Politics

Ivory Coast courts battle in child marriage landmark case

Child marriage is illegal in Ivory Coast and yet its practice is widespread throughout the west African nation. But a recent landmark case of an 11-year-old girl being married off by her father has resulted in the father's arrest. Duration: 01:57

Oct 28, 2014

US nurse should be 'honored' for Ebola work, not quarantined: WH

White House spokesman Josh Earnest has criticized the enforced quarantine of US nurse Kaci Hickox in New Jersey and praised her bravery in travelling to West Africa in a bid to treat patients suffering from the deadly Ebola virus. Duration: 00:53

Oct 28, 2014

An NFL franchise in London: coming soon?

London's Wembley Stadium has jsut hosted another NFL International Series match, this time between the Atlanta Falcons and the Detroit Lions. But will an NFL franchise in the British capital ever become a reality? An AFPTV voiced report.

Oct 28, 2014

Tunisia Islamist leader hails 'democratic triumph' in polls

The leader of Tunisia's Islamist Ennahda party hails the country's first parliamentary poll since 2011 as a "democratic triumph" and congratulates his secular rival for his win in a vote seen as crucial for democracy in the cradle of the Arab Spring.

Oct 28, 2014

Vietnam Offers 2 More Oil Blocks in South China Sea to India

Despite China's objection, Vietnam allowed India to sail its naval ships in the disputed South China Sea.

Oct 28, 2014

SC directs govt to reveal names of all black money holders by tomorrow

New Delhi, Oct 28 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Central Government to disclose to it names of all black money holders by Wednesday. Lawyer Prashant Bhushan said that Centra had asked for modulations in law as they were unable to reveal some names due to double taxation avoidance agreement. He also said that Arvind Kejriwal had also filed an application asking government to reveal names of the three black money account holders who had themselves confessed it before Income Tax Department 2 years ago.

Oct 28, 2014

BSE closes points 127.92 up on Oct 28

New Delhi, Oct 28 (ANI): Trading at the Bombay Stock Exchange today closed 127.92 points up to stand at 26,880.82. At the National Stock Exchange the Nifty closed 35.90 points up to stand at 8,027.60. NCC and KAILASH were among the top gainers of Group A with an increase of 11.84% and 11.76% along with MANAPPURAM and RANBAXY with an increase of 9.98% and 6.11% respectively, while the top losers of Group A include PMCFIN and JUSTDIAL with a decrease of 7.92% and 5.88% along with LAKSHMI MACHINE WORKS LTD. and BEML with a decrease of 5.35% and 3.09% at the close of the markets. The Auto sector is up 59.39 points 17,942.43 while the banking sector is up 124.66 points at 19,073.55 and the reality sector is up 4.71 points at 1,437.00. The Indian currency is up 0.1% at Rs 61.36 per dollar.

Oct 28, 2014

Nithari Case: SC rejects Surinder Kolis plea for review of death sentence

New Delhi, Oct 28 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed Nithari Case convict Surinder Koli’s plea for review of death sentence. Lawyer Pinky Anand said that review petition was filed by the convict on the ground that his confession was under torture & not voluntary. She added that Court has found no merit thus stated his confessions were voluntary and dismissed the review petition.

Oct 28, 2014

Devendra Fadnavis to be Maharashtra's next CM

New Delhi, Oct 28 (ANI): BJP's Maharashtra unit chief Devendra Fadnavis was on Tuesday unanimously elected as the leader of Maharashtra BJP Legislative Party. The development paved way for him to take over as the new chief minister of Maharashtra. The decision on his appointment was taken at the BJP legislature party meeting on Tuesday in Mumbai.

Oct 28, 2014

Chhath Puja declared public holiday in Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 28 (ANI): Delhi government declared a public holiday on Wednesday on account of Chhath Puja and also issued a notification in this regard. All the government offices will be shut tomorrow in Delhi unlike last year when it was a restricted holiday. BJP’s Delhi Unit President Satish Upadhyay said that he met chief secretary DM Spolia and demanded that a public holiday be declared on the occasion of Chhath Puja. He added that lakhs of Purvanchalis have been demanding that a holiday be declared on this day.

Oct 28, 2014

Modi and Vietnamese PM Nguyen Tan Dung address media -Part-1

New Delhi, Oct 28 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Vietnamese counterpart Nguyen Tan Dung on Tuesday addressed the media in a joint press conference. Both the Prime Ministers stated that they had a fruitful discussion on trade, maritime security, cultural cooperation and other important topics of mutual interest.

Oct 28, 2014

Will reply to LG if he invites for govt in Delhi, Sent notice to Kejriwal over false blames: BJP

New Delhi, Oct 28 (ANI): BJP's Delhi unit President Satish Upadhyay said on Tuesday that if the party gets an invitation from the Lieutenant Governor for government formation in Delhi they will give reply at the right time. Further he said that BJP has sent a legal notice to AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal over false allegations made by him on BJP for horse trading. Kejriwal will have to give a legal reply to BJP's lawyer over the notice. Upadhyay also said that the violence in Trilokpuri has been effectively handled with the help of BJP workers and cooperation of police.

Oct 28, 2014

Need to bring FDI in road infrastructure, says Nitin Gadkari

New Delhi, Oct 28 (ANI): Transport minister Nitin Gadkari said on Tuesday that there is a need to bring Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in road infrastructure to meet international standards. Addressing a meeting of state transport ministers in New Delhi, he said India must undertake the advanced road network development planning as have been adopted by many advanced countries. He also emphasized upon bringing in e-governance to have a corruption-free system and developing multi-modal transport system. He welcomed suggestions on bringing down the number of road accidents on state and national highways.

Oct 28, 2014

Modi and Vietnamese PM Nguyen Tan Dung address media - Part-3

Oct 28, 2014

Fierce gun battle on between security forces and militants in Kashmir

Handwara, Oct 28 (ANI): A fierce gun battle broke out between security forces and militants in Handwara district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday (October 28). Three militants are suspected to be hiding in a village in the district. As per media reports, Indian army launched a joint search operation with the police on Monday night (October 27). The militants fired upon the security forces after which the forces retaliated, reports said. No casualties have been reported so far.

Oct 28, 2014