Politics

Ukrainian city of Slavyansk battered by ongoing conflict

Weeks of fighting and bombing in Slavyansk, the eastern Ukrainian town of 110,000 people that has become the epicentre of the conflict, have left heavy damages. Duration: 00:53

Jun 12, 2014

Russia offers Ukraine $100 gas 'discount', Ukraine PM says

Russia and Ukraine were locked in EU-brokered talks Wednesday as Moscow extended a gas cut-off deadline in the latest sign the worst East-West crisis in years may be easing. Duration: 00:27

Jun 12, 2014

Gaza banks reopen after six-day wage dispute

Gaza's banks reopened Wednesday after being closed for six days by Hamas forces, an official said, in a dispute that is the first challenge to a new Palestinian unity government. Duration: 00:53

Jun 12, 2014

The gospel band who sell mice kebabs

Four childhood friends scrape a living hawking barbecued mice on the side of a Malawi highway, but the Malawi Mouse Boys could be singing their way to fame and out of poverty. Duration: 02:16

Jun 11, 2014

S. Korea police storm compound in search for ferry owner

Thousands of South Korean police force their way into the compound of a splinter religious group in their search for a fugitive businessman wanted in connection with April’s ferry disaster. Duration: 00:57

Jun 11, 2014

Politicos on PM Narendra Modi's maiden speech in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, June 11 (ANI): Narendra Modi's maiden speech in Lok Sabha as Prime Minister drew mixed reactions from political leaders. Responding to President Pranab Mukhejee's address to the joint session of the Parliament on June 09, Modi on Wednesday said that his government will make all efforts to implement its agenda. Pitching for the need to project India's potential on a global stage, Modi said that the time has come for India to stand tall. Stating that the questions raised on the promises by his government are valid, Modi spelt out key mantras that will be followed in order to achieve growth and ensure poverty elimination.

Jun 11, 2014

One must follow Gandhi's principles, development should become a movement: PM

New Delhi, June 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his first Lok Sabha speech on Wednesday praised Mahatma Gandhi for his spirit of fighting in the freedom struggle. Modi said that just like Gandhiji had turned the freedom struggle into a movement, we should also perceive development as a movement. He also said that we should start planning for the celebration of 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

Jun 11, 2014

One must follow Gandhis principles, development should become a movement: PM

Jun 11, 2014

North-East must be promoted, soil health cards can be given to farmers: PM

New Delhi, June 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his first Lok Sabha speech on Wednesday stressed upon the promotion of north-eastern states, especially Sikkim, in terms of organic productivity. Modi stated that north-east can play an important role in world organic market by manufacturing organic products. He also added that just like soil health cards are given to farmers in Gujarat, they can be given to farmers all over the nation so that they know their soil well and do not make any extra expenses. Modi also said that technology should be implemented in agriculture and research should be done on pulses.

Jun 11, 2014

Need to change image from Scam India to Skill India: PM

New Delhi, June 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his first Lok Sabha speech on Wednesday stressed on skill development in the nation. He said that India should be removed from its image of ‘Scam India’ to ‘Skill India’. He stated that we are a young nation as compared to our neighbouring country China. He also said that having a certificate is not enough unless we have skills.

Jun 11, 2014

Womens respect should be our priority, rapes should not be politicized: PM

New Delhi, June 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his first Lok Sabha speech on Wednesday stressed upon safety for women. Modi said that respecting and safeguarding women should be our priority. He also expressed grief over all the crimes happening against women in different parts of the country. He then made a humble request to all the political leaders to stop politicizing rapes because by doing so they are playing with the dignity of women.

Jun 11, 2014

Rahul meets women wing of Congress, pitches for empowerment

New Delhi, June 11 (ANI): Congress Vice-President, Rahul Gandhi, on Wednesday met members of women wing, All India Mahila Congress (AIMC), and discussed issues of women empowerment and their representation in the elections. The meeting is the first one after the mammoth general election. AIMC's President, Shobha Ojha, said Gandhi urged the members to work towards increase in women participation in decision making.

Jun 11, 2014

Power crisis in Delhi triggers political blame game

New Delhi, June 11 (ANI): The acute power crisis in New Delhi turned into a political blame game on Wednesday with BJP blaming previous government for the ordeal that long spell of power cuts have brought to the residents as temperature in the city touched 47 degrees Celsius. A BJP leader, Mahesh Giri, blamed the former government of Congress-led UPA (United Progressive Alliance) for the lack of a contingency power plan.

Jun 11, 2014

Indefinite strike hits India-Bangladesh trade

Agartala, June 11 (ANI): Trade between India and Bangladesh have come to a complete standstill due to an indefinite shutdown called by Indian Exporters-Importers Association of Tripura (EIAT), demanding development of infrastructure at the trade post in Tripura. The EIAT has demanded immediate construction of parking facilities as state authorities have stopped allowing vehicles to park at the Akhaura Integrated Check Post (ICP).

Jun 11, 2014

R R Patil's clarification on his controversial women safety remark

Mumbai, June 11 (ANI): Maharashtra Home Minister R R Patil on Wednesday said that his remark on women safety was twisted. Earlier, Patil had said that even if the government provides one policeman for every house, crime against women can't be stopped.

Jun 11, 2014