Politics

Syrian Christians prepare for Christmas in Homs

Despite the war, Christians in Homs who were able to return to their neighborhood are preparing Christmas in the ruins of the former "capital" of the Syrian revolution, today largely under regime control. Duration: 01:36

Dec 23, 2014

Malaysia deports Indonesian workers

Malaysia deports nearly 500 undocumented Indonesian workers, in what analysts say is part of a push to clamp down on illegal labour as the economy starts to slow. Duration: 00:42

Dec 23, 2014

Lion and tiger cubs dress up in Santa hats in South Korea

A lion and a tiger cub are dressed up in Santa Claus hats in a South Korean amusement park - a festive event likely to provoke anger from animal rights activists. Duration: 00:40

Dec 23, 2014

Japanese Emperor Akihito turns 81

Thousands of people throng Japan's Imperial Palace to celebrate Emperor Akihito's 81st birthday. Duration: 01:04

Dec 23, 2014

UK Tsunami orphans become entrepreneurs and philanthropists

A decade after being orphaned by the Asian tsunami, British brothers Rob and Paul Forkan are successful entrepreneurs. Together, they are giving back to the Sri Lankans who helped them a new orphanage. Duration: 01:41

Dec 23, 2014

J&K Poll Results: Will PDP Forge Alliance with BJP to Form Government?

PDP spokesperson had said ahead of the vote counting that "engagement with BJP is inevitable."

Dec 23, 2014

Railways set to move towards using green energy: Suresh Prabhu

New Delhi, Dec 23 (ANI): Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu on Tuesday said the Railways, being one of the largest consumers of energy, has decided to diversify its energy portfolio and align with the Central Government's policy of using green energy.While inaugurating a 30 kilowatt solar power plant at the Rail Bhawan in New Delhi, Suresh Prabhu said that the government was considering harnessing energy from domestic sources.

Dec 23, 2014

Jharkhand Poll Results: Former CM Madhu Koda Loses from Majhganon Constituency

Madhu Koda, who is facing charges in coal block allocation scam, lost by 11,182 votes.

Dec 23, 2014

BJP will form govt in Jharkhand, emerged as relevant party in JandK: Amit Shah - Part - 2

New Delhi, Dec 23 (ANI): Addressing media persons on JandK and Jharkhand assembly election results, BJP President Amit Shah on Tuesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party workers and people from both states for such performance by the party. He said that the party will form government in Jharkhand and claimed that the BJP has emerged as a relevant party in Jammu and Kashmir. Shah promised good governance in Jharkhand and said that on BJP could change the state's fortunes. Further, the party president also said that all options of alliance and forming government with the support of other parties are open for BJP but the initiative he remained would come from other parties willing to join BJP in either of the states.

Dec 23, 2014

BJP will form govt in Jharkhand, emerged as relevant party in JandK: Amit Shah - Part 1

Dec 23, 2014

Congress open to alliance with PDP in JandK: Ghulam Nabi Azad

New Delhi, Dec 23 (ANI): With assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir throwing up a hung verdict, Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Tuesday said it was 'open' to aligning with PDP in the state to provide a government. Azad said that the party have allied with PDP as well as with National Conference in past and it is clear that PDP will not go with BJP. He said that the Congress will align with any secular force in the state to keep the BJP at bay. He said that it was entirely for the PDP leadership to decide whether they want to go with a communal force like the BJP.

Dec 23, 2014

A decade on, is Thailand ready for another Tsunami?

Ten years after the deadliest tsunami on record wrought destruction across the Indian Ocean, authorities fear creeping complacency is undermining a hi-tech warning system to prevent human losses happening again. Duration: 02:29

Dec 23, 2014

Latest trend shows BJP getting less than it expected in Jharkhand: Nitish Kumar

Patna, Dec 23 (ANI): Even as latest trends in Jharkhand assembly polls show BJP heading in the state, JD (U) leader Nitish Kumar said that the trends show that the national ruling party is getting less than it expected in the state. Citing the public rallies and advertisement by the BJP, he said that the expectation was full sweep by BJP in the state which did not seem the case.

Dec 23, 2014

Ranveer Singh bags FHM's Bachelor of the year award!

Mumbai, Dec 23 (ANI): Actor Ranveer Singh has grabbed the FHM's Bachelor of the year award beating eligible hunks like Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Virat Kohli and even Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. FHM, one of leading men's lifestyle magazine in India, announced the winners at an annual award ceremony held in Mumbai recently. On the occasion an elated Ranveer broke into a jig after receiving the award and said, "I am glad actually that they have decided to bestow this honor upon me because I don't know how long will I live as a bachelor so it's good to receive it in good time." Well, with that is Ranveer hinting on wedding bells for him and his gorgeous girlfriend Deepika? Only time will tell!!!

Dec 23, 2014

Sajjad Lone wins from Handwara in J and K

Handwara, Dec 23 (ANI): Separatist-turned-mainstream politician Sajjad Lone has won from Handwara in north Kashmir in the state assembly polls. He contested for the first time from Handwara. Lone has revived the People's Conference founded by his father Abdul Gani Lone, who was killed during an election rally in Srinagar in 2002.

Dec 23, 2014