Politics

Delhi Metro train runs with door open, operator suspended

New Delhi, July 17 (ANI): There was a massive scare on a Delhi Metro train on Thursday after doors of one of its coaches remained open while it moved between two stations on the Huda City Centre-Jehangirpuri line. According to passengers in the coach, the train coming from Gurgaon started moving even though the doors did not shut at Arjangarh station. The matter was brought to the notice of the driver following which the train was stopped at Ghitorni station for about 15 minutes as officials checked the coach. Apparently, the doors did not close due to some technical problem.

Jul 17, 2014

Modi Lauded by US Officials for Regional Diplomacy; A Look at His Diplomatic Moves

In less than two months in office, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met with numerous international leaders, some of them abroad and many who called on him in New Delhi.

Jul 17, 2014

Al Baghdadi's wife and children during the prisoner exchange

Images of ISIS Leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi's Wife, Sons Leaked

Reports have emerged that al-Baghdadi's wife and two sons were released by the Syrian government in exchange of nuns that were freed in March.

Jul 17, 2014

Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly Bhavan, Hyderabad

New AP Capital Preparations: Ministerial Delegation to Study Singapore's Infrastructure Model

The Andhra Pradesh government is to send a high-level delegation of both ministers and bureaucrats to Singapore in the third week of this month, to study the infrastructure and other facilities needed to build a worldclass capital city for the state.

Jul 17, 2014

AAP leader Ashutosh on Delhi Election

New Delhi, July 17 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Ashutosh on Thursday alleged that the BJP is forgetting all sorts of morality claims made after the Delhi polls last year, in an effort to form their government in Delhi this time. Delhi has been under President's rule since February when Kejriwal resigned from the post of chief minister after his 49-day-old government failed to table its Jan Lokpal Bill in the state assembly. The Assembly has been under suspended animation ever since and no party has staked claim to form the government. BJP had won 31 seats in the Delhi Assembly polls of December last year but its number has come down to 28 in the 70-member house as three of its MLA s - Harsh Vardhan, Ramesh Bidhuri and Pervesh Verma - were elected to Lok Sabha in the recent general elections.

Jul 17, 2014

Gunbattle between militants and security forces continue in area near Kabul airport

Kabul, July 17 (ANI): A fierce gunbattle continued between the Afghan security forces and militants who had climbed up a nearby building to shoot at the Kabul International Airport on Thursday. The attack on the airport, used by civilians and the military, comes at a time of great uncertainty for Afghanistan as votes from the second round of a disputed presidential election are to be recounted. The poll is meant to mark Afghanistan_s first democratic transfer of power. Officials said a number of militants had burst into a building just north of the airport but were quickly surrounded by Afghan forces. Kabul police said the airport was undamaged, and one police officer suffered minor injuries and it was unclear how many insurgents were involved. NATO forces said they were aware of reports of an attack on the airport but could not give more details.

Jul 17, 2014

Ashok Singhal on his BJP win blow to Muslim politics remark

New Delhi, July 17 (ANI): Senior VHP leader, Ashok Singhal on Thursday spoke over his statement where he said that the recent Lok Sabha polls had shown that an election could be won ___without Muslim support___ and it is time the minority community learnt to respect Hindu sentiments.

Jul 17, 2014

Indian workers return home from war torn Iraq

New Delhi, July 17 (ANI): Indian workers who were caught up in the fighting in war torn Iraq arrived home on Thursday, while many others are still held captive by the suspected fighters of Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). Recalling his ordeal, a worker Hind Nath Sharma said that with the efforts of Indian government they have been able to come back to their homes safely. Expressing gratitude towards Indian embassy and government, another worker, who was stranded in Iraq, Ravinder Kumar said the situation has worsened in the strife-torn country. About 10,000 Indians work in Iraq, mostly in areas unaffected by the fighting, but scores of them have returned to India since ISIL began its offensive.

Jul 17, 2014

China tries to intrude into Ladakh, Politicos react

New Delhi, July 17 (ANI): Political leaders on Thursday reacted over China___s attempt to intrude into Ladakh. Home Minister Rajnath Singh said that such issues can be solved with bilateral talks between both nations. Meanwhile, Congress leader Rajeev Shukla slammed at the BJP government saying that all pre-poll promises have turned false. He added that PM Narendra Modi had promised to get back India___s land from China but intruding practice is continuing from China___s side. Chinese troops have reportedly made two incursion attempts in the last three days in Demchok and Chumar areas of Ladakh sector in Jammu & Kashmir but were pushed back into their territory by Indian security personnel.

Jul 17, 2014

Govt must consider SC_s request to debate over Euthanasia: Majid Memon

New Delhi, July 17 (ANI): Senior Advocate and NCP leader Majid Memon on Thursday said that the decision of Supreme Court to debate over legalizing euthanasia is correct because this is a crucial decision.

Jul 17, 2014

Ceasefire violation by Pakistani troops at LoC, Kashmir.

LoC Ceasefire Violations: Will It Ever End?

With another LoC violation on 16 July, the chances of putting an end to the incessant Indo-Pak confrontation in Kashmir seem doubtful.

Jul 17, 2014

BJP has never done any horsetrading nor will it do in future: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, July 17 (ANI): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said that the BJP has never done any horsetrading nor will it do in future. A war of words broke out between the BJP and the Aam Admi Party since Thursday morning with AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal alleging horse trading and tweeting that Delhi Lieutenant Governor might call BJP for formation of government in Delhi.

Jul 17, 2014

RSS leader Indresh Kumar calls Vaidik _nationalist_, politicos react

New Delhi, July 17 (ANI): Adding fuel to the controversy over Ved Pratap Vaidik and JuD chief Hafiz Saeed_s meet, RSS leader Indresh Kumar said that Vaidik is a nationalist, cultural person and whatever he did was for the good of the nation. Reacting over this political leaders condemned Indresh___s statement.

Jul 17, 2014

Anderson should be banned for misbehaving: Kirti Azad

New Delhi, July 17 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Kirti Azad on Thursday said that England cricketer James Anderson should be banned from playing because he misbehaved with Ravindra Jadeja.

Jul 17, 2014

Politicos react as Kejriwal attacks L-G for _helping_ BJP in forming Delhi govt

New Delhi, July 17 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday in a series of aggressive tweets asked whether Delhi_s Lieutenant Governor would invite the BJP to form government today. The BJP_s Delhi chief Satish Upadhyay shot back asking whether Kerjiwal will apologize to the citizens of Delhi for his tweet if LG doesn_t call BJP today.

Jul 17, 2014