News in Pics: May 9, 2019

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News in Pics: May 9, 2019

‘You Turned IAF Jets Into Taxis,’ Congress Says to PM Modi in Response to IAF Viraat Jibe — ‘You Turned IAF Jets Into Taxis,’ Congress Says to PM Modi in Response to IAF Viraat Jibe

Congress on Thursday hit back at PM Modi for his allegation that the Rajiv Gandhi family used INS Viraat for holiday trip back when Rajiv was the Prime Minister. (Catch Complete Coverage of Lok Sabha Elections 2019 Here) Taking to Twitter, party spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala said, “Distraction and fakery is your last resort. You have made Indian Air Force jets your own Taxi! You have paid as low as Rs 744 for using IAF jets for election trips!”

Gautam- Atishi Row: Gambhir Demands Proof, Challenges Kejriwal to Quit if Proven Wrong — Gautam- Atishi Row: Gambhir Demands Proof, Challenges Kejriwal to Quit if Proven Wrong

Less than an hour after Aam Aadmi Party East Delhi Lok Sabha constituency candidate Atishi levelled accusations against her BJP opponent Gautam Gambhir of distributing offensive pamphlets against her- the former cricketer has fired back. Gautam Gambhir in a series of tweets accused the AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal of orchestrating this row to frame him and vowed to withdraw his candidature if proven guilty, and if not, then challenged the Delhi chief minister to quit instead.

‘Atishi Good Example of Mixed Breed’, AAP Accuses Gautam Gambhir of Circulating Offensive Pamphlets — ‘Atishi Good Example of Mixed Breed’, AAP Accuses Gautam Gambhir of Circulating Offensive Pamphlets

The Aam Aadmi Party today held a press conference in the national capital accusing new BJP entrant Gautam Gambhir of distributing pamphlets with derogatory language against AAP leader Atishi in the East Delhi constituency- where the two will lock horns in Lok Sabha polls on May 12. Addressing the press meet, Atishi held up a pamphlet, levelling accusations at the former cricketer of sullying her name and using objectionable language against her. While reading out the contents of the pamphlet, Atishi broke down but continued reading it to the media persons present.

I Call You Didi, Your Slap Will be a Blessing: PM Gets Back at Mamata Over ‘Slap of Democracy’ Remark — I Call You Didi, Your Slap Will be a Blessing: PM Gets Back at Mamata Over ‘Slap of Democracy’ Remark

Ridiculing West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for saying that she wanted to give “a tight slap of democracy” to him, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said her slap will be a blessing to him but asked whether Banerjee had the guts to slap those who looted poor people in the name of chit funds. “I am told that Didi said that she wanted to slap Modi. Mamata didi I address you as Didi, so if you slap me it will become a blessing for me and am ready to accept it… But I will also say, had you shown the courage to slap those friends who looted poor people in the name of chit funds, you wouldn’t be so scared,” Modi told an election rally in Purulia. “Also, had you shown the strength to slap the ‘Tolabaaz’ (extortionists), then the stain of Triple T (Trinamool Tolabaazi Tax) wouldn’t have spoiled your name.”

2017 SSC Exam Paper Leak Case: SC Directs Commission to Declare Result, Appoints High Power Committee — 2017 SSC Exam Paper Leak Case: SC Directs Commission to Declare Result, Appoints High Power Committee

In a major relief to students, the Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Staff Selection Commission to declare 2017 result for recruitment in Central government jobs. Further, the top court also appointed a high power committee headed by retired an SC judge to suggest measures to make the conduct of entrance exams for jobs and admission in educational institutions foolproof. The apex court said that the 7-member committee will be headed by retired SC judge GS Singhvi and will comprise of former Infosys chairman Nandan Nilekani and scientist Vijay Bhatkar. The examination papers of the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) held last year were allegedly leaked, leading to huge protests.

Sheila Dikshit Slams HS Phoolka Over ‘PMO Directly Gave Instructions to Kill During 1984 Sikh Riots’ Remark — Sheila Dikshit Slams HS Phoolka Over ‘PMO Directly Gave Instructions to Kill During 1984 Sikh Riots’ Remark

Congress leader Sheila Dikshit hit back at senior advocate HS Phoolka over his claim that instructions to ‘kill’ during 1984 anti-Sikh riots in Delhi, which took place after the assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, had come directly from the Prime Minister’s Office. Congress leader Sheila Dikshit hit back at senior advocate HS Phoolka over his claim that instructions to ‘kill’ during 1984 anti-Sikh riots in Delhi, which took place after the assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, had come directly from the Prime Minister’s Office.

Maharashtra: 15 Hospitals in Thane Sealed For Flouting Fire Safety Norms — Maharashtra: 15 Hospitals in Thane Sealed For Flouting Fire Safety Norms

As many as 15 hospitals have been sealed by the Thane civic body in Maharashtra for flouting fire safety norms, an official has said. The action came after the Bombay High Court last month directed the Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) to seal all private hospitals and nursing homes operating without a no- objection certificate (NOC) from the fire department. The court issued the directive while hearing plea claiming that according to a survey conducted by the Thane fire department earlier this year, more than 50 per cent of the private hospitals and nursing homes here were ill-equipped to deal with fire incidents. TMC’s chief fire officer Sashikant Kale on Wednesday said following the court’s directive, they sealed 15 hospitals in the city in the last couple of days.

Fire Breaks Out in Kamakhya Express Near Mirzapur; Delhi-Howrah Route Affected — Fire Breaks Out in Kamakhya Express Near Mirzapur; Delhi-Howrah Route Affected

Fire engulfed the engine and the generator room of Kamakhya Express in Kailahat area of Mirzapur district in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday. No casualties or injuries have been reported in the incident. Setting an example of quick thinking, the driver of the train separated the generator room and parcel coach from the train. Meanwhile, the incident has affected the operation of trains plying on Delhi-Howrah route.

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