Politics

Pakistan involved in Education Scam

Rawalakot, POK, July 15: Rawalakot University in Pakistan occupied Kashmir from the last 8 years has been offering and running the course of Veterinary medicine but ironically hundreds and thousands of students who subscribe to the course are rendered jobless. Even after completing the course and getting the degrees, no one is getting the job.

Jul 15, 2014

Rajya Sabha passes TRAI Amendment Bill

New Delhi, July 15 (ANI): After Lok Sabha, the TRAI Amendment Bill was passed in the Rajya Sabha today. The bill was passed in Lok Sabha on Monday. The Bill seeks to remove a legal hurdle in appointment of former chairman of telecom regulatory body Nripendra Misra as principal secretary to the Prime Minister. While the Congress opposed the bill, other parties like the BSP and the TMC supported it. Though the NDA government lacked numbers, it had expressed confidence on Monday that the Bill would be cleared by the Upper House too.

Jul 15, 2014

AAP leader Ashutosh hopes IAS officer Khemka will keep up his good work at the Centre

New Delhi, July 15 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Ashutosh on Tuesday said he has high regards for Haryana Government IAS officer Ashok Khemka, and hoped the latter would continue with his good work while on central deputation as is being reported in the media. Responding to media reports that suggested that Khemka could be transferred from Haryana to the central government, Ashutosh said AAP has great respect for Ashok Khemka as he is a very honest and an upright officer.

Jul 15, 2014

Passengers jubilant as Delhi-Katra 'Shri Shakti Express' returns to New Delhi after maiden journey

Katra, July 15 (ANI): The Delhi-Katra 'Shri Shakti Express' on Tuesday arrived at the New Delhi Railway Station after its maiden journey. The 'Shree Shakti Express' rail link to Katra that is at the foot of the popular Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, has eased travel for the devotees. Prime Minister Modi had flagged-off the inaugural train from Katra to Udhampur on July 04. Expressing happiness passengers said the train service was a great relief to the pilgrims heading towards the pilgrimage. According to the official data, nearly 10 million devotees pass through Katra every year on their way to the 13-kilometer-long holy trek. Katra, being the starting point of the trek to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine, is a highly revered destination for Hindus. This rail link is expected to make the journey easier for millions of devotees who make the pilgrimage every year.

Jul 15, 2014

Gaza: Spokesman says Hamas was not consulted on failed truce

Israel on Tuesday resumes air strikes on Gaza despite earlier accepting an Egyptian proposal to end a week of the deadliest violence in the Gaza Strip for years. Duration: 01:29

Jul 15, 2014

Kerry warns of 'great risks' of more Gaza violence

US Secretary of State John Kerry warned on Tuesday of the "great risks" of spiralling violence between Israel and the Gaza Strip and called on Arab nations to push Hamas to accept a ceasefire. Duration: 00:41

Jul 15, 2014

Afghan government employee's vehicle hit by bomb

A remote-controlled bomb planted at the side of a road hits a government employee's vehicle in Kabul killing two and wounding at least five others. Duration: 00:33

Jul 15, 2014

Philippines braces for Typhoon Rammasun

Thousands of people flee their homes in the Philippines as the first major storm of the rainy season strengthens into a typhoon. Duration:01:05

Jul 15, 2014

Corruption, greed blamed for Casablanca building tragedy

The scene was like an earthquake, but residents say the collapse of three buildings last week in Casablanca that killed 23 people was the man-made result of greed and corruption. Duration: 00:36

Jul 15, 2014

Arab League denounces Israeli 'war crimes'

Arab League chief Nabil al-Arabi accused Israel on Monday of war crimes, as Egypt asked Arab foreign ministers at a meeting in Cairo to support its initiative to end week-long fighting in Gaza. Duration: 01:30

Jul 15, 2014

India Loses 23% of Power during T&D, Reveals Piyush Goyal

More than 23 percent of the total power generated in India was wasted during transmission and distribution (T&D) in the country in 2012-13, stated minister of state for power Piyush Goyal in Rajya Sabha on Monday.

Jul 15, 2014

Protesting lawmakers disrupt HK govt announcement of report

Protesting lawmakers disrupt Hong Kong's legislature by throwing an inflatable hammer and a birdcage as the government announces findings of a controversial public consultation on electoral reform. Duration: 01:26

Jul 15, 2014

Germany national soccer team arrives in Berlin after winning the FIFA World Cup title

Berlin, July 15 (ANI): Germany_s victorious national soccer team arrived home on Tuesday, two days after winning the FIFA World Cup title in Brazil. A plane carrying coach Joachim Loew and his squad touched down at Berlin_s Tegel airport where it was received by fire engines spraying the Boeing 747 with water as a welcome home gesture. Captain Philipp Lahm, carrying the trophy, was the first to leave the plane, followed by Bastian Schweinsteiger who was wrapped in a large German flag. National carrier Lufthansa temporarily changed its name to Fanhansa in honour of the world champions and added the words _winner_s plane_ (_Siegerflieger_) to its logo, complete with the picture of a soccer ball.

Jul 15, 2014

Prez Pranab Mukherjee presents Gandhi Peace Prize to Chandi Prasad Bhatt

New Delhi, July 15 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday felicitated renowned environmentalist Chandi Prasad Bhatt with 2013 Gandhi Peace Prize at a glittering ceremony in Darbar Hall at Rashtrapati Bhawan. The pioneer of the Chipko movement has also been awarded with the Ramon Magsaysay Award for community leadership in 1982 followed by the Padma Bhushan in 2005. The Gandhi Peace Prize was instituted in 1995 on the occasion of the 125th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. This annual award is given to individuals and institutions for their contributions towards social, economic and political transformation through non-violence and other Gandhian methods.

Jul 15, 2014

Vaidik says no harm if Kashmir made an independent nation, Politicos slam

New Delhi, July 15 (ANI): Politicos on Tuesday slammed senior journalist Ved Pratap Vaidik_s statement that Kashmir should be made free. He had earlier too made headlines when he met 26/11 attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed in Pakistan. Vaidik however later said that the TV channels are over hyping the things.

Jul 15, 2014