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Threat message for Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

  A private TV Channel 'Kashish' of Bihar state has received a threat SMS message today from some unidentified persons today threatening to ‘eliminate’ Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. The TV Channel management informed about it to Patna Senior Superintendent of Police Vikash Vaibhav.   Security has been scaled up for Chief Minister Nitish Kumar immediately, and also a FIR was filed in Sri Krishnapuri police station under Sec: 387 against the unknown person. The TV Channel management said that they have received the SMS message from a mobile outside the state and not within. Hence, police are trying to find the exact location of the mobile phone from which SMS message was sent. Police may trace and nab the person very soon as it is not any big difficult to find the location and user of the mobile phone these days. Nitish Kumar has Z plus security cover and it was scaled further after receiving the threat message.

Anam brothers leaving Congress and joining TDP

  As reported earlier, former minister Anam Rama Narayana Reddy and his brother Anam Vivekananda Reddy today announced that they are leaving the Congress party and joining TDP very soon. They said Congress party lost the trust of the people for its decision of dividing the state. It not only put the state on rocks but also put the party at stake. As a result, people of the state distanced from it after bifurcation of the state. They opined Congress party future in the Andhra Pradesh state is blink and it may not revive its lost glory in the near future. Hence, they decide to leave it and join ruling TDP keeping in view of their constituency development.   Anam Rama Narayana Reddy said that they will announce the exact date for joining TDP after talking with AP Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu soon. Actually, Anam Rama Narayana Reddy begins his political career with TDP. He was elected as MLA on TDP ticket for twice in 1983 and 85. He also served as minister in late NTR cabinet. Later, he jumped into Congress party and served as minister in late Rajashekar Reddy, Rosaiah and then in Kiran Kumar Reddy cabinet also. Now, he is returning to TDP along with his brother Vivekananda Reddy.

Lalu ropes in trusted IAS officers to guide his sons

  RJD Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav managed to install his two sons in as Deputy Chief Minister and Ministers in Nitish Kumar cabinet, though they have no political or administration experience and enough qualifications to understand the technicalities of their portfolios.   His younger son Tejaswi Yadav was a 9th class drop out and elder son Tej Prathap discontinued his education with 12th class.   However, Tejaswi become deputy Chief Minister and also given additional charge of Buildings and Roads portfolio. His elder brother Tej Prathap Yadav becomes Minister of Health and Environment.   So, Lalu Prasad Yadav roped in his trusted IAS officers into their portfolios as Principal Secretaries to guide them. He roped in Sudhir Kumar a 1982 batch officer, who served under him when he was Railway Minister, as Principal Secretary of Roads Construction Ministry to assist his younger son Tejaswi Prasad Yadav.   Then he roped in his most trusted IAS officer, RK Mahajan of 1987 batch as Principal Secretary of Health Ministry for supporting his elder son Tej Pratap Yadav. Bihar government issued GOs for this purpose on Wednesday night.

Prithvi-II Missile successfully test fired

  India’s nuclear capable Prithvi-II missile was successfully test-fired on Thursday from the launch complex-3 of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur, Odisha at 12.10 hrs. This surface to surface missile has a strike range of 350 km and can carry 500-1000 kgs of warheads. This missile drives with liquid propulsion twin engines and has an advanced inertial guidance system that steers the missile precisely towards its target.   This test fire of missile has been conducted as part of training exercise and to cross check operational readiness to meet any eventuality and for training purpose. Earlier, it test- fired on February 19, 2015. DRDO and Strategic Force Command (SFC) jointly monitored this test-fire operation. Officials of DRDO and SFC expressed satisfaction over its performance. They said the missile unit was taken randomly from the stocks to make sure that each and every piece of them is working perfectly.   While the DRDO radars, elctro optical tracking systems and telemetry systems located along the coast of Odisha are monitoring the missile trajectory, another team stationed on a ship at the designated impact point somewhere in Bay of Bengal monitored the terminal events and splash down. According to final reports, Prithvi-II performance is up to mark and very satisfactory.   Prithvi-II was inducted into India’ armed forces in the year 2003 and it is first of its kind developed by DRDO under India's prestigious Integrated Guided Missile Development Program.

K Janareddy challenge to CM KCR disclose bitter facts?

  “The thumping victory in Warangal by elections should not make us proud and arrogant instead we should be more humble to people of the state as our responsibility increases with this victory,” said Telangana Chief Minister KCR to his party cadres.   But, CLP leader K Janareddy said “CM KCR is speaking very arrogantly after seeing this victory. He is insulting the opposition parties for their defeat in the by elections. Winning or defeat in the elections are very common for any political party. Congress is no exception to this. But, KCR should learn to behave politely and realize that his government’s responsibility increased further with this victory. He should realize that his government has to fulfill the commitments made to the people and have to meet their expectations. It seems CM KCR misunderstood what I said about this verdict.”   “However, I am accepting CM KCR’s challenge. If his government could provide irrigation water in Warangal, Khammam and Nalgonda districts for next three years without failing, I am ready to campaign on behalf of TRS party like a TRS worker. I challenge him, if his government could provide irrigation water even after five years or make any international irrigation experts to declare the same, I am ready to campaign for the TRS party and its government like its party worker. But, if he fails to accomplish his commitment then people of the state should vote for our Congress party,” said K Janareddy to media.   Janareddy’s challenge is underlining two important points.   1. Being former Panchayat Raj minister, he is very sure that these three districts can’t be provided irrigation water in the prevailing situation despite any hard efforts. Otherwise, he will not throw such a challenge to CM KCR. This is also underlining another point that how the Congress party that ruled the united AP state for the last 10 years has ignored and destroyed agriculture in these three districts. In other words Janareddy is saying that even if CM KCR honestly put efforts for providing irrigation water to these three districts, it is highly impossible for next 8 years at least. His challenge to CM KCR is revealing the miserable agriculture situation of these three districts.   2. It is not any secret that Janareddy has been inclining towards TRS party ever since his party was defeated in the general elections held last year. So, he may choose this other way to jump into TRS party. Although, he is speaking about making alliance with rival TDP in the next general elections, if this idea works, he may find himself in TRS party by then.

YSRCP pulls out its SS weapon again

  YSR Congress party president Jagan Mohan Reddy and his leaders, when they were agitating for special status and creating hype for their fights, were used to criticize the TDP government and it’s Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu for not putting enough efforts to get it. But later, they also simply switched off their agitations but not given any explanations for it.   Now once again YSR Congress party decides to highlight their efforts for the same by raising it in winter parliament sessions. So, they once again start blaming Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu for not asking his party MPs to raise this issue in the current parliament sessions, during his meeting with party MPs held yesterday. YSR Congress party leader Botsa Satyanarayana flays Chandrababu Naidu and asked the TDP MPs to extend their support to YSRCP MPs when they raise this issue in parliament. He said that YSRCP MPs are also going to raise many other issues related to the state during current parliament sessions and expecting TDP MPs support for it.   Knowing that TDP won’t join hands with his party MPs, Botsa Satyanarayana is trying to create an impression that YSR Congress party alone is interested for the cause of the state and fighting for it. However, TDP is not even ready to extend its support to its fight, because for the known reasons.   But, he too knew about the efforts put by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, his MPs and special representative of the state government in New Delhi K Rammohan Rao for the same during last 16 months. Hence, it is clear that even today also YSRCP is treating this special status issue as a weapon to fight out its political enemy TDP and not for the cause of the people.

KCR to spend Rs.2-3 crores for Chandi Yagam

  Telangana Chief Minister KCR is performing Ayutha Chandi Yagam from December 23-27th in his farm house in Medak district. Since, he wants to perform it in a large scale with huge expense, opposition parties are criticizing him for spending public for his personal interests. CM KCR gives them reply through media today.   He said “I took pledge to perform this Yagam if separate Telangana state is formed. So, I am doing it now as my wish was fulfilled. But, I am not going to take a single NP from government treasury for this Yagam. I will bear whole expenditure from my own earnings. This Yagam is intended for seeking blessings of gods for Telangana state. So, I request the opposition parties to restrain from making allegations against me and my Yagam."   "It was expected that around Rs.2-3 crores are required for performing this Yagam. Money is not a matter but finding 4, 000 Vedic pandits and 1500 Rithviks for performing this Yagam is very hard. I am trying to bring them from two or three states. I will invite AP Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu for this Yagam. I am expecting President Pranab Mukharjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers, Governors and Chief Ministers of several state grace this Yagam.” said CM KCR.

Where is intolerance? Ram Gopal Varma

  Director Ram Gopal Varma, responding to Bollywood actor Amir Khan’s statement on intolerance asked where is intolerance. He said if there is intolerance in the country, three Khans-Amir Khan, Salman Khan and Sharukh Khan may not become biggest stars in the Hindu country. His tweets: Isn't Aamir, Sharuk, Salman, 3 Muslims becoming biggest stars of a Hindu country proof enough that India is tolerant? If Aamir, Sharuk and Salman the three biggest stars of the Hindu country "India" are Muslims, I don't understand where intolerance is?   Some celebs complaining about Intolerance should be the last ones to complain becos they became celebs in a so called intolerant country Isolated incidents can’t be taken as sign of intolerance and the super stardom of 3 Muslims is proof enough of the vast majority's tolerance.   The fact is that the vast majority connects only to individuals’ deeds and generalized hard feelings are nothing but juvenile noises If u are really feeling like a family and there's a problem in the family, family members in public won’t say there’s intolerance in the family. True tolerance is about being truly tolerant towards intolerance: Mahatma Gandhi

Asaduddin condemns Amir Khan’s intolerance statement

  Bollywood super star, Amir Khan in his recent statement said “My wife Kiran expressed fears about the growing intolerance around us. She even asked me whether we shall leave for some other country keeping in view of children’s safety. We lived all our lives here only but this is first time to think so. During past 7-8 months, I have noticed intolerance in the country.”   AIMIM party president Asaduddin Owaisi fumes upon Bollywood actor Amir Khan for his controversial statement. He said, “If, I am in his place, I would never think of leaving the country. Of course, now and then we witness some communal clashes in our country but it doesn’t mean that we have to leave the country. After all, why should we leave our country and where should we go if leaves it? I was born in India and die in India, because India is my motherland. I never think about leaving it in any circumstances. Instead, I will face the challenges and keep working for my country.”

Warangal by elections impact on political parties

  Warangal by elections results seems deeply impacts all political parties in Telangana state. Firstly, the landslide victory boosts the confidence of TRS cadres and Telangana Chief Minister KCR. He announced that his party will contest alone in the GHMC elections, thus hinting to leave MIM hand.   These elections shatter the self-confidence of Congress party leaders, which is reflecting in their desperate proposal to make alliance with their rival party TDP. Congress MP Gutta Sukhender Reddy has come with this very peculiar proposal and senior leader K Janareddy appears to be backing it. He said Congress party will make alliance with any other party in the next elections, but there is enough time to think about such options. Although, he is not specific about TDP, he hints that Congress party can’t contest alone in the elections. Perhaps, Congress party may jump for alliance with TRS, if Chief Minister KCR agrees for it.   TDP and BJP found themselves nowhere after these by elections. They may redefine their relations because their combination is not yielding any good results. However, they may come to a conclusion after trying once again in the upcoming GHMC elections.   YSR Congress party is the only party that doesn’t have any hard feelings for its defeat or poor performance as it entered into this battle without any expectations. It may once again goes into sleep mode for a while and reactivates just before GHMC elections to extend its indirect support to secret ally TRS.

AR Rahman too identifies with Amir Khan

  Noted music director AR Rahman reportedly endorses Bollywood super star Amir Khan’s latest statement on growing intolerance in the country. Rahman also experienced some bitter experience some time ago. He reportedly told the media that Raza Academy has issued a ‘fatwa’ against him for composing music to an Iranian film ‘Muhammad: Messenger of God,’ which it believes will send a wrong message to the people who dislike it.   AR Rahman during his visit to NFDC Film Bazaar chit chatting with media said “Even if some people revolt, it should be classy. I think it is very poetic what people are doing rather than hitting each other. India should set an example for the whole world by strictly following Mahatma Gandhi’s ideology of nonviolence for achieving any goal.”   When asked if Muslims are unsafe in the country, he said, “I am not in the state of mind to answer this question.” Hence, he also appears to be not happy with the prevailing situation in the country and supporting the scholars who are returning their awards to Centre alleging growing intolerance in the country.

Centre releases Rs.700 crore funds to AP

  Union Finance Ministry in its statement released on Tuesday announced that it has released Rs. 700 crore funds to Andhra Pradesh state on November 23rd as a part of commitment made to it in the AP Reorganization act. It stated that Rs. 350 crore is meant for capital city Amaravati construction and the remaining Rs. 350 crores are for developing the 7 backward districts of Rayalaseema and North coastal AP. It allots Rs. 50 crore to each district of these two regions in the state. Earlier, Centre has released Rs. 1000 crore for Amaravati construction and Rs. 350 crore for backward districts development.   Centre is going to release another Rs. 300 crore in the next few days, probably after conclusion of winter parliament sessions. Officials of finance ministry said parliament has to approve the revised budget proposals for granting this fund. But, Congress party and its allies are said to be gearing for stalling the house proceedings in the winter sessions also like they did in the previous sessions. AP Government and people of state are anxiously waiting for the special financial package that Centre promised to the state.

Turkey gunned down Russian fighter plane!

  Turkey’s two F-16 fighter planes gunned down a Russian Su-24 fighter plane for violating its airspace. According Turkey’s military official, Russian pilots enters into their air space ignoring their repeated warnings.   The two Russian fighter plane pilots parachuted from their burning plane soon after it was hit by Turkey F-16s. However, one of them is reported to be killed while parachuting and other fall into the hands of ISIS terrorists, which means more painful death. Russia immediately sent its military helicopters to rescue its pilots. But, they couldn’t be traced.   A milatary official of Turkey said “This is not first time for Russian fighter planes violating our air space. There were several instances earlier. Russian air force officials came to our country and apologized for violations. Then they assured us for no such mistakes in further. But, it becomes a regular habit for them to cross into our air space. Our air force gunned down the Russian fighter plane to protect our sovereignty and not with any other intensions”   However, Russian fighter plane was found crashed 4 KMs inside Syrian boarders, which makes Russia suspect about Turkey’s intentions. Russian President Vladimir Putin spits fire on Turkey for gunning down his fighter plane.   He said “Our army is doing a heroic war against terrorism. But, the loss today is a stab in the back, carried out by the accomplices of terrorists. I can’t describe it in any other way. Do they want to make NATO serve ISIS terrorists? They should be prepared for facing serious consequences.” This incident ignited sparks between Turkey and Russian governments. Unfortunately, it is turning into a ugly war of words between them.

TRS is likely to distance from Majlis?

  Telangana Chief Minister KCR during his press meet held today after winning in the Warangal by elections said “I am very sure that we will repeat the same miracle in the GHMC elections also. I have survey reports in my hand that confirms victory for our party in GHMC elections also. According to reports, we will definitely win at least 80 out of 150 seats in the elections. So, our party will contest GHMC elections alone without any alliance.”   This announcement made by him is very significant because he is hinting that TRS party will not join hands with Majlis (AIMIM) party, which he has been trying to woo all these months for its support in the GHMC elections. Opposition parties flayed him for altering the design of 2nd phase of metro rail project merely to please Owisi brothers.   However, one can assume that it is not a hasty decision taken after seeing the whooping victory in Warangal by elections, because he says that a survey has been conducted to know the pulse of people of twin cities. So, it is to be understood that CM KCR is now distancing from Owisi brothers and gearing to fight GHMC elections alone.   If so, the political equations may swiftly change in Hyderabad. Congress party which faces humiliation in Warangal by elections may jump at once for grabbing Owisi brothers’ hands. TDP can’t think about shaking hands with Owisis as long as it sailing together with BJP. So, Congress party alone will have the opportunity to shake hands with them.

TRS wins with whooping majority in by elections

  TRS party candidate Pasunuri Dayakar wins the by elections of Warangal Lok Sabha constituency with a whooping majority of 4, 59, 092 votes over his rival party candidates. He bagged total 6, 15, 403 votes. Congress party candidate Sarve Satyanarayana got 1, 53, 315 votes and BJP candidate Dr. Devaiah got 1, 30, 178 votes. Dayakar even breaks the old record of 3, 92, 513 votes majority created by Kadiyam Srihari n these by elections.   Telangana Chief Minister KCR said “This kind of victory can’t be purchased by spending money during elections but is an outcome of the several welfare and development works carried out by our government during past 16 months. We have not allowed any kind of corrupt practices in our government. We have been running the government very transparently. This whooping victory has made us be more responsible and humble to people. We thank people of Warangal for blessing out government.”   He asked the opposition parties give constructive suggestions instead of merely criticizing his government. “I am quite sure that even in GHMC elections this miracle will be repeated. We will certainly win minimum 80 out of 150 seats without taking support of any other party.”   CM KCR said that he will invite Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu for Ayita Chandi Yagam to be performed by him in his form house in the next month. Refuting the charges of opposition parties he said “I am performing this Ayita Chandi Yagam with my own money and not taking a single NP from government.”

Warangal by elections results: latest updates

  TRS party is going to win the Warangal Lok Sabha seat with a whooping majority. Its candidate Pasunuri Dayakar, who wins 5, 39, 096 votes at the end of 16th round of counting of votes, is leading with 4, 02,129 votes over his rivals.   Here are the latest updates of leading positions.   TRS: 5, 39, 096, Congress: 1, 36, 967, BJP: 1, 14 787, YSRCP: 20, 666 and others got 1, 01, 899 votes at the end of 16th round of counting.   Still 6 rounds of counting remained. In context of the present leadings, TRS candidate may win the by elections with not less than 4.50 lakhs votes majority in these by elections. Pasunuri Dayakar crossed the record majority of 3, 92, 514 votes set by former MP Kadiyam Srihari from the same constituency and going to set his own all time record. TRS leaders, who are celebrating their victory in these by elections, are stating that this is a positive vote got in favor of their government.

TRS is leading in first two rounds of counting

  TRS candidate Pasunuri Dayakar is clearly leading in first round of counting of votes of Warangal by elections. TRS is leading with 61, 000 votes over its nearest rival Congress party. As predicted, BJP is trailing in the first two rounds. Counting process will be done in 22 rounds.   First Round:      TRS-32,798, Congress-8075, BJP-7591 Second round: TRS-6318, Congress-1432, BJP-914

Warangal by elections results on Tuesday

  Elaborate arrangements were made for counting of votes of Warangal Lok Sabha constituency by elections on Tuesday. District Collector Vakati Karuna said that Enumumula Market Yard has been selected for counting of votes. Seven separate halls were allotted for counting of votes polled in seven assembly constituencies of Warangal Lok Sabha constituency. Counting will begin sharply at 8 am. Sec. 144 has been imposed around the market yard as a precautionary measure, said Collector V Karuna. Since, polling was conducted using Electronic Voting Machines (EVM), final results may come out before 10 AM tomorrow.

Committee formed to resolve disputes between AP and Telangana

  Finally, Union Home Ministry formed a five member committee headed by Alok Kumar, the Joint Secretary of Home Ministry today for resolving the unending disputes between AP and Telangana states over several issues. The committee will have resident commissioners of two states, Andhra Pradesh Finance Ministry Chief Secretary Premchand Reddy and Telangana state Finance Ministry Chief Secretary Ramakrishna Rao as its members. Home Ministry also sets two months deadline for amicably resolving the disputes between two states. This Committee will start its works from Tuesday.