Politics

Japan develops strong business ties with ASEAN and India Part-1

Tokyo/Jakarta, Oct 1 (ANI): The Indonesia International Motor Show 2014 at Jakarta International Expo featured 36 automotive brands. The theme this year was 'Smart and Safe Mobility' as it exhibited environmentally friendly, fuel-efficient and affordable vehicles. Nissan Motor Corporation showcased a lineup of new products across all three brands including Infiniti, Nissan, and Datsun, giving Indonesian customers a wider range of choices.

Oct 1, 2014

Londoners divided on skyscraper boom

Skyscrapers are sprouting up all over London, transforming a skyline once dominated by Big Ben and St Paul's Cathedral. Some Londoners are delighted at their city's "Manhattanisation" but others warn it risks losing its soul. Duration: 02:47

Oct 1, 2014

No relief for Jayalalithaa, hearing adjourned till Oct 7

Bangalore, Oct 01 (ANI): Hearing on AIADMK chief J Jayalalithaa's bail plea has been adjourned till October seven by a vacation bench of Karnataka High Court. Following the deferring of the hearing, Jayalalithaa, who is lodged in VVIP cell number 23 at Parappana Agrahara central prison in Bangalore, will have to continue in jail for at least a week.

Oct 1, 2014

Two bombs explode in Kabul killing at least seven and wounding 15

Kabul, Oct 01 (ANI): Two Taliban suicide bombers attacked the Afghan capital on Wednesday, killing at least seven people and wounding more than 15, government officials said, a day after the new government and the United States signed a long-delayed security agreement. Afghanistan's interior ministry said the targets of were an army bus and a vehicle carrying Afghan army personnel. The attack in the west of the city, close to Kabul university, was the more serious of the two. It destroyed an army bus and shattered shop windows, killing at least seven, the defence ministry said. Several people were injured in the attack in the eastern part of Kabul.

Oct 1, 2014

Is Jayalalithaa's Loss BJP's Gain in Tamil Nadu?

Bharatiya Janata Party leaders feel their party is bound to get more support now that the ruling AIADMK is rudderless minus Jayalalithaa and the DMK - the main opposition - is in disarray.

Oct 1, 2014

Train collision near Gorakhpur: Loco pilot suspended, Rail Minister announces compensation

New Delhi, Oct 1 (ANI): Two speeding passenger trains collided near Gorakhpur, killing 14 people and injuring 45 others late Tuesday night. Union Railway Minister DV Sadananda Gowda, meanwhile, expressed profound grief over the loss of innocent lives in the accident and announced compensation for the victims. Gowda announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh each to the next of kin of those who died in the tragedy, Rs 1 lakh each to those grievously injured and Rs 20,000 each to those who sustained less serious injuries. The Krishak Express on Tuesday night hit Barauni-bound express train from Lucknow. Three coaches of Barauni Express were badly damaged in the collision.

Oct 1, 2014

Jayalalithaa Bail LIVE: Karnataka HC Adjourns Hearing to Tuesday Oct. 7

Jayalalithaa will have to stay in Bangalore's Parappana Agrahara Central Prison until Monday.

Oct 1, 2014

Gorakhpur train collision: Track cleared, operation to begin soon

New Delhi, Oct 1 (ANI): Speaking over the collision of Krishak Express and Barauni Express near Gorakhpur, Railway Board chairman Arunendra Kumar informed on Wednesday that the train track has been cleared and operations are to begin soon. Talking about the death toll, Kumar said it appears that 12 people have been killed and at least 45 were injured in the accident.

Oct 1, 2014

Architectural history in tiny Tokyo capsules

The future of Kisho Kurokawa's world-renowned Nakagin Capsule tower is in doubt due to a lack of agreement between capsule owners on how to address the maintenance issues that affects the tower. Duration: 02:24

Oct 1, 2014

US police put body cameras to the test

Police body cameras are gradually being rolled out across the US, with interest surging after the fatal police shooting in August of an unarmed black teenager. Duration: 02:18

Oct 1, 2014

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Oct 1, 2014

Hong Kong protesters boo China's National Day

Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters chant and boo outside a ceremony to mark the 65th anniversary of the founding of Communist China, with crowds expected to reach their biggest yet as the city starts a two-day public holiday. Duration: 00:51

Oct 1, 2014

Navaratri Celebration Turns Ugly: Mob Tries to Burn Bihar Minister Alive

The people who had gathered at the temple for the celebrations were reportedly unhappy with the acoustics and sitting arrangements

Oct 1, 2014

Hong Kong holds flag-raising ceremony to mark China anniversary

Hong Kong holds a flag-raising ceremony to mark the 65th anniversary of the founding of China, with a heavy police presence as protesters mass around the square where the event is held. Duration: 00:59

Oct 1, 2014

Modi and Obama discuss trade, terrorism at White House

Washington DC, Oct 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Barack Obama discussed trade issues, Ebola crisis and the fight against Islamic State militants during an Oval Office meeting. Modi said he sought Obama's support for continued openness and ease of access for Indian services companies in the US market, and he said the two leaders had a candid discussion about a trade agreement reached in Bali last year. Obama said that both the leaders had discussed issues of trade, maritime rules, space exploration, science besides working together on Ebola crisis in West Africa. Obama also discussed threat posed by Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) in the Middle East. He said that the two leaders had discussed on how to have a successful peaceful transition of power in Afghanistan post 2014.

Oct 1, 2014