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Press 'lotus button' so hard its current gets felt in Italy: Amit Shah at Gurugram rally

Gurugram (Haryana), Oct 16 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday appealed to the voters in Haryana's Gurugram to press the lotus button so hard that its current gets felt in Italy. "Will you make PM Modi's hands stronger? Will you make Manohar Lal ji CM again? Will you press the button with lotus symbol? Press the lotus button so hard that it is pressed in Gurugram but the current is felt in Italy," Shah said while addressing the rally ahead of state elections in Haryana. Haryana will go to polls on October 21, while the counting of votes will take place on October 24.

Lawyer who tore 'Ayodhya map' in court thought his case will become non-existent: Map's publisher

New Delhi, Oct 16 (ANI): Hindu Mahasabha representative Kunal Kishore, who is also the publisher of the map which was torn by Sunni Waqf Board advocate Rajeev Dhavan in Supreme Court on October 16, said, "He is an intellectual. He thought if this map is presented before the court, his case will become non-existent. If he had objections, he could have said that in the time that was given to him." On the last day of daily hearings in the Apex Court on the Ayodhya case, a senior lawyer tore up a map which infuriated the judges. The Supreme Court reserved its judgement in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title dispute case after hearing arguments from all the concerned parties.

Narendra-Devendra combo a 'super-hit formula' for Maharashtra: PM Modi

Raigad (Maharashtra), Oct 16 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Maharashtra's Raigad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said, "Formula of Narendra and Devendra have been super-hit in the last 5 years. In the time to come it will take Maharashtra to the new heights of development. When Narendra and Devendra stand together then 1+1 becomes 11 and not 2." Maharashtra, which has 288-member assembly, will go to polls on October 21, while the counting of votes will take place on October 24.

Congress, NCP not able to wash away stains of builder mafia, underworld: PM Modi

Raigad (Maharashtra), Oct 16 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in Maharashtra's Raigad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a scathing jibe at opposition parties and said, "Before 2014, the relation that was there between the underworld and builder mafia in the real estate sector, things that were done, Congress and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leaders have not been able to wash away those stains till now."

Ayodhya case: Satisfied with evidences that we presented, says Sunni Waqf Board's advocate

New Delhi, Oct 16 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved its judgement in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title dispute case after hearing arguments from all the concerned parties. Sunni Waqf Board's advocate Zafaryab Jilani said, "We are satisfied with our arguments and evidences, all of these have been placed in front of the court now court will take its decision." The advocate added that every party got their chance and the court has fully accommodated them. "The hearing was held in a very cordial environment and the end was also very cordial," added Jilani. 'The court has given Ayodhya case the importance that it deserved', she further said.

Prez Kovind to pay state visit to Philippines from Oct 17-21: MEA

New Delhi, Oct 16 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind will be paying a state visit to Philippines from 17 to 21st of October. He will be accompanied by First Lady Savita Kovind. The Ministry to External Affairs informed the media persons during a press briefing in the national capital. Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (East) Vijay Thakur Singh said that the President Kovind's visit is at the invitation of the Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte.

Our goal is to make Jharkhand self-sufficient in field of electricity: CM Das

Dhanbad (Jharkhand), Oct 16 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of power projects worth Rs 10 thousand 600 crore in Govindpur, Dhanbad. While addressing the public, CM said, "It is our goal to make Jharkhand self-sufficient in the field of electricity. Our government had inherited a poor power system but I took it as a challenge." CM Das is on 'Jan Ashirwad Yatra' ahead of assembly elections in the state.

Ayodhya case: SC reserved order, decision will come within 23 days, says Hindu Mahasabha's lawyer

New Delhi, Oct 16 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved its judgement in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid title dispute case after hearing arguments from all the concerned parties. While addressing the mediapersons, Hindu Mahasabha's lawyer, Varun Sinha said, "Supreme Court has reserved the order and has made it clear that the decision will come, in this case, within 23 days."

Amit Shah encircles Congress over dynasty politics, says it ran 'Damaad ki Sarkaar'

Panipat (Haryana), Oct 16 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday slammed the Congress Party in Haryana's Panipat and said that they worked on three 'D' principles and that is the main points of their party. First 'D' is darbariyon ki sarkar, second 'D' is damaad ki sarkar and third 'D' is damaad ke dalalon ki sarkaar. Haryana will go to polls on October 21, while the counting of votes will take place on October 24.

Family refuses to accept body of truck driver killed by terrorists in Kashmir

Bharatpur (Rajasthan), Oct 16 (ANI): Family of Shrief Khan, a truck driver who was shot dead in Jammu and Kashmir on October 14, has refused to accept his dead body. They said, "We are demanding martyr status for him and adequate compensation." Two unknown terrorists including one from Pakistan on Monday attacked and killed a truck driver in Shopian district.

Food Safety Department conducts awareness programme for sweet manufacturers in Coimbatore

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), Oct 16 (ANI): With just few days ahead of Diwali, Coimbatore Food Safety Department conducted awareness programme for sweet manufacturers. Manufacturers were also instructed on how to get temporary license for sweet production. Manufacturers were warned over the use of chemical colouring agents in sweets and reusing of oil. If any sweet manufacturer is found violating the food safety norms, legal action will be taken. Surprise raids will be conducted to monitor the sweet shops and manufacturers.

Officials inspect Kartarpur Corridor construction work in Punjab

Dera Baba Nanak (Punjab), Oct 16 (ANI): Officials inspected the progress in the construction work of Kartarpur Corridor in Punjab's Dera Baba Nanak on October 16. The corridor will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 8. The route connects the Dera Baba Nanak shrine in Punjab's Gurdaspur with Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur in Pakistan. The corridor will facilitate visa-free movement of Indian pilgrims.

Rahul said 'khoon ki dalali', PM took revenge of martyrs by surgical, air strikes: Amit Shah

Tigaon (Haryana), Oct 16 (ANI): Ahead of the Assembly Elections in Haryana, Union Home Minister Amit Shah continued Bharatiya Janata Party's election campaign in the state on October 16. While addressing a public rally today in Tigaon, talking over surgical and air strike, he said that Rahul Gandhi used 'khoon ki dalali' like words for soldiers' supreme sacrifice but Prime Minister Narendra Modi took revenge of soldiers by ordering the surgical and air strikes.

No application has been filed: Sunni Waqf Board advocate on party withdrawing appeal in Ayodhya case

New Delhi, Oct 16 (ANI): Sunni Waqf Board's advocate Zafaryab Jilani shared his views on reports that the board was withdrawing appeal in the Ayodhya case. He said that "no application has been filed" by the board to withdraw their appeal, but any such application, if decided to be filed, will be given to the court.

14-feet-long Royal Bengal tiger skin seized in Jalpaiguri, Bhutani nationals arrested

Jalpaiguri (WB), Oct 16 (ANI): Wildlife officials of Jalpaiguri's Belacoba forest range seized 14-feet-long skin tiger skin and 110 pieces of bones including the skull of a fully matured Royal Bengal tiger. The team also apprehended two Bhutan nationals one of which is an ex-Army man. The police got the tipoff of transportation of wildlife particles to Kathmandu. The accused persons were taking the tiger skin and bones to Kathmandu where a person Kumar Rai was going to sell the tiger skin in 32 lakhs. Officials of Belacoba forest range in Jalpaiguri district seized 14-feet-long skin and 110 pieces of bones of a Royal Bengal tiger, yesterday. The team also arrested two Bhutan nationals.

Manmohan Singh kept mum when soldiers' bodies were mutilated, PM Modi didn't: Amit Shah

Tigaon (Haryana), Oct 16 (ANI): Ahead of the Assembly Elections in Haryana, Union Home Minister Amit Shah continued his election campaign in the state on October 16. While addressing a public rally today in Tigaon, he continued his attack on Congress party. He said that whenever it comes to nationalism, the main opposition party mums itself and because of their vote bank politics it cannot take a stand. He took a jibe at former prime minister Manmohan Singh by saying that in his regime Indian soldiers' bodies were mutilated but Singh maintained his silence. "When terrorists attacked in Uri and Pulwama, this time Manmohan Singh wasn't the Prime Minister, this time 56-inch chested Narendra Modi was the Prime Minister. As a result, our soldiers infiltrated in Pakistan's territory and neutralised terrorists by conducting surgical and air strike after PM Modi's order," said Shah.

40,000 people lost their lives to terrorism but Congress never scrapped Article 370: Amit Shah

Tigaon (Haryana), Oct 16 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah continued his election campaign in Haryana on October 16. While addressing a public rally in Tigaon, he lambasted the Congress over Article 370 issue. Shah said that thousands of people lost their lives to terrorism but the grand old party never scrapped the provision which provided special status to the militancy-hit state. He added that due to Article 370, Pakistan misled youths of Jammu and Kashmir and gave weapons in their hands. "Due to Article 370, Pakistan misled youth of JandK and gave weapons in their hands. In the era of terrorism that began during Congress government, from 90s till now, more than 40,000 people lost their lives to terrorism, but Congress never scrapped Article 370," Shah said. The voting of Assembly Elections in Haryana and Maharashtra will start on October 21 and results will be announced on October 24.

Congress is taking its last breath, says PM Modi in Maharashtra rally

Jalna (Maharashta), Oct 16 (ANI): While addressing a public rally in the state of Maharashtra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Jalna district stated that the Congress party is not stable and is taking its last breath as the meaning of 'nationalism' for the party lies in its family devotion. PM Modi, who is campaigning vigorously in Maharashtra and Haryana ahead of the polls on October 21, will end his campaign trail on October 18. Results of both the states' elections will be out on October 24.

Interstate gang of robbers busted by Delhi Police

New Delhi, Oct 16 (ANI): Delhi Police busted inter-state gang of robbers and arrested two accused Amber Jafri and Mohd. Abbas. Accused Amber was carrying reward of Rs.50,000 declared by CP of Delhi. In order to earn quick money, accused persons started committing robbery and snatching and sooner they became expert in such crimes. Team of Delhi Police gathered information about these dreaded and rewarded criminals. Police team developed the information and a trap was laid at Madanpur Khadar area. Two persons on a motorcycle were seen coming from Yamuna Bank side. Finding surrounded by the police team, they tried to escape and the rider took out his pistol and tried to run away from the spot by pointing the pistol towards the police team. Police team successfully snatched the pistol of the accused and overpowered them. Police team has recovered sophisticated pistol, knife and motorcycle used for robbery from their possession.

Ayodhya case hearing: Sec 144 imposed in district ahead of verdict

Ayodhya (UP), Oct 16 (ANI): Section 144 has been imposed in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya ahead of the verdict on Ayodhya case. Security has also been beefed up in the region. Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi confirmed that the daily hearings on the Ram Mandir-Babri Masjid land dispute will end by 5 pm on October 16. 5-judge Constitution bench, headed by CJI Ranjan Gogoi began hearing in Ayodhya Ram Temple-Babri Masjid land case today. Today is the 40th day of hearing in the case. CJI Gogoi has refused to take any intervention application in the case. Judgment is likely to be passed on November 04-05.