As Crimea prepares to mark one year since its annexation by Moscow from Ukraine, locals say they are happy with what happened - despite difficulties including runaway inflation and isolation from the rest of the world. Duration: 00:55Feb 23, 2015
ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) STORY: Winners at the 87th annual Academy Awards on Sunday (February 22) spoke to the media backstage after picking up their trophies. "Birdman" director AlejandroFeb 23, 2015
New Delhi, Feb 23 (ANI): Leaders of Opposition parties on Monday said that President Pranab Mukherjee's address in the Parliament on the first day of Budget Session did not inform anything new. BSP Chief Mayawati said that the speech was supposed to inform about the policies of government but it didn't give much information. NCP leader Praful Patel said that President did not give an influential speech. JD (U) Chief Sharad Yadav said that Mukherjee's speech was so blunt that many people were sleeping. Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge said that the government has 'Sabka Saath' but 'Vikas' is only reaching the rich and big corporate. Meanwhile, BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi clarified that the Opposition parties should not blame government to make changes to the Land Acquisition Bill as Congress did not work on them in the last so many years.Feb 23, 2015
The death toll in a ferry accident in central Bangladesh soared to 69 on Monday, after emergency workers recovered more bodies from the wreckage of an overcrowded boat that sank after colliding with a cargo vessel.Feb 23, 2015
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Khajuraho, Feb 23 (ANI): Professional classical dancers along with aspiring dancers continue to enthrall the audience with their subtlety, grace and style at the ongoing Khajuraho dance festival in Madhya Pradesh. The week-long world renowned classical dance festival is held in the spectacular backdrop of magnificently lit temples. It aspires to promote cultural and traditional dances from across the country. Dancers portray regional folklores through various classical dance forms such as Bharatanatyam, Odissi, Kathak. On the third day of the festival, renowned dancer Rani Karnaa's dance troop presented 'Hiroe Moti', a famous Kathak composition by the danseuse. Bharatanatyam dance that includes "Tillana", "Rashik" and "Tandav" based on the folklore of the union of Lord Shiva and his consort Parvati fascinated the audience.Feb 23, 2015
Chennai, Feb 23 (ANI): AIADMK Chief J Jayalalithaa's supporter Shihan Hussaini on Monday got himself crucified and demanded to reinstate Jayalalithaa as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Six inch iron nails were hammered into the hands and feet of Hussaini. Hussaini was on cross for six minutes and seven seconds ahead of Jayalalithaa's upcoming 67th birthday, demanding her to be made CM again. It is being speculated that Jayalalithaa's birthday may lack the usual fanfare this time.Feb 23, 2015
New Delhi, Feb 23 (ANI): Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Venkaiah Naidu said on Monday that President Pranab Mukherjee's address at the Parliament was a statement of government's philosophy and inclusive development. He said that the crux of his speech was that India's future lies in inclusive development. Naidu also said that the Opposition should let the Parliament function properly this time as it is the Budget Session.Feb 23, 2015
White was the big winner on this year's Academy Awards red carpet in the fashion stakes, but as far as the films went, one soared higher than the rest with "Birdman" picking up two of the night'sFeb 23, 2015
New Delhi, Feb 23 (ANI): Political leaders reacted on Monday reacted as Budget Session of the Parliament began and Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to the Opposition parties to co-operate with the government in the decision making policy. Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that the government will successfully execute the Budget Session. Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge said that Opposition parties will not be cooperative regarding ordinance on land acquisition. JD (U) leader KC Tyagi, SP leader Naresh Aggarwal, RJD leader Jay Panda and NCP leader Tariq Anwar also held similar opinion.Feb 23, 2015
New Delhi, Feb 23 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee addressed the Parliament as the Budget Session in Lok Sabha began on Monday. Mukherjee said 'Sab ka Saath, Sab ka Vikas' is the government's fundamental view. He appealed to all the Members of the Parliament to spend 50 percent of MPLAD fund on the 'Swachh Bharat' mission. The Budget Session contains 44 items of financial, legislative and non-legislative business. The first part of the Budget Session will continue till March 20 while the second part will commence after a month-long break from April 20 and conclude on May 8. The Rail Budget will be presented on February 26, Economic Survey on February 27 and General Budget on February 28.Feb 23, 2015
New Delhi, Feb 23 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee addressed the Parliament as the Budget Session in Lok Sabha began on Monday. He said that the guiding principle of his government is maximum governance and minimum government. President Mukherjee said inclusive growth, including progress of the most vulnerable sections, is the government's topmost priority. He said the GDP growth at 7.4 percent has made India the fastest growing largest economy in the world. The Budget Session contains 44 items of financial, legislative and non-legislative business. The first part of the Budget Session will continue till March 20 while the second part will commence after a month-long break from April 20 and conclude on May 8. The Rail Budget will be presented on February 26, Economic Survey on February 27 and General Budget on February 28.Feb 23, 2015
New Delhi, Feb 23 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee addressed the Parliament as the Budget Session in Lok Sabha began on Monday. Mukherjee laid emphasis on top priorities of his government, highlighting legal reforms as the topmost. The Budget Session contains 44 items of financial, legislative and non-legislative business. The first part of the Budget Session will continue till March 20 while the second part will commence after a month-long break from April 20 and conclude on May 8. The Rail Budget will be presented on February 26, Economic Survey on February 27 and General Budget on February 28.Feb 23, 2015
ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) The biggest night for the movie business continued on Sunday (February 22) with the post-Oscars Governors Ball. Britain's Eddie Redmayne won best actor with hisFeb 23, 2015
New Delhi, Feb 23 (ANI): The first session of the newly-elected Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government began on Monday. The session saw the newly elected legislators, including Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal being administered oath. The House will be addressed by Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung on Tuesday.Feb 23, 2015
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