Month: June 2010

‘Attacking Iran, incredibly destabilizing’

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Washington, June 29: Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen warns that any military action against Iran would be “incredibly destabilizing” to the region.

The US and Israel understand that the use of force against Iran would be “incredibly destabilizing,” Mullen said addressing the Aspen Security Forum on Monday.

The top US military official, however, renewed allegations that Iran is pursuing nuclear weapons under the guise of peaceful nuclear work and said that that there is “no reason to trust” Iran.

Ban dissection in colleges, urges PETA

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New Delhi, June 29: People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Tuesday urged the University Grants Commission (UGC) to ban dissection in zoology classes in universities and colleges.

The animals rights group along with some scientists and academics recommended that colleges should reduce animal dissection in zoology and life-science courses and work towards the implementation of non-animal teaching methods, according to its India campaigner Anuradha Srivastava.

Seven parties call for July 5 strike

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Chennai, June 29: Seven opposition parties in Tamil Nadu led by the AIADMK Tuesday called a general strike July 5 to protest against the fuel price hike.

In a joint statement, the parties criticised the central government for not doing enough to check rising prices of food and other essential commodities.

The statement was signed by leaders of the AIADMK, MDMK, Communist Party of India (CPI), Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M), AIMMK, All India Forward Bloc and INL.

Saina gets hero’s welcome

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Hyderabad, June 29: India’s tennis icon Saina Nehwal was accorded a hero’s welcome Tuesday when she arrived here after winning three badminton titles in a row.

Saina’s family, friends and a large number of well-wishers and officials of the Andhra Pradesh Badminton Association (APBA) received her at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport.

As soon as the 20-year-old came out of the airport, her parents hugged her warmly. Her friends raised slogans of ‘Saina Saina’. Amid drum beats, Saina boarded an open-top flower-bedecked jeep.

All-India strike on July 5 to protest against the fuel price

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New Delhi, June 29: The Left parties, AIADMK, Telugu Desam Party, Samajwadi Party, Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) and the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) Tuesday called for a countrywide dawn-to-dusk strike July 5 to protest against the fuel price hike.

The parties accused the Congress-led government of giving “another cruel blow” to the people by removing controls over petroleum pricing and rising the prices of petrol, diesel, kerosene oil and cooking gas.

Abhi-Aish fight everyday

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Mumbai, June 29: Bollywood’s power-couple, Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan are known for their lovey-dovey appearance in public. However, the truth seems to be far different from this.

Recently, during the Vogue India’s July issue, Abhi-Ash revealed about the fights that takes place between them. And when asked, how often they fight, the actor says, “Oh, every day.”

Deepika Padukone storms into the top five!

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Mumbai, June 25: In less than years Deepika Padukone has simply raced into the list of top five actresses. Her career graph shows an amazing ascent with a hit to flop ratio that many of the other actresses (from the same list!) can only dream of.

Out of her already released films, she has had three big successes in OM SHANTI OM, LOVE AAJ KAL and HOUSEFULL and an average grosser in BACHNA AE HASEENO.

Katrina arranges ‘Raajneeti’ screening for Salman’s family

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Mumbai, June 29: For those who think Katrina Kaif has severed all relations with Salman Khan and his family, there is news. Recently she arranged a show of her latest hit “Raajneeti” for Salim Khan who is proud of the actress.

Talking about arranging the show for Salman’s family after they’ve apparently split, Katrina said: “I wish all these speculations on my personal life would end. Salman’s family is the only family I’ve known in Mumbai. That can’t change.

Yellow card and an assist for improving Kaka

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Johannesburg, June 29: It was a mixed bag for former world player of the year Kaka as Brazil strolled past Chile into the quarter-finals at the World Cup.

The Selecao eliminated the Chileans 3-0 with well-taken goals from Juan, Luis Fabiano and Robinho last night and they will now face the Netherlands in the last eight at Port Elizabeth on Friday.

Kaka, in his first outing back from a one-match suspension for his red card against Ivory Coast, again went into the referee`s book and laid on the final pass for Luis Fabiano`s goal before he was brought off with nine minutes left.

Shahid disturbs Kareena

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Mumbai, June 29: Bebo is seen in promos of Milenge Milenge with Shahid Kapoor. The film was stuck for various reasons.

And it took almost five years to finish the project. The latest news buzzing around is that Kareena is very upset about.

The fact that the promos of Milenge Milenge say They are back together. Bebo is happy with Saif.

And wants to stay away from her past, Shahid. Kareena helped Boney to finish the movie.

But now the promos are linking Bebo’s and Shahid’s relationship. Bebo is upset because the promo suggests.

US busts Russian spy ring; nabs ten

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Washington, June 29: The US has arrested 10 individuals including eight “deep cover” agents on charges of spying for Russia; reminding the espionages episodes of the Cold War era.

The arrests were made on Sunday and Monday in Boston, New York, New Jersey and Virginia, the Department of Justice announced on Tuesday, alleging that the group dubbed the “Illegals” was tasked by the Russian intelligence agency SVR to enter the US, assume false identities and carry out espionage activities.

Girl set ablaze by boyfriend in UP

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Pratapgarh, June 29: A Dalit girl was allegedly set ablaze by her boyfriend after she refused his marriage proposal in Jethwara area of the district, police said here on Tuesday.

Suman was set afire by Chand Babu when she was alone at her Nagaria Ramnagar village residence yesterday. The girl was admitted to a hospital, where she succumbed to injuries, they said.

The girl was having an affair with Babu. The boy yesterday asked her to marry him to which she refused. Agitated with the refusal, Babu poured kerosene oil on Suman and set her ablaze, they said.

Ranjitha Writing Book On Sex Swami

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Bangalore, June 29: Actress Ranjitha, who had been in the news for all the wrong reasons, has once again hit the headlines after she said that she would write tell-all book on her scandalous sex tape with Swami Paramahamsa Nithyananda. It is said that the actress has planned to write two books on her personal life and a fictional story.

Man held for attempting rape on American national

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Dehra Dun, June 29: A man, working as a bus conductor in Delhi, was arrested for allegedly attempting to rape an American national in Mussoorie near here, police today said.

22-year-old Sandip Kumar, a resident of Sonepat in Haryana, was arrested after 24-year-old woman lodged an FIR against him last night, they said.

Saina eyes Number 1 spot

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Hyderabad, June 29: City girl Saina Nehwal on Tuesday expressed confidence that she can soon become the Number 1 women’s badminton player in the world.

Talking to media persons, the world Number 3 said that she knows she has to put in more hard work and concentrate on winning the next international events rather than concentrating on the rankings.
She said, “If I can become number 3, then I can become number 1.”

Jewish flotilla to set sail for Gaza

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Flotilla, June 29: A coalition of pro-Palestinian international Jewish organizations will dispatch an aid flotilla to the Gaza Strip in a fresh bid to break the inhumane Israeli-imposed blockade on the impoverished territory.

The “Jewish Boat to Gaza” is set to sail towards Gaza next month from an undisclosed location carrying humanitarian aid and passengers from Britain, Germany and the United States.

The coalition has said that at least one of passengers onboard the flotilla is a Holocaust survivor.

Man kills girl for crying during World Cup

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Washington, June 29 (IANS) A man beat his two-year-old stepdaughter then suffocated her to death in an American town for crying during a World Cup football match between the US and Ghana which the latter won. To make the killing look accidental, he jammed a screw down her throat.

Hector Castro, 28, has been arrested for murdering in McAllen city in Texas Saturday. Ghana beat the US 2-1.

Prachi: I never consult Ekta for scripts

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Mumbai, June 29: We all know that Prachi Desai is closely associated with Ekta Kapoor. Prachi kicked off her career with Ekta’s daily soap, ‘Kasam Se’, which made her a household name. Now, she is acting in ONCE UPON A TIME IN MUMBAAI, which is also being produced by Ekta Kapoor.

Militants kill Iraqi gen., bomb pipeline

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Baghdad, June 29: Bomb blasts have killed three people, including a senior army officer, in Baghdad while militants have sabotaged a key oil pipeline north of the Iraqi capital.

The general, who police identified only by his first name Khodr, was killed on Tuesday in Aden Square in the shrine district of Kadhimain, also known as Kadhimiya, in northern Baghdad, AFP reported.

A second magnetic bomb killed one person and left two others wounded outside an army officers’ club in al-Hurriya in northwest Baghdad.

Angelina Jolie wants to quit acting

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London, June 29: Actress Angelina Jolie is considering giving up acting to focus on her home and children.

The “Mr and Mrs. Smith” star, who raises six kids with partner Brad Pitt, said: “It (acting) isnot the most important thing in my life. Acting helped me as I was growing up. It helped me learn about myself, helped me travel, helped me understand life, express myself, all those wonderful things. So I’m very, very grateful, it’s a fun job.”

Indo, Pak may play Test series in coming season

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Lahore, June 29: It seems that Pakistan-India cricketing ties are heading on the right track, with the Test series between the two nation likely to see the light of the day in the coming season.

The decision came following discussions on the sidelines of respective foreign secretaries meeting in Islamabad, and is expected to be the focus of discussion of officials from both countries when they meet at the end of the International Cricket Council (ICC) annual meeting in Singapore.

Manisha Koirala Turns Politician

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Mumbai, June 29: Recently, Bollywood actress Manisha Koirala wedded a Nepali businessman Samrat Dahal. The actress has signed her first film, post marriage, where she will be essaying the role of a politician.

In a statement, Manisha said, “I am very happy to get this role. I wanted to act in different films with challenging roles after marriage and this is just perfect. I am looking forward to start working in this film.”

Under the banner of Yograj Cinevista, the film will start rolling once the rest of the cast and crew are finalized.

Crime In Hyderabad (29.6.2010)

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Teenaged girl dies in bike mishap

Hyderabad June 29 (Siasat News): An 18-year-old girl on Monday, succumbed to her injuries she suffered in a motorcycle accident at Towlichowki on June 25.

According to police, the girl Shagufta Shahwar and her boyfriend Abdul Bari were travelling on a motorcycle when the driver of an RTC bus, taking a U-turn at Towlichowki applied sudden brakes.

Violence continues in Kashmir

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Srinagar, June 29: The Kashmir Valley continued to simmer Tuesday as violence spread to the southern region leaving one person injured in firing by security forces while curfew was clamped in many parts to quell angry protests over eight civilian killings.

Stone pelting mobs took to streets at many places in the summer capital Srinagar as protesters and police clashed in south Kashmir’s Anantnag and Pulwama districts.

One person identified as Arshad Ahmad was injured when security forces fired a rubber bullet to quell protests in Mattan Chowk of Anantnag, 56 km from here.

Israel evicts more Palestinian families

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Jerusalem, June 29: Israeli authorities have handed eviction orders to several Palestinian families in the occupied West Bank, giving them a 24-hour deadline to evacuate their homes.

Ten families in the Jordan Valley received orders on Sunday to quit their houses, while the Palestinians say they have documents on their ownership of the land filed with Israel’s Land Registry, Ma’an news agency reported on Monday.

The families said they had received demolition orders before, but this was the first time they had been given a 24-hour notice.