Politics

Kashmir: Army kills 7 militants, recovers arms and ammunition

Kupwara, Feb 26 (ANI): Indian Army recovered large quantities of arms and ammunition from seven militants who were killed during an encounter between the Indian Army and militants in forest area of Kashmir. Security has been beefed up as more militants are believed to be hiding in the forest area. Major General, General Officer Commanding (GOC) Kilo Force, SK Saini said that seven AK series weapons were recovered. On specific information, 18 Rashtriya Rifles and Special Operation Group of Jammu and Kashmir Police launched a cordon and search operation in Dardpora forests of Lolab, Saini added. Saini added that the documents recovered from the dead militants indicated that they belonged to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).

Feb 26, 2014

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Feb 26, 2014

UN officials give update on dire situation in Syria

Senior United Nations officials gave updates on the humanitarian and refugee situation in Syria on Tuesday, warning that the conflict-torn country risks "losing a generation of its children." Duration: 01:15

Feb 26, 2014

Sensory sportswear on display at World Mobile Congress

At the World Mobile Congress in Barcelona, the world's biggest showcase of high-tech gadgetry, a French team has fitted the latest in heat and heart-rate sensors into the fabric of sports clothing to enhance performance. Duration: 00:42

Feb 26, 2014

Ugandan president signs anti-gay bill amid criticism

A Ugandan newspaper listed Tuesday 200 "top" homosexuals, a day after President Yoweri Museveni signed one of the world's toughest anti-gay laws. Swedish Finance Minister Anders Borg condemns the law's signature. Duration: 00:58

Feb 26, 2014

Judge rules most of Pistorius trial can be televised

A South African judge ruled Tuesday that most of Oscar Pistorius's trial for the 2013 murder of his girlfriend can be broadcast live, but not the Paralympian's own testimony. Duration: 01:15

Feb 25, 2014

EU urges Russian support for Ukraine

The European Union's foreign policy chief, Catherine Ashton, called Tuesday for Russia to assist Ukraine as the ex-Soviet state struggles to resolve its worst crisis since independence. Duration: 01:07

Feb 25, 2014

CAR unrest leaves quarter of country displaced

The violence in Central African Republic has displaced nearly a quarter of the country's 4.6m inhabitants. AFP is shown the poor conditions of a camp for displaced people near the airport in Bangui. Duration: 00:40

Feb 25, 2014

Twenty years on, Hebron massacre haunts survivors

Twenty years on, the massacre of 29 Muslims by a Jewish extremist as they prayed in a West Bank mosque still haunts Mohammed Abu al-Halawa, a survivor who was left a paraplegic. Duration: 01:06

Feb 25, 2014

Beijing targets steel mills to cut air pollution

Steel mills outside Beijing are being targeted as part of government plans to cut air pollution that has been engulfing much of north China since last week. Duration: 00:34

Feb 25, 2014

Blind residents in Somali camps receive provisions

Members of the African Union Mission to Somalia (AMISOM) have donated food to members of the blind community living in Siliga Amerikanka, Mogadishu, as part of a gesture to support those with disability. Duration: 00:51

Feb 25, 2014

Bihar Speaker has Maoist link: Lalu

Patna, Feb 25 (ANI): RJD Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav on Tuesday said that Bihar Speaker Uday Narayan Chaudhary has a link with Maoists and has the support of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

Feb 25, 2014

Sawai Madhopur: Tribal Development Minister orders district roads to be broadened

Sawai Madhopur, Feb 25 (ANI): Tribal area development minister of Sawai Madhopur district in Rajasthan, Nandlal Meena on Tuesday heard problems of a dozen villages in Khandar Panchayat Samiti and gave on the spot solution to maximum problems facing the people. He also visited government schools, ration shops and health care centers for a surprise inspection. Meena also ordered the beautification of a historic gate near Khushalidara region of the Khandar Panchayat Samiti and also the broadening of road linking villages of Khushalidara and Bahramda khurd. He also emphasized on making speed breakers on the roads in Bodal village and also on the necessity of accepting subsidy for making cow ranches.

Feb 25, 2014

11 parties will join hands to fight Congress, BJP in polls: Prakash Karat

New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): 11 parties of non-Congress, non-BJP front met in Delhi on Tuesday for the formation of third front. Addressing a press conference, CPI (M) leader Prakash Karat said there must be an alternative to the Congress and the BJP at the Centre and therefore they decided to contest the coming general elections together.

Feb 25, 2014

Jayalalithaa reiterates National Ambitions in AIADMK's Election Manifesto

Chennai, Feb 25 (ANI): AIADMK Chief J Jayalalithaa on Tuesday released her party's election manifesto which encompasses state as well as national agendas reiterating her national ambitions. Jayalalithaa, also Tamil Nadu Chief Minister had recently hinted her ambition for 'prime ministership' in official function held in Chennai. During the official release of the election manifesto of the AIADMK, she said that it has policies aimed not at the state development but at growth and progress of the whole nation.

Feb 25, 2014