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President Kovind, Prime Minister Modi greet nation on Raksha Bandhan | LeT militant killed in Kashmir gunfight | M Venkaiah Naidu elected as India's new Vice President | Heavy rain continues to lash Himachal Pradesh, damage to life and property | Attack on my car carried out by BJP and RSS : Rahul Gandhi | Vice President election sees over 90 per cent polling by one pm on Saturday | 44 Gujarat MLAs meet Karnataka Guv, say 'not captivated' in Bengaluru | Four Spanish nationals among five killed in Andhra Pradesh road accident | Aadhaar made mandatory for death certificates | Rahul Gandhi's car attacked by BJP supporters, alleges Congress

BJP complains to EC on 'illegal' copter landing by Trinamool Congress

Apr 20, 2019, at 08:01 pm

Durgapur, West Bengal Apr 20 (UNI) The BJP Durgapur unit on Saturday complained to the Election Commission to take cognizance on how two copters carrying pro Trinamool Congress sportspersons landed here.

SP-BSP bonhomie is going to end on May 23: PM Modi

Apr 20, 2019, at 06:54 pm

Etah, Apr 20 (UNI) Predicting that the date on which the Samajwadi Party-Bahujan Samaj Party (SP-BSP) bonhomie will end had been decided, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said here on Saturday that Uttar Pradesh will teach a lesson to those trying to divide the society in the elections. 

First Hindu temple to come up in Abu Dhabi, Indian PM Narendra Modi congratulates

Apr 20, 2019, at 06:50 pm

Abu Dhabi, Apr 20 UNI) A large number of Indians on Saturday participated in the foundation stone laying ceremony of the first Hindu temple in UAE's capital Abu Dhabi.

Terror funding: KTMF Prez Mohammad Yasin Khan arrives in Srinagar after NIA questioning in Delhi

Apr 20, 2019, at 06:46 pm

Srinagar, Apr 20 (UNI) President of the Kashmir Traders and Manufacturers Federation (KTMF) Mohammad Yasin Khan on Saturday arrived in this summer capital, after being questioned by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) at its headquarters in New Delhi for two days, in a terror funding case.

Mercury stays below normal in Himachal Pradesh

Apr 20, 2019, at 06:41 pm

Shimla, Apr 20 (UNI) With mainly sunny to partly cloudy weather Mercury still keeping below normal in the state as Met Office recorded minimum temperature one to two degrees and maximum two to three degree below normal during last 24 hrs.

Independent candidates raise questions about Rahul Gandhi's citizenship, educational qualification; decision on Apr 22

Apr 20, 2019, at 06:37 pm

Amethi, Apr 20 (UNI): Four independent candidates from Amethi Lok Sabha seat have challenged the nomination papers of Congress president Rahul Gandhi over his education qualification and nationality.

AgustaWestland case: Special CBI Court rejects bail application of Sushen Mohan Gupta

Apr 20, 2019, at 06:31 pm

New Delhi, Apr 20 (UNI) A Special Court here on Saturday rejected the bail application of alleged arms dealer and businessman Sushen Mohan Gupta in connection with AgustaWestland Money Laundering case.

PM Narendra Modi backs selection of Pragya Singh Thakur as BJP's candidate from Bhopal

Apr 20, 2019, at 06:28 pm

New Delhi, Apr 20 (IBNS): Indian PM Narendra Modi has defended the Bharatiya Janata Party's decision to field Malegaon blast case accused Pragya Singh Thakur as its Lok Sabha polls candidate from Bhopal and tried to corner Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi over cases against them.

PM Narendra Modi ‘chowkidar’ of few select industrialists: Rahul

Apr 20, 2019, at 05:37 pm

Supaul, Apr 20 (UNI) Congress president Rahul Gandhi today accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being ‘chowkidar’ of few select industrialists including Anil Ambani and so common people had made up their mind to remove him (Modi) from duty.

Jharkhand: 5 killed in collision between truck and SUV in Ranchi

Apr 20, 2019, at 05:21 pm

Ranchi, Apr 20 (UNI) Five people including couple of women were killed today following a collision between a SUV and a truck on the ring road under Namkum Police Station area of the state capital.

Indian national extradited to US to face charges for leadership role in call center scam

Apr 20, 2019, at 04:49 pm

Washington, Apr 20 (IBNS): An Indian national has been extradited to the United States from Singapore to face charges related to his role as an operator of a call center network that targeted U.S victims. 

Karnataka: State government officer on election duty die due to cardiac arrest

Apr 20, 2019, at 04:47 pm

Karwar, Apr 20 (UNI) A state government officer engaged in Election related duties in Uttara Kannada district that goes to polls on April 23 died on Saturday following cardiac arrest.

Youth goes missing from south Kashmir

Apr 20, 2019, at 04:38 pm

Srinagar, Apr 20 (UNI) Family members of a youth, who went missing from south Kashmir district of Pulwama on April 10, has sought help from general public and administration to find his whereabouts.

Lok Sabha Poll 2019: Dinesh Lal Yadav files nomination from Azamgarh

Apr 20, 2019, at 04:27 pm

Azamgarh, Apr 20 (UNI) Challenging Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav from this Lok Sabha seat, Bhojpuri film superstar and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Dinesh Lal Yadav aka Nirahua on Saturday reached the Collectorate while riding a ‘rickshaw’ and filed his nomination from the Azamgarh seat.

ECI sends notice to makers of web series based on Narendra Modi, bans its online streaming

Apr 20, 2019, at 04:11 pm

New Delhi, Apr 20 (IBNS): In a season when the country is voting in the Lok Sabha polls, the Election Commission of India on Saturday sent notice to the producers of the webseries created on the life of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Kolkata: Police arrest 7 persons accused of cricket betting during KKR-RCB IPL match

Apr 20, 2019, at 03:57 pm

Kolkata, Apr 20 (UNI) The city police have arrested 7 persons, who are residents of Maharastra and Madhya Pradesh, over accusation of betting during IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore here at Eden Gardens on Friday night.

PM Narendra Modi offered to contest Lok Sabha Election from Bengal : Mukul Roy

Apr 20, 2019, at 03:54 pm

Buniadpur, Apr 20 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was today offered to contest the Lok Sabha election from West Bengal, BJP's think-tank and poll strategist of Bengal Mukul Roy informed.

CJI Ranjan Gogoi rejects sexual harassment allegations

Apr 20, 2019, at 03:52 pm

New Delhi, Apr 20 (IBNS): Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi on Saturday rejected sexual harassment allegations and even said that the judiciary is under threat, media reports said.

NIA raids 3 locations in Telangana, 1 in Maharashtra in connection with ISIS module

Apr 20, 2019, at 03:50 pm

Nagpur, Apr 20 (UNI) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday carried out raids in Telangana Hyderabad and Maharashtra’s Wardha in connection with an Islamic State module case, sources said.

CJI Gogoi’s self-victimising response over alleged sexual misconduct doesn’t make sense: Mehbooba Mufti

Apr 20, 2019, at 03:48 pm

Srinagar, Apr 20 (UNI) Asking what allegations of sexual misconduct against Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi have to do with the independence of judiciary, former J&K chief minister Mehbooba Mufti alleged that his self victimising response insinuating that it’s political vendetta doesn’t really make sense.

Poorva Exp derailment: CRS inquiry ordered

Apr 20, 2019, at 03:46 pm

New Delhi, Apr 20(UNI) A Commission of Railway Safety inquiry was ordered on Saturday into the early morning derailment of Howrah-New Delhi 12303 Poorva Express near Kanpur.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari slams Congress for 'lack of development' in the country

Apr 20, 2019, at 03:44 pm

Aurangabad, Maharashtra, Apr 20(UNI) Union Transport and surface minister and BJP senior leader Nitin Gadkari on Saturday said that since the BJP led NDA government came to power, many development works have been done which were not done by the Congress party during their 50 year rule over the country.

Azam Khan's victory in UP is certain: BSP chief Mayawati

Apr 20, 2019, at 03:41 pm

Rampur, Apr 20 (UNI) Extending her support to Samajwadi Party (SP) leader and Rampur candidate Azam Khan who is facing backlash for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Jaya Prada, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati said even if the party in power at the Centre tries lakhs of tactics, the 'gathbandhan' candidate's victory is certain.

TMC LS candidate Moon Moon Sen's roadshow: More of glamour than political slugfest

Apr 20, 2019, at 03:35 pm

Asansol (West Bengal), Apr 20 (UNI) The word about it had spread a few hours ago. A mixed crowd of youth - most seemingly Trinamool Congress enthusiasts and others still favouring Narendra Modi had gathered at Barabani for a roadshow for Moon Moon Sen.

Sushma Swaraj asks Indian nationals to leave Tripoli over violence in Libya

Apr 20, 2019, at 01:15 pm

New Delhi, Apr 20 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has asked all Indian nationals to leave Tripoli as the violence in Libya escalated.

CJI Ranjan Gogoi denies sexual harassment allegations, says 'judiciary under threat'

Apr 20, 2019, at 01:01 pm

New Delhi, Apr 20 (IBNS): Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi has denied sexual harassment allegations and said the judiciary is under threat, media reports said.

Bengal BJP urges PM Modi to contest from West Bengal

Apr 20, 2019, at 12:44 pm

Buniadpur, Apr 20 (IBNS): The West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to contest the Lok Sabha polls from a seat in the eastern state.

Political campaign reaches final stage in two Marathwada constituencies

Apr 20, 2019, at 12:35 pm

Aurangabad, Apr 20 (UNI) With just three days remaining for the third phase of Lok Sabha elections, campaigning in Aurangabad and Jalna has reached its final stage as top political party leaders have finished addressing major rallies at various locations in these constituencies.

Poll battle shifts to Anantnag, 18 candidates in fray

Apr 20, 2019, at 12:30 pm

Anantnag, Apr 20 (UNI) The poll battle has now shifted to Anantnag Parliamentary Constituency, spread over four south Kashmir districts of Anantnag, Kulgam, Shopian and Pulwama, where 13.93 lakh voters will decide the fate of 18 candidates in three phases -- April 23, April 29 and May 6.

'Speed breaker Didi' can't sleep after two phases of polls: Narendra Modi in Mamata's turf

Apr 20, 2019, at 12:14 pm

Buniadpur, Apr 20 (IBNS): Escalating voice against his rival Trinamool Congress at its bastion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday exuded confidence in Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s success in the Lok Sabha polls saying West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee can't sleep after the first two phases of elections.