Riyadh, November 02: The top clerics in Saudi Arabia are challenging the government’s policies to expand the jobs available to women, citing that they should not be allowed to work as cashiers in supermarkets.
Ghaziabad, November 02: About 20 robbers looted cash and other articles from the Saptkranti Express train in Ghaziabad, police officials said Monday.
The incident occurred 3.30 p.m. over Hindon river.
The police said 15 to 20 robbers barged into the pantry car of the train, and robbed cash and other articles from the employees. They ransacked the coach and threw the utensils, vegetables and other articles out of the moving train and fled after pulling the chain. The train was going from New Delhi to Muzaffarpur in Bihar.
Sharjah, November 01: The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) will participate in the World Travel Market (WTM) expo in London from Nov 8-11.
The four-day event is expected to draw over 47,000 representatives from the travel and tourism sectors from over 200 countries.
Sharjah’s high-profile delegation will be headed by SCTDA Chairman Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qassimi.
The event offers a unique opportunity for the UAE’s delegation to meet, network, discuss and coordinate with travel and tourism professionals from across the world.
–IANS–
Dubai, November 01: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lifted a temporary ban on the imports of birds and their by-products from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.
Rashid Ahmed Bin Fahad, minister of Environment and Water, issued a resolution which stipulated that all such inbound shipments should be subjected to veterinary quarantine laws and regulations in the country.
New Delhi, November 02: Delhi Police Monday said they have busted a major human trafficking ring with the arrest of a man who transported illegal immigrants from India to Mexico, Canada and the US through Guatemala.
“Adil Vali Mohammad, 38, was arrested Saturday when 31 passports, apart from his own, were confiscated from his possession at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport,” said a police official.
Mohammad, a computer graduate, hails from a lower-middle class family from Mumbai, the police official said.
Hyderabad, November 02: Activists of Telangana Rashtriya Samithi and Telangana Jagruti staged protest on the foot of Charminar against AP formation day celebrations and hoisted black flags. Some Muslim women managed to climb at the top floor of Charminar and waved black flag as a mark of protest.
Abu Dhabi, November 01: Abu Dhabi has invested over $30 billion in new oil projects to boost oil production to 3.5 million barrels per day by the end of this year.
The investments were made between March 2009 and March 2010, oil industry sources said.
They said that due to the expansion in oil projects, investment opportunities would considerably increase in Abu Dhabi.
–IANS–
Jerusalem, November 02: Israel killed 250 Palestinian resistance fighters during its December 2008-January 2009 war on Gaza, says the Palestinian resistance movement, Hamas.
Hamas’ Interior Minister Fathi Hamad said on Monday that “Israel targeted police headquarters and 250 martyrs fell and they were affiliated to Hamas and other factions,” the Palestinian Ma’an news agency reported.
The all-out land, aerial and naval bombardments, codenamed Operation Cast Lead, claimed the lives of more than 1,400 Palestinians, including over 900 civilians.
Bhubaneswar, November 02: At least three people were killed when a multi-utility vehicle carrying them collided with a parked truck in Orissa’s Bhadrak district Tuesday, police said.
Three people were injured in the accident that occurred on national highway-five at district headquarters town of Bhadrak, some 142 km from here.
The victims were returning to their home state Orissa from West Bengal. The dead include two women.
The injured have been taken to a nearby government hospital. Their condition is stated to be stable.
–IANS–
Tel Aviv, November 02: The Israeli regime is considering renting Palestinian land based on a US proposal that has reportedly vowed support for continued Israeli military presence on the territory.
The offer holds that Tel Aviv should lease the Jordan Valley, which houses some 47,000 Palestinians and its greater part falls within the occupied West Bank, AFP reported on Monday.
The proposal had reportedly suggested a seven-year lease. Meanwhile, an unnamed cabinet minister said, “Anything less than a 99-year lease is not worth talking about.”
Washington, November 02: The predicted rout of US President Barack Obama’s Democratic party in Tuesday’s Congressional poll would not affect his economic agenda on his Asia trip, starting with India, according to a top aide.
“I think regardless of the election results, the President is committed throughout this whole trip and including the negotiations over the free trade agreement (with South Korea) to doing what is right for expanding US exports and creating jobs here at home,” Deputy National Security Advisor Michael Froman told reporters Monday.
Srinagar, November 02: After weeks of protests and the killing of over 100 people in police firing, separatists in Kashmir are hoping that US President Barack Obama will get New Delhi and Islamabad on the talking table to resolve the Kashmir issue.
After four months of locking Kashmir intermittently, the Hurriyat is hoping that the Obama team will be able to understand the problem of the Kashmiris.
New Delhi, November 02: The Barack Mobile C1, the ‘ultimate vehicle on the planet’ also has the US nuclear launch codes and the nuclear switch for the President. It can withstand chemical or germ warfare and even a bomb attack.
The Cadillac One limousine, also called the C-1 or simply ‘The Beast’. The president will travel in the “most-protected” seven-tonne vehicle on city’s roads.
New Delhi, November 02: A light fog enveloped the capital Tuesday morning, indicating that winters are close by. The weather office predicted the same pattern for the next few days.
“The sky will remain clear but a mist and shallow fog will be there early morning. In the late evening, there will be no fog but mist, keeping the evening chill,” an India Meteorological Department (IMD) official said.
The minimum temperature Tuesday hovered around 16 degrees Celsius – average for this time of the season. The maximum is expected to hover around 29 degrees.
Mumbai, November 02: Yeah, this English gori will transform into the mythological character of Radha! It’s said that Katrina Kaif
has been considered to play that role in a film that will be based on Lord Krishna.
But no! Not in a full length role, instead in a special appearance. Titled ‘Main Krishna Hoon’, the film will be helmed by ‘My Friend Ganesha’ famed director Rajiv S Ruia. The story will include the different stages of Krishna – starting from his childhood days up to adulthood.
Mumbai, November 02: Kareena Kapoor loves something greater than Saif Ali Khan: Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan are going really strong in their relationship.
But there’s something that Kareena loves more than Saif. “I can’t love without food. That’s impossible. I’ll die if I have to live without food even for a day,” revealed Kareena at the book launch of Payal Gidwani’s book ‘From XL to XS’.
Mumbai, November 02: She has been looked upon as the world’s most beautiful lady. Bollywood has referred to her as being an ethereal beauty while most cosmetic and beauty products swear by her name. She is none other than Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
Beijing, November 02: Over 24,000 Chinese Muslims will visit Makkah in Saudi Arabia for the Haj pilgrimage this year, Xinhua reported Monday.
A total of 11,200 Chinese Muslims have already left for the holy city, the State Administration for Religious Affairs said.
Thirteen thousand more are expected to leave on 41 chartered flights from Beijing, Lanzhou, Urumqi, Yinchuan and Kunming cities, Yang Shuli of the China Islamic Institute said.
Islamic leaders, doctors and officials are accompanying each group of pilgrims. China has about 23 million Muslims.
Hyderabad, November 02: TDP stepped up its attack on AICC general secretary Rahul Gandhi over the microfinance institutions (MFIs) issue, a day after Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K Rosaiah sought to defend the Amethi MP.
“Rahul Gandhi heaped praise on microfinance institutions like SKS. Is it because SKS’ profits surged from as low as Rs two crore in 2008 to Rs 174 crore now? Is it for the same reason that UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi honoured SKS chief Vikram Akula with the best entrepreneur award?” TDP politburo member Yanamala Ramakrishnudu questioned.
New Delhi, November 02: Hailing the Allahabad High Court verdict in the Ayodhya title suits, a Muslim forum said that any amicable settlement should not let those responsible for the Babri Masjid demolition go scot-free.
Describing the verdict as “a practical and humane approach, respecting all views,” the forum We the citizens of Lucknow appealed for peace in a statement issued here.
“A large section of people, both the Hindus and the Muslims, feel that the judgement is one which could best be given in the current scenario,” the forum said.
New Delhi, November 02: Insisting that she was not involved in bringing down Babri Masjid, expelled BJP leader Uma Bharti, a prime accused in the case today said she is ready to face any consequence in wake of submission of the Liberhan Commission report to the Prime Minister.
Defending herself, Bharti said she had merely led an agitation to Ayodhya to muster support for construction of Ram Temple.
Hyderabad, November 01: The Chief Minister, mr K Rosaiah, on Monday said that two main goals before his government were to achieve sustainable development and welfare of the weaker sections.
Speaking at 55th Andhra Pradesh State Formation Day celebrations at the NTR Stadium here, Mr Rosaiah said that good governance was an important tool in achieving sustainable development and welfare of the weaker sections. “I assure once again on the occasion of State formation day that my government would make concerted efforts in this direction”, he added.
Doha, November 01: It has all the elements of a good political thriller – power, corruption, murder and politics. It is also the story of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Benzair Bhutto.
We are talking about ‘Bhutto’, a documentary film on the life and times of the slain leader. And just because Bhutto’s family friend Mark Siegel has produced the movie, many are questioning the film’s objectivity.
Mumbai, November 01: Contesting the Kalyan-Dombivli civic elections for the first time, Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) won 26 seats in the 107-member House which saw a fractured verdict.
Shiv Sena-BJP ruling combine secured 40 while Congress-NCP polled 30 seats, far short of the 54-seat mark for staking claim to power.
The fractured verdict has also given rise to speculation about the role MNS will play as Raj Thackeray had announced that the next Mayor will be from his party.
Klang, November 01: Traditional dresses worn by Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai in the films Raavan and Robot, which have been runaway hits here this year, are the flavour of the season as Malaysian Indians shop for Deepavali.
The churidar and long-sleeved kameez Aishwarya wore as a dance teacher who gets kidnapped in the modern-day version of the Ramayana are a hit among women shoppers.
Both the Tamil (Raavanan) and Hindi versions (Raavan) released here, while the Aishwarya-starrer Robot with megastar Rajnikant was a huge hit.
Aishwarya dresses a hit among Malaysian Indians