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Police say terror suspect killed in gunbattle in north India

Police say they have killed a man suspected of masterminding the bombing of a passenger train that injured eight people this week in India. Senior Police official A. Satish Ganesh said Wednesday that an anti-terrorist police squad engaged the suspect in an 11-hour gunbattle overnight after tracking him down at the home of a Muslim cleric in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh.

Up Ats operation: Terrorist linked to Ujjain train blast killed as Lucknow encounter comes to an end

One terrorist was killed as anti-terror operation in Lucknow’s outskirts ended after almost 12 hours of security operation in the wee hours of Wednesday. The terrorist has been linked with the Bhopal-Ujjain train blast and is said to be responsible for injuring at least 10 people-three are in critical condition- in the IED blast near Jabdi station in Shajapur district of Madhya Pradesh early on Tuesday.

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Jayalalithaa got best medical care: Tamil Nadu government

Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government on Monday made public records of Apollo Hospitals here and AIIMS in New Delhi to show that Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa got the best medical treatment till she died. “Certain insinuations have been made that administration of wrong drugs over a period of time prior to hospitalisation had led to health complications for the late Chief Minister,” J. Radhakrishnan, Principal Secretary in the Health and Family Welfare Department said in a statement here.

Attacks, counter-attacks end high decibel campaign for UP polls

Varanasi: The high-voltage campaign for the last round of the seven-phased Uttar Pradesh assembly polls ended on Monday evening with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav and his predecessor Mayawati targeting each other and claiming they would form the next government in the state. Prime Minister Modi, who has been camping in Varanasi along with most of his ministerial colleagues for the past three days, said Uttar Pradesh was in the “throes of anarchy” because the law and order had crumbled under the Samajwadi Party government led by Akhilesh Yadav.

Three seek discharge in Chhagan Bhujbal graft case

THREE persons booked in a case of alleged corruption during the construction of a central library in the Mumbai University’s Kalina campus, in which NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal is a co-accused, have sought discharge from the case. The three are Gajanan Sawant, who was a sub-divisional engineer with the public works department then headed by Bhujbal; Harish Patil, an executive engineer; and Anil Kumar Gaikwad, the then superintending engineer.

India overestimates Dalai Lama’s political value: Chinese media

The Chinese media has accused India of using the Dalai Lama card to deal with China’s growing economic and political influence in South Asia and warned New Delhi of “severe consequences” if it hosted the Tibetan spiritual leader in a “disputed” area in Arunachal Pradesh. “Despite objections by China, India will host the Dalai Lama in a disputed region on the China-India border in coming weeks,” state-run Global Times said in an op-ed.

Maharashtra: Two held in connection with HSC question paper leak

Vashi Police with the help of cyber cell of Navi Mumbai Police arrested two persons from Malad in Mumbai in connection with the question paper leak on social media messenger of higher secondary examination which is currently underway. Mumbai division of Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education had lodged complaints with Vashi Police station on March 3 and 4 after the question papers went viral on WhatsApp.

Kenya seeking India’s help for cricket development1 hour ago

Vadodara, March 5: The Kenyan cricket team, here to play four build up games against Baroda, is banking on India to develop the sport’s infrastructure in the African nation and eventually realise its dream of playing Tests. The 14-member Kenyan team is in the city till March 9 before travelling to Nepal, where it will play two matches against the home side.

Indian, Malian ministers hold first ever joint commission meeting

New Delhi , Mar. 4 : Minister of State for External Affairs, M.J. Akbar visited Mali from March 2 to 3. During his visit, the minister co-chaired the first ever Joint Commission Meeting between India and Mali along with the Foreign Minister of Mali Abdoulaye Diop. The discussions reviewed the bilateral engagement between the countries in various sectors like agriculture, energy etc and laid out areas of future co-operation, particularly in security and technology, according to a statement.

Union Minister Kushwaha condemns PM Modi’s road show in Varanasi

New Delhi , Mar. 4 : Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s road show in Varanasi, Union Minister Upendra Kushwaha on Saturday asserted that the former did not do the right thing by taking out a road show. “Bharatiya Janata Party is already leading in Uttar Pradesh and I feel that Prime Minister shouldn’t have done a road show in Varanasi, it’s just an assembly election then why to make it so big,” Kushwaha told ANI.

BJP abruptly withdraws from Mumbai Mayor race

Mumbai, March 4 – In a major climb down, the BJP has withdrawn from the race for post of Mayor of BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced here on Saturday. Fadnavis said his Bharatiya Janata Party is ready to offer support to the Shiv Sena but would not take any post, including of Deputy Mayor, Leader of Opposition, or chairmanship of any committees in the country’s richest and biggest civic body.

Aadhaar for midday meals, ICDS shocking, says Mamata

Kolkata, March 4 – West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday termed as shocking the central government’s decision to link Aaadhaar card with the midday meals programme in schools. Now even infants will need Aadhar cards? Aadhaar card for mid-day meals and ICDS ? Shocking! 100 Days’ Work also not spared, she tweeted.

Non-bailable warrant against rape-accused UP minister

Lucknow, March 4 – Amid efforts to arrest the rape charge accused Uttar Pradesh minister Gayatri Prajapati, police issued a non-bailable warrant on Saturday against him and six other persons, a police officer said. Earlier in the day, Prajapati’s passport was also revoked for four weeks to prevent the absconding minister from fleeing the country.

BJP protests against Bihar minister’s remarks

Patna, March 4 – Bihar’s opposition BJP took to the streets on Saturday and organised sit-ins across Bihar against Congress minister Abdul Jalil Mastan, demanding his dismissal for asking people to throw shoes at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s photograph. Leader of Opposition Prem Kumar said the BJP will continue to protest against Mastan and would intensify it in the coming days to put pressure on Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to sack the Excise and Prohibition Minister.

Modi uses ‘Gayatri’ mantra against SP

Blaming Akhilesh Yadav for “sleeping over” the demand for justice by a “beti” in the rape case against Gayatri Prajapati, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the voters in Uttar Pradesh have got an opportunity to perform the pind daan of their “tormentors”. He also said that unlike the BJP, its opponents believed in ” kuch ka saath, kuch ka hi vikas “.

BJP blinks, Mumbai’s new Mayor will be from Shiv Sena

Decks were cleared for the election of Shiv Sena candidate as the Mayor of Mumbai after Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday announced that the BJP will not contest the March 8 Mayoral polls. He also made it clear that the decision of the BJP should not be read as a “surrender” to ensure stability of his government.

57.03% turnout in 6th phase of UP election

An estimated 57.03 per cent voters cast their ballots on Saturday in the sixth phase of the Uttar Pradesh elections covering 49 Assembly seats, including Mau, where gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari is in the fray. “The polling was approximately 57.03 per cent and passed off by and large peacefully,” office of UP Chief Electoral Officer said in Lucknow.

Uttar Pradesh polls 2017: Small parties, caste groups hold key to many seats in eastern UP

AS THE Uttar Pradesh election enters its last two phases, small parties and caste groups are likely to play a significant role in deciding the outcome in 89 constituencies that go to the polls on March 4 and 8. If Ajit Singh’s RLD, which fought the polls alone in western UP seats, claims that no government can be formed in Lucknow without its support, an array of small parties – claiming to represent several different castes and their aspirations – may claim the same in eastern part of the state.

Uttar Pradesh elections 2017: Phase six today – 49 seats up for grabs

WITH 49 constituencies of seven districts of eastern UP going to polls on Saturday, fate of several leaders will be at stake – from jailed don Mukhtar Ansari and son Abbas in Mau to ministers Durga Prasad Yadav and Ram Govind Chaudhary in Azamgarh and Ballia; turncoats Narad Rai and Ambika Chaudhary – contesting as BSP candidates – and former BSP leader Swami Prasad Maurya, contesting on a BJP ticket from Padrauna. Prestige of Gorakhpur BJP MP Yogi Adityanath is also at stake with seven constituencies in the district, along with some in neighbouring districts – where the leader’s outfit Hindu Yuva Vahini has considerable influence – set to vote.

UP elections 2017: SP, Congress, BSP will get electric shocks on March 11, says PM Modi

PRIME MINISTER Narendra Modi said on Friday that the SP, Congress and BSP will suffer “electric shocks” when the Uttar Pradesh assembly poll results are declared on March 11. Addressing a rally in Mirzapur district, he said, “SP, BSP, Congress – teeno ko current lagne wala hai .” At a recent rally in Gorakhpur, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav had remarked that “Baba” should touch the electricity wires in Uttar Pradesh to see if there is current or not.

Jalpaiguri child trafficking: Officer awarded by Bengal govt among two arrested

As the state government last year celebrated June 9 as Child Protection Day, Ghosh was honoured on behalf of the Darjeeling district administration for exemplary work towards child protection. Months after being felicitated by the state government for his contribution towards child protection, the West Bengal CID on Friday arrested Mrinal Ghosh, the Darjeeling district child protection officer , along with a registered medical practitioner – who is also a member of the Darjeeling Child Welfare Committee – for their alleged involvement in the Jalpaiguri child trafficking racket.

Gurdaspur dam work to resume after Centre brokers agreement between Punjab and J&K

Official sources said work on the Shahpur Kandi dam project at Gurdaspur in Punjab will “resume soon” following the agreement between the two states facilitated by the Water Resources Ministry. The Centre on Friday brokered an agreement between the states of Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir over a stalled under-construction hydropower project that will help India improve the utilisation of its share of river waters under the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan.

RSS leader who put bounty on Kerala CM’s head, sacked

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on Friday sacked its functionary Kundan Chandravat who had sparked a controversy by announcing a Rs 1 crore bounty for beheading Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. RSS’s Madhya Pradesh state head Prakash Shastri issued orders for his removal from all Sangh posts, a day after Chandravat made his statement in Ujjain.

LIVE! Trump administration would be good for India: US industry body

The Trump administration would be good for India as Washington sees New Delhi as a stabilising factor in the region, a top US industry body has said. “I think US needs India for its presence in the region itself,” Mukesh Aghi, president of US India Business Council, a representative body of top American businesses having a footprint in India, told PTI .

China says Dalai Lama border visit would damage India ties

China is warning of “severe damage” to relations with India and increased regional instability if exiled Tibetan leader the Dalai Lama proceeds with a visit to a disputed area along their still-unsettled border. Beijing has expressed its concerns to New Delhi on numerous occasions and urged India to “avoid offering a state for the Dalai Lama to carry out anti-China separatist activities,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said at a daily briefing Friday.

Rishabh Pant helps Delhi outclass Tripura in Vijay Hazare Trophy1 min ago

Cuttack, March 3: Continuing his dominant form with the willow, Delhi skipper Rishabh Pant narrowly missed a century but that was more than enough to help his side outclass Tripura by 70 runs in a Group B match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy at the Barabati Stadium here on Friday. The promising wicketkeeper-batsman scored a scintillating 99 off 72 balls and was ably supported by Dhruv Shorey and Milind Kumar to help Delhi post a mammoth 356/5 after being sent in to bat.

4 reasons why it is difficult to call Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections 201726 min ago

Lucknow, March 3: As polling for Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections 2o17 enters tail-end, political pundits have started to predict the outcome for India’s biggest assembly with 403 seats. While reporting from Varanasi, veteran journalist Rajdeep Sardesai predicted BJP’s win whereas another veteran Bharat Bhushan highlighted the eroding youth support for the BJP in this report published in Catch News .

SC seeks Kerala reply on plea for dog pounds in the state12 min ago

New Delhi, Mar 3 The Supreme Court today sought Kerala government’s response on a plea seeking setting up of dog pounds in the state to prevent stray canines from attacking people and livestock. A bench of justices Dipak Misra and Amitava Roy gave the state government four weeks to respond to the application which contends that by catching and sheltering stray dogs in such pounds, it would reduce the incidents of attacks by the canines.