Politics

If Arvind Kejriwal couldn't meet Modi, how will common man: AAP

New Delhi, March 07 (ANI): After Arvind Kejriwal was denied permission to meet Narendra Modi in Gujarat on Friday, AAP leader Ashutosh said that if Kejriwal himself is not able to meet Modi, how will common man be able to reach him. Further, Ashutosh said that Kejriwal will fight against Modi if he contest from anywhere else than Gujarat, though the same is not confirmed by the former Delhi chief minister.

Mar 7, 2014

RJD fighting against communalism, Ram Kripal never expressed his wish: Lalu Prasad

Patna, March 07 (ANI): As the reports of RJD leader Ram Kripal Yadav quitting the party is doing rounds following the party's declaration wherein RJD Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav named his wife Rabri Devi and daughter Misa Bharti, Lalu said that Ram Kripal never expressed his wish to him. He said that the party leader is with RJD since long and showed confidence on his continued presence in the party. Yadav also said that the party is fighting against communalism and if a few leaders want to leave and go, the party can't stop them and will have to move on.

Mar 7, 2014

SC asks Congress, BJP if they would form government in Delhi

New Delhi, March 7 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the BJP and the Congress asking whether they will stake claim to form government in Delhi. The Centre on Thursday had justified before the Supreme Court that its decision not to dissolve the Delhi assembly after the resignation of Arvind Kejriwal as chief minister was taken in "public interest" as there was a possibility of BJP staking claim to form a government.

Mar 7, 2014

Lok Sabha Elections 2014: Tough Road Ahead for Congress, TDP in Telangana

The poll scenario in Andhra Pradesh is taking a drastic change this time with the emergence of Telangana factor.

Mar 7, 2014

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Third Anniversary of Syrian Conflict Shows Trail of Destruction of UNESCO Heritage Sites [PHOTOS]

The heritage sites in Syria are slowly getting buried under rubble, as the war continues unabated for the third year.

Mar 7, 2014

Xbox Kinect offers a new way to help children with autism

At an elementary school in Virginia, teachers turn to the Xbox Kinect to help motivate students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and improve their social skills, a growing trend in ASD therapy. 02:01

Mar 7, 2014

Jagdambika Pals resignation is unfortunate: Congress

Lucknow, March 07 (ANI): Congress leader Rita Bahuguna Joshi on Friday termed the resignation of senior leader Jagdambika Pal from the Lok Sabha and the Congress as unfortunate. Talking to mediapersons in Lucknow, she told that she does not know the reason behind the resignation but it is not right to resign from the party when the Lok Sabha polls are near.

Mar 7, 2014

18 petitions filed against bifurcation of AP, SC to hear case before June 02

New Delhi, March 07 (ANI): Following the bifurcation of state of Andhra Pradesh, a total of 18 petitions is filed against the same which the Supreme Court has rejected to put a stay order. The court said that the act rules have not been followed properly and later agreed to listen to the petition before June 02 when the two divided state will come to action.

Mar 7, 2014

Kejriwal to meet Modi, BJP calls it strategy to get media attention

New Delhi, March 07 (ANI): As Arvind Kejriwal is on it way to meet Narendra Modi over Gujarat’s development model even as he was stopped on his way by the police for not having appointment for the same, BJP leaders called it a strategy to get media attention. Sudhanshu Trivedi said that Kejriwal have no appointment and the motive behind all this is to be in headlines. He also said that unwelcomed people visiting places can never make a place in the society. Further, Nalin Kohli said that publicity in media is the prime objective of Kejriwal and he is trying to divert attention from what AAP workers are doing in Delhi.

Mar 7, 2014

No respect for me in Congress, so resigned from LS: Jagdambika Pal

New Delhi, March 07 (ANI): In a shocker to the Congress party, senior leader Jagdambika Pal on Friday resigned from Lok Sabha and his party. The sulking minister stated that there is no respect for him in the party and therefore he took the decision. He further added that he will visit his constituency and ask people what should be his next step.

Mar 7, 2014

Gujarat is low in any human index, we raised such issues before Kejriwal: CPI

New Delhi, March 7 (ANI): As AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal, who is in Gujarat to assess the development claims made by Gujarat Chief Narendra Modi, stated that the development situation is exact opposite to what has been claimed, the CPI said that much before Kejriwal, the CPI had raised these issues. Raja added that Gujarat is low in any human index.

Mar 7, 2014

Kejriwal is acting as inspector to examine development in Gujarat: BJP

New Delhi, March 7 (ANI): As AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal, who is in Gujarat to assess the development claims made by Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, stated that the situation is exact opposite to what has been claimed, the BJP reacted sharply to it. BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that Kejriwal is acting as an inspector and wants to destabilize the country just as Delhi.

Mar 7, 2014

Kejriwal is acting as inspector to examine development in Gujarat: BJP

Mar 7, 2014

Major fire breaks out in Bangladesh garment factory, 7 injured

Dhaka, March 07 (ANI): A major fire broke out in garment factory in Dhaka gutting property worth millions while five persons suffered severe burn injuries. The fire broke out around 05:45 pm at Green Leaf Apparels, located on the first and second floors of the building in the area known as Hazaribagh. Five persons were rescued by firefighters while an entire shipment of jackets was gutted down, said factory officials. Ten fire-tenders swung into action to douse the fire. It took an hour for the fire brigade to bring the flames under control.

Mar 7, 2014

Arvind Kejriwal to meet Modi with 16 qusetions - Part 2

Ahmedabad, March 07 (ANI): AAP Convener Arvind Kejriwal is to meet Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Friday with his 16 questions over Modi’s alleged ‘model of development’. Kejriwal said that there were a lot of talks about the development in Gujarat but his last two days in the state show exact opposite of the claims. Kejriwal announced a total of 16 questions or issues he is to discuss with Modi about the state.

Mar 7, 2014