Monthly Archives: October 2011
NDA may form the next govt, says Advani
BHARATIYA Janata Party leader L K Advani today said there was all possibility of the National Democratic Alliance getting a chance to form the next government at the Centre.
23 killed as Christians’ protest meet turns violent in Egypt
CHRISTIANS protesting against an attack on a church threw rocks and petrol bombs and set cars on fire, as thick smoke wafted through the streets in some of the most violent scenes since an uprising ousted ex-president Hosni Mubarak in February.
17 things you need to know about manna
It’s a God-given food to the Israelites in the wilderness after they were redeemed from the bondage of Egypt (Exodus 16:14-36). The meaning of the word ‘manna’ means ‘What is it?’ (Exodus 16:15). Find out 15 more things about manna.
2G Scam Case: Swamy wants Chidambaram named co-accused
JANATA Party president Subramanian Swamy today told a Delhi court that he wanted to make a statement on why he had asked Union Home Minister P Chidambaram to be made a co-accused in the 2G scam case.
Govt move on Lokpal tactic to fool people: Team Anna
RESPONDING to Law Minister Salman Khurshid’s revelation to a news agency on this issue, she said: “If government is serious on Lokpal, it should first pass the bill by winter session. Constitutional status is a sure means to delay or avoid the passage of the bill.”
ISRO launches PSLV-C18, places weather satellite in orbit
INDIAN Space Research Organization (ISRO) successfully placed Indo-French satellite Megha Tropiques and three nano satellites in orbit with the launch of PSLV-C18 rocket from Sriharikota this morning.
Iranian pastor’s case referred to ayatollah
THE case of imprisoned Iranian pastor Yousef Nadarkhani now has been referred to Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, Agence France-Presse, a French news service, reported Oct. 10.
75 percent of pastors say Mormons not Christians: poll
THE survey polled 1,000 American Protestant pastors and asked them to respond to the statement: “I personally consider Mormons (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) to be Christians.”
We are not BJP’s mask, says Anna aide Kejriwal
ARVIND Kejriwal, Anna Hazare aide, rejected Singh’s description that the anti-corruption crusader was the ‘mask of all anti-Congress parties’. Singh had also alleged that Team Anna was pursuing votebank politics.
Advani begins 38-day yatra against black money
AT a public meeting at Gandhi maidan, Advani said: “I am formally launching my Jan Chetna Yatra against corruption and for bringing back black money stashed away abroad.”
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No foul play in Mandissa’s death, police say
While no cause of death has been revealed, Franklin Police Department officials in Tennessee said Monday that no foul play is suspected.
