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Confident of AAP's victory as party worked hard for people in last 5 years: Manish Sisodia

New Delhi, Feb 11 (ANI): Delhi Deputy Chief Minister and AAP leader Manish Sisodia is confident of party's victory. Speaking to ANI, he said people of Delhi must have voted for AAP as the party worked hard for 5 years. "We are confident of a win today because we have worked for people in the last 5 years," said Manish Sisodia. Deputy CM Manish Sisodia's family offered prayers at their residence. The counting of votes for all the 70 assembly seats in Delhi is underway. Polling for Delhi Assembly seats was held on February 08.

Bijapur encounter: Wreath laying ceremony of CoBRA jawans held in Raipur

Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Feb 11 (ANI): The wreath laying ceremony of two CRPF's CoBRA jawans was held in Chhattisgarh's Raipur on February 11. Jawans Vikas Kumar and Purnanand Sahu lost their lives in an exchange of fire with Naxals at Irapalli village of Bijapur district on February 10. Six other jawans were also injured in the encounter. One Naxal was killed in the encounter that took place in the Pamed Police Station limits. The commandos were from the 204 Battalion of the Commando Battalions for Resolute Action (CoBRA).

AAP supporter reaches CM's residence with her child dressed as Kejriwal

New Delhi, Feb 11 (ANI): An Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supporter reached Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence with his children. The counting of votes for the Delhi Assembly elections will begin today. Polling for Delhi Assembly seats was held on February 08.

Delhi election results: AAP leaders confident of party's victory

New Delhi, Feb 11 (ANI): Speaking to ANI on vote counting day, AAP leaders including Sanjay Singh and Atishi Marlena are confident and hopeful on AAP's victory."Exit polls are clear. This is what AAP expected. People have voted on the basis development, water issues and education," said Sanjay Singh. "5 years AAP has worked hard for people of Delhi, so we are confident enough that people have voted for AAP and Kejriwal will again be the Chief Minister of Delhi," said Atishi Marlena.Byte: Sanjay Singh, Leader, AAP

Delhi election results: Not at all nervous, it will be a good day for BJP, says Manoj Tiwari

New Delhi, Feb 11 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Delhi chief on Delhi election results stated that he is not at all nervous and it will surely be a good day for BJP."I am not nervous. I am confident that it will be a good day for BJP. We are coming to power in Delhi today," said Manoj Tiwari.

CM Hemant Soren holds departmental meeting to review progress in Jharkhand

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Feb 11 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren held departmental meeting with ministers on February 10. The meeting was held to review progress in varied departments of the state. Addressing the mediapersons post meeting, Soren said, "We will get to know things only after such meetings. We will learn what has happened, what needs to be done or how should we utilize the resources of state. How would people get benefit of these resources."

Delhi election results: AAP candidates gather outside strong room in Maharani Bagh

New Delhi, Feb 11 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Okhla candidate Amanatullah Khan and Jangpura candidate Praveen Kumar gathered outside Meerabai Institute of Technology in Maharani Bagh. The institute is the designated strong room to store EVMs used in Delhi Assembly Polls. Counting of the votes will be done on February 11.

UP Police arrests man for allegedly raping 3-year-old in Sitapur

Sitapur (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 11 (ANI): A 3-year-old girl was allegedly raped and murdered in Maholi town of UP's Sitapur on February 10. Mahendra Pratap Singh, DSP said, "The girl went missing in the evening and her body was recovered in a sack from the house of a neighbour named Raju. The case has been registered and the accused has been arrested." The body of child has been sent for postmortem.

Yuva Sena's leader Honey Mahajan shot, airlifted to Amritsar hospital

Amritsar (Punjab), Feb 11 (ANI): Shiv Sena's student wing - Yuva Sena's North India chief Honey Mahajan admitted to a hospital in Amritsar. He was airlifted from Gurdaspur after being shot at in Dhariwal. According to police official, "We appeal everyone to stay calm. Honey Mahajan is under treatment and is stable." An acquaintance of Mahajan, accompanying him, died on spot.

Chennai's Anna University set to increase fee

Chennai, Feb 11 (ANI): All India Council for Technical Education has requested state governments to increase fees in engineering and technical courses. The fees in Chennai's Anna University is set to be hiked. Former VC Dr Adinarayana Kalanidhi said, "There are mistakes in many fronts who are deciding about technical education. One is that AICTE which is supposed to maintain standard other is University which is supposed to inspect and decide whether inside the same things are available as they have indicated earlier. Next things is to see whether they are running the colleges as they have collected the fees. The last thing is whether the colleges have requisite qualified faculty."

Sri Lankan PM to seek blessings of Lord Venkateswara in AP's Tirumala

Tirumala (AP), Feb 10 (ANI): Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa visited Andhra Pradesh's Tirumala on February 10. During his arrival, a number of artists performed cultural dance to welcome him. He will offer prayers at Lord Venkateswara temple. Rajapaksa is on a five-day visit to India.

PM Modi meets Israel's National Security Advisor

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the National Security Advisor (NSA) of Israel, Meir Ben Shabbat, on February 10. He was called on by PM Modi in New Delhi. India's NSA Ajit Doval was also present in the meeting.

BJP attacked fundamental rights of SC/ST and OBC: Congress on SC order

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): Congress leader Randeep Surjewala hit out at Bharatiya Janata Party over Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) reservation. Randeep Surjewala said, "BJP conspiracy caught red-handed to end SC/ST and OBC reservation. BJP attacked constitutional given fundamental rights of SC/ST and OBC." The Congress leader made this statement while addressing a press conference in New Delhi.

Sri Lankan PM Rajapaksa visits Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya

Bodh Gaya (Bihar), Jan 10 (ANI): Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa visited Mahabodhi Temple in Bihar's Bodh Gaya on Feb 10. He offered his prayers at the temple. PM Rajapaksa is currently on a five-day visit to India.

I am supporter of partition: Congress's Natwar Singh

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): Former foreign minister and Congress leader Natwar Singh on Monday said that he is in favour of India's partition after independence. Adding on it, he said the Muslim League would not have allowed Congress government function if partition had not taken place. He further said, "If India had not been partitioned, Muslim League would not have let Congress government function. So, I am a supporter of the partition."

Last rites of Naik Rajeev Singh Shekhawat performed in Rajasthan's Kotputli

Kotputli (Rajasthan), Feb 10 (ANI): The last rites of Naik Rajeev Singh Shekhawat were performed with full honour and respect at his native place in Rajasthan's Kotputli on Feb 10. Shekhawat lost his life during heavy shelling along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. Senior officers and family members bid him a tearful adieu.

'Most unfortunate decision': Anupriya Patel on SC order on SC/ST quota in jobs

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): While speaking in Lok Sabha, Apna Dal leader Anupriya Patel on Monday said that the verdict of the Supreme Court which stated that "reservations for jobs, promotions are not a fundamental right" is the most unfortunate decision given by the top court. She further said, "Apna Dal does not agree with the Supreme Court judgement."

Uttarakhand govt's 2012 decision responsible for this: Social Justice Minister on SC order on SC/ST quota

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): Union Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Thawarchand Gehlot reacted over Supreme Court's decision that reservation in government jobs and promotions are not fundamental right in Lok Sabha. "The case has arisen due to Uttarakhand government's 2012 decision to not implement reservation in promotions in the state. In 2012, Congress was in power in Uttarakhand," the minister said. The minister further said, "Government is holding high level discussions on the issue. I would like to make it clear that the government was never made a party in the case." However, after his statement, Congress MPs walked out from the Lok Sabha.

Won't be surprised if Kejriwal loses from New Delhi seat: Kapil Mishra

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): A day ahead of counting of votes of Delhi Elections, BJP candidate form Delhi's Model Town and former AAP MLA Kapil Mishra slammed the Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, by saying that it shouldn't be surprising if Kejriwal loses election from the New Delhi seat. "The people's mandate is with the BJP. We know the reality as we have worked on the ground. I must say, there is nothing to be surprised if Kejriwal gets defeated from New Delhi constituency," Mishra told ANI.

Mumbai family helps 5 patients by donating organs of son who died in road accident

Mumbai, Feb 10 (ANI): In a first, family of 25-year-old Mahesh in Mumbai helped live five patients by donating organs of their son who died in a road accident. The organs include kidneys, heart, livers which have been donated to different hospitals. Mahesh was brought in a critical condition to the JJ Hospital after getting seriously injured in a road accident, and was later declared brain dead on Feb 07. Soon the JJ Hospital convinced family of Mahesh to donate his organs to help the needy.