Politics

Palestinian ministers in Gaza to kickstart reconstruction

Around 50 Palestinian unity government officials, including eight ministers, arrived in Gaza Monday to kickstart reconstruction of the territory devastated by a 50-day war with Israel.

Dec 29, 2014

Bengaluru Blast: Police announces reward for informers

Bengaluru, Dec 29 (ANI): Bengaluru Police on Monday announced a reward of Rupees 10 lakh to anybody who gives substantial information helpful in investigation of the blast. Reddi also said that investigating teams from Chennai as well as National Investigation Agency are working in coordination with the Bengaluru Police. He then confirmed that some ex-SIMI activists have escaped from Khandwa jail and the police are looking at whether they are involved in this particular incident.

Dec 29, 2014

BJP welcomes, Opposition condemns govt on passing ordinance on land acquisition

New Delhi, Dec 29 (ANI): The Cabinet on Monday approved ordinance on amendments to Land Acquisition Bill, which drew mixed reactions. BJP leader Sambit Patra congratulated the government and said the Central government is working for the betterment of the common people. Meanwhile, leaders of the opposition parties and Congress condemned the government for passing the ordinance at a time when Parliament session had just ended and the next one is about to start in 2 months’ time. AAP leader Yogendra Yadav said that the government should have waited for the next Parliament session as the land acquisition was not an issue of emergency in the country to require an ordinance. Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit also condemned the BJP government alleging that BJP is serving industrialists, who helped them win elections, through the ordinance.

Dec 29, 2014

Cabinet approves amendment to Land Acquisition Act- Part 2

New Delhi, Dec 29 (ANI): The Union Cabinet on Monday approved the amendment of the Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act 2013, stating that the owners of land acquired via laws exempted under the act will now be eligible for a similar compensation. Speaking on why the decision to amend the Act was taken, Jaitley said that the resolution was made after keeping in mind the interest of the farmers.

Dec 29, 2014

Cabinet approves amendment to Land Acquisition Act- Part 1

Dec 29, 2014

Regularization of unauthorized Delhi colonies: Cabinet clears June 1, 2014 as new cutoff date

New Delhi, Dec 29 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday informed that the Cabinet has extended the date for the regularization of unauthorized colonies in the national capital from March 31 2002 to June 1 2014. The move will benefit 60 lakh population in 895 colonies.

Dec 29, 2014

India Summons Pakistan Envoy on Lakhvi Ruling

Informed sources said that the issue was raised by India both in Delhi and in Islamabad.

Dec 29, 2014

Object spotted in sea not from AirAsia plane: Indonesian VP

An object spotted during a sea search for an AirAsia plane was not from the aircraft, Indonesia's vice president says, after reports that an Australian surveillance aircraft had found something.

Dec 29, 2014

Indonesia, Singapore hunt for missing jet

A specialist from the Singapore Ministry Of Transport's Air Accident Investigation Bureau displays the devices ready to be deployed for the search of the missing AirAsia flight following the plane's disappearance on Sunday.

Dec 29, 2014

Afghan soldiers at small outpost vow to hold firm as US exits

Afghan soldiers at a small outpost are determined to hold firm and continue the fight against the Taliban as US forces withdraw.

Dec 29, 2014

Amir Khan honours Pakistan school massacre victims

British boxer Amir Khan pays respects to the victims of the school massacre in the Pakistani city of Peshawar, saying terrorism can be stopped with the help of the army and people.

Dec 29, 2014

Gaza's children struggle to overcome nightmares of war

Muntasser survived an Israeli strike on Gaza this summer which killed his young brother and three cousins. Five months later the Palestinian boy remains haunted by the memory.

Dec 29, 2014

Shiv Sena Dares Modi Govt to Mount Osama-like Operation to Capture Dawood Ibrahim

A tape has been released claiming India's underworld don Dawood Ibrahim is hiding in Karachi, Pakistan.

Dec 29, 2014

Former I and B Minister says there is no need for violence over film 'PK'

New Delhi, Dec 29 (ANI): Former Information and Broadcasting Minister Girija Vyas said on Monday that there was no need for violence over the film 'PK'. Vyas said that the Censor Board is the highest authority to clear films and any problem relating to the movies should be put forward in a decent manner, not by destroying property and spreading violence.

Dec 29, 2014

Festive season stress top reason behind split among couples

New Delhi, Dec 29 (ANI): A survey has revealed that under the festive stress, many married couples may split in the coming year. As per the experts, around 25 percent used the holidays for an attempt to patch up their differences, but being together for so long with the other stresses of the festive season, puts more pressure on the relationship, online portal reported. The survey explained that first week of January is the busiest time for divorce lawyers, as festive season comes up with flirting at parties and spending too much money.

Dec 29, 2014