges Congress workers to start preparations for 2022 UP polls

Amethi (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 28 (ANI): Congress general secretary for Uttar Pradesh East, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, on Wednesday urged party workers to start preparations for the state polls due in 2022. Priyanka, who is on a two-day tour of Amethi and Rae Bareli, met Congress workers during campaigning in her brother and party president Rahul Gandhi's constituency.

AFINDEX -19: Africa-India field training exercise concludes in Pune

Pune (Maharashtra), Mar 28 (ANI): The field training exercise between Indian Army and armed forces of 18 African nations concluded on Wednesday. The closing ceremony of AFINDEX-19 saw the presence of Army Chief General Bipin Rawat who commemorated the participating personnel of African nations. The activities under the AFINDEX-19 included demonstrations and training on establishing and functioning of Mine Action Center, identification and survey of contaminated areas, mechanical and manual demining, disposal of improvised explosives devices and air causality disposal.