Politics

PM Modi condemns Paris attacks

New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday condemned the attacks in Paris, also extending his condolences to the people of France. The Prime Minister took to twitter to express his views on the matter. "Condemnable and despicable attack in Paris . Our solidarity with people of France. My thoughts are with families of those who lost their lives," he wrote. Earlier in the day, gunmen entered the offices of French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo and opened fire. According to reports, 12 people, including two police officers were killed in the attack, with five others seriously wounded. Charlie Hebdo has reportedly been facing threats after it published a series of cartoon depicting Prophet Muhammad.

Jan 7, 2015

Cameron says Paris attack 'barbaric', says press freedom must be defended

London, Jan 07 (ANI): British Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday condemned the barbaric attack on the Paris offices of the satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo and said Britain stood with France in the fight against terror. According to the reports, at least 12 people were killed and 10 wounded after masked gunmen stormed the offices of a French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris. Reportedly, a cartoon mocking ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was tweeted by the French magazine Charlie Hebdo just an hour before the gunmen bursted into their offices.

Jan 7, 2015

12 feared dead in Paris shooting at Charlie Hebdo headquarters

Paris, Jan 07 (ANI): According to the reports, at least 12 people were killed and 10 wounded after masked gunmen stormed the offices of a French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris on Wednesday. Police and emergency personnel rushed to the scene to take victims to medical attention. Reportedly, a cartoon mocking ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi was tweeted by the French magazine Charlie Hebdo just an hour before the gunmen bursted into their offices. French President Francois Hollande arrived at the scene of a mass shooting which took place at the Paris offices of Charlie Hebdo. Hollande called the slayings a "terror attack", according to Prime Minister's office. Separately, the government said it was raising France's national security level to the highest notch.

Jan 7, 2015

Leftist ideology remains irrelevant, has been rejected by the world, says Jaitley

Howrah, Jan 07 (ANI): Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said that leftist ideology has been rejected by the world and that the ideology remains irrelevant. He added that BJP should make a mark for itself in West Bengal. He further said that TMC is troubled because CBI is unmasking their party leaders who had indulged in corruption.

Jan 7, 2015

Mixed results for Haiti reconstruction five years post-quake

Five years after a devastating earthquake struck Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince, thousands of people are still living under canvas without clean water or electricity. Duration: 02:34

Jan 7, 2015

Cars and technology come together at CES Las Vegas

Self-driving, self-parking and more connected than ever, the cars of the future are on display at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Duration: 01:18

Jan 7, 2015

Sri Lankan leader faces election battle as war boost wanes

Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapakse will face an unprecedented challenge from a newly galvanised opposition when he seeks re-election this week, five years after his crushing military victory over Tamil guerrillas. Duration: 00:54

Jan 7, 2015

French tetraplegic's nephew hopes court will allow euthanasia

The European Court of Human Rights is to rule on Wednesday whether tetraplegic Frenchman Vincent Lambert can be taken off life support. His nephew says he hopes the court will allow Lambert to die, rather than live 'like a vegetable'. Duration: 00:44

Jan 7, 2015

China Likely to give 3 Z-10 Attack Helos to Pakistan; Will this 'Gift' Support its R&D?

Reports indicate that China will be 'gifting' its latest attack helicopters, Z-10 to Pakistan.

Jan 7, 2015

French President describes shooting as barbaric attack

At least 11 people were killed when gunmen armed with Kalashnikovs and a rocket-launcher opened fire in the offices of French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo on Wednesday. Duration: 01:20

Jan 7, 2015

Elections 2015: Is Sri Lanka Ready for Peace and 'Inclusive' Democracy?

Even as Rajapaksa and Sirisena fight out the elections, the promise of lasting peace appears like an illusion.

Jan 7, 2015

'Mahabharat' Actress Roopa Ganguly Joins BJP

Roopa Ganguly is known for her roles in "Padma Nadir Majhi" (1993), "Yugant" (1995) and "Antarmahal" among others.

Jan 7, 2015

Lakhvi to remain in jail, says Pakistan SC; politicos react

New Delhi, Jan 7 (ANI): The Supreme Court of Pakistan, Wednesday, overturned the Islamabad High Court's (IHC) decision to suspend the detention of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks mastermind Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhvi. Politicos in India have welcomed the decision.

Jan 7, 2015

Delhi-Lahore Bus Service restricted to Wagah Border after warnings of terror attack; politicos react

New Delhi/ Gandhinagar, Jan 7 (ANI): Reactions poured in as Pakistan restricted the entry of buses run under the Pakistan-India Dosti service from Lahore and Nankana Sahib to Delhi till Wagah border citing terror threats. The Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation (PTDC) has said the bus service will now on be operated only up to Wagah Border. The MEA said that if there are security concerns, it is then for Pakistan to decide what is in their interest in terms of security.

Jan 7, 2015

BJP chief plays development plank, urges people in Odisha to join party

Bhubaneswar, Jan 07 (ANI): BJP Chief Amit Shah, on Wednesday urged people of Odisha to join hands with his party for overall development of the state. Shah, who is in Odisha on a membership drive, was addressing a rally in Gauri village. Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself had registered as BJP's first online member from New Delhi. The drive will continue till March 31. Meanwhile, Shah said Odisha had all resources to become number one developed state.

Jan 7, 2015