Politics

Shivraj Singh Chouhan compares Rahul with tail, Modi with moustache, Congress condemns

New Delhi, Feb 27 (ANI): It seems there is no end to personal attacks by political leaders. After Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid’s ‘impotent’ remark on BJP’s Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan hit back at the Congress by targeting its vice-president Rahul Gandhi calling him a hair of a tail. He added that Modi is a hair of moustache. Reacting over Chouhan’s comment, Congress leader and I&B minister Manish Tewari said that such low-level remarks will be responded to by the party in a proper and parliamentary manner.

Feb 27, 2014

INS Sindhuratna Mishap: Jaswant Singh demands AK Antonys resignation

New Delhi, Feb 27 (ANI): Former Defense Minister and BJP leader Jaswant Singh on Thursday demanded Defense minister AK Antony’s resignation in wake of the INS Sindhuratna accident. Singh said that Antony has not been able to fulfill his responsibilities as a Defense Minister of the country.

Feb 27, 2014

Pakistani soldier amputees rehabilitated and ready for more

They lose limbs in frontline missions against the Taliban but say they would be willing to give much more. The Pakistani army rehabilitates hundreds of soldiers every year amputated by IEDs. Duration: 02:06

Feb 27, 2014

Trend of running nation from Delhi must stop: Narendra Modi

New Delhi, Feb 27 (ANI): BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi while addressing the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) national convention at Siri Fort auditorium in New Delhi on Thursday said that the trend of running the nation from Delhi must stop. He added that Centre must trust the states and that every state has its own strengths which should be nurtured. With an aim to attract the traders' body ahead of the Lok sabha Polls, Modi said that BJP's image is of a traders' party and it has been only possible as the party has been continuously working for the welfare for traders.

Feb 27, 2014

JD (U), Shivanand Tiwari, Nitish Kumar, RJD, MLA, Lalu Prasad

New Delhi, Feb 27 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the release of four convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case. The court court issued a notice to Tamil Nadu government and the four prisoners on the Centre's plea against their release. Earlier, an apex court bench headed by Justice P Sathasivam directed that the central government's plea would be heard on March 6. The Centre on Monday had moved the apex court to prevent the state government to set free four other convicts serving life imprisonment in the case.

Feb 27, 2014

Nitish behind RJD split: Shivanand Tiwari

Patna, Feb 27 (ANI): JD (U) leader Shivanand Tiwari on Thursday confirmed that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was behind the split in the RJD. The development came in view of 13 RJD MLAs purportedly splitting from the party. Nine had later come back in the RJD fold. RJD chief Lalu Prasad had earlier said that Nitish Kumar had conspired to split his party to save his government, which is in a minority. However, refuting the charge Nitish said that the crisis in the RJD was their own doing.

Feb 27, 2014

Jagdambika Pal likely to join BJP, draws reaction

New Delhi, Feb 27 (ANI): As the speculations on Congress leader Jagdambika Pal joining BJP surfaces, political leaders draws differentiating reactions. NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that no party can stop any leader and if Pal wants to decide on his political career, its his wish. Meanwhile, BJP Vice President Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that if any tranfers is to take place, it will take place in open and its any leader’s personal choice. Further, JD (U) leader Ali Anwar said that this is more of ‘aaya ram, gaya ram’ policy and that all leaders who used to abuse BJP are heading towards the same.

Feb 27, 2014

Kashmir: Soldier shoots dead 5 colleagues, kills self

Ganderbal, Feb 27 (ANI): An army jawan of 13 Rashtriya Rifles shot dead five of his colleagues at point blank range when they were sleeping and killed himself in Kashmir's Ganderbal district Thursday morning, said army official. The deaths of the jawans took place inside the army camp of 13 Rashtriya Rifles at Safapora. An army court of inquiry will investigate the deaths. According to sources, the soldier, who was posted on sentry duty at the camp, entered one of the barracks at around 2:00am and opened indiscriminate firing on his sleeping colleagues.

Feb 27, 2014

Navy chief resigns after INS Sindhuratna mishap, politicos welcome move

New Delhi, Feb 27 (ANI): Political leaders welcomed Navy Chief Admiral DK Joshi’s decision to resign from the post following the INS Sindhuratna mishap. Congress leader DP Tripathi said that the naval chief took moral responsibility and resigned, while JD (U) leader Ali Anwar welcomed the move saying very few officials do such a thing. Meanwhile, BJP leader Prakash Javadekar pointed out the shortcomings of the Defence ministry and said that they should take responsibility of the series of mishaps in the Indian Navy. Following the suit, NCP leader Tariq Anwar also welcomed the move.

Feb 27, 2014

Telangana: Notification within 5 Days, Government to Decide New Capital for Seemandhra in 6 Months

A gazette notification on the creation of Telangana state out of Andhra Pradesh may be issued within five days, said Jairam Ramesh, India's Union Minister of Rural Development, on 26 February 2014.

Feb 27, 2014

Sad about Navy chiefs resignation: AK Antony

New Delhi, Feb 27 (ANI): Talking about Navy Chief Admiral DK Joshi’s resignation, Defence Minister AK Antony on Thursday said that he was sad about the whole development. He said that Admiral Joshi was very disturbed and met him personally to request Antony for accepting the letter. Antony confirmed that Vice Admiral Robin Dhowan will now take up the responsibility of the new naval chief.

Feb 27, 2014

Anti-Taliban all-parties conference calls for halt in peace talks with TTP

Lahore/ Kotri Ranges, Feb 27 (ANI): An anti-Taliban all-parties conference in Lahore called on the Pakistan government to stop all negotiations with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) because the banned militant group had become a menace for the entire country. The conference was called by the Sunni Ittehad Council, and was attended by several mainstream religious and political parties. Sunni Ittehad Council Chief Sahibzada Hamid Raza said instead of trying to re-start stalled peace talks with the Taliban, the Pakistan government should try the Taliban for their crimes against the Pakistani nation under Islamic laws.

Feb 27, 2014

India- Pakistan cross border truck drivers divided over 24x7 trade on security issues

Amritsar, Feb 27 (ANI): Both Indian and Pakistani cross border truck drivers bring divided opinion over the proposed 24x7 trade across India-Pakistan border at Attari- Wagah border due to security concerns. A proposal over resumption of 24-hour trade across Attari-Wagah border near Amritsar in Punjab was approved by the governments of both the neighbouring countries, in a bid to boost business. An Indian truck driver Balwinder Singh said he was worried about his safety as they manoeuvre through unsafe territories and the government did not ensure any security measures for them. On the contrary, a Pakistani truck driver Mubshar Abbas rejoiced over the move saying it would provide him with better opportunities to generate income.

Feb 27, 2014

Russian Deputy PM meets Indias Foreign Minister to review bilateral relations

New Delhi, Feb 27 (ANI): Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Olegovich Rogozin met India’s Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid in New Delhi, focusing on key issues of mutual interests in the areas of trade, defence, space and nuclear energy with an objective to foster bilateral relations between both nations. The bilateral relations between India and Russia span diverse sectors ranging from defence, space and nuclear energy to exchanges in the commercial, educational and cultural fields. Earlier, Rogozin also met Congress Chief Sonia Gandhi and Trade Minister Anand Sharma to strengthen trade ties.

Feb 27, 2014

Dropping anti-piracy charges against Italian marines suggest a way forward

New Delhi/ Kerala, Feb 27 (ANI): India’s Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh said that New Delhi was looking forward to resolve strained diplomatic ties with Rome, and that dropping anti-piracy charges against the two Italian marines will bring relations back on track. India has dropped plans to prosecute two Italian marines accused of killing two Indian fishermen under anti-piracy law on Monday. Meanwhile, Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde justified government’s decision of dropping anti-piracy charges against the marines.

Feb 27, 2014