INDIA
Mayawati sounds poll bugle, trains guns on BJP
Launching an attack on the BJP, the Samajwadi Party and the Congress, the BSP chief said, "During the upcoming state Assembly polls, if the BSP government is formed in Uttar Pradesh, our emphasis will be on providing means of livelihood to the poor and unemployed youth in the state. This will be the core poll issue of the BSP."
Mayawati demands ban on pre-poll surveys ahead of elections
"One should not fall in the trap of various pre-poll surveys shown by the media. Contrary to the surveys projected in Bengal, the election results surprised everyone and Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress government was formed," Mayawati said asking the poll body to ban such surveys.
India, Denmark ink 4 agreements, bat for green growth
In his statement, after the bilateral talks with his Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that last year both the countries took a historic step to establish a 'Green Strategic Partnership' which has been a fine example of our far reaching approach towards the environment.
Tao Art Gallery to host a special art show by artists Julia Romano and Meghna Patpatia
At Dreamscapes, audiences will witness the merger in the expression of the two artists from diverse cultures and geography. Both take existing realistic elements and combine them with the surreal aspects of mythology and ancient anthropology. The endeavour is to create these dreamscapes that question what is real and fiction, physical and metaphorical--this intricate relationship with the scape: a universally experienced relationship by all on this planet.
Jaishankar to visit Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Armenia from October 10
According to a statement issued by the Foreign Ministry on Saturday, Jaishankar's first stop is Kyrgyzstan from October 10 to 11. This will be Jaishankar's first visit to the country as External Affairs Minister. He will hold a bilateral meeting with Foreign Minister Ruslan Kazakbaev, apart from calling on President Sadyr Japarov, it said.
Mehbooba Mufti prevented from visiting Anantnag
Police locked the main entrance of Mehbooba Mufti's high security Gupkar Road residence and cross parked a mobile bunker vehicle at the gate in order to prevent her from undertaking her scheduled visit to south Kashmir's Anantnag district. People's Democratic Party (PDP) headed by Mufti on Friday demanded the resignation of Lt governor, Manoj Sinha due to deteriorating security situation in Kashmir.
Indian Coast Guard now one of world's prime maritime forces: Rajnath
While speaking at the Investiture Ceremony at the National Stadium Complex here, he said the growth of the maritime force was possible because of the morale, enthusiasm and energy shown by the Indian Coast Guard. Appreciating the professionalism of the force, he said its growth and confidence helped people in many crisis situations.
Ashish Mishra appears before police in Lakhimpur Kheri violence case
A lot of his supporters have also reached the Crime Branch office in Lakhimpur Kheri where interrogation of Ashish Mishra is going on. The second notice sent by the Police had asked Ashish Mishra to appear before it on Saturday after he failed to do so on Friday. This time, the notice also warned Ashish Mishra that if he fails to appear, necessary legal action would be initiated against him.
Despite Lakhimpur incident, BJP set to sweep polls in UP: Survey
The survey findings can work as a boost for the BJP, which is on the backfoot over the matter. As per the survey, the seat projection for the BJP and its allies is between 241 and 249, while its nearest rival Samajwadi Party and its allies are projected to win 130-138 seats. The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) is likely to win just 15 to 19 seats, while the Congress and others won't manage to cross the double-digit mark.
Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim convicted in disciple's murder case
Ram Rahim Singh is currently serving a 20 years' rigorous imprisonment for the rape of two women followers at Rohtak's Sunaria jail. He was also convicted for life for the murder of Sirsa-based journalist Ram Chander Chattrapati. Apart from Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, the CBI court on Friday also convicted four others -- Krishan Lal, Sabdil Singh, Jasbir Singh and Avtar Singh -- in the same case.
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