India and Bangladesh are jointly making efforts to trace the graves of martyrs of the Liberation War of 1971 with over 2,000 freedom fighters buried on this side of the border in Tripura, West Bengal, Assam and Meghalaya.
Officials here said that four nodal officers from the Indian side were appointed at Agartala, Kolkata, Guwahati and Shillong who would help Bangladeshi officials and their representatives to find the graves.
Man held for raping daughter
(Siasat News): Pahadi Shareef police on Tuesday arrested a 45-year-old auto driver for allegedly raping his minor daughter.
On Monday morning, when his wife was out of the house, the auto driver forced himself on his nine-year-old daughter.
Later, during the day the victim informed her mother about the incident and a police complaint was lodged.
The culprit has been arrested and the girl is sent for medical checkup.
Trust India’s honourable Members of Parliament to save their skin when confronted with uncomfortable questions on the proposed amendments to the Right To Information (RTI) Act.
This was the experience of scores of NRIs settled in the US who last week initiated a unique Call-A-Thon to Indian MPs, requesting them to save the RTI Act – which is sought to be diluted by the new amendments to keep political parties out of the ambit of its questioning – and urge them to ensure that, in public interest, political parties be covered by the RTI Act.
Pakistan legend Hanif Mohammad has praised prolific former Indian batsman Sunil Gavaskar, calling him the `real Little Master`.
According to a report, Hanif, known as the Little Master of cricket, magnanimously conferred the honour on the Indian icon, who called him to inquire about his health and wished him a speedy recovery from his battle with cancer.
Stating that he was `highly impressed` with Gavaskar`s gesture, Hanif said that in reality, Gavaskar is the Little Master number one, adding that he only comes next in the list after the former Indian opening batsman.
Firefighters were struggling on Wednesday to contain a raging blaze that has forced the closure of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, witnesses and officials said.
The fire at east Africa’s busiest airport started at around 5 am (0200 GMT / 10:00 pm Tuesday EDT) in the immigration section of the departure lounge and spread to the international arrivals area, a Kenya Civil Aviation Authority official said on condition of anonymity.
“No planes are departing or arriving – only emergency landings will be allowed,” the official said.
Himachal Pradesh has failed to root out the social problem of child marriage, with 15 reported from five panchayats alone in Sirmaur, one of state’s backward districts, from December 2007 to November 2011, the government has admitted.
In an affidavit dated June 18, 2013, in the Himachal Pradesh High Court, the state government admitted that 15 child marriages were solemnized in the Khud Drabil and Jarag panchayats in Sangrah block and the Chandni, Kathwar and Kodga panchayats in Paonta Sahib block.
Over 40 varieties of crops have been developed by the Bhabha Atomic Research Center (BARC) under its nuclear agriculture program.
The BARC had developed 15 varieties of groundnut, eight of mung bean (greengram), five of urad bean (blackgram), four of tur (pigeonpea), three of mustard, two of soybean and one each of chavali (cowpea), sunflower, rice and jute.
India and Bangladesh are jointly making efforts to trace the graves of martyrs of the Liberation War of 1971 with over 2,000 freedom fighters buried on this side of the border in Tripura, West Bengal, Assam and Meghalaya.
Officials here said that four nodal officers from the Indian side were appointed at Agartala, Kolkata, Guwahati and Shillong who would help Bangladeshi officials and their representatives to find the graves.
The US Justice Department has filed charges regarding the attack on a US mission in Libya that killed four Americans, including an ambassador.
The charges, which are under seal, would be the first from the investigation into the attack in Benghazi nearly one year ago.
The CNN, citing people briefed on the matter, said yesterday that the charges were against Ahmed Khattalah, the leader of a Libyan militant group suspected of being behind the attack.
A 25-year-old Indian man has been critically injured when the vehicle he was travelling in was hit by a speeding BMW car here.
Nagaraj Sathairaj, hailing from Tamil Nadu, was among the nine persons who sustained injuries when the BMW rammed into their pickup truck ferrying workers last Sunday, The Straits Times reported today.
Nagaraj’s condition is stated to be stable, the paper said, adding that he was admitted to the intensive care unit at a hospital here for the head injuries he suffered in the accident.
He had arrived in Singapore only 20 days back.
After being denied the first time, actor Salman Khan has finally got the UK visa and he will be flying to London to shoot for upcoming film “Kick”.
“He will be flying to London,” sources close to the actor told PTI.
Salman would be leaving for London in a week’s time. The 47-year-old actor was denied the visa because some papers related to the poaching case against him did not reach on time to fulfill visa requirements, his father Salim had said.
Irrfan Khan is returning on small screen as the host of reality show ‘Emergency Room’ which will showcase the happenings inside the emergency ward of a hospital.
Khan, 46, who hosted some episodes of ‘Mano Ya Na Mano 2’, is set reprise his role as an anchor in National Geographic Channel’s show, which revolves around the real life experiences of people who deal with medical emergencies.
With two days left to the release of his “Chennai Express”, superstar Shah Rukh Khan is on a promotional spree and was spotted partying with his co-stars here with capital’s glitterati.
The party organised by Audi Delhi Central for the “Chennai Express” star cast including SRK, Deepika Padukone and director Rohit Shetty saw Rashi Todd (Managing Director Audi – Delhi Central & Gurgaon), Mikey Todd, Kalyani Chawla Saha, Ayaan Ali Khan, Amaan Ali Khan, Rina Dhaka, Abraham & Rakesh Thakore among many.
He has been dominating Bollywood music scene for decades now and is the only Indian composer to win two Academy awards, but A R Rahman does not yearn for a break from work as he feels it is just the beginning of his career.
Known as the “Mozart of Madras” among his fans, Rahman started his journey composing scores for documentaries and TV shows before getting his first movie break with 1992 release “Roja”.
Most Americans do not want to live beyond age 100, and a poll out today suggests many worry that anti-aging technologies may end up being a luxury for the rich.
The survey of more than 2,000 people by the Pew Research Center’s Religion and Public Life Project sought to probe the nation’s views on the prospect of living longer lives.
Already, aging adults account for a growing share of the US population. About 41 million Americans are 65 or older,
making up 13 percent of the population, up from four percent in 1900.
Madhuri Dixit may be a famous Bollywood diva but her sons – Arin and Raayan – are unaffected by their mother’s stardom.
The 46-year-old raises two kids with doctor husband Shriram Madhav Nene and likes it that her children get excited to see her on TV.
Bollywood filmmaker Rakesh Roshan feels that his son actor Hrithik has become more honest and sincere towards work over a period of time.
Hrithik was launched in Bollywood in 2000 with ‘Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai’, which was directed by his father Rakesh Roshan. The film went on to become a huge hit. After doing a number of films like ‘Fiza’, ‘Mission Kashmir’, Hrithik again teamed up with father for ‘Koi Mil Gaya’ and ‘Krrish’. He also gave memorable performances in ‘Lakshya’, ‘Dhoom 2’, ‘Jodha Akbar’, ‘Guzaarish’ and ‘Agneepath’.
Targeting Congress Party, senior BJP leaders, Mr. Syed Shah Nawaz Hussain told that it is playing vote bank politics in Telangana. It has no interest in public welfare. On the one side Congress Party declares separate Telangana but Mr. Chidambaram says that the decision is to be taken for separation of Telangana. Congress leaders are giving contradictory statements.
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With the declaration of separate Telangana State, many senior TRS leaders are getting ready to join Congress. This has worried TRS Chief Mr. K.Chandrasekhara Rao. Soon after the declaration of separate Telangana, TRS MP from Medak, Ms. Vijay Shanti hinted at joining Congress. She went to Delhi and met many Senior Congress leaders. She also erected a large sized cutout of Mr. Rajiv Gandhi at her residence.
Former APCC President, Mr. D. Srinivas told that Congress High Command will not withdraw its decision for the formation of separate Telangana State. Talking to newsmen yesterday Mr. D.Srinivas told this. He thanked Ms. Sonia Gandhi for taking this decision. He also congratulated the people and the leaders who struggled for the formation of separate Telangana State. He denied the charges against Ms. Sonia Gandhi that she took this decision unilaterally. He also condemned the people of Seema Andhra who are desecrating the statue of National leader in their areas.
Differences among the TDP leaders supporting integrated A.P. and separate Telangana are getting intensified . Seeing the mood of Mr. Chandrababu Naidu, Seema Andhra leaders are targeting the supporters of integrated A.P. Mr. Naidu has already declared that TDP will not deviate from the stand it has taken for the bifurcation of the State but TDP leaders from Seema Andhra are engaged in pressuring Mr. Naidu. TDP leaders of Telangana who are supporting the cause of Telangana are keeping quiet even though Seema Andhra leaders of TDP are trying to incite them.
TDP hosted Iftar party yesterday at Exhibition ground. A large number attended the party. President of TDP, Mr. N.Chandrababu Naidu met everybody personally and congratulated Eid Mubarak in advance. Qaris from Egypt and Iran recited Quranic verses. Maulana Shabbeer Nakshbandi offered prayers. A large number of Muslim Ulema also attended the meeting.
Mr. Ahmed Nadeem, Secretary, Dept. of Minorities Welfare. Issued 4 GO’s releasing Rs.40 lakh for construction of Marriage hall in Indira Nagar,Madanapalli, Chitoor, Rs.15 lakh for the compound wall of Eidgah at Janardhan Reddy Colony, Rs. 25 lakh for the construction of ground floor of Makka Masjid in Kandukoor town in Prakasham dictrict,Rs.50 lakh for the construction of central mosque at Guntur.
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State secretary of CPI, Dr. K. Narayana clearly declared that CPI would continue its struggle till the formation of separate Telangana State. He was addressing the news reporters SMS media center, Indira Park yesterday. He mentioned that agitation is going on in Seema Andhra region against the declaration of separate Telangana State but CPI is firm on its stand favoring Telangana. He pointed out that ever since the formation of A.P. State, Telangana was neglected continuously and in every field it was made backward.
A.P. Dairy Development Cooperation Federation will supply milk through road tankers from the evening of 8th August at various locations in Hyderabad city.
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