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BJP leader calls Sania Mirza 'Pakistan's daughter-in-law' as Telangana makes her brand ambassador, R

New Delhi, July 24 (ANI): Political reactions flow as BJP leader terms Sania Mirza as 'Pakistan's daughter-in-law' after Telangana government decided to make her the brand ambassador of the state. Congress leader Rashid Alvi said that such statements from the BJP are condemnable. NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that Sania Mirza is an Indian and BJP should not make such statements. CPI leader Atul Anjan also condemned this remark saying that BJP is narrow minded. TRS leader K Kavitha clarified that no matter what the BJP says, Telangana takes its stand on making Sania the brand ambassador.

Jul 24, 2014

Police kill Maoist in encounter; recover arms in Jharkhand

Khunti, July 24 (ANI): Police killed one Maoist in an encounter and also recovered a huge cache of arms in red corridor of Khunti district in Jharkhand. On a tip off, police launched a joint operation along with paramilitary, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in an area where 20 to 25 rebels were estimated to be hiding. During the search operations, Maoists started firing at the police and during the encounter one Maoist was shot dead. Maoists, also known as Naxals, have killed police and politicians, and targeted government buildings and railway tracks in an insurgency that has killed thousands since 1960s.

Jul 24, 2014

European Member of Parliament talks ill of PM Modi, Politicos react

New Delhi, July 24 (ANI): European Member of Parliament who talked about Indian PM Narendra Modi has invited political reactions. BJP leader Subramanian Swamy casually refused to comment on the matter. NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that mentality of people internationally needs to be transformed about our PM. SP leader Naresh Agarwal condemned the statement and said that no foreign leader has the right to say anything about our PM.

Jul 24, 2014

Netherlanders mourn for MH17 victims

Amsterdam, July 24 (ANI): A day of national mourning took place in the Netherlands, as the first bodies of the crashed Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 victims arrived back in the country. As the remains were taken for identification at a military base, memorials and a moment of silence were held to remember those who were killed. When the first bodies arrived, thousands gathered to walk in silence. Through the center of Amsterdam, an entire country displayed its resilience. While the identification process began at a medical facility in the town of Hilversum, people of the Netherlands showed solidarity.

Jul 24, 2014

Authorities in Siliguri take preventive measures to tackle Japanese encephalitis

Siliguri /Vadodara, July 24 (ANI): Health department in West Bengal took preventive measures to tackle Japanese encephalitis as 83 cases of the disease have been detected in the region. An outbreak of encephalitis syndrome is playing havoc near Siliguri district of the state. Following the increase of deaths, the district administration conducted a meeting with several departments to tackle the situation. Siliguri Municipal Corporation (SMC) is spreading bleaching powders, conducting fogging at the piggeries and holding awareness campaigns. Sanitary Inspector from the Siliguri Municipal Corporation, Sunil Sarkar, said that they have identified the piggeries, given notice to vacant the places. Meanwhile, Gujarat also witnessed death of four children due to Chandipura virus in last 24 hours. Superintendent at Sir Sayajirao Gaikwad Hospital, Rajiv Deveshwar, said this illness is caused due to Chandipura virus which spreads through sand fly’s bite.

Jul 24, 2014

Health ministry signs MoU to increase AIDS awareness

New Delhi, July 24 (ANI): Health minister, Harsh Vardhan, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with minister for information and communication, Ravi Shankar Prasad, to enable advanced online services to impart education on HIV/AIDS in the country. Prasad said major steps were taken in this regard to infuse strong education and counseling services through information and technology. He said that as India is sitting at a cusp of big 'IT revolution', this step would help improve health conditions in the country through provision of online education and counseling to patients. Prasad also said the department will work to make broadband-enabled villages in India. Meanwhile, Vardhan said imparting education was the best way to control the deadly disease.

Jul 24, 2014

Police recover weapons from smugglers in Bhopal

Bhopal, July 24 (ANI): Police seized illegal pistols from smugglers in Bhopal and detained four persons in the case.Police personnel were conducting a regular check at a post when they caught a person with pistols. Police recovered nine local pistols and three other pistols from the arrested men. They also found out the smugglers supplied the weapons in Uttar Pradesh as well.People who had ordered the illegal arms have also been arrested. Search is underway for the others involved. Some are wanted by the police in other cases.

Jul 24, 2014

CPI condemns Shiv Sena's statement over Maharashtra Sadan incident

New Delhi, July 24 (ANI): CPI leader Atul Anjan on Thursday condemned Shiv Sena's statement in 'Samna' warning people to refrain from doing religious politics over Maharashtra Sadan incident. Shiv Sena has given a statement saying- "warn those who to hide inefficiency are doing religious politics over this (Maharashtra Sadan) incident, don't forget tomorrow we will rule Maharashtra." Anjan has said that the government should take action against the entire matter as it concerns the self respect of entire mankind.

Jul 24, 2014

South Asia Newsline - July 23, 2014

Jul 24, 2014

US faces humanitarian crisis as migrant children flood border

As the US deals with an unprecedent tide of unaccompanied minors trying to cross into the country, President Barack Obama is set to meet with Central American leaders to figure out how to deal with the humanitarian crisis. Duration: 02:21

Jul 24, 2014

World Bank chief welcomes new BRICS development bank

New Delhi, July 24 (ANI): The World Bank welcomed a $100 billion development bank founded by the BRICS nations and is ready to provide it with technical assistance, the World Bank president said after a meeting with Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. The BRICS developing nations - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - announced the bank last week, saying it would fund infrastructure projects in developing nations - a reflection of their growing importance in the world economy. The World Bank group was ready to increase its financial support to support job-oriented skills and infrastructure development in India to $15 billion to $18 billion over the next three years, Jim Yong Kim, World Bank Group President who looked inspired by Modi's economic agenda and policies, said that Modi has set-up some goals for the bank and they would make all efforts to achieve those. He also applauded Modi government's targets of ambitious growth rates.

Jul 24, 2014

A Fashionable Cause

Fashion and star power come together to fight for the cause of the girl child for designer Sanjana Jonâ€™s show. Sanjana who is inspired from women and their beauty puts up a collection that moves from western to contemporary and ends with traditional. Take a look at her design showcase for a cause.

Jul 24, 2014

Celebrity News - 23/7/2014

GRAVESEND, ENGLAND The death of Peaches Geldof has been officially ruled as a drug overdose according to the coroner’s report. Her husband Thomas Cohen was seen leaving the inquest in Gravesend, not far from where the couple lived with their two young sons. He told the court that the 25-year-old TV presenter had been taking methadone for the past two years to kick her addiction to heroin but starting using again recently. Fatal levels of the drug were found in her system along with traces of codeine and morphine. Peaches’ mother Paula Yates suffered a similar fate in 2000 when she too died of a heroin overdose at the age of 41. LONDON Over in London, Ryan Gosling was the latest celeb to get waxed at Madame Tussauds. Things got a little creepy during the photo op when fans lined up to swoon over his wax figure. Though we must say, it’s pretty lifelike. NEW YORK Happening in the Big Apple, Kate Hudson used the old walk and talk trick to avoid paparazzi while out promoting “Wish I Was Here”. The actress also wore tinted shades reminiscent of her “Almost Famous” poster. Elsewhere, Dwayne Johnson had no problem greeting fans after plugging his latest movie “Hercules”. 452661038 // :21 Dwayne Johnson: ah you know, another day at the office :24 Th

Jul 24, 2014