Google Doodle pays tribute to Hamida Banu, India's first woman wrestler
The name Hamida Banu is probably unheard of to folks like you and I but in the world of sports, she stands out as the first woman wrestler in India. On Saturday, Google paid tribute to her through a doodle illustrated by Bangalore-based artist Divya Negi. The artist depicts the wrestler in a pink, polka-dotted ensemble, holding her hands in a fighting position and surrounded by flora and fauna. Diving more into the date's significance, it was on this day in 1954 when Hamida Banu defeated famed wrestler Baba Pahalwan in just one minute and 34 seconds. Additionally, this also serves as a reminder of a female's entry into a sport that was dominated by males in the 1940s and 50s. Also known as the 'Amazon of Aligarh,' Hamida Banu was born into a family of wrestlers near Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh in the 1900s. Despite the consistent discouragement of womens participation in athletics, she fearlessly pursued her passion for wrestling. She challenged male wrestlers openly, even wagering her hand in marriage to the first to defeat her. Banus triumphs echoed across newspapers wherein her feats, physical stature and dietary habits were reported widely. Her career even extended into the international arena, where she won against a Russian woman wrestler Vera Chistilin in less than two minutes. Hamida Banu was a trailblazer of her time, and her fearlessness is remembered throughout India and across the world. Outside of her sporting accomplishments, she will always be celebrated for staying true to herself, read Google's note. Banu passed away in 1986. Reports say that faced poverty in her later years, resorting to selling milk, dairy products, and homemade cookies to support herself.
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Five engineering students dead as car falls into gorge near Mussoorie in Uttarakhand
DEHRADUN: Five people were killed in a road accident after a vehicle fell down into a deep gorge near Chunakhal on the Mussoorie-Dehradun road at around 5 am on Saturday. Four of the victims are identified to be engineering students while a fellow woman passenger survived the fall with minor injuries. Speaking to The New Indian Express, Fire Station Officer Dheeraj Singh Tadiyal said, On receiving the information of the incident at around 5:30 a.m., we rushed to the accident scene with the police force. The relief and rescue operations are currently underway with the help of locals. The injured are being taken to nearby hospital The victims have been identified as Aman Singh Rana, 22, (IMS University), Dingyash Pratap Bhati, 23, (IMS University), Tanuja Rawat, 22, (IMS University), Ashutosh Tiwari resident of Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh), Hridyansh Chandra, 24, (D.I.T. University). Meanwhile, the injured woman who survived the crash has been identified as 24-year-old Nayanshree, a student of IMS University, a native of Meerut.
Money laundering case filed against YouTuber Elvish Yadav and others by ED
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched a money laundering investigation against YouTuber Siddharth Yadav, known as Elvish Yadav, and others. They are suspected of using snake venom as a recreational drug at parties hosted by Yadav. This move comes after the Gautam Buddh Nagar (Noida) district police in Uttar Pradesh filed a First Information Report (FIR) and a charge sheet last month. The ED is looking into the alleged generation of illegal funds and their use in organizing recreational events, including parties. Yadav and others involved in the case will be questioned during the investigation. Yadav was previously arrested by the Noida Police on March 17 in connection to the suspected use of snake venom at parties he allegedly organized. The 26-year-old, also known for winning the reality show Bigg Boss OTT 2, faced charges under various laws including the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, Wildlife Protection Act, and the Indian Penal Code (IPC). An FIR was filed against Yadav and five others last November after a complaint from the animal rights NGO People for Animals (PFA). While the five snake charmers were arrested and later released on bail, Yadav wasn't present during the arrest. The police seized nine snakes, including five cobras, and around 20 ml of suspected snake venom from the charmers. In April, the Noida Police submitted a charge sheet of over 1,200 pages in the case, detailing charges such as snake trafficking, drug use, and organizing rave parties. ED Summons AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan Again in Money Laundering Case Delhi Court Rejects Kejriwal's Plea for Daily Video Consultations Enhanced Efficiency of Enforcement Directorate under NDA Government, says PM Modi
Dubbed the Amazon Of Aligarh, Hamida Banu holds the distinction of being recognized as Indias inaugural female professional wrestler. Hailing from a lineage of wrestlers in Uttar Pradesh, she encountered familial resistance to her wrestling aspirations. Undeterred, she journeyed from her native Mirzapur to Aligarh, where she received training under the tutelage of Salam Pahalwan.
Elvish Yadav booked for money laundering in fresh trouble for YouTuber and Bigg Boss OTT 2 winner
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Lok Sabha Elections 2024: History Of The Amethi Lok Sabha Seat In Uttar Pradesh
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History Of The Amethi Lok Sabha Seat In Uttar Pradesh
After days of speculation on whether Rahul Gandhi would contest the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from Amethi, Congress on Friday announced Kishori Lal Sharma as its candidate against BJP's Smriti Irani.
Google Doodle Honors Hamida Banu, Pioneer of Women's Wrestling in India
Google Doodle Honors Hamida Banu, Pioneer of Women's Wrestling in India It was on this day in 1954 when Hamida Banu defeated famed wrestler Baba Pahalwan in just one minute and 34 seconds. While Baba Pahalwan deemed it fit to retire from professional wrestling, Banu's career expanded to international arenas and her victories reported across the globe. Commemorating Banu's victory and to pay tribute to her as ''India's first woman wrestler,'' Google on Saturday put up a colourful doodle on its homepage. Born into a family of wrestlers in the early 1900s near Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, Banu grew up wrestling, winning over 300 competitions throughout her career that spanned the 1940s and 1950s at a time when women's participation in athletics was strongly discouraged. Banu, however, competed with men anyway, and issued an open challenge to all male wrestlers, wagering her hand in marriage to whoever defeats her, Google wrote in a post. Banu's success in international matches gained her further acclaim. One of these matches was the one against Russian woman wrestler Vera Chistilin, who she defeated in under two minutes. Having made newspaper headlines for years, Banu came to be known as the ''Amazon of Aligarh''. The bouts she won, her diet, and her training regimen were widely covered. According to a BBC report, she weighed 108kg and was 5ft 3in tall. ''Her daily diet included 5.6 litres of milk, 2.8 litres of soup, 1.8 litres of fruit juice, a fowl, nearly 1kg of mutton and almonds, half a kilo of butter, 6 eggs, two big loaves of bread, and two plates of biryani,'' the British media outlet reported. Reuters noted that she slept for nine hours and trained for six. A ''trailblazer of her time,'' Banu not only fought fellow wrestlers but the norms of her times. ''Hamida Banu was a trailblazer of her time, and her fearlessness is remembered throughout India and across the world. Outside of her sporting accomplishments, she will always be celebrated for staying true to herself,'' Google's note read.
ED files case against Elvish Yadav, others
The Enforcement Directorate has filed a money laundering case against YouTuber Siddharth Yadav alias Elvish Yadav and some others under the charge of suspected use of snake venom as a recreational drug in parties he hosted, official sources said Saturday. The central agency has pressed charges under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) after taking cognisance of a FIR and charge sheet filed by the Gautam Buddh Nagar (Noida) district police in Uttar Pradesh last month against him and other linked to him. The alleged generation of proceeds of crime and use of illicit funds for organising rave or recreational parties is under the scanner of the ED. Yadav and some others linked to the case will be questioned as part of the investigation, the sources said. Yadav was arrested on March 17 by the Noida Police in connection with its probe into suspected use of snake venom as a recreational drug in parties that were allegedly hosted by him. The 26-year-old YouTuber, also the winner of reality show Bigg Boss OTT 2, was booked under various sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, Wildlife Protection Act, and the Indian Penal Code (IPC) by the Noida police. Yadav was among the six people named in an FIR lodged at Noida's Sector 49 Police Station on November 3 last year on a complaint from a representative of animal rights NGO People for Animals (PFA). The five other accused, all snake charmers, were arrested in November and were later let out on bail by a local court. The five snake charmers were arrested from a banquet hall in Noida on November 3 last year and nine snakes, including five cobras, were rescued from their possession, while 20 ml of suspected snake venom was also seized. According to police, Yadav was not present at the banquet hall then. In April, the Noida Police filed an over 1,200-page charge sheet in the case. The charges included are snake trafficking, use of psychotropic substances and organising rave parties, the police had said.
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ED files money laundering case against YouTuber Elvish Yadav, others
LUCKNOW, May 4: The Enforcement Directorate has filed a money laundering case against YouTuber Siddharth Yadav alias Elvish Yadav and some others under the charge of suspected use of snake venom as a recreational drug in parties he hosted, official sources said Saturday. The central agency has pressed charges under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) after taking cognisance of a FIR and charge sheet filed by the Gautam Buddh Nagar (Noida) district police in Uttar Pradesh last month [] The post ED files money laundering case against YouTuber Elvish Yadav, others appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Enforcement Directorate (ED) Files Money Laundering Case Against YouTuber Elvish Yadav and Associates The Enforcement Directorate has filed a money laundering case against YouTuber Siddharth Yadav alias Elvish Yadav and some others under the charge of suspected use of snake venom as a recreational drug in parties he hosted, official sources said Saturday. The central agency has pressed charges under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) after taking cognisance of a FIR and charge sheet filed by the Gautam Buddh Nagar (Noida) district police in Uttar Pradesh last month against him and other linked to him. The alleged generation of proceeds of crime and use of illicit funds for organising rave or recreational parties is under the scanner of the ED. Yadav and some others linked to the case will be questioned as part of the investigation, the sources said. Yadav was arrested on March 17 by the Noida Police in connection with its probe into suspected use of snake venom as a recreational drug in parties that were allegedly hosted by him. The 26-year-old YouTuber, also the winner of reality show Bigg Boss OTT 2, was booked under various sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, Wildlife Protection Act, and the Indian Penal Code (IPC) by the Noida police. Yadav was among the six people named in an FIR lodged at Noida's Sector 49 Police Station on November 3 last year on a complaint from a representative of animal rights NGO People for Animals (PFA). The five other accused, all snake charmers, were arrested in November and were later let out on bail by a local court. The five snake charmers were arrested from a banquet hall in Noida on November 3 last year and nine snakes, including five cobras, were rescued from their possession, while 20 ml of suspected snake venom was also seized. According to police, Yadav was not present at the banquet hall then. In April, the Noida Police filed an over 1,200-page charge sheet in the case. The charges included are snake trafficking, use of psychotropic substances and organising rave parties, the police had said.
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Garry Kasparov clarifies after his post on Rahul Gandhi goes viral
New Delhi: Russian chess great Garry Kasparov hoped that his little joke on Indian politics does not pass for advocacy or expertise after his cheeky social media post on Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's love for the game went viral.Within hours of asking Gandhi to first win Rae Bareli before challenging for the top, the 61-year-old said it was just a joke and should be seen as one. I very much hope my little joke does not pass for advocacy or expertise in Indian politics! But as an 'all-seeing monster with 1000 eyes,' as I was once described, I cannot fail to see a politician dabbling in my beloved game! the former world champion, who retired in 2005, wrote in response to a post by actor Ranvir Shorey. I very much hope my little joke does not pass for advocacy or expertise in Indian politics! But as an all-seeing monster with 1000 eyes, as I was once described, I cannot fail to see a politician dabbling in my beloved game! https://t.co/MlBnR4PeZ6 Garry Kasparov (@Kasparov63) May 3, 2024 Shorey's comment appeared to be a dig at Gandhi's recent assertion that he was the best chess player among all Indian politicians. Kasparov gave the same reply to a few other accounts which commented on his original post. The Congress recently shared a video of Gandhi playing chess on his mobile phone while on the Lok Sabha election campaign trail. The MP from Wayanad named Kasparov as his favourite chess player and drew parallels between the game and politics. A user on X made a cheeky comment on his page, which read feel so relieved that @Kasparov63 and @vishy64theking retired early and didn't have to face the greatest chess genius of our times. Kasparov, rather unusually, originally responded to that post. Traditional (sic) dictates that you should first win from Raebareli before challenging for the top, wrote the fierce critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin who is based in Croatia after fleeing his country. Gandhi, while naming Kasparov as his favourite chess player, described him as a on-linear thinker in the Congress video. ...once you get slightly better at it, the opponent's pieces actually operate almost like your own, he said, drawing comparison between chess and politics. He filed his nomination from Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh on Friday and is also contesting from Wayanad. A former world number one for a record 255 weeks, Kasparov became the youngest-ever undisputed world champion at the age of 22 in 1985 and is a political activist now. The iconic player is a contemporary of Indian great Viswanathan Anand. Recently, when 17-year-old D Gukesh bettered his record of becoming the youngest challenger to the world title by winning the Candidates Tournament in Toronto, Kasparov had put out a congratulatory post on X. He described Gukesh as he Indian earthquake in Toronto.
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Hamida Banu: Google Doodle Honors Indias First Professional Woman Wrestler
Hamida Banu: Google Doodle Honors Indias First Professional Woman Wrestler Today's Google Doodle pays tribute to Hamida Banu, a pioneering figure in Indian sports, recognized as the first professional woman wrestler in India. The Doodle, crafted by Bangalore-based artist Divya Negi, captures Banu amidst the rich local flora and fauna, celebrating her remarkable legacy in the wrestling world. Born in the early 1900s near Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, into a family of wrestlers, Hamida Banu defied the stringent social norms of her time which discouraged women's participation in athletics. She began her wrestling career in the 1940s, competing predominantly against men. Over her illustrious career, she amassed more than 300 victories, a testament to her skill and determination. Banu first captured international attention on this day in 1954, when she defeated the celebrated wrestler Baba Pahalwan in a match that lasted only 1 minute and 34 seconds. This victory was so decisive that it led to Pahalwan's retirement from professional wrestling. Her prowess was not confined to national boundaries; she also triumphed in international bouts, notably winning against the Russian woman wrestler Vera Chistilin in under two minutes. Her challenges were not just on the mat but also against societal expectations. Banu was known for her bold declaration where she issued an open challenge to all male wrestlers, promising her hand in marriage to any who could defeat hera challenge that remained unmet. Hamida Banu's name became synonymous with strength and perseverance, earning her the nickname Amazon of Aligarh. Her diet, training regimen, and the bouts she won received extensive coverage in newspapers, inspiring a generation of athletes, particularly women, to pursue sports professionally. Her impact extends beyond her victories in the ring. Hamida Banu is celebrated for her unwavering commitment to her sport and her courage in challenging and changing the gender norms of her time. Her legacy continues to inspire not only wrestlers but all athletes across India and the world, making her a fitting subject for today's Google Doodle. The celebration of Hamida Banu through today's Google Doodle highlights her significant contributions to sports and her role as a trailblazer for women in professional athletics. As we remember her fearless spirit and groundbreaking achievements, Hamida Banu's story remains a beacon of inspiration for aspiring athletes everywhere. Also Read: Google Doodle Celebrates Indonesia's Traditional Tari Rangkuk Alu Dance
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Indians continue to take upskilling route for jobs
NEW DELHI: More and more Indians are arming themselves with skilling and up skilling courses under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme to secure better jobs, with the program witnessing a 26 percent jump in enrollment in 2023-24 compared to the previous year, officials said Friday. The scheme, launched in 2016, saw an enrollment of 35,333 people in 2018-19. In 2023-24, the figure reached 931,406. In 2022-23, the total number of apprentices registered was 738,704. Maharashtra registered the maximum number of enrolments in the scheme. The state saw an impressive enrolment of 263,239, followed by Tamil Nadu with 101,519. The other states include Gujarat (83,611), Karnataka (78,497), and Uttar Pradesh (71,378). This staggering increase represents a significant Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 74.76% over the five years, the officials added. Officials said the enrolment of apprentices has witnessed remarkable growth over the past few years. This ambitious initiative has emerged as a game-changer, as it helped bridge the gap between formal education and industry demands while addressing the pressing issues of youth unemployment and underemployment, the officials added. The program has helped foster business growth and innovation while providing valuable on-the-job practical training and opportunities for aspiring professionals, they said. This relationship is driving inclusive economic development, empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds, and nurturing personal and professional growth across sectors, the official added. Apprentices not only receive training to enhance their capacity but are also offered stipend support. The schemes objectives include fostering a skilled workforce, facilitating up skilling opportunities, and encouraging apprenticeship enrolment in small enterprises and underserved regions, thus contributing to inclusive economic development and effectively addressing the skills gap in the country. The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), which manages the program, also oversees the operation of the apprenticeship portal, serving as a platform for facilitating the enrolment process. NSDC was set up as part of a national skill development mission in the country. NSDC is also responsible for disbursing partial stipend support to apprentices, both for designated and optional trades, through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism. It also undertakes capacity-building initiatives for stakeholders involved in the apprenticeship program, including organizing awareness campaigns, trade fairs (melas), workshops, seminars, and other events aimed at promoting the program and engaging with various participants. Officials added that by fostering inclusive skill development and creating employment opportunities, this scheme is not only empowering individuals but also shaping a workforce that is future-ready and adaptable to the ever-evolving demands of the industry.
I hope my little joke is not seen as expertise: Kasparov after post on Gandhi goes viral
NEW DELHI: Russian chess great Garry Kasparov hoped that his little joke on Indian politics does not pass for advocacy or expertise after his cheeky social media post on Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's love for the game went viral. Within hours of asking Gandhi to first win Rae Bareli before challenging for the top, the 61-year-old said it was just a joke and should be seen as one. I very much hope my little joke does not pass for advocacy or expertise in Indian politics! But as an 'all-seeing monster with 1000 eyes,' as I was once described, I cannot fail to see a politician dabbling in my beloved game! the former world champion, who retired in 2005, wrote in response to a post by actor Ranvir Shorey. Shorey's comment appeared to be a dig at Gandhi's recent assertion that he was the best chess player among all Indian politicians. Kasparov gave the same reply to a few other accounts which commented on his original post. The Congress recently shared a video of Gandhi playing chess on his mobile phone while on the Lok Sabha election campaign trail. The MP from Wayanad named Kasparov as his favourite chess player and drew parallels between the game and politics. A user on X made a cheeky comment on his page, which read feel so relieved that @Kasparov63 and @vishy64theking retired early and didn't have to face the greatest chess genius of our times. Kasparov, rather unusually, originally responded to that post. Traditional (sic) dictates that you should first win from Raebareli before challenging for the top, wrote the fierce critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin who is based in Croatia after fleeing his country. Gandhi, while naming Kasparov as his favourite chess player, described him as a on-linear thinker in the Congress video. Once you get slightly better at it, the opponent's pieces actually operate almost like your own, he said, drawing comparison between chess and politics. He filed his nomination from Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh on Friday and is also contesting from Wayanad. A former world number one for a record 255 weeks, Kasparov became the youngest-ever undisputed world champion at the age of 22 in 1985 and is a political activist now. The iconic player is a contemporary of Indian great Viswanathan Anand. Recently, when 17-year-old D Gukesh bettered his record of becoming the youngest challenger to the world title by winning the Candidates Tournament in Toronto, Kasparov had put out a congratulatory post on X. He described Gukesh as he Indian earthquake in Toronto.
Rahul Gandhis move to contest in Rae Bareli disappoints Wayanad
KOCHI: The Congress decision to field Rahul Gandhi in the Rae Bareli Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh has elicited mixed feelings within the partys state unit. There is uncertainty among party leaders regarding whether he will step down from the Wayanad LS seat if he is elected from Rae Bareli, considered a stronghold of the Gandhi family. This has led to heated debates, with the BJP and LDF accusing Rahul of betraying the people of Wayanad. There is a prevailing belief within the Congress party that if he wins both seats, he is likely to vacate the Wayanad seat. However, there is also optimism that his contest in the Hindi heartland will bolster the partys prospects in North India. While party leaders feel it is premature to discuss which seat he would retain, the lingering question is whether he will vacate Wayanad and who will be his successor in Wayanad. The name of AICC general secretary and his sister, Priyanka Gandhi, is being reported as a possible successor if Rahul abandons the seat. However, senior party leaders are reluctant to comment on the matter. Congress national general secretary (organisation) K C Venugopal stated that the party will decide which seat Rahul Gandhi will retain at the appropriate time. The party requested Rahul Gandhi to contest from Rae Bareli and he agreed. For us, Rae Bareli, Amethi, and Wayanad are all important. Rae Bareli is the seat which was held by Indira Gandhi and till recently by Sonia Gandhi. At the appropriate time, the party will decide which seat he will retain. The decision will not affect anyone, Venugopal told mediapersons. Political observers believe that Rahul Gandhis decision to contest in UP will boost the morale of the party as Left leaders argue that he will focus on fighting the BJP in North India rather than contesting against INDIA bloc allies in Kerala. According to K Baburaj, a senior journalist and political observer, Congress activists in UP and other North Indian states are expecting Rahuls presence, which will boost their morale. However, the decision has left his supporters in Kerala, especially in Wayanad, unhappy as they worked hard for his victory in 2019. They also supported him when his MP post was suspended, he said. If Rahul wins, he is likely to retain Raebareli due to its historical connection with the Gandhi family, it is learned. Feroze Gandhi to Rahul Gandhi: Rae Bareli's tryst with Congress Wayanad is considered a safe seat of UDF. So the front can win if a re-election happens. Abandoning Raebareli would be seen as suicidal to Congress, according to Baburaj. A senior Congress leader told TNIE that there were speculations during the 2019 campaign that Rahul would abandon Wayanad if elected from Amethi. However, he won with a huge margin of more than 4 lakh votes, a record in the states election history. This time, Wayanad recorded a lower voter turnout compared to 2019, which might lead to a slight decline in his majority, but the voters are expected to stand by him. The party will take an appropriate decision at the right time and commenting on the issue at this stage will be too early, he added. Chances of Rahul Gandhi contesting from the second seat was the topic of a heated campaign in Wayanad this time too. Fight against BJP Chances of Rahul contesting from second seat was the topic of a heated campaign in Wayanad. Political observers believe that his decision to contest in UP will boost the morale of the party as Left leaders argue that he will focus on fighting the BJP in North India.
Kasparov clarifies Gandhi joke after viral post
Kasparov clarifies Gandhi joke after viral post Russian chess great Garry Kasparov hoped that his ''little joke'' on Indian politics does not pass for ''advocacy or expertise'' after his cheeky social media post on Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's love for the game went viral. Within hours of asking Gandhi to ''first win Rae Bareli before challenging for the top'', the 61-year-old said it was just a joke and should be seen as one. ''I very much hope my little joke does not pass for advocacy or expertise in Indian politics! But as an 'all-seeing monster with 1000 eyes,' as I was once described, I cannot fail to see a politician dabbling in my beloved game!'' the former world champion, who retired in 2005, wrote in response to a post by actor Ranvir Shorey. Shorey's comment appeared to be a dig at Gandhi's recent assertion that he was the best chess player among all Indian politicians. Kasparov gave the same reply to a few other accounts which commented on his original post. The Congress recently shared a video of Gandhi playing chess on his mobile phone while on the Lok Sabha election campaign trail. The MP from Wayanad named Kasparov as his favourite chess player and drew parallels between the game and politics. A user on X made a cheeky comment on his page, which read ''feel so relieved that @Kasparov63 and @vishy64theking retired early and didn't have to face the greatest chess genius of our times.'' Kasparov, rather unusually, originally responded to that post. ''Traditional (sic) dictates that you should first win from Raebareli before challenging for the top,'' wrote the fierce critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin who is based in Croatia after fleeing his country. Gandhi, while naming Kasparov as his favourite chess player, described him as a ''non-linear thinker'' in the Congress video. ''...once you get slightly better at it, the opponent's pieces actually operate almost like your own,'' he said, drawing comparison between chess and politics. He filed his nomination from Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh on Friday and is also contesting from Wayanad. A former world number one for a record 255 weeks, Kasparov became the youngest-ever undisputed world champion at the age of 22 in 1985 and is a political activist now. The iconic player is a contemporary of Indian great Viswanathan Anand. Recently, when 17-year-old D Gukesh bettered his record of becoming the youngest challenger to the world title by winning the Candidates Tournament in Toronto, Kasparov had put out a congratulatory post on X. He described Gukesh as ''the Indian earthquake in Toronto''.
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Cong will struggle to cross 50 seats; Rahul fighting from Rae Bareli sensing Wayanad defeat: PM
AHAMADPUR, May 3 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asserted that Congress tally in the Lok Sabha polls will be an all-time low, as the grand old party would struggle to cross even the half-century mark in the hustings. Modi also mocked Rahul Gandhis decision to contest from Uttar Pradeshs Rae Bareli seat, and said the Congress leader did so after sensing defeat in Keralas Wayanad, where he is a sitting MP. Addressing back-to-back rallies in the Bardhaman-Durgapur, Krishnanagar [] The post Cong will struggle to cross 50 seats; Rahul fighting from Rae Bareli sensing Wayanad defeat: PM appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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Rahul picks Gandhi home turf Rae Bareli as second Lok Sabha fight
Rahul Gandhi nominated in Rae Bareli and Amethi, with loyalists joining. Sonia Gandhi calls Rae Bareli the family's completion. Indira Gandhi initiated a tradition in 1967. The Gandhis continue the legacy in UP.
Rahul files nomination from Rae Bareli; BJP mocks him for fleeing from Amethi
Rae Bareli/New Delhi, May 3: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi filed his papers from Uttar Pradeshs Rae Bareli constituency on Friday, barely an hour before nominations closed for the Lok Sabha seat. Earlier, in the morning, the Congress ended the suspense over Amethi and Rae Bareli, announcing his candidature from the seat held by his mother [] The post Rahul files nomination from Rae Bareli; BJP mocks him for fleeing from Amethi appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Rahul Gandhi becomes 3rd Generation of Gandhi family to Contest from Raebareli
New Delhi:Congress has changed its generation in Uttar Pradeshs Raebareli Lok Sabha constituency. Congress MP Rahul Gandhi filed his nomination papers from Raebareli on Friday, a seat that has been represented by his family for generations. The Raebareli seat, where his grandfather, grandmother and mother had fought and won elections, for the first time Rahul [] The post Rahul Gandhi becomes 3rd Generation of Gandhi family to Contest from Raebareli appeared first on Pragativadi | Odisha News, Breaking News Odisha, Latest Odisha News .
Amethi to not have contender from Gandhi family for first time in 25 years
NEW DELHI, May 3: Uttar Pradeshs Amethi has long been synonymous with the Gandhis but it would be the first time in 25 years that a Gandhi family member will not be contesting election from the Lok Sabha seat. Considered a citadel of the Gandhi family since its creation as a constituency in 1967, Amethi []
Rahul Gandhi chose Raebareli sensing Wayanad defeat, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticized Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, alleging that Gandhi shifted his constituency from Wayanad to Uttar Pradesh's Raebareli after anticipating defeat. Modi also predicted that the Congress' tally in the elections would not surpass 50 seats, marking an all-time low for the party.
Rahul files nomination from Rae Bareli; Mallikarjun, Sonia, Priyanka accompany him
New Delhi, May 3: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi filed his papers from Uttar Pradesh's Rae Bareli constituency, barely an hour before nominations closed for the Lok Sabha seat on Friday. Earlier, in the morning, the Congress ended the suspense over Amethi and Rae Bareli, announcing his candidature from the seat held by his mother Sonia [] The post Rahul files nomination from Rae Bareli; Mallikarjun, Sonia, Priyanka accompany him appeared first on Northlines .
Muslims, Christians, Hindus moving forward with feeling of brotherhood: BRS's Nama Nageswara Rao on Owaisi's remark In reaction to All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Chief Asaduddin Owaisi's remarks to ANI comparing the situation of Muslims in today's India to that of Jews in Germany during dictator Adolf Hitler's era, Bharat Rashta Samithi (BRS) candidate from Khammam, Nama Nageswara Rao said that all religious communities in the country are moving forward with the feeling of brotherhood. The BRS leader however said that some people are trying to create a divide between people in the society which should not happen. In India, Muslims, Christians and Hindus are moving forward with the feeling of brotherhood. Some people try to create rivalry between Hindus and Muslims, Hindus and Christians. This is not good for the country. We governed Hyderabad very peacefully. The way some people are dividing the society is not right, Rao said speaking to ANI on Friday. Objecting to the recent practice of raising Jai Shree Ram slogans in Parliament, Rao said, Even in Parliament Jai Shree Ram slogans are raised. This was not the culture earlier. This should not happen. Everyone should protect democracy. Speaking about the developmental works undertaken by the BRS government when it was in power in Telangana and comparing that to the Congress government in the state, Rao said, KCR used to give gifts to Muslims in Ramzan. Congress used Muslims for vote bank. KCR has protected Muslims and undertook development works for them when the BRS was in power. They (Congress) did not give Ramzan gifts to Muslims this time. The BRS leader said that Muslims are ready to support his party even today. I went to some mosques recently. Till today they are ready to help me and our party. The BRS takes all Hindus, Christians and Muslims together, Rao said. On Rahul Gandhi filing his nomination from Uttar Pradesh's Raebareli, besides contesting from Kerala's Wayanad, Rao quipped saying that he must have thought Wayanad to be a safe seat in case he loses from Raebareli. If he does not contest from there, people might criticize saying that he has run away and gone south. If he loses, they will say that he has lost. Since he thought that it (Wayanad) is a safe seat, he is contested from the south, Rao said. Speaking on some reports in the past that Rahul Gandhi would be contesting from Khammam, the BRS leader said, For one month, all papers and TVs reported that he will be contesting from here. It would have been nice. I wanted to fight against him. Polling for all 17 seats in Telangana will take place on May 13, in the fourth phase of the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. The BRS, which was then the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), claimed the lion's share of the electoral spoils in the 2019 polls, winning 9 seats while the BJP secured 4 seats. The Congress and the AIMIM brought up the rear, winning 3 and 1 seats respectively. (ANI)
UP Weather: There is going to be light to moderate rain in Eastern Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand between 6-9 May. Apart from this, an alert has also been issued for thunderstorm and lightning. UP Weather: Amidst the scorching heat across the country, the Meteorological Department has announced good news on Friday. It is going to [] The post Rainfall Update: There will be rain in this state for four days; Meteorological Department announced good news first appeared on informalnewz .
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Rahul Gandhi to contest Lok Sabha election from Raebareli; KL Sharma to contest from Amethi
After days of speculation, the Congress has finally revealed the names of its candidate from the Lok Sabha constituency of Amethi and Raebareli in Uttar Pradesh, Rahul Gandhi, the face of the Congress, will contest from Raebareli while KL Sharma will contest from Amethi Lok Sabha constituency. Amethi and Rae...
Heatwave to Persist for Two More Days in Eastern and Southern Peninsular India
Heatwave to Persist for Two More Days in Eastern and Southern Peninsular India The record-breaking heatwave spell affecting east India and parts of the southern peninsular region continued unabated on Friday, with temperatures settling above 44 degrees Celsius in at least 13 places. Intensely hot conditions prevailed in parts of Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Maximum temperatures settled in the range of 43-46 degrees Celsius in parts of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha, Vidarbha, Madhya Maharashtra and 40-43 degrees in parts of Gangetic West Bengal, Marathwada and north interior Karnataka, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. Nandyal in Andhra Pradesh sizzled at 46.3 degrees Celsius, the highest maximum temperature in the country on Friday. The mercury settled at 44.6 degrees Celsius in Odisha's Boudh, 45 degrees in Khammam (Telangana), 46.2 degrees in Cuddapah (Andhra Pradesh), 43.4 degrees in Erode (Tamil Nadu), and 44.6 degrees in West Bengal's Kalaikunda. The IMD said the ongoing heatwave spell in east and south peninsular India will continue until May 5-6 and abate thereafter. The Met office on Wednesday said above-normal maximum temperatures are likely over most parts of the country in May and a significantly high number of heatwave days expected over the northern plains, central region and adjoining areas of peninsular India. April witnessed record-smashing maximum temperatures in east, northeast and southern peninsular India, prompting health warnings from government agencies and some states to suspend in-person classes in schools. A number of stations recorded their highest-ever April day temperatures. Five active western disturbances led to rainfall, thunderstorms and hail storms over north and central India at regular intervals in April, preventing heat waves. IMD data shows that heat waves this April were far worse than in 2023, the warmest year on record so far. This trend is likely to continue in May, with around eight to 11 heatwave days predicted over the south Rajasthan, west Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Marathwada and the Gujarat regions. The remaining parts of Rajasthan, east Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and some parts of Chhattisgarh, interior Odisha, Gangetic West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, north interior Karnataka and Telangana may record five to seven heatwave days during the month. Normally, the northern plains, central India and adjoining areas of peninsular India experience around three days of heat waves in May. India witnessed two spells of heat waves in April -- from April 5 to 7 and April 15 to 30. The IMD attributed the prolonged heatwave spell over east, northeast and south peninsular India in April to the absence of thunderstorms and an anticyclone at lower levels over the west central Bay of Bengal and the adjoining eastern coasts of India. This caused the sea breeze to cut off over Odisha and West Bengal on most days. The weather office said south peninsular India recorded an average maximum temperature of 31 degrees Celsius in April, the second-highest since 1901. The mean temperature (28.12 degrees Celsius) in April in east and northeast India was the highest since 1901, it said. The IMD said above-normal maximum temperatures have become frequent over south peninsular India since the 1980s. The region recorded 12.6 mm rainfall in April -- the fifth lowest since 1901 and the second-lowest since 2001. According to IMD data, the number of heatwave days this April was the highest in 15 years in Gangetic West Bengal and nine years in Odisha. Odisha also experienced the longest heatwave spell (16 days) in April since 2016. Amid the prevailing but weakening El Nino conditions, the IMD had earlier warned of extreme heat during the April-June period, coinciding with the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections. Hundreds of thousands of voters had to cope with the searing heat when they stepped out to exercise their franchise in the second phase of the elections on April 26. Polling for 94 constituencies across 12 states will take place on May 7. The weather office had earlier expected four to eight heatwave days in different parts of the country in April against a normal of one to three days. Ten to 20 heatwave days are expected against a normal of four to eight in the entire April-June period.
Don't Give Him Too Much Importance: Smriti Irani's Swipe At Rahul Gandhi
Union Minister Smriti Irani spoke to NDTV and reacted to Rahul Gandhi filing nomination from Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh and said, I have already created history in 2019 by defeating the Congress president and the then sitting MP. It was the first time that ever happened in Indian democracy...If he had been so confident about winning Rae Bareli, then he would not have fought from Wayanad. You give him too much importance, Mr Irani said on whether she wanted Mr Gandhi to contest from Amethi.
He ran away to Varanasi..., Mallikarjun Kharge on PM Modi's 'Daro Mat Bhago Mat' remarks on Rahul Gandhi Reacting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Daro Mat Bhago Mat' remarks on Rahul Gandhi, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday claimed that PM Modi himself ran away to Varanasi. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi filed his nomination from Uttar Pradesh's Rae Bareli Lok Sabha constituency on Friday. He (PM Modi) himself has run away to Varanasi, ask him, Kharge asked. After a lot of speculation, Rahul Gandhi filed his nomination papers from Raebareli on Friday.RaeBareli is considered a traditional stronghold of the Gandhi family. There was anticipation earlier that Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will contest from either Amethi or Raebareli, two seats in Uttar Pradesh which are prestige battles for the party. Earlier, PM Modi attacked Rahul Gandhi mockingly 'Daro Mat Bhago Mat' after he decided to contest from Raebareli. Addressing a rally in the Purba Bardhaman district on Friday, PM Modi said, There's no need for an opinion poll or exit poll...I said this much earlier. I predicted on the floor of Parliament two months ago that their (Congress') biggest leader (Sonia Gandhi) would stand down from contesting these elections. And just as I had foreseen, she (resigned as the Raebareli MP and) took a seat in the Rajya Sabha from Jaipur. I also told you earlier that the Shehzada would start looking for another safe seat for himself, fearing defeat in Wayanad. He was so afraid after losing Amethi in 2019 that he bolted all the way down South, to Wayanad. Now, he has escaped to Raebareli. These people often go around telling people, 'Daro maat' (don't be afraid). It's now my turn to say the same to them--'Arey daro maat, bhaago maat' (don't be afraid! don't flee!), he added. Meanwhile, Varanasi is the stronghold of the Prime Minister who won the seat twice in the 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha elections. BJP has again fielded PM Modi from Varanasi and Congress has fielded Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai. This will be the most anticipated contest in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Narendra Modi won the constituency in both the 2014 and 2019 general polls with a resounding majority. In the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, PM Modi won the seat with over 674,664 votes and commanded a vote share of 63.6 per cent. Earlier in 2014, PM Modi fought on two Lok Sabha seats in Gujarat's Vadodara and the second was Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi. PM Modi won the Vadodara Lok Sabha seat by securing 845,464 votes with 72.8 per cent. Congress candidate Madhusudan Mistry secured 275,336 votes with 23.7 per cent. The Varanasi seat comprises five Assembly segments including Rohaniya, Varanasi North, Varanasi South, Varanasi Cantt, Sevapuri. The voting for the Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency will be held in the seventh phase of the elections on June 1. The counting of the votes will be held on June 4. (ANI)
Pak supporting Cong indicates partys hand with enemies of the Nation: Yogi
Lucknow, May 3 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the INDI alliance and said that it is now evident the Congress hand is with the enemies of the nation. The CMs remark came following reports that Chaudhry Fawad Hussain, a former Pakistan... The post Pak supporting Cong indicates partys hand with enemies of the Nation: Yogi first appeared on Central India's Premier English Daily .
Rahul Gandhi files nomination from Rae Bareli; BJP takes a dig at his 'escape' from Amethi
Rahul Gandhi files nomination from Rae Bareli; BJP takes a dig at his 'escape' from Amethi Congress leader Rahul Gandhi filed his papers from Uttar Pradesh's Rae Bareli constituency on Friday, barely an hour before nominations closed for the Lok Sabha seat. Earlier, in the morning, the Congress ended the suspense over Amethi and Rae Bareli constituencies, announcing his candidature from the seat held by his mother Sonia Gandhi for the last two decades. She recently moved to the Rajya Sabha. Gandhi had lost from the adjoining Amethi constituency to BJPs Smriti Irani in 2019, but won from ''safe'' Wayanad in Kerala a seat he is contesting this time as well. On X, the former Congress president posted that filing his nomination papers from Rae Bareli was an emotional moment for him. Amethi and Rae Bareli are no different for me, both are family, he wrote in Hindi, seeking their love and blessings in what he called a fight against injustice. The BJP, however, mocked him for running away from Amethi. ''Bhag Rahul bhag (run Rahul, run),'' one leader said. In a rally in West Bengal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he had predicted that the prince would look for another seat after polling in Wayanad is over as he feared being defeated there. Now, he had to run away from Amethi and choose the Rae Bareli seat, Modi said. Gandhi was accompanied by party leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra as he handed over his papers to district election officer Harshita Mathur around 2 pm on the last day for filing nominations. Gandhis brother-in-law Robert Vadra too was with him. Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot accompanied the family. Also on Friday, Kishori Lal Sharma, a close aide of the Gandhi family, filed his papers from the Amethi Lok Sabha constituency. Priyanka Gandhi took part in roadshow there to support him. Polling in both parliamentary constituencies is on May 20. The party leaders arrived at the Fursatganj airport in Amethi, and then headed for Rae Bareli. A large number of Congress workers, and those from INDIA bloc partner Samajwadi Party, turned up at the district collectorate to cheer Gandhi. The SP workers, carrying flags and banners, included the partys district chief Virendra Yadav. After filing his nomination, Gandhi and other family members went to the district Congress office where family priest Radhe Shyam Dixit performed a puja. Rae Bareli Congress spokesperson Vinay Dwivedi said people in the party and local residents were demanding that only the Gandhi family should contest from the constituency, and the top leadership has lived up to their trust. Earlier Friday, BJP candidate Dinesh Pratap Singh also filed his papers from Rae Bareli. He had lost to Sonia Gandhi in 2019. Singh had switched sides from the Congress in 2018, after being sent to the state legislative council twice by that party. Bahujan Samaj Partys Thakur Prasad Yadav filed his nomination from Rae Bareli on Thursday. ''Bhag Rahul bhag, Rahul bhag, Rahul bhag (run Rahul, run) -- this is what will go on now,'' BJP general secretary Dushyant Kumar Gautam told reporters in Delhi. Union minister and Amethi MP Smriti Irani, who is contesting again from that traditionally Congress constituency, too took a dig. ''The Gandhi family not being present in the election fray in Amethi indicates that the Congress has accepted its defeat in Amethi even before the polling on the seat,'' she told reporters. Gandhi is now contesting from a seat that has been held by his mother Sonia Gandhi, his grandmother Indira Gandhi and his grandfather Feroze Gandhi in the past. Feroze Gandhi won from Rae Bareli in the first two elections after Independence. His wife Indira Gandhi won in 1967, 1971 and 1980, followed by friends and family members of the Gandhis. Arun Nehru won the 1980 bypoll and subsequently in 1984. Indira Gandhis aunt Sheila Kaul represented the seat in 1989 and 1991. The only time the Congress did not represent Rae Bareli was in the wake of the Emergency in 1977 when Janata Party's Raj Narain defeated Indira Gandhi, who was then the prime minister. And the BJP's Ashoke Singh won in 1996 and 1998. Sonia Gandhi won from Rae Bareli four times between 2004 and 2019, though her winning margins had begun dwindling now. The party appeared to have concluded that Rae Bareli was the safer seat for Rahul Gandhi, who lost Amethi to Irani last time by nearly 50,000 votes. When Sonia Gandhi decided to leave Rae Bareli and switch to the Rajya Sabha from Rajasthan, she addressed an emotional message to people of the constituency. ''After this decision, I will not have the opportunity to serve you directly but my heart and soul will always remain with you. I know that you will stand by me and my family in future, just as you have in the past,'' she said in the February 15 message.
Rahul Gandhi addresses Odisha rally virtually after visit gets cancelled
Rahul Gandhi addresses Odisha rally virtually after visit gets cancelled Bhubaneswar: Congress leader Rahul Gandhis proposed visit to Odisha on Friday was cancelled as he had to file nomination for the Raebareli Lok Sabha constituency in Uttar Pradesh. The Wayanad MP, however, virtually addressed a rally in Rayagada constituency through a video conference. Expressing [] The post Rahul Gandhi addresses Odisha rally virtually after visit gets cancelled appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
BJPs SG Suryah Slams Congress With Data Points On Rahul Gandhi Running Away From Amethi
Uttar Pradesh, boasting 80 Lok Sabha seats, holds immense political significance in India, often being referred to as the key to Delhis gates. Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, serves The post BJPs SG Suryah Slams Congress With Data Points On Rahul Gandhi Running Away From Amethi appeared first on The Commune .
The Congress has picked Rahul Gandhi from Raebareli and Kishori Lal Sharma from Amethi as the party released its candidates' list from the two Uttar Pradesh Lok Sabha constituencies on Friday
Triple Talaq Incident on Moving Train Shocks Jhansi Passengers: Man Flees After Divorcing Wife
Jhansi: A shocking incident occurred on April 29 when Mohammad Arshad, 28, gave triple talaq to his wife, Afsana, 26, on a moving train near Jhansi Junction and then fled the scene.As the train reached Jhansi station, Arshad pronounced triple talaq to his wife, beat her, and then got off the train. Stunned by the sudden turn of events, Afsana contacted the Government Railway Police, who sent her back to Pukhrayan in Kanpur Dehat, her initial boarding point for Bhopal that day. Following the incident, an FIR was lodged, and a search was initiated for the accused.Arshad, a computer engineer working with a private firm in Bhopal, had married Afsana, a graduate from Kota, Rajasthan, on January 12 this year. Their marriage was arranged through a matrimonial advertisement. During a visit to Arshad's ancestral home in Pukhrayan last week, Afsana was shocked to discover that Arshad was already married. When she confronted him, he and his mother began harassing her for dowry, as per the complaint.This harassment continued until Arshad abruptly pronounced triple talaq and then abandoned Afsana on the train.Afsana has since appealed to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for help and urged action against those who divorce women and abandon them. Based on Afsana's complaint, a case has been registered against her husband Arshad, his maternal uncle Aqeel, father Nafeesul Hasan, and mother Parveen. Circle Officer (CO) Priya Singh assured that the matter will be thoroughly investigated, and appropriate action will be taken. PM Modi Vows Justice for Victims of the West Bengal Teacher Recruitment Scam New Rape and Kidnapping Cases Filed Against JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna and HD Revanna in Sex Tapes Scandal Tragic Accident: Student Run Over by Train While Filming Instagram Reel
Did UP CM Yogi Adityanath Question PM Modi Over Pulwama Terror Attack?
Claim: A video of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath apparently questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the ' mangalsutras ' (a sacred thread worn by married Hindu women) of the widows of the security personnel who died in the Pulwama terror attack is viral. Fact: BOOM found that the video is altered by cutting and pasting different portions of Yogi Adityanth's speech to make the false claim. In the original speech, Adityanath was in fact quoting Dimple Yadav, Samajwadi Party leader, who had in her speech attacked PM Modi's mangalsutra remark. Tools used: We ran digital forensics on the viral video using Itisaar - a deepfake detection tool designed by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jodhpur and noticed several jump cuts. Also, a reverse image search on some keyframes from the video, with the keywords, 'Yogi adityanath + Mangalsutra + Lok Sabha elections' led us to the original video uploaded on wire agency ANI's verified YouTube channel on April 25, 2024. Read the full fact-check here .
EC intensifies efforts to boost voter turnout after decline in LS polls
EC intensifies efforts to boost voter turnout after decline in LS polls The Election Commission on Friday said it has ''doubled up'' its voter participation interventions to overcome the ''small'' dip in turnout in the first two phases of the Lok Sabha polls. The turnout stood at 66.14 per cent in the first phase and at 66.71 per cent in the second phase. Compared to the voter participation in the past, this is ''among the best'' but ''somewhat lags'' behind the high benchmarks of the 2019 general elections, it said. In 2019, a voter turnout of 69.43 per cent was recorded in the first phase and 69.64 per cent was recorded in the second phase. The weather conditions are predicted to be normal in the 11 states and union territories that will go to polls in the third phase of elections on May 7, the poll panel noted. Following the dip in the turnout in the first phase, the EC had directed state chief electoral officers of Maharashtra, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Karnataka to come up with additional set of plans to enhance voter participation. The poll panel also held one-on-one interactions with district electoral officers from low-turnout districts to enhance voter participation. The EC said it remains committed to taking up all possible interventions to boost voter turnout in the next five phases. The commission said it is leading a set of additional initiatives for this purpose with chief electoral officers and senior officers at Nirvachan Sadan.
MP CM Mohan Yadav mocks Rahul Gandhi for picking Raebareli LS seat
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday mocked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for picking Uttar Pradeshs Raebareli seat to contest the Lok Sabha election. Chief Minister Yadav said that the Wayanad MP ran away from Amethi fearing defeat and shifted to Raebareli. After being defeated in Amethi last time, Rahul Gandhi ran to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
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Siddaramaiah wishes Rahul Gandhi success in Raebareli contest, says seat nurtured by Sonia Gandhi with dedication Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah wished success to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi as he filed his nomination from Raebareli, saying the seat has been nurtured former party chief Sonia Gandhi with her dedication and her enduring legacy in the constituency has been a beacon of progress and hope. After a lot of speculation, Rahul Gandhi filed his nomination papers from Raebareli on Friday. Siddaramaiah said Rahul Gandhi is continuing the noble journey with the decision to contest from Raebareli in Uttar Pradesh. It's a touching moment as @RahulGandhi prepares to contest from Rae Bareli, a seat Sonia Gandhi has nurtured with her dedication and leadership for many years. Her enduring legacy in the constituency has been a beacon of progress and hope, Siddaramaiah posted on X. Wishing Rahul Gandhi immense success as he continues this noble journey, carrying forward the torch of service and commitment passed down by Sonia Gandhi. Together, may they inspire countless hearts across our nation he added. Sonia Gandhi, who represented Rae Bareli since 2004, is now a Rajya Sabha member from Rajasthan. Rae Bareli is considered a traditional stronghold of the Gandhi family. There was anticipation earlier that Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will contest from either Amethi or Raebareli, two seats in Uttar Pradesh which are prestige battles for the party. Earlier, Rahul Gandhi and other party leaders offered prayers after he filed his nomination papers from Uttar Pradesh's Raebareli seat. Sonia Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and her husband Robert Vadra were among those who offered prayers during the puja held at the house of late party leader Gaya Prasad Shukla in Raebareli. The house has been associated with the party for decades. Locals said the puja was held after filing the nomination due to paucity of time earlier. It started with former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1967. It has become a norm that whenever a member of the Gandhi family files nomination, they first offer prayers here, KC Shukla, grandson of Gyan Prasad Shukla, told ANI. Rahul Gandhi, who is MP from Wayanad in Kerala and is re-contesting from the seat, lost from Amethi in 2019 Lok Sabha polls to Union Minister Smriti Irani. Rahul Gandhi had won the seat, also a Gandhi family stronghold, three times in a row till 2019. Congress has fielded KL Sharma, a loyalist of the Gandhi family, from Amethi against Smriti Irani. Rahul is pitted against BJP candidate and three-time MLC Dinesh Pratap Singh in Raebareli. Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah took a dig at the Rahul Gandhi, saying that Sonia Gandhi has tried to launch Rahulyaan nearly 20 times and he will lose election from the Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh. We launched Chandrayaan-3 and it was successful. On the other hand, Sonia Gandhiji has tried to launch Rahulyaan nearly 20 times and has failed every time. Now he has run from Amethi and is contesting from Raebareli. I want to tell you (Rahul Gandhi) the result from here, 'Rahul Baba' will lose to the BJP candidate, Dinesh Pratap Singh with a huge margin in Raebareli, Amit Shah said at an election rally in Belgavi's Hukkeri town. Voting in Amethi and Raebareli seats will be held on May 20. (ANI)
No Gandhi Vs Smriti In Rae Bareli
The suspense over Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhis candidatures for theAmethiand Rae Bareli constituencies in Uttar Pradesh ended today. The Congress decided to field Rahul Gandhi from Rae Bareli and Kishori Lal Sharma instead of Priyanka Gandhi from Amethi. Congress workers and supporters were worried about the seats... The post No Gandhi Vs Smriti In Rae Bareli appeared first on HW News English .
Rahul will win in Pakistan, it's 'balle balle' Modi in India, claims Himanta Sarma
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday claimed that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will win in Pakistan if elections are held there but in India, victory will be of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Sarma had lashed out at Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday as well, calling them irrelevant in Assam and past the expiry date. Rahul Gandhi is very popular in Pakistan and if elections are held there and he contests those, he will win by a huge margin, there is no doubt about it, Sarma said on the sidelines of a rally in Barpeta Lok Sabha constituency, when asked for his reaction on a former Pakistani minister praising the Congress leader. We lift our hands in surrender that we cannot match Rahul Gandhi in Pakistan and he will definitely win there, the CM said, sarcastically. Rahul fighting from Rae Bareli sensing Wayanad defeat: PM Modi A former minister in Imran Khan's cabinet in Pakistan, Chaudhry Fawad Hussain, had shared a video featuring Gandhi on his social media handle on Thursday and praised him, drawing sharp criticism from the BJP, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Sarma maintained that nothing will happen in India as desired by Pakistan, and rather, he opposite will happen in Bharat. In Bharat, it's 'balle balle' Narendra Modi, Sarma said, in reply to a question on Gandhi's winning chances in the two Lok Sabha seats he is contesting. Gandhi, who is already seeking to retain the Wayanad constituency in Kerala, on Friday also filed his nomination papers from Uttar Pradesh's Rae Bareli, a traditional Congress bastion held by his mother Sonia Gandhi in the outgoing Lok Sabha. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi files nomination from Rae Bareli Lok Sabha seat Earlier on Thursday, Sarma had hit out at the Gandhi siblings and said, Priyanka and Rahul Gandhi are irrelevant in Assam. They are past the expiry date. He had also dismissed allegations made by Vadra that 'mafia raj' prevailed in Assam. Priyanka Gandhi has not seen Congress-ruled period in Assam. Now, there are no blasts, firing incidents, ULFA or NDFB which prevailed at that time, he said. The CM asserted that if getting jobs without paying bribes or bringing 30 lakh people under 'Orunodoi' scheme define 'mafia raj', then people will want such a 'mafia raj'. The CM also hit back at the Congress' washing machine jibe at the BJP, alleging that the grand old party has a ig, high voltage washing machine which was used to cleanse Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. They (Congress) have a big washing machine, which was used to wash Arvind Kejriwal. Four months ago, Priyanka Gandhi (Vadra) had said Kejriwal had looted money through liquor scam, and now all of a sudden, he becomes a good person? Which high-voltage washing machine does she have? Sarma added. I am extremist in protecting Indian, Assamese culture: Himanta Biswa Sharma
26 per cent jump in apprenticeship scheme as more youths upskill to get better jobs
NEW DELHI: More and more Indians are arming themselves with skilling and upskilling courses under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) to get better jobs, with the programme witnessing a 26 per cent jump in enrollment in 2023-24 as compared to the previous year, officials said Friday. The scheme, launched in 2016, saw an enrollment of 35,333 people in 2018-19. In 2023-24, the figure touched 931,406. In 2022-23, the total number of apprentices registered was 738,704. Maharashtra registered the maximum number of enrollments in the scheme.The state saw an impressive enrollment of 263,239. It is followed by Tamil Nadu at 101,519. The other states are Gujarat (83,611), Karnataka (78,497), and Uttar Pradesh (71,378). This staggering increase represents a significant Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 74.76% over the five years, the officials added. Officials said the enrollment of apprentices has witnessed remarkable growth over the past few years. This ambitious initiative has emerged as a game-changer, as it helped in bridging the gap between formal education and industry demands while addressing the pressing issues of youth unemployment and underemployment, the officials added. The programme has helped foster business growth and innovation while providing valuable on-the-job practical training and opportunities for aspiring professionals,they said. This symbiotic relationship is driving inclusive economic development, empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds, and nurturing personal and professional growth across sectors, the official added. Under the scheme, apprentices not only get training to enhance their capacity, but are offered stipend support. The scheme's objectives include fostering a skilled workforce, incentivising establishment participation, facilitating upskilling opportunities, and encouraging apprenticeship enrollment in small enterprises and underserved regions, thus contributing to inclusive economic development and effectively addressing the skills gap in the country. The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), which manages the programme, also oversees the operation of the apprenticeship portal, which serves as a platform for facilitating the enrollment process. NSDC was set upas part of a national skill development mission in the country. NSDC is also responsible for disbursing partial stipend support to apprentices, both for designated and optional trades, through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism. It also undertakes capacity-building initiatives for stakeholders involved in the apprenticeship programme, which includes organising awareness campaigns, trade fairs (melas), workshops, seminars, and other events aimed at promoting the programme and engaging with various participants. Officials added that by fostering inclusive skill development and creating employment opportunities, this scheme is not only empowering individuals but also shaping a workforce that is future-ready and adaptable to the ever-evolving demands of the industry.
