Month: September 2014

Obama notifies Congress of ordering air strikes in Iraq’s Amerli

September 1, 2014 0
Obama returns a salute as he boards Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Barack Obama formally notified the U.S. Congress on Monday that he had authorized air strikes and humanitarian airdrops over the weekend in the Iraqi Shi’ite town of Amerli where Islamic State militants had trapped the civilian population. Iraqi security forces backed by Shi’ite militias on Sunday broke the two-month siege of Amerli and entered the northern town after the U.S. military carried out air strikes on militant positions and delivered emergency supplies to residents there. …

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Happy Birthday to Aamir, Raqesh, Ankit and Ram

September 1, 2014 0

Four television hunks were born today (1 September).

Well, we are talking about charming actor Aamir Ali of FIR fame, stylish Raqesh Vashisth (last seen in Qubool Hai), Sapne Suhane actor Ankit Gera and last but not the least, ‘the’ Ram Kapoor.

We know you all are excited to know about their plans so without much ado let’s talk to them and find out.

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Big B hits 10 million followers on Twitter

September 1, 2014 0

The Shahenshah of Bollywood has scaled a new record on Twitter by entering the coveted list of those few celebs who command 10 million followers and more on the popular micro blogging site. Bachchan who is quite net savvy uses Twitter regularly updating his profile with quotes from his person and professional life. The legendary actor also uses Twitter to stay connected with his million followers which see surge with every passing day.

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Actress Sonali Raut and ‘Mr Gay India’ Sushant Divgikar in Bigg Boss season 8

September 1, 2014 0

Serving some hot hot news!!! And it is about the most controversial show on Indian television, Bigg Boss (Colors and Endemol India).

Yes, the franchise in its eight season promises to be bigger and better with the set supposedly being designed as an aeroplane, something one can make out from the ongoing promos.

There have been lot of speculations pertaining to the celeb contestants who would feature in the latest season and Tellychakkar.com has learnt about two more names who in most probability will be seen as inmates.

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NDA Govt. is a failure, says Sonia Gandhi

September 1, 2014 0

Rae Bareli, Sep. 1 (ANI): Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Monday criticized the NDA government’s 100 days in office, saying it has been a failure. “I agree that the new government has been a failure. She also slammed Akhilesh Yadav-led Samajwadi Party government for not providing adequate water and power facilities in the villages of Rae Bareli.

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BJP condemns attack on RSS leaders in Kerala

September 1, 2014 0

New Delhi, Sept. 1 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday condemned the attack on Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leaders in Kerala and held the CPM responsible for the untoward incident. We expect the authorities there to act in an impartial manner and solve the case speedily,” said BJP national spokesperson Nalin Kohli. Kohli also accused the CPM of orchestrating the attack. “Cadres of CPM in Kerala have attacked RSS cadres in the past also,” he said.

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Amit Shah rubbishes reports of Govt.’s inability to curb inflation

September 1, 2014 0

Trivandrum, Sept. 1 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Amit Shah on Monday rubbished reports that the Centre has not been able to curb inflation, saying the prices of petrol have come down since the new government came to power. He further said that the priorities of the UPA and the NDA are extremely different which reflected in their actions. “When the UPA had come to power in 2004, the first thing their Cabinet did was to repeal POTA as part of its “communal appeasement policy”, and change the law that had been made to tackle terrorism, whereas when Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led BJP government came to power, the first thing they did was to form an SIT against black money.

Surly 2014 electorate poised to ‘keep the bums in’

September 1, 2014 0
This Oct. 2, 2013, file photo shows Vicki Maturo, of Culver City, Calif., as she protests against the government shutdown outside the federal building in Los Angeles. The election of 2014 is an election of contradictions. A surly electorate holds President Barack Obama in low regard and gives Congress even worse marks, yet for all their anger, a historic few are motivated enough to vote and those that do are poised to "keep the bums in." (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

WASHINGTON (AP) — A surly electorate that holds Congress in even lower regard than unpopular President Barack Obama is willing to “keep the bums in,” with at least 365 incumbents in the 435-member House and 18 of 28 senators on a glide path to another term when ballots are counted Nov. 4.

Obama notifies Congress of airstrikes in Iraq

September 1, 2014 0
President Barack Obama leaves the the White House in Washington, Monday, Sept. 1, 2014, for a labor day trip to Milwaukee, WI. Obama's speech scheduled today will promote the economy in a state that was the epicenter of a fight over the collective bargaining rights of public employees. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has sent official notification to Congress of his order for last week’s airstrikes and humanitarian aid drops to help Iraqis threatened by Islamic State militants.

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TV celebs talk about Ganesh Chaturthi festivities

September 1, 2014 0

The eleven day long festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is going on in full flow. Although a lot many have already bid a teary farewell to their Ganpati, the festivities are still on.
Tellychakkar.com thus decided to speak to some of your favourite TV celebs and get them talking about what the festival means to them and how they celebrate the day.