Politics

Guard of honour for two Army officers killed in Shopian encounter

New Delhi, April 28 (ANI): The security personnel, who were killed in an encounter in Shopian town of Jammu and Kashmir, were given guard of honour by the Indian Army. Major Mukund Vardarajan and sepoy Vikram Singh were killed by militants during an overnight gun battle that started Friday in Shopian. The bodies were flown back to Delhi from Srinagar and is being sent to their respective hometowns. While Major Vardarajan’s body is sent to his home in Chennai, while sepoy Vikram Singh’s body will be arriving at his home in Haryana. Northern Commander of the Indian Army Lieutenant General, Sanjiv Chachra laid wreath on the coffins during the guard of honour and acknowledged Major Vardarajan’s leadership while respecting his sacrifice.

Apr 28, 2014

Inadequate rainfall adds to misery of farmers in Maharashtra

Aurangabad/ Jammu, April 28 (ANI): Absence of proper rainfall has risked the farm lands of Aurangabad district in Maharashtra and lack of subsequent effective government intervention is leaving farmers with no option but suicide. According to climate report of researchers there are high chances of climatic conditions similar to El Nino effect to occur in 14 districts of Maharashtra. Farmers of Marathwada region in Aurangabad have been experiencing difficult times for the last three years. The farmers of Marathwada complained that the government has not intervened at any juncture to assist them and stop farmers from committing suicide. A farmer, Gopinath, expressed the fear of drought intensifying in the coming years.

Apr 28, 2014

India successfully test- fires Prithvi Defence Vehicle

Balasore, April 28 (ANI): India successfully test-fired an anti-ballistic missile dubbed as Prithvi Defence Vehicle (PDV) at Wheeler Island in Balasore district of Odisha. The missile has been developed by India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The organization called the test-fire a significant step. This came as a significant milestone in the direction of developing a two layered Ballistic Missile Defence system and the mission aims to engage the targets in the exo-atmosphere region at an altitude of more than 120 kilometres. Both PDV interceptor and the two stage target equipped with motors have been developed to achieve PDV mission. The target further developed to mimic a “hostile Ballistic Missile approaching from more than 2000 km away” was launched from a ship in the Bay of Bengal.

Apr 28, 2014

Pak protests in support of ISI against Hamid Mir

Karachi/ Islamabad, April 28 (ANI): Pakistanis continued to hold demonstrations as hundreds took to streets on Sunday in support of the armed forces, a week after prominent news channel reported that country's powerful spy agency was behind the shooting of one of Pakistan's most famous journalists. Hamid Mir, a veteran talk-show presenter at Geo News, survived the attack after unidentified gunmen shot him multiple times in the port city of Karachi on April 19. Geo television has since repeatedly accused the ISI of being behind the shooting. The military has denied the accusation. More than two hundred people from religious group, Sunni Ittehad Council marched to the office of Geo television and staged a sit-in outside the office blocking the road for several hours. Apart from several smaller protests, about 200 activists of Jamaat-ud Dawah also demonstrated in Karachi.

Apr 28, 2014

Butcher of Gujarat couldnt take care of his wife, how will he manage nation: Derek O'Brien

Kolkata, April 28 (ANI): Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien hit out at Narendra Modi calling him ‘Butcher of Gujarat’ and asking how will he take care of tha nation when he failed to do the same for his wife. The attack came in response to Modi’s no-holds barred attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Apr 28, 2014

TRS Chief cheated Congress: Sonia Gandhi

Andole, April 28 (ANI): Congress President Sonia Gandhi accused Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) Chief K Chandrasekhar Rao of cheating her party and called the party opportunistic. Gandhi was addressing a rally in Andole town of Andhra Pradesh when she lashed out at Rao for being power hungry to grab the chair of Chief Minister for newly formed Telangana state. Telangana, formed after the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh, will officially come into existence on June 02.

Apr 28, 2014

Priyanka calls BJP 'panicked rats', Political parties react

Hyderabad/ New Delhi, April 28 (ANI): Reacting to Priyanka Gandhi’s 'panic stricken rat' remark following BJP releasing a video 'Damad Shree' as its sharpest attack on her husband Robert Vadra, Congress leader Rajiv Shukla said that Gandhi's campaign has scared the BJP leaders and have frightened Modi and company. Meanwhile, BJP Spokesperson Prakash Javadekar said that the video was not released to attack on personal level and that the Gandhi family should answer on real issues, that is, land deals in Haryana.

Apr 28, 2014

Thousands of pilgrims gather as Vatican declares Popes John Paul II & John XXIII saints

Vatican City, April 27 (ANI): Tens of thousands of pilgrims tried to move past barricades around the Vatican in the early hours of Sunday morning in an effort to be in pole position for the canonisation ceremony that declared Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII saints. It is the first time two popes have been canonised at the same time. Giant screens were set up in nearby streets and elsewhere in the city for those unable to get into the square. Thousands of Polish pilgrims crammed into streets around the Vatican after having spent the night dancing and singing. The event will be attended by Heads of States, members of royal families and government officials from around the world. There will also be one special guest, Emeritus Pope Benedict.

Apr 27, 2014

Farooq Abdullah speaks against Modi, BJP reacts

New Delhi/ Srinagar, April 27 (ANI): National Conference Chief Farooq Abdullah on Sunday attacked BJP’s PM candidate Narendra Modi saying that those who vote for Modi should drown themselves in the sea. He also stated that Kashmir will never accept communalism. BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad hit back at Abdullah saying that the country does not need a certificate from Farooq Abdullah for being secular. Prasad further added that good governance is the casualty in Kashmir and it also prevailed during Farooq Abdullah’s governance in the state.

Apr 27, 2014

BJP acting like panicked mice: Priyanka Gandhi on Damad Shree Video

Raebareli, April 27 (ANI): After BJP released a video ‘Damad Shree’ attacking Congress and Robert Vadra’s land deals, Priyanka Gandhi said that BJP is acting like panicked mice and this was obvious that they will say such lies before polls. Gandhi said that she is not scared and will continue to speak against them and their shameful politics.

Apr 27, 2014

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