Politics

Modi attacks Congress over Andhra Pradesh bifurcation

Andhra Pradesh, May 1 (ANI): BJP's PM candidate Narendra Modi on Thursday while addressing a rally in Andhra Pradesh's Madanapalle severely attacked the Congress Party for the division of Andhra Pradesh and the date for the recognition of Seemandhra as 2nd June in particular. Modi also thanked the people for attending his rally despite severe heat and assured that once BJP government comes to power he won't let their efforts go wasted. Modi further appealed to the people to vote for BJP and send ‘lotus' to Delhi to form government.

May 1, 2014

Lalu says Modi must be sent to Pakistan, BJP slams

Patna/ New Delhi, May 1 (ANI): RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Thursday said that BJP's PM candidate Narendra Modi must be sent to Pakistan before he sends others there. Reacting on his comment, the BJP said that Lalu is rattled by Modi's impact in the country.

May 1, 2014

Not coward like Narendra Modi: Digvijay Singh on affair with TV journalist

Hyderabad, May 1 (ANI): Congress leader, Digvijay Singh on Thursday spoke about his relationship with Amrita Rai and said that he is not a coward as Narendra Modi who hid his wife from the public eye for so many years.

May 1, 2014

Chidambaram says 2000-2003 saw worst phase in India's growth

New Delhi, May 01 (ANI): Targeting the then NDA government, Union Finance minister P Chidambaram on Thursday said that India saw worst phase in its growth between the year 2000 and 2003. Chidambaram said that Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh governments have stalled progress of GST. He also said that UPA and Congress are committed to pass DTC Bill.

May 1, 2014

Former BJP ally JD (U) to support AAP in Varanasi

New Delhi, May 1 (ANI): JD (U) leader KC Tyagi on Thursday said that his party will support AAP in Varanasi. Reacting over this, BJP Spokesperson, Nirmala Sitharaman said that now every party has only one agenda and that is to stop Narendra Modi from coming to power.

May 1, 2014

Bomb threat call at Delhi Metro a hoax, security beefed up

New Delhi, May 01 (ANI): After a bomb threat call at Delhi Metro on Thursday turned out to be a hoax, CISF PRO Hemendra Singh, after carrying out a thorough check inside stations and trains, said that security has been beefed up. He said that the call was received at about 10:15 AM and turns out that it was a fake call. He said that the situation is normal, however the officials are alert after the incident.

May 1, 2014

We don't need scam India, we want skilled India: Modi

Andhra Pradesh, May 1 (ANI): BJP's PM candidate Narendra Modi on Thursday while addressing a rally in Andhra Pradesh's Madanapalle tried to woo voters by highlighting the BJP's dream for the future of India. Modi said that BJP wants a skilled India and not a scam India. He addressed the tomato farmers and attacked the railway system in the country where marble is given priority for transport than tomatoes. Modi also tried to encourage the farmers to adopt advanced schemes for better revenue. He further expressed the BJP dream to build a knowledge city in Seemandhra.

May 1, 2014

Pak Army Chief's statement bizarre, Kashmir heart and part of India: PN Hoon

Chandigarh, May 01 (ANI): After Pakistan Army Chief Gen Raheel Sharif said that Kashmir is the "jugular vein" of Pakistan, Former Commander of Indian Army Lt Gen (Retd) PN Hoon said that the statement is absolutely bizarre and that Kashmir is heart and a part of India. Hoon said that not only Kashmir, but also the area along LoC belongs to India. Further, he said that as far as UN Security Council is concerned, we don't recognize it. He said that every Indian is ready to shed blood for the honour of the nation and that there is no need at the point to remind the Pakistanis of 1947.

May 1, 2014

Protesters mark May Day in Hong Kong

More than a thousand protesters gather in Hong Kong's landmark Victoria Park to walk towards the government headquarters waving colourful flags and placards while calling for better working conditions and better wages. Duration: 01:05

May 1, 2014

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Lok Sabha Elections 2014: Rayalaseema Like Drought-Hit Regions Will be Developed, Says Modi

If NDA is voted to power, country's drought-hit regions like Rayalaseema in Andhra Pradesh will be developed into a rich agriculture belts through irrigation projects, said Modi on 1 May in Madanapalle.

May 1, 2014

EC issues showcause notice to Punjab CM for making statement on fund raising

New Delhi, May 01 (ANI): The Election Commission has issued a showcase notice to Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal for allegedly making a statement asking for funds from people. At an election meeting in Jalandhar, Badal had asked people to give funds to the party secretly for campaigning. The EC, in its notice to Badal, has said, "The Commission is, prima facie, of the opinion that by making such statement you have violated the above said provision of Model Code of Conduct and also incited others to violate the law." The poll body, therefore, has given time till Friday to Badal to explain his stand on his statement.

May 1, 2014

Rahul Gandhi hits at Gujarat model of development, says all fund goes to 'one person'

Bilaspur, May 01 (ANI): Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi, while addressing a rally in Bilaspur on Thursday attacked the Gujarat model of development and said that the state government gives the entire fund to one person, that is, Adani. He said that they only invest only a meager part of the funds for the people and say that people earning more than Rs. 11 are not poor. He said that the ideology of the opposition party is to let India remain as it is and there be no development whatsoever.

May 1, 2014

Thousands left homeless as rain storm hits Tripura

Tripura, May 1 (ANI): Thousands of people were left homeless in Tripura as a rain storm destroyed hundreds of houses. The most affected area was Mandwai in Dhalai district where many trees and electric posts were uprooted due to the storm. A government official, Abdul Hossai, said that around 1500 people have been affected. The homeless people said their houses were totally destroyed and therefore they are compelled to take shelter in the relief camps along with their children. Most of the houses with thatched and tin roofs were flown away along with the strong winds while the walls of many mud houses were broken following heavy hailstorm. A storm survivor, Mita Banik, said there has been no water and electricity supply in the region after the storm. Staffs of the electricity department were busy restoring electricity and removing trees from the roads.

May 1, 2014

Actor Jitendra receives Dadasaheb Phalke award for his contribution to cinema

Mumbai, May 1 (ANI): Veteran Bollywood actor Jitendra received the highest honour of Indian cinema, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, for his exemplary contribution to the film industry. The 72-year-old Jitendra has had a career spanning three decades starting from 1960s to 1990s. The Governor of Maharashtra, K. Sankaranarayanan in the presence of filmmaker Rakesh Roshan and various other dignitaries honored him. Soon after receiving the honour, Jitendra expressed his gratitude to all the people who shaped his career. Actor Farhan Akhtar was also presented the Best Actor male award for essaying the role of athlete Milkha Singh in the movie "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag". Akhtar said he was honoured to receive the prestigious award. Veteran actress Juhi Chawla won the Best Actress award for her women-centric film "Gulaab Gang" and expressed excitement in receiving the honour.

May 1, 2014

Political turmoil reason behind economic slowdown in Bangladesh

Dhaka, May 1 (ANI): Experts blamed political unrest and uncertainty surrounding elections held in January for economic slowdown in Bangladesh. As predicted by International Monetary Fund (IMF), Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Bangladesh this year is to be a little over five percent, lower than the six percent GDP last year. Apart from the political instability, investment stagnation and reduced remittance inflows are also quoted as major cause of slowdown. As per Bangladesh Bank, remittance flow has dipped by seven percent in the initial eight months of this fiscal year. The country went through a period of nationwide protests and turbulence during the elections that took place on January 05, 2014. But one of the blows that the youth faces due to the slowdown is the growing unemployment. Executive Chairman of PPRC, Hossain Zillur Rahman said Bangladesh cannot expect a vibrant economy below eight percent GDP. Therefore, to recover from the slowdown and battle chronic poverty, country's government needs to encourage investment and develop business confidence among other solutions.

May 1, 2014