Politics

West Bengal Governor MK Narayanan resigns

New Delhi, June 30 (ANI): West Bengal Governor MK Narayanan on Monday resigned from his post amidst pressure on UPA appointed governors by the NDA government to step down. His resignation comes in the series of resignations of Governors who were appointed by the UPA government and have now been asked by the Narendra Modi government to quit on the grounds that 'they were not appointed on credit'. Earlier, the Central Bureau of Investigation had questioned Narayanan in the AgustaWestland chopper scam probe. MK Narayanan was the National Security Advisor at time of the chopper deal.

Jun 30, 2014

VK Singh speaks about Ghaziabad development and Chinese map issue

Ghaziabad, June 30 (ANI): BJP leader and MP from Ghaziabad Gen (Retd) VK Singh on Monday spoke about the development of Ghaziabad. Singh said that the MoU for metro extension in Ghaziabad has been signed. He added that the city will soon see development in terms of roads and railways. Singh also spoke about the Chinese map issue and said that by showing Indian region in Chinese map does not make it their land.

Jun 30, 2014

India France relationship needs to row particularly in economic area: Laurent Fabius Part - 2

New Delhi, June 30 (ANI): French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said on Monday that relationship between India and France is based on trust and partnership. He further added that the relationship between the two countries needs to row particularly in economic area.

Jun 30, 2014

People in Azad Kashmir demand justice and equal rights

Muzaffarabad, June 30: These protesters are officials of various government departments like health, education and the Public Works Department in Azad Kashmir, who are demanding equal rights. Victims of discrimination for years, they have been demanding a hike in salaries and timely promotion. In 2009, a notification was issued to health workers in Azad Kashmir with a promise to give salaries equivalent to what employees in Punjab province are getting.

Jun 30, 2014

Fans on bikes hitch rides to World Cup stadium

Ahead of the round of 16 Mexico-Netherlands on Sunday in Fortaleza, some locals revamped their bicycles and took supporters on a ride so they could get to the game on time. Duration: 00:39

Jun 30, 2014

Fourth in a Row: West Bengal Governor M K Narayanan Resigns

West Bengal Governor MK Narayanan resigned on Monday, three days after CBI questioned him as a witness in AgustaWestland scam.

Jun 30, 2014

BJP youth workers protest against SP govt in UP, police lathi charge

Lucknow, June 30 (ANI): The youth wing of the BJP protested outside the Uttar Pradesh Assembly on Monday against the failing law and order situation and power crisis in the state. Police lathi charged the protesters and used water canons and tear gas to disperse the crowd. Many were injured and later taken to hospital for medical attention. The routes leading to the UP Vidhan Sabha have been cordoned off to avert the protests from further escalation. The state Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav led government is on the backfire due to rising crime against women and power crisis. Meanwhile, state BJP President Laxmikant Bajpai condemned the action and said that the party won't step back.

Jun 30, 2014

ISIS declares Islamic 'Caliphate', calls for Muslims to pledge allegiance

Iraq, June 30 (ANI): An offshoot of al Qaeda which has captured territory in Iraq and Syria has declared itself an Islamic "caliphate" and called on factions worldwide to pledge their allegiance. The move poses a direct challenge to the central leadership of al Qaeda, which has already disowned it, and to conservative Gulf Arab rulers. The group, previously known as the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and also as ISIS, has renamed itself "Islamic State" and proclaimed its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi as "Caliph" - the head of the state. Al-Adnani said the Islamic "caliphate" stretched from Aleppo in Syria to Diyala in Iraq.

Jun 30, 2014

EAM Sushma Swaraj meets French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius

New Delhi, June 30 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday met French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius in New Delhi. Fabius arrived in Delhi on Sunday night for a two-day visit. He will also meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence and Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to make a pitch for speeding up the Rafale aircraft deal.

Jun 30, 2014

Building collapse in Chennai kills 17, rescuers search for survivors

Chennai, June 30 (ANI): Building collapse in Chennai killed 17 and left dozens trapped, highlighting the need for increased monitoring of construction across India where such incidents are common. On Saturday, an 11-storey building under construction in Tamil Nadu came down. Deputy Inspector General of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), S P Selvan, said on Monday that 21 people have been pulled alive from the rubble.

Jun 30, 2014

India writes to Swiss govt seeking bank details, Politicos react

New Delhi, June 30 (ANI): Political leaders on Monday reacted after government made a fresh request to the Swiss authorities for the bank account details. BJP leader MJ Akbar said that the government has worked faster than UPA did in 10 years for bringing back black money. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that such endeavors were made by UPA since long. Meanwhile, JD (U) realizing the hardship in such acts, said that it should be brought back essentially.

Jun 30, 2014

Andhra Pradesh CM visits building collapse spot in Chennai

Chennai, June 30 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Monday visited the spot where an 11 storey building had collapsed on Saturday. Naidu said that rescue operations are going on very carefully and many workers have been rescued alive. He added that the Centre should come forward with all possible help in order to complete the rescue operations as early as possible.

Jun 30, 2014

Court to give final verdict in Pallavi murder case on July 3

Mumbai, June 30 (ANI): The Pallavi murder case in which the security guard was found guilty would conclude on July 3 with the Court's final verdict. Lawyer Ujjwal Nikam said that in order to provide some more evidence before Court the verdict will be given a few days later so that the guilty can be punished strictly.

Jun 30, 2014

ObamaCare Has Partially Inspired India's New Health Insurance Programme: Harsh Vardhan

India will soon come out with its new health insurance programme, which is partially inspired by ObamaCare, stated Union health minister Harsh Vardhan in San Antonio, Texas on Friday.

Jun 30, 2014

India, China Sign Three Key MoUs

India and China on Monday signed three MoUs—for the establishment of Industrial Parks in five Indian states, sharing flood data on Brahmaputra river and to establish a framework for regular interactions between the two nations.

Jun 30, 2014