Politics

Nigerian elections chief: Boko Haram will not threaten vote

Nigeria can hold elections in February even if Boko Haram violence makes voting impossible in parts of the northeast, the country's elections chief told AFP, arguing that the disenfranchisement of thousands of people would not undermine the entire vote.

Oct 16, 2014

All eyes on Putin, Poroshenko As ASEM summit opens

An Asia-Europe (ASEM) summit of more than 50 countries opens with all eyes on Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of tense talks with his Ukrainian counterpart Petro Poroshenko.

Oct 16, 2014

Ebola measures on table at key EU meeting

The European Union held a meeting of health ministers Thursday to discuss the possible screening of travellers from Ebola-hit west African countries.

Oct 16, 2014

Kasparov backs Kazakh oligarch in extradition case

Former world chess champion Gary Kasparov voices concern over extraditing exiled Kazakh oligarch Mukhtar Ablyazov, an opposition figure wanted on embezzlement charges by Russia and Ukraine. His case will be examined by a court in Lyon on Friday.

Oct 16, 2014

Musharraf says Pak needs to 'incite' those 'fighting' in Kashmir, politicos slam

New Delhi, Oct 16 (ANI): Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf, has again raked up the Kashmir issue and said that lakhs of Pakistani’s are willing to fight for Kashmir and Pak army was prepared for war with India. He also said that People in Kashmir are fighting against India and Pakistan needs to incite those people. Reacting over this, political leaders in India slammed Musharraf for such remarks.

Oct 16, 2014

Arvind Subramanian appointed as India's New Chief Economic Adviser

New Delhi, Oct 16 (ANI): US based economist Arvind Subramanian was on Thursday appointed as the chief economic adviser to the Indian government. The decision comes on a day when Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced new labour laws and his government picked Rajiv Mehrishi as the new Finance Secretary.

Oct 16, 2014

Missing out on Breakfast can make people gain weight

New Delhi, Oct 16 (ANI): A new study has revealed that eating protein-rich breakfast regularly can help young adults to control cravings and overeating, which sometimes ultimately leads to weight gain and other health problems. Eating breakfast, particularly meals rich in protein, increases levels of a brain chemical called dopamine, associated with feelings of reward, which might reduce food cravings and overeating later in the day. Many teens skip breakfast, which increases their likelihood of overeating and eventual weight gain.

Oct 16, 2014

Sania Mirza and Shobhaa De participate in 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan'

Mumbai/ Hyderabad, Oct 16 (ANI): Taking Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' forward, Tennis Player Sania Mirza and Renowned Author Shobhaa De wielded broom on Thursday. Mirza applauded the initiative by PM Modi. She further nominated Shahrukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Sajid Khan, PV Sindhu and Abhinav Bindra among others. Shobhaa De also appreciated the campaign and said termed it as an important national movement. She went on to nominate Rajdeep Sardesai among others.

Oct 16, 2014

Ten-year-old terminally ill Sadiq becomes Hyderabad Police Commisisoner for a day

Hyderabad, Oct 16 (ANI): Ten-year-old terminally ill Sadiq always wanted to catch thieves and uphold the rule of law and his dream came true when Hyderabad Police Commisisoner Mahender Reddy handed over his position to him for a day. Sadiq dreamt of sitting on the Police Commissioner’s chair at his desk, sign important files, and give instructions to the orderlies. Clad in a khadi colour uniform and a cap, Sadiq beamed up with joy. Sadiq, who hails from Karimnagar, is suffering from blood cancer and wanted to be police commissioner. His last wish was fulfilled by the help of an NGO, ‘Make a Wish Foundation’ that decided to fulfill Sadiq’s dream on humanitarian ground.

Oct 16, 2014

Delhi Police ACP brutally assaulted by unidentified men near Lodhi crematorium

New Delhi, Oct 16 (ANI): Delhi Police ACP Amit Singh on Thursday was brutally assaulted by a group of unidentified men near Lodhi Crematorium in South Delh. The ACP was on his way to the police headquarters and was in plain clothes when the incident took place. He has been taken to the trauma centre for All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) for treatment. Special Cell DCP c said that Singh has an injury on his head and is out of danger. He also said that it was a case of road rage and that actions are being undertaken.

Oct 16, 2014

Blast at cigarette factory in Murshidabad

Murshidabad, Oct 16 (ANI): A factory of hand-rolled cigarettes or beedi witnessed an explosion in West Bengal on Thursday (October 16). However, no loss of life was reported. The property owned by a leader of regional Trinamool Congress (TMC) party, Jagannath Choudhury, in Murshidabad district was given on rent to a local cigarette manufacturer. Meanwhile, son of Jagannath Choudhury, Dinesh Choudhury said they are shocked by the incident. The explosion came a fortnight after an accidental blast at a TMC leader's house in Burdwan town on October 02.

Oct 16, 2014

Vizag airport to operate flights from Friday

Visakhapatnam, Oct 16 (ANI): Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju conducted a survey of the airport in cyclone-hit Visakhapatnam on Thursday and confirmed operations to be resumed on Friday. Cyclone Hudhud has left a trail of destruction in Visakhapatnam and the residents are struggling to cope with the havoc as they are facing food, water and power shortages.Visakhapatnam's airport remained closed for commercial flights, after the roof of its main building was blown off by gusts of up to 195 kph. Gajapathi took stalk of the situation at the airport and said that Vizag being a key destination it’s important to make airport functional, therefore, Air India and other airlines will be resuming operations from Friday.

Oct 16, 2014

Pistorius sentence must 'fit crime', says Steenkamp cousin

A cousin of slain model Reeva Steenkamp made a tearful plea Thursday for Oscar Pistorius to receive "sufficient punishment" for his crime, as the prosecution sought to ensure the Paralympic athlete goes to jail.

Oct 16, 2014

1 dead, several students injured after wall collapses near school in Noida

Noida, Oct 16 (ANI): 1 student died and more than 15 got injured after the wall of an under construction building collapsed near a school in Noida. The students were rushed to a nearby hospital and were given immediate medication. Some teachers were also injured in the incident.

Oct 16, 2014

Anti-abortion seminar in Coimbatore

Coimbatore, Oct 16 (ANI): A German organization conducted a seminar under its anti-abortion campaign in Coimbatore. The organization ‘Life for All’ aims to spread anti-abortion awareness among the Indian citizens and advocate against the practice of abortion and its legality. The chairman of Life for All, Johana Simon, said people consider the fetus inside the womb to be a mere tissue and abortion actually amounts to murdering a life. India has unequal child sex ratios that rights campaigners describe as alarming. Due mainly to selective abortions of female fetuses, the number of girls under six years old has fallen for the past 50 years. The 2011 census recorded 919 girls to every 1,000 boys, compared to 976 in 1961.

Oct 16, 2014