Politics

Politicos condemn UP health department as doctor performs 42 sterilization operations in 2 hours

New Delhi, Nov 14 (ANI): Political leaders on Friday condemned state health department as doctor in government owned Primary Health Center in Nebua Naurangia village in Kushinagar performs 42 sterilization operations in a record two hours. BJP Spokesperson GVL Narasimha said that this has brought forth the deplorable conditions of health facilities in government health centers. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that it is unfortunate that even after many deaths in similar case in Bilaspur, it is continued in UP. Meanwhile, BSP Spokesperson Sudhindra Bhadoria said that UP government is insensitive towards women and their health and this incident proves the same.

Nov 14, 2014

Congress supports Rahul Gandhi's attack on Modi's 'clean India campaign', BJP hits back

New Delhi, Nov 14 (ANI): Congress on Friday supported party Vice President Rahul Gandhi when he said that 'India is ruled by people who are angry'. Gandhi also took a jibe at 'Clean India' campaign and said that it is a photo opportunity for NDA leaders. Party leader Rashid Alvi said that this is true and the same was proved by Delhi BJP President Satish Upadhyay. Meanwhile, BJP Spokesperson GVL Narasimha said that Congress is talking in frustration and the whole of India and the world is looking forward to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a strategic leader.

Nov 14, 2014

President Mukherjee inaugurates India International Trade Fair 2014

New Delhi, Nov 14 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday inaugurated the India International Trade Fair 2014 at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. Mukherjee complimented the ITPO for selecting women entrepreneurs as the theme of this fair. Business visitors will have the first five days of the trade fair, from November 14 to November 18 while general public will visit the trade fair from November 19 till November 27 between 9:30 am and 7:30 pm. The fair will close at 5:30 pm on November 27.

Nov 14, 2014

Junior HRD minister RS Katheria faces flak in fake marksheet row, BJP defends

New Delhi, 14 Nov (ANI): Leaders from rival political parties targeted the BJP after a controversy stormed over its newly-inducted minister of state for HRD Ram Shankar Katheria. It was alleged that Katheria's graduation marksheet was forged. The BJP, however, defended its leader.

Nov 14, 2014

Poll-bound Delhi hikes power tariff up to 7%, Congress slams BJP govt at centre

New Delhi, Nov 14 (ANI): In a major jolt to the poll bound Delhi, the power tariff in the national capital has been hiked by up to seven per cent by the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission and will come into effect from Saturday. The regulator hiked the tariff by levying surcharge heeding to the demands of the three private power distribution companies. Meanwhile, the Congress slammed the Modi government at the centre over the hike. The BJP, however, said that it is not responsible for the tariff hike but would try to talk to those responsible for it if they come to power in Delhi.

Nov 14, 2014

Modi govt launches Bal Swachhta Mission to mark 125th birth anniversary of Nehru

Mumbai/ New Delhi, Nov 14 (ANI): The Modi government on Friday launched a nationwide mission called Bal Swachhta Mission to mark the 125th birth anniversary of the country's first Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru. The mission was launched by Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi under which a cleanliness drive would be organized in schools across the country between 14th and 19th of this month. A series of functions including lecture, debate and symposium on the occasion will also be organized across the country. Meanwhile, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also participated in a cleanliness drive in Mumbai on Friday. The 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' encourages people to sweep, remove garbage, debris and unauthorized encroachments from roads, markets and residential places.

Nov 14, 2014

Politicos react after suspended TMC MP jailed in Saradha Scam attempts suicide

New Delhi, Nov 14 (ANI): Politicos reacted on Friday after suspended TMC MP Kunal Ghosh accused in the Saradha chit fund scam attempted suicide in the jail. BJP leader Siddharth Nath Singh said that it needs to be investigated whether it was a suicide attempt or some politically motivated attempt. BJP leader Subramanian Swamy said that Kunal Ghosh must give the names of the people involved in the Saradha chit fund scam. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said it is very unfortunate that Kunal Ghosh attempted suicide.

Nov 14, 2014

Bombay HC Quashes Quota for Marathas, Keeps Reservation for Muslims only in Education

Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has said that he would take the case to the Supreme Court.

Nov 14, 2014

Ram Shankar Katheria accused of forging graduation marksheet, alleges political conspiracy by BSP

Agra, Nov 14 (ANI): Minister of State for HRD Ministry Ram Shankar Katheria, who was accused of forging graduation marksheet, on Friday said that he is innocent in the case. He said that the same is a conspiracy against him by the BSP leader Kunwar Chand who earlier got defeated to Katheria. The HRD junior minister said that Chand registered fake FIR against him but the same was rejected by the registrar of university. Katheria further said that the Governor, CM, Education Minister, Commissioner and DM Agra have done the investigation but nothing has been found against him and that the whole episode is political conspiracy by BSP Chief Mayawati.

Nov 14, 2014

President Mukherjee and top Congress leadership reach Shanti Van to commemorate Nehru's 125th birth

New Delhi, Nov 14 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee and Congress President Sonia Gandhi reached Jawaharlal Nehru's Samadhi at Shanti Van on Friday, to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of the country's first prime minister. Along with Congress president were party Vice-President Rahul Gandhi and former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. A similar function has also been organised at the Teen Murti Bhavan in the evening. Later in the day, President Mukherjee will give away awards to children for their achievements. An international conference, being held to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of Nehru is also to take place from November 17-18 and will be attended by leaders of various political parties from India and abroad. However, the Congress has not invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the conference. Meanwhile, PM Modi also paid his respect to Nehru.

Nov 14, 2014

Saradha scam: Suspended Trinamool MP Kunal Ghosh attempts suicide in jail

Kolkata, Nov 14 (ANI): Suspended Trinamool MP Kunal Ghosh, an accused in the Saradha chit fund scam, attempted suicide late last night, said police official. He has been in Kolkata's Presidency Jail since he was arrested in November last year. The police say Ghosh took 58 sleeping pills and then informed jail officials that he had taken them. His stomach has reportedly been washed and he is out of danger but in a serious state. Ghosh was the chief of Saradha Group's media operations. State Prison Minister HA Safi said in a statement that Kunal Ghosh has access to 2-3 pills as his regular prescription and that he said he took pills at 2:30 am. Presently, he is undergoing treatment in SSKM Hospital.

Nov 14, 2014

Parents of 43 missing in protest tour of Mexico

The anguished parents of 43 missing students begins a protest tour of Mexico, rejecting claims their sons were slaughtered in a crime that has rattled the nation and its leaders. Duration:01:04

Nov 14, 2014

Bangladesh tribunal sentences Khokon Razakar to death for 1971 war crimes

Dhaka, Nov 14 (ANI): The International Crimes Tribunal sentenced Zahid Hossain, better known as Khokon Razakar, to death in absentia for crimes during the 1971 Bangladesh liberation war. The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), headed by Justice M Enayetur Rahim found him guilty of many charges such as genocide, murder, rape, loot and forcibly converting Hindus at Faridpur's Nagarkanda. He has awarded death for six charges and various prison terms. Defence Lawyer Abdus Sukur Khan said that they would appeal against the verdict in the higher court. Bangladesh's security agencies are clueless about where he is hiding but Bangladeshis living in Sweden said the man was living with his elder son and daughter there. This is the tribunal's third verdict for absconding individuals.

Nov 14, 2014

French Navy Chief on six-day India visit to strengthen strategic ties

New Delhi, Nov 14 (ANI): The French Navy Chief Admiral Bernard Rogel arrived in India on a six-day visit during which he will tour naval facilities in Goa and Mumbai, besides seeing the Mazagon Dock which is building six Scorpene submarines with the help of a French firm. Admiral Bernard Rogel told mediapersons that he was happy to be in India, a strategic partner for years. The Admiral was received at the South Block lawns by Navy Chief Admiral RK Dhowan and accorded a ceremonial guard of honour. The first Scorpene submarine is expected to be launched in September 2015.

Nov 14, 2014

Stunted children pose a demographic risk to India: World Bank

New Delhi, Nov 14 (ANI): Presenting a World Bank report on Nutrition at a Conference in New Delhi, Country Director in India, Onno Ruhl said that stunted children pose a demographic risk to the nation. Adequate feeding, health care and environmental health are three parameters which, if provided properly, can help bring down the number of stunted children. The problem, he said, exists not only among children from the poorest strata of society, but rich as well. Half of the children in India, he added, are unable to contribute their potential and hence, mother and child care is extremely important. Meanwhile, Senior Nutrition Specialist, World Bank, Ashi Kathuria said awareness among women can be a solution to the problem.

Nov 14, 2014