Month: July 2010

Maoist leader Azad’s body to be brought to Hyderabad

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Hyderabad, July 03: The body of top Maoist leader Cherukuri Rajkumar alias Azad, who was killed in an alleged gun battle by the Andhra Pradesh Police, is being brought to Hyderabad for last rites, police Saturday said.

Azad, considered second in the Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) hierarchy and also spokesperson of the outfit, was gunned down Friday in the forests near Jogapur in Adilabad district, about 300 km from here. Another Maoist, Sahadev was also killed.

Capsule fails to dock with space station

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Moscow, July 03: An unmanned Russian space capsule carrying supplies to the International Space Station failed in a docking attempt, Russian Mission Control and Nasa said.

The Progress space capsule is carrying more than two tons of food, water and other supplies for the orbiting laboratory. Three Russian and three US astronauts comprise the current crew.

None of the supplies were deemed necessary for the station’s immediate survival and the outpost is well supplied, said Nasa flight commentator Rob Navias.

Fresh probe into ‘goonda banks’ in Bihar

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Patna, July 03: Nearly four years after illegal banks run by criminals and musclemen in rural Bihar came to light, police have decided to launch a fresh probe into their operation.

The agents of ‘goonda banks’, as they are called, force people to deposit their hard earned money with the promise that it will be doubled within a year and provide loans at high interest rates.

They target farmers and local businessmen and confiscate the properties of those who are unable to pay back the loans.

Imran is sexy: Sonan Kapoor

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Mumbai, July 03: The joshing and joking between Imran Khan and Sonam Kapoor only goes to show that they are the next hot couple of Bollywood. Moreover, the duo has got a thumbs-up from critics as well. Their chemistry is the USP of this Friday release I Hate Luv Storys. No wonder they can’t stop complimenting one another, when they are not pulling each other’s leg, that is.

Court to hear self-styled godman’s bail plea on July 8

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New Delhi, July 03: A Delhi court today fixed July eight for hearing the bail plea of self-styled godman Shiv Murat Dwivedi in a case against him under the stringent MCOCA for allegedly running a flesh trade racket here.

“Fix the matter for hearing on the bail application and the reply of the prosecution on July eight,” Additional Sessions Judge S K Sarvaria said.

Rahul, Gadkari wants to be PM in 2014

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New Delhi, Julu 03: BJP President Nitin Gadkari will be contesting the 2014 Lok Sabha polls with an eye on the Prime Minister’s post, party sources said.

He will be joining the few other contesters for the top post, which include Leader of Opposition Sushma Swaraj and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley.

With BJP veteran L K Advani likely to be out of the race, Gadkari sees himself as the dark horse who might get a chance to run the country, if he successfully leads the party for three years.

‘No Jagan at Telangana talk with Sonia’

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Hyderabad, July 03: Chief Minister K Rosaiah met Congress President Sonia Gandhi, her political secretary Ahmed Patel and in-charge of party affairs in Andhra Pradesh, Veerappa Moily, on Friday and reportedly discussed Jagan Mohan Reddy’s upcoming Odarpu Yatra besides possible candidates for the by-elections in Telangana.

AP police silence Maoist spokesman

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Hyderabad, July 03: In a major blow to the CPI (Maoist), which is currently giving nightmares to the Centre, one of its topranking leaders and spokesperson, Cherukuri Rajkumar alias Azad, was gunned down by the Andhra Pradesh police in the forests of Adilabad district early Friday.

The “encounter,” in which a courier was also killed, came just two days after the rebels massacred 27 CRPF jawans in Narayanpur district, Chhattisgarh.

MP Vijayashanti arrested for provocative remarks

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Hyderabad, July 03: Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) leader and MP Vijayashanti was arrested Saturday for making inflammatory remarks ahead of the July 27 byelections to 12 assembly seats in Telangana, police said.

Tension prevailed near her residence in Banjara Hills as police used force to disperse TRS workers who had gathered there to resist their attempts to arrest the actress-turned-politician.

Crime In Hyderabad (3.7.2010)

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Extortionist arrested

Hyderabad, July 3 (Siasat News): The west zone task force arrested a man for trying to extort money from massage centers by pretending to be a reporter from a local news channel.

According to the police, Motaparti Vamsi Siva Krishna alias Chowdary, 26, was earlier a reporter in a local news channel. On April 15, he along with Surya Babu, Sunil Raj and Basha trespassed into the house of one M G Nirmala, a resident of S R Nagar.

13 killed in Pakistan accident

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Islamabad, July 03: At least 13 people were killed and five injured when a van packed with tourists fell into a ravine in northern Pakistan Saturday.

The accident occurred at Nousehri in Muzaffarabad, capital of Pakistani Kashmir, Xinhua said.

-IANS

Stress, insecurity high in Gaza after Israeli assault

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Gaza City, July 03: The Israeli assault on Gaza in December 2008 and January 2009 inflicted high levels of stress and insecurity on its Palestinian population, a study published by The Lancet said.

The paper in the peer-reviewed British journal provides statistical backing for doctors who say the operation in addition to killing around 1,400 Palestinians and injuring thousands more left deep psychological scars.

Egypt arrests eight Muslim Brotherhood members

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Cairo, July 03: Egyptian security forces arrested eight members of the Muslim Brotherhood after searching their homes and confiscating their computers, data discs and books, a spokesman for the group said on Friday.

The arrested members had launched an online campaign called “Amal Al Omah” (The Nations’ Hopes) (http://www.amlalommah.net/) calling for the prosecution of the head of security in Alexandria for police violations, Hamdy Hassan, spokesman for the group’s parliamentary bloc, told Reuters.

Six killed by Egyptian building collapse

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Cairo, July 02: At least six people were killed when a four-storey residential building collapsed in Cairo’s Shubra neighbourhood, the state news agency MENA said.

The dead included two children and a man believed to be in his forties, MENA said.

“Rescue forces continue to search for any survivors or victims beneath the collapsed building,” it said.

Bhopal gas case: All convicts get bail

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Bhopal, July 03: A day after a session court granted bail to Keshub Mahindra, a convict in the 26-year-old Bhopal gas tragedy case, the remaining six accused were released today on a bond of Rs one lakh each.

On June 7, all the seven persons were convicted by CJM Mohan P Tiwari in the Bhopal Gas tragedy case following which they filed an appeal against the judgement in the same court.

What was Sherlyn doing in a men’s loo

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Mumbai,July 03: Sex siren Sherlyn Chopra stormed into a men’s loo at a city event last night

Be it the sexy dance on the Big Boss show or posting her nude pics on social networking site Twitter, Sherlyn Chopra has always loved courting controversy.

Thursday night the wannabe actress created a stir at a late night event by storming into the men’s room even though the ladies one was not occupied. The starlet reached the venue late by many hours and after unveiling a magazine cover featuring herself, she headed straight to the conveniences.

I Hate Luv Storys neither romantic enough nor cynical

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Mumbai, July 03: Starring: Imran Khan, Sonam Kapoor, Sammir Dattani

Written & Directed by Punit Malhotra

Rating: **

Swear to God and hope to die if I lie. But I really love love- stories even if they’re spelt as ‘luv –storys’.

I got rid of my glamour girl image

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Mumbai, July 03: No make-up, no trendy clothes Sameera Reddy has got rid of her glamour girl image for the forthcoming movie “Red Alert-The War Within”. And she admits that before signing the film she wasn’t aware of the Maoist problem in the country.

“The script was really appealing since it dealt with an issue. I was not aware of the Naxalite movement a-year-and-a-half ago. I want to dedicate myself towards it now, ” Sameera, 27, told.

Even though she didn’t want to miss the chance of doing a different role, Sameera had to face many difficulties during the shooting.

Anusha will give complex to many: Aamir Khan

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Mumbai, July 03: Actor-filmmaker Aamir Khan is so impressed with first-time director Anusha Rizvi, who wielded the megaphone for his forthcoming production “Peepli Live”, that he claims she will give complex to many established directors.

“Not only she has written a great script, I was shocked to see how beautifully she has made the film. It’s a very complicated story with many layers and bringing it to the celluloid was a very difficult job, ” said Aamir.

Konkona agrees to appear in Priyanka’s film

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Mumbai, July 03: Konkona Sensharma recently shot for a guest appearance in Vishal Bhardwaj’s Saat Khoon Maaf.

The film’s lead actress is Priyanka Chopra. Vishal narrated the role to Konkona over the phone and she immediately agreed to be a part of the film. She flew down to Pondicherry and shot her scenes over two days.

Apparently Konkona’s character is pivotal in the relationships Priyanka’s character shares with two of her husbands. Konkona does not share screen space with Priyanka.

Konkona had earlier worked with Vishal in Omkara.

-Agencies

Mugdha dons bikini for Bobby

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Mumbai, July 03: Model-turned-actor Mughda Godse has gone in for an all new glam and sexy look in her upcoming film ‘Help’, where she has powered the film with some hot and sensuous bikini scenes, flaunting her curvaceous body.

She will also be seen romancing on screen with co-star Bobby Deol in one of the most unconventional pairings today.

“Help was a big challenge for me as it is a performance oriented role and on the other hand I also had to look glamorous in accordance with looking ghastly, so the efforts doubled up, ” said Mugdha.

Anurag arranges condolence meet for Sourabh Narang

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Mumbai, July 03: When Anurag Basu came to know that Vaastu Shastra director Sourabh Usha Narang had succumbed to stomach cancer, the news hit home.

Anurag is himself a cancer survivor and he knew he had to do something for Sourabh.

So the Kites director has arranged for a condolence meet of Sourabh’s friends so they can remember the young director, who was just 37 years old and on the verge of signing a deal with UTV when he passed away.

The meeting has been scheduled for Sunday evening at the ISKCON temple at Juhu.

Sourabh is survived by his wife and a three year old son.

Kunal Kapoor bored of doing parkour alone

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Mumbai, July 03: Actor Kunal Kapoor loves to learn new skills for his films, but says he is bored of practicing parkour, an acrobatic street sport, for action film “Doga”.

“Does any kind soul know of anyone or any group that practices parkour in Mumbai? It’s rather boring to jump around on your own, ” Kunal posted on micro-blogging site Twitter.

“Anyone that provides information will be rewarded by a backflip!! Okay, let’s make that two!” he added.

Kunal will soon be seen as a young politician in Rahul Dholakia’s “Lamhaa”, releasing July 16.

-Agencies

Maoist couple arrested Andhra district

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Hyderabad, July 03: A Maoist couple who entered Andhra Pradesh from neighbouring Chhattishgarh was arrested on Saturday from the state’s Khammam district, police said.

M Deva alias Devanna, an area committee member of Kunta in Chhattisgarh and his wife Jogi were taken into custody from Palvoncha on the district outskirts this morning when they were found moving in a suspicious manner, Khammam police said.

The arrested duo are being interrogated and further details are awaited, they said.

-Agencies

Nepal’s ‘Living Goddess’ passes acid test

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Kathmandu, July 03: An extraordinary 15-year-old girl, who never went to school after being chosen as a ‘Kumari’ or ‘Living Goddess’ of Nepal revered by thousands of Hindus and Buddhists, has created history by becoming the first goddess to pass the tough school-leaving examination that leaves thousands floundering every year.