A butcher cuts up portions of beef for sale in an abattoir at a wholesale market in Mumbai (Reuters)

Election Front-Runner BJP Could Curb Beef Exports

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) says it plans to clamp down on beef exports if it takes power after general elections that end on Monday, threatening supplies from one of the world's biggest shippers of the meat. May 11, 2014
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Priyanka alleges BJP of launching malicious campaign against Congress

Amethi, May 02 (ANI): Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday said opposition had launched malicious campaign against ruling Congress party. While campaigning for Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi in Amethi constituency of Uttar Pradesh, Priyanka alleged opposition had distributed booklets with distorted facts. Priyanka also claimed that BJP had moved the court to cut 24X7 electricity supply in Amethi and neighbouring Rae Bareli, represented by Congress President Sonia Gandhi. May 2, 2014
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Thousands left homeless as rain storm hits Tripura

Tripura, May 1 (ANI): Thousands of people were left homeless in Tripura as a rain storm destroyed hundreds of houses. The most affected area was Mandwai in Dhalai district where many trees and electric posts were uprooted due to the storm. A government official, Abdul Hossai, said that around 1500 people have been affected. The homeless people said their houses were totally destroyed and therefore they are compelled to take shelter in the relief camps along with their children. Most of the houses with thatched and tin roofs were flown away along with the strong winds while the walls of many mud houses were broken following heavy hailstorm. A storm survivor, Mita Banik, said there has been no water and electricity supply in the region after the storm. Staffs of the electricity department were busy restoring electricity and removing trees from the roads. May 1, 2014