Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Modi indicted by 'Washington Court' for abetting murder of Muslims | ummid.com

Modi indicted by 'Washington Court' for abetting murder of Muslims | ummid.com

The US based Sikh Foundation for Justice (SFJ) in coordination with the American Gurudwara Prabhandak Committee (AGPC), Tuesday held a Citizens' Court in Lafayette Park, a small park infront of the White House to indict PM Narendra Modi for the human rights violations in 2002 in Gujarat.

Krishak, Barauni expresses collide near Gorakhpur, nine dead | ummid.com

Krishak, Barauni expresses collide near Gorakhpur, nine dead | ummid.com

The accident took place after Krishak Express jumped a signal that brought it on the same track as Barauni Express. The incident took place around 11:30 p.m. when the Barauni Express was passing the Nandanagar crossing.

Gaza war Israeli veterans commit suicide after 'psychological pressure' | ummid.com

Gaza war Israeli veterans commit suicide after 'psychological pressure' | ummid.com

Israel unleashed attacks on Gaza in early July and later expanded its military campaign with a ground invasion into the Palestinian territory. Over 2,130 Palestinians lost their lives and some 11,000 were injured. Gaza Health officials say the victims included 578 children and nearly 260 women.

Hong Kong students threaten to occupy government offices | ummid.com

Hong Kong students threaten to occupy government offices | ummid.com

"We will increase the intensity of protests starting as of this Thursday, Oct 2," Chow Wing Hong, one of the general secretaries of the federation, and Chan Kin Man, co-founder of the 'Occupy Central' movement, told reporters.

Americans join as Kashmiris, Sikhs hold protest against Modi | ummid.com

Americans join as Kashmiris, Sikhs hold protest against Modi | ummid.com

A number of Americans and Sikh protesters gathered and chanted slogans against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday as the Kashmiri American Council staged a sit-in outside the White House when he arrived to attend a private dinner hosted by US President Obama.

Modi, Obama vow to 'Chalein Saath Saath' | ummid.com

Modi, Obama vow to 'Chalein Saath Saath' | ummid.com

"As nations, we've partnered over the decades to deliver progress to our people... Still, the true potential of our relationship has yet to be fully realised," they said in a joint op-ed piece published on the Washington Post website.

Judicial Appointment Commission compromises Independence of Judiciary | ummid.com

Judicial Appointment Commission compromises Independence of Judiciary | ummid.com

The constituting of National Judicial Appointment Commission NJAC comes through 121st Constitutional Amendment Bill 2014. In order to understand the necessity of NJAC, it is imperative to know the merits and demerits of the Collegium system that was devised by Supreme Court in 1993 for the appointment of judges.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to speak on All India Radio Oct 3 | ummid.com

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to speak on All India Radio Oct 3 | ummid.com

Modi had announced in the beginning of September on the website mygov.in that he will be sharing his ideas through radio, and also said in a tweet that he has received many ideas and suggestions for it.

Kader Khan arrives in Makkah for Haj | ummid.com

Kader Khan arrives in Makkah for Haj | ummid.com

A devout Muslim who is since last few years devoting life for propogation of the teachings of Islam, and a popular Bollywood actor, writer and director of yesteryear, Kader Khan, has arrived in Makkah to perform Haj.

Indian men in Asiad hockey final after 12 years | ummid.com

Indian men in Asiad hockey final after 12 years | ummid.com

India not only stayed on course for a possible third gold medal but are also eyeing a direct berth for the 2016 Rio Olympics if they emerge champions here. India last made the final in 2002 when they were beaten by South Korea.

Students suffer as schools, colleges damaged in Meghalaya floods | ummid.com

Students suffer as schools, colleges damaged in Meghalaya floods | ummid.com

More than 200 school and colleges have been damaged by the flash floods a few being washed away, said a government officials.

Don't join US war against ISIS: CPI-M urges Modi | ummid.com

Don't join US war against ISIS: CPI-M urges Modi | ummid.com

"The Obama administration has been putting great pressure on India of late to join a US-led coalition against the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria," the Communist Party of India-Marxist said.

Indian science body accused of irregularities | ummid.com

Indian science body accused of irregularities | ummid.com

They include J.C. Bose, Nobel laureate C.V. Raman, M.N. Saha, Birbal Sahni and S.S. Bhatnagar. As a testimony to its exalted status, successive prime ministers have been inaugurating ISCA's annual affairs - the Science Congress - that bring together hundreds of scientists from India and abroad.

Sunday, September 28, 2014

Even today people treat me as an untouchable: Bihar CM | ummid.com

Even today people treat me as an untouchable: Bihar CM | ummid.com

Manjhi, successor to Nitish Kumar who resigned after the Janata Dal-United's lacklustre performance in the Lok Sabha polls, wondered if it was his fault to have been born in a poor scheduled caste family. "People still treat us as if it was a curse to be born in a Mahadalit family," Manjhi said.

Fall in marriage rate hits new high in US | ummid.com

Fall in marriage rate hits new high in US | ummid.com

For example, adults are getting married later in life. The average age of getting married for the first time is now 27 for women and 29 for men - that is up from 20 for women and 23 for men in 1960.

Kolkata's iconic Writers' Buildings in landmark restoration | ummid.com

Kolkata's iconic Writers' Buildings in landmark restoration | ummid.com

"Unfortunately, we have had these layers of paint and cement rendered over these red bricks. The idea is to explore if we can remove these later layers and restore the natural brick of the Victorian era," Beeston told IANS on the sidelines of the workshop at Jadavpur University.

Kolkata's iconic Writers' Buildings in landmark restoration | ummid.com

Kolkata's iconic Writers' Buildings in landmark restoration | ummid.com

"Unfortunately, we have had these layers of paint and cement rendered over these red bricks. The idea is to explore if we can remove these later layers and restore the natural brick of the Victorian era," Beeston told IANS on the sidelines of the workshop at Jadavpur University.

Panneerselvam succeeds Jayalalitha as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister | ummid.com

Panneerselvam succeeds Jayalalitha as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister | ummid.com

As AIADMK supporters massed in hundreds at the party headquarters in the heart of Chennai raised the V sign, AIADMK sources said Panneerselvam would call on Governor K. Rosiah to stake claim for the chief minister's post.

Saturday, September 27, 2014

Muslims from across the world ignore wars, viruses to congregate in Makkah | ummid.com

Muslims from across the world ignore wars, viruses to congregate in Makkah | ummid.com

The ministry has created a “command and control center” to direct its Haj health operation. The center assigned eight emergency consultant doctors to stand by for treatment of newly landed pilgrims’ heart attacks and other critical illnesses, said Fouad Hussain Sindi, the medical director at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, the Associated Press reported.

Diplomacy of contrasts: After chiding Pakistan, Modi meets other neighbours | ummid.com

Diplomacy of contrasts: After chiding Pakistan, Modi meets other neighbours | ummid.com

They told Modi in their personal meetings with him at his hotel that they were looking forward to his visits to their countries, Akbaruddin said, and Modi told them his priority is "neighbours first" and that he was working on finding convenient dates to visit them.

Bhiwandi MLA Rashid Tahir resigns from SP, files papers as NCP nominee | ummid.com

Bhiwandi MLA Rashid Tahir resigns from SP, files papers as NCP nominee | ummid.com

Sitting legislator from Bhiwandi (West) Rashid Tahir Momin resigned from the Samajwadi Party (SP) to join the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), and also filed his nomination papers from Bhiwandi (West) as the NCP candidate on Saturday.

Congress broke alliance talks at 12:15 AM: SP Chief Abu Asim Azmi | ummid.com

Congress broke alliance talks at 12:15 AM: SP Chief Abu Asim Azmi | ummid.com

The Samajwadi Party (SP) in Maharashtra accused the Congress of breaking off their proposed alliance at 12.15 a.m. Saturday on the grounds that it had no authority to finalise a deal, a top party leader said.

Rajasthan's BJP government in dock over alleged malnutrition deaths | ummid.com

Rajasthan's BJP government in dock over alleged malnutrition deaths | ummid.com

The death of one-year-old Kallon, daughter of Jaipal Sahariya, resident of Bhoyala vilage in Shahbad Malnutrition Centre, on Sep 7 and Rahul earlier this month in a nearby village has really put Vasundhra Raje-led Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in the dock.

Who will be Tamil Nadu's new chief minister? | ummid.com

Who will be Tamil Nadu's new chief minister? | ummid.com

After being sentenced to four years in prison, Jayalalithaa loses her Tamil Nadu assembly membership and the chief minister's post. The Bangalore court also fined her Rs.100 crore.

Chavan's resignation accepted, to continue as caretaker CM | ummid.com

Chavan's resignation accepted, to continue as caretaker CM | ummid.com

Chavan resigned Friday, a day after the Nationalist Congress Party broke off its 15-year-old alliance with the Congress and pulled out of the government, sparking off a political crisis in the state going to elections in barely three weeks.

Jayalalithaa gets four year sentence, fined Rs. 100 crore | ummid.com

Jayalalithaa gets four year sentence, fined Rs. 100 crore | ummid.com

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa was Saturday sent to four years jail term and fined Rs.100 crore. She was earlier convicted in a Rs.66 crore disproportionate asset case by a special court here.

Jayalalithaa first CM to face disqualification | ummid.com

Jayalalithaa first CM to face disqualification | ummid.com

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Saturday became the third leading politician and the first sitting chief minister to face disqualification as a legislator after being convicted in a disproportionate assets case.

Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa convicted in disproportionate assets case | ummid.com

Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa convicted in disproportionate assets case | ummid.com

Incidentally, DMK MP T.M. Selvaganapathy lost his Rajya Sabha seat this year after he was convicted in the cremation shed case by a CBI court. He was the local administration minister in Jayalalithaa's government when the scam broke. He later switched sides to the DMK.

Friday, September 26, 2014

Seeking votes to restore your dignity, not to win polls: Akbaruddin Owaisi | ummid.com

Seeking votes to restore your dignity, not to win polls: Akbaruddin Owaisi | ummid.com

Maharashtra is my target but the main aim is to win the hearts of 25 crore Muslims across India, says the MIM leader addressing over a lakh people in Malegaon
In more than an hour fiery speech filled with emotions and satire, senior Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) leader and Telangana legislator Akbaruddin Owaisi on Friday urged the people of Malegaon to elect the party candidate if they want to live with dignity and pride.

Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan resigns | ummid.com

Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan resigns | ummid.com

"After the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) ministers quit last night, the Congress-led Democratic Front government was reduced to a minority. Accordingly in the best democratic traditions, the CM decided to submit his resignation," a top official, declining to be identified, told IANS.

Modi enjoys immunity from court summons: US | ummid.com

Modi enjoys immunity from court summons: US | ummid.com

"After the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) ministers quit last night, the Congress-led Democratic Front government was reduced to a minority. Accordingly in the best democratic traditions, the CM decided to submit his resignation," a top official, declining to be identified, told IANS.

Thursday, September 25, 2014

Akbaruddin Owaisi to address rally, lead road show in Malegaon | ummid.com

Akbaruddin Owaisi to address rally, lead road show in Malegaon | ummid.com

Owaisi Jr, who will reach Malegaon today morning, will offer Friday prayers at Bada Qabristan Masjid, where a huge crowd is expected to gather and meet the MIM leader. On September 08 in 2006, a series of blasts inside this mosque had killed more than thirty people.

Hundreds of Mahadalits flee Bihar village after threats | ummid.com

Hundreds of Mahadalits flee Bihar village after threats | ummid.com

Tekari police station officer incharge Pradip Kumar told IANS over telephone that more than 250 Mahadalits, mostly of the Manjhi caste that Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi belongs to, fled Pura village after they were allegedly threatened by upper cast residents and were camping in the block office in Tekari.

India finds 'strong support' for permanent UNSC membership | ummid.com

India finds 'strong support' for permanent UNSC membership | ummid.com

Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj held bilateral meetings with seven foreign ministers here during which “strong support” was found for India's permanent membership in a reformed UN Security Council, according to the Indian mission to the UN.

No moon sighting reports so far, Eid al-Adha in India likely on October 06 | ummid.com

No moon sighting reports so far, Eid al-Adha in India likely on October 06 | ummid.com

There has been no report of moon sighting from any part of the country till 08:00 p.m. Thursday, and hence it is most likely that Eid al-Adha will be celebrated in India on Monday October 06, various Hilal Committees said.

25-year-old alliance between Shiv Sena and BJP in Maharashtra ends | ummid.com

25-year-old alliance between Shiv Sena and BJP in Maharashtra ends | ummid.com

The 25-year-old alliance between the Shiv Sena and the BJP in Maharashtra has ended, state Bharatiya Janata Party president Devendra Fadnavis announced.

Saffron alliance on verge of collapse, Shiv Sena isolated | ummid.com

Saffron alliance on verge of collapse, Shiv Sena isolated | ummid.com

"We want a proposal which can take the alliance ahead. They keep giving the same things repeatedly in which there is nothing concrete to accommodate the BJP and the other partners," an exasperated Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state president Devendra Fadnavis told mediapersons Thursday.

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Haj 2014 on Friday October 3, Eid al-Adha in Arab states on October 4 | ummid.com

Haj 2014 on Friday October 3, Eid al-Adha in Arab states on October 4 | ummid.com

More than 2 million pilgrims are expected to perform Haj this year. They will assemble in Mina, 12 km outside Makkah, on Thursday Oct. 2 at the start of the pilgrimage in preparation for their journey to Arafat the next day. About one million foreign pilgrims have already arrived for Haj, according to Arab News.

Islamic fashion design market emerging industry with huge potential | ummid.com

Islamic fashion design market emerging industry with huge potential | ummid.com

But, not a single local Muslim brand dominates the market, says Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry report
Globally, spending on clothing and footwear reached about $2.1 trillion in 2012 and this figure is expected to reach $2.9 trillion by 2018. Spending by the Muslim population is expected to grow from $224 billion in 2012 to $322 billion by 2018, comprising about 11.2 percent of the global spending, the report noted.

Take Rs.2 lakh and abort, Bihar panchayat tells raped girl | ummid.com

Take Rs.2 lakh and abort, Bihar panchayat tells raped girl | ummid.com

Muzaffarpur Senior Superintendent of Police Jitenra Rana told IANS by telephone from Muzaffarpur, about 70 km from here, that an FIR has been lodged in this connection and police have began investigation.

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

India enters Martian orbit in maiden attempt, makes history | ummid.com

India enters Martian orbit in maiden attempt, makes history | ummid.com

After rotating the Orbiter towards Mars, the main engine will be fired 24 minutes from Mars to enter the Martian orbit, which will be about 500 km from its surface and 215 million km away from the Earth in radio distance.

NDTV journalist, Ex-Minister in MIM's first list for Maharashtra polls | ummid.com

NDTV journalist, Ex-Minister in MIM's first list for Maharashtra polls | ummid.com

Asaduddin Owaisi - led Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) on Tuesday released its first list of candidates who will contest the October 15 Maharashtra assembly elections as official party candidates.

NCP Malegaon unit splits; ex-mayor, senior party leaders join MIM | ummid.com

NCP Malegaon unit splits; ex-mayor, senior party leaders join MIM | ummid.com

Interestingly, Abdul Malik’s decision to join MIM and contest the election on the party ticket was announced on the day when NCP national president Sharad Pawar was scheduled to address a party rally for Mufti Ismael. - See more at: http://ummid.com/news/2014/September/23.09.2014/ncp-splits-in-malegaon.html

No plans for Modi-Sharif meeting in New York | ummid.com

No plans for Modi-Sharif meeting in New York | ummid.com

Asked if there was a "chance" of a meeting between Modi and Sharif in New York on the sidelines of the UNGA, Akbaruddin said that "chance is something no one has plans for" and as of now "there are no plans for a meeting" between the two leaders next week.

Monday, September 22, 2014

India test fires Mars spacecraft engine - after nine months | ummid.com

India test fires Mars spacecraft engine - after nine months | ummid.com

"The main liquid apogee motor (LAM) was test fired at 2.30 p.m. for nearly four seconds and we got a confirmation of its success 12.5 minutes later," Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientific secretary V. Koteshwara Rao told IANS here.

Akbaruddin Owaisi, Abu Asim Azmi in talks for SP-MIM deal in Maharashtra | ummid.com

Akbaruddin Owaisi, Abu Asim Azmi in talks for SP-MIM deal in Maharashtra | ummid.com

Maharashtra Samajwadi Party (SP) chief and sitting MLA Abu Asim Azmi, and Telangana legislator and senior leader of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) had a meeting at former’s residence in South Mumbai Friday to discuss ways to form an alliance for the upcoming assembly elections in Maharashtra, a top SP leader said.

Pop Star Lady Gaga fully covers up, dons hijab while shopping in Istanbul | ummid.com

Pop Star Lady Gaga fully covers up, dons hijab while shopping in Istanbul | ummid.com

Due to her discreet presence in Istanbul’s upscale Nisantasi district, she was reportedly able to enter many shops incognito, Turkish newspaper Hurriyet Daily News reported.

'Love Jihad' is a rumour, Modi must stop it: Mahmood Madani | ummid.com

'Love Jihad' is a rumour, Modi must stop it: Mahmood Madani | ummid.com

Jamiat Ulema-I-Hind national general secretary Mahmood Madani has called "Love Jihad" a rumour which is being spread to "polarise votes" and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to stop it.

Sunday, September 21, 2014

Modi's comments ok but Muslims must sing Vande Mataram: Shiv Sena | ummid.com

Modi's comments ok but Muslims must sing Vande Mataram: Shiv Sena | ummid.com

It called upon Muslims to sing 'Vande Mataram' in tandem with the rest of the country, put a halt to the alleged anti-national teachings imparted in 'madrassas' as claimed recently by a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP, and discard the "minority community veil" (burqa) which would result in many political shops downing shutters permanent.

Indian spacecraft enters Martian sphere of influence | ummid.com

Indian spacecraft enters Martian sphere of influence | ummid.com

The 475 kg (dry mass) spacecraft with five scientific experiments to explore the celestial planet has been programmed for the fourth course (trajectory) correction later in the day (2.30 p.m.) to ensure its smooth insertion into the Martian orbit Sep 24 from the solar orbit.

Senior Imam on way to Haj pulled up at Sydney airport | ummid.com

Senior Imam on way to Haj pulled up at Sydney airport | ummid.com

Even as anger against the indiscriminate raids carried last week escalated, one of the most senior Imams, also an assistant to the Grand Mufti of Australia Dr Ibrahim Abu Mohamed, was on Thursday pulled up at Sydney airport and kept in a room at the airport, a media report said.

Don’t need lessons on patriotism: Akbaruddin Owaisi to Modi | ummid.com

Don’t need lessons on patriotism: Akbaruddin Owaisi to Modi | ummid.com

In a direct reference to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s now famous comments about Indian Muslims’ alleged link with terrorism, senior leader of Hyderabad based All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) and Telangana legislator Akbaruddin Owaisi Saturday said Muslims did not need certificate of patriotism from any one.

Saturday, September 20, 2014

Matchfixing between Cong-NCP and Sena-BJP in Maharashtra: Asaduddin Owaisi | ummid.com

Matchfixing between Cong-NCP and Sena-BJP in Maharashtra: Asaduddin Owaisi | ummid.com

Lambasts Modi for double standard, questions comments made during his Red Fort speech; says the Prime Minister has a Jekyll & Hyde personality
President of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi while talking to India TV's 'Aap Ki Adalat' program Saturday alleged that the ruling alliance of the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) have a secret deal with the Shiv Sena and Bhartia Janata Party (BJP) for the October 2014 assembly elections.

Uttar Pradesh's Mainpuri tense after killings of four youths | ummid.com

Uttar Pradesh's Mainpuri tense after killings of four youths | ummid.com

The incident took place in Mainpuri district's Manauna village Saturday when unidentified assailants opened fire on youths outside a liquor shop.

Former AAP member alleges harassment, intimidation | ummid.com

Former AAP member alleges harassment, intimidation | ummid.com

The 21-year-old victim has charged at least one person of harasment and some others including Gandhi, the Aam Aadmi Party's city convenor, of dissuading her from approaching police with her grievances.

BJP announces second list for Haryana polls | ummid.com

BJP announces second list for Haryana polls | ummid.com

The process of filing nomination papers for the Haryana elections commenced Saturday, with the authorities issuing the poll notification.

Sachin Pilot silences detractors with Rajasthan victories | ummid.com

Sachin Pilot silences detractors with Rajasthan victories | ummid.com

Pilot addressed over 140 public meetings and rallies in the four constituencies. He focussed on youth and was monitoring, reviewing and getting feedback from party workers on a day-to-day basis in these constituencies.

Ailing pilgrims' desire to die during Haj creating health issues for others | ummid.com

Ailing pilgrims' desire to die during Haj creating health issues for others | ummid.com

Concerns are raised over the increasing number of pilgrims arriving in Saudi Arabia's with chronic or serious health problems wishing to die in the Holy Cities so as to secure a place in the heaven.

Friday, September 19, 2014

Fareed Zakaria bats for Modi's growth agenda, criticises BJP's divisive agenda | ummid.com

Fareed Zakaria bats for Modi's growth agenda, criticises BJP's divisive agenda | ummid.com

But Zakaria, who interviewed him for CNN last weekend, also wonders in an opinion piece in the Washington Post if the problem with the new prime minister "turns out to be not that he is too bold but rather that he is not bold enough."

Allow mercy killing for sick daughter: Parents to president | ummid.com

Allow mercy killing for sick daughter: Parents to president | ummid.com

"We cannot watch her in so much pain anymore. Please allow her mercy killing or provide her medical help because we cannot afford it any longer as we are poor," Pinki's father Kishori Sao, a resident of Mor village in Patna district, said here Friday.

Indian muslims should integrate not assimilate: AMU VC | ummid.com

Indian muslims should integrate not assimilate: AMU VC | ummid.com

The vice chanceller plans to train many youngsters this year to attempt the civil services examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission. - See more at: http://ummid.com/news/2014/September/19.09.2014/amu-vc-on-indian-muslims.html

Indian Muslims will live and die for India: Narendra Modii | ummid.com

Indian Muslims will live and die for India: Narendra Modii | ummid.com

In an interview to CNN, Modi said: "If anyone thinks Indian Muslims will dance to their (Al Qaeda) tune, they are delusional. Indian Muslims will live for India, they will die for India - they will not want anything bad for India."

Thursday, September 18, 2014

YouGov poll shows Scots voted against independence | ummid.com

YouGov poll shows Scots voted against independence | ummid.com

Ninety-seven percent of the 4.3 million people eligible to vote Thursday registered to do so, and turnout was estimated at more than 80 percent.

Muslim cleric in Indian army censured for not saying 'Ram, Ram' | ummid.com

Muslim cleric in Indian army censured for not saying 'Ram, Ram' | ummid.com

A Muslim cleric of the rank of Subedar in the Indian Army has approached the President of India, the National Commission of Minorities and Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav alleging that his superior officers have censured him for using the slogan 'Jai Hind' instead of 'Ram Ram', saying the move amounts to 'sending a message of religious hatred and extremism'.

NHRC notice to Uttarakhand over students wearing helmets in classroom | ummid.com

NHRC notice to Uttarakhand over students wearing helmets in classroom | ummid.com

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Thursday asked a report from the Uttarakhand government about school children wearing helmets in a classroom at Doodhli village, 25 km away from state capital Dehradun, to protect themselves from falling plaster off the ceiling.

Made in India FUSO trucks launched in Indonesia | ummid.com

Made in India FUSO trucks launched in Indonesia | ummid.com

In a statement issued here Thursday, DICV, a wholly owned subsidiary of German auto major Daimler AG, said it, along with Mitsubishi Fuso Trucks under Daimler Trucks Asia, commercially launched FUSO FJ 25T and FI 12T trucks at the 22nd Indonesia International Motor Show.

Mumbai, Karachi girls equally adventurous about fashion: Pakistani designer | ummid.com

Mumbai, Karachi girls equally adventurous about fashion: Pakistani designer | ummid.com

For the past eight years, she has been offering women in Pakistan, popular for long length kurtas with salwars, outfits that are far from "regular". Be it midriff revealing tops or ankle-length dresses, her designs can be worn by any "daring" woman.

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Indian-origin British MP defends non-participation in Kashmir debate | ummid.com

Indian-origin British MP defends non-participation in Kashmir debate | ummid.com

This echoed the British foreign office stance and clearly did not reflect the views of the British Indian community, which she in the same statement said she would have been proud to represent.

2014 UPSC Preliminary Exam results to be declared by mid October | ummid.com

2014 UPSC Preliminary Exam results to be declared by mid October | ummid.com

Though no official date has been announced by the examination authorities so far, sources revealed that the results of the civil services examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will be declared by middle of the next month October.

'Pretty' IPS trainee new internet sensation after 'Cochi posting' rumour | ummid.com

'Pretty' IPS trainee new internet sensation after 'Cochi posting' rumour | ummid.com

Merin Joseph, a young Indian Police Service (IPS) trainee from Kerala became an unexpected internet sensation in the country, because of her good looks after 'rumours' broke online that she had been posted to Cochi.

BJP wins six, Congress three in Gujarat | ummid.com

BJP wins six, Congress three in Gujarat | ummid.com

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tuesday won six assembly seats, while the Congress won three in Gujarat. The ruling BJP also won the Vadodara Lok Sabha Sabha by over 300,000 votes.

Early Earth had conditions similar to present day: Study | ummid.com

Early Earth had conditions similar to present day: Study | ummid.com

To reach this conclusion, scientists compared zircon crystals that were formed more than four billion years ago with those formed in Iceland which has been proposed as a possible geological analogue for an early Earth.

Monday, September 15, 2014

Pravat Chowdhury of CPI-M wins Tripura seat with record margin | ummid.com

Pravat Chowdhury of CPI-M wins Tripura seat with record margin | ummid.com

The returning officer to the Manu assembly by-poll, Rajib Datta told IANS that the CPI-M (Communist Party of India-Marxist) candidate Chowdhury, a former agriculture department official, secured 21,759 votes while his nearest Congress nominee Mailafru Mog got 5,788 votes.

Ajmal Qasmi led AIUDF leads in two Assam assembly seats | ummid.com

Ajmal Qasmi led AIUDF leads in two Assam assembly seats | ummid.com

The AIUDF was leading in Lakhipur with over 4,000 votes while the BJP candidate was in the lead in Silchar assembly seat with a margin of about 3,500 votes. In Jamunamukh seat, the AIUDF candidate was in the lead with over 8,000 votes.

Sunday, September 14, 2014

Intelligence veterans' refusal to spy on Palestinians irks Israeli miltary | ummid.com

Intelligence veterans' refusal to spy on Palestinians irks Israeli miltary | ummid.com

"This does not allow for people to lead normal lives, and fuels more violence, further distancing us from the end of the conflict, " the letter read. - See more at: http://ummid.com/news/2014/September/15.09.2014/israeli-military-resr-refusal.html

Aryadan Muhammed or 'Aryan' Muhammed? | ummid.com

Aryadan Muhammed or 'Aryan' Muhammed? | ummid.com

If the Muslims and Christians came from the Hindus, why are you branding them and campaigning against them as foreigners? Why were they murdered in Gujarat, Muzafarnagar , Kandhamal and dozens of other places? - See more at: http://ummid.com/news/2014/September/14.09.2014/aryadan-muhammad.html

First batch of Haj pilgrims from Telangana leave | ummid.com

First batch of Haj pilgrims from Telangana leave | ummid.com

This is the first Haj after the formation of the Telangana state. About 6,000 pilgrims from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and parts of Karnataka are leaving for Haj by 18 flights of Saudi Airlines to be operated till Sep 22.

Saturday, September 13, 2014

Over 79 percent votes cast in Sikkim bypoll | ummid.com

Over 79 percent votes cast in Sikkim bypoll | ummid.com

The bypoll was necessitated after Chief Minister Pawan Chamling resigned from the seat and retained Namchi-Singhithang after the April assembly polls.

Over 60 percent polling for Medak Lok Sabha seat | ummid.com

Over 60 percent polling for Medak Lok Sabha seat | ummid.com

Officials said polling began in both the constituencies at 7 a.m. on a dull note but picked up as the day progressed. Though polling ended at 6 p.m., those standing in the queues were allowed to vote.

Over 60 percent polling for Medak Lok Sabha seat | ummid.com

Over 60 percent polling for Medak Lok Sabha seat | ummid.com

Officials said polling began in both the constituencies at 7 a.m. on a dull note but picked up as the day progressed. Though polling ended at 6 p.m., those standing in the queues were allowed to vote.

World's first lab grown stem cells implanted | ummid.com

World's first lab grown stem cells implanted | ummid.com

In a two-hour procedure, a team of three eye specialists led by Yasuo Kurimoto of the Kobe City Medical Center General Hospital transplanted a 1.3 by 3.0 millimetre sheet of retinal pigment epithelium cells into an eye of the woman who was suffering from an age-related macular degeneration.

ABVP's clean sweep in DU Students' Union polls | ummid.com

ABVP's clean sweep in DU Students' Union polls | ummid.com

The ABVP (Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad) candidates won the post of president, vice president, secretary and joint secretary with a huge margin.

Friday, September 12, 2014

How salt can make buildings age faster | ummid.com

How salt can make buildings age faster | ummid.com

The experiments may help conservation scientists decide how much salt needs to be removed from a building to avoid damage or - if the salt cannot be removed - to predict when a building might be damaged, researchers concluded.

Congress-NCP to highlight 15 years 'achievements' in Maharashtra polls | ummid.com

Congress-NCP to highlight 15 years 'achievements' in Maharashtra polls | ummid.com

"Senior party leaders are carrying out specific tasks and the party has presented a picture of collective responsibility to take on the electoral challenge," Chavan told media persons soon after the Election Commission announced the poll schedules.

Ansari seeks India-Iran cooperation for peace in Afghanistan | ummid.com

Ansari seeks India-Iran cooperation for peace in Afghanistan | ummid.com

"Each of these would further development objectives of the concerned regional and extra-regional states, enhance confidence, and lessen misgivings emanating from unilateral perceptions of security," he said.

Nepal Maoists burn copies of power accord with India | ummid.com

Nepal Maoists burn copies of power accord with India | ummid.com

Bhusal said the copy of the PTA was burnt based on the decision made by the agitating parties. The party also protested another power project, Arun III (900 MW), between the Nepal government and GMR Consortium of India.

Thousands vote in DU, JNU students elections | ummid.com

Thousands vote in DU, JNU students elections | ummid.com

Other Left groups in the fray are the Students Federation of India (SFI) and the newly formed Left Progressive Front (LPF), an alliance between the Democratic Students Federation (DSF) - breakaway from SFI - and the All India Students Federation (AISF).

After Nalanda, Bihar to revive Vikramshila University | ummid.com

After Nalanda, Bihar to revive Vikramshila University | ummid.com

Vikramshila was among the most important centres of Buddhist learning in ancient India but the remains of Vikramshila University located near Antichak village in the Kahalgaon sub-division of Bhagalpur district, about 150 km from Patna, have been sadly neglected for years.

CPI-M flays Modi government over disinvestment | ummid.com

CPI-M flays Modi government over disinvestment | ummid.com

"Through this offloading of shares, the government expects to realize Rs.44,000 crores," it said in a statement after a meeting of the politburo of the Communist Party of India-Marxist here Sep 10-12.

Obama's coalition: Willing to wound and yet afraid to strike | ummid.com

Obama's coalition: Willing to wound and yet afraid to strike | ummid.com

Time was when Arab statesmen considered it politically incorrect to be seen alongside Israel. Saudis have pioneered a culture of open coalition with the Jewish state. But even the Saudis can sustain this policy only upto a point. They have serious domestic concerns.

Salman Khan booked for hurting sentiments of Muslim community | ummid.com

Salman Khan booked for hurting sentiments of Muslim community | ummid.com

In his complaint Wednesday, Ali said Salman Khan's NGO 'Being Human' had organised a fashion show in Mumbai sometime ago in which a model walked the ramp with the word 'Allah' written on her dress in Arabic.

Veteran journalist, freedom fighter Jitendra Chandra Paul dead | ummid.com

Veteran journalist, freedom fighter Jitendra Chandra Paul dead | ummid.com

He brought out Tripura's first Bengali daily "Jagaran" in 1954 and wrote as many as 12 books. He played a crucial role in Tripura's infamous ethnic riot in 1980 and stirs over problems of refugees who migrated to Tripura from the then East Pakistan (now Bangladesh).

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Kindness, affections extended to ailing student impress Briton to embrace Islam | ummid.com

Kindness, affections extended to ailing student impress Briton to embrace Islam | ummid.com

The number of Britons converting to Islam has nearly doubled in the past decade. A new study by the inter-faith think tank, Faith Matters, suggests the real figure could be as high as 100,000, with as many as 5,000 new converts nationwide each year.

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

'Aalishan Pakistan' kicks off in Delhi; Mahesh Bhatt gives it a thumbs up | ummid.com

'Aalishan Pakistan' kicks off in Delhi; Mahesh Bhatt gives it a thumbs up | ummid.com

The second edition of expo is part of the larger aim of its organisers - the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Ficci) and Trade Development Authority of Pakistan - to further build on the efforts of the governments of Pakistan and India to normalise trade relations between the two countries.

Don't 'rip apart' Britain, pleads Cameron ahead of Scotland freedom vote | ummid.com

Don't 'rip apart' Britain, pleads Cameron ahead of Scotland freedom vote | ummid.com

The head of Britain's conservative government pointed out that the world looks with "admiration and envy" at the progress made by modern Britain, such as the National Health Service (NHS). - See more at: http://ummid.com/news/2014/September/10.09.2014/cameron-on-scotland.html

Maharashtra to drop review plea on houses on forest land | ummid.com

Maharashtra to drop review plea on houses on forest land | ummid.com

The apex court had ruled that the state government cannot be allowed to demolish the massive constructions made over the years by declaring the disputed lands as "private forest" after long and inordinate delays.

Benigno Aquino pushes bill for Muslim autonomous region | ummid.com

Benigno Aquino pushes bill for Muslim autonomous region | ummid.com

The move aims at in ending nearly five decades of conflict, which has seen the two sides signing a deal in March to end a rebellion that has killed more than 120,000 people, displaced two million and stifled development in the resource-rich region.

Remove concept of minority, says JNU's ABVP Muslim face | ummid.com

Remove concept of minority, says JNU's ABVP Muslim face | ummid.com

“I strongly believe that the concept of minority should be done away in our country. This creates a kind of ill feeling among people. Remove this concept of minority, but yes take initiative and promote those people who are educationally and culturally backward,” Dewan, 29, told IANS in an interview.

Action against Amit Shah delayed but right, says AAP | ummid.com

Action against Amit Shah delayed but right, says AAP | ummid.com

He was then booked by the local police for breaching prohibitory orders under Section 144. Shah was at that time in charge of the BJP campaign for the Lok Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh.

Al Qaeda is trying to create wedge in Indian society | ummid.com

Al Qaeda is trying to create wedge in Indian society | ummid.com

At the same time Zawahiri’s statement has terrified the Indian Muslim community who feel the publicity given to such sensitive issue may lead to another round of witch hunting and they may be subjected to custodial torture in the name of national security.

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Kashmir floods toll near 200, rescue efforts on, aid pours in | ummid.com

Kashmir floods toll near 200, rescue efforts on, aid pours in | ummid.com

Aid for the beleaguered northern state poured in with various state governments announcing aid and relief material - Uttar Pradesh (Rs.20 crore), Maharashtra (10 crore), Bihar (9 crore), Odisha (5 crore).

Preliminary report confirms MH17 was shot down over Ukraine | ummid.com

Preliminary report confirms MH17 was shot down over Ukraine | ummid.com

The preliminary report from the Dutch Safety Board on the causes of the crash of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 in eastern Ukraine in July with 298 people on board, confirmed it was downed by "high-energy objects" fired from the outside.

Monday, September 8, 2014

Military rescues Kashmiris, flood fury kills 160 | ummid.com

Military rescues Kashmiris, flood fury kills 160 | ummid.com

With seven more people dying in a landslide in Udhampur Monday, the death toll in a week of devastation has crossed 160, officials told IANS. - See more at: http://ummid.com/news/2014/September/08.09.2014/kashmir-rescue-ope.html

Indian scientist Kamal Bawa gets Midori Prize in Biodiversity | ummid.com

Indian scientist Kamal Bawa gets Midori Prize in Biodiversity | ummid.com

Bawa, founder president of the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment (ATREE) in Bangalore, will receive the prize with a cash award of $100,000 during the Oct 16-17 Conference of Parties (COP-12) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in South Korea.

UP power woes: Samajwadi Party accuses centre of vendetta | ummid.com

UP power woes: Samajwadi Party accuses centre of vendetta | ummid.com

Samajwadi Party spokesman and Political Pensions Minister Rajendra Chowdhary said the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government at the centre was not cooperating with the Uttar Pradesh government to find solutions to the power crisis in the state.

Maithreyi rape case: Railway minister's son gets anticipatory bail | ummid.com

Maithreyi rape case: Railway minister's son gets anticipatory bail | ummid.com

Justice Mudi Gowdar of the eighth additional chief metropolitan magistrate's court said Karthik would have to appear before police on the 15th and 30th of every month and furnish a Rs.2 lakh personal bond with sureties of like amount from two guarantors.

Bihar Police to replace bullets with pepper bullets | ummid.com

Bihar Police to replace bullets with pepper bullets | ummid.com

Thakur said that state police had sent a proposal to the union home ministry for purchase of over 150 sets of pepper and pellet guns for use by the anti-riot rapid action force raised by the state police to deal with serious law and order situations, including riots and violent incidents.

India does not rule out Modi-Sharif meeting in New York | ummid.com

India does not rule out Modi-Sharif meeting in New York | ummid.com

Talking to media persons here on 100 days' work of her ministry, Sushma Swaraj said the government will not go to the UNGA session with a predetermined mindset concerning talks with Pakistan.

Video shows BJP poaching AAP MLAs | ummid.com

Video shows BJP poaching AAP MLAs | ummid.com

Accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of indulging in horse trading "for the last one month", AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal said that he won't allow the party to form a government in Delhi using deceitful tactics.

Video shows BJP poaching AAP MLAs | ummid.com

Video shows BJP poaching AAP MLAs | ummid.com

Accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of indulging in horse trading "for the last one month", AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal said that he won't allow the party to form a government in Delhi using deceitful tactics.

Sunday, September 7, 2014

PM Modi undertakes aerial survey of Kashmir after floods kill 175 | ummid.com

PM Modi undertakes aerial survey of Kashmir after floods kill 175 | ummid.com

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday announced a special assistance of Rs.1,000 crore for flood-hit Jammu and Kashmir besides a Rs.2 lakh compensation from the Prime Minister's Relief Fund for the kin of each dead and Rs.50,000 each for the seriously injured.

Sushma in Bahrain, first Modi's colleague on tour to an Arab state | ummid.com

Sushma in Bahrain, first Modi's colleague on tour to an Arab state | ummid.com

Indian Freign Minister Sushma Sawaraj Saturday visited Bahrain, and met King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. During her meeting with the King, Sushma discussed the bilateral ties and also invited the King to visit India.

Saturday, September 6, 2014

HC upholds life for jilted lover who maimed woman's face | ummid.com

HC upholds life for jilted lover who maimed woman's face | ummid.com

The court opined that all males who believe that all females on the street belong to their league and are available for play whenever they desire and upon being spurned by the females try to disfigure their faces "warrant imprisonment for life". 

Modi's silence on divisive campaigns worrisome: Jamaat-e-Islami Hind | ummid.com

Modi's silence on divisive campaigns worrisome: Jamaat-e-Islami Hind | ummid.com

Addressing a press conference here, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind secretary general Nusrat Ali also said that the government has made a few good announcements and austerity moves since it assumed office but still there was concern.

AMU researchers discover new variant of superbug | ummid.com

AMU researchers discover new variant of superbug | ummid.com

The findings of the study, conducted by Dr Khan, were published in the latest issue of Journal of Medical Microbiology, a UK based journal. It is evident that the superbug has been in existence in the sewerage water of drains around JN Medical College.

CBI to probe RSS activist's murder in Kerala | ummid.com

CBI to probe RSS activist's murder in Kerala | ummid.com

Kannur has over the years seen BJP-RSS and CPI-M activists indulging in violence against each other, though of late, peace had been prevailing.

Thursday, September 4, 2014

Terrorism financing and science discovery | ummid.com

Terrorism financing and science discovery | ummid.com

What follows is a 100-day roller-coaster ride, where her bewildered mama decides that if she is not working, she should be married and her brother that she should be studying or taking the pheras.

40 killed as bus falls into Kashmir river | ummid.com

40 killed as bus falls into Kashmir river | ummid.com

The bus went out of control and plunged into the river in Lam, 17 km from Noushera town of Rajouri district.

Monday, September 1, 2014

Sania Mirza advances in US Open women, mixed doubles | ummid.com

Sania Mirza advances in US Open women, mixed doubles | ummid.com

The top seeded pair of Sania and Bruno Soares made it to the semi-final of the mixed doubles with a 7-5, 2-6, 10-5 win over the sixth seeded pair of Bopanna and Katarina Srebotnik in the quarter-finals Monday.

Imran Khan driven by whims, has no regard for constitution of Pakistan | ummid.com

Imran Khan driven by whims, has no regard for constitution of Pakistan | ummid.com

Shariq Alvi, 26, was found unconscious on the bathroom floor by his family. A medical investigation at the Lifeline Hospital in the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) capital found that a blood vessel in his brain had ruptured, The National reported Sunday.

UAE hospital waives $160,000 medical bill for Indian patient | ummid.com

UAE hospital waives $160,000 medical bill for Indian patient | ummid.com

Shariq Alvi, 26, was found unconscious on the bathroom floor by his family. A medical investigation at the Lifeline Hospital in the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) capital found that a blood vessel in his brain had ruptured, The National reported Sunday.

Modi govt denying power to states, has secret agenda to divide Maharashtra: Congress | ummid.com

Modi govt denying power to states, has secret agenda to divide Maharashtra: Congress | ummid.com

"If the Centre fails to takes measures, the country will face a severe power crisis. The Centre is trying to create trouble for Maharashtra by not allocating sufficient power from the central grid, but we will not allow our people to be affected by it and do everything possible to ensure enough power here," Chavan said.

200,000 Indians granted Saudi visas in one month | ummid.com

200,000 Indians granted Saudi visas in one month | ummid.com

"Since we resumed bringing in Indian workers at the end of Ramadan (in July), the number of visas has reached 220,000," Gulf News quoted Ahmad Al Fuhaid, the labour ministry undersecretary for international affairs, as saying.

Himachal court bans animal sacrifice in temples | ummid.com

Himachal court bans animal sacrifice in temples | ummid.com

"No person throughout the state shall sacrifice any animal in any place of public religious worship, including all land and buildings near such places of religious worship which are ordinarily connected to religious purposes," said a division bench of Justice Rajiv Sharma and Justice Sureshwar Thakur.

Listening to Modi's Teachers' Day address not compulsory: HRD Minister | ummid.com

Listening to Modi's Teachers' Day address not compulsory: HRD Minister | ummid.com

"It is good the prime minister wants to connect with children. But he can do it during the school timing. Why hold the interaction in the afternoon when most schools are closed?" Jyoti Bose, principal of Springdales School in south Delhi, told the media.

The narrative of Love Jihad | ummid.com

The narrative of Love Jihad | ummid.com

This book argued the case and suggested strategies for the mass conversion of all Muslims in India to ‘Hinduism’. It is believed that around three million Muslims were converted under this Hindu revivalist movement. The shuddi movement provoked Muslim leaders and groups to launch counter initiatives to check the Arya Samaj’s conversion drive which led to a riotous partition of India.

Modi's 100 Days: India towards doledrums? | ummid.com

Modi's 100 Days: India towards doledrums? | ummid.com

The Corporates ensured Modi win with their capital, media and human resources to their best use. The Modi win seals the socialists' surrenders to capitalists. Certain regions in India are worse than Sub-Sahara countries in development indicators even today. What worries the ethnic and minority communities is the nexus between corporate hindu radical nexus.

Diesel at almost market price as under-recovery falls to 8 paise | ummid.com

Diesel at almost market price as under-recovery falls to 8 paise | ummid.com

State-run oil marketers raised diesel price by 50 paise a litre effective Sunday, in line with the government's January 2013 decision to allow oil marketing companies (OMCs) to monthly raise diesel rates in small doses towards wiping out losses.

Law on pre-marital tests would save couples: Activists | ummid.com

Law on pre-marital tests would save couples: Activists | ummid.com

Observing it is an avoidable human tragedy, Justice N. Kirubakaran of the Madurai bench of the Madras High Court Aug 27 suggested "if pre-marital clinical examination by doctors are done, it will not only prevent impotents from getting married, but (also) prevent marriages of people suffering from dangerous and incurable diseases".