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MP govt will be formed under Shivraj Chouhan's leadership: Yashodhara Scindia

Bhopal (MP), Mar 11 (ANI): BJP MLA and Jyotiraditya Scindia's aunt Yashodhara Raje Scindia on March 11 showed her satisfaction and happiness over her nephew joining BJP on March 11. She also said that the government in MP will be formed under the helm of former chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. "We're happy as I've worked under him (Shivraj) and I know what wonderful schemes we had for people and today we don't have those. Best wishes to my nephew, hope we'll have a good aunt-nephew combination,"

Both Maharaj and Shivraj are together now: Shivraj Chouhan after Jyotiradiya joins BJP

Bhopal (MP), Mar 11(ANI): Shivraj Singh Chouhan expressed his happiness over Jyotiraditya Scindia joining the BJP on March 11, and said now both Maharaj

No political crisis will enter Maharashtra: Sanjay Raut on MP trouble

Mumbai, Mar 11 (ANI): After the political chaos in Madhya Pradesh, now there are speculations of similar things playing out in Maharashtra. While reacting over these rumors, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said that no such operation will be successful in the western state. "BJP tried to form government in Maharashtra too but failed. No such operation will be successful here. Surgeons like us are sitting here in operation theatre. If anyone comes to do it, he himself will be operated upon." However, he also said that Congress party itself is the reason for this political crisis, saying the party mishandled Madhya Pradesh.

Congress not the party it was before: Jyotiraditya Scindia after joining BJP

New Delhi, Mar 11 (ANI): After joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), former Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for inviting him into the 'family'. He also said that the Congress party is not anymore the party that it was earlier." "I would like to thank JP Nadda, PM Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah that they invited me to their family and gave me a place in it," said Former Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia. "There have been 2 life changing events for me - one, the day I lost my father and the second, yesterday when I decided to choose a new path for my life. The Congress party is not anymore the party that it was earlier," the leader further added. Jyotiraditya Scindia joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Delhi on March 11. He joined the party in the presence of BJP president JP Nadda at party headquarters. Scindia quit Congress on March 10 in wake of political turmoil in Madhya Pradesh where at least 22 party legislators sub

Will even jump in a well for him: Dissenting Congress MLA pledges loyalty to Jyotiraditya

Bengaluru, Mar 11 (ANI): Freshly-resigned MLA from Congress, Imarti Devi, who is staying in Bengaluru for some days, has showed her loyalty to Jyotiraditya Scindia. She said, "I'll always stay with him even if I have to jump in a well." She also lambasted the current MP Chief Minister Kamal Nath by saying that the former never supported and heard her.

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot calls Scindia 'opportunist'

Jaipur (Rajasthan), Mar 11 (ANI): Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot said that such 'opportunists' like Jyotiraditya Scindia should have left the party much earlier. "Congress Party gave him so much for 18 years, but he displayed his opportunist nature," said CM Gehlot. He also accused BJP of making horse trading attempts.

Watch: Jyotiraditya Scindia joins BJP

New Delhi, Mar 11 (ANI): Former Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Delhi on March 11. He joined the party in the presence of BJP president JP Nadda at party headquarters. Scindia quit Congress on March 10 in wake of political turmoil in Madhya Pradesh where at least 22 party legislators submitted resignation from Chief Minister Kamal Nath-led government.

Youth Congress protests outside Bengaluru resort where MP MLAs are staying

Bengaluru (Karnataka), Mar 11(ANI): Youth Congress workers protest outside Prestige Golfshire in Bengaluru, where 19 Madhya Pradesh MLAs, who tendered their resignations yesterday are staying. Protesters claimed that they were protesting for the democracy and they want to meet those 19 congress MLAs and find out that why Modi government is taking congress MLAs whom they have previously declared corrupt.

MP political crisis: Congress MLAs confident of proving majority

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Mar 11 (ANI): Amid political crisis in Madhya Pradesh, Congress is likely to shift its MLAs outside the state. While talking on this party leader Kamleshwar Patel said that they will prove the majority at floor test. Jyotiraditya Scindia along and several MLA siding with the former resigned on March 11.

MP political crisis: 'Kuch to majburiya rahi hogi, yu hi koi bewafa nahi hota', says CM Baghel

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Mar 11 (ANI): Amid political crisis of Madhya Pradesh and Jyotiraditya Scindia's resignation from Congress, Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh Bhupesh Baghel said that 'there must have been some compulsions, otherwise no one being disloyal'. "There must have been some compulsions, otherwise no one being disloyal. People from Congress have always seen that they go roaring and come tilting and there are many such examples. After test floor, Kamal Nath government will remain," said Chhattisgarh CM. On his visit to Delhi, he said, "We need to decide candidates for the two Rajya Sabha seats from the state as March 13 is the last date. These candidates will be from Congress party. I am going to Delhi to discuss it with the high command of the party."

MP political crisis: Congress MLAs off to Jaipur

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), Mar 11 (ANI): Congress MLAs headed towards Bhopal airport to fly to Jaipur amid political turmoil in Madhya Pradesh. MLAs are purportedly being sent outside state over political crisis. On March 10 Jyotiraditya Scindia quit Congress after which several MLAs also decided to resign, giving air to persisting political tension. However, Congress MLAs are confident of attaining majority in assembly after the recent move.

Tibetan spiritual leader Karmapa's Monastery closed for visitors over COVID-19 fear

DHARAMSHALA, Mar 11 (ANI): Tibetan spiritual leader, Karmapa's Buddhist Tantric Monastery, Gyuto will remain closed for visitors due the fear of coronavirus. Tourists are visiting the monastery but are returning after seeing the notice at the entrance gate. The monastery has been closed from March 5 onwards for about a month, and the re-opening will be informed depending on the situation of COVID-19. Located in Mcleodganj, the Gyuto monastery is quiet famous for its breathtaking location and majestic interiors. The rarest Tibetan Butter Sculptures made of Yak butter are also found here, which enclose the whole heritage of Lhasa.

Anybody with coronavirus symptoms kept in isolated ward: Maha Health Minister after 5 cases in Pune

Mumbai, Mar 11 (ANI): Amid growing number of cases of coronavirus in India, 5 positive cases have been reported in Pune too. While speaking to ANI, Maharashtra Health Minister, Rajesh Tope said, "Five positive cases have been reported in Pune and treatment is underway. The process of tracing the primary and the secondary contact is very laborious and critical. This process requires coordinated efforts from different departments. Anybody with the symptoms of the disease is kept in an isolated ward for further treatment or they are quarantined at their homes. Masks and other facilities are available in sufficient amount. However, if the demand exceeds the supply we will deliberate upon it."

'Delhi violence was pre-planned conspiracy', says GIA's fact finding team

New Delhi, Mar 11 (ANI): Group of Intellectuals and Academicians (GIA) submitted the fact finding report on recent Delhi violence to Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs G Kishan Reddy. Member of GIA and lawyer Monika Arora claimed that Delhi violence was 'pre-planned' conspiracy over the visit of President of United States of America Donald Trump. GIA also demanded National Investigation Agency (NIA) inquiry into the matter. Over 50 people lost their lives in riots in Northeast Delhi.

Aurangabad village to soon have international school with crowdfunding

Aurangabad (Maharashtra), Mar 11 (ANI): Pokhari village in Aurangabad will soon have an International school. The people of the village took a very unique initiative to build an international school, they spent around Rs 60 lakh and bought 2 acres of land by spending less money on religious functions that happen every year. Villagers collected Rs 5000 from each house.

Equity indices flat in volatile trading, Yes Bank jumps 20 pc

Mumbai, Mar 11 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices wobbled during early hours on Wednesday as their Asian peers dropped amid spreading coronavirus (Covid-19) globally. At 10:15 am, the BSE SandP Sensex was down by 69 points to 35,566 while the Nifty 50 dipped by 32 points at 10,419. All sectoral indices at the National Stock Exchange were mixed with Nifty IT down by 1.4 per cent, metal by 0.9 per cent and FMCG by 0.8 per cent. Among stocks, Yes Bank was up by 20 per cent at Rs 25.50 per share as State Bank of India readied a reconstruction plan for the troubled private sector lender, which has been grappling with mounting bad loans and struggling to raise fresh capital. Index heavyweight Reliance Industries was up by 4.05 per cent at Rs 1,159.25 per share. Among the other major gainers were Bharti Infratel, Hero MotoCorp, Bajaj Auto and ICICI Bank. However, GAIL dropped by 3.8 per cent while metal majors JSW Steel, Hindalco and Tata Steel swung lower by about 2.6 per cent each. IT major In

JD(U) leader shot dead in Patna

Patna (Bihar), Mar 11 (ANI): JD(U) leader Kanhaiya Kaushik was shot dead by unidentified miscreants in Patel Nagar area of Patna on March 10. One of the police officials said, "Postmortem report is awaited and investigation is underway. The accused will be arrested soon." Reportedly, Kanhaiya Kaushik got involved in fight with some miscreants and later they fired on him.

JandK Govt starts beautification drive for houseboats along Jhelum River

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), Mar 11 (ANI): District Administration of Srinagar started the beautification drive for houseboats along Jhelum River in the Valley to improve the aesthetic beauty of the river. The project has been started under the 'Smart City Project' and in its first phase more than 100 houseboats will get face-lift. The local residents and dwellers of River Jhelum appreciated this step taken by district administration as it will attract more tourists to the Valley. "Under Smart City Project, we took the project of beautification of houseboats along Jhelum River. We will also extend our support to the families for the education of their children as the tourism will bloom after this initiative," Srinagar DDC, Shahid Iqbal Choudhary told ANI.

Delhi HC issues notice to Google, Facebook andTwitter over removal of fake news

New Delhi, Mar 12 (ANI): Delhi High Court issued notice to Google India, Facebook India and Twitter India over removal of fake news. Court sought response of Centre and social media organizations on taking action through designated officers of intermediaries for removal of fake news on social media platforms. Former Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) ideologue KN Govindacharya had moved a PIL before Delhi High Court 'accusing various social media companies of misusing idea of free speech and not complying with Indian laws which result in divisive society and riots like situation'.

MP political crisis: 'Congress in strong position, will prove majority', says Bala Bachchan

Bhopal (MP), Mar 11 (ANI): Amid political uncertainty in Madhya Pradesh following resignation of Jyotiraditya Scindia and MLAs, Congress leader Bala Bachchan confidently asserted that Congress will prove majority on floor of assembly and their govt will continue till 2023. "Congress is in a safe and strong position. Everybody is in touch with Chief Minister, everything will be alright soon. We will prove majority on the floor of the assembly and our government will continue till 2023," said Bala Bachchan.