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BJP MP Poonamben falls into drain in Gujarat May 16, 2016 15:20

BJP MP Poonamben Madam falls into drain in Jalla Ram Nagar in Gujarat and was immediately rushed to hospital. The rescue operations were done by a fire brigade team to save the MP. The incident happened during an anti-encroachment drive, when the MP and others standing on the top of a drain and the cover fell into it. She was speaking to a group of people as a part of the drive, when she fell down. The drive happened in a slum in her constituency of Jamnagar city. It is located 330 kilometres away from the state capital of Gandhinagar. The MP was standing on a cement covering slab on an open drain. The makeshift bridge suddenly caved in. According to the police, she had head injury. Madam’s doctor Maheshwari said that her condition was stable. “She has suffered a 4-inch wound on her head that caused bleeding which is now under control. We have not detected any fracture in X-Ray reports but CT scan remains to be done. She has hurt her left shoulder but has not sustained a fracture. All in all, her condition is stable, her vitals normal, and she is conscious and there is nothing to worry about. She will be able to go home earliest by tomorrow morning.” - Sumana

Modi releases Simhastha Declaration May 14, 2016 18:07

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has released the ‘Simhastha Declaration’ in Ninora village in Ujjain. He lauded Kumbh organizers’ capacity. Speaking at the valedictory session of the Mahakumbh, Mr. Modi asked, “Can we not tell the world about our organizing capacity with an event like the Kumbh. Look at our polls, its a wonder for the world...a nation so big & many voters. And see how EC organises elections,” he added. Along with Mr. Modi, Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena released the declaration. Sirisena pointed out that this is his first visit to India after being elected as President. “And in a few weeks, you came to Sri Lanka,” he said to Mr. Modi. “Let’s hold a Vichar Kumbh every year with devotees, and discuss why we need to plant trees and educate the girl child. A 'holier than thou' attitude is taking us towards conflicts. Lets look within and see how we can grow ourselves,” Mr. Modi remarked. Mr. Sirisena visited India and is accompanied by Mr. Modi to the Vaichaarik Mahakumbh. -Sumana

Election Commission seizes Rs 570cr in Tamil Nadu May 14, 2016 16:11

During checking in Tirupur district on Saturday, nearly Rs 570 crore was seized by the electoral officials from three containers. The vehicle occupants claim them to be for inter-bank money transfer. According to officials, accompanying personnel said that they were transferring Rs 570 crore from State Bank of India in Coimbatore to Vishakhapatnam branches. However, they failed to produce necessary documents. The veracity of their claim is being done. The cash was seized by the flying squad of the election department and paramilitary forces, during a routine vehicle check on Perumanallur-Kunnathur Bypas, said the police. Three cars escorted the containers and did not halt. They were chased by officials and stopped them near Chengapalli. People in cars claimed to be AP policemen, but they were not in uniform. The vehicles were taken to the District Collectorate in Tirupur. On 16 May 2016, polling in Assembly election will be held in Tamil Nadu. -Sumana

Sant Nirankari Mission spiritual head Baba Hardev Singh demise May 13, 2016 18:22

Sant Nirankari Mission spiritual head Baba Hardev Singh died in a road accident in Montreal, Canada, according to an official of the organization. The mission’s press and publicity in-charge Kripasagar said that they were deeply saddened by the news of Baba Hardev Singh’s demise. Baba Hardev Singh was 62. Mr. Kripasagar said, “It was sudden and sad news for us.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of the spiritual leader Baba Hardev Singh. He tweeted saying, “Baba Hardev Singh’s demise is tragic & a great loss to the spiritual world. My thoughts are with his countless followers in this sad time.” - Sumana

SC extends parole of Sahara chief May 11, 2016 18:48

On Wednesday, the parole of Sahara chief Subrata Roy was extended till 11 July 2016, by the Supreme Court. This relaxation was made by the court so that he will be able to deposit Rs. 2,000 crore with the SEBI. Mr. Roy and Ashok Roy Chaudhary, the Sahara Group director, were asked by the court to furnish individual undertaking and to be serious in their efforts. In case they fail in depositing Rs 200 crore to SEBI by 11 July, the court warned that they will have to surrender and return to Tihar jail. The court also said that they can meet the prospective buyers of properties and even move in police escort within India, according to 6 May 2016. “We’re inclined to give one chance to Sahara...Subrata Roy and Ashok Roy Choudhary to make good their word by 11 July 2016 and show us their bona fides (good faith),” the court said. “They are free to meet prospective buyers of properties and move within the country in police escort according to the May 6 order,” the court said. - Sumana

WTO treaty violation, 16 cases against US by India May 11, 2016 17:50

A total of 16 cases will be filed by India against the US, citing the violations of World Trade Organization ( WTO ) treaties. The Parliament was informed that certain programs in the renewable energy sector in the United States are not consistent with global norms. To a question that "whether it is a fact that the government is going to file 16 cases against the US for violating WTO treaties", Commerce and industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, “India believes that certain renewable energy programs of the US at the sub-federal level are inconsistent with WTO provisions, particularly with respect to the obligation under GATT (General Agreement on Tariff and Trade) 1994, Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures and/or TRIMS (Trade-Related Investment Measures) Agreement.” According to her, India appealed to the WTO appellate body over the findings as well as the recommendations to the dispute settlement panel. Domestic content requirement was set by India for certain programs under the mission, so as to promote domestic manufacturing of modules as well as solar cells. "The Special 301 report issued by the US under their Trade Act of 1974 is a unilateral measure to create pressure on countries to enhance IPR protection beyond the TRIPS (Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights) Agreement," she said. - Sumana

Air India Flight does Emergency Landing in Bhopal May 10, 2016 15:18

An Air India flight had to make an emergency landing at Raja Bhoj Airport in Bhopal due a technical problem. All passengers and crew members on board are reported safe, the airline said. The plane AI 035 developed some technical problems and decided emergency landing while flying over Bhopal. The flight was flying from Delhi to Kochi with 175 passengers on board. The flight captain contacted the ATC at Raja Bhoj Airport and all emergency services, including fire tenders were put on alert. They are probing the exact nature of snag or the cause of a possible fire. Also read: Rahul Gandhi unwell, cancels visit to Puducherry, TN, Kerala Nandini

Rahul Gandhi unwell, cancels visit to Puducherry, TN, Kerala May 10, 2016 12:07

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday has canceled his two-day visit to Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Kerala, as he is down with high fever. The Congress leader apologized for cancelling the trip. He was scheduled to visit the three states, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Kerala, ahead of elections on May 16. “Unfortunately I have been down with high fever since Sunday and the doctor has advised rest for the next two days,” he said on micro-blogging site Twitter. “My apologies to the ppl of Puducherry, Tamil Nadu & Kerala for missing this opportunity of being with them on 10th &11th May as planned.” “Shall keep everyone updated about the rescheduled visits,” Rahul tweeted. On the other hand, Narayanasamy, the General Secretary of Indian National Congress had received an “unsigned letter” threatening to attack him and Rahul Gandhi. According to the sources, the Intelligence Bureau(IB) and the Special Protection Group (SPG) have been asked to take maximum precautions for the security of Congress leader. A top police officer in Puducherry, said that, "We feel the threat is directed towards local Congressmen as they have been responsible for the sorry state of affairs in the state. The letter did not name any one in particular but said the son of a former Prime Minister will be targeted. We have taken cognizance and have begun inquiries." Also read: Supreme Court discloses details of Vijay Mallya assets to banks Nandini

Supreme Court discloses details of Vijay Mallya assets to banks April 26, 2016 17:37

The Supreme Court disclosed the details of Vijay Mallya’s assets to the SBI-led consortium of banks upon the attorney general Mukul Rohatgi’s request. Details concerning the asserts of his three children and estranged wife were also released. A time period of two months was given by the court to banks for information about the action to be taken based on the assert details. Mallya was slammed by the court for dishonoring its April 7 order, directing him to ‘undertake depositing a specific amount in SC, give a possible date for his return to India and disclose all properties held by him and family members in India and abroad’. The consortioum of banks is pursuing Mallya for over Rs 9,000 crore loan default payments.The liquor baron Vijay Mallya's plea was refused by Supreme Court, to keep his overseas assets confidential. The apex court has ordered to reveal his assets to banks for debt recovery. Also read: Vijay Mallya offers Rs 6,868 crore for settlement, ready to deposit Rs 1590/- crore Banks tell the apex court, "We will even approach the UK government, if required, for recovery of loans through liquidation of Vijay Mallya's overseas assets," "Mallya is a fugitive fleeing from justice. If he really wants to come, a one-way travel permit could have been arranged," said the Attorney General. Mr. Mallya said, "Asking for my overseas assets is a violation of my privacy." - Sumana

Bengaluru may lose "pleasant weather" crown April 25, 2016 17:47

Bengaluru has now crossed its 30 April 1931 temperature record! A maximum temperature of 39.2-degrees celcius was recorded on Sunday by the meteorological department. The temperature crossed the 38.3-degree mark, which was the highest recorded temperature in Bengaluru in 1931 in April. The city may lose the "pleasant weather" crown if this continues. The city was crowned as "pleasant weather" because it was once bearable during summer but now became blazing hot. Days turned hotter, nights became uncomfortable. As per the prediction from the met department, for coming few days, the maximum temperature would hover near the 38-degree mark. In the coming couple of days, Bengaluru may be affected by light thunderstorm activity. - Sumana

Hyderabad techie’s suicide as app fails April 23, 2016 18:28

A Hyderabad techie who is 33 year old committed suicide and ended his life after a social networking application developed by him failed to take off. He ended his life at in home in S.R. Nagar, Hyderabad, by inhaling nitrogen gas. It was mentioned by him in the suicide note that he wanted to end his life painless and so decided to inhale nitrogen gas. The victim, Lucky Gupta Agarwal resides in Swarna Plaza Apartment in D.K. Road, Ameerpet. As the victim did not respond to repeated knocking, family members opened the door forcibly to find him dead. He was seen wearing a nose mask connected to a nitrogen gas cylinder. The suicide note was recovered by police in the bedroom. Lucky wrote in the note that he was lucky to die in a painless way. A three-feet-long nitrogen cylinder with a pipe linked to the face mask was recovered by police. The Nitrogen cylinder was purchased by him on 17 March 2016. Police also found that the victim has done extensive online research days before death on 'how to commit suicide without pain'. The body was shifted for post-mortem. Police registered a case of suspicious death under section 174 of the CrPC. -Sumana

Non-bailable warrant against Vijay Mallya April 18, 2016 18:06

A special Mumbai court issued open-dated non-bailable warrant against Vijay Mallya in money laundering case. Mallya is involved in a Rs 900 crore money laundering case. On a plea by the Enforcement Directorate, the orders were passed by special judge PR Bhavake. Now the path is cleared for the issuance of a red corner alert against Mallya by Interpol. A plea made by Kingfisher Airlines Limited was also rejected by the court, that sought not to pass any coercive orders against Mallya. ED submission was denied by the airlines, which said that the liquor tycoon used Rs 430 crore IDBI bank loans to buy property abroad. According to a TOI report, the airlines in its plea had said, "it appears that the principal allegation made in the application by the ED is that the Enforcement Directorate has allegedly stumbled upon evidence that Rs 430 crore out of the money loaned by IBDI to Kingfisher Airlines Limited was allegedly transferred overseas for property acquisition by Vijay Mallya." The allegations were "vehemently denied" by the airlines that sought to produce information to show how the ED was wrong. The airlines said in its plea that, It is "imperative for this Court to consider and take into account the information and relevant material that show how ED is wrong in suggesting that Mallya has used the loan amount for buying property before any coercive steps are ordered to be taken as prayed for by the Enforcement Directorate." - Sumana