Politics

Congress criticizes Modi's stand on China incursion issue

New Delhi, Sept 20 (ANI): The Congress alleged that Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, did not take the issue of incursion by the Chinese army with President Xi Jinping strongly enough. Congress leader Salman Khurshid, said Modi's stand on the issue was rather weak. Chinese troops as well as civilians transgressed the de facto but disputed border with India that overshadowed ongoing President Xi Jinping visit to New Delhi. Khurshid said Xi invited Congress president, Sonia Gandhi, vice president, Rahul Gandhi and former Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh to visit his country.

Sep 20, 2014

Nagaland's taekwondo team makes India proud at an event in South Korea

Nagaland, Sep 20 (ANI): These youngsters from Nagaland have made India proud. In the recently held World Taekwon-do Hanmadang 2014 event in South Korea, the 20-member team has bagged several awards. The team from Faith-in-Action taekwondo academy emerged as the world champions in the Team Aerobic Competition and became the 1st team from India to win an international team event after 40 years. The team that represented India under the banner of Taekwondo board of India won gold in team event, 1 individual gold and silver medal each in Long Kick and 10 bronze medals. Established in the year 2008, the academy has been encouraging youngsters to take up martial arts and stay away from unhealthy practices like drugs.

Sep 20, 2014

Scottish independence leader Salmond to step down

Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond said Friday he will step down from his post and as leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) after the country voted against independence in a historic referendum. Duration: 01:14

Sep 20, 2014

Yemen Shiite rebels rally for government ouster

Supporters of Yemen's Shiite rebels rally in the capital Sanaa to press for the ouster of the government. Duration: 00:28

Sep 20, 2014

Despair in neighborhood of rebel-held Donetsk after attack

A neighbourhood in the flashpoint eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk came under what appeared to be a rocket attack leaving one man dead, homes devastated, and angry locals. Duration: 01:06

Sep 20, 2014

Turkey reopens border to Syrian Kurds fleeing IS group

Turkey on Friday reopened its border with Syria to Kurds fleeing Islamic State (IS) militants, saying a "worst-case scenario" could drive as many as 100,000 more refugees into the country. Duration: 00:58

Sep 20, 2014

Ukrainian elderly people queue for food aid from Russia

Desperate elderly people in eastern Ukraine were queuing for food aid after going months without their pensions. Duration: 00:59

Sep 20, 2014

France begins strikes against jihadist target in Iraq

France carried out its first air strike against the Islamic State group in Iraq Friday, boosting US-led efforts to unite the world against the growing threat posed by the jihadists. Duration: 00:53

Sep 20, 2014

France's Sarkozy announces political comeback

Former president Nicolas Sarkozy announced his return to French politics Friday, taking to Facebook to offer disenchanted voters a "new political choice" amid a deep economic crisis. Duration: 01:51

Sep 20, 2014

Apple fans queue for hours in New York for new iPhone 6

Apple kicked off sales of its new large-screen iPhones in New York on Friday, amid record demand for the latest device from the trend-setting gadget maker. Duration: 01:01

Sep 20, 2014

Classical dance festival entices audiences in eastern India

Bhubaneswar, Sept.19 (ANI): The latest edition of classical Odissi dance Ashtapadi festival kicked off in India's eastern Bhubaneswar city, pays an ode to Sanskrit poet Jayadev from the 12th century. The Ashtapadi festival was inaugurated by Odisha Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik. The fourth edition of the festival includes some of the best known names in Odissi genre. Prior to the dance festival, a book 'Sampoorna Geeta Govinda', authored by noted scholar of Odisha's cultural heritage and musician Dr Subas Pani was released by the Chief Minister. The performing arts festival features Odisha's classical dance Odissi dance performances and vocal recitals of all twenty four songs of Jayadeva's Geetagovinda. Dr.Subas was hopeful that the colourful festival will provide a complete aesthetic experience to the audiences. The festival has been mounted by Sri Geeta Govinda Pratishtana of Puducherry, which has been making its presence felt across the country over the last few years with elaborate dance events dedicated to the 12th century epic of Jayadeva.

Sep 19, 2014

US Army holds Air Assault exercises in South Korea

The US Army holds a 10 day Air Assault exercises to train more than 200 soldiers in the Republic of Korea. Duration: 00:35

Sep 19, 2014

Iconic 'Easy Rider' chopper bike to go on auction block

The iconic Harley-Davidson motorbike ridden by Peter Fonda in the 1969 classic "Easy Rider" is to go under the hammer in California, and auctioneers predict it will make at least $1 million. Duration: 01:09

Sep 19, 2014

PM Modi meets senior ministers to discuss 'Clean India Mission'

New Delhi, Sep 19 (ANI): Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, on Friday met his senior ministers and bureaucrats to discuss his dream project 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' or Clean India Mission. Clean India Mission will be launched on October 02, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, to create a clean India by 2019 by eliminating the unhealthy practice of open defecation. Linking cleanliness to tourism and economy, earlier, Modi said that world-class levels of hygiene and cleanliness are required in the country's top fifty tourist destinations to bring about a paradigm shift in the global perception of India. Modi had said in his first Independence Day speech on August 15 that the poor needed self respect , which begins with cleanliness and had urged the nation to make the country a cleaner one by 2019.

Sep 19, 2014

Health Minister praises Kerala CM for reducing liquor availability

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 19 (ANI): Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan praised Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on Friday (September 19) for state government's decision to drastically reduce availability of liquor. Supreme Court of India on September 11 had asked the State government of Kerala to maintain status quo over banning liquor in the state. Vardhan was speaking at a function in Thiruvananthapuram city to declare the Regional Cancer Centre (RCC) as the State Cancer Institute. He said saving people from alcohol and tobacco is a priority. Vardhan further stressed upon his support for the decisions and policies like the one made by Chandy in terms of building a glorious and healthier India.

Sep 19, 2014