Politics

Development work will solve peoples problems: Rajasthan PWD Minister

Sawai Madhopur, Feb 26 (ANI): Rajasthan’s Public Works Department Minister Yunus Khan during his Sarkar Aapke Dwar or ‘Government at your door step’ campaign recently visited more than a dozen villages like Morpa, Barnala, Dabur, Khedli, Sitod, Koela in Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan. During his visit, Khan enquired about the problems of the area and while talking to villagers said that the government is with them in their day to day problems

Feb 26, 2014

Opinion Polls are manipulated: Congress

New Delhi. Feb 26 (ANI): Congress leader Ajay Maken on Wednesday said that Opinion Polls are manipulated and 70-80% black money is used in it. Maken was speaking in the context of a sting operation conducted by a news channel which claimed that some of the agencies which conduct opinion polls before elections are willing to twist their findings for money.

Feb 26, 2014

Kejriwal raises questions on Opinion Polls

New Delhi, Feb 26 (ANI): Former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and AAP chief on Wednesday said that his party has been saying that there is an opinion poll scam and a sting operation conducted by a news channel proved it right. The sting operation claimed that some of the agencies which conduct opinion polls before elections are willing to twist their findings for money. Kejriwal also said that every week there is an opinion poll and asked that how such a huge survey is done within a week. He further said that a special investigative team should verify the tapes and if they are genuine then strict action needs to be taken. He also asked how much money has BJP and its Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi given to various opinion poll agencies.

Feb 26, 2014

Turkish protesters denounce corruption amid political scandal

Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in Turkey Tuesday to denounce corruption, after a leaked audio recording was released online of Prime Minister Erdogan and his son allegedly discussing how to hide large sums of money. Duration: 00:37

Feb 26, 2014

Hong Kong ex-editor in press freedom row critical after attack

The former chief editor of a Hong Kong newspaper whose removal from his post triggered protests over press freedom and Beijing's influence is critically ill after being attacked with a cleaver. Duration: 01:27

Feb 26, 2014

Indonesian capital seeks to revive crumbling old town

Once-resplendent facades sagging in the tropical heat and empty shells of colonial-era buildings are depressing signs the old town of the Indonesian capital has suffered decades of neglect. Duration: 00:36

Feb 26, 2014

Afghan activists protest the killing of 21 ANA soldiers

Afghan activists in Kabul chant slogans condemning the killing of 21 Afghan National Army soldiers. Duration: 00:38

Feb 26, 2014

Congress May Opt for Chiranjeevi as AP CM for Smooth Formation of Telangana State (PROFILE, TIMELINE)

Union Tourism Minister Konidala Chiranjeevi, the matinee idol of south Indian cinema, is widely expected to be the next Chief Minister of united Andhra Pradesh. Even President Pranab Mukherjee summoned him on 25 February.

Feb 26, 2014

All options open for LJP: Ram Vilas Paswan on poll alliance

New Delhi, Feb 26 (ANI): Lok Janshakti Party chief Ram Vilas Paswan on Wednesday said that all options were open for his party for alliance ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. Addressing a press conference after the party's parliamentary board meeting in New Delhi, he also said that the option of going in for an alliance with the BJP was open, as the Congress appeared to be non-serious on alliance talks.

Feb 26, 2014

Anti-government protesters march after death of four children

Protesters converge on the police headquarters after attacks on anti-government rallies left four children and a woman dead. Duration: 00:58

Feb 26, 2014

Dont think anybody needs to apologize for Godhra riots: Sanjay Raut

Mumbai, Feb 26 (ANI): Reacting on BJP Chief Rajnath Singh’s comment that he will apologize for any mistakes done from the Muslim community, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said that there is no need for anyone to apologize over Godhra riots. He said that it was an unfortunate incident and that no one was responsible for the same. Raut said that the incident was just a reaction of the way Sabarmati express was set ablaze. He further said the people who live in the country and don’t consider them as Indian, should be the one to apologize.

Feb 26, 2014

Why if and buts, BJP should clearly apologize for Gujarat riots: Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid

New Delhi, Feb 26 (ANI): Making an all-out attempt to woo Muslim voters, BJP president Rajnath Singh has said that his party will ask for forgiveness if it had ever committed any mistake in the past. The BJP chief was apparently referring to the 2002 communal riots in Gujarat, over which the party and the state's Chief Minister and now its prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi has faced enough criticism. However, the statement made by Singh hasn't gone down well with Shahi Imam of Delhi's Jama Masjid Syed Ahmed Bukhari. Talking to mediapersons in New Delhi, he questioned that why political parties remember the Muslim community just before elections. He also said that why Rajnath is using terms if and buts he should clearly apologize for Gujarat riots.

Feb 26, 2014

Rajnath faces heat for apology remark

New Delhi/ Bangalore, Feb 26 (ANI): Making an all-out attempt to woo Muslim voters, BJP president Rajnath Singh has said that his party will ask for forgiveness if it had ever committed any mistake in the past. The BJP chief was apparently referring to the 2002 communal riots in Gujarat, over which the party and the state's Chief Minister and now its prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi has faced enough criticism. However the remark made by Singh drew criticism from political parties.

Feb 26, 2014

INS Sindhuratna mishap: 2 Navy officers missing, several others injured

New Delhi, Feb 26 (ANI): Reacting on INS Sindhuratna mishap wherein seven sailors are believed to have suffered serious injuries and two officers remain missing, Maritime Expert Commodore (Rtd) Uday Bhaskar said that such an incident has already taken place last year and this has put Indian Navy's dismal safety record under further scrutiny and underlining its inability to maintain its dwindling kilo-class fleet. He further said that further speculation in the matter is not called for until the report comes on the same.

Feb 26, 2014

Govt committed to provide best facilities to forces: Manmohan Singh

New Delhi, Feb 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, on Wednesday called for focused attention on strengthening infrastructure and building capacity for the paramilitary forces, as he lauded the personnel for maintaining law and order and controlling internal disturbances and insurgencies across the nation. Singh said this as he laid the foundation stone of Central Armed Police Forces Institute of Medical Sciences (CAPFIMS) in New Delhi. The Institute will not only have a multi-speciality hospital but also a medical college, two separate institutes of nursing and paramedical, a residential campus for students and doctors, an air ambulance unit and a 24x7 mobile hospital unit for the troops of central forces. Singh also said that the paramilitary forces deployed in some of the most difficult places have been successful in preventing trans-border crimes.

Feb 26, 2014