Politics

jitan-ram-manjhi-warns-7-union-ministers-of-no-entry-in-bihar-politicos-react

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

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

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

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
sri-lanka-releases-five-indian-fishermen-on-death-row-politicos-react

Sri Lanka releases five Indian fishermen on death row, politicos react

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): The Sri Lankan court has released the five Indian fishermen, who were sentenced to death on charges of drug trafficking. All five convicts are fishermen from Tamil Nadu. India maintains they are innocent. Their sentence has been commuted by Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse and they have been handed over to Indian officials in Colombo. Meanwhile, political leaders in India welcomed this decision. Nov 20, 2014
politicos-react-after-pm-modi-crosses-25-million-mark-on-fb-and-8-million-on-twitter

Politicos react after PM Modi crosses 25 million mark on FB and 8 million on twitter

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): Political leaders on Thursday react as Prime Minister Narendra Modi crossed 25 million mark on social networking site Facebook and 8 million on Twitter. Modi now became the second most popular leader after US President Barack Obama who has over 43.6 million followers on the world's largest social networking site, who has over 43.6 million followers on the world's largest social networking site. Congress leader Manish Tewari expressed doubt on the genuineness of Modi's followers and said that it is quite possible that those accounts are false. BJP leader Siddharth Nath Singh said that it is the prime minister's efforts to connect to the people that have resulted in such popularity of him as well as the government. Meanwhile, BJD leader Jay Panda also welcomed the move and Modi's efforts to connect to people through social media. Nov 20, 2014
attacks-on-northeast-people-politically-motivated-we-are-targeted-and-labeled-loyal-to-china-north

Attacks on northeast people politically motivated, we are targeted and labeled loyal to China: North

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): Northeast Activist Binalakshmi Nepram on Thursday said that attacks on northeast people are politically motivated. She said that the people from northeast are targeted and are labeled loyal to China. Nepram alleged that more than 700 cases of abuse with northeast people are reported in this year alone and that they are tired of pressurizing the central authority for help and assistance. She said that it is saddening and shocking for the entire community. This came up after a PhD scholar from Manipur was found dead in his South Delhi apartment and later a Manipuri youth was assaulted in Bangalore. Nov 20, 2014
jaitley-suggests-psu-banks-to-take-proactive-steps-for-funding-various-projects

Jaitley suggests PSU banks to take proactive steps for funding various projects

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday met heads of public sector banks to review their financial performance and Jan Dhan Yojana and suggested them to take proactive steps in funding various projects. Jaitley also discussed ways to reduce stress on the asset front with PSU banks. The main agenda of the meeting was to discuss financial performance at the end of the second quarter. Nov 20, 2014
mp-train-robbery-case-investigation-underway-and-culprits-will-be-punished-says-state-home-ministe

MP train robbery case: Investigation underway and culprits will be punished, says state Home Ministe

Bhopal, Nov 20 (ANI): Talking about a case of robbery in moving train near Karonda railway station in Madhya Pradesh where a 29 year old woman was severely injured as she fell out of the train, state Home Minister Babulal Gaur said that investigation is underway. He said that culprits will be caught and punished. Meanwhile, state Railways ADG Maithili Sharan said that till now, no exact information has been gathered and that investigation is underway. He said that the ticket collector let the two men enter and is now trying to play safe. He also assured of proper actions against the culprits. The victim is stable and is undergoing treatment. Nov 20, 2014
tiss-scholar-from-manipur-found-dead-at-his-home-in-south-delhi

TISS scholar from Manipur found dead at his home in South Delhi

New Delhi/Bangalore, Nov 20 (ANI): A 33-year-old Manipuri scholar was found murdered at his home in Kotla area of South Delhi on Thursday morning. The deceased Zingran Kengoo was a PhD scholar from Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS). The body of the deceased was discovered by his house owner's son who found him lying in a pool of blood. According to the reports, Kengoo was found with a slit throat and his head almost beheaded. A knife was also recovered from the room where the incident took place. The body has been sent to the hospital for postmortem. Meanwhile, in Bangalore a 25-year-old Manipuri youth was allegedly assaulted by three people. The Manipuri youth who was badly injured has been hospitalized. Investigations are underway in both the cases. Nov 20, 2014
women-seriously-injured-after-alleged-robbery-on-moving-train

Women seriously injured after alleged robbery on moving train

Bhopal, Nov 20 (ANI): A 29-year-old woman was severely injured after she fell out of a moving train while she was chasing the two men who had allegedly robbed her near Karonda railway station. The woman sustained serious injuries in the incident and is undergoing treatment at a hospital in Bhopal. According to the media reports, the victim's belongings including a hand bag, her gold chains and two smartphones were missing. Victim's mother claimed that there is no security for passengers in the Indian Railways. Investigation is on into the matter. Nov 20, 2014
fire-in-delhi-furniture-market-no-casualty

Fire in Delhi furniture market, no casualty

New Delhi, Nov 20 (ANI): A major fire broke out last night at the national capital's Okhla furniture market. A fire official stated that the cause of fire was a short circuit. No casualties have been reported so far. The officer also said that goods worth lakhs of rupees were gutted in the flames. Further details are awaited. Nov 20, 2014
Prev 1558 1559 1560 1561 1562 1563 1564 1565 1566 1567 Next