Politics

Milkha Singh flags off marathon in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Nov 30 (ANI): Former track and field sporting legend, Milkha Singh on Sunday (November 30) flagged off the 12th Hyderabad 10K marathon in Hyderabad with national and international athletes participating in the event. The marathon is organised every year by Hyderabad 10K Foundation, one of a major sporting events in India where thousands gather to celebrate unity and uphold their view of a happy, healthy living in the city. Singh was the brand ambassador of the event. The foundation was founded in 2003 with an objective of bringing the city together irrespective of the socio-economic status of the people and promotes health, fitness and sports among the people. More than 1500 people participated in the run. The marathon had four categories- International, National, Amateur and last for Senior Citizens as well.

Nov 30, 2014

Two brave heart sisters in Rohtak thrash eve teasers in moving bus

Rohtak, Nov 30 (ANI): In a befitting show of courage, two girls thrashed three men who were harassing them onboard a Haryana Roadways bus, even as the fellow passengers did not bother to help them. The two sisters, who are BSc final year students, were going home after college when a person in the bus started passing lewd remarks at one of the girls. When the other girl objected he started attacking them physically. The brave hearts said that they were also thrown out of the bus by the harasser. Hitting at the mentality of the society and people towards girls, their father said that he was proud of his daughters. Meanwhile, Rohtak SHO Gajender Singh assured that investigation is on and that the culprits will be arrested soon.

Nov 30, 2014

Manipur to get a sports university soon, declares PM Modi

Imphal, Nov 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced that a sports university would soon be set up in Manipur. He was speaking at the closing ceremony of the Sangai festival in Imphal.

Nov 30, 2014

Want to work with you to make the world aware about potential of Manipur: PM Modi

Imphal, Nov 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at the closing ceremony of the Sangai festival in Imphal, said that there is immense scope in the field of tourism in North-East states, especially Manipur. He added that he wants to work with people of the state shoulder to shoulder to make the world aware about potential of Manipur. He also said that the focus of discussion during bilateral talks in Myanmar was on connectivity with Imphal.

Nov 30, 2014

TMC Used Saradha Scam Money to Fund Burdwan Blast, says Amit Shah

During his speech outside Victoria Memorial Hall in Kolkata, Shah alleged that TMC leaders were involved in the Burdwan blast

Nov 30, 2014

US couple in Qatar cleared over daughter's death

A Qatari appeals court on Sunday acquitted a US couple charged with parental neglect. Matthew and Grace Huang were arrested in January 2013 after the death of their 8-year-old daughter Gloria, who had been adopted from Ghana. Duration: 00:59

Nov 30, 2014

Two dead as Taliban attack foreign compound in Kabul

Taliban militants attack a foreign compound in Kabul, killing two employees in the latest strike to hit the Afghan capital during the final weeks of NATO's 13-year war against the insurgents. Duration: 00:37

Nov 30, 2014

London's Boris takes bicycle campaign to Indonesia

London Mayor Boris Johnson takes his cycling campaign to Indonesia as he jumps on a bike alongside the country's new president, Joko Widodo. Duration: 00:38

Nov 30, 2014

Amit Shah halts speech as Azan sounds

Kolkata, Nov 30 (ANI): BJP President Amit Shah on Sunday while addressing a rally stopped his speech when the azan sounded from a nearby mosque. Taking a dig at the West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Shah said that the speech should be stopped as he didn’t want to give Mamata any excuse.

Nov 30, 2014

Amit Shah calls for 'Didi free Bengal during his rally in Kolkata

Kolkata, Nov 30 (ANI): BJP President Amit Shah on Sunday while addressing a rally in Kolkata appealed to the people to vote for change and development in the state. Shah urged the people to vote for the BJP in order to ensure that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s development plans can be carried forward in the state. Shah further called for 'Didi free Bengal’ in the rally.

Nov 30, 2014

Amit Shah slams TMC MPs for protest against black money in Parliament

Kolkata, Nov 30 (ANI): BJP President Amit Shah on Sunday while addressing a rally in Kolkata slammed the Trinamool Congress MPs for staging a protest against black money in Parliament. Shah slamming TMC MPs said that whether Saradha Chit fund money is black money or white money. He added that the people of West Bengal had voted for TMC with the hope for development of the State but TMC failed to fulfill the hopes of the people.

Nov 30, 2014

Manipur CM urges PM at Sangai festival closing ceremony to boost connectivity, tourism part - 2

Imphal, Nov 30 (ANI): Manipur Chief Minister and Congress leader Okram Ibobi Singh on Sunday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for gracing the Sangai festival closing ceremony in Imphal. Singh urged Prime Minister Modi to boost connectivity and tourism in the state. He also described other problems that the people of Manipur were facing and sought his help on the issues.

Nov 30, 2014

Manipur CM urges PM at Sangai festival closing ceremony to boost connectivity, tourism part - 1

Imphal, Nov 30 (ANI): Manipur Chief Minister and Congress leader Okram Ibobi Singh on Sunday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for gracing the Sangai festival closing ceremony in Imphal. Singh urged Prime Minister Modi to boost connectivity and tourism in the state. He also described other problems that the people of Manipur were facing and sought his help on the issues.

Nov 30, 2014

Kejriwal asks BJP, Congress to reveal their source of fundings for election rallies

New Delhi, Nov 30 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal during his fund raising program for the forthcoming polls in the national capital targeted the BJP and the Congress party. He asked people to think over the source of funding of the two parties.

Nov 30, 2014

Amit Shah hits out at Mamata Banerjee, accuses her for sheltering Bangladeshi immigrants

Kolkata, Nov 30 (ANI): BJP President Amit Shah on Sunday while addressing a rally in Kolkata said that aid the Trinamool government is obstructing the NIA probe because of the involvement of the party leaders in the Burdwan Blast case. Accusing Kolkata Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for sheltering the Bangladeshi immigrants, Shah said that Mamata Banerjee may continue doing vote bank politics but should not risk country's security.

Nov 30, 2014