Month: April 2014

Improvement of Educational and Social Status is my goal – Farhath

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Mr. Majeedullah Khan Farhath, candidate for Yakutpura Assembly constituency told that his prime motto is to improve the educational and social status of the Muslim community. It is not his aim to accumulate wealth by winning election. He wants to bring about a revolution for the improvement of educational and economic condition of the Muslims. He was address a large gathering at SRT Colony, Yakutpura yesterday. He further told that so far Muslims were following the agenda prepared by others. This tradition will not hold good henceforth now the same thing will happen what the Muslims want.

Congress is bound to fulfill its welfare programs for Minorities – Gulam Nabi Azad

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Union Health Minister, Mr. Gulam Nabi Azad appealed to the people of Telangana to bring back Congress Party to power to ensure the development of this region. He was addressing an election meeting at Ambedkar Chowk at Sangareddy yesterday. He told that honouring the wishes of the people of Telangana, Congress Party has fulfilled their dreams. Country is facing General Elections. Congress is competing with a party which is not secular and it had no role in the freedom struggle of India. Congress Party played an important role in the freedom struggle of India.

Results of Inter first year today

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According to a press note issued by Board of Intermediate Education, the results of first year of Intermediate will be released today and the results of Intermediate second year are likely to be released on 29th April. The students can download their results by visiting the website http://manabadi.co.in/.

–Siasat News

AAP lodges complaint against Modi

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The Aam Aadmi Party has lodged a complaint with the Returning officer of Varanasi against Narendra Modi, alleging that the BJP has spent over over Rs 1000 crore for its campaigning in the temple town and that people were “bribed”.

“According to the statements by leaders of the BJP and media reports at least 2-3 lakh people participated in the rally.

–PTI

Man held for rape bid on daughter

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Police today arrested a man who allegedly made a bid to rape his teenaged daughter.

Hanuman Singh Yadav (36), who allegedly made a bid to rape his 14-year-old daughter, a student of Class X, at Dhani Kolana village, near Khol, yesterday, was arrested and a case under the relevant provisions of the law was registered.

The accused was produced before a local court which remanded him in 14-day judicial custody.

-PTI

Omar urges people of Jammu and Kashmir to come out and vote

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Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah sought greater participation from the people of the state in the remaining phases of the Lok Sabha polls saying he is “not accountable” to those who stayed away from the democratic exercise.

“The only people who suffer from the boycott are the voters. Because the only way you can get the accountability is by participating. When you vote you can demand accountability, when you don’t vote then who are you accountable to,” Omar told reporters at the sidelines of a function here.

FIRs against Ramdev for his remarks against Rahul

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Two separate FIRs were filed today against yoga guru Ramdev, one of them by Uttar Pradesh police, for his controversial remarks that Rahul Gandhi visited Dalits’ homes for honeymoon.

“An FIR has been lodged against Baba Ramdev at Mahanagar police station under relevant section 171(g) (false statement in connection with an election) of IPC,” Additional Superintendent of Police Habibul Hassan told PTI in Lucknow.

The FIR was lodged by police after analysing the video clipping of Ramdev’s statement made yesterday.

Rupee will get stronger after NDA comes to power: Swamy

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BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on Saturday said rupee will appreciate to Rs 35 per dollar from over Rs 61 in the next two years if NDA comes to power.

“If NDA forms the next government and Modi becomes Prime Minister then the value of rupee will get stronger and after two years of NDA rule it will be Rs 35 per dollar,” he said.

Swamy also said that he opposes?FDI in retail as Walmart gets bank loan at a rate of two per cent for carrying out business, whereas in India businessmen get bank loans at the rate?from 12 per cent to 18 per cent.

Going to polls with intention to win, form govt: Chidambaram

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Congress today sought to dispel the notion of propping up a Third Front government to keep Narendra Modi out of power, insisting that the UPA-III would be in place after the polls.

“We are going into the elections with an intention to win and form a government. I do not know what he has said,” Finance Minister P Chidambaram told reporters.

He was asked at the AICC briefing whether Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan’s remarks that Congress could form the next government by joining hands with “the third front” was an admission of having lost the polls.

Russia urges US to assist release of protests in Ukraine

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov Saturday urged the US to assist in the release of protest leaders arrested in southeastern Ukraine.

Lavrov, during a telephone conversation with US Secretary of State John Kerry, emphasised the necessity to de-escalate the situation in Ukraine, “firstly to cease the military operation against protest participants and stop aggressive actions of radical nationalists of the Right Sector,” Xinhua quoted the foreign ministry as saying in a statement published on its website.

Heat wave forces Odisha to close schools

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With the mercury crossing 43 degrees Celsius in many parts of Odisha, the state government Saturday ordered the closure of all government and private schools from May 1.

“Examinations are over in all schools and morning classes are being held now. All schools will break for summer vacation from May 1. The colleges will break for summer vacation May 9,” special relief commissioner P.K. Mohapatra told reporters.

As many as 17 stations Saturday recorded temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius and above.

Seven stations crossed the 43 degrees Celsius mark.

Egypt on alert after first MERS case detected

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Egyptian health ministry said Saturday that it discovered the first case of the SARS-like Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) virus in an Egyptian man back from Saudi Arabia.

The 27-year-old patient took a medical examination Friday in a Cairo hospital, Xinhua quoted the ministry as saying in a statement. It added that the man was in a stable condition now.

Saudi Arabia has been severely hit by the MERS virus, as over 300 such cases have been reported and 92 people died since April, 2012.

Motorsports: MEL second round cancelled

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The second round of the Motorcycle Endurance League, comprising eight franchise teams, that was scheduled to run this weekend here at the Kari Motor Speedway was cancelled due to the track condition that was rendered “unsafe” when the re-laid surface melted in the summer heat.

The decision was taken late Saturday evening by the stewards who on inspection and after receiving feedback from some of the experienced riders who were allowed a 20-minute practice session, declared the track unsuitable for racing.

John Trovolta approached for Shekhar Kapoor’s “Paani”

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Amrican actor John Trovolta, who attended the International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) 2014 here Friday, said he has been approached by filmaker Shekhar Kapoor for “Paani”.

“Yes, I have been offered a film that I am considering doing. I believe it’s an honest Bollywood film and its called “Pani”. Shekhar Kapoor has asked me to be a part of it,” Trovolta said.

Shekhar Kapur has been planning to make “Paani” for a while now and Hrithik Roshan was earlier approached for this film.
(IANS)

Cumberbatch one of my best friends: Hiddleston

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Actor Tom Hiddleston, who replaced Benedict Cumberbatch in in the upcoming horror movie “Crimson Peak”, says that the two share a cordial bond.

Cumberbatch was dropped out of the Guillermo Del Toro-directed movie, slated to release in 2015. Hiddleston said that his friend Cumberbatch didn’t mind, reports showbizspy.com.

“He’s one of my best friends. It’s as simple as that. It’s a great script and I’ve been a fan of Guillermo del Toro forever. I think he’s amazing,” said Hiddleston.

Hindi films are very original, full of life: John Trovolta

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Amrican actor John Trovolta Friday said he is a big fan of Hindi films and feels they are “very originl and full of life”.

“I liked ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ which wasn’t a bollywood film but somewhat reflects India. I recently saw ‘Ram Leela’… I find Hindi films very original and full of life, they capture your attention and have universal themes, so yes I am a big fan of Hindi films,” Travolta said at the International Indian Film Academy Awards (IIFA) 2014 here.

He said that Bollywood’s influence was felt more widely and that musicals in Hollywood were rare.

Woman from Bengal found murdered in Gurgaon

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A 35-year-old woman from West Bengal was Saturday found murdered in her rented accomodation here, police said. Her husband, who is absconding, is suspected to be behind the crime.

The woman was identified as Mansi Mahti, from South 24 Parganas district. She was living in Tigra village in Gurgaon with her husband Paritosh Mahti.

The woman worked as a domestic help and was strangulated to death, a police official said.

The couple were last seen together having dinner Thursday evening by a neighbour. The meal served in one plate was untouched while the second plate was empty, he said.

Kings XI beat Knight Riders, remain unbeaten in IPL

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The Kings XI Punjab won their fourth consecutive match to remain unbeaten in the seventh edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) when they defeated the Kolkata Knight Riders by 23 runs at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium here Saturday.

Chasing a modest total of 133, the Kolkata outfit were bowled out for 109 in 18.2 overs by Kings XI, who still lead the standings with 8 points from four matches.

After being put in to bat, Kings XI did not get off to a good start as they lost opener Cheteshwar Pujara (8) early in the second over.

22 killed in attacks in Iraq

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At least 22 people were killed and 35 others wounded in attacks across Iraq Saturday, police and medical sources said.

A civilian was killed and 10 others wounded in a roadside bomb attack at a popular restaurant in al-Naser district, east of the Iraqi capital Baghdad, Xinhua quoted a police source as saying.

In a separate incident, a roadside bomb struck a police patrol in Saidiyah district in the southern part of Baghdad, killing a policeman and wounding five others, the source said.

Congress, BJP do not want a third force: Mamata

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Congress and BJP were playing a “got up match” because neither of the two parties wanted a third face to come to power, Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee said today, while claiming that her party would play a vital role in government formation post polls.

“Congress and BJP do not a want third force to raise its head in India. They will play a got-up match forever,” Banerjee told a poll meeting in South 24 Parganas district.

Modi hits back at Rahul, asks to remain ”within limits”

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On a day Rahul Gandhi accused him of being a “liar”, Narendra Modi today hit back saying the Congress leader was making “false, dirty and unverified” allegations and asked him to remain “within limits”.

Modi also challenged him to come out in the open to answer to the people on the Congress government’s performance and not “run away”.

The BJP Prime Ministerial candidate sought to link a “close aide of 10, Janpath” (Sonia Gandhi’s residence) to a meat exporter, whose premises were raided by tax authorities, and alleged that “money deals” were involved between them.

Kerala government to sponsor 10 students to Silicon Valley

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The Kerala government will sponsor the visit of 10 student entrepreneurs to the Silicon Valley this year as part of the SV Square programme of Startup Village, said Chief Minister Oommen Chandy Saturday.

“When the five students briefed the cabinet after their return from the Silicon Valley last year, we saw the transformational power of this initiative. The students who went were not the same when they returned as their new found confidence and energy was astounding,” said Chandy in his address at the second anniversary celebrations of Startup Village here.

Sania, Cara in final of Stuttgart WTA event

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Sania Mirza earned herself an opportunity to win her first title of the season after reaching the summit clash of the PORSCHE Tennis Grand Prix with Zimbabwean partner Cara Black, here today.

The second-seeded Indo-Zimbabwean pair defeated the German pair of Antonia Lottner and Anna Zaja 6-2 2-6 10-4 in one hour and 14 minutes in the USD 710,000 clay court WTA premier event.

Sania had reached the Indian Wells final last month but ended runners-up with Cara.

Modi contesting from two seats because he is afraid of defeat

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BJP Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi is contesting two Lok Sabha seats in Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh because he is ‘afraid of losing’, Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee claimed today.

Stating that most politicians lacked transparency and credibility, Banerjee said “why is he contesting from two seats–one from Gujarat and another from UP? That means he is not sure of his victory.

Cong will transform Seemandhra into modern state: Chiranjeevi

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Union Minister and Congress leader Chiranjeevi today said his party would “transform” Seemandhra into a modern state by bringing all-round development in the residuary state post creation of Telangana.

“The aim of Congress is to transform Seemandhra into Navyandhra (modern Andhra). After bifurcation of the state, it is the responsibility of Congress to develop it on all sectors, particularly in providing irrigation, and also employment opportunities to the youth,” Chiranjeevi said while interacting with reporters here.