Month: February 2015

Army jawan killed in road accident by a DCM Van

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A 27-year-old Army jawan was killed on the spot while his wife and six-month-old baby boy sustained injuries when the motorcycle they were travelling on was hit by a DCM van.

The accident occurred near Pahadishareef crossroads on Sunday morning. The Army jawan, K Kranti Kumar, died instantaneously. His wife, Manjula, and son, Sushant, were rushed to the Osmania General Hospital for treatment. Kranti was a resident of Ravinder Nagar Colony of Falaknuma.

Financial problems drive painter to suicide

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A 19-year-old painter committed suicide allegedly due to financial problems.

The deceased, Md Majid, resorted to the extreme step by hanging to the ceiling at his residence in Saibaba Nagar on Sunday, according to Jawahar Nagar police. (INN)

Burglars strike at banker’s house

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Some unidentified burglars broke into a house of a banker and decamped with cash, gold and silver ornaments.

According to Alwal police, the theft took place at the house of one K Charan Srujan Kumar, an employee of a bank, in Venkata Ramana Colony late on Saturday night. Charan, along with his family members, had gone out to watch the second show of a movie after locking his house. The burglars entered the house from the rear side. They broke open the main door and committed the offence.

They decamped with 15 tolas of gold, two kilograms of silver and Rs 25,000 cash.

12 killed in Boko Haram attack in Nigeria

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Boko Haram militants killed at least 12 people Sunday as government forces repelled multiple attacks by the group in Maiduguri city, capital of Nigeria’s Borno state, hospital sources said.

Some 37 people sustained injuries in the attacks that started early Sunday, Xinhua quoted sources at the State Specialist Hospital in Maiduguri as saying. Another state-run health facility said the casualties included civilians who were hit by stray bullets.

Swaraj unveils Chinese version of India’s diplomacy magazine

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India on Sunday launched its flagship diplomacy magazine in Chinese language to give “interesting” information about the country’s rich culture and tradition.

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, on her maiden visit to the coummunist nation for bilateral talks, took the opportunity to unveil the Chinese version of ‘India Perspectives’.

The magazine is printed in 15 languages now and is circulated in as many as 170 countries “disseminates interesting information about India’s rich culture and tradition”, according to the details available on its website.

Rs.1,500 crore business generated at Stonemart

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The eighth edition of the India Stonemart 2015, which ended here Sunday, generated business worth Rs.1,500 crore which was 25 percent over the last edition, said a Rajasthan government official.

Addressing the closing ceremony, Principal Secretary, Industries, Veenu Gupta, who is also the chairperson of the Centre for Development of Stones (CDoS) which organised the event, said the business generated saw a jump of Rs.300 crore from the last edition held in 2013.

Cong, BJP, AAP field only 19 women candidates

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Assurances on women safety are galore in the national capital in the run up to the Delhi Assembly polls but when it comes to fielding women candidates, the major parties in the fray have fared poorly.

A total of 19 women candidates have been fielded by three major political parties in the contest- BJP, Congress and AAP in the election for the 70-member House. BJP has given tickets to maximum number of women candidates for the February 7 polls including its Chief Ministerial nominee Kiran Bedi who is contesting from Krishna Nagar.

AAP discredited, confident of BJP win in Delhi polls: Venkaiah

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Alleging that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is “discredited” for having joined hands with Congress, senior BJP leader and Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister M Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday expressed confidence that his party would win the Delhi Assembly elections comfortably.

Below the belt campaining in Delhi

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Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday took a jibe at BJP chief ministerial nominee Kiran Bedi as he thanked her for sparing his children in BJP’s campaign advertisement.

“I am grateful to Kiran Bedi ji for sparing my family and kids out of BJP’s ads today,” he tweeted.

‘Arrogant’ Congress should introspect: BJP

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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday said Tamil Nadu Congress Committee chief E V K S Elangovan’s remark on former union ministerP. Chidambaram and his son Karti clearly indicates that dissenting voices within the party are coming forward and added that there is a need for introspection.
BJPleader and Union Minister Nirmala Sitharamansaid the Congress was almost non-existent in Tamil Nadu.

US envoy to India stresses on improving trade ties

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Describing US President Barack Obama’s visit as “transformative”, that brought US-India relations to a new level, the American envoy to India Sunday said improving the economic ties was a key area.

Speaking on the occasion of a book launch here, US Ambassador Richard Rahul Verma said the US was endeavouring to become India’s “best partner”.

“This was a visit which pushed the relationship to a different level. The best line of the visit is that the president said India and US are natural partners, we know that. But, he said, we want to be India’s best partner,” said Verma.

PM Modi to visit China in May

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be visiting China in May this year.
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, who is presently in China on a three-day visit, disclosed this ahead of the meeting with her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi.
“Modiji is going to come in May. I will give them the dates today. This is a preparatory visit,” she said.
Earlier in September, Chinese President Xi Jinping had visited India and had signed sign several infrastructure related agreements with New Delhi and discussed important regional and international issues during the talks.

Sacks containing skeletons found in Bahraich

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After shocking discovery of 100 skeletons in Unnao, scores of sacks containing human remains and viscera have been found in a room in police lines area here, prompting authorities to launch a probe.
“Sacks carrying a large number of human bones and other remains were found from a room in the police lines here,” District Magistrate Abhay Kumar Singh said.
Singh said that he has asked the city magistrate to constitute a team to probe the matter and submit a report within a week.

Fresh bout of snowfall in Kashmir

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Most parts of Kashmir Valley got a fresh spell of snowfall today while prediction of moderate to heavy snowfall in the region has prompted authorities to gear up to tackle any eventuality.
“Snowfall is forecast for the next 48 hours in the Valley … We are ready to deal with such an eventuality,” Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Rohit Kansal told PTI.
The Kashmir Valley, including summer capital Srinagar and other plain areas, received fresh snowfall today, a day after ‘Chillai-Kalan’—the 40-day harshest winter period—ended.

Farah Khan replacing Salman Khan on Bigg Boss 8 highlights ‘women empowerment’

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The fact that she has stepped into the shoes of one of Bollywood’s Khans to host “Bigg Boss Halla Bol”, is a sign of women’s empowerment, says filmmaker Farah Khan.
The “Dabangg” star Salman Khan handed over the baton of hosting “Bigg Boss Halla Bol”, an extension of “Bigg Boss 8” to Farah.
“I think a lot of people are undermining the fact that a woman replaced one of the biggest stars of the industry. It says something for women empowerment,” Farah told IANS over phone from Lonavla, where the “Bigg Boss” set has been housing celebrity contestants since four months.

Tendulkar leads Richards’ top ODI batsmen list

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West Indies cricket legend Vivian Richards Sunday said Sachin Tendulkar would lead his list of top-10 One-Day International (ODI) batsmen of all time.

In a column written for the International Cricket Council (ICC) website, Richards said it would be the former Indian batting great who would undoubtedly be sitting at the top of his list.

Saradha scam: Arrested former union minister hospitalised

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Former union minister Matang Sinh, arrested by the CBI for his alleged complicity in the multi-crore-rupee Saradha chit fund scam, could not be presented in court here Sunday as he was admitted to a hospital.

Sinh, who was arrested after over seven hours of interrogation here Saturday, was rushed to the NRS Medical College and Hospital and then to the state-run SSKM after he said he was feeling unwell.

Elect a government accountable to me: Modi to Delhiites

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday called for a BJP government in Delhi, saying the national capital needs an administration which works in harmony with the Centre and is also accountable to him.

Addressing a rally in west Delhi’s Dwarka area ahead of the Feb 7 assembly elections, Modi hit out at the Aam Aadmi Party and the Congress for making “false promises” to woo voters.

He said Delhi needs a government which works in harmony with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led central government and not one “which launches agitation day and night”.

Raahgiri Day for disabled held

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The ministry of social justice and empowerment Sunday organised “Raahgiri day for persons with disabilities” here.

A first of its kind event was organised as a unique initiative at Connaught Place by the department of empowerment of persons with disabilities.

I will never forgive IS, says Japanese PM

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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Sunday vowed to “never forgive” the Islamic State (IS) terror group after a video purporting to show the beheading of Japanese journalist Kenji Goto was uploaded online.

“I am infuriated by these inhumane and despicable acts of terrorism, and resolutely condemn these impermissible and outrageous acts. I will never forgive these terrorists. I will work with the international community to hold them responsible for their deplorable acts,” Abe said in a statement posted on Japan’s foreign ministry website.

Don’t use Godse as a publicity tool: Tushar Gandhi

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Criticising those “glorifying” Nathuram Godse, Mahatma Gandhi’s great grandson Tushar Gandhi has said people who know little about the Mahatma’s assassin were using him as a “tool” to build an image.

“People used Bapu as a means for their publicity. Now don’t use Godse for it…. First understand Godse. How much do the people who are praising Godse know about him. Are they using Godse as a ladder to build a certain image,” he told PTI.

Delhi Polls: Arvind Kejriwal apologizes, promises not to quit again

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AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal has once again apologized for his actions during his 49-day tenure as chief minister of Delhi last year and promised not to quit again.
“… Many people across Delhi feel that our actions have let them down. In May (last year), we apologized to the people of Delhi for the disappointment caused; and in case you missed it the first time, I do so again — so you hear us loud and clear,” he said.

KCR may visit Old City next week

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Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao is likely to visit the Old City of Hyderabad next week.

According to sources, the Chief Minister may visit some slum areas in the Old City and might announce a special package for their development. The State Government is in receipt of several representations from the Old City areas seeking benefits under weaker section housing scheme. Therefore, the Chief Minister is likely to announce a separate scheme to provide housing facility to the poor residents of Old City.

Digvijay Singh questions role of RSS activists in 1984 riots

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Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Sunday questioned the “role” of RSS in the anti-Sikh riots as a government-appointed panel has recommended setting up of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the 1984 riots in Delhi.

“One aspect of the anti-Sikh riots on which the media and others have been very silent is the role of the RSS activists in the Sikh riots,” the Congress general secretary said while speaking at a function.

In the backdrop of cases against some Congress leaders in the riots, Singh said that the issue has been investigated and people have been put to trial in courts.