Month: August 2011

Hyderabad, August 16: Tirupati MLA K Chiranjeevi and pro-Telangana leader M Kodandaram on Monday extended their support to anti-graft crusader Anna Hazare’s fight against corruption.

“Whoever fights against corruption should be commended,” said Chiranjeevi, who is set to join the Congress on August 20.

Though it might practically not be possible to bring the Prime Minister and judiciary under the ambit of Lokpal, there is need for a wider discussion on the issue, he said, after unfurling the tri-colour at his blood bank on Monday.

Washington, August 16: Indian students studying in various American Universities have come in strong support of social activist Anna Hazare and his protest against corruption.

A group of 35 students, went to the Indian Embassy in Washington on Sunday to submit a memorandum addressed to the President of India.

Mahaboobnagar, August 16:Elizabeth wanders in search of food on the streets of Kothur in Mahbubnagar district. Allegedly duped by a fake godman who promised her ‘spiritual bliss’ and ‘moksha’, Elizabeth is a complete wreck now.

Nadiad, August 16: Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asked the critics of the State to stop their vilification campaign and become partners in the progress of the State, and in turn of the country, instead of trying to block the developmental activities.

New Delhi, August 16: A 20-year old woman was allegedly raped by a doctor in the Nazafgarh area of southwest Delhi on Sunday morning. The accused, identified as Devraj Verma, has been arrested.

“The woman lodged a complaint saying that she had been sedated and raped when she had gone for treatment. Medical examination confirmed the rape and a case was registered under the appropriate sections of the IPC. The accused was nabbed immediately,” said a senior police officer.

Hyderabad, August 16: Telangana Swarajya Parishath convener Mr. M A Mujeeb demanded that the UPA Government table Telangana Bill in the ongoing session of the Paliament to fulfil the demand of the people of Telangana for self rule.

Baghdad, August 16: Bomb blasts ripped through more than a dozen Iraqi cities Monday, killing 60 security personnel and civilians in the worst attack this year, one that highlighted al-Qaeda’s resolve and ability to wreak havoc.

The bloodbath comes less than two weeks after Iraqi officials said they would be open to a small number of U.S. forces staying in the country past a December 31 withdrawal deadline.

Kolkata, August 16: Rains have claimed 21 lives in a week in West Bengal. Around 25 lakh people have been affected by incessant rains whose ravages spilled over to 14 districts against the nine announced earlier by the State government.

Five persons died of snake bites, 11 in wall and roof collapse, three drowned and one was electrocuted.

New Delhi, August 16: A ceasefire attempt by the Congress, following its verbal attack on social activist Anna Hazare, came on a day Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and AICC general secretary Rahul Gandhi met senior leaders here including Pranab Mukherjee, Ambika Soni and Janardan Dwivedi.

New Delhi, August 16: Anna Hazare has courted arrrest after being detained by Delhi Police at his residence in Mayur Vihar ahead of his indefinite fast.

According to reports coming in, senior officers of Delhi Police reached Anna Hazare’s flat early in the morning and informed him that he could not leave his home.

Anna Hazare and two of his team members including Arvind Kejriwal courted arrest after Delhi Police prevented them from stepping out.

Hyderabad, August 16: City police are yet to close cases against Muslim youth who were acquitted by court two years ago following their trial in connection with the 2007 serial bomb blasts at Mecca Masjid, Lumbini Park and Gokul Chat Bhandar.

New York, August 16: A study has found that there is a huge increase in the number of intensely sexualised images of women in the media.

The study by the University of Buffalo revealed that images of women on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine were 89 per cent more likely to be sexualised and even ‘pornified’ in the 2000s than in the 1960s.

After analysing more than 1,000 images of men and women on Rolling Stone covers over the course of 43 years, the authors concluded that though images of both men and women have become more sexual, sexualised images are more frequent with women.

Hyderabad, August 16(Siasat News): For taking the revenge of attack on MIM Floor Leader and MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi, MIM is now targeting the properties of Mohammed Pahelwan, from midnight 1.00 p.m. around 1500 to 2000 Task Force, police personal and Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation employees trying to demolish the property of Mohammed Pahlewan situated at Chandrayangutta Fly over, namely Omer Gulshan Function Palace and Omer Hotel. The GHMC officials had claimed that they have orders to demolish the property, however when asked they were unable to produced the same.

Hyderabad, August 16: Telugu Desam Party MLA Revanth Reddy on Monday claimed that YSR Congress party president YS Jaganmohan Reddy will re-join the Congress party in near future.

Talking to media persons at NTR Trust Bhavan, Revanth Reddy said that the chances of Jagan going back to Congress have increased especially after the Central Bureau of Investigation started probing his illegal wealth. He recalled the statement of Jagan issued to a section of English media saying that he was against joining the Bharatiya Janata Party. Does it mean that he would go back to Congress, he asked.

Vijayawada, August 16: Taking a serious note on Telangana leaders hoisting a Telangana flag to mark Independence Day across districts in the region, Vijayawada MP Lagadapati Rajagopal on Monday stated that he would raise this issue in the Parliament seeking serious action on the guilty.

Talking to media persons after hoisting tri-colour at party office, Lagadapati Rajagopal said that hoisting of another flag on Independence Day was against spirit of Constitution and stringent action should be initiated against guilty.

Carolina, August 16: When Diane Daniel met her husband Wessel, she was attracted to his smile, quiet humor and gentleness — “and of course his Dutch accent.” Though it shocked her, she dismissed the occasional cross-dressing as they dated and lived together as just part of his nerdy nonconformity.

But two months into their marriage in 2004, her husband revealed at dinner that he wanted to live as a woman, and the couple embarked on a long wrenching jouney to stay together.

Wessel is now Lina, and at 47, she has transitioned publicly from male to female.

New Delhi, August 16: Yoga guru Ramdev, who along with his supporters faced police crackdown during their agitation at Ramlila Maidan, on Monday wrote to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh asking him to exercise “self restraint” and ensure that similar action was not taken against Anna Hazare and his team.

New Delhi, August 16: By the time you read this, Anna Hazare would have started his fast and his well-fed handlers will be stationed in front of television cameras.

Independence Day, grey and wet was a holiday with no breaking news, so after the Red Fort speech, all airtime was taken over by talking heads debating the Anna fast. The talks generate lots of heat: “Think about the future,” or “Aren’t we also members of civil society?” or “Why weren’t any women on the Lokpal panel?” But where’s the light?

Hyderabad, August 16: Home Minister Sabitha Indra Reddy on Monday stated that the State Government was taking all measures for the overall development of Rangareddy district.

Talking to media persons after unfurling the Tri-Colour to mark Independence Day celebrations at Cyberabad Police Commissionarate office at Gachibowli, the Home Minister said the government would implement a comprehensive plan to develop Rangareddy district in all sectors.

Hyderabad, August 16: YSR Congress Party president Y.S. Jaganmohan Reddy will approach the Supreme Court on Tuesday to challenge the Andhra Pradesh High Court’s order asking the Central Bureau of Investigation to probe into his alleged illegal assets.

Hyderabad, August 16: Pradesh Congress Committee president Botsa Satyanarayana on Monday called upon party workers to fight against those forces, which are blocking the development of the state.

Hyderabad, August 16: Telangana Political Joint Action Committee Chairman Prof M Kodandaram on Monday stated that the Telangana people are agitating for the separate statehood as they have no freedom in their homeland.

Hyderabad, August 16: For the first time in the history of Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly, the hoisting of national flag was followed by slogans of ‘Jai Telangana’ and not ‘Jai Hind’.

Dubai, August 16: The unintentional inhalation of fumes or other health-related incidents such as accidental vomiting or bleeding in the throat or mouth do not result in ending the fast during Ramadan.

The fast continues to be valid and the person facing such a situation does not need to make up for the day of fasting, according to an edict (Fatwa) by the Dubai Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD).

Unintentional

Islam is a religion founded upon the principle of peace, love and harmony and most Muslims oppose and condemn terrorism.

The global atrocities committed by terrorists and suicide bombers have been rightly rejected by the Muslim community as anti-Islam.

In March 2010, Islamic Scholar Dr Muhammad Ul Qadri issued a Fatwa, stating that terrorist attacks were not only outlawed by Islam but also rendered perpetrators completely out of the fold of the faith. When the forbidden element of suicide is added, the severity is even greater.