Politics

For fans, a respite from war as racing returns to Damascus

For the first time since Syria's devastating conflict broke out in March 2011, the capital's regular "drift racing" championship has returned. For the fans and drivers, the races offer a rare chance to switch off from the violence. Duration: 01:57

Nov 15, 2014

Designer bikes become showcase for social status

Designer bikes are becoming a showcase for social status in cities across the world. Fashion conscious-cyclists in Paris and Tokyo are spending thousands on their bikes -- personalised with leather saddle bags and hand painted bells. Duration: 01:58

Nov 15, 2014

FICCI ladies organisation hosts higher education colloquium

New Delhi, Nov 15 (ANI): A premier ladies division of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry or FICCI, FLO hosted and organized a colloquium on higher education in New Delhi. The prime focus of the discussion was to seek ways to implement major reforms in the Indian higher education sector in order to help develop India as a global education hub and inspire Indian universities to compete internationally.Attended by stalwarts in the field of education, the session also witnessed extensive discussions on promoting ways to encourage entrepreneurship and professional excellence in women.

Nov 15, 2014

Appeal to people to maintain peace and respect judicial process: Haryana CM on Sant Rampal

Chandigarh, Nov 15 (ANI): Speaking over controversial preacher Sant Rampal, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Saturday appealed to the people of the state to maintain calm and respect judicial process. Rampal has been evading arrest citing ill-health. His spokespersons have been openly challenging the government to arrest him. His ashram, where he lives, has turned into a fortress with hundreds of followers, many of them armed, camping day and night to ensure that Sant Rampal is not arrested.

Nov 15, 2014

Reactions flow as Kunal Ghosh says guilty must be punished

New Delhi/ Kolkata, Nov 15 (ANI): Political leaders reacted on Saturday on suspended TMC MP Kunal Ghosh's statement who tried to attempt suicide. Congress leader PC Chacko said that thorough investigation should be done in the case and the entire scam should be revealed. BJP leader Siddharth Nath Singh said that the CBI should investigate the matter as to how the medicine reached to Kunal Ghosh after which he tried to commit suicide. Meanwhile CPI leader Gurudas Dasgupta said that Mamata Banerjee's government is trying to destroy evidences.

Nov 15, 2014

Rahul Gandhi meets family members of Bilaspur sterilization camp victims

Bilaspur, Nov 15 (ANI): Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday met the family members of the victims who lost their lives in a sterilization camp in Bilaspur district. More than a dozen women died in Chhattisgarh after 83 women were sterilized at a government-run family planning camp. Gandhi said that the state government and the Health Ministry should take the entire responsibility of the incident.

Nov 15, 2014

G20 Summit 2014: What you need to Know and What You Need to See (PHOTOS)

Leaders from the Group of 20 member countries and other nations have arrived at the Australian city of Brisbane for the G20 Summit. The two-day summit, which begun today will mark the ninth global leaders meeting.

Nov 15, 2014

Mirzapur school students create Limca record on Children's Day

Mirzapur, Nov 15 (ANI): Students of Daffodils Public School in Mirzapur rejoiced as they created Limca record. A gift for themselves on the Children's day, 2764 students of the school adopted the look of clowns for a day so as to register their name in the Limca Book of records. The children dressed as clowns also paid tribute to the King of Comedy, Charlie Chaplin. Daffodils Public School's Director Amardeep Singh said that the school has for the second time registered itself in the Limca Book of Records. The students organized various cultural programs to entertain and make people happy. The students even took the oath of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' and through their performances gave the message of creating a 'Clean India'.

Nov 15, 2014

Politicos react after Ram Madhav, says doors open for separatists

New Delhi, Nov 15 (ANI): Politicos reacted on Saturday after BJP leader Ram Madhav appealed to the separatists in Jammu and Kashmir to join the political mainstream and said that doors are open even for them. BJP leader Subramanian Swamy said that it would be better if Kashmiri separatists come and join politics. Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi said that the idea of bringing separatists in politics is not new. CPI leader D Raja also expressed similar sentiments.

Nov 15, 2014

Politicos react on BSF reports of Chinese giving arms training to Pak soldiers

New Delhi, Nov 15 (ANI): Politicos reacted on Saturday after BSF reports claimed that Chinese are giving arms training to Pakistan soldiers. Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijijus said that this activity of China supporting Pakistan in the areas of Pok is unacceptable. BJP leader Subramanian Swamy said that if such things take place India should take it up to China. Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi said that India should stop looking at photo opportunities with the Chinese PM.

Nov 15, 2014

India needs to take serious note of developments between Pakistan and China: Security Experts

New Delhi, Nov 15 (ANI): After BSF raised the issue of Chinese troops imparting weapons training to Pakistan forces, Security Experts on Saturday said that India needs to take serious note of developments between Pakistan and China. BSF has told National Security Advisor that Chinese troops have been spotted imparting arms training to Pakistan Army on Pakistani forward locations on the border opposite the Rajouri sector in Jammu and Kashmir. Security Experts Uday Bhaskar and Kamal Mitra Chenoy expressed concern in the issue and said that such developing relations between the two countries can prove fatal for India. Chenoy also said that India should take support of other nations in this regard and join hands together against any untoward development.

Nov 15, 2014

Cabinet Ministers slam Chidambaram's remark on AFSPA

New Delhi/ Srinagar, Nov 15 (ANI): Cabinet ministers on Saturday slammed Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram's remark on AFSPA in which he called it an 'obnoxious law'. Minister of State in Ministry of Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju said that Chidambaram should not take advantage of elections in Jammu and Kashmir and make instigating statements regarding laws. Minister of State in Ministry of External Affairs, Gen (Retd) VK Singh said that AFSPA is a law under Indian Constitution and does not give unlimited power to the Army. Referring to the Machil case, he added that whenever army makes any mistake it is quick to give punishment.

Nov 15, 2014

Modi in Australia: Indian PM is 'Most Popular Leader' at G20 Summit [PHOTOS]

At the G20 Retreat, ahead of the summit, Modi was flocked by Barack Obama, Vladimir Putin and Tony Abbott.

Nov 15, 2014

Activists stage theatre in Dharamsala to urge G-20 leaders to unite for Tibet

Dharamsala, Nov 15 (ANI): Members of a Tibetan non-governmental organisation in exile, Students for a free Tibet-India, performed a political theatre in Dharamsala to urge the world leaders to come together to raise the issue of Tibet at the ongoing G-20 Leaders' Summit in Australia. The activists wore masks of various political leaders during their acts and also held banners. Many Tibetan supporters carried out similar acts across the world. A cycle rally was also carried out across University of Delhi to gather support for this new approach to talk about a solution to the Tibet problem. George further added if countries like US, Canada, Australia, France, Germany and India come together it will create a power to get China into talks over Tibet.

Nov 15, 2014

Sareshwala lauds PM Modi for raising black money issue ahead of G-20 Summit

Brisbane, Nov 15 (ANI): Indian Businessman in Australia, Zafar Sareshwala on Saturday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for raising the black money issue at an informal meeting of leaders of the five-nation BRICS bloc. Sareshwala said Prime Minister Modi has a strong power of convincing people and added that the latter sets his own agendas. Sareshwala, who is said to be a strong supporter of Prime Minister Modi, further said the Indian Prime Minister does not lose sight of three things wherever he goes, that is, diplomacy, his set agendas and bringing Indian community together.

Nov 15, 2014