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Politicians slam memoirs of former lawmaker Pappu Yadav

New Delhi, Nov 27 (ANI): An autobiography “Drohkaal ka Pathik written by former Bihar MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav has drawn flak from country’s leaders for making sensational claims that three other lawmakers of his party received money to join the then central ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in 2001. Yadav alleged that three leaders of his Indian Federal Democratic Party got money courtesy then finance minister, Yashwant Sinha, to join the BJP-led NDA. According to media reports, Sinha denied the allegations and refused to comment on them. In his book he also alleged that during the July 2008 trust vote, both the Congress and BJP had offered Rs. 40 crore each to lawmakers for their support. Meanwhile, senior JD-U leader K. C. Tyagi, said that to believe a person like Yadav – who has several criminal charges against him – is not advisable.

Nov 27, 2013

Tarun Tejpal had relations within both Congress and BJP: Khurshid

Jaipur, Nov 27 (ANI): Even as Senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj lashed out at Congress, saying a Union Cabinet Minister, indirectly referring to HRD Minister, Kapil Sibal was "shielding" former Tehelka Editor-in-Chief Tarun Tejpal, Union Foreign Minister, Salman Khurshid on Wednesday said that Tejpal had relations within both Congress and the BJP.

Nov 27, 2013

Sleepless night for doctor couple after sentence of life imprisonment by Court

Ghaziabad, Nov 27 (ANI): Convicted dentist couple, Rajesh and Nupur Talwar spent a sleepless night in prison after a CBI special court sentenced them to life imprisonment on Tuesday for murdering their 14-year-old daughter Aarushi and a servant five years ago, thus concluding a sensational trial on which public opinion remains sharply divided. The CBI had sought death penalty for the couple. Superintendent of Dasna Jail, Vireshraj Sharma said on Wednesday (November 27) that the couple was being given psychological therapy.

Nov 27, 2013

Sushma's unnamed Cabinet Min Sibal cries foul over allegations of shielding Tejpal

New Delhi, Nov 27 (ANI): Even as Senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj lashed out at Congress, saying a Union Cabinet Minister, indirectly referring to HRD Minister, Kapil Sibal was "shielding" former Tehelka Editor-in-Chief Tarun Tejpal, Sibal on Wednesday condemned the allegations calling referring to them as political antics.

Nov 27, 2013

Scottish voters divided as independence proposals are unveiled

An independent Scotland would keep the pound and the British monarchy but establish its own defence force, First Minister Alex Salmond announces as he unveils detailed proposals ahead of next year's referendum. Duration:01:04

Nov 27, 2013

How BJP involved, does Tejpal accept he is Cong stooge: Goa CM

Panaji, Nov 27 (ANI): Reacting to allegations that the Goa BJP Government was trying to influence the sexual assault case against former Tehelka Editor-in-Chief Tarun Tejpal, Goa CM Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday asked if Tejpal accepted he was a Congress stooge.

Nov 27, 2013

Narendra Modis Agra chair claims Rs 4 Lakh bid, owner refuses sell out

Agra, Nov 27 (ANI): In a bizarre incident, the chair on which BJP’s PM Candidate, Narendra Modi was seated during his rally in Agra has claimed a bid of at least Rs 4 Lakh as per sources, however the owner of the chair has refused to sell it.

Nov 27, 2013

AAP replies to Election Commission notice

New Delhi, Nov 27 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday replied to Election Commission notice for Model Code violation by appealing to Muslims in Delhi for votes on religious grounds. Party Convener Arvind Kejriwal was served a notice by EC on November 20 after he distributed pamphlets asking Muslims to vote for AAP. Kejriwal denied violation of model code of conduct in his 37-page reply to Election Commission.

Nov 27, 2013

BJP hopes to sweep assembly elections in four of five states

New Delhi, Nov 27 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday hoped to sweep state assembly elections and defeat the Congress party in four of five states. The BJP also believes that they will form the central government in 2014 general elections. Voting is already over in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram. Rajasthan and Delhi will vote on December 01 and December 04, respectively. While addressing a news conference in New Delhi, BJP leader Arun Jaitley said that the results of the assembly elections would set the agenda for 2014 general elections. Meanwhile, Jaitley also accused the Congress party for relating internal security with vote-bank politics.

Nov 27, 2013

Lesbians, prostitutes the target of Nigeria's Sharia vice squad

In Nigeria's northern city if Kano, enforcers of Sharia law patrol the streets looking for evidence of un-Islamic behaviour -- homosexuality, western haircuts, revealing clothing or even 'romancing'. Duration: 02:47

Nov 27, 2013

Muzaffarpur: Portion of rail over bridge falls on goods train, 6 injured

Muzaffarpur, Nov 27 (ANI): At least 6 people were injured when part of a flyover collapsed on a stationary goods train in Muzaffarpur town of Bihar on Wednesday. No casualties have however been reported. The incident happened in Maripur area of the town, 90 km from state capital Patna. The injured have been admitted to nearby Sadar Hospital. More details are awaited.

Nov 27, 2013

Congress on Kunal Ghoshs video

Kolkata, Nov 27 (ANI): Congress leader Pradip Bhattacharya on Wednesday said that West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s name has been exposed by Kunal Ghosh and therefore this case needs to be properly investigated. A 36-minute video of Rajya Sabha MP and suspended TMC member Kunal Ghosh caused embarrassment to the TMC after Ghosh directly linked chief minister Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool’s national general secretary Mukul Roy with the Saradha chit fund scam that has been rocking the state for the last eight months. The 36-minute video recorded earlier was broadcast on a local Bengali channel on Tuesday.

Nov 27, 2013

Will take up her case if Tehelka victim approaches me: Shyam Keswani

Mumbai, Nov 27 (ANI): As the Tehelka sexual assault case is taking turns with every passing day with the victim’s family now complaining about ‘intimidation and harassment’ against the accused Tarun Tejpal, Legal Adviser to Victim, Shyam Keswani said that he is ready to take up the case if she approaches him for the same. He also said that he consoled the victim that she needs to speak up and demand justice.

Nov 27, 2013

Organizations now scared of hiring women employees: Naresh Agarwal

New Delhi, Nov 27 (ANI): After the victim’s family in Tehelka sexual assault case complained to the Delhi Police about intimidation and harassment’ against the accused Tarun Tejpal, Naresh Agarwal said that owing to the ongoing circumstances, organizations now will be scared of hiring women employees.

Nov 27, 2013

At least six killed in blasts near Kudankulam

Kudankulam, Nov 27 (ANI): Two powerful country-made bombs exploded in coastal village of Idinthakarai near Kudankulam nuclear power plant of Tamil Nadu killing at least 6 persons and critically injuring three others. The bombs were allegedly stocked by some villagers following a clash with another group. Three houses caved in due to the impact of the explosion. Police said that death toll could rise, as some of the people were feared to be trapped under the debris. Police and rescue teams reached the spot and rushed the injured to nearby hospital. According to reports, the blasts took place when bombs exploded accidentally while they were being assembled at a house in Idinthakarai village. A case has been filed against activist Udhayakumar, who fronted the lengthy local campaign against the Kudankulam plant.

Nov 27, 2013