Month: September 2013

Congress not authorised to allow Syria strikes: Iran

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The US Congress is not authorised to green-light American military strikes against Syria as any such action would be in violation of international law, Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said today.

Iran’s reaction came a day after US President Barack Obama said he was seeking congressional approval for punitive military action against the Syrian regime over its suspected use of chemical weapons against civilians, which Washington says killed more than 1,400 people.

Woman raped in Pune hospital; ward boy, guard arrested

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In a shocking incident, a mentally challenged woman was allegedly raped by a ward boy and a security guard in the lift of a municipal hospital at Bhosari near here, police said today.

Both the accused have been arrested.

The 30-year-old woman, who is also speech impaired, had been admitted to the hospital from a shelter home where she lived, following health complaints on August 26.

The accused allegedly took the woman to the lift on the pretext of shifting her to another ward and raped her on August 29, police said.

Pakistan unlikely to sent players for 2014 HIL

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Pakistan did not play in the inaugural Hockey India League and it is extremely unlikely that they will also feature in the next year’s event as Pakistan Hockey Federation is reluctant to sent its players to India because of the current tension prevailing between the two nations.

PHF secretary Asif Bajwa said the way present situation stands the Federation was not keen on sending the players for the second edition of the event to be held across different cities in India from January 23 to February 23 next year.

The silence of UNO on the increasing Zionist dominance over Arab countries is deplorable

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(Siasat News) Expressing regret and strong reaction on the silence of Security Council and UNO on the dominance of Zionist forces on the Arab countries, a meeting was held at Exhibition grounds, organized by an NGO “REACH” yesterday. The meeting was addressed by former Ambassador of India in Palestine, Mr. Zikrur Rahman, Dr. Mateenuddin Quadri, General Secretary of Tameer-e-Millat, Mr. Zafar Aqeel of Jamat-e-Islami, Mr. Muneeruddin Mujahid, President of Tahreek-e-Qair-e-Ummat.

Peace Rally of Telangana supporters stop by police

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(Siasat News) The Peace Rally of Telangana supporters which was taken out in Secunderabad was foiled by the police. Police arrested its leaders. Telangana Political Joint Action Committees expressed its anger on the police and said that it is a narrow minded mentality of the police. The organisors were trying to organized peace march starting from Paradise circle in Secunderabad. Police didn’t accord permission to it.

New course of Business management introduced in Amjad Ali Khan College of Business Administration

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(Siasat News) Sultanul Uloom Educational Society, introduced new courses namely Master of Applied Management (MAM) in Amjad Ali Khan college of Business Administration, Banjara Hills, from this academic year. All those students who have passed intermediate examination are eligible to join this course. For further details, please contact the college office at phone No. 040-23280242.

—-Siasat News

Learn Urdu in 7 days – Classes started in Siasat

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(Siasat News) Mr. Zaheeruddin Ali Khan, Managing Editor of Siasat Urdu Daily inaugurated Learn Urdu in 7 days Classes in NCPUL Hall in the office of Siasat Urdu Daily yesterday at 10.15 am. In view of the large number of students, the classes were shifted to Mahboob Hussain Jigar Hall. It was attended by 49 Urdu lovers. A non-Muslim lady by name Ms. Sangeetha also joined Urdu classes with greater enthusiasm. The next weekly class will start at 10.15 am sharp on next Sunday.

—Siasat News

Stress to establish a separate Museum on Islamic Antiquities

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(Siasat News) Lovers of Islamic calligraphy applauded the efforts of Siasat Urdu Daily for organizing Islamic calligraphy exhibition at Salarjung Museum. Mr. Muneer Peer Bhai, Chairman Ghulam Mohammed Azam Educational Trust of Pune and his wife visited Islamic Calligraphy exhibition yesterday and praised the efforts of Siasat Urdu Daily.

Muslim candidates selected for Civil Service coaching

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(Siasat News) M.A. Gaffar Education and Welfare Society conducted an interview on 25th August for selecting eligible candidates for coaching programme for Civil services. In all, 55 candidates were interviewed, out of which 28 were selected.

Vizag HPCL fire: Four more dead, toll rises to 23

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The death toll in August 23 fire at the Hindustan PetroleumBSE 1.13 % Corporation Ltd’s (HPCL) refinery here rose to 23 with four more workers succumbing to their injuries today.

While three succumbed to their burn injuries in the hospital here, another one died at a hospital in Mumbai today, HPCLBSE 1.13 % sources said.

The four deceased were identified as K Tata Rao (60), M V Ramana (45), Sambhu Manna (55) and Subhash Majhi (25), they said.

A massive blaze had broken out on august 23 evening at the sprawling complex when staffers from private companies were at work.

YSR Congress assures commitment to united Andhra Pradesh

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YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) today came out openly in support of united Andhra Pradesh, describing itself as a party committed to unity.

In an open letter addressed to the people, YSRCP honorary president Y S Vijayamma said her party stood for unity of the state.

“As written to the Prime Minister by YSR Congress Party, three parties (YSRCP, CPI(M) and MIM) are in support of unity. Five parties (Congress, TDP, BJP, TRS and CPI) are in support of division,” she said.

No guarantee Wankhede would host Tendulkar’s 200th Test

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Speculations may be rife that senior cricketer Sachin Tendulkar could get a chance to play the historic 200th Test match of his career in front of his home crowd at the Wankhede Stadium here later this year, but Mumbai Cricket Association officials are no rejoicing, as yet.

“It will be decided as per the rotation policy of the Board (BCCI). There’s no guarantee we will get the match,” MCA President Ravi Savant told PTI when contacted.

There is a clear distinction with the changes in Egypt and Syria

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(Siasat News)Maulana Syed Salman Hussaini Nadvi told that Islam has not been brought for apologizing and begging for mercy for its recognition and for giving a place to it on the surface of this Earth. Islam has come to establish its supremacy and its dominance and to rule the entire world. The system of Islam and its ideology are eternal. It is a expression of truth and worship to Allah (SWT). Whatever is happening in Egypt and Syria, gives a hope that once again Islam will dominate the entire world.

I don’t want to do ten-minute roles: Parineeti Chopra

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Actress Parineeti Chopra, who has worked with Ranveer Singh, Arjun Kapoor, Sushant Singh Rajput, says she prefers to work with the new crop of actors rather than big stars.

The 24-year-old actress said she has rejected few projects opposite some of Bollywood’s biggest stars because the routine song-and-dance films does not excite her.

“I have been offered a lot of films with many big actors but I have unfortunately declined them. I felt I did not have much to do. I will never do a usual film with song and dance, the character has to be important,” she told PTI in an interview.

Teachers’ Eligibility Test (TET) postponed

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(Siasat News) Teachers’ Eligibility Test (TET) for B.Ed and D.Ed candidates which was proposed to be held on 01-09-2013 has been postponed. The revised schedule of the test would be announced later. The test is likely to be held after a fortnight. The candidates are advised to continue their preparations for Paper-I and Paper-II.

—-Siasat News

Chemistry and Maths books distributed among Urdu Medium girls students

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(Siasat News)Under the auspices of Millat-e-Islamia Welfare Society, Siddipet, Text books pertaining to Chemistry and Mathematics for Intermediate first year were distributed to girls students of Govt. girls junior college, Siddipet by Mr. Farooq Hussain, MLC on 31st August. The function presided over by Mr. Abdul Khadar, President of the society.

Eight-year-old girl raped by neighbour

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An eight-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a 21-year-old youth who lived in her neighbourhood in South East Delhi.

The child was playing outside her house yesterday when her neighbour, Mohsid, lured her to his rented accommodation in Jaitpur area and sexually assaulted her, police said today.

When the girl cried for help, her mother and other locals rushed to Mohsid’s room and found the girl crying. She was taken to a nearby hospital from where she was discharged after treatment, police said.

SDPI concerned over slump in Indian economy, suggests going to IMF

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(Pervez Bari): The Social Democratic Party of India, (SDPI), has expressed deep concern and anguish at the slump in the Indian economy and the dip in investors sentiment which appears to be in shambles with rupee plummeting down everyday to inaccessible depths. The currency has dropped over 23 per cent since April and had touched a low of 68.80 to a dollar earlier this week.

India should raise her voice against the killings in Egypt

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(Siasat News)Mr. Malik Mutheshim Khan, President of Welfare Party of India, A.P. unit said that Egypt is passing through a very critical these days. Europe and America are playing a shameful role in the politics of Middle-east. The fact has been exposed that the western powers support democracy for their vested interest. He further told that in order to strengthen the agenda of Israel and to gain the control of the Middle-East, blood was shed in Egypt. If military dictators and Kings get power, they don’t bother about democratic and human values.

Konkana Sen Sharma, Sakshi Tanwar in film on sex workers?

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The makers of ‘Kamathipura’, a movie on sex workers, are trying to rope in actress Konkana Sen Sharma to play the lead role.

The film will delve on the life of sex workers in Mumbai.

“We had approached Konkana for this film. We felt she could play a sex worker. But she wasn’t comfortable doing it. We are trying to convince her…I don’t know if she will finally agree or not,” director Ankush Bhatt told PTI.

“The character will require to be shown in 18 to 60 years of age… There will be five phases. So we are looking for someone who can play this part well,” he added.

Akshay turns crowd controller during ‘Boss’ shoot in Delhi

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Actor Akshay Kumar turned crowd controller in Delhi, when the crew of his upcoming film ‘Boss’ had a tough time keeping onlookers at bay who had gathered in large numbers to catch a glimpse of the action hero.

Recently, some of the action sequences were shot in the bustling Chandni Chowk and Jama Masjid area in the national capital. Since both are very densely populated areas, the chaos created by the crowd during the film shoot threw the

Security arrangements out of gear.

When Akshay realised this, he decided to do his own bit for controlling the crowd.

Kiran Kumar Reddy revolts against Congress-launching of new party possible

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The announcement of CWC for the formation of separate Telangana State has given blow to TRS and TDP but at the same time the ruling Congress Party in the State is also facing a peculiar situation. The leaders of major political parties got divided on regional basis setting aside their political associations. Despite its decision to bifurcate the State, Congress has not been able to get stability in the ten districts of Telangana region. It is facing public wrath in 13 districts of Seema Andhra area.

Calligraphy Exhibition- Siasat’s services applauded

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I am a Hindu but I know the teachings of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH). This was expressed by Mr. S.Satyanarayana, Central Minister after visiting Islamic Calligraphy and Art Exhibition organized by Siasat Urdu Daily at Salarjung Museum. He expressed his opinion by saying that the art of Calligraphy is our national heritage and any attempt to preserve it is a good step. He was addressing the gathering after offering Shawls to Artists and Calligraphers. He told that the art of Calligraphy is not only the cultural heritage of Hyderabad but the artists of India have made it an international heritage.

Seema Andhra ministers’ resignation likely on Friday

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Central Ministers of Seema Andhra region have taken a tough stand against the bifurcation of the State. In view of the increasing pressure from the public, they are likely to take a decision to resign from Central Cabinet. They may take a final decision on Friday. These ministers held a meeting at the residence of Dr. K.V.P. Ramachadra Rao and deliberated for a long time. Mr. Rao also told that the final decision would be taken after the cessation of Parliament Session on 6th September.

India, Russia to review crucial military projects

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India is expected to take up the issues of progress made in the Admiral Gorshkov aircraft carrier project and pricing of the fifth generation fighter aircraft project during Defence Secretary R K Mathur’s meeting with his Russian counterparts in Moscow tomorrow.

The Defence Secretary is leading a high-level tri-services team comprising three-star rank officers from the three services, and the status of ongoing projects such as Gorshkov, which is now rechristened as INS Vikramaditya and FGFA are expected to come up for discussion, Defence Ministry sources said here.