Politics

Two Maoists surrender in Bhubaneshwar

Bhubaneswar, Aug 06 (ANI): Two hardcore Maoists surrendered to police in Malkangiri district of Odisha on Tuesday. Bhima Sodhi (28), who was carrying a reward of rupees four lakh on his head, surrendered with his wife Nangi Kunjami. Inspector General of Police, South Western Range, Jaswant Jethwa, said Sodhi had joined Communist Party of India-Maoist in 2009 and became the area commandant of a local Maoist organisational squad of the outfit in 2011. He was actively involved in a series of bomb blasts that happened between 2009 and 2014 in the district. Later, his wife Kunjami also joined the organisation in 2012. Jethwa encouraged other Maoists to give up arms and surrender themselves under the Odisha government's rehabilitation scheme.

Aug 6, 2014

MEA on Sushma Swaraj's Myanmar visit

New Delhi, Aug 06 (ANI): As part of the Narendra Modi government's neighbourhood outreach, external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj will be visiting Myanmar from 8th August to 11th August. This will be Sushma's fourth visit to a neighboring country. She will also set the stage for Prime Minister Modi's visit to Myanmar in November this year to attend East Asia Summit/Asean-India Summits.

Aug 6, 2014

Politicos on forced conversion and gang-rape of girl in Meerut

New Delhi, Aug 6 (ANI): Politicos on Wednesday reacted over the force conversion and gang rape of a 20 year old girl in Meerut. BSP chief, Mayawati said that her party condemns the incident. BJP leader, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that condition of UP is very sad and it is painful to see its condition. Congress leader, Shobha Oza said that culprits should be punished. NCP leader, Tariq Anwar said that UP government is totally helpless. SP leader, Naresh Agarwal said that all this is a conspiracy to defame UP government.

Aug 6, 2014

Decades later, Argentina activist finds stolen grandson

An Argentine grandmother whose rights group has fought to find babies stolen during the 1976-1983 military dictatorship finally finds her long-lost grandson, 36 years after he was snatched from his mother. Duration: 01:30

Aug 6, 2014

Trapped commuter freed after Australians tilt train

Dozens of Australians tilt a train to free a commuter whose leg was trapped between carriage and platform. Duration: 01:32

Aug 6, 2014

Spanish region uses wineries to draw tourists inland

The Spanish region of La Rioja is known globally for the wine made there, and local producers are capitalising on the area's fame to lure a growing number of tourists to the province. Duration: 02:18

Aug 6, 2014

National Herald Case: HC exempts Sonia and Rahul from appearing in Court till Aug 13

New Delhi, Aug 06 (ANI): Congress leader and advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi on Wednesday said that the High Court has exempted Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Vice President Rahul Gandhi from appearing in the Court till August 13. Senior BJP leader Subramanian Swamy had filed a petition alleging misappropriation of assets worth Rs 2000 crore of the National Herald newspaper. Swamy had also accused Sonia, Rahul and others of conspiring to cheat and misappropriate funds by just paying Rs 50 lakh by which Young Indian obtained the right to recover Rs 90.25 crore which the Associate Journal Limited had owed to the Congress party.

Aug 6, 2014

National Herald Case Hearing Postponed to 13 August

Gandhis get temporary relief from appearing in court tomorrow in National Herald case.

Aug 6, 2014

Politicos react as Rahul Gandhi says only one man's voice counts in India

New Delhi, Aug 6 (ANI): Politicos on Wednesday reacted over Congress Vice-President, Rahul Gandhi, who on Wednesday slammed Speaker of the lower house of parliament, Sumitra Mahajan, and accused her of partial behaviour towards the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Gandhi rushed to the well of the House with his party members and demanded a debate on anti-communal violence bill. He said they were not being allowed to hold a discussion and speak in the parliament. Mahajan had turned down Congress party's request for discussion. As the opposition parties created a ruckus over communal situation in the country, the lower house was adjourned. BJP spokesperson, Rajiv Pratap Rudy, said Rahul was unparliamentarily and showed frustration. Taking a jibe at Rahul, Shiv Sena leader, Sanjay Raut, said he had finally woken up. LJP leader, Chirag Paswan, said Rahul must be aware of rules of the parliament and his act showed desperation.

Aug 6, 2014

Parliament remembers victims of Hiroshima bombing on 69th anniversary

New Delhi, Aug 6 (ANI): Parliament members, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday paid homage to the victims of Hiroshima atomic holocaust, remembering the tens of thousands of innocents who became the victims of World War II 69 years ago. Speaker of Lok Sabha, Sumitra Mahajan, said the wounds of the tragic incident of 1945 are still fresh, and urged for a war-free world.

Aug 6, 2014

Not bound to respond to allegations made by anyone: LS Speaker on Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, Aug 6 (ANI): Lok Sabha speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Wednesday dismissed Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi's allegation that she has not allowed Congress leaders to speak in the Lok Sabha. Mahajan said that she tries to do her job with transparency.

Aug 6, 2014

Time for Congress to introspect itself: Arun Jaitley on Rahul Gandhi's statement

New Delhi, Aug 06 (ANI): Finance and Defence Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said that Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi has put baseless allegations that Congress members are not allowed to participate in any discussions and the Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan plays a biased role towards the BJP. Jaitley said that the Congress party should introspect itself. He added that Congress leaders are agitated because a section of their leadership is facing a coup within the party.

Aug 6, 2014

Ruckus in Lok Sabha over Communal Violence; Rahul Accuses Speaker of Partiality

Lok Sabha witnessed a ruckus over the rising communal violence in states like Uttar Pradesh.

Aug 6, 2014

Politicos react as SC gives 5 weeks' time for govt formation in Delhi

New Delhi, Aug 06 (ANI): Politicos gave their mixed reactions after the Supreme Court gave a deadline of 5 weeks to the Centre to find a solution about forming a government in Delhi. Congress leader Manish Tewari said that BJP is scared of going for polls that is why it has been avoiding the situation. NCP leader Tariq Anwar stated that SC gave a good decision because Delhi needs a government. SP's Naresh Agarwal said that BJP should take a decision. Meanwhile BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that AAP and Congress earlier spoiled the situation in Delhi and Centre is now looking into the matter.

Aug 6, 2014

Katie Price blessed with baby girl in 'cheating' hubby's presence

New Delhi, August 6 (ANI): Katie Price has been blessed with a baby girl with her husband Kieran Hayler. The 36-year-old former glamour model welcomed her fifth child and her second child with her husband, who had been cheating her with her best friend and the news was confirmed by her agent on Twitter. Though Price had earlier announced that she was splitting from Hayler, who had a seven-month affair with her best friend of 20-years Jane Pountney, they are working on saving their troubled relationship. The pair had got married in January 2013 following a whirlwind romance and just three-months dating.

Aug 6, 2014