News

car-rally-thrills-visually-impaired-in-bhopal Play

Car rally thrills visually impaired in Bhopal

Bhopal/ Kolkata, Jan 11 (ANI): A non-profit organization organized a Blind challenge car rally for visually impaired in Madhya Pradesh to create awareness among people on Sunday. During the rally, the vehicle was driven by a person with vision but the directions were being given by the blind, who through navigator in Braille language guided them about the route and speed. The drivers had to drive on a 30-kilometre route and the directions were told by the blind. The rally saw participation of 55 cars. A visually impaired boy, Ashish Gupta, said he was quite thrilled about the concept. The challenge was not to speed or take over other cars; however, drivers were penalized for driving very slow. Participants were given certificates and first three navigators were presented with cash award and trophies. The rally was flagged off by Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Babulal Gaur. Meanwhile, a vintage car rally was organized in Kolkata where around 182 cars were put on display. Jan 11, 2015
extreme-weather-conditions-cripple-normal-life-ruin-crops-in-northern-india Play

Extreme weather conditions cripple normal life, ruin crops in northern India

New Delhi/Nainital, Jan 11 (ANI): Severe winter has crippled normal life in northern India. Several cities are witnessing poor visibility due to dense fog, resulting in delayed train traffic. Farmers too are bearing the brunt as crops get ruined in the extreme weather conditions. While trains run late, passengers in New Delhi faced inconvenience. Meanwhile, farmers in Haldwani region of Uttarakhand suffer losses worth millions as the extreme weather conditions ruined their crops. Located in the tropics, most of India witnesses a very hot summer and a largely temperate winter. Snowfall in states like Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh has a direct impact in other northern states like Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. Jan 11, 2015
politicos-react-as-pm-modi-calls-kejriwal-an-anarchist Play

Politicos react as PM Modi calls Kejriwal 'an anarchist'

Vizag/ New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): Political leaders on Sunday react as Prime Minister Narendra Modi called AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal 'an anarchist'. Modi had kicked off the BJP's campaign for Delhi's upcoming elections with a speech wherein he termed Arvind Kejriwal an 'anarchist'. BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain applauded Modi and questioned Kejriwal on his claims of 'outsiders' at the prime minister's rally. Meanwhile, Congress and CPI (M) leaders said that the prime minister of the nation should not make such statements inflicted by political sentiments. Jan 11, 2015
independent-mla-rambir-shokeen-joins-congress Play

Independent MLA Rambir Shokeen joins Congress

New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): Lone Independent MLA in the fifth Delhi Assembly, Rambir Shokeen on Sunday joined Congress party. DPCC Chief Arvinder Singh Lovely welcomed the leader to the party and said that his presence will further strengthen Congress' role in his constituency. Further, talking about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally at Ramlila Ground, Singh said that there were 'outsiders' in the rally and that Modi failed to raise relevant issues. Jan 11, 2015
politicos-react-as-vibrant-gujarat-summit-is-held-in-gandhinagar Play

Politicos react as Vibrant Gujarat Summit is held in Gandhinagar

New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): Political leaders reacted on Sunday as Vibrant Gujarat Summit-2015 is being held in Gandhinagar. Minister of State in Parliamentary Affairs Mukkhtar Abbas Naqvi said that Narendra Modi's government has promoted Make in India concept through Vibrant Gujarat summit to enhance trade and business in the country. BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain said that any other state can also conduct its own summit to promote business. Meanwhile, Congress leader PC Chacko said that PM Modi always turns to Gujarat as if it is the country’s capital. He added that such summits have taken place earlier in other states too, so Gujarat is not the only one. Jan 11, 2015
social-activists-react-after-30-year-old-gang-raped-murdered-in-south-delhi Play

Social activists react after 30-year old gang raped, murdered in South Delhi

New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): Social activists reacted on Sunday after the body of a 30-year-old woman was recovered from a DDA nursery in Vasant Kunj area with the police suspecting that she was killed after being gang raped. NCW former chairperson Mamta Sharma said that police is inactive everywhere which is leading to increase in crime against women. Social activist Jagmati Sangwan slammed BJP for giving false hopes of curbing crime against women. Social Activist Annie Raja also condemned the incident. Jan 11, 2015
pm-modi-addresses-vibrant-gujarat-summit-says-govt-trying-to-generate-confidence-in-india-part-1 Play

PM Modi addresses Vibrant Gujarat Summit, says govt trying to generate confidence in India Part - 1

Gandhinagar, Jan 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the Vibrant Gujarat Summit in Gandhinagar and said that government is trying to generate confidence in India. He said that India believes that whole world is a family and all the nations in the Summit are here as a family. He said that there is tremendous interest coming to India and that nations are coming forward to work with us. The prime minister said that all will have to change the way of approaching problems and see things in different way. He also assured that Indian government is not making mere promises and announcements but are working for its fulfillment. Modi invited different nations to come invest in India and advocating the same, said that the three Ds, that is, Democracy, Demography and Demand is what everyone is looking for and this will not be available together in any other nation than India. Jan 11, 2015
PM Modi Play

PM Modi addresses Vibrant Gujarat Summit, says govt trying to generate confidence in India Part - 2

Gandhinagar, Jan 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the Vibrant Gujarat Summit in Gandhinagar and said that government is trying to generate confidence in India. He said that India believes that whole world is a family and all the nations in the Summit are here as a family. He said that there is tremendous interest coming to India and that nations are coming forward to work with us. The prime minister said that all will have to change the way of approaching problems and see things in different way. He also assured that Indian government is not making mere promises and announcements but are working for its fulfillment. Modi invited different nations to come invest in India and advocating the same, said that the three Ds, that is, Democracy, Demography and Demand is what everyone is looking for and this will not be available together in any other nation than India. Jan 11, 2015
pm-modi-addresses-vibrant-gujarat-summit-says-govt-trying-to-generate-confidence-in-india-part-3 Play

PM Modi addresses Vibrant Gujarat Summit, says govt trying to generate confidence in India Part - 3

Gandhinagar, Jan 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the Vibrant Gujarat Summit in Gandhinagar and said that government is trying to generate confidence in India. He said that India believes that whole world is a family and all the nations in the Summit are here as a family. He said that there is tremendous interest coming to India and that nations are coming forward to work with us. The prime minister said that all will have to change the way of approaching problems and see things in different way. He also assured that Indian government is not making mere promises and announcements but are working for its fulfillment. Modi invited different nations to come invest in India and advocating the same, said that the three Ds, that is, Democracy, Demography and Demand is what everyone is looking for and this will not be available together in any other nation than India. Jan 11, 2015
india-us-can-help-forge-new-era-of-shared-prosperity-security-john-kerry Play

India, US can help forge new era of shared prosperity, security: John Kerry

Gandhinagar, Jan 11 (ANI): The United States of America (US) Secretary of State John Kerry on Sunday while speaking at the 7th Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit said that India and US can help to forge a new era of shared prosperity and security for millions of people across the world. Kerry further said that India and US have a common responsibility of upholding democracy for betterment of the people. The 7th Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit 2015 is being held at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar. Around 50,000 delegates from India and 1,800 others from 105 countries are said to be participating in it. Jan 11, 2015
Play

Committee soon to decide on election campaign for Delhi polls: PC Chacko

New Delhi, Jan 11 (ANI): Congress leader PC Chacko said on Sunday that the party's committee will be meeting soon to decide upon the election campaign for Assembly Polls in Delhi. Chacko said that Congress party is quite strong in the state and it will visibly be a contending party. He added that campaign for elections will begin and Congress will evidently become a part of elections. Jan 11, 2015
janata-parivar-against-central-govts-ordinance-raaj-says-nitish Play

Janata Parivar against Central govt's 'Ordinance Raaj', says Nitish

Patna, Jan 11 (ANI): The Janata Parivar which includes small parties like Samajwadi Party, RJD, JD (U), RLD among others is holding meetings frequently to make its hold strong in states like Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar. JD (U) leader Nitish Kumar said that the entire Janata Parivar is against the 'Ordinance Raaj' being established by the Central government led by BJP. Kumar said that all parties of the Janata Parivar are discussing to raise this issue in their respective parties to stand against it. Jan 11, 2015
Play

Tshering Tobgay invites investment in Bhtan, says have come for Aarthik Yatra to Gujarat

Gandhinagar, Jan 11 (ANI): Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay while speaking at Vibrant Gujarat Summit, invited investment for the nation and said that Bhutan is open for investment and business from all countries unless it is eco friendly and not harmful to resources. Tobgay said that he had always wanted to visit Varanasi and Bodhgaya for a pilgrimage and have come to Gujarat as part of his ‘Aarthik Yatra’. He said that Bhutan’s economy is small with GDP of barely 1.7 billion dollars but the nation uses its limited resources wisely for the welfare of the nation and the people. Jan 11, 2015
Play

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon addresses Vibrant Gujarat Summit-2015

Gandhinagar, Jan 11 (ANI): United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon on Sunday addressed the Vibrant Gujarat Summit-2015 which is taking place in Gandhinagar. Ban Ki-Moon said that he paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Sabarmati Ashram and said that he hoped Mahatma Gandhi’s ideals will keep inspiring the lives of all people in the world. He also said that the whole world should come together to excel in fields of sustainable development and build industrial strength. Jan 11, 2015
Prev 1127 1128 1129 1130 1131 1132 1133 1134 1135 1136 Next
IBTIMES TV
MOST POPULAR