Politics

Diesel price hiked by 50 paise/litre, BJP denounces insensitive Govt

New Delhi, Dec 01 (ANI): Even as Diesel price was hiked by 50 paise a litre with revised prices coming into effect from Sunday, the BJP denounced the Central Government for its insensitivity.

Dec 1, 2013

Tehelka case: Tejpal to appear before judicial magistrate on Sunday

Panaji, Dec 01 (ANI): Tehelka founder Tarun Tejpal, who was arrested in connection with allegations of sexually assaulting a junior colleague, will be produced before the judicial magistrate here today. Goa police on Saturday night arrested Tejpal on charges of rape and sexual assault after a local court rejected his plea for anticipatory bail.

Dec 1, 2013

NCW seeks reply from Lekhi for revealing Tehelka victim's surname

New Delhi, Dec 01 (ANI): National Commission of Women (NCW) has issued a notice to Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Meenakshi Lekhi for revealing the last name of the victim of the sexual assault case involving former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal on her Twitter page and has asked Lekhi for an explanation within 24 hours.

Dec 1, 2013

Raj Assembly Polls: Gehlot castes vote, denies any Modi factor

Jodhpur, Dec 01 (ANI): Even as ballotting is underway in 199 constituencies of Rajasthan with the fate of a total of 2,087 candidates are the fray, state Chief Minister, Ashok Gehlot on Sunday denied any Narendra Modi factor in the assembly polls and indicated a clear majority win for the Congress.

Dec 1, 2013

Raj Assembly Polls: BJP's Vasundhara Raje castes vote

Jhalawar, Dec 01 (ANI): Even as ballotting is underway in 199 constituencies of Rajasthan with the fate of a total of 2,087 candidates are the fray, BJP's CM Candidate from the state Vasundhara Raje on Sunday said people were waiting for this time to get rid of Congress government.

Dec 1, 2013

Awami League takes to streets against blockade by BNP

Dhaka/Rupganj, Dec 01 (ANI): Supporters of Bangladesh’s ruling Awami League protested against the opposition, Bangladesh Nationalist Party for enforcing 72-hour nationwide blockade as the latter demands postponement of upcoming general elections. The Election Commission has announced that elections would be held on January 05. Supporters of Bangladesh's opposition party on Thursday (November 28) threw homemade bombs and lit fires on the third day of a planned nationwide protest against upcoming elections.

Dec 1, 2013

Thai political protests turn violent, one dead

Mass opposition protests aimed at overthrowing Thailand's embattled prime minister turned violent on Saturday with one person shot dead and several wounded. Tens of thousands of pro-government supporters also staged a mass rally.

Dec 1, 2013

Thai protesters target key state communications firm

Thai protesters marched on state communications firms in Bangkok on Saturday after vowing a final push against the premier, as nearly 3,000 troops readied to deploy to boost security.

Nov 30, 2013

Suspected arson at Bangladesh garment factory

Bangladesh police are investigating a suspected arson attack on one of the country's largest garment factories which produces clothes for Western brands.

Nov 30, 2013

Ukraine protesters decry police brutality at pro-EU rally

Ukraine police swinging truncheons early Saturday brutally dispersed protesters calling for President Viktor Yanukovych to resign after he refused to salvage an EU deal.

Nov 30, 2013

Sexual assault case: Goa Court denies anticipatory bail to Tarun Tejpal

Panaji/Mumbai, Nov 30 (ANI): A Goa sessions court on Saturday denied anticipatory bail to former Tehelka Editor-in-Chief, Tarun Tejpal thereby paving way for his arrest in a sexual assault case.

Nov 30, 2013

European Parliament calls for calm ahead of polls in Bangladesh

Brussels/ Dhaka, Nov 30 (ANI): Experts gathered in European parliament to discuss political uncertainty in Bangladesh and called for peace and tranquillity, as the feud between the leading parties could delay or even derail elections due by January in a country with a history of ferocious political violence and military intervention. Founder and Executive Director, South Asia Democratic Forum, Paulo Casaca on Thursday emphasised on an environment where people could freely exercise their franchise.

Nov 30, 2013

Mayawati holds Cong-led UPA government responsible for inflation

NEW DELHI, NOV 30 (ANI): BSP Chief, Mayawati blamed the central government for wrong economic policies and held it responsible for rising inflation that is adversely affecting the poor and middle class in the country. Addressing a rally in New Delhi on Saturday, Mayawati said that even after so many years, the fate of the poor and backward classes was in shambles.

Nov 30, 2013

After history lessons, Modi has delivered his first lesson in economics: Chidambaram

New Delhi, Nov 30 (ANI): Taking a sarcastic jibe at Bharatiya Janata Party’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi for saying that the finance minister of the country attributes inflation to the buying of gold, P Chidambaram on Saturday said the nation has already received history lessons from the Gujarat chief minister, and was now being given the first lesson in economics by the latter.

Nov 30, 2013

Modern School: CDLS 2013 celebrates Diversity for Unity

New Delhi, Nov 30 (ANI): 'When the thread of unity joins hearts, borders of land cease to exist'. Modern School, Barakhamba Road recently organized its 8th Community Development and Leadership Summit – 2013 on "CELEBRATING DIVERSITY FOR UNITY". The young leaders summit saw participation of over 35 schools from 23 countries. CDLS speaks of leadership with a vision and creativity and innovation with excellence. The event was loved by one and all and was a huge success.

Nov 30, 2013