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Jairam Ramesh releases Congress manifesto for Telangana

Hyderabad, Apr 12 (ANI): Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh on Saturday released the Congress’ election manifesto for Telangana, focusing on how to reconstruct the state on all fronts while mainly addressing problems of water and bifurcation of state level employees. The manifesto was released at the state Congress headquarters. Apart from the other promises, the manifesto also laid a stress on upliftment of weaker sections and promised some new welfare schemes. The manifesto also made key promises with regard to setting up new industries in the new State besides developing it in agriculture sector.

Apr 13, 2014

RJD leader Rabri Devi files nomination papers

Chhapra, April 12 (ANI): RJD leader Rabri Devi on Saturday filed nomination papers from Saran constituency of Bihar making her entry into general elections. Rabri Devi is likely to face a tough fight from BJP’s Rajiv Pratap Rudy. The confident Devi said that she was hopeful of her win from the constituency and the only competition she had to face was BJP Candidate Rudy. Devi was accompanied by her husband and RJD Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav as she filed her nomination from Chhapra-headquarter of Saran district in Bihar. Bihar will go to polls on April 17 which will mark fifth phase of the Lok Sabha Polls.

Apr 13, 2014

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BJP blames Congress for fracturing economy

Ajmer, April 12 (ANI): Addressing a rally in Ajmer on Saturday, BJP Chief Rajnath Singh blamed Congress for leaving the country’s economy into shambles. Singh also took a dig at Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi’s statement of ‘country would function with love’ and said that country’s youth was angry due to unemployment.

Apr 13, 2014

I agree we could not control inflation: PM

Pilibhit, April 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh while addressing a rally in Pilibhit on Saturday accepted that his government could not control inflation. Singh further clarified that even though inflation rose high, prices of things given to poor were not increased even once in the last 10 years.

Apr 13, 2014

Rahul Gandhi files nomination papers from Amethi

Amethi, April 12 (ANI): Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday filed his nomination papers for the Lok Sabha polls from Amethi. Accompanied by Congress President Sonia Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, Rahul after filing his nominations said that he and the congress party has and will work for the women empowerment, food power, and the works for national highways and railways, etc. Gandhi will be challenged by BJP’s Smriti Irani and AAP’s Kumar Vishwas from the constituency.

Apr 13, 2014

Greenwald back in US after NSA revelations

US reporter Glenn Greenwald returns to his homeland for the first time since he helped expose Washington's vast electronic spying network, warning that more revelations are yet to come. Duration: 00:51

Apr 12, 2014

Deputy first minister makes case for Scottish independence

Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond will seek to set aside party politics on Saturday as he appeals to Labour voters to back independence in the nation's forthcoming referendum, insisting the priority is the future of Scotland. Duration: 01:03

Apr 12, 2014

India's Gandhi mocks rival Modi over wedlock confession

Rahul Gandhi, vice president of the ruling Congress party, accuses opposition election frontrunner Narendra Modi of hypocrisy over his belated disclosure that he is married. Duration: 00:36

Apr 12, 2014

Pakistan court drops attempted murder case against baby

A Pakistani court on Saturday threw out charges of attempted murder against a nine-month-old baby, in a case that highlighted endemic flaws in the country's legal system and provoked widespread ridicule. Duration: 00:40

Apr 12, 2014

French leader visits French factories in Mexico

French President Francois Hollande in Mexico City for a trip aimed at renewing relations that were rocked by the case of a Frenchwoman accused of kidnapping. Duration: 01:14

Apr 12, 2014

Afghan Officer academy prepares for first female cadets

In just over three months, the new Afghan National Army Officer Academy will be opening its doors to the first class of female officer cadets. Duration: 01:13

Apr 12, 2014

Guinea-Bissau goes to the polls in search of stability

Guinea-Bissau, ravaged by politico-military violence and drug trafficking goes to the polls on Sunday for presidential and legislative elections, which people hope will bring stability two years after the latest coup. Duration: 00:33

Apr 12, 2014

Fresh protests rock Taiwan's police and parliament

Hundreds of demonstrators surround a police station before staging a sit-in outside parliament to demand a top police official resign for removing protestors from parliament earlier in the day. Duration: 00:36

Apr 12, 2014

Narendra Modi is major issue for Kejriwal, not corruption: Ramdev

Karnataka, April 12 (ANI): Yoga Guru Ramdev on Saturday attacked AAP Chief Arvind Kejriwal saying that he has deviated from his real issue of corruption to BJP’s Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi. He stated that Kejriwal has joined hands with Congress to raise Modi’s name in every issue. Ramdev further declared that if Kejriwal decides to contest from Rae Bareli against Sonia Gandhi, he himself will campaign for him and make his victory sure by historic record.

Apr 12, 2014