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Ex-Army chief VK Singh blamed for Mumbai’s Adarsh housing row

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Members of scam-hit Adarsh Housing Society on Saturday accused former Army chief VK Singh of being responsible for the controversy surrounding the highrise that stirred a political storm in Maharashtra and claimed there was no illegality in construction of the building here.

Addressing a press conference here, they claimed the prime land in Colaba on which the highrise was built does not belong to Defence Ministry, as alleged, but to the state government, and demanded the structure be regularised.

New health policy: All stakeholders to be involved on, says Nadda

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Government will involve all stakeholders, including doctors, before bringing in the new health policy, for which exhaustive consultations are underway, Health Minister JP Nadda said on Saturday.

Addressing doctors at a function at the BJP headquarters here, Nadda said government is committed to bringing early a new health policy while fulfilling the promise made in the party’s manifesto.

Uma Bharti-Akhilesh Yadav discuss cleaning of Ganga

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Saturday met union Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Minister Uma Bharti at his official residence here and discussed irrigation projects and cleaning up of rivers.

The chief minister told the union minister that the state government was committed to clean the Ganga river and its tributaries.

Indian men, women win World Cup Kabaddi titles

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The Indian men’s team continued their winning streak by clinching the fifth Kabaddi World Cup title, while the women’s side bagged the crown for the fourth consecutive time, here on Friday.

At a grand finale held at Guru Gobind Singh Multipurpose Stadium, the Indian men’s team defeated Pakistan 45-42 for the fourth time, while the women team beat New Zealand 36-27 for the second time in a row.

Dubai Open: Kapur, Atwal share lead with two others

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Indian golfers Shiv Kapur and Arjun Atwal staged a fine comeback on the back nine to take a share of the lead into the final round of the inaugural Dubai Open here on Saturday.

Kapur, starting bogey-bogey, fired a five-under back nine, while Atwal who bogeyed the second and third, fought back with five birdies over the next 15 holes to get to 10-under and be part of a four-way lead.

India ‘electoral superpower’ despite complexities: ex-CEC Quraishi

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India’s former chief election commissioner S.Y. Quraishi Saturday termed the country the “electoral superpower” for the world despite the complexities involved in the voting process.

Application of technology, transparency, adherence to law and order and equalization are some of the key factors which have brought the spotlight on India’s electoral process, he said.

Government targets two trillion units electricity output by 2020

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The government has set a target of doubling electricity generation from 1 trillion units to 2 trillion units, Power Minister Piyush Goyal said Saturday, a day after the government tabled in the Lok Sabha amendments to the Electricity Act, 2003, initiating the second phase of reforms in the power sector.

“The government is aiming at 2 trillion units of electricity generation by 2020,” Goyal told the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s (Ficci) annual general meeting here.

AIIMS to provide shelter to patients, relatives in winter

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With the slump in the temperature and cold winds sweeping across the national capital, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has geared up to provide night shelters to the patients and their relatives who fail to get a bed and have to camp outside the premiere institution.

Keeping in mind the increasing number of patients turning up for treatment, the hospital has started a new 40-bed night shelter outside its dental centre.

AIIMS already has a 160-bed night shelter located on the campus of the trauma centre being run jointly with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).

Cold conditions persist in Delhi

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Cold conditions prevailed in the national capital on Saturday with the maximum temperature settling at five notches below the season’s average at 17.5 degrees Celsius.

The minimum temperature was recorded a notch below the normal at 7.2 degrees Celsius.

Moderate foggy conditions were witnessed early in the mornings in several parts of the city causing visibility to drop but the situation improved as the day progressed.

The MeT department has predicted overcast conditions for tomorrow.

UN in talks with Afghan Taliban to reduce civilian casualties

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The United Nations has been talking to the Afghan Taliban on measures to limit the impact of the conflict on civilians, as it recorded the highest ever number of civilians killed and injured in Afghanistan in 2014.

UN’s top official in Afghanistan Nicholas Haysom told reporters here yesterday that the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) is continuing discussions with all parties, including the Taliban, to strengthen mitigating measures to limit the impact of the conflict on civilians.

I provided electricity but Narendra Modi reaped votes: Nitish Kumar

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Senior JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar today said Prime Minister Narendra Modi played smart by reaping benefits of hard work Kumar had done in enhancing electricity supply in Bihar.

“Through hard work I ensured electricity in households for greater hours which facilitated watching television for a longer duration. And by placing lofty advertisements on the same TV channels, Narendra Modi managed to take voters for a ride and won in the state in Parliamentary poll,” Kumar said at an election rally as part of “Samparak yatra” here.

Gold recovers on fresh demand; silver remains weak

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Gold prices recovered by Rs 85 to Rs 27,310 per ten grams at the bullion market in the national capital on emergence of buying by jewellers and retailers at prevailing levels even as the precious metal weakened overseas.

However, silver remained under pressure on sluggish demand from consuming industries and fell by Rs 460 to Rs 36,140 per kg. Traders said emergence of buying by jewellers and retailers at current levels mainly supported the upside in gold prices but a weak trend in gold in global market limited the gains.

Ganguly thanks fans for tremendous reception to ISL

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Thanking football lovers of the country for the spontaneous positive reception offered to the Indian Super League (ISL) football tournament, Atletico de Kolkata (ATK) co-owner Sourav Ganguly said Saturday that the inaugural competition could only get better in the years to come.

“Reception of the tournament by the country has been tremendous. Everyone has stood up and taken note of the ISL,” Ganguly said at the half-time interval in the final between ATK and Sachin Tendulkar co-owned Kerala Blasters FC at the D.Y Patil stadium here.

Saina, Srikanth lose in semis of Superseries Finals

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Olympic bronze medallist Saina Nehwal and leading male shuttler Kidambi Srikanth lost in their respective semi-finals of the $1,000,000 Badminton World Federation (BWF) Superseries Finals at the Hamdan Sports Complex here Saturday.

While World No.4 Saina was tamed 21-11, 13-21, 9-21 in 55 minutes by World No.9 Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei, World No.6 Srikanth was outplayed 18-21, 9-21 in 43 minutes by reigning world champion Chen Long of China.

Arrest warrant issued against Pakistan Taliban chief

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An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Pakistan Saturday issued non-bailable arrest warrants against Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) chief Mullah Fazlullah, spokesman Shahidullah Shahid and nine others for storming the Karachi airport in June 2014, Dawn online reported.

At least 30 people, including all 10 attackers, were killed after an all-night gunfight with militants who besieged Karachi airport’s old terminal.

China eases market access for foreign banks

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China has eased rules which will provide market access for foreign banks, in a move to further open up the domestic banking sector.

The Chinese cabinet published the amended rules today which will no longer require a specific amount of operating funds to be transferred from the parent foreign bank to its newly-established Chinese branch. Previously, a foreign bank would have to unconditionally allocate at least 100 million yuan (around USD 16.4 million) or the same value in other freely-convertible currencies.

Minor girl gangraped in Chhattisgarh while going to school

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A 13-year-old girl was allegedly gangraped by three youths, including son of a sarpanch of her village, in Janjgir-Champa district of Chhattisgarh, police said today.

“The incident occurred near Mauhadih village on December 17 when the class 8 student was heading towards her school, situated in nearby Gaud village on a bicycle,” ASP Vijay Agrawal told PTI.

The trio, who were apparently lying in wait, waylaid the girl and allegedly raped her at a secluded place by taking turns, he said, adding they also threatened to kill her if she divulged the matter.

Govt committed to provide world class medical services: Rajnath Singh

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Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh today said the Centre was committed to provide excellent medical services to the people of the country.

“The government will ensure that maximum facilities are available in the country. It may take five to 10 years, but people across the world will realise that they can get the best facilities in India,” Singh said while addressing the convocation of King George Medical University here.

Man gets ten-year RI for raping minor girl

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A man has been handed down 10- year rigorous imprisonment (RI) by a local court, which found him guilty of raping a minor girl last year.

Nana Tanwar (25) was convicted by a Fast-Track Court, presided over by Additional Sessions Judge Savita Singh, yesterday. The court examined eight witnesses in the course of the trial, Additional Public Prosecutor Ravindra Desai told reporters.

India, Bangladesh can work on mutually beneficial projects: PM Modi

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India conveyed to Bangladesh that it is willing to work on mutually beneficial projects during a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Bangladesh President M. Abdul Hamid here Friday.

During talks between Modi and Hamid, both sides warmly recollected their joint endeavours during the Liberation struggle of 1971, according to tweets posted by the ministry of external affairs spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin.

Modi conveyed to Hamid that “India’s Act East Policy starts with Bangladesh. India ready to work on mutually beneficial projects,” said a tweet.

Centre bringing policy for safety of NE people in metros

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Union Home Ministry is coming up with a ‘policy’ to look into the safety and security of the North East people residing in metros besides introduction of NE subject in the syllabus of CBSE from next season.

“I am ready with a policy and I am going to lay down certain laws through Home Ministry next week,” Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju said while addressing at Golden Jubilee celebration of Synod College here on Friday.

12 Talibans killed by Pak forces in Karachi, Balochistan

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Two Taliban commanders were among 12 militants, including foreigners, shot dead by Pakistani forces on Friday in Karachi and Ziarat district of troubled neighbouring province of Balochistan, officials said.

Para-military Rangers carried out an early morning raid in Musharraf colony near the beach area of Hawksbye in Karachi and killed four Taliban militants including local commander Abid Muchar.

A spokesman for the Rangers said the raid was carried out on a tip off that militants had set up a safe house in the colony and were planning terrorist acts.

Peshawar school terror attack: Pakistan authorities agree on tough anti-terror policy

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Peshawar school terror attack: Pakistan authorities agree on tough anti-terror policy
Last Updated: Friday, December 19, 2014 – 21:18
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Peshawar school terror attack: Pakistan authorities agree on tough anti-terror policy

Islamabad: Pakistan’s top political and military leaders Friday agreed to pursue a tough policy against the militant groups following the recent massacre of children in a Taliban attack on a school.

FIFA will not reopen 2018 and 2022 World Cup votes

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FIFA will not reopen the vote for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups, and will publish at least some of the confidential report into the bidding process, President Sepp Blatter said today.

The 78-year-old Blatter, who is seeking a fifth term as president, said there are “no legal grounds to revoke the executive committee’s decision (in 2010) on the award of the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.”

Naidu asks Reliance to launch 4G services from April

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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu Friday asked Reliance to roll out 4G services in the state by April next year.

He announced that the 4G services will be rolled out in three phases. The first phase will cover all municipalities. He asked the company to ensure that the services begin by April 1, 2015.

The chief minister also directed the officials to grant permission to Reliance to upgrade its 502 cellphone towers to 4G.