Politics

CBI files first chargesheet in Saradha Scam

New Delhi/ Lucknow, Oct 23 (ANI): The CBI has filed its first chargesheet in Saradha scam which was being probed under a panel headed by Justice Shyamal Sen, whose tenure is ending on Thursday. Political reactions were followed on Thursday by the course of events in the scam. BJP leader Subramanian Swamy said that the law will take its course after the chargesheet is filed. NCP leader Majid Memon said that filing of chargesheet marks an end to investigation and opening of trial. CPI leader Atul Anjan said that Saradha scam is one of the deadliest scam of West Bengal in which various well known personalities have been allegedly involved.

Oct 23, 2014

PM Modi greets nation on Diwali

New Delhi, Oct 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who left for Siachen earlier today to spend Diwali with soldiers and flood-affected victims of Kashmir, has greeted the nation on the festive occasion. "Wishing all of you a very Happy Diwali. May our lives be illuminated with joy and peace. May the lamp of prosperity be lit among the poor," the Prime Minister said. Prime Minister Modi is poised to be the first Prime Minister to celebrate Diwali with the flood-affected people in Srinagar.

Oct 23, 2014

Kashmir Separatists Declare State Shutdown on Diwali; Calls Modi's Visit a Political Stunt

As Modi left for the relief camps in Srinagar to spend time with the flood victims, Kashmiri separatists have declared a shutdown in Jammu & Kashmir.

Oct 23, 2014

Tibetan Parliament in-exile extends Diwali greetings to India

Dharamshala, Oct 23 (ANI): Members of Tibetan Parliament in-exile in Dharamshala extended Diwali greetings to all Indians on Thursday. Speaker of Parliament in-exile Penpa Tsering said that Tibetans also have a lighting of lamps ceremony which is to commemorate the birth of the founder of Gelupa tradition of Tibetan Buddhism and the ceremony is very similar to the Diwali celebrations that take place in India. Home Minister of Parliament in-exile Dolma Gayri said that Diwali is a festival of India and hence all the people who live in India along with the tourist who visit India during this time can enjoy and be part of this festival.

Oct 23, 2014

India and Mexico sign bilateral agreement on space cooperation

New Delhi, Oct 23 (ANI): India and Mexico signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on space cooperation. The two countries will work together in remote sensing, satellite communication and areas relating to peaceful use of outer space. Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj had met her Mexican counterpart Jose Antonio Meade Kuribrena, who is on a four-day visit, in New Delhi. Kuribrena emphasized that Mexico's relationship with India among the G20 nations was very close as his country was an important part of India's value-chain in the manufacturing sector. Swaraj reiterated Kuribrena's sentiment and said that the relations between New Delhi and Mexico City had immense potential to grow as Mexico was India's leading trade partner in Latin America.

Oct 23, 2014

Indo-Bangladesh border troops exchange Diwali sweets with fervor

Akhaura, Oct 23 (ANI): As goodwill gesture on the occasion of Diwali, the paramilitary Border Security Force (BSF), stationed along the India-Bangladesh border at Akhaura exchanged sweets with their counterparts. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of BSF, BS Tolia, gave sweets boxes to Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) official Saifur, while greeting them on the occasion of Diwali to be celebrated on Thursday. He also extended his greetings to all the residents of Bangladesh on behalf of the BSF. The gesture was equally reciprocated by BGB officials and jawans. Troopers of both sides hugged each other and shook hands. BGB official, Saifur, said that exchange of sweets bridges the gaps and bring both sides closer.

Oct 23, 2014

Politicos react on Modi's visit to Siachen and Srinagar on Diwali

New Delhi, Oct 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Siachen to spend time with soldiers on Diwali. He would then travel to Srinagar to spend time with the flood-affected people on the festival of lights. However, many politicos said that his visit to Kashmir has political undertones as it is coming ahead of the assembly elections in the state.

Oct 23, 2014

Many Iraq schools open month late amid crowding by displaced

Classes started a month behind schedule Wednesday in many areas of Iraq because some schools are crowded with families seeking refuge from violence elsewhere in the country.Duration: 00:44

Oct 23, 2014

Little hope for Tunisia election in jihadist-hit Kasserine

Ahead of October general elections, bitterness is mounting among many residents of the western Tunisian town of Kasserine, badly hit by the rise of jihadist groups. Duration: 02:06

Oct 23, 2014

IS claims US arms airdrop falls into their hands

A US military airdrop of weapons meant for Kurdish fighters fell into the hands of their jihadist foes near the Syrian battleground town of Kobane, a monitor said Tuesday. Duration: 00:36

Oct 23, 2014

UN calls for refugee assistance in Sudan

UNHCR commissioner Antonio Guterres calls for the international community to assist thousands of refugees from South Sudan who are located in camps inside Sudan. Duration: 01:02

Oct 23, 2014

Uganda 'gay' trial dismissed due to lack of evidence

A Ugandan judge dismissed the case Wednesday of two men accused of having homosexual sex, the first since tough laws were repealed, their lawyer said. Duration: 01:21

Oct 23, 2014

Brazilians divided ahead of presidential poll

On the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro the small impoverished favela named after Brazil President Dilma Rousseff has no sanitation, clinics or schools. Duration: 01:14

Oct 23, 2014

First day of school for Syrian refugees in Uruguay

Thirteen Syrian refugees attended school for the first time on Tuesday in Montevideo, after arriving in Uruguay with their families less than two weeks ago. Duration: 00:56

Oct 23, 2014

Canada's Parliament attacked, one suspect dead

Ottawa, Oct 23 (ANI): A gunman attacked Canada's parliament where Prime Minister Stephen Harper was speaking. The gunman was shot dead inside the main building of Ottawa's Parliament Hill in Canada and Harper was safely removed from the parliament. The incident took place after a soldier was reportedly shot and wounded at the Canadian War Memorial nearby. Police and tactical teams have secured the area, and Parliament is in lockdown. According to the reports, the shooter was chased by police into the main parliament building called Centre Block where at least 30 shots were fired. Member of Parliament John McKay was inside the building when the incident took place.

Oct 23, 2014