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Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi takes a dig 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 poor families. On which, Union Minister of Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi took a dig on Congress party and Rahul Gandhi. He said, "Congress is doing a brand new packaging on their grand old slogan. Their grand old slogan was 'Garibi Hatao' and its brand new packaging is 'Garibi Mitao'. And it is a journey of 7 decade and in these 7 decades, Congress was ruling for 6 decades. They should feel ashamed of themselves that they did nothing in these 6 decades."

Agriculture Dept organises Kissan Mela in JandK's Rajouri

Rajouri (JandK) Mar 26 (ANI): Kisan Mela was organised in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. The event was organised by Department of Agriculture under Agriculture Technology Management Agency (ATMA) Scheme. It was inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Aijaz Asad. Large number of locals and farmers took initiative in the mela

Fire breaks out in cracker manufacturing unit at Visakhapatnam, 7 injured

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Mar 26 (ANI): A massive fire broke out in a cracker manufacturing unit in Visakhapatnam's Sabbavaram Mandal on Monday. This incident took place at Gullepalli village. Seven persons were critically injured including three women and they were shifted to King George Hospital (KGH) in Visakhapatnam. Seven persons are having more than 85% of burn. Six of them were said to belong to the same family. Police and fire tenders immediately rushed to the spot. Police and locals rescued the injured persons.

Asaduddin Owaisi takes jibe at PM Modi over merchandise t-shirt

Hyderabad, Mar 26 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Hyderabad's Goshamahal area on Monday, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said, "The businessmen's are facing problem but Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are busy in selling their merchandise t-shirt. Is he really a Chowkidar? Jet airways is facing several financial issues and he gave Rs 1500 crore to them from State Bank of India (SBI). Is it acceptable? In the name of 'Make in India' several factories are shut today but can't he provide loans to revive the same?"

Over Rs 1 crore seized from SUV in Bulandshahr

Bulandshahr (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 26 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh police on Monday seized Rs 1.06 crore from an SUV during search operation in Bulandshahr. The unaccounted cash was being taken in a Scorpio car. Police has referred the case to tax officials for further investigation into it.

Obesity speeds up puberty onset in boys, study suggests

New Delhi, Mar 26 (ANI): Boys with excess belly fat enter puberty at an earlier age than average, scientists have found, a recent study suggests. According to data collected from 527 Chilean boys aged 4 to 7 years, both total body obesity and central obesity, or excess belly fat, were associated with greater odds of starting puberty before age 9, researchers from the University of Chile in Santiago, Chile reported. "With the increase in childhood obesity worldwide, there has been an advance in the age at which puberty begins in girls. However, in boys the evidence has been controversial," said Maria Veronica Mericq, lead author of the study. Some U.S. studies have found that obesity delayed puberty, whereas another study showed that only overweight but not obesity-induced earlier puberty in boys. In contrast, study results from Europe showed earlier puberty in boys with overweight and obesity. Early puberty--called precocious puberty--is linked to possible problems including stunted gr

LS polls: Scuffle breaks out between BJP workers over party's candidate for Sikar constituency

Sikar (Rajasthan), Mar 26 (ANI): A ruckus ensued at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) meeting in Rajasthan's Sikar where two groups got into heated argument over party's Lok Sabha candidate Sumedhanand Saraswati for the Sikar constituency. The scuffle broke out between supporters and opponents from within the party who expressed their feelings over Saraswati's candidacy.

Admiral Sunil Lanba inaugurates Indian Navy's Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Training facility

Pune (Maharashtra), Mar 26 (ANI): Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Sunil Lanba inaugurated the Indian Navy's Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Training Facility (NBCTF) at INS Shivaji in Pune's Lonavala today. The NBCTF, christened "Abhedya", impenetrable in Sanskrit, will help train personnel of naval ships fitted with nuclear, biological and chemical detection and protection systems. Admiral Lanba also launched the INS Shivaji's website on the Indian Navy portal. He also released the platinum jubilee logo, with the theme "Propelling the Indian Navy since 1945", for the premier technical training establishment. INS Shivaji celebrates its platinum jubilee year in 2019-20.

JNU students barged into my house and confined my wife for hours: VC M Jagadesh

New Delhi, Mar 26 (ANI): Vice Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), M Jagadesh Kumar, alleged that a section of students barged into his and confined his wife inside for several hours. Assistant Professor at JNU, Dr Buddh Singh, told ANI, "It seems that ppl from outside are provoking students for mob lynching. It's very shameful that the family of VC was attacked. Even lady guards were hurt. VC's wife who was alone in the house was confined for hours inside the house. I would say that they had a proper plan to attack and murder. The faculty and their families are still in shock and fail to believe that such an incident occurred in JNU."

Nothing against my accusers, I am simply happy: MoS Rajen Gohain on getting clean chit in rape case

Guwahati (Assam), Mar 26 (ANI): Minister of State (MoS) for Railways, Rajen Gohain, expressed happiness over the rape charges being quashed by Gauhati High Court, and said that he does not have anything against those who leveled the allegations on him. "High Court dismissed the case today. I'm happy. I had said I won't contest elections unless proven innocent. My mind is relaxed now. I've nothing against those who levelled allegations against me but I am simply happy," Gohain told ANI.

Can't compromise with my self respect: Giriraj Singh on not getting ticket from Nawada seat for LS polls facility

New Delhi, Mar 26 (ANI): Minister of State (independent charge) for MSME in the union cabinet, Giriraj Singh on Monday said that he was "hurt" as the BJP didn't allot him his incumbent Nawada Lok Sabha seat, and that he will not "compromise" his self respect. He, however, clarified that he had nothing against the Begusarai constituency, which the party has assigned him. "My self respect is hurt that no other MP's seat was changed in Bihar. It was decided without talking to me. State BJP leadership should tell me why it was done. I have nothing against Begusarai but I can not compromise with my self respect," Singh told ANI.

IAF air strikes: Had 300 people died in Balakot, wouldn't there be 'international cry', asks Farooq Abdullah

Vijaywada (Andhra Pradesh), Mar 26 (ANI): Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) leader Farooq Abdullah said that there would have been an "international cry" if 300 people had died in the Balakot air strikes. Abdullah also critcised the central government for politicising the air strikes. "If 300 people have died (in Balakot air strike), would there not be an international cry as to what has happened? And anybody who questions this, he is anti-national, he is a Pakistani," Abdullah said.

Afindex 2019: Indian Army, armed forces of 17 African nations hold field training in Pune

Pune (Maharashtra), Mar 26 (ANI): The field training between Indian Army and armed forces of 17 African nations which is called Afindex entered its seventh day. Afindex 2019 is being held at Foreign Training Node in Pune. Afindex 2019, which started on March 18, will conclude on Wednesday.

LS polls: Karti Chidambaram files nomination from TN's Sivaganga

Sivaganga (Tamil Nadu), Mar 25 (ANI): Son of veteran Congress leader P Chidambaram, Karti Chidambaram on Monday filed his nomination from Tamil Nadu's Sivaganga parliamentary constituency. Karti Chidambaram was among party candidates announced for nine constituencies on March 24. Recently, Delhi's Patiala House Court extended interim protection of P Chidambaram and Karti Chidambaram till 26th April on Aircel Maxis case filed by the CBI and the ED. Son of P Chidambaram is facing trial in corruption cases, including the INX media money laundering case.

Kamal Haasan meets CM Mamata Banerjee in WB's Howrah

Howrah (West Bengal), Mar 25 (ANI): Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) chief Kamal Haasan met West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief Mamata Banerjee at Nabanna in Howrah today. Both leaders met each other ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. Kamal Haasan had said that he will not contest the Lok Sabha elections. Speaking to ANI, Kamal Haasan said, "Meeting was excellent we are proud to say that MNM is an ally of TMC in Andaman. We hope this relation evolves in future. I am going to campaign for their candidate in Andaman." The General Elections will be held in seven phases for 543 Lok Sabha seats on April 11, April 18, April 23, April 29, May 6, May 12 and May 19. The counting of votes will take place on May 23.

RS Prasad takes potshot at Congress over Rahul Gandhi's minimum income announcement

New Delhi, Mar 25 (ANI): While speaking to ANI Union Law and justice minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said, "Today Rahul Gandhi announced Minimum Income Guarantee Scheme. Indira Gandhi had raised slogan of 'Gareebi Hatao' in 1971.We thought poverty had been removed but nothing happened. Rajiv Gandhi was PM, he said for every Re 1 I send from Delhi, only 15 paisa reaches villages."

PM Modi biopic is political and violates all norms: Kapil Sibal

New Delhi, Mar 25 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in the national capital on the upcoming movie based on 'Narendra Modi', Congress leader Kapil Sibal said, "We represented to the Election Commission (EC) that there is a film being made on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to be launched just a few days before election, it is purpose is political. Three producers and actor belong to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), director is involved in Vibrant Gujarat. This is violative of all norms." The biopic 'PM Narendra Modi' is slated to release on April 5.

Paralympian Deepa Malik and INLD lawmaker Kehar Singh Rawat join BJP

New Delhi, Mar 25 (ANI): Paralympian Deepa Malik and Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) lawmaker Kehar Singh Rawat joined BJP in presence of senior leaders. Deepa Malik met President of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Amit Shah after joining the party on Monday. As India heads towards LS Polls, several prominent faces join different parties. Lok Sabha polls will begin from April 1.

Mukesh-Anil Love-Hate Relationship: blow hot, blow cold, blow hot again

Richest Indian Mukesh Ambani saving younger brother Anil from jail by helping his struggling telecom firm repay Swedish supplier Ericsson may be a watershed moment in the relationship between the two brothers, who have in the past publicly bickered and fought court cases against each other.

People cutting across religious lines attend the Urs of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer

Ajmer (Rajasthan), Mar 25 (ANI): Cutting across the religious lines, hundreds of thousands of pilgrims throng Dargah of Moinuddin Chisti in holy city of Ajmer every year-validating the intrinsically harmonious essence of the city-and by large India. Recently, the Dargah witnessed a large number of pilgrims, coming together in the spirit of humanity and commemorating the Urs or death anniversary of Sufi Saint. During Urs, devotees, including women and children offered prayers at the shrine and chanted holy verses from the Quran with traditional devotion and fervor. Born in 1140 A.D., Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti is known for his teachings of humanity and syncretism which transcends beyond religions. As people from diverse religions flock here during the Urs, the shrine was kept under heavy security and police forces to facilitate visitors. Devotees also offered flowers, chadar and sweets to place on top of the tomb stone of saint and seek his blessings. It is one of the most sanctified pil