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LS polls 2019: RJD keeps 20 seats, gives 9 to Congress in Bihar grand alliance

Patna (Bihar), Mar 22 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Manoj Jha on Friday announced that his party will fight on 20 Lok Sabha seats with its main ally Congress contesting nine seats in Bihar, and the remaining 11 seats going to other regional parties. Rashtriya Lok Samata Party (RLSP), which had left the NDA alliance earlier this year, was given five seats, and Jitan Ram Manjhi-led Hindustani Awam Morcha will fight three seats. Bihar has 40 Lok Sabha seats and polls will be held in seven phases starting April 11.

Amazon introduces new Kindle with self-illuminated screen

New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): Amazon launched an all-new entry-level Kindle that now boasts a self-illuminated screen. It costs USD 90, which is higher than the predecessor that was launched back in 2016. The new Kindle comes in black or white color choices and features an updated design. It weighs heavier than the previous model at 174 grams, and is equipped with the latest electronic ink technology for better contrast, Cnet reports. It features a 6-inch 167 ppi electronic-ink display, Bluetooth connectivity, and upgraded capacitive touch. It includes 4GB of internal storage. Amazon is offering gift card for trade-ins of old e-readers along with a 25 percent discount on new device. The new Kindle is available for pre-order and starts shipping from April 10.

LS polls 2019: AP IT Minister Nara Lokesh files nomination from Mangalagiri

Mangalagiri (Andhra Pradesh), Mar 22 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu's son and Information Technology (IT) Minister in the state cabinet, Nara Lokesh, on Friday filed nomination of his candidacy for the Lok Sabha elections from Mangalagiri constituency in Amaravati. Andhra Pradesh will go to polls on April 11 in single phase and will also see assembly elections in the state be held simultaneously.

Statement given by Congress will be telecasted like hero in Pakistan: Prakash Javadekar on Pitroda's remark

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Mar 22 (ANI): While speaking to media, Union Minister of Human Resource Development Prakash Javadekar on the comment made by Congress leader Sam Pitroda regarding Balakot air strike said, " The statements given by Sam Pitroda is shameless. Pakistan accepted it that the air strike happened in the country, all over the world stands with India but only Congress stands with Pakistan. Today, the statements given by the Congress party will be telecast like a hero in the Pakistan TV channels."

Rahul Gandhi must apologise to the nation for Pitroda's 'deplorable' statement: Piyush Goyal

Kathua (JandK), Mar 22 (ANI): Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday slammed the Congress party and said that Rahul Gandhi must apologise to the nation for his close aide Sam Pitroda's 'deplorable' comment on the Balakot air strike by Indian Air Force (IAF). Goyal said, "It is a very sad day for India that Rahul Gandhi's aide, philosopher and guide somebody whom Rahul follows, the chairman of their manifesto committee who is drafting the policies of the Congress party for the future, somebody we all know is the closest aide of Rahul has made such a deplorable statement that every Indians head hangs in shame today. Rahul should apologise immediately to the entire nation, to our armed forces, to those who have given up their life to protect the sovereignty, integrity and unity of this country. Sam Pitroda reflects the absolutely deplorable mindset of Rahul and the Congress party." Earlier on Friday, Pitroda questioned the death toll in the Balakot airstrike conducted by the IAF in

Dharwad building collapse: Couple rescued alive after 70 hrs

Dharwad (Karnataka), Mar 22 (ANI): Nearly 70 hours after an under-construction building collapsed in Kumareshwar Nagar in Dharwad region of Karnataka, a couple was rescued alive from under the debris on Friday. The building collapsed on March 19. ADGP fire services Sunil Aggarwal said, "The man Dhakalu Kokare and his wife Sangeeta Kokare were rescued alive from under the debris and most probably they were labourers working in the building construction. The condition of the couple seems fine. We couldn't speak much to them as they have been sent to the hospital."

LS polls: Prakash Raj files nomination from Bengaluru Central

Bengaluru, Mar 22 (ANI): Actor-turned-politician Prakash Raj on Friday visited a Dargah and offered prayers before filing his nominations papers for the upcoming Lok Sabha election. Raj has in January announced that he will not join any political party and will contest the Lok Sabha polls from Bengaluru Central as an Independent. He will contest poll against BJP's PC Mohan, who has held Bengaluru Central seat since 2009. Raj is known for his anti-BJP stance and has been very vocal in seeking justice for journalist Gauri Lankesh, who was shot dead outside her residence. Karnataka will vote to elect its members of Parliament during the second and third phases of polling on April 18 and April 23, respectively. The counting of votes will take place on May 23. Speaking to ANI, he said, "Nothing is in hold of anybody in this country. Every 5 years later people decide who should represent them. This is not about somebody winning or holding their country. It is the festival of democracy. It is

Delhi police arrests JeM terrorist Sajjad Khan

New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): A Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorist Sajjad Khan was arrested by Delhi Police Special Cell today. He was a close associate of Pulwama attack mastermind Mudassir Ahmed Khan who had been eliminated earlier this month. Pulwama terror attack claimed lives of nearly 40 CRPF personnel in Jammu and Kashmir. Pakistan based JeM claimed responsibility of the attack.

Coaches of Tapaswini Express catches fire in Puri

Puri (Odisha), Mar 22 (ANI): A massive fire broke out in empty coaches of Tapaswini Express at Puri railway station. The incident took place while the train was at a platform. Fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the fire. No injuries or causalities have been reported so far.

Shameful that such people claim to be leaders: Piyush Goyal on Sam Pitroda's remark

Jammu, Mar 22 (ANI): Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal attended the nomination ceremony of Minister of State Jitendra Singh from Udhampur, JandK. Speaking to media, he condemned the comment made by Congress leader Sam Pitroda regarding Balakot air strike. He said, "It's an auspicious day that campaign is starting and I am very confident of resounding victory, to give a reply to all those forces like the ones you were mentioning, who are trying to bring about some kind of support for the neighbouring country and terrorists, directly or indirectly, giving strength to antinational forces and 'tukde tukde' gangs. I think it's a matter of shame that we have such people who claim to be leaders".

Unfortunate that such people are ideologues of a political party: FM Jaitely on Sam Pitroda's remark

New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitely commented on Sam Pitroda's Balakot air strike remark. He said, "He believes what we did was wrong. No country in the world said this, not even the OIC (Organisation of Islamic Cooperation) said this. Only Pakistan said this and it is really unfortunate that such people are ideologues of a political party."

Sam Pitroda needs to understand Pulwama was the last stroke: Tom Vadakkan

New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): Speaking on Overseas Indian National Congress' chairman Sam Pitroda's comment on Balakot air strike, Tom Vadakkan who recently joined BJP, said, "Sam Pitroda has a different view of what India is, he has a view which is contradictory to the national narrative. The point is Pitroda need to understand that Pulwama was the last stroke and we have suffered enough, brave hearts have died. It was time we return the compliment to Pakistan in our terms and that's what we did. It was the UPA government that presented evidences to the world, to the United Nations, to Pakistan establishing a direct link between Pakistan and 26/11 attack. Today, Pitroda has a memory loss, he doesn't realize it was the UPA government that did what it did. And today, we have a government which has a nerve to set things right, retaliate and give them a fitting reply and they have attacked only the places that are infested with terrorists. What's wrong with that Pitroda? When you have a surgic

Smoke erupts from engine of Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express train

Siliguri (West Bengal), Mar 22 (ANI): Smoke detected from the engine of Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express train near Phansidewa in Darjeeling district on Friday. 4fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the smoke. No injuries or causalities have been reported.

Not talking on party's behalf, speaking as citizen: Sam Pitroda on his Balakot air strike remark

New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress Sam Pitroda who sparked a controversy with his comment on Balakot air strike, clarified his stance. He said, "I just said as a citizen I am entitled to know what happened. I am not talking on behalf of party, just speaking as a citizen. I have right to know, what is wrong in it? He added, "I don't understand what is the controversy here, I am baffled at the response. Shows how people react to trivial matters in India. It is a totally trivial matter. A citizen is just asking a question."

Congress party's leadership is directionless: Jairam Thakur on Sam Pitroda's remarks

New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): Speaking on Overseas Indian National Congress' chairman Sam Pitroda's comment on Balakot airstrike, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur said, "Congress party's leadership is directionless. If Congress party does not believe in BJP's leadership, then they should at least believe on our armed forces. Congress must ensure that the morale of our force should not decrease. Politics will come and go, election season will come and go but what will remain is the morale of our forces. Pakistan is shouting aloud and claiming that India did air strike in their region. Doesn't this evidence enough for Congress leader to accept that airstrike happened. I am proud that our PM Modi took the right action at the right time and as per the situation." Pitroda, a close confidant of Congress chief Rahul Gandhi questioned the death toll in the Balakot airstrike conducted by the Indian Air Force (IAF) in Pakistan in retaliation to the Pulwama terror attack.

Shopian encounter: 1 terrorist killed, operation underway

Shopian (JandK), Mar 22 (ANI): One terrorist was killed in an encounter between security forces and terrorists at Imam Sahib area in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. Two to three terrorists were believed to be trapped inside a house in the residential area. The operation is underway. The security force contingent comprises troops from the 14 and 178 battalions of CRPF, Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police and 34 Rashtriya Rifles (RR). On Thursday, bodies of two terrorists, along with 2 AK-47 rifles, 3 magazines, a mobile phone and a GPS device, were found by the security forces after an encounter in Baramulla district.

Gautam Gambhir meets Amit Shah after joining BJP

New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): Cricketer-turned-politician Gautam Gambhir met President of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Amit Shah after joining the party on Friday. He was welcomed to the party by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and Union Minister of Law and Justice Ravi Shankar Prasad. During the media interaction, Gambhir thanked BJP for giving him the opportunity.

LS polls: Gautam Gambhir joins BJP

New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): Former cricketer Gautam Gambhir joined Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday in the presence of Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and Union Minister of Law and Justice Ravi Shankar Prasad. He thanked BJP for giving him the opportunity. While interacting with media, Gambhir said, "I am joining this party (BJP) after getting influenced by PM Narendra Modi's vision. I am honoured to get the opportunity to join this platform."

BJP trolls Rahul Gandhi for delaying press conference

New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): Ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Congress president Rahul Gandhi was trolled by ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) party for delaying a special conference today. Rahul was about to hold a special conference on Friday at 10:15 am. However, the conference was later delayed until 01:00 pm. Taking a jibe at the Congress president, BJP tweeted, "It seems Rahul Gandhi can't wake up in the morning. Anyway, it's better not to spread lies in the morning."

LS polls: I know PM Modi will again win, says Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on BJP election ticket distribution

New Delhi, Mar 22 (ANI): Expressed his views on upcoming Lok Sabha elections and Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) election ticket distribution, Union Minister of Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will win again. Naqvi said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi fought from Kashi and not only for nation's development but he also worked for Kashi's development too. Even people of Kashi are happy that they chose a right candidate. And, I know PM Modi will again win." Speaking about giving BJP president Amit Shah's ticket from Gandhinagar, Naqvi said, "Congress has no problem with it, I guess. But I think there problem is that they poke their nose in somebody else's business."