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Haryana wants change, JJP will bring it: Party chief Dushyant Chautala

Jind (Haryana), Oct 24 (ANI): Speaking on the trends of Haryana elections, Jannayak Janata Party (JJP) cheif Dushyant Chautala on October 24 said the state wants a change, and his party will bring it. Chautala informed that he will hold a meeting with all the newly-elected MLAs of JJP to decide the future course of action. The JJP has won five seats and was leading on another five constituencies in the 90-member house in Haryana.

Kolkata, Bengaluru to be included in surveyed cities for ease of business ranking: Sitharaman

New Delhi, Oct 24 (ANI): Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman said on October 24 that Kolkata and Bengaluru will also be added to the list of cities surveyed towards determining India's position in its Ease of doing Business ranking. She made this statement while addressing a press conference in New Delhi. India has moved up 14 places to be 63rd among 190 nations in the World Bank's ease of doing business ranking released on Thursday (October 24).

I thank people who supported me: BJP's Babita Phogat on trailing from Dadri seat

Charkhi Dadri (Haryana), Oct 24 (ANI): As counting of votes is underway in Haryana, BJP candidate from Dadri constituency, Babita Phogat on Thursday thanked people who supported her in Haryana assembly election. She said, "The kind of respect they gave me, I am thankful for it. People trust the work by BJP and that's why they vote for the party." Independent candidate Sombir is leading from the Dadri constituency seat. Haryana has a 90-member assembly. The state went to polls in a single phase on October 21. Counting of votes began at 8 am today.

We will not go with Shiv Sena, says Sharad Pawar

Mumbai, Oct 24 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief, Sharad Pawar on Thursday said that there is no chance that the party will not go in alliance with Shiv Sena. He said, "NCP-Congress and other allies will decide together, the future course of action. We will not go with Shiv Sena." "We will soon hold a meeting to discuss certain things about the elections, with our supporters and decide our future course of action. We have tried to perform to the best of our abilities," he further added. Counting of votes for 288 seats in the Maharashtra assembly is underway. The state went to polls in a single phase on October 21.

Kartarpur corridor to remain open throughout the year, except on notified days: MHA Secy

Dera Baba Nanak (Punjab), Oct 24 (ANI): Joint Secy MHA SCL Das, after India and Pakistan signed agreement on Kartarpur Corridor informed that Corridor will be open for Indian pilgrims throughout the year, except on the notified days which will be informed in advanced. While briefing the press, Joint Secretary MHA SCL Das said, "Corridor will be open from dawn to dusk. Pilgrims travelling in morning will have to return on the same day. Corridor will be operational throughout the year, except on notified days, to be informed in advance." "With the signing of this agreement, a formal framework has been laid down for operationalisation of the Kartarpur Sahib Corridor. The travel will be visa-free. Pilgrims need to carry only a valid passport. Indian pilgrims of all faith and persons of Indian origin can use the Kartarpur Corridor," added SCL Das.

People gave good response to Congress-NCP alliance: Sharad Pawar

Mumbai, Oct 24 (ANI): Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief, Sharad Pawar on Thursday said that the opposition has worked hard and all members of Congress-NCP and allies have delivered and given their best. He said, "I thank them all. People gave good response to Congress-NCP and other parties in alliance." Counting of votes for 288 seats of Maharashtra assembly is underway. The state went to polls in a single phase on October 21. BJP-Shiv Sena alliance is leading according to latest trends.

BJP trying to pressurize independent candidates, alleges Deepender Hooda

Rohtak (Haryana), Oct 24 (ANI): Congress leader Deepender Singh Hooda on Thursday alleged that BJP is trying to pressurize independent candidates as most of them want to join Congress. He further said, "It can't be accepted in democracy. Independent candidates should be able to freely choose the party whom they wish to support. I want to appeal to EC about it through media." Counting of assembly elections of 90 seats is underway in Haryana. Trends show neck and neck battle between Congress and BJP in the state.

Required infrastructure is nearly completed for timely inauguration of Kartarpur corridor: MHA Secy

Dera Baba Nanak (Punjab), Oct 24 (ANI): Joint Secy MHA SCL Das, after India and Pakistan signed agreement on Kartarpur Corridor informed that required infrastructure on Indian side is nearly completed for timely inauguration of the corridor. "On our side, all the required infrastructure, including the highway and the Passenger Terminal Building are nearing completion for timely inauguration of corridor," said Joint Secy.

Haryana: Congress, JJP, INLD should unite to form Government, says BS Hooda

Rohtak (Haryana), Oct 24 (ANI): Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has asked the opposition in state to come together to form government. He said, "The time has come for Congress, JJP, INLD, and independent candidates to come together to form a strong government." He also assured that each candidate will be respected and given a respectable position. Counting for Assembly elections is underway in the state of Haryana for its 90 seats.

Autistic women prepare craft items to brighten Diwali

Mumbai, Oct 24 (ANI): Festival of Diwali is near and women with Autism Spectrum Disorder are excited to illuminate the festival for others. They have been making festive decorations including colorful items, which they intend to sell in the market. The beaded door hangings are the center of attraction. Handmade cards are also being made by them. Several customers have already placed order in advance.

Mahastupa collapses after heavy rain in AP's Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Oct 24 (ANI): A portion of the Mahastupa in Thotlakonda Buddhist Complex has collapsed, following heavy rainfall in the region. There were many attempts to preserve the heritage site. Archaeology department has spent resources in developing the area and preserving the site. However, the stupa was damaged due to incessant rains and major part of it collapsed.

Agreed upon 50-50 formula, will definitely continue alliance: Shiv Sena's Sanjay Raut

Mumbai, Oct 24 (ANI): Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut amid vote counting in Maharashtra said that the party will definitely continue alliance with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). "I am going to meet Uddhav Ji. Numbers are not that great we will definitely continue with the alliance. We have agreed upon a 50-50 formula," said Raut. Counting of votes is underway in Maharashtra. BJP is leading with over seats in the state, while ally Shiv Sena is leading on over 60 seats.

After Maharashtra, Haryana we will win Jharkhand, Delhi also: Prakash Javadekar

New Delhi, Oct 24 (ANI): Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Prakash Javadekar said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will retain Haryana and Maharashtra as the party has done good work in state. He said, "After 5 years they (people) gave us massive mandate in Parliament. Now they will give us mandate in Assembly elections. After Maharashtra, Haryana we will win Jharkhand and Delhi also."

I feel mandate is in favour of JJP, says Haryana Finance Minister as he trails

Hisar (Haryana), Oct 24 (ANI): As counting of votes is underway in Haryana, Finance Minister of Haryana and BJP candidate from Narnaund constituency in Hisar district, Captain Abhimanyu said that as per the latest trends, I feel that public mandate is in favour of Jannnayak Janta Party (JJP). He further said, "We respect public mandate." Haryana has a 90-member assembly. The state went to polls in a single phase on October 21. Counting of votes began at 8 am today.

Voting for BDC elections underway in J-K

Rajouri/ Ganderbal (Jammu and Kashmir), Oct 24 (ANI): The voting for Block Development Councils (BDC) elections started in Jammu and Kashmir. The voting began at 9 AM on October 24. Preparations were made at the polling stations. BDC elections are being held for the first time in 310 blocks in J-K and the counting will also take place on the same day.

G Kishan Reddy attends 58th Raising Day Parade of ITBP

Gautam Budh Nagar (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 24 (ANI): Union Minister G Kishan Reddy attended the 58th Raising Day Parade of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) at the Lakhnawali Camp in Gautam Budh Nagar. The ITBP force was raised in 1962 after increased Chinese aggression along the north-eastern border of country. ITBP has a total strength of 56 service battalion and four specialist battalions.

Congress will get majority in Haryana: Former CM Hooda

Rohtak (Haryana), Oct 24 (ANI): Senior Congress leader and former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda claimed that Congress will get majority in state. Hooda is contesting from Garhi-Sampla-Kiloi constituency. Haryana went to polls for its 90 seats on October 21. Exit polls predict that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will retain power.

Counting begins in Haryana and Maharashtra

Charkhi Dadri / Jind (Haryana)/ Mumbai, Oct 24 (ANI): The counting of votes for Assembly elections in Haryana and Maharashtra began today. Results for the by-elections in 51 assembly seats and 2 Lok Sabha seats across 18 states also began at 8 AM. In Maharashtra, 288 seats went to polls on October 21. 90 seats went to poll for Haryana Assembly elections on October 21.

Haryana Assembly polls: Have faith in public and myself, says BJP candidate Babita Phogat

Charkhi Dadri (Haryana), Oct 24 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate for Dadri assembly constituency and wrestler Babita Phogat said the wait for Assembly polls will end today. She further added, "People have given me love and support, that is my strength and what keeps me going. I have faith in public and myself, people will give blessings to their daughter." Counting has begun for Maharashtra and Haryana assembly polls today. Assembly elections were held on October 21.

JJP will be the key to form Government in Haryana: Dushyant Chautala

Jind (Haryana), Oct 24 (ANI): Jannayak Janta Party leader Dushyant Chautala claimed that his party will play crucial role in Haryana as the counting for Assembly elections is underway in state. He said, "Neither BJP nor congress will cross the mark of 40. JJP will be the key to form the Government." Haryana went to polls for its 90 seats on October 21.