Month: June 2011

Woman takes away safe under skirt

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London, June 04: A woman in Britain managed to walk out of a shop while carrying a safe under her skirt in a 30,000-pound (about $49,000) theft.

Five other members of the Asian gang distracted the staff as she got into a private area of the shop. CCTV shows her entering wearing long trousers and leaving in a long skirt, The Mirror reported Friday.

Police said: “She was struggling to walk with the safe between her legs.” It held thousands of pounds in cash and heavy gold jewellery.

BJP keeps Ayodhya temple issue out of political agenda

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Lucknow, June 04: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has decided to keep the Ayodhya temple issue out of its political agenda.

Replying to a pointed query on the Ayodhya temple issue, BJP national spokesman Ravi Shankar Prasad told mediapersons here Friday: “Ram temple is not an election issue for us, but at the same time we cannot ignore how close it is to the cultural ethos of this country.”

Hundreds of Taliban fighters attack northwest Pak

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Islamabad, June 04: Hundreds of Taliban fighters on Friday carried out fresh attacks in a remote area in northwest Pakistan bordering Afghanistan though security forces claimed to have regained control of the region after fierce fighting that killed nearly 80 people, including 28 troops.

The militants, who sneaked into Upper Dir district from Afghanistan on Wednesday, destroyed eight schools as skirmishes between the rebels and security forces continued for the third day on Friday.

Considering nationalising black money: Govt to Ramdev

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New Delhi, June 04: After failing to stop Baba Ramdev from going ahead with his mass hunger strike against corruption in India, the government Friday night assured him that it was considering to declare as “national asset” the black money stashed in foreign banks – a key demand the yoga guru has raised.

In a late evening press statement following a failed marathon meeting between senior ministers and Ramdev, the government said a committee was already in place to suggest how to strengthen existing laws relating to black money.

Salman back as lover-boy

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Mumbai, June 04: Salman Khan Film: “Ready”; Starring: Salman Khan, Asin, Paresh Rawal; Directed by: Anees Bazmi; Rating: ***

She’s a runaway bride. He’s a runaway rogue, a little rough around the edges but a good hearted lovable soul. Salman Khan can play this character over and over again with his eyes closed. In “Ready” he is back to playing the lover-boy clown.

“Mr. Fix-it” and “Ms Hum Apke Hain Conwoman” flirt and get naughty in exotic locations. They don’t generate chemistry. They are just being around.

Salman plans to show ‘Chillar Party’ to Ambika Soni

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Mumbai, June 04: Bollywood star Salman Khan wants to show “Chillar Party”, his first venture under his banner Salman Khan Being Human Productions, to Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ambika Soni.

“I want to show this film to Ambika Soni to make it tax free. Let’s see if that happens,” Salman told reporters here Friday night.

The actor had come to launch the first promo of the film that will release July 8 and is his co-production with UTV. It has been helmed by first-time directors Nitesh Tiwari and Vikas Bahl.

‘Spread charter of lies against Modi’

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The Gujarat government today said that Congress was trying to spread a “charter of lies” against Chief Minister Narendra Modi to tarnish his clean and transparent image.

Government spokesperson Jaynarayan Vyas said this while reacting to a petition filed by Congress leaders in Gujarat to President Pratibha Patil today, demanding a CBI probe into the alleged corruption of Rs one lakh crore during Modi’s tenure.

Muslim bodies protest alleged demolition of a mosque

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New Delhi, Jun 03: A group of representatives of prominent Muslim bodies demonstrated near the Prime Minister’s residence today to protest against the alleged demolition of a mosque and madrassa near the President’s estate.

Unhappy over what they claimed was a demolition without any notice or warning, the group staged a dharna, asking the Prime Minister to address their concerns.

The mosque and the madrassa, they said, was located less than a kilometre away from the President estate’s stable and was brought down three days back without any notice.

Iraq mosque blast

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Baghdad, June 03: At least 19 people, including some high-ranking local officials, were killed and 54 injured in a blast at a mosque in Iraq’s Tikrit city, Xinhua quoted local police sources as saying.

The bomb went off as worshippers came out of the mosque after prayers. Located in the well-known Presidential Palace site, the mosque was frequented by local officials.

There were conflicting accounts of whether the explosion was caused by a suicide bomber or a bomb.

Kills for talking to boyfriend on cellphone

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Nawada, June 03: In yet another gory instance of honour killing, a quack strangled his 20-year-old daughter to death, doused the body with kerosene and burned it before burying it in a pit after he caught her red-handed talking to her boyfriend on cellphone, at Kutri village under the Nawada district’s Warisaliganj police station area on May 7.

Why to starve Baba Ramdev: Salman

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Mumbai, June 03: Baba Ramdev must be gearing up to go on his ambitious hunger strike from Saturday in Delhi. The yogi aspires to ward the country off corruption by starving but the idea has baffled Bollywood hunk Salman Khan.

The actor failed to understand the need for Ramdev to go on a hunger strike. “Why is he going on a hunger strike? Isn’t he a yogi teaching yoga?” questioned Salman.

Supporters of Shahid Afridi

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Supporters of Pakistan cricket player Shahid Afridi hold a protest to show their support for him in Southall. Afridi has engaged lawyers to send a letter to the Pakistan Cricket Board in a bid to have his No Objection Certificate reinstated so he can return to playing cricket for English county Hampshire.

Entertaining husband is compulsory: Wife Club

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Kaula Lumpur, June 03: A group of Malaysian Muslim women say they will fight divorce, domestic violence and other problems by appealing to wives to be more obedient, one of the organisers said on Friday.

Maznah Taufik said “The Obedient Wife Club” being launched Saturday is aimed at drawing women who will be taught how to please their husbands better to prevent them from straying or misbehaving.

“We just want to ask all the wives to be obedient wives so that there will be fewer problems in our society,” such as infidelity, divorce and domestic violence, she told AFP.

Reddy faces floor test in AP Assembly tomorrow

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Hyderabad, June 03: Kiran Kumar Reddy government will face a test of its strength in Andhra Pradesh Assembly tomorrow during the election of the Speaker even before the main opposition Telugu Desam Party moves a no-confidence motion.

Rejecting the Congress’s plea for a unanimous election of Assembly Speaker and Deputy Speaker, the TDP has fielded its candidates for the two posts even as Nadendla Manohar and Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka are in the fray on behalf of the ruling party.

Focus from ‘peace process’

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Arab countries’ focus on creating governments, economic revival, and human rights will likely remain a priority in the coming months [GALLO/GETTY]

President Barack Obama’s speech on the ongoing popular uprisings in the Middle East, followed by Israeli prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu’s recent visit to Washington, was intended to kick off a renewed effort to revive the Israeli-Palestinian peace process. Things are not turning out as planned.

Rahul Gandhi is being human: Salman Khan

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Mumbai, June 03: Salman KhanMore PicsSalman Khan talks about his recent friendship with politician Rahul Gandhi saying he is being human at a bigger level and platform

Salman Khan’s recent friendship with politician Rahul Gandhi has been making news. One natural question that pops up with this association is whether Salman Khan is ‘ready’ to enter politics now?

“Look I am not trying to understand politics”, defends Salman in a recent television interview. “I am just being human. If I can take care of just this, it’s enough”.

Vijayamma sworn in MLA, Jagan group indicates rethink on No Trust

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Hyderabad, June 3: Pulivendula MLA YS Vijayalakshmi was sworn in by Pro-tem Assembly Speaker JC Diwakar Reddy on Friday on the Assembly premises after she was re-elected with a thumping majority on the YSR Congress Party ticket.

The brief ceremony was attended by MP-elect and her son YS Jaganmohan Reddy, MP Mekapati Rajamohan Reddy, MLAs Konda Surekha, Jayasudha, Shobha Nagireddy, K Srinivas, Dwarampudi Chandrasekhar, Dharmanna Krishnadas, Bharathi, Adinarayana Reddy and Golla Babu Rao. MLCs Pulla Padmavathi and Konda Murali were also present.

TDP to submit fresh notice for no-trust motion

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Hyderabad, June 03: The main opposition Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in Andhra Pradesh will Saturday give a fresh notice for no-confidence motion against the state Congress government as the one submitted Friday has become infructuous.

As the state assembly is meeting Saturday to elect the speaker and deputy speaker, the TDP decided to meet protem speaker J.C. Diwakar Reddy to give a fresh notice before the sitting.

The opposition party also decided to field its candidates for the posts of speaker and deputy speaker.

At 75, she wants her dowry back

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Patna, June 03: Married at the age of 15, widowed and left in the lurch at the age of 65, 75-year-old Satyavati Devi’s life today is one of penury and she has sought the 220 grams of gold and Rs.7,000 that her parents gave to her in-laws at the time of her marriage.Satyavati Devi, a resident of Bihar’s Nalanda district, has urged District Magistrate Sanjay Agrawal to help her get back the dowry.

“Satyavati Devi approached me seeking return of dowry from her in-laws who left her in the lurch and are enjoying their lives,” Agrawal told IANS over phone.

Raj Babbar detained in UP

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Agra, June 03: Veteran actor and Congress MP from Firozabad Raj Babbar and RLD leader Jayant Chaudhary were detained by Agra Police today to prevent them from visiting Korai village where a clash had taken place between the villagers and police.

The two leaders were arrested by the Agra District police as they crossed over from Mathura District to proceed to the village.

DIG Asim Arun said the two leaders were taken into protective custody to prevent them from going to the sensitive area.

Farooq Husain applauded for being appointed at MLC

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Hyderabad, June 3: Mr. Khudadad Khan famous businessman (presently residing in Dubai) has congratulated senior Congress leader Mr. Mohammad Farooq Hussain for being appointed as Member of legislative council under governor quota and expressed his gratitude towards Congress high command. He hoped that the Mr. Farooq would raise his voice outspokenly against the injustices done to Muslims on party and government level.

Crowds throng Ajmer for Sufi saint’s Urs

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Ajmer, June 03: Courted by emperors and commoners alike to have their wishes granted, Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti still draws pilgrims centuries after his death, with people of all faiths in Ajmer for his 799th Urs, or death ceremony, beginning Friday.

The saint’s tomb is the site of one of India’s largest fairs, drawing more than five lakh devotees belonging to different communities from all parts of the subcontinent for the Urs during the first six days of Rajab, the seventh month of the Islamic calendar.

Complaint seeking to punish Kushboo

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Chennai, June 03: The Karnataka State secretary of the AIADMK has submitted a complaint to the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Egmore, seeking to punish actor Kushboo for allegedly making a defamatory statement against him.

Va.Pugazhendi of Arumbakkam stated that his party won the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections with a thumping majority. He had worked for the AIADMK’s victory.

The actor, who had canvassed for the DMK, had given an interview to a Tamil daily, published on May 15, stating that the people of Tamil Nadu, “have lost and they are going to suffer for the next five years.”

Complete 38 years of marital bliss

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New Delhi, June 03: Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan celebrated their 38th marriage anniversary Friday and Big B shared the memories of his wedding day and honeymoon.

“It’s past midnight right now… its the 3rd of June… and its our anniversary… 38 years since 1973 … !! Still remember the speed with which everything happened on that day. It was a quick decision. Marriages generally are,” Big B posted on his blog bigb.bigadda.com Friday.