Politics

Rahul hits at Modi, says India does not need a watchman

Balasinor, Mar 11 (ANI): Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday took a dig at BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi's 'security guard' jibe at his home turf Gujarat. Rahul said that the people of India do not need a security guard, but they need their rights. Modi had earlier requested the people in his rally to make him the Chowkidaar of the country. Rahul also said that Amul is successful in Gujarat due to the hard work put in by the women of the state and not by anyone else.

Mar 11, 2014

India, US focus on renewable energy

New Delhi, March 11 (ANI): Deputy Chairman of India's Planning Commission, Montek Singh Ahluwalia on Tuesday called for lifting of restrictions on renewable energy during a conference on 'Financing Renewable and Energy Efficient Technologies' in the national capital of New Delhi. Secretary of US Department of Energy, Ernest Moniz was also present at the conference, organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII). Moniz emphasized that rising global warming calls for prudent actions towards clean energy.

Mar 11, 2014

BJP respects Sardar Patel and Gandhiji but wants to wipe out Congress, formed by them: Rahul Gandhi

Balasinor, March 11 (ANI): Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday attacked BJP's prime ministerial nominee Narendra Modi at his home turf Gujarat. Rahul said the BJP on one hand says that it follows the principles of Gandhiji and Sardar Patel and on the other hand talks about wiping out the Congress party, which was formed by them.

Mar 11, 2014

20 jawans feared dead in Chhattisgarh Naxal attack

Raipur, Mar 11 (ANI): At least 20 jawans are feared dead and several others have been injured in an encounter between the Naxals and security forces in the Sukma district of Chhattisgarh today. According to reports, the encounter went on for over three hours. The Naxals attacked a joint team of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and the state police around 10:30 am in the thickly forested Tongpal area, about 500 km south of Raipur.

Mar 11, 2014

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India, US Can Achieve a Lot Together: Barack Obama

US President Barack Obama has said that India and the US can achieve a lot together. He conveyed this while welcoming the new Indian Ambassador to the US, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.

Mar 11, 2014

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Minnesota Tibetans Storm Chinese Office in Chicago

Hundreds of Tibetans from Minnesota stormed the Chinese consulate in Chicago on Tuesday, marking the 55th Tibetan national uprising anniversary.

Mar 11, 2014

Daring 'urban explorers' get high on history

Daredevils scale Hong Kong's tallest buildings as the new craze of urbexing -- or urban exploring -- takes hold. Duration: 02:19

Mar 11, 2014

Six times Congress MLA Bhanwar Nath Sharma resigns from AICC and PCC

Jaipur, March 11 (ANI): Six times Congress MLA Bhanwar Nath Sharma on Tuesday informed that he is resigning from the AICC and PCC as the party does not respect senior leaders anymore. Sharma also added that the team with Rahul Gandhi is completely immature.

Mar 11, 2014

Harsh Vardhan on Ashok Agarwals resignation from AAP

New Delhi, Mar 11 (ANI): After AAP's national executive member Ashok Agarwal resigned from the party saying that the party worked like a “private limited company” with an aim to promote “elite individuals”, BJP leader Harsh Vardhan said that the Aam Aadmi Party is like a sinking ship. He added that many leaders are getting disillusioned by the party as it preaches something and practices something else.

Mar 11, 2014

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