Gaza, September 14: Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman has warned of what he calls harsh consequences if the Palestinian Authority goes ahead with its plan to seek UN membership as an independent state.
Lieberman, who is known for his extremist anti-Palestinian stance, however, failed to mention what the threatened consequences might be.
Kabul, September 14: The US-led International Security Assistance Force said in a statement on Wednesday that six ISAF servicemen were wounded in Taliban’s attacks on Tuesday. Three US soldiers were among those wounded, a Press TV correspondent reported.
On Wednesday, the top commander for NATO and US forces in Afghanistan said the Kabul attacks left 27 people dead.
US Marine Corps Gen. John Allen said 11 Afghan civilians, more than half of them children, and five Afghan police officers were killed after militants attacked the US Embassy and NATO headquarters in the heart of Kabul.
Haridwar, September 14: In order to resume his fight against the Central government over the twin issue of corruption and black money, yoga guru Baba Ramdev is all set to launch his ‘pad yatra’ in order to directly connect with the masses on these issues.
The three-month-long yatra will commence on September 20 from Jhansi in Bundelkhand and will cover a distance of 2 lakh kilometre crossing through Uttarakhand, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.
Learning a lesson from his fast at Ramlila Maidan, this time Baba is busy in deep analysis of all aspects of the programme.
Hyderabad, September 14: Citing the inaction of the government to re-construct the dangerous outer ring road, it seems that Andhra Pradesh government’s apathy was the main culprit behind Mohammed Azharuddin’s son Ayazuddin’s bike accident.
It has been reported that over a dozen accidents have been occurred at the same place where Ayazuddin and his cousin met with the tragic accident leaving Akmal (Ayaz’s cousin) dead.
Hyderabad, September 14: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader M Venkaiah Naidu today rubbished the reported remarks of some AICC leaders on NDA working Chairman Lal Krishna Advani’s Yatra against corruption which is to begin next month across the country.
Mumbai, September 14: “This is possibly the most beautiful phases in my life.” Talking about her chance encounter with acting, she says: “I never imagined I would be an actor. I grew to discover my love for acting. I was intrigued by the various facets of filmmaking. Offers for acting began pouring in after I had won Miss India pageant in 2000. I didn’t take them up then. It was only much later that I did.”
Hyderabad, September 14: Telangana Congress leader and Rajya Sabha member K Kesava Rao on Wednesday stated that the credit for Dec 9, 2009 statement by Home Minister P Chidambaram on Telangana must go to Telangana Rashtra Samiti president K Chandrasekhar Rao.
Hyderabad, September 14: Samaikhya Andhra Forum convenor and Primary Education Minister S Sailajanath on Wednesday accused Telangana Rashtra Samithi president K Chandrasekhar Rao of cheating the people of the region with the mirage of separate statehood.
Hyderabad, September 14: Two young lovers attempted suicide by consuming chemical after their parents refused to agree for their marriage.
The incident happened in the limits of Keesra Police Station on Tuesday. According to sources, 24-year-old Arun and 20-year-old Manudana were in love with each other for a long time and wanted to get married.
There is no doubt that Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi is desperately trying for a changeover of his image.
After tweeting “God is Great” soon after the Supreme Court’s breather to him, Modi has announced 3-day fast for unity and peace from his 61st birthday on September 17.
But, with the Congress in Gujarat demanding that he offer unqualified apology for his administration’s failure to prevent the riots that claimed more than 1,000 lives in 2002, everyone is asking will he tender an apology to the Muslim community and extend his hand for healing the old wounds?
New Delhi, September 14: It is late Thursday afternoon, pregnant with possibilities, as I try and make sense which way the wind is blowing. Are we on the cusp of a violent storm or a cool breeze? I am neither brave nor foolish enough to make predictions.
Hyderabad, September 14: Hafiz Peer Shabbir Ahmed, President, AP State Jameeatul Ulema welcomed the recent speech of Dr. Manmohan Singh in National Integration Council about the feeling of dissatisfaction among the Muslims of being targeted in every act of terrorism. He said that the speech of the Prime Minister is very encouraging. During the recent incidents, Muslims are indiscriminately being targeted and the Muslim youths are being arrested without any proof. They were subjected to severe corporeal punishments. This has created a sense of insecurity among the Muslims.
Hyderabad, September 14: The second phase of counselling for Integrated Common Entrance Test (ICET) for admission into MBA and MCA courses has been postponed.
According to ICET Convener Raghunath, the counselling which was scheduled to begin from Wednesday has been cancelled due to the on-going general strike of Telangana employees. He said the new dates for counselling would be announced later.
Hyderabad, September 14: Rajampet MLA Amarnath Reddy on Wednesday claimed that the YSR Congress party president and Kadapa MP Jagan Mohan Reddy never asked any MLA to resign from the posts. However, it was due to their love and affection towards the former Chief Minister Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy that the MLAs have submitted their resignation voluntarily, he said.
Hyderabad, September 14: The administration remained paralysed in Telangana region of Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday as the indefinite strike by over 400,000 government employees continued for the second day. Delivery of civic services was hit in 10 districts of Telangana as employees stayed away from work to demand formation of separate Telangana state.
The ‘people’s strike’ called by Telangana Joint Action Committee (JAC) did not have much impact in Hyderabad, but was total in districts like Warangal, Karimnagar, Medak, Nalgonda, Nizamabad and Adilabad.
Mumbai: Looking smouldering hot in a leopard print bodysuit, Jian Khan is tied up in chains, holding a placard which gives a clear message: ‘Wild Animals Belong in the Wild. Not In Zoos.’
Bollywood actress Jiah Khan has been roped in a brand new ad for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), India.
Shot in London by ace photog Karl Grant, the advertisement aims to spread the word that animals who are locked up in zoos suffer and that their true nature can’t possibly be appreciated when they are kept in captivity.
Hyderabad, September 14: Mining baron and former Karnatata minister Gali Janardhan Reddy, who earlier opposed the CBI custody tooth and nail in connection with the illegal mining scam, is happy to be in the CBI custody at least for one reason.
The CBI authorities, who have been interrogating Janardhan Reddy and his brother-in-law Srinivasa Redy at Dilkusha guest house, have provided them accommodation within the guest house.
Not only that, they are allowing them to get food of their choice from any hotel, of course, under supervision of the CBI cops.
Hyderabad, September 14: Rubina Begum a 10 months old bride and victim of dowry harassment committed suicide. The incident occurred at Begumbazar. According to sources Rubina Begum whose age is said to be 20 years poured kerosene over her body and set herself ablaze. She died in the hospital while undergoing treatment.
Hyderabad, September 14: A man distraught over being sacked hanged himself to death. The incident occurred under Uppal police station limits. According to police sources 42 year old Srinivas Rao who was said to be the resident of Uppal was an employer of a courier company. He had been fired from the job 15 days ago since then he was suffering from mental trauma. For fear of lending up in financial crisis the man hanged himself to death. Police has registered a case and investigations are on.
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New Delhi, September 14: Using icons of Islam, a small group of Muslim women is creating a genre of art that seeks to address contemporary socio-political issues and concerns related to empowerment of women.
“They are innovating on elements from Islam to interpret what is happening to them and it goes beyond religion to become utterly human and secular,” Ashok Vajpeyi, the chairperson of the Lalit Kala Akademi, told IANS.
London, September 14: One of the sons of Colonel Muammar Gaddafi engaged in a sex and drugs binge in London while his father’s regime was collapsing.
One of Saadi Gaddafi’s bodyguards has revealed that he spent thousands of pounds on hookers, vodka, cocaine and cannabis while at the family”s 11 million pound mansion.
“He was intimidating and nasty and lived a bizarre life. He did like his hookers. He”d spend ages trawling the internet for Chinese escorts, they always had to be Chinese.
Hyderabad, September 14: President Jamiatul Ulama Andhra Pradesh Maulana Hafiz Peer Shabbir Ahmed MLC welcomed Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh’s speech at the meeting of National integrity council and declared it encouraging. He further said “following terror incidents in the country the feeling of being targeted has been developed among Muslims along with the feeling of insecurity.
New Delhi, September 14: Using icons of Islam, a small group of Muslim women is creating a genre of art that seeks to address contemporary socio-political issues and concerns related to empowerment of women.
“They are innovating on elements from Islam to interpret what is happening to them and it goes beyond religion to become utterly human and secular,” Ashok Vajpeyi, the chairperson of the Lalit Kala Akademi, told IANS.
Hyderabad, September 14: Hajj committee is gearing up for Hajj 2011. Andhra Pradesh state Hajj committee has invited tenders for catering services during Hajj camp but despite release of tenders no decision has been taken for giving away the tender till now.
Washington, September 14: As the debate on potential prime ministerial contenders for the 2014 elections picks up in India, a US Congressional report says it might just turn out to be a direct contest between Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.