Politics

Pakistan Taliban threatens to target PM Modi, Reactions flow

New Delhi, Nov 05 (ANI): After claiming the responsibility of Wagah Border blasts in Pakistan, the terrorist group Pakistan Taliban has directly threatened Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Defence Expert Major General (Retd) SR Sinho said that this was a serious issue as Modi is the Prime Minister of India and he is facing threats because the world has realized that Modi will enhance the development of India. Meanwhile, BJP leader Sambit Patra said that the security services of the country will take concrete steps to prevent the eminent dignitaries from facing any threat.

Nov 5, 2014

Reactions flow on Pentagon report saying Pak doing proxy war against India

New Delhi, Nov 05 (ANI): The Pentagon Report submitted in the US states that Pakistan is using proxy wars to counter Indian Army has drawn reactions. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that this is a well known fact that Pakistan cannot fight a direct war with India which is why it is using unfair means to counter the Army. BJP leader GVL Narasimha Rao said that Pakistan will lose the support of any other country if it continues to encourage militant activities in the country. Former Foreign Secretary of India Shyam Saran said that the report has not declared anything new. Meanwhile, Defence Expert Major General (Retd) SR Sinho said that the world has started to realize threats posed by Pakistan.

Nov 5, 2014

Jewish extremists wait to enter Al-Aqsa mosque compound

Israeli police clashed with stone-throwing Palestinians inside Jerusalem's flashpoint Al-Aqsa mosque compound on Wednesday after far-right Jewish groups announced plans to visit the site despite weeks of soaring tensions. Duration: 01:00

Nov 5, 2014

Odisha Chit Fund Scam: Politicos react after CBI arrests BJD MP

New Delhi, Nov 05 (ANI): Political leaders on Wednesday reacted over the Odisha Chit Fund Scam in which one BJD MP was arrested by the CBI on Tuesday. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that the political leaders found guilty in such cases of corruption is highly condemnable as such cases lead to mistrust of the people from lawmakers. BJP leader Sambit Patra said that the government is taking all necessary steps to expose all the big fishes in connection with this scam.

Nov 5, 2014

Politicos react as Indian fishermen get death penalty in SL

New Delhi, Nov 05 (ANI): Political leaders reacted on Wednesday after Sri Lankan Court gave death penalty as punishment to five Indian fishermen. BJP leader Sambit Patra said that the government of India is taking all necessary steps to rescue the Indian fishermen and very soon people will hear good news. BJP leader GVL Narasimha Rao said that the Indian government has assured all kind of support in the case. Meanwhile, DMK leader TKS Elangovan said that the government should take responsible steps to rescue the innocent fishermen and if they are guilty of any offence they should be tried in the Indian Court.

Nov 5, 2014

Salman Khan hit-and-run case: Hearing adjourned till Nov 24

Mumbai, Nov 5 (ANI): Court hearing in the Salman Khan's hit-and-run case was adjourned till November 24 on Wednesday. Lawyer Pradeep Gharad said that the court examined the two witnesses were examined in the court who were involved in the import and possession of the Land Cruiser car. On September 28, 2002, the actor's car had run over people sleeping on the pavement in Bandra, killing one and injuring four. A witness in the case had allegedly told a Mumbai trial court last month that he had seen the actor in the driver's seat of his vehicle in a hotel's parking lot on the night incident took place.

Nov 5, 2014

Call for shutdown in Kashmir to protest killing of two youths by Army

Srinagar, Nov 5 (ANI): A separatist leader and chairman of the moderate faction of All Parties Hurriyat (Freedom) Conference (APHC) in Jammu and Kashmir, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, called for a complete shutdown on Wednesday (November 05). The strike call comes in the wake of the killing of two youths by the Army in Budgam district on Monday evening, soon after which there was a complete shutdown in the region to protest the incident. Security personnel have been deployed in Srinagar to prevent any untoward incident. As per local media reports, two youths were killed in Army firing after they did not stop at check points in Budgam district. The Army had received information on the movement of militants in Budgam after which they set up three check points. The youths did not stop at any point, which led security personnel to fire at them. The ruling party in the state, National Conference (NC), condemned the incident and demanded probe into the matter. Defence Minister, Arun Jaitley, has also condemned the incident and said an enquiry would be set up to investigate the matter.

Nov 5, 2014

Typhoon-shattered Philippines slowly on mend

Philippine communities shattered by Super Typhoon Haiyan last year are starting to bustle again as a mega-reconstruction effort takes root. Duration: 02:41

Nov 5, 2014

SC to hear Salman Khan's hit-and-run case

New Delhi, Nov 5 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday is scheduled for actor Salman Khan's trial in the 14-year-old hit-and-run case. A witness in the case had allegedly told a Mumbai trial court last month that he had seen the actor in the driver's seat of his vehicle in a hotel's parking lot on the night incident took place. On September 28, 2002, the actor's car had run over people sleeping on the pavement in Bandra, killing one and injuring four.

Nov 5, 2014

Indian cricket fraternity backs Sachin's claims about former team coach Greg Chappell

Jalandhar /New Delhi/Hyderabad, Nov 5 (ANI): The Indian cricket fraternity has unanimously backed cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's claims made in his autobiography about former team coach Greg Chappell. Reportedly, in his soon to be released autobiography titled 'Playing It My Way', Tendulkar has said that just before the 2007 World Cup, Chappell had approached him to replace former cricketer Rahul Dravid as the team captain. Further in his autobiography, Tendulkar is claimed to have mentioned that Chappell had told Tendulkar that together they could control the Indian cricket for years. Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman also supported Tendulkar, saying he has the right to make such revelations.

Nov 5, 2014

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