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A device to usher in a new age of antibiotic drug discoveries

STORY: This is teixobactin. Scientists say it's the most important antibiotic to be discovered in 25 years. In animal trials, it has proven effective in killing drug resistant super bugs like MRSA and

Feb 6, 2015

Thousands rally in Amman for dead pilot

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION). STORY: Activists, political parties and civil society associations marched in the Jordanian capital Amman on Friday (February 6) to condemn the killing of the

Feb 6, 2015

Ahead of D-day, BJP CM candidate Kiran Bedi travels on Delhi Metro

New Delhi, Feb 06 (ANI): BJP's Chief Ministerial candidate Kiran Bedi on Friday travelled on the Delhi Metro from Patel Chowk to Nirman Vihar. Bedi was seen travelling in the general compartment along with her supposters. Bedi said that one step for the development of Delhi is not enough and that several steps would be required. She added that if she comes to power, then she will survey the Metro unannounced. She further said that crime on the move needs to be monitored. A total of 673 candidates are in the fray for the 70-member Delhi Assembly. Delhi goes to polls on February 7, while the results will be declared on February 10.

Feb 6, 2015

Delhi polls: AAP rejects Imam Bukhari's offer of support

New Delhi, Feb 06 (ANI): The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Friday rejected former Jama Masjid Shahi Imam Syed Ahmed Bukhari's offer of support for the Delhi Assembly polls and its aftermath. AAP leader Ashutosh recalled that Bukhari had invited Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, and not Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for his son's anointment as the shahi imam of Jama Majid in November last year. Bukhari had earlier in the day appealed to Muslims to support the AAP in tomorrow's assembly polls to help form a secular government in Delhi. The religious leader had endorsed the Congress during last year's Lok Sabha polls, which saw the party being routed after 10 years in power. A total of 673 candidates are in the fray for the 70-member Delhi Assembly which goes to polls tomorrow. The results will be declared on February 10.

Feb 6, 2015

India hopes for positive outcome from Paris climate summit, says Javadekar

New Delhi, Feb 06 (ANI): Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar on Friday said that India is hoping for a positive outcome from Paris climate summit. Senior officials from almost 190 nations will meet from February 08-13 in Geneva to work on a draft UN deal to limit global warming. The agreement, built on national plans for curbs on rising world greenhouse gas emissions beyond 2020, is meant to be finalised at the Paris meeting in December. Javadekar also promised prior meeting among stakeholders to thrash out the differences. Javadekar said companies could be compensated for making critical technologies an open source.

Feb 6, 2015

It's a rest day for Kejriwal after high-decibel campaign for Delhi polls ends

New Delhi, Feb 06 (ANI): A day before polling begins in Delhi; AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal took to unwinding after a hectic campaigning spree. Kejriwal started his day by performing yoga and later visited his local saloon for a haircut. On being asked about his everyday life, Kejriwal said that he doesn't miss his meals and likes to have soft drinks when he does not have cough or sore throat. Kejriwal also visited Rakabganj Gurudwara. Later in the day, Kejriwal offered 'Kadha prasad' at Bangla Sahib Gurudwara. He also took blessings and offered prayers at Birla Temple of Gole Market area. A total of 673 candidates are in the fray for the 70-member Delhi Assembly. Delhi goes to polls on February 7, while the results will be declared on February 10.

Feb 6, 2015

PM Modi took views of economists to boost growth, says Jaitley

New Delhi, Feb 06 (ANI): Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday while speaking about the NITI Aayog's maiden meet said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed economists and then asked for their suggestions to boost the investment growth. Jaitley further said that the suggestions related to the high growth and financing of infrastructure. The economists present at the interaction were Vijay Kelkar, Nitin Desai, Bimal Jalan, Rajiv Lall, R. Vaidyanathan, Subir Gokarn, Parthasarathi Shome, P Balakrishnan, Rajiv Kumar, Ashok Gulati, Mukesh Butani and G.N. Bajpai. Bibek Debroy and Dr. VK Saraswat, members and CEO, NITI Aayog attended the meeting.

Feb 6, 2015

Indian authorities step up measures to battle swine flu

Visakhapatnam/ Ajmer, Feb 06 (ANI): With the spread of swine flu across several Indian states, authorities have stepped up measures to combat the fatal H1N1 virus. In port city of Visakhapatnam, adequate medical supplies have been stocked up in hospitals, including masks and Tamiflu medication. People are being educated on preventive measures. They have been instructed to use masks, to wash their hands frequently besides sanitising the environment. District Collector of Visakhapatnam, N Yuvraj said doctors have been told to take extra care while treating both suspected and positive cases. Special wards and counters have been opened in hospitals and a special team of doctors has been trained to tackle swine flu cases. The disease has killed 191 people in the country in January alone, with the newly formed Telangana state being worst hit. Meanwhile in Ajmer city of Rajasthan, people gathered in mosques to pray for the early recovery of swine flu patients.

Feb 6, 2015

China slams U.S. for cyber hacking allegation

ROUGH CUT (NO REPORTER NARRATION) Beijing on Friday (February 6) slammed the allegation made by the United States that China had a possible link to a cyberattack on its insurance company Anthem Inc.

Feb 6, 2015

Search for Transasia victims continue in Taiwan

Rescuers and divers search for missing passengers at the crash site of the Transasia plane in the Keelung river in New Taipei City. Duration: 00:31

Feb 6, 2015

Jordan army releases video of strikes against IS positions

The Jordanian Royal Airforce released a video on February 5th showing its warplanes launching strikes against the Islamic State group, after King Abdullah II vowed a harsh response to the burning alive of a pilot captured in Syria. Duration: 00:37

Feb 6, 2015

Nitish Katara Murder Case: Delhi HC rejects death sentence, awards life term to Vikas Yadav, 2 other

New Delhi, Feb 06 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Friday awarded life imprisonment without remission for 25 years to Uttar Pradesh politician D P Yadav's son Vikas Yadav and his cousin Vishal, who had earlier been convicted for the murder of Nitish Katara. The court also slapped a fine of Rs 50 lakh each on the duo, while Sukhdev Pahalwan, another convict in the case, was awarded a 20-year prison term. Nitish's mother, Neelam Katara, however, expressed her disappointment over the court's rejection of her capital punishment plea for both Vikas and Vishal. The Delhi Police and Neelam Katara had filed appeals to award the death penalty to both brothers on grounds that their offence fell under the 'rarest of rare' category. Nitish Katara, a business executive, was abducted from a marriage party in Ghaziabad on the intervening night of February 16-17, 2002 and was later killed by the Yadav brothers.

Feb 6, 2015

Have summoned AAP leader Naresh Balyan on 8th Feb: BS Bassi

New Delhi, Feb 06 (ANI): Delhi Police Commissioner BS Bassi on Friday said that AAP delegation had met him and told him about the notice their MLA candidate Naresh Balyan had received in connection with the illicit liquor case. He added that AAP had asked for one day as assembly election is on February 7. He further stated that AAP leader Naresh Balyan will be summoned on 8th February. A total of 673 candidates are in the fray for the 70-member Delhi Assembly. Delhi goes to polls on February 7, while the results will be declared on February 10.

Feb 6, 2015

Shahi Imam Syed Ahmed Bukhari appeals Muslim community to vote for AAP in Delhi polls

New Delhi, Feb 06 (ANI): Jama Masjid Shahi Imam Syed Ahmed Bukhari on Friday appealed Muslim community to vote for AAP in the Delhi assembly elections. The people of national capital are due to vote on Saturday and the results will be announced on February 10. Bukhari said that keeping in view BJP's anti-secular statements and the ideology of RSS against the community, he has decided to support AAP. Meanwhile, asked on his take on Congress, he said that the party has been given chance to improve failing which he or Delhi does not expect Congress to give an able government.

Feb 6, 2015

Karnataka HC upholds decision to ban Praveen Togadia's entry in Bangalore

Bengaluru, Feb 06 (ANI): The Karnataka High Court on Friday upheld the state government's decision to ban Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Praveen Togadia's entry in Bengaluru. Togadia, who was banned from entering Bengaluru and participating in any public meeting/ function between February 5 and February 11 in view of maintenance of law and order in the city, had in his petition claimed the order issued by Police Commissioner MN Reddi is arbitrary and unconstitutional. The VHP leader is scheduled to take part in the Virat Hindu Samajotsava to be held in the city on February 8.

Feb 6, 2015