Month: May 2012

Trials without evidence prove justice is dead in US: American analyst

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A senior American analyst says the US government’s practice of keeping people in illegal detention without providing solid evidence for their alleged crime indicates Washington’s corruption and the demise of justice in the American society.

In an article published on the Global Research website, Paul Craig Roberts said in order to justify such detentions, the US government tries to “create evidence” by illegally resorting to torture.

Neha Dhupia apologised to Arbaaz Khan’s wife Maliaka

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It must be noted that pecking a normal kiss on the other’s cheek is no big deal for the Bollywood stars. The same happened when actress Neha Dhupia kissed Arbaaz Khan during a recent promotional event for a safety razor brand. But, a smart Neha played it safe by apologising Arbaaz’s lovely wife Malaika Arora Khan for the kissing act.

Italian priest jailed for sex crimes against minors

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A Catholic priest in Italy has been sentenced to almost a decade in prison for sexual violence against minors.

A court in the northwest city of Genoa sentenced Riccardo Seppia to nine years, six months and 20 days in prison and fined him 28,000 euros.

Seppia was found guilty of attempted sexual violence, attempted prostitution of a minor and of attempting to furnish cocaine to minors.

The priest was arrested in May 2011 on suspicion of sexual violence against a 16-year-old altar boy and sex abuse of other youths.

Modi NOT eligible for diplomatic visa: US consulate

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The United States consulate in New Delhi has informed US Senator Bob Corker, Tennessee Republican and a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is not eligible to receive a diplomatic visa. Aziz Haniffa reports.

‘US ought to stop supporting Israel’

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Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Rahimi has called on the US to stop supporting the Israeli regime and to move towards development and construction in the region.

US officials had better stop fueling disappointment and fear and providing the Israeli regime with support and instead move towards constructing and rebuilding structures devastated in Israeli attacks, Rahimi said in a meeting with Lebanese political and religious figures in Beirut on Thursday.

Obama using bin Laden for election purposes: Analyst

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A political analyst says US President Barack Obama is a “liar” who is using former al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden to justify the so-called war on terrorism and to advance his election agenda.

In an article on the Global Research website, Michel Chossudovsky, director of the Centre for Research on Globalization, said “each and every statement” in Obama’s May 1st speech at Bagram Air Force base on the occasion of the first anniversary of the alleged death of bin Laden is “a fabrication.”

Dr Shankar defends Dr DL

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Defending Health Minister Dr D L Ravindra Reddy’s remarks against the Chief Minister that Kiran Kumar Reddy was a covert of YSRCP Chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, former minister Dr P Shanker Rao has said that he had already said so one year ago.

Ponguleti slams KCR for witch-hunting Sonia

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AICC secretary and MLC Ponguleti Sudhakar Reddy has asked TRS Chief K Chandrasekhara Rao whether witch-hunting AICC Chief Sonia Gandhi by him was a tradition of Telangana region.

Speaking to the media at CLP office here on Thursday, Ponguleti alleged that KCR has lost mental balance and was speaking as he wished. He alleged that KCR was utilising Telangana issue for the welfare of his family members and he was the main reason for suicides of 700 youth of Telangana.

Tickets should be given to party leaders only: Gandra

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Government Chief Whip Gandra Venkataramana Reddy has demanded that the party high command give party ticket to a party leader only. He said that it was not acceptable to the party leaders if the party gives ticket to Sammarao, a TDP leader joining the ruling party.

Speaking to the media here on Thursday, he alleged that TDP Chief N Chandrababu Naidu had met Union Home Minister P Chidambaram only to obstruct formation of separate Telangana State. He demanded that Naidu give an explanation on the issue. (NSS)

CLP chides DL for making wild charge against CM

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Refuting Health Minister Dr D L Ravindra Reddy’s remarks against Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy that the latter was a real covert of YSRCP Chief Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, the Congress Legislative Party (CLP) has said that it was not proper for the former to speak ill of the Chief Minister in that fashion.

Attack Jagan like me, Botcha tells party leaders

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APCC Chief Botcha Satyanarayana has called upon the party leaders to launch an offensive against YSR Congress Chief Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy like he was already lashing out at the latter. ]

Speaking to the media after meeting the Chief Minister at the Camp Office on Thursday along with the Nellore district Congress leaders, Botcha said that the party leaders should launch counter-offensive against Jagan effectively. (NSS)

Anam Viveka dismisses Jagan as a mole

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Dubbing YSR Congress chief and Kadapa MP Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy as a mole trying to hit a mountain, Congress senior leader Anam Vivekananda Reddy has said that there were no differences between the Congress leaders in Nellore district.

PC statement in ls proves naidu stalled T: Vinod Kumar

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Telangana Rashtra Samithi senior leader B. Vinod Kumar has alleged that Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram’s statement on Telangana issue in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday clearly proved that Telugu Desam president N. Chandrababu Naidu had opposed separate Telangana State.

Meet with Jagan accidental: Vamsi

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Vijayawada Urban TDP president Vallabhaneni Vamsi has clarified that his meeting Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy in Vijayawada recently was unintentional and not pre-planned.

In a written reply to party chief Chandrababu Naidu for the show-cause notice issued to him by the party which has taken serious exception to the meeting, Vamsi explained that he was an ardent follower of the late TDP leader Paritala Ravi and a disciplined worker of the TDP. Stating that he had not said anything against the party, Vamsi has stated that he would not talk ill of the party even in future.

Jagan is a pauper having rs 1 lakh crores: Somireddy

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TDP senior leader Somireddy Chandramohan Reddy has ridiculed YSR Congress party chief Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy for stating that he was poor.

In a statement here on Thursday, Somireddy sarcastically said that Jagan was a poor man having just one lakh crore rupees. Chandramohan Reddy has condemned Jagan for defying the Tirumala temple rules that people of other religions should sign a declaration. He said that instead of honoring the temple tradition, it was atrocious that Jagan claimed that he had no regard for castes and religions and he belonged to the caste of the poor.

VH demands apology for Jagan’s behavior at Tirumala

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Congress senior leader and MP V Hanumantha Rao demanded an apology from YSR Congress chief Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy for his behavior at Tirumala temple.

Talking to the media here on Thursday, VH said that if Jagan failed to apologize, he would launch ‘Mouna Deeksha’ (silent protest) against him. He said that all those who had behaved in an improper manner with regard to the Tirumala temple had paid heavy price for it and warned that Jagan also would have to pay heavily.

Real covert is Kiran, alleges DL

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Refuting the charges of MLA Veerasiva Reddy and former MLA Varadarajulu Reddy, both from Kadapa district, Health Minister Dr D L Ravindra Reddy has said that the duo exhibited their cheap and heinous mentality by accusing him as a covert in the party.

Speaking to the media here on Thursday, Dr D L said that he never prostrated before any chief minister for a berth in cabinet. He dared his critics to cause an inquiry by a sitting judge into the charges against him.

AIMMO demands 10% quota for Muslims

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All India Muslim Minority Organization has demanded that the Union government provide 10 percent reservation to economically backward Muslim people in education and employment sectors.

CR slams Jagan for ignoring temple traditions at tirumala

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Minister for Endowments C. Ramachandraiah on Thursday found fault with the behavior of YSR Congress party president and Kadapa MP Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy at Tirumala.

Speaking to the media in the Secretariat, Ramachandraiah, referring to Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy indirectly, said that people should visit the temple of Lord Venkateshwara with devotion and not for political gains. Those who come to Tirumala must follow traditions and rules of the temple, he said, adding that making politics on the temple premises was not a good practice.

Kiran reviews political situation in nellore with district leaders

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Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy on Thursday reviewed political situation in Nellore district with the district Congress leaders in view of by-elections.

Reddy held a meeting with the Nellore district Congress leaders in the camp office and discussed the political situation in Nellore Parliament constituency and Udayagiri Assembly segment. He discussed strategy to be adopted in both the constituencies and ensure victory of the party candidates.

HC warns boy not to threaten suicide on sex change operation

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The Bombay High Court on Thursday warned Bhidan Barua, 21-year-old student from Guwahati, who wants to undergo sex change operation, that he cannot use pressure tactics and threaten to commit suicide unless his petition was heard and orders passed immediately.

The court summoned Bhidan’s lawyer Ejaz Naqvi after the student wrote a letter to the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court and other authorities threatening to commit suicide if his petition was not heard immediately.

Poonam Pandey can break all the ethical bars for public attention

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Addicted of being in news, internet sex sensation Poonam Pandey boasted really high of her Bollywood debut. Be it a public stripping claim or shedding all the morals in the name of popularity, the model has never left a chance of grabbing public attention. Recently, she claimed to bag a role in director Amit Saxena’s venture which turned out to be a complete lie.

Salman Khan in Marathi No Entry!

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Bollywood actor Salman Khan, who is known for his hit maker movie across the industry but this time Salman has been noticed under discussion in reference to his entry in a Marathi project.

As per the reports, This Marathi entry will be for the remake of super movie ‘No Entry’!

Along with this it was disclosed that the movie has been titled ‘No Entry – Phude Dhoka Aahe’ and the movie also includes recognized Marathi stars like Bharat Jadhav, Ankush Choudhary, Kranti Redkar and Sai Tamhankar.
Milind Kavde will turn director for the movie and would soon hit touch theaters.

Bipasha Basu clears her relationship status!

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The day Bipasha Basu ended all with john Abraham she has been linked up with many Bollywood stars. Bips now wants the speculation to stop, and says just because she is a fun-loving and outgoing person, this doesn’t mean she is dating anyone she meets.

“For a long time my name is being yo-yoed with few people. As and when dating, break up, then patch up and marriage stories are being made. I really wish all this stops as none of it is happening,” tweeted Bipasha.