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Congress should project chief ministerial candidate in elections to counter BJP: Harish Rawat

New Delhi, Mar 16 (ANI): Amid the concerns of 'Congress becoming weak', Congress General Secretary Harish Rawat has come up with new formula to revive Congress to win elections. "If Congress will come out with a face in polls, people will ask BJP as to who is their leader in the state because Narendra Modi won't be the chief minister and as soon as BJP will project a face, anti-incumbency will play out, benefitting Congress," said Rawat.

PM Modi will be seen at par with Lord Ram in future: Uttarakhand CM

Haridwar (Uttarakhand), Mar 15 (ANI): Newly-appointed Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Tirath Singh Rawat, on March 14 compared Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Lord Ram and said in the coming time, PM will also be seen at par with the deity. "Lord Ram worked for the same society and people started to believe that he was a God. In the coming time, Narendra Modi will also be seen at par with him (Lord Ram)," said Rawat.

CM Pinarayi Vijayan files nomination from Dharmadam constituency

Kannur (Kerala), Mar 15 (ANI): Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan filed nomination from Dharmadam constituency as CPI(M) candidate at the Kannur collectorate on March 15. This is the second time Pinarayi is contesting from the Dharmadam seat. Chief Minister ensured all COVID-19 protocols were adhered as he wore face shield, mask and gloves. Tamil Nadu will go to polls on April 06 for140 seats, while counting will be held on May 02.

Situation is in control till positivity rate remains below 1%: Satyendar Jain

New Delhi, Mar 15 (ANI): Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on March 15 while addressing media assured that situation in Delhi is in control till the positivity rate does not cross 1 per cent. Currently Delhi's positivity rate is 0.6 per cent which is far less in comparison to other states. Satyendar Jain said, "I want to clear it to all of you that positivity in Delhi at one point was more than 15 per cent. And according to WHO, it should remain below 5 per cent. From past few months, Delhi's positivity is less than 5 per cent and in last two month it was less than 1 per cent. Delhi reported 407 fresh COVID cases and the positivity was 0.6 per cent."

9 bank unions go on 2-day nationwide strike against privatisation

Siliguri (WB)/Mumbai, Mar 15 (ANI): Union Forum of Bank Unions, which has 9 bank unions under it, has called for a two-day nationwide strike starting from March 15. Bank services across country are going to get affected. PSU bank employees are protesting against the proposed privatisation of two state-owned lenders, which was announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Union Budget 2021-22.

If needed, will take more steps in tomorrow's meeting: CM Shivraj on COVID-19 guidelines

Bhopal (MP), Mar 15 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on March 15 informed that government has instructed team to discuss night curfew and will take more steps in the meeting which is scheduled for March 16. "I have instructed team to discuss night curfew and other things. Relevant departments will prepare for a meeting which will be held tomorrow. We have issued some instruction and will take few more steps, if needed," said CM Chouhan.

TN polls: Kamal Hassan's car attacked during campaigning in Kancheepuram

Kancheepuram (TN), Mar 15 (ANI): Makkal Needhi Maiam chief Kamal Haasan's car was allegedly attacked by a young man during night hours on March 14. Actor-politician was proceeding towards a hotel after campaigning for the state assembly polls starting from April 06. Hasan was not injured but his vehicle was damaged. The accuse who attempted attack, was handed over to the police.

Apple to reduce production of iPhone 12 Mini: Report

New Delhi, Mar 15 (ANI): Apple, the American multinational technology company, has reportedly reduced the production of iPhone 12 Mini because of its less popularity among buyers. One must have heard a lot of banter of Apple's new tiny iPhone models online, which the company launched last year. But a new report from Mashable India claims that the company is vastly concerned about its popularity among people. Following which the tech giant has decided to cut all the iPhone mini orders by 20 per cent. Mashable India reported that earlier, the company told suppliers that it "wanted to produce 96 million iPhones for the first half of 2021. This would include the entire iPhone 12 range, along with older models like the iPhone 11 and 2020 iPhone SE. However, the reduced demand has forced the company to target production of around 75 million units."

Eight injured in bomb blast at govt office in Nepal

Siraha (Nepal), Mar 15 (ANI): At least eight people were injured on March 14 after a 'pressure cooker bomb' exploded inside a government office in Siraha district's Lahan in south-eastern Nepal. According to the Police, the pressure cooker exploded at Land Revenue Office. Further investigation is underway.

First centralised AC railway terminal to be operational soon

Bengaluru, Mar 15 (ANI): India's first centralised air-conditioned railway terminal, Sir M Visvesvaraya built in Bengaluru, is ready to begin operations soon. The terminal is built at a cost of Rs 314 crore to occupy around 50,000 passengers daily. Terminal gives airport-like feel with similar features.

WB polls: 'BJP will win over 200 seats,' claims Amit Shah

Kharagpur (WB), Mar 14 (ANI): Union Home Minister during a roadshow in Kharagpur on March 14 claimed that with over 200 seats, BJP is going to form the government in West Bengal under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. Shah will also address public meetings in Jhargram in West Bengal on March 15.

Watch: BJP's show of strength in Bengal during Amit Shah's roadshow

Kharagpur (WB), Mar 14 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah is on a two-day visit in poll-bound Assam and West Bengal. Home Minister held a roadshow in Kharagpur on March 14 for which a huge crowd gathered. Alongside Shah, West Bengal BJP chief Dilip Ghosh, party general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya, actor Hiran Chatterjee, a recent inductee, displayed their show of strength. BJP has fielded Hiran Chatterjee from the Kharagpur Sadar assembly seat in the upcoming polls. Shah will also address public meetings in Jhargram in West Bengal on March 15.

Delhi govt to make school students 'kattar deshbhakts': Kejriwal

New Delhi, Mar 14 (ANI): Chief Minister of Delhi, and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on March 14 said that patriotism is not taught in schools, so his party has decided to incorporate patriotism classes every day for an hour in schools, to make students 'kattar deshbhakts'. "Patriotism is not taught in our schools. We've decided to discuss patriotism every day for an hour in schools, to make students 'kattar deshbhakts'. We'll also take teachings of Bhagat Singh and BR Ambedkar to every household," he said.

Kerala Mahila Congress chief gets her head tonsured publicly after denied poll ticket

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerla), Mar 14 (ANI): Disappointed on not being named as a candidate in the list released by Congress for 86 seats ahead of Kerala Assembly elections, Kerala Mahila Congress president Lathika Subhash got her head tonsured in front of the party office in Thiruvananthapuram, and announced that she will resign from the party post. Lathika Subhash said, "I am not joining any party but I'll resign from my post. Lathika Subhash is nothing but regarding Kerala Mahila Congress president."

Kerala polls: 'I am going to fight and win," says BJP's KJ Alphons

New Delhi, Mar 14 (ANI): Ahead of Kerala Assembly elections, BJP released the list of candidates. Party has given ticket to Rajya Sabha MP KJ Alphons from Kanirapally Assembly seat. Expressing happiness on the same, KJ Alphons said that although he was not keen to contest at all, he follows party's directions. "I am going to fight and I am going to win," he added. Commenting on the flurry of politicians joining BJP, Alphons said that it is because of belief in Modi administration. "It is a perception that Modi government has performed and performed like never before. They don't steal people's money and deliver on promises," he added.

WB polls: Union Minister Babul Supriyo to contest from Tollygunge

New Delhi, Mar 14 (ANI): Ahead of West Bengal Assembly elections, BJP has fielded Union Minister Babul Supriyo from Tollygunge assembly seat while actor Yash Das Gupta will contest the Chanditala constituency, informed party's national general secretary Arun Singh on March 14 while addressing a press conference in Delhi. "Swapan Das Gupta will contest from Tarakeswar Assembly seat, MP Nisith Pramanik from Dinhata, and Union Minister Babul Supriyo will contest from Tollygung Assembly seat. Actor Yash Das Gupta will contest from Chanditala," he added. The Assembly elections in WB are scheduled to be held in an eight phases starting from March 27.

Former Puducherry minister P Kannan joins BJP

Former Puducherry minister and veteran politician P Kannan, along with his son, joined the BJP on March 14 in New Delhi. P Kannan joined the party ahead of Puducherry Assembly elections. The UT assembly was dissolved after Congress government could not prove its majority following which the central government imposed President's rule there.

Can Assam be safe with Badruddin Ajmal, asks Amit Shah

Tinsukia (Assam), Mar 14 (ANI): Ahead of Assam Assembly elections, Home Minister Amit Shah at a public rally in Tinsukia asked people to give BJP government another 5 years to make infiltration "a thing of the past." Targeting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal's leadership, Amit Shah asked, "Can Rahul, who has taken Badruddin Ajmal's support, protect Assam from infiltration? Can Assam be safe with Badruddin?"

Kerala polls: BJP fields 'Metro Man' Sreedharan from Palakkad, state chief from 2 seats

New Delhi, Mar 14 (ANI): Ahead of Kerala Assembly elections, BJP has fielded its new entrant, 'Metro Man' Dr E Sreedharan, from Palakkad constituency, while the state party chief K Surendran will contest from two constituencies - Manjeshwar in Kasaragod and Konni in Pathanamthitta, informed party's national general secretary Arun Singh on March 14 while addressing a press conference in Delhi. "In Kerala, BJP will be contesting 115 seats and the rest of 25 seats will be left for 4 parties," Arun Singh added. "Dr E Sreedharan will contest from Palakkad Assembly constituency. Former state BJP chief Kummanam Rajasekharan will be contesting from Nemom seat in Kerala elections," he further said. The Assembly elections in Kerala are scheduled to be held in a single phase on April 6.

Watch: CM Mamata resumes election campaign on wheelchair after 'attack'

Kolkata, Mar 14 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on March 14 resumed her election campaign and arrived at Gandhi Murti in Kolkata. Injured CM Mamata held a roadshow on wheelchair. It is her first public appearance after she was allegedly attacked by some people in Nandigram earlier this week. On March 10, the Chief Minister, who was on a two-day visit to Nandigram from where she filed her nomination, alleged that she was pushed by a few unidentified people during her election campaigning. Later, she was brought to Kolkata's SSKM Hospital by road from Nandigram.