Month: May 2014

Gold loosing shine: consumers, jewellers not in a hurry

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Gold prices have tumbled more than Rs. 800 per 10 gm in the past four trading sessions through Wednesday intraday after the RBI eased restrictions on the trade.

On the other hand consumers and jewellers are not rushing to buy the precious metal as they expect prices to fall further. They widely look forward to a reduction in import duty, which at present is 10%.

Ordinance makes way for Misra as new Principal Secretary

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Nripendra Misra was formally named principal secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the government issued an ordinance on Wednesday evening, clearing the way for the appointment.

Though he had taken over on Tuesday itself, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) Act made Misra “ineligible” for further employment at both the Centre and state government. Misra headed the regulator in 2006-09.

1-lakh-crore loan waiver by T and AP

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The Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Governments are planning to waive loans worth Rs.1 lakh crore. This is possibly the biggest loan waiver ever, say bankers.

The Telugu Desam Party (TDP) came back to power after a gap of 10 years on the promise of waiving loans worth Rs.82,000 crore taken by farmers and Self Help Groups.

The Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), set to form the first Government in Telangana, had too promised to waive farmers’ loans up to Rs.1 lakh, totalling to about Rs.20, 000 crore.

Six killed in road accident in Andhra

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Six persons, including five of a family, were killed on Thursday and five others injured when a SUV they were travelling in rammed into a tree near Rajampeta town here.

The mishap took place around 6 am on Kadapa-Tirupati Highway near Puttanavaripalli village in the district when the driver lost control over the vehicle, killing six persons on the spot.

One of the victims, a six-year-old boy identified as Venkataprasad, was resting under the tree with his aunt when the vehicle hit him.

Man upset over 2nd wife’s betrayal died suspiciously

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A man’s suspicious death occurred under Kachiguda police station limits. The deceased was upset over the death of his first wife and betrayal of the second. 40-year-old Satya Narayana died suspiciously at his house yesterday night. His 10-year-old son was at the house when the incident occurred. According to sub-inspector police Kachiguda Satya Narayana performed second marriage after the death of his 1st wife. However the second wife ran away with her lover. Since then the man was in mental tension. He was a habitual drunkard too.

Top priority will be restoring Ganga’s glory, says Nitin Gadkari

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Road Transport and Highways and Shipping Minister Nitin Gadkari today said that restoring Ganga’s glory and tapping its potential as an internal transport mode along with full transparency in the Ministry’s functioning is top on his agenda.

Gadkari told media after taking charge of the Ministries that he will soon hold a meeting with key officials of the Ministry to chart out ways for transforming this ancient river into a mode for cargo and public transport.

Crimes against women in Goa serious concern: Governor

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Goa Governor Bharat Vir Wanchoo severely criticised the Goa government Thursday over rising crimes against women in the state.

The criticism comes a few days after the state BJP demanded his resignation following the disclosure of the Central Bureau of Investigation’s intention to quiz Wanchoo in connection with the AgustaWestland chopper scam.

Massive fire engulfs commercial building in Surat

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A massive fire broke out in a high-rise building in Surat on Thursday morning.

As per initial reports, the fire first broke out at Vipul Sarees’ shop located on the fourth floor of the 17-story Orchid Tower and quickly spread to other floors.

There are no reports of casualties so far.

Further details are awaited. (ANI)

Malaysia detects pig DNA in 2 Cadbury products

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Cadbury the chocolate making company has recalled two products in mainly Muslim Malaysia after traces of pig DNA were found during a routine check for non-halal substances. Cadbury has voluntarily removed two of its products from the shelves said Health Minister S. Subramaniam. The molecular halal testing undertaken by Malaysia’s Islamic Development Department found traces of pork in Cadbury Dairy Milk hazelnut and Cadbury Dairy Milk roast almond products. Malaysia is seen as the global leader for halal certification.

Indian envoy hails UAE’s efforts in human, labour rights

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India’s Ambassador to the United Emirates (UAE) T.P. Seetharam has praised the efforts made by the UAE in human rights and in maintaining labour rights.

The envoy made the remarks during a meeting Wednesday with Mohammed Hussein Al Hammadi, deputy chairman of the Emirates Human Rights Association (EHRA) and other members of the association.

“The UAE is a destination of choice for lots of Indian workers and investors who enjoy stability, security and excellent treatment. The Indian embassy barely gets complaints from members of the Indian community,” he added.

Australia arrive in Brazil for World Cup

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Australia midfielder Tommy Oar says his team’s lack of experience and relative anonymity could work in their favour during the FIFA World Cup.

The Socceroos were the first team after hosts Brazil to arrive Wednesday in the South American nation ahead of the June 12-July 13 tournament, reports Xinhua.

“We are an unknown quantity. It’s going to be a great opportunity for the team to surprise and that is really exciting,” Oar was quoted saying by FIFA.com. “The fact the tournament is in the home of football provides even more motivation.”

Early count shows Sisi sweeping Egypt’s presidential poll

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The initial poll count points to a landslide victory for Egypt’s former military chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in the presidential election.

Sisi won about 95 percent of the ballots collected from nearly half of the polling stations, Xinhua cited Nile Television as quoting his campaign team.

Sisi had already received more than 10.5 million votes, while his sole rival, Leftist politician Hamdeen Sabahy received about 350,000, the report said.

2 sisters gang-raped, hanged from tree; 4 arrested

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Four people, including a constable, accused in the gang-rape and murder of two minor girls in Uttar Pradesh, were arrested on Thursday.

The police constable has been identified as Sarvesh Yadav.

The National Commission for Women has, meanwhile, taken a suo moto cognisance and decided to send a team here to probe into the gruesome case.

Harsh Vardhan to flag of rally of school children to commemorate ‘World No Tobacco Day’

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Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan will flag off rally of 200 school children from Nirman Bhavan tomorrow to commemorate ‘World No Tobacco Day’.

The children will proceed to India Gate where they will be served refreshments.

This is part of the activities being taken up by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare along with the WHO to mark the ‘World No Tobacco Day’ to draw attention to the health risks associated with tobacco use and to advocate policies that can help reduce tobacco related health risks.

Ex-gratia given to Kishan Bagh martyrs scanty: Civil Liberties Committee

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Civil Liberties Committee (CLC) claimed that Rs. 6 lakh ex-gratia given to the kin of Shujauddin Khateeb, Mohammed Fareed and Wajid Ali killed in miscreants attack and BSF firing in Kishan Bagh is scanty. Government should have increased the ex-gratia upto Rs. 10 lakh. Apart from that the persons injured in BSF firing and attack by miscreants should also be given compensation immediately. Rs. 50 thousand compensation to each of the injured was announced but the same is not paid to them so far.

Crime In Hyderabad (29.5.2014)

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Delay in marriage led to suicide
(Siasat News): A man, who was frustrated over the fixing of his marriage, took the extreme step of ending his life. This incident occurred in Tukaramgate police station limits where the deceased V Ramakrishna, 30 hanged himself to death.

He was a driver and has been living at Addagutta. He was an alcoholic and there was one or the other difficulty in fixing of his marriage. The delay caused him great mental pressure that led him to suicide.

Police is further investigating.

Poor young children making the most of holidays to help their parents

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There are a number of children in the city who work hard under the scorching sun to help their parents multiply their earnings. 10-year-old Babloo sells fish and helps his mother. Babloo’s mother told that he helps her the whole day and sells fish on the footpath. Babloo is her eldest son. During school days he studies till afternoon and helps her mother after coming from school. Similarly another boy who is working in an almirah factory evaded telling his name and other details.

Parliament session from June 4 to June 12

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The Union Cabinet has recommended convening of first session of 16th Lok Sabha from June 4 to June 12, according to sources.

Parliament will meet to facilitate swearing in of new MPs, election of the Lok Sabha Speaker and the President’s address to the joint sitting of the two Houses.

Thereafter, Parliament will break to meet in July to consider and pass the first Budget of the Narendra Modi government.

Judge me by my work: Smriti Irani

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Two days after a controversy erupted over her educational qualifications, Human Rresource Development Minister Smriti Irani said Thursday that “extraneous circumstances” were created by the opposition to divert her and requested the people to judge her on the basis of her work.

“Extraneous circumstances have been created to ensure that my attention is deviated from the work I have been entrusted with. I am judged by my organisation with regard to my capacity to deliver an assignment,” Irani told reporters here.

“I humbly request all of you to judge me by my work,” she added.

Will discuss Air India issue with PM: Civil aviation minister

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Civil Aviation Minister Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju said Thursday that he will discuss Air India’s revival with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Speaking to reporters after taking charge at the Rajiv Gandhi Bhavan, the headquarters of the civil aviation ministry here, Gajapati Raju said: “I will discuss Air India’s situation with the Prime Minister. We will have to analyse the reasons for looses; is it competition or something else.”

CAG slams OilMin, DGH for poor monitoring of RIL KG-D6 block

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The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has slammed Oil Ministry and its technical arm DGH for not exercising enough control and vigil over Reliance Industries’ KG-D6 block which led to losses of several hundred millions of dollars to the exchequer.

From not approving budgets for the year at the beginning of the year and monitoring expenditure according to the approved plan, the ministry was castigated for allowing costs of unapproved drilling programme and allowing RIL to retain area without any discovery.

Karnataka legislature session from June 23

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A 30-working day session of Karnataka Legislature would begin on June 23, state Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister TB Jayachandra on Wednesday said.

Briefing reporters after a cabinet meeting, he said the session would last till July 30.

“For the first time in the recent past, Karnataka will be holding 30-working day legislature session,” he said.

Siddaramaiah government was keen on conducting at least 60 days of legislature session in the year, he said.