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Israeli troops rest as ceasefire takes effect

Israeli troops near Israel-Gaza border are seen resting and maintaining their equipment as the humanitarian ceasefire takes effect. Duration: 00:45

Jul 26, 2014

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Jul 26, 2014

Gaza residents walk through rubble during truce

A 12-hour truce between Israel and Hamas entered into force Saturday, with emergency workers taking advantage of the lull to uncover 35 bodies from the rubble of Gaza homes, Duration: 00:38

Jul 26, 2014

OSCE monitors examine wreckage of MH17 flight

A team of monitors from the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe examines the wreckage of downed Malaysian flight MH17. Duration: 00:47

Jul 26, 2014

Happy about Indian players' performance in CWG 2014: Sports Minister

Guwahati, July 26 (ANI): Union Minister for Sports Sarbananda Sonowal congratulated Indian players for bringing medals to the nation in the 2014 Commonwealth games in Glasgow. He congratulated all the players who have won the medals and was looking forward to more medals in the forthcoming events. On Manipur’s exceptional performance in the games, he acknowledged the role of PM Narendra Modi in creating a sporting environment in the northeast region. Earlier today, President Pranab Mukherjee in individual messages congratulated and wished the players further success in the future. So far, India has bagged 3 gold medals, 4 silver medals and 3 Bronze medals.

Jul 26, 2014

Malaika Goel's coach on Malaika winning silver in 10m air pistol in CWG 2014

Ludhiana, July 26 (ANI): At the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, Indian shooter Malaika Goel clinched a silver medal in the 10m air pistol competition. Speaking about his student’s achievement, Malaika’s coach Gurjeet Singh on Saturday said that she is a dedicated girl. He also added that he is proud of her.

Jul 26, 2014

Kolkata tutor who beat 3-year-old sent to police custody till July 31

Kolkata, July 26 (ANI): The tutor who beat a 3-year-old kid in Kolkata was sent to police custody till 31st July. Lawyer said that Pooja Singh (Accused) was produced before the Court and her bail was rejected and will be sent to police custody till July 31. Meanwhile, the accused teacher’s lawyer said that putting a CCTV camera in the bedroom while the teacher was teaching the student is a part of conspiracy.

Jul 26, 2014

Victory in Uttarakhand by-polls is great achievement: Congress

New Delhi, July 26 (ANI): The Congress won all the three Assembly seats in Uttarakhand for which by-polls were held. The result coming against a BJP wave across the country took the ruling party's tally to 35 in the 70-member House, just one short of majority. Significantly, the result was also a vindication of the Congress central leadership's faith in chief minister Harish Rawat who was handed over the reins of the state in February. Rawat himself was among the three elected MLAs, winning from Dharchula by defeating Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate BD Joshi by 20,000 votes. Uttarakhand Congress President Kishore Upadhyay said that victory in the by-polls is great achievement for the party.

Jul 26, 2014

Kaptan Singh Solanki on being appointed Governor of Haryana

New Delhi, July 26 (ANI): Speaking on President Pranab Mukherjee appointing him as the Governor of Haryana, Kaptan Singh Solanki on Saturday said that the government has expressed confidence in him and that he believes he will get success. Solanki has replaced Jagannath Pahadia.

Jul 26, 2014

Govt concerned about students, request to maintain calm: Jitendra Singh on UPSC

New Delhi, July 26 (ANI): Minister of State in the PMO, Jitendra Singh, on Saturday said that the government is concerned about the students protesting for the UPSC. Singh also appealed to the protesting students to maintain calm and wait until the committee_s report comes.

Jul 26, 2014

NSUI protests against CSAT exam at New Delhi_s Jantar Mantar

New Delhi, July 26 (ANI): Congress_ student wing NSUI on Saturday protested against the CSAT examination at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. DPCC Chief Arvinder Singh Lovely said that the BJP government is taking a u-turn on every promise they had made. He added that the government cannot be trusted in terms of fulfillment of promises.

Jul 26, 2014

One policeman killed, four injured in grenade attack in Sopore

Sopore, July 26 (ANI): One policeman was killed and four others were injured in a grenade attack by militants in the wee hours on Saturday in Sopore town of Baramulla district in Jammu and Kashmir. Deputy Inspector General (DIG), North Kashmir Ghulam Hassan said that few militants who were among the stone pelters launched a grenade attack followed by a gun battle in which one of our security personnel Mohammed Sayeed died and four other policemen got injured. The injured policemen were rushed to hospital and are said to be out of danger.

Jul 26, 2014

Politicos react as Pakistan fails to mention Hafiz Saeed_s name in 26/11 charge-sheet

New Delhi, July 26 (ANI): Politicos on Saturday reacted over a charge-sheet filed by Pakistan which has named Lakhvi, the operational commander of Lashkar-e-Taiba, as the _mastermind of the Mumbai terrorist attack_ while glossing over the alleged role of Saeed despite considerable evidence gathered by Indian and Western security agencies over his role in the incident.

Jul 26, 2014

Abhinav Bindra_s father says he gave a gift to India in his last CWG by winning Gold

New Delhi, July 26 (ANI): Abhinav Bindra_s father AS Bindra on Saturday said that he made Indians proud by winning Gold in Air Rifle 10 m in the CWG 2014 in Glasgow. He also added that Abhinav has given a gift to India by winning gold in his last Commonwealth Games.

Jul 26, 2014

PM Modi launches web portal _My Gov_ as govt completes 60 days

New Delhi, July 26 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a web portal _My Gov_ as NDA government completed its 60 days. Modi said that the new government has observed that people need to get connected to the government more and more, thus the web portal has been launched to enhance the connection. Modi also said that anyone is welcome to give their suggestions or complaints.

Jul 26, 2014