Month: February 2012

RSS Slams Anna Hazare

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Patna, February 06: The RSS today slammed Gandhian Anna Hazare for failing to acknowledge that its workers had played an “active role” in his nationwide crusade against corruption last year, though the Sangh itself was not part of the civil society agitation.

“It is a fact that the Sangh workers in individual capacity did play an active role in the anti-corruption crusade by the civil society headed by Hazare…. It baffles me as to whay the former did not acknowledge the fact,” RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat told reporters.

Iran Navy saves oil tanker from pirates

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Tehran, February 06: Iran’s Navy warships have foiled a pirate attack on an Iranian oil tanker close to the Bab el-Mandeb strait, which connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden off the coast of lawless Somalia.

“The Iranian oil tanker was attacked by 35 pirate boats on Sunday afternoon,” Iranian Navy Deputy Commander Rear Admiral Seyyed Mahmoud Mousavi said.

He added that the Iranian warships patrolling the area rushed to the aid of the oil tanker upon receiving its distress call, which reported an unauthorized boarding attempt by several people.

Israel, US to talk Iran in March

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Tehran, February 06: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is slated to pay an official visit to the United States in early March where he will likely hold talks with US government officials on Iran.

The upcoming visit was announced by Netanyahu’s office on Sunday.

The prime minister is set to address the annual conference of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) lobby group, which is to commence in Washington on March 3.

Israel’s President Shimon Peres will also attend the conference, according to AIPAC’s website.

Mubarak may be moved to prison hospital

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Cairo, February 06: Former Egyptian dictator, Hosni Mubarak, is likely to be moved to the capital Cairo’s Torah prison hospital, a government official says.

Mubarak is currently being held at a military hospital on the outskirts of the capital.

Protesters have long been complaining that the ruling Supreme Council of Armed Forces (SCAF) has been sparing Mubarak the humiliation of prison by keeping him in a military hospital.

Salman To Go To US To Get His Brain Aneurysm Checked

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Mumbai, February 06: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has shelved the sequel to his superhit film Bodyguard and is planning to go to the United States from Cuba, to get his brain aneurysm checked, reports.

In Cuba presently for shooting Ek Tha Tiger, Salman is flying to the US for a thorough health check-up to examine the size of the aneurysm in his head, which results from the abnormal swelling of an artery due to weak walls of the blood vessel.

Siddharth Mallya dating Sonam Kapoor

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Mumbai, February 06: The rumor has been doing the rounds for quite sometime that Siddharth Mallya and Deepika Padukone parts away. The reason cited for their separation is that Deepika wants Siddharth to publicly acknowledge their relationship but he is not ready to do so. Moreover, Siddharth is said to be unhappy with Deepika’s closeness to Ranbir Kapoor. Another interesting story in their love triangle is that these days Siddharth is wooing Sonam Kapoor. Sid and Sonam were seen bonding over great time.

Actress Arrested In Pune On Prostitution Charge

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Pune, February 06: A Tamil actress Caroline Mariya Asan was arrested , for alleged involvement in a prostitution case from a five-star hotel in Viman Nagar here on Saturday evening, police said

“We laid a trap and sent a decoy customer. Caroline is quite popular in Chennai. She has played heroine in movies- `Rain`, `Wadachalam` and others,” said Bhanupratap Barge, Senior Inspector (Crime Branch).

According to Barge, the actress has done modelling assignments for textile and diamond companies in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Rahul’s politics not aimed at becoming PM

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Rae Bareli, February 06: Priyanka Gandhi today said the central focus of her brother Rahul Gandhi’s politics is not to become Prime Minister and the question does not arise at the moment.

“I do not think that is the central focus of his politics. We have an extremely good Prime Minister. We are fortunate to have a person who is honest and works well and I don’t think this question arises at the moment,” Priyanka told reporters here.

Sonia gives nod for another cabinet expansion

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New Delhi, February 06 (INN): Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy on Sunday had a detailed discussion with Congress president Sonia Gandhi over the prevailing political situation in the State. Incharge of State Congress Ghulam Nabi Azad and Sonia’s political secretary Ahmed Patel were also present in the meeting.

Rallies, meeting marks Milad-un Nabi celebrations

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Hyderabad, February 06 (INN): Processions and religious meetings marked the celebration of birth anniversary of Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (Milad-un-Nabi) across the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad on Sunday.

Several religious leaders took out Milad processions from different localities, which reached the Old City. The Qutba-e-Milaad was recited at Mecca Masjid by Moulana Abdullah Qureshi Al-azhari, deputy rector of Jamia Nizamia. Later, a grand procession led by noted religious leader Moulana Syed Auliya Hussaini was taken out from Mecca Masjid to Moghalpura playground.

Pay salaries for strike period to RTC employees: TRS

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Hyderabad, February 06 (INN): Telangana Rashtra Samithi MLA T Harish Rao on Sunday demanded that the State Government pay the salaries of 40-day period to the RTC employees who participated in the Sakala Janula Samme for Telangana.

Harish Rao along with Telangana NMU leader Thomas Reddy made a representation to PCC president and Transport Minister Botsa Satyanarayana at latter’s residence at Banjara Hills in this regard. Later, talking to reporters he asked the government to clear the salaries of strike period to the employees. He said that Botsa has assured to look into the matter.

IAS officers’ protest evokes mixed response

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Vijayawada/Nalgonda, February 06 (INN): The statement of IAS officials that they were being harassed by some ministers has evoked mixed response from the political circles.

Congress MP Undavalli Arun Kumar slammed the IAS officials for trying to shift the blame on minister for irregularities. He said large scale corruption or irregularities in any department were not possible without the nexus of concerned ministers and babus. Therefore, it was wrong on the part of the IAS officials to blame the ministers.

Botsa asks IAS officials to name corrupt ministers

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Hyderabad, February 06 (INN): Pradesh Congress Committee president and Transport Minister Botsa Satyanaryana on Sunday asked the IAS officials to reveal the names of ministers who are pressuring them to conduct irregularities.

Yuvraj Singh Diagnosed With Cancer, Undergoing Chemotherapy In US

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New Delhi, February 06: India’s cricket star Yuvraj Singh has been diagnosed with a malignant tumour between his lung and heart and is presently undergoing chemotheraphy in the US, media reports said.

Yuvraj, who left for the US on January 26, had said on Saturday that he will draw inspiration from cycling champion Lance Armstrong to battle his lung tumour. Armstrong, a seven-time Tour de France champion is a cancer survivor.

Iran to launch new generation of satellites into orbit

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Tehran, February 06: “The launch of Navid-e Elm-o Sanat satellite into orbit using Safir satellite carrier was not simply an aerospace operation, but stood for creativity, self-reliance and wisdom of Iran’s aerospace engineers,” Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi said Sunday.

The remote-sensing Navid-e Elm-o Sanat observation satellite is designed to take high resolution pictures of the globe and collect data on weather conditions.

Saudi women in drive ban legal bid

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Riyadh, February 05: Saudi women leading a campaign against the kingdom’s ban on female driving are calling on the courts to take up their lawsuits demanding the right to drive.

Manal al-Sherif said today that she and other activists are urging judicial authorities to launch proceedings based on complaints they lodged after being refused driving licences.

Al-Sherif said she filed her lawsuit in November and it was transferred to the Interior Ministry.

She was detained for nearly two weeks last year after posting an online video of herself driving. It helped launch wider protests.

Pakistan vows to help peace efforts in Afghanistan

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Islamabad, February 05: Pakistan will support every effort to promote reconciliation in Afghanistan, a senior government official said ahead of Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani’s visit to Qatar Monday to discuss peace efforts.

Gilani’s trip comes after the Taliban last month said they planned to set up a political office in Qatar ahead of possible talks with the United States.

Mum celebrates Eid-e-Milad

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Mumbai, February 05: Homes, mosques, dargahs and madrassas were decked with flags and banners as Muslims across the city Sunday celebrated Eid-e-Milad, the birthday of Prophet Mohammed, with prayers and enthusiasm.

The day, considered to be the most blessed in the Islamic calendar, saw many Muslims and community organisations holding Eid-e-Milad meetings, where preachers spoke of the significance of celebrating the Prophet’s birthday.

I know how Saif looks without clothes: Kareena

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Mumbai, February 05: The stunning beauty Kareena Kapoor is pretty much bold when it comes to commenting regarding her relationship in the company of the Royal Nawab Saif Ali Khan. Well not only giving bold comments, the lady is as well not feeling insecurity when Saif is intimating or romancing with other beauties.
In a laid-back heart-to-heart talk with her pal and producer of her upcoming movie ‘Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu’, Karan Johar, for the newest show ‘A date with Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu’, Kareena was questioned a bit uncomfortable question by Johar.

Remove Muslims from BC list, demands BC leaders

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Hyderabad, February 05: The Backward Classes organisations on Sunday demanded the removal of Laddaf caste of the Muslim community from the BC (B) list.

Addressing a meeting organised by the Chautadha Sri Vaishnavi Sangham at Jubilee Halls, several leaders of Backward Classes demanded that the Laddaf caste of Muslims which has been provided reservation under the BC-B list should be removed.

They said that the Laddaf community could be included in the BC-E list which has been created to give four per cent reservation for Muslims in the State.

Hindu temple built with Muslim help in Bihar

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Patna, February 05: In a shining example of communal harmony in India, Muslims have helped build a Hindu temple dedicated to goddess Durga in Bihar’s Gaya district, not just by making donations but also by supervising its construction.

“Muslims have not only donated money for temple construction, they have been involved in it like us,” Suresh Prasad told FacenFacts about the shrine at Loco Colony near the railway station in Gaya town, about 100 km from here.

The temple was opened for prayers and worship last week.

After Salman, Ranbir undergoes surgery

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Mumbai, February 05: After Salman Khan, it is now Ranbir Kapoor’s turn to undergo a surgery.

The Bollywood actor reportedly got an operation done in Breach Candy hospital, Mumbai, for a cyst in his back.

Ranbir has been operated for a sebaceous gland problem. The surgery was minor one, reported Mumbai Mirror.

The actor was discharged soon after the surgery and in fact, can apparently resume work whenever he wants.

The cyst that was troubling Ranbir is reportedly not dangerous, but could cause a great deal of discomfort.

Most Womens use phones in the toilet

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New York, February 05: Women lead men when it comes to using phones in toilets, a new study has revealed.

About 76 per cent of women have reported to have used their mobile phone in the toilet. However, men were not far being as 74 per cent had admitted to have used a phone in the toilet.

A recent survey by a US based marketing agency 11mark, revealed that a quarter of all Americans make it a point to go the bathroom accompanied by their mobile phones.

First Rushdie, now Taslima – end of cultural tolerance?

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Kolkata, February 05: The cancellation of the release of controversial author Taslima Nasreen’s autobiography at the famed Kolkata Book Fair has thrown the spotlight on the destructive clout of religious fanatics in a city once known for savouring cultural pluralism.

Andhra ministers dare IAS officers to name corrupt

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Hyderabad, February 05: A day after IAS officers pointed fingers at them, cabinet ministers in Andhra Pradesh Sunday hit back at top bureaucrats daring them to name the corrupt ministers.

Minister for Rural Development D. Manikya Varaprasad asked Indian Administrative Service officers to make public the names of the ministers they believe are corrupt.

The reaction came a day after the IAS officers’ association said the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was targeting them, leaving out the ministers responsible for wrong decisions.