Month: December 2013

Income inequality ‘defining challenge’ for US: Obama

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President Barack Obama Wednesday said income inequality is the “defining challenge” for the US while a growing middle class is the engine of the country’s economic prosperity.

Speaking during an event hosted by the Washington-based think tank the Center for American Progress, Obama said the rich Americans took a disproportionately large portion of wealth and the US society was getting increasingly unequal, Xinhua reported.

The challenge is posing a “profound” threat to the American Dream and it is an issue that Washington should tackle seriously, he said.

UAE, Iran discuss relations

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Iran have held talks over enhancing bilateral relations and to ensure security and prosperity for the people of the region.

The discussions were held among Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE’s foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, the visiting Iranian foreign minister, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the crown prince of Dubai, and Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, deputy ruler of Dubai.

Dubai is one of the seven emirates of the UAE.

———-IANS

10 killed, 61 injured in Iraq attacks

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At least 10 people were killed and 61 wounded in separate bomb attacks, including a coordinated suicide bombing, in Iraq Wednesday, police said.

The deadliest attack occurred in northern Iraq, where gunmen and suicide bombers attacked a police intelligence office in Kirkuk city, about 250 km from Baghdad. At least five people were killed and 53 wounded, many of them security members, Xinhua reported citing a police source.

‘Russia, Ukraine to strengthen cooperation’

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Russia would strengthen cooperation with Ukraine in various areas as the two countries remained important strategic partners, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said Wednesday.

“In order to continue cooperation and develop economic relations between Russia and Ukraine, we have agreed with the (Ukrainian) prime minister, and the presidents have been negotiating this as well, to advance our work in a number of sectors,” reported Xinhua citing Medvedev.

Petition questioning Musharraf’s trial rejected

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The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has rejected a petition challenging the constitution of a special court for the treason trial of former Paksitan president Pervez Musharraf, Online news agency reported.

During the hearing, IHC Justice Noorul Huque Qureshi observed Wednesday that the petitioner Riaz Hanif Rahi should have approached the proper forum, while the Registrar office recorded its objection that the petitioner was not the affected person, hence, his right to challenge did not hold.

17 killed in Syrian violence

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At least 17 people, including a judge and a military officer, were killed and 30 wounded Wednesday when rebels fired homemade rockets at two districts of Syria’s Aleppo city, the state media said.

The rockets struck the city’s Meridian and al-Furqan residential areas, Xinhua reported citing SANA news agency.

The state TV released footage of the attacked areas, showing scenes of destruction and bloodshed.

——IANS

UN Security Council condemns slams attacks on aid workers

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The UN Security Council (UNSC) has strongly condemned deadly attacks in two Afghan provinces last week which led to the death of nine aid workers.

In a statement, the UNSC stressed at the need to “bring perpetrators, organisers, financiers and sponsors of these reprehensible acts of terrorism to justice.”

Putin favours amnesty proposal for inmates

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that a proposal about giving amnesty to inmates on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Russian Constitution should get a go ahead.

“We are going to improve this document together with federal lawmakers, and I ask you to actively engage in this process,” Xinhua reported citing Putin while telling head of the Human Rights Council Mikhail Fedotov.

After studying Fedotov’s proposal about the amnesty, Putin said he agreed with the document “in general”.

Kerry visits Israel amid reports of faltering Israeli-Palestinian talks

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Amid reports of Israeli-Palestinian talks losing momentum, US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Israel late Wednesday.

Kerry has arrived in a bid to push forward negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians, which appear to be stuck, mainly due to Israel’s ongoing construction in the West Bank and east Jerusalem settlements, Xinhua reported.

US warns of ‘spill-over violence’ from Syria crisis

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The US is very concerned by violence in Lebanon and sees the killing of a Hezbollah commander as an example of negative impact from the Syria conflict, the US State Department said Wednesday.

“We’ve been very concerned by recurring instances of sectarian and political violence in Lebanon,” Xinhua reported citing State Department spokesperson Marie Harf at a press conference.

China to improve school conditions in poor regions

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China has decided to improve basic schooling conditions for compulsory education in poverty-stricken areas, according to a new document unveiled Wednesday.

“Schools in poor areas are a weak link in China’s education cause,” Xinhua reported citing a statement released after an executive meeting of the State Council, the country’s Cabinet, presided over by Premier Li Keqiang.

Improving the basic school conditions in poor areas is a move to safeguard the basic livelihood and promote equal access to education and social equity, it said.

Horan not ready for serious relationship: Mother

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Singer Niall Horan’s mother Maura says that her son is not ready for a serious relationship.

Horan was recently linked with model Barbara Palvin.

“I don’t think Niall is ready yet for a serious girlfriend. He’s a real happy-go-lucky lad. He wants to enjoy life and isn’t ready to settle into a steady relationship as far as I know just yet,” mirror.co.uk quoted Maura as saying.

Horan, member of One Direction band, shares a friendly relationship with his mother and shares all important things in his life with her.

Phelps: “If I feel like coming back, I could”

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Retired swimming legend Michael Phelps has left open the possibility of competing at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

The 18-time gold medal winner earlier this year ruled out a comeback but he suggested a possible change of plans during a promotional visit to Brazil Wednesday, reported Xinhua.

“I don’t know what’s gonna happen in three years. I don’t even know what is gonna happen tomorrow,” Phelps told reporters.

“I’ve said 100 times if I feel like coming back…I could. But I’m not saying I am going to,” he said.

Mr. Mushif Iqbal Tousifi gets Ghalib Award

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(Siasat News) According to a press note issued by Ghalib Institute New Delhi, noted Urdu poet of Hyderabad Mr. Mushif Iqbal Tousifi was awarded “Ghalib Award for Urdu poetry” for 2013. This award will be given to him at a seminar to be held at the Institute on 27th December. This award consist of Rs. 75,000/-, a medal and citation. Mr. Mushif Iqbal Tousifi will also participate in the 3 day seminar and Mushiara.

—–Siasat News

Dalith Muslim unity essential for weakening the communal elements

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(Siasat News) The need of the over is the unity of Daliths and the Muslims. RSS and Sangh Parivar are proceeding with their political agenda with greater force. No country can develop until the governance of justice is established. In order to complete the agenda of Muslim hatred, S.C.’, S.T.s., and Daliths were included as Hindus whereas according to Manushastra, they are not Hindus.

Osmania University UG and PG courses admissions in Distance Education

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(Siasat News) Admissions in B.A., B.Com, M.A, M.Com and M.Sc (Maths) are open in Prof. G.Ram Reddy Centre for Distance Education of Osmania University. The students can register their names with late fees without appearing for entrance test. For further details they may contact Mohammadian Institute, Julukhana, Lad Bazar at phone No. 65890135.

——Siasat News

Ms. Nishath Fatima gets Ph.D from NIMS

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(Siasat News) Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (Deemed University) has awarded Ph.D to Ms. Nishath Fatima daughter of Mr. Syed Ali Ahmed on her dissertation submitted under the supervision of Dr. P. Usha Rani, Addl. Professor of Pharmacology and Therapeutics.

—–Siasat News

Demand to celebrate Jouhar Day in schools

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(Siasat News) President of Urdu Tehreek and Vice President of Anjuman-e-Taraqi-e-Urdu of Greater Hyderabad, Dr. M.Q. Saleem has demanded the Dept. of Education, Govt. of A.P. to instruct all the schools in the state to celebrate 135th Birthday of famous freedom fighter, editor of “Comrade” and “Hamdard”, Mualana Mohammed Ali Jouhar who took part in Khilafath Movement in the early 20’s of the last century.

Medical conference on Al-Zehravi in New Delhi

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(Siasat News) A Medical conference to commemorate the millennium death anniversary of father of medicine, Abul Khasim Al-Zehravi’s contribution to the field of medicine is being held from 13th to 15th December in New Delhi at India Islamic Cultural Centre, Lodhi Road. According to Dr. Mohammed Manzoor Alam, Chairman of Institute of Objective Studies, New Delhi. The contribution of Abul Khasim Al-Zehravi is a golden chapter in the field of medicine and it is a grand heritage for the Muslims which inspires the Muslims to march forward in the field of medical science.

Hi-tech copying of B.Tech students

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(Siasat News) Syed Abdul Kabeer, a student of IT and Khwaja Moinuddin a student of Computer Science of Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Technology, Kokapet, were involved in copying in a Hi-tech manner using Bluetooth microphone and other gadgets. They were transmitting the question paper with the help of Bluetooth micro headphone to their residence where one young man Murtuza was solving those questions. They were using website www.spyindian.com.

Water bodies of the city have satisfactory stock

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(Siasat News) CM of A.P. Mr. N. Kiran Kumar Reddy has stress the need to convene a joint meeting of GHMC, Hyderabad Metro Water Supply and Sewerage Board and other departments to consider various proposals to provide basic amenities to the citizens of Hyderabad city such as clean drinking water, sewerage etc.

He informed that 186 KM long pipe line is under construction. Its work is in progress at a greater speed. He informed that the water bodies supplying drinking water to the city have sufficient stock of water.

——Siasat News

Moon was sighted yesterday (5th December)

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(Siasat News) A meeting of Moon sighting committee was held yesterday under the Chairmanship of Maulana Syed Qubul Pasha Quadri Shuttari at Hussaini Building, Moazamjahi Market. Moon was sighted in Hyderabad. The committee received information from Gulbarga, Warangal, Kadapa, Adhoni, Mumbai, Surat, Chennai, Delhi, Lucknow, Allahabad and Ajmer.

In view of this the committee declares that 5th December Thursday will be the 1st of Safar 1435 AH.

—–Siasat News

Moon was sighted yesterday of Safar

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(Siasat News) A meeting of Moon sighting committee was held yesterday under the Chairmanship of Maulana Syed Qubul Pasha Quadri Shuttari at Hussaini Building, Moazamjahi Market. Moon was sighted in Hyderabad. The committee received information from Gulbarga, Warangal, Kadapa, Adhoni, Mumbai, Surat, Chennai, Delhi, Lucknow, Allahabad and Ajmer.

In view of this the committee declares that 5th December Thursday will be the 1st of Safar 1435 AH.

—–Siasat News

Yusuf retained Baroda captain for Ranji tie vs Tamil Nadu

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All-rounder Yusuf Pathan has been retained captain of the Baroda team which will take on Tamil Nadu in a Group B Ranji Trophy match beginning in Chennai from December 6.

Team: Yusuf Pathan (captain), Aditya Waghmode (vice- captain), Pinal Shah (WK), Saurabh Wakaskar, Kedar Devdhar, Ketan Panchal, Ketul Patel, Abhimanyu Chauhan, Dhiren Mistry, Utkarsh Patel, Murtuja Vahora, Gagandeep Singh Natt, Babasafi Khan Pathan, Hardik Pandya and Bhargav Bhatt.

Baroda had thrashed Madhya Pradesh in their previous Ranji outing here a few days ago.

Deadly rocket attack on regime in Syria’s Aleppo

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Rockets killed at least 18 people today in regime-held areas of Syria’s main northern city of Aleppo, a focal point of the 33-month conflict pitting loyalists against rebels.

On the political front, a Syrian minister said President al-Assad would remain president and lead any transition agreed upon at Geneva peace talks planned for next month, despite the opposition’s demands he be excluded from the process.