National: Venkaiah Naidu meets with Andhra, Telangana CMs

August 2, 2014

PTI: Talking to reporters after his meeting with Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, Venkaiah Naidu said the Centre and the state governments should work in close coordination to ensure development.

"I have explained the current status of development works to both the Chief Ministers. Development was paralysed in Andhra Pradesh (before its bifurcation) because of the political turmoil. We have to now put things back on track," Venkaiah Naidu said.

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Eid: President Pranab Mukherjee greets nation on Eid

July 28, 2014

President Pranab Mukherjee Monday extended his greetings to fellow citizens on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, which will be celebrated Tuesday.

”On the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, I extend warm greetings and good wishes to all fellow citizens, particularly to my Muslim brothers and sisters in India and abroad,” Mukherjee said in a statement.

“As we celebrate this day which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, I hope that the festival with its tradition of giving and sharing enriches our lives with a spirit of brotherhood and empathy for the deprived,” he said. The president hoped that the festival will “reinforce the nation’s commitment to mutual harmony and radiate the message of India’s composite culture to the whole world”.

IANS

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Nation: Preperation for EID is on full swing in Srinagar

July 28, 2014

Eid arrangements are on going full bore in the Valley which is bringing about an immense hurry of customers all around in the business sectors of Srinagar. Eid will be praised in the nation tomorrow.

An immense hurry of customers could be seen today in the business sectors of Kashmir Valley as the occupants here have begun planning for the Eid-ul-Fitr that will be praised on Friday or Saturday everywhere throughout the world rely on the sickle (moon).

A client Peroz Ahmad told ANI, "You can see the celebrations around eid here. There is a huge traffic jam. Srinagar is just bustling with activity. It is a big day for all of us. We just shopped for our kids here, so we are very happy."

Denoting the end of the sacred month of Ramazan, individuals were seen purchasing garments and sustenance things including lamb, chicken, bread shop, confectionery, desserts, vegetables and toys for youngsters.

Advertises in the Lal chowk and other common lines territories were loaded with customers who were buying eid things on an expansive scale which prompted retailers doing great business.

A businessperson Bashir Ahmad told ANI, "The food items, including bakery and chicken items, are selling here very nicely but readymade garments and shoes etc are not selling too much.""

Unique stalls showcasing bangles, henna, bread shop and adornments were set up at numerous shopping plazas. There were likewise stalls offering mixed bag of instant articles of clothing, shoes, house hold things with most recent plans of earthenware and makeup. (ANI)

United's recently selected supervisor has presented strict rules and has squandered no time in affirming his power with his players, from twofold preparation sessions to military-style feasting game plans, the report included. (ANI)

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Nation: Indian Muslims hold peaceful anti-Israel protest in Bangalore

July 27, 2014


Muslims in Bangalore today held a peaceful protest to condemn Israel's attacks on Palestine that does not even spare women and children.


They also criticised the United Nations and America for what they alleged " turning a blind eye" towards the ongoing crisis.


"We just want to ask the UN to take a stringent action against the terror which is happening; the cruelty, the massacre that is happening in Gaza by Israel. I want to ask a question to UN, what is UN doing? What is America doing? America is called a superpower and when America is called a superpower, then what is America doing in this case? Why are these people silent," said state president for Human Rights Council of India, Mohammad Farman.


International calls for a ceasefire have grown as the death toll has mounted in the worst flare-up of Israeli-Palestinian violence in almost two years, sparked by the murder of three Israeli teenagers and revenge killing of a Palestinian youth.


Meanwhile, protesters are demanding a boycott of Israel and shutdown of the country's embassies and consulates in India.


"We demand that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the President of India and the External Affairs Minister should condemn the Israeli occupation and condemn Israeli operation in the strongest of terms. We also demand that the Israeli embassies and Israeli consulates should be closed," said a protester, Amir Ali Badani.

Israel began air strikes on the coastal strip on July 08, saying it wanted to halt missile fire from Gaza by Hamas militants and launched a ground offensive last Thursday.


The number of Palestinian deaths in the 18 days of conflict has been put at 822, most of them civilians.

International calls for a ceasefire have grown as the death toll has mounted in the worst flare-up of Israeli-Palestinian violence in almost two years, sparked by the murder of three Israeli teenagers and revenge killing of a Palestinian youth.


An ensuing wave of cancellations by foreign airlines sharply reduced traffic at Israel's usually bustling international gateway at the height of the summer tourist season, and was hailed as a victory by Hamas.  


(ANI)

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Nation: Pakistan High Commissioner visits Jama Masjid at the invitation of Shahi Imam Syed Ahmed Bukhari

July 27, 2014

Pakistan High Commissioner Abdul Basit visited Jama Masjid at the invitation of Shahi Imam Syed Ahmed Bukhari and had Iftar there.


Addressing the congregation after the Maghrib prayer, the Pakistan High Commissioner underlined the unique spirit of Islam which was universal and embedded in love, peace and justice for all.


He said that the Holy month of Ramadan was a special occasion for all Muslims as it provided a great opportunity for introspection and correction both individually and collectively.


Basit conveyed to Indian Muslims felicitations on behalf of the people of Pakistan and wished them Eid greetings in advance.


Talking about Pakistan-India relations, Basit said that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif was committed to normalisation of relations between the two countries on the basis of mutual respect and mutual interest.


He hoped that with the resumption of bilateral dialogue things would move forward in all areas as articulated by the two Prime Ministers in their meeting in New Delhi on May 27.


Earlier, welcoming the High Commissioner, Imam Bukhari also hoped for better relations between Pakistan and India. He also commended Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif for his visit to New Delhi during which he also visited the Jama Masjid.


This was the first time that a High Commissioner for Pakistan was invited for Iftar at the Jama Masjid and addressed the congregation.


The High Commissioner was warmly greeted by the people attending Maghrib prayer. He also mingled with the public and responded them by shaking hands.


Basit was accompanied by Obaid ur Rahman Nizamani, Head of Chancery and Manzoor Ali Memon, Press Counselor of the High Commission.

 (ANI)

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Nation: UPSC go on Fast, plans to do semi nude protest

July 27, 2014

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) competitors today arranged a dissent at Mukherjee Nagar territory of New Delhi.

The dissenters went on quick as well as undermined to hold a semi naked challenge furthermore to blaze their concede cards.

"we are planning to do a semi nude protest so that we can show the government that the person who is willing to become a good official now wants to get down to this level to fight for his demands. We want to send a message to them that they should definitely fulfill our demands as soon as possible," said an UPSC hopeful Arvind Kumar.

"Apart from this we have also decided that in the evening all the UPSC aspirants will download their admit cards from the internet and will burn it here so that the government gets this message that our demands need to be fulfilled as soon as possible," he included.

Yearning UPSC understudies have been challenging against the exam saying there is a need to change the second paper as it makes it troublesome for individuals originating from country regions of Hindi-talking states to answer the papers.

The understudies contend that the inquiries asked in dialect understanding aptitudes are asked in English and no Hindi interpretations are given. They need this to be changed.

Recently, the National Students Union of India (NSUI) had organized a dissent at Jantar Mantar in backing of the UPSC competitors who are contradicting CSAT in their exams. (ANI)

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Nation: "The PM should know that launching web portals or tweeting things would not make a difference": Atul Anjan

July 27, 2014

Taking a correspond at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Communist Party of India (CPI) pioneer Atul Anjan on Sunday said that starting web gateways or tweeting is not going to accumulate any change legislation.

"The prevalent inflation is affecting whole country. Prices of all things, which are needed, have increased. I think the Modi government is just robbing people off. The PM should know that launching web portals or tweeting things would not make a difference or bring any kind of change," said Anjan.

The costs of onion s and tomatoes have taken off to around Rs 50 for every kilo leaving the purchasers in the city exasperated.

Decrease in supply of vegetables have brought about the build in their costs.

Recently, Modi today dispatched a web entryway named 'Mygov', a stage to engage the natives of India to help towards Surajya.

Talking on the event, which likewise denoted the culmination of sixty days of the new government, the Prime Minister said the achievement of vote based system is unimaginable without investment of the individuals. (ANI)

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Nation: Fire officials rescue 28 people from floods in Vadodara

July 27, 2014

Fire authorities here have safeguarded 28 individuals, who were stranded close to a surge hit zone along the banks of Vishwamitri River.

Because of substantial downpours beating the city since Friday evening, the water from Ajwa supply was discharged to the waterway, which has now overwhelmed.

The surge influenced close-by towns, particularly Akota zone in Devapura town, which left 28 individuals, who were coming back from their work, stranded.

Authorities of Vadodara Municipal Corporation called blaze authorities when they got data of stranded individuals.

On Saturday, fire fighters arrived and began salvage operations and each of the 28 individuals, including kids, were safeguarded.

"The fire officials communicated with stranded people and started the rescue operations immediately. The commissioner of Municipal Corporation of Vadodara, Mayur Suri and I, reached the spot and under our monitoring, the rescue operations took place. I requested the fire officials to rescue stranded 25 to 30 people at the earliest and ensure their safety," said area officer of Vadodara , Vinod Rao.

Allegedly, the water level in stream rose from 16 feet to 17.3 feet inside two hours because of torrential downpours. (ANI)

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Nation: Puri sand artist urges for peace in Gaza through sand art

July 27, 2014

World acclaimed sand craftsman, Sudarsan Pattnaik, made a sand model at Puri shore in Odisha, urging Israel and Gaza to end the clash and engaging for peace.

Pattnaik, who is country's fourth most astounding regular citizen honor holder, made a five-feet high hand with 'Stop war' composed on it and a pigeon holding 'a message of peace'.

Calling peace an answer for the Middle East emergency, he said a peace process must be started between both the nations and the United Nations (U.n.) ought to mediate.

Both countries should talk and resolve the issue. War is not a solution and local people are being affected to such an extent that one gets to see blood everywhere. So we want to send across a message to both the countries through this art that they should make efforts to initiate peace process and U.N. should be part of it," said Pattnaik.

Spreading the message of peace and congruity through his fine art, the craftsman has taken an interest in more than 50 global sand model titles and celebrations around the globe and has guaranteed sundry grants.

The amount of Palestinian passings in the 18 days of clash has been put at 822, the vast majority of them regular people.

Global calls for a truce have developed as the passing toll has mounted in the most noticeably awful erupt of Israeli-Palestinian brutality in just about two years, started by the homicide of three Israeli teens and retribution slaughtering of a Palestinian youth.

A resulting wave of abrogations by remote carriers strongly lessened movement at Israel's typically clamoring global portal at the stature of the late spring vacationer season, and was hailed as a triumph by Hamas. (ANI)

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Nation: Fifth Kerala queer parade pride march in Kochi for their rights

July 27, 2014

It was a joyous moment for the hundreds of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community members when they held the fifth Kerala queer parade pride march in Kochi to assert their rights.

The march was organised by the Queer Pride Keralam Group, which includes Queerala (a support group for the LGBT community, their friends and family) and Sahayathrika (a Human Rights Organisation for Lesbian and Bisexual women in Kerala) and others from the previous pride marches.

A protester who took part in the pride said, "The march is for our self- pride . We want to show the world that we are proud of what we are. We want to protect the sexual minority. Family is the first hurdle. The try to convert to you thinking it is sin to be gay."

A woman present at the protest also said, "I am from USA and I am here to support LGBT community. It is my first time here. It is the same struggle everywhere."

Kochi is holding the parade for the first time, as most of the times it used to take place in Thrissur District, but the venue was selected with the request of the members.

The parade was flagged off from High Court Junction and concluded at the Rajendra Maidan.
The parade was followed by a public meeting to deliberate on harassment and persecution of LGBT people by different institutions including law enforcement agencies. (ANI)

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Nation: Kashmir prepares to attract tourists with unexplored destinations

July 27, 2014

In its efforts to develop and promote new tourist places in the state, the Jammu and Kashmir government has constructed a new public park in Dandipora village in district Anantnag .

This park, which has been constructed by the tourism department to lure tourists, is situated between the two famous tourist destinations Kokernag and Daksum.

The tourism department had developed this park on waste land near a stream. The place has already become famous among the locals and sees an average of 3000 souls visiting this place every day.

Khursheed Ahmed, CEO, Kokernag Development Authority, said, "We have made a park in Dandipora and we are developing two other parks. This has been done so that it becomes a great tourist destination. We have spent about Rs 2 crores on this."

The place has also become a hotspot for school kids as a picnic destination. The tourism department has kept every facility including a restaurant, a wash room and a pool in this park.

A local man, Nazir Ahmed, told ANI, "This park was not developed at all earlier but now it's been developed and people are coming over here from far off places. But it still needs a little more development so that people come from all over. Even the casual labourers who are working here must be helped by the government."

The locals, who often spend their quality time in this park have hailed this step of the state government and are hopeful that it will generate many employment resources in that area. (ANI)

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Nation: BJP lashes out over the police atrocities on students, over ILP movement

July 27, 2014

Unequivocally denouncing the police activity of whipping and kicking of understudies, who attempted to storm the State Legislative Assembly, BJP Manipur Pradesh president Th Choaba termed the episode as a case of human rights infringement and overstep down of lawfulness.

Identifying with correspondents at their Nityaipat Chuthek office, Th Chaoba said that the State Government can just execute Inner Line Permit System (ILPS) on the off chance that it is passed by the State Legislative Assembly and the State Cabinet.

Illuminating that ILPS is continuously authorized in other North Eastern States like Mizoram, Nagaland and Arunachal Pra-desh, Chaoba said there would be nothing wrong in executing ILPS in Manipur.

On taking nod from the Center, Th Chaoba opined that it would require significant investment if the matter is advanced in the Parliament.

As opposed to taking the more drawn out course, the State Government can just execute ILPS in the wake of passing it by the State Legislative Assembly and State Cabinet.

Saying that the learners' development in quest for their interest for usage of ILPS has finished five days, Th Chaoba urged the Government to bring an end to the current imbroglio by proclaiming a positive solid remained on the issue.

Reminding the Government that no individuals' uprising could ever be stifled by police energy/activity, Th Chaoba denounced the police abundances distributed to the understudies, who attempted to walk towards State Assembly on July 24.

Saying that the determination tackled ILPS by the State Legislative Assembly was a private part determination, Th Chaoba asserted that the State Government did not take up the issue in the House on their own.

He additionally criticized publication of conclusion of instructive establishments.

In the mean time, Th Chaoba had urged Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh to restore Manipur Human Rights Commission and Manipur State Information Commission. (ANI)

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7 truths about Delhi: the capital of India

Continuously in the news for reasons unknown or an alternate  be it political, wrongdoing or legislative issues Delhi is the place that has seen administrations and governments travel every which way throughout the years.

Here are 7 fascinating truths about the capital of India:

1. Delhi is on the banks of Yamuna and is encompassed by Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.

2. It is spread in excess of 1483 sq. km and has an elevation of 216 meters above ocean level. As per the 2011 evaluation, Delhi has a populace of 16.7 million.

3. Dhillika is the expression from which Delhi has been inferred.

4. Delhi has been rampaged and revamped a sum of 7 times.

5. Delhi is the seventh most selective hotspot on the planet. 

6. The world's quickest gathering of environment amicable CNG transports runs in Delhi- it is the DTC known as the Delhi Transport Corporation.
 
7. The Buddh International Circuit, found in Greater Noida, is one of the world's speediest circuits for Formula One hustling.

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National: Harish Rawat wins Uttarakhand assembly Elections from DharChula

July 25, 2014

Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat won the Dharchula Assembly seat with a margin of 20604 votes on Friday.

Rawat, who took charge as the eighth chief minister of Uttarakhand on Febraury 1, 2014, will complete six months of his tenure on July 31.

Constitutionally, it is mandatory for Rawat to be elected as a Congress MLA from an assembly seat within six months from the date he took charge as the CM to continue on the post.

Rawat defeated BJP's BD Joshi in a direct fight between the Congress and BJP. Rawat polled over 30,000 votes.

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National: Mansoon Rain 24% more then calculated

July 24, 2014

Rainstorm rain 24% above normal in past week

The rainstorm downpour was 24% above normal in the week finished July 23, the climate office said on Thursday, the first week of surplus precipitation amid this current year's storm season.

Recovery of storm rains in soybean zones of focal India and cotton cinch of western area helped delete the past week's deficiency of 15 for every penny.

Yearly storm touched base over the southern Kerala coast five days behind calendar on June 6, and after that secured the whole nation on July 17, two days behind timetable in a year that is figure to bring beneath normal precipitation.

Reuters

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National: I convey my good wishes to the Indian contingent of the 20th Commonwealth Games: Prez

July 24, 2014

President Pranab Mukherjee has sent his good wishes to the Indian contingent on the eve of the opening ceremony of the 20th Commonwealth Games at Glasgow.

In his message to Raj Singh, Chef-de-Mission, Indian Contingent for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, the President has said, "I convey my good wishes to the Indian contingent on the eve of the opening ceremony of the 20th Commonwealth Games at Glasgow .

"I am sure the Games will be an opportunity for our sportspersons to perform to the best of their ability and bring laurels to the nation through hard work and excellence," he said.

" I call upon them to do their best for the country and am confident that the Commonwealth Games will promote friendship and camaraderie between the people of the participating nations," he added. (ANI)

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National: We can't expect people with divided loyalties to represent India faithfully: Swamy

July 24, 2014

Senior BJP leader Subramanian Swamy has come out in support of BJP leaders who are opposing tennis star Sania Mirza's appointment as Telangana's brand ambassador because she is married to Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik.

Swamy told ANI, "I agree with the BJP leaders that when people have divided loyalties, we cannot expect them to represent the country or any part of the country faithfully. So, the BJP stand is well taken."
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Majid Memon, however, defended Mirza, saying that she can marry anyone, and she is a symbol of pride for India.

Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Naresh Agarwal, too, said that if Sania Mirza has been made a brand ambassador, then there is nothing wrong with it. He also questioned why the BJP does not protest against foreign coaches.

Sania Mirza was declared the ambassador of the newly formed state of Telangana recently, but Telangana BJP leader K Laxman opposed her appointment, saying that she was Pakistan's daughter-in-law. (ANI)
 

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National: School bus collides with train in Telangana, 13 feared dead

July 24, 2014

No less than 13 persons, including 12 kids were dreaded executed when a school transport impacted a train close Masaipet town in Telangana's Medak District early today.

The occurrence happened at an unmanned route intersection close to the town.

Further points of interest are anticipated. (ANI)

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National: 'The incident that happened in China is a shameful incident.':Akal Takht, Jathedar

July 24, 2014

Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Gurbachan Singh today said that it was to a great degree dishonorable that two Sikh players were asked to evacuate their turbans on the ball court in China.

Gurbachan told ANI, "The incident that happened in China is a shameful incident. Our government should take notice of the issue. Those Sikh players who go outside and play, they play with turbans. If you look at the history, Sikh players went outside and participated in Olympics wearing turban. I ask the government to compensate the players who were playing well so as to give them encouragement."

Two Sikh players - Amritpal Singh and Amyjot Singh - were asked to evacuate their turbans before India's match against Japan on July 12. Match authorities educated the players that they were breaking universal ball organization (FIBA) governs by wearing turbans . (ANI)

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National: Speaker should take note of Maharashtra sadan incident:CPI leader, Atul Anjan

July 24, 2014

Senior CPI pioneer Atul Anjan today solicited the Speaker to observe from the episode where Shiv Sena Mps supposedly constrained a Muslim man to break his quick in the Maharashtra sadan and present it before a morals council.

Anjan told ANI, "If Marathi "manoos" is disrespected by not getting legitimate nourishment in Maharashtra sadan than I call it a slender mentality. The speaker ought to pay heed to it. In the parliament, the way BJP pioneers Bidhuri and Owaisi carried on is insolent to Indian individuals."

Anjan additionally said that if the speaker can't make a move against the Mps for their ill bred conduct then she ought to transform it into a fish market.

Shiv Sena Mps had supposedly constrained a Muslim cooking manager to break his Ramzan quick at Maharashtra Sadan in New Delhi a week ago.

The Mps were clearly furious over not being served great nourishment.

The Maharashtra Sadan has apologized to the worker even as the Shiv Sena has asserted that they were not mindful of the representative's religion.

Shiv Sena boss Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday hosted kept up that his get-together holds all religions with high admiration and that there was no plan to damage anybody's religious assessments.

 (ANI)

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