Politics

Was aware of consequences I will be facing: Shivanand on his suspension

New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): Suspended JD (U) Leader Shivanand Tiwari on Friday slammed Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar saying that he isn’t realizing that he is chosen by people in a democratic society. Tiwari added that he cannot stay silent and was aware of the consequences he will be facing for raising his voice against Kumar.

Feb 28, 2014

LJP alligned with BJP only after Modi got clean chit: Chirag Paswan

New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): A day after the LJP confirmed its alliance with the BJP, Chairman of the LJP's parliamentary board, Chirag Paswan on Friday said that his party has put national interest ahead of the party and personal interests. Paswan added that his party aligned with the BJP only after its PM Candidate Narendra Modi was given a clean chit in the 2002 communal riots case.

Feb 28, 2014

Counterparts of BSE in Toronto eyeing India: Canadas Governor General

Mumbai, Feb 28 (ANI): Canadian Governor General David Johnston said on Friday that Toronto Stock Exchange was keen on partnering with Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), while attending opening bell event during his week-long state visit to India. Johnston and his wife Sharon Johnston are visiting India with the aim of strengthening bilateral and economic ties. Johnston said that Canada was looking to establish themselves in infrastructure, energy and food security, and education, innovation and entrepreneurship sectors of India. Johnston said that Canada was particularly interested in venturing with India and both the countries shared traditions of parliamentary democracy.

Feb 28, 2014

Badalta Manzar (Feb 27, 2014): An independent news report on Jammu and Kashmir

South Kashmir’s Shopian district is known all over the country for the quality of apples produced here. The state govt. claims to have spent millions of rupees on roads, but all this seems only to be on paper. A damaged building and shortage of teachers at the Government high school Kabukote in Rajouri district is causing many problems to students of the school.

Feb 28, 2014

Romania hopes to curb massive deforestation

Deforestation is spreading at an alarming rate in South-Eastern Europe, a region hosting vast old-growth forests and home to thousands of bears, wolves and lynx. Duration: 02:35

Feb 28, 2014

From Maracana to the sambadrome, Rio honors Zico

Zico may have failed to lift the trophy in three campaigns, but the former football legend's legacy will be at the heart of Rio Carnival celebrations marking World Cup year in Brazil. Duration: 02:15

Feb 28, 2014

Gazans turn to solar power as fuel crisis bites

On the roof of Gaza City's children's hospital, a pristine row of solar panels gleams in the sunlight, an out-of-place symbol of modern, clean energy in the impoverished Strip. Duration: 02:21

Feb 28, 2014

Politicos react as BJP demands AK Antony's resignation

New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): Hitting out at the Defence Minister AK Antony over the resignation of Admiral D K Joshi as Navy Chief and the submarine mishap, BJP had demanded that AK Antony should resign on moral grounds. Speaking on the same, SP leader Naresh Agarwal said that he is not in the favor of Antony's resignation as not all time a minister is responsible. Further, NCP leader DP Tripathi said that asking resignation of Antony is not right as he is an honest Defence Minister. Meanwhile, BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that Defence Minister should be held answerable.

Feb 28, 2014

BJP protests against denial of special status to Bihar

Patna, Feb 28 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday staged a protest against denial of special status to Bihar. BJP supporters staged, 'rail roko' in Patna and condemned discriminatory approach towards the demand of special status by residents of Bihar. Earlier, BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi had urged people not to travel by trains during the stir. Another BJP leader, Nitin Patnaik, along with other protesters said that this protest is also to warn chief minister Nitish Kumar who is not taking the demand seriously.

Feb 28, 2014

Politicos react as LJP-BJP re-unite

New Delhi/ Patna, Feb 28 (ANI): LJP chief Ram Vilas Paswan on Thursday formally announced his return to the NDA fold, announcing to contest the next Lok Sabha election with the BJP-led alliance. Speaking on the same, RJD leader Manoj Jha said that those who had faith in Ram Vilas feels cheated today and this is one of the biggest blunders in the career of LJP chief. Further, JD (U) leader Nitish Kumar said that now that Ram Vilas has taken a U turn, it shows that he never had any principles. Meanwhile, BJP leader Sudhanshu Trivedi said that his party is assured that BJP-LJP alliance will receive majority.

Feb 28, 2014

LS Polls: Gadkari confident of victory in Nagpur

Nagpur, Feb 28 (ANI): The BJP announced its first list of 54 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections from key states like Maharashtra, West Bengal and Odisha. Former BJP president Nitin Gadkari will contest from Nagpur. Reacting over this, Gadkari said on Friday that he is happy that he got an opportunity to fight elections from Nagpur. He added that he is confident of his victory.

Feb 28, 2014

Defamation case: Delhi court summons Kejriwal

New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): Former Delhi chief minister and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal was on Friday summoned as an accused by a Delhi court in a criminal defamation complaint filed against him by BJP leader Nitin Gadkari. Metropolitan Magistrate Gomati Manocha issued summons for 7 April. Gadkari, in his defamation plea, alleged that Kejriwal tarnished his image by calling him 'corrupt'.

Feb 28, 2014

First Bitcoin ATMs come to America

The first Bitcoin ATMs are cropping up in North America, enabling consumers to swap cash for units of the crypto-currency, or cash in their Bitcoins.Duration:02:17

Feb 28, 2014

Centre Decides to Impose President's Rule in Andhra Pradesh

The Union government has imposed President's rule in Andhra Pradesh amid uncertain political situation in the state.

Feb 28, 2014

Sahara chief Subrata Roy surrenders

New Delhi, Feb 28 (ANI): Sahara chief Subrata Roy was on Friday taken into police custody in Lucknow following Supreme Court's warrant against him for not appearing in court in a case linked to his alleged failure to return investors' money. His son and Executive Director of Sahara Group Sumanto Roy told that being a law abiding citizen Subrata Roy willfully decided to submit himself to Lucknow police.

Feb 28, 2014