Month: May 2013

Dec 16 gang-rape verdict expected by May end: Delhi Police Chief

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With the trial in the Delhi gang-rape case “almost 90 percent complete”, the court verdict is expected to come by the end of May, Delhi Police commissioner Neeraj Kumar said.

In an interview to a news channel, Neeraj Kumar said: “The trial of December 16 (2012) case is almost 90 per cent complete and judgment is expected by the end of May.”

On Dec 16, 2012, a 23-year-old woman was brutally raped and tortured by a gang of six people on a moving bus. She died a few days later of grievous injuries.

Indo-China border incursion row ends; troops withdrawn

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While ending a deadlock between Indo-China border incursion row, Chinese and Indian armies on Sunday agreed to withdraw their troops simultaneously from face-off point at Daulat Beg Oldi sector in Ladakh, as per official sources.

Reports suggest that the agreement between the countries was reached after tough negotiations at the higher level from both sides.

However, the official sources have also confirmed that an agreement was reached late today for both sides to pull back their troops simultaneously from the face off point, which was completed at 1930 hours.

India is an exemplary country for Secularism – Zahid Ali Khan

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Secularism is the mark of identification and the greatest strength of sacrifice and sincerity. It is known for its passion of sympathy, dignity and humanity which are the back bones of national integration. If there are any examples of such secularism, communal harmony and national integration, they can be found in India only.

I never thought that an Urdu News Paper would have such an extensive outreach – G. Madhav Reddy

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I had never thought that because of Ms. Farzana I would become popular in the entire world and people would felicitate, garland me and my family would be declared as an exemplary family of India.

The manner in which Siasat Urdu Daily published a report about the wedding ceremony Ms. Farzana and uploaded the video clips resulted in getting messages of congatulations from all over the world. These are the words of the Hindu guardian Mr. G. Madhav Reddy who said this by responding to the felicitations done to him after the marriage of his Muslim daughter Ms. Farzana Begum.

Pak hardliner party issues fatwa against voting for ”haram” Imran Khan

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Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Fazlur Rehman has issued a decree (fatwa) against Imran Khan, saying that vote to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief is ”haram”. The Daily Times quoted Fazl as saying that Imran was an agent of ”Ahmedi” and Zionist lobbies. Fazl also reminded that Imran gave a fake decree with the reference of Maulana Saeed Ahmad Usmani, who had passed away in 2010. A few days ago, the JUI-F leader had accused Imran of being supported and funded by Ahmedis, saying that the PTI chief had promised to benefit the lobby if voted to power.

Rajasthan woman burnt alive after resisting rape bid

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A 30-year old married woman was burnt alive for resisting rape in Rajasthan’s Hanumgarh district Saturday, police said.

According to police, the incident took place early Saturday at the district’s Nohar area, some 500 km from Jaipur.

Circle Officer Kishori Lal said that the woman was sleeping along with her four-year daughter, while her husband was working in the farm when the accused, identified as Jitendra Kumar alias Jitu, sneaked into her house and tried to rape her.

Leveling Charges against Party Chief to get into power caused separation from TDP

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Senior TDP leaders opined that those who left TDP think that they will come back to power after leaving the party but it is not possible. All those leaders who left party have a strong desire to come back to power. They are leaving TDP because they think that TDP has lost public support but the objective critics of TDP say that TDP would emerge as a strong force in 2014 elections. Such reviews has become common after the resignation of Mr. D.Varabhadrarao, former MLC of TDP when he joined YSR Congress.

Freedom of Expression in Congress Party-Ms. Kruparani

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There is complete freedom of expression of thoughts in Congress Party. There is nothing wrong if there is any difference of opinion. It is not a new thing in the party. It is a routine matter for Congress Party because it is a national party. Everyone has the full right of expression of his own thoughts. Dr. K.Krupa Rani, MoS for Communication and IT told that there are no severe differences among the leaders of Congress Party. They may have some difference of opinion. She told that it is the propaganda of media about the differences in the party. However, C.M. of A.P. Mr.

Unveiling of NTR’s statue in Parliament- TDP protests for not inviting Naidu

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TDP MP’s met the speaker of Lok Sabha, Ms. Meera Kumar and recorded their protest for not inviting Mr. N. Chandrababu Naidu, President of TDP on the occasion of Unveiling of the statue of Mr. N.T. Rama Rao, Founder President of TDP. Mr.N.Nagaswar Rao TDP M.P. strongly protested and told that all the members of NTR’s family should have been invited on this occasion officially but if it not done so, he would record his protest.

ADB to provide USD 6 billion to India over next 3 years

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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today said it will provide about USD 6 billion loan to India over the next three years, even as the multilateral lender stated it is facing the challenge of raising resources.

“Our idea is ADB will maintain its lending level to India, approximately USD 2 billion over next three years.

“We are now working on the country partnership strategy and we are planning to maintain the level of lending to India,” ADB President Takehiko Nakao said at the concluding day of the 46th annual meeting of the funding agency here.

India is the biggest borrower of ADB.

Indonesian Groups Call for Jihad Against Burma, to Dismay of Burmese Muslims

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In the lead up to the foiled terrorist attack on the Burmese Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesian Islamic terrorist leader Abu Bakar Bashir warned of launching jihad—holy war—against Burma’s government over its treatment of Muslim minorities.

On Friday, hundreds of protestors belonging to radical Islamic groups also rallied at the embassy, with some calling for jihad against Burma.

Burmese Muslim groups said in a reaction that they “totally reject” calls for the use violence on their behalf, adding that terrorist actions would not help Burmese Muslims in any way.

UN chief voices concern at Israeli air strikes on Syria

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UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has voiced “grave concern” at reported Israeli air strikes on Syria, and called on all sides to “exercise maximum calm and restraint”.

“The secretary-general expresses grave concern over reports of air strikes in Syria by the Israeli Air Force,” Xinhua quoted a statement issued by Ban’s spokesman as saying.

“At this time, the United Nations does not have details of the reported incidents,” the statement said.

“Nor is the United Nations in a position to independently verify what has occurred,” it added.

Big companies willing to hire Nitaqat-hit Indians

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Major Saudi companies have approached the Indian Embassy in Riyadh showing interest to recruit workers from the country affected by the Nitaqat crackdown, an embassy statement said on Saturday.

The embassy urged all affected Indian workers to utilize the three-month grace period announced by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah to correct their legal status.

AP govt committed to Polavaram project:CM

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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kirna Kumar Reddy today said the state government is committed to undertake the Polavaram irrigation project on Godavari river. Addressing farmers after inaugurating two lift irrigation schemes at Rammannapet village in Krishna district, he said that state would get an additional 45 tmcs of water from Godavari river for irrigation after the Polavarm irrigation project is completed. He said that the government is also keen to complete all the pending irrigation projects in the state. PTI

TRS to protest allotment of iron ore mines to VSP

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Telangana Rashtra Samithi will stage protests against allotment of iron ore mines in the Telangana region to the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP), located in coastal Andhra Pradesh. TRS will organise padayatras and other protests over allotment of the mines by Andhra Pradesh government to the Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd (RINL) enterprise, party leader N Narasimha Reddy said. Alleging that Telengana’s mineral wealth is being given away to VSP which is situated in coastal Andhra Pradesh, TRS demanded that a steel plant be set up in Telangana itself.

Railway Board controversy: Cong is the problem, says Modi

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Attacking the Congress-led UPA government at the Centre for corruption, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today said after the Railway Board controversy, nobody could doubt that Congress is the problem. “After 17 years, the Congress gets the railway ministry and what results is a scam. Does anyone still have any doubts that the Congress is the problem,” Modi tweeted. Union Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal’s nephew was arrested by the CBI for allegedly taking a bribe of Rs 90 lakh for fixing a top level position in the Railway Board.

Congress slams Narendra Modi for spreading ‘lies’ on Narmada issue

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Gujarat Congress on Sunday alleged that Chief Minister Narendra Modi has been spreading “blatant lies” and unnecessarily blaming the Centre for not constructing gates at the Sardar Sarovar Narmada dam. “Gujarat Chief Minister is using the Narmada project for a canard campaign against the central government and spreading blatant lies to conceal his own failures and criminal negligence in implementing the Narmada project,” former Opposition leader Shaktisinh Gohil told reporters in Ahmedabad.

Netanyahu silent on Syria attack, speaks about Israeli security

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made no mention at a public appearance on Sunday of Israeli air strikes on Syria in recent days but spoke pointedly about a commitment to keeping Israel secure.

“(My father) taught me that the greatest responsibility we have is to ensure Israel’s security and guarantee its future,” he said, dedicating a highway interchange named after his late father, Benzion Netanyahu, a historian who died a year ago.

Rocket attacks kill 20 in Syria

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At least 20 people, including women and children, were killed Sunday when armed rebels shelled two towns in Syria’s northern province of Aleppo, a radio report said.

The victims were killed when rebels fired Grad missiles and artillery shells at the pro-government towns of Nubbul and al-Zahara in the countryside of Aleppo, Xinhua reported.

Both towns are inhabited by people from the Shiite minority.

The attack came in the wake of some rebels’ reports that Syrian troops backed by paramilitary groups had killed tens of Sunni people during operations in the coastal city of Banyas.

Hindutva leaders can guarantee Muslim security: Uma Bharti

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Only right-wing Hindutva leaders can guarantee the security of Muslims in India, BJP leader Uma Bharti said Sunday, as she defended Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, facing fire over handling of 2002 riots in his state.
“Only right-wing Hindutva leaders can be the saviour of Muslims and guarantee their security. Only we can instill confidence and erode fear from the Muslim psyche,” Uma Bharti told Aajtak TV channel.

“The so-called secular brigade has failed to secure the community. It’s important to win their trust, if not their votes,” the Bharatiya Janata Party leader said.

UPA govt has no moral right to be in power, says Amit Shah

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BJP General Secretary Amit Shah today sought dismissal of the “scam ridden” UPA government, alleging that it has tarnished the nation’s image and has no moral right to be in power.

“The Manmohan Singh and Sonia Gandhi-led UPA government at the Centre has proved to be the weakest dispensation since independence which only indulged in corruption and shielding the corrupt elements,” former Gujarat Home Minister Shah said while talking to reporters here.

Pak High Commissioner to visit Sanaullah today

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Pakistan High Commissioner Salman Bashir will visit critically injured Pakistan prisoner Sanaullah Ranjay on Monday. This was confirmed by the Pakistan High Commission on Sunday.

Sanaullah is still in “deep coma”.

Bashir’s trip was planned after the Ministry of External Affairs granted permission to the Pakistan High Commissioner to visit Chandigarh and meet Sanuallah, who was assaulted by other inmates inside a Jammu jail last week.

Lara Dutta calls her daughter the ‘boss’

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Model-actress Lara Dutta, who is on a vacation with her family in Madrid, says her one-year-old daughter is the ‘boss’ when it comes to deciding what to eat.

The 35-year-old former Miss Universe gave birth to her first child Saira with tennis ace Mahesh Bhupati last year.

“Enjoying some fantastic weather in Madrid! My daughter seems to enjoy Chinese food though over Spanish Tapas! And right now she’s the boss!,” she posted on Twitter.

—PTI

British MP denies rape allegations

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Nigel Evans, deputy speaker of the House of Commons, has denied as “completely false” allegations against him, after he was arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault, BBC reported.

The 55-year-old Tory MP for Ribble Valley in Lancashire has been questioned about alleged attacks on two men.

In a statement to journalists, Evans expressed his “sense of incredulity at these events”.

His solicitor said he did not intend to quit as deputy speaker or as an MP.

The offences were alleged to have taken place between July 2009 and March 2013 in Pendleton, Lancashire, police said.