Politics

'I'm open to joining politics if 'taken seriously': Angelina Jolie

New Delhi, May 23 (ANI): Angelina Jolie has said that she is open to the idea of an official political role if "taken seriously". 'The Tourist' star told a morning news show that if she thought she would be effective, she would, but she was not sure if she would ever be taken seriously in that way. Whilst talking about her politics ambitions, the 38-year-old actress had earlier said that she doubted if by now her skeletons in her closet were all out and they were probably all out, as she doesn't know if there's any left.

May 23, 2014

Maronite patriarch's Israel trip raises Hezbollah ire

An unprecedented visit by Lebanon's Maronite Patriarch to the Holy Land has angered the powerful Shia Muslim movement Hezbollah, a sworn enemy of Israel. Duration: 02:23

May 23, 2014

Protestors in Belem move on World Cup trophy show venue

Demonstrators angry with the billions being spent on Brazil's hosting the World Cup burst into the hall where the tournament trophy was on display on Tuesday in Belem. Duration: 00:42

May 23, 2014

Sushmita Sen celebrates 20th anniversary of crowning with cancer kids

Mumbai, May 23 (ANI): India's Beauty Queen, Sushmita Sen, who won the Miss Universe in 1994, on May 21 celebrated 20 years of crowning with cancer patients in India's showbiz capital Mumbai. Model-turned-actress Sushmita Sen, celebrated the landmark event with 100 little kids suffering from cancer. The gorgeous bollywood actress, who won the Miss Universe crown in 1994, said these children know how to celebrate life. On the occasion the actress even watched just released children centered film, 'Hawaa Hawaai' with the kids. Sushmita was the first Indian beauty to win the Miss Universe title.

May 23, 2014

Coal scam: Vijay Darda, son granted bail

New Delhi, May 23 (ANI): A Delhi court on Friday granted bail to Rajya Sabha MP Vijay Darda in the coal blocks allocation case. Darda, a Congress leader, was chargesheeted by the CBI in March. The Court also granted bail to Darda's son Devendra in the case.

May 23, 2014

Jitan Ram Manjhi wins trust vote in Bihar Assembly

Patna, May 23 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Jeetan Ram Manjhi won the trust vote in the special session of the Bihar Assembly on Friday. During the session, the BJP came down heavily on the outgoing Chief Minister Nitish Kumar for "plunging Bihar into a crisis" merely due to his "deep hatred" for Narendra Modi. It later staged a walkout.

May 23, 2014

Mossad Behind Congress' Downfall: INC Introspection Looks at Names to Blame

The Congress leaders have given several reasons for its massive defeat in 2014 Lok Sabha election - some as absurd as blaming Mossad.

May 23, 2014

Gadkari defamation case: Kejriwal jailed for 14 days, next hearing on June 6

New Delhi, May 23 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Convener Arvind Kejriwal has been sent to 14-day judicial custody in the defamation case filed by senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nitin Gadkari. Kejriwal was sent to Tihar Jail after he refused to pay a personal bond as directed by the court. The next hearing is on June 6. He has already spent two nights in judicial custody after he refused to pay the personal bond saying it was against AAP's principles. Kejriwal had alleged that Gadkari is one of the most corrupt leaders of India following which the BJP leader had moved court.

May 23, 2014

All four terrorists killed, Afghan ambassador says attack won't hamper India-Afghan relations

New Delhi, May 23 (ANI): Speaking on the attack on Indian consulate in Afghanistan's Herat, Afghanistan Ambassador to India, Shaida Mohammad Abdali said that all 4 terrorists have been killed. He also added that everyone is safe and there are no casualties. He further said that the enemy must know that doing this is not going to affect the relationship of both the countries.

May 23, 2014

Jaswant Singh visits Advani, RSS reacts

Nagpur, May 23 (ANI): RSS ideologue MG Vaidya on Friday said that it is up to the expelled BJP leader Jaswant Singh to decide whether he wants to join the BJP again or not. Stirring speculations about his return to BJP, Singh on Friday met BJP's veteran leader LK Advani. 77-year-old Jaswant Singh contested as an independent candidate in Lok Sabha polls from Barmer after BJP refused to field him from there. BJP fielded Sonaram Choudhary from Barmer.

May 23, 2014

Jayalalithaa refuses to attend Modi's oath ceremony in presence of Sri Lankan President, Congress re

New Delhi/ Lucknow, May 23 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa refused to attend PM designate Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony if Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa is invited. Congress leaders Meem Afzal and Akhilesh Pratap Singh reacted to the same. Meem Afzal said that BJP's decision has been opposed by the NDA supporters themselves which should be answered by BJP. Akhilesh Pratap Singh slammed the BJP for playing two faced politics. He said that BJP does vote bank politics, not what is in the nation's interest.

May 23, 2014

Chief Minister-Designate Chandrababu Naidu Keen to Settle in Seemandhra at the Earliest

Nara Chandrababu Naidu is understood to have decided to shift himself to a place near Guntur and start functioning as Chief Minister.

May 23, 2014

Narendra Modi's Swearing-in: Sri Lankan President to Bring Tamil Province Leaders along to Counterbalance Resistance

Mahinda Rajapaksa has invited the leader of Sri Lanka's Tamil province to come along with him for Narendra Modi's oath-taking ceremony.

May 23, 2014

Modi spoke to Indian Envoy in Afghanistan, all Indians safe: MEA

New Delhi, May 23 (ANI): The MEA Spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin on Friday updated the information regarding attack on Indian envoy in Afghanistan. Akbaruddin said that situation is uncertain as exchange of fire is still going on but contact is being maintained with all ambassadors. He also said that PM-designate Narendra Modi has spoken to the mission staff in Afghanistan to boost their morale. He added that all Indians are safe there and no threat is reported currently.

May 23, 2014

JD (U) faces trust vote in Bihar Assembly today, RJD extends support

Patna, May 23 (ANI): Jitan Ram Manjhi, who has succeeded Nitish Kumar as the new Chief Minister of Bihar after the latter demitted office taking moral responsibility for the JD (U)'s debacle in general elections, is seeking a confidence vote today. The JD (U) government led by Manjhi has to prove its majority on the floor of the house. In a major development towards the formation of a new alliance in Bihar, Lalu Prasad Yadav's Rashtriya Janata Dal had on Thursday announced its unconditional support to the JD (U) government in the state. With Manjhi, who belongs to Musahar sub-caste, taking over as the Chief Minister, the Lalu Prasad-led party does not want to be seen as opposing a member of one of the most backward community.

May 23, 2014