Month: February 2011

John and I look smoking hot: Bipasha

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New Delhi, February 04: Bipasha Basu thinks she makes a sizzling couple with her long-time beau, actor John Abraham, contrary to what a publication quoted her as saying.

“Whoever from the media quoted me in print saying John n me lk (look) like a boring couple, is bizarre. My real opinion, we look “SMOKING HOT”,” Bipasha posted on her Twitter page.

The actress was quoted in a leading daily saying – “We have become a boring couple”.

However, it was said in an explanation as to why the two aren’t being seen together at social events.

Post offices to distribute unique ID number

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New Delhi, February 04: Indians will get their unique identification number from post offices.

An agreement to this effect was signed here Friday by the department of post and the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), which is in charge of the mammoth project.

“This is not a tactical but a strategic partnership where UIDAI will leverage the existing infrastructure of (post offices) to reach out to the masses,” said Nandan Nilekani, chairman of UIDAI.

Mubarak Likely to Quit Under US Brokered Deal

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Washington, February 04: Embattled Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is likely to step down immediately and turn over power to a transitional government headed by Vice President Omar Suleiman, backed by the army.

A deal to this effect is being brokered by the Obama administration, which is in talks with top Egyptian leaders, New York Times reported today quoting US officials.

Officials said under the proposal, the transitional government headed by Suleiman would prepare constitutional reform to prepare the country for a free and fair election in September.

26/11 case: Pakistan court adjourns trial till February 17

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Islamabad, February 04: A Pakistani anti-terrorism court today adjourned the trial of LeT’s Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi and six others charged with involvement in the Mumbai terrorist attacks till February 17 after prosecutors sought more time for the Lahore high court to decide on a related petition.

The prosecution team told anti-terrorism court judge Rana Nisar Ahmed that more time was needed for the high court to decide on its plea to declare lone surviving Mumbai attacker Ajmal Kasab and terror suspect Fahim Ansari as “proclaimed offenders” or fugitives.

Should Have Dealt with Sachin Differently: Chappell

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The clock has turned full circle. Now that another World Cup beckons after four long years, the bitterness of the famous spat of the World Cup in the West Indies seems to have subsided. Two characters were involved in that drama — Greg Chappell and Sachin Tendulkar.

At the end of it all, Chappell resigned after a controversial tenure as India’s cricket coach but never has it been known as to what triggered the storm.

Former Israeli min. defends Mubrak

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Cairo, February 04: Former Israeli Defense Minister Binyamin Ben-Eliezer has defended Egyptian President Hosni Mubrak, saying his collapse will be “tremendous loss” for Israel.

The former army general has praised Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak for supporting Israel for thirty years, Israel’s Arutz Sheva newspaper reported.

“When I watched his speech in which he said he would step down, it pained me to see his collapse,” Ben-Eliezer said on Wednesday about Mubarak.

‘Who Saw Us Making Love?’ : VEENA MALIK

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Islamabad, February 04: Pakistani actor-model Veena Malik lashed out at a Muslim cleric during a live discussion on a Lahore-based TV channel last Saturday.

“What is your problem with me?” asked Malik angrily, addressing the cleric who accused her of insulting Islam by getting cosy with Bollywood actor Ashmit Patel on the Bigg Boss show on Colors. The unusual outburst, punctuated by tears from Malik, has become one of the most watched clips on You Tube.

Dismiss Mayawati-Led BSP Govt: Opposition Tells Guv

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Lucknow, February 04: The Opposition in Uttar Pradesh today accused the BSP regime of indulging in corruption and asked Governor B L Joshi to immediately dismiss the Mayawati-led government, on the opening day of the Budget Session of the state Legislative Assembly.

“There is complete goondaraj (goons rule) in the state and the Governor should immediately dismiss the government,” Leader of the Opposition Shivpal Yadav told reporters here.

ABVP Wants CBI Probe into Ice Cream Parlour Scandal

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Kozhikode, February 04: Demanding a CBI enquiry into the ice cream parlour sex scandal case and the recent revelations of a sabotage, Akhil Bharathiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) today said government should take the initiative for a re-investigation of the case.

Speaking to mediapersons here, M K Sreelatha, Vice-President, State ABVP, said considering the recent revelations regarding the ice cream parlour case and the alleged involvement of both the ruling left democratic front (LDF) and opposition United Democratic Front (UDF), the probe should be conducted by the central agency.

‘Iranians’ voice echoed in Muslim world’

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Tehran, February 04: Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the Iranian nation’s voice is echoed in the countries of the Muslim world, pointing to the Tunisia revolution and Egypt uprising.

“Today, developments in North Africa, [including] Egypt, Tunisia and some other countries have a special meaning for the Iranian nation,” the Leader stated.

We are prepared for the worst: Butt, Aamir

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Karanchi, February 04: Pakistan’s suspended Test captain Salman Butt and pacer Muhammad Aamir are”prepared for the worst”when the ICC’s anti-corruption tribunal announces a decision on the spot-fixing allegations against them and Muhammad Asif tomorrow.,

The two players, who left for Doha for the verdict, told the media they knew the”realities”of the case.

Corruption is a cancer engulfing India, says Kalam

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Dubai, February 4: Corruption is a cancer-like situation engulfing India’s political-bureaucratic-judicial system, requiring an urgent ‘chemotherapy’, former Indian president Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam said in an exclusive interview with Gulf News.

Stamping out corruption — which is causing pain and anguish among citizens — is one of the biggest challenges that India faces, as the country is poised to be a developed nation, he said. During his recent three-day visit to Dubai, he spoke to Gulf News on a wide range of topics. Below are the excerpts:

Why’s Neil Nitin Mukesh enthusiastic about Asin?

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Mumbai, February 04: Guess who’s been promoting Asin’s name now? No, it’s not co-actor and friend Salman Khan.

It’s actor Neil Nitin Mukesh. He has apparently found a good friend in Asin and suggested her name for his upcoming project. The two were earlier reported to have been seen dining together at some of Mumbai’s best hangouts. A source had revealed, “The two looked very, very comfortable with each other. They came together and left together.”

Egypt’s defence minister inspects Tahrir Square

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Cairo, February 04: Egypt’s Defence Minister Mohamed Hussein Tantawi and commanders of the Egyptian army Friday inspected Cairo’s Tahrir Square, a media report said.

Thousands of Egyptians are congregating at the square to hold protests against Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, Xinhua quoted state Nile News TV reported.

There has been tension since Friday morning at the square, which is the focal point of protests to oust Mubarak. The protesters are determined to force out Mubarak who has ruled them for the past 30 years.

Probe sought into disrupted assembly telecast

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Panaji, February 4:Goa Speaker Pratapsing Rane Friday asked Chief Minister Digambar Kamat to initiate a police probe into the blackout of live assembly transmissions by a section of cable TV operators.

Speaking during zero hour, Rane said the live telecast was intended to inform the people of what their legislators were doing in the house.

“The cables of the media are being cut by some miscreants. This is a programme which the whole population should be seeing. Why are miscreants cutting cables? Send the police and check it,” Rane said.

Digvijay Attacks Mayawati Government

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Lucknow, February 04: Congress General Secretary Divijay Singh has attacked the Mayawati government for “failure” to control law and order and corruption in the state.

“There is ‘goonda raj’ in UP and brokers are making a lot of money while even the officials have to pay monthly sums,” he said addressing a rally here yesterday.

“This is clear from the fact that a BSP MLA is involved in raping a minor girl”, he said.

26/11 martyr’s uncle critical after attempted suicide

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New Delhi, February 04: K. Mohanan, the paternal uncle of 26/11 martyr Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan, was in a critical state Friday after immolating himself Thursday evening, doctors said.

“He is still critical. We are constantly keeping an eye on his position. He is on the ventilator and has 95 percent burn injuries,” T.S. Sidhu, medical superintendent at the Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, told IANS.

‘Egypt army will not fire on people’

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Cairo, February 04: US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen says Egypt’s army will not fire on protesters as anti-government demonstrations continue in the country.

“I mean in the discussions I’ve had with their military leadership, they’ve reassured me that they have no intent to fire on their own people,” AFP quoted Mullen as saying.

US military’s top officer said to his Egyptian counterpart General Sami Enan on Wednesday that the army is expected to conduct the country to political reforms.

Crime In Hyderabad (04.02.2011)

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Vehicle lifters nabbed

Hyderabad, February 4 (Siasat News): Two vehicle lifters were arrested by the KPHB police today and eight stolen vehicles recovered from them.

The police caught Sandeep and Manoj Kumar near Malaysian Township during routine vehicle checking. As they could not produce the documents, they were taken into custody.

On interrogation, the duo admitted that along with an associate, they had committed theft of eight vehicles.

Woman, baby found dead

Violence kills 18 in Somalia

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Mogadishu, February 04: A fresh round of clashes in central and northern Somalia has left at least 18, including soldiers and fighters, dead and over 26 others injured as warring factions fight over control of positions.

Heavy fighting between pro-government forces and al-Shabaab fighters broke out on Thursday in the central Somali villages located near Guriel district, in Galgadud region, 300 km north of the capital, Mogadishu, a Media correspondent reported.

Salman Khan finds a cool name for ‘Bollywood’…

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Mumbai, February 04: Just yesterday, we had reported Salman Khan’s disgust towards the name ‘Bollywood’. Today, the Dabangg star has come up with a new name.

Well, according to him, our Bollywood industry looks like ‘chamchas’ of Hollywood.

“Hate this name Bollywood… koi naam hai kya? Disgusting. Hollywood se Bollywood naam nikla, this is not the name of our industry. Don’t know where this ridiculous name has come from and got stuck… it makes us look like chamchas,” Salman Tweeted.

MiG fighter crashes, no loss to life

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Gwalior, February 04: A MiG-21 fighter of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed in Madhya Pradesh Friday but there were no casualties as the pilot ejected safely, an official said.

The crash occurred at around 11.20 a.m. at Anup Nagar, 150 km southwest of this Madhya Pradesh town, an IAF spokesperson said here.

“The pilot ejected safely and was picked up the IAF,” he said.
–IANS

Can buy fancy chappals at police bunker

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Pune, February 04: Bunkers were put up close to the German Bakery and the nearby Chabad House to aid the police in remaining ever-vigilant in sensitive Koregaon Park.

But at a time when the German Bakery blast anniversary is 10 days away, the reality is that the police are often missing from the bunkers even as illegal chappal stalls leaning on to these sandbag structures do roaring business.

Afridi to captain Pakistan in World Cup

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Karachi, February 04: Pakistan has decided to retain one-day captain Shahid Afridi to lead the team in the coming World Cup after seriously mulling the option of giving the job to Test skipper Misbah-ul-Haq.

Intikhab Alam, Pakistan team manager, Friday confirmed that Afridi had been chosen as Pakistan’s World Cup captain. A formal announcement will be made by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ijaz Butt.

Why is a billion-strong democracy silent on Egypt?

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Washington, February 04: The parliament sat numbed, in an otherwise engaging November evening, when President Barack Obama, head of one of the two largest democracies, reminded the other that it had largely shied away from condemning suppression of democratic rights and movements. Obama’s specific reference was to Myanmar and India’s imperviousness to the military junta’s rigged elections and repression of democracy groups.