Politics

Publishing such books back-to back a political conspiracy: Sanjay Jha

Mumbai, April 14 (ANI): After Former Coal Secretary PC Parakh released his book 'Crusader or Conspirator? Coalgate and Other Truths' on Monday, Congress Spokesperson Sanjay Jha said that publishing such books like this and Sanjay Baru’s ‘The Accidental Prime Minister’ is nothing but a political conspiracy. He said that the nation knows who is behind such acts. Jha further said that there are many books which are refrained from getting released because they critical of Narendra Modi.

Apr 14, 2014

No militant release without Army consent, says Pakistans Interior Minister

Islamabad, April 14 (ANI): Pakistan’s Interior Minister, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan shrugged off reports suggesting that dialogue with the Taliban and release of some of their prisoners were happening without taking the armed forces on board. Replying to questions, Khan denied there were tensions between the army and the government over the talks, and claimed civil-military relations were better than they had ever been before. Asked about reports that the government had upset the army by releasing Taliban prisoners without their consent, Khan said it was impossible to release the prisoners without taking the army on board, because most of the prisoners were being held in internment centers run by the army. However, Khan categorically denied suggestions that the Taliban had asked for the release of their combatants who were in the government’s custody.

Apr 14, 2014

Ramdev vows to make nation corruption free

Sri Ganganagar, April 14 (ANI): Yoga guru Baba Ramdev, who has been spearheading a national campaign against black money, said would make the country corruption free by his proposed policies. Addressing media persons on Monday in Sri Ganga Nagar city of Rajasthan, Ramdev said that Indians need to stand united against graft that has damaged the roots of this country. Beating drums for Narendra Modi, Ramdev advocated for a corruption free India which could be achieved through legal, technological and social measures. Talking of the legal measures, Ramdev spoke of the measures that he has proposed in the consent letter that he earlier procured from senior leaders of main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as a testimonial to their support for his anti corruption movement. He also proposed technological measures like e-governance that would tighten the grip on corruption and check graft through social remedies such as education and knowledge.

Apr 14, 2014

Congress did not give Bharat Ratna to Ambedkar, Nehru hated him: Modi

Lakhimpur Kheri, April 14 (ANI): BJP’s Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Monday while addressing a rally in Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh slammed the Congress Party for not recognizing Dr BR Ambedkar’s work and not presenting Bharat Ratna to him. Modi also stepped into history and said that the free India’s first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru hated Dr Ambedkar which is why he did not let Government buy Ambedkar’s book on Gautama Buddha.

Apr 14, 2014

Congress took credit for what Baba Ambedkar gave us: Modi

Lakhimpur Kheri, April 14 (ANI): BJP’s Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi while addressing a rally in Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh on Monday slammed the ruling Congress Party. Modi said that Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi always praises his party for giving so many rights to the public but they insult Dr BR Ambedkar’s Constitution by doing so. He further stated that our Constitution gave us the Right to Speech but who took away the right of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh? Modi further said that the youth are unemployed and farmers are committing suicides under Congress Government.

Apr 14, 2014

Bangladesh celebrates Bengali New Year with fanfare and festivities

Dhaka, April 14 (ANI): An exuberant wave of cheer and festivities gripped Bangladesh as thousands celebrated the colourful festival of ‘Pohela Boishakh’, the first day of the Bangla New Year, with much pomp and fanfare on Monday. Melodious cultural songs filled the air as children in colourful costumes walked through the streets of Dhaka singing songs and dancing on its tunes. A kaleidoscopic view of the country’s rich cultural heritage was on display, as women and girls painted their faces with country’s map and other emblems. Amid enthusiasm, a participant Riya revelled in the festive spirit and welcomed the New Year.

Apr 14, 2014

PC Parakh releases 'Crusader or Conspirator? Coalgate and Other Truths', says book about degradation

New Delhi, April 14 (ANI): Former Coal Secretary PC Parakh on Monday released his book 'Crusader or Conspirator? Coalgate and Other Truths', and said that the book is essentially about the degradation in the political system of the nation. He also said that India has reached to a situation where even Chief Secretaries are forced to become servants of political masters. He further said that his suggestion on coal auction was not considered and that the prime minister failed to control his ministers. Parakh also said that the book is also to inspire and motivate people to work with honesty and dignity.

Apr 14, 2014