Thursday, October 7, 2010

New Zealand High Commission - Press Statement

New Zealand High Commission - Press Statement

New Zealand High Commission - Press Statement

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The New Zealand High Commission has been made aware of comments made by a New Zealand broadcaster directed at the Delhi Chief Minister, Smt Sheila Dikshit.


Racist remarks against Sheila Dikshit: Statement from Ministry of External Affairs

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The High Commissioner of New Zealand was called in to the Ministry of External Affairs and a strong demarche was issued to him on this matter It was conveyed to him that the Government strongly and unequivocally denounces the racist remarks of the journalist in question. It is shocking that such bigoted views have been aired by representative of a mainstream media organization of a multi-ethnic democracy like New Zealand.


New Zealand envoy apologises for anchor's racial slur on Sheila

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The New Zealand High Commissioner has apologized for the racist remarks made by a talk show host in New Zealand against Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit. Rupert Holborow said, "As New Zealand's High Commissioner to India, I would like to convey my deep regret for the hurt these comments have caused…these remarks were culturally insensitive, inappropriate and vulgar. They reflect the views of only one media commentator (who has already been censored for other racist and unacceptable comments), and certainly not the New Zealand Government or people."


ISI instigating Pak Taliban: Report

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After Taliban militants set at least 55 NATO tankers on fire in north-west Pakistan, a report in Wall Street Journal says members of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence agency (ISI) are pressing Taliban field commanders to fight the US and its allies in Afghanistan.


Ruckus in J&K Assembly over Omar speech

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There was an uproar in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Thursday over a speech delivered by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah yesterday on the Kashmir crisis.


Bihar polls: Nitish reaches out through blog

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Barely a fortnight to go for the first phase of Bihar polls, yet the high-profile Chief Minister of the state has not made a single public appearance this last week, instead he's busy with an unconventional campaign – blog.


Bihar polls: Ticket seekers bare all to make their point

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As the election fever grips Bihar, there are tussles to get party tickets. There were many ugly protests by disgruntled party workers cutting across party lines.


Tipu’s memorabilia to go under the hammer

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The memorabilia of the 18th century Indian ruler Tipu Sultan, who fought and bitterly opposed British rule, is being auctioned in London fetching record prices. Twenty four rare paintings depicting the renowned Battle of Pollilur in India, the battle in which Tipu Sultan defeated the East India Company, sold for more than 5 crore rupees in an auction by Sotheby's in London.


Australia: Missing Indian student found

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An Indian engineering student, who went missing just months after arriving in Australia, has been found in northwest New South wales. Abhijeet Swami (22) was located by police in Tamworth on Wednesday night after a five-day hunt and was reunited with his family a few hours later.


Madhya Pradesh govt to health workers: Control malaria or face murder charge

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Frustrated at the inefficiency of state health workers, especially in Bhopal and Sehore, Madhya Pradesh government is now resorting to desperate measures to control malaria deaths. The workers have now been told they could be charged with culpable homicide if there are any more deaths in their areas.


No UN in Kashmir until both parties ask: Ban

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UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday said the United Nations would play a role in resolving the situation in Kashmir when India and Pakistan wanted the world body to step in.


Orissa: Missing boat located, passengers, crew safe

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A boat with 42 pilgrims, which went missing off Orissa coast on Monday evening, has been located. The passengers and crew are all safe. They had taken shelter in a mangrove forest.


BJP rushes Venkaiah to handle Karnataka crisis

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As his government in Karnataka skids towards a minority, Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa is touring temples; senior BJP leader Venkaiah Naidu has been flown by his party to Bangalore to handle the crisis; rebel BJP MLAs who're causing the crisis are in Mumbai (via Chennai and Kochi); and worried about its own men switching sides, the Congress has led 50 of its MLAs to a secret location.


Modi woos voters with Muslim candidates for municipal polls

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In Juhapura of Ahmedabad, AI Sayed, a former police officer, is busy campaigning for the municipal elections. His political leanings come as a surprise to many. "Narendra Modi is concerned about the development of Gujarat. The 5.5 crore Gujaratis are a mix of Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs. He is our leader and the chief minister of the state," he says.


Mamata calls for withdrawal of forces from Lalgarh

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Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee has called the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPM) "cowards" who couldn't fight her politically and were therefore using guns to terrorise people.


Kerala lottery row: Congress gags Singhvi

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The Congress has taken a serious view of its spokesperson Abhishek Manu Singhvi's controversial act of representing lottery operators in Kerala and asked him not to hold any briefings. Singhvi had withdrawn from the case after massive protests from members of his own party who have been agitating against lotteries from outside the state.


Both RSS, SIMI follow hardline ideologies: Rahul Gandhi

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In provocative remarks, Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday described the RSS as "fanatical", saying it was no different from banned terror outfit SIMI and that both hold "fundamentalist" views.


Yeddyurappa threatens action against rebel BJP MLAs

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Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa on Wednesday warned rebel MLAs that he would seek their disqualification from Assembly if they "failed" to take back by this evening the letter submitted to Governor H R Bhardwaj withdrawing support to his government.


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