Politics

Women supporters of Awami League protest against Khalida Zia

Dhaka, Jan 1 (ANI): Women supporters of Bangladesh’s ruling Awami League Party protested against the opposition leader, Begum Khalida Zia, saying that she triggers violence in the country. The irate protesters shouted slogans against Zia and burnt her effigy in Dhaka. A Member of Parliament from the ruling party, Sahida Tareq Dipti, said that the protest was organized to condemn Khalida Zia’s action in public. Violence has gripped the country as Hasina and her ruling Awami League pressed ahead with vote. The opposition says it will not take part in the vote unless an interim government oversees it and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina steps down.

Jan 1, 2014

India welcomes 2014 with festivities

Goa/ Karnataka/ Gujarat, Jan 1 (ANI): After an eventful year, India welcomed 2014 with celebrations, music and food festivals. Thousands of foreign tourists thronged India's party capital, Goa, which boasts colonial Portuguese charm, sun-kissed beaches and great seafood. The New Year parties arranged in various hotels and clubs, besides on the off-shore casinos received overwhelming response from the tourists visiting the state. A resident of Bangalore, Anjali, wished for a peaceful 2014. In Ahmedabad, people welcomed the New Year with cultural programs and traditional dance performances. Amid enthusiasm, the locals as well as the tourists were overjoyed to celebrate the New Year.

Jan 1, 2014

Harsh Vardhan on Delhi Assembly

New Delhi, Jan 1 (ANI): Commenting on Arvind Kejriwal’s remark that the BJP and the Congress will try to pull down AAP’s government, BJP leader Harsh Vardhan on Wednesday said that it is not the BJP but the Congress that is supporting the AAP. He added that there is no question of the BJP pulling down Kejriwal’s government.

Jan 1, 2014

India awaits response from US over diplomatic spat

New Delhi, Jan 1 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs has stated that response from the US over dropping of criminal charges against Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragde was awaited but owing to the holiday season, things were delayed. MEA spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin said that the diplomatic channels in the United States as well as in India were trying to secure full diplomatic immunity for Khobragade by shifting her to its UN mission in New York, although such a move needs the US State Department approval. Akbaruddin told mediapersons that India was sharing every bit of information with their counterparts in the United States and the discussions were in progress.

Jan 1, 2014

India hopes for early resolution of legal tussle of GMR group with Maldivian government

New Delhi, Jan 1 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs has hoped for a resolution of issues between infrastructure firm, GMR and Maldivian government, with both at loggerheads over the Male airport issue. The new President of Maldives Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom would visit India from January 01 to 04. President Gayoom would be accompanied by a high level delegation. GMR, a subsidiary of Bangalore-based GMR Infrastructure limited has been given seven days to leave the Indian Ocean island chain. In 2012, Maldives cancelled its biggest foreign investment project, a $511 million deal with Indian firm GMR Group to develop its international airport, raising questions over the future of foreign investment in the islands renowned for luxury resorts. MEA spokesperson, Syed Akbaruddin said that it was important for both GMR and the government of Maldives to resolve their issues. Akbaruddin added that Maldives and India were committed for improving their bilateral relations.

Jan 1, 2014

World's biggest fish market set for new home

After an 80-year existence Japan’s biggest fish market is being forced to move to modern premises - a victim of its own success. Duration: 02:08

Jan 1, 2014

US envoy to S.Sudan welcomes peace talks

The US envoy to South Sudan and Sudan welcomed on Tuesday the news that South Sudan's President Salva Kiir and rebel leader Riek Machar were sending delegations to Ethiopia to discuss the conflict. Duration: 00:51

Jan 1, 2014

Foie gras with tongue: France's New Year speciality

Over the festive season Lucullos, foie gras combined with beef tongue, is a delicacy on French tables. And it's soon to become a global sensation. Duration: 01:58

Jan 1, 2014

France's novel solution to stagnating economy: more tax

The New Year in France will prove to be more expensive than the last. Value-added tax is set to jump on January 1, leaving restaurant owners and hotel managers to fret about their already dwindling customers. Duration: 02:08

Jan 1, 2014

Schumacher improving but 'not out of danger,' doctors say

Retired Formula One legend Michael Schumacher has undergone a second operation following his life-threatening ski accident but is "not out of danger" yet according to doctors on Tuesday. Duration: 00:33

Jan 1, 2014

Police rescue construction workers abducted by Maoists in Jharkhand

Deoghar, Dec 31 (ANI): Police on Tuesday rescued seven labourers, who were abducted by Maoists from a construction site, after the team launched a joint search operation in Jharkhand. The workers were abducted on the night of December 22 while they were engaged in the construction of a bridge in Deoghar district of the state. Superintendent of Police, Prabhat Kumar, said that the abduction of construction workers might be related to levy.

Dec 31, 2013

Arvind Kejriwal now moves to reduce power bills in Delhi

Kaushambi, Dec 31 (ANI): After fulfilling his party's promise of providing free supply of 700 litres of water every day, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday initiated steps to reduce power bills by asking the three private power distribution companies to present their case on their likely audit by the CAG.

Dec 31, 2013

Air Marshal Arup Raha takes over as Indian Air Force Chief

New Delhi, Dec 31 (ANI): Ace fighter pilot, Air Marshal Arup Raha, took over as the Indian Air Force Chief succeeding incumbent Air Chief Marshal Norman Anil Kumar Browne on Tuesday. He previously served as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff

Dec 31, 2013

Aircraft makes emergency landing on highway in MP due to wind direction change

Betul, Dec 31 (ANI): A private plane in Betul district of Madhya Pradesh made an emergency landing on a national highway on Tuesday, following risk of accident due to change in the wind direction. After the plane took off, the strong winds went in the opposite direction and forced the pilot to land on the highway.

Dec 31, 2013

India gears to welcome 2014 with music and food festivals

Goa/ Assam, Dec 31 (ANI): Leaving behind memories of an eventful year, India geared up to move into 2014 with celebrations, music and food festivals. Thousands of foreign tourists thronged India’s party capital, Goa, which boasts of colonial Portuguese charm, sun-kissed beaches and great seafood.

Dec 31, 2013