Politics

At least six killed in blasts near Kudankulam

Kudankulam, Nov 27 (ANI): Two powerful country-made bombs exploded in coastal village of Idinthakarai near Kudankulam nuclear power plant of Tamil Nadu killing at least 6 persons and critically injuring three others. The bombs were allegedly stocked by some villagers following a clash with another group. Three houses caved in due to the impact of the explosion. Police said that death toll could rise, as some of the people were feared to be trapped under the debris. Police and rescue teams reached the spot and rushed the injured to nearby hospital. According to reports, the blasts took place when bombs exploded accidentally while they were being assembled at a house in Idinthakarai village. A case has been filed against activist Udhayakumar, who fronted the lengthy local campaign against the Kudankulam plant.

Nov 27, 2013

Gujarat Snooping and arrest of Pradeep Sharma ordered by CM himself: Arjun Modhwadia

Ahmedabad, Nov 27 (ANI): Talking about the infamous snooping case in Gujarat, Congress leader Arjun Modhwadia said that the state Chief Minister Narendra Modi himself ordered the snooping and the arrest of Suspended IAS officer Pradeep Sharma. He said that it is shocking that the central government has not taken any action on the same and that there has been no arrest whatsoever.

Nov 27, 2013

Tarun Tejpal and his organization must abide by Indian judiciary: BJP

New Delhi, Nov 27 (ANI): After family of the victim in Tehalka sexual assault case complained to the Delhi Police about intimidation and harassment' against the accused Tarun Tejpal, BJP Spokesperson Captain Abhimanyu said that Tejpal and his organization must abide by and have faith in the Indian Judiciary. He said that it is very shocking that a person in such high position can do something like this. He also condemned any person trying to cloud up the investigation process.

Nov 27, 2013

Sankararaman murder case: Kanchi Sankaracharya, 22 others acquitted

Puducherry, Nov 27 (ANI): All the accused in the Sankararaman murder case including Kanchi Shankaracharya Jayendra Saraswati have been acquitted by the Puducherry principal and district sessions court on Wednesday. The trial ran for over nine years. The court acquitted all the accused saying the complainant failed to support the prosecution. Sankararaman, the manager of the Varadarajaperumal temple in Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu, was allegedly murdered on September 3, 2004, in the temple premises. Sankararaman had allegedly written several letters to publications claiming that the Kanchi mutt had deteriorated ever since Jayendra Saraswati had taken over. He had also alleged misuse of funds in his letters, some of them to the pontiff himself.

Nov 27, 2013

US research group releases toy safety survey

Tougher laws mean toys sold in the United States today are safer than ever, said the US Public Interest Research Group as it released its 28th annual "Trouble in Toyland" survey on toy safety. Duration: 01:10

Nov 27, 2013

Riding high with Ivory Coast's Elephant Bikers

The iconic Harley Davidson motorbike is typically associated with road trips across America, but bikers in the West African nation of Ivory Coast are also embracing the free spirit that comes with life on the open road.

Nov 27, 2013

Awami League rallies against oppositions protest over polls date in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Nov 27 (ANI): Bangladesh’s ruling Awami League party supporters rallied in Dhaka in order to oppose the strike called by opposition parties against the announcement of the date for country’s parliamentary polls. Earlier on Monday, the chief election commissioner had declared that the polls would be held on January 05, next year. The opposition, including Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) had opposed the polls date and announced a 48-hour strike to voice their displeasure. Insisting that the strike by opposition failed to gain public support, an Awami leader, Mofazzal Hossain, said that people in the country were actually relieved after the declaration of the polls date.

Nov 27, 2013

Lakhimpur gang rape case: Delay in case breaks down womens faith in system, says Annie Raja

New Delhi, Nov 27 (ANI): After Assam State Commission for Women took up suo motu cognizance of the Lakhimpur gang rape and murder case, Women Social Activist Annie Raja said that delay in the case is breaking down women’s faith in the system. She said that it is shocking that police failed to arrest the perpetrators and locate the vehicle even after 5-6 days of the crime.

Nov 27, 2013

Sharda Group funded TMC during elections: BJP

Allahabad, Nov 27 (ANI): BJP leader Siddharth Nath Singh on Wednesday slammed TMC and said that all media houses of Sharda are mouth pieces of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and TMC and all the funding of TMC during election had come from Sharda Group and added that proper investigation should be made on TMC in Sharda chit fund. Police have arrested suspended TMC lawmaker Kunal Ghosh in West Bengal for his alleged role and conspiracy in the state's multi-billion Sharda chit fund scam.

Nov 27, 2013

Belgian Princess pays homage to 26/11 martyrs

Mumbai, Nov 27 (ANI): Belgium Princess Astrid and Minister of State for Human Resource Development Shashi Tharoor laid wreath and paid homage to the victims of 26/11 terror attacks at the Gateway of India in Mumbai. India, on Tuesday, observed the fifth anniversary of 26/11 Mumbai carnage that shook the entire nation in 2008. This carnage strained the already tense relations between New Delhi and Islamabad as India suspects the killers to have come across the border. Several people were held hostage for three days before the National Security Guards (NSG) commandos killed the militants in the siege as they undertook 'Operation Black Tornado.'

Nov 27, 2013

Police recover explosives from Maoist hotbed in Jharkhand

Giridih, Nov 27 (ANI): In a joint operation, police and paramilitary forces recovered huge cache of explosives from a dense forest of Maoist hotbed in Jharkhand. Senior police officer Giridih area of the province, Ajay Sahu, said acting on an intelligence, a huge cache of ammunition was recovered from the forest area which was going to be supplied to Maoists. According to the police, 500 kilograms of explosives were recovered from a dense forest near Maheshkishor and Bhelwaghati villages of Giridih district.

Nov 27, 2013

P Chidambaram calls for stern action against service tax evaders

Kolkata, Nov 27 (ANI): Finance Minister P Chidambaram called for stern action against service tax evaders as the country’s tax scheme had met with poor response. Addressing an awareness camp on Voluntary Compliance Encouragement Scheme (VCES) in Kolkata on Tuesday, Chidambaram warned the defaulters to pay their taxes or else be ready to face legal action. The finance minister highlighted that the service tax amnesty scheme launched by his ministry has sought poor response so far. He revealed that thirteen chronic tax evaders have been arrested so far and the defaulters should not ignore the warning.

Nov 27, 2013

Pak PM breaks ground on nation's largest nuclear power project

Karachi, Nov 27 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif ceremonially broke ground on a $9.59 billion nuclear power complex designed to generate 2200 MW of electricity, state media reported. Pakistan is set to fix the country's ailing energy sector in three years with this plant. Sharif termed the ground breaking of the Project K-2 and K-3 'a proud moment in the energy history of Pakistan'. He thanked the Chinese government for extending help and support to Pakistan in the hour of need.

Nov 27, 2013

Villagers mourn after gunmen kill dozens in central Nigeria

Gunmen in central Nigeria's Plateau state killed 37 people in a pre-dawn raid Tuesday, the military said, in the latest unrest to hit the area gripped by a decade-long sectarian conflict. Duration: 00:57

Nov 27, 2013

Clashes erupt in Cairo after arrest of protesters

Ten members of the panel drafting Egypt's new constitution suspended work Tuesday after authorities arrested several protesters, including prominent activists. Further protests took pace in downtown Cairo in support of those arrested. Duration: 00:35

Nov 27, 2013