Politics

Politicos react as Exit polls suggest clear majority for AAP in Delhi

New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): Political parties on Monday react as exit polls suggest clear majority for AAP in Delhi Assembly elections. Most of the exit polls say AAP will have clear majority against BJP, a day before the announcement of the results. AAP leader Yogendra Yadav said that the party will wait for the results and not go by the exit polls. However, he also said that the exit polls have downplayed AAP's performance and that the party will gain more number of seats. Congress leader Manish Tewari accepted the exit polls and said that Congress' votes in Delhi have been diverted to AAP. BJP leader Srikant Sharma said that the exit polls are not accurate always and that the party is confident of making government in the national capital. Meanwhile, RJD leader Manoj Jha said that the BJP will soon vanish and the process will start from Delhi.

Feb 9, 2015

People of varied faiths donate blood at Blood Donation Camp

West Bengal, Feb 09 (ANI): In the small village of Natungram near Bankura district of West Bengal, a blood donation camp has brought the residents together across religious and social lines. The camp witnessed participation of both Hindu and Muslim citizens enthusiastically. While the camp reflected the perfect message of communal harmony, there were some locals who believed that the initiative would also assist in providing blood to those who are in need, thus promoting humanity...The united effort put in by the residents of Natungram towards donating the blood signifies that in this day and age, the principles of communal harmony are still alive.

Feb 9, 2015

Script of 'Operation Manjhi' written by Amit Shah with blessings of PM Modi: JD (U)

New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): JD (U) leader KC Tyagi said on Monday that party Chief Sharad Yadav has expelled Jitan Ram Manjhi from JD (U) membership. Tyagi said that Manjhi, after meeting with PM Modi had completely changed his attitude which does not seem to be like the one of Chief Minister of a minority government. He also said that JD (U) will point out to the Governor that Jitan Manjhi doesn't enjoy majority support and added that Governor should give Jitan Manjhi 48 hours to prove majority or swear-in Nitish Kumar as CM and give him time to prove majority in 48 hours.

Feb 9, 2015

Singapore president receives ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan

New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): Singapore President Tony Tan Keng Yam attended official welcome in New Delhi on Monday at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Yam walked along a red carpet and stood under a red canvas as a military band played the Singapore and national anthem. On his arrival at the presidential palace, he was welcomed by President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. After brief pleasantries, Yam took the salute and inspected the guard of honour. Yam arrived in national capital on Sunday on a four-day-visit to commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. President Yam, who is accompanied by his wife Mary Tan, will also inaugurate an exhibition at the national museum in New Delhi.

Feb 9, 2015

Bikers rally to create awareness on Rhino poaching in Assam

Guwahati, Feb 09 (ANI): Motorcyclists rode through streets of Guwahati in Assam to create awareness about endangered one-horned rhinoceros, typical to the region in the country. The bike rally, organised by Royal Enfield and a club Rhino Riders, saw participation of 50 enthusiasts who wore T-shirts with messages, 'Rhinos will live', and waved flags. A participant from Rhino Riders, Siddhartha Bhattacharya, said that it was important for citizens to know about the rampant killings of the animal. The thick-skinned, one-horned Indian rhinoceros is one of the five surviving rhino species in the world.

Feb 9, 2015

Rajnath Singh chairs meeting of four CMs of Naxal affected states

New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): In order to give shape to fight back against the Naxals, Home Minister Rajnath Singh chaired a meeting of chief ministers of four Maoist-hit states in New Delhi on Monday. The Chief Ministers of Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Telangana and Odisha attended the meeting today. According to reports the meeting stressed on better coordination among state and central paramilitary forces of the four states to plug loopholes and counter the rebels. The meeting was also attended by DGPs of all four states, heads of paramilitary forces and senior Home Ministry officials.

Feb 9, 2015

Shrines of Sufi saints and their spirituality at Urs of Ejmail in Rajouri attract all faiths

Rajouri, Feb 09 (ANI): Kashmir, besides being called as paradise on earth, also houses shrines of various Sufi saints. These saints have preached oneness on the soil of Jammu and Kashmir which is a mix of different religious faiths. Their spirituality and simple life attracted people of different faiths and they embraced their teachings, besides holding them in high regard. A similar example is seen at the Shrine of Ejmail in Rajouri of Jammu and Kashmir, where devotees pay obeisance to saint and seek his blessings. Thronging the shrine in thousands, the devotees hold the day-and-night-long prayers to pay homage to the saint, besides asking for fulfillment of their wishes. Women, men and children chant hymns and offer prayers in the week long celebrations. The saint is highly revered by Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs and Christians of the Valley.

Feb 9, 2015

Rohtak gangrape and murder: Police inspects site, investigation underway

Rohtak, Feb 09 (ANI): Haryana Police is investigating the site of alleged gangrape and murder of a mentally challenged woman in Rohtak. DGP of Haryana, YP Singhal said that investigation of the case is underway and police will leave no stone unturned to nab the guilty. He added that the reward money has been increased from Rupees 1 lakh to 5 lakh.

Feb 9, 2015

Kashmiri separatist leader calls for complete shutdown

Srinagar, Feb 09 (ANI): Kashmiri separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani on Monday called for complete shutdown in Kashmir to observe death anniversary of Mohammad Afzal Guru, who was executed for masterminding militant attack on Parliament in New Delhi. All the shops remained closed and traffic was off the roads in Srinagar as well as other parts of the valley. The normal business was affected due to the non availability of traffic. Meanwhile, the state government imposed a curfew across Srinagar to prevent protest rallies on the day. Security forces anticipating unrest have imposed curfew in Srinagar and ordered people off the streets. Police officers and paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) have stepped up surveillance across the city. However, a few residents managed to stage a protest in Srinagar despite the heightened security.

Feb 9, 2015

Arun Jaitley releases 'India- 2015 Reference annual' in Delhi

New Delhi, Feb 09 (ANI): I&B Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday released 'India- 2015 Reference annual' in New Delhi. He said that the publication of the book is a great tradition coming from years. He said that the book gives authentic information about 'this great country' year by year. He also said that the digital form of this book will soon be released by the ministry so that the world could have access to the same at no cost.

Feb 9, 2015

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