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In Dhupguri in West Bengal and Puthuppally in Kerala, where the INDIA bloc constituents were up against each other, the voting was around 76 per cent and nearly 73 per cent respectively.

Kovind was requested by Amit Shah to begin studying simultaneous poll plan on June 2; panel’s report could be tabled during the special Parliament session this month.

"Harmony is our culture. We have to respect other religions. We condemn such remarks. The INDIA bloc has no connection with such comments," said TMC spokesperson Kunal Ghosh.

This is the first G20 Summit that he has skipped,’’ Ashok K Kantha, former Ambassador to China, told this newspaper.

In 2014, the country had 350 startups but today we have more than 1.25 lakh startups and 130 unicorns.

AU has 55 countries under its umbrella. However, there are some member countries that feel that their inclusion in G20 will have little or no impact on their lives.

Kapil Sharma, a member of the Sri Krishna Janmasthan Seva Sansthan, said, "The improvised abode of the deity has been named 'Somnath Pushp Bangla' to highlight the efforts of ISRO chief S Somnath."

The Congress' UP chief Ajay Rai, who has already extended support to SP's Sudhakar Singh, said the candidate backed by other anti-BJP parties is poised for a massive victory.

"The Opposition Alliance (INDIA) is attacking India's culture, tradition and religion. Is their politics revolving around finishing Sanatan Dharma?" Nadda asked.

Goyal, 74, is expected to be produced before a special PMLA court in Mumbai on Saturday where the ED will seek for his custodial remand.

As many as 63 representatives from 28 political parties took part in the third meeting of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) alliance in Mumbai.