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14 bodies recovered after building collapses in Goa

Canacona, Jan 5 (ANI): Rescue teams on Sunday said that 14 dead bodies had been recovered from the debris of a three-storey, still under construction building that collapsed in Goa and feared that the death toll might increase further. It was reported there could have been as many as 50 people at the construction site at the time of the collapse.

Jan 5, 2014

Better that Baba Ramdev joins BJP: Kumar Vishwas

Kaushambi, Jan 05 (ANI): Even as yoga guru Baba Ramdev openly set rules for the BJP and their PM Candidate, Narendra Modi in return of his support, AAP Leader, Kumar Vishwas on Sunday said that it would be better if Ramdev joins the BJP.

Jan 5, 2014

AAP to finalise strategy for Lok Sabha elections today

New Delhi, Jan 05 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party's national executive will meet for the second day on Sunday to finalise its strategy for the Lok Sabha elections, due by May.

Jan 5, 2014

Give us time, we are strengthening anti-corruption machinery, nobody will be spared: Kejriwal

New Delhi, Jan 05 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said that his government was strengthening the anti-corruption machinery in the state, and that nobody will be spared, all they needed was time.

Jan 5, 2014

Goa Building Collapse: 12 People Still Trapped Under Debris

At least 12 people are still trapped inside an under-construction building, which collapsed in Canacona town of Goa on Saturday, killing 14 workers.

Jan 5, 2014

Iraq's Fallujah falls to Qaeda-linked fighters

Iraqi authorities have lost control of Fallujah to Al-Qaeda-linked fighters, a senior security official said on Saturday. The city west of Baghdad has seen fighting in recent days sparked the dismantlement of an anti-government camp. Duration: 00:55

Jan 5, 2014

Clean-up begins after cyclone skims France's Reunion island

The clean-up began Saturday after one person was killed and 15 others are injured after a cyclone brushed the French Indian Ocean island of Reunion. Victorin Lurel, Minister of Overseas France, flew in to oversee the operation. Duration: 01:02

Jan 4, 2014

Bangladesh hit by strike on eve of election

Tensions continue in Bangladesh as the opposition imposes a nationwide strike on the eve of elections and as its leader remains confined in her home. Duration: 02:33

Jan 4, 2014

I will not contest Lok Sabha elections: Kejriwal

New Delhi, Jan 04 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said he won’t contest the upcoming 2014 Lok Sabha elections.

Jan 4, 2014

My conscience is clear, have blessings of high command: Virbhadra on corruption allegations

Shimla, Jan 04 (ANI): Even as fresh allegations of corruption plague the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, the senior Congress Leader on Saturday said his conscience was clear and that he had the blessings of party high command.

Jan 4, 2014

Cold wave intensifies in north India

New Delhi/ Bareilly, Jan 04 (ANI): The teeth chattering cold disrupted normal life as temperatures plummeted and dense fog resulted in poor visibility on Saturday in North India. Biting cold and icy winds have magnified the agony of people living on the streets, as most of them gathered around bonfires to fight the chill. A resident of Bareilly, Saradha, said that with bone chilling cold hitting the northern region, there is no respite for people who somehow try to keep themselves warm, besides wearing multiple layers of clothing.

Jan 4, 2014

PM's press conference to give Rahul safe passage: Shahnawaz Hussain

New Delhi, Jan 04 (ANI): A day after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh gave an annual speech about all the works done by Congress during its tenure, BJP Spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain said that the press conference was to give Rahul Gandhi a safe passage. He said that PM acknowledges that Congress failed to work efficiently and thereby he validated all the blames put by opposition on the ruling Congress.

Jan 4, 2014

Match-fixing between Congress and 'hypocrite' AAP: Shahnawaz Hussain

New Delhi, Jan 04 (ANI): BJP spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain on Saturday said that there is match-fixing between Congress and AAP. He said that AAP contradicts itself and there is always a difference between what they say and do.

Jan 4, 2014

Singers attend launch of Rupa Raman's devotional music album

Mumbai, Jan 04 (ANI): Bollywood singers attended the launch of a devotional, spiritual music album with songs dedicated to Lord Krishna in Mumbai. Singer-Composer Rupa Raman has composed the album. Singer Hariharan who launched the music album said that the songs have been beautifully composed and are soothing to the ear. Raman has composed over 200 classical albums and her latest offering is inspired by the teachings of Lord Krishna. Raman generated some funds for her album through Wishberry, a portal that helps generate funding for young talent.

Jan 4, 2014

ISRO begins countdown for launch of GSLV-D5

Sriharikota, Jan 04 (ANI): The countdown began for the launch of Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-D5) on Saturday, as Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) made last minute preparations for the launch mission from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. After facing numerous setbacks, ISRO would finally launch the GSLV-D5 on Sunday evening. After ISRO’s successful launch of its first rocket to Mars, all eyes are now glued on the space body to see whether the GSLV, powered by its own crucial cryogenic engine, would be successful or not.

Jan 4, 2014