Politics

Kashmiris victims of target killings in Pakistan

Muzaffarabad / London, Jan 27: The people of Aabai village in Azad Kashmir are mourning the death of 25-year-old Farhan Butt, who was killed in Pakistan's port city, Karachi, where he had gone for higher education. His family claims he was targeted by Pakistan's secret agencies. Many youths and professionals, who lack opportunities in Azad Kashmir, head for big cities across Pakistan in search of better prospects. However, they are picked, tortured and killed by unknown miscreants, allegedly secret agents. Professionals like professors and doctors from Azad Kashmir, who are working in other Pakistani cities, are also being targeted. A part of the erstwhile princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, Azad Kashmir has been under Pakistani rule for over six decades now.

Jan 27, 2014

AAP must introspect and give answers to questions raised: Harsh Vardhan

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): After Aam Aadmi Party expelled Vinod Kumar Binny, BJP leader Harsh Vardhan said that the party should now introspect things and give answers to the questions raised by the people. He said that Binny was asking the questions to which he himself have not got any answers till now. The BJP leader further said that AAP, who protests to save their ministers, should also act in certain way against the rape cases taking place on the national capital.

Jan 27, 2014

Time to discuss things on table, want Delhi govt to continue: Shoaib Iqbal

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): After AAP expelled its rebel leader Vinod Kumar Binny, JD (U) leader Shoaib Iqbal said that its time to discuss things on table and decide on a common program. Iqbal said this in the backdrop of the crisis that AAP and Delhi government is facing. The JD (U) leader further said that the party would not want AAP government to fall and will try to solve things out.

Jan 27, 2014

Sanjay Nirupam ends fast over power tariff cut after Maharashtra CM's assurance

Mumbai, Jan 27 (ANI): Congress leader, Sanjay Nirupam, who was on a hunger strike over electricity tariff reduction in Mumbai ended his fast after intervention from the Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan. After calling off his agitation, Nirupam said that he will continue his strike until power companies in Mumbai do not slash their tariffs. Nirupam said that he ended his fast owing to the assurances of the chief minister of Maharashtra, Prithviraj Chavan.

Jan 27, 2014

LK Advani felicitates Japanese PM Abe to boost cultural exchange

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Senior BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani felicitated Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe with the coveted Priyadarshini award to boost cultural ties between world's two largest democracies. During his interaction with the Japanese premiere, Advani said that he respected Abe's vision for Japan in the form of 'Abe-nomics' and that it was a unique vision.

Jan 27, 2014

At least 21 die after tourist boat capsizes off Andaman Islands

Port Blair, Jan 27 (ANI): At least 21 people died after a boat carrying tourists capsized off Andaman Islands, officials said. A boat with some 40 odd people sank on Sunday, and some 13-15 have been rescued, as rescue operations are underway, officials told. Officials said there were no foreign tourists on board.

Jan 27, 2014

No govt has achieved what we have done in a month: Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): Reacting to former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Vinod Kumar Binny's comment about AAP, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said that they did not need to play politics to save the government, and that none of the governments have done as much work as their government has done in one month. He further said that he was aware that Delhi was still not safe for women.

Jan 27, 2014

Is French President Francois Hollande's Jilted Partner the Next Diana?

Francois Hollande's jilted partner Valerie Trierweiler has started her new life as a single woman with a charity visit to India.

Jan 27, 2014

AAP expels rebel leader Vinod Kumar Binny

New Delhi, Jan 27 (ANI): The Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday expelled rebel leader Vinod Kumar Binny less than two weeks after he called Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal a liar and a dictator and also accused the party of straying from its principles and poll promises. AAP Leader Vinod Kumar Binny on Monday said that he did not have any information about this from the party.

Jan 27, 2014

Egypt's 'terrace society' flourishes on Cairo rooftops

On the roof of a once-grand apartment block overlooking Cairo's Tahrir Square, Shukri Mahmud's father built a humble shack, the din, congestion and worst of the notorious pollution in Africa's biggest metropolis eight floors below. Duration: 02:19

Jan 27, 2014

Thai protesters disrupt advance voting for disputed election

Thai anti-government protesters besiege polling stations in Bangkok forcing dozens to close as advance voting for controversial elections gets under way, deepening doubts over the viability of next weekend's ballot. Duration: 00:47

Jan 27, 2014

Syrian negotiators arrive for more talks in Geneva

The fates of the thousands jailed, kidnapped or missing in Syria will be on the table Sunday as the country's warring sides pursue UN-sponsored peace talks in Geneva. Duration: 00:55

Jan 27, 2014

Apple 'Mac' designers celebrate machine's 30th birthday

Designers of the original Apple Macintosh appear at the Computer History Museum to celebrate the influential machine's 30th anniversary. Duration: 01:22

Jan 27, 2014

World Cup protests spark violence in Brazil

Demonstrators and police clash in Sao Paulo during the first in a planned series of anti-World Cup protests across Brazil called by radical activist group Anonymous. Duration: 00:42

Jan 27, 2014

Ramdev urges Muslims to vote for Narendra Modi in 2014 polls

Hyderabad, Jan 26 (ANI): Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev on Sunday urged Muslims to vote for BJP’s PM candidate Narendra Modi in the upcoming 2014 general elections. Modi is accused to have not acted and encouraged the 2002 communal violence in Gujarat which claimed more than 1000 lives, mostly Muslims. Ramdev also said his aim was to ensure victory of Modi in the polls as he agreed to bring back Indian black money stashed in off-shore banks.

Jan 26, 2014