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Wed, 19 November 2014
After snap poll remark, Pawar says won't topple Maha BJP govt
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23:35 India plans fresh steps to tackle Ebola
People cured of Ebola overseas may have to wait for three months before they can enter India as government plans to strengthen measures against the disease after Health Ministry found guidelines for screening incoming passengers at airports for the deadly virus were not being implemented properly.
"Currently, there is no case of Ebola in India but we are being extra cautious. Even WHO has advised that a person after being cured of Ebola should avoid travelling for three months and use condoms while having intercourse as their body fluids like semen and urine may still be infected, to contain the spread of the deadly virus.
"So, the ministry is mulling over issuing an advisory in this regard and discussions are still on," said a senior health ministry official.
23:27 Minor tremor felt in Banaskantha district of Gujarat
An earthquake, measuring 3 on the Richter scale, tonight jolted many parts of Banaskantha district in the state, officials said. According to the official website of `Institute of Seismological Research, the tremor was felt near Dantiwada and Pathawada, around 23 km north-east from Deesa town, in Bansakantha.
Banaskantha Collector Dilipkumar Rana said there were no reports of any damage. A team of taluka development officer had been sent to Dantiwada, he said.
23:27 Who else is ISIS holding captive?
From the CNN: In their latest video showing beheaded U.S. aid worker Peter Kassig, ISIS didn't threaten to kill another hostage. But the jihadists are still believed to be holding at least two other captives.
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23:00
A day after his remarks on possibility of mid-term polls in Maharashtra caused a flutter, NCP chief Sharad Pawar today sought to downplay the matter saying he did not intend to dislodge the fledgling BJP government and his statement was blown out of proportion.
However, BJP's estranged ally Shiv Sena, at whose expense NCP had announced outside support to the government last month, hit out at the Maratha strongman, saying he "is known for playing politics of distrust" and is trying to take advantage of current political instability by indulging in posturing. "We don't have any interest in toppling this government," Pawar said while addressing the concluding function of the two-day conclave of senior NCP leaders at Alibaug in neighbouring Raigad district today.
"I did not speak anything different than what I said earlier that we don't have any interest in pulling down the government. But if Maharashtra's interests are not being protected, any party will take a stance," he said.
22:56 Godhra train case convict sentenced to death, jumps parole
The central jail authorities here today sounded an alert after Salim Jarda, one of the accused in Godhra train burning case who was awarded death penalty, jumped the parole.
"Salim Yusuf Zarda, who was sentenced to death in Godhra train carnage case, had jumped his 15-day parole which ended on Tuesday. We have sent a written communication to Godhra Deputy Superintendent of Police, asking him to arrest Zarda," a jail official said.
22:11
The Delhi high court on Wednesday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation seeking enhanced compensation to three victims of the 2011 blast in its premises after the city government said Rs 3 lakhs each had already been paid to them.
A bench of Chief Justice G Rohini and Justice R S Endlaw, while rejecting the plea filed by All India Anti-Terrorist Front, said that as the ex-gratia compensation of Rs 3 lakh each had already been paid to the three victims by the district magistrate, the PIL is 'not maintainable'.
Seventeen people were killed and over 76 were injured on September 7, 2011 blast outside one of the gates of the Delhi high court premises.
An affidavit filed by the Delhi government said that on November 12 'Rs nine lakh were sanctioned for payment towards ex-gratia to the victims of bomb blast at high court of Delhi on behalf of the ministry of home affairs'.
21:55 Police finally arrest 'godman' Rampal
According to the Haryana police, self-proclaimed 'godman' Rampal has been arrested from his Hisar ashram. Media reports say that he has been taken to a hospital in Chandigarh.
The police had been preparing for the final assault to arrest Rampal from his ashram since late evening, where four women died mysteriously and two others in hospital in the midst of a showdown.
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Rampal will then be produced at a court in Chandigarh on Thursday.
21:45 Rampal charged with waging war against govt of India
Rampal has been charged with waging war against the government of India.
The cases have been filed under sections 121 (waging, or attempting to wage war, or abetting waging of war, against the government of India), 121A (conspiring to commit certain offences against the state) and 122 (collecting arms etc. with the intention of waging war against the government).
21:33
Earlier in the day, A large number of followers of Rampal, who had been holed up in his ashram for days, came out on Wednesday and narrated how they were virtually confined there along with thousands more who too were desperately wanting to leave the premises.
21:25
More than 15,000 people have so far been taken out of the ashram and arrangements have been made for their safe passage to their respective destinations, he said.
20:53 Nation is grateful to Rajapaksa, Modi for fishermen's release:Swamy
Expressing his happiness over the release five Indian fishermen on death row in Sri Lanka, BJP leader Subramanian Swamy today said the nation is grateful to the joint efforts of the Indian and Sri Lankan heads of state for finding a solution to the 'emotionally surcharged' issue.
"The nation is grateful to the joint efforts of President of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for finding a solution to the emotionally surcharged Tamil fishermen issue," Swamy said in a statement.
"I am happy I was able to bring to the notice of both that a treaty of 2010 could facilitate the transfer to India of these fishermen," he added.
Swamy also urged the Prime Minister to repair the "ruptured" relations between India and Sri Lanka on the basis of mutual respect and dialogue.
20:49 Hundreds of protesters spill out in London streets
Hundreds of students dodged police and tore down metal barriers to gain access to square in protest at high tuition fees and student debt.
Image: Demonstrators participate in a protest march against student loans and in favour of free education, in central London. Photograph: Peter Nicholls/Reuters
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Image: Demonstrators participate in a protest march against student loans and in favour of free education, in central London. Photograph: Peter Nicholls/Reuters
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20:30 EU lifts ban on PIA cargo flights
Cash-strapped Pakistan International Airlines has got a rare boost as the European Union lifted a security ban prohibiting the flag-carrier from flying cargo to EU countries.
The EU had suspended PIA's cargo services to the EU in September because of non-compliance of regulatory security standards for foreign airlines.
"The EU has lifted the ban on PIA flying cargo to the EU bloc after we met their security requirements," a spokesman for the airlines said.
19:55 Insufficient proof to summon Modi before commission: Nanavati
The judicial commission that probed the 2002 Gujarat riots said today that there is insufficient evidence to support allegations levelled against the then Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi to summon him for questioning before the panel.
"Modi was not summoned nor was he asked to appear before us as we must have some evidence to support allegations against him," Chairman of the Commission,retired Supreme Court Justice G T Nanavati said.
19:46 Indian-origin ex-MP to stand trial for child pornography
Indian-origin ex-MP SebastianEdathy will stand trial in a German court on charges of acquiring and possessing child pornography.
The regional court in Verden in the state of Lower Saxony said yesterday that after examining the indictment against him filed by prosecutors four months ago, it came to the conclusion that there are enough evidences to open proceedings on child pornography charges.
19:36 Brothers arrested for smuggling arms and narcotics
Two brothers were booked today for their alleged links with Pakistani intelligence agency ISI and on charges of smuggling arms, ammunition and narcotics into India.
"Jagdip Singh and his brother Mandip Singh used to visit Pakistan on fake documents and smuggle arms and ammunition, opium, smack and heroin into India," said police.
18:50 MHA: State govt has not sought assistance yet
Union government reacts to the Rampal siege.
Home minister Rajnath Singh says that he spoke to Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar over the phone who apprised him of the prevailing situation in Hissar.
Kiren Rijiju, MoS, Home: "It's a state subject, unless the state govt seeks assistance, specially forces, the Centre will not act. The state government is closely monitoring the situation and they are acting on the court's orders. We can't just interfere like that.
A large number of followers of godman Rampal, who had been holed up in his ashram for days, came out today and narrated how they were virtually confined there along with thousands more. Police have put the number of people inside the ashram at 5000.
Home minister Rajnath Singh says that he spoke to Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar over the phone who apprised him of the prevailing situation in Hissar.
Kiren Rijiju, MoS, Home: "It's a state subject, unless the state govt seeks assistance, specially forces, the Centre will not act. The state government is closely monitoring the situation and they are acting on the court's orders. We can't just interfere like that.
A large number of followers of godman Rampal, who had been holed up in his ashram for days, came out today and narrated how they were virtually confined there along with thousands more. Police have put the number of people inside the ashram at 5000.
18:37 He's the sexiest man alive!
Hollywood hunk Chris Hemsworth is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive!
That Chris Hemsworth is a major dreamboat in the crowded galaxy of Hollywood stars is a widely acknowledged fact. With People's newest Sexiest list comes a whole new level for this handsome actor from down under.
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That Chris Hemsworth is a major dreamboat in the crowded galaxy of Hollywood stars is a widely acknowledged fact. With People's newest Sexiest list comes a whole new level for this handsome actor from down under.
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18:36 Hippo attack kills 12 children
And you thought African lions were the most dangerous?
Twelve children and one adult died after a hippopotamus overturned a boat near the Niger capital, Niamey. At least 18 people, mostly students aged 12 to 13, were aboard the boat crossing the Niger river on Monday.
Twelve children and one adult died after a hippopotamus overturned a boat near the Niger capital, Niamey. At least 18 people, mostly students aged 12 to 13, were aboard the boat crossing the Niger river on Monday.
18:34 Honduras beauty queen found dead
Miss Honduras, Maria Jose Alvarado, 19, and her sister Sofia Trinidad, 23, found dead after disappearing last week, the BBC reports.
Maria Jose, who was voted Miss Honduras in April, went missing along with her sister after they attended a party about 20 minutes' drive from the family home in Santa Barbara.
Maria Jose, who was voted Miss Honduras in April, went missing along with her sister after they attended a party about 20 minutes' drive from the family home in Santa Barbara.
18:27 Stricter norms to deal with insider trading
Sebi board approves stricter norms to deal with insider trading menace; eases de-listing norms.
17:56 Events like this (Rampal) cause disgust for religion: Sri Sri
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar says Rampal's secretary first agreed to connect and then kept cutting the line. "There is a dire need for a Sarva Dharma council which can guide spiritual movements and help prevent situations like this. People of all religions who misuse faith for personal gain should be severely dealt with. At the same time, innocent leaders must be protected. Events like this cause fear and disgust for religion and spirituality."
17:47 Leaders should not think they are above the law: Sri Sri
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar tries to make the still absconding godman Rampal, see sense. Ravi Shankar says that he tried to talk to Rampal to drive some sense into him. "Leaders should not think they are above the law."
The Haryana police arrested Rampal's close aide Purshottam Das, who tried to escape from the ashram with other followers.
The Haryana police arrested Rampal's close aide Purshottam Das, who tried to escape from the ashram with other followers.
The police has slapped sedition charges against Rampal and several of his followers while ruling out any negotiations with him.
17:24 Five Indian fishermen on death handed over to High Commission in Lanka
The five Indian fishermen have been handed over to the Indian High Commissioner in Colombo and are awaiting a transfer home. They will not need to serve jail time in India as reported earlier.
TKS Elangovan, DMK, says, "Our leader (M Karunanidhi) has already appreciated efforts made by the PM, we are happy."
TKS Elangovan, DMK, says, "Our leader (M Karunanidhi) has already appreciated efforts made by the PM, we are happy."
17:15 Snowstorms hammer half of the US; five people killed
Snowstorms and record low temperatures whacked much of the US this week -- and there's more havoc coming. About 50% of the country had snow on the ground Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.
In fact, a year's worth of snow is expected to fall in just three days in some areas, as winter comes early to much of the US, bringing record low temperatures. Read more
In fact, a year's worth of snow is expected to fall in just three days in some areas, as winter comes early to much of the US, bringing record low temperatures. Read more
17:03 TripAdvisor couple fined 100 Pounds by hotel for bad review
It's a hotel you don't want to stay at, but don't say it while you're there. Blackpool's Broadway Hotel charges couple 100 Pounds after they posted critical review on website. Read more
16:41 Main accused in Burdwan blast case gives police the slip
Sahanur Alam, one of the main accused in the Burdwan blast case, gave police the slip in Assam's Dhubri district in the early hours today when an operation was launched to catch him.
However, police arrested two of his accomplices Abdur Nur and Sahanur Ali. They are suspected to have links with the jihadi network.
The security forces, based on specific input, set up a raid in the house of a local teacher, who is a distant relative of Sahanur, after receiving information that the most-wanted jihadi was hiding in the house.
Fugitive Sahanur is believed to be looking for an escape route to Bangladesh.
The area from where he fled shares borders with Meghalaya and Bangladesh and a search has been launched to trace him.
-- Anurag Kashyap/Rediff.com
However, police arrested two of his accomplices Abdur Nur and Sahanur Ali. They are suspected to have links with the jihadi network.
The security forces, based on specific input, set up a raid in the house of a local teacher, who is a distant relative of Sahanur, after receiving information that the most-wanted jihadi was hiding in the house.
Fugitive Sahanur is believed to be looking for an escape route to Bangladesh.
The area from where he fled shares borders with Meghalaya and Bangladesh and a search has been launched to trace him.
-- Anurag Kashyap/Rediff.com
16:41 Unconditional release for five Indian fishermen on death row in Lanka
The decision comes days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to the Sri Lanka president Rajapaksa where it was agreed that the fishermen would be transferred to an Indian jail.
The fishermen were given a presidential pardon without any conditions.
The fishermen were given a presidential pardon without any conditions.
16:25 Five Indian fishermen on death row to be released by Lanka
Sri Lanka has released five Indian fishermen facing the death penalty, TV reports say. Sri Lanka president Mahinda Rajapaksa is believed to have commuted the sentence.
India had filed an appeal in the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka against a verdict of its High Court awarding the death sentence to the five Indian fishermen given the death rap for alleged drug smuggling.
Emerson, P Augustus, R Wilson, K Prasath and J Langlet, all hailing from Tamil Nadu, were apprehended in 2011 and were sentenced to death by the Colombo High Court on October 30.
India had filed an appeal in the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka against a verdict of its High Court awarding the death sentence to the five Indian fishermen given the death rap for alleged drug smuggling.
Emerson, P Augustus, R Wilson, K Prasath and J Langlet, all hailing from Tamil Nadu, were apprehended in 2011 and were sentenced to death by the Colombo High Court on October 30.
15:49 Police arrest Rampal aide
Just in: Purshottam Das, a close aide of Rampal has been arrested by the Haryana police in Hisar, reports ANI. A large number of followers of the godman, who had been holed up in his ashram for days, came out on Wednesday and narrated how they were virtually confined there along with thousands more who too were desperately wanting to leave the premises.
Hailing from various parts of the country, the followers claimed that "private commandos' of Rampal had been "forcing" them not to leave, but they managed to persuade them and come out.
Hailing from various parts of the country, the followers claimed that "private commandos' of Rampal had been "forcing" them not to leave, but they managed to persuade them and come out.
15:40 BJP confident of accomplishing Mission 44+ in JK polls: Nadda
Expressing confidence over BJP accomplishing its ambitious 'Mission 44+' in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly polls, Union Minister J P Nadda today said people were increasingly reposing faith in the party which has strengthened their resolve to form government in the state.
"BJP is fighting the Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir with a special strategy to come to power in the state. BJP is confident of accomplishing its Mission 44+," Nadda told reporters while campaigning for the party in the state where it aims to win at least 44 of a total 87 seats.
Nadda is one of BJP's top star campaigners for the state Assembly elections. The party is set to hold five mega rallies of its star campaigners - Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Nadda, and BJP President Amit Shah - from today to November 22.
"BJP is fighting the Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir with a special strategy to come to power in the state. BJP is confident of accomplishing its Mission 44+," Nadda told reporters while campaigning for the party in the state where it aims to win at least 44 of a total 87 seats.
Nadda is one of BJP's top star campaigners for the state Assembly elections. The party is set to hold five mega rallies of its star campaigners - Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Nadda, and BJP President Amit Shah - from today to November 22.
15:32 CBI summons WB transport minister in Saradha case
The special crime branch of the Central Bureau of Investigation, probing the Saradha chit fund scam, has served summons on West Bengal Transport Minister Madan Mitra and Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Srinjoy Bose to appear before the agency for questioning.
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As many as 28 out of the 122 women undergoing treatment at various hospitals after the botched sterilisation surgeries in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur district, have been discharged after successful treatment.
15:17 Police will continue ops till Rampal is arrested
Haryana Director General of Police S N Vashisht says 5000 people are still holed up inside Rampal's ashram. Mounting pressure on godman Rampal to surrender, police has slapped sedition and other serious charges against him and several of his followers while ruling out any negotiations with him, a day after armed clashes took place.Vashisht asserted that police will continue its "operation' till he is arrested for production before Punjab and Haryana high court on Friday in a contempt case.
14:52 Sensex slips below 28K-level after hitting record high
The BSE Sensex failed to hold its record-high levels and slipped below the 28,000-mark by falling over 175 points during midsession as funds and retail investors indulged in profit-booking amid weak global cues.
14:43 How whistling can be used to improve sanitation
Women from a self help group in Orissa have solved the problem of open defecation in a very interesting way. They not only started patrolling the streets but also planted the holy Tulsi plant to stop people from defecating in the open. Meet the amazing whistle blowers and their story of making their block completely "swachh'. Read
14:39 On World Toilet Day, this is a must-see
According to the United Nations, 2.5 billion people do not have access to proper sanitation, including toilets. To mark World Toilet Day today, photographers from Panos Pictures have been working with Water & Sanitation for the Urban Poor to produce an exhibition that documents women and girls with their toilets, showing the effect this has on their lives.
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14:34 Cops deny intel failure in Rampal siege
Haryana DGP Vashisht has denied that there had been any intelligence or police failure which allowed Rampal to use thousands of followers as a "human shield" and put the forces on the backfoot.
"There is no laxity or lapse or delay on our part. One has to keep in mind that here we are dealing with a situation where thousands of lives are at stake and we could not have carried out a sudden attack and put them in danger," he said.
"There is no laxity or lapse or delay on our part. One has to keep in mind that here we are dealing with a situation where thousands of lives are at stake and we could not have carried out a sudden attack and put them in danger," he said.
14:26 PM leaves Fiji after 10-day, 3-nation tour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today left for Delhi after concluding his 10-day three nation tour during which he attended the East Asia and ASEAN-India Summits in Myanmar, the G-20 Summit in Australia and held bilaterals with his Australian and Fijian counterparts.
Modi, the first Indian premier to visit the Pacific country after Indira Gandhi who had come here in 1981, left Fiji's capital Suva on a special Indian Air Force plane.
Modi, the first Indian premier to visit the Pacific country after Indira Gandhi who had come here in 1981, left Fiji's capital Suva on a special Indian Air Force plane.
14:08 Mamata throws mike in middle of interview
Chief minister Mamata Banerjee "threw the mike" and was learnt to have walked out in the middle of an interview by a television channel in New Delhi after she was asked questions about the Saradha scandal. The interview was conducted by journalist Rajdeep Sardesai on Monday and aired on Headlines Today yesterday.
The transcript sent by the channel mentioned that "Mamata threw the mike" when Sardesai made a reference to the sale of her paintings.
In 2012, Mamata Banerjee walked off the stage during an interview with CNN IBN anchor Sagarika Ghose (who was with the news channel then). The question asked by a student in the audience upset her. The girl had asked her about the increasing attacks on women in the State, the infringement of democratic rights by the authorities. Mamata removed her microphone, handed it to Ghose and walked off the stage saying everyone in the audience were Maoists.
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The transcript sent by the channel mentioned that "Mamata threw the mike" when Sardesai made a reference to the sale of her paintings.
In 2012, Mamata Banerjee walked off the stage during an interview with CNN IBN anchor Sagarika Ghose (who was with the news channel then). The question asked by a student in the audience upset her. The girl had asked her about the increasing attacks on women in the State, the infringement of democratic rights by the authorities. Mamata removed her microphone, handed it to Ghose and walked off the stage saying everyone in the audience were Maoists.
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13:57
First pictures of the aircraft of the Madhya Pradesh Flying Club which crashed during a training sortie at Ahilyabai Holkar Airport in Indore today. Two persons were seriously injured, police said.
13:29
Twenty-nine years ago to this day (November 18, 1985), a boy and his pet tiger were born. Happy Birthday, Calvin and Hobbes!
13:26 Rampal ashram siege: All bodies handed over to police
Bodies of the four women were handed over to police by the staff of 'godman' Rampal's ashram in Barwala in Hisar and two other sick persons, including an infant, were taken to a hospital were they died, police said today.
The ashram authorites handed over the bodies of four women, including that of a 70-year-old, Haryana DGP S N Vashisht told a press conference today.
The women whose bodies have been handed over were identified as Savita (31) of Delhi, Santosh (45) of Rohtak, Raj Bala (70) of Bijnore and Malikit Kaur (50) of Sangrur in Punjab. Besides this, 20-year-old Rajni, who was in a serious condition having a heart ailment, was rushed to Hisar hospital from the ashram at around 4 am, but she died there four hours later, the DGP said.
A one-and-a-half year-old, whose father's name was Vipin Pratap Singh, also died as he was suffering from congenital jaundice. Vashisht said police will investigate all deaths to ascertain the exact cause.
The ashram authorites handed over the bodies of four women, including that of a 70-year-old, Haryana DGP S N Vashisht told a press conference today.
The women whose bodies have been handed over were identified as Savita (31) of Delhi, Santosh (45) of Rohtak, Raj Bala (70) of Bijnore and Malikit Kaur (50) of Sangrur in Punjab. Besides this, 20-year-old Rajni, who was in a serious condition having a heart ailment, was rushed to Hisar hospital from the ashram at around 4 am, but she died there four hours later, the DGP said.
A one-and-a-half year-old, whose father's name was Vipin Pratap Singh, also died as he was suffering from congenital jaundice. Vashisht said police will investigate all deaths to ascertain the exact cause.
13:23 Five women among dead in Rampal ashram
A one-and-half-year old child is among the four dead at Rampal's ashram. The child is believed to have died of jaundice. The number of dead are now six including the child.
13:20
The Haryana police said the women who died were Santosh, Malkit, Rajbala and Savita. There were no injury marks on their body. Rampal (63) has been charged with sedition and rioting as he continues to evade arrest in connection with a murder case.
12:52 Thousands flee Rampal ashram
Thousands of supporters of Rampal have begun fleeing from the Hisar ashram, which means the standoff could end soon.
Haryana DGP S N Vashisht says there is no proposal to have a dialogue with Rampal, he must surrender before the law.
"Rampal is inside the ashram and we will definitely catch him at any cost. We can't give a deadline for how long operation will continue, but it will carry on," he said.
The DGP ruled out intel failure and said the police have cordoned off the ashram. "Our focus is on saving people," he said.
Haryana DGP S N Vashisht says there is no proposal to have a dialogue with Rampal, he must surrender before the law.
"Rampal is inside the ashram and we will definitely catch him at any cost. We can't give a deadline for how long operation will continue, but it will carry on," he said.
The DGP ruled out intel failure and said the police have cordoned off the ashram. "Our focus is on saving people," he said.
12:41 Bodies of four women sent for postmortem: Hisar DGP
SN Vashisht (DGP) on Hisar incident says godman Rampal's supporters are still leaving the ashram. "After 10 pm, Rampal's supporters came out of the ashram. More than 10,000 innocent people have left the ashram.
"Sections of criminal conspiracy, rioting etc have been issued as of now and an investigation is underway," he says.
"Rampal is still in the ashram. The bodies of four women who died in the ashram have been handed over to a hospital. The cause of death has to be figured out in the postmortem," says tjhe DGP.
Headlines Today reports that devotees' leaving Rampal's ashram say that over 1,000 are being kept in the ashram against their will.
Earlier reports said that two women and one child had died in the ashram.
"Sections of criminal conspiracy, rioting etc have been issued as of now and an investigation is underway," he says.
"Rampal is still in the ashram. The bodies of four women who died in the ashram have been handed over to a hospital. The cause of death has to be figured out in the postmortem," says tjhe DGP.
Headlines Today reports that devotees' leaving Rampal's ashram say that over 1,000 are being kept in the ashram against their will.
Earlier reports said that two women and one child had died in the ashram.
12:18 Ashok Chavan's name stays in Adarsh scam, says HC
Just in: Bombay HC rejects CBI's plea to drop former Maharashtra CM Ashok Chavan's name from the Adarsh scam probe. The CBI had filed an application before the court seeking permission to delete Chavan's name from the Adarsh charge sheet. The court on Wednesday rejected the application.
12:13 Aircraft at Indore flying club crashes
Just in: Indore flying club's training aircraft crashes leaving two people seriously injured. Both the instructors have been rushed to hospital.
11:58 Day 2: Siege outside Rampal's ashram continues
In Hisar, outside the ashram of godman Rampal, villagers bring food for security and media persons. The siege outside the ashram continues today.
Efforts to arrest self-styled 'godman' Rampal, who is holed up in his ashram in Barwala, Haryana will continue, police said this morning after suspending the operation overnight following clashes between his supporters and security personnel that left over 200 people injured.
Efforts to arrest self-styled 'godman' Rampal, who is holed up in his ashram in Barwala, Haryana will continue, police said this morning after suspending the operation overnight following clashes between his supporters and security personnel that left over 200 people injured.
11:55 Modi remembers Indira on her birth anniversary
On the occasion of Indira Gandhi's birth anniversary today, Narendra Modi tweeted: I join my fellow countrymen & women in remembering our former PM Smt. Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary. My tributes.
11:53 Modi's 3 big announcements in Fiji
1. PM Narendra Modi has proposed to develop the Pan Pacific Islands Project for tele-medicine and tele-education, saying, "Given the distance between the islands and poor connectivity, e-networks are an effective means for coordination."
2. Modi also announced visa on arrival facility for all the 14 Pacific Island countries and hoped that it will facilitate exchanges and promote better understanding between the peoples.
3. He also announced an increase in Grant-in-Aid to Pacific Island countries from USD 125,000 annually to USD 200,000 to each Pacific Island country for community projects.
2. Modi also announced visa on arrival facility for all the 14 Pacific Island countries and hoped that it will facilitate exchanges and promote better understanding between the peoples.
3. He also announced an increase in Grant-in-Aid to Pacific Island countries from USD 125,000 annually to USD 200,000 to each Pacific Island country for community projects.
11:37 PM@Fiji: Democracy allows everyone to make their dreams come true
PM Modi addressing at the Fiji National University says, "India can't live just for India, it's development is not just for itself. Democracy allows everyone to live their life and makes it possible for their dreams and ambitions to come true."
Seeking stronger engagement with the Pacific Islands, India on Wednesday announced $75 million line of credit for Fiji for a co-generation power plant and upgrading the sugar industry and also a $five million fund to develop its villages even as the two countries agreed to expand their Defence and Security cooperation.
Seeking stronger engagement with the Pacific Islands, India on Wednesday announced $75 million line of credit for Fiji for a co-generation power plant and upgrading the sugar industry and also a $five million fund to develop its villages even as the two countries agreed to expand their Defence and Security cooperation.
11:32 India, Fiji sign three trade agreements
India and Fiji on Wednesday signed three agreements on Wednesday even as PM Narendra Modi announced visa on arrival for Fiji people. Addressing Fijian parliament, PM Modi called Fiji a leader in the region and highlighted the need to make make travel easier between the two countries.
11:09 Fadnavis wants business-friendly policies to boost economy
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis says he is willing to make changes in the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) policy and has said that the only way to boost the state's economy is by easing the business culture. Maharashtra's growth rate has plummeted to its lowest level in the past four years, he said.
10:59 New clarity to ties with Australia
While the invitation to Brisbane for the G-20 summit took Mr. Modi there, the decision to travel to three other Australian cities, when he had other pressing domestic commitments, was well considered. Read
10:57 Bid to kidnap top pharma company official at gunpoint
An AK-47 rifle wielding man allegedly tried to abduct Aurobindo Pharma's Director K Nityananda Reddy from his car near a park and opened fire when Reddy and his brother resisted in the posh Banjara Hills on Wednesday morning. No one was injured in the incident that spread panic in the upscale area. Police said the attacker fled leaving behind his weapon. Read more
10:47 Rampal still missing, hostages in ashram yet to be freed
Just in: A woman and a child have died in the aftermath of yesterday's clashes in Hisar. The two died in hospital this morning. Violent clashes broke out at godman Rampal's ashram in Haryana with police lobbing teargas shells and resorting to lathicharge to disperse his supporters who allegedly fired back at the police, leaving over 100 persons, including security and media personnel, injured.
TV reports this morning said that Rampals supporters were using women and children inside the ashram as human shields.
TV reports this morning said that Rampals supporters were using women and children inside the ashram as human shields.
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Mahesh Bhatt, Farah Khan on gangster Ravi Pujari's hit-list?:
An interrogation of arrested members of underworld don Ravi Pujari's gang has revealed that Bollywood directors Mahesh Bhatt and Farah Khan were on their radar. The accused revealed that Pujari had instructed his men to conduct a recce of Farah Khan's residence and has also reportedly been monitoring Mahesh Bhatt's movement for nearly two months.
10:24 Bob Marley's family to launch global pot brand under his name
Jamaican reggae artist Bob Marley will be the face of what's being called first global brand of marijuana. His family and a Seattle-based private equity firm announced on NBC's 'Today' the creation of Marley Natural, a premium cannabis brand rooted in the life and legacy of one of marijuana's most devoted sons, reported Ace Showbiz.
09:42 PM Modi announces visa on arrival for Fijians
Seeking stronger engagement with the Pacific Islands, India on Wednesday announced a 75 million USD line of credit for Fiji for a co-generation power plant and upgrading the sugar industry and also a five million USD fund to develop its villages even as the two countries agreed to expand their Defence and Security cooperation.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who made these announcements after talks with his Fijian counterpart Frank Bainimarama shortly after his arrival, also announced a visa on arrival for Fijians and assistance projects that included a Parliament library and doubling the scholarships and training slots in India for people from this country.
09:24 Government to propose amendments to Land Act
The Narendra Modi government is reaching out to the Opposition to push through amendments to the the Land Act ahead of the Winter session of Parliament.
The government is also prepared to choose the ordinance route if the talks fail.
09:20 Shooter leaves behind AK 47
An unidentified man shot three rounds at the car of a Aurobindo pharma vice Chairman Nityananda Reddy who had just finished his morning walk at the popular KBR Park.
Police said a man rushed towards him as he was stepping into his and opened fire on him.
08:46
TV news channels report of a firing on Aurobindo Pharma chairman at KBR Park under Banjara Hills in Hyderabad.
Exchange of fire at Banjara Hills in Hyderabad:
Police say he has escaped with minor injuries. Further investigations are on.
08:18
India extends 75 million dollar credit line to Fiji: Seeking stronger engagement with the Pacific Islands, India today announced a 75 million USD line of credit for Fiji for a co-generation power plant and upgrading the sugar industry and also a 5 million USD fund to develop its villages even as the two countries agreed to expand their Defence and Security cooperation.
08:12 French president condemns 'terrifying' Jerusalem attack
French President Francois Hollande today condemned the "terrifying" attack on a synagogue in West Jerusalem, urging Israel and the Palestinians to resume talks seeking peace.
Five Israelis were killed in the rare assault on a place of worship when two Palestinians armed with a gun and meat cleavers ran amok among worshippers yesterday, sending shockwaves through the country.
03:50 On shores of Pacific Ocean, among wonderful people: Modi on Instagram
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, shared his third image on Instagram after he landed in Fiji.
"Bula from Fiji! On the shores of the Pacific Ocean, among wonderful people," the caption says.
Modi was received by his counterpart Frank Bainimarama.on his arrival.
During his visit here, Modi will hold bilateral talks with Bainimarama, address the Parliament and also meet leaders and representatives of 12 Pacific Island nations.
"Bula from Fiji! On the shores of the Pacific Ocean, among wonderful people," the caption says.
Modi was received by his counterpart Frank Bainimarama.on his arrival.
During his visit here, Modi will hold bilateral talks with Bainimarama, address the Parliament and also meet leaders and representatives of 12 Pacific Island nations.
02:46 Dutch mum rescues daughter from Islamic State
Mother ignores warnings of danger and travels to Syria disguised in a burka to save her nineteen-year-old daughter from terrorists.
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02:39 Salman's sister gets married to Aayush Sharma in Hyderabad
Indian Express reports: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's youngest sister Arpita Khan finally tied the knot with her longtime beau Aayush Sharma in truly royal way at the Taj Falaknuma hotel in Hyderabad on Tuesday evening.
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02:31 DoT, defence ministry resolve spectrum swapping issue
The Department of Telecommunications and the defence ministry have finally resolved the contentious issue of swapping spectrum for commercial use.
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01:47 Indian envoy seeks enhanced economic cooperation with Egypt
Potential investment propositions and opportunities for expanding economic cooperation between India and Egypt were discussed in talks between Indian envoy Navdeep Suri and the Suez governor.
The members of the Egyptian Chamber of Commerce expressed their interest in attracting Indian investments, particularly in the fields of information technology, recycling of waste material, green houses project and ship-building.
Ambassador Suri discussed with Suez Governor Major General Al Arabi al-Sarawy as well as the Chairman of Suez Chamber of Commerce the opportunities for expanding economic cooperation between India and Egypt. Representatives from the Indian companies, who have already invested in Suez, were also present during the meeting.
The members of the Egyptian Chamber of Commerce expressed their interest in attracting Indian investments, particularly in the fields of information technology, recycling of waste material, green houses project and ship-building.
Ambassador Suri discussed with Suez Governor Major General Al Arabi al-Sarawy as well as the Chairman of Suez Chamber of Commerce the opportunities for expanding economic cooperation between India and Egypt. Representatives from the Indian companies, who have already invested in Suez, were also present during the meeting.
01:34 20 injured in grenade attack in Karachi
About 20 people, including two policemen, were today injured when unidentified assailants on motorbikes threw hand grenades at a shop in Pakistan's port city of Karachi.
The incident happened this evening at a shop located adjacent to two police stations, Mithadar and Kharadar.
"Four men on two motorcycles hurled the hand grenades at a shop in the market which was crowded causing so many injuries," senior police official, Sheeraz Nazir said.
"Mithadar is one of the city's busiest commercial hubs and a large number of people were present in the area at the time of the attack," he said.
Nazir said the men had not targeted the police stations but apparently it was a random attack in the market.
The incident happened this evening at a shop located adjacent to two police stations, Mithadar and Kharadar.
"Four men on two motorcycles hurled the hand grenades at a shop in the market which was crowded causing so many injuries," senior police official, Sheeraz Nazir said.
"Mithadar is one of the city's busiest commercial hubs and a large number of people were present in the area at the time of the attack," he said.
Nazir said the men had not targeted the police stations but apparently it was a random attack in the market.
01:31 What's wrong with Japan's economy?
From the BBC: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has called elections only two years after taking office due to the country's failing economy.
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01:09 Myanmar: Too Soon to Declare End of Reforms
Myanmar dominated the news cycle this past week as it hosted some of the world's most powerful leaders for the East Asia Summit.
The bulk of the coverage had a negative bent, declaring the end of the reform era and lamenting a 'backslide' to the repressive days of Myanmar's military junta.
The focus was also on President Obama and his second trip to the region--nearly 10 times longer than the 2012 trip--and the message the Administration would convey to the Myanmar government and civil society.
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The bulk of the coverage had a negative bent, declaring the end of the reform era and lamenting a 'backslide' to the repressive days of Myanmar's military junta.
The focus was also on President Obama and his second trip to the region--nearly 10 times longer than the 2012 trip--and the message the Administration would convey to the Myanmar government and civil society.
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00:55 Pak army hands over Indian boy who crossed LoC inadvertently
The Pakistan army today handed over a13-year-old boy to Indian authorities after he had inadvertently crossed the Line of Control.
Manzar Hussain, a student of class 8 and a resident of Jhanagar village in Kashmir, had mistakenly crossed the LoC in Asal Kass Nullah of Khui Ratta sector on November 14, the Pakistan military said.
He was handed over to Indian authorities at Chakoti-Uri crossing point by military, it said.
Manzar Hussain, a student of class 8 and a resident of Jhanagar village in Kashmir, had mistakenly crossed the LoC in Asal Kass Nullah of Khui Ratta sector on November 14, the Pakistan military said.
He was handed over to Indian authorities at Chakoti-Uri crossing point by military, it said.
00:38 Seventh doctor dies fighting Ebola
Dr Moses Kargbo, who had been a retired medical officer in the Ministry of Health, died at the Hastings Ebola Treatment Centre east of the capital, Freetown, where he had been receiving treatment.
He had been volunteering to help fight the spread of the virus at a government hospital in the central Tonkolili district.
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He had been volunteering to help fight the spread of the virus at a government hospital in the central Tonkolili district.
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00:32 Tamil film director Rudraiya passes away
Tamil film director C Rudraiya died here today after a brief illness. 67-year old Rudraiya was not keeping well and breathed his last at a private hospital here, sources close to his family said.
The director is most famous for his critically acclaimed 1978 film 'Aval Appadithan' (She Is Like That), a movie surrounding the trials and tribulations of a female protagonist, a single woman.
Starring Sripriya, Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth, the black and white film was hailed by critics as one ahead of its times then. Rudraiya is survived by wife, son and daughter.
The director is most famous for his critically acclaimed 1978 film 'Aval Appadithan' (She Is Like That), a movie surrounding the trials and tribulations of a female protagonist, a single woman.
Starring Sripriya, Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth, the black and white film was hailed by critics as one ahead of its times then. Rudraiya is survived by wife, son and daughter.
00:30 Windscreen of plane to carry aviation minister cracks before take-off in Mumbai
A Delhi-bound IndiGo aircraft,scheduled to fly Union Civil Aviation Minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju and other passengers, developed a windscreen crack minutes before its take-off from Nagpur airport this evening.
Raju, who visited Nagpur earlier in the day, was waiting to board the 8 pm (6E-202) flight when the crack was noticed.
Nagpur airport officials have confirmed the development,saying the minister had not boarded the plane, but was just waiting to board.
When the aircraft landed, its windshield was found cracked, an official of the state-run airport said, requesting anonymity. The official added that the airline has made an alternative aircraft available.
The number of passengers could not be known immediately.
Raju, who visited Nagpur earlier in the day, was waiting to board the 8 pm (6E-202) flight when the crack was noticed.
Nagpur airport officials have confirmed the development,saying the minister had not boarded the plane, but was just waiting to board.
When the aircraft landed, its windshield was found cracked, an official of the state-run airport said, requesting anonymity. The official added that the airline has made an alternative aircraft available.
The number of passengers could not be known immediately.
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4 Israelis killed, 8 injured in Jerusalem synagogue attack
00:07
From the CNN: The people who killed the four worshipers at a Jerusalem synagogue "came with great hatred and ... incitement against the Jewish people and its state," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday.
He blamed the Palestinian Authority and others for spreading "libels against the state of Israel" and other incitements that he said have led to today's killings and other recent deaths.
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He blamed the Palestinian Authority and others for spreading "libels against the state of Israel" and other incitements that he said have led to today's killings and other recent deaths.
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