Month: May 2014

China asks Malaysia to formulate ‘new search plan’ for MH370

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China has asked Malaysia to formulate a “new search plan” soon to locate the crashed Flight MH370 and take the probe into the plane’s disappearance “seriously”. Premier Li Keqiang met with his Malaysian counterpart Najib Razak and raised China’s concerns over the search and investigation into the mysterious disappearance of the plane carrying 239 people, mostly Chinese.

“We expect Malaysia to take the leading and coordinating role, come up with a new search plan for the jet at an early date, and take the investigation seriously,” Li said during his talks with Najib here yesterday.

Time to punish those behind 1984 anti-Sikh riots: Sukhbir Badal

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Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal Friday said that the time had come to punish the perpetrators of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

“The time has come to punish architects of Sikh genocide. The Akali Dal will soon discuss the ongoing legal proceedings with the union home minister to ensure proper investigations and early hearings of the cases to put the perpetrators of this heinous crime behind bars,” Sukhbir Badal told media after offering prayers at the Golden Temple here.

Don’t include my life story in schoolbooks: Modi

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The Gujarat government wanted to devote a few chapters in its school syllabus to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s life, but he ruled it out Friday.

“Am reading in the news that some states want to include Narendra Modi’s life struggles as a part of school curriculum. I firmly believe the life story of living individuals should not be included as a part of the school curriculum,” Modi tweeted.

The young pupils in school should instead read about the stories of “several stalwarts” who worked as pioneers to make India as it stands today, he said.

Attack on party workers will not be tolerated: BJP

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With a BJP parliamentary team set to visit Sandeskhali in North 24 Parganas tomorrow to assess the situation after a clash broke out between saffron party and Trinamool Congress workers earlier this week, the party today said that attacks on partymen would not be tolerated. “No one should take the visit of our party’s parliamentary team visit lightly. The message is loud and clear. We will not tolerate attacks on our party workers,” BJP’s co-in-charge of party affairs in West Bengal Siddharth Nath Singh told PTI.

Naveen to raise Polavaram project with Modi

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Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik would raise the Polavaram multi-purpose project, which the state is opposing, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi when during their meeting here soon.

During his week-long stay here, the Chief Minister would also press for the special category status for Odisha and
other issues his BJD party had promised in the manifesto during the elections. “We will raise issues which we mentioned in our manifesto,” Patnaik told reporters here, adding that the Polavaram project issue would also be raised.

French Foreign Minister greets Swaraj, gets an invite

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French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius today called his Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj and discussed cooperation in key areas including defence and civil nuclear field.

Fabius congratulated Swaraj on the victory and assumption of charge as External Affairs Minister, the Spokesperson in the MEA said. Reaffirming India-France Strategic Partnership, the two leaders focused on strengthening defence, nuclear and space cooperation.

New CEO for Infosys soon, says Murthy

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India’s second largest IT firm Infosys Ltd would soon name its new chief executive officer to succeed incumbent S.D. Shibulal as the selection process was in progress, executive chairman and co-founder N.R. Narayana Murthy said Friday.

“The selection process is progressing as planned and the nomination board will announce the new CEO at the conclusion of the process soon,” Murthy told his employees in an e-mail.

Meanwhile, executive vice-chairman S. Gopalakrishnan and Shibulal will steer the $8.25-billion global software major with the company’s board of directors.

China, Malaysia pledge stability in South China Sea

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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak Friday agreed to strengthen dialogue to maintain stability in the South China Sea.

“The current situation in the South China Sea is stable in general but signs deserving our attention have also emerged,” Xinhua quoted Xi as saying in his meeting with the Malaysian prime minister.

China cherishes the peace and stability of the South China Sea and disapproves of complicating, broadening or internationalising the ongoing regional disputes over sovereignty, Xi added.

Three planes damaged, 21 flights diverted due to bad weather in Delhi

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Three planes were damaged and 21 flights diverted due to the sudden rain and storm that lashed the national capital here Friday evening, officials said.

Airport sources told IANS that three planes, which were parked at the T-3 (terminal 3) of the Indira Gandhi International Airport, were damaged.

Meanwhile 21 flights which were coming to Delhi were diverted, officials told IANS.

Among the flights that were diverted included four international flights.

India releases 37 Pakistani prisoners

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India Friday released 37 Pakistani prisoners lodged in Indian jails, reciprocating the gesture made by the Pakistani government earlier. The Pakistani prisoners, including 32 fishermen, have reached home.

An Indian official confirmed in New Delhi that India has released 37 Pakistani prisoners.

The Pakistan ministry of foreign affairs said in a statement in Islamabad that India had released 37 Pakistani prisoners, including five civil prisoners and 32 fishermen.

Chandy to meet Modi Monday

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Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, who had sought an appointment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has been asked to meet him Monday, said a Kerala government source.

Chandy had already said that he has sought an appointment with Modi as he was unable to attend the swearing-in ceremony due to an urgent personal matter in his house.

YSRCP review meets from June 4

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YSR Congress Party would hold review meetings from June 4 to take stock of its performance in the recent multiple elections and chalk out the future course of action to further strengthen the party and take forward the agenda of playing the role of a constructive opposition party.

“Our Party President , YS Jagan Mohan Reddy will chair the review meetings, which will be based on the reports of the three-member committees that has given the district-wise assessment on the poll results,” party senior leader Dr MV Mysoora Reddy told reporters here on Friday.

DU suspends five officials for leaking Smriti documents

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The Delhi University (DU) Friday suspended five officials for allegedly leaking documents related to educational qualifications of union Human Resources Development Minister Smriti Irani, officials said here.

“Five of the non-teaching staff of the school of open learning have been suspended for accessing the confidential file and then leaking it,” Malay Neerav, DU joint dean of students’s welfare and media coordinator, told reporters.

“These are officials below section officer level,” he said.

Girl succumbs to accidental burn injuries in Chintal of A C Guards

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A 18 year old girl died of burn injuries which she suffered on at her residence in Chintal of A C Guards.

According to Saifabad police, deceased Khatija Begum (18) a House Hold D/o Saleem Bin Abdullah R/o Chintal of A C Guards caught fire while cooking on kerosene stove accidentally flames caught her on May 19 night hours, due to which she received multiple burn injuries, Immediately she was rushed to OGH for treatment where she died on Thursday night hours.

Ill health drives Painter to suicide

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A 35 year old Painter committed suicide by hanging at his residence on Thursday night hours in Meerpet police station limits.

According to Meerpet police, deceased K Gangadhar (35) S/o Late Suryanarayana R/o Jilelguda of Meerpet committed suicide by hanging himself at his residence on Thursday night hours.

The family members of the man told the police that he slipped into depression due to ill health and might have ended his life over it.

Student dead body retrieve from water sump in Meerpet

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The Meerpet police fished out the body of a ten year old girl from water sump on Thursday evening hours.

According to Meerpet police, deceased V Lavanya (10) an second standard student D/o late Chandu R/o Indira Sena Reddy Nagar of Nandavanam, karmanghat, deceased while playing her school ground she accidentally drowned in water sump due to which she was died on the spot on Thursday evening hours. police retrieved the dead body from water sump.

Student allegedly jumping from height, dies

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A 24 year old Student committed suicide by allegedly jumping from a building at Banjarahills on Thursday.

According to Banjarahills police, deceased JY Harish (24) an student S/o Sri Rama Krishna R/o Uppal committed suicide by allegedly jumping from a apartment at Banjarahills on Thursday due to which he was died on the spot.

The family members of the man told the police that he slipped into depression due to his failing health / from last two years he was a cychiatrist patient and might have ended his life over it.

KCR’s resignation from Medak LS seat accepted

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The Secretary General of Lok Sabha on Friday accepted the resignation submitted by TRS President K Chandrasekhar Rao from the membership of Medak Lok Sabha constituency.

It may be mentioned that KCR had contested and won from Medak Lok Sabha and Gajwel Assembly constituencies in the recently held elections. However, in view of his election as the Leader of TRS Legislature Party to enable him to become the Chief Minister of Telangana, he resigned from the Medak Lok Sabha seat.

Himachal to post specialised doctors in remote areas

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The Himachal Pradesh government is making efforts to increase the number of specialised doctors in far-flung areas, Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh said Friday.

He said the state is endeavouring to increase the number of postgraduate seats in the Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital (IGMCH) in Shimla and Dr Rajendra Prasad Medical College in Tanda of Kangra district to overcome the shortage of doctors.

Tharoor terms BJP’s economic roadmap ‘vague’

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Congress leader Shashi Tharoor Friday said the BJP’s plan to “address economic concerns” was a “vague” statement.

“The BJP government is claiming it would address the economic concerns… but it is a vague statement. The party’s stand on reforms in the infrastructure sector is equally vague,” Tharoor told media persons here.

He said the Bharatiya Janata Party’s proposal for “e-auction” was a welcome step, but the same could have been implemented in BJP-ruled Gujarat where “land has been given cheap to the corporates”.

Rain, erratic power supply affect Metro services

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Commuters had a harrowing time Friday evening as Metro services were affected for close to an hour due to erratic power supply and the sudden rain which lashed the national capital.

“The services were disrupted for about an hour between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. due to failure/erratic power supply from Delhi Transco Limited (DTL) to Delhi Metro’s receiving sub-stations across the network, which in turn feed power to the Metro system for running the trains and stations,” Delhi Metro said in a statement.

5 Indians charged with visa, financial fraud in US

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Five Indians, including four from the same family, have been arrested and charged with participating in a wide-ranging student visa and financial aid fraud schemes in the United States.

Suresh Hiranandaney (60), his son Samir Hiranandaney (27), sister Anita Chabria (49), brother-in-law Lalit Chabria (54) and employee Seema Shah (41) face student visa fraud, wire fraud and student financial aid fraud.

They were presented before US Magistrate Judge Gabriel Gorenstein in Manhattan federal court here yesterday.

The charges carry prison term from five to 20 years.