Month: May 2014

Three Lok Sabha constituencies in Hyderabad record lowest polling

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Three parliamentary constituencies in Hyderabad recorded the lowest polling in Telangana, where elections were held Wednesday, authorities said Saturday.

Among all the 17 Lok Sabha constituencies, Malkajgiri recorded the lowest turnout at 51.19 percent. Hyderabad and Secunderabad Lok Sabha constituencies recorded 52.52 and 53.28 percent turnout respectively.

The highest polling of 88.99 percent was registered in Bhongir constituency in Nalgonda district.

Three days after the polling, the election authorities released the turnout figures.

We will turn Seemandhra into ‘Swarna Andhra’, says Naidu

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TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday said if voted to power, the TDP-BJP combine would develop the Seemandhra region and turn it into ‘Swarna Andhra’ (golden Andhra).

Addressing public meetings at Samarlakota, Thondagi, Pithpuram in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh, Naidu said, “Keeping the future of children in mind we had developed Hyderabad. Similarly, Seemandhra will be developed on all fronts and turned into Swarna Andhra.”

Stop Killing Muslims in Assam – Maulana Shabbeer Nakshbandi

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Maulana Syed Nakshbandi, President of Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Memorial Society protested that in the native state of the former President of India, Mr. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed, communal riots are taking place and the innocent Muslims are being Killed. He contacted Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh and CM of Assam, Mr. Tarun Gogoi and protested and demanded immediate action against the communal election. He stressed the need for the Govt.

Muslim League pays tribute to Nawab Bahaduryarjung

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According to Pressnote issued by Syed Mustafa Khadri, Secretary, All India Muslim League, A.P. Branch. A meeting will be held today at 7 p.m. at Syed Ghouse Khamooshi Hall, office of Muslim League, Towlichowki to pay homage to Nawab Bahaduryar Jung, former president of MIM. Mr. Abdus Sattar Mujahid , Senior General Secretary and President of State Muslim League will preside over the function. Mohammed Mahmood Ali, MLC and Chairman of Minorities Cell, TRS will be the Chief Guest. Mr. Khaja Sirajuddin Ajaz Mr. Syed Etemaduddin, Mr. Sajid Ali Khan, Mr. Afzal, Mr.

Ghareeb Nawaz conference today

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Abul Hasanath Islamic Research Center is organizing Ghareeb Nawaz conference today after Magrib Prayer at Masjid Abul Hasanath Jahanuma under the Chairmanship of Maulana Ziauddin Nakhshbandi. The other speakers are: Maualana Syed Wahid Ali Khadri and Maulana Syed Ahmed Ghouri. Maulvi Qari Mohammed Asadullah Shareef and Hafiz Mohammed Khan Nakshbandi will present Nath-e-Shareef.

–Siasat News

Admission in Special Education Course at Hari Prasad Institute

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Thakur Hari Prasad Institute of Rehabilitation offers M.Ed. (Special Education), B.Ed. (Special Education) for which the submission of applications is 14th June. Forms will be available on 5th May onwards. For admissions, please contact at thpihyd@hotmail.com or telephone number 040-24045454 or 9849428125.

–Siasat News

Modi’s win will give power to industrialists: Buddhadeb

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Describing BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi as “dangerous”, former West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee on Saturday said the power would go in the hands of industrialists if he took charge of the top post.

“Narendra Modi is dangerous. If he becomes prime minister then the power will directly go in the hands of the owners of industries and factories,” he told an election rally at Panihati in Dum Dum Lok Sabha constituency.

He said an alternative government without Congress and BJP could be formed at the Centre.

New York Sikh cabbie found guilty of kidnapping, raping passenger

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A Sikh taxi driver in New York has been found guilty of kidnapping and raping a 29-year-old female passenger three years ago and faces 25 years in prison when he is sentenced May 12.

But a Brooklyn jury Friday acquitted Gurmeet Singh, 42, of Queens of robbery and assault as well as the top count of predatory sexual assault, New York Daily News reported.

NIA gets six-day custody of IM operative

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A court here Saturday granted six days custody of Indian Mujahideen operative Faizan Ahmed Sultan, who was deported from Sharjah to Delhi, to NIA.

Special NIA Judge I.S. Mehta in an in-camera hearing granted six days custody of Sultan.

National Investigation Agency sources said Sultan provided hiding places to the top leadership of the IM since 2008. His name was disclosed by an arrested IM operative and then by Yasin Bhatkal.

Sultan was active in 2008 when IM carried out a series of bombings in the country.

–IANS

Three LS constituencies in Hyderabad record lowest polling

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Three parliamentary constituencies in Hyderabad recorded the lowest polling in Telangana, where elections were held Wednesday, authorities said Saturday.

Among all the 17 Lok Sabha constituencies, Malkajgiri recorded the lowest turnout at 51.19 percent. Hyderabad and Secunderabad Lok Sabha constituencies recorded 52.52 and 53.28 percent turnout respectively.

The highest polling of 88.99 percent was registered in Bhongir constituency in Nalgonda district.

Three days after the polling, the election authorities released the turnout figures.

Loss against Knight Riders was wake-up call: Kohli

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Returning home after three consecutive losses in the UAE, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) hope to get back to winning ways in the Indian Premier League (IPL-7) T-20 series with the support of their frenzied fans.

“It feels great to be back home, especially for me, Chris (Gayle) and AB (de Villiers) who played some great cricket in this ground in front of home crowd,” Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain Virat Kholi told reporters ahead of its league tie Sunday against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Chinnasway stadium here.

Modi hopes for a good fight in Varanasi

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BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi Saturday said he was hoping for a good fight in the Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency where Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal is contesting against him.

“If there is competition, it is good. Otherwise there will be no fun,” Modi told TV news channel Aaj Tak.

The Bharatiya Janata Party leader said competition was integral to politics.

“There should be competition in politics,” he said.

The Congress has pitted Ajay Rai in Varanasi.

–IANS

Will never, ever have an alliance with BJP: Mamata

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A day after BJP president Rajnath Singh held out the olive branch to her, Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee Saturday ruled out any alliance with the right wing party.

“Some parties want to incite riots in Bengal and divide people, based on religion and language. People of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar who live in Bengal are as much part of the state as any Bengali-speaking person.

Royals hammer Daredevils by seven wickets

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Inspired by Karun Nair’s 73 not out, Rajasthan Royals clinched an important victory against Delhi Daredevils in an Indian Premier League (IPL) clash at the Ferozeshah Kotla here Saturday.

The Royals chased down the target of 153 with relative ease with nine balls to spare in the first match to be held in the national capital after the IPL returned to India from the United Arab Emirates leg.

After being put in to bat, the hosts got off to a good start with openers Quinton de Kock and Murali Vijay (13).

Congress won’t get 100 Lok Sabha seats: Modi

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The Congress would be reduced to two digits when election results are announced May 16, BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi said Saturday, and rubbished allegations that his government in Gujarat had favoured an industrialist in allocation of land.

Modi, who replied to a wide range of questions during an interview to TV channel Aaj Tak, steered clear of commenting on Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s attacks on him and said he would not like to speak on people who were not in the electoral contest.

UN welcomes release of European observers in Ukraine

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UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon Saturday welcomed the release of European military inspectors and accompanying Ukrainian military officers abducted a week ago in the crisis-torn eastern part of the country.

In a statement released by his spokesperson, Ban expressed his appreciation of all who helped facilitate their safe release, including Russia, Xinhua reported.

Lightning kills eight in Bangladesh

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Eight people were killed and 15 others wounded in series of lightning strikes in different districts of Bangladesh Saturday, authorities said.

Most of the killed and wounded were farmers who were working in their fields. One student was killed and five others were wounded while they were playing football in Tamgail, about 100 km north of Bangladesh’s capital, Xinhua reported.

The wounded students received medical treatment at a hospital in Tangail.

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Modi should disown Togadia, Giriraj: Agnivesh

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Social activist Swamy Agnivesh on Saturday shot off a letter to Narendra Modi urging him to give “an emphatic and no-nonsense statement” disowning people like Pravin Togadia and Giriraj Singh who made controversial remarks in the midst of election campaign.

Agnives criticised Modi’s “deafening silence” on Yoga Guru Ramdev’s “purient and degrading honeymoon remarks aginst Rahul Gandhi.

Followed cabinet guidelines on spectrum allocation: A. Raja

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Former telecom minister A. Raja Saturday claimed the decisions in 2G spectrum allocation were taken in accordance with the existing telecom policy and cabinet guidelines and he had not kept the prime minister in the dark.

Answering queries in “Aap Ki Adalat” show on India TV, Raja said he had offered to serve life imprisonment if a single rupee was found in his name in an offshore account.

7 killed as ferry capsizes in Bangladesh storm

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At least seven persons, including four women, were killed today when a ferry with 70 people on board capsized after a storm hit southwestern coastlines of Bangladesh.

The ferry capsized in a river in Patuakhali district after the storm called ‘kalboishakhi’ (nor’wester) hit Galachipa area.

“Seven bodies, four being of women, have so far been recovered by local rescuers while the search campaign is underway,” Patuakhali’s deputy commissioner or administrative chief Amitabh Sarkat told reporters.

Daredevils put up 152/5 against Royals

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Hosts Delhi Daredevils put up a total of 152/5 in 20 overs in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Rajasthan Royals at the Ferozeshah Kotla here Saturday.

Left-handed opener Quinton de Kock of South Africa scored the highest of the Daredevils’ innings with 43 while his compatriot J.P. Duminy contributed 39 towards the end. James Faulkner and Pravin Tambe took two wickets each for the visitors.

This is the first match in the national capital after the IPL returned to India after the United Arab Emirates leg.

—-IANS