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Aircel-Maxis deal: Attorney General clears decks for Dayanidhi Maran's prosecution, politicos react

New Delhi, July 23 (ANI): Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi has given a legal opinion to the CBI saying there is enough evidence to prosecute former telecom minister Dayanidhi Maran and his brother Kalanidhi Maran in the Aircel-Maxis deal case. Politicos on Wednesday gave mixed reaction on the matter.

Jul 23, 2014

One killed and three injured in IED explosion in Goalpara

Goalpara, July 23 (ANI): One person was killed and three others were injured in a blast triggered by suspected militants in Goalpara district of Assam on Wednesday morning. Police say at around 8 am, an IED or Improvised explosive device allegedly planted on a bicycle exploded outside the Krishnai police station. The injured have been taken to hospital where they are being treated.

Jul 23, 2014

Nexus between Doctors and Diagnostic Clinics Swindling Patients, Says Minister

Some doctors and diagnostic centres in the country are swindling money from patients by putting them to undergo unnecessary tests, the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Harsh Vardhan has said on Tuesday, 22 July.

Jul 23, 2014

Bangalore rape case: Police arrests chairman of Vibgyor School

Bangalore, July 23 (ANI): Bangalore Police arrested the chairman of the privately-run Vibgyor School where a minor girl was sexually assaulted. According to reports, the chairman, Rustom Kerawalla, of Vibgyor School was arrested after it was found that there was delay on his part in reporting the crime to the police. It is also alleged that he concealed information related to the case from the police. It is also alleged that the Kerawalla tried to destroy evidence relating to the incident. He has been charged under section 201 of the Indian Penal Code, section 23 of the Juvenile Justice Act and section 21 Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012.

Jul 23, 2014

Shiv Sena on alleged Maharashtra sadan incident

Mumbai, July 23 (ANI): Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Wednesday dismissed reports of a group of around 11 Shiv Sena MPs, allegedly forcing a Muslim catering supervisor, who was fasting for Ramzan, to eat a chapati at the new Maharashtra Sadan in Delhi last week. The MPs were apparently angry over not being served Maharashtrian food. Raut said that all the members of Shiv Sena respect all the religions.

Jul 23, 2014

Politicos slam Shiv Sena MPs for allegedly forcing Muslim staffer to break Ramzan fast

New Delhi, July 23 (ANI): According to reports, at least 11 members of Parliament belonging to the Shiv Sena allegedly forced a Muslim catering supervisor, who was fasting for Ramzan, to eat a chapati at the new Maharashtra Sadan in New Delhi last week. The MPs were apparently angry over not being served Maharashtrian food. Meanwhile, political leaders condemned the incident and said that an investigation must take place in the case and strict action should be taken against people involved.

Jul 23, 2014

Shiv Sena on alleged Maharashtra sadan incident

Mumbai, July 23 (ANI): Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Wednesday dismissed reports of a group of around 11 Shiv Sena MPs, allegedly forcing a Muslim catering supervisor, who was fasting for Ramzan, to eat a chapati at the new Maharashtra Sadan in Delhi last week. The MPs were apparently angry over not being served Maharashtrian food. Raut said that all the members of Shiv Sena respect all the religions.

Jul 23, 2014

Narendra Modi_s couture basks in all glories of Indian fashion designers

New Delhi, July 23 (ANI): After making a style statement at the BRICS summit in Brazil with his sartorial taste, Prime Minister Narendra Modi topped the wish list of fashion designers who would like to dress him up for his high profile visit to the United States where he is due to hold a dialogue with President Obama. Top designers and stylists have hailed the way Modi turns out and his sense of style. Ace fashion designer, Leena Singh, said that she just loves his style because he truly projects the image of our nation. She added he comes across as a man with plenty of dynamism and capability to take the country forward. Another top designer of India, Ashima Singh, said she thinks his style is very original and fresh, because it is just like his style of governing, which is innovative and at the same time, very practical.

Jul 23, 2014

Ahmedabad car mishap: Two killed, five injured; minor driver detained

Ahmedabad, July 23 (ANI): Two persons were killed and atleast five injured in Ahmedabad on Wednesday when a car allegedly being driven by a 14-year-old ran over a family sleeping on a pavement. The boy has been detained and is being questioned. The incident took place at around 2:30 am early Wednesday when the driver of the car lost control and it rammed into a hut. More details are being awaited.

Jul 23, 2014

Bangalore Rape Cases: Protest Continue Demanding Strict Action against Accused

Parents, women's rights organizations and NGOs organized a silent protest in Bangalore against police and school authorities demanding strict action against the guilty.

Jul 23, 2014

Katju Corruption Exposé: Congress' Existence Faces Threat?

The heat of the corruption allegation for Congress party has not ended yet, but its existence in Indian politics seem to face threat.

Jul 23, 2014

Modi Meets Gujarat Governor and Pejawar Mutt Head; Receives His Biography

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was visited by Pejawar Mutt head HH Sri Vishvesha Tirtha Swamiji and Gujarat Governor OP Kohli.

Jul 23, 2014

Rajnath Singh meets Australian delegation to discuss illegal migration issue

New Delhi, July 23 (ANI): Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh met Australian Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, Scott Morrison, in the Parliament to discuss the illegal migration issue. Foreign Minister, Sushma Swaraj was also present in the meeting. The meeting was mainly to discuss issues relating to illegal migration. In this context, the Australian minister mentioned that a boat with 157 persons onboard was seized by the Australian authorities in the last week of June, 2014. The Union Home Minister stated that India, as a matter of policy, does not support any kind of illegal migration either into its own territory or illegal migration of its citizens to foreign territories.

Jul 23, 2014

Rainfall to decrease in next two days in Odisha

Odisha, July 23 (ANI): The weather department in Odisha said that rainfall will reduce in next two to three days, giving people relief from incessant downpour. Over 100 villages in several districts like Bhadrak, Jajpur, Keonjhar and Kalahandi were flooded due to incessant rainfall, leading to breach of embankment in River Baitarani near Patpur. The state government has ordered Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) for undertaking rescue and relief operation.

Jul 23, 2014

17 more Indian nurses stranded in Iraq return home

Kochi, July 23 (ANI): Seventeen more Indian nurses, who were stranded in Iraq, arrived in Kerala. The first flight of Jet Airways carried seven nurses and the second Etihad flight from Abu Dhabi carried 10 nurses. Most of them had to leave their respective jobs due to tense situation in Iraq. A nurse, Nithu, said they were made to stay in an isolated hotel where nobody spoke to them. Meanwhile, another nurse, Jimmy, said Indian Embassy helped in safe return of nurses.

Jul 23, 2014