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Amit Shah to lay foundation stone of infra projects in Jammu
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will on Sunday participate in several events and lay the foundation stone of various developmental projects in Jammu. As per official information, Shah will also inaugurate....
Afghanistan situation can have a bearing on J&K: CDS Rawat
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat said on Saturday that "overflow" of the situation in Afghanistan can happen in Jammu and Kashmir and "we have to prepare for....
PM Modi interacts with Covid-19 vaccine manufacturers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday interacted with Indian manufacturers of the COVID-19 vaccine. Those who attended the interaction among vaccine manufacturers included Serum Institute of India (SII) CEO Adar....
Petrol, diesel prices hiked for fourth consecutive day
Petrol and diesel prices were hiked for the fourth consecutive day across the country on Saturday. With a hike of Rs 0.35, the petrol prices increased to Rs 107.24 per....
Amarinder Singh, Punjab Dy CM exchange barbs over probe into Captain's friend Aroosa Alam's 'ISI link'
As the war of words with former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh continues, Deputy Chief Minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa took to Twitter and asked former CM why he is....
Amit Shah on 3-day J-K visit: First visit since abrogation of Article 370
Launching a veiled attack on the political leaders of Jammu and Kashmir, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said abrogation of Article 370 from the erstwhile state has brought....
India crosses 100 crore doses: Time to prioritise vaccination for children?
In the last two years, SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus sickness or COVID-19, has rapidly spread around the world including India, affecting people of any age, including children. Children....
Forget outrage over CEAT & FabIndia: Celebrate China-free Diwali this year
As the festival of joy and prosperity Diwali nears, India is witnessing a slew of hate comments over Indian brands. Be it outrage over Fab India’s Jashn-E-Riwaaz campaign to Aamir....
Congress damaged own interests by not trusting me: Amarinder Singh
Hitting back at Congress leader Harish Rawat, former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Thursday said the party has damaged its own interests by not trusting him and giving....
No application from Sameer Wankhede for going to Dubai: NCB
Following Maharashtra Minister Nawab Malik's claim that Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) zonal director Sameer Wankhede visited Dubai to extort money, the Deputy Director General of the central agency Mutha Ashok....
Ananya Panday under NCB's scanner as drug case net widens
Bollywood actor Ananya Panday, who was summoned by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Thursday and Friday in connection with the Mumbai cruise raid case, has denied the allegations of....
'World accepted our might': PM Modi addresses nation
A day after India achieved the milestone of administering 100 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated the nation in a historic address to the nation.....
NCB teams at Shah Rukh Khan, Ananya Pandey's residences in Mumbai
A team of Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Thursday visited Shah Rukh Khan's residence 'Mannat' in Mumbai. Meanwhile, another team of NCB was seen at Bollywood actor Ananya Pandey's residence in....
Terrorists involved in killings of non-locals in J&K shot dead by Police
Kulgam police on Wednesday neutralised two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists that were part of a group involved in the recent civilian killings of two non-locals at Wanpoh area of Kulgam. As per....
Indian Army shows battle preparedness at border with China
Indian Army soldiers on Thursday demonstrated battle drills to destroy enemy tanks in the Tawang sector near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) to tackle any threat from the Chinese....
India crosses landmark of administering 100 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses
In a landmark achievement, India's cumulative COVID-19 vaccination coverage crossed 100 crore doses on Thursday. A total of 100 crore vaccine doses have been administered so far to eligible beneficiaries, as....
Shah Rukh Khan reaches Arthur Road Jail to meet son Aryan Khan
Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan on Thursday reached Mumbai's Arthur Road Jail to meet his son Aryan Khan who is lodged there in connection with the Mumbai cruise raid case.....
Aryan Khan moves application in Bombay HC against NDPS court order on bail rejection
As the bail applications of Aryan Khan, Arbaaz Merchant and Munmun Dhamecha were rejected by Mumbai's Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) in connection with their alleged involvement in the....
1Bn vaccines: Massive achievement, second dose needs to ramp up
India is pacing towards the mark of administering 100Cr(1B) cumulative Covid vaccine doses. Under the nationwide vaccination drive, a total of 99.33Cr vaccine doses have been administered in the country....
Kerala: High alert on banks of Periyar, water reaches flood-prone in Ernakulam district
Places falling on the banks of the Periyar river have been put on high alert by the Ernakulam district administration as the water released from the Idukki dam has reached....
SC to hear Lakhimpur Kheri violence case today
The Supreme Court will on Wednesday hear the case relating to the October 3 violence in Lakhimpur Kheri where eight persons, including four farmers, were killed during a farmers' protest.....
Amarinder Singh to form new party: 'Open to tie-up with BJP'
Former Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh will launch a new political party soon to fight the forthcoming assembly polls in the state and is hopeful of a tie-up with....
PM Modi inaugurates Kushinagar International airport: India to emerge as Buddhist Hub?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated Kushinagar International Airport in Uttar Pradesh. Union Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and....
Fabindia faces flak on social media for its 'Jashn-e-Riwaaz' collection
On Monday, clothing brand Fabindia took down a promotional post of its upcoming 'Jashn-e-Riwaaz' collection after it created a controversy on social media. The name of the collection offended many....
Meet Raunak Singh, The Humanitarian Who Helped People Of Odisha After Cyclone Crumbled Their Lives
The Indian state of Odisha is very beautiful but being a coastal state, it has to bear the brunt of natural calamities such as cyclones, floods, etc. on a regular....
Stupidity has gone on Congress' head, has no cure: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on tweet insulting PM
Hitting back at the Congress over its statement against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Monday said "stupidity" has gone on the party's head and there....
Army chief in Jammu to review security situation, operation preparedness
Amid the heightened counter-terrorist operations in the Poonch-Rajouri sector, Army chief Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane is on a two-day visit to the Jammu region to review the overall security situation....
Railway services disrupted due to farmers' 'rail roko' protest
Railway services in 184 locations in all seven zones of the railways were disrupted due to a nationwide 'Rail Roko' protest called by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha on Monday, as....
2 non-locals killed, 1 injured in terrorist attack in J&K's Kulgam
Two non-locals were killed and one injured after terrorists fired upon them in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday. The Jammu and Kashmir police and other security forces....
Farmer union calls for 'rail-roko' agitation today demanding MoS Teni's resignation
The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) has called for a six-hour-long nationwide 'Rail roko' agitation on Monday demanding the removal of Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs Ajay Mishra....
IAF Chief Visits Forward Areas In Ladakh
Amid tensions over build-up by the Chinese across the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh and reluctance to resolve remaining issues between the two countries, Indian Air Force....
BJP Terms CWC As 'Parivar Bachao Working Committee', Questions Reaction On Singhu Killing
Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday termed the Congress working Committee meeting as 'parivar bachao working committee', questioned if the opposition party stood with the "Talibani mindset" of the Singhu border....
Two Terrorists Neutralized By Forces In J&K's Pampore, Huge Cache Of Ammunition Seized
Jammu and Kashmir Police along with the Indian Army and Central Reserve Police Force neutralized two terrorists on Saturday in the Pampore district of Jammu and Kashmir. In this regard,....
Syed Ali Shah Geelani's Grandson Sacked From Govt Job
The grandson of Jammu and Kashmir separatist Syed Ali Shah Geelani namely Anees-ul-Islam was on Saturday sacked as the research officer from a government-owned convention centre in Jammu and Kashmir....
Punjab Police Arrests Second Nihang Sikh In Singhu Murder Case
A Nihang Sikh, who was allegedly involved in killing farm labourer Lakhbir Singh at Singhu border on Friday, was arrested by the Punjab police on Saturday. The second accused, Narayan....
"I Am Full-Time, Hands-On Congress President": Sonia Gandhi At CWC Meeting
Attempting to silence critics ahead of the crucial 2022 Assembly polls, interim president of Congress Sonia Gandhi on Saturday said she is the "full-time and hands-on" party chief during her....
Sasikala Pays Floral Tribute To Jayalalithaa At Her Memorial In Chennai
Former All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) leader VK Sasikala on Saturday paid floral tribute to former Tamil Nadu Chief Ministers J Jayalalithaa at her memorial at the Marina....
Congress Working Committee Meeting Begins In Delhi
The meeting of the Congress Working Committee chaired by the party's interim President Sonia Gandhi is underway at All India Congress Committee (AICC) headquarters in New Delhi. Party leaders Rahul Gandhi....
Haryana CM Calls High-Level Meeting Over Singhu Border Killing
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday called a high-level meeting at his residence in Chandigarh over the incident at Singhu border where a body of a man with....
Fuel prices record high: Time to end oil price shock?
Petrol and diesel prices were hiked for the second consecutive day across the country on Friday. Petrol prices increased by Rs 0.35 to Rs 105.14 per litre in the national....
Singhu lynching: Mutilated body of man found tied to police barricade; SKM condemns incident
The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) on Friday issued a statement condemning the "gruesome killing" of a man whose mutilated body was found this morning near the farmers' protest site at....
PM Modi launches 7 defence companies: India next big defence power?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the seven defence companies launched on Friday would create new opportunities for youth and micro, small and medium enterprises. The country has already....
President Ram Nath Kovind to celebrate Dussehra with troops
President Ram Nath Kovind, who is on a visit to Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir to celebrate Dussehra with troops, interacted with the jawans and officials of all ranks along....
Cong Punjab saga continues: Sidhu returns as PCC chief
Amid Punjab Congress President Navjot Singh Sidhu's visibly rebellious attitude towards the recently appointed State Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, the former on Thursday said that he has kept his....
PM Modi to dedicate 7 new defence companies to nation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate the seven new defence companies to the nation on the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami today. He will deliver a video address at an event....
Court Reserves Order On Aryan Khan’s Bail Plea Till Oct 20
Mumbai Special NDPS court on Thursday reserved order for October 20 on the bail application of Aryan Khan, Arbaaz Merchant and Munmun Dhamecha. Earlier today, in his final submission to special....
Air India Unions Write To MoCA Secretary, Bring Up Employee Concerns
Air India unions on Wednesday raised concerns over employee issues including cash, leave, medical benefits, accommodation of employees and arrears. The unions have written a joint letter to the Secretary of....
India Close To 100Cr Covid Vaccine Doses Milestone
With the administration of over 32 lakh COVID-19 vaccine doses till 7 PM on Wednesday, India's cumulative COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 96.78 crore doses, as per a press release....
Punjab CM Slams, Capt Amarinder Lauds BSF Jurisdiction Move
Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Wednesday condemned the Centre's decision to extend the Border Security Force (BSF)'s jurisdiction over a wider area along the borders of three states....
Ayodhya Firing: Police Say Incident Not Related To Durga Puja
A man died and two girls from his family sustained injuries in firing by assailants in the Deokali area of Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya on Wednesday night, the police said. According....
Aryan Khan bail hearing today: Time for Bollywood to say no to drugs?
Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Wednesday told the Special Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS) court that it would file a reply on the bail plea of Aryan Khan....
Delhi terror bust: Pak terrorist conducted recce of 10 places, including India Gate
The Pakistani terrorist arrested by Delhi Police's Special Cell on Tuesday had conducted recce at various sites in the national capital, said sources. The accused, Mohd Asraf, had conducted a....
Govt to increase coal production to 2 million tonnes per day in a week's time
Centre is all geared up to meet the demand of coal by states and power companies and railways. The government is ramping up its per day coal production from 1.94....
Lakhimpur politics rages on: Rahul Gandhi-led delegation meets President Ram Nath Kovind
A Congress delegation, led by Rahul Gandhi, met President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday in Rashtrapati Bhavan and submitted a memorandum on the Lakhimpur Kheri incident seeking an independent inquiry....
Awaiting regulatory approval for rolling out Covaxin for children aged 2-18 yrs: Bharat Biotech
The Subject Expert Committee (SEC) has given a recommendation to the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) for the use of Bharat Biotech's COVID-19 vaccine, Covaxin, for the beneficiaries aged....
Fear Mongering Over Coal "Shortage" In India?
The Ministry of Coal in a press release on Oct 10 assured the country that ample coal is available in the country to meet the demand for power plants. In....
Crackdown On Pak Terror: NIA Raids 16 Places In J&K Linked To LeT's TRF Offshoot
In a major crackdown against Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba's (LeT's) offshoot, The Resistance Front (TRF), the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday conducted raids at 16 places in Jammu and Kashmir. The NIA....
Govt To Launch 7 New Companies As Part Of Ordinance Factory Corporatisation
As part of the corporatisation of the Ordnance Factories, the Central government will formally launch seven new companies on October 15, informed the Ministry of Defence on Monday. The government is....
Power Ministry Asks NTPC, DVC To Supply As Much Electricity As Possible To Delhi
Amid reports of a possible power disruption in the national capital due to coal shortage, the Ministry of Power has directed the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) and DVC to....
Lakhimpur Kheri incident: Ashish Mishra sent to 3-day police custody
Ashish Mishra, son of Union Minister Ajay Mishra Teni and accused in Lakhimpur Kheri incident case, was sent to three-day police custody provided that the accused will not be harassed....
JCO, 4 soldiers lost their lives during counter-terrorist operation in J&K's Pir Panjal ranges
A junior commissioned officer (JCO) and four soldiers of the Indian Army have been killed on Monday during a counter-terrorist operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri sector in the Pir....
IN-SPACe Will Help Boost Private Space Sector, Says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that IN-SPACe will help boost the private space sector and work as a single-window independent agency for all space-related programmes. Addressing the launch event....
MVA Calls For Maharashtra Bandh Today Over Lakhimpur Kheri Incident
Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) that comprises Congress, Shiv Sena, and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has called for a statewide bandh today in protest against the Lakhimpur Kheri incident that claimed....
Security Forces Gun Down Terrorist Involved In J&K Civilian Killings
A terrorist involved in a recent civilian killing at Shahgund has been killed in the ongoing operation in the Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir, the police said on Monday. Kashmir....
China Not Agreeable To Resolve Remaining Areas Along LAC, No Results In 13th Round Talks: Indian Army
The Chinese Army has not agreed to the constructive suggestions given by the Indian Army to resolve the remaining friction points or areas along the Line of Actual Control (LAC)....
PM Modi To Launch Indian Space Association Today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually launch the Indian Space Association (ISpA) at 11 am on Monday. He will also interact with representatives of the space industry on the occasion. Taking....
Fuel price hike: Petrol, diesel prices hiked for sixth consecutive day
Petrol and diesel prices were hiked across the country for the sixth consecutive day on Sunday. In Delhi, the petrol price was hiked by 30 paise per litre, taking it....
India, China address military stand-off, hold 13th round of talks
The 13th round of Corps Commander level talks between India and China have concluded after more than eight hours of discussion between both sides, Army sources informed. The discussion had....
Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Ashish Mishra arrested, to remain in judicial custody
Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Mishra Teni's son Ashish Mishra, who was arrested on Saturday night, was produced before the Judicial Magistrate and will be in judicial custody....
Truth triumphed, says Sidhu after MoS Teni's son Ashish Mishra appeared before police
Hours after Ashish Mishra, son of MoS Home Ajay Mishra Teni arrived at the Crime Branch office in connection with the Lakhimpur Kheri violence, Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu....
Cruise ship raid case: Will attempt to take case to logical conclusion, says NCB's Sameer Wankhede
Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Mumbai zone Director Sameer Wankhede said on Friday that the NCB and the prosecution will attempt to take the cruise ship raid case reach a logical....
Danish PM Mette Frederiksen on 3-day India visit: India-Denmark ink 4 MoUs
India and Denmark on Saturday exchanged four agreements following a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen. The first memorandum of understanding (MOU) was....
Targeted killings in Kashmir: Time to save Kashmiri Pandits?
In the wake of targeted killings in Kashmir, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha are likely to discuss the issue on Saturday, government....
Diesel Price To Soon Touch 100-Mark In Mumbai; Petrol At Rs 109.54 Per Litre
With a fresh hike in fuel price on Friday, the price of diesel in Mumbai hovers nears 100-mark after a rise of 37 paise per litre and is currently being....
UP Police Arrests 2, Summons Main Accused In Lakhimpur Kheri Case
Uttar Pradesh police on Thursday arrested two accused in connection with Lakhimpur Kheri violence, said the police. The arrested persons have been identified as Luvkush and Ashish Pandey. Inspector-General of Police....
India-China Face Off Along LAC In Arunachal Pradesh
Troops of India and China were engaged in a face-off along the Line of Actual Control in the Arunachal Pradesh sector as the patrols of two countries came face to....
2 teachers killed in terrorist attack at government school in Srinagar
As many as two teachers were killed in a terrorist attack at a government school in the Eidgah area of Srinagar on Thursday, said Jammu and Kashmir Police. More details....
Lakhimpur Kheri incident: SC asks UP govt to file status report
The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Uttar Pradesh Government to file a status report on who are the accused, against whom FIR is registered and those arrested in the....
Covid cases at an all-time low: States list strict protocol for festive season
The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare in its order dated September 28 directed state governments to prevent overcrowding and ensure that Covid guidelines like social distancing are followed during....
Nawab Malik trying to change narrative at someone's behest by bringing BJP's name, says Fadnavis on cruise party case
Responding to the NCP's leader Nawab Malik allegations on Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) regarding the cruise party case, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said that Malik is trying to....
West Bengal: Mamata Banerjee to take oath as MLA today
West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar will administer the oath of office to three newly elected MLAs including Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at the State Assembly on Thursday. Besides Banerjee, Amirul Islam....
Thank CJI for deciding to take up Lakhimpur Kheri matter suo motu: Kapil Sibal
Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal on Wednesday thanked Chief Justice of India, NV Ramana for deciding to take up the Lakhimpur Kheri matter Suo Motu. Taking to Twitter, he tweeted, "Lakhimpur....
IAF Chief Issues Warning: Ready For Pak-China Threat
Making it clear that there was nothing to fear from the Sino-Pak partnership at the global or regional level, Indian Air Force (IAF) chief Air Chief, Marshal VR Chaudhari on....
Viral Video, Audio Part Of Old Speech; Never Said Ill Words Against Farmers: MoS Teni
Reacting to viral video and audio of his speech, Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home Ajay Mishra Teni on Wednesday clarified that the audio is just a part of....
3 civilians killed by terrorists in Srinagar: J&K leaders condemn killings
Following the killing of three civilians by terrorists in separate incidents in Jammu and Kashmir, top leaders of the union territory on Tuesday condemned the killings. Condemning the attacks, Lt....
UP govt denies permission to Rahul Gandhi for Lakhimpur Kheri visit
Uttar Pradesh Government has denied permission to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to visit Lakhimpur Kheri district in wake of law and order situation, said DK Thakur Lucknow Police Commissioner on....
Lakhimpur Violence: PM In Lucknow; Opp'n Holds Protests
PM Narendra Modi is in Lucknow to inaugurate ‘Azadi@75 - New Urban India: Transforming Urban Landscape’ Conference-cum-Expo in Lucknow. The PM will lay the foundation stones of several urban projects.....
NCB arrests two more in Mumbai cruise raid case
Mumbai Narcotics Control Bureau on Monday night arrested two persons- one person who was detained during a raid on the cruise ship for the second day and a drug peddler....
'In detention for 28 hrs without being booked': Priyanka Gandhi on Lakhimpur Kheri incident
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on Tuesday claimed that she has been detained for the last 28 hours without any order or FIR. Taking to Twitter, the Congress General Secretary demanded....
Aryan Khan remanded to NCB custody by Mumbai Court
Narcotics Control Bureau(NCB) arrested Aryan Khan along with two other detainees in connection with the Mumbai cruise party raid, on Sunday. The three arrested had been remanded to NCB custody by the....
COVID-19 vaccine ZyCov-D price still under negotiation: Govt Sources
Negotiation over the pricing of COVID-19 vaccine ZyCov-D between the central government and Zydus Cadila is still underway. The final decision is expected by this week, as per the government....
Lakhimpur Kheri incident live updates: UP govt announces judicial inquiry under retired HC judge
[Oct 04, 2021 15:04] The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday announced a judicial inquiry in the Lakhimpur Kheri incident stating that an FIR has been registered based on farmers' complaints.....
Govt using politics to mow down farmers: Priyanka Gandhi on Lakhimpur Kheri incident
Slamming the BJP government over the Lakhimpur Kheri incident, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday said that the government is using politics to mow down the farmers. While en route to Lakhimpur....
Maharashtra NCB raid: 3 of 8 detained persons taken for medical test by NCB
Hours after a team busted an alleged drugs party on the Cordelia Cruise ship which was on its way to Goa, three of the eight detained persons in connection with....
Mamata Banerjee secures chief minister's seat, wins Bhabanipur bypolls
Trinamool Congress leader Mamta Banerjee on Sunday secured her seat as West Bengal chief minister after leading the crucial Bhabanipur assembly constituency with a record margin of 58,832 votes. "I have....
Ernakulam becomes first Kerala district to achieve 100% administration of 1st dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Ernakulam becomes the first district in Kerala to complete 100 per cent COVID vaccination of its target population with the first dose, Industries Minister P Rajeev announced on Saturday. While addressing....
Five Pakistani soldiers killed in 'terror attack' in North Waziristan
At least five Pakistani soldiers were killed as terrorists attacked their vehicles in the North Waziristan district near the Afghanistan border on Saturday, a media report said. Pakistan's media affairs....
NCB busts Drug cartel: SRK's son Aryan being questioned
Eight persons were on Sunday detained for questioning by the Narcotics Control Bureau allegedly in connection with a drug seizure on a cruise ship off the Mumbai coast on Saturday....
K-9 Vajra deployed along LAC: Time to teach China a lesson?
The Indian Army has successfully tested the made-in-India K-9 Vajra howitzers in high altitude locations in Eastern Ladakh and inducted a regiment of these guns in the sector, said Army....
Battle for Bhabanipur underway: TMC leading against BJP
West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC chief Mamta Banerjee was leading with 5,333 votes against BJP's Priyanka Tibrewal who secured 2,956 votes, after the second round of counting of votes....
