Politics

AFP reporter among nine killed in Kabul hotel attack

Afghans voice their concerns after Taliban gunmen kill nine including an AFP reporter, his wife and two of his three children in an attack on an upmarket Kabul hotel.

Mar 21, 2014

Politicos file their nominations to contest 2014 LS Polls

New Delhi/Kolkata /Chandigarh, March 21 (ANI): Political leaders filed their nomination papers on Friday to contest the upcoming 2014 general elections, as the world’s largest democracy goes to polls. BJP leader Harsh Vardhan filed nomination from Chandni Chowk constituency and will fight polls against Law Minister Kapil Sibal. Actress-turned-politician Kirron Kher from the BJP also filed her nominations and will contest from Chandigarh. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Gul Panag also filed her nomination papers in Chandigarh to contest in the Lok Sabha elections amidst cheer and fanfare.

Mar 21, 2014

Indian search planes take off from the Andamans on a mission to locate MH370

Port Blair, Mar 21 (ANI): India on Friday sent two aircraft from the Andamans, to join the hunt for the missing Malaysia Airlines plane in the southern Indian Ocean. An international search force also resumed the hunt for missing Flight MH370 as authorities pored over satellite data to

Mar 21, 2014

10 women drown as boat capsizes in Bisalpur dam

Tonk, Mar 21 (ANI): As many as 10 women on Friday drowned when the boat they were in capsized in Bisalpur Dam in Tonk district. Bodies of ten women, were fished out while six others, some of whom swam back to safety, were stated to be out of danger and sent back home.

Mar 21, 2014

It happens: India Celebrates Colorful Holi Festival

New Delhi, March 21 (ANI): India's Holi festival, known as the Festival of Colors, unites people of all ages, religions and castes and marks the advent of spring. Revelers douse each other with colored powder and water, hand out sweets, and dance in the streets. The event also honors Hindu legends and Gods and devotees attend temple to present offerings and to pray. And even though its roots lie in Hindu beliefs, Holi is celebrated throughout the country by a wide range of communities.

Mar 21, 2014

It happens: Indian Student creates Shoe Mobile Charger

Nainital, March 21 (ANI): A student of class 12 in hill town of Nainital in India's northern Uttarakhand province,Rajesh Adhikari, has created a shoe that can now even charge a mobile phone. This means that no matter where you are, wearing these shoes gives one a reason to get up and walk. He said that the idea of making such a waterproof charger struck when it snowed heavily in Nainital and many people, including him, had to suffer due to power shutdown in the city. This turned out to be an inspiration for him which made him make a powerhouse out of a shoe and make full use of the energy generated out of the footwear when a person walks. Apparently, this charger can also be used to light a bulb at home when there is no electricity only by installing a battery in the shoe.

Mar 21, 2014

Protesters keep up occupation of Taiwan's parliament

Protesters barricade themselves inside Taiwan's parliament for a fourth straight day over government plans to ratify a contentious trade pact with China.

Mar 21, 2014

Australian planes search remote seas for Malaysia jet debris

Spotter planes on Friday scoured a remote, storm-tossed stretch of the Indian Ocean for wreckage from a Malaysian jet after grainy satellite images showed up two floating objects.

Mar 21, 2014

Iraq: Qaeda-linked militants patrol Fallujah amid fighting

At least 37 people were killed Wednesday in renewed violence in Iraq, including 15 in fighting between the Iraqi army and Qaeda-linked militants in Fallujah, which remains beyond the control of the government, according to medical sources.

Mar 21, 2014

Lok Sabha Elections 2014: Rajkumar's Daughter-in-Law Geetha Shivarajkumar to Take on Yeddyurappa in Shimoga

For Kannada thespian actor late Rajkumar, politics was never his cup of tea. Now, Geetha Shivarajkumar, daughter-in-law of Rajkumar and daughter of Bangarappa, is contesting the ensuing Lok Sabha election from Shimoga constituency on a JD(S) ticket

Mar 21, 2014

NCW welcomes court's verdict in Mumbai telephone operator gang rape case

New Delhi, March 20 (ANI): The National Commission for Women on Friday welcomed a sessions court's decision to give life term to four convicts of the Mumbai telephone operator gang rape case, three of whom are also accused of raping a photojournalist in the same compound in July last year. NCW member Nirmala Sawant said that the verdict will give a positive message across the country.

Mar 21, 2014

AAP expels two party members on charges of corruption

New Delhi, March 21 (ANI): Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Friday expelled two party members on charges of corruption. Awadh Convenor Aruna Singh and Hardoi Treasurer Ashok Kumar were expelled allegedly for promising tickets in exchange for bribes. Kejriwal also appealed to the people to record any wrongdoing by AAP members and submit the proof to the party.

Mar 21, 2014

Lok Sabha Elections 2014: BJP Strives to Consolidate Poll Tie-ups in South, Pawan Kalyan to Meet Modi Shortly

The echo of "Congress Hatao Desh Bachao" (drive out Congress to save the nation) slogan is becoming louder, with the Bharatiya Janata Party striving to consolidate its election tie-ups in south India.

Mar 21, 2014

BJP delegation meets Home Minister over terror threats to its leaders

New Delhi, Mar 21 (ANI): A BJP delegation on Friday met Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde amid reports of possible security threats to top BJP leaders. The meeting comes a day after the BJP demanded security for its top leaders. On Thursday, Shinde had denied having information about the matter.

Mar 21, 2014

Four get life sentence in Shakti Mills gangrape

Mumbai, Mar 21 (ANI): The Shakti Mill gangrape case ended in victory for the telephone operator while the hearing for the photojournalist's case has been adjourned till March 24. All the four convicts who were accused of raping an 18-year old telephone operator in July have been sentenced to life imprisonment. A sessions court in Mumbai had on Thursday convicted all the four accused in the Shakti Mill photojournalist gangrape case of August 22, 2013 and also the four accused in another gangrape case of a telephone operator.

Mar 21, 2014