Politics

O Panneerselvam to be next Tamil Nadu CM

Chennai, Sept 28 (ANI): A day after a special court in Bangalore convicted and sentenced J Jayalalithaa to four years imprisonment in a disproportionate assets case, O Panneerselvam was chosen to be Tamil Nadu's new chief minister. The decision was taken at a meeting of AIADMK MLAs at the party headquarters in Chennai on Sunday. Earlier, J Jayalalithaa had conveyed to senior party colleagues that her choice as the state's next CM is her close aide O Panneerselvam. Panneerselvam was also earlier elevated to the position of chief minister in 2001 when Jayalalithaa had to step down following her conviction in the Tansi land deal case; she was subsequently acquitted.

Sep 28, 2014

Excitement builds up before PM Narendra Modi's speech at Madison Square Garden

New York, Sep 28 (ANI): Excitement is building up as the Indian diaspora in the US is willing to go to any extent to watch Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address at Madison Square Garden on Sunday. Modi's event at MSG in midtown Manhattan is estimated to cost USD 1.5 million and the organisers have so far raised more than USD 2 million.

Sep 28, 2014

WATCH LIVE: Rockstar Modi Wins NRI Hearts at Madison Square Garden; Promises Visa Help, Calls for Support

Modi assures NRIs, PIOs of solving their visa problems, calls for their participation in India's progress

Sep 28, 2014

FIR lodged against Karunanidhi-Stalin over DMK-AIADMK clash

Chennai, Sep 28 (ANI): Chennai police on Sunday filed FIRs against DMK Chief M Karunanidhi and his son MK Stalin following the clashes between their supporters and AIADMK workers. Three FIRs have been lodged at the Royapettah Police Station against the two leaders and their supporters. The FIRs were lodged after some AIADMK workers alleged that some DMK supporters attacked them with deadly weapons near Karunanidhi's residence while they were protesting against DMK Chief. AIADMK workers were protesting against the DMK leaders alleging them for foisting the Disproportionate Assets case that led to the conviction of AIADMK Chief Jayalalithaa by a Bangalore special court yesterday.

Sep 28, 2014

I am Tech Savy says Lara Dutta

New Delhi, Sept 28 (ANI) : Bollywood diva Lara Dutta was spotted in the capital at the launch of Samsung Galaxy Alpha smartphone. She is the partner face for the brand and when asked about her being tech savvy the 'No Entry' actor said...Former Miss Universe is married to Tennis champ Mahesh Bhupathi and is set to make her TV debut with a reality show.

Sep 28, 2014

Samsung unveils Galaxy Alpha Smartphone

New Delhi, Sept 28 (ANI) : Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. unveiled its new design approach with the Galaxy Alpha, the latest addition to the Samsung Galaxy smartphone line. The Galaxy Alpha features a sophisticated design in a carefully constructed compact body with a metal frame.At the launch of the new device Mr. Asim Warsi, Vice President Mobile and IT of Samsung India, said..The handset is equipped with 4.7 inch HD AMOLED display, Octa Core processor, 12 MP (rear)/2.1 MP (front) camera and some innovative features such as Ultra-Power Saving Mode, S Health and Finger Print Scanner.Priced at Rs. 39,990 the Galaxy smartphone will be available in India from 1st week of October.

Sep 28, 2014

Cassette Store Day aims to bring back antiquated format

The second ever Cassette Store Day, held in the UK and the US on Saturday, aims to revive interest in the antiquated format with special events and new releases, with the Rough Trade store in Brooklyn amongst those taking part. Duration: 01:16

Sep 28, 2014

Echoes of the past at Ukraine's rebel-held WWII monument

On a clear day, you can see the Azov Sea some ninety kilometres away from Savur-Mogyla, the massive hill in eastern Ukraine where thousands of Soviet and German soldiers perished during World War II. Duration: 01:15

Sep 28, 2014

China matures into major global wine producer

Just a few years ago barely anyone had heard of wines from Ningxia in China. But today it is producing some of the country's best vintages and it doesn't plan on stopping there. Duration: 01:14

Sep 28, 2014

India Facing Potential Threat in IOR as Chinese Submarine Docks in Colombo

While China has more than 50 submarines at the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), India has only 13, of which only half are operational.

Sep 28, 2014

PM Modi pays tribute to Shaheed Bhagat Singh on his birth anniversary

New Delhi, Sep 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tributes to freedom fighter Shaheed Bhagat Singh on his 107th birth anniversary."On his birth anniversary, I bow to the proud son of India, Shaheed Bhagat Singh. His undying patriotism and courage continue to inspire," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh was born to Sardar Kishan Singh and Vidyavati on this day in 1907. Nicknamed as "Bhaganwala" by his elders, meaning the 'lucky one', the great martyr lived up to his name by playing an unforgettable role in the country's freedom struggle.

Sep 28, 2014

Ludhiana runs for Dil ki Daud marathon

Ludhiana, Sep 28 (ANI): On the occasion of World Heart Day, a hospital in Ludhiana held a marathon with the aim of motivating people to run daily in order to maintain a healthy heart and body. On Sunday around 2500 people, including leading professionals, athletes, senior citizens, patients and doctors from Amritsar, Jammu, Chandigarh and other nearby regions participated in the marathon. The marathon was flagged off by former hockey player, Pargat Singh. In a massive show of solidarity and unity for the purpose of spreading the message of a strong heart and emphasizing on the need for a healthy lifestyle, hundreds of doctors along with their families, ran for the cause called 'Dil ki Daud' (Race for heart).

Sep 28, 2014

Floods and sand deposits ruin farmer s crops in Amritsar

Amritsar, Sep 28 (ANI): Sand deposits left by the flooded river Ravi in fields leaves farmers’ crops damaged in Amritsar district of Punjab. Heavy rainfalls over-flooded the river on the border belt of Dera Baba Nanak and Ajnala sector, burring thousand acres of land. Farmers living in the area cultivate around 10,000 acres of fertile land which has been rendered useless for two to four years because of the sand deposits left by the river. A farmer Major Manmohan Singh said that his entire crop has been damaged. Reportedly, the farmers are asking for government’s help in removing the sand from their fields and provide electricity connections for tube wells so that the affected agricultural land could be made fit for cultivation.

Sep 28, 2014

Grenade Blast At Amway Head Office In Imphal

Mantripukhri, Sep 28 (ANI): The Amway office located near the NRL Oil Pump in Mantripukhri under Heingang Police Station witnessed a hand grenade explosion. There were two grenade attacks, out of which one grenade exploded on top of the Amway head office. The officers of Heingang police along with senior police personnel rushed to the spot to take stock of the situation. No casualties were reported in the explosion. Dinesh Kumar Rampal, a local resident said that similar blasts have happened twice in the last few days. With a series of such events, the Amway office in Imphal has been under heavy pressure over monetary demands from the militant outfits on several occasions.

Sep 28, 2014

Politicos react after Court jails Jayalalithaa in graft case

New Delhi/ Mumbai, Sep 28 (ANI): Politicos reacted on Sunday after a City Special Court on Saturday convicted AIADMK chief J.Jayalalithaa guilty in Disproportionate Asset case and sentenced her with a four year rigorous jail term as well as fined her with Rs 100 crore. BJP leader Muktar Abbas Naqvi said that the court has taken a decision but Jayalalithaa can still approach the High Court. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that when the political leaders who hold any constitutional position are convicted in the corruption cases, the people tend to lose trust from the leaders.

Sep 28, 2014