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Mandate against current govt in Haryana: BS Hooda

Rohtak (Haryana), Oct 24 (ANI): Amid the Haryana's Vidhan Sabha Election 2019 results and vote counting, state's former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda said all opposition parties should come together and form government. "Mandate is against the current governemnt of Haryana (Bharatiya Janata Party). All parties should come together to form a strong government whether it's JJP, BSP, INLD or independent candidates," said Bhupinder Singh Hooda. Hooda won the Garhi Sampla Kiloi Assembly Constituency in Haryana. Haryana assembly elections were held on October 21.

BJP, Shiv Sena will go ahead with pre-decided plan in Maharashtra: Fadnavis

Mumbai, Oct 24 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday said that BJP and Shiv Sena will go ahead with "what has been decided" between the two parties. "What has been decided is something which you will get to know when the time is right," Fadnavis added. As per official trends by the Election Commission, Fadnavis is leading from Nagpur South West constituency. Counting of votes for 288 seats in the Maharashtra assembly is underway.

BJP and allies won 8 of 11 seats in UP by-polls: Yogi Adityanath

Lucknow (UP), Oct 24 (ANI): Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said that BJP and its allies have registered victory in UP by-polls, out of the 11 seats they won 8 seats. Yogi also congratulated all the candidates who have won today by-polls in UP. He further said, "PM Modi's 'mantra' of 'Sabka saath sabka vikas' has become the 'mantra' of the politics in India."

'People have blessed me': Aditya Thackeray after winning Worli assembly seat

Mumbai, Oct 24 (ANI): Aditya Thackeray won the Worli assembly constituency in Maharashtra. "I am very happy that the people have blessed me with so much margin and vote," said Aditya Thackeray. He is the son of Uddhav Thackeray, leader of the Shiv Sena, and grandson of Bal Thackeray. He is also the president of Yuva Sena, the youth wing of Shiv Sena.

Pak has agreed to make sufficient provision for 'langar' in Gurdwara premises: MHA Secy

Dera Baba Nanak (Punjab), Oct 24 (ANI): Joint Secy MHA SCL Das, after India and Pakistan signed agreement on Kartarpur Corridor informed that Pakistan has agreed to make sufficient provision for langar in the Gurdwara premises. "The Pakistan side has agreed to make sufficient provision for 'langar' and distribution of 'prasad' in the Gurdwara premises," said SCL Das.

After being granted bail, DK Shivakumar meets KC Venugopal in Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 24 (ANI): Congress leader DK Shivakumar met senior party leader KC Venugopal at Congress office in Delhi on October 24. Congress MP and brother of DK Shivakumar, DK Suresh was also present. Shivakumar was granted bail by Delhi High Court on October 23 in connection with a money laundering case after being in jail for almost a month. While speaking to media persons, he said, "Investigation is going on. I don't want to hamper any investigation. I am law abiding citizen."

India, Pakistan sign agreement to operationalise Kartarpur corridor

Zero Point, Oct 24 (ANI): India and Pakistan sign an agreement to operationalise the Kartarpur corridor, at Zero Point. Earlier, the agreement was scheduled to be signed on October 22, but could not take place. The corridor will facilitate visa-free movement of Indian pilgrims, who will have to just obtain a permit to visit Kartarpur Sahib, which was established in 1522 by Sikh Guru Nanak Dev. India and Pakistan have held a series of high-level talks for the operationalisation of the corridor ahead of the 550th birth anniversary celebrations of Guru Nanak Dev.

PM Modi urges people to convey best wishes to security forces on Diwali

New Delhi, Oct 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked people to convey their best wishes to security forces on Diwali festival. "Today when we are all celebrating Diwali with our family members, it is our duty to convey best wishes to those who work for us, at borders and within the country, whether it is security forces, police personnel or NDRF personnel. I bow down to all such people," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing BJP workers through video conference.

'Really happy' for Maharashtra and Haryana: Priyanka Gandhi on election trends

Raibarelly (UP), Oct 24 (ANI): Congress general secretary for UP (East) Priyanka Gandhi Vadra reacted over Maharashtra and Haryana's Vidhan Sabha Election 2019 results and vote counting. She said, "I haven't seen the latest trends, really happy for both (Haryana and Maharashtra). We also are happy about the fact that here in UP our vote percentage has increased."Both Maharashtra and Haryana assembly elections were held on October 21.

CM Fadnavis shows victory sign at BJP office after leading from Nagpur South West

Mumbai, Oct 24 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis arrived at BJP party office in Mumbai on October 24. As per official trends by the Election Commission, he is leading from Nagpur South West constituency. Counting of votes for 288 seats in the Maharashtra assembly is underway. The state went to polls in a single phase on October 21.

Haryana wants change, JJP will bring it: Party chief Dushyant Chautala

Jind (Haryana), Oct 24 (ANI): Speaking on the trends of Haryana elections, Jannayak Janata Party (JJP) cheif Dushyant Chautala on October 24 said the state wants a change, and his party will bring it. Chautala informed that he will hold a meeting with all the newly-elected MLAs of JJP to decide the future course of action. The JJP has won five seats and was leading on another five constituencies in the 90-member house in Haryana.

Kolkata, Bengaluru to be included in surveyed cities for ease of business ranking: Sitharaman

New Delhi, Oct 24 (ANI): Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman said on October 24 that Kolkata and Bengaluru will also be added to the list of cities surveyed towards determining India's position in its Ease of doing Business ranking. She made this statement while addressing a press conference in New Delhi. India has moved up 14 places to be 63rd among 190 nations in the World Bank's ease of doing business ranking released on Thursday (October 24).

I thank people who supported me: BJP's Babita Phogat on trailing from Dadri seat

Charkhi Dadri (Haryana), Oct 24 (ANI): As counting of votes is underway in Haryana, BJP candidate from Dadri constituency, Babita Phogat on Thursday thanked people who supported her in Haryana assembly election. She said, "The kind of respect they gave me, I am thankful for it. People trust the work by BJP and that's why they vote for the party." Independent candidate Sombir is leading from the Dadri constituency seat. Haryana has a 90-member assembly. The state went to polls in a single phase on October 21. Counting of votes began at 8 am today.

We will not go with Shiv Sena, says Sharad Pawar

Mumbai, Oct 24 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief, Sharad Pawar on Thursday said that there is no chance that the party will not go in alliance with Shiv Sena. He said, "NCP-Congress and other allies will decide together, the future course of action. We will not go with Shiv Sena." "We will soon hold a meeting to discuss certain things about the elections, with our supporters and decide our future course of action. We have tried to perform to the best of our abilities," he further added. Counting of votes for 288 seats in the Maharashtra assembly is underway. The state went to polls in a single phase on October 21.

Kartarpur corridor to remain open throughout the year, except on notified days: MHA Secy

Dera Baba Nanak (Punjab), Oct 24 (ANI): Joint Secy MHA SCL Das, after India and Pakistan signed agreement on Kartarpur Corridor informed that Corridor will be open for Indian pilgrims throughout the year, except on the notified days which will be informed in advanced. While briefing the press, Joint Secretary MHA SCL Das said, "Corridor will be open from dawn to dusk. Pilgrims travelling in morning will have to return on the same day. Corridor will be operational throughout the year, except on notified days, to be informed in advance." "With the signing of this agreement, a formal framework has been laid down for operationalisation of the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor. The travel will be visa-free. Pilgrims need to carry only a valid passport. Indian pilgrims of all faith and persons of Indian origin can use the Kartarpur Corridor," added SCL Das.

People gave good response to Congress-NCP alliance: Sharad Pawar

Mumbai, Oct 24 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief, Sharad Pawar on Thursday said that the opposition has worked hard and all members of Congress-NCP and allies have delivered and given their best. He said, "I thank them all. People gave good response to Congress-NCP and other parties in alliance." Counting of votes for 288 seats of Maharashtra assembly is underway. The state went to polls in a single phase on October 21. BJP-Shiv Sena alliance is leading according to latest trends.

BJP trying to pressurize independent candidates, alleges Deepender Hooda

Rohtak (Haryana), Oct 24 (ANI): Congress leader Deepender Singh Hooda on Thursday alleged that BJP is trying to pressurize independent candidates as most of them want to join Congress. He further said, "It can't be accepted in democracy. Independent candidates should be able to freely choose the party whom they wish to support. I want to appeal to EC about it through media." Counting of assembly elections of 90 seats is underway in Haryana. Trends show neck and neck battle between Congress and BJP in the state.

Required infrastructure is nearly completed for timely inauguration of Kartarpur corridor: MHA Secy

Dera Baba Nanak (Punjab), Oct 24 (ANI): Joint Secy MHA SCL Das, after India and Pakistan signed agreement on Kartarpur Corridor informed that required infrastructure on Indian side is nearly completed for timely inauguration of the corridor. "On our side, all the required infrastructure, including the highway and the Passenger Terminal Building are nearing completion for timely inauguration of corridor," said Joint Secy.

Haryana: Congress, JJP, INLD should unite to form Government, says BS Hooda

Rohtak (Haryana), Oct 24 (ANI): Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has asked the opposition in state to come together to form government. He said, "The time has come for Congress, JJP, INLD, and independent candidates to come together to form a strong government." He also assured that each candidate will be respected and given a respectable position. Counting for Assembly elections is underway in the state of Haryana for its 90 seats.

Autistic women prepare craft items to brighten Diwali

Mumbai, Oct 24 (ANI): Festival of Diwali is near and women with Autism Spectrum Disorder are excited to illuminate the festival for others. They have been making festive decorations including colorful items, which they intend to sell in the market. The beaded door hangings are the center of attraction. Handmade cards are also being made by them. Several customers have already placed order in advance.