Politics

Rihanna shells out 30K pounds-a-week to look 'gorgeous'

New Delhi, Sept 29 (ANI): Rihanna shells out 30,000pounds-a-week on her beauty regime that also includes spending on eyelash and tanning experts. A source told a leading magazine that the 'We Found Love' hit maker's eyelash expert is on call 24/7 and it was not unusual for the singer to call at 11pm before a night out. The source continued that the 26-year-old singer gets laser skin tightening, oxygen facials, photo facials, even the infamous vampire facials.Sources revealed that singer's personal dermatologist is reportedly paid 6,000 pounds a week to be on call, lash expert cashes-in 3,000 pounds and her tanner nets a cool 500 pounds a day. Sources added that the Barbadian singer splurges 1,500dollars a day to make sure her favorite hair stylist accompanies her everywhere.

Sep 29, 2014

Azad Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan issues raised at United Nations

Geneva, Sept 29: Deteriorating security situation and violations of human rights in Azad Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan were raised during the 27th Session of United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva. During an event, political and human rights activists highlighted the gruesome political and security situation in Azad Kashmir, an occupied territory ruled directly by Islamabad. Exiled Kashmiri leader Sardar Shaukat Ali Kashmiri showed his concern over the growing interference of Pakistan's Army and spy agencies in Azad Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan.

Sep 29, 2014

Tens of thousands of protesters block the main street to the financial Central district (at background) outside the government headquarters in Hong Kong September 28, 2014.

Hong Kong Becomes War Zone Overnight: Violence Paralyses City, Protesters Firm

Massive crowd gathered in Hong Kong in support of a student-led protest that opposes China's plan to control the city's election.

Sep 29, 2014

Rescue operations underway as death toll increases in Japan volcano

Japan, Sep 29 (ANI): According to Japanese media, rescuers have found at least five additional people in "cardiopulmonary arrest" at the summit of the Japanese volcano that erupted two days ago. At least 36 people are feared to have died after a Japanese volcano erupted without warning at the weekend, raining ash and stones on hikers. Rescuers at the peak of Mount Ontake found what may be five new victims of the Saturday eruption, which took place as the popular hiking site was packed with climbers, including children, admiring autumn foliage. Four people have been confirmed dead so far in Japan's first fatal volcanic eruption since 1991, and at least 60 have been injured. More than 500 searchers had been combing the summit. Helicopters lifted laden stretchers one by one from the mountain's summit even as the smell of sulphur strengthened at the peak, fanning fears of toxic fumes.

Sep 29, 2014

Ashraf Ghani sworn in as Afghan president

New Delhi, Sep 29 (ANI): Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai was sworn in on Monday as Afghanistan's new president, replacing Hamid Karzai in the country's first democratic transfer of power since the 2001 US-led invasion toppled the Taliban. Ghani succeeds Hamid Karzai after a three-month standoff over disputed election results that fuelled tensions with local leaders and worsened Afghanistan's dire economic outlook. Both Ghani and his poll rival Abdullah Abdullah claimed to have won the fraud-tainted June 14 election, plunging Afghanistan into a crisis that threatened to trigger nationwide unrest. But, under heavy pressure from the US and UN, the two candidates eventually agreed to form a national unity government, and Ghani was declared president after an audit of nearly eight million ballot papers.

Sep 29, 2014

PM Modi wins hearts of Hindu activists at Madison Square Garden in New York

New York, Sep 29 (ANI): The interfaith leaders and activists in New York lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s motivating speech at Madison Square Garden before a chest-swelling bipartisan strength of overseas Indians. Modi made a strong pitch emphasizing his inclusive approach and agenda of cleanliness. Chief of Divine Shakti Foundation Trust, Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati, said that Modi has shown the true Indian spirit at Madison Square, portraying himself as a global leader in the real sense with his inclusive approach. Terming Madison Square as Modi-sun square, activist and founder of Divine Shakti Foundation and spiritual guru (preacher), Swami Chidanand Saraswati raved Modi’s speech. Hailing the mutual love-fest at Madison Square, social worker and religious preacher Sadhvi Rithambara termed the India PM as a wonderful representative of the world’s largest democracy.

Sep 29, 2014

Rajnath Singh and Kiren Rijiju applauds NDMA on its 10th foundation day

New Delhi, Sep 29 (ANI): As National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) observed its 10th foundation day on Monday, Home Minister Rajnath Singh and MoS for home affairs Kiren Rijiju applauded the force for its work. Singh said that the ministry has decided to restructure the NDMA to make it more effective. Rijiju said that the work done by the NDMA is admirable and the forces have worked immensely in combating natural disasters. He also said that the international agencies are also looking forward to India for its wide role in disaster management activities.

Sep 29, 2014

Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai Sworn in as Afghanistan's President After Disputed Vote

The former finance minister was inaugurated, marking Afghanistan's first democratic transfer of power since the fall of the Taliban in 2001.

Sep 29, 2014

In line with other ministers, Ram Vilas Paswan picks up broom for PM s Clean India Mission

New Delhi, Sep 29 (ANI): Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan on Monday picked up broom participating in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Clean India Mission'. Paswan cleaned the area in front of his office in Delhi. He said that he will participate in the mission on October 02 and expressed confidence to present Mahatma Gandhi a clean India by 2019. Paswan also said that this initiative by ministers and the prime minister himself will encourage people to participate in the movement for a clean nation. He also talked about Margaret Thatcher's reference wherein she said that 'Delhi was dirtiest she had witnessed' and said that such statements need to be proved false.

Sep 29, 2014

Reactions flow in after Bihar CM alleges bias against Dalit Community

New Delhi, Sep 29 (ANI): Reactions poured in from political leaders on Monday after Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi sparked controversy by stating that the temple premises and the god's idol in Madhubani district were cleansed after he visited the temple. BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that it is funny that the head of the state is complaining to his subjects. CPI leader Atul Anjan slamming Manjhi for his comment said that he should stop playing caste-politics as this would not benefit Bihar. However, Minister of Consumer Affairs Ram Vilas Paswan and RJD leader Manojh Jha said that it is shameful that even the Chief Minister has to face caste-based discriminations within his state.

Sep 29, 2014

Modi Overshadowed Nawaz Sharif at UN: Pakistani Daily

Modi began with a quaint reference to India's ancient Vedic culture, a running theme in his speech.

Sep 29, 2014

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu Calls to Stregthen Ties with India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Israeli counterpart on Sunday to discuss cooperation in areas ranging from agriculture to cyber security.

Sep 29, 2014

Hyderabad police academy donates a day's salary for J and K flood victims

New Delhi, Sep 29 (ANI): Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that Director General of SVP National Police Academy in Hyderabad, Aruna M Bahuguna met him to donate funds for relief work in Jammu and Kashmir. Singh said that director general and the IPS officers of the academy have given their one day's salary for victims of the flood ravaged J and K. he further congratulated the academy for the noble task done.

Sep 29, 2014

Panneerselvam Sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Jayalalithaa Moves HC Against Conviction

16 commit suicide, several suffer cardiac arrest in Tamil Nadu after the verdict was pronounced.

Sep 29, 2014

Modi attends dinner hosted by Indian Ambassador to US

New York, Sept 29 (ANI): After receiving a spectacular reception at the Madison Square Garden in New York, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended a dinner hosted by the Indian Ambassador to the US. Among the prominent guests at that dinner was Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani. The occasion was an Indian community dinner in honour of Prime Minister Modi. The dinner reception was attended by Indian Americans and Persons of Indian Origin. Meanwhile, Modi is expected to meet top American CEOs on Monday ahead of his first ever meeting with US President Barack Obama.

Sep 29, 2014