Politics

Delhi Police launches 'Himmat' WhatsApp & Hike Group for women safety

New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): After the launch of a mobile application ‘Himmat’, the Delhi Police on Wednesday launched the ‘Himmat’ Whatsapp and Hike Group for women safety. Delhi Police Commissioner BS Bassi said that the WhatsApp group will prove helpful to women who use public transport on a regular basis. Reportedly, around 27,000 people have downloaded the ‘Himmat’ app in just one month.

Feb 25, 2015

AAP govt announces reduced electricity bills, free water for Delhi

New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): Delhi’s Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Wednesday announced reduced electricity bills and free water for the people of Delhi soon after coming to power. Sisodia said that promises made by the AAP government will be fulfilled keeping the interests of people in mind. He said that the households which use electricity up to 400 units per month shall be eligible for paying half of their bill amount, while the families which exceed 400 units will have to pay the entire bill. Further, Sisodia announced free supply of 20,000 litres of water to every household in a month. The facilities will be effective from March 01 onwards.

Feb 25, 2015

Arrest Warrant Issued against Former PM Khaleda Zia amid Political Stand-off in Bangladesh

If proven guilty of corruption, the Bangladesh opposition leader could spend a lifetime in prison.

Feb 25, 2015

Bihar Leader Ramai Ram Upset at Not Being Made Dy CM; Nitish Rejigs Administration

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has reshuffled the senior bureaucracy in the state by appointing his trusted officers to key positions

Feb 25, 2015

Indonesia prays Islamic tourism drive can draw more visitors

Lombok, the self-styled "island of 1,000 mosques", is at the centre of an Islamic tourism drive in Indonesia. Duration: 02:25

Feb 25, 2015

South Korean couple disappear in freak sinkhole

A freak sinkhole in South Korea's capital swallows two people as they step off bus. Duration: 00:42

Feb 25, 2015

Vyapam Scam: MP Governor Ram Naresh Yadav Resigns

The Union Home Ministry had asked him to resign after an FIR was register against him in recruitment scam.

Feb 25, 2015

Recruitment Scam: FIR filed against MP Governor, Reactions pour in

New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): Reactions poured in on Wednesday after an FIR was filed against Madhya Pradesh governor Ramnaresh Yadav in the multi-layered examination and recruitment scam. BJP leader Subramanian Swamy said that PM Modi should take stand over the issue. BJP leader Prabhat Jha said that he has no doubt on Yadav's intelligence and that he himself will decide whether he wants to resign or not. Reportedly, Yadav had suggested five candidates for recruitment as forest guards to the top officials of the Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board.

Feb 25, 2015

Dancers entice the audience with grace in Khajuraho

Khajuraho, Feb 25 (ANI): The colorful and magnificent dance forms of India continued to fascinate the audience from across the world at Khajuraho dance festival in Madhya Pradesh. The week-long extravaganza at the brilliantly lit Khajuraho temples, which celebrates the spring season, aspires to showcase the essence of various Indian classical dance forms at its purest. According to Indian mythology, the gods and goddesses were great lovers of music that comprises vocal singing, instrumental music and dance. Other Indian classical dance forms such as Bharatanatyam, Kathak and Mohiniyattam also enticed the audience. The dancers explored these forms through duet, solo and group performances, enthralling the audience with elegance and grace. The temples at Khajuraho are famous for their Nagara style architecture and erotic sculptures. The annual dance festival will conclude on February 26.

Feb 25, 2015

Venezuelan teen dies after being shot at anti-Maduro protest

A teenager was fatally shot at an anti-government protest in the western city of San Cristobal on Tuesday (February 24), state officials said, exacerbating tensions in Venezuela amid an economic

Feb 25, 2015

Army assists disabled people by distributing wheelchairs and artificial limbs in JandK

Poonch, Feb 25 (ANI): Indian army assisted disabled people by distributing wheelchairs and artificial limbs in Jammu and Kashmir. The task was carried out by the Romeo Force Regiment 39 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and charitable organisation, Pritam Spiritual Foundation Trust, to help disabled people in the border belt of Poonch district. In November last year, the army had provided artificial legs to 20 people in a distribution camp at its battalion base. Meanwhile, chairman of the Trust, Jagbir Singh Sudan thanked the army for supporting them in this noble cause.

Feb 25, 2015

Norway's King Harald and Queen Sonja continue their Australia visit

King Harald V and Queen Sonja of Norway continued their six-day state visit to Australia in Sydney on Wednesday (February 25), with a visit to the National Centre for Indigenous Excellence (NCIE) to

Feb 25, 2015

Reactions pour in as Shiv Sena mouthpiece Saamna says Bhagwat spoke bitter truth about Mother Tere

New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): Reactions pour in on Wednesday as Shiv Sena mouthpiece Saamna said that RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat spoke ‘bitter truth’ about Mother Teresa where he said that Mother Teresa worked for poor with an objective to convert them into Christianity. Congress leader PC Chacko said that Mother was a noble laureate and making such comments on her is obligatory. NCP leader Tariq Anwar said that everybody has right to spread message about their religion and what she did was totally lawful. JD (U) leader KC Tyagi condemned the statement and said that more than 100 countries witnessed services of Mother Teresa. Samajwadi Party leader Naresh Agarwal said that the nation should never forget what the great missionary did for the poor. Meanwhile, Former Samajwadi Party Leader Shahid Siddiqui said that such statements by allies of the ruling BJP are affecting the government adversely.

Feb 25, 2015

Health authorities start helpline in Kashmir on deadly swine flu

Srinagar, Feb 25 (ANI): Health authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have started a helpline to make people aware about the preventive measures in the wake of outbreak of swine flu. Six people have died due to the flu in Jammu and Kashmir and nearly 140 people have been tested positive for the virus, according to media reports. A health volunteer, Shazia, said the helpline has helped control panic situation in the state. So far the authorities, she added, have received around 260 calls, some even from the western state of Gujarat. Meanwhile, Director, Health Services, Kashmir, Dr Saleem-ur Rehman, said besides assisting people through the helpline, they were also putting up posters and distributing pamphlets. India has seen a sharp rise in the number of swine flu deaths and reported cases this year, prompting officials to investigate the cause and step up efforts to combat the virus.

Feb 25, 2015

Kejriwal meets CAG to seek status of Delhi discom audit

New Delhi, Feb 25 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday met the Comptroller and Auditor General Shashi Kant Sharma to assess the status of the audit of power discoms accounts ordered by his government during its previous stint. AAP leader and Health Minister Satyendra Jain, also accompanied Kejriwal. Talking to mediapersons, Jain said that the government will provide full cooperation to the CAG, he added that there is no time limit set for the audit.

Feb 25, 2015