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BJP dares Congress to debate on Modis economic vision for India

New Delhi, March 01 (ANI): The main opposition, Bharatiya Janata Party challenged the ruling Congress party to have an open debate on the contours of Narendra Modi’s economic vision; a day after BJP’s prime ministerial candidate put forth his views for revival of the country's sagging economy. BJP Spokesperson Prakash Javadekar took a dig at Congress for being "silent" after Modi came out with his economic agenda and took pot shots at the ruling party saying it seems a snake has stunned them. Outlining his vision for Indian economy, Modi had said in a meeting that India's family-owned traders must learn to work with large modern shops and online retailers. Speaking over praises from DMK chief M Karunanidhi, whose comments on Modi’s economic vision had sparked speculations about a possible alliance between BJP and DMK, Javadekar said that he would welcome comments from all the political parties including Congress.

Mar 1, 2014

Govt announces measures to benefit people living in tribal areas

New Delhi, March 01 (ANI): Union Rural Development Minister, Jairam Ramesh, announced in New Delhi that the central government will improve the already existing welfare schemes and launch new programmes to benefit people living in tribal areas. Ramesh announced a number of measures while addressing a news conference. The most important announcement was the provision of 150 days of guaranteed employment to people living in tribal areas, as part of the government’s flagship welfare scheme, Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). The minister said the improved scheme will benefit thousands of tribal people at a small cost to the government expenditure.

Mar 1, 2014

Government lays emphasis on improving connectivity in the Northeast

New Delhi, Mar 1 (ANI): Railway Minister Malikarjun Kharge, while presenting the interim railway budget in the Lok Sabha on February 12th, announced the commencement of railway service in Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya in this financial year. He also announced the conversion of the Rangiya to Murkongselek meter gauge line in Assam into broad gauge within this financial year. The Dudhnoi to Mehendipathar railway line in Meghalaya will be complete by March this year.

Mar 1, 2014

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Mar 1, 2014

Frenchman returns home after 17-year Cameroon jail ordeal

Frenchman Michel Thierry Atangana who was kept in solitary confinement in Cameroon for 17 years following a controversial embezzlement conviction arrives back in France. Duration: 00:41

Mar 1, 2014

Canadians react to plan to end door-to-door mail delivery

Postal workers and the elderly have come out strongly against plans to phase out door-to-door mail delivery in urban areas of Canada. Duration: 02:09

Mar 1, 2014

WHouse, State Dept. closely watching situation in Ukraine

The White House on Friday reinforced US warnings to Russia that an intervention in Ukraine would be "a grave mistake" and that it must avoid "miscalculations" in its military drills along the border. Duration: 00:58

Mar 1, 2014

Ukrainians in disbelief as Yanukovych speaks from Russia

Deposed Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych insisted in his first public appearance since fleeing to Russia that he had not been overthrown and would continue to fight for the future of Ukraine. Duration: 00:57

Mar 1, 2014

Pop singer Shakira opens new school in Colombia

Colombian singer Shakira inaugurated a new secondary school in Cartagena, Colombia. Located in a poor neighborhood of Cartagena, in northern Colombia, the school will welcome 1,700 children of the region. Duration: 02:04

Mar 1, 2014

ICoast's 'Dozo' killers told to put down weapons and go home

Once a formidable force during Ivory Coast's recent conflict, indigenous hunters known as "dozos" have been blamed for multiple human rights violations. Duration: 02:18

Mar 1, 2014

Pro-Russians rally outside official buildings in Crimea

A small crowd gathered outside the building housing the Representation of the Ukraine President in Crimea on Friday morning in a bid to stop the newly regional leader from entering. Duration: 01:01

Mar 1, 2014

Venezuelan pro-govt supporters commemorate 'Caracazo'

Pro-government protesters commemorated in Caracas the 25-year anniversary of the Caracazo popular uprising against president Carlos Andres Perez that left hundreds of people dead. Duration: 00:44

Mar 1, 2014

2,000-km march for 'missing' nears end in Pakistan

Pakistani Baloch families march hundreds of kilometres to reach the capital to raise awareness of relatives who have disappeared, allegedly at the hands of Pakistan's security services. Duration: 01:17

Mar 1, 2014

Friday prayers in street after Israel restricts access to mosque

As Israel restricts the Friday prayer at the Al Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem by barring Palestinian men aged less than 50, hundreds of men observed their prayers on the streets of the Old City. Duration: 00:49

Mar 1, 2014

Obama, Biden take part in exercise video at White House

Barack Obama and Joe Biden have taken part in a video to promote the benefits of exercise. The US President and Vice President are seen jogging around the White House as part of the government's Let's Move campaign. Duration: 00:52

Feb 28, 2014