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Voter turnout in Delhi assembly polls was 62.59%: EC

New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): Delhi Chief Electoral Officer Ranbir Singh informed that the voter turnout in Delhi was 62.59%, which is about 2% more than last Lok Sabha elections. "The voter turnout in Delhi was 62.59%. It is about 2% more than the last Lok Sabha elections. The highest voter turnout was recorded in Ballimaran assembly constituency at 71.6 per cent, while the lowest voter turnout was recorded in Delhi Cantonment at 45.4 per cent," said Delhi CEO.

Delhi polls: AAP questions EC over not announcing total turnout

New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in the national capital, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Sanjay Singh on Sunday said that in the history of 70 years, first time Election Commission had not revealed the total voting turnout of Delhi Assembly elections. He also raised suspicion and said "something is wrong".

Smoke enters wards at Bengaluru hospital after short circuit

Bengaluru, Feb 09 (ANI): Fire Department informed that smoke entered wards at Sagar Hospital in Bengaluru, following a short circuit in the UPS room at the hospital on February 09. Patients have been shifted from the site of incident as a precaution. No fire has been reported. The situation is under control now.

Congress sacrificed for preventing splitting up of votes: KTS Tulsi on exit polls

New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): Speaking on exit polls Rajya Sabha MP KTS Tulsi said that Congress seems to made sacrifice for preventing splitting up of votes. "Congress seems to have made a sacrifice for preventing the splitting up of votes which would have resulted in victory for BJP. If Congress had also equally applied force in campaign process, it would have resulted in BJP winning," said KTS Tulsi on exit polls.

I am against Congress-AAP alliance in Delhi: Subhash Chopra on Delhi polls

New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): Speaking to ANI on Delhi assembly elections, Delhi Congress Chief Subhash Chopra stated that he is against Congress-AAP alliance and can't see Arvind Kejriwal forming government in Delhi again. "Let the results be out. Personally, I am against it. I can't even think of letting Arvind Kejriwal form government in Delhi again. There's no question of any alliance," said Subhash Chopra.

FM Nirmala Sitharaman meets industry representatives in Kolkata

Kolkata, Feb 09 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman meets industry representatives, trade bodies, investment bankers and farmers' organizations. The Revenue Secretary Ajay Bhushan Pandey also accompanied her in the meeting. FM Nirmala Sitharaman meeting with industry representatives and others trade bodies comes after Union Budget 2020 presented in Parliament on February 1.

Sri Lankan PM Rajapaksa offers prayers at UP's Sarnath Buddhist Temple

Varanasi (UP), Feb 09 (ANI): Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa offered prayers at Sarnath Buddhist Temple in UP's Varanasi on Feb 09. Security was also beefed up ahead of his visit to Varanasi. PM Rajapaksa is currently on a five-day visit to India.

How many Pakistani Muslims they want to give citizenship?, Naqvi asks opposition

Indore (MP), Feb 09 (ANI): While addressing a press conference in Madhya Pardesh, Union Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi questioned that how many Pakistani Muslims, opposition wants to give citizenship to? "Congress Party or those who are opposing CAA, tell us how many Pakistani Muslims they want to give citizenship, they should make a list. If someone wants citizenship, then the Citizenship Act 1955 has a provision," said Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi in a press conference in Indore.

Kapil Sibal slams EC over delay in final voter turnout

New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): Speaking to ANI, Congress leader Kapil Sibal said that Election Commission must explain the reason for not announcing the final percentage of the votes' poll. "I am surprised, normally within 24 hours, they (Election Commission) disclose, what is the extent of the final percentage of the votes' poll, but this time they haven't done it," said Kapil Sibal to ANI.

Rajinikanth may launch his party between May, June: Karate Thiagarajan

Chennai, Feb 09 (ANI): On being asked on the speculations that superstar Rajinikanth will launch his political party, former deputy mayor of Chennai, Karate R Thiagarajan on Sunday said that Rajinikanth may announce to launch his party between May and June. He said, "Superstar Rajinikanth may announce to launch his party between May and June. Supporters of DMK and AIADMK will support Rajinikanth when he launches his party."

6 dead, 40 injured after bus catches fire in Odisha

Brahmapur (Odisha), Feb 09 (ANI): At least 6 passengers died after a fire broke out in a moving bus in Odisha's Brahmapur. The accident occurred in Ganjam district. Around 40 passengers sustained severe injuries in the horrific accident. Injured were rushed to MKCG Medical College and Hospital following the incident. Further investigation is underway. More details are awaited.

'We respect each other by allowing processions to pass': Shaheen Bagh protestor

New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): In a welcoming gesture, Shaheen Bagh protestors gave way to Hindu funeral procession on February 09. Protesters opened the barricades for smooth passage of processions. One of the protestors said, "We respect each other and by allowing the procession to pass through, we have not done anything unusual. We have allowed buses and ambulances also".

Kaamya Karthikeyan becomes youngest girl to summit Mt Aconcagua

Mendoza (Argentina), Feb 09 (ANI): Mumbai-based Kaamya Karthikeyan became the youngest girl in the world to summit Mount Aconcagua. Mount Aconcagua is the highest peak in South America. Karthikeyan summited the 6962-meter-tall mountain on February 1, 2020. Kaamya is studying in 7th standard at Navy Children School in Mumbai.

Priyanka Gandhi offers prayers at Guru Ravidas temple in Varanasi

Varanasi (UP), Feb 09 (ANI): Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visited Guru Ravidas temple in Varanasi. Priyanka Gandhi offered prayers on his birth anniversary. She also held a road show here.

Satish Poonia welcomes CP Joshi's statement on implementation of CAA

Sikar (Rajasthan), Feb 09 (ANI): Rajasthan BJP president, Satish Poonia on Sunday welcomed and congratulated CP Joshi's statement on implementation of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). He said, "I welcome and congratulate CP Joshi that he has supported it. Before him, many Congress leaders like Shashi Tharoor, Jai Ram Ramesh, Salman Khurshid and Kapil Sibal have also said that Citizenship Amendment Act will have to be implemented." Earlier, Rajasthan Assembly Speaker, CP Joshi said that Government of India has passed Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and State Government has to implement it.

MNS holds protest march demanding eviction of illegal Bangladeshi, Pakistani immigrants

Mumbai, Feb 09 (ANI): Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers gathered to participate in a rally at Azad Maidan in Mumbai on February 09. Raj Thackeray led the march. Protesters are demanding ouster of illegal Bangladeshi and Pakistani immigrants.

Kejriwal's win will be victory of developmental agendas: Adhir Chowdhury

New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said that if Kejriwal wins Delhi assembly elections, then it will be a victory of the developmental agendas."We fought this election with all our strength. In this election, BJP put forth all the communal agendas and Arvind Kejriwal put forth developmental agendas. If Kejriwal wins, then it will be a victory of the developmental agendas," said Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury.

2 dead, 4 injured in car accident in West Bengal

Birbhum (West Bengal), Feb 09 (ANI): Two persons lost their lives and four got injured after two cars collided with each other in West Bengal's Birbhum on February 09. Vehicles suffered heavy damages following high speed crash.

Mortal remains of Rajiv Singh brought to Poonch

Poonch (J-K), Feb 09 (ANI): Mortal remains of Indian Army jawan Rajiv Singh reached at Poonch hospital on February 09. He lost his life in Degwar sector during ceasefire violation by Pakistan. Pakistan violated ceasefire by firing mortar shells along Line of Control (LoC) on February 08. The ceasefire occurred in Degwar sector of Poonch district in J-K.

'Nutan International Theatre' festival underway in Jammu

Jammu, Feb 09 (ANI): The 'Nutan International Theater' festival is underway at Abhinav Theatre in Jammu. Thirteen theatre groups from all over the country are participating in the festival. First time theatre lovers in Jammu will have an opportunity to see theatre groups of international repute performing live. Local artists are also getting the opportunity to get an experience of leaning the art. While speaking to ANI, a theatre artist said, "In the history of Jammu and Kashmir first time this kind of festival is being organised. Many famous personalities from national and international are participating in it. Local people from J-K will learn from this festival and also get opportunity to do well in this field."