Politics

'Unlimited vacation' making gains in US, but critics have doubts

Unlimited holiday may sound like an impossible dream for many workers, but at some US companies it’s already a reality. Supporters say more industries will allow it in future, but is it too good to be true? Duration: 02:20

Jun 15, 2014

Canada: life as a transgender kid

In Canada, some youngsters with gender dysphoria, a conflict between biological sex and gender identity, are being supported with some provinces allowing over-18s to change sex officially without undergoing gender surgery. Duration: 02:03

Jun 15, 2014

DR Congo, Rwanda, scrap over copse of trees

Congolese troops on the border with Rwanda have dug a trench behind a copse of eucalyptus trees, determined to defend a scrap of land they believe marks their territory. Duration: 01:08

Jun 15, 2014

US aircraft carrier welcomes PLA aboard, seeks return invite

The US Navy welcomes four members of China's military aboard one of its aircraft carriers -- and says it hopes to receive a return invite someday. Duration: 01:25

Jun 15, 2014

ISIL militants killing captured Iraqi soldiers

Militant Group ISIL Posts Images of Mass Killing of Iraqi Soldiers on Twitter

According to UN, the number of people killed in summary executions and extrajudicial killings "may run into the hundreds".

Jun 15, 2014

Pakistan Must Stop Ceasefire Violations along LoC to Improve India Ties - Jaitley

Pakistan must completely stop violations of ceasefire along theLoC to continue peace dialogue with India.

Jun 15, 2014

Narendra Modi Arrives in Bhutan, Gets Red Carpet Welcome, Guard of Honour

Narendra Modi was accorded a red carpet welcome and guard of honour by the Bhutan government.

Jun 15, 2014

Narendra Modi inaugurates Supreme Court of Bhutan

Thimphu, June 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated Supreme Court of Bhutan. Embarking on his first foreign visit since taking over, Prime Minister Modi arrived in Bhutan today. A grand welcome was accorded to him by the Bhutanese government which rolled out a red carpet and gave a ceremonial guard of honour to him. Later Modi met Bhutan Prime Minster, Lyonchen Tshering Tobgay and King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in a bid to reassert Indian influence in the subcontinent offering financial and technical help to the small Himalayan kingdom.

Jun 15, 2014

High tide leaves one dead in Mumbai's Marine Drive, One rescued

Mumbai, June 15 (ANI): Despite a high tide alert warning issued for Mumbai residents, two boys fell prey to huge tidal waves on Sunday. The torrential waves which have been hitting the Mumbai shore continuously for the third day left one dead in the Marine Drive area of the city while the other one was rescued. The dead body was recovered by the BMC workers from amidst rocks on the shore.

Jun 15, 2014

Policemen pay tribute to traffic constable who died in Moti Nagar road rage

New Delhi, June 15 (ANI): Policemen on Sunday paid tribute to late traffic constable Manna Ram who died in Moti Nagar in a road rage incident on Saturday. The traffic constable was mowed down by the accused, Raman Kant, in Moti Nagar following a heated argument, after Ram tried apprehending Kant for driving on the wrong side of the road. Trying to evade Ram, the accused dragged the constable for over 200 meters, which led to his tragic death.

Jun 15, 2014

PM Narendra Modi meets Bhutan King

Thimpu, June 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk and the two discussed an entire gamut of ties to cement the "unique and special" bilateral relationship. During the meeting Modi invited the Bhutanese King and his wife Jetsun Pema to visit India. Before the meeting when Modi arrived at the palace, he was given a warm, ceremonial welcome with a traditional dance. He was also presented with a guard of honour at the palace and the national anthems of the two countries were played.

Jun 15, 2014

Narendra Modi meets Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay

Thimphu, June 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay. Embarking on his first foreign visit since taking over, Prime Minister Modi arrived in Bhutan today. A grand welcome was accorded to him by the Bhutanese government which rolled out a red carpet and gave a ceremonial guard of honour to him.

Jun 15, 2014

Police promise strict action against Khandwa gangrape victims

Khandwa, June 15 (ANI): The DIG of Women Cell in Khandwa, Raghuveer Prasad said that the accused in the shocking gangrape and abuse of a tribal woman in Khandwa region will be dealt with sternly. The DIG said that it's their job to make sure that victims of such heinous crimes are brought justice and strict actions are taken against the perpetrators. A 30-year-old tribal woman was allegedly gangraped and paraded nude on June 10 in village Bilai Khedi, Khandwa district in Madhya Pradesh.

Jun 15, 2014

BJP says violence against party workers has increased under Mamata, TMC retorts

Kolkata, June 15 (ANI): Reacting over BJP’s comment that violence against political workers has increased under Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Trinamool Congress leader Partha Chatterjee said that BJP is trying to stir sentiments against the West Bengal government for wrong reasons. Chatterjee added that Banerjee is working for peace and tranquillity and development in the province.

Jun 15, 2014

Textile Minister Gangwar slams SP govt for poor law and order situation in UP

Bareilly, June 15 (ANI): Union Textile Minister Santosh Gangwar on Sunday criticized the Uttar Pradesh Government for the worsening law and order situation in the state. He said that Akhilesh Yadav -led SP government did not seem to have an agenda to tackle the problem head-on, especially after its defeat in the Lok Sabha polls.

Jun 15, 2014