Politics

Patna Blasts: 5 victims critical, hospital administration shows unpreparedness

Patna, Oct 28 (ANI): Giving updates about the injured in the Patna serial blast case, doctor attending to the patients said that five injured were still critical and under observation, as kin of victims complained of chaos and confusion at the hospital. Explosions at an election rally killed about six people and wounded 83 on Sunday. The injured were rushed to Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH). Amarkant Jha, Medical Superintendent of PMCH said on Monday, that 38 injured persons were admitted out of which five were critical. Jharkhand police confirmed that that interrogation of a suspect arrested has revealed links to the militant group, the Indian Mujahideen

Oct 28, 2013

Churchill's London bunker welcomes wannabe WWII spies

Sixty years after the Second World War, hundreds of people attended a one off event at The Churchill War Rooms in London to see if they also could have made the cut as Special Operations Executives -- or spies. Duration: 02:19

Oct 28, 2013

China's water megaproject threatens flood of problems

Water has begun flowing through a multi-billion-dollar pipeline from the vast Yangtze river to the parched cities of the north, but environmentalists say the project could have untold consequences. Duration: 02:26

Oct 28, 2013

Rajeev Shukla on Patna serial blasts

New Delhi, Oct 28 (ANI): Minister of State for Planning and Parlimentary affairs, Rajeev Shukla, condemned the serial blasts that took place ahead of BJP's Hunkar rally on Sunday in Patna and said that until and unless the investigation is complete coming out to any conclusion will be wrong.

Oct 28, 2013

People critical of frequent rescheduling of Maldives' presidential polls

Male, Oct 28: People are critical of Maldives officials rescheduling the country's presidential election for November 9, putting the entire process of electing a democratic leader in doubt. A constitutional vacuum will be created, as it is necessary to elect a president by November 11, when sitting President Mohamed Waheed Hassan's term ends. The rescheduled presidential election will take place on November 9, and if no candidate wins 50 percent of the vote, a runoff would be held on November 16. Hopes are high that the presidential election in Maldives would go ahead on November 9 with a new voter registry, after police forcefully stopped elections scheduled for October 19. People protested against the cancellation of a re-run of presidential elections and called for the resignation of President Mohamed Waheed.

Oct 28, 2013

Mixed political response on NYT editorial criticism of Modi

New Delhi/Lucknow, Oct 28 (ANI): Leaders of some of political parties have given a mixed response to the New York Times criticism of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP's) prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi. In an editorial, the NYT said Modi cannot hope to lead India effectively if he inspires fear and antipathy among many of its people. It further stated that Modi's rise to power has troubled many Indians deeply, especially the country's 138 million Muslims and its many other minorities, and added that they worry that if he becomes India's next prime minister, he might exacerbate sectarian tensions that have subsided in the last decade. Responding to the NYT article, senior BJP leader Vinay Katiyar said he did not believe in the report, and described it as very misleading. Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Congress President Rita Bahuguna Joshi, seemed to agree with the gist of the article. Union Minister of State for Agriculture and senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Tariq Anwar too agreed with the report.

Oct 28, 2013

BJP slams Shinde for attending Rajjo's music launch on day of Patna blasts

New Delhi, Oct 28 (ANI): The opposition on Monday slammed Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde for enjoying the music launch of upcoming film 'Rajjo' in Mumbai on the day when Patna was rocked by serial blasts. Senior BJP Leader Venkaiah Naidu said that the entire country was shaken by the blast and the Home Minister seemed to be unmoved.

Oct 28, 2013

Central govt has given full security in Patna: Sushilkumar Shinde

New Delhi, Oct 28 (ANI): Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde post attending a Bollywood event in Mumbai, hours after Patna serial blasts, said that central government is giving full security in Patna and there is no security lapse as such. Shinde refused to give any detailed information on the same and said that it can infringe upon the ongoing investigation of the case. Shinde's presence at the ceremony brought about criticism from the opposition on Monday.

Oct 28, 2013

IM carried out Patna blasts: Jharkhand ADG

Ranchi, Oct 28 (ANI): Talking about the progress in the investigation in Patna serial blasts case, Jharkhand Additional DG SN Pradhan confirmed that Indian Mujahideen (IM) carried out the aforesaid blasts. Further, he said that Tehseen Akhtar, IM member who is under police custody may have a hand in the Bodh Gaya blasts case too. Pradhan also confirmed that the timer devise used are of same brand that were used in the Bodhgaya blast.

Oct 28, 2013

BJP complaints to EC over Rahul Gandhi's speech

New Delhi, Oct 28 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday submitted a complaint letter against Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi to Election Commission (EC) for hate speech given by him and inciting communal tension. During a rally in indore, Rahul Gandhi had claimed that some Muslim youth from riots-hit Muzaffarnagar area were contacted by the Pakistan's intelligence agency, ISI. The BJP had sought action against Rahul. The party also said that Congress is violating Model Code ahead of the Assembly polls.

Oct 28, 2013

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