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LS polls: Will work for the youth, says BJP MP Hema Malini after filing nominations

Mathura (UP), Mar 25 (ANI): BJP MP Hema Malini on Monday filed her nominations ahead of the Lok Sabha elections for Mathura seat. Soon after filing her nominations, Malini said her main agenda is to work for the youth of the region. Malini said, "There are a lot of things I want to do for the youngsters, I want to have a sports complex for them, then some colleges have to be made for the girls. I couldn't do all this in my last tenure; I will definitely do it this time. Apart from this I want to build a food court in Mathura keeping cleanliness in mind."

New Zealand attack: last rites of Keralite Anzi Ali Bava performed in Kodungallur

Kodungallur (Kerala), Mar 25 (ANI): Last rites of Anzi Ali Bava, who was killed in heinous New Zealand mosque attack, were performed in Kerala's Kodungallur on Monday. Bava, the Kodungalloor native moved to New Zealand with her husband and she was pursuing her masters in agribusiness management at the Lincoln University. Anzi Ali Bava was killed in the shooting at the Al Noor Mosque, one of the two mosques in Christchurch that came under attack.

Temple of Hindu God in Assam under the care of Muslim family for generations

Guwahati (Assam), Mar 25 (ANI): When the world is becoming volatile and people are stopping at nothing to spread hatred in the name of religious differences and communal conflicts, a Muslim family residing in North Guwahati's Rangmahal village is quietly spreading a message of love, peace and harmony to the world. For generations, members of the family have been looking after a 500 year old Shiva temple constructed by their forefathers', right behind their house. The caretaker, Matibar Rehman says that Hindu and Muslim people alike come to the temple and offer prayers. Rehman goes on to maintain the temple well, as he says that it was his forefathers who asked the family members to take care and protect the temple and believed that the temple fulfils the wishes and desires of the people who offer prayer wholeheartedly. One of the most interesting facts of this temple is that cutting across religious lines, both Hindus and Muslims throng the temple to offer prayers and perform rituals.

LS polls: NCP releases election manifesto in Delhi

New Delhi, Mar 25 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) released their election manifesto for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2019 today. Speaking to ANI on party's election manifesto and other political issues, General Secretary of NCP, DP Tripathi said, "Road to dialogues should never be closed. It's necessary to strengthen our stand in global circumstances. So, we said road to dialogue should stay open. I don't say dialogues will immediately resolve situation but it will lessen problems."

LS polls: VK Singh files nomination from Ghaziabad

Ghaziabad (UP), Mar 25 (ANI): Minister of States for External Affairs General (retd) VK Singh on Monday filed his nomination for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls from Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad constituency. After filing his nominations, Singh said, "Agenda for election is same as 2014, development of the country and its growth."

Odisha CM files nomination from Bijepur assembly constituency

Bargarh (Odisha), Mar 25 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister and BJD Chief Naveen Patnaik on Monday filed his nomination for the Bijepur assembly constituency at the Padampur Sub Collector office in Bargarh for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. Earlier on March 20, Patnaik had filed his nomination for the Hinjili assembly constituency as well.

'Chowkidar' is thief, murderer and rapist: PDP MLC Firdous Tak

Jammu, Mar 25 (ANI): Senior PDP leader and MLC Firdous Tak slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Mai Bhi Chowkidar' campaign in Jammu on Sunday. Speaking to mediapersons, Tak said that Chowkidar is a thief as in his presence many has looted the country and many are still continuing to loot. Mentioning the Rafale deal, Kathua rape case and 2015 Dadri mob lynching case, Tak said the Chowkidar is also a fraud, rapist and a murderer.

Final preparation of tulip garden on full swing in Kashmir Valley

Srinagar (JandK), Mar 25 (ANI): Final touchups to Asia's largest tulip garden, Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden is on full swing. People including gardeners, masons, painters and electricians are putting their efforts to enhance the beauty of the garden. Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden is situated in the foothills of the Zabarwan hills in Kashmir. The tulip show is expected to start on last week of March or first week of April. It aimed to attract the visitors from across the world. Work of new exit gate made by carving stones, repairing of paths and other small activities is on final touch. Every year Floriculture Department increases the land portion and quantities of flowers but this the authorities have installed beautiful multicolor lights to attract the visitors which will be definitely the highlight of this year. The tulip garden which was inaugurated in 2008 - attracts thousands of tourists every year.

LS polls: Over 400 liquor bottles seized in Puducherry

Puducherry, Mar 25 (ANI): Ahead of the Lok Sabha election 2019, the police have seized as many as 490 liquor bottles in Puducherry on Monday. The liquor bottles were planned to be transported to Tamil Nadu. According to the police official, six bags were found in a suspicious manner at a bus stop, police have seized the liquor. The approximate cost of the seized liquor is about Rs. 40,000 to 50,000. Puducherry will go to polling on April 18 along with Tamil Nadu when the nation will see its second phase of elections. The counting will take place on May 23.

LS polls: Rahul Gandhi promises minimum income to 20% poorest families

New Delhi, Mar 25 (ANI): Addressing a news conference, Congress president Rahul Gandhi announced that a minimum income guarantee scheme will be implemented in a phased manner as part of the "final assault on poverty". Rahul said, "Congress party guarantees that India's 20 % most poor families will get yearly Rs 72,000 in their bank accounts under minimum basic income guarantee scheme. 5 crore families and 25 crore people will directly benefit from this scheme. This will be a fiscally prudent scheme. All calculations have been done. There is no such scheme anywhere else in the world."

AAI organises Dance and Music program

New Delhi, Mar 25 (ANI): Airports Authority of India jointly organised a "Dance and Music " in the Park event with Spic Macay in Capital New Delhi for all its Delhi based official. Renowned Classical Flutist Hariprasad Chaurasia, Sangeet Natak Akademi Award winning classical dancer Malavika Sarukkai, classical vocalist Pandit Jasraj and Kutiyattam practitioner Kapila Venu enthralled the audience with their mesmerising classical music and dance.

LS polls: Maharashtra Congress chief Ashok Chavan files nomination

Nanded (Maharashtra), Mar 25 (ANI): Maharashtra Congress chief Ashok Chavan on Monday filed his nomination for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls on Monday in Maharashtra's Nanded. Chavan will be contesting from the Nanded seat. Maharashtra will go to polls in four phases for its 48 parliamentary seats -April 11, 18, 23 and 29. The counting of votes will be done on May 23.

LS polls: Should be back again in Braj, says BJP's Mathura MP Hema Malini

Mathura (UP), Mar 25 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Hema Malini who is contesting from Mathura constituency on Monday said, "I'm happy, I'm back, I should be back again, I want to connect with Braj." Malini will be filing her nominations today. Earlier in the day, she visited the Banke Bihari Temple along with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Both the leaders offered prayers and performed various rituals at the temple.

People in Ludhiana go crazy about Aero Modelling

Ludhiana (Punjab), Mar 25 (ANI): People of Ludhiana are themselves famous for their hobbies and business and now they are going crazy about Aero Modelling. In an interview with ANI, Manjeet Singh Bhogal said, "This club gives training to the school childre in making, flying and teaching about these aero models for which we do not take any charges. We started this with three planes and now we reached to 35."

'Bharat mata jitni Yogi ki hai use jyada meri hai': Imran Masood on CM Yogi's Masood Azhar remark

Saharanpur (UP), Mar 25 (ANI): Congress leader and party's Saharanpur candidate Imran Masood on Monday responded on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's remarks on him. Seeking evidence of liking him with the Pakistani terrorist Masood Azhar, he said, CM Yogi cannot raise question on anybody's patriotism. "If this country needs my head, then I will sacrifice myself for this nation, Bharat Mata is as much mine as him" said Masood. Denying any legal action against the UP CM, Masood asserted that "Masood Azhar is India's enemy and he should be killed, why UP CM is using Azhar's name to reap political benefits. If you are talking about Osama Bin Laden then kill Azhar like him, like America did." On March 24, UP CM linked Congress candidate Imran Masood to Pakistani terrorist Masood Azhar during a rally in Saharanpur.

Sensex falls 300 points, market analyst blames decline of Asian markets

Mumbai, Mar 25 (ANI): Market analyst Sunil Shah on Monday reacted on Sensex declines 300 points. Blaming Asian markets for the fall, he said, "Primary reason is that Asian markets are down by almost 700 points." Talking about last week's recovery, Shah asserted that last week market went up very sharply. Linking last week's recovery with current drop he said, "This kind of corrections are bound to come, everything is okay, it is just a technical correction. Markets will remain range bound." On Monday, Sensex dropped 300 points, Nifty dropped below 11,400 amid global slowdown worries.

LS polls: Never expected that Devegowda ji will contest from Tumkur constituency: G Parameshwara

Tumkur (Karnataka), Mar 25 (ANI): While talking to the ANI , Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka G Parameshwara on Tumkur Lok Sabha constituency said, "Tumkur was not be given to JD(S) but the party high command decided to give it. We never expected that Devegowda ji will contest from Tumkur. Now, that he has decided to contest, naturally we will support him."

LS polls: UP CM Yogi, Hema Malini offers prayers at a temple

Mathura (UP), Mar 25 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Lok Sabha candidate from Mathura Hema Malini offered prayers at Banke Bihari Temple on Monday. The leaders visited the temple before Malini filed her nominations for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. CM Adityanath and Hema Malini actress were seen praying as a priest performed rituals at the temple. Malini is contesting from the Mathura seat for the second time.

Once again Modi ji should become the PM, important for the country: Kalyan Singh

Aligarh (UP), Mar 25 (ANI): While talking to the media on upcoming Lok Sabha elections, former chief minister of Uttar Pardesh and current Governor of Rajasthan Kalyan Singh said, "We all are BJP workers and we want the BJP to emerge victorious. We want that once again Modi ji should become the PM. It is important for the country."

Chinook helicopter's an asset for India: Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa

Chandigarh, March 25 (ANI): While addressing the induction ceremony of Chinook helicopters, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa on Monday said, "Country faces a multiple security challenges, we require vertical lift capability across a diversified terrain. Chinook has been procured with India specific enhancements, it's a national asset".