Month: July 2015

Chris Christie’s ‘tell it like it is’ campaign may cut both ways

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As Chris Christie unveiled his ‘tell it like it is’ campaign for the United States presidency, selling himself as a true, ‘blunt’ New Jerseyan, he has probably overlooked the fact that the state’s reputation for sharp speech cuts both ways.

With a Monmouth University poll rating Christie’s favourability at a record low of 35 percent in New Jersey last month, his presidential campaign may turn into an extended razzing of the Republican candidate, with many New Jerseyans campaigning to oppose his candidacy, reported The Guardian.

‘Khaas Aadmi Party’ leaders have become VVIPs, alleges Congress

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The Congress Party on Wednesday fired fresh salvos at Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party has become a ‘Khaas Aadmi Party’ as their leaders have gradually become VVIPs.

Highlighting the electricity bill of Kejriwal’s Civil Lines residence which was about Rs. 91,000 for the months of April and May, Congress leader Ajay Kumar said that the AAP boss does not practice what he preaches.

Lalit Modi offered job to family member of a BJP minister, alleges Congress

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The Congress on Wednesday alleged that former IPL boss Lalit Modi had made a job offer to a family member of a BJP minister and called for an inquiry into the issue by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

“Lalit Modi, the Indian fugitive, also made an offer to a family member of a minister. Why did he do so, we want the Prime Minister to inquire,” said Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala.

RSS occupied Muslim graveyard, Geelani condemns

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Senior Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani Monday strongly condemned the “forced occupation” of the 150-year-old Muslims’ graveyard land in Bagh Jogian village in Bishnah tehsil of the Jammu district by the “goons of the RSS”.

Caretakers of a temple in Bishnah have planned to start ‘Dangal’ (a sports activity) on the graveyard land, infuriating the local Muslims.

“They (Kashmiri Muslims will not leave their Jammu brethren to suffer at the hands of the communal and fascist forces,” said Geelani.

NSUI workers protest outside Kejriwal’s residence over VAT Bill

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The NSUI workers staged a protest outside Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s residence here on Wednesday over the Value Added Tax (VAT) Amendment Bill.

Kejriwal has come under sharp criticism after the VAT Bill was passed yesterday.

The newly passed bill will make enabling provisions for levy of VAT in respect of goods enlisted in the Fourth Schedule at flexible rates instead of a flat slab of 20 percent. (ANI)

Males influence infant’s brain before pregnancy

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Males may play a positive role in the development of offspring’s brain even before pregnancy starts, says a study.

The research found that female mice exposed to male pheromones gave birth to infants with greater mental ability.

“This is the first study to show that pheromone exposure exerts an influence across generations in mammals,” said lead researcher Sachiko Koyama from Indiana University in the US.

“We found that male pheromones seem to influence the nutritional environment following birth, resulting in changes to the brain that could extend to future generations,” she said.

Zydus gets USFDA nod to sell morphine sulfate tablets

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Pharmaceuticals major Zydus Group has announced the receipt of an approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) to sell chronic pain reliever morphine sulfate tablets.

“The product used in treatment of chronic pain or cancer related pain will be manufactured at Nesher Pharmaceuticals (USA) LLC, located at St Louis,” Cadila Healthcare, a part of Zydus group, said in a filing to the BSE.

A subsidiary of Zydus Pharmaceuticals Inc, Nesher has considerable expertise in niche therapies with development or products barrier, such as controlled release medications, it added.

Indonesia plane crash: President Widodo calls for ‘fundamental overhaul’ of military weaponry

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Indonesia President Joko Widodo has called for a ‘fundamental overhaul’ of the management of military weaponry in the country in the wake of a military plane crash that killed 140 people onboard.

President Widodo said that the country could no longer simply buy weapons but should focus on modernising the weapon systems too, ABC News reported.

The statement came shortly after Indonesia’s Air Force chief Air Marshal Agus Supriatna stated that he expected no survivors from the C-130 plane that crashed on Tuesday.

BJP, Congress two sides of the same coin in corruption: Naresh Agarwal

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Samajwadi Party leader Naresh Agarwal on Wednesday claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress are two sides of the same coin as far as corruption is concerned.

“Congress and BJP are two sides of a coin. The BJP is facing so many allegations of corruption and the Congress was equally corrupt during their regime,” said Agarwal. (ANI)

Inteqal (1.7.2015)

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Javed Mir Khan s/o late Jameel Mir Khan died on June 27.

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Pinaverium drug offers quick relief from irritable bowel syndrome

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A new study has suggested that pinaverium shows promising results for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Pinaverium bromide (pinaverium), an antispasmodic, is used widely in many countries around the world, including European countries, Canada and Mexico.

However, original clinical studies on pinaverium are scarce and there has been no convincing evidence for its effectiveness and safety. As such, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved this treatment for use in the U.S.

Severe asthma fails to respond to mainstay treatment

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The immune response that occurs in patients with severe asthma is markedly different than what occurs in milder forms of the lung condition, says a new study by an Indian-origin researcher.

These unique features could point the way to new treatments. People with severe asthma, in which the airways become inflamed and constrict to impair breathing, do not get better even with high doses of corticosteroids, the mainstay of treatment for typical asthma.

USA reach Women’s World Cup final after 2-0 win over Germany

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The United States women’s football team reached their fourth World Cup final after defeating two-time champions Germany 2-0 in Montreal.

Following a goalless first half, captain Carli Lloyd broke German’s resistance by scoring in the 68th minute from the spot, the BBC reported.

Substitute Kelley O’Hara added a second goal six minutes before the final whistle to seal the USA’s berth in the final.

The USA will now square off either against England or Japan in the final in Vancouver on Monday. (ANI)

Argentina route Paraguay to reach Copa America final

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Angel Di Maria struck two second-half goals as Argentina earned a berth in the Copa America final by trouncing Paraguay 6-1 here, media reported on Wednesday.

Marcos Rojo and Javier Pastore gave Argentina a 2-0 lead before Lucas Barrios reduced the margin on the stroke of halftime, Xinhua news agency reported.

Di Maria netted twice in six minutes after the restart and the Albiceleste completed the rout via Sergio Aguero and Gonzalo Higuain.

The result means Gerardo Martino’s team will meet hosts Chile in Saturday’s final at the Estadio Nacional in Santiago.

No compromise in rape case over wedlock: SC

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The Supreme Court on Wednesday held that there can be no compromise in a rape case in the name of promising wedlock.

An apex court bench headed by Justice Dipak Misra said that any compromise promising wedlock between a rape accused and the victim compromises the dignity of the woman.

The court said that such a compromise lacks sensitivity on the part of those promoting a settlement.

Telangana cops who harassed NRIs in Hyderabad suspended

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Hyderabad’s police commissioner has suspended four police personnel and transferred a sub-inspector of police for beating up four youth including an NRI living in Ireland, a statement said on Tuesday. V.Sampath, sub-inspector of Musheerabad Police Station has been transferred pending enquiry, said a police statement.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner Mahender Reddy on Sunday ordered a probe by an assistant commissioner of police after Mallapuram Vasu, one of the victims, complained through email, about the highhanded behaviour of police.

Indian economy now in take-off stage; to surpass China’s soon

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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday said that the Indian economy is in a healthy stage and will surpass the growth of China in the next few years.

BJP’s statement comes soon after the latest ratings by Moody’s which expressed concern over policy stagnancy under the leadership of the Modi government.

“The Indian economy has recovered. It is now in a take-off stage. The biggest institutions across the world consider the growth of the Indian economy to surpass that of Chinese in the coming years,” BJP spokesperson GVL Narasimha Rao said.

It’s unprofessional to make baseless comments: Sunny Leone

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Bollywood actress Sunny Leone says she is not bothered by the alleged “baseless comments” made by Rakhi Sawant and Celina Jaitley about her

“They are useless and baseless comments. It is unprofessional. You would never see an actor or actress speaking bad in the way they have. So it’s their problem, I don’t care about it,” Sunny told reporters here last evening.

“I am here to do good work and I will focus on doing that,” she said.

PM wishes UP CM on his 41st birthday

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended birthday greetings to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, who turned 41 today.

“Warm birthday wishes to the chief minister of UP, Sri Akhilesh Yadav. May you always remain in good health and are blessed with a long life,” Modi tweeted.

The Chief Minister re-tweeted thanking the PM for his wishes.

“Adarniya Narendra Modiji, janmdin ki shubhkamanao ke liya apka bahut bahut dhanyawad (Respected Narendra Modiji thank you very much for your birthday wishes),” Yadav said.

Indonesia military plane crash toll rises to 142

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The death toll from the crash of an Indonesian air force plane packed with military personnel and their families rose to 142 today, as witnesses described people fleeing the disaster zone covered in blood with their clothes alight.

The Hercules C-130 transport plane crashed into a residential area in the city of Medan yesterday, shortly after taking off from an airbase in the city on Sumatra island.

CBI to examine ex-telecom minister Dayanidhi Maran today

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Former Telecom Minister Dayanidhi Maran will be questioned by CBI in Chennai on Wednesday in connection with a case of allegedly using over 300 high data capacity BSNL telecom lines at his Boat house residence in Chennai.

CBI sources said in Chennai that Maran was called on Tuesday for questioning but he skipped the scheduled meeting.

He approached the Madras High Court on Wednesday seeking interim anticipatory bail.

Cuba becomes first nation to eliminate mother-to-child HIV transmissions

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Cuba has become the first country in the world to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis, the World Health Organisation has said.

“Eliminating transmission of a virus is one of the greatest public health achievements possible,” WHO Director-General Margaret Chan said on Tuesday.

“This is a major victory in our long fight against HIV and sexually transmitted infections, and an important step towards having an AIDS-free generation.”

Crime In Hyderabad (1.7.2015)

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Failed love affair led to suicide
(Siasat News): A girl student, who was failed in her love affair, took the extreme step of ending her life. This incident occurred in Kachiguda police limits where Monika, 18, consumed pesticides.

She was the daughter of one Balaswamy of Nimboli Adda. She was madly in love with a boy but the boy did not reciprocate.

A dejected Monika consumed pesticides on June 24 and died during the treatment. Police Kachiguda is investigating.

Bombay HC defers hearing on appeal to July 13

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The Bombay High Court on Wednesday deferred till July 13 an appeal filed by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan against the five-year sentence awarded to him in the hit-and-run case, after the actor’s lawyer sought time to check documents.

Although the ‘paper book’ (compilation of evidence and documents) is ready and copies have been served to both the sides by the court), Salman’s counsel Amit Desai urged for three weeks’ adjournment to check whether the documents were in order.

Justice AR Joshi, however, granted adjournment till July 13 to carry out the drill of checking documents.