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Complete probe in Bandipora rape case on fast track basis: Guv
Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik Monday directed police to complete investigations in the alleged rape of a three-year-old girl in Bandipora district on a fast track basis. The state police has constituted a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the rape case and one person has been arrested. The governor has also directed the Divisional Commissioner and the Inspector General of Police of Kashmir to personally monitor the investigation, an official spokesman said. Malik expressed deep shock and pain over incident and took a detailed report of the ongoing investigation in the case. The spokesman said a separate inquiry has also been ordered to check the veracity of the age of the accused and ascertain the authenticity of the age certificate. Preliminary medical examination of the youth accused of raping the girl has shown that he is not a juvenile, police said Monday. The governor has assured the people that the administration is taking all step for maintaining public ...
Terrorists fire upon political worker in J-K's Shopian
Terrorists fired upon a political worker at Chitragam Kalan in Shopian district in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday.The injured worker was immediately admitted to a Sub-District Hospital in Zainapora.The identity of the injured and the political party he belonged to is yet to be known.More details are awaited.Yesterday, two terrorists were neutralised in an encounter between security forces and terrorists in Hind Sita Pora area of Shopian district.
Priyanka stops her cavalcade to wish pro-Modi supporters
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday took BJP supporters by surprise: she shook hands with them as they raised pro-Modi slogans.
Modi running away from real issues: Hardik Patel
Congress leader Hardik Patel Monday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of "running away" from the "real issues" affecting the people. He said that the prime minister should "stop advertising" himself in the media and the Bharatiya Janata Party candidates should stop seeking votes in Modi's name. "He is running away from the real issues," Patel said at a poll meeting here in favour of Congress' Chandigarh Lok Sabha candidate and former Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal. "Even their (BJP) candidates from various constituencies are seeking votes in Modi's name as they don't have any issue to talk about or flaunt the development in their constituency," claimed Patel. "Modi governmentsnatched job opportunities from the youth instead of keeping its poll promise of providing 2 crore jobs," he claimed. The Congress leader further attacked Modi over the "false propaganda" about the development in Modi's home state of Gujarat ahead of the 2014 Lok Sabha polls. " In Gujarat, 55 lakh youth ...
Now permission denied for Yogi's meeting in Kolkata
On a day BJP President Amit Shah's meeting was cancelled in West Bengal, party national secretary Sunil Deodhar said that permission for Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's election meeting in South Kolkata has been withdrawn.
Priyanka Gandhi takes a jibe at 'defence expert' PM Modi's 'cloud-radar' comment
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday lashed out at the BJP stating that its leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi were caught up in the delusion of power and in their heightened arrogance had stopped caring for the welfare of the poor.Priyanka during a roadshow here shook hands with people along the route and at one point even took a potshot at "defence expert" Prime Minister Modi. She was accompanied by Kamal Nath and Bhupesh Bagel, chief ministers of Madhya Pradesh and Chhatisgarh.She took a pot shot at Modi during the roadshow."He is such a defence expert that he decided himself on who will manufacture planes, he decided those who have never made a plane in their lives will make it," she said in an apparent reference to the Rafale deal.The Congress leader also hit out at the PM apparently for his claim during a recent TV interview where he said clouds and rain can help the IAF fighter jets evade detection by the Pakistani radar during airstrike in Balakot."He ...
KCR may not be averse to back Congress-led coalition (Third Lead)
Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekhar Rao may not be averse to extending support to Congress-led government at the Centre, sources said.
Congress announces candidates for Telangana Assembly bye-elections
The Congress party on Monday announced the name of candidates for the ensuing bye-elections to Telangana Legislative Assembly.Congress leaders Enagala Venkatram Reddy will be contesting from Warangal, Komatireddy Laxmi from Nalgonda and Uday Mohan Reddy from Ranga Reddy seats respectively.The seats fell vacant due to the resignation of Patnam Narender Reddy, Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy and Konda Muralidhar Rao from Ranga Reddy, Nalgonda, and Warangal Local Authorities' constituencies respectively last year.The polling for all three seats will be held on May 31 from 8 am to 4 pm. The results will be declared on June 3.
Azharuddin cries foul over demolition of 200-year-old masjid in Hyderabad
Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) working chief Mohammad Azharuddin on Monday demanded the suspension of GHMC Commissioner for allegedly mishandling historical monuments and advised the government to take the responsibility to protect these sites.Azharuddin, former cricketer-turned-politician, said that destroying 200-year-old masjid is not a right act."Recently, I came to know that Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has demolished 200 years old masjid at Amberpet, locally known as Masjid-e-Ek-Khana," he said."As per the reports, for the widening of the road, they have demolished an old monument. After protests by locals, a sum of Rs 2.5 crore as ex-gratia was paid to the masjid area encroachers" said Azharuddin.Azharuddin claimed the Congress party is going to win the Lok Sabha elections and termed Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao's efforts to strengthen the federal front as a useless exercise.
Cong leaders are confused, their thoughts diffused and arrogance at peak: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that in the six phases of the Lok Sabha elections people have wholeheartedly voted in NDA's favour while the Congress is not even in a position to win 50 seats with confidence. He also said that Sam Pitroda's remarks revealed that the party's arrogance was at its peak."In the six phases, people have voted in the favour of NDA while Congress is struggling to get even 50 seats. Their leaders are confused, their thought is diffused and their arrogance is at its peak. What the guru (Sam Pitroda) of 'Naamdar' (Rahul Gandhi) said regarding the 1984 riots has made everyone angry," Modi said at an election rally here.The Prime Minister said that Congress had tried to bury the mess of 1984 riots and even took the audacious decision of giving top posts to the people accused of instigating the riots, which led to the loss of lives all across the country. He also took a jibe at Congress' decision to appoint Kamal Nath as the Chief Minister of Madhya ...
Gautam Gambhir voter ID case: Atishi to record her statement; matter fixed for May 31
A local court here on Monday directed AAP candidate from East Delhi parliamentary constituency Atishi Marlena to record pre-summoning evidence in the alleged two voter ID cards case against BJP candidate -- Gautam Gambhir.Atishi, the complainant in the case, was asked by the court to appear before it to record her statement in the matter, on next hearing -- May 31.Marlena has accused Gambhir of possessing two voter ID cards.The AAP leader had claimed that Gambhir is a registered voter in Karol Bagh and Rajinder Nagar areas of Delhi.During a hearing on May 1, Atishi's counsel said, "We have a screenshot of the national voter list. There is one entry of Karol Bagh and on the next page, there is the registration of the voter from Rajendra Nagar."Judge Viplav Dabas had then said, "What is the relevance of bringing this case here. You may go to the Election Commission."On Monday, Atishi, who is facing Gambhir and Arvinder Singh Lovely of the Congress in East Delhi Lok Sabha constituency, ..
BJP alleges lack of fairness in holding LS polls in West Bengal
BJP on Monday staged a protest outside the office of Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) here alleging the lack of fairness in holding the Lok Sabha elections in the state.Party leader Sunil Deodhar blamed the police and the state administration of having become agents of the ruling party -- Trinamool Congress -- in the state."What kind of democracy is this? There is no law and order here. There is just 'Goondaraj' of Mamata Banerjee. It is our misfortune that the police and administration have become 'agents' of the TMC," said Deodhar while speaking to the reporters."If Ratnakar Rao, the DM of South Pargana, acts as a 'Dalal' of TMC, how can the elections be held fairly," added Deodhar.He also lambasted the TMC for denying permission to hold rally by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and BJP chief Amit Shah."We want fair elections here. We had got permission for Yogiji's rally in South Kolkata but it was cancelled at the last moment. Whatever is happening here is totally ...
LS polls: Election Commission orders re-poll at Faridabad booth
A polling agent was arrested for allegedly attempting to influence voters at a polling booth in Faridabad parliamentary constituency during the sixth phase of voting for Lok Sabha polls on Sunday, prompting the Election Commission to order repolling."A complaint of a violation of the secrecy of voting in polling station 88, Asawati in Prithla constituency of 10, Faridabad parliamentary constituency was reported yesterday. On enquiry by the Observer, the complaint was found to be true. Commission has therefore ordered a fresh poll at this polling station on May 19," the poll body said in a statement on Monday.IAS officer Ashok Kumar Garg has been posted by the Commission as new Returning Officer of Faridabad parliamentary constituency and directed him to join by forenoon on Tuesday."The Faridabad District Election Officer has reported that a polling agent was arrested yesterday and FIR has been lodged. He was trying to influence at least three women voters," the EC said on Monday.An ...
Iranian Foreign Minister on two-day visit to India
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is scheduled to arrive here on Monday night for a two-day official visit.Zarif will meet External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj at the Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan in New Delhi on Tuesday.The meeting comes amid the heightened diplomatic tension between Iran and the United States after Washington announced that no fresh sanction waivers will be issued for Iranian oil imports to eight countries including India.India and China are currently the largest importers of Iranian oil. Three of the eight countries who received the waivers -- including Greece, Italy, and Taiwan -- have already reduced their Iranian oil imports to zero.On Sunday, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani had said that the country could be under worse economic conditions than during the 1980-88 war with Iraq, due to 'unprecedented pressure' from International sanctions.
Kamal Haasan's tongue should be cut off for remark on Nathuram Godse: AIADMK leader
AIADMK legislator KT Rajendra Balaji on Monday said that Kamal Haasan's tongue should be cut off for his remarks on Nathuram Godse stating that the comments were made to gain votes of minorities."Kamal Haasan's tongue should be cut off for his remarks. He made these remarks to gain votes of minorities. We cannot blame the entire community for the actions of any one individual. The Election commission should take action against the actor and ban his political party Makkal Needhi Maiam," Balaji told reporters here.Earlier today, BJP filed a complaint with the Election Commission against Haasan, president of Makkal Needhi Maiam, for his comments at an election rally in Tamil Nadu's Aravakurichi assembly constituency. The party accused Hasaan of trying to "aggravate existing differences" and appealing to "communal feelings for securing votes", leading to a violation of the Model Code of Conduct.Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut also slammed Hassan for his comments on Godse, saying his theory ..
Pak condemns rape of 3-yr-old girl in J-K
Pakistan on Monday condemned the alleged rape of a three-year-old girl in Bandipora district in Jammu and Kashmir, terming it as a "horrific" incident. Foreign Office spokesperson Dr Mohammad Faisal also condemned the use of pellet guns on protesters in the Valley. The girl was allegedly raped in Sumbal area of Bandipora district, prompting the Jammu and Kashmir Police to constitute a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the incident. Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik has expressed deep shock over the incident and directed the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir to work swiftly in the case and ensure that the culprit gets exemplary punishment for this shameful act. Normal life was affected in Srinagar on Monday due to a strike called by a religious-cum-separatist organisation against the incident.
Delhi parties blame heat for lower voter turnout
As the national capital on Sunday witnessed a less voter turnout by about five per cent than in 2014, Delhi's ruling Aam Aadmi Party, Congress and BJP blamed the heat and high temperature for the low voter percentage.
BJP to win over 23 seats in Bengal: Amit Shah
Taking a jibe at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over cancellation of one of his rallies in the state, BJP President Amit Shah on Tuesday said the state's voters have decided to send more than 23 BJP MPs to the Lok Sabha irrespective of whether the state government allows them to hold meetings.
Venezuelan general calls for military uprising against Maduro
A Venezuelan air force general has called on his country's armed forces to rise up against President Nicolas Maduro, who remains in power with military support despite a sweeping economic crisis. "It's time to rise up, it's time to fight ... it's time that the armed forces became aware," General Ramon Rangel said in a video appeal issued Sunday on social media. Rangel -- who appeared in civilian clothes and whose location is unknown -- is the latest of several military figures to call on Venezuela's military to abandon Maduro. Another Air Force general, Francisco Yanez, pledged his allegiance to opposition leader Juan Guaido on February 2. Rangel did not however specifically call on the military to switch their allegiance to Guaido, who is recognized as interim president by much of the international community. The 35-year-old National Assembly speaker, who organized a failed uprising on April 30, has repeatedly called on the armed forces to abandon Maduro. A source close to ...
Accord on Sudan's new ruling body: Protest movement
Sudan's protest leaders said Monday that agreement has been reached with the country's military rulers on the makeup of a new "sovereign council" to run the country. "At today's meeting we agreed on the structure of the sovereign council which will include military and civilian representatives," Taha Osman, a spokesman for the protest movement, told AFP. Asked to elaborate, he said: "Tomorrow's discussions will revolve around the composition of the council.