Politics

Ashok Agarwal resigns from AAP, says party promoting elite over common man

New Delhi, March 11 (ANI): In another blow to Aam Aadmi Party ahead of 2014 general elections, party’s National Executive Member Ashok Agarwal resigned from the party and said that AAP is promoting elite people over common man. He said that he was unhappy with the ticket distribution process and said that the focus of the party deviated from the interests of the common man. Agarwal also said that he had filed a form to contest as MP from Chandni Chowk but was ignored and he is frustrated about the fact that it is slowly moving away from common man.

Mar 11, 2014

Sheila Dikshit sworns in as Kerala Governor

Trivandrum, March 11 (ANI): Former Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Thursday took oath as the governor of Kerala. Dikshit was administered the oath by Kerala High Court Chief Justice Dr Manjula Chellur. She replaced Nikhil Kumar, who has held the post since March 2013, following his resignation.

Mar 11, 2014

Fresh spell of snowfall in Kashmir

Srinagar, March 11 (ANI): A fresh spell of snowfall enveloped Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, plummeting temperature and forcing people to remain indoors. Trees, roads and rooftops of houses in mountainous regions were covered with snow. The fresh snowfall however, will help maintain the water-level in rivers and will boost the production of fruits and crops. Normal life in many parts of north India has also been adversely affected due to the harsh weather conditions. March is generally the month for snow to melt; but with the fresh snowfall even at the onset of the third month, the temperature has again dropped in many northern states such as Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and New Delhi.

Mar 11, 2014

EC bans NaMo tea stall, draws reaction

New Delhi, March 11 (ANI): After Election Commission puts ban on BJP’s ‘NaMo’ tea stall election campaign, BJP Vice-President Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that the party workers are requested to function without breaking model code of conduct and the order by the EC will be followed. Reacting on the same, Congress leader Shobha Oza said that the whole thing was nothing but a ‘gimmick’ and that this is nothing new that BJP is giving things for free to people before elections. Further, RJD leader Manoj Jha welcomed the step by EC and said that ‘NaMo’ tea was like dangerous ideas being served to people. Further, AAP leader Ashutosh said that this should have been stopped war before and that it was more like bribing people.

Mar 11, 2014

Seemandhra: Panel to Look at all Angles to Decide New Capital City

The Andhra Pradesh government - appointed high-level sub-committee of officials has stressed that the new capital to Seemandhra should be acceptable to all areas of the region and that it should help for equal development of all the areas.

Mar 11, 2014

RJDs existence is in danger as many are leaving the party: JD (U) on Ram Kripal Yadavs possible al

New Delhi, March 11 (ANI): Commenting on the reports on rebel RJD leader Ram Kripal Yadav, who is possibly joining hands with the BJP, JD (U) leader KC Tyagi on Tuesday said that the RJD is already sinking and this election could be the last election for the party.

Mar 11, 2014

N Kiran Kumar Reddy launches new party Jai Samaikyandhra

New Delhi, March 11 (ANI): Former chief minister of Andhra Pradesh N Kiran Kumar Reddy announced the name of his party as Jai Samaikyandhra and said that the struggle for reunification of Andhra Pradesh would start from Telangana region as it stood to lose heavily with the state’s division. Reddy is the president of the new party while former MP Chundru Srihari Rao is the founder president. Controversial MP Lagadapati Rajagopal is not part of the party executive though Reddy said that he would act as an advisor and strategist for the party. Kiran also announced formation of “a small committee” with five General Secretaries, a Treasurer and two members.

Mar 11, 2014

Arun Jaitley hails SCs directive on trial of MPs & MLAs

New Delhi, Mar 11 (ANI): Senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley on Tuesday hailed the Supreme Court’s decision towards cleansing the political process by directing that trial proceedings in cases of corruption and serious crimes against elected representatives must be completed within a year. Jaitley said that the Supreme Court has struck a balance by giving such an order as a person cannot be stopped from contesting election merely on the basis of an allegation.

Mar 11, 2014

Ram Kripals possible alliance with BJP wont affect RJD, say Rabri & Misa

Patna, March 11 (ANI): As Former RJD leader Ram Kripal Yadav is to join BJP and contest from Patliputra seat in Bihar, party leader Rabri Devi said that anybody moving out and joining other parties won’t affect RJD in any way. Further, Lalu Prasad Yadav’s daughter Misa Bharti remained indifferent on the possibility of the former RJD leader fighting against her from another party and said that there is no personal fight but fight of ideology.

Mar 11, 2014

Mohan Bhagwat says chanting NaMo NaMo not our job, Politicos react

New Delhi/ Lucknow/ Nagpur, March 11 (ANI): After RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat refrained his workers from chanting ‘NaMo NaMo’ and to stay in their limits when campaigning for BJP, politicos reacted in contradictory manner bringing a dent in Narendra Modi’s ‘wave’. Clarifying the statement RSS leader Virag Pachpor said that the Sangh’s goal is bigger than a political party and it should not be overshadowed by anything. CPI leader Atul Anjan said that the RSS has full control over BJP and realizing that there is no Modi wave around, the Sangh is trying to divert itself. Meanwhile, Suspended JD (U) Leader Shivanand Tiwari said that the statement is contradictory as the RSS chants Modi’s name considering him ‘their Lord Ram’.

Mar 11, 2014

Japan marks 3rd anniversary of quake-tsunami disaster

Japan marks the third anniversary of the quake-tsunami disaster which swept away 18,000 victims, destroyed coastal communities, and sparked a nuclear emergency that forced a re-think on atomic power. Duration: 00:58

Mar 11, 2014

Real battle to be fought in election booths: Akhilesh Yadav

Lucknow, March 11 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav said that preparations are in full swing for the upcoming parliamentary elections and they are making all efforts to make Samajwadi Party (SP) a success again. Yadav also talked about his party programmes that have been a huge success. Samajwadi Party, which has a strong base in Uttar Pradesh has also decided to take the plunge and begin their election campaigning. Yadav said the real battle will be fought in the villages of India.

Mar 11, 2014

Real battle to be fought in election booths: Akhilesh Yadav

Mar 11, 2014

Rajnath Singh blames Congress faulty economic policies for poverty

Jabalpur, March 11 (ANI): BJP President Rajnath Singh flayed ruling Congress party for faulty economic policies and said they have not been able to control poverty in the country. Singh was speaking at a rally in Jabalpur city of Madhya Pradesh. He also said that Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi should take back his recent remark where he accused Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) of killing Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi, in 1948. Earlier, while addressing a rally in Maharashtra, Gandhi had blamed RSS for the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi.

Mar 11, 2014

Govts Nuclear power programme to appease foreign firms at cost of safety of locals: Prashant Bhusha

New Delhi, March 11 (ANI): Indian anti-nuclear activists raised their voice against central government's move to bypass supplier liability provisions against foreign companies and accused lawmakers of neglecting public interest and catering only to the business needs of private players. The activists, who were part of an international team that visited nuclear accident sites all over the world, called for stringent safety measures and unlimited nuclear liability. India and Russia are keen to sign an agreement for the third and fourth units of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP) in Tamil Nadu.

Mar 11, 2014