Politics

Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari has said that his country will soon deploy naval troops in Atlantic Ocean.

Iran to Deploy Naval Troops in Atlantic Ocean Near US Maritime Borders

This is the second time this year that Iran has announced its plans to station its troops in the Atlantic Ocean.

Dec 9, 2014

Issue not about Uber, rules must be followed by all: Association of Radio Taxis

New Delhi, Dec 09 (ANI): The Association of Radio Taxis on Tuesday said that after Uber is banned; all cabs must not be seen with the same perspective. President of Association of Radio Taxis, Kunal Lalani said that all procedures of ensuring safety in cabs are followed by the association. Meanwhile, Founder Member of the association, Rajiv Vij said that the rules and regulations laid by the state governments must be followed by all taxi organisations.

Dec 9, 2014

PM's Srinagar rally was historical, Bullet is answered by ballot: PMO

New Delhi, Dec 09 (ANI): Minister of State in Prime Minister's Office, Dr Jitendra Singh, said on Tuesday that Prime Minister's rally in Srinagar was a historical event for the state of Jammu and Kashmir. He said that the people of Kashmir are answering bullet with ballot. He also said that there are questions being raised about chants of 'Modi Modi' going on during rally, but the government cannot take responsibility for that.

Dec 9, 2014

Uber rape case: Rajnath makes a statement in Rajya Sabha Part - 2

New Delhi, Dec 09 (ANI): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh made a statement in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday over the Uber rape case in Delhi. He outlines the steps taken by the government in the case. Condemning the incident, Singh told Rajya Sabha that Uber cab service has been banned in the NCT of Delhi and that the Centre has advised all states and Union Territories to ban all such web-based cab booking services.He also informed the House that the cab involved in the incident was owned by the accused driver. He added that the car seized from the driver, who was arrested from Mathura, has been brought to Delhi and a forensic investigation is underway,

Dec 9, 2014

Uber rape case: Rajnath makes a statement in Rajya Sabha Part - 1

Dec 9, 2014

Congress targets BJP after Gadkari opposes ban on web-based cab services

New Delhi, Dec 9 (ANI): The Congress on Tuesday slammed the BJP for making false promises of making Delhi safer for women. A day after the international taxi-booking service Uber was banned over the alleged rape of a woman by one of its drivers, transport minister Nitin Gadkari opposed the idea of banning other web based cab services as was suggested by Home Minister Rajnath Singh.

Dec 9, 2014

Assembly polls will strengthen Jharkhand for next 100 years: Modi

Dhanbad, Dec 09 (ANI): Addressing an election rally in Jharkahnd's Dhanbad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the assembly polls are not for the next five years but to strengthen the foundation of the state for the next 100 years. The state is 14 years now and needs utmost care. If this time, the government gets a stable government then that will be beneficial for the next 100 years.

Dec 9, 2014

My govt is of the poor, for the poor and by the poor: Modi in Dhanbad rally

Dhanbad, Dec 09 (ANI): Addressing an election rally in Jharkahnd's Dhanbad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that to the people of the state that the BJP led NDA government is of the poor, for the poor and by the poor. Modi appealed to the people of Jharkhand for giving a clear majority to the BJP in ongoing assembly polls. Modi underlined the disparity between eastern and western parts of the country and said that development if India is incomplete without earstern region development.

Dec 9, 2014

North Korea Suffers Second Internet Outage

No Beijing Dignitary Invited to Kim Jong-il's 3rd Death Anniversary

North Korea has not invited Beijing officials for the third death anniversary of Kim Jong-il, in what seems to be signs of deteriorating relations between the two countries.

Dec 9, 2014

Reactions flow after govt bans Uber services in Delhi

New Delhi/ Mathura, Dec 09 (ANI): Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) on Tuesday (December 09) summoned chief executive officer (India operations) of Uber cab service to interrogate him about the alleged rape incident and its services in India. The arrested driver, Shiv Kumar Yadav was remanded in custody for three days. He was arrested on charges of raping a woman three years ago but was later acquitted, police said. DCW chief Barkha Shukla said that they will find out how the cab service entered India. BJD leader Jay Panda said no taxi service should be singled out. However, BJP leader GVL Narasimha Rao welcomed the ban.

Dec 9, 2014

Jharkhand Election Rally: Modi in Coal Capital, Says 'Black Diamond' will Make India Shine, Create Jobs

Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Dhanbad and assured the people that the Delhi government is of the poor, for the poor and by the poor.

Dec 9, 2014

Kate Hudson and Matthew Bellamy call-off their engagement

New Delhi, Dec 09 (ANI): Kate Hudson and Matthew Bellamy have broken off their engagement after four years of being together. The 36-year-old Muse frontman's spokesperson told a web portal that though the pair, who had welcomed their son, Bingham Bellamy, in July 2011, has been apart for a while, they are still close friends and committed co-parents. The split comes as a surprise as the couple had happily walked the LACMA Art + Film Gala red carpet together only last month, and the actress, 35, had even revealed her Thanksgiving family plans that included Bellamy.

Dec 9, 2014

Police and Transport Dept in full swing to ensure licensed and safe cab services in Delhi

New Delhi, Dec 09 (ANI): Swifting actions on the Delhi rape case, Delhi police and Transport department fastened the proceedings in the matter. Delhi Police Commissioner BS Bassi met Home Minister Rajnath Singh on the issue and said that police is functioning for safety of women and that the cab company in question is already banned by the government. He also said that only authorized taxi service should be allowed to ply on Delhi roads and verification should be got done by the police. Meanwhile, Special Commissioner in Transport Department Kuldeep Singh Ganger said that it was found that the cab was not registered as local cab and was functioning illegally. He said that the department has also issued an advisory to public to refrain from using unregistered cabs.

Dec 9, 2014

Robert Vadra may lose 'no-frisk privileges', Politicos react

New Delhi, Dec 09 (ANI): Congress President Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra may soon lose 'no-frisk' privileges at airports reportedly and will have to stand in long queues and undergo security checks. BJP leader GVL Narasimha Rao said that Vadra being a private sector representative should not have been given this privilege by the previous government and now the government should take care that no person violates the Constitutional procedure. Meanwhile, NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that this may be a result of revengeful attitude of BJP towards Congress.

Dec 9, 2014

PM Modi wishes Sonia Gandhi on her 68th birthday

New Delhi, Dec 09 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday wished Congress President Sonia Gandhi a long and healthy life on her 68th birthday. "Best wishes to Congress President Smt. Sonia Gandhi on her birthday. May almighty bless her with a long and healthy life," tweeted PM Modi. Meanwhile, the latter has decided not to have any celebration in view of the recent tragic Naxal attack in Chhattisgarh and militant attack in Jammu and Kashmir, and in solidarity with the martyred army and police personnel. Sonia has also asked the Congress persons to follow her instruction. Jammu and Kashmir, which is in the midst of its five-phase state assembly elections, faced four terror attacks last week, which were aimed at undermining the democratic process. Earlier on December 1, the Maoists killed 14 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh.

Dec 9, 2014