Politics

Omar takes 'U turn' saying no objection to Narendra Modi's rally

Srinagar, Nov 30 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Saturday said that no party is stopped from carrying out any kind of political activity keeping in mind it does not aim to incite violence and worsen the situation in the valley, ahead of BJP’s PM Candidate Narendra Modi, is scheduled to address supporters in the state on Sunday.

Nov 30, 2013

Pakistan women break new ground at kabaddi world cup

Sixteen young Pakistani women will make history this weekend as they compete in the kabaddi world cup -- the first time the conservative Muslim country has ever fielded an international women's team in the sport.

Nov 30, 2013

Wrestling Japanese diplomat loses final Sudan bout

Japan's wrestling diplomat Yasuhiro Murotatsu faces Sudanese Nuba opponent Saleh Omar Bol Tia Kafi for the third time, in an effort to help bring the multi-ethnic and multi-religious Muslim-majority country together through sport.

Nov 30, 2013

Hungary's famous vineyards are enjoying a renaissance

Hungary is famous for producing an exceptional sweet wine: Tokaj. Today its vineyards are enjoying a renaissance, and attracting much interest from international investors.

Nov 30, 2013

Crane collapses in Sao Paulo's Itaquera stadium

Two workers were killed when a crane collapsed at a stadium set to host next year's World Cup opener in Sao Paulo, raising fresh doubts about Brazil's ability to finish work for the tournament on schedule.

Nov 30, 2013

Police helicopter crashes on Glasgow pub roof

Scottish emergency services raced Saturday to rescue people trapped in the unstable wreckage of a Glasgow pub after a police helicopter crashed into the building, causing numerous casualties including several probable fatalities.

Nov 30, 2013

AK Ganguly case: People should distinguish between personal- socio-political life, says activist

Kolkata, Nov 30 (ANI): Talking about the sexual assault case against Former SC judge AK Ganguly, Social Activist Medha Patkar said that people should learn to distinguish between personal and socio-political life of an individual. She said that a particular distortion doesn't put every other accomplishments of life into the drains and people should understand the same.

Nov 30, 2013

Narendra Modi's speech akin to standup comedy: Shakeel Ahmed

New Delhi, Nov 30 (ANI): Congress Spokesperson, Shakeel Ahmed on Saturday condemned BJP's Prime Ministerial Candidate Narendra Modi and said that he is a less educated man who cannot compete with PM, Manmohan Singh and said that when a less educated person tries to talk a lot about history and geography then he makes mistakes just as Modi is making. He also added that people now don't consider Modi's speeches anything more than standup comedy.

Nov 30, 2013

Delhi Rally: Where ever elections are, Congress want answers from Gujarat, says Narendra Modi

New Delhi, Nov 30 (ANI): Addressing a rally in east Delhi's Shahdara area on Saturday, Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi attacked the Congress party and said that it has become a fashion for the party to demand answers from Gujarat even if elections are in any other state. He also said that the people do not trust Congress anymore due to the sins of the party's leaders.

Nov 30, 2013

Delhi Rally: Congress leaders are arrogant, says Narendra Modi

New Delhi, Nov 30 (ANI): Addressing a rally in east Delhi's Shahdara area on Saturday, Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi said that this time the elections are being fought by the people. He also said that political parties must give answers to the people and tell the public what they did during their regime. He also hit out at the Congress party, saying its leaders are arrogant as they are not willing to answer the people.

Nov 30, 2013

Justice Ganguly under suspension, executive council will take decision on him: NUJS

Kolkata, Nov 30 (ANI): As the accused in a law intern’s sexual harassment case, Former Supreme Court Judge Ashok Ganguly has been named by the Supreme Court as the same, National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS) Vice Chancellor P Ishwara Bhat said that the accused is under suspension. He said that the executive council will take any decision on Ganguly after investigation and that it is not in his power to respond in the same. He also said that Ganguly was a learned professor holding high dignity.

Nov 30, 2013

Meenakshi Lekhi tweets Tehelka victim's last name, Mahila Cong frowns

New Delhi, Nov 30 (ANI): The Mahila Congress has condemned BJP spokesperson Meenakshi Lekhi’s recent tweet "partially" revealing the identity of the Tehelka sexual assault victim seeking action against the same.

Nov 30, 2013

Meenakshi Lekhi tweets Tehelka victim's last name, says someone else did it

New Delhi, Nov 30 (ANI): BJP spokesperson Meenakshi Lekhi on Saturday denied having tweeted "partially" revealing the identity of the Tehelka sexual assault victim saying she had no hand in it.

Nov 30, 2013

Former CJI Altamas Kabir on Justice AK Ganguly

Kolkata, Nov 30 (ANI): Commenting on the allegations of sexual harassment against justice AK Ganguly, Former Chief Justice of India Altamas Kabir on Saturday said the more such allegations are leveled, the more things tend to go out of hand.

Nov 30, 2013

Tarun Tejpal's bail plea hearing adjourned till 4.30 pm

New Delhi, Nov 30 (ANI): A Goa court, hearing Tehelka founder-editor Tarun Tejpal's anticipatory bail petition, has adjourned the hearing till 4.30pm on Saturday. Meanwhile, Tejpal, who was present in court with his family, told the judge through his lawyer that he is ready to surrender his passport to avoid arrest. Earlier in the day Tejpal, said that he will cooperate in the investigation of the case.

Nov 30, 2013