Politics

Young Indian Muslim males barred from entering Iraq, politicos react

New Delhi, Dec 4 (ANI): Alshaya Nasser Travels, one of the two Iraqi government-authorized agencies that facilitate visa processing, has asked tour operators not to accept passports from Indian applicants who are single, under 30 and unaccompanied by family members. The advisory comes after four Kalyan youths, all single and under 30, used the pilgrimage route to travel to Iraq in May and joined the jihadist outfit ISIS there. Politicos reacted on the issue.

Dec 4, 2014

PM Modi Appeals for Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti in Rajya Sabha; Opposition Walks out of Parliament

Despite the PM's appeal, MPs continue to press for Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti's resignation

Dec 4, 2014

Kim Jong-un's Sister to be First from North Korea's Ruling Family to Visit South Korea

Kim Yo Jong is part of the delegation of party officials who will visit South Korea early next year

Dec 4, 2014

Barack Obama Sued: Texas, 16 Other States File Lawsuit Challenging Obama's Immigration Reform

Texas and 16 other states have sued US President Barack Obama for the reforms on immigration that he recently ordered.

Dec 4, 2014

Young Indian Muslim males barred from entering Iraq, politicos react

New Delhi, Dec 4 (ANI): Alshaya Nasser Travels, one of the two Iraqi government-authorized agencies that facilitate visa processing, has asked tour operators not to accept passports from Indian applicants who are single, under 30 and unaccompanied by family members. The advisory comes after four Kalyan youths, all single and under 30, used the pilgrimage route to travel to Iraq in May and joined the jihadist outfit ISIS there. Politicos reacted on the issue.

Dec 4, 2014

Rashtrapati Bhavan plays key role in India_s food diplomacy

New Delhi, Nov 4 (ANI): The majestic and architectural masterpiece - Rashtrapati Bhavan being the residence of the President of India hosts many dignitaries from across the world. Be it the U.S. President Barack Obama, Chinese President Xi Jinping or Japanese Emperor Akihito, the visitors include the high and the mighty. And, the men who serve authentic Indian cuisine to the President_s guests are chefs, many of whom have been working here for generations. Though a majority of them have not graduated from culinary institutes, they have learnt to prepare food from their ancestors and old colleagues. 58-year-old Minhaj Ali is a third generation chef, whose grandfather and father have also served in the Presidential kitchen. The man who plans and executes the menus for state banquets, high teas and luncheons at the President_s House is executive chef Machindra Kasture. He joined Rashtrapati Bhavan as executive chef in 2007 on deputation from the India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC). Kasture heads a team of 26 chefs, including bakers and traditional sweet makers. While planning the menu for visiting dignitaries, they not only keep in mind their likes and dislikes, but also if any of the guests are allergic to certain foods.

Dec 4, 2014

Railways cancel 16 trains due to fog in Uttar Pradesh

Gorakhpur, Dec 04 (ANI): The railway authorities cancelled at least 16 trains as dense fog descends upon Uttar Pradesh. Heavy fog and haze covered Gorakhpur city of Uttar Pradesh, leading to delay and cancellation of trains passing through the area. Chief Public Relation Officer (CPRO) of northeastern Railways, Alok Kumar Singh, said on Thursday (December 04) that drivers are given precautionary orders not to exceed the speed of trains to avoid any mishap amid low visibility. Besides, certain trains have been rescheduled and their destinations and routes changed to avoid congestion, Singh said. Passengers are facing undue inconvenience.

Dec 4, 2014

Five children killed, more than 20 injured as school van collapses with train in UP

Mau, Dec 04 (ANI): Five children were killed and more than 20 are reported to be injured after a school van collapsed with a passenger train in Mau district of Uttar Pradesh. The accident took place at an unmanned railway crossing on Thursday morning. The injured children were immediately rushed to the nearest hospital and are being treated. Meanwhile, Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu expressed grief over the incident and announced compensation to the victims_ family.

Dec 4, 2014

Niranjan Jyoti has apologized, let the parliament function: PM Modi

New Delhi, Dec 4 (ANI): The stalemate in Rajya Sabha over the hate speech by Union Minister Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti forced Prime Minister Narendra Modi to make a statement in parliament. Modi urged the House to let proceedings continue as Jyoti had already apologized. However, the Opposition appeared to be in no mood to relent on its demand for her ouster.

Dec 4, 2014

Photos of CRPF Martyrs' Uniforms Alongside Garbage Create Controversy; Guilty Will be Punished, says Rajnath Singh

Congress reached the scene of action and took the uniforms to the party office

Dec 4, 2014

Admiral RK Dhowan on INS Sindhurakshak

New Delhi, Dec 4 (ANI): Indian Navy Chief Admiral RK Dhowan on Thursday said that inquiry is still on over the unfortunate explosions in INS Sindhurakshak and all aspects are being analyzed. Dhowan on Wednesday had indicated that human error could also be one of the reasons that led to the destruction of India_s frontline conventional submarine INS Sindhurakshak that was gutted and sank after multiple explosions at the Mumbai naval dockyard on August 14, 2013.

Dec 4, 2014

Acting on a tip off, police arrest a Maoist in Jharkhand

Palamu, Dec 04 (ANI): Police of Palamu district in Jharkhand arrested a hardcore Maoist and recovered a country made pistol, four cartridges, a motorcycle and a mobile phone from him. The arrested Maoist has been identified as Ajay Prasad alias Roshan, the Zonal Commander of Maoist outfit Tritiya Prastuti Committee (TPC). Superintendent of Police of Palamu, Mayur Patel, said that acting on a tip off, the district police dispatched a team acted to nab Prasad. Prasad is wanted in 10 cases of ransom, kidnapping and murder across Latehar, Garhwa and Palamu districts of Jharkhand. Patel added that Prasad was also involved in extortion activities of TPC-2.

Dec 4, 2014

Pak showcases arms and ammunition at international defence exhibition

Karachi, Dec 04 (ANI): Pakistani military showcased domestically produced arms and defence equipment at the eighth International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS-2014), a four-day exhibition of arms and combat equipment. The exhibition was opened by Pakistani Prime Minster, Nawaz Sharif, on Monday in the port city of Karachi. The organisers say, nearly 80 foreign delegations, including 24 high level ones, headed either by their respective defence ministers, secretaries or service chiefs, are also attending the exhibition and seminar under the theme _Weapons for Peace._Russia, UAE, Australia and Portugal are taking part in the exhibition for the first time. China has the biggest stall in the exhibition. IDEAS-2014 is 8th in the series of defence exhibitions biennially held in Pakistan

Dec 4, 2014

India celebrates 43rd Navy Day

New Delhi, Dec 4 (ANI): A series of operational displays would be held to celebrate the Navy Day on Thursday, commemorating the Indian Navy_s successful operation on Karachi Harbour during the 1971 Indo-Pak war. Navy Chief Admiral RK Dhowan stated that the personnel of the Navy rededicate themselves to the service of the nation on this day.

Dec 4, 2014

Labourers rescued from under debris after bridge collapses in MP

Hoshangabad, Dec 04 (ANI): A bridge under construction collapsed in Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh leaving labourers trapped under debris while they are rescued. As per reports, around 40 labourers were feared to be trapped under the debris of the bridge that was being built over the river Narmada. The injured had been rushed to a hospital nearby as rescue work continued at the site. Reportedly, the bridge was being built at a cost of 30 crore rupees.

Dec 4, 2014