Politics

SC extends Jayalalithaa's bail by four more months

New Delhi, Dec 18 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Thursday extended bail of Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa by four more months in the disproportionate assets case. Jayalalithaa, who has appealed against her conviction in a corruption case, will remain on bail till April. The court also asked chief justice of Karnataka High Court to constitute a special bench to expeditiously decide Jayalalithaa's appeal within 3 months. The SC also ordered that the case be heard on a day-to-day basis. The matter came up before the Supreme Court on Thursday, counsel for Jayalalithaa, KTS Tulsi informed the Chief Justice HL Dattu, that in compliance with the earlier order of the apex court, Jayalalithaa had already submitted all the appeal papers before the Karnataka High Court.

Dec 18, 2014

Mamata says will keep up attack on NDA govt in Parliament, politicos react

New Delhi, Dec 18 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has said that Trinamool Congress will continue to protest against the BJP-led NDA government in Parliament over what it claims is the political vendetta unleashed against the party in connection with the Saradha scam. Bannerjee reached Delhi on Wednesday. Mamata is visiting Delhi to meet President Pranab Mukherjee, who recently underwent coronary angioplasty. She hit out the BJP for targeting her government over the Saradha chit-fund scam and alleged that there are many other scams worth thousands of crores of rupees but no arrests have been made so far.

Dec 18, 2014

Hafiz Saeed blames India for Peshawar killing, India condemns

New Delhi, Dec 18 (ANI): Political leaders in India condemned Lashkar-e-Taiba chief and 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Mohammad Saeed for blaming India for the carnage carried out by the Pakistani Taliban in an army-run school in Peshawar. A video has emerged that purportedly shows Saeed blaming India and saying that it was a conspiracy by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government against Pakistan. The video also showed Saeed threatening India with "revenge" for the Peshawar massacre. Politicians said that Pakistan should seize the opportunity in the wake of terror attack on Peshawar school and take bold steps to combat terrorism. It should also hand over Saeed to India.

Dec 18, 2014

Chinese army intrudes again in Ladakh, politicos react

New Delhi, Dec 18 (ANI): Politicos from rival political parties on Thursday slammed the BJP government after reports of another incursion by the China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) emerged. Barely two months after a fortnight long stand-off between Chinese and Indian forces was resolved in Ladakh, China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) made another incursion on Tuesday leading to a standoff for over three hours. The BJP, however, said that necessary measures are being taken in the matter.

Dec 18, 2014

Politicos congratulate ISRO for successfully launching GSLV Mark-III

New Delhi, Dec 18 (ANI): Politicos from various parties on Thursday congratulated the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) scientists for successfully launching the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) Mark-III from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. This is the first time that such an exercise has been conducted by the ISRO scientists. The GSLV Mark III weighs 630 tonnes and is powered by liquid and solid fuel engines while the cryogenic engine at the top is filled with liquid nitrogen. According to reports, this experimental mission cost Rs. 155 crores, and hasn't carried any other satellite.

Dec 18, 2014

PM Modi congratulates ISRO for successful launch of GSLV Mk-III

Shriharikota, Dec 18 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated ISRO on the successful liftoff of India's heaviest rocket on Thursday. PM tweeted "Successful launch of GSLV Mk-III is yet another triumph of brilliance and hardwork of our scientists,Congrats to ISRO for the efforts."Meanwhile, Chairman of ISRO K Radhakrishnan congratulated his team for their hard work.

Dec 18, 2014

Militant encounter underway in Kupwara

Kupwara, Dec 18 (ANI): One militant has been killed an ongoing encounter in the Silkot area of the Kupwara region of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. According to reports, one jawan has also been injured in the battle. Further details of encounter are still awaited. Thursday is the final day for campaigning for the ongoing legislative assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir.

Dec 18, 2014

Govt ready to move on with Amendment Bill on GST

New Delhi, Dec 18 (ANI): Union Cabinet is ready to move forward with clearing the Amendment Bill on GST. Minister of State in Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that the government is ready for discussion and debate over any issue of importance. BJP Spokesperson Nalin Kohli said that the government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi is working well in benefit of the citizens.

Dec 18, 2014

Gwalior judge sexual harassment: SC quashes MP HC probe panel CJI to constitute new probe panel

New Delhi, Dec 18 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday directed the removal of a senior judge accused of sexually harassing a woman judge in Madhya Pradesh from administrative and supervisory work. SC further stated that the panel appointed by the MP's Chief Justice to investigate the allegation was not correct and not in conformity with in-house procedure and asked the Chief Justice of India HL Dattu to set up a new panel to examine the sexual harassment charge against the judge. The woman judge had resigned after alleging that she was sexually harassed by a judge of Madhya Pradesh high court.

Dec 18, 2014

US Congresswoman meets PM Modi in New Delhi

New Delhi, Dec 18 (ANI): Tulsi Gabbard, who is the sole Hindu member of the US Congress, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to boost ties. The Democrat from Hawaii discussed issues like environmental challenges, regional security challenges, militancy and the killing of schoolchildren in Peshawar with Modi. She complimented Modi on his domestic initiatives for growth, economic development, and promoting cleanliness. Gabbard expressed keen interest in India's spiritual and cultural traditions and spoke about her efforts to promote them in the United States. She also met Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj earlier. The US Congresswoman is on her maiden visit to India, which commenced on December 15 and will end on January 03.

Dec 18, 2014

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