Politics

Politicos condemn blast in Malda district of West Bengal

New Delhi, Oct 16 (ANI): Political leaders on Thursday condemned crude bomb blast in Malda district of West Bengal where at least 3 people were injured. State Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said that the state has become a hub of terrorists as a result of deteriorating law and order situation. Congress leader Rashid Alvi and the NCP maintained that a probe was necessary to find out the elements responsible for the bomb blast in Malda. BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi also condemned the incident.

Oct 16, 2014

Politicos react as Pak rangers continue mortar shelling at LoC

New Delhi, Oct 16 (ANI): Politicos reacted on Thursday after Pakistan continued ceasefire violations along the LoC in Poonch district and even targeted some civilians. BJP leader Subramanian Swamy said that the government requires building some powerful strategy against Pakistan. He added that he will appeal to the Prime Minister to take a strict decision against Pakistan. Congress leader Rashid Alvi and NCP leader Tariq Anwar also appealed the government to act tough on the issue of Pakistan violating ceasefire agreement continuously.

Oct 16, 2014

No one can threaten India: Rajnath on China's objection to Arunachal road

Manesar, Oct 16 (ANI): In response to China's objection to Arunachal Pradesh road, Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that no one can threaten or warn India. China objected to reported plans by India to build a 2,000-km long road along the border in Arunachal Pradesh. Reacting to reports of the new road, China asked Delhi yesterday not to "further complicate" the dispute over the border.

Oct 16, 2014

Chief Secretaries, DGPs will be answerable for missing children: SC

New Delhi, Oct 16 (ANI): Expressing deep concern over the increasing number of missing children, the Supreme Court on Thursday said that Chief Secretaries, DGPs of states will be answerable for missing children. The Apex Court said that it will periodically summon chief secretaries and DGPs of those states from where a large number of children go missing regularly. As a first step, it summoned the chief secretaries and DGPs of Bihar and Chattisgarh and asked them to be present in court on October 30. The SC passed this order on a petition filed by Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyathi's NGO Bachapan Bachao Andolan.

Oct 16, 2014

China has blocked BBC's English-language website across China, the corporation has said calling it 'deliberate censorship'.

China Blocks BBC Website Amid Rising Hong Kong Tensions

Chinese action came after Hong Kong police used pepper spray on pro-democracy protesters on Thursday.

Oct 16, 2014

Politicos demand strict action against those raising ISIS flag in J and K

New Delhi, Oct 16 (ANI): Political leaders on Thursday demanded strict action against the people who are raising ISIS flag in Jammu and Kashmir. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that this is a dangerous sign for the country's security and the Chief Minister should take note of the act and strict action should be taken against those guilty. BJP leader Subramanian Swamy said that the suspected people raising ISIS flags should be arrested and demanded that President's rule should be imposed in the entire state of Jammu and Kashmir under AFSPA.

Oct 16, 2014

Rajnath Singh praises NSG commandos at 30th Raising Day Celebrations

Manesar, Oct 16 (ANI): Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday praised the National Security Guard commandos while speaking at the NSG's 30th Raising Day Celebrations. He said that the NSG commandos are fully equipped and capable to deal with terrorists and other anti-national forces. He added that terrorism is not limited to just one country and hence joint efforts are required at international level to counter terrorism.

Oct 16, 2014

Indians carve out niche for themselves across the world: Pranab Mukherjee

Helsinki, Oct 16 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee, during his official visit to Finland, has said that the Indian Diaspora has been widely accepted across the globe for their love, care, warmth and uniqueness. Mukherjee was addressing a meet of Indians living in Finland, where he arrived on Tuesday after completing his visit to Norway. He said with technological support, new approach, scientific temperament, rationality and new work culture, Indians have contributed for the development of all the nations where they have chosen to live and work. Meanwhile, Mukherjee also stressed on the economic development of the country. Besides underscoring spread of knowledge-based education, he also pointed out the benefits of amendment of the Indian constitution.

Oct 16, 2014

India successfully launches third navigation satellite

Sriharikota, Oct 16 (ANI): India witnessed the successful launch of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C26) carrying the IRNSS-1C (Indian Navigation Satellite System) satellite, the third in a series of seven planned satellite launches from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota of Andhra Pradesh on Thursday (October 16). The IRNSS-1C, is the third of the seven navigation satellites to put in place India's own navigation satellite system and has wide-ranging applications in terrestrial, aerial and marine navigation. Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), K Radhakrishnan said that the injection of PSLV-C26 was very accurate. Meanwhile, Minister of State for Science and Technology, Doctor Jitendra Singh said that he could see India realizing its dream of 'Make in India' through space technology.

Oct 16, 2014

PM Modi launches Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Shramev Jayate Scheme

New Delhi, Oct 16 (ANI): Prime Minster Narendra Modi on Thursday launched the labour-reform initiatives under the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Shramev Jayate Scheme in New Delhi. While speaking at the launch of the scheme PM Modi said that manual labour is not given adequate importance and there is a need to change perspective of the people towards manual labour. Modi added that 'Inspector Raj' is a big problem in the society and it is the e-governance which is effective in bringing transparency within the system.

Oct 16, 2014

UK culture secretary announces funds to boost ties with India

New Delhi, Oct 16 (ANI): Britain's Culture Secretary, Sajid Javid, lauded creative minds in India and announced £ 1.5 million funds in a bid to boost cultural exchange between the two countries. Javid said the funds will help in giving a push to Indian museum movement as the country has strong cultural roots. He added that the UK was a world leader in museum management and it would like to share experience with many countries around the world. This initiative has been taken in the backdrop of 'Re-Imagine India' project that will provide opportunities for developing collaborations and cultural exchanges through showcasing the best of British and Indian arts. Javid also met Union Culture Minister Shripad Yesso Naik and signed documents to build creative connection between the two nations.

Oct 16, 2014

Ramdev carries out cleanliness drive in Haridwar

Haridwar, Oct 16 (ANI): Yoga Guru Ramdev on Thursday carried out cleanliness drive in Kankhal district of Haridwar. Ramdev said that he will take this cleanliness drive to more than 600 districts across the country. He added that he along with his volunteers and supporters will contribute two hours to this cleanliness drive every week and will transform the cities of Haridwar and Rishikesh into model cities.

Oct 16, 2014

Reactions flow as Switzerland agrees to help India with information on black money

New Delhi/ Haridwar, Oct 16 (ANI): Reactions flowed on Thursday after Switzerland agreed to help India with time-bound information regarding black money. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that the UPA government had signed a pact with Switzerland under which the country had agreed to reveal information regarding black money. He also said that the Narendra Modi government should not try to take credit for the work done by previous UPA government. Meanwhile, Yoga Guru and BJP supporter Ramdev said that the international influence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has led Switzerland to take this step and added that they are sure to ring the black money back to India.

Oct 16, 2014

Canada says it can help solve India's housing problems

New Delhi, Oct 16 (ANI): Canada showed interest in taking part in India's ambitious programmes of 'Housing for All' and building 100 'smart cities' and offered its technology in this regard. The offer was made during a meeting between Canadian Trade Minister Ed Fast with Union Urban Development Minister Venkaiah Naidu in New Delhi. Fast said they had a very intense discussion about the 100 smart cities that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has put forward to develop modern India. He added that it is remarkable of the path the new government placed India on.

Oct 16, 2014

Cyclone victims clash for food, relief material in Odisha and AP

Visakhapatnam, Oct 16 (ANI): Cyclone Hudhud that smashed the coastline of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha and killed at least 25 people has left the panicked survivors struggling for basic necessities like food and water. The cyclone ripped apart tens of thousands of mud-and-thatch homes, flattened rice, banana and sugarcane plantations and snapped electricity lines when it made landfall on Sunday. In the port city of Visakhapatnam residents formed long queues outside the few ATMs, petrol stations and stores which had reopened, even when there is no electricity. Meanwhile, BJD leader Jay Panda said due to the information received in advance about the cyclone, the government was able to act swiftly.

Oct 16, 2014