Politics

Modi urges people to bid adieu to Congress

Rajasthan, Apr 8 (ANI): BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate, Narendra Modi, urged people to bid adieu to the Congress party. He asked people to give a befitting reply to the Congress for its misgovernance in order to ensure the betterment of the upcoming generations.

Apr 8, 2014

Candlight vigil for MH370, one month after disappearance

Families of passengers on board Flight MH370 hold a candlelit vigil to mark the one month anniversary since the plane disappeared. Duration: 00:39

Apr 8, 2014

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Apr 8, 2014

Stressed out Americans seek mindful peace

Mindfulness meditation is the latest trend adopted by movie stars and self-help gurus. But increasing numbers of psychologists are convinced that the technique can relieve stress and improve focus. Duration: 02:18

Apr 8, 2014

India voters kick off world's biggest election

Indians head to the polls as the first of nine phases of voting kicks off in the northeastern states of Assam and Tripura. Duration: 01:36

Apr 8, 2014

Two foreign UN workers shot dead in central Somalia

Two UN workers, a Briton and a Frenchman, were shot dead on Monday as they disembarked from a plane at an airport in Galkayo, central Somalia, officials and witnesses said. Duration: 00:39

Apr 8, 2014

Pistorius tells court he has been taking anti-depressants

Lawyers for Oscar Pistorius began their defence case on Monday, which should see the star athlete take the stand, and opened with the testimony of a forensic pathologist. Duration: 01:07

Apr 8, 2014

Palestinians urge Israel to release a 4th batch of prisoners

During a press conference in Ramallah on Monday, former Palestinian negotiator Mohammed Shtayyeh said that if Israel wants to continue the negotiations it should release prisoners, and come to serious bilateral talks. Duration: 00:51

Apr 8, 2014

Kiev reacts after Ukrainian officer is killed in Crimea

A Russian marine has shot dead a Ukrainian naval officer in Crimea, the Ukrainian defence ministry said Monday, the second reported death since Moscow claimed the Black Sea peninsula last month. Duration: 00:55

Apr 8, 2014

Bob Geldof's daughter Peaches dies aged 25: police

Peaches Geldof, the socialite daughter of Band Aid founder Bob Geldof, has died at her home in Britain aged 25, police said on Monday. Duration: 00:33

Apr 8, 2014

Anti-Russian protest in Moldovan capital

Anti-Russian activists marched to the Russian Embassy in the Moldovan capital Chisinau on Sunday, chanting "this is not Crimea," to warn against Russian military incursions in other countries in the region. Duration: 00:32

Apr 8, 2014

Srebrenica survivors drag Dutch state to court

Survivors of the 1995 Srebrenica massacre opened a civil suit against the Dutch government on Monday, saying Dutch peacekeepers should have protected the victims of Europe's worst massacre since World War II. Duration: 00:42

Apr 8, 2014

EU praises Afghanistan for elections

The head of the EU election observer mission says Afghans showed "remarkable determination" during Saturday's presidential election. Duration: 01:04

Apr 8, 2014

Lok Sabha Elections 2014: BJP Releases Manifesto; Impetus to be Given for Growth Revival, Job Creation

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on 7 April released its "Election Manifesto 2014" in New Delhi, emphasising that it will strive for the revival of growth and job creation in the country.

Apr 7, 2014