Top Headlines: Smriti Irani slams Rahul Gandhi; Raj Thackeray booked; Jodhpur clash & more

EXCLUSIVE | Smriti Irani Calls Rahul Gandhi 'disastrous Dynast'; Says He Chose Wayan In 'compulsion'

With Rahul Gandhi's purported 'party video' from Kathmandu creating a political storm in India, Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smriti Irani spoke exclusively to Republic Media Network's Editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami on Tuesday, as she embarked on a day-long visit to Gandhi scion's Parliamentary constituency-- Wayan. Bringing out stark difference between Amethi, which was once represented by Rahul Gandhi, and Wayan, which is his current constituency, Irani spoke about how latter was lacking on several parameters. Highlighting leer's apathy towards people, she asserted that Congress party was always known to serve its own interests. 

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'Police Received Intel, Didn't Take Action': Jodhpur Mayor Claims Situation Not In Control

In an exclusive conversation with Republic Media Network, Jodhpur South Mayor Vanita Seth, on Tuesday, claimed that law and order situation in city is not under control. Mayor Vanita Seth claimed that Jodhpur Police received intel on Monday evening regarding clashes, however, didn't take any precautions to prevent it. She also alleged that clashes were pre-planned and Hindu localities were being targeted.

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Loudspeaker Row: MNS chief Raj Thackeray booked; copy of FIR accessed

MNS chief Raj Thackeray has been booked under Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section 116, 117, 153, and Section 135 of Maharashtra Police Act. Section 116 pertains to 'abetment of an offense'; Section 117 of IPC refers to' abetting commission of an offence by public or by more than ten persons'; Section 153 pertains to 'wantonly giving provocation with intent to cause riot' and Section 135 of Maharashtra Police Act, authorizes arrest and punishment for violations of Section 37 (prohibitory order issued by Police authority).

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Jodhpur Clash: CM Gehlot Calls High-level Meet; Warns Action Against Anti-social Elements

Hours after violence erupted in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur city on eve of Eid-ul-Fitr and Akshaya Tritiya, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot instructed district ministration to maintain law and order situation at all costs. Gehlot appealed to people to maintain peace and harmony in district and warned against anti-social elements. He has also urged all political parties to unite and resolve issue. In wake of clashes, CM Gehlot has called a high-level meeting with DGP and or officials regarding law and order situation in state. 

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Union Min Naqvi Jibes Rahul Gandhi's Party Video: 'full-time Tourism, Part-time Drama'

As Rahul Gandhi's party video has created a political storm, Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi took a sarcastic jibe at Congress on Tuesday. Speaking to Republic TV, Naqvi said that Congress politicians, who were constrained in Gandhi family nest, were engaged in 'full-time tourism, and part-time drama'. "A party which is constrained and tied in pappu's family and nest, its politicians are engaged in full-time tourism, and part-time drama. I would be confused about ir political statements, which were baseless, but now I can understand that ir part-time political drama was drowning in intoxication. An intoxicated man would give se kind of statements only," said Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi.

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BSF Troops Exchange Sweets & Greetings At Border With Bangleshi Forces On Eid-Ul-Fitr

Amounting to a positive development, South Bengal Frontier BSF has exchanged sweets and greetings with Border Guard Banglesh on auspicious occasion of Eid-Ul-Fitr at Pertrapole ICP border outposts. Top sources informed that both border guarding forces share cordial and congenial relations, thus, exchange of sweets between two Border Guarding Forces comes as a goodwill gesture and reflects comreship.

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Russia-Ukraine war: Medvedev Says Zelenskyy Does Not Require Peace Treaty As He Wants To Beg Money From West

In midst of  Russian aggression in Ukraine, which continues on 69th day, Russia's former President and Deputy Security Chief, Dmitry Medvedev has claimed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy does not need a peace treaty as he will continue to ask for money and weaponry from West. This comes as a few days ago, Zelenskyy said that peace talks with Russia are at risk, blaming atrocities committed by Russian forces.

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Ukrainian Envoy Terms Scholz As 'Insulted Liver Sausage' For Stand Against Visiting Kyiv

Ukrainian ambassor to Germany condemned Chancellor Olaf Scholz over his remark that he would not visit war-torn country, because Kyiv refused to invite German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier due to his alleged close ties with Russia. "Playing an insulted liver sausage doesn't sound very statesmanlike," Ukrainian ambassor, Andriy Melnyk, told  DPA news agency, as per German website Merkur.de. Criticising German Chancellor furr, Melnyk outlined "this is about most brutal war of extermination since Nazi invasion of Ukraine, it’s not kindergarten." 

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Vivek Agnihotri Slams 'hate Campaign' As Foreign Journalists Cancel His Press Conference

Vivek Agnihotri has been vocal in highlighting alleged steps taken against his film  Kashmir Files. director h recently hit out at Wikipedia for portrayal of Kashmiri Pandits' exodus in 1990 as genocide as 'inaccurate.' He now alleged that a group of foreign journalists h invited him to dress a press conference on his all-time blockbuster movie, which earned over Rs 250 crore in India. Agnihotri stated that his press conference was cancelled after some members of 'powerful media' expressed objection to it. 

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GT Vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction IPL 2022: Playing XI News, Fantasy Tips And Pitch Report

Current table-toppers Gujarat Titans are set to take on Punjab Kings in Match no. 48 of IPL 2022. Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings match is scheduled to be played at DY Patil Stium in Navi Mumbai on Tuesday, May 3, and will start at 7:30 PM IST.  last time se two teams faced each or resulted in Titans winning match by 6 wickets with Rahul Tewatia scoring sixes off last two balls. Here's a look at GT vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction, GT vs PBKS fantasy tips and or IPL 2022 details.

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