Politics

Egypt's newly-elected Sissi in Algieria on first state visit

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi arrived in Algiers on Wednesday for his first trip abroad since being elected in May. Duration: 00:56

Jun 26, 2014

S.Africa platinum miners back to work after wage deal

Thousands of miners on South Africa's platinum belt streamed back to work on Wednesday after reaching a wage deal with leading global producers that ended a crippling five-month strike. Duration: 00:53

Jun 25, 2014

Libya PM calls on Libyans to vote for new parliament

Libyans were voting Wednesday in a legislative election the authorities hope will end political turmoil and deadly violence that has gripped the country since the ouster of dictator Moamer Kadhafi. Duration: 00:56

Jun 25, 2014

Iraqi Kurds say future of disputed Kirkuk in their hands

A major offensive by Sunni militants, led by jihadists from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), has only served to strengthen the conviction among Kurds that Kirkuk's future lies with the Kurdistan region. Duration: 02:06

Jun 25, 2014

Amateur films Ukrainian helicopter downed by rebels

Nine Ukrainian servicemen died on Tuesday when pro-Russian insurgents shot down an army helicopter in the separatist east just a day after a top militia leader ordered a temporary ceasefire. Duration: 00:31

Jun 25, 2014

In an isolated Slavyansk, humanitarian aid groups appear

In the eastern Ukrainian city of Slavyansk, humanitarian aid groups have been set up to help the residents in need - and the city's mayor claims they do not have electricity or running water. Duration: 01:21

Jun 25, 2014

Student survivors of Korea ferry disaster go back to class

More than 70 student survivors of South Korea’s ferry disaster make an emotional return to their high school, watched by the relatives of the hundreds who died. Duration: 01:06

Jun 25, 2014

Embattled Iraqi Turkmen take up arms against militants

In the Iraqi town of Taza Khurmatu, a motley brigade of Shiite Turkmen locals are defending their homes from encroaching Sunni militants. They are armed with assault rifles, machine guns and a few rocket-propelled grenade launchers. Duration: 00:52

Jun 25, 2014

Disagreement between MHA and MEA has cast shadow over Sushma Swaraj's 1st visit to Bangladesh: Congr

New Delhi, June 25 (ANI): As Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj is to go on her first visit to Bangladesh, Congress leader Anand Sharma wished luck on the same. But he said that the disagreement between the Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of External Affairs over Bangladesh have cast a shadow over the visit. Earlier, Home Minister had stopped easy visa system to the Bangladeshi nationals citing immigration problems.

Jun 25, 2014

Syrian Ambassador to India meets Rajnath Singh, assures help to rescue Indians from Iraq

New Delhi, June 25 (ANI): Syrian Ambassador to India Riyadh Abbas on Wednesday met India's Home Minister Rajnath Singh and assured all help to rescue Indians from violence hit Iraq. Abbas said that the conditions of Indians in Iraq are saddening and that the country will try and contact with Iraq for the welfare of Indians there.

Jun 25, 2014

Telangana to Hold Meet of 150 Firms to Brainstorm Utilization of IT for State's Progress

Telangana Information Technology Minister K Taraka Rama Rao has vowed to effectively utilise Information Technology (IT) to weed out fake beneficiaries from government schemes meant for the poor, like distribution of ration cards of public distribution system (PDS) and pensions to aged citizens, widows and disabled persons.

Jun 25, 2014

Governor should follow Raj dharma: UP Governor Aziz Qureshi

Lucknow, June 25 (ANI): The newly-appointed Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Aziz Qureshi who met general public and listened to their grievances on Tuesday said that a governor should follow raj dharma. Talking to mediapersons in Lucknow, he said that people can come to him anytime for help. He also said that former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee is his role model.

Jun 25, 2014

Cabinet defers decision on gas price hike by 3 months

New Delhi, June 25 (ANI): Petroleum and natural gas minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday said that the Cabinet Committee for Economic Affairs has decided to defer the gas price hike by 3 months. Talking to mediapersons in New Delhi, he said that the cabinet has decided that there is need for more consultation on gas price hike, said Pradhan.

Jun 25, 2014

Exploring all options for the safety of Indian nationals in Iraq: MEA

New Delhi, June 25 (ANI): MEA spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin on Wednesday said that the Indian government is exploring all options for the safety of Indian nationals in Iraq and the Indians who are in captivity remain safe and unharmed. He added that 17 people who were evacuated from conflict zone yesterday have traveled out of Iraq.

Jun 25, 2014

Indian railways comes under question over derailment issue

Kolkata, June 25 (ANI): Trinamool Congress leader, Saugata Roy questioned the state of Indian railways and said that if the incident of derailment takes place with the premier Rajdhani express, then what can be expected out of the other railways. BJP leader, Sudhanshu Trivedi, expressed his empathy with the victims of the train mishap. Around 2.15 a.m, 12 coaches of Delhi-Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express train derailed at Golden Gunj area near Chapra district in Bihar on Wednesday, which killed four and injured eight others. The accident occurred barely hours after rebels announced strike in Bihar, which raised speculations of an alleged Maoist role in the accident.

Jun 25, 2014