Month: August 2012

Crime In Hyderabad (28.8.2012)

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Failed love led to suicide

(Siasat News): A lover who failed in his affair committed suicide in the outskirts of the city.

This incident occurred in L B Nagar police station limits where Nitish, 21, took the extreme step by hanging. He has been working in a TV channel as video editor.

He was in love with a girl but it was a one-sided affair, as the girl did not reciprocate. Nitish was very upset over this and ended his life.

Police has registered a case and further investigations are on.

Belly fat linked to higher death risk

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People envied for their normal weight surprisingly face a higher death risk than the obese — if they carry a prominent belly, according to latest research.

“We knew from previous research that central obesity is bad, but what is new in this research is that the distribution of the fat is very important even in people with normal weight,” said Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, senior study author and cardiologist at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

Sensex down 40 points, metal, consumer durable stocks falls

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A benchmark index of Indian equities markets was trading 40 points lower in afternoon trade Tuesday after heavy selling in metal, consumer durables and capital goods stocks.

The 30-scrip sensitive index (Sensex) of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), which opened at 17,676.13 points, was ruling at 17,638.35 points, 0.23 percent or 40.46 points down from its previous day’s close at 17,678.81 points.

The Sensex touched a high of 17,712.35 points and a low of 17,631.37 points in intra-day trade.

UAE population growth water-tight case for desalination: report

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The UAE’s rapid economic and population growth over the last couple of decades has put immense pressure on its water resources. Currently, the country has a population of 5.1 million, and continues to grow at a rate of 3.28 per cent.

To meet the water demands of this escalating population and improve water connectivity, the government is looking at viable options such as desalination and infrastructure development.

New analysis from Frost & Sullivan finds that the market earned revenues of $2.75 billion in 2011 and estimates this to reach $5.61 billion in 2015.

Federer pummels American Young in first round at US Open

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Switzerland’s Roger Federer reacts after winning against US Donald Young during their men’s first round 2012 US Open match at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on Monday. (AFP)
World number one Roger Federer produced a stunning opening performance at the US Open on Monday, but then said Novak Djokovic deserved to be the favourite for the title.

Five-times champion Federer ran through his full array of shot-making as he dismissed American Donald Young 6-3 6-2 6-4 to reach the second round.

Congress to hit the streets to expose BJP

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Under unrelenting attack from the BJP over coal blocks allocation, the Congress on Tuesday announced it will “hit the streets” to expose the double-speak of the opposition over sanctity of constitutional institutions.

After a meeting of the Congress Parliamentary Party here under the chairmanship of Sonia Gandhi, spokesperson Manish Tewari told reporters here that lakhs of party workers would “hit the streets” to expose the BJP “shedding crocodile tears” over the sanctity of constitutional bodies.

Mullah Omar, aides living in Pakistan: US General

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In a direct repudiation of repeated claims of Pakistan, a top American general based in Afghanistan has said that reclusive Taliban leader Mullah Omar is hiding in Pakistan along with his commanders.

The statement contradicts Islamabad’s stand that the Taliban leader lives across the border in his own country.

Six die in shootout at Brazil nightclub

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Six people were killed and 14 wounded in a gunfight at a nightclub in the southeastern Brazilian city of Belo Horizonte, police said Monday, blaming the violence on a dispute between gangs.

Scores of people were inside the club late Sunday night when two armed men burst in as a band was playing and started firing indiscriminately.

One of the intruders was carrying a military-issue submachine gun, police said.

Several club patrons drew guns and returned fire, fatally wounding the attacker with the submachine gun, while the other assailant fled on a motorcycle.

UP minister Azam Khan abuses IAS officer publicly

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Uttar Pradesh’s Urban Development Minister Azam Khan publicly scolded and abused an IAS officer at a meeting on Monday.

The officer of the Indian Administrative Services was abused after he sought to explain why two other officers were missing from the meeting of the senior bureaucrats.

Azam Khan was furious at the Principal Secretary and the Chief Secretary of the Urban Development Department skipping the meeting. When the minister asked as to why the two were absent, the Special Secretary said the duo was busy with some other work.

One killed, many injured as LPG tanker explodes

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A woman was killed when an LPG tanker lorry burst into flames after an accident and set her house nearby on fire, police here said on Tuesday. Thirty-four people were injured in the accident.

The incident occurred when the lorry carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) overturned after hitting a divider around 11.30 pm on Monday.

While the driver and a helper ran for safety, the vehicle caught fire and the flames engulfed five houses and some shops nearby.

Sonia attacks BJP, tells Congress to “stand up and fight aggressively”

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Accusing the BJP of making “political bread and butter” by holding Parliament to ransom by “blackmail”, a combative Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Tuesday took the battle to the opposition camp and asked the party to “stand up and fight aggressively”.

Rallying the party behind Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the coal block allocation issue, she accused BJP of acting with “wanton irresponsibility”.

By 2030, India is expected to be the 3rd largest energy consumer — India’s Energy (In)Security

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Producing 2.3% of total energy in the world, India accounts 3.3% of the global energy consumption. Given the high economic growth rate (~7%), the demand supply mismatch is expected to worsen. By 2030, India is expected to be the 3rd largest energy consumer. India’s total energy consumption has gone up from 382 Million Tonnes of Oil Equivalent (MTOE) to about 525 MTOE during the second half of last decade. The momentum is likely to be sustained given a per capita energy consumption of 0.4 MTOE against the global average of 1.5 MTOE.

Nupur makes explosive claims, Kanda’s custody ends today

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The police custody of former Haryana minister Gopal Kanda, under arrest in connection with the Geetika Sharma suicide case, ends on Tuesday even as more details about his past continue to tumble out.

Yesterday, the police had conducted fresh raids at Kanda’s house in SIrsa and are questioning him about his relationship with Geetika, who committed suicide on August 5.

In her suicide note, the former air hostess had named Kanda and his close aide Aruna Chaddha as being responsible for forcing her to commit suicide.

Scores of Bahadurpura youth join TDP

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Scores of youth residing in Bahadurpura, led by Mr. M A Basith, ex-corporator and vice president Greater Hyderabad Telugu Desam Party called on Mr. Zahid Ali Khan editor Siasat and politburo member TDP at Siasat office and joined TDP. They pledged that they will work unitedly to strengthen TDP in Bahadurpura assembly constituency and to solve municipal, water and electricity problems.

Nirmal Khatri appointed UP Congress chief

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Veteran Congress member Nirmal Khatri has been appointed Uttar Pradesh Congress president, replacing Rita Bahuguna Joshi, who had put in her papers after the party put up a poor show in the March state assembly polls.

Khatri, who represents Faizabad in parliament, was appointed to the post Monday night, party leaders said.

Khatri, 61, belongs to the traditional Vaish business community and is considered uncontroversial. He is known to be close to both Congress president Sonia Gandhi and her son, party general secretary Rahul Gandhi.

CBI to file charge sheet in Prajapati case few days

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The CBI told the Supreme Court Tuesday it will file a charge sheet in the Tulsiram Prajapati staged shootout case in a couple of days.

Senior CBI counsel Vivek Tankha told this to the apex court bench of Justice Aftab Alam and Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai in the course of the hearing of the agency’s plea challenging grant of bail to former Gujarat home minister Amit Shah by the Gujarat High Court.

CBI to file charge sheet in Prajapati case few days

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The CBI told the Supreme Court Tuesday it will file a charge sheet in the Tulsiram Prajapati staged shootout case in a couple of days.

Senior CBI counsel Vivek Tankha told this to the apex court bench of Justice Aftab Alam and Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai in the course of the hearing of the agency’s plea challenging grant of bail to former Gujarat home minister Amit Shah by the Gujarat High Court.

`Heroine` makers move court on smoking scene rider

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The makers of Bollywood film ‘Heroine’, starring Kareena Kapoor, Monday moved the Delhi High Court against the information and broadcasting ministry`s order to display anti-smoking messages during smoking scenes in the movie.

The film is scheduled to be released Sep 21.

Justice Rajiv Shakdher issued notice to the information and broadcasting and health ministries and the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) and sought their responses by Sep 10.

The CBFC was also directed to view the movie and file a report in sealed cover on next date of hearing.

Indians’ black skin highlights gold jewellery: Chinese daily

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Indians have black skin that highlights gold jewellery, a state-run Chinese daily says in an article that goes on to observe that even girls begging on roadsides have a “gold nail in the nose” and that Indian women don’t go out without a nose ring.

“Indian women won’t go out” without a gold nose ring, says the article `Indian beauties wearing gold jewellery’ in People’s Daily Online.

Construction of Urdu Ghar and Function Hall at Moti Gali to be finished next month

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Urdu Ghar and Function Hall constructed by Andhra Pradesh State Urdu Academy at Moti Gali in the old city of Hyderabad, which were under construction for the last 18 years are likely to be completed till the end of next month. The inauguration of Urdu Ghar and function Hall is likely to be conducted in the beginning of October.

Government of Andhra Pradesh had allocate 2300 sqyd land for the purpose, during TDP rule, by issuing GO MS no. 141, dated September 4, 1998 and the construction work began in 1999 but was carried out at snail’s pace.

Parliament deadlocked for sixth day

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Parliament remained deadlocked for the sixth day today as BJP stuck to its demand for resignation of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the coal block allocation issue.

As soon as the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha met for the day, BJP members trooped to the Well raising slogans against the Prime Minister.

DMK members were also seen protesting against the government for training Sri Lankan forces at airbases in India.

In the Lok Sabha, the NDA appeared to put up a show of unity with Shiv Sena, JD-U and Akali Dal members raising slogans against the government from their seats.

Parliament deadlocked for sixth day

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Parliament remained deadlocked for the sixth day today as BJP stuck to its demand for resignation of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the coal block allocation issue.

As soon as the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha met for the day, BJP members trooped to the Well raising slogans against the Prime Minister.

DMK members were also seen protesting against the government for training Sri Lankan forces at airbases in India.

In the Lok Sabha, the NDA appeared to put up a show of unity with Shiv Sena, JD-U and Akali Dal members raising slogans against the government from their seats.