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MP: Low polling in 2nd phase too, BJP, Congress scratch heads to increase voting in final 2 phases
Bhopal: Low polling in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections in Madhya Pradesh has left both BJP and Congress worried. Despite prodding by Union home minister Amit Shah to the state BJP leadership to improve voting after the low polling in the first phase of elections in Madhya Pradesh, the second phase polling on Friday witnessed a dip in voter turnout by 9.05 percent over the voting in these seats in the last LS polls. A senior BJP functionary told this newspaper that senior leaders of the party in the state have started reviewing the situation to ascertain the cause of low polling in the second phase and take measures to improve voting in the final two phases of elections in the state in which eight and nine LS constituencies are going to polls on May seven and May 13 respectively. Preliminary study into the matter has indicated that April 26 was an auspicious day in Hindu calendar to conduct weddings and other functions. Most wedding functions in the year were held on that day. That is the key reason for the dip in the polling percentage in the second phase of elections in Madhya Pradesh, the BJP leader said, requesting not to be quoted. The six LS constituencies which went to the polls in the second phase polling in Madhya Pradesh were Khajuraho, Rewa, Satna, Damoh, Tikamgarh and Hosangabad. Interestingly, Khajuraho LS constituency, where state BJP president Vishnu Dutt Sharma is seeking re-election, had witnessed the biggest dip in polling percentage by 11.39 percent as compared to the voting in the seat in the last LS polls. Similarly, Rewa LS constituency recorded lowest polling (49.44 percent) among the six seats which went to the polls in the second phase in the state. Significantly, deputy chief minister in the state government Dr Rajendra Shukla hails from the region. Despite the fall in polling percentage in the first two phases of elections, BJP leaders say there is no reason to worry much about it. BJP had performed extremely well in the November, 2023 Assembly elections in the 47 Assembly seats coming under these six LS constituencies despite a steep fall in polling by a whopping 17 percent over the 2018 Assembly elections, the BJP functionary said. BJP had won 40 of the 47 Assembly seats, leaving Congress to bag the remaining seven seats. We are also worried over the fall in polling percentage in the first two phases of elections in the state, a senior Congress functionary said, unwilling to be quoted. According to him, the partys state brass is going to meet soon to review the situation and chalk out a strategy to improve voting in the final two phases of elections. The first phase of elections in the state, in which six LS seats went to polls, had witnessed a fall in polling by 7.32 percent. EOM
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Jake Fraser-McGurk's smashing fifty upfront and Tristan Stubbs' late onslaught helped Delhi Capitals beat Mumbai Indians by ten runs on Sunday. With the win, Capitals moved to fifth place in the points table. Chasing 258, Mumbai did not have the easiest of starts. Though Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan picked up some early boundaries, the counterattack did not last long. First, Rohit fell trying to take on Khaleel Ahmed. Ishan fell shortly after to Mukesh for a 14-ball 20. Meanwhile, Suryakumar Yadav kept the chase going with consecutive boundaries off Mukesh. He also hit six and a four off Khaleel, but got out in the same over as MI finished the powerplay with 65/3. Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel kept it tight for a couple of overs, but in the former's second, Hardik Pandya went berserk. He smashed the wrist spinner for three four and a six while Tilak Varma took on Axar with consecutive boundaries. Coming in as an impact sub, Rasikh Salam delivered a boundary-less over, but that did not help much as Hardik smashed Mukesh over deep midwicket. Salam dismissed Hardik, but Tilak and Tim David kept the chase going. Varma hit two fours and as many sixes off Kuldeep, racing to a 25-ball fifty. David, meanwhile, went after Mukesh who gave away 23 runs in the 18th over. Despite the two sixes in the 19th over, Salam kept his nerves and delivered a ten-run victory. He finished with 3/34 in his four overs. Earlier, opting to bowl first, Mumbai were in for a ride, courtesy Fraser-McGurk. The 22-year-old started hitting from the word go and he did not spare anyone. Not even Jasprit Bumrah. First over from Like Wood began with two boundaries and a six and then he hit one more in the same over as the pacer went for 19 runs. Jake, however, was just getting started. He welcomed Bumrah with a six down the ground. The pacer missed the Yorker by a small margin and he was drilled for another four. Wood, Bumrah, Nuwan Thushara, Piyush Chawla it doesn't matter who the bowler was. If it was in his arc, Jake sent them packing. Thushara was creamed through covers, short fine and down the ground all in the same over. When Hardik Pandya brought himself on, he too was at the receiving end of the onslaught. Jake slapped him over covers before launching him downtown. He finished the over with another four and six taking DC to 89/0. Jake himself was batting on 78 from just 24 balls. It seemed like one of those days where he could do no wrong whatsoever. Despite Bumrah's quiet sixth over, there was no respite for the bowlers as Jake looked set for a big hundred while breaking records along the way. However, he didn't time the pull against Chawla and fell for 84 from 27 balls. Mohammad Nabi sent back Abhishek Porel, but Shai Hope kept the momentum going. The West Indian smashed 41 off just 17 balls for his part before getting out, leaving the finishing job to Rishabh Pant and Tristan Stubbs. The South African duly did the job, scooping Wood for three fours and six before pulling for two more. 26 runs came off the 18th over, keeping DC on course to cross the 250-run mark. Bumrah removed Pant, who had hit 29 off 18 balls, but Stubbs' unbeaten 25-ball 48 took Capitals to 257/4 in 20 overs.
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Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill -- two cricketing greats in the making?
Gukesh for chess fans. Neeraj Chopra for track and field fans this Olympic season. But when it comes to cricket, the grand national obsession, now that is when Indians keep finding new heroes every day, more so with the IPL carnival going on. We shall however dare to shift a few gears and move to another day and age, actually not from that far ago, when the longer form held sway and brought to the fore the talents of two young men who many believe will hold sway for long. Are they destined to be Indian cricket's new kings in waiting? We are harking back to the period of January to March 2024 when India achieved a comprehensive 4-1 victory over England in their five-Test series. How it wasn't 5-0 given that the home side squandered a 196-run lead in the First Test remains a mystery? One cannot imagine the great West Indian and Australian sides of the past allowing opponents to recover from such positions. Perhaps it was to lull England and Ollie Pope into a false sense of security (other than his match-winning 196 he made only 119 runs across nine innings without even a half century)! The series win itself was unsurprising. India were playing at home where they have been dominant for a decade. The bowling attack -- Bumrah, Ashwin and Jadeja -- supplemented by a rejuvenated Kuldeep Yadav were always going to be a handful. What was particularly meritorious was that the victories were achieved despite the absence of several experienced and proven run-scorers -- Kohli, Rahul and Pant. It was not the first time in recent years that this has been the case. In 2020/21, a weakened Indian side unexpectedly defeated Australia 2-1 in Australia. India's victories over England owed much to the emergence of two young batters we mentioned at the beginning -- 22-year-old Yashasvi Jaiswal and the 24-year-old Shubman Gill. Jaiswal, who has now returned to form in T20s too with a scorching IPL ton , made 712 runs in Test series at an average of 89 including five scores of over 50 in nine innings. Gill made 452 runs at an average of 56.5 including four scores of over 50 in nine innings. India vs England: Yas the way for young Jaiswal To put their efforts into perspective, Zak Crawley, the best-performing Englishman, made 407 runs at 40.70 per inning including four scores over 50 but was unable to convert any of these into a defining century. Cricket-mad Indian fans and commentators were quick to hail the coming of these two new heroes. They have been lavished with favourable comparisons to earlier stars like Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, VVS Laxman, Virender Sehwag and Sunil Gavaskar. Yashasvi Jaiswal becomes fifth Indian to score 600 or more runs in a Test series The adulation may be hasty. It is worth remembering that many talented Australian cricketers suffered from being dubbed the 'new Bradman' only to fall short of the original. While both Jaiswal and Gill are undoubtedly gifted, it is too early to elevate them to the pantheon of 'greats' just yet. First, as both are in the early stages of hopefully long and fruitful careers, the sample size is small. Jaiswal and Gill have played nine and 25 Tests respectively. Jaiswal's statistics are distorted by his outstanding series against England. In contrast, Gill averages a middling 35.52 runs per innings over his longer Test career. Second, the quality of opponents needs to be considered. Jaiswal's runs have come against modest opponents. The West Indies against whom he made his debut are ranked eighth out of 12 Test-playing nations and are a shadow of the sides of the past. England is ranked third but fielded one of the most inexperienced bowling line-ups of a visiting team in a long time. With the exception of Anderson, the rest were inexperienced at both Test level and in Indian conditions. This was especially true of the spinners, once Jack Leach was injured. The regular release balls -- long-hops and full tosses -- perhaps exaggerate the runs made against them. Third, both are yet to be tested across a wider range of conditions. Jaiswal has played in the West Indies and India. He struggled in his two Tests in South Africa when the seam bowlers tested his skills. Gill has a longer track record and has played against a wider range of opponents under different conditions. His contributions in his debut 2020/21 series in Australia against Australia's high class bowling attack in alien conditions were important in securing India's success. However, his record across series in various countries since then has varied. Fourth, greatness requires longevity. While both have made promising starts to their careers, their ability to continue to endure successfully over time will be a major marker of their ultimate standing. Opponents, armed with detailed computer analysis and also observations by knowledgeable coaches, will probe Jaiswal and Gills undoubted weaknesses relentlessly. How they cope with difficult periods when runs dry up, as indeed Gill has already had to do, will be important in establishment their true quality. Team factors are important. Playing in a strong successful team with experienced mentors, as is the case currently, is easier than being part of a weaker, losing side. The carefree days of a junior player will give way to greater responsibility where the onus will be grind out runs consistently match after match, series after series. Injuries will have to be overcome. Inevitably, in a long career, a player will have to handle these challenges. Finally, the modern cricketer faces additional distractions. Both Jaiswal and Gill play in multiple formats. Adapting and changing between structures which place significantly different demands on technique and approach is far from easy as their run in the IPL is demonstrating. They will have to balance family life -- Kohli and Ashwin demonstrated this during the 2024 India-England series -- and their professional work on the field. Importantly, they will have to deal with their fame, money and the burden of high expectations. Related pressures from multiple hangers-on -- officials, managers, press, social media, fans -- will need to be managed. Indian cricket's recent history is littered with players who failed to live to their promise or whose careers were derailed by one or other of these pressures. Jaiswal and Gill are promising but it would be premature to place them on a pedestal. It is only at the end of a career that achievements can be measured and rankings allocated. It is unwise to burden them with the weight of a nation's hunger for cricketing heroes. Feuilleton is historically a part of a European newspaper or magazine devoted to material designed to entertain the general reader. Extraneus , in Latin an outsider, is a former financier and author. A reasonable club cricketer, he took up a career in money markets because he wasn't good enough to be a professional cricketer, needed to make a living and no one offered him a job as a cricket commentator or allowed him to pursue his other passions.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday took a swipe at former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, labelling his party as fake Shiv Sena and claiming that his father Bal Thackeray would be disheartend for aligning with INDIA bloc members Congress and the DMK. Addressing a public rally in Maharashtra's Kohlapur, Modi said that fake Shiv Sena was walking shoulder to shoulder with Congress and the DMK, which has abused Sanatan Dharma and that Bala Saheb must be upset seeing these activities. The DMK party, which is very special to Congress, is abusing Sanatan Dharma. They are saying that the Sanatan Dharma is dengue and malaria. And the INDI Alliance invites them to Maharashtra and honours those who speak of destroying Sanatan... What must Bala Saheb feel after seeing this?... Fake Shiv Sena is walking shoulder-to-shoulder with these people... Bala Saheb must have been very upset with this. Wherever his soul is, it must be upset seeing these activities, Modi claimed. Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) has been a member of the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance alongside the Congress and the NCP(SP) since 2019. It is also part of the INDIA bloc, which includes the DMK as another member. Meanwhile, the prime minister also claimed that the INDIA bloc have devised the 'One year, One PM' formula, by which they were planing to have five prime ministers in five years if voted to power. If they get a chance for five years, then there will be five different PMs. However, the nation will not tolerate this. That's why they are showing their anger towards the nation, he claimed. VIDEO | Lok Sabha Elections 2024: They (opposition) have devised the 'One year, One PM' formula. If they get a chance for five years, then there will be five different PMs. However, the nation will not tolerate this. That's why they are showing their anger towards the nation. In pic.twitter.com/C1KjoSwoJX Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 27, 2024 In Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, Congress and INDI alliance leaders are demanding a separate nation by splitting South India. Will the land of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj ever accept this? PM Modi questioned. Further, raking up the politics around reservation, PM Modi said that the Congress always insulted Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar and claimed that they (Congress) wants to change the Constitution and rob Dalits, OBCs of quota benefits for religion-based reservation. Modi said the Congress wants to extend the Karnataka model wherein Muslims were inducted in the 27 per cent quota for OBCs, in the entire country. The Congress-led alliance has vowed to murder social justice, he said and accused the Congress of stooping low for appeasement and vote bank politics. Targeting Rahul Gandhi over wealth distribution, Modi said, The Congress shehzade wants to search your wealth and distribute it to those who the party had said to have the first right on the country's resources. The Congress wanted to impose inheritance tax and rob people of their inheritance. Such people shouldn't get even a slight chance of coming to power, he added. Modi also claimed that the Congress' new agenda is to reinstate Artcile 370 in Kashmir. When the Congress and its friends realised that they cannot compete with NDA's track record of development, they changed their strategy. They are using anti-national agendas and appeasement. Now, Congress' agenda is that they will reinstate Article 370 in Kashmir, he said.
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Jammu, Apr 27: Eighteen underprivileged students scripted history by cracking JEE Phase-II (exam) on the back of intensive coaching provided at Armys White Knight Corps-run Petronet Super 30 in Reasi district, a defence spokesperson said on Saturday. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel The second batch of 27 students from the remote areas of the region had appeared in the JEE mains Phase-I exams from January 27 to February 1. Eighteen of them exhibited superlative performance in the exam, [] The post Armys Super 30 Scripts History With18 Students Cracking JEE Mains appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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Jaquar Introduces Qloud: first of its kind intuitive and cutting-edge shower technology
Touch, the most intimate and intuitive of all human senses, now extends its power to your shower experience with Jaquar's latest innovation Qloud. Designed to revolutionize the way we interact with our showers, Jaquar Qloud brings the joy and simplicity of touch to your daily routine. Touch- An All-Pervading Stimulus Touch is not just a sensation; it's a gateway to our world. It connects us, empowers us, and makes the virtual tangible. With Jaquar Qloud, this power is harnessed to redefine your showering experience. Imagine stepping into your shower and effortlessly controlling your showering environment with just a gentle touch. Introducing Qloud Jaquar Qloud is more than just a shower; it's a complete solution designed to provide you with the finest showering experiences at your fingertips. Whether you crave the indulgence of a rainshower, the exhilaration of a waterfall soak, dreamy mist to envelop you, or the precise coverage of a hand shower, Qloud delivers it all with a touch. It responds instantly to your commands, making showering a natural and intuitive experience, much like the touch interfaces we use daily in our lives from our phones to our appliances, gadgets and cars. As a thermostatic shower mixer Jaquar Qloud offers precise regulation over temperature, water flow volume, and shower mode selection.Engineered for ease of operation and reliable performance, it combines the best of analogue and digital control systems to ensure an unmatched showering experience every time. Key Functionality Features of Jaquar Qloud With Qloud, controlling your shower environment is effortless. Set the temperature and flow with a simple twist of a knob, and then let your fingertips do the rest. The system also includes safety features such as temperature lock and electronic valves for worry-free showering, along with a battery backup to ensure uninterrupted operation even during power outages. Behind the elegant interface of Jaquar Qloud lies a robust system engineered to withstand tough Indian operating conditions and provide dependable performance. From hardy sensors to super-responsive electronic valves, every aspect of Qloud is designed to enhance your showering pleasure. Choose the Qloud that Fits Your Needs Jaquar Qloud comes in various configurations to suit your preferences. Whether you opt for a shower with a single mode or multiple modes, or prefer a hand shower or body shower, Qloud has you covered. Its trim plate can accommodate up to four touch buttons, allowing you to customize your showering experience according to your desires. To complement your bathroom dcor, Jaquar Qloud is available in a range of 6 exciting colour finishes, allowing you to choose the perfect aesthetic for your space. Jaquar Qloud is now available for purchase, offering a revolutionary showering experience that combines elegance, functionality, and innovation like never before. For more information, please visit www.jaquar.com. Tata Motors is bringing electric version of Safari in India, know when it will be launched Maruti's new micro SUV is coming to spoil the game of Tata Punch, know what is the company's planning Skoda preparing to launch 3 new SUVs in India, an electric model will also be included
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EC orders repolling in one booth of Chamarajanagar on April 29
Tenders to be floated soon for Pachamalai tourism project
The State government has given administrative approval and releases 4.71 crore to implement the Tribal Livelihood Park Through Peoples Eco-Tourism at Pachamalai
'Doctor Yellow': Passengers Are Not Allowed In Japan's This Bullet Train; Know Why
The bullet train generally has aqua aqua-green nose and white body. However, there is a complete yellow bullet train in Japan in which passengers are not allowed to travel.
South Korea, Japan could consider simplified entry agreement amid warming ties: Seoul official
IDFC FIRST Bank Q4 Results: Net profit falls 10% to Rs 724 crore nse bse
Interest income grew to Rs 8,219 crore during the period under review, from Rs 6,424 crore in the corresponding quarter a year ago.
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Actor Reported Missing; Delhi Police Launch Investigation
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Actor Reported Missing; Delhi Police Launch Investigation A team of the Delhi Police Special Cell on Saturday visited the house of actor Gurucharan Singh on Saturday to investigate his mysterious disappearance, officials said. The Delhi police on Saturday lodged an FIR under Section 365 (abduction) over the disappearance of Singh, who plays the role of 'Roshan Singh Sodhi' in the famous TV serial 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah', they said. Multiple teams have been formed to find the 50-year-old actor, who resides in the Palam area here, after he went missing five days ago, the police said. He was last seen on April 22 near the Delhi airport with a backpack, the police said citing a CCTV footage. CCTV footage near his residence is being checked to know more about his route from his house to Delhi airport. Police sources said a team of two officers of the special cell on Saturday visited Singh's house and marked the area to collect more information on his route and other activities done by him after stepping out of the house. ''Actor Gurucharan Singh went missing on April 22 evening,'' Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southwest) Rohit Meena said. ''Singh's father lodged a missing complaint saying his son had left for Mumbai on April 22 at 8.30 pm. He has been missing since then,'' Meena said. The actor had left his home here to take a flight for Mumbai. But he did not reach Mumbai, neither he returned to his home and his phone was also unreachable, the complaint stated. The officer said the police are investigating the entire matter from every angle. We are looking for footage and we have even found many vital clues through technical investigation. According to the CCTV footage, he was last seen near the airport with a backpack, the DCP said.
IPL 2024: Samson Elects To Field As High-flying Rajasthan Royals Take On Lucknow Super Giants
Jos Buttler Sanju Samson: Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson elected to field first against Lucknow Super Giants in Match 44 of IPL 2024 at the Ekana Stadium here on Saturday. RR decided to go into the match with an unchanged playing XI with Samson saying that the season has been a bit different with the gap in between games and that that should help them while being on the road. Rajasthan Royals are perched at the top of the points table, with 14 points, for more than the next best. LSG are fourth with 10 points, the same as Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad. He claimed that they are following some good processes as a unit and are focussing on their strengths while being aware of their weaknesses. Home captain K.L. Rahul had no issue with batting first as he reckoned the wicket was pretty good, and that there has not been much dew at the venue, leading to an even contest across 40 overs. He said it was important to get off to a good start and put runs on the board now that they were batting first. He felt a score of 200-plus would be nice but conceded the dimensions of the ground do work in the bowler's favour and make the game more interesting. LSG too are going into the match with an unchanged side. Playing XIs: Lucknow Super Giants: KL Rahul (c/wk), Quinton de Kock, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Deepak Hooda, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Matt Henry, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan, Yash Thakur Substitutes: Amit Mishra, Arshin Kulkarni, K. Gowtham, M Siddharth, Yudhvir Singh Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler Sanju Samson (c/wk), Rovman Powell, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, R. Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal Substitutes: Riyan Parag, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Shubham Dubey, Navdeep Saini, Tanush Kotian.
A wrestling match over who should control robotaxis is playing out in California
Cities around the country have long been crying out for more control over how autonomous vehicles are deployed on their streets. In California, they might finally get their wish. A handful of AV-related bills, which made progress this month in their long journey through the state legislature, could put more restrictions on companies like Cruise, [] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Covid-19 worsened 'silent' spread of antimicrobial resistance: WHO
Admin Secys Directed To Ensure Availability At Secretariat In Srinagar, Jammu
Admin Secys Directed To Ensure Availability At Secretariat In Srinagar, Jammu The post Admin Secys Directed To Ensure Availability At Secretariat In Srinagar, Jammu appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Numerous success stories serve as a source of motivation for people. Dinesh Thakkar's journey is one such story that exemplifies his tenacity, drive, and commitment.
Army's 'Super 30' Makes History: 18 Students Conquer JEE Mains
Army's 'Super 30' Makes History: 18 Students Conquer JEE Mains Eighteen underprivileged students scripted history by cracking JEE Phase-II (exam) on the back of intensive coaching provided at Armys White Knight Corps-run 'Petronet Super 30' in Reasi district, a defence spokesperson said on Saturday. The second batch of 27 students from the remote areas of the region had appeared in the JEE mains Phase-I exams from January 27 to February 1. Eighteen of them exhibited superlative performance in the exam, the results of which were declared on February 13, the spokesperson said. All these 18 students were put through rigorous coaching and they have scripted history by clearing tough JEE Mains Phase-II exams, the official said. Among those who made it to elite engineering institute were Aditya Kumar of Arnia village in Other Social Caste (OSC) category who topped the centre with 99.07 per cent and is also among the top 10 students in all CSRL centres, the spokesperson said.
Nagole to have another station for Airport Metro
Shakti Pumps Q4 PAT surges to Rs 90 crore; order book touches Rs 2,400 crore
During FY24, the company's PAT grew manifold to Rs 141.7 crore from Rs 24.1 crore in FY23.
J&K | Man Commits Suicide Over Police Harassment; SHO Attached After Family Stages Protest
Jammu, Apr 27: A 47-year-old man allegedly committed suicide here, officials said on Saturday, as a purported video of the deceased and a suicide note accused police of harassment. The concerned station house officer (SHO) was attached and an inquiry was ordered into the incident. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel Rajesh Kumar was found hanging from a ceiling fan at his Janipur residence in the city late on Friday evening, the officials said. They said the family of [] The post J&K | Man Commits Suicide Over Police Harassment; SHO Attached After Family Stages Protest appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Vande Metro trial runs to begin in July 2024
The trains will focus on carrying passengers between large urban centres and satellite cities, running on existing tracks of Indian Railways. Vande Metro trains are oriented towards high acceleration with frequent stoppages. These trains will have 12 coaches each, large automatic doors with side seats, an official working on the project told ET.
NCB-Gujarat ATS bust mephedrone manufacturing network in two States
The operation spanning over three months, witnessed raids at three premises in two districts of Rajasthan, and one in Gujarat
AAP members protest outside BJP HQ in Delhi over alleged delays in mayoral election
AAP members protest outside BJP HQ in Delhi over alleged delays in mayoral election The Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday staged a demonstration at the BJP headquarters against the postponement of the election for the mayor of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. According to an official statement, over a dozen AAP MLAs and volunteers, including MLAs Rakhi Birla and Ajay Dutt, along with mayoral candidate Mahesh Khichi were detained by the police during the protest. The AAP accused the BJP of ''conspiring'' with the Lt Governor VK Saxena to ''cancel'' the mayoral elections fearing the win of the AAP candidate in the polls. The AAP alleged that the BJP wanted to stop a person from the Dalit community from becoming the Mayor of Delhi. A large number of people from the Dalit community from across Delhi participated in the demonstration and accused the BJP of being anti-Dalit. The protesters also raised ''Jai Bhim'' and anti-Modi slogans. ''This time a Dalit son was to become the Mayor of Delhi, but the BJP's LG cancelled the election overnight. The BJP wants to take away the voting rights and reservation of Dalits by changing Baba Saheb's Constitution. ''This time, the Dalit community of the entire country will oust the BJP from power and its candidates will lose their security deposits on all Delhi Lok Sabha seats,'' Birla said. Ajay Dutt alleged that despite the Election Commission giving its permission for the mayoral elections, the LG ''cancelled'' the polls just one day before at the behest of the BJP. Khichi slammed the BJP and said it was ''openly murdering democracy and the Constitution.'' ''The people of the country will answer this with their votes and on May 25, the INDIA alliance is going to win all seven Lok Sabha seats of Delhi,'' he said. The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday called the Aam Aadmi Party ''anti-Dalit'' and ''anti-woman.'' It alleged that the mayoral polls were postponed due to the AAP's procedural lapse as it failed to get required approvals well in advance. The BJP claimed that over 3,000 files related to the administration work in Delhi are pending with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for nearly a year. Mayoral elections were stalled by the MCD on Thursday after the LG said he did not ''deem it appropriate'' to appoint presiding officer to hold the polls without inputs from Kejriwal, who is currently lodged in a jail in connection with a money laundering case.
Private port authorities asked to clean up coal spill on major roads in Karaikal
Wait For Few More Days: Congress Chief On Amethi, Rae Bareli Poll Picks
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday said that the names of party candidates for the prestigious Amethi and Rae Bareli seats in Uttar Pradesh will be announced in a few days.
Klopp, Salah in verbal spat during Liverpool's draw with West Ham
Klopp Salah in verbal spat during Liverpools draw with West Ham
Congress' Abhishek accuses BJP of misusing central agencies, targeting family
Congress' Abhishek accuses BJP of misusing central agencies, targeting family Senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday alleged that the BJP was opposed to the ethos of Bengal and called upon the people to reject the saffron party. Addressing an election rally in Birbhum district in support of party candidate Satabdi Roy, the Trinamool Congress national general secretary alleged that the Narendra Modi government is yet to release money for the 100 days' wages of the poor job-card holders of the state. ''Don't vote for the BJP. They are anti-Bengal. They lack reverence for luminaries like Swami Vivekananda, they smash the bust of Iswar Chandra Vidyasagar, they don't know where Rabindranath Tagore was born,'' Banerjee, the de-facto number two in TMC hierarchy, said. At a second public meeting in Jamalpur in support of Bardhaman Purba contestant Dr Sharmila Sarkar, Banerjee accused the BJP of branding ''fish eaters as anti-Hindu.'' ''The BJP doesn't have any idea about unique religious habits and rituals among different communities. They don't know pluralism. Will you decide whom I should speak, with whom to walk?,'' he asked. On the issue of seven-phase elections in West Bengal, he said, ''We were not in favour of conducting elections over such a long period in such sweltering heat. But BJP wants to trouble people, they want people to suffer. This shows their anti-Bengal attitude.'' Accusing the BJP of harassing and intimidating its political opponents like the TMC, he said, ''Since we counter the challenge of the BJP in Bengal, they have deployed central agencies after me and my family.'' ''From my elderly parents to my wife, all immediate members of my family have been repeatedly harassed by CBI and ED but nothing could be found. Why target my family who don't have any links with politics?'' he added. Earlier speaking on the MGNREGA issue at Dubrajpur, Banerjee asked, ''Why haven't you (BJP) released any white paper on this.'' ''Why you are silent on our demand for a white paper which will contain details if any funds had been actually released for the lakhs of job-card holders who had toiled hard for years for rural development projects and yet to get a single paisa from the Centre,'' he said. On Modi's claim that the last 10 years of his rule was just a trailer and there was much more in store, Banerjee said, ''Before 2014, the price of an LPG cylinder was Rs 400. Now, it costs Rs 1,000. If such symptoms of ''achhe din'' (good days) are evident in the trailer, one can only speculate about the trajectory of the full film.'' ''While our Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had rolled out a slew of social welfare projects such as Kanyashree, Rupashree, Lakshmir Bhandar, etc, Modi's promise of depositing Rs 15 lakh in everyone's bank account still remains unfulfilled,'' he said. He said the TMC will make a clean sweep in north Bengal while repeating its stellar performance in rest of the state in remaining phases of polls.
Kerala Governor gives assent to five pending bills
Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has given his assent to five Bills passed by the state assembly, which had been pending for a long time. The Bills include amendments related to land assignment, cooperative societies, paddy wetlands, dairy cooperation, and the Abkari law. Governor Khan mentioned that the assent was given a few days ago, and details were revealed after the conclusion of the general elections in the state. The Congress party criticized the assent, suggesting that the Governor comes to the rescue of the Left government when it is in trouble.
AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan granted bail in Waqf Board appointment case
AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan granted bail in Waqf Board appointment case
Global connected car sales to exceed 500 million in 2030, India to be among top nations
IAF Chopper Deployed to Combat Uttarakhand Forest Fires
IAF Chopper Deployed to Combat Uttarakhand Forest Fires An IAF helicopter was pressed into service to extinguish the raging forest fires in Uttarakhand's Nainital district on Saturday, a day after the flames reached the High Court Colony in the Pines area. The blaze came dangerously close to the houses in the colony and an Army cantonment around five kilometres away from the Pines, prompting the response by authorities. The Indian Air Force said a Mi-17 V5 helicopter was deployed to assist in the firefighting operations. ''With a forest fire building up in vicinity of an Air Force Station near Nainital, #IAF activated its aerial fire fighting capability, employing a Mi-17 V5 helicopter for undertaking Bambi Bucket Ops,'' it posted on 'X'. Forest officials said the helicopter collected water from the Naini and Bhimtal lakes in a Bambi bucket and poured it over the burning forests of the Pines, Bhumiadhar, Jyolikot, Narayan Nagar, Bhawali, Ramgarh and Mukteshwar areas. The bucket can hold up to 5,000 litres of water at a time. Boating activities were briefly suspended in Naini Lake due to its low water level, but in Bhimtal Lake, it has been stopped for now, an official said. SDM Pramod Kumar said the fire has engulfed the forests from Pines to Ladiyakanta. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said all efforts are being made to bring the fires under control. Dhami undertook an aerial survey of the affected areas and reviewed the efforts made so far to extinguish the fires with officials of the Kumaon division at the Forest Training Academy in Haldwani. He issued strict instructions that forest officers should not be allowed to go on leave until the forest fires are completely controlled and exemptions should be given only in cases of serious illness. The Army's cooperation is also being taken, Dhami said and issued instructions to take action against those found guilty of setting fire to the forests. State forest minister Subodh Uniyal said all DFOs are in the field to ensure the fires are effectively controlled. He hoped they would be controlled soon as they were surface fires and not ground fires which continue to rage for days on end. The continued dry spell for several weeks in the hill state has led to a spike in forest fire incidents especially in the Kumaon region. Nainital District Magistrate Vandana Singh issued directions to the forest department, fire department, PRD, disaster management, district panchayat and police to effectively stop the forest fire. She also imposed a ban on the construction of houses and car washing until the situation was brought under control. Singh asked for emergency meetings to be held in each gram Sabha to educate people not to light garbage on fire. Three people were arrested in Rudraprayag on Friday while trying to set fire to forests. As many as 31 fresh incidents of forest fire were reported from various parts of the state on Friday, destroying 33.34 hectares of forest land, according to officials. The fire that broke out in the forest near Nainital took a horrific form on Friday, posing a threat to the residents of High Court Colony. It also affected traffic movement in the area. Besides forest department staff, Army personnel are involved in efforts to control the fire. Anil Joshi, a resident of the Pines area and assistant registrar of the Uttarakhand High Court said, ''The fire engulfed an old and vacant house located near The Pines on Friday. It did not cause any damage to High Court Colony but it came dangerously close to the buildings.'' Nainital Divisional Forest Officer Chandrashekhar Joshi said, ''We have deployed 40 Manora Range personnel and two forest rangers to extinguish the fire.'' From November 1 last year till now, a total of 575 incidents of forest fire have been reported in Uttarakhand, affecting 689.89 hectares of forest area.
