Month: April 2014

Did not flee, needs lots of guts to give up CM’s post: Kejriwal

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Accusing BJP-Congress collusion for his resignation as Delhi Chief Minister, Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said he did not “flee” from his responsibilities and it required a “lot of guts” to give up the post.

Kejriwal, who is contesting against BJP Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi in the Varanasi Lok Sabha seat, during a meeting with his volunteers said his party’s decision to contest against “sahenshas” of BJP and Congress was to finish off these political outfits.

Herath was outstanding, we played mindless cricket: Brendon McCullum

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Rangana Herath’s extraordinary spin bowling was termed as unbelievable and outstanding by the captains of Sri Lanka and New Zealand as the left-arm spinner took five wickets at the expense of just three runs to script his team’s stunning win, here on Monday.

Herath bowled 21 balls and among them 18 were dot as he went on to record one of the most stunning figures in the history of Twenty20 cricket. It was the third best bowling performance in T20 cricket. Herath’s compatriot Ajantha Mendis twice took six wickets.

BJP-LJP alliance in Bihar may bag 21-29 LS seats: Opinion poll

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BJP-LJP alliance in Bihar may win between 21 and 29 Lok Sabha seats in the state while the saffron party could draw a blank in the neighbouring West Bengal where TMC may bag 23 to 29 seats, according to an opinion poll.

According to the opinion poll conducted by a news channel, the ruling JD(U) in Bihar could secure hardly between two and five seats while Congress-RJD-NCP alliance would get seven to 13 seats in elections.

BJP has no heart for tribals: Rahul Gandhi

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Playing the pro-tribal and pro-poor card in the Maoist-affected tribal heartland of Bastar, Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Monday accused BJP of having “no heart” for tribals and the downtrodden.

“Congress party works for everyone, for tribals, poor, Dalits and the downtrodden. For us, Hindus and Muslims are equal. We consider everyone equal,” he said at a public meeting in Kondagaon district headquarters of Bastar Lok Sabha constituency in Chhattisgarh.

Nearly 20 percent Latin American teens not in school

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About 20 percent of Latin Americans between the ages of 12 and 18 do not attend school, a report released here Monday by the UN Economic Commission on Latin America and the Caribbean and the regional office of Unicef has revealed.

“Practically all 11-year-old children are in school in the countries of Latin America, but for 17-year-olds half have already left the system and only one in three completes high school without falling behind,” the document said.

Britain announces new financial aid for Syrian recovery

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Britain Monday announced a 3-million-pound (about $5 million) boost for the Syria recovery, the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) said Monday.

According to the FCO, the aid is focusing on improving local communities’ access to healthcare, water, energy and food.

British Foreign Secretary William Hague said in a statement that by making the contribution, Britain will be helping the Syrians with local governance and the delivery of basic services in order to meet needs on the ground

Tuesday’s search for missing Malaysian plane resumes: JACC

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A total of 10 planes and nine ships will assist in Tuesday’s search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, the Joint Agency Coordination Center (JACC) announced.

The JACC was established Monday and is being led by retired Air Chief Marshal Angus Houston in Perth to effectively coordinate Australian government’s search and recovery operation, Xinhua reported.

It will also provide timely information to families of passengers and crew on board the missing aircraft and inform the public about the latest available information.

New Zealand hits lowest crime rate in 29 years

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Despite witnessing a bit rise in some districts of the country, the crime rate dropped to its lowest level in 29 years in New Zealand last year, latest official statistics have revealed.

There were 15,602 fewer crimes recorded in 2013 than in the previous year, a 4.1 percent drop, TVnz quoted new statistics New Zealand figures as showing. And as the population has increased by 0.9 percent in that time, the drop per capita was 5 percent

Britain calls for global action against climate change

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British Foreign Secretary William Hague Monday called for “global cooperation” to tackle the climate change, urging governments around the world to take actions.

“Unless there is unprecedented global cooperation to bring down emissions, no country would be left unaffected. Governments everywhere have to act,” Xinhua quoted Hague as saying following the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published its second report “Climate Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability” Monday.

Man commits suicide, blows himself up with mining explosive

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A 35-year-man allegedly committed suicide by blowing himself up with mining explosive in Rajsamand district of Rajasthan on Monday.

Bhoparam, driver working at a mine, had been in depression for some time, they said. He tied the explosive around his upper body and connected it with a live wire which triggered the blast, police said.

He was the father of three children and was alone in the house in the Kelwara police station area when he committed suicide, police said.

——PTI

‘Harry Potter’ spinoff to turn into movie trilogy

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If all goes well, “Harry Potter” spinoff “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” could be turn into a movie trilogy.

According to The New York Times, the book, published in 2001 and billed as one of Harry Potter’s Hogwarts textbooks, will be adapted by Warner Bros into “three megamovies”.

In an interview with the publication, Warner Bros’ CEO Kevin Tsujihara confirmed that the stories, which are not prequels or sequels, would be set in New York about 70 years before Harry Potter, reports digitialspy.co.uk.

UP Govt. announces Rs 5 lakh compensation each to Muzaffarnagar rape victims

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The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday announced a compensation of Rs five lakh each to seven women, who were raped during Muzaffarnagar riots.

The state government has decided to give Rs five lakh each, to seven rape victims in Muzaffarnagar district, official sources said. The government has also decided to consider 19 missing persons as dead and give relief to their family members.

The state government also sanctioned Rs 10 lakh as compensation to family members of Junior Engineer Satyanarain Verma, who was killed in the state capital.

KCR will be the first Chief Minister of Telangana: Prediction of Astrologer

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(Siasat News) The New Telugu year will be of Telangana state and its first Chief Minister will be Mr. K. Chandrasekhar Rao, President of TRS. This was exposed by the famous astrologer, Pandit V. Damodhar Sharma on the occasion of Ugadi festival in Telangana Bhavan yesterday. Referring to the date of birth of KCR and the movements of planets Mr. Sharma predicted that after the formation of Telangana state there will be prosperity in the region. The time of birth of Mr. KCR depicts that the Sun is in the rising position which is an indication of happiness everywhere. The rains will be on time.

Elections are a means to get Muslim problems resolved: Mushtaq Mohiuddin

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(Siasat News) Mr. Mushtaq Mohiuddin, President of Muslim Welfare Association of Shamsabad told that in the present circumstances, the Muslims played a role in Telangana Movement. A meeting was held under the Chairmanship of Mr. Syed Ibrahim Ali. Speaking on this occasion Mr. Mushtaq Mohiuddin told that we should elect suitable candidate in a democratic way we could get our issues resolved. We should not accept any money from any candidate. We should exercise our vote in favour of suitable candidate.

———-Siasat News

Strategy of political parties to pressurize the Muslims for votes

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(Siasat News) Prof. Kodandaram, President of Telangana Political Joint Action Committee met Maulana Syed Tariq Quadri, President of HAS India Organization and appealed to him to suggest suitable names of the Muslims for making them candidates by various political parties. Prof. Kondandaram told that Telangana Political JAC is preparing a strategy to exert its pressure on political parties to fulfill the promises make to the Muslims during Telangana movement.

ELECT honest candidate: Osman Al-Hajiri’s appeal

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(Siasat News) A meeting of Deccan Waqf Properties Protection Society was held at Riyasath Nagar Market, yesterday, in which a large number of local residents participated. The topic of the meeting was “Organised destruction of Waqf properties and our plan of action in Telangana”. Mr. Osman Bin Mohammed Al-Hajri highlighted the leaders who have been responsible for damaging Waqf properties in the Old city. He appealed to the Muslims to assess the value of their votes and elect only the honest candidates who could really protect their interests.

Putin orders partial withdrawal from border with Ukraine

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered a “partial withdrawal” of troops from the border with Ukraine, BBC quoted the German government as saying.

Putin informed Chancellor Angela Merkel of the move in a telephone conversation, her office said.

However, thousands of Russian troops are still said to be deployed along the border.

Earlier, Ukraine condemned a visit to Crimea by Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev and a delegation of government ministers.

London Metropolitan University – ISH-London Met Scholarship Scheme

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London Metropolitan University and International Students House (ISH) are pleased to announce a joint scholarship programme for international students.

International Students House provides accommodation and a varied, multicultural social programme for full-time international students in the centre of London.

The scholarship programme offers a full tuition fee scholarship to study one of London Met’s Master’s programmes.

The scholarship also includes one year’s free accommodation at International Students House.

US denounces latest North Korean moves

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The White House Monday blasted the latest moves by North Korea, vowing to defend US allies against the threats.

“North Korea’s actions are dangerous and they’re provocative,” the White House spokesperson Jay Carney
said at a regular news briefing. “And the DPRK’s (North Korea) continued threats and provocations aggravate tensions and further North Korea’s isolation.”

Youths advised to refrain from celebrating April Fool

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The blind following of the West has landed us in making fun of others and fooling them in the name of April Fool. It is a unislamic act. It is the tradition of the nations which have gone astray from the teachings of their religions. In fact it is a ridiculous act which the Christ. It is not appropriate for any Muslim to ridicule Christ. This act is attributed to the Jews and the Romans. We have to follow the teachings of Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) who had said that anyone who adopts the traditions of any other religion is not from among us.

Muslim should vote only secular candidates – Rashid Ali Khan

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A well known Hyderabadi, Mr. Rashad Ali Khan, President of Muslim Management Committee of Chicago (USA) who is in Hyderabad these days appealed to the Muslims to exercise their votes judiciously in favour of only secular candidates since the present elections pose a great threat and a challenge to Minorities due to the increasing influence of Hindutva forces.

Muslims have to think twice before exercising their votes. They should select only the Muslim candidates of any party having secular image and those who are sympathetic towards them and have the capacity to resolve their problems.

India – Second largest market for British Airways

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Regional Commercial Manager for South Asia, Mr. Christopher Fordyce told that India has become the second largest market after America for British Airways. It has increased 10% business compared to last year. He told that India is the largest emerging market. He informed that British Airways has recently enhanced its flight to 48 per week. In addition to daily flights from Hyderabad and Bangalore, from Mumbai and Delhi there are 2 flights every day and Chennai has 6 flights.

No Moon seen yesterday

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Central Moon Sighting Committee meeting was held yesterday at Husaini building under the Chairmanship of Maulana Qubool Basha Quadri. The Committee declared that Moon was not sighted. There was no news of sighting the Moon from Gulbarga, Patna, Lucknow, Delhi and other places. Therefore, it was decided to announce that Tuesday, 1st April will be 30th Jamadiul Aaakhir.

Shia Ulema also confirmed that they have not received any news of sighting the Moon.

–Siasat News

Feroz Khan likely to join TDP or YSRCP

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Congress Party refused ticket to Feroz Khan for Nampally Assembly constituency. He is likely to join either TDP or YSRCP. Sources indicated that the opponent political party of Feroz Khan managed to stop Congress and TRS from giving ticket to him. The only alternative left for him is to join either TDP or YSRCP.

–Siasat News

Hung Assembly predicted in Telangana – TRS worried

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The latest opinion poll indicated that there will be hung Assembly in Telangana region. This has perplexed TRS leadership. This party has prepared a strategy to assume power at any cost. In the latest survey it has been shown that there will be a marginal difference between TRS and Congress. TRS President, Mr. K. Chandrasekhara Rao held a meeting with the senior party leaders. It was the opinion of the party leaders that the status of TRS is being shown less deliberately in the opinion polls so as to demoralize TRS cadre.