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Voting for Delhi polls concludes

New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI): Voting for Delhi polls concluded at 6 pm on February 8. Delhi recorded 54.65% turnout. Fate of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress candidates who contested for 70 assembly seats will be now revealed on counting day February 11.

AAP putting allegations to raise 'Bihari vs non-Bihari' issue: Giriraj Singh

Patna (Bihar), Feb 08 (ANI): While speaking to ANI in Bihar's Patna on February 08, the Union Minister for Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, Giriraj Singh spoke on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) alleging that he distributed money to influence voters. He said, "I had just gone to the shop to buy some stuff. The shopkeeper is a known person." "It has been done to raise an issue of Bihari vs non-Bihari," Giriraj Singh added.

CM Kejriwal should focus on higher education if he is concerned: Haryana DY CM

Rohtak (Haryana), Feb 08 (ANI): Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala slammed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on issue of education and development. He said that if Kejriwal is that much concern for education system then he should have also focused on higher education not only on primary. He also said that Kejriwal government has obstructed several things in development works.

3 dead in explosion during Nagar Kirtan in Punjab's Tarn Taran

Tarn Taran (Punjab), Feb 08 (ANI): At least three people died in explosion during Nagar Kirtan in Punjab's Tarn Taran. 15-20 people also got injured. Incident took place when procession was enroute Chohla Sahib. Firecrackers burst is said to be reason behind the explosion.

Watch: Politicos ink finger with color of democracy

New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI): Delhiites exercised their exercised their franchise by voting for assembly elections on February 08. Leaders of different political parties also participated in democracy's biggest festival. Political leaders from three major parties AAP, Congress and BJP cast their votes along with their family members. Election on all 70 seats in Delhi is being held today, while the results will be declared on February 11.

People celebrate 'Float Festival' at Madurai's Sri Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple

Madurai (Tamil Nadu), Feb 08 (ANI): The Float Festival of Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple is being celebrated in Tamil Nadu's Madurai on February 8. In this festival, the water tank is brimming with water. The water tank is filled through traditional supply channels in this festival. During this occasion, idols of Meenakshi Devi and Sundareswarar are taken in separate vehicles through the streets of the temple. On the tenth day of the festival the deities are brought to ponds. Deities are usually put up on 12-ft-tall pedestal which is decorated with flowers.

BJP felicitates Mumbai cab driver who took passenger to cops over anti-CAA chat

Mumbai, Feb 08 (ANI): Mumbai Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Mangal Prabhat Lodha felicitated an Uber driver Rohit Singh who took his passenger at Santa Cruz Police Station instead of the destination after he overheard him chatting against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) on phone. The incident took place on February 05. He was given 'Alert Citizen Award' by Mumbai BJP. Police had recorded statements of both but found nothing suspicious.

Jharkhand CM offers prayer at 'Maa Vindhyavasini Temple' in UP's Mirzapur

Mirzapur (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 08 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren visited 'Maa Vindhyavasini Temple' in Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur on February 08. He attended puja and offered special prayers along with his wife Kalpana Soren and children. CM Soren celebrated his 14th marriage anniversary on February 07.

Former president Pranab Mukherjee casts his vote

New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI): Former President Pranab Mukherjee cast his vote at a polling station at Delhi's Kamraj lane Constituency. 30.2% voter turnout was recorded till 3:19 pm. The counting of the vote will take place on February 11.

Three-storey building collapses in Mohali

Mohali (Punjab), Feb 08 (ANI): A three-storey building collapses in Punjab's Mohali on February 08. Several people feared trapped under debris. NDRF team rushed to the spot. Rescue operation underway.

DefExpo 2020: Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd CMD meets CM Yogi Adityanath

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 08 (ANI): Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) R Madhavan met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow on February 08. They met on sidelines of DefExpo 2020. The Additional Chief Secretary and Principal Secretary (Home) of Uttar Pradesh Awanish Kumar Awasthi was also present in the meeting. While speaking to ANI, R Madhavan said, "We would like to thank the state government of Uttar Pradesh for their full support in DefExpo 2020." The 11th edition of DefExpo 2020 will conclude today in Lucknow. It was a flagship biennial event of the Ministry of Defence which has emerged as one of the largest gatherings of defence exhibitors and delegates, particularly in the aerospace sector.

BJP Corporator resigns from party, says it's 'only doing communal politics'

Indore (MP), Feb 08 (ANI): BJP Corporator Usman Patel on February 08 resigned from all posts in the party. While giving reason for quitting BJP, he said the party has moved away from the real issues and going doing communal politics. "GDP is going down, inflation is rising but the party is bringing laws that create rift between people of all religions", added Patel.

Priyanka Gandhi's son Raihan Vadra casts his first vote

New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI): Priyanka Gandhi's son, Raihan Vadra cast his first-ever vote for Delhi Assembly elections 2020. Raihan Vadra said that he voted on development issues. "It was a nice feeling to take part in the democratic process. Everyone should exercise their right to vote," said Raihan Vadra. He was accompanied by his mother and father.

Discussed boosting trade, investment with PM Rajapaksa: PM Modi in joint statement

New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI): While addressing the joint statement in the national capital on February 08, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "In today's talks we discussed the joint economic projects in Sri Lanka, and also discussed enhancing trade and investment relations. We also discussed to increase our people-to-people connectivity and encourage tourism." Earlier, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Narendra Modi also held delegation level talks at Hyderabad House in Delhi on February 08.

SGPC bans making of 'TikTok' videos inside Golden Temple

Amritsar (Punjab), Feb 08 (ANI): Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has put up notices in Golden Temple (Sri Harmandir Sahib) to ban mobile phone videos. The notice reads, 'TikTok is prohibited here' after some TikTok videos were made inside temple premises. They have also urged the devotees to refrain themselves from such activities as Golden Temple is a place of worship. While speaking to ANI in Amritsar on February 08, the Manager of Sri Harmandir Sahib, Jaswinder Singh said, "We appeal to devotees coming here to refrain from such activities as it is a place of worship." "Jathedar Sri Akal Takht Sahib yesterday (February 07) said if youth don't stop making videos then we will ask SGPC to ban mobile phones in Temple premises," he added.

India, Sri Lanka have fought terrorism befittingly: PM Modi

New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI): While addressing a joint statement with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa in the national capital on February 08, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "India and Sri Lanka are neighbours as well as close friends. We share common bonds. Terrorism is a big problem in our region and both of us have fought it befittingly. We will further increase our cooperation against terror." Earlier, PM Rajapaksa and PM Modi also held delegation level talks at Hyderabad House in Delhi on February 08.

I thank police for arresting AAP worker who used abusive language against me: Alka Lamba

New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI): Ex-AAP MLA Alka Lamba, on verbal spat with an Aam Aadmi Party worker at a polling booth, thanked the police for arresting AAP worker Harmesh who allegedly used abusive language against her. "As soon as I came out from polling booth I saw son of AAP candidate arguing with the police over getting admission inside polling booth. At that moment, an AAP worker Harmesh used abusive language against me. Thank the police who arrested him immediately," said Alka Lamba. Ex-AAP MLA Alka Lamba had a verbal spat with an AAP worker at polling booth number -126 and 123. A scuffle broke out between AAP and Congress workers near Majnu ka Teela after Congress candidate Alka Lamba tried to slap an AAP worker.

CM Jagan Mohan Reddy inaugurates Disha police station in wake of Hyderabad rape case

Rajahmundry (Andhra Pradesh), Feb 08 (ANI): In the remembrance of braveheart veterinary Hyderabad doctor, who was gang-raped and burnt by four persons while she was returning to her home, a police station had been inaugurated in Rajahmundry. State Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy on February 8 launched the first Disha Mahila Police Station of Andhra Pradesh. All four suspects in the case were killed in an encounter on December 6, 2019 at the same place where they had raped and burnt the girl. Disha police stations will aim at stringent punishment in case of crimes against women.

Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora casts his vote for Delhi polls

New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI): The fitness trainer of a gym, where Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's husband Robert Vadra does his regular work out, was on Friday evening hit by a PCR van coming from the wrong side on the road. According to sources, the incident took place on the Lodhi road when PCR van allegedly coming from the wrong side hit Vipul Barik who was on his scooty. However, Robert Vadra stopped the PCR van and asked them to take the trainer to a hospital. Following which he was admitted to AIIMS for treatment.

PM Modi greets Sri Lankan counterpart at Rashtrapati Bhavan

New Delhi, Feb 08 (ANI): BJP leader Gautam Gambhir on Delhi Assembly Elections 2020 compared elections with cricket matches and also stated that if BJP comes to power, Delhi's development will be benefitted. "Whatever promises we have made, they are not unrealistic. We haven't made promises like we will make Delhi look like London or Paris, but whatever promises we have made will definitely be fulfilled. Every election is a test, just like when I used to play cricket every match was a test. If BJP wins, Delhi's development will be benefitted," said Gautam Gambhir.