Month: May 2011

US conducted DNA test to identify bin Laden

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Washington, May 02: : The United States conducted DNA testing on slain al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden and used facial recognition techniques to help identify him, a US official said on Monday.

Bin Laden was identified by the assault force that killed him in a firefight in Pakistan in which he resisted and was shot in the head, the official said on condition of anonymity.

Results of the DNA tests should be available in the next few days, the official told Reuters.

US conducted DNA test to identify bin Laden

Bin Laden dies in a hail of bullets!

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Pakistan, May 02: A dark cloud has been lifted from the skies of Afghanistan and Pakistan’s northwest regions.

The infamous, firebrand, Saudi born, head of Al-Qaida has been hunted down and killed in a compound in Pakistan by the US and Pakistani special forces.

Funny thing about Pakistan’s tribal agencies is that not so long ago they bristled with color and beauty and were famous tourist destinations. Cultures almost untouched by time went about their daily routine unafraid of bombs, bullets and so-called militants. Peace used to prevail there.

Five accused in Akbar attack case surrender

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Hyderabad, May 02: Five persons allegedly involved in the shoot at on MIM Floor Leader Akbaruddin Owaisi surrendered before the Commissioner’s task Force south zone this afternoon. The number of accused persons has in police custody has gone upto seven as Mohammed Pahelwan and his younger brother Hasan Pahelwan were picked up on the day of attack. The accused persons gave up after the task force intensified the hunt for apprehending them.

Is Sallu the sexiest?

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Mumbai, May 02: A soon-to-be-launched channel is coming up with a show called Bollywood’s Sexiest Bachelor.

The channel folk tried to woo Salman Khan to appear on the show. But the hero did not seem interested.

During Ready’s music launch, when he was asked how it felt to be the numero uno sexiest bachelor, Sallu retorted, “I will soon be minus one!”

Does that mean the sexiest bachelor in Bollywood is ready to vacate his bachelor throne? Hmmmm….

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Akbar Owaisi stable, CARE bulletin

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Hyderabad, May 2: The condition of Mr.Akbaruddin Owaisi is stable, doctors said Monday, two days after he was stabbed and shot at by rivals.

According to a medical bulletin issued by Care Hospital Monday, the Andhra Pradesh legislator continues to be on ventilator. The doctors are also continuing dialysis.

The doctors said his pulse rate, blood pressure and the functioning of other vital organs are near normal.

His condition is being closely and continuously monitored by a team of doctors, said the bulletin issued by Dr. Ram Papa Rao, medical director, Care Hospital.

Obama signed Kill Osama order on April 29

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Washington, May 02: US President Barack Obama signed the death warrant for the world’s most wanted man Osama bin-Laden on April 29, after months of preparations and meticulous planning against the highest-value target.

Obama was actively involved in reviewing all facets of the operation, a senior administration official said, adding the President gave the final go ahead for the secret operation at 8:20am on April 29th in the Diplomatic Room before he left for Alabama.

‘Pakistan in dark on bin Laden operation’

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Washington, May 02: The United States did not notify the Pakistani government about the US operation that killed al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, says a US official.

Late on Sunday, US President Barack Obama announced that bin Laden was killed by US forces after he was found hiding in a compound in Pakistan.

“We shared this intelligence on the compound with no other country, including Pakistan,” the unnamed US official said, AFP reports.

I was ordered to fire on peaceful protesters: Soldier

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Damascus, May 02: A new online video features a man who says that, as a member of Syria’s elite Republican Guards, he was ordered to open fire on peaceful protesters. The man, calling himself Walid Qashaamy, says that on April 23 he was told he was being sent to the Damascus suburbs of Harasta to protect civilians from an armed gang, but instead he was ordered to open fire on protesters. The video could not be verified.

Libyans cheer death of Gaddafi’s son

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Tripoli, May 02: Celebratory gunfire is heard in the streets of Benghazi as word reaches the city that Libya’s embattled ruler Muammar Gaddafi’s youngest son Saif al-Arab has been killed in a NATO airstrike.

The streets of the eastern city of Benghazi were filled with the throng of excited revolutionaries and people who hailed the death of Gaddafi’s son, a Media correspondent reported on Sunday.

Younger brother kills elder brother

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Shadnagar, May 2: A quarrel between two brothers took a tragic turn when the young brother hit the elder brother with a pestle leaving him dead.

The incident took place at Farrukhnagar Mandal. According to details the two brothers have their houses in the vicinity.

The elder brother brought some bricks to construct a wall in between the houses. The younger brother objected on the wall construction and hit his brother Chandrayya with a pestle resulting into the death of Chandrayya.

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Crime In Hyderabad (02.05.2011)

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Man attacks fiancée and her parents

Hyderabad, May 02 (Siasat News): A man allegedly attacked his fiancée and her parents with knife. Police said that the attacker was suspicious about her fidelity.

According to the4 details, D Bharath Krishna, a private employee was in love with a girl who is completing her M Com. Both families had agreed to get them married after they got engaged in February. The marriage was fixed on May 21.

Bin Laden was found with youngest wife

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Washington, May 02: US forces finally found al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden not in the rugged mountains of Afghanistan’s border, but in a million-dollar compound in an upscale suburb of Pakistan’s capital, with his youngest wife, US officials said early on Monday.

They were led to the fortress-like three-story building after more than four years tracking one of bin Laden’s most trusted couriers, whom U.S. officials said was identified by men captured after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.

US handling Osama’s body in Islamic tradition

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Washington, May 02: The United States is ensuring that the body of slain al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden is being handled in accordance with Islamic practice and tradition, a US official told reporters on Monday.

Osama bin Laden, the glowering mastermind behind the September 11, 2001, terror attacks that killed thousands of Americans, was slain in a firefight on Sunday with US forces in Pakistan, ending a manhunt that spanned a frustrating decade.

“Justice has been done,” President Barack Obama said in a dramatic late-night announcement at the White House.

–Agencies

Dilip Kumar lays foundation stone of CINTAA Towers

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Mumbai, May 02: Thespian Dilip Kumar laid the foundation stone of a 16-storied building for cine and television artistes in suburban Andheri.

Actor-filmmaker Aamir Khan too was present on the occasion yesterday.

To be called `CINTAA Towers`, the building will house the office of Cine and Television Artistes Association, and there will be separate floors for medical facilities, library, cafeteria, rehearsal hall, preview theatre and a separate space for staging plays.

15 thousand Hajj applications received by Hajj committee

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Hyderabad, May 2: Andhra Pradesh State Hajj committee received 15 thousand applications so far while more applications are yet to be received from several districts.

According to Hajj committee sources it is expected that the number will move up to 17 thousand till all the applications are received from the districts.

Central Hajj committee had set April 30 as the last date of submitting Hajj applications. Some of the aspirants could not submit the application due to various reasons including the reason that the month of April had 10 holidays.

Osama’s death will not mute Jihad call: Jihadists

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Dubai, May 02: Members of Jihadist forums said they prayed the news of Osama bin Laden’s death was not true, and hinted at retaliation if it was, in some of the first Islamist reaction to the al Qaeda leader’s death.

“Oh God, please make this news not true…God curse you Obama,” said one message on an Arabic language forum. “Oh Americans … it is still legal for us to cut your necks.”

“Osama may be killed but his message of Jihad will never die. Brothers and sisters, wait and see, his death will be a blessing in disguise,” said a poster on another Islamist forum.

—Agencies

Now Freida Pinto Bares It All

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Mumbai, May 02: It is thought provoking and a matter of concern that the Bollywood actresses are crossing all cultural barriers unmindful of their rich Indian culture and roots. Now Freida Pinto will be baring it all in Tarsem Singh’s upcoming movie Immortals. The Slumdog Millionaire actress will be seen doing an intimate sex scene in the film. This would be her first makeout scene in a movie since her debut.

There is already buzz surrounding the sensuous nature of Freida’s role, now that the teaser of the film is out.

Two assailants identified

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Hyderabad, May 2: Police have identified two expert shooters in connection with the assassination attempt made on MIM floor leader Akbar Uddin Owaisi on Saturday at Chandrayangutta Barkas. They were identified as Abdullah bin Younus and Mohammad bin Salem Valehan.

Corporator Barkas division Mansoor bin Mohammad Awalgi lodged a FIR with Chandrayangutta police station, according to which Hasan bin Omer Yafai who is the younger brother of Mohammad Pahalwan allegedly blocked the Gypsy of Akbar Uddin Owaisi with his Activa and attacked him with a dagger.

Inspector Chandrayangutta transferred

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Hyderabad, May 2: Commissioner of police Mr. A K Khan on Sunday issued transfer orders of Chandrayangutta inspector Mr. P Venkat Giri to South Zone Control room.

Mr. Venkat Giri who belongs to 1995 batch has been in service as Chandrayangutta inspector for the past one year. However Commissioner of police issued his transfer orders following the charges on Chandrayangutta police of failure in preventing the assassination attempt on MIM MLA Mr. Akber Uddin Owaisi.

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Justice has been done to 9/11 victims: Obama

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Washington, May 02: Osama bin Laden, the mastermind of the most devastating attack on American soil in modern times and the most hunted man in the world, was killed in a firefight with United States forces in Pakistan on Sunday, President Obama announced.

Reports said Mr. bin Laden had been killed in Abbottabad, Pakistan.

Did police failed to prevent attack on Akbar

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Hyderabad, May 02: Did the local police fail to prevent or even to make an attempt to resist the attack on MIM legislator Akbaruddin Owaisi by his rivals at Barkas on Saturday? Going by the initial inquiry, four policemen were present at the spot when the attack took place but it was Malakpet MLA Ahmed Balala’s gunman who went to the rescue of Owaisi at the crucial time. According to sources, a sub-inspector and three constables were present at the spot when main suspect Mohammed Pahelwan’s men launched a sudden attack on Akbaruddin.

Al-Qaida chief Osama bin Laden killed in Pakistan

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Washington, May 02:  The world’s most wanted terrorist and Al Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden has been killed in Pakistan, US President Barack Obama announced, describing it as a most significant achievement in response to the 9/11 attacks.

Osama, on top of the US “most wanted” list since the traumatic Sep 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Centre in New York and the Pentagon here, was killed Sunday after “a firefight” in Abbotabad, just 150 km north of the Pakistani capital of Islamabad.

Mother falls into prostration for son’s health

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Hyderabad, May 2: History is full of memorable tales of motherly love and mothers driven by love for their child.

If a young son is struggling for life in a hospital with wounds all over his body a mother’s heart would naturally become restless.

A mother’s plea has a direct access to the heaven. And surely MIM MLA Akber Uddin Owaisi’s mother is praying for her son’s health each moment.

Likewise no other person can imagine the suffering and restlessness of Akber Uddin Owaisi’s wife and children.

Rain takes Hyderabadis by surprise

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Hyderabad, May 02: It was pleasant evening for Hyderabadis who, after reeling under heat wave conditions for the few days, got respite with light thundershowers occurring in many places in the twin cities.

Even as the day temperature was reported around 39 degrees Celsius, at around 5.30 pm, rain accompanied with strong winds brought the heat down. Heavy winds uprooted trees, one of which fell on an electric pole, causing power cuts.

Air India cancels 90% of domestic flights…pilots strike continues

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Chennai, May 02: With the strike called by Air India pilots affiliated to the Indian Commercial Pilots Association entering its fifth day, flight operations continued to be hit, as only three out of the regular 30 flights were operated on Saturday.

However, services operated by the international carrier to Port Blair, Bangalore and Delhi were not affected. Meanwhile, passengers of the Singapore bound AI 358 were accommodated in the AI Express Boeing 737-800 flight.