Politics

Police arrest two Maoists in Bihar

Jamui, July 13 (ANI): Police arrested two Maoists with arms and ammunition in the red corridor of Jamui district of Bihar on Sunday. Acting on a tip-off, Police launched a joint operation with India’s paramilitary Central reserved Police force (CRPF) which continued for about an hour. Two red rebels were arrested while others fled amid exchange of fire. Superintendent of Police, Upendra Kumar Singh, said that along with the arrest of two rebels, arms were also recovered. Maoists, also known as Naxals, have killed police and politicians, and targeted government buildings and railway tracks in an insurgency that has killed thousands since 1960s.

Jul 13, 2014

Saffron-clad pilgrims begin their foot journey to Ganges to fetch holy waters

Ranchi, July 13 (ANI): Thousands of saffron-clad pilgrims in eastern India on Sunday began their foot journey to the Ganges to fetch the holy waters. Devotees of Lord Shiva offered special prayers to mark the beginning of a month long Hindu festival. The devotees of Lord Shiva known as Kanwaria in Deoghar district of Jharkhand began their foot journey to the Hindu pilgrimage places of Haridwar, Gaumukh and Gangotri in Uttarakhand to fetch holy waters of Ganges River. Every year more than five million devotees from different parts of the country visit temple over a period of 30 days in Deoghar to pay obeisance to Lord Shiva during Shravani mela.

Jul 13, 2014

Indian men Hockey team departs for Glasgow 2014 CWG

New Delhi, July 13 (ANI): Indian men's hockey team on Sunday led by midfielder Saradara Singh left for Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games to be held from July 23 to August 03. More than 6,500 athletes and officials from 71 nations and territories will compete in 17 sports over 11 days in the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games. India will field 224 member contingents at 2014 CWG Glasgow. The Indian hockey team will play its opening game against Wales on July 25, followed by matches against hosts Scotland, Australia and South Africa during the tournament. Singh and Indian hockey team coach Terry Walsh sounded confident and said they were looking forward to the challenge.

Jul 13, 2014

Digvijay Singh ends week-long hunger strike in Guna

Madhya Pradesh, July 13 (ANI): Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh broke his fast on Sunday in Guna district of Madhya Pradesh. Singh had staged a seven-day hunger strike while protesting against the state government for not providing relief to natural-calamity hit farmers. Singh further added that the fight for the farmers would now continue in the court. He charged both the BJP government and the district administration for being insensitive.

Jul 13, 2014

Laxmikant Bajpai on his threat to Moradabad SSP

Ahmedabad, July 13 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh BJP President Laxmikant Bajpai on Sunday clarified his open threat to Dharamveer Yadav, Senior Superintendent of Police of Moradabad. Yadav had held BJP responsible for inflaming communal tension in Kanth. Bajpai said that Yadav will have to face dire consequences in future for accusing his party.

Jul 13, 2014

Political leaders react over Ved Pratap Vaidik's meet with Hafiz Saeed in Pakistan

New Delhi, July 13 (ANI): Political leaders on Sunday react over Journalist Ved Pratap Vaidik's meeting with 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed. BJP Vice President Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that this should be asked from Vaidik on the purpose of his meeting. Meanwhile, Former SP Leader Shahid Siddiqui condemned the meeting and said that meeting Saeed and giving him respect is like giving recognition to this man.

Jul 13, 2014

Ved Pratap Vaidik meets Hafiz Saeed in Pakistan Part-2

New Delhi, July 13 (ANI): Ved Pratap Vaidik, a political analyst who is also known to be Baba Ramdev’s close aide, sparked off a major controversy after his pictures with 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed emerged on the social media. The photograph shows Vaidik engrossed in a deep conversation with Saeed. Vaidik said that he met Hafiz Saeed as a journalist and talked about issues relating to terrorism.

Jul 13, 2014

Ved Pratap Vaidik meets Hafiz Saeed in Pakistan Part-1

New Delhi, July 13 (ANI): Ved Pratap Vaidik, a political analyst who is also known to be Baba Ramdev's close aide, sparked off a major controversy after his pictures with 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed emerged on the social media. The photograph shows Vaidik engrossed in a deep conversation with Saeed. Vaidik said that he met Hafiz Saeed as a journalist and talked about issues relating to terrorism.

Jul 13, 2014

Modi Government Gives Impetus to Agri-Infrastructure

Modi government will set up an Agri-Tech Infrastructure Fund of ₹100 crore and establish two major institutions in Assam and Jharkhand.

Jul 13, 2014

Pro-Palestinian rally in Hong Kong as Gaza death toll climbs

Hundreds of protesters in Hong Kong rally to voice their support for Palestinians, as Israel mounts a ground assault in Gaza and the death toll from air strikes climbs. Duration: 00:45

Jul 13, 2014

Thousands flee north Gaza after Israel warning

Thousands of Palestinians fled northern Gaza on Sunday after a night of intense Israeli strikes, lot of them heading for schools run by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA). Duration: 01:03

Jul 13, 2014

Congress workers protest against Tapas Pal in Kolkata

Kolkata, July 13 (ANI): The workers of West Bengal Pradesh Congress Committee (WBPCC) staged a protest on Sunday against the state government for not taking any action against Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP from Krishnanagar Tapas Pal. The protesters marched the streets with banners and shouted slogans. Earlier, Tapas Pal, who has been advised to take complete bed rest after he complained of a sudden increase in blood pressure, had kick started a controversy when he was caught on tape exhorting party workers to kill (CPI-M) activists even as he himself asserted he will gun down his rivals and let loose his "boys" to rape their women. After his comments created huge uproar in the country, the TMC MP had to tender to his party and the media an apology.

Jul 13, 2014

AAP stage protest outside Haryana CM BS Hooda's residence

New Delhi, July 13 (ANI): AAP workers on Sunday marched towards Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda's residence over various issues ranging from farmers loan woes, toll tax, liquor shops and other corruption issues. Protesters carrying placards and banners, shouted slogans against the state government and protested against the chief minister outside his residence. Police personnel were also present to control the crowd, who refused to leave the place.

Jul 13, 2014

Rain brings relief from sultry weather for Delhiites

New Delhi, July 13 (ANI): Bringing the temperature several notches down, rains brought respite for Delhiites from the sultry weather conditions on Sunday. Delhi residents were braving humidity and hot weather conditions with temperatures rising to several degrees above normal. The MeT Department had earlier predicted that Delhi might get rains from 15th July. Earlier on Friday, the mercury had touched 42 degrees celsius, seven notches above normal, making the conditions qualify as a 'severe heat wave'. This was only the sixth year since 1969 when the maximum has touched 42 degrees in July.

Jul 13, 2014

Bus accident in Solan kills two, leaves several injured

Solan, July 13 (ANI): At least two people were killed and several others injured after bus fell into a 40 feet gorge at Dharighat nearly 30 kilometers from Solan in Himachal Pradesh on Sunday. The Bus belonged to Himachal Pradesh Road and Transport Corporation and was carrying 30 people from Solan to Shimla. The injured have been referred to the Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) Hospital in Shimla and district hospital at Solan. All people have been rescued. The road and transport Minister GS Bali rushed to the spot to take stock of the situation.

Jul 13, 2014