Politics

Pakistan says India inflexible on Siachen

Islamabad, Oct 03 (ANI): Pakistan's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tasnim Aslam said India had never responded positively on proposals regarding the demilitarization of the Siachen Glacier, where Pakistani and Indian troops have fought at altitudes of over 20,000 feet in temperatures of minus 60 degrees Celsius for 28 years. Aslam said a proposal to demilitarize Siachen and declare it as a Peace Park had cropped up during bilateral discussions in the past, but Indian policy towards resolution of this issue always remained inflexible. She said the proposal had been made with the aim of finding a peaceful solution to the conflict region in order to help the regeneration of ecosystems affected by the conflict. Aslam said, sooner or later, Pakistan and India will have to resume the composite dialogues for the sake of sustainable peace in the region.

Oct 3, 2014

Mohan Bhagwat addresses on Vijaydashmi, raises issues of ISIS and China infiltration among others Pa

Nagpur, Oct 03 (ANI): RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat on the occasion of Vijaya Dashmi addressed the party members in Nagpur which was, for the first time, broadcasted by Doordarshan. Bhagwat pointed out at ISIS and said that vested interests of western world have given rise to terrorism. He also talked about infiltration attempt by Bangladeshis in states like Assam and West Bengal and said that the state government is doing nothing in this regard for votes. Further, he also talked about infiltration attempt and attacks from China and appealed people to first boycott Chinese products thereby giving strength to government's stand against China.

Oct 3, 2014

North Korea said on Friday that it has successfully tested a new high-precision, tactical guided missile, threatening South Korea.

Kim Jong-un Health Rumours: Supreme Leader's Sister Kim Yo-jong Takes Control of North Korea

Kim Yo-jong, the younger sister of North Korea's Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un, has reportedly taken control of the country.

Oct 3, 2014

PM Narendra Modi to deliver first radio speech via AIR on Friday

New Delhi, Oct 02 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to connect to masses through radio on Friday. The prime minister is to deliver his first radio address to be broadcasted on the state-owned All India Radio. The initiative would help Modi connect directly with millions across the country who have no access to TV. The programme titled 'Man ki Baat' will be aired at 11:00 am, and is likely to dominate the entire broadcasting space. The public service broadcasters are planning to provide the audio feed and visuals free of cost to all private radio channels as well as news and current affairs channels. A "recording point" has been set up at 7, Race Course Road.

Oct 3, 2014

Decline in insurgency paves way for development in rural Tripura

Tripura, Oct 03 (ANI): Tarun Das, a rubber tapper, has been coming to Abhicharan Village regularly to work in a rubber garden and earn his livelihood. This wouldn't have been possible some years back when people were not able to come to the village over fears of being abducted by militants. The decline of militancy has changed the face of the village and has significantly impacted the lives of people like Tarun. Situated under the Mohanpur sub-division of West Tripura, Abhicharan Village is inhabited mostly by tribals, and was once a bedrock of militancy. However, with peace returning to the area, rapid development is taking place. Under the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojana, bridges and roads have been constructed, and the village is now well connected with other parts of the state.

Oct 3, 2014

Rolls-Royce with strong sales, unveils new model in Paris

The luxury car segment has been affected less than the mass market by the ongoing crisis in the auto sector, experts at the Paris Motor Show say. Britain_s Rolls-Royce has been booking record sales. Duration: 00:57

Oct 3, 2014

Boko Haram leader dismisses reports of his death in video

Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau dismissed Nigerian military claims of his death in a new video obtained by AFP on Thursday. Duration: 00:47

Oct 3, 2014

Amputee Syrian rebel veteran takes part in Mecca hajj

Wounded Syrian rebel Abdulkarim al-Nassif had to be pushed in a wheelbarrow during his long journey to Saudi Arabia, where he will perform the hajj and hopes to start a new life. Duration: 00:44

Oct 3, 2014

HK protesters prepare for worse, HK leader says he won_t resign

Hong Kong_s embattled leader rejects protesters_ demands that he resign, but in a concession agrees to talks with a students group involved in pro-democracy demonstrations that have paralysed parts of the city. Duration: 00:48

Oct 3, 2014

Defence: Karadzic was _unaware_ of Srebrenica massacre

Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic _did not know_ of the 1995 massacre of thousands of Muslims at Srebrenica, according to his lawyer, as he seeks an acquittal in his genocide trial. Duration: 00:58

Oct 3, 2014

Dalai Lama in 'informal' talks to return to Tibet

The Dalai Lama indicates that he is in informal talks with China to make a historic pilgrimage to Tibet after more than half a century in exile. Duration: 00:51

Oct 2, 2014

Lamborghini presents first hybrid at Paris show

Luxury brand Lamborghini presents its first hybrid car at the Paris Car Show, the Asterion, fuelled by battery in the city and reaching 320 kilometres per hour on the open road. Duration: 00:57

Oct 2, 2014

Ford brings iconic Mustang to Europe

Ford's iconic Mustang goes on display at the Paris Motor Show ahead of its commercial launch in Europe next year. Duration: 00:57

Oct 2, 2014

Tension rises in HK as protesters stand their ground

Thousands of pro-democracy protesters mass outside the offices of Hong Kong's embattled leader, demanding he meet a deadline to resign on Thursday. Duration: 01:20

Oct 2, 2014

At least six civilians injured in cross border firing by Pak rangers

Poonch, Oct 02 (ANI): At least six civilians were injured after Pakistani Rangers violated ceasefire and resorted to unprovoked firing on Indian positions of de-facto border, Line of Control (LoC), in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. The ceasefire violations by Pakistan were met with retaliation by India's paramilitary Border Security (BSF) Force. The injured were later taken ti a government hospital in Jammu district. Father of an injured person, Khalil Ahmed said people started fleeing after there was firing for a long period. The fresh violations came after a gap of one month and four days along India-Pakistan border in Jammu and Kashmir.

Oct 2, 2014