Month: November 2013

UPA holding back funds for Uttar Pradesh: SP

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The Samajwadi Party (SP) accused the Congress led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government at the centre of holding back Rs.30,000 crore meant as central funds for Uttar Pradesh.

Criticising the Congress for its “double talk” party spokesman Rajendra Chowdhary Monday said that despite a positive environment of development and cordial relationship created by Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, the Congress-led government had so far released only 20 percent of the central funds earmarked for Uttar Pradesh.

Sebastian Vettel wins Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

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Reigning Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel captured the Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to clinch a seventh straight victory and 11th of the season.

The German driving a Red Bull beat Australian teammate Mark Webber who started the race in pole position after starting second from the grid, reported Xinhua.

Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg was third.

With the victory amid good weather in the United Arab Emirates capital Abu Dhabi, Vettel matched Germany’s F1-legend Michael Schumacher’s record for the most successive wins in the Formula One history.

Spanish soccer results

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Following are the Spain Liga Primera results Sunday, according to Xinhua.

Getafe 0, Valencia 1

Atletico Madrid 2, Athletic Bilbao 0

Levante 0, Granada 1

Malaga 3, Real Betis 2

Played on Saturday

Real Sociedad 5, Osasuna 0

Almeria 1, Valladolid 0

Rayo Vallecano 2, Real Madrid 3

Sevilla 0, Celta Vigo 1

—–IANS

Six killed in militant attack in Assam

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At least six people were killed and ten were injured when suspected cadres of the Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) fired indiscriminately at some people at a remote village in Assam’s Goalpara district Sunday night, police said.

The incident took place at a remote village called Gendabari, located on the Assam-Meghalaya border. According to police, all the victims were engaged in gambling organised on the occasion of Diwali.

Telangana Pensioners’ Association meeting tomorrow at Urdughar

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(Siasat News) A meeting of Telangana Pensioners’ Central Association will be held under the chairmanship of the president of Association Mr. Gulam Mohammed at 10.30 am on 5th November at Urdu Ghar, Moghalpura. The report of the 10th Pay Commission headed by Mr. Pradeep Kumar Agarwal will be discussed. Issues like interim relief, free allotment of land for houseless pensioners’ and other issues will also be taken into considerations.

—–Siasat News

India’s GVK gets approval for largest Australian coal mine

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Australia’s federal government has given a mega Diwali gift to India’s GVK group by approving the gigantic coal mining project in Queensland state in the country’s northeast.

Environment Minister Greg Hunt approved the 37,380 hectare Kevin’s Corner project Friday.

“We commend the Federal Government on its thorough environmental assessment process and its decision to approve this significant project that will create immense employment opportunities,” GVK Reddy, founder chairman and managing director of the Indian conglomerate, said in a media release.

Mock test for teachers’ exam organised by Siasat

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(Siasat News) Siasat Urdu Daily conducted mock test at Mahboob Hussain Jigar Hall yesterday for the benefit of the candidate appearing in A.P. Teachers’ Eligibility test which is likely to be held this month. Mr. M.A. Hameed, Career Counselor explain the system of the test and gave the model question papers. He also got practiced OMR answer sheet. He advised the candidates appearing for Urdu pandit, D.Ed. and B.Ed tests should continue their studies in an organized way.

——Siasat News

Attempts to eradicate the monuments of Qutub Shahs’ and Asif Jahs’

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(Siasat News) It seems that the Govt. is not interested to protecting the historical monuments build by Qutub Shahi and Asif Jahi kings. It is evident from its indifference that it wants to eradicate these monuments. On the other hand various foreign agencies and countries are showing interest in the preservation of these monuments. Iran, America and Britain have shown interest to preserve these monuments. It is a slap on the face of state Govt.

Police station needed in Tolichowki area

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(Siasat News) Tolichowki area has become densely populated and vastly occupied. It has spread into various colonies. There is only one police sub-station which is under the police station of Golconda. There is a need to establish a separate police station in the area to resolve the problems of the inhabitants of these colonies.

—-Siasat News

Hasty decision of Divorce and Qula shatter the families

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(Siasat News) It is a joint decision of Muslim Ulema that every Muslim women has the right to demand Qula from her husband but unless the husband accepts her requests for separation, Qula will not be implemented. In such a case, the parties should approach an arbitrator for reconciliation or to take the help of the legal experts. These thoughts were expressed by noted Lawyer, Mr. Mohammed Osman Shaheed, Advocate at a meeting organized by All India Muslim front to consider the implications of the right to seek Qula and Divorce.

Condolence meeting of Dr. Vizarat Rasool Khan in Urdu Ghar

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(Siasat News) Nations are divided into two groups, namely: educated and uneducated. Muslims are a community which have been bestowed with knowledge. These thoughts were expressed by Mr. Iqbal Ahmed Engineer while delivering presidential address at the condolence meeting held at Urdu Ghar yesterday to condole the death of Dr. Vizarat Rasool Khan.

Straggle for the protection of the interests of the Muslims

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(Siasat News) Ulema Counsel will always make and attempt to strengthen secular forces and launch campaign to protect the interests of the Muslims in future. It will bridge the gap of the Muslim leadership in the districts in order to prevent the Govt. for taking wrong steps against the Muslims. It will create awareness of the Muslims for reservations. After the formation of Telangana state, it will struggle for getting justice in the fields of politics, education and economy.

Standard marriage – A serious thought for the rich – Satire on the rich in the cartoon

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(Siasat News) Those who advertise to celebrate a standard marriage will get surprised when they see this satirical cartoon on the social website www.socioreforms.com in which the rich people who exhibit pomp and pride in celebrating marriages has been given a serious thought and satire to invite their attention towards extravaganza. On seeing this cartoon, they might feel ashamed of their affords to spend lavishly.

Quiz, elocution and essay writing competition on the life of Prophet Mohammed (SAWS)

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(Siasat News)Challenger International School will conduct inter-school quiz, elocution and essay writing competitions on the life and character of Prophet Mohammed (SAWS) from 10 am to 4 pm on 17th November. The competitions will be in Urdu and English. School managements are requested to send a team of five students from each school. For further details, please contact cell phone number 9618211682 or 9985779278.

——Siasat News

Urdu conference at NJ Garden, Errakunta, Shaheennagar today

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(Siasat News) According to press note issued by Mr. Syed Layeeq Ali, President of Minorities Cell of YSR Congress Party. Urdu conference will be held at 3 pm today at NJ Garden, Errakunta, Shaheennagar, Pahadi Shareef Road. The purpose of this meeting is to popularize Urdu in Old city and to prepare a plan of action for the youngsters to learn Urdu. Mr. Habeeb Ahmed, Social Worker will preside over the conference. Mr. Mohammed Ismail-Ur-Rab Ansari, President of A.P. Urdu Forum and Mr. Habeeb Abdur Rahman Al-Attas, former MLC will participate in the conference as guests of honour.

Six men gang-rape 16-yr old girl in Goregaon

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Another incident of gang-rape has surfaced to shame Mumbai as a 16 year old was gang-raped by six men in Goregaon on the night of November 01, reports said Monday.

The accused were known to the victim and had called her to participate in Diwali puja celebrations on Friday night. However, instead of escorting her home, they drove her to a secluded place and raped her.

A case has been registered against all the accused, who are reportedly in their twenties.

The case was registered at Dindoshi Police Station, under IPC section 376(G).

Yousuf slams PCB for playing with cricketers’ careers

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Former Pakistan captain Muhammad Yousuf has slammed the Cricket Board (PCB) for playing with the careers of the national cricketers.

“There are some people in the cricket system with vested interests and inflated egos and they don’t even care if their decisions hurt Pakistan cricket. I have seen many examples of this in the past,” Yousuf said.

Shunned from the national team since 2010, Yousuf blasted the board hierarchy for not respecting their senior players, who have done a lot for Pakistan cricket.

JUI pledges support to Imran’s NATO supplies blockade call

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JUI chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman today pledged his party’s unconditional support to Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaf’s decision to block NATO supplies to Afghanistan through Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.

The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam chief stressed that there is a need to assess the situation following the killing of taliban” target=”_blank”>Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) chief Hakimullah Mehsud in drone attack carried out by the CIA.

“There is a dire need for another All Parties Conference (APC) in the aftermath of the killing,” Rehman said.

Suicide blasts rock police HQ in central Iraq

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At least three suicide bombings struck a police headquarters in the restive central Iraqi city of Baquba today, killing three policemen, security and medical officials said.

The blasts went off at about 8:00 pm (2230 IST) and were followed by clashes in the surrounding area of Mafreq, with officials warning the casualty toll could rise as medical teams did not have full access to the sites.

An initial car bomb was detonated by a suicide bomber outside the headquarters of a police battalion in Mafreq, and in the ensuing chaos, another suicide bomber blew himself up.

Syria says Kerry statements threaten peace talks

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The Syrian foreign ministry today denounced comments by US Secretary of State John Kerry on Syria, saying they could cause proposed peace talks on the 31-month conflict to fail.

A statement said that remarks by Kerry “threaten to cause the failure of the Geneva conference, are a flagrant violation of Syrian affairs and an aggression against the Syrian people’s right to decide their future.”

Warm welcome from fans as Tendulkar reaches for his 199th Test

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Sachin Tendulkar today received a warm but chaotic welcome with a few hundred fans gathering outside the airport to get glimpse of the iconic cricketer as he reached the city for his 199th and penultimate Test match scheduled to be played against West Indies from November 6.

As the news of his 8.40pm arrival spread, suddenly about 300-odd crowd chanting ‘Sachin, Sachin’ assembled at the new terminal of the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport.

Bahrain charges opposition leader with ‘insults’

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The head of Bahrain’s main opposition group was charged today with insulting authorities through an exhibition that showed alleged abuses against anti-government protesters, a lawyer said, in a move that could sharply raise tensions in the violence-wracked Gulf nation.

The charges against Ali Salman, the head of the Shiite bloc Al Wefaq, came just hours after a court sentenced four suspects to life in prison for alleged ties to Shiite militant factions and acting as spies for Iran.

Andhra Pradesh celebrates Deepavali with traditonal gaiety

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Dazzling fireworks illuminated the sky as people across Andhra Pradesh celebrated Deepavali, the festival of lights, with traditional devotion and gaiety.

Children and youth burst crackers and lit other fireworks in Hyderabad and other parts of the state as women lit traditional ‘Deepams’ (diyas) at homes in the evening.

People exchanged sweets on the occasion and wished each other, while SMS and internet were used to convey Deepavali greetings.

Devotees worshipped Lord Sri Krishna and Goddess Lakshmi at homes, while temples were thronged all across the state.

‘Palestinian refusal of Jewish homeland root of conflict’

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today said the Palestinian refusal to recognise the Jewish people’s right to a homeland is the root of the ongoing conflict in the region.

Netanyahu’s remarks came a day after the Palestinians dubbed ‘Balfour declaration’, calling for a national home for the Jewish people in Palestine, the “biggest political crime in contemporary history.”

“That declaration recognised the right of the Jewish people to its own homeland in Israel,” Netanyahu today said at the start of a weekly cabinet meeting.