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Bengal polls: Jaya Bachchan campaigns for TMC's Aroop Biswas

Kolkata, Apr 05 (ANI): Ahead of Assembly elections for phase III in West Bengal, Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan held a roadshow in Tollygunge supporting TMC candidate Aroop Biswas. SP led by its chief Akhilesh Yadav has pledged support to the TMC for the ongoing assembly elections in West Bengal.

Will welcome surrendered Naxals, but no option if you have weapons: Amit Shah

Bijapur (Chhattisgarh), Apr 05 (ANI): While addressing Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Bijapur, days after Naxal attack which left 22 security personnel dead and over 30 injured, Home Minister Amit Shah motivated the jawans and also said the government will welcome those who wish to surrender, but will have no option left for Naxalites who continue fight with weapons. "When a friend leaves us and goes we do feel sad. But the poor of this area is devoid of development due to Naxal issue. We welcome those who want to surrender and come to us but we'll have no option if you have weapons in hands," said HM Shah. He added, "Government of India understands all your problems and is firmly standing with you in this fight. We will address all the loopholes as early as possible."

Chhattisgarh Naxal attack: HM Shah meets injured security personnel

Bijapur/Raipur (Chhattisgarh), Apr 05 (ANI): Home Minister Amit Shah met injured jawans in Naxal attack at Ramkrishna Care hospital in Chhattisgarh's Raipur on April 05. He also met CRPF personnel at CRPF camp in Bijapur. In a horrific incident, at least 22 security personnel were killed, over 30 injured and one went missing in exchange of fire between forces and Naxals along Bijapur-Sukma border.

Are Indians less important than Pakistanis: AAP slams Centre over vaccine agreement

New Delhi, Apr 05 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party on April 05 criticised central government over media reports which state that India will be providing COVID-19 vaccine doses to Pakistan. The party asked if lives of Indian people less important than that of Pakistanis. "Reports say that Indian government has signed some agreements, under which India will give 45 million doses of vaccine to Pakistan. I want to ask the Prime Minister that, are the lives of our people less important than those of Pakistan?," said Raghav Chadha.

More people will be exposed: Fadnavis on Anil Deskhmukh's resignation

Mumbai, Apr 05 (ANI): After resignation of Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deskhmukh, Leader of Opposition Devendra Fadnavis said that more faces will be unmasked as soon as the investigation will be progressed in the allegations against Deshmukh. "Home Minister Anil Deskhmukh should have resigned at the moment he was blamed for the racket. I firmly believe that more things will come out now. This is like tip of iceberg. The moment the investigation progresses, more faces will be unmasked," said Devendra Fadnavis. Anil Deskhmukh resigned as Maharashtra Home Minister after High Court ordered probe in former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh's allegations against Deshmukh.

Mamata Banerjee single-handedly fighting for Bengal: Jaya Bachchan

Kolkata, Apr 05 (ANI): Amid election fever in West Bengal, Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Jaya Bachchan visited the state on April 05, to extend party's support to All India Trinamool Congress (TMC). She praised Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for "single-handedly fighting and struggling during elections". "A single woman is fighting against all the atrocities. Head broken, leg broken but they have not been able to break her heart, brain, and her determination to move ahead and make Bengal one of the best in the world... That's why I am here because Mamata Banerjee, a single lady is fighting and struggling to preserve the rights of every individual of Bengal," said Jaya Bachchan.

Sharad Pawar realised consequences of giving clean chit to Anil Deshmukh: BJP

New Delhi, Apr 05 (ANI): Reacting to the resignation of Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh, the BJP said the NCP leader Sharad Pawar must have understood the implications of giving a clean chit to Deshmukh who tendered his resignation to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on April 05. "Sharad Pawar Ji is a senior political leader of the country. He ought to have understood the implications of giving a complete clean chit to Anil Deshmukh," said Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad while also pressing for a fair investigation. Anil Deshmukh is facing allegations of corruption levelled by former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh.

HM Shah, CM Baghel hold meeting over Naxal Attack in Chhattisgarh

Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh), Apr 05 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah and CM Bhupesh Baghel held a meeting with top officials in Bijapur, in connection with the naxal attack in which 22 security personnel lost their lives.

Amit Shah pays tribute to fallen braves of Chhattisgarh Naxal attack

Jagdalpur (Chhattisgarh), Apr 05 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Chhattisgarh's Jagdalpur on April 05. He paid tribute to slain soldiers who lost their lives in Naxal attack. CM Bhupesh Baghel also paid tribute to the slain soldiers. At least 22 security personal have lost their lives in the attack on April 03. 16 out of 31 who sustained injuries in the encounter are from CRPF.

Mumbai's Dadar market continues to witness huge crowd amid surge in COVID cases

Mumbai, Apr 05 (ANI): From past many days, Mumbai's Dadar vegetable market has been witnessing large crowd. Social distancing and other COVID norms were flouted at the market. Mumbai city's guardian minister Aslam Shaikh visited the Dadar market on April 04 to inspect and interact with sellers amid surge in COVID infections. Mumbai reported 11,163 new COVID cases and 25 deaths on April 04. State government has imposed Section 144 of CrPC between 7 am and 8 pm, banning gathering of more than 5 people at a place.

COVID-19: India's daily cases cross 1 lakh for first time

New Delhi, Apr 05 (ANI): India reports all-time high daily COVID cases with 1,03,558 new infections. This is the first time that India has recorded over 1 lakh cases in a single-day. Country's COVID caseload stood at 1,25,89,067 with 7,41,830 active cases. 52,847 beneficiaries were discharged in last 24 hours taking the total recoveries to 1,16,82,136. With 478 new deaths, death toll mounts to 1,65,101 . Vaccination drive is underway across country. So far 7,91,05,163 COVID vaccine jabs have been inoculated.

Bijapur Naxal attack: Wreath laying ceremony of slain soldiers performed

Bijapur (Chhattisgarh), Apr 05 (ANI): Wreath laying ceremony of slain soldiers who lost their lives in the Naxal attack at Sukma-Bijapur border was held at Bijapur on April 05. 22 jawans were killed while several were injured after the insurgents fired on the forces for four straight hours.

60-70 students of Jodhpur IIT tested positive for COVID-19

Jodhpur (Rajasthan), Apr 05 (ANI): Around 60-70 students of Jodhpur IIT tested positive for COVID-19. Speaking on it, Deputy CMHO Dr. Pritam Singh Sankhala informed that Block G3 on campus declared a micro-containment zone. Most of positive students travelled from Chandigarh, Gujarat and Jaipur.

Surveillance to be intensified in containment zones in NOIDA: DM

NOIDA (UP), Apr 05 (ANI): In the view of rising COVID-19 cases and the new guidelines, Uttar Pradesh's GautamBuddha Nagar DM Suhas LY on April 04 said that surveillance is to be intensified in containment zones. "The surveillance is to be intensified in containment zones. After 1 COVID case on a floor of multi-storey building, entire floor would be declared containment zone. If more than 1 floor comes under scrutiny, building to be turned containment zone," said DM Suhas LY.

Massive fire breaks out at Pachchanady dumping yard in Karnataka's Mangaluru

Mangaluru (Karnataka), April 05 (ANI): A massive fire broke out at a dumping site in Mangaluru's Pachchanady area on April 04. Fire fighting operations are underway. More details are awaited.

Sukma encounter: CM Yogi announces ex-gratia of Rs 50 lakhs for family of Head Constable Raj Kumar Yadav

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh), April 05 (ANI): Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath has announced ex-gratia amount of Rs 50 lakhs for family of Head Constable Raj Kumar Yadav, who lost his life in Naxal attack at Sukma-Bijapur border in Chhattisgarh, informed Ayodhya Mayor Rishikesh Upadhyay to media persons on April 04. An encounter took place between Naxals and security forces in Junaguda village in Sukma district on April 03. In the deadly Naxals attack, at least 22 security personnel were killed, and around 32 sustained injuries in the encounter.

Covid surge: Punjab police, security guards distribute masks to people visiting Golden Temple

Amritsar (Punjab), April 05 (ANI): Amid the rising COVID-19 cases, Punjab police and security guards on April 04 distributed masks to people in Heritage Street leading to Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) on April 05. They were also seen creating awareness regarding the Covid-19 guidelines. Punjab has reported 3,019 new COVID cases in the last 24 hours taking the tally to 2,51,460, while active cases reached at 25,314.

India exported hydroxychloroquine to over 150 nations: Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi, April 05 (ANI): Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on April 04 attended the 40th Anniversary Celebrations of Age Care India, held at India International Centre, Delhi. At the event, Vardhan said, "From single lab to test COVID-19 to over 2,000 labs across country now, India has come a long way. We exported hydroxychloroquine to over 150 nations. While 7.5 cr doses been administered in India, over 6.5 cr doses sent to other countries."

Mumbai reports over 11k cases in 24 hours

New Delhi, Apr 04 (ANI): Mumbai reported 11,163 new COVID-19 cases and 5263 recoveries in last 24 hours. A total of 25 deaths were also recorded in the same period. With the fresh cases, tally reached 4,52,445, with 68,052 active cases.

Watch: COVID facility at Nagpur's Government Medical College heavily crowded

Nagpur (Maharashtra), Apr 04 (ANI): Amid increasing COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra, a video has surfaced purportedly showing COVID-19 ward heavily crowded with positive patients at Government Medical College's COVID facility in Nagpur. Nagpur recorded over 60 deaths in a day.