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J and K police releases posters of 7 active terrorists

Kishtwar (J and K), Mar 27 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir (J and K) police on Tuesday made public the pictures of seven active terrorists and urged people to help in nabbing them. The pictures were released in Kishtwar district. Kishtwar's SP Shakti Kumar Pathak said, "People should be aware about militants who are wanted and those who wish to inform us about them can contact us. Informant's identity will be kept secret."

Two out of three MGP MLAs join BJP in Goa

Panaji (Goa), Mar 27 (ANI): Two-third MLAs of the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) split from the party in Goa and joined Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the state capital. Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant was present during the event. Sawant said that the merger of MGP with the BJP will help in stabilising the government.

Nirav Modi's auctioned paintings raise Rs 55 crore

Mumbai, Mar 27 (ANI): Fugitive economic offender Nirav Modi's paintings, which were seized by ED officials, on Tuesday, raised Rs 55 crore in an auction in Mumbai. An untitled artwork by VS Gaitonde, which was seized from Modi's premises, was sold for Rs 22 crore. Another painting depicting Maharaja of Travancore and his younger brother was sold for Rs 14 crore. The money raised from the auction will be handed over to the Income tax department. 55 out of the total 68 paintings in Modi's possession were sold in the auction.

Male birth control pill passes human safety tests

New Delhi, Mar 27 (ANI): A new male birth control pill passed tests of safety and tolerability when healthy men used it daily for a month, a recent study has found. According to researchers, the pills also produced hormone responses consistent with effective contraception. The experimental male oral contraceptive is called 11-beta-methyl-19-nortestosterone dodecylcarbonate, or 11-beta-MNTDC. Among men receiving 11-beta-MNTDC, the average circulating testosterone level dropped as low as in androgen deficiency, but the participants reportedly did not experience any severe side effects. Wang said drug side effects were few mild and included fatigue, acne or headache in four to six men each. Five men reported mildly decreased sex drive, and two men described mild erectile dysfunction, but sexual activity was not decreased, she said. Furthermore, no participant stopped taking the drug because of side effects, and all passed safety tests.

Pakistan-born man living in India for over 50 years to get citizenship

Mumbai, Mar 27 (ANI): Pakistan born Asif Karadia who is living in Mumbai for the last 54 years, heaved a sigh of relief, as he will get the Indian citizenship soon. Karadia won a case in the Bombay High Court after the central government agreed to grant him citizenship. Karadia was born in Karachi, Pakistan and came to India at age of two when his family migrated here.

Two children die in Delhi building fire

New Delhi, Mar 26 (ANI): Two minors lost their lives in a fire that broke out in a four-storey building in south Delhi's Shaheen Bagh on Tuesday. The fire that broke out in Abul Fazal Enclave in the Shaheen Bagh locality is presumed to be due to a short circuit. Deputy Commissioner of Police South East Chinmoy Biswal said, "We received a PCR call about the fire around 1.10 pm in the afternoon. Police teams, PCR vans and six fire tenders rushed to the spot and doused the fire within some time. Two children were trapped in the smoke in the building's first floor. Even though they were rescued and shifted to hospital they were declared dead. The real cause of the fire will be ascertained only after forensic inspection is completed."

6 workers die while cleaning septic tank in TN's Kanchipuram

Kanchipuram (Tamil Nadu), Mar 26 (ANI): In a shocking incident, six workers died while cleaning a septic tank at an apartment in Kanchipuram district in Tamil Nadu. The incident took place after they inhaled the poisonous gases while cleaning the septic tank.

LS polls: Maneka Gandhi to contest from Sultanpur, Varun Gandhi from Pilibhit

New Delhi, Mar 26 (ANI): Speaking to mediapersons on Tuesday, BJP National General Secretary Arun Singh announced the candidates list from Uttar Pradesh. Singh said, "Uttar Pradesh BJP chief Mahendra Nath Pandey will contest from Chandoli, Union Minister Manoj Sinha from Ghazipur. Meanwhile, Maneka Gandhi will contest from Sultanpur and Varun Gandhi will fight from Pilibhit. Newly-inducted Actress-turned-politician Jaya Prada will contest from Rampur and UP Minister Rita Bahuguna Joshi will be fighting the polls from Allahabad.

4 Naxals killed in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh

Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh), Mar 26 (ANI): Four Naxals were killed in an encounter with security forces on Tuesday. Inspector General of Police of the Bastar region in Chhattisgarh, Vivekanand Sinha said, "The naxals fired on the CRPF team when the Cobra jawans retaliated. The encounter continued for at least 30-45 minutes. During search operation bodies of four naxals were found in the region. The troops also found one INSAS, two 303 rifles and some country made weapons during the search operation."

Opening of Sharda Peeth corridor is good news for Kashmiri Pandits: Mehbooba Mufti

Baramulla (J-K), Mar 26 (ANI): A day after Pakistan agreed to establish a corridor that will allow Hindu pilgrims from India to Sharda Peeth, an ancient temple in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, JKPDP chief Mehbooba Mufti said, "Pakistan has made a statement that they are ready to open Sharda Peeth. Our Kashmiri Pandits always wanted to worship there. If this happens then it is very good for our Kashmiri Pandit brothers and also for Jammu and Kashmir." Further speaking on confiscation of properties of Hurriyat leaders, Mufti said, "I believe that sealing properties and confiscating properties will not lead to anything. We have to find solution for Kashmir issue."

Congress who questioned existence of lord Ram has now become 'Ram bhakt': Smriti Irani

Bhadohi (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 26 (ANI): Union Cabinet Minister of Textiles, Smriti Irani took jibe on Congress in Uttar Pradesh. Addressing a public rally in UP's Bhadohi, Irani said, "Situation is such in Uttar Pradesh, that the Congress party which used to give documents in court that there is no existence of Ram, same people are roaming being 'Ram bhakt'."

Hunger strike of JNU students enters 9th day

New Delhi, Mar 26 (ANI): The hunger strike by Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union (JNUSU) against the university's new admission policy has entered its ninth day on Tuesday. Large number of students is joining the protest. Students are demanding that the university should implement reservations, cheaper fee structure for all courses and deprivation points will be provided to give opportunity to study for students. Last night protest intensified after students allegedly tried to barge in Vice Chancellors' residence.

Mallikarjun Kharge slams NITI Aayog, BJP for hitting at Rahul Gandhi's monthly income guarantee scheme

New Delhi, Mar 26 (ANI): Ahead of Lok Sabha elections, Congress president Rahul Gandhi announced to roll out a monthly income guarantee scheme for poorest families, where he said that if Congress comes to power, poorest families will get Rs 12,000 per month. But soon after his announcement, he started getting backlashed from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and from NITI Aayog. On which, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge said, "NITI Aayog is in BJP's control. They're like a caged parrot. We did what we said. We did NREGA, waived off farmers' loan, brought compulsory education and also brought security schemes. We will do everything in future too. BJP has not fulfilled any promise."

Rahul Gandhi will take ultimate decision: Shiela Dikshit on Cong-AAP alliance

New Delhi, Mar 26 (ANI): Former Delhi chief minister Sheila Dikshit on Tuesday reacted on Congress-Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) possible alliance for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections 2019 in Delhi. Responding to reporter's question she said, "When a decision will be taken then we will inform the media. Ultimately decision is to be taken by Rahul Gandhi as he is the party president, all will abide by what he decides."

Fire breaks out at thermocol factory in Greater Noida

Greater Noida (UP), Mar 26 (ANI): A massive fire broke out at a thermocol factory in the industrial area of Kasna site 5 in Greater Noida on Tuesday. At least six fire tenders rushed to the spot to bring the fire under control. No casualties have been reported yet. Fire fighting operation is underway. The cause of fire is yet to be ascertained.

UP Government has ensured women security: Amit Shah

Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 26 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s President Amit Shah said that BJP government provided security to women in the state. He said, "2 years have passed, no one dares to look at the mothers and sisters in wrong way. That is the kind of rule we have. People who earlier acted brave, today they go to police station themselves and say that please arrest me otherwise I'll die in an encounter.

Rahul Gandhi is biggest liar in world: Shivraj Chouhan

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Mar 26 (ANI): Former chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan slammed Congress president Rahul Gandhi for making false promises to the farmers of the state. He said, "Rahul ji is the biggest liar in the world. He is the same Rahul Gandhi, who said that he will waive off loans up to Rs 2 lakh of all farmers in Madhya Pradesh and if the loan is not waived off in 10 days, and then we will remove the chief minister. So according to that so far, at least 10 chief ministers should have been removed."

Opposition accuses Centre for fraud through demonetisation

New Delhi, Mar 26 (ANI): Leaders of opposition accused Bharatiya Janata Party-led Central government for money laundering through demonetisation in 2016. A tape was played as a proof to blame the government for fraud. The tape was published at a public domain. Meeting was attended by senior leaders Kapil Sibal, Manoj Jha and Ghulam Nabi Azad.

Nirmala Sitharaman supports Jaitley's 'biggest bluff' remark, says it's just an election time promise

Udupi (Karnataka), Mar 26 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday hailed and supported Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, and terming Congress president Rahul Gandhi's minimum income plan 'biggest bluff.' Supporting the words of the finance minister she said, Congress' 'Nyuntam Aay Yojana' (NYAY) scheme is not really 'Nyay' (justice) and asked that, where Congress will get the money from? Taking a jibe at Congress over NYAY scheme, Sitharaman asserted that it is just an election time promise, which Rahul Gandhi has given.

BJP MP RK Sinha's supporters raise slogan against RS Prasad

Patna (Bihar), Mar 26 (ANI): Supporters of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP RK Sinha staged protest outside Patna airport upon the arrival of Union Law and Justice Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad. Supporters were shouting slogans, "Ravi Shankar Prasad, go back! RK Sinha zindabad!". Prasad was given the ticket from Patna Saheb amid the speculations of RK Sinha getting the same ticket. Election will be held in Bihar in seven phases starting from April 11, 2019 for 40 Lok Sabha seats.