Politics

Preity Zinta files molestation complaint against Ness Wadia

Mumbai, June 14 (ANI): Bollywood actor Preity Zinta, who is also co-owner of Kings XI Punjab cricket team, has filed a police complaint at Marine Drive police station in Mumbai against her former boyfriend and businessman Ness Wadia. Preity has accused Wadia of molesting, abusing and threatening her inside Wankhede stadium in Mumbai. On May 30, an IPL match between Kings XI Punjab and Chennai Super Kings was played at the Wankhede stadium. Preity stated that during the match, while in the Garware Pavilion, Wadia came up to her, grabbed her by the hand and started using abusive words in front of other spectators.

Jun 14, 2014

Fatal collision of two vehicles kills 6 and leaves 11 injured in Gujarat

Anand, June 14 (ANI): Six people were killed and 11 injured after a jeep carrying labourers collided with a truck in Anand district of Gujarat. Among the injured, three are in a critical state and they have been admitted to the hospital. The dead include three women and children. After the preliminary investigation at the accident site, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Anand, MK Parmar, said the cause of the accident could be a narrow ditch.

Jun 14, 2014

Don't know anything about fake bills, will cooperate with CBI: Brajesh Pathak on LTC scam

New Delhi, June 14 (ANI): BSP leader Brajesh Pathak has said that he will cooperate with the CBI in the LTC fraud case. The CBI on Friday had raided the residence of 3 sitting Rajya Sabha MPs and three former MPs in a leave travel allowance scam. The three sitting MPs are Lalhming Liana of the Mizo National Front (MNF), D. Bandyopadhyay of the Trinamool Congress, and Brajesh Pathak of the Bahujan Samaj Party. The former MPs named in the case are BJP's JPN Singh, RLD's Mahmood A. Madani, and BJD's Renubala Pradhan.

Jun 14, 2014

Congress won't stop till it regains its glory & respect: Sonia Gandhi

Raebareli, June 14 (ANI): Addressing people in Raebareli for the first time after winning from the constituency, Congress President Sonia Gandhi said that the party won't stop till it regain its glory and respect. Gandhi said that the party has worked tremendously but failed to show its work in front of people like the BJP. She also said that the BJP promised on many things and now is the time to see if they can fulfill them or not.

Jun 14, 2014

PM Modi arrives on INS Vikramaditya

Goa, June 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday sailed on the INS Vikramaditya, formidable aircraft carrier and the largest warship of the Indian Navy, off the coast of Goa today. Modi, who travelled for the first time outside Delhi since taking oath on May 26, landed in Goa around 10 am. Modi will witness air power demonstration by various naval aircraft, including MiG 29K, Sea Harriers, P-8I long-range maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare aircraft, Dorniers, Kamov and Sea King helicopters. He will also watch high-speed manoeuvres by the western fleet ships, including aircraft carrier INS Viraat and Talwar-class frigates.

Jun 14, 2014

Tamil Nadu holds 'Renergy 2014' to encourage use of renewable energy

Chennai, June 14 (ANI): A three-day exhibition on renewable energy sources, 'Renergy 2014' was held in Chennai city of Tamil Nadu, starting Thursday. Hundreds of Indian and international companies set up stalls to exhibit products and participated in conferences and seminars that covered larger use of renewable energy sources. They discussed the use of solar energy, wind energy, waste to energy, biomass and energy efficiency in India. The aim of the exhibition was to give private companies a common platform where ideas on sustainable power generation could be exchanged. Companies showcased latest products and gave live demonstrations highlighting concepts and prevailing trends in renewable energy.

Jun 14, 2014

Tattoos, accessories and haircuts of soccer players define new style statement

West Bengal/ Karnataka/ Tamil Nadu, June 14 (ANI): Wearing soccer team t-shirts and accessories, styled with tattoos and haircuts of players Indians street dance to the tune of drum beats as FIFA World Cup frenzy grips the nation. Soccer is a great game, and the rich variety of styles and passions that come with being truly global makes the World Cup a nonpareil event in the universe of competitive sport. Indian soccer lovers in Kolkata, Bangalore and Chennai took to street as FIFA world cup kicks off in Brazil. Even though India does not figure highly among soccer playing nations, there is palpable excitement among sports fans for the world's biggest sporting extravaganza.

Jun 14, 2014