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LS polls: Farooq Abdullah files nomination from Srinagar

Srinagar (J and K), Mar 25 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) chief Farooq Abdullah filed his nomination for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from Srinagar on Monday. While speaking to media person, he said, "Well as far as confidence is concerned, we're all confident that we'll win against the fictitious forces that are emerging in the country." On question about the Modi wave, Farooq said, "I've no idea. That God only knows." He even spoke about the unity between JKNC and Congress and said, "We all are standing together to fight the evil."

LS polls: Congress leader KN Rajanna requests Devegowda to contest from Bengaluru (North) instead of Tumkur

Tumkur (Karnataka), Mar 25 (ANI): Ahead of Lok Sabha elections, Congress leader KN Rajanna talked to media person about the nominations. He said, "Me and SP Muddahanumegowda are filing nominations today. We request Devegowda to contest from Bengaluru North instead of Tumkur. If Devegowda wants to contest from here, let him contest on Congress ticket, we all will vote for him."

If I had not made Allahabad-Varanasi waterway, how could Priyanka Gandhi have travelled: Nitin Gadkari

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Mar 25 (ANI): Ahead of Lok Sabha polls, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari talked about the developments that have been done by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Gadkari said, "If I had not made Allahabad-Varanasi waterway, how could she (Priyanka Gandhi Vadra) have travelled? She also drank Ganga water, could she have done the same under the UPA govt? By March 2020, river Ganga will be 100% per cent clean." Nitin Gadkari is to file nomination from Nagpur on Monday for the second time.

Chinook will be game changer the way Rafale is going to be in fighter fleet: IAF Chief

Chandigarh, Mar 25 (ANI): While addressing the press conference on Chinook helicopters, Indian Air Force's (IAF) Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa said, "Chinook helicopter can carry out military operations, not only in day but during night too; another unit will be created for the East in Dinjan (Assam). Chinook will be a game changer the way Rafale is going to be in the fighter fleet."

Rafale will ensure deterrence of our air defence: IAF Chief

Chandigarh, Mar 25 (ANI): Speaking to mediapersons about Rafale fighter jets, soon after the induction ceremony of heavy lift Chinook helicopters, Indian Air Force's (IAF) Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa said, "When the Rafale comes in, it will ensure that our deterrence of our air defence will increase manifold, and they (Pakistan) will not come anywhere near our Line of Control (LoC) or the border, with the kind of capability that we will posses, for which presently they (Pakistan) don't have an answer."

Rahul Gandhi holds CWC meeting in Delhi

New Delhi, Mar 25 (ANI): Congress president Rahul Gandhi along with former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and other leaders held Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting at the party headquarters in the national capital on Monday. Party discussed on various issues and planned for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. Today is the last day for political parties to file nomination for the first phase of the Lok Sabha polls. The first phase of upcoming Lok Sabha polls is on April 11.

AIMIM's Akbaruddin Owaisi mocks PM Modi for his 'Mai Bhi Chowkidar' electoral campaign

Hyderabad, Mar 25 (ANI): All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Akbaruddin Owaisi mocked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his 'Mai Bhi Chowkidar' electoral campaign ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections on Sunday. While addressing an election campaign in Hyderabad, Owaisi said, "I've seen on Twitter 'Chowkidar Narendra Modi', 'Chowkidar Amit Shah' every BJP leader has added Chowkidar. But then why just on Twitter, he should also mention 'Chowkidar' in his Aadhaar card and passport. We want a PM not a 'Chaiwala', 'Pakodewala'. If Modi is interested, he should come to me, I'll offer him a Chowkidar's cap and a whistle."

LS polls: Nitin Gadkari conducts roadshow in Nagpur

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Mar 25 (ANI): Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari conducted a roadshow while he was on his way to file the nomination for Lok Sabha elections. Gakari will file nomination from Nagpur constituency. His name was announced in the first list of candidates released by BJP on March 21.

RBI appoints 5-member committee to deepen digital payments

New Delhi, Mar 25 (ANI): Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Shaktikanta Das delivered a speech on March 25 in New Delhi. He talked about several aspects of developments, digital payments, loans, etc. While addressing the gathering, Das said, "To further deepen digital payments and enhance financial inclusion through FinTech, RBI has appointed 5-member committee under the chairmanship of Nandan Nilekani. I have requested the committee to give recommendations in 3 months."

LS polls: Will definitely win again with good margins, says Nitin Gadkari

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Mar 25 (ANI): Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari to file his nomination for Lok Sabha polls from Nagpur for the second time. While talking about the nomination, he said, "Last time public gave us so much support and helped us to win with majority. We got a huge chance to serve for them for 5 years. And, with the results of the work I believe I will definitely win again with good margins."

Eating later in the day could be linked to obesity

New Delhi, Mar 25 (ANI): Those who eat later in the day should start having meals on time as the habit could contribute to weight gain, according to a new study. The study was presented at ENDO 2019, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in New Orleans, LA. Previous studies have suggested that later timing of eating and sleeping are related to obesity, said lead author Adnin Zaman, MD, of the University of Colorado in Denver, Colo. However, few studies have assessed both meal and sleep timing in adults with obesity, and it is not clear whether eating later in the day is associated with shorter sleep duration or higher body fat, she said. The study used three types of technology to record participant's sleep, physical activity and eating patterns. It has been challenging to apply sleep and circadian science to medicine due to a lack of methods for measuring daily patterns of human behaviour, she said. Later meal timing was associated with a higher body mass index as well as greater bod

Watch: Induction ceremony of Chinook helicopters at Air Force Station 12 wing in Chandigarh

Chandigarh, Mar 25 (ANI): Indian Air Force today will induct the first unit of four Chinook helicopters at Air Force Station 12 Wing, in Chandigarh. Chinook is a heavy lift, tandem rotor helicopter which serves armed forces of 19 countries. It is a multi-role platform and is used for the transport of troops and material among other roles. It will enhance IAF's HADR capability.

Mortal remains of slain solider Hari Bhakar reaches hometown

Nagaur (Rajasthan), Mar 25 (ANI): The mortal remains of Army jawan Hari Bhakar were brought to his village in Rajasthan's Nagaur on Monday. Grenadier Hari Bhakar lost his life in ceasefire violation in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on March 24. Family members and neighbors paid their last respect to the slain solider.

Flower saplings in demand due to spring season in Srinagar

Srinagar (J and K), Mar 25 (ANI): As spring season has arrived, flower saplings and seasonal plants came in great demand in Kashmir valley. Different kinds of flowers have come in market enhancing the beauty of the Valley. Customers are purchasing them on a large scale aiming to make their garden or kitchen garden beautiful whole year. The atmosphere of the valley has also become attractive due to the rainy climate.

JKNC leader Muhammad Akbar Lone raises pro-Pakistan slogans in a public meeting

Kupwara (J and K), Mar 25 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) leader Muhammad Akbar Lone created a controversy again by raising pro-Pakistan slogans in a public meeting held in Kupwara on March 23. He raised 'Pakistan Zindabad' and 'Pakistan Abaad Rahey' slogans that created rage among people. Lone even made such controversial statements in past. While addressing a gathering, he said, "Mera paar wala wo musalmaan mulk (Pak)hai,wo abaad rahay, vo kamyaab rahe, hamari aur unki dosti badhe,Pak aur Hindustan ki dosti aapas mein rahe,uss dosti ka mai aashiq hun...Agar unko koi aik gali dega mai unko yahan se dass galiyan de dunga".

Shocking! Woman forced to stay in toilet in MP's Satna

Satna (MP), Mar 25 (ANI): In a shocking incident, an elderly woman was forced to stay in a toilet after being kicked out by her son from house. The incident took place in Madhya Pradesh's Satna. According to the victim, she lived in the toilet and cook food for herself. Locals are helping her to live the life. While talking to the ANI, Tehsildar of the village said, "We will solve her matter in the SDM court and try to give her home".

President Kovind departs for Croatia, Bolivia, Chile

New Delhi, Mar 25 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind departed for the visit of three nations on Monday. He was accompanied by his wife Savita Kovind. He will be the first President of India to visit Croatia and Bolivia while is the third President to visit Chile so far.

2 arrested for illegal opium farming in MP's Chhatarpur

Chhatarpur (MP), Mar 25 (ANI): Two people have been arrested for opium farming in Madhya Pradesh's Chhatarpur. They were allegedly involved in illegal opium farming. According to the police, "They were doing illegal farming of opium. We have confiscated 600 plant of opium. Two people have been arrested and the case has been registered under section 8/15 NDPS Act."

Man beaten to death over suspicion of being thief in UP's Etah

Etah (Uttar Pradesh), Mar 25 (ANI): A man was beaten to death in Uttar Pradesh's Etah after the locals perceived him as a thief. "The man was lost in the village and people there confused him as a thief," Etah SSP Sanjay Kumar said. A case has been filed with relevant sections of the IPC.

Several houses damaged after ceasefire violation by Pakistan in J andK's Poonch

Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir), Mar 25 (ANI): Several houses at border areas in Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashmir (J and K) were destroyed after ceasefire violation by Pakistan. Clear damages were seen as a result of Pakistan's continuous ceasefire violations.