Lucknow, Jan 23: The pre-poll alliance between Samajwadi Party and Congress party before the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly election may have helped the Congress to survive in the state and try to bounce back to power after 27 years, but the pre-poll alliance have led to creation of confusion in the minds of traditional Samajwadi Party voters as well as the loyal workers. From the party patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav to party workers, many in the party seem uncomfortable with the party’s decision.
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Trump orders US withdrawal from trans-Pacific trade deal6 hours ago
President Donald Trump today signed three orders on withdrawing the US from the Trans- Pacific Partnership trade deal, freezing the hiring of federal workers and hitting foreign NGOs that help with abortion. “We’ve been talking about this for a long time,” Trump said as he signed the executive order to withdraw from the TPP in the Oval Office.
Trump orders US withdrawal from trans-Pacific trade deal6 hours ago
President Donald Trump today signed three orders on withdrawing the US from the Trans- Pacific Partnership trade deal, freezing the hiring of federal workers and hitting foreign NGOs that help with abortion. “We’ve been talking about this for a long time,” Trump said as he signed the executive order to withdraw from the TPP in the Oval Office.
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Jake Hart, 13, plays in the rising floodwater during a storm in Seal Beach, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017. The heavy downpour on Sunday drenched Orange County in one of the heaviest storms of the year.
IND vs ENG: Ben Stokes atones sin at Garden of Eden
Ben Stokes had to defend 19. Chris Woakes had to defend 16. Carlos Brathwaite had lofted Stokes somewhere in the stratosphere. Kedar Jadhav hit Woakes’ first ball over cover, into the stands.
IND vs ENG, 3rd ODI: Dhoni and Kohli’s theatrics, Jadhav and Stokes’…
MS Dhoni smiles at Virat Kohli when his captain takes an incorrect review. Kedar Jadhav hits a six and a four when India needed 16 off the last over.
India rail disaster kills 39 passengers
Rescuers struggled Sunday to pull survivors from the wreckage of a train crash which killed 39 passengers in India, the latest disaster on the country’s creaking rail network. Officials were investigating whether Maoist rebels had tampered with the track, after eight coaches and the engine of the Jagdalpur-Bhubaneswar express were derailed at around 11:00pm on Saturday in Andhra Pradesh state.
Bengal CM announces three more hill developmental boards
Siliguri, Jan 22 – West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday announced the formation of three more developmental boards for hill people and rolled out a Rs 100-crore project for tea garden workers. She claimed that the state government could have done much more developmental work for the hill people if it had complete control over local municipalities and the Gorkhaland Territorial Administration , a semi-autonomous body that administers the Darjeeling hills.
Thousands of train passengers face inconvenience due to TN protests
Chennai, Jan 22 – Thousands of passengers have been facing inconvenience due to cancellation of trains and termination ahead of destination owing to protests on rail tracks in support of Jallikattu in Tamil Nadu for the past couple of days, a senior railway official said. On Sunday, the railways cancelled 19 trains running on intra- and inter-state routes.
SP, Congress to jointly contest UP election
Lucknow, Jan 22 – The Samajwadi Party and the Congress announced on Sunday that they will jointly contest the upcoming Uttar Pradesh assembly election. –IANS md/mr/py http://www.nerve.in/news:2535003887474 You can quote the permanent link above for a direct link to the story.
SP, Congress to jointly contest UP polls
Lucknow, Jan 22 – The Samajwadi Party and the Congress will jointly contest the Uttar Pradesh assembly election on 298 and 105 seats respectively, the two parties announced on Sunday. Samajwadi Party state President Naresh Uttam told the media at a hotel here that his party was entering into an alliance with Congress to fight communal forces.
At least 36 killed as Indian train derails
Derailed coaches of a Hirakhand express train from Jagdalpur to Bhubaneswar are seen near Kuneri station, in the state of Andhra Pradesh, outside the town of Rayagada, India, in this still image from video January 22, 2017. – Reuters Derailed coaches of a Hirakhand express train from Jagdalpur to Bhubaneswar are seen near Kuneri station, in the state of Andhra Pradesh, outside the town of Rayagada, India, in this still image from video January 22, 2017.
Latest India rail disaster kills 32, officials investigate track tampering
The train was travelling from the city of Jagdalpur to Bhubaneswar when it came off the track nearly 160 kilometres from Visakhapatnam, the nearest city to the accident site Rescuers battled Sunday to pull survivors from the wreckage of a train crash which killed 32 passengers in southern India, the latest in a series of disasters on the country’s creaking rail network. Officials were investigating whether Maoist rebels had tampered with the track, after eight coaches and the engine of the Jagdalpur-Bhubaneswar express were derailed at around 11:00 pm on Saturday.
At least 23 killed, scores injured as Indian train derails
At least 23 people were killed and around 100 injured after an express train derailed in southeast India Saturday night in the latest disaster to hit one of the world’s largest rail networks. Eight coaches and the engine of the Jagdalpur-Bhubaneswar express derailed at 11:00 pm near Kuneru railway station in Vizianagram district of Andhra Pradesh state Eight coaches and the engine of the Jagdalpur-Bhubaneswar express derailed at 11:00 pm near Kuneru railway station in Vizianagram district of Andhra Pradesh state.
BJP, Congress welcome Election Commission’s order against AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal21 min ago
Panaji, Jan 21: Both BJP and Congress have welcomed the Election Commission’s order against Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal for his alleged bribe remarks during Goa rallies early this month. While addressing a rally in Benaulim constituency, Kejriwal had reportedly told voters, “If Congress or BJP candidates offer money, do not refuse it.
Arvind Kejriwal to challenge Election Commission order against him…
New Delhi [India], Jan. 21: The Election Commission of India on Saturday censured Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for violating the Model Code of Conduct for his bribe remark, while addressing an election rally in Goa, after the commission found the latter’s reply unconvincing. The Election Commission observed that Kejriwal had made remarks to the effect of promoting bribery to the electors in a public meeting in Goa.
Amritsar unfortunate to have had ‘absentee MP’ Navjot Sidhu: Arun Jaitley10 min ago
Amritsar [India], Jan. 21: Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday fired a salvo at cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu, who recently quit the Bharatiya Janata Party and joined the Congress, and said the city of Amritsar has had the misfortune of having an ‘absentee MP’ for the last 12-and-a-half years. “Amritsar has had the misfortune of having an absentee MP for the last 12-and-a-half years.
Indian soldier in Pakistani captivity released
New Delhi, Jan 21 : : A soldier, who had inadvertently crossed the Line of Control in September last year, when surgical strike was conducted inside the neighbouring territory, was handed over to India by Pakistan at Wagah Border on Saturday, NDTV reports. Sepoy Chandu Babulal Chauhan was being released on humanitarian grounds, Pakistan said in a statement.
Bihar: World’s longest human chain against alcoholism
Patna, Jan 21 : More than 20 million people came out on the street on Saturday joining hands together to form the world’s longest human chain against alcoholism in Bihar. The participants included schoolchildren, college students, teachers, leaders, officials and common men.
Tamil Nadu government clears Jallikattu Ordinance
Chennai, Jan 21 : In a major victory for people demonstrating across the state for the past few days, the Tamil Nadu government has cleared Jallikattu Ordinance. Jallikattu Ordinance cleared by Tamil Nadu Government #JallikattuTomorrow #TrueTamizhanWin, the AIADMK tweeted.
Brace for a cold Monday in Delhi; Scattered snowfall likely over Northwest India from Jan 23
An induced upper air cyclonic circulation is likely to develop over south Pakistan and adjoining west Rajasthan from January 24 onwards. According to the Regional Weather Forecasting Centre , an active western disturbance is likely to affect the western Himalayan region from January 23 onwards and plains of Northwest India from January 24. An induced upper air cyclonic circulation is likely to develop over south Pakistan and adjoining west Rajasthan from January 24 onwards.
Aamir Khan receives heartwarming letters from theatre owners
New Delhi , Jan. 21 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s shock demonetisation move adversely affected the business of theatre owners but then came Aamir Khan’s ‘Dangal’ that saved them from being out of business. The year 2016, witnessed a lull by the Hindi film industry but Aamir’s Christmas bonanza proved to be the tide changer in the economics of the industry.
Alex Hales injured his finger while fielding in the second one-day international
England opener Alex Hales will miss the remainder of England’s limited-overs tour of India with a broken right hand and is also touch and go for next month’s trip to the West Indies. Hales suffered the injury diving for an attempted catch in Thursday’s 15-run defeat in Cuttack, jarring his hand awkwardly as he landed.
NPCI advises PhonePe App to comply with UPI guidelines
New Delhi, Jan 20 – The National Payments Corporation of India on Friday directed mobile phone e-wallet PhonePe to comply with the UPI guidelines. The development comes a day after the NPCI advised lending major ICICI Bank to ‘open UPI transactions’ through the mobile phone e-wallet ‘immediately’.
Mukherjee congratulates new US President Trump
New Delhi, Jan 20 – President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday congratulated Donald J. Trump as the latter was sworn in as the 45th President of the US and said he looks forward to welcoming the Trumps in India. Please accept best wishes for your success, personal well-being and for continued progress & prosperity of the people of USA, President Mukherjee tweeted.
Independent thinking under threat: Manmohan
Calcutta, Jan. 20 : Independent thinking and free expression in Indian universities “are now under threat” former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Friday, targeting the Narendra Modi government at the Centre. Singh, 84, said that the recent attempts to interfere with free expression of the student community in Hyderabad Central University and Jawaharlal Nehru University were of particular concern and termed suppression of peaceful dissent as “inimical to learning” and “undemocratic”.
Harkness Screens To Power MBO Cinemas New Flagship Entertainment Complex In Malaysia
BANGALORE, India, Jan 20 — Global screen technology leader Harkness Screens has been selected by MBO Cinemas – a leading cinema chain in Malaysia currently with 207 screens and a seating capacity of over 32,721 seats – for its new flagship entertainment hub in Kuala Lumpur, thus providing its viewers with an ultimate and enthralling cinema experience. The new Kuala Lumpur screen will use the DP4K-30L flagship laser projector by Barco.
Delegation of Muslim Ulemas, intellectuals and academicians calls on PM Modi
New Delhi, Jan 19 : A delegation comprising Muslim Ulemas, intellectuals, academicians and other eminent people called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday. The delegation congratulated the Prime Minister on the steps taken by the Union Government for inclusive growth, socio-economic and educational empowerment of all sections of the society including Minorities.
Dharamshala declared second capital of Himachal Pradesh
Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on Thursday declared Dharamshala, situated in the snow-capped Dhauladhar range, the second capital of Himachal Pradesh. Camping at Dharamshala these days during the second week of his annual winter sojourn, he made this declaration which said that the State government was mulling over declaring Dharamshala as Winter Capital of the State for two months in a year.
Samajwadi Party not to ally with RLD, tie-up only with Congress in Uttar Pradesh1 hour ago
Lucknow, Jan 19: Dashing the hopes of a ‘maha gathbandhan’ against the BJP in Uttar Pradesh, the Samajwadi Party today ruled out any alliance with the Rashtriya Lok Dal but asserted that it would have a tie-up with Congress. “We will forge an alliance only with the Congress.
Plea in Supreme Court seeking removal of RBI directors over note ban28 min ago
New Delhi, Jan 19: A petition has been filed in Supreme Court seeking removal of the present Board of Directors of Reserve Bank of India for not following its mandate and recommending demonetisation of Rs 1000 and Rs 500 currency notes on the advice of the Centre. The petition said that the central bank has failed to “prepare a plan, feasibility and impact assessment of note-banning and chose to act on the advice of Central Government, without application of mind”.
Jallikattu protesters keep up pressure, government mulls options14 min ago
Chennai/New Delhi, Jan 19: Protests demanding jallikattu swelled on the streets of Tamil Nadu after agitators rejected statements by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister O Panneerselvam and the state braced for a shutdown tomorrow. Late night reports indicated that the state government could consider promulgating an ordinance to ensure holding of jallikattu or convene the Assembly for adopting a resolution in its favour.
Cold intensifies in MP
Bhopal : Courtesy winds changing direction from southwest to northeast, cold intensified – after a brief respite in the past two days – at several places in Madhya Pradesh. “Cold wave is likely to blow over the Chambal Division’s northern parts in the next 24 hours.
Jallikattu protests spread: All you need to know
Today, Tamil Nadu chief minister Pannerselvam met with PM Narendra Modi to discuss the escalating pro-Jallikattu protests in Tamil Nadu. The latter told the CM that while the Centre appreciated the cultural significance of Jallikattu, the matter is presently in court.
‘RBI has pumped in Rs 9.2L cr of new notes’
Reserve Bank of India Governor Urjit Patel is learnt to have told the parliamentary panel on demonetisation that discussions between the central bank and the government on the process began early last year. NEW DELHI: The Reserve Bank of India has injected Rs 9.2 lakh crore worth of new currency notes into the banking system to help replace the notes banned in November, a parliamentary panel member quoted RBI governor Urjit Patel as saying on Wednesday.
This Republic Day, append following fundamental rights in your list
New Delhi , Jan. 19 : This Republic day, go creative with your fundamental rights and append some stress relieving rights, to rejoice your life. Apart from seven fundamental rights, which have been given to the Indian citizens in the constitution, append these rights to make your life happier and fun to live.
RS Prasad to inaugurate National Meet on Grassroot Informatics
New Delhi , Jan. 19 : Union Communications and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad will today inaugurate a three-day National Meet on Grassroot Informatics at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi. The meet is being organised by the National Informatics Centre .
Fitch: Agency Less Optimistic than Market on Top Indian Companies
Link to Fitch Ratings’ Report: 100 Indian Listed Corporates: Credit Change Zones 2016 here SYDNEY/NEW DELHI/SINGAPORE, January 18 Fitch Ratings and India Ratings & Research are less optimistic in their projections for the 27 Indian corporates they publicly rate compared with Bloomberg consensus estimates , the agency says in its credit change zone report for the country’s listed corporates. BEst expect 87 of India’s top-100 listed non-financial corporates by market capitalisation to be in the credit-positive change zones of cash flow growth exceeding net debt growth over the financial years ending-March 2016 to FY18, while 13 are expected to be in the credit-negative change zones of net debt growth exceeding cash flow growth.
India vs England, 2nd ODI: Virat Kohli vs Jake Ball and other key battles
It is a do-or-die situation for England as they face hosts India in the second One-Day International of the three-match series on Thursday. India, banking on the batting brilliance of Virat Kohli and Kedar Jadhav , registered victory in a high-scoring game at Pune as they chased down 351 to gain the lead in the series.
India vs England, 2nd ODI at Cuttack: Likely XI for Virat Kohli’s men
Virat Kohli has never retained the same Test XI in consecutive games in his two-year tenure so far. Will the pattern repeat in ODIs as well? We will have to wait for the toss at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, where India and England clash for the second ODI of the series.