Chandrasekhara Rao sworn-in as first CM of Telangana

Hyderabad, June 2 (IANS) Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) chief K. Chandrasekhara Rao Monday took oath as the first chief minister of Telangana, a few hours after it took birth as the 29th state of India. Governor E.S.L. Narasimhan administered the oath of office and secrecy to 60-year-old Rao at a ceremony held at Raj Bhavan here. […]

Two Congress leaders join Maharashtra cabinet

Mumbai, June 2 (IANS) The ruling Congress-NCP government of Maharashtra was Monday expanded with the induction of two legislators as ministers barely four months before the state assembly elections. Latur legislator Amit Deshmukh, son of former chief minister late Vilasrao Deshmukh, and Sillod (Jalna) legislator Abdul Sattar Abdul Nabi were administered the oath of office and […]

Telangana erupts in celebrations

Hyderabad, June 2 (IANS) Celebrations broke out across Telangana as it came into being as the 29th state of India Monday. ‘Jai Telangana’ rent the air as the region comprising 10 districts erupted in celebrations to mark the fulfilment of nearly 60-year-old dream of the people. Bursting of firecrackers, unfurling of the national flag, distribution of […]

Modi greets Telangana people, first chief minister

New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) Assuring his full support to India’s 29th state, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday said Telangana was born due to years of struggle and sacrifices and congratulated its first Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhara Rao. “India gets a new state! We welcome Telangana as our 29th state. Telangana will add strength to our […]

Chandrasekhara Rao takes oath as first CM of Telangana

Hyderabad, June 2 (IANS) Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) chief K. Chandrasekhara Rao Monday took oath as the first chief minister of Telangana. Governor E.S.L. Narasimhan administered the oath of office and secrecy to Rao at a ceremony held at Raj Bhavan here. Eleven cabinet ministers also took the oath with KCR, as Rao is popularly known. […]

Sao Paulo ready for World Cup opener

Sao Paulo, June 2 (IANS) Brazilian officials hailed as a success the final World Cup test event at Sao Paulo’s Itaquerao stadium Sunday. A crowd of 37,000 – just over half the venue’s capacity – saw Corinthians draw 1-1 with Botafogo in Brazil’s Serie A championship, reported Xinhua. Football’s governing body FIFA had requested the match […]

I’m very similar to Maddox: Angelina Jolie

Los Angeles, June 2 (IANS) Actress Angelina Jolie reveals that she’s closer to her adopted son Maddox than her own genetic children. “I think children are exactly who they are when they’re born. And if there is a trauma, it can drastically change who they are,” dailymail.co.uk. quoted Jolie, 38, who is engaged to Brad Pitt, […]

Kenyan leader pledges to beef up security

Nairobi, June 2 (IANS) Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta Sunday vowed to improve security in major cities and towns as well as all entry points to stabilise the East African nation. Kenyatta said his government has embarked on installing CCTV cameras in major cities and towns, as well as broadband connectivity at border points. “Our unity is […]

UN concerned over rising humanitarian needs in Sudan

Khartoum, June 2 (IANS) The UN Sunday expressed concerns that the marked increase in humanitarian needs in Sudan is not being met with a sufficient level of humanitarian aid, putting at risk hundreds of thousands of affected people throughout the country. “While there seems to be less international humanitarian funding available for Sudan due to emerging […]