Politics

Robert Vadra may lose 'no-frisk privileges', Politicos react

New Delhi, Dec 09 (ANI): Congress President Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra may soon lose 'no-frisk' privileges at airports reportedly and will have to stand in long queues and undergo security checks. BJP leader GVL Narasimha Rao said that Vadra being a private sector representative should not have been given this privilege by the previous government and now the government should take care that no person violates the Constitutional procedure. Meanwhile, NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that this may be a result of revengeful attitude of BJP towards Congress.

Dec 9, 2014

Police and Transport Dept in full swing to ensure licensed and safe cab services in Delhi

New Delhi, Dec 09 (ANI): Swifting actions on the Delhi rape case, Delhi police and Transport department fastened the proceedings in the matter. Delhi Police Commissioner BS Bassi met Home Minister Rajnath Singh on the issue and said that police is functioning for safety of women and that the cab company in question is already banned by the government. He also said that only authorized taxi service should be allowed to ply on Delhi roads and verification should be got done by the police. Meanwhile, Special Commissioner in Transport Department Kuldeep Singh Ganger said that it was found that the cab was not registered as local cab and was functioning illegally. He said that the department has also issued an advisory to public to refrain from using unregistered cabs.

Dec 9, 2014

Kate Hudson and Matthew Bellamy call-off their engagement

New Delhi, Dec 09 (ANI): Kate Hudson and Matthew Bellamy have broken off their engagement after four years of being together. The 36-year-old Muse frontman's spokesperson told a web portal that though the pair, who had welcomed their son, Bingham Bellamy, in July 2011, has been apart for a while, they are still close friends and committed co-parents. The split comes as a surprise as the couple had happily walked the LACMA Art + Film Gala red carpet together only last month, and the actress, 35, had even revealed her Thanksgiving family plans that included Bellamy.

Dec 9, 2014

Reactions flow after govt bans Uber services in Delhi

New Delhi/ Mathura, Dec 09 (ANI): Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) on Tuesday (December 09) summoned chief executive officer (India operations) of Uber cab service to interrogate him about the alleged rape incident and its services in India. The arrested driver, Shiv Kumar Yadav was remanded in custody for three days. He was arrested on charges of raping a woman three years ago but was later acquitted, police said. DCW chief Barkha Shukla said that they will find out how the cab service entered India. BJD leader Jay Panda said no taxi service should be singled out. However, BJP leader GVL Narasimha Rao welcomed the ban.

Dec 9, 2014

Swami Chinmayananda supports Sadhvi's use of 'abusive language' as he attacks Ahmed Bukhari, Politic

New Delhi/ Lucknow, Dec 09 (ANI): Even as controversy over remarks by Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti's use of 'abusive language' continues, ex-BJP minister Swami Chinmayananda raked another issue by supporting the language. Chinmayanand went a step further and called Syed Ahmed Bukhari and those like him "haramzadas". Chinmayanand added that Syed Ahmed Bukhari did not invite Prime Minister Narendra Modi to dastarbandi at Delhi's Jama Masjid on November 22, but called Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. Political leaders condemned the remark and said that such non political language should be avoided in public life. Politicos also slammed ruling BJP for sheltering such leaders and allowing a free will on use of any kind of language.

Dec 9, 2014

BJP Parliamentary meet ends with discussions on varied issues

New Delhi, Dec 09 (ANI): BJP Parliamentary meet took place on Tuesday in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior leaders. The meeting held discussions on varied issues. Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that the parliamentary party decided that on celebration of Atal Bihari Vajpayee's birthday as 'Good Governance Day'. Trying to seize the birthday of Vajpayee, the BJP is leaving to opportunity to further bolster its governance credentials and to bring out the contribution of the non-Congress personalities to the fore, the government has decided to designate former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's birthday, on December 25, as national 'Good Governance Day' to be celebrated every year. The party also condemned 'unlawful and foul language' used by TMC leaders in West Bengal against PM, BJP President and others.

Dec 9, 2014

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CBI Summons WB Minister Madan Mitra, Politicos react

New Delhi, Dec 09 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has freshly summoned West Bengal Transport Minister Madan Mitra for questioning in the multi-crore rupee Saradha scam. Politicos GVL Narasimha Rao, NCP Leader Tariq Anwar, BJD Leader jay Panda, BJP Leader Nalin Kohli react to the situation.

Dec 9, 2014

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Narendra Modi named as "TIME Person Of The Year"

New Delhi, Dec 09 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been named as Time Magazine's "TIME Person Of The Year" according to reader polls. BJP Leader GVL Narasimha Rao congraulated the Prime Minister on achieving the feat. Leader of The NCP Tariq Anwar, BJD Leader Jay Panda , fellow BJP Leader Nalin Kohli and Samajwadi Party leader Naresh Agarwal also had a few words to say about the accolade bestowed on The Prime Minister.

Dec 9, 2014

Philippine storm kills dozens, but no damage to Manila

A giant storm sweeps out of the Philippines after killing at least 27 people and devastating remote coastal communities, but there is relief it spared the capital and other areas from disaster.

Dec 9, 2014

Politicos react over re-conversion of 200 Muslims by RSS in Agra

New Delhi/ Lucknow, Dec 09 (ANI): Politicos on Tuesday react over re-conversion of at least 200 Muslims by RSS in Madhunagar area of Agra. RSS converted the Muslims at a ceremony called 'Purkhon ki ghar vapsi', a mass conversion jointly organized by Dharma Jagran Samanvay Vibhag, an offshoot of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), and Bajrang Dal. BJP leader Vinay Katiyar said that the people were once Hindus so there is nothing wrong in the process. NCP leader Tariq Anwar and JD (U) leader Ali Anwar said that this is communal works done by RSS in the shadow of the ruling BJP and such activities will continue till PM Narendra Modi is in power. Meanwhile, Samajwadi Party leader Rajendra Chaudhary said that information on the same will be gathered and actions will be taken on the matter.

Dec 9, 2014

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