Politics

Korean TV dramas give Asian shoppers urge to splurge

The export success of South Korea's TV dramas has spawned a hard-selling world of branded entertainment that uses product placement to push everything from smartphones to lipsticks. Duration: 01:58

Jun 22, 2014

Politicos react as BJP ally Shiv Sena wants rail fare hike roll back

New Delhi, June 22 (ANI): Politicos on Sunday reacted over BJP ally Shiv Sena’s demand of a roll-back of the hike or a reduction in quantum of hike. The 14.2 per cent hike will pinch the pockets of the 70 lakh commuters of suburban railways in Mumbai. The average Mumbaikar will have to pay almost double for season pass tickets.

Jun 22, 2014

BJP defends as Congress accuses Uma Bharti of involvement in Vyapam Scam

New Delhi, June 22 (ANI): BJP on Sunday defended itself as Congress party raised senior BJP leader Uma Bharti’s name in Madhya Pradesh’s Vyavsayik Pariksha Mandal (Vyapam) admissions scam.

Jun 22, 2014

Government Defends Rail Fare Hike, Revised Charges to Come into Effect from Wednesday

The government defended the increase in passenger charges, including short-distance travel.

Jun 22, 2014

CPMT exam cancelled in UP after paper leak

Lucknow, June 22 (ANI): The Uttar Pradesh Combined Pre-Medical test (CPMT) exam was cancelled on Sunday after the examination paper for entrance to medical colleges in the state was found to have been leaked in Ghaziabad. The case came to light after the officials found tampering with the boxes in which the examination papers were kept in Allahabad Bank and State Bank of India. The District Magistrate reached the spot to examine the boxes and then informed the administration after which orders were issued to cancel the examination. Over one lakh student were due to appear for the exam which will now be held on July 20.

Jun 22, 2014

Politicos react as Jaitley says rail fare hike difficult but correct decision

New Delhi, June 22 (ANI): Politicos on Sunday reacted over Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's comment that defended the steep hike in rail fare and freight rates as a 'difficult but correct decision'. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the railways can survive only if users pay for availing of facilities.

Jun 22, 2014

Huge arms recovered from Maoist-affected area in Jharkhand

Lohardaga, June 22 (ANI): Provincial police of Jharkhand state in a joint operation with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunitions in Maoist-affected Lohardaga district of the state. During the operation, the police recovered 125 serial bombs, which were defused, three pressure cooker bombs, 100 metres codex wire and 23 grenades. Sub-divisional police officer (SDPO) SA Rijvi said the operations have been on for four days and thus far they have succeeded in their mission. The joint operation is also scheduled to take place in a few other villages in this area.

Jun 22, 2014

Inadequate rainfall irks farmers in Aurangabad

Aurangabad, June 22 (ANI): Lack of rainfall in Aurangabad worried farmers, who fear drought like situation. Farmers of Marathawada region in Aurangabad have been experiencing difficult times since past three years as they have witnessed extreme drought, untimely rain and hail storm. In the current situation, farmers are upset due to inadequate rainfall. President of Farmer Association of Marathawada, Jayaji Suryavanshi, said hopes after initial rainfall were diminished as now there is no sign of monsoon.

Jun 22, 2014

Pope visits mafia stronghold, says 'no more child victims'

Pope Francis visits the heartland of one of Italy's most feared mafias, saying no more children should die at the hands of organised crime, cassano allo Ionio, June 21, 2014. Duration: 00:57

Jun 22, 2014

Rebel volunteers ready for Ukraine frontline

A growing number of volunteers in east Ukraine are signing up with insurgents to battle government troops. The self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic is actively recruiting to bolster its forces in heavy fighting with the army. Duration: 00:47

Jun 21, 2014

Iraqi Shiite fighters parade in show of force in Baghdad

Shiite fighters paraded in Baghdad Saturday in a dramatic show of force aimed at Sunni militants who seized a border crossing, widening a western front in an offensive threatening to rip Iraq apart. Duration: 00:59

Jun 21, 2014

Leaders pay tribute to Late Gopinath Munde at Prayer Meeting

Mumbai, June 21 (ANI): Political leaders on Saturday paid tribute to BJP leader late Gopinath Munde who lost his life on June 03 in a road accident. A prayer meeting was held in Mumbai where Home Minister Rajnath Singh also paid tribute to Munde along with other leaders. Singh said that the real tribute to Munde would be not to leave any poor, dalit or backward classes behind.

Jun 21, 2014

BJP says govt's top priority safe return of Indians from Iraq

New Delhi/ Navsari/ Hoshiarpur, June 21 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday said primary concern of the government was safe return of stranded and abducted Indians in Iraq as families prayed for their security in the war zone. Meanwhile, CPI leader Atul Anjan asked the central government to send a special plane to Baghdad to airlift stranded citizens. Chief of Mission of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)-Delhi, Dominik Bartsch, said it would have big impact in the region, as refugees would stream out.

Jun 21, 2014

Indian government may launch special channel for children

Mumbai, June 21 (ANI): Information and Broadcasting Minister, Prakash Javadekar on Saturday said that the Indian government might launch a channel specially for children. Javadekar said that the decision would be taken within a couple of months. He added that government's objective is to take quality documentary, children and feature films to people. Javadekar met the officials of state-run film division and other media related bodies for the meeting.

Jun 21, 2014

Party expanding at booth level with eye on assembly polls: AAP

Amritsar, June 21 (ANI): AAP leader Manish Sisodia on Saturday said that the party is expanding at the booth level with an aim of fighting in the upcoming assembly election in Amritsar city of Punjab. He said people will be given responsibilities and committees will be formed once the party is consolidated in the next two months. He added that invariably, people who are hungry for power will also join their ranks but they will be rooted out quickly as the party is only looking to bring in honest and patriotic people within its folds.

Jun 21, 2014