Politics

Thousands of Bangladeshis sing National anthem on Independence day, attempt world record

Dhaka, March 27 (ANI): More than 250,000 Bangladeshis sang the national anthem in chorus to set a new world record on March 26 coinciding with the 43rd Independence Day celebrations. The event which was aimed at getting Bangladesh in the Guinness Book of World Records also saw the participation of Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina who sang with the 1971 Liberation War veterans and her cabinet colleagues. Mostly in red and green, people from all walks of life gathered at National Parade Ground to be a part of the event 'Lakho Konthe Sonar Bangla'.

Mar 27, 2014

MP leader describes Sushma as future deputy PM, Opposition reacts

New Delhi, Mar 27 (ANI): In the latest episode of the ongoing political saga, a leader in Madhya Pradesh, Surendra Patwa named senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj as the future Deputy PM. Earlier Punjab Chief Minister Prakash Singh Badal had named Arun Jaitley as the future Deputy PM. Reacting to this, leaders of opposition parties condemned the remark saying that everyone in the BJP wants to become Prime Minister and the party is making a mockery of the parliamentary democratic system of the country.

Mar 27, 2014

Modi calls Kejriwal AK-49 and Pakistani agent, politicos react

New Delhi/LudhianaMar 27 (ANI): BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Thursday received flak for calling AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal AK- 49 and Pakistani agent during a rally in Jammu. Political leaders condemned the remarks and said that Modi is stooping to low level of politics.

Mar 27, 2014

Two suspected terrorists planning to target Modi arrested in UP

Lucknow, March 27 (ANI): The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) has confirmed the arrest of two suspected terrorists believed to be from Pakistan, and also recovered a huge cache of weapons from them in Gorakhpur. The suspected terrorists were part of a terror module which was planning to target senior political leaders, including BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, during campaigning for the Lok Sabha polls. Reacting over this BJP leader Laxmikant Bajpai said that this is a serious matter and Modi should be provided adequate security.

Mar 27, 2014

SC demands Gavaskar to be BCCI interim president & Srinivasan removed

New Delhi, March 27 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday proposed the name of Sunil Gavaskar as interim BCCI President replacing N Srinivasan till it gives the final verdict in the IPL Spot-fixing case. The SC also said that Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals will not be part of the upcoming IPL 7 and that any person involved with India Cements should alos be refrained from functioning in the BCCI. The lawyer said that the BCCI will reply to SC on theses proposals on Friday at 10:30 am.

Mar 27, 2014

Manish Tewari condemns Jaitleys remark over his health

New Delhi, March 27 (ANI): I&B Minister Manish Tewari on Thursday condemned BJP leader Arun Jaitley for commenting over his inability to contest elections due to health reasons. He further said that he would be unable to participate in the election campaigning procedure properly due to poor health conditions.

Mar 27, 2014