Ahmedabad, February 24: Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi had told the Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team — which is probing some of the gruesome carnages during the 2002 communal riots in the State — that he never issued any instructions to top police officers to allow Hindus to “vent their anger” against Muslims in the aftermath of the Godhra train carnage.
Mohammed Ahmedullah, Minister for Minorities welfare, Government of AP has represented to the regional Passport Officer Dr. K. Srikar Reddy for expeditious issue of Passport to the intending Haj Pilgrims for Haj 2012. Mohammed Ahmedullah told the Passport officer that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia had made it mandatory for every Haj Pilgrim to travel on International Possport due to which the Haj Committee Of India had asked the Haj Applications to submit the copy of valid Passport with their applications.
New Delhi, February 24: As the Supreme Court castigated the Delhi Police and yoga guru Ramdev for the midnight violent incident at the Ramlila Maidan, Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy on Thursday demanded resignation of Home Minister P Chidambaram, claiming that he has to take responsibility.
“I demand that Chidambaram be asked to resign immediately, taking responsibility for the reckless violence by the Delhi Police…,” Swamy said in a statement. He alleged the police would not have done this unless they were asked to do so and, hence, Chidambaram bears “full responsibility”.
Andhra Pradesh Minister for Health and Family Welfare K Murali today informed the State Assembly that ten lakh mosquito nets have been procured from Vietnam to supply it to the tribals areas of the state. He told Mr Vijaya Prasad and Dronamraju Srinivasa Rao (both Congress) and Lok Satta Party (LSP) President Dr Jaya Prakash Narayan during Question Hour that the consignment have been kept in warehousing at Visakha Port area and rent was being paid by the Central government.
New Delhi, February 24: Gold on Thursday regained the psychological level of Rs 29,000 after 10 weeks on frantic buying by stockists and jewellers for the ongoing marriage season amid a rising global trend.
While gold spurted by Rs 300 to Rs 29,040 per 10 grams, a level last seen on December 13, silver held steady at Rs 57,400 per kg in thin trade.
The trading sentiment in gold remained bullish as the metal jumped to a three-month high in global markets on speculation that the US will extend a stimulus to bolster the economy.
Mumbai, February 24: She recently advised ex-lover John Abraham to tie the knot, but actor Bipasha Basu says that she doesn’t want anyone to make that decision for her, not even her parents. “My arranged marriage would only last a day. I can’t imagine anyone else making choices for me. My parents have never even tried doing that because they trust me and my choices completely,” the 33-year-old said on a recent visit to the Capital.
Pandemoneum reigned supreme in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly today following a remark by Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy against former Chief Minister N Chanderababu Naidu leading to TDP members rushing to the Speaker’s podium. Tempers ran high when Mr Reddy pointed out to Mr Naidu, during the discussion on motion of thanks to the Governor’s address that he too was involved in Emaar Properties Scam and would be sent to Chanchalguda Jail.
A powerful explosion rocked the Miyapur area in the outskirts of the city today when municipal workers lit fire to the waste collected in a dustbin.
The explosion rattled the window panes of the houses nearby and the municipal workers were caught unaware of the explosive material dumped in the dustbin. Police rushed to the spot immediately and were investigating the incident. UNI
Centenary birth anniversary of famous magician P C Sorcar Sr was celebrated in a grand manner at Ravindhra Bhrathi here today. On the occasion, Magician Samala Venu performed a unique Magic trick along with the guest of the occasion A K Khan, Commissioner of Hyderabad. He requested Mr Khan to read and sign on a paper which had the contents praising the Magician.
Several contract and outsourcing employees and Legislative Council members were arrested by the police when they took out ‘chalo assembly rally’ here today seeking to regularise their employment. Hundreds of contract and outsourcing employees working in various government departments were prevented by the police at Indira park and arrested them. The police also arrested MLCs including Nageswar and AVS Sharma who supported the rally.
Dubai, February 24: Sania Mirza and Elena Vesnina entered the women`s doubles semifinals of the Dubai Open tennis event on Thursday, defeating Maria-Jose Matrinez Sanchez and Shahar Peer.
The second seeds got the better of the Spanish-Israeli combine 6-1, 4-6, 10-8 in the quarterfinals, which was their first match of the tournament after getting a bye in the opening round.
The Indo-Russian duo next play China`s Peng Shuai and Taipei`s Su-Wei Hsieh, who defeated Czech Republic`s Iveta Benesova and Barbora Zahlavova Strycova 6-3, 2-6, 10-5.
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To tackle the menace of drug peddling in a big way in the state capital, a specialised and separate Anti-Narcotics Cell was inaugurated by Hyderabad City Police Commissioner A K Khan here today.
The Cell, which was created to prevent and investigate drug peddling cases occurrences in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, consists of three wings — technical, surveillance and investigation, Mr Khan said on the occasion.
Telangana Rashtra Samithi(TRS) today suspended the party’s politburo member Yusuf Ali from the party for anti-party activities. The TRS leadership suspended Ali after some leaders lodged a complaint against him on his alleged anti-party activities. Ali contested from the Jaheerabad Lok Sabha seat on TRS ticket in the 2009 elections. According to sources, he is likely to join the Telugu Desam Party (TDP). UNI
A newborn baby was dragged by a pig soon after her mother delivered her outside the government hospital in Madhya Pradesh’s Guna district, the baby’s father said Thursday. The baby was rescued
Shakkaria Bai, the wife of Malkhan, a labourer, delivered a baby girl Wednesday outside the Kumbhraj government hospital but a pig tired to drag her away. Onlookers rushed forward and helped to save the baby.
The baby has been referred to a government hospital where her condition is stable.
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Sweden’s Crown Princess Victoria Thursday gave birth to a baby girl at a hospital here.
Princess Victoria gave birth to a daughter at 4.26 a.m. Thursday at Karolinska Hospital, the royal court said in a statement. Both mother and child are in good health.
Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt congratulated the crown princess and her husband Prince Daniel, reports Xinhua.
“It’s a great day for the entire royal family and it is also a great day for Sweden,” said Reinfeldt in a government statement.
At least 15 people have died in violence over the past three days in Afghanistan following reports of burning holy Quran by foreign soldiers.
Afghans in various provinces staged demonstrations that entered its third day Thursday. At least 15 people died and dozens of others were injured in clashes with police, Xinhua reported.
The protests erupted Tuesday in Bagram, the main US military base 50 km from Kabul, after media reports said copies of the Quran were found in the rubbish that NATO transported in a truck the previous night to a pit where waste is burned.
The government’s representative had orientation problems while presenting its arguments on homosexuality before the Supreme Court on Thursday. Additional Solicitor-General PP Malhotra first told the court that same-sex relations were “highly immoral and against societal order,” only to have the government clarify later. The wavering stand invited ire of the Supreme Court.
At least two US troops have been shot to death and four others wounded after an Afghan soldier turned his weapon on them as fierce anti-US protests over the desecration of the Holy Qur’an are sweeping the war-battered Asian country.
“An individual wearing an Afghan National Army uniform turned his weapon against International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) service members in eastern Afghanistan today, killing two service members,” NATO-led ISAF said in a brief statement on Thursday.
Jodi Breakers’ R Madhavan, who is widely loved by females for his million dollar smile and acting talents, speaks about his style of work, since he doesn’t like piling up film projects in his kitty. Madhavan, who likes to worship his project, speaks about his experience in Jodi Breakers and Bipasha Basu.
Madhavan is in complete love with his own character in Jodi Breakers, since it gives an innovative feel to all. Talking to rediff.com in an interview, Madhavan said that his character was an interesting one, since he was bored playing the roles of good guys.
While Aishwarya Rai’s daughter Beti B’s name remains a mystery to all, here’s the version of the baby’s papa and grandpa’s contrasting statements. Few days back, when papa Abhishek Bachchan told that they have finalised a name for Beti B and would reveal it shortly, here’s what grandpa Big B had to say.
Chulbul Pandey aka Salman Khan is popular in the tinsel town for his dabbangiri. But probably Sallu’s this strong character from the movie Dabangg that was loved by all, has a new threat. But guess what? Surprisingly, Sallu’s new threat is a female, who has been following the former’s footsteps of dabanggiri.
Actress Malika Haydon, who is a sister of model-turned-actress Lisa Haydon, feels that her item number ‘I’ll do the talking’ in Saif Ali Khan’s home production Agent Vinod will carve out a niche for herself. She says that Kareena Kapoor maiden mujra ‘Dil Mera Muft Ka’ will not overshadow her song.
Not satisfied with Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy’s reply on discussion on Motion of Thanks to Governor ESL Narasimhan’s address, the Bharatiya Janata Party and Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Thursday staged a walk out from the House.
Talking to media persons later, CPI (M) floor leader Julakanti Rangareddy said that the government failed to mention anything about the burning issues in the Thanks Giving Motion. Even when the party suggested the Chief Minister to make some modifications, he did not respond favourably.
Telangana Political Joint Action Committee chairman Prof M Kodandaram on Thursday called upon pro-Telangana activists to picket the District Collectorates in the region on March 3 in protest against the government’s failure to honour the promises made to Telangana employees during the Sakala Janula Samme.
P Chandrasekhar, the nominee of Telugu Desam Party on Thursday filed nomination papers for Mahbubnagar Assembly segment in the upcoming by-elections scheduled to be held on March 18.
Chandrasekhar came to District Collectorate in a procession along with his supporters and filed his nomination papers during auspicious hours. Talking to media persons later, he said that he would make complete efforts for the development of Mahbubnagar Assembly constituency if the people elects in the by-polls.