Politics

BJP will win with huge margin in MP: Sushma

Bhopal, Nov 25 (ANI): Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sushma Swaraj on Monday expressed confidence that her party will win with a huge margin in Madhya Pradesh. Voting for the 230-member assembly polls that will also decide Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan 's electoral fate is presently underway in Madhya Pradesh.

Nov 25, 2013

Mizoram polls: CM Lal Thanhawla confident of victory

Aizawl, Nov 25 (ANI): Chief Minister Lal Thanhawla on Monday expressed confidence that the Congress party will win with a huge margin in Mizoram. Polling for the 40 seat assembly elections in the state began amid tight security. The polling was brisk in most parts of the mountainous state. Of the 40 assembly seats, 39 are reserved for tribals. One seat is for general category. Counting of votes will be taken up Dec 9.

Nov 25, 2013

Shoma Chaudhury should be arrested: Vidya Shet

New Delhi, Nov 25 (ANI): The Chairperson of the State Commission for Women of Goa, Vidya Shet, on Monday hit out at the Managing Editor of investigative magazine 'Tehelka', Shoma Chaudhury, in the journalist sexual assault case. She condemned Chaudhury and said that she should be arrested as she has given protection to the accused. Shoma was earlier criticized for not handling the complaint of sexual assault by a young woman journalist against the news magazine's founder editor, Tarun Tejpal efficiently.

Nov 25, 2013

Northeast showcases its rich culture and traditions at India International Trade Fair

New Delhi, Nov 25 (ANI): A large number of crafts persons and entrepreneurs from eight northeastern states are participating in the India International Trade Fair 2013 in New Delhi. Each state has a dedicated pavilion at the fair with different themes. Around 20 exhibitors from Nagaland showcased a variety of products like handloom, artificial jewellery, decorative items, paintings and cultural artifacts. Emilo, an entrepreneur from Nagaland, has come to the capital for the first time. He is thrilled by the response of the people. Exhibitors from Tripura, Manipur, Mizoram, Assam, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh also took part in the fair.

Nov 25, 2013

India and Bangladesh vow to fight militancy and cross-border crimes

Tripura, Nov 25 (ANI): Indian Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde and his Bangladeshi counterpart Mohiuddin Khan Alamgir were in Tripura on November 17 to inaugurate the first multi-purpose Integrated Check Post along the Bangladesh border at Akhaurah. India plans to set up 5 such posts with Bangladesh to further boost trade and people to people contact between the northeastern states and Bangladesh. The Akhaura land customs is one of the most important international trading land ports in eastern India, dealing with around 4,500 people every month travelling between the two countries.

Nov 25, 2013

Hindus, Muslims work together in embroidery industry

Meerut, Nov 25 (ANI): Meerut, located in India’s northern state of Uttar Pradesh is one of the most important commercial centers of the country and houses many big and small business establishments. And, providing a perfect example of harmony between different communities is the embroidery industry. Here, Hindus and Muslims work in complete accord. Muslims are largely involved with embroidery. Once the embroidery is done, the clothes are sent to wholesale dealers and various shops, which are mostly owned by Hindus. Social harmony and cultural integration among workers and suppliers, who belong to different faiths, is one of the major factors behind the success of the industry. The embroidery unit in Meerut provides yet another example of good relations that exist between different communities in India.

Nov 25, 2013

Faith cutting across religious boundaries

Bangalore, Nov 25 (ANI): Bangalore situated in India’s southern state of Karnataka is one of the fastest growing cities of India. But rapid modernization has not in any way affected the traditional good relations between people of different communities. The mausoleum of Hazrat Khawaja Mehboob Ali Shah Chishti is an example of this fact. It attracts a large number of devotees from different communities, who gather here for the saint’s blessings. It is believed that the saint showers his blessings on people of communities alike, who visit the mausoleum. Devotees gather in large numbers under one roof to pay respect to the saint. Promoting the message of love and peace to mankind, the shrine is more than just a place of worship…it is a symbol of harmony between communities, which is a hallmark of the Indian society.

Nov 25, 2013

Kangna brings glamour to the race course

Mumbai, Nov 25 (ANI): Glam doll Kangna Ranaut and ace Director Milan Luthria added an additional touch of Bollywood glamour to the usual swish set at the horse races in Mumbai. Kangna came in as the chief guest at Metro Motors Auto Hangar Sir H.M. Mehta Million event. Kangna looked stunning in a beautiful white Dior gown paired up with a little Shilpa hat. Interacting with media persons Kangna said that it was a great experience for her. While according to filmmaker Milan Luthria Kangna is the perfect choice to be the ambassador of this race course.

Nov 25, 2013

Pressure builds on crisis-hit Thai government

Tens of thousands of anti-government demonstrators march through the tense Thai capital in an escalation of mass street rallies aiming to topple Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's embattled government. Duration: 01:01

Nov 25, 2013

State Assembly polls begin in Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram

Chhindwara/ Gwalior/ Budhni, Nov 25 (ANI): Voters across Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram queued up at polling booths in both the state on Monday as the state assembly elections commenced. The polls in both the states comes after Chhattisgarh polls, leaving only two assembly polls - Rajasthan and Delhi - this year. Atleast 53,946 polling stations in Madhya Pradesh will be thronged with voters to elect 230 MLAs to the 14th Vidhan Sabha.

Nov 25, 2013

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