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Qaeda chief urges kidnappings of Americans: SITE

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Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri has called in an interview for militants to kidnap Westerners, especially Americans, to exchange them for jihadist captives.

In the second part of an interview with Al-Qaeda media arm As-Sahab, which the US-based SITE monitoring service said a jihadist posted on Twitter, Zawahiri was asked what Muslims should do to free militant prisoners.

“I advise them to capture Westerners and especially the Americans as much as they can, to exchange them for their captives,” he replied.

Dozens killed in clashes between Nigerian troops

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More than 40 insurgents and four soldiers died in clashes between Nigerian troops and Islamists near the scene where scores of abducted girls are believed to be held in the north of the country, the military has said.

“The capture of a number of terrorists believed to be the ringleaders of those operating around Alagarmo sparked off a major fight on the outskirts of Bulanbuli, Borno State last night,” defence spokesman Major General Chris Olukolade said in a statement.

Ms. Shazia Ilmi’s visit to Hyderabad today

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National Executive member of AAP, Ms. Shazia Ilmi is reaching Hyderabad today for a two day campaign in favour of her party candidate. She will reach Chandrayan Gutta directly from Airport and address a public meeting at A.S. Function Hall. After this she will campaign for Dr. Lubna Sarwath, a candidate of AAP for Hyderabad Parliamentary constituency. At 6 p.m. today she will address a public meeting at Ajuman Crossroad, Humayun Nagar to muster support in favour of Ms. Chaya Ratan, IAS (Rtd.) a candidate of AAP for Secunderabad Parliamentary constituency. Mr. Kareemuddin Shakeel, Advocate Mr.

Job Oriented courses summer camp of Siasat and MDF

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Mr. Zaheeruddin Ali Khan, Managing Editor of Siasat Urdu Daily inaugurated Job Oriented courses summer camp of Siasat and MDF on 23rd April at Mahboob Husain Jigar Hall, Siasat Office complex. The courses covered are: computer, Spoken English, Physiotherapy, Tailoring etc.

A list of 53 training centers has already been released yesterday. Interested candidates may contact at phone numbers 9700088110 or 9885376518.

–Siasat News

Du-ba-Du (Face-to-Face) program at Golconda Function Hall tomorrow

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Siasat Urdu Daily and Minorities Development Forum are organizing Du-ba-Du (Face-to-Face) program at Golconda Function Hall tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. all the parents and guardians of boys and girls may attend this program with CVs of their children and 2 passport size photographs.

Mr. Zahid Ali Khan, Editor of Siasat Urdu Daily will preside over the function. Mr. Abid Siddiqui, President of MDF will welcome guest.

–Siasat News

The book “Asrarul Wujud” released

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Maulana Syed Qubul Pasha Shuttari released the book “Asrarul Wujud” written by Hazrath Khwaja Fareeduddin, Ganjeshakar (RA), the famous saint of Chishtia Sufi order. The function was held yesterday at Dargah Hazrath Shah Khamoosh, Nampally under the patronage of Maulana Akbar Nizamuddin Saberi. Dr. Akheel Hashmi delivered a comprehensive speech highlighting various features of the book. Maulana Syed Azam Ali Sufi addressed on “Noor-e-Mohammedi” and the Genesis of the Universe.

–Siasat News

Cyberabad police seized Rs. 8.5 crore

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Mr. CV Anand, Commissioner of Police, Cyberabad told that on a tip received that in the buss bearing number KA-01-AB-2732 is carrying a huge amount, police checked it and seized Rs. 8.5 crore from the two passenger namely Prasanth Jetender (32) and Darshan (32). They were carrying the bundles of Rs. 1000 and Rs. 500 currency notes. They also informed that in their apartment in Kachiguda another sum of Rs. 14.5 lakh cash is available. Police seized this amount also from the flat.

EAMCET and Polytechnic entrance model test on Sunday at Siasat

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Siasat Urdu Daily is conducting a model test for the candidates appearing for EAMCET and Polytechnic common entrance test. The model test would be held at 10 a.m. on Sunday, 27th April at Mahboob Husain Jigar Hall, Siasat Office Complex opposite Rama Krishna Theater, Abids. Interested candidates may take this test.

–Siasat News

Draw for selection of Hajj volunteers today

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Prof. S.A. Shukoor, Special Officer of A.P. State Hajj Committee will draw to select 15 Hajj volunteers for this season. For every 300 Hajj pilgrims one Hajj volunteer is arranged. He provides all kinds of assistance in Saudi Arabia to Hajj pilgrims. The Hajj volunteers selected today have to undergo orientation training.

TDP complains to EC against Sakshi

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TDP has lodged a complaint against Telugu Newspaper Sakshi for publishing misleading report about the development of Hi-Tech city, PVR express way, Rajiv Gandhi International Airport etc. giving credit to Dr. YSR whereas in fact all these are the deeds of Mr. N. Chandrababu Naidu. The Newspaper is making an attempt to defame TDP. It has requested Election Commission to take action against Sakshi.

–Siasat News

People want to punish UPA and Congress: Modi

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Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) prime ministerial candidate, Narendra Modi said on friday that the nation”s citizens do not only want a change of government, but also have made up their minds to punish the UPA and the Congress. “It is not just that the people want to change the government. They also want to punish the UPA and the Congress leaders so that no one loots the country’s resources like they have done. Just see how they have cheated the people of India,” Modi said at a rally in Hoshirapur. He also criticised Prime Minister Manmohan Singh for not doing enough for Punjab.

Sibal says ”vibrant Gujarat is full of vibrant lies”

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Union Law Minister Kapil Sibal on Friday termed BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi a man adept at telling lies and distorting facts. “For the last few years, he had been talking of the Sardar Sarovar Project, as if it was his own project, and said thatwith that he changed the face of Gujarat. The truth is that it was Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru who gave sanction to the project in 1961.

PCB chief admits ECB unhappy over Latif”s appointment as Pak chief selector

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Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Najam Sethi has reportedly admitted that the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) had been unhappy over former Pakistani captain Rashid Latif”s appointment as chief selector. Sethi said that he had nominated Latif as chief selector despite common knowledge that the ECB did not appreciate his support of Danish Kaneria”s case.

Mayawati tells dalits to vote for her unitedly

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Cautioning Dalit voters against getting carried away by “hype” created by BJP around Narendra Modi, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati today asked them to vote for her party unitedly and make her the Prime Minister.

Speaking at a rally in Faizabad, Mayawati asked Dalits to ensure that their votes were “not divided”.

She said, on the polling day, they should come up with a “united voting pattern in favour of BSP”. She urged them to make her the Prime Minister.

Attacking Narendra Modi, the BSP chief held him responsible for the Gujarat riots.

Advani plays home card in Kutch

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Praising Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi for bringing a law which makes voting compulsory in local body polls, veteran BJP leader L K Advani, in fray for Lok Sabha poll in Gandhinagar constituency, today hoped that next five years would change the future of India.

“It is our duty to cast our votes in the election. Rich people always crib about the system but hardly ever use their voting right. I want to congratulate Modi for introducing a law which made voting compulsory,” said Advani at a public rally here today.

Not yet clear who is leading Congress: Sitaraman

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BJP spokesperson Nirmala Sitarman today attacked Priyanka Gandhi saying that even after six rounds of polling for the Lok Sabha polls, the nation is yet to know who is leading the Congress party.

“The Congress party has serious leadership issues. Now that six rounds of polling are over, Congress is still unclear about who is leading the party…is it Sonia, Rahul or Priyanka?” Sitaraman told reporters here.

Ghaziabad public schools restrained from hiking fees

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The district administration today restrained public schools here from hiking fees and ordered them to continue with the 2011 fee structure as per which tuition fee cannot be revised more than 10 per cent at a time.

On recommendations of a committee constituted by him, district magistrate S V S Ranga Rao ordered school authorities to refund those who have paid increased fee with the same within a week or adjust it later along with interest.

Criticizing public schools for not helping the committee in its probe related to fee hike, Ranga Rao said the schools hiked fee indiscriminately.

Eggs thrown at Chiranjeevi after his comments on Modi

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Some BJP supporters allegedly hurled eggs at Union Minister and AP Congress election campaign committee chief K Chiranjeevi during a public meeting here Friday after his remarks against Narendra Modi calling him a “Hitler” and “tyrant”, police said.

Chiranjeevi, who was addressing a rally at Koneru Centre here, stopped his speech for some time after the incident. However, police managed to bring the situation under control and the minister continued his speech.

Police later said they nabbed two suspects in this connection.

Hamas committed to achieving reconciliation: Ismail Haneya

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The prime minister of the Hamas authorities in Gaza Strip told Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Friday that his movement is committed to achieving the internal Palestinian reconciliation, the media reported.

Ismail Haneya, also deputy chief of Hamas, told Abbas on the phone that his movement wants to implement the reconciliation agreements “in accordance to the agreed upon timetables,” Xinhua reported citing Hamas official news agency al-Rai.

Three dead in 653 pre-poll incidents in Bengal

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Three people were killed in 653 incidents of pre-poll violence in West Bengal since the March 5 announcement of Lok Sabha elections, an official said Friday.

“As many as 576 were injured during this phase,” Amit Roy Chaudhury, officer on special duty in the chief electoral officer’s office, told reporters here.

Damage to property amounted to Rs.2.69 lakh.

He also confirmed the death of a micro observer in Murshidabad district’s Domkal Wednesday, a day before the second phase of polls in the state. According to initial reports, the official suffered a stroke.

40 insurgents killed in Nigeria military raid

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At least 40 insurgents were killed in an overnight raid in Nigeria’s northeast region, military authorities said Friday.

Four soldiers also lost their lives and nine others sustained injuries in gunfights between the rebels and troops, following a raid near Bulanbali, located on the outskirts of northern Borno state, Xinhua quoted Chris Olukolade, spokesperson of the Nigerian military, as saying in a statement.

Tear gas used to disperse protesters in Helsinki

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Police used tear gas to calm down hundreds of demonstrators who were against the government’s budget cuts in downtown Helsinki Friday evening, Finnish media said.

The protest, which attracted nearly 1,000 people, was launched by several non-governmental groups, Xinhua reported citing Finnish national broadcaster YLE.

It was initiated on social media under the slogan “That’s Enough Now!” to oppose the “endless” budget slashes that are “undermining the welfare state,” it said.

UN rights chief sent to South Sudan to end violence

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UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has asked UN high commissioner for human rights Navi Pillay and his special adviser on the prevention of genocide, Adama Dieng, to travel to South Sudan this weekend in a bid to stop violence in the world’s youngest country.

Pillay and Dieng will visit South Sudan “to follow up on the recent brutal attacks against civilians in Bentiu, Unity States, and in Bor, Jonglei State, as well as to follow up on the use of radio to disseminate hate speech,” Xinhua quoted UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric as saying Friday.