CHRI Condemns Maoist Violence in Jharkhand and MaharashtraOctober 12th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) has condemned the killings and gory violent means being adopted by Maoists in the last few days. The merciless beheading of the police officer in Jharkhand and the brutal murder of 18 police personnel in Gadchiroli is shocking and such mindless bloodshed cannot be justified as a means to achieving any end in a democracy and the perpetrators need to be brought to justice before the law.
Police defend using pepper spray, Taser on mentally disabled deaf man in Ala. store bathroomJuly 28th, 2009 Ala. police: Taser use on disabled man justifiedMOBILE, Ala. — Officers who used pepper spray and a Taser to remove a man from a store bathroom found out only later he was deaf and mentally disabled and didn't understand they wanted him to open the door, police said Tuesday.
Big crowd shows up for Gov. Palin's annual picnic in WasillaJuly 25th, 2009 Palin picnic gets a big crowdWASILLA, Alaska — More than a thousand people showed up for Gov. Sarah Palin's annual picnic held in her hometown of Wasilla.
Kolkata observes shutdown over attack on Congress workersJuly 17th, 2009 KOLKATA - A day after violent protests by Congress Party workers, Kolkata on Friday observed a shutdown in protest against the attack on party workers allegedly by Communist Party of India (Marxist) cadres. Congress workers accused CPI (M) activists of attacking their party legislators and workers.
Yet again heavy rains disrupt life in MumbaiJuly 14th, 2009 MUMBAI - For the third time in ten days, heavy rains Tuesday disrupted normal life in the country's commercial capital. Waterlogging was reported from many low-lying areas of the city like Dadar, Khar, Santacruz, Goregaon, Malad, Kandivli, Andheri, Jogeshwari (western suburbs), Byculla, Mazagaon, Sion, Wadala, Vikhroli and Ghatkopar (all eastern suburbs).
Zardari's confession of nurturing terrorists justifies India's standJuly 9th, 2009 NEW DELHI - External Affairs Minister S M Krishna on Thursday said that the confession by Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on nurturing of terrorists in his country has justified India's stand about terrorists originating form the neighbouring country. Krishna said that India has repeatedly maintained that Pakistan's soil was being used for terrorist attacks on India.
Obama says political differences among factions even bigger problem for Iraq than violenceJune 26th, 2009 Obama: Solving factional split big issue in IraqWASHINGTON — Despite continuing violence in Iraq, President Barack Obama says he thinks the bigger challenge there is finding political agreement among Shiites, Sunnis and Kurds. Obama says the security situation in Iraq is actually showing improvement, and that the level of violence is not what it once was.
Left blames TMC-Congress combine for W.Bengal naxal attacksJune 17th, 2009 New Delhi/Kolkata, June 17 (ANI): The Left on Wednesday blamed the Trinamool Congress-Congress combine for the naxal attacks in West Bengal that claimed the lives of three Communist Party of India (Marxist) leaders earlier today. CPM politburo member Brinda Karat said: "The TMC-Congress combine is responsible for the violence that has broken out in West Bengal.
Government worried over Bengal violence: ChidambaramJune 17th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Home Minister P. Chidambaram has said the government is "worried about the consequences" of the violence in West Bengal where three activists of the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) were killed by suspected Maoists Wednesday.
Masks - only on the face of it!April 10th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Many office-goers in Mumbai were surprised to find hundreds of Rahul Gandhis and Sanjay Nirupams on their way to an election office. They were Congress supporters wearing masks!
The Congress workers were accompanying Sanjay Nirupam, the party nominee from Mumbai North, when he went to file his nomination.
Christians in Kerala celebrate Palm SundayApril 5th, 2009 THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - Christians across Kerala celebrated Palm Sunday, which marks the beginning of the holy week before Easter, by attending church and offering special prayers. Churches distribute palms to commemorate Jesus Christ's entry into Jerusalem, when palm branches were placed in his path before his arrest and crucifixion on Good Friday.
Mayawati justifies NSA against Varun, blasts ManekaApril 4th, 2009 LUCKNOW - Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati Saturday justified the use of the National Security Act (NSA) to jail Varun Gandhi, saying his actions were unpardonable, and warned that anyone indulging in similar acts would get the same treatment in her state. She also took on Maneka Gandhi, saying she should have brought up her son better.
Images of violence desensitise viewers to others' pain, sufferingFebruary 23rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Violence-themed video games and movies desensitise people to the pain and suffering of others, according to the latest research. These findings of two studies conducted by University of Michigan (UM) psychology professor Brad Bushman and Iowa State University professor Craig Anderson fill an important research gap in the literature on the impact of violent media.
Number of Maoist incidents almost same for three yearsFebruary 16th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The number of incidents of Maoist violence has been at more or less the same level for the past few years, the government informed parliament Tuesday. Minister of state for Home Affairs Sriprakash Jaisawal told the house that there were 1,591 incidents of Maoist violence in 2008 against 1,565 in 2007.
Sene abandons Valentines Day protest in KarnatakaFebruary 11th, 2009 BANGALORE - A rightwing Hindu group Thursday said it has abandoned plans to protest Valentine's Day celebrations in Karnataka, fearing that the outfit will be blamed for any violence on Feb 14. 'We fear that any violence on that day will be blamed on us.
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