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CBI JD Call List Row: Maharashtra SP Role Under Probe

The Hyderabad region Central Bureau of Investigationb (CBI) Joint Director VV Laxminarayana's call data record (CDR) row is becoming clearer with new evidences coming into light. However, the AP police is keeping mum on the issue. Additional director general of police S Gopal Reddy, currently in-charge of the Crime Investigation Department (CID), told that there is no clarity yet on the role of Nanded police in the matter. "There is no information that the Nanded SP had sent the request seeking Lakshminarayana's call details. It could have been anyone and the matter needs to be probed," Reddy said. Thus, the name of the IPS officer who knowingly or unknowing sent the request to the service provider (BSNL) seeking call details of the CBI joint director continues to stay under wraps. Sources said that the name of the officer was deliberately being kept secret by the investigative agency since only an officer of the rank of SP or above could have put in a request seeking CDR. Interestingly, besides eliminating the role of the SP, CID said that they had yet to receive information about any private detective agency seeking the call records. Businessman Raghurama Ramakrishna Raju has been accused of collecting Lakshminarayana's CDR before filing a case in high court. Police said teams have been formed to collect documentary proof to nail the culprits. A few DSP rank officers have been drafted in by CID officials to carry out the probe. Although Nacharam inspector Srinivas Rao was summoned by CID, he failed to show up till Sunday. The CID officers are tight-lipped about the status of the investigation. Meanwhile, Cyberabad police had made substantial progress in the case relating to Vasireddy Chandrabala, a friend of Lakshminarayana's, whose CDR, too, was made public. It is learnt that Cyberabad commissioner Ch Dwaraka Tirumala Rao has quizzed the suspended Nacharam inspector in the matter.  

Nagarjuna Agrichem Closed: Govt Oreders Probe Into Accident

The government Andhra Pradesh has ordered for a probe into the blast that took place at Nagarjuna Agrichem Limited (NACL) plant which left 18 workers injured on Saturday. The factory has been since closed and the District collector G Venkatarami Reddy directed the inspector of factories to take steps for closing the factory under the provisions of the Factories Act. He also ordered an inquiry by additional joint collector Rajkumar to look into the circumstances that led to the mishap. The closure notice would be in force till further orders. Sources said the officials took action after thousands of factory workers, villagers, party workers and environmental groups staged a dharna on the Chennai-Kolkata national highway at Chilakapalem junction close to the plant, demanding the immediate closure of the plant. They protested near the main gate of the plant disrupting traffic for three hours and threatened to intensify the stir if the authorities did not take action against the NACL management. They said the NACL plant was causing depletion of ground water and polluting the environment of nearby villages. Meanwhile, doctors at the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences at Srikakulam said that all the injured were out of danger. The factory caught fire after a blast inside the plant, which later spread across the plant. Around 200 workers were present at the plant when the fire broke out. Sources said that 30 employees, who work near the blast spot usually, were away for breakfast at that time. The plant, which was established about 20 years ago manufactures pesticides and agricultural chemicals.      

Actor Sohail Khan Car Crushes Woman to Death

Sohail Khan Car accident: A 60-year-old woman was mowed down by Sohail Khan's car at Bandstand on early Monday morning. The actor's driver has been taken into police custody. An eye witness said that the old lady was crossing the road when the actor's car came speeding and hit her. She was taken to Bhabha hospital where she was declared dead.   The police deny reports about the actor being at the wheel. The actor is alleged to have been shooting for a reality show Comedy Circus when the accident took place.

Presidential Poll: Pranab in Hyderabad to Seek Support

The protesters belonging to various pro-Telangana groups wanted Mukherjee to spell out his stand on the demand for statehood to Telangana.Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy, state Congress chief Botsa Satyanarayana and party leaders welcomed the presidential candidate.   Mukherjee drove to Jubliee Hall to address a Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting. Accompanied by central minister Ghulam Nabi Azad and Vayalar Ravi, he reached here by a special aircraft from Chennai. After addressing the Congress MPs and state legislators, Mukherjee will meet leaders of Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) at a hotel. The Congress leadership reportedly tried to reach out to the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) and YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) to seek their support but it was not clear if leaders of the two parties would meet Mukherjee. It was also not clear if Mukherjee would call on Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N. Chandrababu Naidu to seek his party's support.TDP, TRS and YSRCP have not yet announced their stand on the presidential polls

Satyamev Jayate :Alcohol Abuse Think Before You Drink

The ninth episode of ‘Satyamev Jayate’ illuminated the dark realities of the Indian lifestyle and the growing trend to associate glamour with alcohol. Aamir Khan spoke about alcohol abuse and how a person could ruin his life and the lives of the people related to him.      

Euro Cup Final: Spain vs Italy Preview

Euro Cup Final 2012: Spain boss Vicente del Bosque is expected to have a fully-fit squad for the Euro 2012 final showdown with Italy. The 61-year-old`s biggest selection dilemma is likely to be over whether to field a recognised striker after Alvaro Negredo`s anonymous performance in the semi-final win over Portugal.     With Fernando Torres seemingly out of favour, and with Fernando Llorente yet to make an appearance at the tournament, Cesc Fabregas could be restored to a `false nine` role up front alongside Andres Iniesta and David Silva. Italy defender Ignazio Abate, who missed the semi-final win over Germany with a muscle injury, is likely to return to fitness in time for the final, while fellow full-back Christian Maggio is also available after serving a one-match ban. Coach Cesare Prandelli may persist with the same formation that served him well against the Germans rather than revert to the unorthodox 3-5-2 line-up used in the opening match against Spain. AC Milan-bound Riccardo Montolivo is likely to keep his place in the team ahead of Thiago Motta after an assured performance in the semi-final. Key Facts: . Spain are bidding to become the first team in history to win three successive major tournaments (Euro 2008, World Cup 2010 and Euro 2012) and the first to retain the Henri Delaunay trophy. . La Roja are contesting their fourth European Championship final (1964, 1984, 2008 and 2012). They have lost just one (1984). . Vicente del Bosque`s side are 19 competitive games without defeat and have won their last nine knockout matches at major tournaments without conceding a goal. . However, the Iberian outfit have not registered a competitive win over Italy in nearly a century (with their penalty shoot-out success in the quarter-final of Euro 2008 classed as a draw). Their record in 11 previous meetings is W1, D5, L5, with the sole victory coming in the sides` first ever encounter at the 1920 Olympic games. . Italy are competing in their third European Championship final (1968, 2000, 2012). They have won just one (1968). . The Azzurri are facing Spain for the 31st time, with their record in prior encounters reading W10, D12, L8. The sides` most recent meeting was in their opening match in this tournament, which finished as a 1-1 draw. . Italy have won just two of their last eight matches in regulation time, but are yet to lose a competitive fixture under Cesare Prandelli. . With his double against Germany, Mario Balotelli (pictured right) became the first Italian to score three goals at a single European championship.

TDP in Dilemma Over Presidential Polls

Telugu Desam party leadership is still in a dilemma over whom to support in the Presidential polls. Chandrababu recently gave a hint that his party might extend support to UPA candidate Pranab Mukherjee, as taking PA Sangma's side will send a wrong impression that TDP will form an alliance with BJP in future.    However, Babu's decision is gaining severe cirticism from the party leaders itself. Some of the senior leaders questioned that how will TDP which is known for it's anti-Congress stand could support the candidate of the rival party. TDP leaders have been criticizing that Jagan colluded with Kiran Kumar Reddy's government and also predicting YSR Congress will be merge with Congress from the past few months. Now, if the same leaders vote for Pranab Mukherjee there is chance of losing credibility. lthough some of the party leaders proposed the option of staying away from Presidential voting, Chandrababu hasn't shown interest in that idea and he even announced that TDP willn't boycott the polls. The Presidential polls have grown into a big headache for Babu.

40 Injured in Agrochemical Plant Fire at Srikakulam

At least 40 workers were injured after a chemical factory caught fire in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam district this morning, according to District Collector Venkatrami Reddy. The fire broke out after a blast inside the Nagarjuna Agrichemical factory. Mr Reddy said the injured have been shifted to the local RIMS hospital.   District police chief KVV Gopal Rao said there was no one trapped inside and that there was no casualty. There may have been upto 40 people in the plant at the time.   Workers, however, say they suspect upto 15 people may be trapped inside. They said their families were moving out of the area to safety.   Even two hours after the fire broke out in block five reactor, some blasts could still be heard inside, and the fire had spread to the nearby blocks. Fire-fighting equipment was brought in from the neighbouring districts as well.   Huge amounts of chemical laden smoke was belching out along with the raging fire, causing panic in the area. Locals said villagers around the plant were being asked to move away but the district SP said that was not true. He said the smoke toxicity did not warrant evacuation.   Local environment activist Dr Krishnamurthy said the factory was over two decades old and environment degradation, wastage disposal and safety had been concerns expressed by them even in the past with regard to the agrichemical unit.    

EAMCET 2012 Results: Hyderbad Students Bag Top Ranks

EAMCET 2012 results are out on Friday evening. Damodar Raja Narasimha minister for higher and technical education released the results here on Friday. Two Hyderabad students bagged the top rank one each in medical and engineering streams. Out of a total of 2.83 lakh students who wrote the engineering stream of the examination about 2.07 lakh had secured ranks. Out of a total of 90,917 students who wrote the medical examination just about 77,800 students secured ranks. The first rank in medical stream was secured by Vijay Ketan Reddy, a resident of Dilsukhnagar and in engineering stream the first rank was bagged by Chinta Nitish Chandra, a resident of Madhapur. Unlike the previous year where most of the top ranks were bagged by girl students, this year in both the streams just two girl students each secured top ranks. The toppers said that they had secured the best ranks as they had spent 18 hours a day preparing for the test. Medicine topper Vijay Ketan said he decided to opt for the stream against his father's wish and hence he had to prove his mettle. Ketan's father, Raghuveer Reddy is an ophthalmologist who runs a private clinic in the city. "He did not want me to become a doctor as my elder sister had opted for the same profession. My family wanted me to be an engineer but my interest was in medical sciences and I followed my dream," said Ketan who is planning to join Gandhi Medical College. The topper in engineering, Chinta Nitish Chandra said he is interested in computer engineering. "I have still not decided which college to choose from as I have cleared national entrance examinations as well," Chandra said.

Roger Federer Survives Scare at Wimbledon

Six time champion Roger Federer came within two points of crashing to his worst Wimbledon defeat in 10 years on Friday before battling from two sets down to beat French 29th seed Julien Benneteau.   Federer clinched an eighth career fightback from two sets to love down to win 4-6, 6-7 (3/7), 6-2, 7-6 (8/6), 6-1 and will face unseeded Belgian Xavier Malisse for a place in the quarter-finals. The Swiss star, who won the last of his record 16 Grand Slam titles at the 2010 Australian Open, was staring at his earliest defeat at the All England Club since a shock first round exit to Mario Ancic in 2002.  

Telangana Decision as Early as Possible: PC

The Centre on Friday said it was keen to take a final decision on Telangana statehood issue as early as possible but refused to give any time limit for it. Home Minister P. Chidambaram said all concerned parties have requested the government to take a final decision on the demand for a separate Telangana as early as possible.   "I have assured them that our government is keen to take an early decision as early as possible," he said at a press conference here. Asked when such a decision is expected from the government, Chidambaram said, "I cannot give you a time limit". BJP, TRS, CPI, CPI-M have already taken a stand on the Telangana issue but four other political parties – Congress, TDP, MIM and YSR Congress – are yet to make up their mind about their stand on Telangana. Earlier, Chidambaram had said the central government was ready to call a meeting of eight political parties once it gets the signal of the remaining four political parties. Two earlier meetings of the political parties on Telangana issue were held on January 5, 2010 and January 6, 2011.

Esha Deol gets Married to Bharat in Hindu Ceremony

Esha Deol wedding: Esha Deol tied the knot with Bharat Takhtani in a South Indian style wedding ceremony at Iskon temple this morning. Esha looked pretty in a red bridal sari by designer Neeta Lulla. Takhtani was clad in a beige sherwani, also designed by Neeta. In fact, Hema and Ahana also donned ensembles by the same designer.   The wedding ceremony was a private affair. "We want the wedding to be a comparatively private affair with relatives and close friends from both sides in attendance. It is not possible to have the wedding at our home. We chose a temple because it is a perfect place for matrimony," Hema Malini had said earlier.     Bollywood celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Abhay Deol with girlfriend Preeti Desai, Manoj Kumar, Vinod Khanna and Vyjayanthimala made it to the wedding. A lavish reception will be held tomorrow. B-Town biggies are expected to turn up to bless the newly-weds.  

Nithyananda Bedroom Secrets Exposed

Nithyananda and controversies go hand-in-hand. From the leak of sex tapes to facing sexual harassment allegations and drugs, he is in news for all the wrong reasons.   Recently, A Kannada TV channel has exposed the bedroom secrets of Nithyananda. The visuals of the self-styled godman's luxury bedroom in his Dhyanapeetha ashram at Bidadi in Bengaluru has stunned not just his devotees, but everyone. A 40 inches LCD TV, sophisticated fitness equipment, modern day western clothes, double cot beds and imported furniture were found in it. Apart from these hi-tech facilities, a secret door is attached to the bedroom for the entry and exit of Nithyananda.

Petrol Price Cut by Rs. 2.46 per litre

India's oil marketing companies have decided to reduce petrol prices by Rs.2.46 per litre from midnight, it was announced here Thursday.   "The downward revision shall vary from Rs.2.46 per litre to Rs.3.22 per litre including state levies depending upon the state taxes," Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) said in a statement on behalf of the state-owned oil marketing companies. In Delhi, the price decrease will be Rs.2.46 per litre. The decrease in other states will vary depending upon the respective rates of state VAT or sales tax. In Delhi, the revised price would be Rs.67.78, in Mumbai it will be Rs.73.35 while in Chennai it would be Rs.72.27. The revised prices in Kolkata, Hyderabad and Bengaluru will be Rs.72.74, Rs.74.89 and Rs.76.39 respectively.     

CM Kiran Rules out Change in Leadership

Finally, CM Kiran has come out with flying colours from Delhi office, as their boss has applied 'Fevicol' to his seat. We mean that Sonia has confirmed that there is no change in CM candidate till 2014.   'Your intentions will not come true', CM Kiran stressed to the media while coming out of Sonia's office in Delhi. He looked happy and smiling when he stepped into his car from where he is heading to Hyderabad by evening. Sources revealed that after discussing with Chiru yesterday, Botsa and Kiran today, Sonia has come to a conclusion that there is no need to change leadership. However, there will be some major altercations in the cabinet and other posts within the party to share power equally between cadres, a source said. PCC Chief Botsa also confirmed that there is no co-operation problem in the party and there is no change of rulers in the state. 'Media has created rumors that there will be changes in AP Congress leadership after President Election. We have never thought of any changes and nothing sort of is happening now', he said.

2012 Wimbledon: Nadal Stunned by Rosol in Thriller

Czech Lukas Rosol beat second seed Rafa Nadal 6-7 6-4 6-4 2-6 6-4 in the Wimbledon second round to complete one of the biggest ever upsets on Thursday. The world number 100, making his Wimbledon debut, overpowered the Spanish second seed who was seeking his third title at the All England Club with an inspired display on Centre Court.   "I never expected something like this," Rosol said. "I am very sorry for him but I hope I can play one more match like this. I played my best match ever. It means so much for me." Nadal looked on course to reach the third round in routine fashion when he came through a marathon first-set tiebreak 11-9. But Rosol, who has never gone beyond the third round of a grand slam, broke serve in the opening game of the second set and stunned Nadal with a succession of inspired winners from all over the court. Nadal was powerless to stem the tide and was clearly upset by the 26-year-old Czech's aggressive style but he dug in to break serve at the start of the fourth set and repeated the feat to level at two sets all. Officials decided to close the Centre Court roof to enable the match to be finished. After a half-hour delay the players returned and Rosol immediately broke Nadal's serve. He continued to subject the world No 2 to a barrage of aces and outrageous winners to set up a third-round match against German Philipp Kohlschreiber. It was the first time Nadal had lost before the third round of a grand slam since he was beaten by Gilles Mueller in the second round at Wimbledon in 2005.

Monkey Business in Parking Lot at Warangal

A strange thing has been happening in the parking lot at Warangal Bus Station for the past ten days. People who parked their two wheelers there were shocked to find that petrol is being stolen from their vehicles. They complained to the parking lot people but to no avail, no thief was caught. Then survillance was kept at the place in anticipation of catching the petrol thieves. Finally it was discovered that the thief was none other than a monkey. The monkey, who somehow got addicted to drinking petrol, was draining the tanks of two wheelers parked in the lot. People were amused to see a monkey removing the petrol pipe and drinking petrol thirstily. All had a hearty laugh and told the parking lot contractor to take measures to prevent the monkey from carrying on the monkey business further.      

EAMCET 2012 Results 6 PM on June 29

Eamcet Results: The much-awaited EAMCET 2012 Results will be declared on Friday 29th June 2012 at 6 PM at a function organised by the JNTU Hyderabad in its campus.   For the first time, EAMCET 2012 Results are coming out with marks as well as ranks. Candidates can directly download the EAMCET ranks cards from the websites. Earlier, EAMCET Results were declared in two times, first with marks and second with ranks, adding the inter marks percentage to the overall rank. EAMCET is a pre qualification test conducted in Andhra Pradesh to get the admission in Engineering, Medical and related courses in government and private colleges. EAMCET 2012 was conducted by JNTU Hyderabad and it has separate website for eamcet exam, admission counseling and results. Candidates those who have attended the EAMCET 2012 can download the EAMCET Results at the below given websites after 6 PM on Friday. We will provide update information on EAMCET 2012 Results here. Download EAMCET 2012 Results: http://results.educationandhra.com/

Visakhapatnam: Police Opens Fire on Agitating Fishermen

Fishermen in Thikkavanipalem of Visakhapatnam district are agitating against pollution caused by the NTPC ash-pond in their area. On Thursday morning the villagers in large groups gathered in front NTPC Pump House raising slogans in protest. They tried to storm into the pump house leading to a skirmish with the CISF jawans at the place. The protestors were then lathicharged and dispersed. Later in the afternoon, the protestors again tried to enter the premises, when CISF jawans resisted them. There ensued stone pelting between the CISF force and the protestors. The jawans even pelted stones on the media personnel present there. after sometime when situation was going out of hands, the CISF opened fire injuring two persons. While one person sustained simple injuries, bullet pearced through other person's head, it is said.