Politics

Is Ryan Gosling done with movies?

New Delhi, July 13 (ANI): Ryan Gosling, who is expecting his first child with long time girlfriend Eva Mendes, once said that he will continue making movies until he has babies. According to a US magazine, the 33-year-old actor said in an interview back in 2011 that it would be harder to make movies when a baby comes along but he was fine with that. He further stated that he had no idea when the handover would happen but till then he would concentrate only on movies. The couple has been dating since 2011 and Mendes is about seven months along, however, she has been concealing her pregnancy ever since.

Jul 13, 2014

Kylie Minogue breaks down while talking about split with Michael Hutchence

New Delhi, July 13 (ANI): Kylie Minogue was not able to hold back her tears while talking about the "true heartbreak" she still feels even after 25 years of the split with Michael Hutchence. According to a US publication the 46-year-old Australian pop sensation sobbed during an interview as she revealed that her love for the INXS rock star was great and she never met anyone like him. She further added that it's hard to forget about a charismatic person like him and she doesn't know what it was like for other women in his life but her love for him remains. Hutchence, who died in November 1997, ended the two-year relationship they had in late 1980s after meeting supermodel Helena Christensen.

Jul 13, 2014

Sumitra Mahajan attends first foundation day of International Vaish Federation

New Delhi, July 13 (ANI): Sumitra Mahajan attended the first foundation day of International Vaish Federation on Sunday. She was present as the Chief Guest at the occasion which was taking place at the Talkatora Indoor Stadium in New Delhi. Other Guests of Honour at the occasion were Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan and Power Minister Piyush Goyal. International Vaish Federation is a worldwide social organization of the Vaish community.

Jul 13, 2014

AP to Set up Maritime Board to Develop Ports

Andhra Pradesh government will constitute the long-pending AP Maritiem Board, mainly to develop the 14 notified non-major ports on ints 1000 km coastline.

Jul 13, 2014

Health Minister speaks on first foundation day of International Vaish Federation

New Delhi, July 13 (ANI): Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Sunday was present as the Guest of Honour at the first foundation day of the International Vaish Federation taking place at Talkatora Indoor Stadium in New Delhi. Harsh Vardhan said that this federation has worked for the betterment of society. He added that one's identity is made by the work he does and how he takes his community's name higher. Other Guests of Honour at the occasion were Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Power Minister Piyush Goyal. Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan was the Chief Guest on the occasion. International Vaish Federation is a worldwide social organization of the Vaish community people from all walks of life including businessmen, knowledge workers, social workers and all other professionals reflecting the glory of ethical practice in life.

Jul 13, 2014

After onion, tomato prices skyrocketing; politicos target Modi Govt

Lucknow/ New Delhi, July 13 (ANI): Food inflation nears 10 percent with prices of vegetables like tomatoes sky rocketing in the domestic markets due to weak rainfall. Retail price of tomatoes in local markets has risen to Rupees 50 per kg and above across major cities. Politicos from rival parties assailed the Modi government over the spiraling inflation and asked for immediate remedy.

Jul 13, 2014

Students participate in marathon as a tribute to mothers

Bhopal, July 13 (ANI): Hundreds of school children and residents of Bhopal participated in a marathon, Mission for Mother, on Sunday. Organised by members of an old age home, Apna Ghar (our home), the marathon took place with the intention of reminding people of their mother's sacrifices and so that no mother is sent to an old age home when she needs her children the most. The event focused on making people aware of the life a mother lives for her children. Present at the event were senior women citizens who live in an old age home. They were also honoured by the members of Mission for Mother.

Jul 13, 2014

Delayed monsoon fuels food inflation by 10 percent

Rajkot, July 13 (ANI): Food inflation nears 10 percent with prices of vegetables like tomatoes sky rocketing in the domestic markets due to weak rainfall since the start of monsoon season, which has raised concerns of a first drought in the country in five years. The retail price of tomatoes in local markets has risen to Rupees 50 per Kg in Gujarat. A doubling in retail prices across major cities is especially troubling for staples such as onions, an ingredient that is present in just about every Indian meal.

Jul 13, 2014

Killings on border unacceptable: Former Bangladesh Foreign Minister

Agartala, July 13 (ANI): Former Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, Dipu Moni strongly said that deaths on the borders and use of lethal weapons by border guards are unacceptable. She added that the killings at the border are a very serious concern for Bangladesh and the country had taken this up with the Indian authorities very strongly. Moni added that the border killings fortunately have gone down but should go down to zero. Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj on June 26 held talks with Bangladesh counterpart Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka, to bolster strategic partnership.

Jul 13, 2014

Protest outside Israel Embassy over Israel bombing in Gaza

New Delhi, July 13 (ANI): People on Sunday came out in droves outside Israel Embassy to protest against Israel's continuing bombing on Gaza. Even after continued international pressure, Israel refuses to stop its operation against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Israel is using twice the force it has used in the past and has attacked more than 1,000 targets. At least 121 people have died in the Israeli air strikes.

Jul 13, 2014

Congress protest against water and power shortage in Delhi

New Delhi, July 13 (ANI): Congress workers on Sunday staged protest over water and power shortage in Delhi's Ashok Vihar near Wazirpur village. The protest led by DPCC Chief Arvinder Singh Lovely, shouted anti-government slogans. The agitators sat on a grand dharna and thereafter burned effigies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Lovely condemning the NDA government said that the residents of Delhi are troubled with the situation and needs relief.

Jul 13, 2014

Initiatives of BRICS Have Made Key Progress: Modi

BRICS initiatives like New Development Bank (NDB) have made significant progress since their launch, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed on Sunday, before leaving for the sixth BRICS Summit to be held from 14 to 16 July in Brazil.

Jul 13, 2014

Kashmir shuts down in remembrance of 1931 uprising against monarchy

Srinagar, July 13 (ANI): Kashmir on Sunday observed a shutdown to observe the anniversary of July 13, 1931- a major uprising against the Dogra monarchy. Separatist Hurriyat Conference leaders called for strike in a bid to pay homage to the 22 Kashmiri youth who were killed on that day, which is also observed as a state holiday. All shops, business establishments, educational institutions, government offices were closed as market wore a deserted look. Armed security personnel were seen patrolling on the street of Srinagar.

Jul 13, 2014

National Federation of Indian Women delegation meets Rajnath Singh over women trafficking

New Delhi, July 13 (ANI): A delegation of National Federation of Indian Women headed by General Secretary Annie Raja met Home Minister Rajnath Singh over the issue of women trafficking in parts of country. She said that the research team visited districts of Bihar and Jharkhand and found cases of missing women in majority of homes. Raja also said that the issue was brought to the home minister for consideration and that Singh assured of investigation in the matter.

Jul 13, 2014

Cannot leave legacy of debt for future generation: Venkaiah Naidu defending general budget Part - 2

Bangalore, July 13 (ANI): Defending the general budget 2014-15, Parliamentary Affairs Minister M Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday said that the government cannot leave the legacy of debt for the future generation. Naidu said that the government had to take such harsh reforms to correct the populist reforms of the Congress government. Further, he also said that PM Narendra Modi is not the leader of both the houses of Parliament in the reconstituted Parliamentary party but holds the position only in Lok Sabha.

Jul 13, 2014