BJP MP’s nephew arrested for role in Amit Jethwa murder case

AHMEDABAD – Shiva Solanki, nephew of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Dinu Solanki was on Tuesday arrested near the Rajkot airport in connection with the murder of RTI activist Amit Jethwa.

“We arrested Shiva Solanki while he was on his way to Mumbai,” said Police Crime [..] Read the original article: here.

US, FoDP investments in Pak linked to reforms for securing self-sufficiency

ISLAMABAD – The United States and the Friends of Democratic Pakistan (FoDP) have linked their investments in energy, reconstruction and water sectors in Pakistan to implementation of policy and management reforms, in order …. Original article  : US, FoDP investments in Pak linked to reforms for securing self-sufficiency.

30st Brit man cannot work in case he falls and crushes co-workers!

LONDON – A 30-stone British factory worker has given up working – in case he falls on his colleagues and crushes them.

Tubby Barry Fowers had to climb on platforms despite being prone to blackouts.

But he was considered a danger to himself and others and took an offer of …. Read the original article  : 30st Brit man cannot work in case he falls and crushes co-workers!.

Kerala hooch death toll rises to 19

MALAPPURAM – The death toll in the twin hooch tragedy in Kerala’s Malappuram district has risen to 19.

The death toll is likely to go up as more people who had consumed the killer brew.

A preliminary examination of samples taken from two toddy shops shows the presence of methanol in the … Read : Kerala hooch death toll rises to 19.

Auto Strike In Mumbai Disrupts Normal Life

MUMBAI, INDIA (GaeaTimes.com)- Normal life across cities in the country is likely to get adversely effected in the wake of the nationwide strike that has been called by trade unions affiliated to various opposition parties. Commuters were in for a harrowing time in the major metros such as the various means of transportation are going … Original source on Gaea Times at : Auto Strike In Mumbai Disrupts Normal Life.

WikiLeaks’ organisers want founder Assange to resign over rape, molestation charges

SYDNEY – WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is reportedly being pressurised by the management of his own website to step down after Swedish prosecutors reopened a rape investigation against him.

Moves are already afoot to oust Assange if he chooses not to step down voluntarily. Several WikiLeaks organisers, including Birgitta Jonsdottir who is also a parliamentarian …. Original article  : WikiLeaks’ organisers want founder Assange to resign over rape, molestation charges.

Brit inventor sets world record after driving dining table at 113mph

LONDON – A British inventor is believed to have set a world record for the fastest piece of furniture after he drove his dining table down a racetrack at more than 113mph.

Perry Watkins, 47, from Buckinghamshire, drove the Queen Anne table, named ‘Fast Food’, twice down a 500m track at Santa Pod, Nottinghamshire.

It reached … Read more >>>.

World’s shortest man faces challenge from world’s shortest teenager

LONDON – The world’s shortest man at the moment is facing fierce competition from the world’s shortest teenager.

Edward Nino Hernandez, 24, from Bogota, Colombia, who stands at just 27-inches, won the title of World’s Shortest Man on September 6.

But Hernandez does not have long to hold on to his title, as hot on his heels …. Source article  : World’s shortest man faces challenge from world’s shortest teenager.

Defence Minister Antony orders reprobe into Captain Kohli death

NEW DELHI – Defence Minister A K Antony on Tuesday assured the family of Shaurya Chakra awardee Captain Sumit Kohli, who died under mysterious circumstances four years ago in Kupwara, of a reprobe into his death.

In a letter sent across to Veena Kohli, Sumit’s mother, Antony said he has directed the defence ministry to …. Original article  : Defence Minister Antony orders reprobe into Captain Kohli death.

Bickering Afghans failing to lure Taliban defectors due to lack of money, leadership

KABUL – With Afghans bickering over who should run a 250 million dollar program to lure low-level Taliban fighters away from the insurgency, international donors have decided to go slow on putting up the money they had promised.

According to the New York Times, the United States has spent only 200,000 dollars of the promised [..] Read the original article: here.

Recent terror attacks reaction to Pak Army’s success: Qureshi

LISBON – Pakistan Foreign Minister, Shah Mehmood Qureshi, has said that the recent terrorist attacks in Pakistan are a reaction to the army’s success in anti-terror operations.

“It is a reaction to the successful operations we’ve had against the militants in Pakistan,” The News quoted Qureshi, as saying.

Qureshi, following …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Recent terror attacks reaction to Pak Army’s success: Qureshi.

French woman, 78, survives 6 days after falling down Alpine ravine

LONDON – A 78-year-old French woman survived for nearly a week after falling down a ravine on a walk in an Alpine forest before being found.

Michele Riotton, suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, said she remembers having “slipped into a ravine and then falling asleep” while on … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : French woman, 78, survives 6 days after falling down Alpine ravine.

Kullu hydropower project attracts villagers ire

KULLU – Residents of Malana village took out a rally in Kullu in protest against a hydropower project being set up by a private company.

The villagers have been demonstrating against the 100-megawatt Malana-II project, which is being constructed by the Everest Power Company Private Limited (EPPL) for the past ten days.

“Those who have undertaken this … Read : Kullu hydropower project attracts villagers ire.

Security personnel practice ‘water meditation’ to promote peace in Guwahati

GUWAHATI – Amidst fear of militancy and terrorism, two policemen in Guwahati have discovered a unique way to find peace through meditation by floating on water.

Munin Sharma (41) and Hitesh Sharma (43) of the Assam Police have been practicing this unique form of yoga to restore peace to the troubled state.

“I started practicing this … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Security personnel practice ‘water meditation’ to promote peace in Guwahati.

Rajasthan doctors strike partially withdrawn

JAIPUR – A section of doctors in Rajasthan, who are currently on strike against the alleged baton charging of medicos in Jodhpur, have called off their agitation after the authorities assured them of a thorough probe into the incident.

Senior doctors, medical teachers and private doctors withdrew their strike after the meeting with senior administration and …. Original source  : Rajasthan doctors strike partially withdrawn.

Delhi to host Global Oneness Day concert on September 11

NEW DELHI – Global Oneness Day will be celebrated in the national capital on September 11 this year.

According to Gautam Ghosh Collective, the organisers of the event, a Global Oneness Day concert will be held to promote oneness of religion, culture, language, nationality, caste and creed.

The concert will be held at the Olive next to …. Source  : Delhi to host Global Oneness Day concert on September 11.

Indian man pleads guilty to manslaughter of toddler Gurshan in Melbourne

MELBOURNE – A 23-year-old Indian man has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of three-year-old toddler Gurshan Singh Channa, whose body was found near Melbourne Airport in March.

Gursewak Dhillon, who shared a home with Gurshan and his parents Harjit Singh and Harpreet Kaur Channa at the time of the murder, pleaded guilty in the Melbourne Magistrates’ …. Source article  : Indian man pleads guilty to manslaughter of toddler Gurshan in Melbourne.

Easier loans to students, investors on anvil: Kapil Sibal

BANGALORE – Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal has said the National Education Finance Corporation has been asked to provide easier credit rates to investors in the education sector and to facilitate flexibility in repayment of study loans by students.

Addressing a gathering at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) here on Monday, Sibal said: “To … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Easier loans to students, investors on anvil: Kapil Sibal.

Central team to visit W. Bengal’s drought-hit districts

NEW DELHI – A eight-member central team, headed by Joint Secretary in Union Agriculture Ministry E K Majhi, will visit drought-hit districts of West Bengal tomorrow.

They would call on Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee and later visit eight districts in two groups.

The first group will visit West Midnapore, Birbhum, Bankura and Purulia districts, and the …. Source  : Central team to visit W. Bengal’s drought-hit districts.

Kashmir violence: Four killed, curfew imposed

SRINAGAR – Jammu and Kashmir is tense again after four youths were killed and about seventeen injured in clashes with security forces on Monday.

Curfew has been clamped in eight police station areas of Srinagar city as violent protests continued till late last night.

Several police stations were attacked by angry protesters.

According to sources, several …. Source  : Gaea News Network.