Search Results for: #MeToo movement

TRS Chief meets Rahul Gandhi, fuels speculation about possible alliance

New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) Chief Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao, who spearheaded the Telangana movement, met Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Monday amidst speculations of a merger or alliance between the TRS and Congress ahead of general elections. Meanwhile, Congress leaders from the region also met Sonia Gandhi at her residence putting forth their demands. Congress leader Ganga Bhavani said she was satisfied with the meeting as the Congress chief gave a patient hearing to all her problems and promised concrete action. Another Congress leader MA Khan, who accompanied Bhavani, said the Congress assures all possible help to the people in his region.

Feb 24, 2014

Polio Virus Found in Sewage from Brazil, WHO reports

Polio-Like Disease Paralysing California Children

A mysterious disease has been affecting children in California, which the doctors fear to have exhibited polio-like symptoms, including paralysis and respiratory problems.

Feb 24, 2014

Mulayam aborts AMU trip, politicos react

Lucknow/ New Delhi, Feb 24 (ANI): Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav has cancelled his visit to Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) after protests against the UP government's handling of the Muzaffarnagar riots. Yadav was to address a seminar on the campus on Monday. There were protests on the campus by a section of teachers after Yadav was invited to the seminar organised by Sir Syed Movement.The reason for the cancellation was said to be the model code of conduct. Meanwhile, the BJP and Congress supported the protests against Mulayam's visit and said that this was expected as Muslim community was deeply hurt by the way the Samajwadi party handled the Muzaffarnagar riots. Rajya Sabha MP Mohammad Adeeb too supported the protests.

Feb 24, 2014

tomas-rosicky-arsenal-vito-mannone-sunderland

Arsenal Transfer News: Arsene Wenger Confirms Deal is Done for Midfielder

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was all praise for his side after the comfortable win over Sunderland in the English Premier League.

Feb 24, 2014

Samsung Unpacked 2014 Live Stream: Watch Galaxy S5 Launch Live Online

The much-anticipated smartphone of the year, Samsung Galaxy S5, is all set to make a grand debut in a few hours time at the company's 'Samsung Unpacked 2014 Episode 1', 24 February in Barcelona.

Feb 23, 2014

Samsung Galaxy S5 Final Roundup: Expected Key Features and Price Details

With just a few hours left before the most awaited Galaxy S5 is launched at the 'Samsung Unpacked 5 Episode 1' event, Barcelona, buzz around the next generation smartphone has seemingly reached a crescendo with the release of the second official teaser video- titled- 'The Next GALAXY' giving a glimpse of what is in store on 24 February.

Feb 22, 2014

AK Antony on Gen (Retd) AK Choudhary's remark that UPA feared coup in 2012

New Delhi, Feb 21 (ANI): A fresh controversy has erupted over the movement of two Army units near Delhi in 2012 with then DGMO Lt Gen A K Choudhary saying there may have been "distrust" between the Army and government on the issue. Speaking on the same, Defence Minister AK Antony on Friday said that he has said on record in Parliament that he got reports from Army that it was a routine training programme. He also added that nothing was wrong in it.

Feb 21, 2014

Gen (Retd) AK Choudhary on his remark that UPA feared coup in 2012

Patna, Feb 21 (ANI): Speaking on his claim that the highest level of the UPA government were spooked by the unexpected movement of troops under former Army chief General VK Singh's command, Retired Lt-Gen AK Choudhary on Friday said that movement of units was a normal routine training which keeps happening in the army now and then. He added that people took the routine training in other way.

Feb 21, 2014

Kolkata pays homage to language heroes on International Mother Language Day

Kolkata, Feb 21 (ANI): People in West Bengal celebrated International Mother Language Day with fervour and paid homage to those who sacrificed their lives with an aim to provide an identity to the Bengali language. Deputy High Commissioner of Bangladesh, Abida Islam, organized a march with banners and placards in Kolkata in memory of those who died in the struggle to make Bengali the state language. The Bangla Language Movement of February 21, 1952 was a unique movement aimed at advocating the recognition of Bangla language as the region’s official language, allowing it to be used by the government.

Feb 21, 2014

Gen (Retd) AK Choudhary says UPA feared coup in 2012, Politicos react

New Delhi, Feb 21 (ANI): Retired Lt-Gen AK Choudhary, who was Director General of Military Operations in 2012, has told that the "highest levels" of the UPA government were indeed spooked by the unexpected movement of troops under former Army chief General VK Singh's command. Speaking on the same, Shiv Sena Leader Sanjay Raut on Friday said that Army is a disciplinary force and there should be secrecy on such issues and retired officers should be careful before speaking. Meanwhile, JD (U) Leader Sabir Ali said that if there is a weak government in power, powerful people of military try to seize the power.

Feb 21, 2014