Month: March 2014

Bill Gates regains world’s richest man title: Forbes

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Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has regained the title of the world’s richest man in the Forbes magazine’s annual billionaire list that includes 56 India based billionaires led by RIL Chairman Mukesh Ambani.

Gates is back at the top spot after a four-year hiatus, reclaiming the title of world’s richest person from Mexican telecom mogul Carlos Slim Helu, who had ranked number 1 for the previous four years.

Gates, whose fortune rose by USD 9 billion in the past year to USD 76 billion, has held the top spot for 15 of the past 20 years.

IFC explores energy, infrastructure projects in Egypt

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The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is exploring alternative energy and infrastructure projects in Egypt.

According to IFC’s regional vice president, the company is keen on having a partnership with the Egyptian government and the private sector for establishing projects in the country in coming months.

These projects are in the fields of alternative energy in the industrial sector and logistics service development, said Dimitris Tsitsiragos, vice president of IFC for Europe, Central Asia, Middle East, and North Africa.

Third ODI a big ‘final’ for West Indies: Gibson

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West Indies coach Ottis Gibson has branded Wednesday’s decisive third One-Day International against England as a virtual final, and he expects the regional side to treat the game as such.

The hosts went down by three wickets in the second ODI Sunday at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, two days after scoring an exciting 13-run victory in the first game of the three-match series, reports CMC.

No anti-India activities from our soil: Myanmar

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Myanmar reassured India Monday in its capital city here that its soil will not be allowed to be used for any insurgency movement against its South Asian neighbour.

The assurance came during a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his host Myanmar President U. Thein Sein on the margins of the two-day BIMSTEC summit that began here Monday.

India shares a 1,643-km-long land boundary with Myanmar and an equally long water border with the Asian nation and has been uncomfortable over sanctuary to separatists afforded in the neighbouring country.

Modi, Paswan share stage; Jayalalithaa slams Congress

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Lok Janshakti Party leader Ram Vilas Paswan Monday shared the dais with Narendra Modi and pitched for making him the next prime minister, as AIADMK chief J. Jayalalithaa launched her party’s campaign for the Lok Sabha polls and asked people to throw out the “corrupt” Congress-led government.

In Hyderabad, the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) ruled out a merger with the Congress and formed a committee to discuss electoral alliances.

Meanwhile, Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal addressed meetings in Agra as part of his party’s campaign in Uttar Pradesh.

US suspends military cooperation with Russia

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The US Defence Department has suspended all military-to-military engagements with Russia because of Moscow’s military movement in Ukraine.

The suspension covers bilateral meetings, port visits and planning conferences, according to Pentagon spokesman John Kirby, adding the Pentagon values the relationship it has developed with the Russian military in the last few years.

Face poll confidently: Sonia Gandhi to Congress MPs

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Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Monday asked party MPs to go to the Lok Sabha polls with confidence as she hosted a dinner for them here.

Sources said at least 100 MPs talked to Gandhi during the dinner hosted at Gandhi’s official residence at 10, Janpath. They were served both South Indian and North Indian delicacies.

Due to hectic engagements with Telangana issue, Gandhi was unable to have an interaction with party MPs as there was no valedictory dinner meeting of the parliamentary party during the just-concluded winter session of parliament, the last of the 15th Lok Sabha.

29th Du Ba Du programme on Sunday

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Siasat daily and Minorities Development Forum are going to organize the 29th Du Ba Du programme for settlement of matrimonial alliance of Muslim boys and girls with the mutual consultation of their parents, on Sunday, March 9, at 10 am at S A Imperial Garden Tolichowki. Scores of standard and suitable alliances will be available at the programme which is going to be held in collaboration with Mr. Mohammed Moinuddin Federation of Tolichowki colonies.

Minor Dalit girl immolates self after molestation

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A minor Dalit girl set herself ablaze, after a youth allegedly had molested her in Garhakota town in the district, police said on Monday.

The victim took the extreme step after a youth identified as Nilesh Ladia, allegedly molested her, they said, adding that her father had lodged a complaint.

The 16-year-old girl suffered 100% burn injuries and is under treatment at the district hospital, the police said.

Struggle to provide justice to downtrodden sections of Telangana inevitable

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On the occasion of Jashn-e-Telangana, representatives of various social, political and welfare organizations acclaimed the remarkable role of Siasat daily in allaying the apprehensions among Muslims regarding perils of Telangana formation. Ismail-ur-Rab Ansari presided over Jashn-e-Telangana organized by Mazhar Education and AP Urdu Forum, at Press Club Basheer Bagh. Mr. Zaheeruddin Ali Khan, Maulana Hamed Mohammed Khan president MPJ, Hafez Peer Shabbir Ahmed MLC, Nawab Mir Kazim Ali Khan president Ambedkar National Congress, Mr. Sanaullah Khan chief convenor SC, ST, BC, Muslim Front, Mr.

Shiv Sena asks Rajnath to clarify on ‘apology to Muslims’ statement

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Shiv Sena on Wednesday asked Rajnath Singh to explain the statement the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president made on Tuesday that his party will ask for forgiveness from Muslims if it had ever committed any mistake in the past.

Shiv Sena, which is in alliance with the BJP, asked Rajnath to explain whether his statement was in reference to Ram Temple or any other issue related to common law.

Having a baby in forties is stunning: Uma Thurman

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Actress-model Uma Thurman thinks having a baby in forties is a “stunning” experience because it makes one feel more mature.

The 43-year-old actress, who has three children – 19-month-old daughter Rosalind, Maya, 15, and Levon, 11, feels more “volatile” about having a child in her forties, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

Graeme Smith to quit international cricket

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As Australia pummels its team to an inexorable defeat, South Africa’s highly-regarded captain Graeme Smith will call it quits from international cricket, at the end of a series that exposed his position as South African cricket’s go-to leader.

Cricket-mad Sydney has been brewing coffee to stay up late and watch a third day completely dominated by the tourists, while Smith would have had ample time in the sheds to consider his future, having been the first man out at the beginning of play.

Examining steps to ‘isolate’ Russia: Obama

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US President Barack Obama said Monday that his administration is examining “a whole series of” economic and diplomatic steps to “isolate” Russia over its refusal to withdraw military forces from the Ukrainian republic of Crimea.

While acknowledging Russia’s “strong” historic and commercial ties to Ukraine, Obama declared “what cannot be done is for Russia, with impunity, to put its soldiers on the ground and violate basic principles that are recognized around the world,” Xinhua reported.

Taken steps to enhance safety, says Navy

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After accidents involving some submarines caused concern, the Indian Navy on Monday said it had taken several measures to enhance safety of its vessels including extensive checks of weapon systems and audit of the standard operating procedures.

“Post recent incidents onboard submarines, safety stand-downs were ordered and extensive checks on weapon related safety systems and audit of standard operating procedures on all operational submarines were ordered,” a Navy release said.

Sentiment, India Inc. score via ‘Satyameva Jayate’

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In May 2012, sitting with a borrowed iPad, a few metres from the White Nile in Juba, I saw a show aiming to flow against the current of television advertising. The Nile, as we know, flows from south to north!

Being aware of the merciless onslaught of weekly rating numbers, I had hoped that “Satyameva Jayate” would ride the tiger. But knowing a bit about rating meters, I doubted whether India’s Rs. 80,000-crore (Rs.800 billion/$13 billion) media and entertainment industry, or even the high priests of “responsible TRPs”, would take notice.

Court to hear Tejpal’s bail plea Tuesday

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The Bombay High Court in Goa is Tuesday expected to hear former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal’s bail plea.

The Court Feb 18 had postponed the hearing of Tejpal’s bail plea, while seeking a copy of the chargesheet filed by the Crime Branch a day earlier.

Tejpal is expected to be present in court during the hearing.

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Yanukovych asks Putin to use force in Ukraine: Russian envoy

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Ousted Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych has requested Russian President Vladimir Putin in a letter to use force to help restore law and order in his turmoil-stricken country, Moscow’s UN ambassador said here Monday.

Vitaly Churkin showed a copy of the letter to the members of the UN Security Council as he spoke at an open council meeting on the current crisis in Ukraine, reported Xinhua.

“People are persecuted on political and language grounds,” the Russian permanent representative to the UN quoted the letter, which was dated March 1, as saying.

“Trinity” is not found in Bible: Brother Shafi speaks

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(Siasat News) President of Universal Islamic Research Centre, Brother Shafi told that, it is our duty to provide correct information from The Holy Quran and tradition (Ahadees) to all the people of the World. We should also apprise them of the commandments of Allah (SWT) and the proves of worshiping the single God.

Jagan promises value-based governance

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Resolutely affirming that it is time for the Generation Next to take over the reins of the State, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has said TDP leader N Chandrababu Naidu has become irrelevant in public life and the Kadapa MP has promised to usher in a vibrant governance embedded with credibility and value-based politics.

Community awareness program of MBT in Chandrayangutta today

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(Siasat News) MBT is organizing a community awareness program at Fateh Shah Nagar, cross road, Chandrayangutta today after Maghrib Prayer. Dr. Khayyum Khan, Chairman of MBT will preside over the function. Mr. Ajmaluddin Farooqui, Mr. Rashed Hashmi, Mr. Mustafa Mahmood and Mr. Altaf Hussain Khan, and Mr. Amjadullah Khan Khalid, corporator will address the gathering.

——–Siasat News

Consultative meeting of Muslims League today

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(Siasat News) Mr. Asghar Shah Khan, Office Secretary of Muslim League informed that a consultative meeting of Muslim League will be held at 7 pm today at Syed Ghouse Khamoshi Hall, Tolichowki in which issues relating to formation of Telangana and the Muslims will be discussed. The meeting will be presided over by Mr. Abdus Sattar Mujahid.

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Taking control of Waqf properties applauded by Aziz Pasha

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(Siasat News) Mr. Syed Aziz Pasha, former CPI M.P. of Rajya Sabha applauded the efforts of Delhi Waqf Board for talking control of 123 Waqf properties for which many voluntary organizations had organized strong movement. The persons who played a key role in this movement are Mr. Mahmood Ali Qutbi, former Secretary of Central Waqf Council, Mr. Manzoor Ahmed, IPS, Mr. Shahabuddin, M.P. and Mr. Yaqoob Qureshi, IAS. In this connection the efforts made by Institute of Waqf Studies and Research, New Delhi did a commendable job. Mr. Aziz Pasha further told that former Governor of Haryana Mr.

Prefer Muslim candidate in Municipal Elections

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Mr. M.A. Faheem Quraishi, President of Nizamabad Town TRS, Minorities Cell requested the voters to elect Muslim candidates for Municipal election. He told this while addressing a gathering at the General Body of the TRS Minority Cell held at 12 noon yesterday. He also requested TRS leadership to give adequate representation in the next election. Mr. Mohammed Mahmood Ali, Politburo Member of TRS, Mr. Tariq Ansari, District President of Minorities Cell of Nizamabad TRS Party assured that necessary steps would be taken in this regard.

–Siasat News