Hyderabad, June 29: The suspended MLA from TDP Dr. Nagam Janardhan Reddy met Mr. Zahid Ali Khan Editor Siasat and Mr. Zaheeruddin Ali Khan, Managing Editor Siasat to muster support for his proposed hunger strike on 3rd and 4th July in Hyderabad.
Mumbai, June 29: June 30 will see the last of the Chavanni — the 25 paise coin — as legal tender and people have till the end of banking hours Wednesday to exchange these coins for currency of higher denomination from the various banks.
The Reserve Bank of India had issued a statement a couple of months back informing the public that coins of 25 paise denomination and below will cease to be legal tender post-June 30.
Hyderabad, June 29: A consultative meeting of Muslim was organized to consider various sections of Wakf Amendment Bill by Madina Education Society and Muslim Think Tank. Mr. Nayeemullah Shareef told that under the revised Wakf Act, wakf properties could now be sold out with ease, given on lease or allotted for developmental purposes.
Hyderabad, June 29: The new academic year has started and admissions in Govt. and private schools have almost been completed. This time a positive response was seen with regard to admissions in Urdu medium schools. The efforts made by the teachers of Chelapura Govt. Primary School and a high school in Nawab Sahab Kunta have been fruitful.
Ahmedabad, June 29: The Jamiat-Ulma-e-Hind (JUH) has challenged the order of Nanavati Commission rejecting its plea, opposing cross examination of IPS officer Sanjeev Bhatt, in the Gujarat High Court.
On June 22, Commission had rejected JUH application challenging the cross examination of Bhatt by the state government and others saying that it was ‘devoid of merits’.
JUH today filed a petition in the High Court demanding quashing of Commission’s order rejecting its application challenging Bhatt’s cross examination.
Hyderabad, June 29: NRI’s belonging to Nizamabad and Kareemanagar numbering 119 who were stranded in Bahrain for the past two years, ultimately got permission to come back to India. They have won the case in the court of Bahrain. Abdulah Naaz construction company of Bahrain had recruited 128 workers from India during 2003 and 2006 but they were not being paid the promised salaries.
Sharjah, June 29: A gang of seven Bangladeshis have been arrested for copying and selling pornographic CDs.
Sharjah Police confiscated 7,057 such CDs from their possession, which they distributed among labourers in Ajman and Sharjah Industrial areas.
CID officials raided the residence of the gang’s leader in Sharjah Industrial Area 10 and discovered equipment including printers and copiers used in copying CDs, said Col Mohammed Rashid bin Bayat, Director of Criminal Investigation and Search Department, Sharjah Police.
Three of the gang members entered the country illegally.
New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Stating that the police crackdown on yoga guru Baba Ramdev was unfortunate, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday told a group of editors that there was, nevertheless, no alternative.
Addressing five print editors during a media interaction here, the prime minister said the police crackdown at Delhi’s Ramlila Ground on the yoga guru and his supporters June 4 post midnight was inevitable since there were fears that there could have been problems the next day.
Hyderabad, June 29: Telangana auto drivers joint action committee on Tuesday handed over a notice to state government announcing indefinite auto band from the midnight of 4th July. Joint Action Committee threatened to observe auto bandh if the government does not decide to hike auto fares and does not resolve the problems of auto drivers. A delegation of the committee headed by Mr. Amanullah Khan convenor met additional transport commissioner Mr. Srinivas and discussed the problems and handed over the strike notice.
New Delhi, June 29: Actor Imran Khan, who has roped in uncle Aamir Khan as an item boy for his upcoming adult comedy ”Delhi Belly”, feels that men in the industry can give good competition to ”Munnis” and ”Sheilas”.
The five-films old actor says he is looking forward to do an item number provided it is funny.
“It”s inevitable and had to happen. Why should girls have all the fun? If given a chance, I will also do an item number but it should be hilarious and should make the audience tap their feet just like ”Munni Badnam”,” Imran told PTI.
Srinagar, June 29: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti has got bail by a local court in a defamation case filed against her by Jammu and Kashmir Rural Development Minister Ali Mohammad Sagar in 2004.
However, Magistrate, Passenger Tax court, Masrat Shaheen yesterday exempted Mehbooba from personal appearance in the case on the grounds that her presence could be a security risk.
The PDP leader appeared before the court during yesterday’s proceedings.
Moneylender arrested in Falaknuma
Hyderabad, June 29 (Siasat News): Police has arrested a moneylender who was running his business illegally. He was identified as Md. Abdul Rahim, 59, resident of Hashamabad, Chandrayangutta.
According to police sources, he used to lend the money to the people from economically backward section who hails from Vattepally, Tegalkunta, Nawabasaabkunta and Falaknuma.
Chennai, June 29: Mr A. Mohammed John was today sworn in as Minister for Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare in the first reshuffle of the month-old Ms J. Jayalalithaa-led AIADMK government in Tamil Nadu.
The Governor, Mr Surjit Singh Barnala, adminstered the oath of office to Mr John, who represents Ranipet constituency in the 234-member Assembly.
The Chief Minister, Ms J. Jayalalithaa, Speaker, Mr D. Jayakumar, and the council of Ministers were present in the swearing-in ceremony.
Mumbai, June 29: Actress Minissha Lamba, who has been signed for the film ”Zilla Ghaziabad”, says she is excited about the project. “Zilla Ghaziabad!! My new project, starring Sanju baba, Arshad and Vivek Oberoi..Can”t wait for it to begin,” Minissha wrote on micro-blogging site on twitter.
New Delhi, June 29: Government is drafting a new law under which telecommunication companies’ license will be revoked besides inflicting harsh punishments upon them on unauthorized and illegal phone tapping. Under the law it is planned to set up DPAI to monitor and enforce compliance of all provisions and receive and investigate complaints about alleged violations of data protection rules.
Chandigarh, June 29: In a bizarre incident a patient burned to death yesterday night when the ventilator put on him caught fire. The incident occurred here at PGI. 52 year old Ghinder Singh was admitted to PGI a month ago on complaint of liver disorder. Later he was shifted to emergency ward and last night he was put on ventilator as his condition deteriorated. Suddenly the ventilator caught fire and the patient was burned alive.
The family of the deceased have held the doctors of emergency ward responsible for the tragedy and demanded action against them.
Abu Dhabi, June 29: A total of 140 new mosques will be opened across the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this year, an official said.
Mohammed Obeid Al Mazrouei, executive director of the General Authority for Islamic Affairs and Endowments, said 11 places of worship near Abu Dhabi, eight in Bani Yas, 16 in Western Region, eight in Al Ain, 20 in Sharjah, 18 in Ajman, 15 in Fujairah, nine in Umm Al Qaiwain, 27 in Ras Al Khaimah and eight in Khor Fakkan will be opened in 2011.
The authority will also rebuild one mosque in Fujairah and nine in Ras Al Khaimah.
—Agencies
New Delhi, June 29: Senior BJP leader L K Advani on Sunday accused Congress party of having failed to capitalise on the victory in the 1971 Indo-Pak war, saying that it resulted in Pakistan exporting “cross-border terrorism” and “religious extremism”.
He also said while Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel as Home Minister was successful in securing the integration of all 561 princely states into the Indian Union, the country on the other hand paid an “incalculable price” for Jawaharlal Nehru’s failure to settle the Kashmir issue in India’s favour during partition.
New Delhi, June 29: It has been two months since the controversial Indian holy man Sai Baba passed away, leaving a swirling legacy and a network said to be worth at least £5bn. Since then there have been allegations of financial malpractice, claims of death threats and uncertainty as to who may try and lead the movement he established in the south of India and which has since spread to 126 countries.
Agra, June 29: Conservationists are aghast at the decision to permit unrestricted access to the Taj Mahal for three days from Tuesday for the annual urs of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, saying this goes against their campaign to reduce the human load on the 17th century monument.
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has decided to permit free entry of visitors during the urs June 28-30.
This year, ASI and tourism circles estimate that a record number of people would visit the monument during the urs.
“The number could cross 1.5 lakh,” a hotelier estimated.
Hyderabad, June 29: According to the principal ITI old city Mr. Mohammad Hamid Khan, admissions are in progress in government ITI old city Tadban for the year 2011-2012 in various trades such as radio and TV, motor mechanic, turner, machinist, electronic mechanic, refrigerator and air-conditioning and COE automobile sector (SSC passed) plumber and cutting and sewing (VIII passed).
Tehran, June 29: ‘Deep” underground missile silos with iron roofs, a televised launch of Iran’s Shehab-3 missiles – with a 2,000km range (and we all know what that means) – even a suitably Islamic title to the military “games”, “Great Prophet-6”, the whole shebang. Nothing new, of course, for the Islamic Republic has been threatening to respond to any attacks on its territory for years. But “deep silos” have something of a ring about them. If Israel and/or America decides to attack the country’s nuclear facilities, then they’re going to get bashed in return. Supposedly.
Mumbai, June 29 : Emraan Hashmi talks to TOI about leaked sex videos, his workshop for ‘Shanghai’ and why Mahesh Bhatt didn’t want him to do ‘Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai’
You are the only one from the original “Murder” team who is also there in the sequel. Does that make you feel that you would know what’s better since you’ve been there and done that already?
Not really. One has to be cautious so that a recall factor works. But, ” Murder 2″ is not a continuation of “Murder”.
–Agencies
Los Angeles, June 29: It seems that Kim Kardashian wants nothing less than the perfect bridal dress for her wedding with Kris Humphries, after being spotted searching for choices at Vera Wang in New York City.
Kardashian, joined by sister Kourtney, checked out the famous designer’s gorgeous gown offerings in the presence of a film crew.
Though Kardashian’s wedding date has not yet been made public, recent reports suggest that the brunette beauty and her NBA playing fiance have made their decision as to when to tie the knot.
Mumbai, June 29: Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif lives in splash bungalows in most of her films but in real life, the flat she lives is apparently in bad shape due to leakage. It is said that monsoon rain has spoiled the roof and wall of her flat on Waterfield road, Bandra.