Month: February 2015

Shiv Sena threatens to disrupt Asaduddin Owaisi visit to Pune

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The Shiv Sena has objected to the scheduled visit of Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi to Pune, saying it may create law and order problems if he makes controversial statements.

Action Committee, Maharashtra and Mulnivasi Muslim Manch — the Pune-based organisations — have invited Mr Owaisi as the chief guest for the February 4 event where discussion will be held on the need of reservation for Muslims. Other invitees include leaders from the Aam Aadmi Party.

No concrete steps for the development of Telangana – Lakshmiya

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TRS Govt. has failed to implement developmental schemes. It has no concrete plans for the development of Telangana. These thoughts were expressed by Mr. P. Lakshmiya, Telangana Congress President at a press conference held at IB Guest House, Sangareddy, yesterday. Present on this occasion were President of District Congress Committee Mr. Suresh Takkar, former M.P., Mr. Shashidhar Reddy, former MLA, Mr. Shivraj Patel, Dr. Sharavan Kumar Reddy, Mr. M. A. Rasheed, Mr. Qutubuddin, Mr. Abul Qasim, Mr. Samiur Rahman and others.

Arvind Kejriwal only competition for BJP in Delhi, says Arun Jaitley

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The Parliamentary Affairs Minister said he used to respect Kejriwal and had thought the AAP leader would bring some change given that he was a “new entrant” in politics.

The Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP is the only competition for BJP in Delhi and the choice for voters is between “good governance” and “anarchy”, BJP leader and Union Minister Arun Jaitley said on Sunday even as he claimed that Congress will not be able to bag “even a few seats” in the upcoming Assembly polls.

Delhi polls: BJP likely to release ‘vision document’ today

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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is likely to release its ‘vision document’ on Monday, just five days before the national capital goes on polls.

Party President Amit Shah is likely to release the document at the party office here.

“This will be a vision for 2050, a vision for Delhi to become a World class city. Tremendous team work will be seen, will be in interest of every ‘Delhi walla’. It will be a vision which will be implemented completely,” said party’s chief ministerial candidate, Kiran Bedi.

Goa police arrest Italian national, recover drug worth millions

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Anti-narcotics cell of police in Goa have arrested a 54-year-old Italian national and recovered drug worth one hundred million from him.

Acting on a tip-off, a raid was conducted in Anjuna beach area during which accused Vincenzo Rainone was caught red-handed.

Later his house was searched where police found 30,000 LSD papers (Lysergic Acid Diethylamide) and liquid LSD.

Amit Shah to review BJP membership drive in Lucknow

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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Amit Shah would be arriving on a day-long visit to Lucknow Monday, a party spokesman said.

Shah is scheduled to drive straight from the Amausi airport in the city to the Ganna Sansthan auditorium, where he will review the progress of the party’s membership drive in Uttar Pradesh.

Muslim should get their share in Govt.

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Muslims have also equally participated in Telangana agitation along with others. It is obligatory on the part of TRS Govt. to give important positions to Muslims. These thoughts were expressed by Maulana Mohammed Barkatullah Qasimi while addressing media persons at hotel Peacock in Kareem Nagar. He applauded Mr. KCR and said that he is a Muslim friendly CM. He is a person of secular ideology. He is very fond of Nizam’s Rule. He mentioned on several occasions the developments that took place during the reign of the late Nizam of Hyderabad.

Good US-India relations no threat to China: Obama

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Surprised at the Chinese reaction over his visit to India, US President Barack Obama has said there is no reason for Beijing to be threatened by a good relationship between New Delhi and Washington.

“I was surprised when I heard that the Chinese government had put out these statements. China doesn’t need to be threatened because we have good relations with India,” Obama told Fareed Zakaria’s GPS, a popular CNN Sunday talk show.

Miley Cyrus dines with beau, his mother

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Singer Miley Cyrus was spotted enjoying a dinner with actor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son her rumoured boyfriend Patrick and his mother Maria Shriver.

The three dined on Friday night at Laurel Hardware in West Hollywood, California, reported E! Online.

“They all looked like they were having a great time-enjoying engaging conversation and laughing. It looked like Maria and Miley got along really well,” said an eyewitness.

The source said the rumoured couple displayed affection for each other.

Greste family celebrate Australian reporter’s release

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The family of Australian journalist Peter Greste expressed their joy today at his release from an Egyptian jail, but said his two colleagues still in prison would not be forgotten.

Cairo deported the award-winning correspondent for Al-Jazeera English television yesterday after more than 400 days in detention on charges of backing the Muslim Brotherhood.

“I’m ecstatic,” his mother Lois told a press conference in their hometown Brisbane.

“I just can’t say how happy I am about it.”

South Sudan rivals agree new ceasefire deal

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South Sudan President Salva Kiir and rebel leader Riek Machar has signed a new agreement to end more than 13 months of fighting in a civil war that has left tens of thousands dead.

“Complete cessation of hostilities in South Sudan is expected as of this morning (Monday),” Seyoum Mesfin, a negotiator from the regional IGAD bloc, told reporters in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa where the ceasefire deal was signed yesterday.

The two leaders have signed — and then broken — at least six previous ceasefire agreements since fighting began in December 2013.

Give us privacy and pray for us: Bobbi Kristina Brown’s father

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Bobby Brown, Whitney Houston’s former husband and father of Bobbi Kristina Brown, visited his daughter in hospital and asked fans for support and prayers during this tough time.

Bobby issued a statement on his daughter after news broke out that she was hospitalised following a bathtub medical emergency, reported Ace Showbiz.

Bobby has flown from Los Angeles to be by her side. He stated, “Privacy is requested in this matter. Please allow for my family to deal with this matter and give my daughter the love and support she needs at this time.”

1 hurt as small blasts rattle Bangkok mall shoppers

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Police in Thailand today were investigating a pair of bombings outside a luxury shopping mall in the heart of Bangkok, the first such violence reported in the capital since last year’s army coup.

One person was slightly injured in the blasts yesterday night, and police said the small homemade bombs were designed to sow panic, not kill.

The explosions occurred about 8 pm between the upscale Paragon shopping mall and a mass transit elevated train line, which was undamaged but briefly shut as a precaution.

Seven-foot Irfan targets standout World Cup

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Pakistan paceman Mohammad Irfan aims to make an impression both on the field at the World Cup as well as off it, which isn’t hard for a man who stands at seven feet one inch.

“I know people notice me because of my height and I always try to oblige them by posing for a photograph,” Irfan told AFP.

“I will be ready to pose with fans in Australia and New Zealand but will remain focused on my job — to bowl my team to victories until we win the World Cup.”

Muslim youths involved in evils instead of excelling in Science and Technology

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Society has high hopes in its youths but they are involving themselves in various evils and crimes instead of excelling in the fields of Science and Technology. Parents should pay special attention to admonish their children falling prey to evils.

These thoughts were express by Maulana Sadiq Mohiuddin of Jamia Nizamia while addressing organized by Jamat-e-Islami, Hyderabad yesterday at Khilwath ground. Maulana Syed Tariq Khadri, Dr. Abdul Majeed and Maulana Jaffar Pasha also addressed the gathering.

OU to organise orientation lecture on competitive exams

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Osmania University’s Equal Opportunities Cell coordinator Dr P Vishnu Dev has informed that the EOC is organising an “Orientation Lecture on Competitive Examination” on Monday at 2 pm at Tagore Auditorium in the OU campus.

Telangana State Public Service Commissioner chairman Prof Ghanta Chakrapani, will be Chief Guest. Prof. G. Haragopal and Prof. C. Ganesh will be the speakers. OU Registrar Prof E Suresh Kumar will preside over the function, according to a press release. (INN)

Islamic Calligraphy Exhibition – Harish Rao delighted

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Mr. T. Harish Rao, Minister of Irrigation, Govt. of Telangana told that he got an opportunity to see Islamic Calligraphy Exhibition for the first time and he was very happy to see it. Mr. Rao visited Madina Function Hall at Siddipet. Yesterday was the last day of Islamic Calligraphy Exhibition organized by Millath-e-Islamia Welfare Society, Siddipet in collaboration with Siasat Urdu Daily. After seeing the Quranic exhibits, Mr. Rao applauded the efforts of Mr. Zahid Ali khan, Editor of Siasat Urdu Daily and Mr.

India to ease way for Chinese businesses, Modi visit in May

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India will make it easier for Chinese companies to do business in the country as it seeks to take bilateral economic ties with China to “a qualitatively new level”, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said Sunday, adding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the country in May.

Sushma Swaraj told the media here that the prime minister will visit China in May before the BJP-led government completes one year in office.

The external affairs minister Sunday held talks with her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on a range of issues including Modi’s upcoming visit.

15 countries attending Coir Kerala

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Signalling the growing interest in Indian-made coir and natural fibre products worldwide, nearly 15 countries are represented for the first time at Coir Kerala, the annual international expo which began here Sunday.

Chief Minister Oommen Chandy, who inaugurated the five-day event, said that apart from launching various modernization schemes for the coir sector, the government has decided to extend all support to the small coir units.

“We have taken it as a challenge to modernize our traditional coir sector and equip them to face competition in the global market,” he said.

Modi vs Kejriwal vs Sonia on last Sunday before Delhi polls

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal Sunday made determined bids to woo the people of Delhi for Feb 7 assembly polls, launching sharp attacks on their rivals while seeking to convey their commitment to politics of development.

Raising the pitch on last Sunday before voting, Modi, Kejriwal and Gandhi addressed rallies in different parts of the national capital and drew enthusiastic response from their supporters.

IS executes Japanese journalist, Abe says won’t forgive

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The Islamic State (IS) militants claimed in a video to have executed a second Japanese hostage, according to media reports Sunday. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe condemned the purported killing as “a despicable terrorist act” and vowed to “never forgive” the radical group.

The IS claimed in a one-minute video clip late Saturday to have beheaded freelance journalist and film-maker Kenji Goto, 47, after his compatriot Haruna Yukawa was killed only a few days back. Goto was known to have gone to Syria in October to secure Yukawa’s release.

France won’t write-off Greek debt

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France said Sunday that it would not write off Greece’s debt, though French Finance Minister Michel Sapin proposed to discuss ways to reduce the debt burden.

Sapin said that the French government “would like to discuss ways to reduce the weight of this debt and the reimbursement of this debt”, following his meeting with Greek counterpart Yanis Varoufakis, according to a Xinhua report.

Varoufakis is on a tour of Europe to find support to ease Greece’s 320 billion euro (nearly $362 billion) debt burden, which constituted about 175 percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP).

Devoted Congress members, non-working scanner at Sonia rally

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Thousands of people, including a large number of women, Sunday gathered to see and hear Congress chief Sonia Gandhi at her first rally for the Feb 7 Delhi assembly elections and expressed confidence at the party’s chances.

Women, seated in a separate enclosure at the venue at a school ground in Mithapur village of Badarpur area of south Delhi, cheered loudly as Gandhi criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Aam Aadmi Party.

Manju, a local resident, told IANS that this time around, the Congress would make a comeback as the BJP and AAP were not doing anything.

My feelings for Upen were real: Karishma Tanna

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Actress Karishma Tanna says her much-talked about romance with actor and fellow contestant Upen Patel on reality show ‘Bigg Boss’ was not fake, contrary to what other contestants said.

Karishma earlier said on the show that she was committed to a businessman and would marry him once the show ends. The actress raised eyebrows when she showed affection towards Upen without formally ending her relationship with her boyfriend.

BJP has lost trust of people, claims Kejriwal

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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has backtracked on the promises that it made prior to the Lok Sabha polls and claimed that it has lost the trust of the people.

Kejriwal said the people of Delhi feel that they have been betrayed by the BJP.