Month: March 2014

Vivek Murthy poised to become ‘America’s doctor’

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President Barack Obama’s pick for surgeon general, Indian American Vivek Murthy, is one step closer to becoming “America’s doctor”, with a Senate panel approving his nomination despite opposition from the powerful gun lobby.

Democratic controlled Senate is set to hold a vote Tuesday to confirm Murthy, 36, an early supporter of Obama and his healthcare law. He would be the first Indian American and the youngest person to become the leading spokesperson on matters of public health in the US.

South Korea posts trade surplus

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South Korea posted a trade surplus for 25 straight months as exports managed to grow, though at a slow pace, a government report showed Saturday.

Trade surplus reached $926 million in February, up from $760 million surplus in the previous month, according to the ministry of trade, industry and energy.

Exports increased 1.6 percent from a year earlier to $42.99 billion in February after falling 0.2 percent in the previous month. Imports grew 4 percent to $42.06 billion last month after declining 1 percent in January, reported Xinhua.

——–IANS

Unity of Secular forces needed to defeat Minorities hostile forces

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(Siasat News) Now that the clouds of communalism are polluting the political environment and opinion polls are presenting BJP to emerge as the single largest majority party in 2014 elections, it is necessary for the secular forces to exhibit their unity to defeat Minorities hostile forces. These thought were express by Mr. Mohammed Kazim Ali Khan, President of Ambedkhar National Congress in a press statement release yesterday. He said that there is a need to sent more number of Muslims and other minorities candidates in Assemblies and Parliament.

Need to generate self confidence in Urdu teachers of Kerala

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(Siasat News) In Kerala state there are nearly 2500 Urdu teachers working in Govt. and Aided schools. Urdu is taught as one the subject in these schools. Urdu teachers of Kerala love Urdu and they have a passion for learn Urdu but there is a need to inculcate self confidence among them so that they could express their thoughts properly in Urdu language.

Islamic Open University’s awareness program

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(Siasat News) Islamic Open University students’ committee organized an awareness program in which nearly 1000 persons participated. Quranic verses with Urdu and English translations were presented. Mr. Shajiuddin, Director of Islamic Open University was the Chief Guest he highlighted the objectives of the program. Mr. Mohammed Kazim replied to the questions put to him. Later, the video of Dr. Bilal was shown to the audience. Stalls of Islamic books and other articles were also erected at the function hall. There was a lot of response from the audience.

Drunkard father got the daughter back: Osman Hajari’s help worked

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(Siasat News) The restlessness of an Auto driver and his alertness together with the efforts of Mr. Osman Al-Hajri got back the daughter of a helpless mother. The incident took place 2 days back when a drunkard father took his younger daughter to a wine shop and he didn’t realize that another drunkard was snatching his daughter from his hands. Meanwhile an auto driver from Ameerpally area Mr. Mohammed Amer saw both the drunkards fighting for the girl. He took the girl from them and in a disturbed state of mind informed Mr.

Doctors clash with MLA in Kanpur; several injured

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A clash broke out between supporters of a Samajwadi Party MLA and junior doctors of a medical college here tonight, leaving several of them including the legislator injured, police said.

The clash started when Aryanagar MLA Irfan Solanki objected to some junior doctors of Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Medical College Hospital allegedly misbehaving with an elderly person at the Medical College Square, said SSP Yashasvi Yadav.

Dr. Chiranjeevi proposes new political platform through Dalit-Muslim alliance

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Telangana protagonist and senior activist Dr. K Chiranjeevi declared new political alignment inevitable for restoring communal harmony and development of proposed Telangana state. He asserted that a joint platform of Muslims and backward classes would be helpful for unparalleled progress of Telangana. He informed that a group of secular minded social activists and Telangana protagonists is busy preparing a new political platform through Muslim-Dalit alliance so as to ensure social equity and equal opportunities of development to all sections of the society.

Sham-e-Ghazal in Urdu University

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(Siasat News) A Sham-e-Ghazal musical program was organized on 27th February at Maulana Azad National Urdu University under the patronage of Dr. Khwaja Mohammed Shahid, Pro Vice-Chancellor. Ms. Devi Ramana Murthy and Mr. Saber Habeeb presented the Ghazals of Mr. Ghalib. Ustad Mujtaba Ali Khan (Sitar), Mr. Mohammed Sardar (Tabla) and Mr. Mohammed Yaqub Ali (Harmonium) participated in the program. At the end of the musical program the artistes created a scene by singing together “Damadam Mast Qalandar”. Dr. Taqi Abedi (Canada) was the Chief Guest. Dr.

Syed Muzaffar Husain appointed as inspecting authority Maulana Azad Education Foundation

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Mr. Syed Muzaffar Husain has been appointed as inspecting authority Maulana Azad Education Foundation, Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India. Mr. M W Ansari IPS ADGP Secretary MAEF issued orders in this connection on January 16, 2014.

It must not be out of place to mention here that Maulana Azad Education Foundation (MAEF) provides basic educational infrastructure to educationally backward minorities. Besides this grant in aid and funds are also released to elementary, secondary and senior secondary schools, junior colleges, professional and vocational institutions.

Telangana festival of Urdu Forum on Monday

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(Siasat News) A.P. Urdu Forum will organized Telangana festival of Urdu on Monday at 2 pm at Press Club Basheerbagh in which the demands of Urdu will be presented. Mr. Mohammed Ismail-Ur-Rab Ansari, Chairman of the Forum thanked AICC President Ms. Sonia Gandhi for constituting Telangana, he said history cannot forget the struggle of the Muslims of Telangana in Telangana Movement. A consultative meeting was held at the office of the Forum yesterday and it was decided to make a strong representation to the Govt.

Muslims of Telangana are the victims: Plea to elect Muslim leaders

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(Siasat News) Telangana Muslim Joint Action Committee organized a round table conference on “Telangana and Muslims issues” at M.P Garden, Mehdipatnam. Mr. Mohammed Mushtaq Malik, President of Telangana Muslim Joint Action Committee and Chairman of Muslim Shibbaan presided over the meeting. Delegates from Karimnagar, Warangal, Medak, Nalgonda, Mahaboobnagar, Rangareddy, Nizamabad and other areas participated in the meeting. They declared that it is a good step in resolving the Muslim issues.

Ghous-ul-Wara conference at Millat Maidan today

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(Siasat News) Jamia Anwar-ul-Haq, is organizing Annual Ghous-ul-Wara conference at Millat Maidan today. After Isha Prayer. Maulana Syed Khazim Pasha Quadri will patronize the conference. Maulana Habeeb Moosa Hussaini will preside over the meeting. Dr. Qamar-Uz-Zama Azmi, Secretary General of World Islamic Mission, U.K. will be the guest speaker. Maulana Khwaja Moinuddin (Parbani) and other Ulema will address the gathering. Hafiz Mohammed Abrar Ahmed Quadri will recite the verses of Quran. Maulana Mohammed Sajid Hussain Quadri and Maulana Mohammed Sharfuddin will conduct the meeting.

Seminar on democracy and socialism

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(Siasat News) Dalith study centre, Telangana Vidya Vedika will organise a four day international seminar on “Democracy and Socialism in 21st century” from 07 to 10 March at Hotel Katriya. This will be attended by National and International intellectuals. Presidnet of the reception committee, Prof. Ch. Rammaya highlighted the objectives of the seminar. He said that the 29th state of India, Telangana is being constituted wherein the majority of the people belong to weaker sections who have been victimized by captalist and selfish politicians.

Syrian troops kill 55 rebels

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The Syrian troops Friday killed 55 armed rebels in separate operations across the country, the state media said.

The army killed 20 rebels in an ambush in the eastern al-Ghouta suburb of Damascus, a couple of days after killing 175 others who were attempting to sneak into Damascus, Xinhua reported.

The army also killed 25 rebels in Douma and four in Jobar, both eastern suburbs of Damascus, and six rebels in Deir Attieh town in the north.

Israel to limit Friday access to Al-Aqsa mosque: police

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Israeli police said they will limit access for Muslim men to Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque compound during Friday prayers to prevent possible clashes following services.

Police spokeswoman Luba Samri said on Thursday that men under the age of 50 will be barred from Friday prayers, based on intelligence of plans for unrest, with security forces bolstering their presence in the area.

CID demands ban on online lotteries

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Mr. T. Krishna Prasad Addl. DGP of CID has demanded the State Govt. to impose a ban on “Play Win” online lottery which is being marketed in AP by its agents. APHRC has also requested the Chief Secretary to put a ban on it.

–Siasat News

US lawmakers announced to fight for rigts of Ahmadi Minority

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US lawmakers announced a caucus to fight for the rights of the Ahmadi minority, which has faced attacks in Pakistan and elsewhere in the Islamic world.

The creation of a caucus yesterday, a group in the US Congress that shares an agenda — is primarily symbolic in itself but lays the groundwork for lawmakers to be more active.

Republican Representative Frank Wolf, the co-chair with Democrat Jackie Speier, said the Ahmadiyya Muslim Caucus would press for the rights of Ahmadis in trouble in Pakistan, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia and elsewhere.

Singer Kanye West is reportedly writing a movie role for fiancee Kim Kardashian

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Singer Kanye West is reportedly writing a movie role for fiancee Kim Kardashian.

The 36-year-old ‘Stronger’ rapper is teaming up with ‘American Psycho’ author Bret Easton Ellis to write a film on his latest album ‘Yeezus’ and sources say the reality TV star will “definitely” be a part of it, reported Contactmusic.

“Kanye will not appear in the movie. Kim is definitely going to be in it. The screenplay already features her character,” an insider said.

Public awareness program of MBT in Azampura

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MBT will organize Public awareness program after namaz Magrib at Azampura Chaman today. Dr. Khayam Khan, President of MBT, Maulana Syed Taher, Mr. Majeedullah Khan Farhat, Mr. Ajmaluddin Farooqui, Mr. Amjadullah Khan Khalid and others will address the gathering.

–Siasat News

Special buses for ladies in Hitch City – Old City neglected

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APSRTC has decided to run Special buses for ladies in Hitech City and Mani Konda in view of the recent incidents of violence against women. APSRTC started 43 new buses for Old City but not a single buses has been reserved for ladies which only shows that APSRTC is neglecting the Old City. People’s Representatives have also made representations in this regard but RTC authorities have not given importance to these representations. It will be very convenient if special bus service is started for the students of Husaini Alam Junior College.

Japan must act responsibly on ‘comfort women’: China

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China has urged Japan to act responsibly after a senior Japanese official announced plans to re-examine a statement offering apologies for Japan’s wartime sexual slavery.

“We hope Japan can take a responsible attitude and properly handle the issue, so as to comfort the living and help the dead rest in peace,” Xinhua quoted Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Qin Gang as saying during a press briefing.

He noted the dwindling numbers of living “comfort women”, a euphemism for those forced into sexual slavery by the Japanese during World War II.

BJP demands Antony’s resignation for naval incidents

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BJP on Friday demanded the resignation of Defence Minister A K Antony asking him to take moral responsibility for a series of accidents involving naval warships.

BJP spokesperson Prakash Javadekar said that from Sindhurakshak to Sindhuratna, 10 naval accidents in 10 months showed “how bad is the state of affairs in which the Navy is functioning”.

He alleged UPA government was responsible for this “sorry state of affairs” as it has consistently neglected this vital arm of the defence forces.

LJP’s move indicates groundswell in favour of BJP: Jaitley

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BJP on Friday said the decision of Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) to be a part of NDA indicates the groundswell in support of the alliance and claimed that electoral tie-ups in several states is in the offing.

Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley also said that there are chances of more alliances before or after the general elections, going by the growing strength of the alliance.