Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s US visit, America’s Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economics Caroline Atkinson met representatives from industry body Ficci to strengthen ties.
Ficci President Sidharth Birla, its Past President Harsh Pati Singhania, former Indian ambassador to the US Lalit Man Singh and ex foreign secretary Kanwal Sibal were present in the meeting that took place last evening, Ficci said.
After rallying to new peak on Monday on crude oil drop and fund inflows, profit-booking by operators in a mid-week ahead of key macro economic data on late Friday kept the Sensex and Nifty under check, still ending up by 0.13 percent and 0.23 percent respectively, extending gains for the fifth straight week.
The market commenced the week on a strong footing as overseas funds increased bets on growth optimism and a lower oil price which gave a boost to sentiments.
Priyanka Chopra, who attended an event organized by Usha International in Mumbai, said that she was very good in arts and craft.
Speaking at the event, the 32-year old actress said: “I used to come first in arts and craft. I am also very fond of it. I can’t stitch so well but I definitely know how to do it. I can’t stitch clothes. I have studied in a convent school, so it was compulsory for them to teach us. I was very good in arts and craft.”
Chopra, was recently seen in the movie ‘Mary Kom’
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The Islamic State (IS) militants have released a video purportedly showing the execution of British aid worker David Haines.
The UK Prime Minister David Cameron on Saturday said the murder of David Haines is an “act of pure evil” in a tweet, after the release of a video purporting to show the UK hostage’s beheading, the CNN reported.
Haines, an aid worker from Perth was taken hostage in the village of Atmeh, in Syria, in March 2013. The 44-year-old had been helping French agency ACTED deliver humanitarian aid.
Congress leader Rashid Alvi on Saturday maintained that the seat-sharing adjustments with the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) in Maharashtra will be worked out soon and, therefore, it was not a cause of concern.
“There is nothing to be worried about. The NCP and the Congress will work out between them with regard to the sharing of seats. Whenever seats are distributed, it is not surprising that parties look for getting more seats to contest; however, this will soon be resolved,” Alvi told ANI here.
Not long ago, Narendra Modi was not welcome in the US. But the US is now pulling out all stops to woo him when he comes calling at the White House as India’s prime minister at the end of this month.
President Barack Obama will host a dinner for him Sep 29 before bilateral talks at the White House the next day and this will be followed by a lunch hosted by Vice President Joe Biden at the State Department.
What a difference an election makes! Long forgotten is Modi’s alleged inaction or complicity in the 2002 Gujarat riots that led the State Department to revoke his visa in 2005.
Mr. Vamshi Reddy, MLA and President of Youth Congress announced that the organization will send 30 boats and food grains worth Rs. 10 lakh. He was addressing a press conference yesterday at Gandhi Bhavan. He told that his party is with the people of Kashmir. He requested all the members of Youth Congress to participate in relief work.
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Counseling for admissions into B.Ed. Course for the successful candidates of EDCET will start on 21st September with the verification of Original Certificate. Option will be given till 23rd September. Eligible candidate may avail of web counseling according to their ranks for admission into B.Ed courses of various universities in Telangana State.
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Siasat Urdu Daily organized free Hijama Camp at Abid Ali Khan Eye Hospital, Darushifa yesterday wherein more than 300 ladies got benefited. Dr. Kauser, Dr. Kauser Hajira, Dr. Sadia, Dr. Shaheen , Dr. Sameena, Dr. Jabeen , Dr. Riffath and Dr. Muneer attended to the patients. Many ladies requested Siasat Urdu Daily to arrange such camps every month in Hyderabad and also in the districts of Telangana State.
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A delegation of Safa Baitul Mal led by its President and Secretary is proceeding to Srinagar on 15th September to start relief work in Kashmir for its flood victims. Philanthropists are requested to donate generously for these victims. The donations can be credited into bank account of Safa Educational Welfare and Charitable Trust, ICICI Bank, Malakpet Branch IFSC Code: ICICI0000596, Account Number 059605001088.
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In your house, office or shop, if there is any scrap, please donate it to Safa Baitul Mal. Scraps containing Iron articles, waste newspapers, electronic articles, furniture etc could be donated, the sale proceeds of which will be utilized for helping the poor and needy. For donations of scrap, please contact at cell phone number 9394419820, 9394419821.
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Safa Baithul Mal is making common arrangements for Qurbani. The cost of each animal is Rs. 14000. Each person has to contribute Rs. 2000 towards his share. The meat of the Qurbani will be distributed to the poor persons in the districts of Telangana, A.P., Karnataka, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Jharkhand, Odisha, Assam, West Bengal and U.P. Only such persons can join this program who does not want to take their share of meat. Interested persons may contact cell phone numbers 9394419820, 9394419821, 24551314, 24551319 and 24551717.
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Siasat Relief Fund sent articles worth Rs. 1.60 to the flood victims of Kashmir. Siasat announced relief for the victims of Kashmir. All those who would like to donate for this purpose may send in their cheques endorsed in favour of Siasat Millat Fund A/C, BMC., Moazzam Jahi Market, Bank SB A/C No. 8218.
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Dy. CM of Telangana State, Mr. Mohammed Mahmood Ali held a meeting with the officials of the Dept. of Minorities Welfare to take stock of the situation of preparation of budget estimates. It was decided to grant Rs. 51000 per head for the marriages of destitute and poor girls belonging to Minorities. It was also decided to allocate Rs. 200 crore for this purpose. Mr. Syed Omer Jaleel, IAS, Special Secretary of the Dept. of Minorities Welfare, Mr. Shaik Mohammed Iqbal, IPS, Commissioner of the Dept. of Minorities Welfare. Mr.
Entrepreneurship Development Cell of Osmania University is organizing Entrepreneurship Development Program for the benefit of Diploma/ Degree holders in Engineering who are unemployed. The program will start on 29th September. The course contains Entrepreneurship knowledge, available technologies, identification of project, preparation of Project report, Financial implications, Licenses and Clearance, Marketing Management, Solar Energy, Industrial Visit etc. Interested candidates may contact Entrepreneurship Development Cell of Osmania University at its office at OUB-21, adjacent to Dept.
Convocation of Administrative Staff College of India is conducting convocation to award post-graduate diploma in hospital management for the batch of students who studied this course during 2012-2014. The convocation will take place at the ASCI campus park at Banjara Hills from 9:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Padma Bhushan, Dr. Hegde, former Vice Chancellor of Manipal University will deliver convocation address. All the successful candidates are requested to attend the convocation function.
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English and Foreign Languages University will celebrate European Languages Day on 19th September 2 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Entry is free. All are welcome to attend.
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The Minister for IT and Panchyati Raj K Taraka Rama Rao (KTR) today released a report on the 100- days administration in Panchayati Raj department.
Dr. Mohammed Mushtaq Ali, President of Anjuman Falah–e-Muashira, Yakutpura has invited applications from the parents of poor and destitute Muslims girls for celebrating their mass marriages next month. The association will provide essential articles like Steel Almarh, Cort, 7 pairs of cloths etc. Such of the parents who have finalized matrimonial alliances of their daughters and who would like perform their marriages next month may apply all with identification card and photographs with 2 witnesses. The applications may be submitted to Mr.
The Centenary Celebrations of Urs of the founder of Jamia Nizamia, Hyderabad, Hazrath Anwarullah Farooqui will be celebrated on a grand scale. Director of Jamia Nizamia, Mufti Khaleel Ahmed told that Hazrath Anwarullah Farooqui was a versatile genius who spread Islamic knowledge through this institution. He was also a social reformer. He had advised to teach technical skills and modern knowledge to the students of this institution. In the light of his teachings, English language has also been included in the syllabus.
US President Barack Obama Saturday strongly condemned the beheading of a British hostage by the Islamic State (IS) militant group, vowing to work with Britain and the international community to destroy the terror group.
The IS released a video Saturday which showed the beheading of British aid worker David Haines, who was kidnapped last year in Syria, Xinhua reported.
A masked IS militant on the video claimed the execution was in retaliation for British Prime Minister David Cameron’s promise to join a US-led coalition to fight the IS.
Siasat Urdu Daily in collaboration with Tirumala Music Center organized a three day Jashn-e-Nikkah exhibition at City Convention Center, Nampally where all the articles of wedding celebrations are available under one roof. Today is the last day of exhibition. Consumers are requested to avail of this opportunity.
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Gandhi Gyan Mandir is organizing a 4 week yoga camp from 15th September from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. every day. All the person between the age group 18-60 may join this camp. Only 20 persons will be selected for this program. For further details, please contact phone number 66735331.
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Kamineni Hospital, King Kothi is organizing a free medical camp at Lukhman Polyclinic, Phul Bagh, Jahnuma today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Heart Specialist will be available for medical examination. Interested patients may contact cell phone number 9154988302 for registration.
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Dy. CM of Telangana State, Mr. Mohammed Mahmood Ali will flag off the Hajj pilgrims today at 7:00 a.m. from Hajj House, Nampally, Hyderabad. The first batch of Hajj pilgrims consists of 349 persons. They will fly to Jeddah by Saudi Airlines from Hyderabad Airport at 11:30 a.m. today.
Special Officer of Hajj Committee, Prof. S.A. Shukoor is making excellent arrangements of boarding and lodging of the Hajj pilgrims at Hajj House Nampally. After bidding farewell to Hajj pilgrims, Mr. Mahmood Ali will visit Hyderabad Airport to take stock of the arrangements at the Airport.