Affirmative actions key to empowerment of Muslims: PA Inamdar | ummid.com

Affirmative actions key to empowerment of Muslims: PA Inamdar | ummid.com

Reacting on the findings and recommendations of Dr. Mehmoodur Rehman Committee on the socio, economic and educational status of Muslims in Maharashtra, noted educationalist P. A. Inamdar on Friday said affirmative actions, both by the government as well as by the community, are key for the revival of the beleaguered community. - See more at: http://ummid.com/news/2013/November/01.11.2013/inamdar-on-mehmoodur-rehman-report.html#sthash.l6lIjREt.dpuf

Reacting on the findings and recommendations of Dr. Mehmoodur Rehman Committee on the socio, economic and educational status of Muslims in Maharashtra, noted educationalist P. A. Inamdar on Friday said affirmative actions, both by the government as well as by the community, are key for the revival of the beleaguered community.

Reacting on the findings and recommendations of Dr. Mehmoodur Rehman Committee on the socio, economic and educational status of Muslims in Maharashtra, noted educationalist P. A. Inamdar on Friday said affirmative actions, both by the government as well as by the community, are key for the revival of the beleaguered community. - See more at: http://ummid.com/news/2013/November/01.11.2013/inamdar-on-mehmoodur-rehman-report.html#sthash.l6lIjREt.dpuf

Reacting on the findings and recommendations of Dr. Mehmoodur Rehman Committee on the socio, economic and educational status of Muslims in Maharashtra, noted educationalist P. A. Inamdar on Friday said affirmative actions, both by the government as well as by the community, are key for the revival of the beleaguered community. - See more at: http://ummid.com/news/2013/November/01.11.2013/inamdar-on-mehmoodur-rehman-report.html#sthash.l6lIjREt.dpuf

Indian American couple gifts $12 mn to US varsity | ummid.com

Indian American couple gifts $12 mn to US varsity | ummid.com
The new building, slated to open in the autumn of 2015, will house the Satish & Yasmin Gupta College of Business named after the donors who are both graduates of the university's MBA programme.

53 Nigerians protesting against murder of their compatriot arrested | ummid.com

53 Nigerians protesting against murder of their compatriot arrested | ummid.com
The bare-torsoed Nigerian nationals, who had blocked the highway, were demanding that the Nigerian ambassador in India be flown to Goa, claiming that Nigerian nationals were being targeted and even murdered with police complicity.

EC serves notice on Rahul Gandhi on BJP complaint | ummid.com

EC serves notice on Rahul Gandhi on BJP complaint | ummid.com
The Election Commission Thursday served notice on Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on BJP complaints that his election speeches in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh last week had violated the model code of conduct and asked him to reply by Nov 4.

Diesel price hiked by 50 paise a litre; petrol down by Rs.1.15 | ummid.com

Diesel price hiked by 50 paise a litre; petrol down by Rs.1.15 | ummid.com
Diesel price will go up by 50 paise a litre, excluding taxes, from Thursday midnight, while petrol will become cheaper by Rs.1.15 a litre, the government-run oil marketing firm Indian Oil Corporation said.

Indian wins UAE bank's prize draw | ummid.com

Indian wins UAE bank's prize draw | ummid.com
Suresh Chainrai Basantani, an Indian and a grandfather living in the United Arab Emirates for 40 years, has won 50,000 dirhams (around $13,600) in the third First Gulf Bank's ChildFirst savings account prize draws.

Muslim forum blames Congress for Modi's rise | ummid.com

Muslim forum blames Congress for Modi's rise | ummid.com
Razaullah Khan, president of the Forum for Muslim Studies and Analysis (FMSA), said at a gathering here that Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi was issuing "childish and immature" statements.

NC-Congress drift to create new alliances in J&K? | ummid.com

NC-Congress drift to create new alliances in J&K? | ummid.com
Senior NC leaders, including Abdullah's uncle Mustafa Kamal, have been engaged in a political diatribe against the Congress, holding it responsible for "betraying" the party's founder, the late Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah, "and thereby causing immense damage to the people of Kashmir". 

US security agency scoops data from Yahoo, Google data centres: Report | ummid.com

US security agency scoops data from Yahoo, Google data centres: Report | ummid.com
The Washington Post cited classified documents leaked by former defense contractor Edward Snowden and interviews with knowledgeable officials to disclose the NSA operations against the Internet companies, Xinhua reported.

Fresh communal violence in Muzaffarnagar, three killed | ummid.com

Fresh communal violence in Muzaffarnagar, three killed | ummid.com
Confirming that, prima-facie, the clashes appeared "communal in nature," Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) Mukul Goel told IANS that the situation was "tense but under control".

Fresh communal violence in Muzaffarnagar, three killed | ummid.com

Fresh communal violence in Muzaffarnagar, three killed | ummid.com
Confirming that, prima-facie, the clashes appeared "communal in nature," Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) Mukul Goel told IANS that the situation was "tense but under control".

Fresh communal violence in Muzaffarnagar, three killed | ummid.com

Fresh communal violence in Muzaffarnagar, three killed | ummid.com
Confirming that, prima-facie, the clashes appeared "communal in nature," Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) Mukul Goel told IANS that the situation was "tense but under control".

Modern Education for girls | ummid.com

Modern Education for girls | ummid.com
The fatwa says: "High English education spoils good character and damages Islamic beliefs. Hence girls should not be given high worldly education and to make them "deendar" (pious), Islamic education should be imparted to them".

Modern Education for girls | ummid.com

Modern Education for girls | ummid.com
The fatwa says: "High English education spoils good character and damages Islamic beliefs. Hence girls should not be given high worldly education and to make them "deendar" (pious), Islamic education should be imparted to them".

Traces of Third Front as 14 parties oppose communalism | ummid.com

Traces of Third Front as 14 parties oppose communalism | ummid.com
The gathering, convened by Left parties, brought together Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav as well as representatives of the AIADMK, Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).

2013 Delhi polls: Over 3,000 public complaints of defacement | ummid.com

2013 Delhi polls: Over 3,000 public complaints of defacement | ummid.com
The putting up of posters or writing on walls goes against the Delhi Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, 2007. The act carries a fine of Rs.50,000 or one year imprisonment. But no one has been arrested so far.

Hiroshima, Nagasaki protest US plutonium test | ummid.com

Hiroshima, Nagasaki protest US plutonium test | ummid.com
Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui said in his letter that the test showed the "United States intends to cling to its nuclear stockpile indefinitely, and such actions are completely unacceptable". 

Kerala to foot Saudi returnees' bill | ummid.com

Kerala to foot Saudi returnees' bill | ummid.com
"We have asked the central government to chip in. Even if they do not come to our help, we will meet all the expenses of those who have to return from Saudi Arabia," Chandy said, after the weekly cabinet meeting.

Sensex hits record closing of 21,034 points | ummid.com

Sensex hits record closing of 21,034 points | ummid.com
The Indian stock markets rallied for the second consecutive day after the Reserve Bank of India hiked the repo rate by 25 basis points along expected lines and cut Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) rate to ease liquidity. Interest rate-sensitive banking stocks have rallied following the RBI move.

Rights group against ex-police officer's appointment to rights panel | ummid.com

Rights group against ex-police officer's appointment to rights panel | ummid.com
The Association for Protection of Democratic Rights (APDR), in the notice sent Tuesday, threatened that if the appointment of former director general of state police Naparajit Mukherjee was not revoked it would approach the Calcutta High Court.

Bus catches fire in Mahbubnagar district of Andhra, 40 dead | ummid.com

Bus catches fire in Mahbubnagar district of Andhra, 40 dead | ummid.com
The Volvo, belonging to Jabbar Travels, was carrying 49 passengers. The passengers were asleep when the bus hit the culvert and its diesel tank burst. People from nearby village said the bus was reduced to ashes within few minutes. The victims were charred beyond recognition.

Narendra Modi only on TV and in Gujarat: Mulayam | ummid.com

Narendra Modi only on TV and in Gujarat: Mulayam | ummid.com
Addressing a huge rally in Uttar Pradesh's Azamgarh, around 270 km from the state capital Lucknow, the former chief minister also targeted Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi and said the BJP's prime ministerial candidate was either seen on television or in Gujarat.

Britain becomes first non-Muslim country to launch Islamic bond | ummid.com

Britain becomes first non-Muslim country to launch Islamic bond | ummid.com
An Islamic Market Index is set to be launched on the London Stock Exchange, while Britain is to become the first country outside the Muslim world to launch a sukuk, or Islamic bond, AFP reported.

Third front talks Wednesday amid concern over communalism | ummid.com

Third front talks Wednesday amid concern over communalism | ummid.com
"We are calling people to unitedly fight against communalism and uphold the secular values enshrined in the constitution," Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) leader Sitaram Yechury told reporters while briefing about a meeting his party is organizing along with some regional parties on Wednesday.

Jamia Millia Islamia turns 93 | ummid.com

Jamia Millia Islamia turns 93 | ummid.com
The Foundation Day celebrations began at 9.30 AM outside the Dr. M A Ansari Auditorium, Jamia Millia Islamia where the Chief Guest of the day, Dr. Mohammad Zakir, Retired Professor from the Department of Urdu along with Prof. S.M. Sajid, Vice-Chancellor, Jamia Millia Islamia received the Guard of Honour by NCC Cadets of Jamia.

Air Marshal Raha to be next Indian Air Force chief | ummid.com

Air Marshal Raha to be next Indian Air Force chief | ummid.com
As is customary, he was brought to the Air Headquarters on June 30 as the vice chief in preparation for his new assignment. This brief preparatory tenure helps a new chief get familiarised with IAF's current and future plans as also the IAF's role in India's strategic perspective.

Three more bombs found in Patna, CPI-ML rally disallowed | ummid.com

Three more bombs found in Patna, CPI-ML rally disallowed | ummid.com
The first bomb was found near S.K. Memorial hall, hardly 50 metres from Gandhi Maidan. The bomb was defused by the bomb disposal squad. The second bomb was found in the ground itself, and the third near the Magadh Mahila College, hardly 30 metres away, police officials said.

Sardar Patel should have been our first PM: Narendra Modi | ummid.com

Sardar Patel should have been our first PM: Narendra Modi | ummid.com
"I wish Sardar Patel had become the first prime minister of India. This will remain our regret," the BJP's prime ministerial candidate said at the inauguration of a museum dedicated to Sardar Patel.

Woman teacher set afire for not withdrawing complaint | ummid.com

Woman teacher set afire for not withdrawing complaint | ummid.com
The incident occurred Sunday night at a residential government school at Tikiri of Rayagada district, about 420 km from the state capital Bhubaneswar, when she was watching television along with some children, a police official told IANS.

MPs can now spend on roads, pavements; move welcomed | ummid.com

MPs can now spend on roads, pavements; move welcomed | ummid.com
"IRF (International Road Federation), had been demanding this for long as bringing more works under the Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) will help improve fund availability for road safety-related projects, which need less budget but can save innocent lives," said K.K. Kapila, IRF chairman.

Egypt's court withdraws from Muslim Brotherhood chief's trial | ummid.com

Egypt's court withdraws from Muslim Brotherhood chief's trial | ummid.com
Badie, the Brotherhood's supreme guide, and two of his aides, Khairat al-Shater and Rashad Bayoumi, are accused of killing, inciting violence against protestors and illegally possessing explosives and weapons.

Petrol bombs hurled at post offices in Chennai | ummid.com

Petrol bombs hurled at post offices in Chennai | ummid.com
The petrol bombs were thrown in the wee hours of Tuesday at post offices located in Mylapore and Mandaveli.

Does BJP agree with Sardar Patel's view on RSS: Tewari | ummid.com

Does BJP agree with Sardar Patel's view on RSS: Tewari | ummid.com
Congress leader Manish Tewari Monday said India's first home minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was opposed to the RSS, and asked whether the BJP agrees with his views.

Andhra rains claim 53 lives, damage crops in 11 lakh hectares | ummid.com

Andhra rains claim 53 lives, damage crops in 11 lakh hectares | ummid.com
Over 42,000 houses were damaged in the rains and floods. Crop over 11.37 lakh hectares were damaged. They include cotton over 5.97 lakh hectares cotton and paddy over 4.72 lakh hectares. Other crops like maize, groundnut, redgram, sugarcane, tobacco and blackgram were also damaged.

Charges framed against Arvind Kejriwal in defamation case | ummid.com

Charges framed against Arvind Kejriwal in defamation case | ummid.com
A court here Monday framed charges against Aam Admi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal in a defamation case filed against him by an aide of Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit for his alleged "derogatory remarks" against her during protests against the power tariff hike.

Chicago university to open new centre in Delhi | ummid.com

Chicago university to open new centre in Delhi | ummid.com
The University of Chicago said Monday it will open a new academic centre here in March 2014 for research collaboration among students and scholars from India and Chicago.

Gaza unemployment rate hits 43 percent | ummid.com

Gaza unemployment rate hits 43 percent | ummid.com
Owaidah added that the production rate reached 10.5 percent, compared to 13.5 percent in 2012. The official added that the government is incapable of absorbing the thousands of young men and women who graduate every year.

Auction of Sikh Empire's artifacts in Britain | ummid.com

Auction of Sikh Empire's artifacts in Britain | ummid.com
One of the highlights of the auction will be an early edition of the "History of the Sikhs" by Joseph Davy Cunningham which was published in 1853. It is considered the first extensive work on the Sikhs by a European, said a statement here Monday.

Not seen a bigger liar than Narendra Modi: Medha Patkar | ummid.com

Not seen a bigger liar than Narendra Modi: Medha Patkar | ummid.com
Patkar, who earlier held demonstration opposing the dam's height, said Modi's ambitious "Statue of Unity" project was actually a ploy to raise the dam to its full height of 138 meters from the current 122 meters.

Women take four weeks to meet partners without make-up | ummid.com

Women take four weeks to meet partners without make-up | ummid.com
The survey, conducted by beauty and health retailer Superdrug, also revealed that six in 10 ladies want to be sure that their prospective partner likes them enough before revealing their true looks.

Germs in gums can reveal ethnicity: Study | ummid.com

Germs in gums can reveal ethnicity: Study | ummid.com
Scientists from the Ohio State University identified almost 400 different species of microbes in the mouths of 100 study participants belonging to four ethnic affiliations - Chinese, Latinos, whites and non-Hispanic blacks.

After Mamata camaraderie, GJM back with Gorkhaland demand | ummid.com

After Mamata camaraderie, GJM back with Gorkhaland demand | ummid.com
"The GJM will not drop the Gorkhaland demand. When the centre can accept the Telangana demand, why should we be told to let go of our statehood demand? We will now take the Gorkhaland demand to Delhi on 21st, 22nd and 23rd December. We will create pressure in Delhi now," said Gurung. 

Why can't Swaraj be BJP's prime ministerial candidate: Digvijaya | ummid.com

Why can't Swaraj be BJP's prime ministerial candidate: Digvijaya | ummid.com
"And BJP wants Indian voters to vote for this Megalomaniac Psychopath Lier (sic)! Couldn't BJP find a better leader? What's wrong with Sushma?" Digvijaya Singh tweeted while reacting to Modi's comments that Jawaharlal Nehru did not attend Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's funeral. 

Blasts to vitiate Bihar's atmosphere: Nitish Kumar | ummid.com

Blasts to vitiate Bihar's atmosphere: Nitish Kumar | ummid.com
"It appeared to us the serial blasts were planned to vitiate the atmosphere and create trouble across Bihar. Those behind the blasts have chosen the day that coincides with the rally. It was a deliberate attempt to create tension in the atmosphere," Nitish Kumar said.

Chandy's headache: Infighting in Kerala Congress-Mani | ummid.com

Chandy's headache: Infighting in Kerala Congress-Mani | ummid.com
Over the past few years, the party has seen two mergers, first when Kerala Congress (Secular), led by government chief whip P.C. George merged his party with that of Mani ahead of the 2009 Lok Sabha polls.

India's benchmark Sensex poised to hit new high | ummid.com

India's benchmark Sensex poised to hit new high | ummid.com
Analysts said investors' pessimism is receding in the Indian markets on hopes that the economy had bottomed out and growth would revive in the coming quarter on the back of a good monsoon.

Patna rocked by a series of blasts, one killed | ummid.com

Patna rocked by a series of blasts, one killed | ummid.com
One person was killed when half-a-dozen bombs exploded at the Patna railway station and in and around a ground where BJP leader Narendra Modi was to address a rally hours later.

Nigerian Muslim girl among world's 50 smartest teenagers | ummid.com

Nigerian Muslim girl among world's 50 smartest teenagers | ummid.com
"If you are passionate about what you do, and I am passionate about many things, especially math and science, it will work out well," Saheela Ibraheem, who lived in Edison, New Jersey, was quoted as saying in The Best Schools website, which announced her title. 

SDPI protest outside Rahul's residence over 'ISI remark' | ummid.com

SDPI protest outside Rahul's residence over 'ISI remark' | ummid.com
SDPI members marched to Gandhi's Tughlaq Road residence and burnt his effigy. Seeking an apology, the members said such statements cast doubt on the integrity of Muslims. Gandhi made the remark at Thursday's Indore rally.

Wife killed Delhi official: Post-mortem report | ummid.com

Wife killed Delhi official: Post-mortem report | ummid.com
Joint Commissioner of Police Vivek Gogia had Friday said a case of murder had been registered since no suicide note was recovered and there was no sign of forced entry into the house with the door being found bolted from within.

Indonesia eyes becoming capital of Muslim fashion | ummid.com

Indonesia eyes becoming capital of Muslim fashion | ummid.com]
Designers and fashion makers have gathered in the Indonesian capital to attend Jakarta Fashion Week. Showing stylish, colorful and cool outfits, the Southeast Asian nation aims to be the global leader in the Muslim fashion industry, estimated at nearly $100 billion by some experts. 

WHO concerned over deteriorating health condition in Syria | ummid.com

WHO concerned over deteriorating health condition in Syria | ummid.com
Till July 2013, 64 percent of the country's public hospitals have been affected by the conflict, which erupted in March 2011. Among them, 24 percent have been damaged, and the rest are out of service, Xinhua quoted Tarik Jasarevic, spokesman of the World Health Organization (WHO) as saying Friday.

Saudi girl students campaign for polygamy to counter spinsterhood | ummid.com

Saudi girl students campaign for polygamy to counter spinsterhood | ummid.com
Users on the micro-blogging website Twitter were divided in their reactions to the campaign. While some agreed that marrying four wives will eradicate the high rate of spinsterhood, which was reported to reach over a million in 2012, others, especially women, were completely against the campaign.

Mahmood Madani dances on tunes of Modi, says more riots in other states | ummid.com

Mahmood Madani dances on tunes of Modi, says more riots in other states | ummid.com
In indirect praise for Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind's general secretary Maulana Mahmood Madani Saturday said more riots have occurred in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh than in Gujarat. The number of Muslim youths in the jails of Maharashtra and Rajasthan exceed those in Gujarat, he added.

A date with history, democracy and Kohinoor | ummid.com

A date with history, democracy and Kohinoor | ummid.com
Using a number of characters, some known, others invented, the author paints a compelling portrait of Maratha aristocracy and their courts in the 19th century, of the first nationwide struggle against the British and of Lakshmi - woman, ruler and a symbol of steely courage against all odds. 

Rahul banks on emotion; Modi on weak wicket | ummid.com

Rahul banks on emotion; Modi on weak wicket | ummid.com
Notwithstanding the maudlin nature of the apprehension, it might resonate with admirers of the Nehru-Gandhi family, particularly in rural areas, because of, first, the dynasty's longstanding secular and pro-minority credentials and, second, because of the tragic price the family has had to pay as a result of the insensate enmity of its opponents.

Uttar Pradesh dismisses Rahul's remark on Muslim youth | ummid.com

Uttar Pradesh dismisses Rahul's remark on Muslim youth | ummid.com
The anti-terrorist squad (ATS) chief Mukul Goel also ruled out any such inputs from intelligence agencies at the centre. He said the state intelligence units were on their guard against any such nefarious design by any anti-national group.

Survey shows number of jobless climbing in Uttar Pradesh | ummid.com

Survey shows number of jobless climbing in Uttar Pradesh | ummid.com
The maximum number of unemployed persons in the country are in Bihar's state capital Patna (13 percent males), while Kanpur comes a close second with 8 percent as unemployed, the report stated.

Six claimed dead as pre-poll violence grips Bangladesh | ummid.com

Six claimed dead as pre-poll violence grips Bangladesh | ummid.com
"Our six people were killed in attacks by police and ruling party men in three Bangladesh districts including Chandpur, Cox's Bazaar and Nilphamari," Xinhua quoted Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, senior spokesman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), as saying.

Delhi gets poll panel permission for onion sale | ummid.com

Delhi gets poll panel permission for onion sale | ummid.com
Expressing worry over the soaring prices which have reached Rs.100 a kg, Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit Thursday had approached the panel to allow the government to sell onions from mobile vans.

Now, personalised railway SMS alerts | ummid.com

Now, personalised railway SMS alerts | ummid.com
The National Rail Yatri Alert Service (NRAS) uses customised algorithm to determine the impact of different types of major travel-related announcements -- new special trains, cancellations, delays, stoppages, etc.

Rahul should ask IB to provide proof: Mushawerat | ummid.com

Rahul should ask IB to provide proof: Mushawerat | ummid.com
All India Muslim Majlis-e Mushawarat, the umbrella body of Indian Muslim organisations, on Friday took serious note of the claim by Rahul Gandhi that singed by the riots and killings in Muzaffarnagar district of the state, many Muslim youth were in touch with Pakistan's intelligence agency ISI (Inter-Services Intelligence).

First list of Delhi NCP candidates after Diwali | ummid.com

First list of Delhi NCP candidates after Diwali | ummid.com
"Though we had planned to come out with a manifesto before Diwali, we have decided to declare the list of the candidates as well as the manifesto after the festival," Delhi NCP chief Kanwar Pratap Singh said at a press conference Friday.

Former Rajasthan minister arrested on rape charge | ummid.com

Former Rajasthan minister arrested on rape charge | ummid.com
Two other legislators of the ruling Congress party, Malkhan Singh and Mahipal Maderna, were suspended in December 2011 following allegations of sexual exploitation and murder of government nurse Bhanwari Devi.

No proposal to pardon Sanjay Dutt: Patil | ummid.com

No proposal to pardon Sanjay Dutt: Patil | ummid.com
He was responding to Bharatiya Janata Party member and leader of the opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Council Vinod Tawade who met him (Patil) and opposed any proposal to grant Dutt pardon.

Tension in Haryana town after youth's body cremated | ummid.com

Tension in Haryana town after youth's body cremated | ummid.com
The victim, Amit, 20, who was the son of a leading businessman in Jind, had been missing since Oct 3 when he had gone for his coaching classes. His family had received a ransom call demanding Rs.10 lakh for his release. His father, Karambir, lodged a complaint with police.

Is IB (mis)using Rahul Gandhi to justify their communal witch hunts? | ummid.com

Is IB (mis)using Rahul Gandhi to justify their communal witch hunts? | ummid.com
But wait. We still doubt you really meant what you said. For, there are reports of tears that have been shed on the plight of Muslims by Manmohan Singh and Sonia Gandhi. And, the most precious of them were the tears that your mom had shed after seeing the photographs of the Muslim accused killed in the Batla House encounter, as claimed by your own party leaders. What were they? A crocodile tear? God only knows. 

Rahul's Muzaffarnagar remarks draw Modi ire, BJP complaint to EC | ummid.com

Rahul's Muzaffarnagar remarks draw Modi ire, BJP complaint to EC | ummid.com
According to the Bharatiya Janata Party's letter to the EC, Rahul Gandhi made the charges while addressing election rallies in Churu and Kherli (Alwar) in Rajasthan on Oct 23 where he accused the BJP of stoking communal riots in Muzaffarnagar.

18-year-old Emily Shah is Miss New Jersey 2014 | ummid.com

18-year-old Emily Shah is Miss New Jersey 2014 | ummid.com
Shah, a resident of Edison, home to a large Indian-American community, was crowned Sunday at a glittering ceremony at the Hilton Parsippani Hotel in Parsippani, a small hill township in the state, according to local allvoices.com.

Restrictions on Hyderabad unacceptable, says TRS | ummid.com

Restrictions on Hyderabad unacceptable, says TRS | ummid.com
TRS chief K. Chandrasekhara Rao told reporters after the meeting that any restrictions on Hyderabad or the central government keeping some powers with itself would be an insult to people of Telangana.

Model code applicable on social media content: EC | ummid.com

Model code applicable on social media content: EC | ummid.com
According to an Election Commission order to officials and political parties, all candidates will have to provide email and social media account details, get social media political advertisements certified and keep record of the new media expenditure.

Letting Agra's historical buildings breathe, again | ummid.com

Letting Agra's historical buildings breathe, again | ummid.com
Agra district magistrate Zuher Bin Saghir Thursday said a committee had been formed, and senior police officials would join the demolition drive within a week. He said the Supreme Court orders in the matter were clear and unambiguous and the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) had been asked to identify and mark all illegal structures to be pulled down.

Poor planning, delayed flow of funds - Biggest hurdles for development schemes | ummid.com

Poor planning, delayed flow of funds - Biggest hurdles for development schemes | ummid.com
In fact in almost all the studies across the 14 districts, accessing financial information at the district and sub district level was very difficult. It revealed that the level of budget transparency in India at the district and sub district level is still quite low.

Policy paralysis catapults reforms vision to save India | ummid.com

Policy paralysis catapults reforms vision to save India | ummid.com
An interesting book "Reforms to Save India" by S. Gokulraj lists out number of suggestions that needs attention, although some may be laughing stock and quite out of context. Notwithstanding the facts, the author wants to convey the message that India needs systemic change in order to gallop on the highway of progress.

Mushawarat warns SP on Madrasa, forced repatriation of Muzaffarnagar refugees | ummid.com

Mushawarat warns SP on Madrasa, forced repatriation of Muzaffarnagar refugees | ummid.com
Dr Zafarul-Islam Khan, President of AIMMM, said in a statement that while Mushawarat appreciates UP Samajwadi Party's attitude in taking care of the refugees and paying compensation in record time, it takes very grim view of the UP administration's attempts to forcibly repatriate the refugees against their will while their killers are roaming free and attacking even mediamen visiting those villages. 

Jamaat-e-Islami Hind to build houses for Muzaffarnagar victims | ummid.com

Jamaat-e-Islami Hind to build houses for Muzaffarnagar victims | ummid.com
A delegation led by Jamaat-e-Islami Hind secretary general Nusrat Ali earlier visited relief camps in Loi, Budhana, Shahpur and Basi Kalan in the western Uttar Pradesh district and assessed the relief and rehabilitation works, the statement said.

Teenaged Maharashtra girl ends life after prevented from using Facebook | ummid.com

Teenaged Maharashtra girl ends life after prevented from using Facebook | ummid.com
According to investigating officer G. H. Lemgude of Nanalpeth police station in Parbhani, around 500 km east of Mumbai, Aishwarya's parents had objected several times to her using social networking sites and chatting long over the mobile phone.

After SC judgement Saha urges doctors to come forward, cleanse system | ummid.com

After SC judgement Saha urges doctors to come forward, cleanse system | ummid.com
Apex court judge Justice V. Gopala Gowda passed the order on an appeal by Saha who had challenged a compensation of Rs.1.72 crore awarded by the National Consumer Forum. Saha lives in the United States.

Post-graduate medical entrance exam goes online | ummid.com

Post-graduate medical entrance exam goes online | ummid.com
The APIGMEE 2014 results will be utilised for admission to several medical courses under the state governments of Haryana, Punjab, Chhattisgarh, University of Delhi and also for institutes under the Armed Forces Medical Services

V.K. Singh served notice by Kashmir assembly | ummid.com

V.K. Singh served notice by Kashmir assembly | ummid.com
Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mir Saifullah told reporters in Srinagar his office received a copy of the notice and if the retired general failed to submit his reply within the stipulated period, the speaker could issue a warrant against him.

Open to questioning by CBI, Congress will surprise all in 2014: PM | ummid.com

Open to questioning by CBI, Congress will surprise all in 2014: PM | ummid.com
In an affable mood after ending a two-nation tour to Russia and China, he expressed readiness to be questioned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the coal blocks case, saying he was "not above the law".

Petition in SC to put F1 racing event on hold for tax default | ummid.com

Petition in SC to put F1 racing event on hold for tax default | ummid.com
The PIL contended that the organisers of the event have not fully deposited the dues of the entertainment tax of the event organised in 2011 and subsequently in 2012. It said that since F1 sports was elitist in nature, it did not deserve an entertainment tax exemption.

Father kills son in Assam to please 'goddess Durga' | ummid.com

Father kills son in Assam to please 'goddess Durga' | ummid.com
"The incident occurred yesterday morning (Wednesday) when Koiri offered prayers at the temple of the goddess outside his house and tried to kill his wife Lakhi Koiri, 38, son Biru, 13, and daughter Shibani, 10, while they were sleeping," police said.

Bihar nurse to share stage with Malala at UN function | ummid.com

Bihar nurse to share stage with Malala at UN function | ummid.com
Darbhanga district magistrate Kumar Ravi said Martha has contributed in the polio vaccination drive in remote pockets of the flood-prone rural areas.

Tamil Nadu government on 400 kg gold hunt | ummid.com

Tamil Nadu government on 400 kg gold hunt | ummid.com
The gold coins are to be given to the eligible poor beneficiaries of the government's five marriage assistance schemes. 

Saudi Arabia firm on rejecting UN Security Council seat | ummid.com

Saudi Arabia firm on rejecting UN Security Council seat | ummid.com
Abdullah bin Yahiya Al-Mua'lemi delivered a scathing attack on the Security Council's failures to end the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the war in Syria, and to convene a conference on creating a zone in the Middle East free of weapons of mass destruction at a day-long council meeting.

Muslim poultry farm owner killed by armed mob in Modi's Gujarat | ummid.com

Muslim poultry farm owner killed by armed mob in Modi's Gujarat | ummid.com
The injured, identified as Jamilbhai Dari and Noor Ahmed Dari, are Farid Dari's brothers. They are undergoing treatment at a Vadodara hospital.

'Veto' the Big Five to save 'Nations' | ummid.com

'Veto' the Big Five to save 'Nations' | ummid.com
Will this reign of hypocrisy and double standard ever end? Nearly seven decades after the formation of the world body, has time not come for a new, more balanced and just world order? Isn't it time for the UN to wake up and adapt itself to new geopolitical realities? In this age and time, how can a handful of people determine and decide the affairs of the 6-billion-strong humanity? 

Young Indian entrepreneurs to visit Pakistan | ummid.com

Young Indian entrepreneurs to visit Pakistan | ummid.com
The Commonwealth Asia Alliance of Young Entrepreneurs (CAAYE) will be organising the India-Pakistan Young Entrepreneurs' Summit in the two Pakistani cities as part of a series of bilateral meetings between young leaders of the two countries.

Manna Dey, legendary playback singer dies at 94 | ummid.com

Manna Dey, legendary playback singer dies at 94 | ummid.com
"Manna Dey who was under treatment for the last four months breathed his last around 4 a.m.," K.S.Vasuki, spokesman of Narayana Hrudayalaya, told IANS.

Mizoram assembly poll preponed to Nov 25: EC | ummid.com

Mizoram assembly poll preponed to Nov 25: EC | ummid.com
"The commission, having considered these inputs and representations, decided to revise the schedule for the election to the legislative assembly of Mizoram," the Election Commission said.

Over one million Indians benefitted from Saudi concessions | ummid.com

Over one million Indians benefitted from Saudi concessions | ummid.com
Over one million Indians in Saudi Arabia have benefitted from the concessions granted by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah to legalize the status of illegal workers in the country, Indian Ambassador Hamid Ali Rao said Tuesday while releasing the figures at a press conference at the Indian Embassy, at the Diplomatic Quarter in Riyadh.

Mehmoodur Rehman committee strengthens Muslim claim on Ismail Yusuf land | ummid.com

Mehmoodur Rehman committee strengthens Muslim claim on Ismail Yusuf land | ummid.com
"We are fighting with the government as well as in court for the possession of Ismail Yusuf College and its adjoining land since last fifty years. After the recommendation made by Dr. Mehmoodur Rehman committee we are sure the government would realise the importance of the issue and would take a decision on priority basis", President of Anjuman-e-Islam Dr. Zahir Kazi said while talking to ummid.com.

Bihar's Super 30 in British varsity's case study | ummid.com

Bihar's Super 30 in British varsity's case study | ummid.com
"Super 30 is just one of three case studies selected from India and only one from Bihar. Two other case studies have been taken from Mumbai, while three case studies were from Britain," Anand Kumar, founder-director of Super 30, said here wednesday.

US Gujarati association's ex-treasurer charged with theft | ummid.com

US Gujarati association's ex-treasurer charged with theft | ummid.com
Patel was arrested Monday by a special investigative unit on the basis of bank records, tampered bank statements, falsified financial reports, a phony bank account number and email communications.

Three Indian-Americans elected to US Institute of Medicine | ummid.com

Three Indian-Americans elected to US Institute of Medicine | ummid.com

Currently president of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based Carnegie Mellon University, Suresh is one of only 16 living Americans to be elected to all three national academies- IOM, the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering. - See more at: http://ummid.com/news/2013/October/23.10.2013/indians-selected-for-us-inst-of-med.html#sthash.kwvv05F8.dpuf

Currently president of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-based Carnegie Mellon University, Suresh is one of only 16 living Americans to be elected to all three national academies- IOM, the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Engineering.

Gujarat police, VHP activists beat Muslims in lockup | ummid.com

Gujarat police, VHP activists beat Muslims in lockup | ummid.com
"After the arrest of 04 persons on October 16, the police arrested 07 others next day and another 17 on Oct 18. They registered FIR against over 120 people for attacking the police", he said.

Odisha-born producer's film wins top award at LA Femme fest | ummid.com

Odisha-born producer's film wins top award at LA Femme fest | ummid.com
The film, which deals with the 'Sati' practice in a light manner with a good dose of drama, suspense and great music, was shot in Savannah, Georgia as well as in Bikaner, Rajasthan.

Arvind Kejriwal hits out at BJP's Harsh Vardhan | ummid.com

Arvind Kejriwal hits out at BJP's Harsh Vardhan | ummid.com
Aam Admi Party's leader Arvind Kejriwal Wednesday asked whether the Bharatiya Janata Party's chief ministerial candidate for the Dec 4 assembly polls Harsh Vardhan was the party's "Manmohan Singh in Delhi".

Little known: Panjab University's big contribution to science | ummid.com

Little known: Panjab University's big contribution to science | ummid.com
Sarvadam Chowla, a London-born Indian-American mathematician who once taught and headed the department of mathematics at Government College-Lahore (now in Pakistan), has several theorems in his name.

India, China sign key border agreement | ummid.com

India, China sign key border agreement | ummid.com
Besides inking the Border Defence Cooperation Agreement (BDCA), the two countries also signed MoU on strengthening trans-border rivers, another one on cooperation on road transportation while a third was on power equipments. An MoU on cultural exchanges was also inked.

Delhi polls: More sitting Congress legislators cleared to contest | ummid.com

Delhi polls: More sitting Congress legislators cleared to contest | ummid.com
"We are fine with some more names of sitting MLAs (legislators). We also discussed the names of those who have serious criminal charges against them," said a party source but declined to divulge the number of the cleared names. 

Despite rebuff, Nawaz Sharif seeks US intervention in Kashmir | ummid.com

Despite rebuff, Nawaz Sharif seeks US intervention in Kashmir | ummid.com
"Given its relationship with India, US has capacity to do more to help Pakistan-India resolve their disputes, including Kashmir," he said in an address to the US Institute of Peace, a US Congress funded federal institution, on the eve of his meeting with Obama.

Once maker of anti-Muslim film now aims to produce one based on Prophet's life | ummid.com

Once maker of anti-Muslim film now aims to produce one based on Prophet's life | ummid.com
A Dutchman who was involved in a derogatory film about Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is planning to produce a film called "Muhammad: Master of Human Beings" in collaboration with the Canadian Dawa Society, which had invited him to perform Haj.

Delhi's average growth rate better than Gujarat, says Diskhit | ummid.com

Delhi's average growth rate better than Gujarat, says Diskhit | ummid.com
Addressing a press conference at her residence, the three-time chief minister boasted of Delhi's 3.8 percent gross domestic product contribution at the national level despite just a 1.4 percent share of the total population.

New cure for hair loss? | ummid.com

New cure for hair loss? | ummid.com
Researchers at the Columbia University Medical Centre (CUMC) have devised a hair restoration method that can generate new human hair growth, rather than simply redistributing hair from one part of the scalp to anothe

BJP calls prevention of communal violence bill a 'communal vote bill' | ummid.com

BJP calls prevention of communal violence bill a 'communal vote bill' | ummid.com
"Before the Uttar Pradesh (2012 assembly) polls, they took up religion-based reservation, trying to send across the message that the Congress is their well wisher. This time, ahead of the assembly elections in five states, they are taking up this bill," he said.

Sikh organisation given 450,000 pounds won in lottery to fund research | ummid.com

Sikh organisation given 450,000 pounds won in lottery to fund research | ummid.com
"Yet the role of Sikhs in World War I (WWI) is a largely unknown aspect of the Allied war effort and, indeed, of the British story," a press release issued by the United Kingdom Punjab Heritage Association (UKPHA) said. 

Netanyahu's 'Jerusalem is Israel's capital' remarks slammed | ummid.com

Netanyahu's 'Jerusalem is Israel's capital' remarks slammed | ummid.com
"Netanyahu's statements contradict with the basis of the two-state solution and the international resolutions, which emphasize that East Jerusalem is the capital of the future Palestinian state," said Adnan Al-Husseini, minister of Jerusalem affairs in the Palestinian National Authority (PNA).

India's Mars mission to blast off Nov 5 | ummid.com

India's Mars mission to blast off Nov 5 | ummid.com
"The Mars mission has been fixed for Nov 5. The heat shield of the rocket (Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-PSLV) has been closed and the final electrical checks will be carried out Wednesday," K.Radhakrishnan, chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), told IANS.

Muslim women group demands ban on 'Triple Talaq in one sitting' | ummid.com

Muslim women group demands ban on 'Triple Talaq in one sitting' | ummid.com
Welcoming the recommendation made by Dr Mehmoodur Rehman Committee in its report, a group of Muslim women activists on Monday said that "Triple Talaq in one sitting" is against the Islamic Shariah law and demanded from the government to bring a legislation to ban this "illegal practice".

Time for Mulayam to replace Akhilesh as UP Chief Minister: Kalbe Sadiq | ummid.com

Time for Mulayam to replace Akhilesh as UP Chief Minister: Kalbe Sadiq | ummid.com
"People are very unhappy and if the ruling establishment wants to arrest the downslide in its popularity, there is only one option... Mulayam Singh becoming the chief minister," he said, adding that his maturity might bring back some semblance of governance in the state.

Prices soar to Rs.90 per kg, India mulls importing onion | ummid.com

Prices soar to Rs.90 per kg, India mulls importing onion | ummid.com
Onion prices soared to Rs.90 per kg in the national capital and they are being sold at around Rs.80 per kg in other parts of the country. The prices have more than doubled in the past four months.

Lalu Prasad, Jagdish Sharma disqualified from Lok Sabha | ummid.com

Lalu Prasad, Jagdish Sharma disqualified from Lok Sabha | ummid.com
Lalu Prasad and Jagdish Sharma were Tuesday disqualified from the Lok Sabha following their conviction in the fodder scam, a Lok Sabha Secretariat official said. 

Convention on people's expectations on budgetary priorities on Oct. 24-25 | ummid.com

Convention on people's expectations on budgetary priorities on Oct. 24-25 | ummid.com
The National Convention is being organised by the People's Budget Initiative, (PBI), under the aegis of the New-Delhi based Centre for Budget and Governance Accountability, (CBGA). The Charter of Demands prepared in this National Convention will form the basis of advocacy with the policymakers and members of legislature in the ensuing months.

Acquittals in Dalit massacre can shake faith in system | ummid.com

Acquittals in Dalit massacre can shake faith in system | ummid.com
The Patna High Court Oct 9 suspended conviction of the 26 accused in the Laxmanpur Bathe massacre for want of evidence. The trial court had convicted all 26 accused and sentenced 10 to life imprisonment and handed down capital punishment to 16 in April 2010.

Two dead in US school shooting | ummid.com

Two dead in US school shooting | ummid.com
Two Sparks Middle School students have identified a popular math teacher as one of the victims of the shooting, Washoe County School District Police Chief Mike Mieras told a press conference.

Now women guides for Haj, Umrah pilgrims | ummid.com

Now women guides for Haj, Umrah pilgrims | ummid.com
Al-Hamdan said the women guides will be working in shifts around the clock, offering advice and instructions including the need to wear Hijab in compliance with the Shariah and avoid wearing make-up and cosmetics while visiting the Grand Mosque.

Najeeb Jung launches 'Phool Walon Ki Sair' | ummid.com

Najeeb Jung launches 'Phool Walon Ki Sair' | ummid.com
As an example of the diverse and composite culture of India, the "Pankha" (fan) handed over to the lieutenant governor depicted the Mehrauli mosque and the adjacent historic Yogmaya Shaktipeeth temple.

Ajit Jogi's wife, son Congress candidates in Chhattisgarh | ummid.com

Ajit Jogi's wife, son Congress candidates in Chhattisgarh | ummid.com
Umesh Patel, son of then state party unit chief Nand Kumar Patel, Devti Karma, wife of Mahendra Karma and Alka Mudaliyar, wife of former MLA Uday Mudaliyar, have been given tickets for the assembly poll.

Kudankulam, defence, energy top Manmohan-Putin talks | ummid.com

Kudankulam, defence, energy top Manmohan-Putin talks | ummid.com
Putin, addressing reporters after the delegation level talks and inking of five agreements later, said he was happy that the first reactor had gone critical and was poised to be connected to the electricity grid "in a few hours", while the second one if to go critical in early 2014.

Ask PM to explain other 150 coal blocks' allocation, SC urged | ummid.com

Ask PM to explain other 150 coal blocks' allocation, SC urged | ummid.com
PIL petitioner, advocate M.L.Sharma, in an additional affidavit Monday said, "...for the first time since the coal block allocation scam came up, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has explained about one allocation. But there have been more than 150 coal block allocations, so will he be able to explain all of them."

India's northeast yet to recover from Partition: Sangma | ummid.com

India's northeast yet to recover from Partition: Sangma | ummid.com
"Fresh infrastructure to restore connectivity with the rest of the country is still not fully in place. Inter-regional and intra-regional connectivity remains a major constraint even now," Sangma said while presenting a vote of thanks after the speech of President Pranab Mukherjee, who is making his maiden visit to Meghalaya.

Symposium on capacity building of Muslims held in Saharanpur | ummid.com

Symposium on capacity building of Muslims held in Saharanpur | ummid.com
A symposium on 'Capacity building of Muslim Community leaders and Community Volunteers' was organised by 'Parcham', a social organisation at Uttam Heritage Hotel in which many NGO's of city and adjoining areas participated.

US based AMU alumnus donates Rs. 1 million to his alma mater | ummid.com

US based AMU alumnus donates Rs. 1 million to his alma mater | ummid.com
In an open letter to the alumni spread all over the globe, the Vice Chancellor called them as "custodian" of AMU and said it was "payback" time for them to their alma mater.

Srinagar mosque Imam arrested for youth's murder | ummid.com

Srinagar mosque Imam arrested for youth's murder | ummid.com
Giving details of the case, Srinagar's Senior Superintendent of Police S.A.H. Bukhari told reporters that on Sep 30, Noor Mohammad Khanday, a resident of Bund Qamarwari, had lodged a missing report at police post Qamarwari regarding his son-in-law Shah Nawaz Ahmad Dar.

Aurangabad arms haul: Malegaon man gets bail after seven years | ummid.com

Aurangabad arms haul: Malegaon man gets bail after seven years | ummid.com
Javed Ahmed Abdul Majeed Ansari, who had allegedly helped a co-accused park a vehicle laden with arms and ammunition, secured bail against surety of Rs.50,000, said his lawyer Sharif Shaikh.

Hindu seer of 'gold dream' challenges Modi of an open debate | ummid.com

Hindu seer of 'gold dream' challenges Modi of an open debate | ummid.com
At a rally at Trichy in Tamil Nadu Oct 18, Modi had mocked the dream, and said that instead of digging up near monuments on the basis of a dream, the government of India should hunt for the billions of rupees in black money stashed away in Swiss banks.

60% Muslims in Maharashtra live below poverty line: Mehmoodur Rehman committee | ummid.com

60% Muslims in Maharashtra live below poverty line: Mehmoodur Rehman committee | ummid.com
Says they comprise just 4.4% in govt jobs, Nil in state IAS cadre; proposes 10% reservation
Around 60% of Muslims in urban and rural areas of Maharashtra are living below the poverty line (BPL) and in abysmally vulnerable conditions, and just about 25% of them are marginally above the poverty line, Dr. Mehmoodur Rehman Committee has said, informed sources disclosed to ummid.com. 

Rahul Gandhi taking tried and tested route for 2014 | ummid.com

Rahul Gandhi taking tried and tested route for 2014 | ummid.com
Over the past weeks, Rahul Gandhi has been carefully taking the message of the two pro-poor and pro-reform laws to the voters while addressing rallies, whether in assembly poll-bound Rajasthan (Salumbar and Saran), Chhattisgarh (Jagdalpur) and Madhya Pradesh (Shahdol and Gwalior) or in Gujarat (Rajkot) and Uttar Pradesh (Aligarh and Rampur).

Bihar mid day meal tragedy: Charge sheet against principal | ummid.com

Bihar mid day meal tragedy: Charge sheet against principal | ummid.com
"It was stated in the charge sheet that Rai purchased pesticide from a sugar factory and he kept the pesticide in the room where items for cooking mid day meal were stored. The food was cooked with pesticide," Kaushal said.

'They call me a Terrorist Lawyer' | ummid.com

'They call me a Terrorist Lawyer' | ummid.com
Ahmed is out on bail now but unemployed ever since he was released. While he was explaining his case to us, he insisted that we meet his lawyer, Advocate Purushotham Poojary in Mangalore. "Do you know, what would be his age?" asked our activist friend, our host for the day. "70?" we made a guess on the higher side. Advocate Poojary is 90.

'Busy' Chavan finally gives time to Dr Mehmoodur Rehman Committee | ummid.com

'Busy' Chavan finally gives time to Dr Mehmoodur Rehman Committee | ummid.com
Barely a week after ummid.com had reported Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan's inability to meet Dr Mehmoodur Rehman Committee, he finally gave time from his "busy" schedule to the committee to submit its report today evening, an official from the Chief Minister's Office said.

The unfortunate story of 37 deaths from a 'good vaccine' | ummid.com

The unfortunate story of 37 deaths from a 'good vaccine' | ummid.com
The 29 deaths had happened when 82 lakh doses have been administered (and about 27 lakh children have been immunized). This works out to more than one death per 100,000 vaccinated and that 300 children would die each year from the vaccine when the birth cohort is vaccinated.

Children who stutter differ in brain development: Study | ummid.com

Children who stutter differ in brain development: Study | ummid.com
The study, published recently in the peer-reviewed journal Cortex, explains how the brain is built for speech production, why people stutter, and affirms the importance of seeking early treatment, Xinhua reported citing the study.

US rejects Sharif's call to get involved on Kashmir | ummid.com

US rejects Sharif's call to get involved on Kashmir | ummid.com
"On Kashmir, our policy has not changed an iota," a senior administration official said in a background conference call Sunday reiterating US' oft-stated stand that Kashmir issue was a bilateral one between the two South Asian neighbours.

'Gujarat Below Poverty Line population increased during Modi's tenure' | ummid.com

'Gujarat Below Poverty Line population increased during Modi's tenure' | ummid.com
Attacking the BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, Congress leader Digvijaya Singh Sunday said the number of poor families has gone up in Gujarat during his tenure as chief minister. The BJP sought to rebut his claim, saying they had actually decreased.

No signs of treasure, digging continues in UP for third day | ummid.com

No signs of treasure, digging continues in UP for third day | ummid.com
Unnao's Additional District Magistrate (Finance/Revenue) Shivendra Singh said the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) team, comprising 15 labourers and five supervisors, Sunday dug an additional 32 cm taking to 102 cm, the depth of the excavated area at the ruins of Raja Rao Ram Bux Singh's fort, near Daundia Kheda village, 70 km from Lucknow.

Red carpet welcome for PM as he arrives in Moscow | ummid.com

Red carpet welcome for PM as he arrives in Moscow | ummid.com
The prime minister's special aircraft touched down at Vnukovo International airport here amid a cloudy day with the temperature at 5 degrees Celsius, but bitterly cold.

Assessing if Pakistan serious about ceasefire, says India | ummid.com

Assessing if Pakistan serious about ceasefire, says India | ummid.com
India said Sunday it would assess the situation arising out of a sharp increase in ceasefire violations by Pakistan on the border in Jammu and Kashmir as it develops and leave it for the time being to the two directors general of military operations who have been tasked to restore peace.

BJP finalises 67 candidates for Chhattisgarh polls | ummid.com

BJP finalises 67 candidates for Chhattisgarh polls | ummid.com
Ananth Kumar said of the 67 candidates finalised by the party, 17 belonged to the backward classes, 23 candidates belonged to scheduled tribes and nine belong to scheduled castes, he said

10 northeast parties form joint forum ahead of polls | ummid.com

10 northeast parties form joint forum ahead of polls | ummid.com
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphu Rio announced the formation of the North East Regional Political Front (NERPF) after a day-long meeting here.

India's Mars satellite mated with rocket | ummid.com

India's Mars satellite mated with rocket | ummid.com
"The 1,340 kg satellite was mated with the rocket today (Sunday). The heat shield will be closed in two or three days after tests. Everything is progressing normally on the rocket and the satellite side," an Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) official, who did not want to be identified, told IANS. 

Nawaz Sharif rakes up Kashmir ahead of US visit | ummid.com

Nawaz Sharif rakes up Kashmir ahead of US visit | ummid.com
The world powers should do so as India and Pakistan both were nuclear powers and the region was a nuclear flash point, he told reporters in London on way to Washington, according to the Associated Press of Pakistan.

'Muslim students account for only 13.2 pc in Uttar Pradesh schools' | ummid.com

'Muslim students account for only 13.2 pc in Uttar Pradesh schools' | ummid.com
Secretary General of FMSA Jasim Mohammad said, National Monitoring Committee for Minorities Education collected data which indicated that Muslims were educationally most backward in those states "where noise is made more for their education".

'Popular anti-epileptic drug could lead to birth defects' | ummid.com

'Popular anti-epileptic drug could lead to birth defects' | ummid.com
He was speaking at the "Medicon International 2013" organised by RCP in collaboration with Peerless Hospital and B.K.Roy Foundation, Kolkata.

Brain attacks as serious as heart attacks: Expert | ummid.com

Brain attacks as serious as heart attacks: Expert | ummid.com
Hypertension (HTN) or high blood pressure is the leading cause of strokes where a clot in a blood vessel in the brain restricts the flow of blood to a part of the brain. It could also happen when a blood vessel breaks interrupting blood flow.

Delhi Assembly Polls: Whose vote Arvind Kejriwal will eat into? | ummid.com

Delhi Assembly Polls: Whose vote Arvind Kejriwal will eat into? | ummid.com
The entry of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the November battle has for all practical purposes ended what was essentially a bi-polar nature of Delhi's electoral scene: the Congress vs the BJP. Although the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party are dismissive of the AAP's claims of an outright victory, their leaders admit that the AAP is bound to hurt them. 

Assam post-independence history ready for publication | ummid.com

Assam post-independence history ready for publication | ummid.com
Assam's eminent historian Rajen Saikia will be the general editor, and the Secretariat Administration Department (Archives) will act as the nodal department, with its principal secretary functioning as the coordinator of the project.

Brunei beckons India's pharma, tourism industries | ummid.com

Brunei beckons India's pharma, tourism industries | ummid.com
Bioprospectors have discovered a wide variety of chemicals in the flora of these tropical forests. The Borneo rainforests are some of the oldest in the world and are a reservoir of genetic diversity which offers a rich source of medicinal plants, high-yield foods, and other useful forest products.

2006 Malegaon blast: Notice to ATS, CBI, home ministry | ummid.com

2006 Malegaon blast: Notice to ATS, CBI, home ministry | ummid.com
Manohar Singh, an accused, has challenged the fairness of the NIA probe which enabled the nine Muslim youth who had been earlier arrested in the terror case, to get bail.

Supports pour in for Saudi Arabia's decision to reject UNSC seat | ummid.com

Supports pour in for Saudi Arabia's decision to reject UNSC seat | ummid.com
Even as few Arab nations are urging the Saudi Arabian regime to reconsider its decision to reject the UN Security Council seat, last two days saw a great deal of support for the decision from people on online news and social media websites, with many describing it as representing the views of Muslims across the world.

Congress consensus on 20-22 names for Delhi assembly elections | ummid.com

Congress consensus on 20-22 names for Delhi assembly elections | ummid.com
The Congress screening committee Saturday arrived at a consensus on the names of 20-22 sitting MLAs to be given tickets for the Dec 4 assembly polls.

UAE announces smart city project for Dubai | ummid.com

UAE announces smart city project for Dubai | ummid.com
United Arab Emirates (UAE) Vice President and ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced Saturday a project to transform Dubai into a smart city where government services will be accessible using hi-tech smart devices.

Khurshid Ahmed Saiyed to head Gujarat Congress' minority department | ummid.com

Khurshid Ahmed Saiyed to head Gujarat Congress' minority department | ummid.com
The Congress Saturday appointed Khurshid Ahmed Saiyed, a party leader from Gujarat, as the new chairman of its minority department, a statement said.

PMO defends coal block allocation to Birla's Hindalco firm | ummid.com

PMO defends coal block allocation to Birla's Hindalco firm | ummid.com
Breaking its silence over the allocation of Talabira coal block to Hindalco, the PMO accepted that the decision was different from what the screening committee recommended, but said it was taken following "a representation" it received from one of the parties, which was referred to the coal ministry.

India's Mars mission delayed by a week | ummid.com

India's Mars mission delayed by a week | ummid.com
India's Mars Orbiter Mission, scheduled for launch Oct 28, has been delayed and the fresh date will be announced later, said the space agency chief.

Activists want inflammatory posters in trains leaving for Gujarat removed | ummid.com

Activists want inflammatory posters in trains leaving for Gujarat removed | ummid.com
The saints shown in the poster are Shankaracharya (allegedly involved in Shankar Raman murder case), Swami Nityanand (allegedly involved in Sex scandals), Baba Ramdev (allegedly involved in mixing bone powder in medicines), Asaram Bapu (allegedly involved in rape and molestation) and Kripaluji Maharaj (allegedly involved in molestation).

India 'deeply disappointed' over stalled Maldivian presidential poll l | ummid.com

India 'deeply disappointed' over stalled Maldivian presidential poll l | ummid.com
In its statement Saturday, India said that it and the international community have been closely watching the developments in Maldives and "are seriously concerned at the attempts to stall the democratic process". 

Peace and prosperity only when Palestinians are free from Israeli control l | ummid.com

Peace and prosperity only when Palestinians are free from Israeli control l | ummid.com
The demolitions were part of long-running efforts by Israel to clear Palestinians out of the Jordan Valley, the agricultural heartland of a future Palestinian state. Ms Castaing's defiance resulted in her being quietly packed off back to Europe, as French officials sought to avoid a confrontation with Israel.

'Shahid' makes Shahid Azmi's brother emotional | ummid.com

'Shahid' makes Shahid Azmi's brother emotional | ummid.com
Khalid Azmi became emotional after watching a latest screening of Hindi film "Shahid", based on the life of his brother, slain lawyer and human rights activist Shahid Azmi.

'Shahid' - A tribute to Shahid Azmi set to release today | ummid.com

'Shahid' - A tribute to Shahid Azmi set to release today | ummid.com
'Shahid' is gritty, wrenching and powerful. It needed to have been made, Shubhra Gupta writes in the Indian Expree while reviewing the film set to be released today. The film is a biographical movie based on the story of human rights activists and lawyer Shahid Azmi.

Amid gloom and doom, Odisha shows 'can do' spirit | ummid.com

Amid gloom and doom, Odisha shows 'can do' spirit | ummid.com
Yet, the temporary resettlement was accomplished with exemplary efficiency. Nearly a million people were moved inland before the cyclone hit the coastline. As a result of the government's pre-emptive move, there were no more than 43 deaths compared to the shamefully high figure of 10,000 who perished in the 1999 cyclone.

Maldives presidential poll called off over political impasse | ummid.com

Maldives presidential poll called off over political impasse | ummid.com
However, since the Maldives Constitution demands a new president be sworn in by Nov 11, the Elections Commissioner noted that instead of the customary two rounds, polling may be reduced to just one round due to the pressing time.

Muslim hero who brought together modernity and Islam | ummid.com

Muslim hero who brought together modernity and Islam | ummid.com
Upon his return from England, he wrote Tafsir-e-Quran, which was based on the new Ilm-e-Kalaam, with nature and reason as its postulates. In this effort, Sir Syed drew inspiration from Shah Waliullah, the illustrious 18th century Muslim scholar. He was subjected to plenty of ridicule from conservative Muslims.

Love Jihad: From Illusory Slogan to Potent Weapon | ummid.com

Love Jihad: From Illusory Slogan to Potent Weapon | ummid.com
Shri Ram Sene propaganda stated that over 4000 Hindu girls have been lured into conversions. This concoction was aggressively put across through various mechanisms. This laughable, figment of imagination spread like wild fire and frightened the parents.

China's planned n-reactors in Pakistan matter of concern: India | ummid.com

China's planned n-reactors in Pakistan matter of concern: India | ummid.com
Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh, addressing reporters ahead of the prime minister's back-to-back visits to Moscow and Beijing from Sunday, said China's plans to build the reactors in Karachi "are a matter of concern for India".

Digging for gold begins at Unnao fort | ummid.com

Digging for gold begins at Unnao fort | ummid.com
The work started amidst chanting of hymns after which the district magistrate and the district police chief began the symbolic digging. The boundaries of the area to be dug up have been marked and wooden nails and coloured poles have been erected.

Woman critical after soldier husband sets her ablaze | ummid.com

Woman critical after soldier husband sets her ablaze | ummid.com
A soldier, home on leave, was arrested after he poured kerosene on his wife and set her ablaze following a heated argument over a "petty issue" Friday, police said. The woman who sustained 80 percent burns is in a critical condition.

Woman critical after soldier husband sets her ablaze | ummid.com

Woman critical after soldier husband sets her ablaze | ummid.com
A soldier, home on leave, was arrested after he poured kerosene on his wife and set her ablaze following a heated argument over a "petty issue" Friday, police said. The woman who sustained 80 percent burns is in a critical condition.

Single window facility to approve poll activities in Delhi | ummid.com

Single window facility to approve poll activities in Delhi | ummid.com
A single window facility will be set up in all the districts of Delhi to grant political parties permission to conduct poll-related activities, and there will be no curbs on holding public meetings, it was decided in an all party meet Friday.

Saudi Arabia's decision to reject UN Security Council seat hailed | ummid.com

Saudi Arabia's decision to reject UN Security Council seat hailed | ummid.com
Political observers, community leaders, and critics and supporters alike on Friday hailed and praised the Saudi government's decision to reject the United Nations Security Council's non-permanent seat.

Maoists have capacity to launch lethal strikes: Shinde | ummid.com

Maoists have capacity to launch lethal strikes: Shinde | ummid.com
Addressing a meeting of parliament's consultative committee attached to his ministry to discuss the Maoist issue, Shinde said role of central paramilitary forces was vital in dealing with the ultras "since 90 battalions have been deployed for anti-Naxal operations".

Application to access cell phones remotely | ummid.com

Application to access cell phones remotely | ummid.com
Jaseel Abdul Rafeek, chief innovation officer, Livares Technologies (P) Ltd., said PhoneAway is an utility app available now in Android platform. It offers a simple yet feature-rich experience for users to access their phones remotely.

Birla meets Chidambaram, says not worried about FIR | ummid.com

Birla meets Chidambaram, says not worried about FIR | ummid.com
Aditya Birla group chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla, who has been accused by the CBI of cheating and conspiracy in coal block allocations, Friday met Finance Minister P Chidambaram and discussed the development.

Metro Chef Awards 2013 to honour students too! | ummid.com

Metro Chef Awards 2013 to honour students too! | ummid.com
"We have introduced special category for students this year. All these years, only professionals were put to test. We gave open invitation to institutes all over the country," Virender S. Datta, Chairman, International Institute of Culinary Arts, told IANS.

Seemandhra Congress leaders may reconcile to bifurcation | ummid.com

Seemandhra Congress leaders may reconcile to bifurcation | ummid.com
The leaders are preparing to meet the seven-member Group of Ministers (GoM) constituted by the union cabinet to make a representation. They will draw the GoM's attention to the concerns of Seemandhra people, especially with regard to sharing of river waters, revenues, electricity and the status of Hyderabad.

BJP set for Modi show, but will it matter? | ummid.com

BJP set for Modi show, but will it matter? | ummid.com
The BJP won 19 of the 28 Lok Sabha seats in 2009. The state unit is not confident of repeating the showing in 2014 in view of the assembly defeat and Yeddyurappa's departure to head the Karnataka Janata Party.

'No evidence of health risks from mobile phone usage' | ummid.com

'No evidence of health risks from mobile phone usage' | ummid.com
There is no scientific evidence to prove that emissions from mobile phones cause health related problems, including changes in brain activity, reaction times, and sleep patterns, studies by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and a French government expert group have showed.

Ex-president Nasheed confident of Maldives election | ummid.com

Ex-president Nasheed confident of Maldives election | ummid.com
However, Jumhoory Party (JP) presidential candidate Gasim Ibrahim and Progressive Party of Maldives (PPM) candidate Abdulla Yamin or their representatives are yet to sign the voters' list which needs to be dispatched to all polling stations for Saturday's voting.

Following Hindu saint's 'gold' dream ASI begins excavation in UP fort | ummid.com

Following Hindu saint's 'gold' dream ASI begins excavation in UP fort | ummid.com
Shobhan Sarkar, a famous saint in the region, wrote to the prime minister a few weeks back, saying the king had come in his dreams and asked him to get the treasure dug up and hand it over to the government of India to tide over the economic crisis.

'Gujarat has one of the highest per capita debt in the country' | ummid.com

'Gujarat has one of the highest per capita debt in the country' | ummid.com
Congress leader Digvijaya Singh Friday attacked "Gujarat model of development" promoted by BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi and said Gujarat has one of the highest per capita debt in the country.

Hope Maldives presidential poll held as scheduled: India | ummid.com

Hope Maldives presidential poll held as scheduled: India | ummid.com
Singh, who met President Mohamed Waheed and Defence Minister Mohamed Nazim, "strongly urged all parties to accept the results of elections to enable a smooth transfer of power and reconciliation post elections". 

Saudi Arabia wins UN Security Council seat for the first time | ummid.com

Saudi Arabia wins UN Security Council seat for the first time | ummid.com
Al-Riyadh newspaper's Editor-in-chief, Yusuf al-Kuwailet, told Al Arabiya that Saudi Arabia's interfaith dialogue initiative has helped the kingdom to win the seat.

If Modi-bogey was a criteria in 2007, why not now Mr. Mehmood Madni? | ummid.com

If Modi-bogey was a criteria in 2007, why not now Mr. Mehmood Madni? | ummid.com
If in 2007 Madni Saheb thought that the Modi-bogey should be the only criteria to vote for Congress and oppose all left options, BJP has not reformed itself in any manner in the last six years to even be considered as an electoral option.

BJP's Karnataka lawmaker in CBI custody for iron ore export probe | ummid.com

BJP's Karnataka lawmaker in CBI custody for iron ore export probe | ummid.com
Singh, a former state tourism minister, was whisked away to the agency's office in the northern suburb of the city. A warrant was pending against him from a CBI special court under the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Radia Tapes: SC orders CBI probe | ummid.com

Radia Tapes: SC orders CBI probe | ummid.com
A bench headed by Justice G.S. Singhvi ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe issues that were identified by the investigating agency after going through the transcript of the Radia tapes submitted to it by the Income Tax Department.

Sachin Tendulkar to get 'dabbawala' salute at farewell Test | ummid.com

Sachin Tendulkar to get 'dabbawala' salute at farewell Test | ummid.com
"Around 50-100 'dabbawalas' will take a few days off from the tiffin delivery service to be present at Wankhede Stadium and give a salute to the legend who is retiring," said Subhash Talekar, spokesperson of the Nutan Mumbai Tiffin Box Suppliers Trust (NMTBST).

Book about football legend Pele weighs 15 kg, costs $1,700 | ummid.com

Book about football legend Pele weighs 15 kg, costs $1,700 | ummid.com
The 500-page limited edition book about the player, widely regarded as the greatest ever, is titled "1283", the number of goals Pele scored in his career, and comprises 1283 texts, reports Xinhua.

BJP leader Naidu finds nothing done in India by Nehru dynasty | ummid.com

BJP leader Naidu finds nothing done in India by Nehru dynasty | ummid.com
"Why is he going on with Bharat Nirmaan all the time? What has the Nehru dynasty done all these years? What has his grandfather done? What has his mother done" Naidu asked, while speaking to reporters at the state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) headquarters here. 

Indian boy wins wildlife photography award | ummid.com

Indian boy wins wildlife photography award | ummid.com
Udayan Rao Pawar's photograph was selected out of 43,000 images from 96 countries submitted for the competition held by Natural History Museum of London and BBC Woldwide, the Daily Mail reported.

Three Maharashtra policemen, Maoist killed in Gadchiroli | ummid.com

Three Maharashtra policemen, Maoist killed in Gadchiroli | ummid.com
The commandos were identified as Satyawan Kasanwar and Ravikumar Suramwar from Gadchiroli and Ishant Ghure from Bhandara district, said an official of the Anti-Naxal Operations department.

New Ebola treatment offers hope for cure | ummid.com

New Ebola treatment offers hope for cure | ummid.com
The findings, published in the US journal Science Translational Medicine, suggested that it may be possible to develop a cure for Ebola even after the virus can be detected in the blood and disease symptoms have become apparent, Xinhua reported.

With debt deal done, US shutdown set to end | ummid.com

With debt deal done, US shutdown set to end | ummid.com
The Republicans, who had engaged in a bitter budget battle to derail Obama's healthcare law nicknamed Obamacare conceded defeat as the Oct 17 debt ceiling deadline approached when the Treasury had warned US would run out of cash to pay its bills.

'India gave Kasab fair trial, but in Gitmo innocents are never put on trial' | ummid.com

'India gave Kasab fair trial, but in Gitmo innocents are never put on trial' | ummid.com
America's controversial Guantanamo Bay prison still has several prisoners held without trial, and several who may never be freed. They are allowed four phone calls a year, but their families are never allowed to visit them.

Thakur, who heads the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) youth wing Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morch (BJYM), also said that the social media has played a crucial role in creating an environment against the UPA (United Progressive Alliance) government.Youth crucial for 2014 general elections: Anurag Thakur | ummid.com

Youth crucial for 2014 general elections: Anurag Thakur | ummid.com
Thakur, who heads the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) youth wing Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morch (BJYM), also said that the social media has played a crucial role in creating an environment against the UPA (United Progressive Alliance) government.

Undertrial kills another inmate in Nashik Central Jail | ummid.com

Undertrial kills another inmate in Nashik Central Jail | ummid.com
The incident took place around 2 a.m when undertrial Sopan Pagre, 25, charged in a murder case, attacked his cell mates. 

Survey shows regional parties playing key roles in 2014 general elections | ummid.com

Survey shows regional parties playing key roles in 2014 general elections | ummid.com
Regional parties like the AIADMK, Samajwadi Party (SP), Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), Left Front, Trinamool Congress, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Biju Janata Dal (BJD), YSR Congress and Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) would hold the key to power at the centre.

Eid al-Adha celebrated with gaiety across India | ummid.com

Eid al-Adha celebrated with gaiety across India | ummid.com
Eid al-Adha, the festival of sacrifice, was celebrated across India Wednesday with gaiety and religious fervour by tens of thousands of Muslims. The festival also commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ismail, also a prophet, as a test of faith and obedience.

Plastic surgeon wants to set up skin bank | ummid.com

Plastic surgeon wants to set up skin bank | ummid.com
After having worked in Britain, plastic surgeon M.S. Jayasekhar is working on an awareness campaign about a skin bank in the state, which he thinks will be a great boon for those who suffer severe burn injuries.

US shutdown blues: From end of earth to outer space | ummid.com

US shutdown blues: From end of earth to outer space | ummid.com
Outwardly the capital city of Washington does not look much different, though the morning traffic is a bit less chaotic, the metro trains are not that crowded and the White House lawns remain untended as President Barak Obama battles Congressional Republicans.

Mughal Emperor Akbar lauded for governance | ummid.com

Mughal Emperor Akbar lauded for governance | ummid.com
Students of journalism and mass communication at the Kendriya Hindi Sansthan and some activists remembered the contribution of Akbar Tuesday, saying his secular ideas continue to govern India.

Asif Ali Zardari set to resume political career | ummid.com

Asif Ali Zardari set to resume political career | ummid.com
Five weeks after he stepped down as president, Zardari has invited office-bearers of the PPP's chapters from various divisions in Sindh for dinner Thursday evening, Dawn Wednesday quoted Zardari's spokesman Farhatullah Khan Babar as saying.

Emirati who drowned while saving children gets mosque named after him | ummid.com

Emirati who drowned while saving children gets mosque named after him | ummid.com
The General Authority for Islamic Affairs and Awqaf (GAIAQ) has named a newly built mosque in the city of Ras Al Khaimah after Ahmed Salem, the 20-year-old Emirati who drowned while attempting to rescue six Asian children, aged between 11 and 13, in the rough seas of the Azan area on October 9, Khaleej Times reported.

Uttar Pradesh's 'Ram Temple' secretary shunted | ummid.com

Uttar Pradesh's 'Ram Temple' secretary shunted | ummid.com
Srivastava had earlier publicly apologized over the letter which spoke of a meeting to be held in Lucknow with police and other officials to discuss the construction of a Ram temple in Ayodhya a la the Somnath temple.

Indian Haj pilgrim presumed dead found alive | ummid.com

Indian Haj pilgrim presumed dead found alive | ummid.com
According to the Arab News report, it was later found that Saudi emergency crews had taken Barkatullah to Arafah by ambulance for performing Haj and then returned him to the medical centre.

Under the proposed policy, starting from assembly of land, private enterprise will be responsible for developing the township equipped with industrial technology and design, allotment and its maintenance.Uttar Pradesh drafting new integrated industrial township policy | ummid.com

Uttar Pradesh drafting new integrated industrial township policy | ummid.com
Under the proposed policy, starting from assembly of land, private enterprise will be responsible for developing the township equipped with industrial technology and design, allotment and its maintenance.

Sachin Tendulkar's farewell 200th Test in Wankhede | ummid.com

Sachin Tendulkar's farewell 200th Test in Wankhede | ummid.com
The two-Test series against the West Indies will be Tendulkar's swan song series. The cricketing great will be playing his 199th Test at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata Nov 6-10 and the farewell Test at the Wankhede in Mumbai Nov 14-18.

Bajrang Dal dares UP government on Sankalp Sabha ban | ummid.com

Bajrang Dal dares UP government on Sankalp Sabha ban | ummid.com
Bajrang Dal's Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh units convenor Surendra Mishra told reporters here that like the '84 Kosi Yatra' and the 'Panch Kosi Yatra' were carried out despite bans, the Sankalp Sabha would also go ahead unhindered.

I'd applied for visa extension, following procedure: Adnan Sami | ummid.com

I'd applied for visa extension, following procedure: Adnan Sami | ummid.com
"This is to inform all concerned that my visa did expire on Oct 6, 2013. As per standard rules, I had made an application for extension of my visa to the concerned department of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in New Delhi on Sep 14, 2013," Adnan said in a statement released Tuesday.

Taj city set to celebrate Eid al-Adha | ummid.com

Taj city set to celebrate Eid al-Adha | ummid.com
"The sacrificial goats will be bought Tuesday, though many have already got their prized catch a day earlier. The price has gone up this year by at least a thousand, up from Rs.7,000 to Rs.8,000" for an average sized goat, the Haat in-charge at the Idgah.

Philippines rocked by strong earthquake, 67 dead | ummid.com

Philippines rocked by strong earthquake, 67 dead | ummid.com
According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), 57 bodies were found in Bohol, nine in Cebu province, and one in Siquijor. Till now, 164 individuals were found injured, reports Xinhua.

Israel-Palestine peace talks near collapse: Report | ummid.com

Israel-Palestine peace talks near collapse: Report | ummid.com
The Palestinians object to Israel's military presence in what could potentially be the eastern front of the Palestinian state, and they say a military presence will damage the essence of the state they wish to establish.

CAT 2013 to begin October 16 | ummid.com

CAT 2013 to begin October 16 | ummid.com
This year, the 13 Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) have added 115 seats for B-School admissions, for a total of 3,335 seats across all IIMs.

Allana donates Rs. One Crore to Aligarh Muslim University | ummid.com

Allana donates Rs. One Crore to Aligarh Muslim University | ummid.com
The Frigerio Conserva Allana Limited has donated Rs. One Crore to the Aligarh Muslim University towards its educational activities, an AMU official said Tuesday.

Bury us here but don't ask us to go back, plead Muzaffarnagar riot victims | ummid.com

Bury us here but don't ask us to go back, plead Muzaffarnagar riot victims | ummid.com
After losing everything they had till couple of months ago including home, furniture, livestock, shops, bicycles, items collected for marriageable girls and other hard-earned belongings, hundreds of Muslims affected by the Muzaffarnagar riots who are now living in the relief camps are refusing to return back to their villages even though they are without bathrooms, drinking water, electricity, sanitation, medical assistance and other essential amenities, and depending on others even for their daily intake of food.

Is precision agriculture the solution to India's farming crisis? | ummid.com

Is precision agriculture the solution to India's farming crisis? | ummid.com
Besides he also thinks that farming is not glamorous, a farmer's son is a non-marriageable commodity and that his sons have a better life in Pune. Kadam is getting on with age and is thinking of selling his land to the highest bidder and moving out of farming and even going and staying with his sons in Pune.

US Govt Shutdown: Obama postpones debt meet with lawmakers | ummid.com

US Govt Shutdown: Obama postpones debt meet with lawmakers | ummid.com
The meeting, which was scheduled for 3 p.m., had been delayed to "allow leaders in the Senate time to continue making important progress towards a solution that raises the debt limit and reopens the government," according to a White House statement. 

Maharashtra appoints a sitting judge as State Wakf Board CEO | ummid.com

Maharashtra appoints a sitting judge as State Wakf Board CEO | ummid.com
The Maharashtra government on Monday appointed Sayyed Hussain, a judge of Mumbai sessions court, as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Wakf Board making the state as the first to appoint a sitting judge for the high profile post.

Iraqi girl wins first prize in 'on the spot Sir Syed essay writing competition' | ummid.com

Iraqi girl wins first prize in 'on the spot Sir Syed essay writing competition' | ummid.com
For the first time, Alak Al Hasni - an Iraqi girl, has won the first prize in the "On the Spot Sir Syed Essay Writing Competition 2013" organized on 'Relevance of Sir Syed Movement in 21st Century' in Aligarh on the 196th Birth Anniversary of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan.

Central experts give clean chit to pentavalent vaccine | ummid.com

Central experts give clean chit to pentavalent vaccine | ummid.com
The chairman of the Adverse Event Following Immunisation (AEFI) committee of the government of India Narendra K. Arora Monday told reporters in Srinagar: "The pentavalent vaccine is not responsible for the recent deaths of children which occurred in the G.B. Pant Hospital."

Madhya Pradesh stampede toll 111, Datia officials suspended | ummid.com

Madhya Pradesh stampede toll 111, Datia officials suspended | ummid.com
Sub-Divisional Magistrate (revenue) Mahip Tejaswi, who announced the toll, said search operations were continuing in the Sindh river in which a number of trapped people had jumped in a bid to escape the crushing throng.

Billionaire to donate $65 mn to Australian university | ummid.com

Billionaire to donate $65 mn to Australian university | ummid.com
Australian mining billionaire Andrew Forrest and his wife Nicola will donate 65 million AU dollars ($61.5 million USD) to alma mater, the University of Western Australia, making it the single largest donation in Australian history, media reported Monday.

Australia, India to develop alternate clean fuel | ummid.com

Australia, India to develop alternate clean fuel | ummid.com
The widespread introduction of dimethyl ether (DME), a clean-burning synthetic fuel, is a step closer following the announcement of a $6 million partnership between CSIRO and India's Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), the statement said.

Goa compensates villagers for human rights violation | ummid.com

Goa compensates villagers for human rights violation | ummid.com
A National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) statement said the state government paid Rs.36,85,000 to the residents of Carvem village in south Goa who were baton charged by police while protesting. Proof of payment was submitted to the rights panel.

With NGOs, Delhi poll panel organises 'nukkad natak' to spread voting awareness | ummid.com

With NGOs, Delhi poll panel organises 'nukkad natak' to spread voting awareness | ummid.com
Experts from the NGOs will organize 'nukkad natak' or street corner plays for projecting the importance of voting and also stage rallies so that people understand the value of their vote and use it in the coming election, a source told IANS.

Nobel Prize in Economics goes to three US experts | ummid.com

Nobel Prize in Economics goes to three US experts | ummid.com
The 2013 Nobel Prize in Economics has been awarded to US economists Eugene Fama, Lars Peter Hansen and Robert Shiller for their empirical analysis of asset prices, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced here Monday.