Politics

Third night of US protests against police killings

Thousands of demonstrators march in major cities across the United States in a fresh wave of protest against the killing of unarmed black men by white police officers. Duration: 00:44

Dec 6, 2014

Massive fire engulfs Chitra studio in Mumbai

Mumbai, Dec 6 (ANI): A massive fire broke out at Chitra studio in Powai area of Mumbai on Saturday. The fire broke out during the shoot of Television serial ‘Jamai Raja’ but no casualties have been reported so far. The studio was burnt to ashes soon after it caught fire. Eight fire engines have been sent to the spot. According to the preliminary report, fire broke out in the warehouse of the studio. Chitra studio which has three sets is one of the known studios of Mumbai.

Dec 6, 2014

Muslims demand reconstruction of Mosque on Babri demolition anniversary

Ayodhya/Chennai, Dec 6 (ANI): Muslims on Saturday protested in demand for the reconstruction of the Babri Masjid on the 22nd anniversary of the mosque demolition, an incident that had triggered communal riots in the country. The 1992 demolition of the 16th century mosque in Ayodhya by Hindu mobs had triggered worst riots in which about 2,000 people were killed. Many Hindu organisations, especially Vishwa Hindu Parishad, observe it as a day of victory while Muslim organisations call it a black day. A protester, Maulana Jameer, demanded that the government should rebuild the demolished mosque. Meanwhile in Chennai, a non government Muslim organization, Tamil Nadu Muslim Munnetra Kazhagam (TMMK) staged a protest with thousands of Muslims participating in it.

Dec 6, 2014

Army Chief Dalbir Singh Suhag pays tribute to martyrs in Srinagar

Srinagar, Dec 6 (ANI): Indian Army Chief General Dalbir Singh Suhag on Saturday paid tribute to martyrs who lost their lives in militant attacks that took place in Jammu and Kashmir. Suhag is also scheduled to take stock of the security situation in the state that was hit by terror attacks claiming the lives of 11 security personnel including a Lt Colonel. The Army Chief offered floral wreath to the martyrs and the Army personnel held the wreath laying ceremony in respect of the late jawans. Suhag's visit comes a day after the attacks and gun battles with security forces in Kashmir valley 21 people died in the attacks, including a top commander of Pakistan-based terror outfit LeT and seven militants.

Dec 6, 2014

Former AAP MP Ashok Kumar Chauhan and Former DPCC Secretary Rahul Rajpal join BJP

New Delhi, Dec 06 (ANI): Former AAP MLA from Ambedkar Nagar, Ashok Kumar Chauhan and Former DPCC Secretary Rahul Rajpal on Saturday joined Bhartiya Janata Party. Delhi BJP President Satish Upadhyay welcomed the leaders and said that the two leaders were not satisfied with AAP and Congress' functioning and therefore decided to join BJP in order to take Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision forward. Upadhyay welcomed the leaders with flower garlands and said that they will work for the party's progress.

Dec 6, 2014

Blast outside DAV College in Roorkee, 1 dead

Roorkee, Dec 6 (ANI): One child is reported to be dead after an explosion took place near DAV College in Roorkee city of Uttarakhand. According to the reports, the blast took palce at a garbage dump. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat appealed the people to maintain calm and cooperate with the police in the investigation. It is being reported that BJP leader Sangeet Som was about to take part in a political event which was being organsied near the college. Further details are awaited.

Dec 6, 2014

Rajnath adopts Benti village under 'Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana'

Benti, Dec 06 (ANI): Union Home Minister and Lucknow MP Rajnath Singh has adopted Benti village under the 'Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana'. Though in Lucknow district, Benti village is not part of the Lucknow parliamentary constituency. It falls in the Mohanlalganj parliamentary constituency.

Dec 6, 2014

Narendra Modi Named 'Asian of the Year' by Singapore Daily

Singapore Press Holdings Limited, which publishes The Straits Times, names Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the "Asian of the Year"

Dec 6, 2014

Foreign automakers find Iranian market has gone local

Foreign automakers seeking a return to the potentially huge Iranian market with the lifting of sanctions will find the business environment has changed: former joint venture partners now want to play the game by their own rules. Duration: 02:30

Dec 6, 2014

Justice Anil R Dave inaugurates second National Lok Adalat; says it creates win-win situation

New Delhi, Dec 6 (ANI): Supreme Court Judge Justice A R Dave on Saturday inaugurated the second National Lok Adalat, which will also take place in Supreme Court. Speaking at the occasion, Dave said that Lok Adalats are inexpensive and expeditious and creates a win-win situation for the contesting parties. He added that for the success of Lok Adalats, the contesting parties should not only have a large heart but must also suppress their egos. The second national Lok Adalat is aimed that disposing 50 lakh cases.

Dec 6, 2014

Poultry industry of Tamil Nadu severely affected by outbreak of Bird Flu

Coimbatore, Dec 6 (ANI): The outbreak of bird flu in neighbouring Kerala caused a setback to the poultry industry of Tamil Nadu. Thousands of dead ducks infected by a highly contagious bird flu virus were found in Kerala, prompting the authorities to cull more than 200,000 birds. Kerala had banned the movement of the chickens from Tamil Nadu due to bird flu threat. President of Broiler Chicken Traders Association of Coimbatore, Kandaswamy said that their chicken stock has accumulated. A poultry farmer Manivannan said that business was severely affected due to bird flu threat in Kerala.

Dec 6, 2014

Politicos on battle for Opposition leader's post in Maharashtra

New Delhi, Dec 06 (ANI): Political leaders on Saturday reacted over the tussle between Congress and NCP for the post of leader of Opposition in Maharashtra. As the Shiv Sena has joined the state government, the race between the Congress and the NCP for the post has intensified. Congress leader Radhakrishna Vikhe-Patil on Thursday met the Assembly Speaker to claim the post. The Congress has 42 MLAs while the NCP has 41 MLAs.

Dec 6, 2014

Politicos react as Mehbooba Mufti claims that media hype on JandK voter turnout cause of terror atta

New Delhi, Dec 06 (ANI): Political leaders on Saturday came out with differentiating reactions as PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti claimed that media hype on Jammu and Kashmir voter turnout is the probable cause of increased terror attacks in the state. BJP leaders GVL Narasimha Rao and Subramanian Swamy called the statement insane. Swamy said that PDP chief should now tell the Pakistanis to contain their jealousies. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that a leader should refrain from such statements and take the same back. Meanwhile, Former Samajwadi Party Leader Shahid Siddiqui said that Mufti is misinterpreted and she meant that such news should be kept contained as it may incite terror outfits.

Dec 6, 2014

India lashes out at Pakistan for allowing and supporting Hafiz Saeed's rally

New Delhi, Dec 06 (ANI): India on Saturday lashed out at Pakistan for allowing and supporting UN-designated terrorist and Mumbai terror attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed for holding a massive rally in Lahore. BJP leaders GVL Narasimha Rao and Meenakshi Lekhi said that by doing all this, Pakistan is sending out a message that the nation supports terrorist. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that India should take strict stand against Pakistan over the issue. The Jamaat-ud-Dawah (JuD) chief addressed a party convention in Lahore. Saeed had tweeted, "Ghazwae Hind is inevitable, Kashmir will be freed, 1971 will be avenged and Ahmedabad Gujrat victims will get justice Insha Allah."

Dec 6, 2014

Kejriwal flies business class to Dubai, draws flak from Congress and BJP

New Delhi, Dec 06 (ANI): AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal who flew business class to Dubai to attend a felicitation event, drew strong criticism from the BJP and Congress which said his "real face" has been "exposed".

Dec 6, 2014