New Delhi, Oct 17 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met top military officers at the defence ministry War Room at a time when tension continues along the border with both China and Pakistan. The Combined Commanders' Conference is the first meeting of the prime minister with all top commanders, including the three service chiefs. The three service chiefs are expected to give elaborate presentations to the prime minister on the security scenario. The Indian Air Force chief, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, will make the first presentation, followed by the Indian Navy Chief Admiral RK Dhowan and the Indian Army Chief General Dalbir Singh. The prime minister and Defence Minister Arun Jaitley will address the conference. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, Home Minister Rajnath Singh, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Defence Secretary RK Mathur, among others are attending the conference.Oct 17, 2014
New Delhi, Oct 17 (ANI): Politicos on Friday slammed
Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf after he
talked of inciting the people of Jammu and Kashmir
against India and tagged Prime Minister Narendra Modi
as anti-Muslim and anti-Pakistan politician. BJP
leader Nalin Kohli said that Musharraf's statement
doesn't come as surprise and it is clear that Pakistan
doesn't want peace and harmony. Congress leader
Abhishek Manu Singhvi said that Pakistan has been
duplicitous state and it is a open secret that the
country is falling apart. NCP leader Tariq Anwar and
BJD leader Jay Panda said that Musharraf's statement
should not be taken seriously.Oct 17, 2014
New Delhi, Oct 17(ANI): Politicos reacted on Friday
after Congress slammed Central government for adopting
'step-motherly approach' towards the cyclone victims
in Odisha. BJP leader Nalin Kohli claiming the
allegations as false said that the centre along with
the state government has carried out rescue operations
in the flood hit-areas and ensured that relief reaches
to every victim of cyclone Hudhud in time. However,
NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that the relief didn't
reach the victims in time and it shows that state and
central government failed in carrying out successful
relief operations in the flood hit-areas.Oct 17, 2014
New Delhi, Oct 17 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday granted interim bail to AIADMK chief Jayalalithaa in the disproportionate assets case. BJP leader and a petitioner in the case Subramanian Swamy informed that the Karnataka High Court is yet to decide whether the sentence should be suspended or not and on this basis the bail was granted to her by the Supreme Court. He added that the court gave bail on the grounds that Jayalalithaa is unwell and needs treatment. She will stay at home and not go out till December 18.Oct 17, 2014
Chennai, Oct 17 (ANI): Supporters of AIADMK chief Jayalalithaa gathered outside her residence to celebrate after the Supreme Court on Friday granted interim bail to her in the disproportionate assets case. Earlier, BJP leader and a petitioner in the case Subramanian Swamy informed that the Karnataka High Court is yet to decide whether the sentence should be suspended or not and on this basis the bail was granted to her by the Supreme Court. He added that the court gave bail on the grounds that Jayalalithaa is unwell and needs treatment. She will stay at home and not go out till December 18.Oct 17, 2014
New Delhi, Oct 17 (ANI): Congress leaders on Friday condemned the constant attacks being made on people of north east in the capital and other parts of the country. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that strict action should be taken against those involved in such violent acts. Abhishek Manu Singhvi said that those who try to divide the country’s unity should be severely punished. Meanwhile, Ninong Ering said that the mentality and understanding of people living in the capital needs to be changed regarding people of north east and they should be considered as a part of India.Oct 17, 2014
New Delhi, Oct 17 (ANI): Political reactions flowed on
Friday after Home Minister Rajnath Singh warned China
not to threaten India regarding development of road
network in Arunachal Pradesh. Congress leader Rashid
Alvi said that merely Home Minister's verdict will not
help in fact the statement should have come from the
Prime Minister's side. Congress leader Ninong Ering
said that merely making statements will not be useful
the government should execute it practically. BJP
leader Nalin Kohli said that the Home Minister's
statement is appreciable and will give a strong
message to China. BJD leader Jay Panda said that
Rajnath Singh's statement has broken the long silence
India has maintained on issues relating to China.Oct 17, 2014
Hong Kong police swoop at dawn to partially clear a democracy protest site and tear down tents and barricades in the Mongkok district of the city. Duration: 01:24Oct 17, 2014
On Board, Oct 17 (ANI): While on his way back from official visit to Norway and Finland, President Pranab Mukherjee said that the trip was satisfactory as both nations expressed need to cooperate in various aspects. Mukherjee said that the aim of his visit to Finland and Norway was to seek expansion in education, research, innovation, investment and trade with India. He said that while on his visit to Finland, he expressed the need to cooperate against terrorism as terrorism knows no boundary and also urged the government to look at India as an investment destination and talked about the maiden 'Make in India' project. President Mukherjee also expressed gratitude on being awarded with the Helsinki Medal of Honour, a gesture which he said was 'honouring the people of India'. Finally, he said that both the countries saw great potential to enhance India's economy.Oct 17, 2014
Kolkata/ Mumbai/ Bangalore, Oct 17 (ANI): Apple iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus have finally arrived in India as the clock struck 12 on October 17. Apple fanbois lined up at retail outlets across the country on Friday morning to get their hands on the newly launched Apple smartphones. The 16GB version of Apple iPhone 6 is available at Rs 53,500, while the 64GB version is priced at Rs 62,500. The 128GB version of the phone sells for Rs 71,500.The 16GB version of Apple iPhone 6 Plus is available at Rs 62,500, while the 64GB version is priced at Rs 71,500. The 128GB version of the phone sells for Rs 80,500. Some of the lucky ones to have got the brand new phones expressed happiness in Mumbai. Enthusiastic costumers also thronged electronic retail stores selling iPhones in national capital, Delhi, Kolkata and Bangalore.Oct 17, 2014
Finland, Oct 17 (ANI): Christmas bells rang two months earlier this year for Pranab Mukherjee as he became the first Indian President to cross the Arctic Circle and visit Santa Claus's official workplace in Rovaniemi in Finland and met him in person. Mukherjee, accompanied by his daughter Sharmistha, was warmly greeted by Santa as they spent a 'fairytale' day with a host of activities including meeting Santa's elves, watching reindeers in action, besides crossing the Arctic Circle. Mukherjee and his daughter received a certificate for crossing the Arctic Circle. Crossing the Arctic Circle is a highly popular ritual among tourists visiting the Santa Claus Village from across the globe. Mukherjee saw the gifts and letters sent to Santa Claus from across the world.Oct 17, 2014
On Board, Oct 17 (ANI): While on his way back from official visit to Norway and Finland, President Pranab Mukherjee said that the trip was satisfactory as both nations expressed need to cooperate in various aspects. Mukherjee said that the aim of his visit to Finland and Norway was to seek expansion in education, research, innovation, investment and trade with India. He said that while on his visit to Finland, he expressed the need to cooperate against terrorism as terrorism knows no boundary and also urged the government to look at India as an investment destination and talked about the maiden 'Make in India' project. President Mukherjee also expressed gratitude on being awarded with the Helsinki Medal of Honour, a gesture which he said was 'honouring the people of India'. Finally, he said that both the countries saw great potential to enhance India's economy.Oct 17, 2014
New Delhi, Oct 17 (ANI): India's cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss ways to carry forward the initiative of nationwide cleanliness mission, 'Swachch Bharat Abhiyan'. Tendulkar also expressed his intention to adopt a village under 'Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana'. Modi had launched Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY), under which each member of the parliament would adopt three villages and ensure their physical and infrastructural development by 2019. PM Modi tweeted saying, "Met at sachin rt. He talked about his contribution towards Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan. His efforts towards a Clean India are phenomenal! I am delighted to know that the sporting legend will adopt a village under Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana."Oct 17, 2014
Mathura/ New Delhi, Oct 17 (ANI): Son and daughter-in-law of renowned Indian lyricist Santosh Anand jumped in front of a moving train in Mathura and committed suicide. Sankalp Anand and his wife Nandini died on spot, however, their four-year-old daughter, Garima, who was also made to jump, survived with serious injuries. She was immediately rushed to a hospital. Sankalp was a resident of Delhi and a lecturer in Jayaprakash Narayan National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Science since 2011. He added that an eight-page-long suicide note was recovered from the car. As per media reports, they committed suicide due to financial problems. There are also allegations that the note had names of some staff members of the institute where Anand taught. However, the present director of the institute, Reena Mitra, declined any such allegation.Oct 17, 2014
Shimla, Oct 17 (ANI): French envoy Francois Richier stressed on the importance of France's investment in line with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to create 100 smart cities across the country. While addressing mediapersons in Shimla, Richier said that French government can provide help in sectors like power and transport to make India's smart cities project a success. French envoy added that his country was keen to invest in urban services to make smart cities in Himachal Pradesh state.Oct 17, 2014
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