Prabowo Subianto

Indonesian Election Presents U.S. with Modi-style Visa Headache

The emergence of Prabowo Subianto as a serious contender in Indonesia's election this week means the United States faces the awkward possibility of having to welcome another Asian leader it had denied entry to because of alleged links to mass killings. May 21, 2014
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BSE Sensex Hits Life High above 24,000 after Exit Polls

The BSE Sensex rose on Tuesday to a third consecutive record high, surpassing the key psychological level of 24,000 points as stocks tied to the domestic economy surged after exit polls showed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies winning a majority in the elections. May 13, 2014
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Defence expert on Pakistans Army Chief calling Kashmir 'Jugular vein of Pakistan'

New Delhi, May 1 (ANI): Defence expert Bharat Verma on Thursday condemned Pakistan’s Army Chief Gen Raheel Sharif’s statement that Kashmir is the "jugular vein" of Pakistan and the issue should be resolved in accordance with the wishes and aspirations of Kashmiris and in line with United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions for lasting peace in the region. May 1, 2014
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Manmohan Singh's step brother joins BJP

Amritsar, April 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's step-brother, Daljit Singh Kohli, has joined the BJP. Kohli was present on stage at the joint BJP-Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) rally held in Amritsar on Friday night. The rally was also attended by Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal. Addressing the gathering, Modi said that Kohli's decision to join the BJP would increase the party's strength, and added that it would be his endeavour to forge a close relationship with the latter. Meanwhile, shocked by the news, PM's relatives are with the Congress party and confirmed their support for the party and Singh. Apr 26, 2014
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Congress did not give Bharat Ratna to Ambedkar, Nehru hated him: Modi

Lakhimpur Kheri, April 14 (ANI): BJP’s Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Monday while addressing a rally in Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh slammed the Congress Party for not recognizing Dr BR Ambedkar’s work and not presenting Bharat Ratna to him. Modi also stepped into history and said that the free India’s first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru hated Dr Ambedkar which is why he did not let Government buy Ambedkar’s book on Gautama Buddha. Apr 14, 2014
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BSE closes points 12.99 up on April 10

New Delhi, April 10 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 12.99 points up to stand at 22,715.33. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 0.20 points up to stand at 6, 796.40. Adani Enterprises and Bharat Electronics Ltd. were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 22.10% and 9.44% along with Essar Oil and Reliance Infrastructure Ltd. with an increase of 8.93% and 8.32% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include TV18 Broadcast and Aurobindo Pharma with a decrease of 3.64% and 3.54% along with Strides Arco and UCO Bank with a decrease of 3.34% and 3.09% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is up 73.30 points at 13,572.54 while the banking sector is up 7.17 points at 14,805.97 and the realty sector is up 19.22 points at 1,552.79. The Indian currency is up 0.10% at Rs 60.08 per dollar. Apr 10, 2014
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BJP to use 3D projection for Narendra Modi rallies

New Delhi, April 6 (ANI): BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi will address more than 1,000 'Bharat Vijay' rallies in different states using the advance 3D hologram technology, to garner votes in parliament polls. Senior BJP leader, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, said party's PM candidate Narendra Modi would hold more than 1,000 rallies to reach out to people in the evening. Meanwhile, Information and Broadcasting Minister, Manish Tewari, said these polls posed a challenge to basic principles of the country and urged people to vote judiciously. The general elections will be held in nine stages from April 07 till May 12. Results of the mammoth exercise are due on May 16. Apr 6, 2014