Month: July 2011

New Delhi, July 24: The Delhi Police Sunday rescued a woman within a few hours of her abduction.

A 24-year-old woman, identified as Mamta Sharma, was forcibly driven away in a car by a group of five men late Saturday near Ghitorni Metro station, a police officer said.

Sharma’s friend, who was accompanying her, immediately alerted the police and gave the registration number of the vehicle, he said.

Two of the accused, identified as Pramod Kumar and Kartar Singh, were nabbed after Sharma was found in Faridabad.

Mumbai, July 24: The July 13 bombings and investigative journalist Jyotirmoy Dey’s murder here are expected to rock the Maharashtra assembly’s monsoon session starting Monday.

Also set to be raised in the assembly is an underworld attack in which businessman Iqbal Kaskar, brother of India’s most wanted don Dawood Ibrahim, survived but his aide was killed.

The ruling Congress-Nationalist Congress Party (NCP)-led Democratic Front (144 members) enjoys a majority in the house.

But it may not be smooth sailing for the government.

New Delhi, July 24: Yet another male bastion has been decisively breached. It’s a long-held myth that girls struggle with numbers and finance. Well, try telling that to Maitreyee Narayansing Rajaput, Arti Jain and Charmy Suresh Sheth. The three young women have made history by sweeping the top three all-India positions in this year’s chartered accountancy exam, considered one of the most difficult to clear.

Tehran, July 24: The Iran’s Foreign Minister will visit India in the coming weeks, news agency ISNA quoted an official on Saturday as saying, as the two countries seek a way of ending a standoff over unmet payments for oil exports.

Ali Akbar Salehi will hold talks with his Indian counterpart on bilateral and international issues, Mehdi Nabizadeh, Iran’s ambassador to India, told.

“(Salehi) will travel to India within the next two months and we hope by that time the problem is resolved for good,” he said.

Deoband, July 24: Controversial Vice Chancellor of Darul Uloom Maulana Ghulam Mohammed Vastanvi, who had raised the hackles of conservatives by praising Narendra Modi, was today removed from his post by a powerful body of the institution.

Mufti Abul Qasim Nomani, who was appointed acting vice chancellor after the controversy broke out in January this year, will be the new head of the institution.

“The Vice-Chancellor of Darul Uloom Deoband (Vastanvi) has been removed from his post,” Nomani, who is in his 60s, said after a meeting of the powerful Majlis-e-Shura here.

Hyderabad, July 24: Such selected Hajj aspirants of Andhra Pradesh State Hajj Committee who didn’t have passport while submitting form for Hajj 2011 and who have received their passports directly from Regional Passport office Hyderabad but have not submitted the same at passport office Hajj committee are hereby informed that the last date for submission of passport is Monday, July 25. After which the passport will not be accepted.

Patna, July 24: Noted Islamic scholar and head of Islamic Studies at Jamia Millia Islamia Akhtarul Wasey delivered a lecture on `Islam in Indian culture: Social unity and cultural coordination’ at Bihar legislative council on Saturday. It was in the series of popular lectures to mark the centenary celebration of the council. “Islam is embedded deeply in Indian culture and society,” he said.

Hyderabad, July 24: Notification for BUMCET for admission into BUMS has been issued by the registrar Dr. NTR University of Health Science. Eligibility for admission into BUMCET is intermediate with science subjects with Urdu as a subject. Candidate should have completed 17 years of age as on December 31, 2011. Applications can be sent directly to Nizamia Tibbi College Charminar or by post till August 6 along with DD of Rs 800 drawn in favour of Dr. Dr. NTR University of Health Science payable at Vijayawada and all documents.

Mumbai, July 24: Tollywood sensuous beauty nowadays is facing a different kind of problem at Kollywood. Bollywood heroine Anushka Sharma’s skin shows especially her bikini photos that were circulating in the in internet turns a big headache to Anushka.

New York, July 24: Breast-feeding a baby for six months post birth can stave off their risk of developing asthma-related symptoms in early childhood, says a scientific study.

The study looked at the impact of the duration of breast-feeding and the introduction of alternative liquids or solids in addition to breast milk.

Generation R Study researchers from Erasmus Medical Centre in The Netherlands, used questionnaires to gather data about over 5,000 children, the European Respiratory Journal reports.

New York, July 24: Breast-feeding a baby for six months post birth can stave off their risk of developing asthma-related symptoms in early childhood, says a scientific study.

The study looked at the impact of the duration of breast-feeding and the introduction of alternative liquids or solids in addition to breast milk.

Generation R Study researchers from Erasmus Medical Centre in The Netherlands, used questionnaires to gather data about over 5,000 children, the European Respiratory Journal reports.

Cairo, July 24: Demonstrators were marching to Cairo’s defence ministry on Saturday when, witnesses say, they were pelted with rocks, stones and bottles by loyalists.

It was the second time in two days that crowds had attempted to march on the headquarters of the military council.

The protests came despite a pledge by the council’s chief to build democracy.

In a rare public address, Egypt’s military leader Field Marshall Tantawi had tried to defuse the situation.

New York, July 24: A Breaking Dawn sex scene between Robert Pattisnon and Kristen Stewart has been leaked on the internet.

The clip is short, but sweet and shows Kristen Stewart (Bella) and Robert Pattinson (Edward) consummate their marriage.

In the scene, viewers can catch a glimpse of what is in store for Breaking Dawn. Edward and Bella share some sweet, but passionate kisses and lots of embracing in the quick clip.

Breaking Dawn, Part One will be released nationwide in theaters and it can be certain that all of the theaters in West Palm Beach will be showing the film.

Hyderabad, July 24: If anyone is facing difficulty in getting Adhar card the applicant can contact his area officer. He will register the complaint and help in getting the Adhar card. There are 9 circle offices under Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation.

Tehran, July 24: An Iranian nuclear scientist was assassinated in front of his house in Tehran, media reported Saturday.

He was “assassinated by terrorists” in the eastern part of the capital, it said quoting the state-run IRNA news agency. Other details were not immediately available.

Beijing, July 24: At least 35 people, including two foreigners, were killed and 210 injured in a high-speed train crash that occurred Saturday in China’s Zhejiang province, authorities said Sunday.

Thirtyfive people have been confirmed dead, including two foreigners, the emergency office said in a statementmedia reported.

A probe found that the accident occurred at 8.27 p.m. Saturday at Shuangyu town in Zhejiang’s Wenzhou city, when a high-speed train D301 crashed into another bullet train D3115.

Hyderabad, July 24: Speaker Nadendla Manohar before boarding the London flight on Saturday night has rejected the 101 resignation letters submitted by Cong., TDP., TRS., and rebel TDP leaders including 12 ministers. He opined that the resignations were given in an emotional outburst.

Hyderabad, July 24: On the representation made by President Tanzeem Tahafuz Urdu AP, Arifuddin Ahmed, Commissioner Collegiate Education and Commissioner Board of Intermediate have permitted all the lecturers and principals of government degree and junior colleges of the state, to attend on duty, Urdu Convention to be held on July 26 and 27 at Urdu Ghar Moghalpura. The circular numbers are 275/GDC&CS-3/2011 (Commissioner Collegiate Education) dated July 23 and ACAD.1-1/15450/2011 (Commissioner Intermediate Education) date July 23.

Sydney, July 24: Former Australian cricketer Shane Warne has joined his new love Elizabeth Hurley on a cosmetics tour for Estee Lauder to South Africa.

Hurley, 46, who is the ambassador of the brand, turned up at Edgar’s department store in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg in a pink bodycon dress, where she signed Estee Lauder products.

After visiting a charity function for the company, Warne took to his Twitter page and wrote that he had a “great time” attending the function.

New Delhi, July 24: The chances of a sportsperson, probably cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, getting the Bharat Ratna have brightened, with the home ministry backing the suggestion to include sports as a category for the award of India’s topmost civilian award, sources said.

“Though there is nothing to prevent a sportsperson from being given Bharat Ratna at present, the latest communication would put the record clearer,” a senior official said Saturday.

Hyderabad, July 24: According to member of bar council, N Ramchander Rao, a lecture on Bharat – Challenges Before Youth will be held today i.e. Sunday, July 24 • 10:00am – 12:30pm, at Sri Sathya Sai Nigamagamam, Srinagar Colony, Hyderabad. Lecture will be given by Sri Mohan Raoji Bhagwat on Bharat – Challenges Before Youth.

Siasat news

Hyderabad, July 24: According to Mohammad Khaja Moinuddin, general secretary, Minorities Development Forum (MDF) the 12th “Do ba do’ programme” will be held on Sunday, July 31, from 10 am to 4 pm, at Anwarul Uloom degree college, Mallepally. ‘Do ba do’ programme is organized on repeated intervals to provide an opportunity for parents of Muslim girls and boys to settle marriages of their children. All interested guardians are requested to bring two passport size photos along with biodata so that it is easier to settle alliance.

Hyderabad, July 24: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation sealed four eating establishments and prosecuted another three eating establishments on Saturday in Kukatpally, Housing Board and Bhagyanagar Colony, for posing danger to public health and doing business without valid trade licences.

Special teams consisting of assistant medical officers of health, food inspectors and other staff inspected about 24 eating establishments and found many functioning with unhygienic premises.

Bangalore, July 24: A 27-year-old homemaker, Vanajakshi of Gottigere on Bannerghatta Road, died after her husband, Vinay Kumar, allegedly threw acid on her. He buried her body about 100 km away.

On Friday, Vinay and Vanajakshi had an argument when she asked him to buy gold jewellery. In a fit of anger, Vinay threw acid on her.

New Delhi, July 24: A total of 21 women pickpockets, operating on the Delhi Metro network, were arrested from four Metro stations in the capital Saturday, a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) official said.

“While five women were arrested at the Barakhamba station, four were held at Central Secretariat station, seven were picked up from Rajiv Chowk station and five were held from Ramakrishna Paramahamsa station,” said Rohit Katiyar, spokesperson for the CISF which is responsible for Metro security.