Politics

Women Rights Activists demand death penalty for guilty in Rohtak incident

New Delhi, Aug 27 (ANI): Women Rights Activists on Wednesday condemned the incident in Rohtak where two girls were forced to commit suicide after being stalked and demanded death penalty for the guilty. Women Rights Activist Abha Singh said that the guilty should be strictly punished with death penalty under IPC. Ranjana Kumari stated that law and order in the country should be made strict in terms of giving security to women.

Aug 27, 2014

Received request for flag meeting from Pakistan, trying to resolve issue: BSF

New Delhi, Aug 27 (ANI): As India witnessed a break in the continuous ceasefire violation by Pakistan on Wednesday, BSF Director General DK Pathak said that they have received a request of flag meeting by Pakistan. Pathak said that they are trying to resolve the issue as soon as possible. This came after Pakistan said no to India's initiation for flag meeting with its neighbour for about 16 times. Pathak said that he hoped that the meeting takes place and that he would ask the reason behind such ceasefire by Pakistan.

Aug 27, 2014

Anandiben Patel invites investors at curtain raiser event of 'Vibrant Gujarat 2015'

New Delhi, Aug 27 (ANI): While speaking at curtain raiser event of 'Vibrant Gujarat 2015', Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel on Wednesday invited all investors from across the country and from the states too to participate in the event scheduled to take place from January 11-13, 2015. Patel said that Gujarat is playing big role in India's growth under leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Although 'Vibrant Gujarat 2015' will not be under Modi but the event will be inaugurated by him.

Aug 27, 2014

Gas leak in abandoned factory in Asansol kills 2 women, leaves over 30 ill

Asansol, Aug 27 (ANI): Two women died and over 30 others were reported sick after inhaling a poisonous gas that leaked from a closed factory in West Bengal. Among the people hospitalised, a child was also critically affected due to the leakage which took place at the abandoned godown of the factory in Asansol city on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police, Biswajit Ghosh said they have not been able to identify the source of the gas yet as investigation is in process. Gas emanating from the long time closed factory caused severe eye and nose burning and also led to breathing problems within few minutes for the people residing in the nearby area. A fire official in-charge, Samim Yadav said the stinging smell made even the fire officials sick.

Aug 27, 2014

Tara Sahdeo Case: Court gives 3 days' transit remand to police

New Delhi, Aug 27 (ANI): In a development to Tara Sahdeo's case, Ranjit Kohli alias Rakibul Hussain was produced before the Court in New Delhi on Wednesday. The Court has given three days' transit remand to police and he and his mother will be produced before Ranchi Court later.

Aug 27, 2014

Tara Sahdeo case: Husband arrested for trying to convert wife's religion

New Delhi, Aug 27 (ANI): Ranjit Kohli alias Rakibul Hussain, the accused husband of Tara Sahdeo case, was arrested on Tuesday night in a joint operation of Delhi and Ranchi Police. The police is taking the accused for a medical test and thereafter to the Dwarka court for further proceedings. Tara had alleged that Ranjeet Singh Kohli, beat her and forced her to convert to Islam after they got married in July in her home state of Jharkhand. She claimed that he posed as a Hindu and that she later realized his real name was Rakibul Hussain. The Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Jharkhand had investigated Tara's allegations.

Aug 27, 2014

Flood in Assam inundates wildlife in Kaziranga National Park

Golaghat, Aug 27 (ANI): Flood water from river Brahmaputra inundated major parts of a wildlife sanctuary, Kaziranga National Park (KNP) and rose to danger level in many areas of Golaghat district of Assam. The park authorities have strengthened security as poachers take advantage of the floods to kill animals, particularly one-horned rhinos which, during the floods, stray outside the park. The rhinos and other animals normally go towards the Karbi Anglong Hills looking for dry, higher grounds. The water level has almost inundated the entire parkland causing most of the wild animals to stray over Karbi Hills, making their lives vulnerable to poachers and speeding vehicles.

Aug 27, 2014

Tara Sahdeo demands CBI enquiry post husband's arrest

New Delhi, Aug 27 (ANI): Tara Sahdeo, who alleged that her husband Ranjeet Singh Kohli alias Rakibul Hussain, beat her and forced her to convert to Islam after they got married, demanded CBI enquiry in the case on Wednesday. The accused husband of Tara Sahdeo case, was arrested on Tuesday night in a joint operation by Delhi and Ranchi Police. Tara had claimed that he posed as a Hindu and that she later realized his real name was Rakibul Hussain.

Aug 27, 2014

Muslims leading miserable lives in India: Azam Khan

Lucknow, Aug 27 (ANI): Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan, stirred another controversy on Wednesday by saying Muslims in India are living in fear. Khan was addressing a gathering of Hajj pilgrims in Lucknow city of Uttar Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav flagged off the first batch of Hajj pilgrims from the state. Wishing the pilgrims a safe journey, Khan expressed concern over their well-being, saying he hopes and prays no one is harmed by 'love jihad'. Khan also targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he does not want peace and harmony in the country. Meanwhile, Khan also blamed the central government for the riots in northern cities of Saharanpur and Muzaffarnagar. Khan's statement came on the anniversary of the Muzaffarnagar riots where more than 62 people were killed and thousands displaced after killing of two brothers in Kaval village on August 27, 2013. He also said that he could be hurt after his remarks go viral.

Aug 27, 2014

Will quit politics if allegations proved against me or family: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, Aug 27 (ANI): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that the rumors being spread about his son are all fake and baseless. He assured the public that if any allegations against him or his family member are proved to be true he will quit politics forever and stay at home. Singh also said that he had a talk with BJP President Amit Shah as well as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and both expressed surprise to the news.

Aug 27, 2014

Ex-banker named French economy minister in 'last chance' reshuff

Francois Hollande on Tuesday installed a former banker and ally as economy minister in an emergency reshuffle seen as the "last chance" to haul France out of the biggest crisis of his presidency. Duration: 01:53

Aug 27, 2014

Iraq village now military outpost for Kurdish fighters

Only the scattered voices of Kurdish fighters break the silence in the Iraqi village of Wadi Osaj, where the mud and cement block houses stand empty and locked after residents fled. Duration: 01:48

Aug 27, 2014

Former Maharashtra Governor K Sankaranarayanan receives guard of honour

Mumbai, Aug 27 (ANI): Former Maharashtra Governor K Sankaranarayanan received farewell by state cabinet staffs and ministers at Sahyadri Guest House in Mumbai on Wednesday. Sankaranarayanan also received guard of honour during the event. Present at the occasion were ministers and state Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan who bid farewell to the former governor. Sankaranarayanan resigned soon after he was transferred to Mizoram by the NDA government for his remaining tenure, which had to end in 2017. He has said that he would no longer wish to be a Governor bearing the "disgrace of being transferred."

Aug 27, 2014

Chopper Scam: India to Continue Current Defense Deals but Bans Future Contracts

Attorney general Mukul Rohatgi's suggested government to partially impose ban on Finmeccanica as compelete blacklisting would affect Indian Defense adversely.

Aug 27, 2014