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Naidu meets Stalin, wants opposition parties to sink differences
Continuing his efforts to forge a grand alliance against the BJP in the next Lok Sabha elections, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Friday met DMK President M.K. Stalin and urged opposition parties to sink their differences in the interest of the nation and democracy.
Intel to set up Tech Centre in Hyderabad
Tech giant Intel has decided to set up their technology development centrehere, a Telangana government release said Friday. A top delegation headed by Intel India Country Head Nivruti Rai met Telangana Caretaker Minister for IT and Industries KT Rama Rao at his camp office, it said. In the meeting, Intel delegation and the Minister discussed about the Industrial policy of Telangana and the infrastructure available in the state We are very happy that Intel decided to start a tech centre in Hyderabad, Rao said. The Intel Indias proposed centre here will provide a major boost to the IT sector in the region and is expected to create 1,500 employment opportunities in its initial stages, it added. The state government and the Intel delegation had held several meetings which culminated in its decision. The delegation invited Rao to attend Intel Indias 20th anniversary scheduled on November 15, in Bengaluru, the release said.
29,147 complaints disposed off by grievance cell in J-K
The grievance cell of Jammu and Kashmir administration has disposed off 29,147 out of 29,999 complaints registered by it, officials said Friday. Since the imposition of Governor's Rule in the state, on June 20 till date, the grievance cell has received 29,999 complaints and grievances, of which 29,147 have been dealt with and forwarded to the quarters concerned for timely redressal. According to the officials, 476 complaints and grievances are under process. All the three advisors to the governor have been regularly meeting and hearing the grievances of delegations, deputations and individuals. The three advisors to the governor have attended and heard 2,007 delegations and 1,902 individuals from July 17, 2018 till date, the officials said. All the grievances received by the advisors have been dealt with and forwarded to the field officers and departments concerned for their immediate redressal and disposal, they added.
CPI not happy with three seats allotted by Congress
The CPI, a partner in the "grand alliance" of opposition parties for the December seven Assembly elections in Telangana, Friday expressed dissatisfaction on being given three seats by the Congress, describing it as "injustice." The alliance comprises the Congress, Telugu Desam Party, CPI and Telangana Jana Samiti (TJS). Congress Thursday said the party has decided to leave 25 seats -- 14 to Telugu Desam Party, eight to Telangana Jana Samiti (TJS) and three to CPI. "We (alliance partners) had discussed that an approach of give and take should be there (in the alliance). There should be respectable arrangements. What happpened now is against that. But, our political motive is to dislodge the KCR government in Telangana," CPI state secretary Chada Venkat Reddy told reporters. Noting that his party had asked for at least five seats, he said it is "injustice" (towards his party) to give only three seats. Venkat Reddy said his party has informed senior Congress leader K Jana .
Modi hits out at Naxals, Cong, asks Bastar to vote for BJP
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday accused the Congress of backing "urban Maoists" and described the left-wing extremists as "monsters with evil mindset". He added that voting for anyone apart from the BJP would be a "blot on the dreams of Bastar". Addressing his first election rally in the insurgency-hit Bastar district in Chhattisgarh, Modi said the Congress was making "fun" of Adivasis. "I don't know why Congress makes fun of Adivasis. Once I had gone for a rally in Northeast India and wore a traditional Adivasi headgear but Congress leaders made fun of it. This was an insult to Adivasi culture," he said. He said the BJP government in the state, led by Chief Minister Raman Singh, had ushered in a new era of development in Bastar while earlier governments did nothing for the region despite having funds. Going all out to denounce the Maoists, Modi said they were destroying schools and not allowing doctors to treat people. "Those who are giving guns in the hands of kids in place of ..
Demonetisation biggest scam after Independence: HP Congress
Demonetisation was the biggest scam in the country after independence, Himachal Pradesh Congress chief Sukhvinder Sukhu alleged Friday. The Congress's state unit Thursday had observed black day on the second anniversary of demonetisation. On November 8, 2016, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced a ban on Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 denomination bank notes with immediate effect. BJP leaders converted their black money into white overnight after demonetisation was announced, he alleged at a public meeting in Kullu district. The ruling BJP has, however, defended the note ban exercise with Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Thursday saying demonetisation resulted in formalisation of economy and increased tax base, with the government earmarking more resources for the poor and infrastructure development.
Chhath puja arrangements made at 1,000 locations in Delhi: Gopal Rai
With four days left for Chhath Puja, Delhi Development Minister Gopal Rai Friday inspected a Yamuna ghat near ITO and took stock of preparatory works for the festival. Rai said the AAP government has made arrangements for Chhath Puja at 1,000 locations in city. The development minister, accompanied by senior officers of irrigation and flood control department, Delhi Jal Board (DJB) and revenue department, inspected Haathi Ghat at ITO in New Delhi. A government statement said there were only 60 ghats before the formation of the AAP government. It stated that 1,000 ghats are being set up along the banks of river Yamuna for Chhath Puja. Delhi has around 40 lakh 'Poorvanchali' voters, hailing from eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, who play a key role in elections. Last year, the Aam Aadmi Party government had made a special financial provision in the 2017-18 Budget for setting up sufficient numbers of Chhath ghats across the city.
Kumaraswamy to not participate in Tipu Jayanti celebrations
Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy will not participate in Tipu Jayanti celebrations due to health concerns.According to the chief minister office's statement, Kumaraswamy has been advised by doctors to take rest for three days, i.e. November 9-11.The chief minister will spend time with his family during this period and there will hold no official engagements.Janata Dal (Secular) Ministers Venkatrao Nadagouda and B Kashempur will attend the celebrations on behalf of Kumaraswamy in his constituencies Bengaluru and Bidar respectively."Kumaraswamy has given full authority to the department for celebrations. JDS Minister Venkatrao Nadagouda is attending on behalf of Karnataka Chief Minister in Bengaluru and I'm attending Tipu Jayanti in Bidar," Kashempur said.Meanwhile, section 144, which prohibits the assembly of more than four people in an area, has been imposed in several parts of the state including Kodagu, Hubli, and Dharwad in order to prevent any untoward incident.The birth ...
Sri Lanka says political crisis not impacted tourism
Sri Lanka's new Tourism Minister Wasantha Senanayake said on Friday that the ongoing political crisis had no impact on the country's tourism and efforts were being made to brief foreign governments after travel advisories had been issued.
Modi to attend East Asia Summit in Singapore next week
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Singapore next week to attend this year's East Asia Summit, the External Affairs Ministry said on Friday.
Demonetisation caused havoc to country's economy: AICC Secy
The Congress staged a protest here Friday on the second anniversary of demonetisation, accusing the Narendra Modi government of adopting "anti people measures". Addressing the protesters, AICC Secretary Sanjay Dutt claimed the Prime Minister had not been able to achieve any of his 'much advertised' objectives of demonetisation. "Demonetisation has caused serious havoc to the economy of the country and has also aggravated unemployment problem among the youth. Around 1.5 million jobs were lost because of the ill conceived demonetisation policy," he alleged. Dutt appealed to the party workers to ensure the defeat of Modi in the coming Lok Sabha polls and make Congress president Rahul Gandhi the next Prime Minister. Chief Minister V Narayanasamy, PCC president A Namassivayam were among those who took part in the protest. All the participants holding candles observed a minute's silence in memory of those who died due to demonetisation.
PM slams Maoists, accuses Cong of backing "urban naxals"
Describing Maoists as "monsters with evil mindset", Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday accused the Congress of backing "urban naxals" who, he said, were "remote-controlling" the Maoist insurgency in this region and ruining the lives of poor tribals. The Congress hit back at Modi and accused him of indulging in his "trademark petty politics" and seeking to hide his "abject failure and weak-kneed" approach to fighting Naxalism. The party spokesperson Randeep Surjewala also reminded Modi that the Congress lost over 25 of its leaders to Naxal attack in 2013. Addressing his first election rally in insurgency-hit Bastar district in poll-bound Chhattisgarh, Modi also said the Congress was making "fun" of Adivasis. Bastar goes to vote on Monday as part of the first phase of the two-phase Assembly polls. Urban naxals is a term used to describe city-based supporters working in alleged front organisations of proscribed Maoist outfits. Modi's comments came a day after four civilians and a CISF ..
J-K guv reviews security situation
Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik Friday reviewed the law and order situation throughout the state and stressed on the need for heightened vigilance, a spokesman said. In a meeting here, Malik took a detailed review of the security management, he said. The meeting was attended by Advisor to the governor Vijay Kumar, Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, Chief Secretary B V R Subrahmanyam and Director General of Police Dilbagh Singh, among others. The governor obtained the sector-wise assessments of the prevailing security situation and arising challenges, the spokesman said. He emphasised on the importance of maintaining a sustained close watch on the ground situation, and appreciated the sustained real-time coordination and synergy between security forces and the civil administration. Malik appreciated the manner in which the security forces and the civil administration of Kishtwar district handled the law and order situation in the region post the killing of a ...
PM to visit Singapore on Nov 14-15 to attend East Asia Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay a two-day visit to Singapore beginning November 14 to attend the East Asia Summit, an influential bloc which delves into political, security and trade related issues in the Asia-Pacific region. Making the announcement, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said Modi is also expected to participate in a number of other events during the visit. "PM will make an official visit to Singapore to attend the 13th East Asia Summit and associated meetings on November 14th and 15th," he said. Kumar said the prime minister is also scheduled to deliver a keynote address at the Singapore Fintech Summit. The East Asia Summit is a premier forum in the Asia-Pacific region. Since its inception in 2005, it has played a significant role in the strategic, geopolitical and economic evolution of East Asia. Apart from the 10 ASEAN member-states, East Asia Summit includes India, China, Japan, Republic of Korea, Australia, New Zealand, United States and ...
Will do everything for peace in Afghanistan: Russia
Russia's Foreign Minister on Friday said his country would do everything possible to bring peace to Afghanistan to help start a new chapter in the war-torn South Asian nation.
Survey gives thumping majority to Cong in Rajasthan, simple majority in MP
With election campaign in full swing in five poll-bound states, an opinion poll by C-Voter has projected a thumping majority for the Congress with 145 seats in Rajasthan and a simple majority in Madhya Pradesh. The Center For Voting Opinions and Trends in Election Research (C-Voter), in its November (week 2) poll has also projected a clear majority of 64 seats to the Congress-TDP combine in Telangana and a very close fight in Chhattisgarh with a slender edge for the BJP. Polls in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Mizoram, Rajasthan and Telangana will be held between November 12 and December 7. Counting of votes will be taken up together in all the five states on December 11. The survey in Rajasthan gave the ruling BJP only 45 seats with 39.7 per cent vote share, against 47.9 per cent of the opposition Congress. In Madhya Pradesh, the C-Voter poll projections gave the BJP 107 seats with a vote share of 41.5 per cent, against Congress' vote share of 42.3 per cent and a simple majority of ...
PM cannot tolerate dissent: Left parties
The Left parties Friday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his remarks on "urban Maoists" at a rally in Chhattisgarh, saying he cannot tolerate people who question his policies. Addressing a rally in Jagdalpur, Modi accused the Congress of backing 'urban Maoists' who he said have ruined the lives of poor Adivasi youth. Reacting to Modi's remarks, CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat alleged the prime minister cannot tolerate dissent. "The PM can use any language he wants, but he himself, nor his party or government can tolerate any kind of questioning of policies. Anybody who questions him or his policies is either branded anti-national or an urban Maoist," alleged Karat. Karat also alleged that the prime minister has failed in his handling of poor Adivasis in Bastar district. D Raja, CPI national secretary, said the prime Minister should first explain who is an urban Maoist. "Let him name urban Maoists. Modi and his team cannot stomach any criticism. Those who criticise Modi ...
Country saw Rahul Gandhi standing in a queue during demonetisation: BJP
Hours after the Congress President asked people in Chhattisgarh if they saw any rich man getting down his car with black money standing in a bank queue, the BJP hit back saying the country saw Rahul Gandhi doing it.
MHA delegation discusses security issues with J&K Governor
A delegation of the home ministry Friday met J&K governor Satya Pal Malik here and discussed security related issues in the state, a Raj Bhawan spokesperson said. Led by Gyanesh Kumar, Additional Secretary, Union Ministry of Home Affairs (J&K), the delegation of Central Government Officers met the Governor at the Raj Bhavan, the official added. Manish Garg Joint Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) accompanied the group. The Jammu and Governor (J&K) Governor discussed with Kumar a range of issues relating to effective maintenance of law and order and internal security and the safeguarding of International Border, Line of Control and Line of Actual Control, the official said. While Kumar apprised the Governor about the steps being taken to boost transmission signal of Doordarshan and Radio Kashmir in the state particularly in its remote and border areas. The Governor also discussed about providing enhanced opportunities to the youth in the state for getting them ...
Mizoram polls: EC team to hold talks with officials, leaders
A high-level team of Election Commission (EC) officials would be arriving in Mizoram Friday to hold talks with top government officials and leaders of civil societies over the crisis that has rocked the poll arrangements in the state, official sources said. The team, led by Deputy Election Commissioner Sudeep Jain, would be visiting the state two days after Chief Electoral Officer S B Shashank was summoned to Delhi by the EC, following a massive agitation for his ouster by NGO Coordination Committee - a conglomerate of civil societies and student organisations. Shashank had allegedly sought deployment of additional central armed police forces (CAPF) in the state and complained to the EC that the state's former principal secretary Lalnunmawia Chuaungo was interfering with the poll process. Chuaungo, a native of Mizoram and a Gujarat-cadre IAS officer was relieved of his duties earlier this month. The committee, along with other political leaders, had been demanding Shashank's exit from