Month: March 2015

Businessman dies after falling down from hotel window

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A 35-year-old man died on the spot after falling down from the third floor of a hotel in Hayathnagar police limits.

The deceased, Ch Srinivas, a native of Warangal, came to the city along with a few friends on Saturday in connection with his fertilizers business. He checked-in in Room No 316 of RFC Tara Hotel in Hayathnagar. However, he accidentally fell down from his room’s window on Saturday night and died instantaneously. Police suspect that he was in inebriated condition. Further investigations are on. (INN)

Man found murdered in Shamshabad

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A 22-year-old man was found murdered in the limits of RGI Airport police on Sunday.

According to police, they found the body of Govardhan Reddy near his chicken shop-cum-residence at Railway Kaman in Shamshabad locality on Sunday morning. He has been murdered by some unidentified persons by throwing a boulder on his head. Police have registered a case of murder under Section 302 and began investigations, according to Inspector T Sudhakar. (INN)

Naidu to visit Mumbai today

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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu will visit Mumbai on Monday.

During his visits, the Chief Minister will participate in the investors’ summit being organised by Citibank. He will invited investors to explore opportunities in Andhra Pradesh, especially in the new capital. He is also likely to meet official and political functionaries including Maharashtra Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao. (INN)

MIM to celebrate 57th Formation Day today

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The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) will celebrate its 57th Formation Day on Monday.

MIM President Asaduddin Owaisi will host the party’s flag at MIM headquarters Darulsalaam and deliver a special address. MIM MLAs including Akbaruddin Owaisi, MLCs, former corporators and other leaders will participate in the celebration. (INN)

Dattatreyya visits GOC blast victims

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Union Labour Minister Bandaru Dattatreyya on Sunday visited the victims who were injured in explosion at Gulf Oil Corporation (formerly IDL industries) on February 23.

Dattatreyya visited the injured persons at Apollo Hospitals in Jubilee Hills and enquired about their health condition. He assured that the government would extend all required help to the victims. He also directed the officials to take steps to prevent recurrence of such incidents in future.

No option other than talks with Pakistan: Mufti on Kashmir

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Asserting that there is no option other than talks with Pakistan over Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed today said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had deputed Foreign Secretary to begin talks with neighbouring country.

“No such assurance… There is no question of assurance. He (Prime Minister) told me when he met me that I deputed my Foreign Secretary to go there and talk. It was his first response,” Mufti told reporters when asked whether Prime Minister Modi has given him assurance on commencement of dialogue with Pakistan.

Modi govt also of RSS, says CPM leader Prakash Karat

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CPI(M) General Secretary Prakash Karat here on Sunday alleged the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led regime at the Centre in reality is also “government of the RSS”.

Karat was addressing workers at the state conference of the party’s Telangana unit here.

“While it’s the BJP-led government, but in reality it is also government of RSS. And the RSS has decided that it is the opportune time to advance the Hindutva project. So, we are seeing in our country today activities of reconversion of the minorities back to the Hindu fold (referring to ‘Ghar-wapsi’ campaigns).

Pakistan to hold talks with India on all issues: Sartaj Aziz

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Pakistan will hold dialogue with India on all issues including the longstanding Kashmir dispute, National Security Adviser Sartaj Aziz said on Sunday ahead of the Foreign Secretary-level talks next week.

Talking to Radio Pakistan in Lahore, Aziz said that India cancelled Foreign Secretary level talks last year and now it took initiative to restore these talks.

Underlining the importance of talks, Aziz said that dialogue between the two countries will help reduce tension on the Line of Control.

Rain, strong winds bring down temperature in Delhi

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Delhi and parts of the National Capital region (NCR) were on Sunday hit by rain and strong winds since morning, bringing down temperatures.

Overcast conditions persisted throughout the day and was accompanied with strong winds and light rainfall in several parts of the city, prompting people to venture out of their homes to enjoy the weather.

The city received 17.2 mm of rain during the day, while the maximum temperature was recorded at 19 degrees Celsius, eight notches below normal, and minimum was 15.2 degrees Celsius, three above normal.

IT has changed the way the world looks at India: PM Modi

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that Information Technology has revolutionised the way the world looks at India, adding that progress is incomplete without `information ways`.

“Times are changing. I-ways or information ways are as important highways. Progress is incomplete without I-ways. The faster you all make mobile apps, the faster you will capture the market,” the Prime Minister said, while attending NASSCOM`s silver jubilee celebrations.

“IT has changed the way the world looks at India. Your efforts will inspire the younger generations,” he added.

Woman drugged, gang-raped by five youth in UP

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A 26-year-old woman was allegedly drugged and gang-raped here by five youths, including son of a Sub-inspector, police said on Sunday.

According to the complaint lodged by the victim, she had gone to a nearby gift centre yesterday where she was offered a sedative-laden cold drink by the shop’s owner.

The five accused, including the owner and officials’s son, gang-raped the girl in the area, SSI of Kotwali Police Station, Promod Kumar said.

When she gained consciousness, they threatened her with dire consequences if she revealed the incident to anyone, he said.

Sushma Swaraj to travel to Lanka this week

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External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will arrive here on Friday to set the stage for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Sri Lanka, the first bilateral visit to the country by an Indian premier in over 25 years.

During her two-day stay, Swaraj will call on Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and hold talks with Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera, the Sunday Times reported.

She is also expected to call on President Maithripala Sirisena during the trip, seen as a precursor to the visit by Modi on March 13.

BJP president Amit Shah to visit Coimbatore on March 5

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BJP president Amit Shah will pay a one-day visit to the city on March 5 to take stock of the political situation in Tamil Nadu during which he will have discussions with top party leaders.

“As Tamil Nadu came out in top among 10 states in membership drive, nearing 22 lakh, Shah wanted to thank all leaders and workers at the grassroot level for achieving such a feat,” party State Secretary GKS Selvakumar told PTI.

Rains sweep north India, more predicted

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North India on Sunday woke up to mild showers which swept across the plains while the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh experienced snowfall as mercury plunged significantly in several places.

The weatherman has predicted more rains in the next 24 hours caused by a series of weather systems which have coupled up to soak different parts of the country.

Enough funds given to Andhra Pradesh: Venkaiah Naidu

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Parliamentary Affairs Minister M Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday disagreed with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu`s view that Union Budget 2015-16 failed to fulfill the promises made to the state at the time of its bifurcation.

“I think we should see by combining both the 14th Finance Commission report and the Budget. If we see it collectively then Andhra Pradesh has got a lot of money and that is the assessment of the central government and the union finance Minister is also telling the same,” Naidu said at a media briefing here.

Hailing AAP’s democracy, Yadav defends Admiral Ramdas’s criticism

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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Yogendra Yadav on Sunday hailed his party’s democratic nature, saying that the political organisation’s internal lokpal, Admiral L Ramdas, has every right to criticise fellow members.

“Is there any other party in the country where there is an internal lokpal? Is there a party in the country where a senior can scold the members? If someone says something honestly, they will point out at both good and bad things, he has every right to do it,” Yadav told mediapersons.

Priyanka Gandhi likely to be made Congress general secretary: Reports

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In a move that can boost the morale of dejected Congress’ cadre, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, daughter of UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, might be appointed as the party’s general secretary on Monday, reports claimed on Sunday.

According to reports, for the past three months, party vice president Rahul Gandhi has been trying to rope in Priyanka into active politics by making her an integral part of Congress.

Rahul Gandhi’s efforts are now being taken into consideration by the party’s top brass, revealed sources.

Pavlichenko wins luge title at European championship

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Russia’s World champion Semyon Pavlichenko won the men’s luge title at the European championship here on Sunday.

Pavlichenko timed one minute and 44.020 seconds over two runs at Sochi’s Sanki Sliding Center, which is last year’s Olympic venue, reports Xinhua.

Russian Alexander Peretyagin was 0.232 seconds behind for second place. Germany’s Olympic champion Felix Loch finished third, 0.319 seconds off the pace.

(IANS)

Resident doctors defer strike after negotiations with government

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Following assurances from the health secretary to improve security conditions for resident doctors in government hospitals, the Federation of Resident Doctors Association (FORDA) on Sunday decided to postpone its indefinite strike for a fortnight.

“We have decided to postpone our indefinite strike till March 15. We have been assured of proper security conditions by next week. We will go on a strike from March 16 if our demands are not met,” said Balwinder Singh, president of FORDA.

FORDA is an association of 25 Delhi-based government hospitals.

South Korea’s Yang wins Thailand women’s golf tournament

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South Korea’s Amy Yang won the Honda Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Thailand golf tournament by three strokes here on Sunday.

Yang struck a three-under 69 in the final round of the $1.5 million tournament at the Siam Country Club. She collected 15-under 273 as total. She held off World No.3 Stacy Lewis from the United States, who was leading after each of the previous three rounds, reports Xinhua.

Lewis tied for second place with Chinese Taipei’s Tseng Yani and South Korean Lee Mi-Rim. They fell short by three strokes.

Free laptops for Kerala girls admitted in professional colleges

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A total of 1,500 girl students in Kerala from poor families or with small land holdings who are admitted in professional colleges will be given a laptop for free, state Finance Minister K.M. Mani said on Sunday.

In a press statement here, Mani said this was part of the first phase of a state government programme, the announcement of which was made in the 2014-15 budget.

The programme would be implemented this fiscal itself, he said.

I love awards: Usha Uthup

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Usha Uthup, popular for singing hit songs like “Darling” and “Koi yahaan naache naache”, says she love awards.

“I love awards. I think it’s truly a recognition and that’s what we all are working for. When an award is given to me, it’s a recognition. I hope I get an award and I love it,” Usha, known for her powerful and unique voice, told IANS.

“At least I am honest about it. Everybody feels it, but not all are willing to say it. My fruit is when the audience reacts and I love that,” she added.

Bangladesh to seek FBI’s help in Avijit Roy murder probe

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Bangladesh Foreign Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali Sunday said it has decided to take help of the US’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the probe into writer-blogger Avijit Roy’s murder following Washington’s offer.

The minister conveyed the decision to a group of Dhaka-based diplomats including those of the US, while briefing them on the ongoing political situation Sunday, bdnews24.com reported.

Ali said the government had decided to “positively respond” to the US offer to engage the FBI in unearthing the motive and real culprits behind the murder.

Ranji: Tamil Nadu set up title clash against Karnataka

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Tamil Nadu entered the final of the Ranji Trophy cricket tournament getting the better of Maharshtra via a first innings lead in the semifinals at the Eden Gardens here on Sunday.

Tamil Nadu piled on a gigantic score of 549 in the first innings. Last year’s runners-up Maharashtra were bowled out for 454 in their reply, conceding a 95-run lead. The first innings lead propelled Tamil Nadu to their 12th Ranji final where they will be facing Karnataka in Mumbai from March 8.