Politics

Politicos react on communal violence in Moradabad

New Delhi, July 27 (ANI): Politicians on Sunday condemned the recent communal clashes of Uttar Pradesh, which erupted after villagers protested over the installation of loudspeakers at a temple. At the epicenter of the trouble in Moradabad district is a temple in Muslim-dominated Akbarpur village belonging to the Jatav community. Congress leader, Rashid Alvi said that the BJP is responsible for the Kanth violence. NCP leader, Tariq Anwar said that Akhilesh government has very less control.

Jul 27, 2014

Commonwealth Games 2014: India at fifth place in medal tally

Glasgow, July 27 (ANI): Indian shooters hogged the limelight on Day three of the Commonwealth Games 2014 being held at Glasgow. Prakash Nanjappa gave India the first medal of the day by winning a silver in men’s 10m Air Pistol event. Soon after, Apurvi Chandela and Rahi Sarnobat clinched a gold medal each in shooting as India continued its good show at the games. India's Rajwinder Kaur bagged a bronze in women's +78kg judo competition to add to the three medals the country won in the sport, while Omkar Otari won a bronze in the men's 69kg competition to continue India's strong show in weightlifting.

Jul 27, 2014

Bangladeshi women paint hands with traditional henna designs ahead of Eid

Dhaka, July 27 (ANI): Enthusiastic Bangladeshi Muslim women participated in Henna festival and artistically applied it on their hands in various traditional floral patterns as Eid-ul-Fitr is approaching. Eid-ul-Fitr will likely be celebrated on 29th or 30th of July after sighting of the crescent moon. Eid celebration is incomplete without henna application (patterns made with henna are painted on hands and legs), especially for Muslim women and children. Meanwhile, organiser of the festival, Shirin Sultana said that women gathered in large number for Henna applying ceremony.

Jul 27, 2014

Soaring tomato prices drill pockets of common man

New Delhi/Patna, July 27 (ANI): Vegetable sellers across India are a worried lot as tomato prices have increased sharply from rupees 60 to rupees 80 per kilogram, thus affecting the sale of the vegetable. The soaring prices have also burdened the common man as it is not just seasonal vegetables that are becoming costly but basic items like tomatoes are also seeing the price rise.

Jul 27, 2014

'Fantastic to have Bolt here': CGames chief

Organisers of the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow said they were delighted to have sprint star Usain Bolt in Glasgow earlier than expected. Duration: 01:03

Jul 26, 2014

Ukrainina activists hold flash mob at Kiev airport

Ukrainian activists hold a flash mob at Boryspil international airport in Kiev on Saturday to welcome Russian visitors with anti-Putin leaflets and signs, calling them to watch news from different sources. Duration: 01:28

Jul 26, 2014

'Mass grave' uncovered in Ukraine ex-rebel stronghold

Local authorities say they have uncovered the first mass grave in the former separatist bastion of Slavyansk in eastern Ukraine, containing the bodies of at least four civilians they say were executed by pro-Russian rebels. Duration: 02:02

Jul 26, 2014

Prakash Nanjappa wins silver in 10m air pistol in CWG 2014, father expresses joy

Bangalore, July 26 (ANI): Bangalore’s Prakash Nanjappa’s father PN Papanna expressed joy as his son won silver in 10 meters Air Rifle in Commonwealth Games 2014 being held at Glasgow. Papanna, who also coached his son, said that he is doubly happy, one as a father and another as a coach. He added that such a performance was expected out of Nanjappa.

Jul 26, 2014

Sushma Swaraj meets Nepal leadership on her foreign visit

Kathmandu, July 26 (ANI): India’s Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj on Saturday met the Nepal leadership on her 2 day visit to the country. Swaraj met her Nepalese counterpart Mahendra Bahadur Pandey and Prime Minister Sushil Koirala. Swaraj also attended the Indo-Nepal Joint Commission Meeting. She also met Chairman of UCPN-M Pushpa Kamal Dahal (Prachanda) and Nepal Constituent Assembly Chairman Subhash Chandra. MEA Spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin highlighted the aim of Foreign Minister’s visit to Nepal.

Jul 26, 2014

Politicians condemn communal violence over loudspeaker issue in Moradabad

New Delhi, July 26 (ANI): Politicians on Saturday condemned the recent communal clashes of Uttar Pradesh, which erupted after villagers protested over the installation of loudspeakers at a temple. At the epicenter of the trouble in Moradabad district is a temple in Muslim-dominated Akbarpur village belonging to the Jatav community. Congress leader, Manish Tewari, urged the central and state government of Uttar Pradesh to take adequate steps to ensure peace. BJP Vice-President, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, called the central government to investigate into the communal tensions in the area. JD (U) chief, Sharad Yadav, denounced the clashed over loudspeaker.

Jul 26, 2014

BCCI will fight out the injustice meted out to Jadeja: Rajeev Shukla

Mumbai, July 26 (ANI): BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla on Saturday said that injustice has been meted out to Indian cricket player Ravindra Jadeja and BCCI will fight it out. He added that BCCI will put forth an appeal before the ICC. Ravindra Jadeja has been charged with 50% of his match fee over spat with England's James Anderson.

Jul 26, 2014

MP Lokayukta raids senior official of power company, unearths property worth crores

Bhopal, July 26 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Lokayukta police conducted a raid on Saturday at the residential premises of an additional general manager (AGM) of Madhya Pradesh electricity board and unearthed disproportionate assets worth crores. Pradeep Chaudhary is an additional general manager (AGM) of Madhya Pradesh Madhya Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company Limited (MPPKVVCL).

Jul 26, 2014

College students protest against sexual assault of Bangalore school girl

Bangalore, July 26 (ANI): Students of Bishop Cotton Christian Women's College in Bangalore on Saturday protested against the sexual assault of a six-year old girl. The students during the protest demanded justice for the six-year-old who was sexually assaulted within her school's premises. During the protest, the students shouted slogans demanding justice, and strict laws dealing with rape cases. The student of first grade, who was assaulted, is now under treatment in a hospital.

Jul 26, 2014

Building collapse in Vadodara kills three family members

Vadodara, July 26 (ANI): Three members of a family were killed while another was injured after a dilapidated building collapsed following heavy rains on Saturday in Vadodara. Rescue team managed to save an old woman struck under the debris.

Jul 26, 2014

MH17 victims remembered in prayers

Multi-faith prayers are held in Malaysia in memory of the victims of the MH17 disaster, eight days after the ill-fated jet came down in rebel-held Ukraine. Duration: 00:43

Jul 26, 2014