Politics

Narendra Modi will sure be next Prime Minister: Nitin Gadkari

Pune, March 03 (ANI): BJP leader Nitin Gadkari expressed confidence on winning the upcoming parliamentary elections that are due by May this year. Gadkari, who was speaking at a news conference in Pune, said Narendra Modi will definitely be the next Prime Minister of India. Gadkari also said that there is no question of them forming an alliance with Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).

Mar 3, 2014

Lalu Prasad Yadav vows to stop communal forces from coming to power

Patna, March 03 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav exhorted secular parties to fight in solidarity against communal forces coming to power taking a dig at BJP’s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi. RJD chief pointed out that if secular forces come to power, following the upcoming general elections, there would not be any peace in the country. He also accused Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, for bringing communal political parties back to the state.

Mar 3, 2014

AP Governor ESL Narasimhan to hold charge during Presidents rule in state

Hyderabad, March 03 (ANI): Andhra Pradesh Governor ESL Narasimhan said that the state which has now come under the President’s rule may be supervised by him as per the direction of President Pranab Mukherjee. He said the President has taken charge of the state with the intention of creating a congenial and conducive atmosphere for stable administration. The central government had recommended the imposition of President’s rule in Andhra Pradesh on Friday. On Saturday, Pranab Mukherjee gave his assent to the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill, 2014 and also approved cabinet’s recommendation. Andhra Pradesh came under the control of President following the resignation of Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy earlier in February, protesting the bifurcation of the state.

Mar 3, 2014

Bangladesh mulling to bring Pak war criminals under trial: Prosecutor

Dhaka, March 03 (ANI): A top prosecutor of Bangladesh, Syed HAider Ali, on Sunday said he was examining papers and documents to bring Pakistani soldiers, accused of committing genocide during the 1971 liberation war who were released under 1972 Shimla Agreement, under trial in the country. Bangladesh law minister Shafique Ahmed hinted that 195 war criminals, who were handed over to Pakistan under Shimla Agreement be brought to justice. Ali said that the government would approach the foreign countries and investigating agencies. He also admitted that war criminals trial had slowed down due to some technical hitch.

Mar 3, 2014

Twin blasts kill at least 35 in Nigeria

At least 35 people were killed following two explosions in a crowded neighbourhood of Nigeria's restless northeastern city of Maiduguri, a stronghold of Boko Haram Islamists, police said Sunday. Duration: 00:39

Mar 3, 2014

NATO chief says Russia threatens Europe's 'peace and security'

NATO chief Anders Fogh Rasmussen urged Russia on Sunday to stop its military activity and threats against Ukraine, saying Moscow's action threatened "peace and security in Europe." Duration: 01:20

Mar 3, 2014

Kiev rally calls for stand against 'aggressors'

During a rally in Kiev's Independence square on Sunday, speakers urged the people of Kiev to keep up their protest movement and to defy Russian "agressors". Duration: 01:06

Mar 3, 2014

Thailand election re-runs pass peacefully

Thailand holds the first poll re-runs following a widely disrupted general election. Duration: 00:49

Mar 2, 2014

Injured Ukrainian protesters treated in Romania

Injured protesters from Kiev arrive in Romania for treatment. Duration: 00:49

Mar 2, 2014

Putin prepares to send more troops into Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin won the green light from parliament to send troops into Ukraine after a bloody three-month uprising swept new pro-EU leaders to power while also sparking unrest in the pro-Kremlin Crimean peninsula. Duration: 01:20

Mar 2, 2014

Italian women take on Calabria's notorious 'Ndrangheta mafia'

The region of Calabria in Italy is plagued by the 'Ndrangheta mafia, a major player in the world cocaine trade. Duration: 02:08

Mar 2, 2014

Thousands rally for Hong Kong's press freedom after attack

Thousands take to the streets of Hong Kong to protest against threats to press freedom in the city, days after a former newspaper editor was attacked with a cleaver. Duration: 01:14

Mar 2, 2014

Xinjiang separatists behind deadly China rail attack

Separatists from China's northwest region of Xinjiang orchestrated an attack on a train station which left 29 dead, Xinhua news agency reported, quoting the city government. Duration: 00:39

Mar 2, 2014

Congress on ordinance route to pass Anti Graft Bills

Nagpur, March 02 (ANI): Congress leader Rajeev Shukla on Sunday said that the Congress wants to pass the anti graft bills for public welfare and the opposition should not oppose but support the government if it takes the ordinance route. The Union Cabinet is meeting to take a final call on whether or not to take the ordinance route for key anti-corruption bills backed by Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi.

Mar 2, 2014

Muzaffarnagar riots were provoked by political parties for vested interest: Kejriwal

Kanpur, Mar 2 (ANI): While blowing the poll bugle in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur city, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday launched a scathing attack against all the political parties including the state ruling Samajwadi Party. Kejriwal invoked last year's Muzaffarnagar communal riots that left many people dead and missing. He said that political parties provoke riots for vested interest.

Mar 2, 2014