Politics

Infrastructure mega-projects seek to remake Istanbul

Turks go the polls on Sunday in local elections. One of the crunch electoral issues is urbanisation: a tunnel beneath the Bosphorus, a third bridge, and a third airport. But opinions are divided on the value of the huge works. dURATION: 02:29

Mar 26, 2014

US landslide death toll rises to 24

Rescuers digging through the debris of a monster US landslide have found another 10 bodies, bringing the death toll to 24 with potentially more than 170 still unaccounted for. Duration: 00:57

Mar 26, 2014

Ukrainian marines return to Kiev from Crimea

A brigade of 130 Ukrainian soldiers arrive at the presidential guards base in Kiev after receiving orders to evacuate their post in Crimea. Duration: 00:56

Mar 26, 2014

Myanmar needs a modern and strong military: president

Myanmar President Thein Sein stresses the importance of a modern and strong military in a speech to mark the anniversary of taking power. Duration: 01:22

Mar 26, 2014

Technical hitch delays US-Russia crew's ISS docking

A US-Russian three man crew Wednesday faced an unprecedented two day delay in their docking with the International Space Station (ISS) after their Russian Soyuz spacecraft suffered a technical glitch on its approach in orbit. Duration: 00:30

Mar 26, 2014

SC rejects Centre's plea opposing SIT to probe on black money

New Delhi, March 26 (ANI): Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected Centre's plea against setting up SIT to monitor and probe the issue of black money inside and outside the country. The SC said that the court has witnessed Centre's failure to take steps during last six decades for bringing back black money deposited in foreign banks. the court also said that if brought back, black money can stabilize the dwindling economy and can lessen the load of price rise and taxes on common man.

Mar 26, 2014

Congress releases Election manifesto, politicos react

New Delhi, March 26 (ANI): Political leaders criticized Congress' election manifesto released on Wednesday in the presence of party President Sonia Gandhi, Vice President Rahul Gandhi and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. BJP Vice-President Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said that Congress has a number of scams during its governance and they should rather have released 'scam letter' than election manifesto. AAP leader Ashutosh said that people have lost their faith in the Congress party and any manifesto will not work for the party. JD (U) leader KC Tyagi said that the promises in the manifesto are impractical and there is no way that these can be fulfilled. Further, CPI (M) leader Brinda Karat said that Congress repeated its old unfulfilled promises, which is a cruel joke on people.

Mar 26, 2014

Promotion of film 'Dishkiyaaoon'

Mumbai, March 26 (ANI): The cast and crew of the upcoming Bollywood movie 'Dishkiyaaoon' on Tuesday came together in India's entertainment capital Mumbai, for the promotional event. The film stars actor Sunny Deol, Harman Baweja and debutant actress Ayesha Khanna. The film has been produced by actress Shilpa Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra and has been directed by Sanamjit Singh Talwar. The producer hoped for a positive response for the film. The film is an action drama film, with Harman playing the role of a gangster. He is making a comeback through this movie after a very long time. Meanwhile, Sunny threw light on his character. The film is slated to hit the theaters on 28th March 2014.

Mar 26, 2014

New gadgets hope to hush Mumbai's incessant honking

A handful of fed-up residents in one of the world's noisiest cities have taken on a daunting challenge: persuading Indian drivers to stop honking their car horns. Duration: 02:23

Mar 26, 2014

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Nagarjuna-Modi Meeting: Actor Remains Neutral to Politics Like Late Father ANR

South Indian film star Akkineni Nagarjuna's entry into politics was expected, when it was announced recently that he will meet Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi.

Mar 26, 2014

Congress releases poll manifesto, Sonia Gandhi calls it 'people's manifesto'

New Delhi, March 26 (ANI): Releasing the party manifesto for the upcoming general elections, Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday said that the party has released a 'people's manifesto' as it includes their suggestions and advices which Rahul Gandhi gathered after talking to different sections of society personally. Gandhi said that Congress has promised Right to Healthcare, enhancement of social security programmes, fixed pension scheme, etc in the manifesto. The Congress also said that for some, manifesto can be a tool to grab votes, but not for congress.

Mar 26, 2014

Congress manifesto spells vision of growth & development: Manmohan Singh

New Delhi, March 26 (ANI): Congress on Wednesday released its manifesto which spells vision of growth and development with equality, says Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Singh said that there many models of development one amongst it is Gujarat model of development, but the Congress party supports growth with equality. Singh also said that the party has lifted many people out of poverty line which is way above than the opposition.

Mar 26, 2014

Why Modi didn't answer: Kejriwal on Gujarat govt's reply

Varanasi, Mar 26 (ANI): AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday asked why BJP replied to the questions asked by him when the party's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi should have done that.

Mar 26, 2014

Narendra Modi addresses rally in Hiranagar

Hiranagar, Mar 26 (ANI): BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed a rally in Jammu and Kashmir's Hiranagar town. He promised to carry forward the policies of Atal Bihari Vajpayee to change the "fate" of Kashmir.

Mar 26, 2014

Today's Congress' slogan is 'mar jawan, mar kisan': Narendra Modi

Hiranagar, Mar 26 (ANI): Launching a scathing attack on the Congress, BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi said that the people of Kashmir have not gained anything by supporting dynasty politics of the Congress government. Modi added that those who can't govern, must not and should not mislead the nation or its youth.

Mar 26, 2014