Politics

Anna praises Kejriwal s Jan Lokpal bill supports his resignation threat

Pune, Feb 10 (ANI): Reacting to Arvind Kejriwal’s Janlokpal Bill which created much controversy, Anna Hazare praised the bill and said that something like this which is for the people is created by Kejriwal after long. Further, Hazare also supported Kejriwal’s threat of resigning from his post if the bill is not passed by the centre.

Feb 10, 2014

Nido Tanias father affirms postmortem report, hopes for CBI enquiry

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): After Nido Tania’s postmortem report confirmed that he died due to injuries to his head and face, his father Nido Pavitra said that he is satisfied with the report and further said that he hopes for a CBI enquiry in the case. He also said that he will meet the home minister and also the prime minister in the case and will demand justice.

Feb 10, 2014

Farooq Abdullah on Kejriwals resignation threat

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): Reacting on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s statement that he will resign if the Delhi Jan Lokpal Bill is not passed, New and Renewable Energy Minister Farooq Abdullah on Monday said that Kejriwal can resign if he wants to and added that someone else will form the government if he does so.

Feb 10, 2014

Urs of Dada Miyan Rehmatullah Alleh- perfect example of religious co-existence

Lucknow, Feb 10 (ANI): Lucknow, the capital city of Uttar Pradesh, has a charm of its own. Much of it can be credited to many Sufi saints who lived in the region and spread the message of harmony and brotherhood. The Urs of Dada Miyan Rehmatullah Alleh, which attracts devotees from different faiths, is one such example. Though devotees throng the shrine throughout the year, the Urs attracts a large number of people.

Feb 10, 2014

Kejriwal meets LG, says will uphold constitution, not Home Ministry's order

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday met Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung. Kejriwal discussed the Delhi Janlokpal Bill with the LG. He stated that he will continue to fight for the bill and it is up to the Congress and the BJP to support it or not.

Feb 10, 2014

Congress, BJP slam Kejriwal over 'resignation' remark

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): The Congress and the BJP both slammed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal who said that he would resign if the Delhi Jan Lokpal Bill is not passed. Congress leader JP Aggarwal said that Kejriwal should not run away from his responsibility. BJP leader VK Malhotra, however, said that Kejriwal has been making false claims.

Feb 10, 2014

Students protest after cabinet clears bill for Andhra Pradesh bifurcation

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): Student supporters of a united Andhra Pradesh began a sit-in protest outside the residence of Congress leader from Andhra Pradesh, K Chiranjeevi, in New Delhi on Monday, after the cabinet cleared the bill for the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh. The Cabinet on Friday, during a special meeting, passed the bill for the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh for the creation of Telangana. An agitated student protester, Chaitanya, who poured kerosene on himself for immolation but was pushed aside by others claimed they have been fighting for the past several years and were ready to sacrifice their lives for the cause of a united Andhra.

Feb 10, 2014

J&K observes 3 day shutdown on death anniversary of Afzal Guru

Srinagar, Feb 10 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir faced a three day curfew and complete shutdown, to mark the first death anniversaries of Parliament attack convict Muhammad Afzal Guru, who was hanged in Tihar Jail. The shutdown entered its second day on Monday with residents facing troubles in going to their respective offices as the streets wore a deserted look and shops were locked as well. Security personnel were seen manning the streets and keep a tight vigil to foil any attempt of protest in the valley. All mobile internet connections have been blocked except BSNL broadband.

Feb 10, 2014

Italian marine case: Italian Ambassador & Special Envoy reach SC for trial

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): Italian Ambassador to India, Daniele Mancini and Special Envoy of the Italian government, Staffan De Mistura arrived at the Supreme Court on Monday to attend the hearing of the case involving two Italian marines accused of killing fishermen off the Kerala coast. Rome harshly criticised an Indian decision to try the accused Italian marines under an anti-piracy and anti-terrorism act. Massimiliano Latorre and Salvatore Girone, part of a military security team protecting a cargo ship off the coast of Kerala, say they thought the fishermen were pirates and fired shots to warn them off in February 2012.

Feb 10, 2014

Bank unions hold 2-day nation-wide strike

New Delhi/ Bhopal, Feb 10 (ANI): Banking services across the country are paralyzed as staff of both public and private sector banks are taking part in the two-day nationwide strike from Monday called by the All India Bank Employees' Association under the aegis of the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) seeking immediate revision of their salaries. Banks including country's largest lender State Bank of India have informed customers in advance about the likely inconvenience they could face due to the strike. As many as 27 public sector banks, 18 private banks, eight foreign banks and 48 Regional Rural Banks across India have joined the strike call by the UBFU.

Feb 10, 2014

Prashant Bhushan on President's speech in Parliament

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): Reacting on President Pranab Mukherjee's veiled attack on the Aam Aadmi Party saying that Parliament is the Gangotri of democracy, party leader Prashant Bhushan said that AAP wants to pass the law respecting the constitution. Bhushan added that it isn't written anywhere in the constitution that the state government needs a nod from Centre and president before passing the law.

Feb 10, 2014

Baloch people suspect more mass graves in Balochistan

London/ Quetta, Feb 10: These pictures reflect the growing anger and frustration among the Baloch community as they seek justice for genocide in their homeland. Recently, three mass graves were unearthed in Tutak area of Khuzdar district in Balochistan containing over 150 dead bodies, which were decomposed and beyond recognition. Locals believe they are the corpses of the missing Baloch, who were arrested and later unlawfully killed by Pakistani security agencies. Mahdim H Bor, the UK representative of World Baloch Women's Forum suspects that there are more such graves in Balochistan.

Feb 10, 2014

Politicos take jibe at Kejriwal, calls him 'unconstititional' and 'dictator'

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): Reacting on Arvind Kejriwal's threat to quit over passing on Delhi Janlokpal Bill, politicos slammed Kejriwal. CPI leader Somnath Chatterjee said that such is not the way to run government and that 'mohalla politics' can never run a state. Following the suit, SP leader Naresh Agarwal said that Kejriwal's way is unconstitutional. Meanwhile, BSP Chief Mayawati said that Delhi CM is nothing but a dictator and that he is eyeing on the Lok Sabha polls and that is why creating situations when he can leave his present responsibility.

Feb 10, 2014

Sharad Pawar admits meeting Modi, Shiv Sena backs him

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): After Agriculture Minister and NCP chief Sharad Pawar confirmed that he had met Narendra Modi and that its not a big deal as Modi is neither from Pakistan or China, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut backs him. Raut said that Modi is neither involved in any terrorist activities or any other such cases and therefore meeting of an agriculture minister and a state's chief minister is very normal.

Feb 10, 2014

Harsh Vardhan on Delhi Jan Lokpal

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): BJP leader Harsh Vardhan on Monday said that the BJP is in favour of stringent norms to control corruption but it has to be passed in a constitutional way. He further added that the Delhi Jan Lokpal should be brought in public so that all can have a look on the laws and rules mentioned in it.

Feb 10, 2014