News

Sports Ministers statement out of ignorance, homosexuality is natural: Goa CM

Panaji, Jan 13 (ANI): After Goa's Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Ramesh Tawadkar created a furor by saying that the LGBT community needs cure, state Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar did a damage control saying sexual orientation is a natural thing. Meanwhile, the Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community is hoping that Tawadkar apologizes for his controversial statement. Tawadkar on Monday sparked a row by saying that government is contemplating setting up centres to make LGBT youth 'normal'. Tawadkar said that the LGBT youth will be trained and administered medicine in order to make them 'normal'. He, however, took a u-turn over the issue saying he was misunderstood and misquoted on the issue later.

Jan 13, 2015

Demarcating LAC only solution to boundary issue with China: Gen Dalbir Singh

New Delhi, Jan 13 (ANI): Army Chief General Dalbir Singh on Tuesday said that demarcating the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China is a long-lasting solution to ensure peace between India and its northern neighbour.

Jan 13, 2015

Security forces worked tirelessly for successful polls in J&K: Army Chief

New Delhi, Jan 13, (ANI): Army Chief General Dalbir Singh on Tuesday praised the security forces operating in Jammu and Kashmir for ensuring a successful election in the state. He also hailed the high voter turnout. Gen Singh further said the active borders in Jammu and Kashmir were a great threat to the elections. He also praised the media, terming it 'vital' for national security.

Jan 13, 2015

Pakistan supporting proxy war in J&K: Army Chief

New Delhi, Jan 13 (ANI): Army Chief General Dalbir Singh on Tuesday said that Pakistan is supporting a proxy war in Jammu and Kashmir with the help of terrorists, and this reflected Islamabad's desperation. The army chief further said that the number of terrorists gunned down by army and other forces have certainly increased in last year.

Jan 13, 2015

Hackers Target Websites of French Govt, Schools, Universities, Companies

Several websites belonging to French government,schools,colleges and businesses are being defaced by jihadists spreading Islamic messages.

Jan 13, 2015

parisians-lay-flowers-light-candles-at-charlie-hebdo

Hoax Busted: Report Claiming Paris Attack was 'False Flag Operation' is Fake

The viral story that raised questions on the authenticity on the Paris shooting was published on a website that pretended to be BBC News.

Jan 13, 2015

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry (L) gestures to Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif shortly after arriving in Islamabad, Pakistan January 12, 2015

Fight Terror Groups Threatening India, Afghanistan, Kerry Tells Pakistan

"Terror groups like the Pakistani and Afghan Taliban, the Haqqani network, Lashkar-e-Taiba and other groups continue to pose a threat."

Jan 13, 2015

Lucknow Hooch Tragedy Claims 13 More Lives, Toll Rises to 27

The number of patients undergoing treatment for the tragedy has crossed 100 in Lucknow.

Jan 13, 2015

Hosni Mubarak, the ousted former president of Egypt, has been sentenced to three years in prison for charges of embezzlement.

Mubarak Set to Walk Free as Egypt Court Overturns Graft Conviction

This was the only remaining conviction faced by the ousted former president.

Jan 13, 2015

VHP announces financial reward and support to families with four kids

Kanpur, Jan 13 (ANI): Drawing in line with Sakshi Maharaj and Sadhvi Prachi who appealed Hindus to bear at least 4 children, VHP leader Kushal Pal Singh on Tuesday announced financial reward and support to families with four kids. Singh said that the VHP will raise awareness on the issue and will work to provide employment, educational and other opportunities to them. This came even after BJP reportedly sent a showcause notice to Sakshi Maharaj on his similar remark.

Jan 13, 2015

The Twitter and YouTube accounts of the US military Central Command were hacked on Monday by ISIS supporters.

Cyber Prank? Officials Doubt US Military Account Hacking was Executed by ISIS

There are various indications that ISIS was not really behind the US Central Command hacking on Monday, experts are saying.

Jan 13, 2015

Laws Criminalising Gay Rights Are Violative of Fundamental Rights, Says UN Chief Ban Ki-moon

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon accused India of intolerance with gay sex ban.

Jan 13, 2015

Ian Watkins of Lostprophets jailed for multiple sexual offences

Jailed Paedophile Ian Watkins Gets £150,000 From Former Band "Lostprophets"

Ian Watkins, convicted felon for multiple sexual offences, will receive a £147,497 payout from his former band 'Lostprophets'.

Jan 13, 2015

Politicos react as CBI questions SEBI member in Saradha scam

New Delhi, Jan 13 (ANI): Politicos reacted as CBI on Monday examined a whole-time member of SEBI in connection with the Saradha Chit Fund Scam. SEBI member Rajeev Kumar Agarwal was summoned to CBI's Kolkata office on Monday and was questioned for over four hours. This is the first time a serving member of SEBI has come under CBI scrutiny. CBI has also summoned senior TMC leader Mukul Roy in connection with the scam today.

Jan 13, 2015

Indian states gear up preparations to welcome harvest festival

Surat/ Varanasi, Jan 13 (ANI): Kites with portraits of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Barack Obama hit local markets in western India as nation gears up to celebrate harvest festival of Makar Sankranti falling on Wednesday (January 14). The festival of 'Makar Sankranti' marks the northward journey of the Sun as it enters the Capricorn zodiac. Many states in northern and western India celebrate the festival by distributing sweets among loved ones. Kite flying is a hit among youngsters and elderly alike during the festival. Shops in Gujarat have a new attraction for their customers as, with Obama's India visit scheduled for later this month, kites with portraits of him and Modi are being sold out in large numbers in the state.

Jan 13, 2015