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Priyanka Gandhi slams CM Yogi for questioning her temple visits

Ayodhya (UP) Mar 27 (ANI): While speaking to medipersons on the question of Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath saying Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra remember temples only during elections, Congress's General Secretary for Uttar Pradesh (East) Priyanka said, "How does he know where I go and when? How does he know, I don't go during non-election time? When asked about the question regarding 'Gareebi Hatao' slogan, she said, "Obviously all the issue have not been solved, some people are still poor, large part of the people are still suffering but there is a lot of work that has been done."

LS polls: I will contest if my party asks, says Priyanka Gandhi

Ayodhya (UP) Mar 27 (ANI): While speaking to mediapersons on the question being asked her plans of contesting 2019 Lok Sabha elections, Congress General Secretary for Uttar Pradesh (East) Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said, "I have not decided yet, if my party asks me to contest, I will definitely contest. My wish is to work for the party."

PM Modi had courage to give Mission Shakti a go ahead: Former DRDO Chief

New Delhi, Mar 27 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on anti-satellite weapon A-SAT launch by India Mission Shakti, Former Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Chief and National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog member Dr VK Saraswat said, "We made presentations to National Security Adviser and National Security Council, when such discussions were held, they were heard by all concerned, unfortunately, we didn't get positive response (from United Progressive Alliance), so we didn't go ahead." "When proposal was put up by Dr Satheesh Reddy and National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he had the courage and based on that he gave a go ahead. If the clearances were given in 2012-13, I am quite certain that the launch would have happened in 2014-15," he added.

Deputy CM Sudin Dhavalikar was doing anti-activities against alliance: Goa CM Pramod Sawant

Panaji (Goa), Mar 27 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on Goa Deputy Chief Minister and Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) leader Sudin Dhavalikar, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said, "He was doing anti-activities against the alliance, we had requested Sudin's brother Deepak to not contest in Shiroda by-poll but he is not ready to listen, so we have taken the decision."

Watch: Rahul Gandhi takes injured journalist to hospital

New Delhi, Mar 27 (ANI): In a welcoming gesture, Congress president Rahul Gandhi helped a journalist who got injured. Journalist who got injured in an accident was taken to AIIMS By Rahul Gandhi. Journalist Rajendra Vyas got injured in an accident in central Delhi.

Our scientists have and will continue to achieve this feat: Randeep Surjewala on Mission Shakti

New Delhi, Mar 27 (ANI): While addressing a press conference Congress national spokesperson Randeep Surjewala on achievement by Indian A-SAT missile which shot down the low earth orbit satellite within 3 minutes of its launch said, "Multiple times right from launching 'Prithvi' to intercontinental ballistic missile form Sriharikota our scientists have and will continue in future achieve this feat. Between 2000 to 2012 Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) scientists by a satellite of ours whose name I will not like to give now for security reasons, whereby we can now distinguish even one-meter long object in space, picture it and see to it that it does not in any manner threaten our national security. Modi in last five years would have proceeded to comment, here is the same person who's trying to shutdown HAL which works in close tandem with DRDO in order to benefit his chronic industrialist friends so the comparison is out there to see."

LS polls: Priyanka Gandhi kick starts 3-day election campaign in UP's Amethi

Amethi (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 27 (ANI): Congress general secretary for Uttar Pradesh (East) Priyanka Gandhi Vadra kick started her three-day election campaign in UP's Amethi today. After Amethi, Priyanka will proceed to Raebareli on March 28 and Ayodhya on March 29. During her tour, she is expected offer prayers at the famous Hanuman Garhi temple in Ayodhya. The Congress leader will board a bus customised in the form of a 'rath' and would cover Faizabad, Sultanpur, Amethi and Unnao parliamentary constituencies during the three-day long political campaign. There are 80 Lok Sabha seats at stake in UP.

Mission Shakti: PM Modi violated model code of conduct, says Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata (West Bengal), Mar 27 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Kolkata on Mission Shakti today, West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mamata Banerjee said, "What was the need for Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the time of election to violate the model code of conduct to take the credit? Does he work there? Is he going to space?"

Scientists should have announced about Mission Shakti not BJP: Mamata Banerjee

Kolkata (West Bengal), Mar 27 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Kolkata on Mission Shakti today, West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Mamata Banerjee said, "It's a political announcement, scientists should have announced it, it's their credit. Only one satellite was destroyed, that wasn't necessary, it was lying there since long, it's the prerogative of scientists, when to do it. We will complain to the Election Commission of India (ECI)."

Congress has adopted conspiracy-driven election campaign: Nirmala Sitharaman on 'DeMo sting'

New Delhi, Mar 27 (ANI): On the issue of alleged sting operation which shows trail of old currency being exchanged in Gujarat despite demonetisation restrictions which was posted on a 'news website', Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, "Congress did a sting operation and made it public yesterday, through TNN World, a website-based news portal. This was the same website which showed live Kapil Sibal's press conference on EVM, in January. This website was registered in December 2018. Director of this website is a Romanian. Exposure on demonetisation yesterday was showed on this website only. This website is registered for only a year. Maybe Congress has planned to close it after elections. Congress has adopted a conspiracy-driven election campaign."

Congress MLA takes away chairs from party office after conflict with members

Aurangabad (Maharashtra), Mar 27 (ANI): Congress MLA Abdul Sattar had a conflict with party members due to the distribution of election tickets in Maharashtra's Aurangabad. Sattar was not happy with the decision and as a result took away his 300 chairs from Gandhi Bhavan. Later, Joint Coordinator of All India Kisan Congress Mohammad Hishman Osmani sent chairs to Gandhi Bhavan.

Young entrepreneurs will be exempted from formalities for first 3 years: Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, Mar 27 (ANI): While addressing at national convention of All India Congress Committee (AICC) OBC Department in New Delhi today, Congress president Rahul Gandhi said, "We have promised in our manifesto that a young entrepreneur who wants to start a venture will be exempted for the first 3 years to seek permission from govt. They should establish their venture first."

Mission Shakti: Scientists have shown 'Hum bhi kuch kam nahin hai', says PM Modi

New Delhi, Mar 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with scientists involved with 'Mission Shakti' via video conference and congratulated them by saying "Congratulations to you all your hard work paid off. You have given this message to the world "ki hum bhi kuch kam nahin hai." (We are no less than anyone).

Mission Shakti: We developed A-SAT weapon for safety of nation, says FM Jaitley

New Delhi, Mar 27 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday hailed Mission Shakti project. While congratulating the scientists for their hard work and also for making the country proud, the finance minister said that India is a peace loving country and it doesn't develop A-SAT weapon to attack on any country. "We made A-SAT weapon for the protection of our nation, like our nuclear doctrine 'No First Use, credible deterrent," said Jaitley.

India is on its way to become 'super science power' under PM Modi's leadership: Nitin Gadkari

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Mar 27 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said, "Congratulations to all the scientists for carrying out "Mission Shakti" successfully. India is moving fast towards becoming a ruler of the entire world and under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, it is on its way to not only become a 'super economic power', but also a 'super science power'."

Members of Lokpal take oath of office in Delhi

New Delhi, Mar 27 (ANI): A swearing in ceremony was held for the all 8 newly elected members of anti-corruption ombudsman Lokpal on Wednesday. Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose administered the oath of office to all the elected members. The event took place in Vigyan Bhawan of Delhi. Former Supreme Court judge Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose took oath as first Lokpal of India on March 23. He was elected and recommended by the selection committee comprising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan and eminent jurist Mukul Rohatgi.

Mission Shakti: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis congratulates hardworking scientists for great achievement

Mumbai, Mar 27 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday hailed Mission Shakti and congratulated all hardworking scientists and entire team for the great achievement and making entire Nation proud. "Nation's scientists who successfully launched the anti-satellite (ASAT) missile capability showed the world that India is emerging as a tactical strength in sky also," said Fadnavis. Country today became 'a space superpower' by becoming the fourth country to acquire anti-satellite capability informed Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the nation.

Mission Shakti: India has technological capability to match the world, says Former DRDO Chief

New Delhi, Mar 27 (ANI): While speaking to ANI on anti-satellite weapon A-SAT, Former Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Chief and National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog member Dr VK Saraswat said, "If today you want to have the deterrence capability that if adversaries, that means nations across the world, want to militarise the space, India has the technological capability to match them."

Watch: Three simulations of A-SAT interceptor missile fired by India

New Delhi, Mar 27 (ANI): India has shot down a low earth orbit satellite with an anti-satellite missile or also known as A-SAT. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed the nation and informed that "India can now defend itself in space, and not just on land, water, and air, after the success of Mission Shakti." With this successful achievement India has become fourth country to have tested such an anti-satellite weapon after the US, Russia and China. A-SAT missile shot down the low earth orbit satellite within 3 minutes of its launch.

Ram Madhav hits on JandK's regional parties, says they only care about personal interests

Srinagar (JandK), Mar 27 (ANI): National General Secretary, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Ram Madhav hit on Jammu and Kashmir's regional parties saying that they only care about their own interests. He said, "I'd like to ask National Conference leadership if they agree with the statement of Akbar Lone over Pakistan? We demand that the administration registers FIR against him over such anti-India statements to provoke people. Action should be taken against him".