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Women football academy in Manipur hones the skill of budding players

Manipur, July 19 (ANI): These young girls are sweating out at the Women Football Academy in Kakching to realize their dreams of representing India at the international platform. Established in 2003, the academy is run by Y Satya Singh and has produced several good players since its inception. The academy has a well equipped teaching team including several coaches, physical trainers and doctors. The girls are being given rigorous training under chief coach Ksh. Ibomcha and coaches Khetrimayum Birbal Singh and Moirangthem Nilo Singh. The academy, which has trained over 200 players, including 6 international and 20 national players till now, has some 32 trainees enrolled at present. The academy has won several tournaments including U-15 championship in Kakching, the Nehru Yuva Kendra Football tourbament in Thoubal and the 1st Subroto Mukherjee Cup U-17 championship in 2012. The academy that currently runs at the DSA Kakching playground is looking forward to have its own playing area. Jul 19, 2014
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BJP hails Delhi budget, opposition slams

New Delhi, July 18 (ANI): The Delhi Budget, which was presented by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday met with wide criticism from rival party leaders. Manish Sisodia of the Aam Aadmi Party said that the BJP budget was no different from the Congress budget, as it has nothing to offer to the common man. Congress leader Haroon Yusuf stated that the BJP has only proved that Congress' policies where always right. On the other hand BJP leader and Health Minister Dr Harshvardhan said that not just the BJP, even the people of Delhi were very happy with the budget. The 36,776 crore budget proposes new medical colleges, multi speciality hospital, girls' high schools, remote ambulances, community toilets and most importantly, power subsidy for small electricity consumers. Jul 18, 2014
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Protests erupt over rape of six-year-old girl in Bangalore

Bangalore /New Delhi, July 18 (ANI): Members of a student organisation and BJP on Friday protested against the rape of a six-year-old girl by two staff members in her school in Bangalore.The crime took place on July 02 in the school campus during class hours and the child is now receiving treatment in hospital. Members of student organisation Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) gathered outside the school and staged a protest, accusing the school authority of inaction. They said the government should step up their efforts and address the issue with utmost urgency. The girl was allegedly raped by a security guard and a gym teacher. Meanwhile, BJP leaders also protested outside the assembly against the ruling Congress government for its failure to take steps. Condemning the incident, women activist Annie Raja slammed the government for acting in a non-serious manner towards such crimes. Jul 18, 2014
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Allahabad HC issues notice to PM Modi on petition against his election from Varanasi

Allahabad, July 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been issued a notice by the Allahabad High Court on a petition filed by Congress leader Ajay Rai challenging Modi's election from Varanasi. In his petition, Rai, who contested as Congress' candidate from the constituency in the recent Lok Sabha polls, has reportedly alleged that Modi had left blank columns relating to his wife Yashoda Ben's PAN card details and her income, which violated Supreme Court's directions. Jul 18, 2014
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Woman amputee mountaineer to climb Mount Elbrus, meets Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, July 18 (ANI): India's female amputee mountaineer, Arunima Sinha, and her colleagues on Friday met Home Minister Rajnath Singh before leaving for Russia to climb Mount Elbrus that is 8000 meters above the sea level. Sinha, a national level volleyball player, is country's first woman amputee to scale Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Everest. Singh blessed them to succeed in their efforts, adding she would be an inspiration for millions of specially-abled people. Sinha said that disability is all in the mind. Jul 18, 2014
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Party ready for polls in Delhi, will not join hands with AAP: BJP

New Delhi, July 18 (ANI): BJP leader Ramvir Singh Bidhuri on Friday said that BJP will not join hands AAP which seemed interested in allying with BJP in order to form Delhi government. He also highlighted that AAP MLAs came to meet him to let them join BJP which the party's leadership denied. Bidhuri also stated that BJP will not join hands with AAP or any other party to form Delhi government and that the party is ready for polls and will win. Jul 18, 2014
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Varun Bahl Presents 'Indian Moderne' At India Couture Week

New Delhi, July 18 (ANI): Designer Varun Bahl presented a modern version of Indian-wear at Shree Raj Shree Raj Mahal Jewellers India Couture Week day 3. The collection celebrated India's wealth of traditional crafts. His silhouettes for this lineup included the Anarkali, an eternal favourite, the Sari, and the Lehenga. This also happens to be Varun Bahl's 10th year as a showing designer and this collection represents ten years' worth of experiences and experiments. Jul 18, 2014
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Indian workers jailed in Saudi Arabia return to New Delhi after release

New Delhi, July 18 (ANI): Forty Indian workers wrongly detained in a prison in Saudi Arabia's Mecca returned safely to New Delhi on Friday after the government facilitated their release. The workers, who were in prison for over a year, finally heaved a sigh of relief and joy after they were brought back to their families. Earlier on July 02, family members of the workers approached Foreign Minister, Sushma Swaraj, and appealed to bring back their relatives safely. The workers also blamed the Indian embassy in Saudi Arabia for being insensitive to their demands. Jul 18, 2014
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Israel envoy meets BJP leaders over situation in country

New Delhi, July 18 (ANI): Talking about ongoing crisis in Israel, Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Yahel Vilan said that the country is under fire and that they will retaliate back to protect the civilian. Vilan also met the BJP leaders over the issue to make them understand the situation in the Middle East Jul 18, 2014
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Pilgrims en route Amarnath shrine content with hospitality in Kashmir

Srinagar, July 18 (ANI): The devotees who have undertaken the pilgrimage to sacred shrine of Amarnath expressed satisfaction with the hospitality in Jammu and Kashmir. The holy Amarnath cave containing the shrine of Lord Shiva is located at a snow-capped mountainous peak of the Himalayas. Although the authorities of the shrine board and the state government of Jammu and Kashmir have made all arrangements for the pilgrims, the much needed aid is provided by the Kashmiri residents irrespective of cast and creed. Jul 18, 2014
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CPI leaders protest outside Parliament against Israeli attacks on Gaza

New Delhi, July 18 (ANI): Members of Communist Party of India (CPI) on Friday protested against Israeli attacks on Gaza that have killed at least 160 Palestinians, as they urged the government to discuss the issue on priority. On Friday, CPI members protested outside the Parliament and shouted anti-government slogans. CPI leader, D Raja, urged the Indian government to take up the matter.The current Israeli offensive, which began last week, has claimed the lives of at least 138 civilians, including 30 children. Jul 18, 2014
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