Politics

SC removes CBI Chief Ranjit Sinha from 2G case investigation

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): In a major setback to CBI Chief Ranjit Sinha, the Supreme Court on Thursday directed him to recuse himself from the investigation in 2G scam case. The Supreme Court heard the matter and observed that apparently 'all is not well' and seemingly the allegations made by the NGO against CBI Director Ranjit Sinha have 'some credibility'. The court however didn't give out a reason on its directive saying that this was done to protect CBI's reputation. The court also said that the senior-most officer in the investigating team of the 2G scam will take over the role of CBI director in the case. Further, the SC also rejected Sinha's charges that DIG Santosh Rastogi was the mole who leaked information to petitioner and said that no question will be raised against Rastogi.

Nov 20, 2014

Kashmir should vote against dynasty politics: Amit Shah

Ramban, Nov 20 (ANI): BJP Chief Amit Shah reviewed the poll preparations in Jammu and Kashmir and urged people to vote against dynasty politics to maintain the valley's integrity. Shah hit out at the opposition, Congress party and its ally in Jammu and Kashmir, National Conference (NC), for "lack of development" in the valley in the past six decades. The BJP president also demanded an enquiry into utilization of funds in the state. While addressing a gathering on Thursday in Ramban district in support of the party candidate, Neelam Langeh, Shah claimed that only the BJP was capable of bring about the complete integration of Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of India. He urged the people to help the party achieve its 'mission 44+' in the state. Shah said that if the people of the state want development, good governance and employment, they must vote for BJP.

Nov 20, 2014

Congress accuses BJP for not fulfilling promises

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): The Congress party attacked ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday for failing to keep its pre-poll promise of bringing black money back from foreign accounts. Congress spokesperson Ajay Maken said BJP has failed to achieve what it mentioned in its manifesto before coming to power. Maken further attacked the party for singing to the tune of 'good days will come for all' but no work is happening at the grass root level.

Nov 20, 2014

Satlok Ashram totally vacated, 459 people arrested and being interrogated: Haryana DGP

Chandigarh, Nov 20 (ANI): After Punjab and Haryana High Court on Thursday sent self-styled 'godman' Rampal to judicial custody till 28 November, state DGP SN Vashisht said that the police have got the Satlok Ashram totally vacated and that 459 people are arrested and interrogation is going on. He said that Rampal's aide is also arrested and many documents and CDs are recovered from him, which is under scanner by the forensic team. Vashisht also said that FIR has been lodged too charging Rampal for murder among other cases. He also informed that an SIT is investigating the ashram and further details will come following their report.

Nov 20, 2014

Kashmir reels under cold weather conditions

Srinagar, Nov 20 (ANI): People of Jammu and Kashmir grappled with dense fog and harsh weather conditions as temperatures dipped in the region. The Dal Lake, which is one of the major tourist attractions in Srinagar, was seen deserted without visitors. Temperatures dipped as low as -1 degree Centigrade on Thursday morning (November 20). Maximum temperatures for the day were assumed to reach 15 degree Centigrade. A dense fog had enveloped roads of Srinagar, leading to poor visibility. The intense cold has forced residents to stay in warm confines of their homes but schoolchildren and office-goers struggle to go out.

Nov 20, 2014

Politicos react after Haryana police arrests murder accused Sant Rampal

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): Politicos reacted on Thursday after Haryana police arrested murder accused Sant Rampal from his Satlok Ashram. BJP leader Nalin Kohli said that law applies equally to everyone. Rural Development Minister Chaudhary Birender Singh said that Rampal shouldn't have considered himself above law. BJD leader Jay Panda also expressed similar sentiments. Congress leader Manish Tewari slammed Haryana government for mishandling the situation.

Nov 20, 2014

Rampal sent to judicial custody till November 28

Chandigarh, Nov 20 (ANI): The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Thursday sent self-styled 'godman' Rampal to judicial custody till 28 November. Rampal was arrested from his Satlok ashram in Barwala on Wednesday night. The HC bench asked the Haryana government to file a report in connection with the police operation at Rampal's ashram in Barwala.

Nov 20, 2014

Will Narendra Modi Bag Time Magazine 'Person of the Year' Title for 2014?

Time Person of the Year 2014: As of now, Modi ranks second in the list of readers choice with 3.8% votes, while Russian President Vladimir Putin tops the list.

Nov 20, 2014

PM Modi's popularity in social media reflects India's significance: Cyber Expert

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): Cyber expert Pawan Duggal on Thursday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rising popularity in social media reflects India's significance under the Modi's leadership, and added it is a salutation to his eccentric understanding of the social media and internet. Duggal said Prime Minister Modi is having the second largest number of followers after US President Barack Obama. Giving credit for such acceptance by social media to Modi, Duggal said that it is the prime minister's way of giving the message in such crystal clear simple words that he is becoming extremely popular. Talking about the Digital India programme that was launched earlier in July to bridge the divide between digital 'haves' and 'have-nots', Duggal said that this programme is going to irreversibly change India and transform India into a knowledge economy.

Nov 20, 2014

Accused booked, action will be taken: MN Reddi on Manipuri student assault case

Bangalore, Nov 20 (ANI): Bangalore Police Commissioner MN Reddi on Thursday said that the three accused in the Manipuri student assault case have been arrested and booked under appropriate sections of law. He further said that police is dealing the case with the issue that the three accused were drunk. He further said that action will be taken against the culprits.

Nov 20, 2014

Jitan Ram Manjhi warns 7 union ministers of no entry in Bihar, Politicos react

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): Political leaders on Thursday reacted over Bihar CM Jitan Ram Manjhi’s new controversial remark. Manjhi charged the Centre with ignoring the interests of the state and said he would not allow the seven Union ministers from Bihar, whom he called 'Sat Bhaiyas', from entering the state if they did not cooperate with him in the matters of development of Bihar.

Nov 20, 2014

Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar steps up relief work in Iraq

Erbil, Nov 20 (ANI): Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar stepped up relief work for Yazidi refugees trapped in Erbil town of Iraq, following an insurgency by Islamic State militants. The International Association for Human Values (IAHV), a sister concern of Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's The Art of Living has teamed up with local non-governmental organisations (NGO) in Iraq for relief operations. Shankar raised concern about conflicts among different communities in Iraq and emphasised on ways to build trust among them. Thousands of Yazidis have been shot, buried alive or sold into slavery by Islamic State militants, who regard them as devil-worshippers.

Nov 20, 2014

Allegations against me false: Rampal

Panchkula, Nov 20 (ANI): Controversial religious leader Rampal finally saw his day behind the bars at the Panchkula police station. He was arrested last night after days of resistance from his supporters that turned Haryana's Barwala town into a war zone. Rampal is to be produced at the Punjab and Haryana High Court today around 2:00 PM. While being taken from hospital to police station, Rampal said that all allegations against him are false. The religious leader's supporters alleged that they were not kept hostage in the ashram but were afraid to come out. The controversial sect has been charged with attempt to murder, rioting and illegal detention.

Nov 20, 2014

Guatemala race tests waiters' speed and dexterity

Hundreds of waiters and bartenders took part in the XIII edition of the "race of trays" in Antigua, Guatemala on Wednesday. The competitors have to run the 1,5-kilometer race without dropping any of the drinks on their tray. Duration: 00:34

Nov 20, 2014

AFPTV journalist wins award for C.Africa conflict footage

An AFPTV video journalist from Central African Republic wins the Rory Peck Award for News from a British media group that highlights the work of freelancers and campaigns for their safety. Duration: 00:56

Nov 20, 2014