Politics

Six suspected Bangladeshi militants arrested in West Bengal

North 24 Parganas, Oct 14 (ANI): West Bengal police arrested six suspected Bangladeshi militants in the Uttarpara area near the Basirhat border of West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district. An Indian mobile SIM card was also recovered by the police from their gang leader Mohammad Aziz. According to the police, all these militants belong to Bangladesh's Narayanganj city and further investigation were going on till reports last came in.

Oct 14, 2014

Police use sledgehammers in new bid to lift Hong Kong barricade

Police armed with bolt cutters, electric saws and sledgehammers make a renewed attempt to remove barricades along a stretch of the main protest site held by pro-democracy demonstrators for the past fortnight. Duration: 01:48

Oct 14, 2014

Cyclone Hudhud: Navy Chief R K Dhowan on relief and rescue operations

New Delhi, Oct 14 (ANI): Navy Chief Admiral RK Dhowan on Tuesday said that Indian Navy is lead service with regard to operation Lehar and priority is to provide relief material to the surrounding areas of Andhra Pradesh and wherever required. Naval diving and relief teams have already been deployed to the various district of the state. Efforts are also on to carry out a survey to find out the damage in the naval airport and other areas, however there is no major damage to Ships or submarines. After Cyclone Hudhud battered the Andhra coast, the Indian Navy launched 'Operation Lehar', a massive search and rescue operation, to assess the damage and rush help to areas still reeling under the effect of the devastating storm. The country's defence crisis management group nominated the Navy to undertake the lead rescue and relief operations in Andhra Pradesh and adjoining Odisha.

Oct 14, 2014

Politicos welcome UN as it ignores Paks bid to seek intervention on Kashmir

New Delhi, Oct 14 (ANI): Politicos welcomed and hailed United Nations as it ignored Pakistan’s bid to seek intervention on Kashmir issue. Pakistan's latest efforts seeking UN intervention on the Kashmir issue have failed to draw any new response from the world body which reiterated that India and Pakistan need to resolve all differences through dialogue to find a long-term solution to the dispute. J&K NPP Chief Bhim Singh said that UN can't take note of matter if it doesn't threaten international peace. BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that Pakistan should understand that because of their deeds, they are being known internationally in bad way. Meanwhile, Congress leader Ajay Kumar and NCP leader Tariq Anwar also condemned Pakistan for its actions and hailed UN.

Oct 14, 2014

Kim Jong-un is Back: 'Smiling' North Korean Leader Re-appears, with Walking Stick in Hand

A smiling Kim Jong-un appeared in North Korean state television walking with the aid of a stick.

Oct 14, 2014

British culture secretary Sajid Javid visits commonwealth war graves cemetery

Bhowanipore, Oct 14 (ANI): British culture secretary Sajid Javid on Monday visited World War-I commemoration service at Bhowanipore commonwealth war graves cemetery to pay homage to the world war martyrs. He paid respect to the martyrs and thanked Indian Army among others for making the day possible. He also received guard of honour at the venue. The war graves cemetery commemorates the 1,700,000 men and women of the Commonwealth forces who died in the two world wars.

Oct 14, 2014

Pranab Mukherjee hopes for strengthened ties with Norway on his three-day visit

Oslo, Oct 14 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee said that India is keen to expand scope of relationship with Norway. He was invited by King Harald Vth and Queen Sonja, at a gala dinner at the Royal Palace at Oslo after he was given a ceremonial guard of honour earlier in the day. Mukherjee arrived in Norway's capital Oslo on Sunday and was received by Mayor Harald Espelund of Ullensaker. He is the first ever Indian head of state to visit Norway who is expected to reach an agreement on nuclear safety measures and other fields like education, trade and earth science. He also invited investors and entrepreneurs to invest in India. Meanwhile, King Harald Vth congratulated India's children rights crusader Kailash Satyarthi for winning the Nobel Peace Prize along with Pakistan's teenage education activist, Malala Yousafzai. Mukherjee is on a three-day visit to Norway and the main focus of his three-day visit is to attract investment in infrastructure and other areas. Mukherjee will be crossing the Arctic Circle and visit the village of Santa Claus.

Oct 14, 2014

Pak Rangers foil bid to break into Karachi's Central Jail

Karachi, Oct 14 (ANI): Pakistani paramilitary officials claimed to have foiled a bid to break into Karachi's Central Jail. Addressing a news conference in Karachi, a senior Rangers official, Colonel Tahir Mehmood said Rangers personnel had discovered a 40-metre-long underground tunnel dug under a house near the central jail. Mehmood said they had arrested suspects from a banned militant organisation but did not name it or say how many were detained. However, he said the arrested men had revealed that a tunnel was being dug to enter directly into the jail barracks where high-value targets are being held. He said around 10 metres of further tunnelling was required to enter the jail premises. The Karachi jail holds a large number of high-profile militant detainees and has repeatedly come under threat in recent years. Mehmood said nearly 100 dangerous terrorists were present in the cell near the well where the suspects wanted to enter through the tunnel.

Oct 14, 2014

BJP's Devendra Fadnavis Could be Next Maharashtra CM if Party Wins

Fadnavis is said to have the party leadership's backing thanks to his 'youth-friendly' and 'clean' image.

Oct 14, 2014

EC notice to Raj Thackeray for code violation

New Delhi/ Mumbai, Oct 14 (ANI): The Election Commission issued a notice to Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray for violating the model code of conduct ahead of the 15 October elections in the state. Thackeray was charged with "promoting enmity between different classes of citizens of India on grounds of religion, race, caste or language". Meanwhile, the Congress and NCP welcomed the Election Commission’s step.

Oct 14, 2014

PM Modi condoles death of Lok Sabha MP Kapil Krishna Thakur

New Delhi, Oct 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the passing away of Lok Sabha MP from Bongaon, Kapil Krishna Thakur. He has extended his condolences to the bereaved family of the TMC leader. According to reports, 73-year-old Thakur breathed his last in a city hospital in Kolkata on Monday. Thakur, who represented Bangaon Lok Sabha constituency in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, had been suffering from a lung infection. Party supremo and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee paid her last respect to Thakur describing his demise as a great loss to the Matua sect of Hindus. His last rites will be performed on Wednesday.

Oct 14, 2014

Sports ministry felicitates Asian games medalists

New Delhi, Oct 14 (ANI): Sports ministry felicitated medal winners of 17th Asian Games which were held in Incheon. India won a total of 57 medals at the 17th Asiad, which includes 11 gold, 10 silver and 36 bronze and stood eighth in the overall medals tally. Sports Minister, Sarbananda Sonowal, congratulated all participants of the Asian Games and said it was a proud moment for the country. Meanwhile, woman boxer, MC Mary Kom, whose win provided India its first gold medal in the ring at Incheon, thanked the ministry for having faith in her. Captain of men's hockey team, Sardar Singh, urged the ministry to keep providing required assistance to sportspersons. Tennis star Sania Mirza was also present along with wrestler Bajrang and women’s hockey team.

Oct 14, 2014

AIADMK supporters perform special prayers for Jayalalithaa's release

Chennai, Oct 14 (ANI): All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) cadres on Tuesday performed a special prayer, "Anga Prathikshanam" in the Vadapalani Murugan temple premises, for the release of party chief and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa. About 51 cadres of AIADMK woman's wing headed by South Chennai District Secretary, Saraswathi Rangaswamy, along with hundreds of other cadres were present for the prayer offered for the release of their chief Jayalalithaa. The AIADMK Minister Valarmathi, MLA Kalairajan and Mayor Saidai Duraiswami were also seen in attendance in the temple.

Oct 14, 2014

Cyclone Hudhud: One lakh houses damaged in Odisha, restoration work on in full swing

Bhubaneswar, Oct 14 (ANI): Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said that nearly one lakh houses have been damaged in the state due to Hudhud, along with roads and culverts. Meanwhile, the death toll in Andhra Pradesh has risen to 21. In Visakhapatnam, the restoration of power, telecommunications and water supply, besides rail lines and roads is going on in full swing.

Oct 14, 2014