Politics

Antony's report on Congress poll debacle refrains from blaming Rahul, politicos react

New Delhi, July 14 (ANI): The report prepared by a panel headed by Congress leader A K Antony has chosen not to cite Rahul Gandhi's lacklustre poll campaign responsible for the party's debacle in the LS Polls. Politicos from rival parties have, however, dismissed the report.

Jul 14, 2014

Politicos demand answer and govt investigation on Ved Pratap Vaidik's meet with Hafiz Saeed

New Delhi, July 14 (ANI): Political leaders on Monday demanded answer and investigation by the government over Ved Pratap Vaidik's meeting with 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed. Congress leader Rashid Alvi sad NCP leader Majid Memon said that Vaidik should tell everybody what he talked about. Meanwhile, BSP Chief Mayawati and other political leaders too said that he should be answerable on the issue and that government should investigate the matter.

Jul 14, 2014

VHP leader Giriraj Kishore passes away, Health Minister pays tribute

New Delhi, July 14 (ANI): Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Monday paid tribute to senior Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Giriraj Kishore who died in New Delhi the previous evening at the age of 96 after prolonged illness. Kishore had joined the RSS at an early age and was one of its senior-most _pracharaks_. The RSS later sent him to VHP.

Jul 14, 2014

Controversy Erupts over Indian Journo's Meet with 26/11 Mastermind Hafiz Saeed; Ruckus in Parliament

Interestingly, Saeed is said to have "welcomed" Modi to Pakistan during his conversation with Vaidik.

Jul 14, 2014

Human traffickers take advantage of Pakistani women

Zunera once dreamed of becoming a computer engineer. Instead, aged 16, she was tricked into prostitution in the UAE, beginning a four-year nightmare of cruelty, violence and rape. Duration 02:45

Jul 14, 2014

Telecast of Doordarshan to become mandatory on private networks

Ahmedabad, July 14 (ANI): Indian government would make telecast of state-run channel Doordarshan mandatory on every direct to home and cable network, said Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar. Javadekar said his aim was to make Doordarshan and state-run All India Radio first choice of viewers. Meanwhile, Javadekar took a dig at opposition Congress party's demand for Leader of Opposition post in lower house of parliament.

Jul 14, 2014

BJP leader hails passage of Polavaram Bill in Lok Sabha

Visakhapatnam, July 14 (ANI): State unit president of BJP in Andhra Pradesh K Hari Babu lauded the passage of Andhra Pradesh Amendment Bill in lower house of the parliament, saying it would benefit various states in terms of irrigation. Addressing a news conference in port city of Visakhapatnam, Babu said the bill will pave way for construction of Polavaram irrigation project.

Jul 14, 2014

Railway Minister inspects trains and stations in Karnataka

Karnataka, July 14 (ANI): Railway Minister Sadananda Gowda inspected railway stations and cleanliness in trains in Karnataka. Beginning from railway station in Bengaluru, Gowda inspected toilets and security at the station. He also inspected trains and travelled to Mysore where he also interacted with passengers. In Mysore, Gowda inspected canteen, waiting halls, ticket counters and other facilities at the railway station.

Jul 14, 2014

PM Modi to leave from Germany for Brazil after a day's stay

Germany, July 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be leaving from Germany on Monday where he landed for a stopover on his way to Brazil to attend five nations BRICS summit. Indian Ambassador to Germany Vijay Gokhale had received Modi on the tarmac with other dignitaries. Modi's meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in the German capital, Berlin, was cancelled due to Germany's entry into FIFA World Cup final, for which she was in Brazil to watch.

Jul 14, 2014

BJP Government Names 5 Leaders to Replace UPA-Appointed Governors

The NDA-government has finalised the names of five governors, likely to be appointed in states including Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and Karnataka.

Jul 14, 2014

France moves against substandard restaurant food

Food lovers may put France on a pedestal, but microwaved or pre-packaged dishes have become so common in restaurants that authorities are introducing a new "homemade" label for chefs cooking meals from scratch. Duration: 01:14

Jul 14, 2014

Boko Haram chief claims Lagos, Abuja attacks in new video

The head of Nigeria's Boko Haram has claimed responsibility for a bombing in the capital Abuja and an attack hours later in Lagos which the authorities tried to cover up, in a video obtained by AFP Sunday. Duration: 02:02

Jul 14, 2014

Water everywhere for DR Congo city yet scarce a drop to drink

Goma sits by one of the world's largest freshwater reservoirs and has some of Africa's heaviest annual rainfall, yet less than half of the population has access to drinking water. Duration: 02:31

Jul 13, 2014

New Nigerian Boko Haram video mocks Bring Back Girls campaign

In a new video, the leader of Nigeria's Boko Haram Islamists mocks the Bring Back Our Girls campaign which calls for the return of more than 200 schoolgirls who have been kidnapped by Boko Haram. Duration: 00:34

Jul 13, 2014

Poor monsoon adversely hits farmers

Amritsar, July 13 (ANI): Uncertain over progress of the delayed monsoons, farmers are adversely hit due to scanty rains, which raise concerns of a first drought in five years. Reportedly, on an average Punjab receives an annul rainfall of 580 mm of which about 80 per cent is confined to the months of June, July, August and September. Unfortunately, the monsoons are delayed this year and there has been no shower in recent time. A farmer, Jaipal Singh said that most of their working is dependent on the heavy downpour in the monsoon months. In order to maintain their crops, farmers have to use generator sets for irrigation. Adding to the farmer’s woe, Punjab Electricity Board has failed to provide them with uninterrupted electricity supply of 8 hours as promised. Farmers have to spend extra on diesel to run pumps.

Jul 13, 2014