Politics

Police detain husband in Kanpur woman murder case

Kanpur, July 29 (ANI): In Kanpur murder case, police on Tuesday detained the victim's husband Piyush Shyam Dashani. A CCTV footage raised suspicion on him. Police found inconsistencies in Piyush's statement, raising their suspicion.

Jul 29, 2014

Ailing and corrupt education sector in Gilgit Baltistan

Gilgit Baltistan, July 29: Though corruption is rampant in almost every government department in Gilgit-Baltistan, the education sector is the worst affected. This pitiable department has been playing in the hands of some notorious government officials and political figures for more than a decade. Hundreds of thousands of teachers have been inducted illegally in this period, among those majority has either fake degrees or they are under/over-age to meet the government's criteria.

Jul 29, 2014

Jharkhand organises air show to mark 110th birthday of India's civil aviation founder JRD Tata

Jamshedpur, July 29 (ANI): People in Jharkhand on Tuesday got an opportunity to have a closer look at aircrafts and helicopters at an exhibition, organised to mark the 110th birth anniversary of Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata, who founded the country's first commercial airline. The event, which was organized at Jamshedpur airport, had small aircrafts put on display. The crowd was delighted by the spectacular feat performed by the aircrafts and enjoyed every bit of the show. The crowd was delighted by the spectacular feat performed by the aircrafts and enjoyed every bit of the show. A demonstrator, Ashutosh, explained how the camera fitted aircrafts can be extremely beneficial to both the army and police.

Jul 29, 2014

Politicos react as Haryana power minister Capt Ajay Yadav resigns

Chandigarh/ New Delhi, July 29 (ANI): Politicos on Tuesday reacted over Haryana Power Minister, Captain Ajay Yadav who resigned from his post earlier in the day. Yadav submitted his resignation to the Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda over alleged discrimination by the Hooda. However, he did not resign from the party.

Jul 29, 2014

India and Bangladesh border guards celebrate Eid to strengthen bond of friendship

Siliguri, July 29 (ANI): Security forces of India and Bangladesh on Tuesday exchanged sweets on the festival of Eid-al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, to strengthen and enhance relations between the two neighbours. Keeping up the traditions, soldiers and officers greeted each other and celebrated Eid together near the border of Siliguri district of West Bengal. 18 Border Guard Bangladesh Director, Ariful Haque, who came to India to celebrate Eid with BSF, said he would ensure peace at the border.

Jul 29, 2014

Israel must be ready for long Gaza campaign: Netanyahu

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday Israelis must be ready for a long military campaign in Gaza during a televised presser with military leaders. Duration: 00:55

Jul 29, 2014

Sri Lankan Muslim mark end of Ramadan

Sri Lankan Muslims in Colombo offer prayers on the first day of the Eid al-Fitr festival, which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. Duration: 00:33

Jul 29, 2014

Israel shells house of Hamas political leader Haniya

Israeli warplanes hit the house of Hamas' top leader in Gaza, Ismail Haniya, inside the Shati refugee camp, his son said Tuesday. Duration: 00:33

Jul 29, 2014

Bangalore: Two gym instructors arrested for allegedly raping 6-year-old

Bangalore, July 29 (ANI): Bangalore police have arrested two more gym instructors in connection with the rape case in which a six-year-old had been allegedly raped in school premises. Police commissioner MN Reddi, on Tuesday said that the first grade student was assaulted by Lal Giri and Wasim, who worked as gymnastic instructors in the VIBGYOR High International School. Reddi said so far there was not enough evidence against another suspect, Mustafa alias Munna, who was working as skating instructor in the school since 2011. The unfortunate incident took place in the campus of VIBGYOR High International School, during class hours on July 03.

Jul 29, 2014

Haryanas Pradeep Kasni alleges receiving objectionable threat messages from chief secretary

Chandigarh, July 29 (ANI): Haryana's IAS officer Pradeep Kasni, who raised objections to appointment of new information commissioners by BS Hooda govt, on Tuesday, accused the state chief secretary of threatening him. Kasni alleged that he got threat SMS(es) from Chief Secretary SC Choudhary over his stand on the appointment of new commissioners. He also said that Choudhary should apologise for the same and that he would not take up legal options in the case.

Jul 29, 2014

Saharanpur steps out to offer Eid prayers

Saharanpur, July 29 (ANI): The violence-hit city of Saharanpur on Tuesday stepped out to offer prayers on the auspicious occasion of Eid ul-Fitr which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Authorities on Monday had relaxed the curfew and to keep a close watch on the situation, around 2000 paramilitary personnel and unmanned aerial vehicles had been deployed. Expressing sorrow over the recent communal clashes, a resident, Bashir Aslam, said the clashes in the city were unprecedented.

Jul 29, 2014

Gadkari Refutes Reports Claiming His House was Bugged

While Gadkari has denied recovery of listening devices from his residence, a report said Sushma Swaraj and Rajnath Singh might also have been under surveillance.

Jul 29, 2014

Kashmir police fires tear gas shells on Muslims protesting over Gaza crisis

Srinagar/ New Delhi, July 29 (ANI): Security personnel fired tear gas shells at the stone-pelting protesters who took to streets in Kashmir on Tuesday against the Israeli attacks on Gaza. After offering prayers on the occasion of Eid-al-Fitr, Muslims came out in droves in Srinagar to protest against Israel. The security personnel chased and fired at the protesters. In retaliation, the protesters pelted stones at the security personnel. Meanwhile, Muslims who congregated at the New Delhi's historic mosque, Jama Masjid, also protested against Israel. International calls for a ceasefire have grown as the death toll has mounted in the worst flare-up of Israeli-Palestinian violence in almost two years, sparked by the murder of three Israeli teenagers and revenge killing of a Palestinian youth.

Jul 29, 2014

Indo-Pak border guards exchange Eid pleasantries at Zero line

Attari -Wagah Border, July 29 (ANI): Warm hugs, pleasantries and mesmerizing Eid-Mubarak wishes were exchanged between the border guards of India and Pakistan at Zero line on Tuesday on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the culmination of the Islamic holy month of Ramzan. Both the border guards along with other personnel shared hugs three times while wishing Eid Mubarak to each other. As a goodwill gesture, Indian and Pakistan border guards exchange greetings and sweets on certain occasions like Diwali, Eid, republic and independence days of both countries. Officials of both India and Pakistan believe that this goodwill gesture helps the countries to share happiness and celebrations with each other.

Jul 29, 2014

Haryana power minister Capt Ajay Yadav resigns

Chandigarh, July 29 (ANI): Haryana Power Minister, Captain Ajay Yadav, on Tuesday resigned from his post and submitted his resignation to the Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda. However, he did not resign from the party. He alleged discrimination by the state chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda.

Jul 29, 2014