North Korea Says, Ready For War With US October 10, 2015 16:19
Isolated North Korea had a massive military parade on Saturday to mark the 70th anniversary of its ruling Workers' Party. Leader Kim Jong Un had overseen it. He said that the country is ready to fight any war with the US. In Pyongyang's main Kim Il Sung Square, thousands of troops stood at attention, while Kim appeared relaxed and confident. Senior Chinese Communist Party official Liu Yunshan accompanied Kim, who was seen speaking with him all through the event. Both of them shared laugh occasionally. Kim said in a speech, "The party's revolutionary armament means we are ready to fight any kind of war waged by the US imperialists.” Troops marching in formation followed the speech. A corps of soldiers came first who were dressed in the style of the revolutionary force, which fought Japan during World War Two. Procession of tanks followed next and other military might rolled past the square. After the end not of 1950-53 conflict in a truce, but not a treaty, rich, democratic South Korea and impoverished North Korea technically remained at war. The UN and the US sanctions slapped the North for its rocket programs and nuclear weapons. Often North Korea threatens to destroy South Korea and even its major support, the US. -Sumana
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Andhra Pradesh’s New Capital City To Accommodate Jail October 09, 2015 15:29
The new capital city area of Andhra Pradesh will also have a jail on 24 acres of land. There are central jails at other parts of the state like Visakhapatnam, Kadapa, Rajahmundry, and Nellore. Yet the need for jail is felt in the area of the new modern capital city. Around 150 acres was sought by the prisons department for the purpose. But, the inability to allot such a huge area was expressed by the AP government. However, it is likely that land for the jail will be allotted in the core capital that will extend over 30,000 acres. According to the prisons department, the ideal location for the jail is Mangalagiri. B Sunil Kumar, inspector-general of police of AP prisons department, told TOI that besides the proposal for new jail, infrastructures in the present central jails in AP are being developed. Machinery at the Rajahmundry and Visakhapatnam jails are being set for the manufacturing of clothes for uniform of prisoners. "Fifteen units will be set up at a cost of Rs 50 lakhs to manufacture terrycot fabric to meet the uniform needs of the prisoners," Kumar said. The white cloth required for all prisoners’ uniform would be supplied from the two jails to all jails in the states. Before the division, the products were sent to all jails from the Central Prison at Cherlapally and Warangal. Toothpaste will also be provided to AP prisoners. Other products like washing soaps, toilet soaps, liquids and detergents and dishwashing soaps will also be manufactured at other central jails. -Sumana
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Indian Air Force To Soon Introduce Women Fighter Pilots October 08, 2015 14:48
Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha said that women would be inducted in the Indian Air Force as fighter pilots soon. Raha made the announcement at the 83rd Air Force Day parade held at Hindon Air Force base. So for the first time, women pilots would be put in combat positions in the Indian Air Force. Mr. Raha said, “We have women pilots flying transport aircrafts and helicopters, we are now planning to induct them into the fighter stream to meet the aspirations of young women of India.” The officials revealed that around 300 women pilots are currently present in the Indian Air Force. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted Indian Air Force (IAF) on the occasion of its 83rd Anniversary. PM said that the IAF served India with immense courage. He said that IAF was always at the forefront when it comes to protecting our skies and even during disasters. Mr. Modi tweeted as, “I salute our air force personnel on Air Force Day. They have always served India with great courage and determination.” Indian women have not been allowed to play combat roles even thought they began to serve forces since early 1990s. They were allowed to fly helicopters and transport aircrafts in the Air Force, but not allowed as fighter pilots who can tear into the skies. Same is the case even in other two services. Women were not allowed to serve on warships in the Navy, while they cannot armoured corps or artillery, the infantry in the Army. -Sumana
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See How Indo-Pak Border Looks From Space At Night October 06, 2015 13:15
Stunning photo of the India-Pakistan border at night is shared by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Photo that was posted on NASA Facebook page on Sunday, revealed how the international border between India and Pakistan looked as seen from outer space. A Nikon D4 digital camera was used to take the photo on 23 September using a 28 millimetre lens. The nighttime panorama was taken by an astronaut aboard the International Space Station, while looking north diagonally at Indus River valley of Pakistan. The photograph reveals one of the very few such places where international boundary can be seen at night on Earth. Security lights along the border lit the winding border between India and Pakistan, with a discrete orange tone. One more photo shared in 2011 by NASA, displays the border zone that looks southeast from the Himalaya. -Sumana
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First Of Its Kind Deal Between India, Germany For Fast-Track Business Nods October 05, 2015 16:59
On Monday, India and Germany have signed an agreement for fast-track business approvals. These approvals are intended to make things easy for German companies to operate in India, the third largest economy of Asia. These fast-track business approvals will ensure single point of contact in the Indian administration for the German firms. Thus, German firms will be able to navigate a web of red tape, which spoils business initiative often. The agreement is the first of its kind as a drive to attract foreign investment. It falls under Narendra Modi’s "Make in India" initiative to enhance industrial investment besides creating skilled jobs. Also read: German Chancellor’s Two-Day India Trip Likely To Enhance Trade Ties Amitabh Kant, Commerce secretary said that India "would monitor on a monthly basis all issue for German companies,” under the fast-track arrangement. Kant told a business round table that, "The prospects are huge because India is just beginning its long spurt for growth." Also 18 MoUs are signed between Germany and India, ranging from renewable energy to skill development. Additionally, Germany offer more than one billion Euros assistance for India's green energy and solar projects. PM Modi addressed a joint press conference with Angela Merkel, German chancellor, during which he said, "I admire German leadership in clean energy and commitment to combating climate change.” -Sumana
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Somnath Bharti's Wife Refuses For Mediation, SC Rejects Bail Plea October 05, 2015 11:47
On Monday, a trial court will hear the domestic violence and attempt to murder case filed against controversial AAP MLA and former Delhi Law Minister Somnath Bharti as his wife Lipika Mitra refused to go for mediation. On connection with the case, on Sunday he was sent to Tihar Jail for a day. Bharti was remanded by Duty Magistrate Sudhir Kumar Sirohi to judicial custody till Monday as the 41-year-old’s further custody was not sought by the investigating agency. However, he was asked to produce before the concerned trial court tomorrow by the court. Due to the expiry of three-day police remand, the AAP MLA was produced before the court yesterday. Delhi Police said in the application that Bharti should be sent to judicial custody for 14 days as there is no need for the custodial interrogation in the case. Also read: Somnath Bharti Should Surrender To Police, Kejriwal Tweets However, it was argued before the court by advocate Vijay Aggarwal who is appearing for Bharti. He argued that the AAP MLA should be sent only for a day for judicial custody. Aggarwal said, "His matter is listed before the Supreme Court tomorrow for the purpose of mediation between him (Bharti) and his wife... The court should please send him to one-day judicial custody with a direction to the police to produce him before the Supreme Court tomorrow." Bharti told the court that his wife, Lipika Mitra, is called for reconciliation during which his presence is essential. He contended that, "I will be the one who will be confronted." Meanwhile, the defence counsel requested for the police to be directed to produce Bharti before the Supreme Court. The police said, "There is no such specific direction to police from the Supreme Court to produce the accused (Bharti) before it.” After hearing submissions from, the court rejected for direction for police to produce Bharti before the SC. Bharti alleged during the hearing that he was harassed mentally by police in their custody. -Sumana
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U.S. Air Strike Kills 9 Staffers For Doctors Without Borders Clinic In Kunduz October 03, 2015 17:43
Nine local staffers belonging to Doctors Without Borders were killed while 30 went missing after an explosion occurred near the hospital in the northern Afghan city of Kunduz. It is suspected to have caused by a U.S. air strike. The international charity said in a statement that the “sustained bombing” happened at 2.10 a.m. (3.10 a.m. IST). Backed by US airstrikes, Afghan forces have been fighting to dislodge Taliban insurgents. On Monday, they overran Kunduz. U.S. forces in Afghanistan revealed that they carried out an airstrike at 2.15 a.m local time on Kunduz. U.S. Army Col. Brian Tribus, the spokesman said the strike “may have resulted in collateral damage to a nearby medical facility”. He added that the incident was under investigation. He also said that since Tuesday, it was the 12th U.S. airstrike “in the Kunduz vicinity.” According to Doctors Without Borders, its trauma centre “was hit several times during sustained bombing and was very badly damaged” and at the time of bombing, it had 105 patients, caretakers and over 80 international staff and Afghan staff. Sediq Sediqqi, Interior Ministry spokesman, said that at the time of strike, 10 to 15 terrorists were hiding at the hospital. In a press conference, he told that, “All of the terrorists were killed but we also lost doctors.” He added 80 hospital staff, including 15 foreigners, were taken to safety. -Sumana
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Angry Crowd Prevents Arvind Kejriwal To Enter Basera Village October 03, 2015 15:40
Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi Chief Minister, was prevented from entering into Basera village by a huge angry crowd of women. The CM wanted to meet the family of a man beaten to death for allegedly storing and eating beef. A huge angry crowd with stones and locals protested the entry of Mr. Kejriwal into the village. Later, Mr. Kejriwal tweeted, “I m being accused of doing politics. Yes, i am doing politics. But i m doing politics of unity and love. They r doing politics of hatred.” “We firmly believe that Hindus n Muslims have to stay united n not become vote banks. They want to divide people.” AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday visited Bishada village to console the family of the victim. Also, to question the silence of the Prime Minister on the “pre-planned murder”. The local BJP MP, Mahesh Sharma, also visited to console the bereaved family. He said that the communal color should not be given to the killing, which he described it as an ‘accident’. He said no politics should be done on this as it may prove to be ‘dangerous’. Concerning the case, six people were arrested and a manhunt was launched to arrest the remaining people. -Sumana
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Indian PM, President Pays Tribute To ‘Father Of The Nation’ October 02, 2015 15:09
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Pranab Mukherjee paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi - Father of the Nation at his Rajghat memorial in New Delhi, today 2 October 2015, on his 146th birth anniversary. Also, Hamid Ansari, Vice President, paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi. LK Advani - senior BJP leader, M Venkaiah Naidu - Union urban development minister, and other ministers accompanied Modi as he reached Raj Ghat. In a tweet, PM Modi, re-emphasized Mahatma Gandhi's dream of 'Swachh Bharat'. Modi tweeted saying that, "Cleanliness was very close to Mahatma Gandhi's heart. Let us reaffirm our commitment for Swachh Bharat and fulfill our beloved Bapu's dream. A clean India will enhance our development journey and benefit the poor.” On Friday, 146th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi is being celebrated by Indians all through the Indians all over the world are celebrating Mahatma Gandhi's 146th birth anniversary on Friday. October 2 is also observed as the international day of non-violence. Mahatma Gandhi's birthday, October 2, is also observed as the international day of non-violence. Though the title of ‘Father of the Nation’ is not officially declared, as the Constitution of India does not permit a father of nation, it is mostly conferred to him. -Sumana
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Flipkart deceived by Hyderabad man for over Rs 20 lakh October 01, 2015 17:33
A Hyderabad youth named Veera Swamy, 32, has allegedly deceived leading e-commerce portal Flipkart for more than 20 lakh rupees by booking orders and returning other goods upon delivery. Veera Swamy of Vanasthalipuram used to place the orders for valuable electronic items at Flipkart. The orders were placed on the names of father, mother, brothers, wife, and others in the neighborhood. After the delivery of items, he would make complain calls to the call centers citing poor quality. When the representatives from the company come to collect them back, he used to retain the original item and stuff fake item in the box. The model number and item code would be written back as received. It is said that he created fake e-mail ids and bank payments were made through different accounts. After collecting the goods, Flipkart used to return payments. Using different names, Veera Swamy have made over 200 purchases in last 20 months. Flipkart claimed huge loss of Rs 20 lakh as per the lodged complaint. P Pushpan Kumar, police inspector Vanasthalipuram, is investigating the case and said, "We are verifying the contents of the complaint and the accused version.” -Sumana
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BJP unveils vision document for impending Bihar elections October 01, 2015 16:16
The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) unveiled its vision document for the impending Bihar assembly elections. The document promises 'much-awaited' development’. 'Grand Alliance' led by Nitish-Kumar was slammed by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley saying it is now time for ending the "jungle raj" in Bihar. Jaitley termed the Congress-JD(U)-RJD alliance as ‘opportunistic’. He said that none of the participants of the alliance has the virtue of "political consistency". He also added that all the three parties of the alliance have failed the Bihar people."We need to rescue Bihar from backwardness. Congress, JD(U )and RJD have ruled Bihar for 68 years but have not done much for it. Our vision document is a charter for development," Jaitley said. "Youths from Bihar move to other states looking for jobs. We want to bring an end to it," he added. The Finance Minister also cited the credentials of BJP saying that, "Madhya Pradesh was among BIMARU states - there were no roads, no electricity. But we changed it in 15 years." Jaitley said that the BJP-led alliance’s Chief Minister Candidate would be named after the elections. The neck to neck Bihar polls are scheduled to be conducted from 12 October and conclude on 5 November. The results of the Bihar elections would be out on 8 November 2015. -Sumana
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Death Sentence For 5, Life In Jail For 7: 2006 Mumbai Train Blasts September 30, 2015 13:26
Mumbai's special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) court has sentenced five 2006 Mumbai bomb planters to death for their role in the serial train blasts in Mumbai on the suburban local trains on 11 July 2006. The other seven accused were sentenced to life in jail. Death was sought for convicts named Kamal Ahamed Ansari, Mohammed Faisal Shaikh, Dr Tanvir Ahmed Ansari, Shaikh Alam Shaikh, Ehtesham Siddiqui, Naved Hussain Khan, Asif Khan, and Mohammed Sajid Ansari. The death was sought for eight people by the special public prosecutor Raja Thakre and life imprisonment for rest 4, on 23 September 2015, during the hearing on quantum of punishment. Accused were found guilty of several charges falling under the Indian Penal Code, Indian Railways Act, MCOCA, Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, Explosives Act, besides murder charges. All of the twelve convicts were found guilty under Sec. 3-1(1) of MCOCA, attracting death penalty, according to Thakre. 2006 Mumbai bomb blasts In 11 July 2006, a series of seven bomb blasts took place on Suburban Railway in Mumbai, capital of Maharashtra, within 11 minute period. Bombs were set in pressure cookers on trains that travel along Western line of the Suburban Railway network, which is the backbone of the transport network of the nation's financial capital. The 2006 Mumbai bomb blasts killed at least 200 people, leaving 800 people injured. -Sumana
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