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'Are you going to file nomination from another constituency?: PM Modi asks Mamata

Howrah (WB), Apr 01 (ANI): Amid second phase of assembly elections in West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi questioned Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee if she is going to file nomination from another constituency as voting is underway in for Nandigram. "Didi, is there any truth in the rumour that you are going to file nomination from another constituency? First you went there (Nandigram), and people gave you an answer. If you go somewhere else, people of Bengal are ready," he said.

'Bengal decided Didi must go': PM Modi in Uluberia

Howrah (WB), Apr 01 (ANI): As voting is underway in Nandigram, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sharpened his jibe at Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee by claiming that people of Bengal have decided that she must go and people of Nandigram have fulfilled this dream by casting their votes today. "People can't wait any longer to save their future and identity. They are not just participating in polling, they are paving the way for renaissance in Bengal," he said. 2nd phase of voting is underway in West Bengal for 30 seats.

WB polls: 'CM Mamata violating MCC', alleges Suvendu Adhikari

Nandigram (WB), Apr 01 (ANI): BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari alleged that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has violated Moral Code of Conduct during polling. He accused West Bengal CM of stopping polling for two hours at a booth in Nandigram. "She alleges that polling agent was ousted from one booth. But said nothing when her people pelted stones on media and injured one. Her political ground is slipping away. What she did is illegal. She stopped polling for 2 hours and did drama. It's MCC violation," he said. 2nd phase of assembly elections is underway for 30 constituencies of West Bengal including in Nandigram where there is face-off between CM Mamata and Suvendu Adhikari .

WB polls: BJP supporters wear 'Why Angry, Didi?' tees in Uluberia

Uluberia (WB), Apr 01 (ANI): Amid second phase of assembly elections in West Bengal for 30 constituencies, BJP supporters donned t-shits with print 'Raag Keno Didi' (Why Angry, Didi?) in Uluberia. Supporters gathered in Uluberia to witness PM Modi's rally.

WB polls: 'BJP will get more than 200 seats,' says PM Modi

Jaynagar (West Bengal), Apr 01(ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public rally in West Bengal's Jaynagar on April 01. PM Modi said that people of Bengal had said that BJP will get more than 200 seats. But BJP's strong start in the first phase made it clear that the voices of people have received God's blessings, said PM Modi.

Rollout of new wage code deferred: Why it's a relief for salaried employees

The Centre has announced that the new wage code affecting take-home salary, which was expected to reduce from April 1, will remain the same until a further decision is taken in the matter. The government has deferred the decision due to pending changes in the labour codes of some states. What does this mean for salaried employees? Watch the video to know more

COVID on the loose as India records fresh 72,330 cases, 459 deaths

New Delhi, Apr 01 (ANI): Amid the second wave of COVID-19 across the country, India on April 01 reported 72,330 new cases, the highest in almost six months, in the last 24 hours. 459 people succumbed to the virus in the same period. The fresh fatalities are highest in almost five months. Total confirmed cases are 1,22,21,665 whereas the death toll has reached 1,62,927. As the pandemic is spreading its legs again, the active cases are continuously rising and have now reached 5,84,055. With 40,382 discharges, total recoveries are 1,14,74,683. India so far has given 6,51,17,896 covid-19 vaccine jabs to beneficiaries.

3rd phase of COVID vaccination begins, all above 45 eligible

Jaipur (Rajasthan) / Gandhinagar (Gujarat) / New Delhi / Lucknow (UP), Apr 01 (ANI): The third phase of COVID-19 vaccination for all above 45 years began across India on April 1. The beneficiaries reached the vaccination centres and took the COVID vaccine jab. The Government of India has allowed anyone above 45 years to receive the vaccine jab without showing any medical certificate. India has given COVID-19 vaccine jabs to 6,51,17,896 beneficiaries till April 01.

Amit Shah visits Puducherry ahead of polls

Puducherry, Apr 01 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah held a roadshow on April 01 in Puducherry's Lawspet area. Earlier he had offered prayers at Sithananda Temple in Karuvadikuppam. Puducherry will go to polls on April 06.

WB polls: BJP's Bharti Ghosh accused of creating ruckus at polling booth in Debra

Debra (WB), Apr 01 (ANI): Amid ongoing election in 30 constituencies of West Bengal, ruckus erupted near a polling booth in Debra. Security forces were present at the site to control the situation. One of the voters said, "We're locals, why will we create unrest? Candidate brought people here, she wants to create issue." BJP's Bharti Ghosh and TMC's Humayun Kabir are contesting from Debra constituency.

Rajinikanth to be honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Award on May 03: Javadekar

New Delhi, Apr 01 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar on April 01 informed that superstar Rajinikanth will be awarded with 51st Dadasaheb Phalke Award on May 03. Javadekar said, "There were 5 jury members including Asha Bhosle, Mohan Lal, Biswajit Chatterjee, Shankar Mahadevan and Subhash Ghai. The jury members decided to confer Rajinikanth with Dadasaheb Phalke Award. From past 50 years, Rajinikanth is the undisputed king of film industry. The award will be given on May 03."

WB polls: CPI(M) workers allegedly stopped by TMC on way to cast vote, burn tyres to protest

Ghatal (West Bengal), Apr 01 (ANI): Communist Party of India (Marxist) workers agitated at Ghatal during 2nd phase of West Bengal Assembly elections on April 01. They alleged that they were being stopped by TMC workers as they were on their way to cast their vote. Later, the security forces reached the spot and removed the road blockade. The eight-phase West Bengal polls will conclude on April 29.

Owaisi slams CM Mamata for 'gotra' remark, says 'she's practicing communalism politics'

Trichy (Tamil Nadu), Mar 31 (ANI): While speaking to media in Tamil Nadu's Trichy on March 31, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on her 'gotra' remark. Owaisi said, "I condemn her remarks in which she is claiming to be from an upper caste community. Where should Muslims and Dalits of West Bengal go, who are not part of 'varna' system? She is practicing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) politics of communalism." "They are made for each other," he added.

'BJP does politics of humanity not of cast and religion: Rajnath Singh in Tamil Nadu

Thally (Tamil Nadu), Mar 31 (ANI): Ahead of Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a rally in Thally and said BJP does only politics of humanity and justice not of caste, creed, and religion. Targeting DMK, Defence Minister said, "The DMK tries to gain votes on communal basis. But the BJP does not do politics of caste, creed, and religion. We do politics of humanity and justice. We firmly believe in justice for all and appeasement of none." "We can never forget that the first person to support our former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee to form the govt was Jayalalithaa. Inspired by the ideals of MGR, we will work for the empowerment of weaker sections of society," he said.

Rs 10,900 crore approved under PLI scheme for food processing industry: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, Mar 31 (ANI): While addressing a joint press conference in the national capital on March 31, during the union cabinet briefing the Food and Public Distribution Minister, Piyush Goyal spoke about the incentives and subsidy approved for the food processing industry. Goyal said, "The union cabinet today approved Rs 10,900 crores as incentive or subsidy under Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for the food processing industry."

Will ensure remunerative prices and boost India's brand in food processing: Javadekar

New Delhi, Mar 31 (ANI): While addressing a joint press conference in the national capital on March 31, during the union cabinet briefing the Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Prakash Javadekar spoke about the announcement made for food processing industry. Javadekar said, "Today, Product Linked Incentive (PLI) announced for food processing industry. Decision taken to ensure remunerative prices and build India brand in food processing, increasing the employment potential and making it global and manufacturing champion."

Coimbatore defence corridor gave Tamil Nadu a new 'Identity': CM Yogi

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), Mar 31 (ANI): Ahead of assembly elections in the state, UP CM and BJP Leader Yogi Adityanath held a rally in Coimbatore on March 31 and said that defence corridor gives its state a new identity and maintains its safety. "PM Modi and the then Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman established a Defence corridor in Coimbatore as a result of which Tamil Nadu's Wing Commander Abhinandan combated Pakistan when India did surgical strike on it to protect its border," the minister said. "When we look at the DMK-Congress alliance in Tamil Nadu, we find that they insult mothers and use filthy language for them. Those who can't respect women, can't have the right to come to power," he added.

Didn't come here to lie, my name is not Narendra Modi: Rahul Gandhi in Assam

Kamrup (Assam), Mar 31 (ANI): Taking a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on March 31 stated that if one wants to listen to lies, can switch on TV as PM lies to India 24 hours there. He also said that he hasn't come to Assam to lie as his name isn't Narendra Modi. "I have not come here to lie to you. My name isn't Narendra Modi. If you want to listen to lies - about Assam, farmers, about anything - then switch on your TV, look at Narendra Modi's face and listen to him as much as you want. He lies to India 24 hours," said Rahul Gandhi.

Rahul Gandhi attacks Assam govt over death of Dipanjal Das during anti-CAA protest

Kamrup (Assam), Mar 31 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on March 31, remembered Dipanjal Das, who got killed in Guwahati during anti-CAA protests in 2019 and guaranteed that Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA) will not be implemented in Assam. "When I had come to meet family of Dipanjal Das (killed in Guwahati during anti-CAA protests in 2019) I felt that bullets weren't fired at one youth, it was fired at Assam. It was attempted to murder Assam. He wasn't just a youth, he was an idea. He was Assam. Dipanjal Das was a youth of Assam. BJP government didn't do what it was supposed to. They didn't provide him employment and when he stood for Assam peacefully, he was shot dead by BJP-RSS. We give you 5 guarantees, the 1st being that we won't let CAA get implemented in Assam," said Rahul Gandhi.

Delhi's Gazipur market remains crowded despite rising COVID cases

New Delhi, Mar 31 (ANI): Despite spike in COVID-19 cases across the country, people are barely seen following COVID norms. The wholesale fruit and vegetable market in Gazipur still continues to witness huge rush even as the national capital is seemingly experiencing another COVID wave. Several buyers and vendors present in the market were seen without masks. Social distancing norms were flouted and the market was seen flooded with the crowd despite the guidelines issued by the government. "Corona cases are rising day by day and this market remains always crowded and social distancing is not maintained. People should maintain social distancing," said Suresh Kumar Gupta, a local. "People are careless, not maintaining social distancing and moving without wearing masks. They are risking their lives along with others. It's a violation of government's rules and this scenario is seen everywhere in Delhi," said Noor Hasan, another local.