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21 12 2014

Rahul seeks quashing of defamation case against him


Dec 21,
Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi has filed a writ petition in the Bombay High Court seeking quashing of a case filed against him over his alleged remarks against RSS in connection with Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination he had made during a rally.
Rahul Gandhi filed the petition 3 days back and the case came up for hearing before Justice PD Kode yesterday. The judge heard both the parties and fixed the next date of hearing on January 6. While addressing a public rally at Sonale in Bhiwandi on March 6, Rahul had alleged that it was RSS people who had killed Mahatma Gandhi.
The RSS filed a complaint against Rahul before Bhiwandi court in Maharashtra over the remarks. In its complaint, the Bhiwandi unit of RSS alleged that the remarks were defamatory and sought action against the Congress leader.

Rajinder next Rawchief

Rajinder Khanna to be next RAW chief
Dec 21,
Rajinder Khanna will be the new chief of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW). He will replace Alok Joshi whose tenure will end on 30th of this month. Mr. Khanna will have have two years tenure. The appointments Committee of the Cabinet headed by Prime Minister has approved his name for the post. The RAW is the primary external intelligence agency of India.
In an another decision, The committee has also approved the appointment of senior IPS officer Prakash Mishra as the new Director General of Central Reserve Police Force.

10th Russian humanitarian convoy arrives in Donbass

The 10th Russian convoy with humanitarian aid has arrived in the Donetsk and Lugansk regions of eastern Ukraine, the Russian Emergencies Ministry told Tass news agency. Currently, the trucks are unloading, and then they will return to Russia. Ninety trucks have come to Donetsk and 90 to Lugansk with “food, medical supplies, construction materials, and New Year gifts.” A total of 900 tons of aid were delivered to Donetsk, and over 500 to Lugansk. Previous convoys have delivered over 12,000 tons of aid to the struggling regions since August.

​S. Korea bans US poultry over bird flu concerns

South Korea has stopped American poultry imports because of an outbreak of bird virus in the US, the Agriculture Ministry has announced. The country said it is a “quarantine measure” to prevent the HPAI virus from entering the country, noting that 18 countries including South Korea are suffering from it. Two strains of avian influenza – H5N2 and H5N8 – have been found in farms in Washington State. Korea says that that neither of the viruses have been found in US products.

Ukraine re-introduces mandatory military draft, 18 month service

Ukraine has announced that men between the ages of 20 and 27 would be called up for 18 months of military service starting next spring, the secretary of the National Security and Defence Council, Aleksander Turchynov, said at a meeting of security officials. The official argued that being practically at a “state of war,” serving in the military for 12 months, as the conscripts did before, is not “sufficient.” Besides that Turchynov announced three more “waves of mobilization” for the purposes of the so-called anti-terrorist operation already dragging for almost 9 months. Earlier in the day, the country’s president Petro Poroshenko, said that the new mobilization will take place in stages, but stressed that these recruits would not have to serve on the frontline.

Cuba to attend Summit of Americas, possibly along with US top officials

Cuba has confirmed its “highest level of government” to attend the Summit of the Americas for the first time in Panama next year, the meeting’s host nation announced on Friday. The summit, set for April, will be the seventh meeting of the 34-nation bloc, sponsored by the Organization of American States. Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica and El Salvador were listed among the attendees by Panama’s Foreign Ministry. Its spokesman could not yet say if Cuban and US leaders would headline their countries’ delegations.

No one will intimidate, suppress or isolate Russia – Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has replied to statements of Russia “having to pay for its position [over Crimea],” saying no country or leader has managed to “intimidate, suppress or isolate Russia,” and no one ever will. Speaking at a Kremlin gala celebrating Security Forces Day, Putin said that the country is constantly threatened to be paying a high price for its “independent position, for supporting its citizens, for Crimea and Sevastopol, and sometimes even for its mere existence.” Reminding of previous failed attempts to subdue Russia over the 20th century, the country’s leader pointed out the situation in the whole world is not stable, with some countries trying to control and interfere with others. Earlier this week, US President Barack Obama authorized sanctions against individuals and entities operating in Russia’s Crimean peninsula, following similar EU actions.

Ebola death toll reaches 7,373 in West Africa – WHO

The death toll from the Ebola virus in the three worst-hit countries in West Africa has risen to 7,373, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Saturday. The latest data shows a surge in deaths by 500 out of the 19,031 cases known to date in the effected Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. The current outbreak in West Africa, which began in March, is the largest and most complex Ebola outbreak since the virus was first discovered in 1976.

​5.9 quake hits off Japan’s Fukushima Prefecture coast

A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Japan’s main Honshu Island on Saturday, the US Geological Survey reports. The quake happened not far from the power plant, but a spokesman for Tokyo Electric Power Co said no irregularities have been found at its Fukushima Daiichi or Daini plants, Reuters reported. The epicenter of the tremor was located at sea at a depth of 36.9 kilometers, some 49 kilometers east of the town of Namie in Fukushima Prefecture. National broadcaster NHK said there was no tsunami warning and no immediate reports of casualties or serious damage.

Three dead in Manipur blast

Three persons killed, four injured in powerful IED blast in Manipur
Dec 21,
In Manipur, three labourers were killed and four seriously injured in a powerful IED blast in Imphal this morning. Police said the IED planted by the roadside near Imphal market exploded killing three labourers on the spot. The injured have been rushed to the hospital.
The labourers, all non-Manipuris, had gathered for tea in Khoyathong area, which is about one km away from Imphal city police office in the main market complex when the IED exploded around 6 AM. The condition of one of the injured is stated to be critical.
With today’s incident, the number of non-Manipuris killed in the state this year has gone upto nine. Chief minister O Ibobi Singh and deputy chief minister Gaikhangam, who also holds the home portfolio, have condemned the incident and ordered strict action against the culprits.

2 New York cops shot dead

Two NYPD officers have been shot dead at point blank range by a suspect who ambushed their patrol car ‘execution style’ in Brooklyn. The perpetrator fled the scene and committed suicide, authorities confirmed.
Both officers have succumbed to gunshot wounds after being admitted to hospital in critical condition, authorities have confirmed.
“Both officers tragically succumbed to their injuries,” Commissioner William Bratton of the New York City Police Department told the press. “Both officers paid the ultimate sacrifice today while protecting the communities they served.”
The two uniformed officers killed on duty were identified as Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos. They were sitting in their marked police car on a Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, street corner, allegedly working overtime as part of an anti-terrorism drill.
The attacker came up to their vehicle at around 3pm and shot multiple times through the front passenger window. Both officers suffered critical injuries to the head. Neither officer had a chance to protect themselves and most likely did not even see the attacker.
“With no warning, no provocation,” Bratton said. “They were, quite simply, assassinated.”

​Obama signs massive defense bill authorizing Syrian rebel training

President Barack Obama has signed the $585 billion defense policy bill that endorses US efforts to fight Islamic State militants and allocates military spending for fiscal year 2015. It also authorizes the training and sending of aid to Syrian rebels for two years, and provides $5 billion to train Iraqis battling ISIS. The bill offers the core funding of $521.3 billion for the military and $63.7 billion for overseas operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. When announcing the signing of the bill, Obama called on the Congress to close the Guantanamo Bay detention center in Cuba.
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BJP must reveal its secret deal on Mahatma Gandhi’s assassin

21 12 2014
BJP must reveal its secret deal on Mahatma Gandhi’s assassin bust installation in Delhi & other cities
From: Media Cell AAP <mediacellaap@gmail.com> Sun, 21 Dec ’14 3:20p
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Sunday, December  21
  • BJP must reveal whether it has a secret deal with the organisation praising Mahatma Gandhi’s assassin
  • Why are the central govt and BJP silent on provocative statements of Hindu Mahasabha ?
  • Why is the home ministry reluctant to take action when designs of this organisation are absolutely clear
The Aam Aadmi Party dares the BJP to break its silence on whether it has any secret deal with extreme right wing organisations like the Hindu Mahasabha for installation of busts of Mahatma Gandhi’s assassin, Nathuram Godse in Delhi and other main cities of the country.
The condemnable statements from such dangerous organisations are increasing everyday and the BJP must reveal whether it had made any such promise before the Lok Sabha elections to get the support of these groups.
It is shocking that the Hindu Mahasabha is openly displaying the bust of the assassin of the father of the nation at its office in central Delhi and a blind eye is being deliberately turned to such a dangerous development.
The reluctance of the central government and the BJP’s top leadership, to condemn the utterances of these hardline groups gives rise to strong apprehensions that they have the silent consent of the ruling party to go ahead with their nefarious designs.
The AAP challenges the BJP to answer the following questions :
1)      Can the BJP deny the statement of Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha that after coming to power at the centre, this party is now dilly dallying on its nod to install the busts of Mahatma Gandhi’s assassin ?
2)      Does the BJP share the Hindu Mahasabha’s assessment that Nathuram Godse was a nationalist ?
3)      If the BJP does not agree with this assessment, why is the union home ministry not taking any action against the organisation openly praising and planning to felicitate the assassin of father of the nation ?
4)      What is the BJP stand on Nathuram Godse’s open promotion by an organisation which claims to have worked for it during the Lok Sabha elections ?
5)      Why is Delhi Police silent when an organisation is publicly displaying and sending photographs of the bust of Nathuram Godse’s bust from its Mandir Marg office ?

The Aam Aadmi Party will peacefully protest any attempt to praise the assassin of Mahatma Gandhi. The party views it as a deliberate attempt to promote extremely intolerant views, which will harm the country’s image across the globe.
Regards,
AAP Media cell




AAP list of six more candidates for Delhi assembly elections

21 12 2014

From: aapmediacell10 <aapmediacell10@gmail.com> Sat, 20 Dec ’14 7:34p
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20
Aam Aadmi Party has declared the names of six more candidates for the upcoming Delhi assembly elections. With these six names, the AAP has so far declared its candidates for 51 constituencies in the 70-member Delhi assembly.
Given below are the names of six candidates and their constituencies :
1)      Akhilesh Pati Tripathi        Model Town (MLA outgoing assembly)
2)      Mahendra Yadav                 Vikaspuri      (MLA outgoing assembly)
3)      Col (retd) Devendra Sehrawat      Bijwasan
4)      Jarnail Singh (former journalist)  Rajouri Garden
5)      Alka Lamba                                  Chandni Chowk
6)      Haji Ishraq (Bhure Bhai)              Seelampur

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AAP Media cell




Modern School and Montfort in Semi finals

21 12 2014




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21 12 2014




Pharmaceutical Industry Expects to create 45000 more jobs

21 12 2014
Pharmaceutical Industry Expects to create 45000 more jobs in India in 2015
Pharma professionals addresses the key issues at the IIHMR University’s National Seminar
Editor’s Synopsis:
·         IIHMR University organized a National Seminar on Perspectives in Pharmaceutical Industry: Response of Pharma Education
·         Indian pharmaceutical market to grow by $55 billion by 2020
·         Industry speaks, specializations required at the nascent stage
·         Talks to create collaborative links between Pharma Industry and Academia
 
Jaipur, 20 December, 2014: India’s globally recognized and leading healthcare research institutions’ of the country, IIHMR, organized a National Seminar on Perspectives in Pharmaceutical Industry: Response of Pharma Education. The event was graced by many Pharmaceutical Industry experts, Principals and Directors of Pharma Colleges of Rajasthan and neighboring states. The Seminar was conducted by IIHMR University in association with Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTI) Rajasthan State Branch and Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA) Rajasthan State Branch.
As according to Mc Kinsey report of India Pharma 2015 – Unlocking the Potential of the Indian Pharmaceutical Market, the Pharma industry has immense opportunities and has a projected market growth of  USD 24 billion by 2015 and USD 55 billion by 2020. Through discussions by the Pharma Industry experts it was evolved that Metro and Tier-I markets will make significant contributions to growth, driven by rapid urbanization and greater economic development. Rural markets will grow the fastest driven by step-up from current poor levels of penetration. The hospital segment will increase its share and influence, growing to 25 per cent of the market in 2020.
Dr. B.P Nagori, Vice President- Central APTI, President IPA, Rajasthan, said, “As per the PwC study Indian pharma Inc. the industry is likely to be in the top 10 global markets in value terms by 2020. The overall credit for this development goes to growth factors such as new market creations, growth in the SME sector, enhanced medical infrastructure, pace of innovation in business models, rising consumer incomes and many more. However, with these growing trends the industry is facing many challenges such as need for better talent in the industry, rising customer expectations and restricted discovery and developing process. This seminar was conducted to initiate a dialogue between the Pharma Industry and the Academia to bridge the gap and impart relevant knowledge which will be sustainable in the changing conditions.”
Brig. S. K. Puri, Advisor, IIHMR University, said, “For academia, it is indeed a challenge to transform the students into management professionals. Looking at the growth of the Pharmaceutical Industry, we, at IIHMR, have availed a special management programme – MBA in Pharmaceuticals Management. Since the inception of this programme we have experienced keen interest of industry recruiters in our students. Our placement partners have also motivated us to generate best of the talents that has been appreciated by various organizations globally as well as nationally.”
Dr. Nagori also suggested in his conversation that, “A support system is needed to ensure a focused involvement of both academia and industry. Academic institutions should develop systems and procedures to ensure that industry expectations are met without any compromise on academic aspirations. Industry should give a fresh look to its R&D efforts offered by the academia. Industry should begin interacting with researchers at the stage when they are doctoral students through industry based projects. Industry PhD’s should be teaching in classes since they bring in real world experiences. Apart from classes, biotech/pharma/healthcare industry needs to be on campus with clear offerings for internships. It is also specializations at the B.Pharm level in Industrial Pharmacy and Community Pharmacy. It is observed that there is a major disconnect in the academia output vis-a-vis industry expectations, hence its is evident that students should be given soft skills training and should be trained for employability. Industries should conduct large scale collaborative projects with the students in research institutions as well. We suggest to the Pharma Academia that students need to be groomed as per their areas of interest at the graduate level.”
The seminar concluded with key aspects being discussed such as, Changing Global Regulatory Environment, Opportunities and Challenges in Pharmaceutical Industry, Collaborative Links between Pharma Industry and Academia for Fostering Mutual Growth and Development, Expected Changes In Pharmaceutical Industry 2015 – 2020 & How Educational Institutions Should Gear Up to Meet the Challenges.




Ludhiana continues dominance at the inaugural Indian School and College Basketball League

21 12 2014

New Delhi, December 20, 2014: Ludhiana continued its dominance at the inaugural Indian School and College Basketball League being held at the Thyagraj Stadium, New Delhi. Ludhiana had stamped its authority in the group stages by qualifying for the semi-finals in all the categories it participated and all three teams from Ludhiana advanced to the finals to be held tomorrow.
The first semi-final in the school girls’ category tipped off today morning with Montfort School, Delhi facing Government School, Ludhiana. Continuing their good run of the form the girls from Ludhiana thrashed Delhi 105-24.
Government School, Ludhiana (Karanjit 42 Pts, Gagandeep 20 Pts 12 Reb 5 Ast) bt Montfort School, Delhi (Sushantika 14 Pts 6 Reb) 105-24 (18-14, 33-5, 26-5, 28-0)
The second semi-final in the school girls’ category was between the undefeated Santhome School, Chennai and Mallya Aditi International School, Bengaluru. The battle of the two southern teams was a one-sided affair as the Bengaluru girls were no competition against the superior Chennai team, which won 91-56.
Santhome School, Chennai (Ria Sharon 21 pts 10 reb, Deepika B 16 pts, 5 asts) bt Mallya Aditi International School, Bangalore (Thangum T 22 pts 11 reb, Arushi A. 15 pts, 6 reb) 91-56 (30-20, 20-11, 19-10, 22-15)
In the first college women’s semi-final R. A. Podar, Mumbai took on Government College for Girls, Ludhiana. Ludhiana put up a solid performance and registered a comprehensive victory, with a 65-41 score line.
Government College for Girls, Ludhiana (Nirmal Kaur 22 Pts 10 Reb, Nagma Mirza 20 Pts) bt. R. A. Podar, Mumbai (Ankita Negi 14) 65-41 (22-9, 16-16, 20-5, 4-11)
In a school boys’ semi-final Velammal School, Chennai played against Bhavan’s Prominent School, Indore. In a closely contested match the team from Chennai emerged victorious as they edged past Indore 110-103.
Vellamal School, Chennai (Surya 39 pts 20 reb, Baladaneshwar 28 pts 7 asts) bt Bhavan’s Prominent School, Indore (MS Khan 28 pts 6 reb, MS Sisodia 25 pts 7 reb) 110-103 (29-27, 32-22, 24-22, 25-32)
In a college women’s semi-final Rajasthan College, Jaipur defeated MOP Vaishnav College 63-60 in a closely contested match to enter the final.
Kirorimal College, Delhi comprehensively beat IKDM, Indore 101-63 in a college men’s semi-final to enter the final.




AAP has organised a Solidarity Peace Walk on 21st Dec

20 12 2014
AAP has organised a Solidarity Peace Walk on 21st Dec for the victims of the Peshawar attack in Mumbai
From: AAPMaharashtra News <News@AAPMaharashtra.org> Sat, 20 Dec ’14 9:49p
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20th December, 2014
Silent Peace Candle Walk
Terrorism has no face nor religion. The Mumbai unit of Aam Aadmi Party has planned a Silent Candle Peace Walk to show solidarity for victims of the atrocities and brutal killing of small kids, which shook the entire world. AAP condemns the ruthless act and requests each Indian Citizen to join us in a peaceful candle walk and pay sincere homage, remembering those small kids.
Venue -: Carter Road, Bandra West. We gather at the Sachin Tendulkar Bat statue.
The silent peace walk will start from Sachin Tendulkar Bat statue @ Carter road, opposite Cafe Coffee Day and will proceed towards Joggers Park & return.
Date -: 21/12/2014.
Time -: 5.00pm to 7.00pm.
Regards,
AAP Maharashtra Media Cell
On behalf of Secretary, AAP Mumbai




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GAIL and NFCH to assist violence affected children – GAIL Voice

20 12 2014
Posted: 19 Dec 2014 04:52 AM PST
GAIL (India) Limited has entered into an Agreement with the National Foundation for Communal Harmony (NFCH) for “Project Assist – Providing Financial assistance to 1000 violence affected children in Assam , Gujarat, Odisha and Jammu & Kashmir” which has been taken up asGAIL CSR initiative through GAIL Charitable & Education Trust on 18th December 2014. The Occasion was graced by the presence of Sh N K Nagpal, General Manager (Company Secretary) who is also the Member Trustee of the Gail Charitable and Education Trust. The Agreement was signed by Chief Manager(CSR), Mr. C.S. Majithia and Official of NFCH, Mr. Ravi Shankar Tripathi, in the presence of GAIL CSR Team.
The Project aims at providing assistance to the children of families affected by communal, caste, ethnic or terrorist violence through grant of Scholarship for their education with a view to ensure their effective rehabilitation. These beneficiaries are identified by the District Committee under the District Magistrate/Collector which also verifies the eligibility of beneficiaries.

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