Top 5 Stories of the day Political crisis in Uttarakhand, Modi begins poll campaign in Assam and more

Sting operation CD by rebel Congress leaders fake, says Harish Rawat

Sting operation CD by rebel Congress leaders fake, says Harish Rawat: Political journey for Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat is getting difficult day by day. Rebel Congress leaders have now released a sting CD showcasing Rawat indulging in horse trading to save his government. On the side-lines Harak Singh Rawat has demanded suspension of the whole Cabinet. Reacting to the news CM Harish Rawat addressed a press conference and claimed that the video released is fake. He also mentioned that a proper investigation should be held in the CD.

PM Modi kicks off campaign in poll-bound Assam

PM Modi kicks off campaign in poll-bound Assam: Wooing voters in Assam with a promise of “fast, all-round development”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said his fight was not against Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi but against “poverty, corruption and destruction” of the state under Congress rule.

National-level woman volleyball player hacked to death in Kolkata

National-level woman volleyball player hacked to death in Kolkata: A national level woman volleyball player was hacked to death in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district during a practice session on Friday evening, reports said. 16-year-old Sangita Aich was stabbed to death with a sharp weapon allegedly by a stalker at Natun Pukur locality and fled, Superintendent of Police Tanmay Roychowdhury said.

Had no personal knowledge about Ishrat Jahan, says David Headley

Had no personal knowledge about Ishrat Jahan, says David Headley: Pakistani-American terrorist David Coleman Headley today claimed that LeT commander Zaki-ur Rehman Lakhvi had told him about Ishrat Jahan ‘operation’ though he had also learnt about the case through the media.

PDP, BJP to meet J-K Guv jointly

PDP, BJP to meet J-K Guv jointly: Ending the over two-month deadlock, PDP and BJP are set to jointly call on Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra tomorrow and stake claim to form the new government that will be headed by Mehbooba Mufti who will be the first woman Chief Minister of the state.