Politics

Indian organization provides prosthetic limbs to amputees in Afghanistan

Kabul, June 19 (ANI): An Indian organisation gave amputees in Afghanistan a new lease of life by providing them with prosthetic limbs free of charge at a month-long camp in Kabul. A team of 25 artisans from Bhagwan Mahaveer Viklang Sahayata Samiti (BMVSS) - non-government organisation (NGO) that designs and distributes prosthetic limbs free of charge - provided the victims of landmines and other war-related atrocities with the prosthetic limbs, which is popularly known as the Jaipur foot. The amputees also saw the camp as a display of positive bilateral relationships.

Jun 19, 2014

Chhattisgarh Governor Shekhar Dutt resigns from office

New Delhi, June 19 (ANI): Governor of Chhattisgarh Shekhar Dutt stepped down from his office on Thursday. Earlier on Tuesday, Uttar Pradesh Governor BL Joshi also gave his resignation. The NDA government after coming to power had started nudging seven Congress-appointed governors to quit. BJP leader Subramanian Swamy had said earlier that all the Governors, who were appointed by the previous UPA government, should resign. The Congress however attacked the government over removal of governors and said that they should be allowed to complete their tenure.

Jun 19, 2014

Situation tense in Iraq but no Indian killed: Indian returned from Iraq

New Delhi, June 19 (ANI): The Indian national returned from Iraq Zulfiqar Abbas on Thursday gave an insight into the situation of crisis in Iraq. Abbas said that the conditions in Iraq are dangerous but no Indian has been killed. He added that the Indian Embassy in Iraq is helping the stranded Indians to return home safely. Abbas also said that the killings are not based on any specific religion. Highlighting the aim of the militants Abbas said that they want to create a separate nation.

Jun 19, 2014

Uddhav Thackeray will lead next govt in Maharashtra: Sanjay Raut

New Delhi, June 19 (ANI): Shiv Sena spokesperson Sanjay Raut on Thursday announced that Uddhav Thackeray would be the party's CM candidate in Assembly polls to be held later this year. Raut expressed confidence that the Shiv Sena can get complete majority on its own.

Jun 19, 2014

I challenge AAP to give proof that I tried to poach their MLAs: Manjinder Sirsa

New Delhi, June 19 (ANI): Shiromani Akali Dal MLA Manjinder Sirsa on Thursday rejected the allegations levied by the AAP that he along with some BJP leaders are engaging intermediaries, in an attempt to break away AAP legislators and asking them to support the BJP for government formation. Sirsa said that the AAP is giving such statements to grab attention.

Jun 19, 2014

Chhattisgarh Governor Resigns, Others Ask for Written Orders

While Chhattisgarh Governor Shekhar Dutt tendered his resignation to the President on Wednesday night, other UPA regime governors refused to comply with the NDA government's insistence to relinquish their posts.

Jun 19, 2014

U.S. President Obama meets Congressional leaders to discuss the situation in Iraq at the White House

Iraq Crisis: ISIS Terrorists were Trained by US in 2012 for Syria Conflict

Multiple reports suggest ISIS, the terrorist group invading Iraq, was trained by the US for destabilizing Syria.

Jun 19, 2014

Promoting Hindi doesn't discourage regional languages: Kiren Rijiju

New Delhi, June 19(ANI): Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Thursday clarified the advisory issued by the MHA for the promotion of Hindi as an official language. Rijiju said that the promotion of Hindi does not discourage or ignore the use of regional languages. He added that the regional languages will be given due importance. Rijiju also said that hindi should be promoted as a national language with maximum official communication in the national language.

Jun 19, 2014

Politicos on stranded Indian citizens in Iraq

Chennai/ Srinagar/ New Delhi, June 19 (ANI): Political leaders on Thursday reacted on 40 Indians kidnapped in Iraq during the ongoing crisis. BJP leader Subramanian Swamy said that India must convey to ISIS that if they want India to be neutral then our people must be handed over. JandK Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that it is a challenge for the central government to rescue Indians stranded in Iraq.

Jun 19, 2014

Modi to Name Delhi CM Candidate, Asks Party to Take Slow and Smart Steps

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will nominate BJP's Chief Ministerial candidate for Delhi.

Jun 19, 2014

Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal meets Harsh Vardhan over drug issue in state

Punjab, June 19 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on Thursday met Health Minister Harsh Vardhan over drug issue facing the state and said that he seeks centre's help in the eradication of the same. Harsh Vardhan said that its encouraging that a chief minister himself came over on the issue and assured all help in the matter.

Jun 19, 2014

Congress stages walkout from UP Assembly, BSP leads protest over poor law and order situation

Lucknow, June 19 (ANI): The Uttar Pradesh Assembly on Thursday saw a vociferous protest by the opposition parties against the deteriorating law and order situation in the state. The Congress party staged a walkout and the Bahujan Samaj Party and the Bhartiya Janata Party led a protest against the Akhilesh Yadav led government for failing to tackle the rising crime graph and not providing sufficient power and water to the people.

Jun 19, 2014

Narendra Modi Takes Oath as 15th Prime Minister of India

Top PMO Official's Appointment Withdrawn, Modi Appoints Officer from UPA Regime as Private Secretary

The central government cannot seem to make up its mind about appointments of officials. On Wednesday, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) cancelled the appointment of a senior official in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) in less than a week after it had cleared his appointment.

Jun 19, 2014

Chandrababu Naidu now Wants to Develop Anantapur into IT and Tech Hub

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, who has been credited with putting Hyderabad on the map when it comes to technology, is now gearing up to develop Anantapur city in AP into another iconic IT hub and technology centre.

Jun 19, 2014

All efforts being made to rescue abducted Indians in Iraq: Sushma Swaraj

New Delhi, June 19 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday said that all efforts are being made to rescue the Indians abducted in Iraq. Swaraj stated that she herself is monitoring the entire situation personally and will leave no stone unturned to ensure safe return of the abducted Indians. She added that she will be meeting the families of the abducted Indians if they approach her.

Jun 19, 2014