Politics

Investors hope general elections to revive stock market

Rajkot, April 2 (ANI): Investors are anticipating a more business-friendly government winning the national elections, as India’s two benchmark stock indexes, the Sensex and Nifty rallied to new highs. Managing director of shares and finance company, Marwadi Group, Ketan Marwadi, said that India with a strong government can give a tough competition to all the emerging markets. Meanwhile, confident of stability in market, a spokesperson of a stock broker company, Parvesh, said that BJP is perceived to be more business-friendly than the ruling Congress-led coalition, which is on the back foot over corruption scandals that have stifled decision-making.

Apr 2, 2014

BJP slams Beni Prasad Verma for Modi RSS goon remark

New Delhi, April 2 (ANI): The BJP on Wednesday slammed Congress leader Beni Prasad Verma, who in a personal vitriolic attacks on Narendra Modi, called him a 'gunda' (goon) of the RSS. He also attacked BJP president Rajnath Singh calling him a slave.

Apr 2, 2014

Nitish Katara Murder Case: Delhi High Court upholds conviction of three convicts

New Delhi, Apr 2 (ANI): In a major development, the Delhi High Court on Wednesday upheld the conviction of three convicts by the trial court in the 12-year-old Nitish Katara murder case. The Delhi High Court, while passing the order, said Nitish Katara's murder was a case of honour killing and there was no need for a re-trial. The High Court said that the trial court had rightfully found three convicts – Vikas, Vishal Yadav and Sukhdev Pehelwan - guilty of kidnapping and murdering Nitish Katara in 2002. According to the prosecution, Vikas and Vishal killed Nitish Katara on the night of February 17, 2002 after abducting him from a marriage party in Ghaziabad. Seeking death penalty for the convicts, the prosecution told the high court that Nitish Katara and Bharti Yadav were in an intense relationship and her family's opposition to their friendship led to the killing of Nitish Katara. Nitish Katara’s mother and prosecution, Neelam Katara said that she is happy as a mother and as a Indian citizen with today’s decision.

Apr 2, 2014

Alia's selfie with Arjun Kapoor!

New Delhi, Apr 2 (ANI): Their latest - '2 States'- is all set to hit the theatre on April 18 and their chemistry has already set the temperature soaring for sure. Alleged real life couple - Alia Bhatt and Arjun Kapoor- may not have admitted dating each other, but have certainly made their lovey-dovey equation apparent. The 'Highway' star took to twitter to share a selfie pic with her rumoured beau.

Apr 2, 2014