Beirut, February 25: Lebanon’s Hezbollah resistance movement has condemned a Tel Aviv decision to add the Cave of the Patriarchs in al-Khalil to its heritage list.
In a statement released on Wednesday, the Shia political party denounced Israeli violation of the holy sites, calling on Muslims throughout the globe to raise their voice against the new Judaization move in the occupied West Bank.
Mumbai, February 25: The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex rose by over 73 points, or 0.45 per cent, in the opening trade today on fresh capital inflows by foreign funds amid firming trends in global markets.
The 30-share index gained 74.10 points, or 0.45 per cent at 16,320.07 points. Yesterday, it closed down by 30.35 points.
The wide-based National Stock Exchange index Nifty moved up by 21.55 points, or 0.44 per cent to 4,880.15 points.
Mumbai, February 25: The Bombay High Court today stayed the private complaint against former Chairman of Satyam Computer B Ramlingam Raju, his brother and two officials of the auditing firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC).
“Justice B R Gavai stayed the complaint which had been filed in the magistrate’s court here,” said Samsher Garud, Raju’s lawyer.
The High Court issued notice to Anthony Lewis, the complainant, and adjourned hearing for six weeks, he added.
Geneva, February 25: It is too early to say that the swine flu pandemic has peaked in all parts of the world, the World Health Organization’s emergency committee said.
“The Committee advised that it was premature to conclude that all parts of the world have experienced peak transmission of the H1N1 pandemic influenza,” a spokesman said Tuesday, adding more “time and information was needed.”
Gregory Hartl said the decision of 15 experts was not binding, and that a final decision would be taken by WHO Secretary General Margaret Chan.
San Antonio, February 25: Eating a lot of fat, especially the kind that’s in cookies and pastries, can significantly raise the risk of stroke for women over 50, a large new study finds.
The new study is the largest to look at stroke risk in women and across all types of fat.
It showed a clear trend: Those who ate the most fat had a 44 percent higher risk of the most common type of stroke compared to those who ate the least.
London, February 25: Does this sound like anyone you know? Darryl is 35, has a steady job, a stable home and good marriage, enjoys a few beers in front of the TV most nights — doesn’t have what most people would call a drink problem.
In the United States alone there are probably around 36 million Darryls, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), which created the character, played by an actor on its website to help train doctors.
New Delhi: Against the backdrop of the controversy surrounding the Bt brinjal issue, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday held consultation with some his colleagues and said bio-tech regulator Genetic Engineering Approval Committee will address concerns thrown up.
Singh also said the government will soon be moving forward in setting up a National Biotechnology Regulatory Authority, which will inspire confidence and stimulate public and private investment in biotechnology.
Melbourne, February 25: Australians, in their thousands, ranging from a premier, law enforcement officials, to ordinary citizens, sat down to a mass dining of Indian cuisine to protest against racial attacks in a novel way.
The unique ‘Vindaloo against Violence’ campaign proved to be a sell out with more than 17,000 people treating themselves to delicacies like ‘naan’ and ‘tandoori chicken’ in 400-Indian restaurants simultaneously across Australia.
Panaji, February 25: With the arrest of an Israeli national for allegedly dealing in narcotic substances, the firm run by him, which hardly had any turnover despite its presence in Goa for over a decade, is now under police scanner.
“The company run by David Grihas alias Dudu is under police scanner after the arrest. The company has two locals as its directors, who will also be questioned,” Superintendent of Police (Anti-Narcotic Cell) Veenu Bansal said yesterday.
New Delhi, February 25: Government on Wednesday said it has allowed the seven firms named by CBI in the Ordnance Factory Board scam to take part in the multi-vendor acquisition process, but no tender will be awarded to them unless they are “totally” cleared by the investigating agency.
After the Ordnance Factory Board scam surfaced in May last year, the Defence Ministry had put on hold all its dealings with seven defence firms, including Singapore Technologies and Israeli Military Industries (IMI) and three Indian companies.
Mumbai, February 25: Preity Zinta breezed in Kolkata to launch Emami Group’s edible oil brand ‘Healthy and Tasty’. The actor chats up on food and fitness.
It’s hard to see Preity Zinta as a brand ambassador of edible oil. What makes you to endorse an oil brand now?
Don’t sound so rude yaar (smile)! It’s not that I am endorsing a regular oil brand with loads of cholesterol and unhealthy stuffs.
Have you used this oil yourself?
Panaji, February 25: With the arrest of an Israeli national for allegedly dealing in narcotic substances, the firm run by him, which hardly had any turnover despite its presence in Goa for over a decade, is now under police scanner.
“The company run by David Grihas alias Dudu is under police scanner after the arrest. The company has two locals as its directors, who will also be questioned,” Superintendent of Police (Anti-Narcotic Cell) Veenu Bansal said yesterday.
Pune, February 25: The outlawed Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) and the Indian Mujahideen have claimed responsibility for the terror blast at Pune’s German Bakery on February 13 that killed 16 people, Police Commissioner Satyapal Singh said on Wednesday.
Singh told mediapersons that he has received two letters to this effect, purportedly from the two organisations but did not elaborate.
On the evening of February 13, a blast ripped through the German Bakery in the upscale Koregaon Park area, killing 16 people and injuring scores.
New Delhi, February 25: Taking a serious view of some TV channels airing interviews of terrorists, the government on Wednesday issued a fresh advisory to the electronic media to exercise caution while covering incidents of terror attacks.
“This is in continuation of the directives issued by the Information and Broadcasting Ministry on November 27, 2008 and December 3, 2008, regarding the coverage of incidents by electronic media during terrorist attacks in Mumbai.
New Delhi, February 25: Against the backdrop of the controversy surrounding the Bt brinjal issue, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh held consultation with some his colleagues and said bio-tech regulator Genetic Engineering Approval Committee will address concerns thrown up.
Singh also said the government will soon be moving forward in setting up a National Biotechnology Regulatory Authority, which will inspire confidence and stimulate public and private investment in biotechnology.
New Delhi, February 25: Over 6,470 Indian nationals were lodged in different prisons of 71 countries across the world, the Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday.
Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor in a written reply said Indians in foreign prisons comprised of 6,313 men and 157 women.
He said 1,226 Indians were in Saudi Arabian jails whereas 1,092 of them were in jails in UAE.
Violation of entry provisions and breaching laws pertaining to security are the main charges against 842 Indians in Pakistani jails.
New Delhi,February 25: CBSE is planning to launch academic as well as vocational courses on a number of new and unconventional subjects like Food and Beverage Services, the Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Human Resource Development D Purandeswari in a written reply said the Central Board of Secondary Education has planned to launch an academic course as well as vocational courses on Food and Beverage Services, Food Production, Media Studies and Appreciation.
Atlanta, February 25: Salman Rushdie is to write a book about the decade he spent in hiding while living under a fatwa issued by the then-Supreme Leader of Iran, Grand Ayatollah Khomeini.
Rushdie, who is in the middle of a five-year stint as a lecturer at the Emory University in Atlanta, said: “It’s my story, and at some point it needs to be told.”
Rushdie was speaking at the opening of an exhibition of his manuscripts, letters and photographs that he donated to the university in 2006, and which have finally been catalogued and transferred into digital format.
Hubli, February 25: A commercial complex built near the Idgah maidan here was today demolished in accordance with the Supreme Court order amid tight police security.
President of the Anjuman-e-Islam Savanur told reporters that the demolition was carried out and the vacant land handed over to the Hubli-Dharwad City Corporation authorities.
Rejecting the claims of the Muslim organisation Anjuman-e -Islam, the Supreme Court had two months back ruled that the property belonged to the city corporation, thus ending a four-decade-old tangle over its ownership.
New Delhi, February 25: India is cautiously optimistic about the outcome of the foreign secretary-level talks with Pakistan on Thursday the first after the 26/11 attacks amid concerns that the two sides are hardening their respective positions.
The apparent trust deficit that increased after the Mumbai attacks and was further substantiated after the bomb blast at the German Bakery in Pune earlier this month has made India skeptical about how progressive the day-long talks will be.
New Delhi, February 25: It was a day of unlimited “Didigiri” in the Lok Sabha. Mamata Banerjee, who is “Didi” (elder sister) to her supporters in West Bengal, was at her feisty best on Wednesday, as she tried to silence MPs clamouring for their constituencies’ share in the Railway Budget.
As the railway minister ignored the commotions around and read out her 47-page speech in nearly two hours, her spirited efforts – peppered with intermittent cajoling and hollering – won her pats from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress president Sonia Gandhi.
New Delhi, February 25: Over 6,470 Indian nationals were lodged in different prisons of 71 countries across the world, the Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday.
Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor in a written reply said Indians in foreign prisons comprised of 6,313 men and 157 women.
He said 1,226 Indians were in Saudi Arabian jails whereas 1,092 of them were in jails in UAE.
Violation of entry provisions and breaching laws pertaining to security are the main charges against 842 Indians in Pakistani jails.
Hyderabad, February 25: The Joint Action Committee (JAC), spearheading the separate Telangana agitation, today said the exit of the the ruling Congress has not weakened its movement.
“Non-party forums have been playing a leading role in the movement. Congress leaders were confined to lobbying in Delhi. It helped to some extent. But the absence of Congress would not make much of a difference as far as the movement is concerned,” JAC Convener C Kodandaram said.
The serious situation which Muslim community, particularly the young Muslim generation is confronting in India, was projected years ago, by the communal forces and since then they also have started to implement their longstanding plan.
The fire which was ignited during the freedom struggle of the country, after the freedom by sprinkling the oil of the partition, the fire was further intensified to such an extent that all the methods adopted by the Muslim’s to eliminate or minimize its heat went in vain.
The gibbet of the Partition of India:
Bangalore, February 25: Along with destruction of lives, tragedies also throw up unlikely heroes and survivors. The fire at Carlton Towers on Tuesday was no different with remarkable stories of people putting their lives on the line selflessly and braving all odds to live to tell their tales.