Politics

Pro-China trade rally hits streets of Taiwan

People in favour of a controversial trade pact between China and Taiwan take to the streets of Taipei to support the initiative and embattled President Ma Ying-jeou. Duration: 00:39

Apr 1, 2014

Protesters clash with Venezuelan security forces in Caracas

Protesters clash with security forces in Caracas, as the death toll from several weeks of protests that have paralysed Venezuela rises. Duration: 00:39

Apr 1, 2014

Philippines delivers food to troops after China 'blockade'

The Philippine military says it has evaded a Chinese sea blockade which happend on March 9 by using an airplane to drop food to soldiers on a tiny and remote South China Sea shoal claimed by both countries. Duration: 00:35

Apr 1, 2014

Mayawati addresses rally in Jammu

Jammu, April 1 (ANI): BSP supremo Mayawati on Tuesday slammed the Congress and the BJP, while addressing a rally in Jammu. She asked the people of Jammu to vote for BSP if they want to get rid of the problems they are now facing.

Apr 1, 2014

Modi never visited UP before he became PM candidate: Shakeel Ahmad

New Delhi, Apr 1 (ANI): Reacting over BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi's rally, Congress leader Shakeel Ahmad on Tuesday said that before Modi became a PM candidate, he never visited Uttar Pradesh. He also added that Modi remembered the state only after he developed PM aspirations.

Apr 1, 2014

Michael Jackson's new album 'XSCAPE' to release in May

New Delhi, April 01(ANI): A new Michael Jackson album ' XSCAPE' is set to release on May 13 and will soon be available to fans on iTunes. Epic Records have announced that the record will be comprised of eight previously-unreleased tracks from Jackson's, which have all been "contemporized" by Timbaland and other producers for a more modern sound. The album, which is executive produced by Epic CEO LA Reid, will be the latest compilation of unreleased material since 2010's 'Michael'.

Apr 1, 2014

Each day is April fool's day for Congress: Narendra Modi

Bareilly, Apr 1 (ANI): BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed a rally in Bareilly city of UP. Modi on the occasion said that all 365 days are April fool's day for Congress. He also added that Congress talks about poor only before the elections.

Apr 1, 2014

Market Expert on RBI policy

New Delhi, Apr 1(ANI): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Raghuram Rajan on Tuesday held a press conference on the RBI credit policy wherein he held the Repo rate steady at 8 per cent, reverse repo rate at 7%, and CRR unchanged at 4% in line with expectations of the stock market. Reacting over this, market expert Akash Jindal said that the credit policy is up to the expectation level. Jindal further said that since the rates of interest have not been increased by the RBI, there will be no impact on Real estate, stock market and economy.

Apr 1, 2014

Lok Sabha Elections 2014: Influx of Leaders Continues into TDP in Seemandhra, Sonia to Address Rally in Hyderabad on 16 April

The Telugu Desam Party on 31 March 2014 received a shot in the arm, when Guntur MP and senior Congress leader Rayapati Sambasiva Rao joined it along with his kin and followers in the presence of TDP president N Chandrababu Naidu in Hyderabad.

Apr 1, 2014

Hunting Taliban ahead of the Afghan election

Afghan army troops clash with Taliban militants as they try to clear their districts ahead of Saturday's presidential vote. Duration: 00:57

Apr 1, 2014

Spring in Japan: beautiful blossoms and hayfever misery

Spring in Japan brings explosions of pink and white cherry blossoms that provide a beautiful backdrop for picnics across this nature-loving country but it also signals the start of the 'hayfever' season. Duration: 01:47

Apr 1, 2014

Narendra Modi will win from Varanasi with record margin: Amit Shah

Varanasi, Apr 1 (ANI): BJP General Secretary Amit Shah on Tuesday inaugurated BJP’s Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi’s election office in the holy city Varanasi. Speaking on the occasion Shah said that Modi will win Varanasi with record margin of votes. He also added that the BJP is going to emerge as the biggest party in Uttar Pradesh after elections.

Apr 1, 2014

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Apr 1, 2014

Japan says will honour ICJ whaling decision

Tokyo says it will honour a landmark court decision that it must halt an annual Antarctic whale hunt. Duration: 01:01

Apr 1, 2014

Biggest liar Kejriwal responsible for Delhi water & power tariff hike: VK Malhotra

New Delhi, April 01 (ANI): As Delhi is all set to face a sharp hike in the power and water tariff from April 1, BJP leader VK Malhotra said that Arvind Kejriwal, who is the biggest liar among all politicians, is responsible for the same. He said that Kejriwal kept no allowances of tariff post March 31 and now is requesting the Governor to halt the tariff hike which is in vain. Delhi residents earlier, enjoyed free water and less power tariffs scheme which ended March 31 due to lack of allowances for the same.

Apr 1, 2014