Politics

Badalta Manzar (April 04, 2014): An independent news report on Jammu and Kashmir

Inspector General of Police Rajesh Kumar along with DIG Shakeel Ahmed Beig of Jammu launched ‘Smart 24x7’- a Mobile based security Application at Police Control Room for the state. Although it has been more than 11 days since the last snowfall in Kashmir valley, but the locals are still facing hardships caused post snowfall. The authorities in Shopian district which received some 4 feet of snow cleared the roads for vehicular movement but during the process, they dumped the snow on the roadsides which is now causing heavy traffic jams and inconvenience to the commuters. Many houses got damaged due to flash flood in the canal of Upper Sindh power project Phase-II in New Colony Gund in Ganderbal district of Kashmir Valley. Water entered in many residential houses and damaged them very badly.

Apr 4, 2014

Three big names go down to the wire in Afghan election

Afghanistan goes to the polls on Saturday with three contenders dominating the eight-man race to succeed President Hamid Karzai and lead the country without the aid of NATO combat troops to fight the Taliban. (Duration 02:40)

Apr 4, 2014

India set to veer right as world's biggest polls begin

India, the world’s biggest democracy, is gearing up for parliamentary elections expected to see the opposition Hindu nationalists led by hardliner Narendra Modi come to power. (Duration 02:31)

Apr 4, 2014

Babri sting an attempt by BJP to polarize voters: Congress

New Delhi, April 4 (ANI): Congress leader Meem Afzal on Friday alleged that sting operations and research on Babri masjid just before the election is an attempt by the BJP to polarize voters. He hoped that people of the country will reject such issues.

Apr 4, 2014

US gives explosive incident counter measures equipment to India

New Delhi, April 04 (ANI): Outgoing US Ambassador to India, Nancy Powell gave explosive incident counter measures equipment worth $300,000 to Mumbai police to aid the fight against terrorism. In a bid to step up efforts against terrorism, Powell said Washington and New Delhi were working together to make life safe for people. Powel, resigned on Monday from the post of US Ambassador to India following a series of diplomatic hiccups. However, while serving an interim period in India, Powell mentioned both countries were victims to terrorism.

Apr 4, 2014

BJP approaches EC to stop airing of Cobrapost sting, says its Congress' strategy

New Delhi, April 04 (ANI): BJP Vice President Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Friday approached the Election Commission to stop and restrict the airing of Cobrapost sting operation claiming that it is nothing but a strategy planned by the Congress party. Naqvi said that Congress is conspiring to communalize the election atmosphere in the country and the sting has been done to threaten the communal harmony in the nation.

Apr 4, 2014

Imran Masood out on bail, denies giving hate speech against Modi

Saharanpur, April 04 (ANI): Congress leader Imran Masood, denied knowledge of giving provocative speech against BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi after he was released on bail. A court in Uttar Pradesh remanded Masood, to 14-day judicial custody on Saturday after police arrested him for publicly threatening to murder Modi, post an FIR filed against him accused him of violating the election code of conduct. A criminal case was also registered against Masood, who is Congress party candidate from Saharanpur, after a video of him threatening Modi went viral on the web.

Apr 4, 2014

BSF seizes 13 packets of heroin in Amritsar

Amritsar, April 04 (ANI): India's paramilitary Border Security Force (BSF) recovered 13 packets of heroin from Pakistan smugglers in Amritsar, after fierce gun battle. Addressing mediapersons, Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Border Security Force, MF Farooqui said 13 packets of heroin were recovered. The suspected miscreants have reportedly fled taking advantage of the darkness. BSF chief also added that tight measures are being undertaken along the border in the backdrop of the upcoming general elections.

Apr 4, 2014

Politicians file nominations, hold rallies ahead of 2014 polls

Kolkata/ Farrukhabad, April 04 (ANI): Indian politicians from different parties in poll fray toured various parts of the country to file nomination papers and address rallies ahead of general elections. BJP is expected to release its manifesto soon. However, BJP leader in Odisha, Dharmendra Pradhan, unveiled manifesto for the state and assembly elections. Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid, filed his nominations in Farrukhabad.

Apr 4, 2014