Month: August 2013

Seema Andhra Ministers met Mr. Digvijay Singh

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Union Ministers representing Seema Andhra region met Mr. Digvijay Singh and handed over the memorandum signed by C.M., APCC President, State Ministers and MLAs in which a demand has been made to withdraw the decision of separate Telangana. Mr. K.S.Rao, Mr. J.D.Selam, Mr. Chiranjivee, Mr. Palam Raju, Ms. Purandeshwari, Ms. Krupa Rani and Ms. Panabaka Lakshmi met Mr. Digvijay Singh. These leaders handed over the resolution passed by Andhra leaders to keep A.P. State integrated. Mr. N.Kiran Kumar Reddy and Mr. P.Satyanarayana have also signed this resolution. These Ministers apprised Mr.

Siasat hosts Iftar party for Cherlapally prisoners

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Those who express their sympathies with the destitute for the pleasure of Allah (SWT), get closer to Almighty. Mr. Zahid Ali Khan, Editor of Siasat Urdu Daily expressed these thoughts while addressing a gathering of the prisoners yesterday at Cherlapally jail. Mr. Zaheeruddin Ali Khan, Managing Editor and Mr. Amer Ali Khan, News Editor of Siasat Urdu Daily also attended Iftar party along with Mr. Osman Al-Hajri, President Deccan Wakf Protection Society, Mr. Maqbool-bin- Abdullah Alhajri, Mr. Hayat Hussain Habeeb and others.

It was a grave mistake to believe politicians- Secretariat NGO’s angry

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Seema Andhra employees of State Secretariat alleged that the elected representatives (MPs, MLAs) failed to represent the case of integrated A.P. to center leadership. The leaders of NGO’s Union told that they got cheated by these leaders. They have not only deceived the employees but they cheated the people of Seema Andhra. They told that they were given an assurance that State will not be divided and they need not worry. They blamed the Central that it has taken this decision without informing them.

Withdrawal from separate Telangana not possible- Ahmed Patel

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Political Advisor to Ms. Sonia Gandhi, Mr. Ahmed Patel told Seema Andhra MPs of Congress that the decision of declaring Telangana a separate State cannot be withdrawn. The MPs told him that if this is not possible , atleast Hyderabad should be made the common Capital of both the State permanently.

Bonalu procession depicted songs representing Telangana culture

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Bonalu procession ended in old city peacefully. Hyderabad City Police had made elaborate arrangements for this procession in view of Shab-e-Qadar and Bonalu following on the same day. It had installed CCTV’s at Charminar and on the route of the procession. Various stages were erected at many places to welcome the procession.

Court cites Mahomedan Law to absolve man of `rape’

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A Muslim man has been absolved of charges of illegally confining and raping a minor from the same religion, whom he later married, by a Delhi court which cited the Mahomedan Law that allows a 15-year-old girl to marry against the wishes of her parents.

The accused was charged with rape and illegal confinement of the minor under the IPC.

The IPC treats a girl as minor, in relation to the offence of rape, till she attains the age of 16 years and establishing physical relations with her, even with her consent, is an offence entailing life term as maximum sentence.

Cannot choose between Modi and Chouhan: Prabhat Jha

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BJP vice president Prabhat Jha today refused to choose the better chief minister between Madhya Pradesh’s Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Gujarat’s Narendra Modi, saying he cannot choose between two leaders of his own party.

When asked by reporters here as to who was a better chief minister between Chouhan and Modi, Jha said he would not like to compare two people from his own party.

Meanwhile, Jha also described Manmohan Singh as the “most unsuccessful Prime Minister in India’s history”.

Nelson Mandela asked to pay overdue utilities bill

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Pay up or else your water and electricity supply will be cut, ailing former South African President Nelson Mandela has been told.

A day after sticking a notice on the door of Mandela’s upmarket residence threatening to cut utility services, Johannesburg city council apologised for the “unfortunate incident”.

The council had sent a bill demanding Rand 6,468.48 (USD 660) from the 95-year-old peace icon who is admitted to a hospital in Pretoria for nearly two months for a recurring lung infection.

Britain’s Falklands War naval chief dies aged 81

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Sandy Woodward, who commanded the British navy task force that retook the Falkland Islands in the 1982 war with Argentina, has died aged 81, the defence ministry confirmed today.

The admiral died after a long illness, his daughter told the BBC.

Prime Minister David Cameron said he was “a truly courageous and decisive leader who helped ensure Falkland Islanders can still live in peace and freedom”.

Britain has held the Falklands since 1833 but Buenos Aires claims the barren South Atlantic islands are occupied Argentine territory.

Plea against verdict quashing NEET reaches SC

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A petition was on Monday filed in the Supreme Court seeking a review of its judgement scrapping the single common entrance test (NEET) for admissions to MBBS, BDS and post-graduate courses in all medical colleges.

The plea filed NGO ‘Sankalp’, through lawyer Prashant Bhushan, has sought a review of the July 18 majority (2-1) verdict of the apex court that had quashed the notifications for National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) on the ground that it violated the rights of state and private institutions to administer such institutions.

SRK promotes `Chennai Express` in Gurgaon

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Shahrukh Khan, who is on a multicity promotional tour for his upcoming flick ‘Chennai Express’, was in Gurgaon with his team.

Speaking on the occasion, Khan said that his new movie as an ‘Eidi’ for his fans.

“This is a gift from all of us, from me, Deepika, Rohit, UTV Disney, to all of you on the occasion of Eid. As you all give us so much of love, so I won’t ask for any thing but will hope that you all enjoy whatever we have made on the occasion of Eid,” he said.

BSF personnel injured in Ramgarh Sector during firing from Pakistan

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A head constable of the Border Security Force (BSF) was injured Monday evening during firing from the Pakistan side in the Ramgarh Sector of Samba District. The BSF personnel was identified as Ram Niwas Meena. The firing incident took place at around 4 p.m.. Meena was hit on the right side of his chest and on his foot. He has been admitted to the Government Medical Hospital in Jammu for treatment. (ANI)

Nepali Congress leader Sushil Koirala to come to India on a five-day visit

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Nepali Congress President Sushil Koirala on Sunday left for a five-day visit to India and he is expected to meet top leadership and discuss Nepal”s ongoing peace process and the Constituent Assembly elections. The Nepali Congress (NC) leader will meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid, UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, BJP leader Sushma Swaraj among others. He is likely to hold high-level meetings in New Delhi and discuss issues relating to Nepal”s ongoing peace process, the forthcoming Constituent Assembly elections and constitution making process.

Mani Shankar Aiyar endorses Government”s China policy

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Former Diplomat and Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar on Monday backed the Government’s response to Chinese incursions, saying that the Centre is correctly working towards a resolution instead of aggravating the Indo-China relationship. Speaking to the media here, Aiyar said that the Government was committed to mitigate differences with China through talks instead of wars. “When diplomatic talks fail, it leads to war. Diplomacy and violence cannot go together.

Hrithik ready to compete with Hollywood heroes

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Actor Hrithik Roshan feels that Hollywood films like The Avengers and Iron Man 3 have raised the bar for superhero movies but he is ready to face comparisons and compete with these biggies when Krrish 3 hits the screens.

“When we saw the look of The Avengers, Iron Man 3, Superman…it was awesome…they had raised the bar… They have taken it to another level. We had to stand up and face competition,” Hrithik told reporters here at the trailer launch of Krrish 3.

“Why not compete with them and find out what we can do,” he said.

Salem’s extradition still valid, has to face trial here: SC

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Gangster Abu Salem’s extradition to India is still valid despite its termination by Portugal’s Constitutional court, the Supreme Court held today paving the way for continuance of trial against him in various cases including the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts case.

The apex court held that the verdict by the the highest court in Portugal is not binding and dismissed the plea of Salem for quashing of all proceedings against him after termination of his extradition to India.

Man gets 12 yrs RI in attempt to murder case

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A local court today sentenced a man to 12 years rigorous imprisonment in an attempt to murder case.

Additional sessions judge Kuldip Singh held Jora Singh guilty in the case and pronounced the verdict on him, prosecution sources said.

The court also imposed a fine of Rs two lakh on the convict. In default of payment of fine, Singh will have to undergo RI for two years.

He was also convicted under Arms Act, 1959 and awarded three years imprisonment and a fine of Rs 5,000.

Failed to pay the fine, Singh will have to further undergo RI for nine months.

VIT University trustee moves HC alleging irregularities

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A member of the trust governing the private Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) University has moved the Madras High Court seeking to appoint an interim administrator to oversee the trust, alleging several irregularities in the functioning of the renowned institution.

Trustee G V Sampath, also son of VIT Founder-Chancellor G Viswanathan, in his petition alleged huge funds of another trust were syphoned and students to the Chennai campus were admitted without necessary approval and collection of huge amounts by way of fees.

Protests against ‘Jodhaa Akbar’ serial in Rajasthan

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Scores of activists of Sri Rajput Karni Sena today held protest demonstrations here demanding the withdrawal of the TV serial “Jodhaa Akbar”, alleging the period drama had “distorted” the history of the Rajputs.

The SRKS activists gathered outside the Pink Square Mall where Bollywood stars Akshay Kumar and Sonakshi Sinha were present for promotion of their new film ‘Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobara’, and demanded that the show should be stopped airing on Zee TV.

Britain should act to improve bilateral relations: Iran

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Tehran has urged London to take measures for restoring their bilateral relations, saying that it was Britain that unilaterally severed its ties with the Islamic republic, Xinhua reported Monday.

“Taking the initiative to restore ties with London requires a revision of UK’s approaches and behaviour towards Iran,” said Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Abbas Araqchi.

UAE distributes clothes for Kazakh kids

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) embassy in Kazakhstan, in cooperation with the UAE Red Crescent Authority (RCA), is distributing Eid clothing for the needy children of the country.

The gesture comes as part of the “Clothe One Million Needy Children Campaign”, launched by the UAE Vice President and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

The drive includes dispatching of Eid clothing to thousands of needy children in Kazakhstan.

——IANS

Simon Cowell wants Lauren Silverman’s divorce settled

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Music Mogul Simon Cowell has reportedly asked partner Lauren Silverman to settle divorce with her estranged husband Andrew Silverman.

The news that Lauren is expecting Simon’s child while still being married to Andrew, messed up the situation for her.

According to tmz.com, Simon hates the bad publicity the affair has got him and he does not wish to get stuck between the bitter divorce. Now he is said to be pressurising Lauren to end things with Andrew as quickly as possible.

No plans now to return Bengal land: Infosys

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IT major Infosys Monday said it did not have any immediate plans to return the 50-acre plot given by the West Bengal government, but indicated that a solution could be found out if alternative proposals like “SEZ-like tax benefits” were provided.

“There are no plans to give up land at this point,” Infosys executive co-chairman S Gopalakrishnan said here.

When Kelly Rowland feared for life

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Singer-songwriter Kelly Rowland says she feared for life when a boat she was travelling in, lost its way in the sea.

The 32-year-old was caught up in a scary rescue mission in July during a botched whale watching expedition with four friends on a private rented boat in Provincetown in Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

“I remember thinking to myself, ‘Lord, please don’t let this boat capsize. Please let us get to shore in one safe, sound piece. I just want to see tomorrow,” people.com was quoted Rowland as saying.

Robin Thicke splurges on drugs

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R&B singer-songwriter Robin Thicke says he has splashed over 320,000 pounds to satiate his drug addiction.

“I do smoke, I do everything I’m not supposed to do. Weed is my crutch, my muse, the lesser of all evil. I’ve spent a good 320,000 pounds on pot,” femalefirst.co.uk.
quoted Thicke as saying.

The “Blurred lines” singer, who is married to actress Paula Patton, also said that one of his friends gets him marijuana, which can legally be prescribed for medicinal purposes in California.