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BJP files case for MURDERING DEMOCRACY

  The West Bengal unit of BJP has filed a case against ruling Trinamool Congress. Charges! BJP claims that Trinamool is trying to `murder democracy’! Reason... BJP is alleging that the local officers are refusing to receive nominations from BJP leaders to contest in forthcoming panchayat elections. The panchayat elections which are to be held in the first week of may turn out to be a life or death question for the BJP. The authority of Trinamool congress would firmly be established at the grass root level, if it gains the upper hand in the local elections. And that is the reason why we could see BJP knocking the doors of apex court for a trivial issue. The court will be giving its order on April 9th.

India gets third GOLD at commonwealth

India gets third successive gold medal in the arena of weightlifting. Sathish Kumar Sivalingam has grabbed gold for India in 77kg weightlifting competition. This weightlifter from Tamil Nadu has defeated England’s Jack Oliver to stand in the first place. Earlier Indian weightlifters Mirabai Chanu and Sanjita Chanu won gold for India. Interestingly all the five medals won by the country till now has come from weightlifting. With the third gold in a row, India is comfortably placed at third position in the medals tally.

Salman’s lawyer threatened by gangster

Mahesh Bora acting as defence lawyer of Salman Khan has made a surprising allegation. He has reported to the police of being threatened by noted gangster Ravi Pujari. Ravi Pujari is presently believed to be hiding in Australia. Being a former aide of Chota Rajan, Ravi is known to be sympathetic towards the Hindu groups. Meanwhile the Jodhpur court will be hearing a petition to grant bail for Salman Khan. Khan has been sentenced to five year jail in a 19 year old case of killing two blackbucks. Earlier Bollywood div Preity Zinta has rushed to Jodhpur to console Salman Khan.  

Chanda kocchar in deep trouble

The Videocon scam seems to be hurling towards ICICI CEO Chanda Kochhar. A look out notice was issued by the CBI against Chanda Kocchar and her husband Deepak Kocchar. It means that they cannot leave the country without informing the authorities. CBI doesn’t seem to take a chance to let the offenders move away from the country. The government has already been blamed for the absconding of Lalit Modi, Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi. Allegations were raised that the Videocon group has offered investment in Deepak Kocchar’s firm, whenever ICICI has granted them the loans.

Salman Khan - Khaidi no. 106

  This might seem to be good title for a blockbuster. But it was actually the number allotted to Salman Khan in Jodhpur Jail. Yesterday Salman Khan was granted a five year jail in the case of killing two Black bucks. Interestingly his neighbour at the next cell is said to be self styled god man Asaram Bapu. Salman Khan would have to taste the normal chapatti and would not enjoy any special privileges than the other inmates. However, sincere attempt is being made to bring him out. An application is going to be filed at the Jodhpur court to bail him out!!!

12 killed in Nalgonda

  Atleast twelve people were feared killed in a gruesome accident in the district of Nalgonda when a tractor plunged into the canal. The tractor was carrying 30 farm workers at the time of the accident. The workers were being carried to chilli farms for work. Sources reveal that the driver has lost control on the tractor and landed it into the canal which is a part of Alimineti Madhava Reddy Project. So far nine bodies were recovered and rescue operations were still in progress. The accident comes as a shock as the people of Telangana has not yet forgotten the accident of last month in Nizambad, when ten farm workers were dead in similar cirsumstances.

One more bank scam worth 3000 cr.

  It seems to be a season of scams to frighten the common man of the country. Yesterday the CBI has registered a case against Diamond Power Infrastructure Limited (DPIL) and its directors for cheating the banks. The Gujarat based company is said to have amassed 2,654 crores from 11 banks. Interestingly the company has obtained these loans despite appearing on the defaulters' list of the RBI. The scam has not only affected the banking system, but also the shareholders of the company. Once the share of the company stood at 35/- and has now degraded to a meagre 7 Rs.

Indian Cricketer in match fixing row

  An Indian cricketer is being probed for his possible links in match fixing. The investigation is being done by the Anti-Corruption Security Unit (ACSU) of BCCI. Though nothing much is revealed about the cricketer, it’s learned that he is a member of the 2011 World Cup-winning squad. The fixing has said to take place in a domestic tournament named Rajputana Premier League (RPL). The tournament has seen some bizarre incidents which raised suspicions of match fixing. The name of the Indian cricketer came into light when the police started probing the issue. Now who could be that player? We have one more clue for you. He has represented India in all three formats of the game.

Nirav Modi enjoying in Hong Kong

  Who can forget the Nirav Modi who has cheated the Indian banks with thousands of crores? The Nirav Modi scam has a huge effect on the banking system, with the customers losing their confidence on the system. But can you imagine where Nirav Modi could have been. He seems to be happily enjoying the holiday at Hong Kong. In a question raised in Rajya Sabha, the ministry of external affairs has revealed of his present whereabouts. And it won’t be an easy thing to get him back. Hong Kong is under the control of China and everyone knows that China is not an easy country to work with.

Baba gets 25 years jail in rape case

  A fast track court has sentenced Baba Dwarkadas with 25 years imprisonment for molesting a lady in his ashram at Vrindavan. The lady has approached him to get rid of persisting stomach ache. Baba then raped her in the pretext of tantric ritual. The victim was warned to keep quiet and threatened to eliminate her family, if the matter is disclosed. However, victim has gathered enough courage to complaint against Baba and drag him to justice.

Worst Parliament Session in Indian History

  Well! No insult intended either to democracy or to parliament... but the reports indicate the present parliament session to be the worst in Indian History. The present session was spread for more than two months (January29 – April 6). But most of the days have gone futile due to adjournments. According to an estimate Lok Sabha the productivity of Lok Sabha stood at 25% and Rajya Sabha stood at 35% which is pathetic. While TDP MP’s have been protesting for special status, AIADMK is suspected to have a secret arrangement with BJP to stall the proceedings. The Financial Express has estimated an amount of 190 crores of public being wasted due to these proceedings. What a loss!

What is CAMBRIDGE ANALYTICA?

  Have you ever wondered about Cambridge Analytica that was shaking the roots of Facebook? Well we have the answer for you. Cambridge Analytica is a political consulting firm that helps people to win elections. It has played a major role in the victory of Donald Trump as US president. So what’s wrong with it? Cambridge Analytica has stolen the data of almost 87 million users of Facebook. It then tried to influence their opinion by sending positive news and selective opinions about Trump. The innocent users have of course fell in the trap and voted for Trump. And why is the Facebook to be blamed in this issue? Facebook has allowed numerous apps to steal the personal data of the Facebook users without any regulations. And of course Cambridge Analytica gathered such data to manipulate the voters!

India gets first medal in Commonwealth

  Indian sportsmen kick starts the medals tally in commonwealth games. Gururaja bagged silver in the category of 56 kg weightlifting. Izhar Ahmed (Malaysia) has won gold with a new Commonwealth Games record of 261 kg while Gururaja followed him with 249 kg. Gururaja who hails from Karnataka has overcome many hardships to reach the present position. Hailing from the family of a truck driver, he started his career as a wrestler. However a coach found him to be much fit for weightlifting and advised him to change his field. And of course the advice did prove to be perfect!

Blood and Urine samples for Aadhaar Card

  Does the Indian government wish to collect blood and urine samples of its citizens? Well there is no specific answer for it! The Supreme Court while hearing the arguments about aadhaar has expressed concern that the government might seek blood samples in future for obtaining Aadhaar.  And the government’s lawyer has not denied it. “Blood, urine, DNA may be added, but that will be subject to examination by the courts,’’ was the reply of the government’s attorney. There was a clause in the Aadhar act that enables the government to collect `biometric information’ of the citizens. And the word biometric could mean anything from fingerprints to DNA !!!

Serious health problems for ARUN JAITLEY

  Reliable sources say that Finance Minister Arun Jaitely is suffering with chronic health problems. Jaitley has been suffering with diabetes from a long time. The disease has taken toll on his kidneys and doctors were getting ready for kidney transplantation. Jaitley was advised not to make any public appearance as it would induce unwanted infections. Jaitley has to stay away from the public for some days even after the operation, to avoid any complications. Jaitley has earlier undergone heart and bariatric surgeries.

Who is COMPUTER BABA?

  The name computer Baba began to appear in the headlines for obvious reasons. He is among five sadhus appointed by Madhya Pradesh government to save Naramada River. They were even given Minister Status. It means that the MP government would have five sadhu’s in its ministry! Now let’s get back to the curious case of Computer Baba.  His original name is Namdev Tyagi. He is called as Computer Baba as he claims to have a computer like brain and quick memory. He is often seen with latest gadgets like laptop, smart phones and wi-fi dongles. Well that’s not the end of the sage. Computer Baba even loves to travel in helicopters.

One Lakh trees to be cut down on Highway

  Governments on one hand keep publicising about the need of planting trees. On the other hand, numerous trees get uprooted in the name of infrastructure and development. Need an example? Here it is! The Maharashtra government is building up a prestigious highway between Mumbai and Nagpur. In such process more than one lakh trees have to be cut down. And most of them belong to sensitive eco zones. Though the central environment ministry is raising red flags against such deforestation, Maharashtra government seems to go ahead with the project. Who can question the government???

Kejriwal supports TDP

  Chandrababu Naidu who has been to Delhi has met the Delhi CM Kejriwal today. He is said to have explained his struggle for obtaining special status to AP. Kejriwal has keenly listened to the agony of AP CM and has extended his support to the cause of TDP. Chandrababu Naidu would also meet Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal today. He would then summon a press conference to address the national media. He is supposed to clarify on various issues regarding the centre’s promises and failures.

Amazon to buy Flipkart

Well. Here is some interesting news for the online shoppers. Amazon is all set to purchase majority of shares in Flipkart. Amazon and Flipkart have been two major players in the field of online shopping at India. Flipkart has the leading edge in the market with 40 percent of the share. Unable to get past, Amazon is planning to purchase shares in Flipkart. This might turn the online market into a monopoly where Amazon would be dictating the terms. However, global giant Walmart is also making moves to purchase Flipkart! A few more days is needed to find out the final winner of the bid.