Month: April 2013

Get Aadhaar to obtain PAN card now

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The Unique Identification (UID) Aadhaar number will soon be a “valid” proof of identity and address to obtain a PAN card.

A proposal for inclusion of Aadhaar in the existing list of valid proof of identification and proof of address for allotment of PAN was sent to the Finance Ministry by the Unique Identification Authority of India sometime back.

The Ministry has decided to notify rules in this regard.

It is aimed at curbing the menace of fake or duplicate PAN cards which are allotted by I-T department to taxpayers.

Woman doctor held for selling newborn in Russia

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A woman doctor at a maternity clinic in Russia was detained by police when he tried to sell a newborn baby for one million rubles (around $32,000), police said.

The incident took place in the southern city of Vladikavkaz.

The woman was caught red-handed as she accepted the first half of the sum, 500,000 rubles from police who posed as buyers. The deal came a few days after the baby was born.

Musharraf’s nomination papers rejected for second

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Pervez Musharraf’s nomination papers for a parliamentary constituency in Pakistan’s port city of Karachi were rejected today, two days after his candidature was disallowed in another seat in Punjab province.

Election officials rejected the former military ruler’s papers for parliamentary constituency number 250 in Karachi. Jamaat-e-Islami leader Niyamatullah Khan, who intends to contest the May 11 polls from the same constituency, had yesterday objected to Musharraf’s candidature on the ground that he had twice violated and subverted the Constitution.

MBA, B.Ed entrance tests: last date tomorrow

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The last date to fill application form online for MBA entrance is April 8. Exam is scheduled on May 17. EdCET exam for admission into B.Ed is scheduled on June 3. The form for the same is also to be submitted online. The last date is April 23.

Graduates or the students who appeared for degree final year exam can contact Mahboob Husain Jigar Career Guidance Hall, Siasat premises, Abids between 11 am to 5 pm for guidance and coaching.

Siasat news

HC sets man free in dowry death case

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The Delhi High Court has set aside a man’s seven-year jail term in a dowry case involving the death of his sister-in-law, saying the evidence to prove his involvement in the victim’s death was “scanty”.

Allowing the appeal of V K Kalra, Justice S P Garg said, “The accusations attributed to Kalra were not sufficiently deep-seated or grave to constitute cruelty under Section 498A (subjecting a married woman to cruelty) of the IPC.

India successfully test fires nuclear-capable Agni-II missile

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India Sunday successfully test-fired its nuclear-capable Agni-II strategic ballistic missile from a military base in Odisha, a defence official said.

The test was conducted from Wheeler’s Island in Bhadrak district, around 200 km from here, at about 10.20 a.m. by army personnel as part of routine user-trials, M.V.K.V. Prasad, director of the Integrated Test Range, told IANS.

“The missile successfully hit the target. It was a perfect launch” he said.

Afridi being counseled by PCB-hired shrink to regain bowling form ahead of Champions Trophy

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Experienced all-rounder Shahid Afridi has been having counseling sessions with a sports psychologist recruited by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to help regain his confidence in bowling ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy. Afridi has been named in the shortlist of 30 probables for the Champions Trophy by the national selectors, who, however indicated that if he does not perform in the President”s Cup limited overs tournament he might be overlooked in the final selection, The Nation reports.

Bloodshed of Burmese Muslims, photo exhibition and public convention today

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Tameer-e-Millat Hyderabad in collaboration with Galaxy Medical and Education is organizing a public meeting and photo exhibition on Sunday, April 7, 10:30 am at Galaxy Junior College and Degree College Shah Ali Banda, near Masjid Allah. The public convention entitled ‘Bloodshed of Burmese Muslims and insensitivity of the world’ will be presided over by Mr. Mohammed Abdur Raheem Quraishi, president All India Majlis Tameer-e-Millat.

Brett Lee’s NGO to hold concert for underprivileged kids

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Composer Leslie Lewis, who is on the advisory board of cricketer Brett Lee’s NGO Mewsic, says they will soon host a music concert for underprivileged children.

Lee, a music enthusiast himself, will be in Mumbai for the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) matches. He is currently a part of IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

Review committee for small and medium newspapers

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Chairman of Press Council of India, Justice Katju told that a committee has been constituted to review the issues facing the small and medium newspapers.

Mr. Gurender Singh, President of All Indian Small and Medium Newspapers’ Federation and a member of Press Council of India would be its Chairman.

This committee would review the problems faced by Small and Medium Newspapers and offer its recommendations.

Mosque adjacent to Qutub Shahi Tombs occupied by Lodhas

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Historic Qutub Shahi Mosque adjacent to Qutub Shahi Tombs has been occupied by Lodhas. They have divided this mosque into three parts and one brother occupies each portion.

This mosque, which has arches, is based on a four feet terrace.

The miscreants have raised a wall to hide it from the sight of the public. The lands adjacent to this mosque have also been occupied by Lodhas. The Department of Archaeology is silent on this issue.

We will face guns for Telangana

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The revengeful political attitude of Mr. Kiran Kumar Reddy’s Congress Party would prove to be very costly for him.

On the strength of political power, democratic movements can’t be crushed. In order to resolve the issues of the farmers and the poor people, we are ready to face the guns.

Mr. Srihari Rao expressed these thoughts and Mr. Satyana Rayaa Goud spoke to staff Reporter of Siasat, Mr. Jaleel Azhar at the hunger strike camp at Nirmal.

Talking to newsmen, the Telangana leaders told that the energy crisis has deprived the poor of electricity.

TRS to contest alone in general elections

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Mr. K.Chandrasekhara Rao has practically started preparations for the next general elections. He has started finalizing the names of the prospective TRS candidates for various Assembly and Parliamentary constituencies He is consulting the local leaders of the districts to elicit information about the strong candidates who could poll maximum votes.

It is expected that after 2014 general elections, TRS will be in a position of King Maker.

Youth fell unconscious by Police harassment

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Abids police arrested a Muslim Youth for a theft case and injured him by beating him severely. He fell unconscious. He is being treated in Osmania General Hospital.

It is said that Ikram was arrested on the basis of a complaint of theft lodged by the owner of Udaynath Mobile Store. In the footage of CCTV, some other person is shown not Ikram. It is understood that police is working under the pressure from the shop owner.

Deccan T.V to start soon to strengthen Telangana Cause

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The sentiments and the aspirations of the people of Telangana are being neglected. In order to foil those evil designs and the conspiracies of the capitalists with the help of media, Deccan T.V. is being launched very soon for this purpose. It is being started with the motto of seeking justice for the Minorities and also to promote the cause of separate Telangana State.

Mr. KLN Prasad released the logo of Deccan T.V. at FAPCCI Auditorium yesterday.

For Development of Urdu change of mindset is essential

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Only by changing the mindset, the development and preservation of civilization of Urdu is possible. Govt. is prepared to take steps for the development of Urdu. By developing Urdu and Telugu, Govt. will ensure the progress of Urdu.

Chief Minister of A.P., Mr. N.Kiran Kumar Reddy expressed these thoughts while addressing the conference on “Changing Scenario and Urdu” held at Jubilee Hall yesterday.

MS Group ties up with Rahmani-30

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MS Group ties up with Rahmani-30 and their trained and expert faculty offers training to a batch of 30 students to help them grab top position in IIT.

Presently it is witnessed that Muslims representation in various competitive exams is appallingly low. Thanks to the vision of people like Maulana Vali Rahmani, awareness has been created among Muslim community regarding its importance.

Fatima Afreen of Shadan Medical College bags gold medal

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The third convocation of Shadan Institute of Medical Science was held on April 5. The convocation was held for the students of 2007 batch who have successfully completed their study.

Of the total 80 students 27 students passed in distinction while Fatima Afreen received gold medal. Dean Shadan Institute Dr. Dinesh Raj Mathur administered oath to the successful doctors.

Secretary Mrs. Shadan Tahniyat delivered an emotional address. She urged the students to serve parents with sincerity. She told that apart from getting education, man has to do a lot of things on humanitarian basis.

Salman Khan’s appeal to be heard by Sessions Court tomorrow

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Actor Salman Khan’s appeal, against a magistrate’s order invoking the charge of ‘culpable homicide not amounting to murder’ in a hit and run case against him, would come for hearing before a sessions court tomorrow.

The appeal, filed by the actor a month ago, would be heard by Sessions Judge U B Hejib.

The actor has not been summoned to appear before the court yet and the matter would be argued by his lawyers in the sessions court tomorrow, sources told PTI.
The appeal would be decided first and then the main case would be heard, sources said.

Sexual harassment charge: HC seeks response from MTNL

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The Delhi High Court has sought response from MTNL on a woman employee’s charge that she was subjected to sexual harassment by her male colleagues who, she claimed, watched pornographic websites in her presence.

The court also asked the counsel for the state-owned Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd to apprise it, after taking instructions, as to whether the male employees concerned can be transferred or not.

Man, two others, get life term for strangling wife

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A man, who had strangled his wife in 2009 after his in-laws did not fulfil the dowry demands, and his two friends have been sentenced to rigorous life imprisonment by a Delhi court.
The court also imposed a fine of Rs 17,000 each on Sunil, Harish and Madan after holding them guilty for various offences including under sections 302 (murder) of the IPC.

Delhi to witness ‘jashn’ of Urdu poetry

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Urdu lovers are in for a treat as renowned poets from countries like the US and Japan besides India will converge here on Friday and recite their verses at the annual ‘Jashn-e-Bahar’ poetic symposium.

Poets like Waseem Barelvi and Javed Akhtar from the country will share the stage with Fahmida Riaz from Pakistan, Hiroji Kataoka from Japan and Max Bruce from the US at the 15th edition of the event which will also see modern calligraphy by the late M F Husain adorning the stage.

Advani, Modi to skip BJP’s first major Karnataka poll rally Monday

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Karnataka’s ruling BJP formally launches its campaign for the May 5 assembly poll with a rally here Monday but, contrary to announcements, senior party leader L.K. Advani and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi are giving it a miss.

The Bharatiya Janata Party has not given a reason for the two not attending the rally, which the state leaders have been projecting as one that “will show the party’s strength”.

Rahul Gandhi not running for any post, says Sachin Pilot

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Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi will lead the party in the 2014 general elections but he is not running for any post, Minister of State for Corporate Affairs Sachin Pilot said on Saturday.

“The Congress has not once said that Rahul Gandhi is the prime minister in waiting. He is not running for any particular post. Rahul Gandhi does not need to. He does not need any projection,” Pilot told a news channel.

He also took a dig at Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi for his ambition of becoming Bharatiya Janata Party’s prime ministerial candidate in 2014.