Politics

Glad Rahul said that, Gujarat CM involved in 2002 riots: Tanvir Jafri

Surat, Jan 28 (ANI): After Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi in his first interview said that Gujarat government was involved in 2002 riots, Tanvir Jafri, who is the son of the riot victim, Ehsan Jafri, said that he was glad that such high dignitary like Gandhi said that and that he agrees with the same. He further requested Gandhi to make sure that the prevention form communal violence bill be passed in the Parliament.

Jan 28, 2014

Security personnel launch operation to nab Maoists in Jharkhand after blasts

Giridih, Jan 28 (ANI): Security personnel launched a massive operation to nab Maoists after they triggered multiple landmine blasts in Jharkhand that killed two policemen and injured ten on Monday. Explosions took place when security personnel were conducting an operation in Giridih district, around 250 kilometres from state capital Ranchi, to free four abducted government officials from the rebels. Police have confirmed that the four officials have been released. Director General of Jharkhand Police, Rajeev Kumar, also confirmed exchange of fire with the Maoists.

Jan 28, 2014

Maoists' shutdown disrupts normal life in Bihar

Gaya, Jan 28 (ANI): Normal life came to a halt in most parts of Bihar on Monday due to a shutdown called by rebel Maoists. A tourist in Gaya, Surya Pratap, expressed inconvenience caused due to the shutdown. Maoists are rebels who try to sink deep roots and form links after decades of neglect. The Maoists, who say they are fighting for the rights of the poor and landless, control some of India's mineral-rich areas and operate in large swathes of the eastern, central and southern countryside.

Jan 28, 2014

Kejriwal Retweets Controversial Comment on Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi; Lands Himself in another Trouble [Reactions]

Arvind Kejriwal has invited another round of trouble for himself after retweeting a music director's infamous tweet, which tends to take a hard stand on BJP's Narendra Modi and the Congress' Rahul Gandhi.

Jan 28, 2014

India going to be manufacturing hub of world soon: Anand Sharma

Bangalore, Jan 28 (ANI): Trade minister Anand Sharma has said that the government has formulated a forward looking and dynamic policy which will make the nation a manufacturing hub of the world in less than two decades. Sharma said this while addressing the annual Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) flagship event in Bangalore, which saw participation of 1,000 delegates from 45 countries. Sharma also quoted the latest reports by consultancy firm Ernst and Young which has put India as number one in future destination for foreign direct investment (FDI).

Jan 28, 2014