Politics

Indian national beaten by police in US, MEA says progress in medical situation

New Delhi, Feb 13 (ANI): MEA Spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin on Friday briefed about the condition of Indian national that was brutally beaten up by police in United States. Akbaruddin said that even though the victim’s medical condition is stable now, it is a matter of grave concern. He added that the police chief in Madison has taken action at his level. Akbaruddin added that India intends to pursue the matter suitably through US mission, in Washington and local authorities.

Feb 13, 2015

Politicos react on Teesta Setalvads bail rejection by Gujarat HC

New Delhi, Feb 13 (ANI): Congress leader Manish Tewari on Friday said activist Teesta Setalvad had played an important role in exposing the perpetrators of Gujarat riots and bringing them to justice and added that the steps taken against her were out of a sense of political vendetta. The Supreme Court had yesterday stopped the Gujarat police from arresting activist Teesta Setalvad for a day, following a petition by senior lawyer Prashant Bhushan. The apex court's relief for Setalvad's came after her anticipatory bail plea in connection with an embezzlement case was rejected by the Gujarat High Court. Besides Setalwad, her husband Javed Anand, former Congress MP Ehsan Jafri's (who was killed in Gujarat during the 2002 riots) son Tanvir Jafri are accused of misappropriating funds worth over Rs. 1 crore. Denying any misuse of funds, Setalvad had reportedly blamed political motives behind the case. Meanwhile, the BJP said that it would wait for the Supreme Court’s decision now over the case.

Feb 13, 2015

JD (U) writes letter to DGP seeking action on Manjhi for controversial statement

Patna, Feb 13 (ANI): JD (U) Spokesperson Neeraj Kumar said on Friday that the party has written a letter to the DGP in Patna seeking action against Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi for his controversial statement. Kumar said that Manjhi has publicly accepted that he takes commission, which means he is declaring himself as corrupt. He added that Manjhi does not have full numbers to prove his majority in the house.

Feb 13, 2015

Movie MSG gets released, SAD claims to protest

New Delhi, Feb 13 (ANI): The movie ‘MSG’ has been released on Friday. Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) which had been protesting against its release claimed to again stage protests in front of theatres where it has not been released yet. SAD leaders Manjit Singh GK and Manjinder Singh Sirsa said that their party will continue protesting against the film even though this should have been done by the government.

Feb 13, 2015

Two more women accuse Bill Cosby

Linda Brown is one of two more women who have come forward with accusations against Bill Cosby. She says she met the comedian in 1969 and went to his hotel room, where he gave her a soft drink that

Feb 13, 2015

Congress condemns vandalisation of school, Police say not a matter of desecration

New Delhi, Feb 13 (ANI): Congress leader Ajay Maken on Friday condemned the vandalisation of Christian school in Vasant Vihar last night. Maken said that the government should realize the importance of religious harmony among residents and thus not allow such incidents to happen. Meanwhile, Delhi Police Commissioner BS Bassi said that it was not a matter of desecration but theft.

Feb 13, 2015

Merchandise of AAP Chief selling like hotcakes in Rajkot

Rajkot, Feb 13 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party's landslide victory in the recently concluded Delhi elections has quietly made inroads into shops in Rajkot where merchandise of the party chief and chief minister-designate Arvind Kejriwal are being sold like hotcakes. Kejriwal's AAP swept Delhi assembly elections on Tuesday by bagging 67 of the 70 Assembly seats, the biggest ever tally for any party in the capital. In view of the huge demand, shops are stocking up poll-related memorabilia like coffee mugs and key chains with either Kejriwal's name or image imprinted on them. Kejriwal is to be sworn-in as chief minister on Saturday, exactly an year after he resigned as chief minister of the capital, last year.

Feb 13, 2015

Apple growers cheer fresh snowfall in Kashmir

Srinagar, Feb 13 (ANI): Fresh spell of snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir brought respite for farming community, especially to apple-growers as it eliminated impending threat of damage in production. Paddy as well as fruit growers of valley expressed satisfaction over the moderate snowfall, saying it would provide the required impetus to agriculture in the state. The valley already has limited water resources for agricultural activities and most of the times the channels remain dry. Snowfall brings in hope of replenishing water bodies. The crops vulnerable to dry weather conditions are apples, apricots, almonds and paddy. Agriculture in Kashmir Valley is a major source of income for residents and most of the population depends on this sector.

Feb 13, 2015

Violence in Venezula

EDITORS PLEASE NOTE: EDIT CONTAINS MATERIAL THAT WAS ORIGINALLY 4:3 Police in Venezuela fire rubber bullets to disperse anti-government protesters. Several people were injured. The demonstration in

Feb 13, 2015

Authorities demolish temple built to worship PM Modi

Rajkot, Feb 13 (ANI): Local authorities in Gujarat have demolished the temple built to worship Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Hundreds of Modi's followers in Rajkot donated funds for a temple that featured a seated statue of Modi and was topped with a wind gauge shaped like a lotus, the symbol of his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Earlier on Thursday Modi had said he was appalled that some of his supporters had built a temple to worship him, adding that such an act contradicted tradition. Modi's reaction had unnerved some of those involved in the temple project and one of the men who donated funds for temple building, Ramesh Undhad, had said the followers would now dedicate the temple to 'Mother India'.

Feb 13, 2015

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